Physics and Chemistry at Oxide Surfaces

This book summarizes the present state of knowledge on the microscopic behaviour of oxide surfaces. The first chapter of the book summarizes classical approaches, introduces the concept of ionicity, and describes the mixed iono-covalent character of the oxygen cation bond in bulk materials. The next three chapters focus on the characteristics of the atomic structure (relaxation, rumpling and reconstruction effects), the electronic structure (band width, gap width, etc.) and the excitations of clean surfaces. Metal-oxide interfaces are considered in the fifth chapter with special emphasis on the microscopic interfacial interactions responsible for adhesion. The last chapter develops the concepts underlying acid-base reactions on oxide surfaces, which are used in catalysis, in adhesion science, and in colloid physics, and discusses their applicability to the adsorption of hydroxyl groups. A comprehensive list of references is included. . This book will be of interest to graduate students or researchers, to experimentalists and theorists in solid state physics, chemistry and physical chemistry.

First sentence: This first chapter summarizes the main bulk characteristics of insulating oxides, as a prerequisite to the study of surfaces.

Year

1996

Language

English

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Editions

4

Pages

239

ISBN

9780521018579

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