Simulating Hydrocarbon Formation (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

Simulating Hydrocarbon Formation

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First-principles molecular dynamics simulation of liquid methane in contact with a hydrogen-terminated diamond surface at high temperature and pressure. The spontaneous formation of longer hydrocarbons is readily found during these simulations.

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Eric Schwegler, Lawrence Livermore National Lab

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