Basic Principles in Applied Catalysis

By Manfred Baerns

Subjects: Chemistry, Analytical biochemistry, Biomedical engineering, Catalysis, Physical organic chemistry, Surfaces (Physics), Engineering

Description: Written by a team of internationally recognized experts, this book addresses the most important types of catalytic reactions and catalysts as used in industrial practice. Both applied aspects and the essential scientific principles are described. The main topics can be summarized as follows: heterogeneous, homogeneous and biocatalysis, catalyst preparation and characterization, catalytic reaction engineering and kinetics, catalyst deactivation and industrial perspective.