Industrial Catalysis aids practically oriented readers in becoming familiar with the processes of catalyst development and testing.

Features:

• Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
• Biocatalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and asymmetric catalysis
• Zeolites, metals and olefin catalysis

Contents

Introduction

• The Phenomenon Catalysis
• Mode of Action of Catalysts
• Classification of Catalysts
• Comparison of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis

Homogeneous Catalysis with Transition Metal Catalysts

• Key Reactions in Homogeneous Catalysis
• Catalyst Concepts in Homogeneous Catalysis
• Characterization of Homogeneous Catalysts

Homogeneously Catalyzed Industrial Processes

• Examples of Industrial Processes
• Asymmetric Catalysis

Biocatalysis

• Kinetics of Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions
• Industrial Processes with Biocatalysts

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Fundamentals

• Individual Steps in Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Kinetics and Mechanisms of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions
• Catalyst Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Catalyst Performance
• Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration
• Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts

Catalyst Shapes and Production of Heterogeneous Catalysts

• Catalyst Production
• Immobilization of Homogeneous Catalysts

Shape-Selective Catalysis: Zeolites

• Composition and Structure of Zeolites
• Production of Zeolites
• Catalytic Properties of the Zeolites
• Isomorphic Substitution of Zeolites
• Metal-Doped Zeolites
• Applications of Zeolites

Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry

• Examples of Industrial Processes – Bulk Chemicals
• Fine Chemicals Manufacture

Electrocatalysis

• Comparison Between Electrocatalysis and Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Electrochemical Reactions and Electrode Kinetics
• Electrocatalytic Processes
• Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells

Environmental Catalysis and Green Chemistry

• Automotive Exhaust Catalysis
• NOx Removal Systems
• Catalytic Afterburning
• Green Chemistry and Catalysis

Photocatalysis

• Basic Principles
• Photoreduction and Oxidation of Water
• Photocleavage of Water
• Other Reactions

Phase-Transfer Catalysis

• Catalysts for PTC
• Mechanism and Benefits of PTC
• PTC Reactions
• Selected Industrial Processes with PTC

Planning, Development, and Testing of Catalysts

• Stages of Catalyst Development
• An Example of Catalyst Planning: Conversion of Olefins to Aromatics
• Selection and Testing of Catalysts in Practice

Catalysis Reactors

• Two-Phase Reactors
• Three-Phase Reactors
• Reactors for Homogeneously Catalyzed Reactions

Economic Importance of Catalysts

Future Development of Catalysis

• Homogeneous Catalysis
• Heterogeneous Catalysis

Index

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