Surface reactions

This quasi-monograph addresses important aspects of physical chemistry on metal surfaces. Included are chapters on selective oxidation, desulfurization, cyclization, metal-organic chemical vapor deposition, alkane activation and hydrogen dissociation dynamics. These case studies exemplify the methodology and the current state of knowledge in the surface chemistry of metals. The book focuses on the chemistry of selected systems, rather than the techniques of the field, in order to communicate the excitement of recent developments.