Algerian Journal of Sciences
Volume 0, Numéro 0, Pages 9-20
2024-07-04

A Computational Study Of Ch4 Adsorption On Ru-cu (100) Binary Alloy Surface

Authors : Khettal Habib . Khatir Hiba . Boukelkoul Mebarek . Haroun Mohamed Fahim .

Abstract

The first principle density functional theory calculations (DFT GGA-PW91) have been used to study the activity of Ru-Cu(100) bimetallic surface for methane adsorption. The study involved the possible and the favorite adsorption sites for methane with different adsorbed configurations at a coverage of 0.25 monolayer. The structural parameters of all adsorbed species are presented. As a result, it is found that the Ru atom stabilizes the adsorption of CH4 better than the other surface sites with a weak chemical interaction.

Keywords

DFT, Methane adsorption, binary alloy, Ru-Cu(100) surface, catalytic activity.