Structure and reactivity of surface species obtained by interaction of organometallic compounds with oxidic surfaces: IR studies

Abstract

Abstract The adsorption and reactivity of organometallic compounds on surfaces have attracted increasing attention recently. The growing interest in this area is a reflection of the many issues. of both a fundamental and applied nature. related to it. Thus, a number of studies are motivated by the attempt to gain a further understanding of the chemical bonding between the surface of the support and the organometallic molecule. and to investigate the reactivity of the surface adduct thus formed. Many studies are also devoted to the possible exploitation of either the surface adduct or the corresponding thermal decomposition products for processes of technological interest. Tailored heterogeneous catalysts are the best example of this line of research. but metallization processes and the production of semiconductor devices and electroceramic materials are also among the industrial applications which can benefit from a better understanding of the structure and reactivity of supported organometallic precursors.