Adsorption of imidazoles, nitriles and esters on the surface of transition metals produces surface complexes in which electron migrations cause the activation of both the adsorbents and the adsorbates. This complex-induced activating effect on the surface species leads to the oxidation of the metal atoms and the breakage of N-H, C-O and C≡N bonds under extremely mild conditions. Super thin layers of the chemisorbed products are formed by the reactions, which cover the surface of various metals.

Key words: TRANSITION ELEMENT, IMIDAZOLE, NITRILE, ADSORPTION, SURFACES ADSORPTION