Physical Chemistry of Gas-Liquid Interfaces

Physical Chemistry of Gas-Liquid Interfaces, the first volume in the Developments in Physical & Theoretical Chemistry series, addresses the physical chemistry of gas transport and reactions across liquid surfaces. Gas–liquid interfaces are all around us, especially within atmospheric systems such as sea spry aerosols, cloud droplets, and the surface of the ocean. Because the reaction environment at liquid surfaces is completely unlike bulk gas or bulk liquid, chemists must readjust their conceptual framework when entering this field. This book provides the necessary background in thermodynamics and computational and experimental techniques for scientists to obtain a thorough understanding of the physical chemistry of liquid surfaces in complex, real-world environments.

• Provides an interdisciplinary view of the chemical dynamics of liquid surfaces, making the content of specific use to physical chemists and atmospheric scientists
• Features 100 figures and illustrations to underscore key concepts and aid in retention for young scientists in industry and graduate students in the classroom
• Helps scientists who are transitioning to this field by offering the appropriate thermodynamic background and surveying the current state of research

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Molecular Perspective Of Gas–Liquid Interfaces: What Can Be Learned From Theoretical Simulations?
Chapter 2 – Molecular Simulations Of Volatile Organic Interfaces
Chapter 3 – Fluctuations And Adsorption At Liquid–Vapor Interfaces
Chapter 4 – Ionization Of Surfactants At The Air–Water Interface
Chapter 5 – Vibrational Spectroscopy Of Gas–Liquid Interfaces
Chapter 6 – X-Ray Excited Electron Spectroscopy To Study Gas–Liquid Interfaces Of Atmospheric Relevance
Chapter 7 – Liquid Surface X-Ray Scattering
Chapter 8 – Particle Beam Scattering From The Vacuum–Liquid Interface
Chapter 9 – Microfluidics And Interfacial Chemistry In The Atmosphere
Chapter 10 – Gas–Liquid Interfaces In The Atmosphere: Impacts, Complexity, And Challenges
Chapter 11 – New Particle Formation And Growth: Creating A New Atmospheric Phase Interface
Chapter 12 – Characterization Of Individual Aerosol Particles
Chapter 13 – Heterogeneous Reactions In Aerosol
Chapter 14 – Interfacial Photochemistry