529-0611-01L  Molecular Aspects of Catalysts and Surfaces

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersJ. A. van Bokhoven, D. Ferri
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractBasic elements of surface science important for materials and catalysis research. Physical and chemical methods important for research in surface science, material science and catalysis are considered and their application is demonstrated on practical examples.
ObjectiveBasic aspects of surface science. Understanding of principles of most important experimental methods used in research concerned with surface science, material science and catalysis.
ContentMethods which are covered embrace: Gas adsorption and surface area analysis, IR-Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption, solid state NMR, Electron Microscopy and others.