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The W3O6 cluster effectively catalyzes the conversion of nitric oxide to nitrogen through the ammonia selective catalytic reduction reaction, with nitrosamine formation as the rate-determining step. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to elucidate the mechanism of nitric oxide reduction by ammonia on the W3O6 cluster.

March 17, 2026Results in ChemistryOpen Access

Nitric oxide conversion to nitrogen on the W3O6 cluster through the ammonia selective catalytic reduction reaction: a DFT study

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HAHafiz Aji Aziz RDRathawat DaengngernKing Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

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This DFT study investigates nitric oxide removal using ammonia in a catalytic reduction reaction, suggesting key mechanisms.

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The research aims to elucidate the mechanism of nitric oxide reduction by ammonia on the W3O6 cluster.
Utilized density functional theory (DFT) for computational analysis.
Investigated the adsorption and reaction steps of NO and NH3 on W3O6.
Computed the activation energy and rate constant using Harmonic Transition State Theory.
Identified nitrosamine formation as the rate-determining step with an activation barrier of 33.45 kcal·mol−1.
Calculated a rate constant of 1.88 × 10−12 s−1, indicating its significance in the reaction kinetics.
Described a comprehensive mechanism involving multiple adsorption and rearrangement steps.

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Aziz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8ef52deb47d591b8c5531 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2026.103228

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