p. 1234. Surface reactions and reactivity
- Elaine M. McCashElaine M. McCashUniversity of York and Sentec Ltd.
Abstract
This chapter focuses on surface reactions and reactivity, starting with an explanation of transition state theory. One of the major motivations for studying surface reactions has been to apply the knowledge to the field of catalysis. However, studies of surface reactions are also highly important in fields other than catalysis. In particular, two of the most important are the semiconductor industry and environmental chemistry, where the study of heterogeneous processes in the atmosphere has proved enormously valuable. The chapter details the mechanisms of surface reactions, discussing single molecular species and reactions involving more than one. It also looks at surface photochemistry.
