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Ab initio kinetics for the decomposition of α-Hydroxybutyl radicals of n-Butanol

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Abstract

The decomposition kinetics of α-hydroxybutyl radicals of n-butanol was theoretically studied by using ab initio transition state theory based master equation analysis. Stationary points on the C4H9O potential energy surface were calculated at either the RQCISD(T)/CBS//B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level or the RQCISD(T)/CBS//CASPT2/aug-cc-pVDZ level. Rate coefficients were calculated over broad ranges of temperature (300-2500K) and pressure (1.3×10-3-102atm) with the transition state theory-based multiwell master equation approach. The "well merging" phenomenon was observed and analyzed for its influence on the pressure-dependent rate coefficients. Comparison between the theoretical results with available experimental data shows excellent agreement.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011
PublisherCombustion Institute
Pages5-13
ISBN (Print)9781622761258
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventFall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011 - Storrs, United States
Duration: 9 Oct 201112 Oct 2011

Publication series

NameFall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011

Conference

ConferenceFall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011
PlaceUnited States
CityStorrs
Period9/10/1112/10/11

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