Abstract: Here we report that the electronic metal-support interaction influences the catalytic activity of ammonia synthesis. This effect produces an upwards shift of the d-band center of Ru nanoparticles. The upward shift of the d-band center of the Ru nanoparticles is considered to enhance the dissociation of the N-2 molecule. 

KeyWords Plus: PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY; RU NANOPARTICLES; OXYGEN VACANCIES; NANOSCALE CERIA; SOLID-SOLUTIONS; LATTICE STRAIN; SURFACES; REDUCTION; ATOM; ACTIVATION 

Published in RSC ADVANCES, 6 (56):51106-51110; 10.1039/c6ra10540h 2016