Synopses & Reviews
Despite the fact that more than 90% of production processes in industry are catalyzed, most chemists and engineers are restricted to trial and error when searching for the proper catalyst. This book is the first to emphasize the industrial aspects of catalysis and is also particularly well suited for self-study. It is dedicated to both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis and this second edition also includes biocatalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis and fine chemicals manufacture: In addition, topics such as zeolites, metals, olefin catalysis and environmental catalysis are now discussed in more detail. The book aids practically oriented readers in familiarizing themselves with the processes of catalyst development and testing and therefore deals with aspects of test planning, optimization and reactor modeling and simulation using the easy-to-learn PC program POLYMATH. Finally, well over 100 exercises help to test and consolidate the gained knowledge.
Review
"... well-written and are a valuable guide for process chemists into how heterogeneous catalysis is carried out in industry on large scale. ... The book is only recommended to those who wish to gain an appreciation of heterogeneous catalysis and its application in the bulk chemical industry." Organic Process Research & Development
Review
"... well-written and are a valuable guide for process chemists into how heterogeneous catalysis is carried out in industry on large scale. ... The book is only recommended to those who wish to gain an appreciation of heterogeneous catalysis and its application in the bulk chemical industry." Organic Process Research & Development
Synopsis
Ein Buch f r Praktiker zum Selbststudium, das sich homogener und heterogener Katalyse gleicherma en widmet. Dabei wird besonderer Wert auf die industriellen Verfahren gelegt. Zahlreiche Beispiele aus der Praxis machen es zu einem wichtigen Hilfsmittel bei der systematischen Entwicklung und Anwendung von Katalysatoren. bungen mit L sungen helfen beim Vertiefen des gelernten Stoffes.
About the Author
Prof. Dr. Jens Hagen schloss sein Erststudium als Chemieingenieur in Essen ab, studierte dann an der RWTH Aachen Chemie und promovierte 1975 zum Dr. rer. nat. auf dem Gebiet der Katalyse/Hochdrucksynthese. Nach einer Industrietätigkeit bei Henkel KGaA Düsseldorf wurde er 1979 als Professor für das Lehrgebiet Technische Chemie an die Fachhochschule Mannheim - Hochschule für Technik und Gestaltung - berufen. Seine Lehr- und Forschungsgebiete im Fachbereich Verfahrens- und Chemietechnik sind die Chemische Reaktionstechnik und Technische Katalyse. Seit 1985 leitet Prof. Hagen das Steinbeis-Transferzentrum Verfahrenstechnik, Bio- und Umwelttechnik, er führt Weiterbildungsseminare für die berufliche Praxis durch.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition.Preface to the First Edition.
Abbreviations.
1 Introduction.
1.1 The Phenomenon Catalysis.
1.2 Mode of Action of Catalysts.
1.3 Classification of Catalysts.
1.4 Comparison of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis.
2 Homogeneous Catalysis with Transition Metal Catalysts.
2.1 Key Reactions in Homogeneous Catalysis.
2.2 Catalyst Concepts in Homogeneous Catalysis.
2.3 Characterization of Homogeneous Catalysts.
3 Homogeneously Catalyzed Industrial Processes.
3.1 Overview.
3.2 Examples of Industrial Processes.
3.3 Asymmetric Catalysis.
4 Biocatalysis.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Kinetics of Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions.
4.3 Industrial Processes with Biocatalysts.
5 Heterogeneous Catalysis: Fundamentals.
5.1 Individual Steps in Heterogeneous Catalysis.
5.2 Kinetics and Mechanisms of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions.
5.3 Catalyst Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis.
5.4 Catalyst Performance.
5.5 Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration.
5.6 Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts.
6 Catalyst Shapes and Production of Heterogeneous Catalysts.
6.1 Catalyst Production.
6.2 Immobilization of Homogeneous Catalysts.
7 Shape-Selective Catalysis: Zeolites.
7.1 Composition and Structure of Zeolites.
7.2 Production of Zeolites.
7.3 Catalytic Properties of the Zeolites.
7.4 Isomorphic Substitution of Zeolites.
7.5 Metal-Doped Zeolites.
7.6 Applications of Zeolites.
8 Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry.
8.1 Overview.
8.2 Examples of Industrial Processes – Bulk Chemicals.
8.3 Fine Chemicals Manufacture.
9 Electrocatalysis.
9.1 Comparison Between Electrocatalysis and Heterogeneous Catalysis.
9.2 Electrochemical Reactions and Electrode Kinetics.
9.3 Electrocatalytic Processes.
9.4 Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells.
10 Environmental Catalysis and Green Chemistry.
10.1 Automotive Exhaust Catalysis.
10.2 NOx Removal Systems.
10.3 Catalytic Afterburning.
10.4 Green Chemistry and Catalysis.
11 Photocatalysis.
11.1 Basic Principles.
11.2 Photoreduction and Oxidation of Water.
11.3 Photocleavage of Water.
11.4 Other Reactions.
12 Phase-Transfer Catalysis.
12.1 Definition.
12.2 Catalysts for PTC.
12.3 Mechanism and Benefits of PTC.
12.4 PTC Reactions.
12.5 Selected Industrial Processes with PTC.
13 Planning, Development, and Testing of Catalysts.
13.1 Stages of Catalyst Development.
13.2 An Example of Catalyst Planning: Conversion of Olefins to Aromatics.
13.3 Selection and Testing of Catalysts in Practice.
14 Catalysis Reactors.
14.1 Two-Phase Reactors.
14.2 Three-Phase Reactors.
14.3 Reactors for Homogeneously Catalyzed Reactions.
15 Economic Importance of Catalysts.
16 Future Development of Catalysis.
16.1 Homogeneous Catalysis.
16.2 Heterogeneous Catalysis.
Solutions to the Exercises.
References.
Subject Index.