Reactive dynamics on two-dimensional supports: Monte Carlo simulations and mean-field theory.
Monte Carlo simulations and mean-field models are used for the study of nonequilibrium reactions taking place on the surface of a catalyst. The model represents the catalytic reduction of NO with H2 on a Pt surface. Both Monte Carlo simulations and mean-field results predict the existence of a critical surface in the parameter space where the catalyst remains active for long times. Outside this critical region the catalyst remains active for finite times only. A discrete version of the mean-field model is proposed that takes into account the discrete, two-dimensional nature of the catalyst. For homogeneous initial conditions this improved model provides better quantitative agreement with the Monte Carlo results.
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Institute of Physical Chemistry, National Research Center Demokritos, 15310 Athens, Greece.
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