Articles in Press

Shape and size specific chemistry of Ag nanostructures in catalytic ethylene epoxidation
P. Christopher, S. Linic, accepted to ChemCatChem.

Recently Published (full list)

Geometric and Electronic Characteristics of Active Sites on TiO₂-supported Au Nano-catalysts: Insights from First Principles
S. Laursen, S. Linic, PCCP, 11, 11006, 2009.
First-Principles Analysis of the Activity of Transition and Noble Metals in the Direct Utilization of Hydrocarbon Fuels at Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operating Conditions
D. B. Ingram, S. Linic, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156, B1457, 2009.
Direct electro-chemical oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels on SOFCs: improved carbon tolerance of Ni alloy anodes compared to pure Ni
E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, S. Linic, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156, B1312, 2009.
Two-Step Mechanism for Low-Temperature Oxidation of Vacancies in Graphene
J. M. Carlsson, F. Hanke, S. Linic, M. Scheffler, Phys. Rev. Lett., 102, 166104, 2009.
Comparative study of the kinetics of methane steam reforming on supported Ni and Sn/Ni alloy catalysts: the impact of the formation of Ni alloy on chemistry
E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, S. Linic, J. Catal., 263, 220, 2009.
Strong chemical interactions between Au and off-stoichiometric defects on TiO₂ as a possible source of chemical activity of nano-sized Au supported on the oxide
S. Laursen, S. Linic, J. Phys. Chem. C, 113, 6689, 2009.

Research Philosophy

Our group applies first principles theoretical (electronic structure DFT calculations, ab initio kinetic and thermodynamic simulations) and various experimental tools (surface science, in-situ reactor studies, electron microscopy, etc.) to study chemical transformations on surfaces. The central objective of our work is the development of predictive theories of surface chemistry related to heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis. We are currently working on a number of projects that aim to address various issues in the fields of energy and environment, functional nanomaterials, and fundamental heterogeneous catalysis. Project descriptions can be found here.

Major News (full list)

October 2009: Dr. Siris Laursen has accepted a post-doctoral research fellowship with Professor Avelino Corma at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain; he will begin this position in late 2009.

September 2009: Dr. Eranda Nikolla has accepted a faculty position at Carnegie Mellon University after recently completing her PhD. Eranda will spend the next year working as a post-doc at CalTech with Prof. Mark Davis before moving to CMU to begin her faculty position.

May 2009: Professor Suljo Linic was awarded the ACS Colloid and Surface Chemistry Unilever Award for 2009. The award recognizes the work of a young investigator with particular attention to originality and creativity.

May 2009: Prof. Linic was awarded the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award. This award is based on having published an important and independent body of scholarly research along with showing a dedication to education in the chemical sciences. Read more about the award.


	Slideshow Controls: Previous \| Pause \| Play \| Next Shape and size specific chemistry of Ag nanostructures in catalytic ethylene epoxidation, P. Christopher, S. Linic, accepted to ChemCatChem. Geometric and Electronic Characteristics of Active Sites on TiO₂-supported Au Nano-catalysts: Insights from First Principles, S. Laursen and S. Linic, PCCP, 11, 11006, 2009. First-Principles Analysis of the Activity of Transition and Noble Metals in the Direct Utilization of Hydrocarbon Fuels at SOFC Operating Conditions, D. B. Ingram, S. Linic, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156, B1457, 2009. Comparative study of the kinetics of methane steam reforming on supported Ni and Sn/Ni alloy catalysts: the impact of the formation of Ni alloy on chemistry, E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, S. Linic, J. Catal., 263, 220, 2009. Measuring and Relating the Electronic Structures of Nonmodel Supported Catalytic Materials to Their Performance, E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, and S. Linic, JACS, 131, 2747, 2009. Controlling carbon surface chemistry by alloying: Carbon tolerant reforming catalyst, E. Nikolla, A. Holewinski, J. Schwank, S. Linic, JACS, 128, 11354, 2006. Articles in Press Shape and size specific chemistry of Ag nanostructures in catalytic ethylene epoxidation P. Christopher, S. Linic, accepted to ChemCatChem. Recently Published (full list) Geometric and Electronic Characteristics of Active Sites on TiO₂-supported Au Nano-catalysts: Insights from First Principles S. Laursen, S. Linic, PCCP, 11, 11006, 2009. First-Principles Analysis of the Activity of Transition and Noble Metals in the Direct Utilization of Hydrocarbon Fuels at Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operating Conditions D. B. Ingram, S. Linic, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156, B1457, 2009. Direct electro-chemical oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels on SOFCs: improved carbon tolerance of Ni alloy anodes compared to pure Ni E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, S. Linic, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156, B1312, 2009. Two-Step Mechanism for Low-Temperature Oxidation of Vacancies in Graphene J. M. Carlsson, F. Hanke, S. Linic, M. Scheffler, Phys. Rev. Lett., 102, 166104, 2009. Comparative study of the kinetics of methane steam reforming on supported Ni and Sn/Ni alloy catalysts: the impact of the formation of Ni alloy on chemistry E. Nikolla, J. W. Schwank, S. Linic, J. Catal., 263, 220, 2009. Strong chemical interactions between Au and off-stoichiometric defects on TiO₂ as a possible source of chemical activity of nano-sized Au supported on the oxide S. Laursen, S. Linic, J. Phys. Chem. C, 113, 6689, 2009. Research Philosophy Our group applies first principles theoretical (electronic structure DFT calculations, ab initio kinetic and thermodynamic simulations) and various experimental tools (surface science, in-situ reactor studies, electron microscopy, etc.) to study chemical transformations on surfaces. The central objective of our work is the development of predictive theories of surface chemistry related to heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis. We are currently working on a number of projects that aim to address various issues in the fields of energy and environment, functional nanomaterials, and fundamental heterogeneous catalysis. Project descriptions can be found here. Major News (full list) October 2009: Dr. Siris Laursen has accepted a post-doctoral research fellowship with Professor Avelino Corma at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain; he will begin this position in late 2009. September 2009: Dr. Eranda Nikolla has accepted a faculty position at Carnegie Mellon University after recently completing her PhD. Eranda will spend the next year working as a post-doc at CalTech with Prof. Mark Davis before moving to CMU to begin her faculty position. May 2009: Professor Suljo Linic was awarded the ACS Colloid and Surface Chemistry Unilever Award for 2009. The award recognizes the work of a young investigator with particular attention to originality and creativity. May 2009: Prof. Linic was awarded the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award. This award is based on having published an important and independent body of scholarly research along with showing a dedication to education in the chemical sciences. Read more about the award.