Catalysis

There is an increasing challenge for chemical industry and research institutions to find cost-efficient and environmentally sound methods of converting natural resources into fuels chemicals and energy.

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This book comprises the proceedings of a NATO sponsored Advanced Research Workshop held from 1st November to 6th November 1992 in the delightful Chateau de Florans, Bedoin, Vaucluse, France and entitled 'Elementary Reaction Steps in Heterogeneous Catalysis.

This book focuses on the combustion performance and application of innovative energetic materials for solid and hybrid space rocket propulsion.

Christian Matheis konnte eine neue dehydrierende Kupplungsreaktion von Arenen mit Alkoholen in Gegenwart eines Kupfer/Silber-Katalysatorsystems entwickeln.

This book presents specific key natural and artificial systems that are promising biocatalysts in the areas of health, agriculture, environment and energy.

In this thesis, the author developed cross-coupling reactions that proceed in the solid state without using organic solvents, utilizing a mechanochemical synthesis method using a ball mill.

This book is indexed in Chemical Abstracts Service'The present book displays the continuing broad interest in the area of Supramolecular Catalysis.

Filling a gap in the literature, this book comprehensively reviews catalytic C-H addition reactions of (hetero)aromatic hydrocarbons across carbon-carbon multiple bonds.

In recent years polymerisation using organocatalysts has become an appealing alternative to more traditional metal-based catalysts.

This book is devoted to various aspects of self-assembly of gold nanoparticles at liquid-liquid interfaces and investigation of their properties.

This book is indexed in Chemical Abstracts Service'The present book displays the continuing broad interest in the area of Supramolecular Catalysis.

The efficient synthesis of heterocycles has become one of the main branches in organic chemistry due to their use in the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals.

This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials.

This book introduces readers to the preparation of metal nanocrystals and its applications.

The expected end of the "e;oil age"e; will lead to increasing focus and reliance on alternative energy conversion devices, among which fuel cells have the potential to play an important role.

The first book to place recent academic developments within the context of real life industrial applications, this is a timely overview of the field of aerobic oxidation reactions in the liquid phase that also illuminates the key challenges that lie ahead.

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This book presents carbon nanotubes as a potential material for the development of new waste water treatment technologies.

Catalysis is a central topic in chemical transformation and energy conversion.

An expert overview of new technologies guiding the construction of a sustainable society This compendium of important insights from sixty distinguished international scholars looks at the significant advances in progressive environmental technology especially the molecular engineering used on plants, animals, and microorganisms as the game changer in the high-stakes race to reverse earth-damaging practices.

This book is a comprehensive, theoretical, practical, and thorough guide to XAFS spectroscopy.

Since 1948, this Series has filled the gap between the papers that report and the textbooks that teach in the diverse areas of catalysis research.

The field of petrochemicals started some years ago with the simple addition reaction of water to propylene for the production of isopropyl alcohol.

This book introduces readers to industrially important enzymes and discusses in detail their structures and functions, as well as their manifold applications.

Advances in Catalysis fills the gap between the journal papers and the textbooks across the diverse areas of catalysis research.

This book serves as a concise guide to essential topics in Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry for senior undergraduate and graduate students; it blends qualitative theoretical approach with experimental description of the facts.

The Proceedings of the 24th International Solvay Conference on Chemistry comprise contributed short personal statements and transcripts of in-depth discussions on 'Catalysis in Chemistry and Biology' from a by-invitation-only select group of 48 eminent scientists, including four Nobel Laureates, from all parts of the world.

A comprehensive overview covering the principles and preparation of catalysts, as well as reactor technology and applications in the field of organic synthesis, energy production, and environmental catalysis.

In this most up-to-date handbook each chapter contains a general introduction, followed by the principles of the immobilization and, finally, applications.

Transition metal complexes as catalysts play an indispensable role in transformation of chemical substances to value-added products using less energy-consuming processes and with high selectivity and efficiency.

Early Main Group Metal Catalysis gives a comprehensive overview of catalytic reactions in the presence of group 1 and group 2 metals.

Many important industrial chemical processes rely heavily on catalysis and so researchers are always on the lookout for alternative catalytic materials that may improve existing processes or lead to new ones.

This unique thesis discusses the development of conceptually novel and synthetically valuable methods that use visible light photocatalysis.

Heterogeneous catalysis and mathematical modeling are essential components of the continuing search for better utilization of raw materials and energy, with reduced impact on the environment.

This book presents chemical and biological methods to convert carbon dioxide into various products such as methanol, ethanol, formic acid, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, syngas and polymers.

This brief presents the state of the art on enzymatic synthesis of structured triglycerides and diglycerides, focusing on glycerol as the substrate and covering interesterification of vegetable oils in one and two steps.

This volume dedicated to the memory of Marcel Sergent who was a leader in this field for many years, addresses past achievements and recent developments in this vibrant area of research.

This multi-authored book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in porous CO2 capture materials, including ionic liquid-derived carbonaceous adsorbents, porous carbons, metal-organic frameworks, porous aromatic frameworks, micro porous organic polymers.

There is an increasing challenge for chemical industry and research institutions to find cost-efficient and environmentally sound methods of converting natural resources into fuels chemicals and energy.

Metallic nanoparticles hold promise for their potential applications in a wide array of disciplines ranging from materials science to medicine.

The book covers advances in conversion of biomass and derivatives into useful chemicals and fuels.

This book provides the reader with an illustrative overview concerning successful and widely used applications of organocatalysis in the field of natural product synthesis.

This book is devoted to the emerging field of techniques for visualizing atomic-scale properties of active catalysts under actual working conditions, i.