Sign of Mechanochemical Curvature Governing O2 Activation Mechanisms and Reactivity on Rippled Supports

Key Points

• The research investigates how the curvature of 2D materials impacts the mechanisms of O2 activation and their reactivity.
• Analyzed the electronic structure of 2D materials with ripples and wrinkles
• Examined the relation between curvature and O2 activation mechanisms
• Utilized theoretical modeling to link mechanochemical effects to reactivity
• Identified nonzero curvature regions that enhance O2 activation
• Showed that the electronic properties of 2D materials vary with curvature
• Demonstrated a stronger reactivity profile for rippled supports compared to flat surfaces