An Electronegativity Approach to Catalytic Performance

This article posits that there is a correlation between the electronegativity of a catalyst and the position of the same on Sabatier’s volcano curve. On the premise that the electronegativity of a material dictates its reaction behaviour, on both side of the scale the least and most electronegative elements would be very reactive. However, the more stable elements, especially transition metals would behave both as electropositive and electronegative elements, hence foster catalytic activities. Furthermore, assuming that the electronegativity of compounds is the summation of the electronegativi... Mehr ...