Reactivity of Metal Surfaces―From Flat and Stepped Surfaces to Particle Surfaces

Abstract

Surface science is an important field of study in chemical reactions since all reactions have to proceed from the surface. In the large amounts of applications, one important theme is the effect of surface facets in reactions. Further extrapolation can go to the study of nanoparticles, which has improved to allow for more control in experiments, and open up many possibilities of applications. This work will highlight several points focusing more on the effects of both variables, with appropriate applications being covered in order to illustrate the differences between surfaces, as well as provide interesting points regarding trade-offs in the utilization of such materials.