MID/QC Applied Substrate Series 22 - Surface Geometry and Catalytic Activity: Edges, Corners, Facets, and Torsional Asymmetry
Abstract
This paper reframes surface catalysis within the MID/QC substrate framework, showing how geometric features such as edges, corners, facets, and curvature generate torsional asymmetry and coherence wells that stabilize transitional molecular configurations. Catalytic activity is explained as a function of geometric viability rather than chemical composition. The manuscript explores nanoparticle behavior, facet selectivity, strain engineering, and dopant effects, establishing a substrate-first mechanism for heterogeneous catalysis and guiding future catalyst design.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint