{"product_id":"introduction-to-surface-chemistry-and-catalysis-isbn-9780470508237","title":"Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow updated-the current state of development of modern surface science\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the first edition of this book, molecular surface chemistry and catalysis science have developed rapidly and expanded into fields where atomic scale and molecular information were previously not available. This revised edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis\u003c\/i\u003e reflects this increase of information in virtually every chapter. It emphasizes the modern concepts of surface chemistry and catalysis uncovered by breakthroughs in molecular-level studies of surfaces over the past three decades while serving as a reference source for data and concepts related to properties of surfaces and interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a brief history of the evolution of surface chemistry and reviews the nature of various surfaces and interfaces encountered in everyday life. New research in two crucial areas-nanomaterials and polymer and biopolymer interfaces-is emphasized, while important applications in tribology and catalysis, producing chemicals and fuels with high turnover and selectivity, are addressed. The basic concepts surrounding various properties of surfaces such as structure, thermodynamics, dynamics, electrical properties, and surface chemical bonds are presented. The techniques of atomic and molecular scale studies of surfaces are listed with references to up-to-date review papers. For advanced readers, this book covers recent developments in in-situ surface analysis such as high- pressure scanning tunneling microscopy, ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy (SFG). Tables listing surface structures and data summarizing the kinetics of catalytic reactions over metal surfaces are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA discussion of new physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to utilize new surface science techniques to study properties of polymers, reaction intermediates, and mobility of atoms and molecules at surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMolecular-level studies on the origin of the selectivity for several catalytic reactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA microscopic understanding of mechanical properties of surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated tables of experimental data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA new chapter on \"soft\" surfaces, polymers, and biointerfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students taking advanced courses in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science, as well as researchers in surface science, catalysis science, and their applications.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Surfaces: An Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Structure of Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Thermodynamics of Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Dynamics at Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Electrical Properties of Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Surface Chemical Bond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Mechanical Properties of Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Polymer Surfaces and Biointerfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Catalysis by Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.\" (Choice, 1 March 2011)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"It has been extensively revised, especially in the area of nanoparticles.\" (\u003ci\u003eChemistry World,\u003c\/i\u003e August 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eGabor A. Somorjai\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, has been a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, since 1964. He is a pioneer in studies of molecular surface chemistry and catalysis science. Dr. Somorjai is a member of both the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the recipient of the National Medal of Science, the Wolf Prize in Chemistry, and the Priestley Medal as well as the Peter Debye Award and several other ACS awards.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYimin Li\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an Associate Specialist in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. His current research interests include the oxidation of nanoparticles, the compensation effect in heterogeneous catalysis, and sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy at interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNow updated-the current state of development of modern surface science\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the first edition of this book, molecular surface chemistry and catalysis science have developed rapidly and expanded into fields where atomic scale and molecular information were previously not available. This revised edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis\u003c\/i\u003e reflects this increase of information in virtually every chapter. It emphasizes the modern concepts of surface chemistry and catalysis uncovered by breakthroughs in molecular-level studies of surfaces over the past three decades while serving as a reference source for data and concepts related to properties of surfaces and interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a brief history of the evolution of surface chemistry and reviews the nature of various surfaces and interfaces encountered in everyday life. New research in two crucial areas-nanomaterials and polymer and biopolymer interfaces-is emphasized, while important applications in tribology and catalysis, producing chemicals and fuels with high turnover and selectivity, are addressed. The basic concepts surrounding various properties of surfaces such as structure, thermodynamics, dynamics, electrical properties, and surface chemical bonds are presented. The techniques of atomic and molecular scale studies of surfaces are listed with references to up-to-date review papers. For advanced readers, this book covers recent developments in in-situ surface analysis such as high- pressure scanning tunneling microscopy, ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy (SFG). Tables listing surface structures and data summarizing the kinetics of catalytic reactions over metal surfaces are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA discussion of new physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to utilize new surface science techniques to study properties of polymers, reaction intermediates, and mobility of atoms and molecules at surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMolecular-level studies on the origin of the selectivity for several catalytic reactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA microscopic understanding of mechanical properties of surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated tables of experimental data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA new chapter on \"soft\" surfaces, polymers, and biointerfaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students taking advanced courses in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science, as well as researchers in surface science, catalysis science, and their applications.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"I would highly recommend publishing this book.  His addition of bio-surfaces and nanoparticle catalysis to this second edition is timely and appropriate.\"  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--David Catsner, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Washington at Seattle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The treatment of this material is certainly authoritative. Somorajai is the leading figure in the world in the field of surface chemistry.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- Professor Steven Bernasek, Chemistry, Princeton University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989467840741,"sku":"NP9780470508237","price":194.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470508237.jpg?v=1761784219","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introduction-to-surface-chemistry-and-catalysis-isbn-9780470508237","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}