Theoretical aspects and evolution of surface diffusion studies are discussed with an
emphasis on non-metallic adsorbates at metal surfaces. A survey of the existing literature is …

Theoretical aspects of dynamical processes at metal surfaces are reviewed. Experimental
challenges to theory are presented and progress toward meeting these challenges is …

Understanding the energy it takes to build or break chemical bonds is essential for scientists
and engineers in a wide range of innovative fields, including catalysis, nanomaterials …

The experimental determination of the composition and structure of gas–solid surface
interface at different stages of surface reactions is a crucial point in elucidating the reaction …

The kinetics of the adsorption system CO/Pt (111) has been studied by time-resolved high-
resolution x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy using third generation synchrotron radiation at …

A comprehensive theory of the adsorption of CO on Pt (111) is developed to describe
equilibrium properties as well as the adsorption and desorption kinetics. The basis is a multi …

The adsorption of CO on a reduced 2.9% Pt/Al2O3 catalyst in a temperature range 298–
740K and at three CO pressures (1000, 100 and 10Pa) is studied using Fourier transform …

Laser-ablated Ni, Pd, and Pt atoms have been reacted with CO molecules followed by
condensation in excess neon at 4 K. Besides the neutral metal carbonyl species, metal …

Laser-ablated Ag and Au atoms have been reacted with CO molecules followed by
condensation in excess neon at 4 K. Besides the neutral carbonyls [Ag (CO) n (n= 2, 3), Au …

To assess the importance of coupling to electron-hole pair ehp excitations for molecular
sticking, scattering, and diffusion dynamics at metal surfaces, simulations of the CO/Cu100 …