Synopses & Reviews
Heterogeneous catalysis and homogenous catalysis both contribute to overcoming the challenges of Green Chemistry, such as the recycling of catalysts, the development of new supports, and the increased precision and accuracy of reaction kinetics.
Research in this field has expanded considerably since Gerhard Ertl was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on "Chemical Processes on a Solid Support". Summarising the recent literature, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the considerable research effort currently given to the field, providing guidance to postgraduates and newcomers to the catalysis community and an essential resource for experienced researchers in academia and industry.
Chapters in this book are drawn from leading researchers associated with Professor Victor Lin (1967-2010), who made significant contributions to the field of catalysis in green chemistry.
Synopsis
This book presents the latest research in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Heterogeneous catalysis and homogeneous catalysis are important factors in increasing the development of green chemistry. Some of the challenges that we are responsible for are directing research efforts toward increasing the kinetics of heterogeneous catalysis to homogeneous catalysis levels, improving the recyclability of the catalysts, and developing new supports that can act as catalysts or cocatalysts. Following reaction kinetics and mechanisms on supported catalysts provides the degree of precision and accuracy already enjoyed by the homogeneous catalysis community. The editors present an easily-accessible digest for researchers and a reference aimed at offering guidance to new researchers in the field.
About the Author
Professor Brian Trewyn studied chemistry at the University of Wisconsin before researching a PhD at Iowa State University under the guidance of Professor Victor S-Y Lin (to whom this book is dedicated). Brian is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry at the Colarado School of Mines.James H Clark is Professor of Chemistry at the University of York, Director of the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, and a Director of the Biorenewables Development Centre, UK. He has been at the forefront of green chemistry worldwide for nearly 20 years.Professor Brian Trewyn studied chemistry at the University of Wisconsin before researching a PhD at Iowa State University under the guidance of Professor Victor S-Y Lin (to whom this book is dedicated). Brian is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry at the Colarado School of Mines.
Table of Contents
Zeolites: Synthesis, properties, and industrial applications; Microwave assisted synthesis of solid catalytic materials; Supported metal catalysts for green reactions; Heterogeneous catalysts for asymmetric reactions; Clay-based catalyst supports; Mesoporous metals: synthesis and catalysis; Novel syntheses and catalytic reactions for periodic mesoporous organosilica; Porous carbon composites for catalytic reactions; Smart heterogeneous catalyst design on mesoporous nanomaterials