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Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. Author/Speaker/Consultant
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Sunday, July 03, 2005

Surface Chemistry Research

1) ACS Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry
http://membership.acs.org/C/Coll/
2) Chalmers University of Technology: Department of Applied Surface Chemistry
http://www.surfchem.chalmers.se/
3) Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry, and Analytical University of Canterbury Research Group
http://ucresearchgroup.tripod.com/
4) U.S. Naval Research Lab: Surface Chemistry Branch
http://chemistry.nrl.navy.mil/6170/
5) Surface Chemistry of Silica Aerogels
http://fourier.mech.virginia.edu/~microhx/surfacechemistry.html
6) Electron Spectrometer: High - Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS) System, Ultra-high Vacuum (UHV) Surface Chemistry
http://www.emsl.pnl.gov/capabs/instruments/instrument_pages/1021.shtml
7) Surface Chemistry at Michigan
http://www.umich.edu/~surfchem/

This Topic in Depth explores the field of surface chemistry. First, the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry publicizes its members initiatives to "investigate the interaction of surfaces with fluids having molecular densities spanning the range from liquids to ultra-high vacuum" (1). Researchers can find out about upcoming meetings, awards, and membership opportunities. The second website presents Chalmers University of Technology's research activities in surfactants and microemulsions, environmental catalysis, fuels engineering, and metal working chemistry (2). Students and teachers can discover the basics of surface chemistry and its benefits to society. Next, University of Canterbury features its studies which "help in the development of portable devices in freshwater analysis, microelectrodes, chemically modified electrodes & biochips for sensors, nanoparticle assemblies for smart materials, [and] novel electrode material for catalysis of industrial processes" (3). Users can view posters detailing their research as well as articles describing the group's latest news and results. Fourth, the US Naval Research Lab describes its surface chemistry research interests, facilities, and its strengths (4). Individuals can find lists of the Lab's journal articles, reports, and technical papers. The fifth website, provided by the University of Virginia, addresses how the chemistry of aerogels makes them "attractive materials for use as catalysts, catalyst substrates, and adsorbents" (5). The website contains illustrations of the interaction between water and aerogel compounds. Sixth, the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory presents its Ultra-high Vacuum (UHV) Surface Chemistry-High-Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS) System capabilities to "study the molecular-level chemistry of adsorbates on metal oxide surfaces" (6 ). The website offers a concise overview of sample preparation, handling, and manipulation. Lastly, the University of Michigan provides links to in-depth discussions and informational images of the research projects of its four surface chemistry research groups (7). Researchers can find slide show presentations of the group's work, lists of its publications, and information on the individual researchers' education and work. [Copyright 2005 Internet Scout Project - http://scout.wisc.edu]

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