Physisorption
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27833-4_1212-3
Synonyms
Definition
Physisorption involves van der Waals interactions between an adsorbed atom or molecule and the molecules present in a solid surface, such as that of an interstellar grain. This weak bonding contrasts with the strong, covalent bonding of chemisorption.
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Keywords
Bioorganic Chemistry Solid Surface Covalent Bonding Weak Bonding Adsorbed Atom
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