Physics of Surface, Interface and Cluster Catalysis

Physics of Surface, Interface and Cluster Catalysis reviews the fundamental physics of catalysis from simple surface models through to complex cluster and catalytic structures. It is the first book to provide a fundamental collection of the physics of catalysis, and shows how physics has provided, and continues to provide, clarity and insight into many complex catalyst problems reviewing both recent applications and prospects for future developments in the field. This book covers theories and models for reactions and dynamics on metal surfaces, magnetic surfaces, diffusion in subsurfaces or interfaces and absorption on metal clusters. These fundamentals include model based on delocalized electronic states, van der Waals, kinetic Monte Carlo frameworks, quantum-mechanical theories and others, with contributions written by leading researchers from across the world. A recommended book for academic and industrial researchers for a quick and easy-to-understand reference on fundamentals and recent applications.