Impact of surface chemistry

• Published in: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS Vol. 108; no. 3; pp. 917 - 924
• Main Authors: Somorjai, Gabor A., Li, Yimin, Yates, John T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States National Academy of Sciences 18.01.2011; National Acad Sciences
• Series: Surface Chemistry Special Feature
• Subjects: Biomaterials; Catalysis; Catalysts; Chemical composition; Chemicals; chemistry; Chemistry, Physical - methods; Instrumentation; Lubricants; Lubricants - chemistry; Lubrication; Materials; Medical Laboratory Science - methods; Medical technology; Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling - methods; Molecules; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology - methods; PERSPECTIVES; Photoelectron Spectroscopy - methods; Semiconductors; Surface chemistry; Surface Properties; Surface science

The applications of molecular surface chemistry in heterogeneous catalyst technology, semiconductor-based technology, medical technology, anticorrosion and lubricant technology, and nanotechnology are highlighted in this perspective. The evolution of surface chemistry at the molecular level is revie...