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Catalytic effects: A new model explains the catalytic effect of metal d-bands on electrochemical reactions. Interactions with narrow d-bands lead to changes in the local density of states of the reactant which significantly reduce activation barriers. The model gives some justification to recent suggestions that the center of the d-band is a key factor for electrocatalysis. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http: //www. wiley-vch. de/contents/jc₂267/2006/z600441ₛ. pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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