General remarks
The case studies described in this chapter demonstrate that, basing on the symmetry
arguments, the electronic properties of molecules, clusters, surfaces, and also particles can be conveniently described. Being the electronic properties responsible for
the chemical functionality, the symmetry can be definitely related to the functionality of all the species.
Thus, the most simple and visible property, the shape, is able to suggest possible
reactions and applications of the chemical units, being an important bridge between
the base and the applied science.
2250 2500 2750
Magnetic Field (Gauss)
Magnetic Field (Gauss)
g – 2.0030
Air, 24h
T=298 K
Benzene (p=20mbar)
T= 503 K
3000 3250
3250
3275
3300
3325
3350
3500 3750
Fig. 5.71 ESR resonances of CuO/SiO 2 after contact with benzene [32]
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The case studies described in this chapter demonstrate that, basing on the symmetry
arguments, the electronic properties of molecules, clusters, surfaces, and also particles can be conveniently described. Being the electronic properties responsible for
the chemical functionality, the symmetry can be definitely related to the functionality of all the species.
Thus, the most simple and visible property, the shape, is able to suggest possible
reactions and applications of the chemical units, being an important bridge between
the base and the applied science.
2250 2500 2750
Magnetic Field (Gauss)
Magnetic Field (Gauss)
g – 2.0030
Air, 24h
T=298 K
Benzene (p=20mbar)
T= 503 K
3000 3250
3250
3275
3300
3325
3350
3500 3750
Fig. 5.71 ESR resonances of CuO/SiO 2 after contact with benzene [32]
5.67 Chemical Message
161