5 Questions
Who pioneered the field of heterogeneous catalysis?
Paul Sabatier
What are the main fields included in surface science?
Surface chemistry and surface physics
Which scientist described for the first time the adsorption of hydrogen on a palladium surface?
Gerhard Ertl
What does the Langmuir adsorption equation model?
Monolayer adsorption where all surface adsorption sites have the same affinity for the adsorbing species and do not interact with each other
What does surface engineering encompass?
Practical applications related to modifying the surface properties of materials
Explore the fundamental concepts of surface science, including physical and chemical phenomena at the interface of different phases, such as solid-liquid, solid-gas, and liquid-gas. Delve into the related practical applications encompassing surface engineering and disciplines like heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor device fabrication, and fuel cells.
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