The imposed amplitude of surface binding energy oscillation (0.1 < ΔU < 1.5 eV) serves as a 'catalytic pump' to raise a surface adsorbate to a higher energy state. This surface energy input manifests as a rate enhancement and a deviation from equilibrium of the surface reaction, with the extent of variation in reaction rate and conversion depending on the type of catalytic chemistry as well as the parameters associated with the imposed oscillating surface stimulus.