CHEM 5560 - Surface Chemistry

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Lecture. A study of the physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension, wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces. Students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4520 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4560.