Generalizable Mechanochemical Impact of Curvature Governing Stability and Reactivity at Catalytic Sites on Rippled Supports

Key Points

• The study aims to examine how curvature affects the stability and reactivity of catalytic sites on graphene supports.
• Analyzed the impact of ripples and curvature on electronic structure
• Conducted experiments with variable curvature and defect densities
• Utilized computational models to simulate mechanical and chemical interactions.
• Curvature significantly alters the electronic properties of graphene
• Increased stability of catalytic sites was observed with specific curvature configurations
• Reactivity at catalytic sites is enhanced by controlled curvature patterns.

Abstract