Surface science and catalysis

Abstract

Surface spectroscopic techniques may provide rather detailed information on the atomic processes occurring at solid surfaces. Some examples for applications of this ' x2018;surface science’ approach to well-defined model systems and their implications on ' x2018;real’ catalysis are presented. These comprise the characterization of catalyst surface (bimetallic Cu/Ru systems and ammonia synthesis catalysts) as well as studies on the elementary steps of catalytic reactions (synthesis of ammonia and oxidation of carbon monoxide). © 1980, Walter de Gruyter. All rights reserved.