Monolayer surface structure analysis

Abstract

Modern surface science techniques provide atomic spatial resolution (scanning tunneling microscopy), improved time and energy resolution (laser spectroscopies) and determination of structure on both sides of the surface chemical bonds (tensor LEED) Solid-solid, solid-liquid, and liquid-gas interfaces are increasingly investigated in addition to the solid-gas interface. The restructuring of surfaces during chemisorption and catalytic reactions lead to the development of new dynamic models for explaining surface reactivity. The knowledge of surface structure, bonding and gas-surface interactions has been utilized to gain a better understanding of adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, adhesion, lubrication, optical and electron transport properties. Examples will be given and discussed. © 1992 IUPAC