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Hydrogen‐Atom Tunneling Could Contribute to H2Formation in Space

Authors :
Goumans, Theodorus P. M.
Kästner, Johannes
Source :
Angewandte Chemie. International Edition; September 2010, Vol. 49 Issue: 40 p7350-7352, 3p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Cosmic cat.: Tunneling effects in the reaction between hydrogen atoms and benzene have been studied with a new direct dynamics implementation of harmonic quantum transition‐state theory. In certain regions of interstellar space, tunneling could facilitate H chemisorption on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, thereby catalyzing HD and H2formation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14337851 and 15213773
Volume :
49
Issue :
40
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Angewandte Chemie. International Edition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49737837
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201001311