2. Edition - April 2008
55.90 Euro
2008. 500 Pages, Softcover
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 0-470-03308-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-03308-1 - John Wiley & Sons








Short description
Now fully revised and updated to include all the latest developments in the field, this Second Edition of Surface Science: Foundations of Catalysis and Nanoscience includes two new chapters along with an extensive discussion about nanoparticle growth and the quantum confinement effects in nanoscale systems. More worked examples have been included throughout the book to help students develop their problem-solving skills.

From the contents
Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

1. Bulk and Surface Structure.

References.

2. Experimental Probes and Techniques.

References.

3. Chemisorption, Physisorption and Dynamics.

4. Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Adsorption and Desporption.

References.

5. Liquid Interfaces.

References.

6. Heterogeneous Catalysis.

References.

7. Growth and Epitaxy.

References.

8. Laser and Nonthermal Chemistry: Photon and Electron Stimulated chemistry and Atom Manipulation.

References.

Appendix: Fundamental Constants and Conversion Factors.

Appendix II: Abbreviations.

Appendix III: Symbols.

Appendix IV: Useful Mathematical Expressions.

Index.