Two regimes of molecular adsorption. Physisorption: driven by van der Waals forces; ΔH_ads ≲ 40 kJ mol⁻¹; multilayer possible; reversible; no bond reorganisation. Chemisorption: true chemical bond between adsorbate and surface; ΔH_ads…
Two regimes of molecular adsorption. Physisorption: driven by van der Waals forces; ΔH_ads ≲ 40 kJ mol⁻¹; multilayer possible; reversible; no bond reorganisation. Chemisorption: true chemical bond between adsorbate and surface; ΔH_ads…