The Role of Ammonia Adspecies on the Pathways of Catalytic Transformation at Mixed Metal Oxide Surfaces

Heterogeneous catalysis plays a central role in most chemical reactions of industrial importance [1], but new advanced catalysts (superselective, able to transform new feedstocks and to synthesize new products, etc.) are required to comply with the future energy, safety, health, and environmental needs of the chemical industry [2]. The design of these new catalytic materials requires further understanding of the surface processes determining the catalytic transformations [3].