Preference towards Five‐Coordination in Ti Silicalite‐1 upon Molecular Adsorption

One is enough! The changes of the electronic structure induced by the adsorption of water and ammonia in the catalyst titanium silicalite-1 (TS-1) are investigated by means of (resonant) valence-to-core X-ray emission spectroscopy. Based on spectra simulations using density functional theory it is concluded, contrary to the widely accepted view, that the Ti-sites of TS-1 can coordinate only one molecule of ammonia and water (see picture). As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.