Catalysis: Principles and Applications

Students contemplating careers in chemistry, whether in research, practice, or academia, obviously need a solid grounding in proper research methodology, reasoning, and analysis. However, there are few resources available that efficiently and effectively introduce these concepts and techniques and inspire students to undertake advanced research, particularly in the area of catalysis. Catalysis: Principles and Applications evolved out of a special, resoundingly successful short course for graduate students interested in catalysis. It covers nearly the entire gamut of the subject, from its fundamentals to its modern, applied aspects. The chapters were contributed by catalysis specialists from leading academic institutions, national laboratories and industrial R&D labs. Because they are based on the authors' lecture notes, each chapter is highly accessible and for the most part self-contained. Topics include various spectroscopic methods, biocatalysis, x-ray and thermal analysis, photocatalysis, and recent developments, such as solid acid catalysts, fine chemical synthesis, and computer-aided catalyst design. The book also contains discussions on a variety of modern applications, including environmental pollution control, petroleum refining, fuel cells, and monomolecular films. Logically presented, well-illustrated, and thoroughly referenced, Catalysis: Principles and Applications offers an outstanding basis for courses in catalysis. It not only imparts the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, and applications of catalysis, but does so in a way that will motivate students to pursue more advanced studies and ultimately careers in the field.

Table of Contents:
Physical Adsorption Chemisortion of Gases on Metals Chemisorption of Gases on Oxides Textural Characterization of Catalysts Synthesis of Porous Solids Structural Characterization of Catalysts by X-Ray Analysis Role of Thermal Analysis in the Development of Catalysts Catalyst Characterisation Using Infrared Spectroscopy Application of UV-Visible and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis Surface Chemistry and Spectroscopy Kinetics of Catalytic Reactions Catalysis and Theoretical Concepts Catalysis by Solid Acids Catalytic Oxidation Reactions Alkylation of Amines over Oxide catalysts Catalysis and Production of Petrochemicals Catalyst Deactivation Environmental Catalysis Recent Developments in Catalysis Photocatalysis Homogeneous Catalysts for Polymerisation of Olefins Aqueous Organometallic Chemistry: Origin and Developments in Biphasic and Phase-Transfer Catalysis Biocatalysis: Mechanisms and Applications Monolayers on Surfaces Catalysis in Petroleum Refining The Importance of Diffusion in Catalytic Reactions: A Brief Introduction The Concept of Active Centers in Catalysis Electrocatalysis for Hydrogen and Oxygen Electrode reactions The Scope and Development of Fuel Cells