Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-0-470-50823-7
Hardcover
800 pages
June 2010
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- Describes the basic concepts of surface science with graphical illustrations and experimental results
- Offers a brief history of the evolution of surface chemistry and a classification of properties of surfaces and interfaces, including clusters and small particles where the science of nanoparticles has shown impressive gains
- Provides a summary at the end of each chapter reviewing the important conclusions of studies that were discussed
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Contains problems and solutions
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Emphasizes the great importance of biointerfaces in biotechnology
- Includes a brief history and concepts of catalysis followed by discussions of catalyst preparation, techniques of characterization and methods of reaction studies
- Provides case histories of surface catalysis, ranging from ethylene hydrogenation and ammonia synthesis to the oxidation of carbon monoxide
- Addresses important applications such as energy conversion, chemical and petroleum refinery, pollution control, microelectronic devices, MEMS, implant materials, biological sensors, and contact lenses
