The latest edition of Chem Soc Rev is a thematic issue guest edited by Professors Hans-Peter Steinrück, Jörg Libuda and Sir David A. King, dedicated to Professor Dr. Gerhard Ertl, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2007. 

 The issue focuses on "chemical processes on solid surfaces", highlighting state-of-the-art research from the scientific field pioneered by Gerhard Ertl. Driven by rapid progress in experimental and theoretical methodology, surface science turned into a well-established scientific area, nowadays laying the foundations for a molecular-level understanding of the chemistry behind 21st century key technologies in fields such as heterogeneous catalysis, corrosion, fuel cell research, and the semiconductor industry. 

In the issue, selected and representative examples of modern research topics are presented by a number of  colleagues who contributed to the emergence of surface science together with Gerhard Ertl, as well as by younger colleagues who significantly contributed to the present reputation of the area. A wide range of subjects are covered, illustrating the present state and future challenges of this exciting research discipline. 

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