Chemistry on solid surfaces is central to many areas of practical interest such as
heterogeneous catalysis, tribology, electrochemistry, and materials processing. With the …

The development of new catalysts is a key objective for a cleaner and sustainable chemistry.
Two important families of catalysts coexist nowadays. Metal complexes with ligands offer a …

Surface organometallic chemistry is a new field bringing together researchers from
organometallic, inorganic, and surface chemistry and catalysis. Topics ranging from reaction …

Covering everything from the basics to recent applications, this monograph represents an
advanced overview of the field. Edited by internationally acclaimed experts respected …

A review of the major contributions from modern surface science to the understanding of the
chemistry of heterogeneous catalysis is provided. A number of basic concepts, including the …

The field of metal oxide surface science is young, even within the∼ 30-year history of
ultrahighvacuum spectroscopic studies on single-crystal surfaces. The application of UHV …

The study of surfaces and surface phenomena on the atomic or molecular level defines
modern surface science. There are three events that have had major impact on the genesis …

One of the more controversial issues in surface science concerns the relevance of studies
on singlecrystal surfaces under vacuum conditions for processes such as heterogeneous …

Heterogeneously catalyzed reactions constitute the basis of most chemical and fuel
technologies. The conversion of hydrocarbons inparticular is at the heart of the refiningof …

Faceting is a form of self-assembly at the nanometre-scale on adsorbate-covered single-
crystal surfaces, occurring when an initially planar surface converts to a “hill and valley” …