Catalysis: An Integrated Approach

R.A. van Santen, P.W.N.M. van Leeuwen, J.A. Moulijn and B.A. Averill (Eds.)0444829636, 9780444829634

This book concentrates on industrially relevant reactions which are catalyzed by heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts. Homogeneous catalysis by metal complexes is treated jointly with heterogeneous catalysis using metallic and non-metallic solids. In both areas the high degree of sophistication of spectroscopic techniques and theoretical modelling has led to an enormous increase in our understanding at the molecular level. This holds for the kinetics of the reactions and the reactivities of the catalysts, as well as for the syntheses of the catalytic materials. The development of catalysis science since the first edition of this book has necessitated a thorough revision, including special chapters on biocatalysis, catalyst characterization and adsorption methods. The multidisciplinary nature of catalysis is reflected in the choice of a novel combination of basic disciplines which will be refreshing and inspiring to readers.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Preface
Page v
Rutger A. van Santen, Piet W.N.M. van Leeuwen, Jacob A. Moulijn, Bruce A. Averill

Preface to the first edition
Pages vii-x

Complete list of authors
Pages xix-xx

Adsorption — its development and application for practical purposes Original Research Article
Pages 3-28
A. Dabrowski

Industrial carbon adsorbents Original Research Article
Pages 29-80
A. Świątkowski

Standardization of sorption measurements and reference materials for dispersed and porous solids Original Research Article
Pages 81-106
E. Robens, K.-F. Krebs, K. Meyer, K.K. Unger

Spectroscopic characterization of chemically modified oxide surfaces Original Research Article
Pages 109-208
J.J. Pesek, M.T. Matyska

Advances in characterisation of adsorbents by flow adsorption microcalorimetry Original Research Article
Pages 209-287
A.J. Groszek

Temperature programmed desorption, reduction, oxidation and flow chemisorption for the characterisation of heterogeneous catalysts. Theoretical aspects, instrumentation and applications Original Research Article
Pages 289-342
M. Fadoni, L. Lucarelli

Adsorption with soft adsorbents or adsorbates. Theory and practice Original Research Article
Pages 343-371
G.F. Cerofolini, L. Meda, T.J. Bandosz

Advanced technical tools for the solution of high capacity adsorption separation Original Research Article
Pages 375-431
G. Horvath, M. Suzuki

The mutual transformation of hydrogen sulphide and carbonyl sulphide and its role for gas desulphurization processes with zeolitic molecular sieve sorbents Original Research Article
Pages 433-457
M. Billow, W. Lutz, M. Suckow

Nitrogen separation from air by pressure swing adsorption Original Research Article
Pages 459-485
N.O. Lemcoff

Methodology of gas adsorption process design. Separation of propane/propylene and n/iso-paraffins mixtures Original Research Article
Pages 489-524
José A.C. Silva, F. Avelino da Silva, Alirio E. Rodrigues

Fractionation of air by zeolites Original Research Article
Pages 525-541
S. Sircar, M.B. Rao, T.C. Golden

Production, characterization and applications of carbon molecular sieves from a high ash Greek lignite Original Research Article
Pages 543-566
P. Samaras, X. Dabou, G.P. Sakellaropoulos

Development of carbon-based adsorbents for removal of mercury emissions from coal combustion flue gas Original Research Article
Pages 567-574
M. Rostam-Abadi, H-C Hsi, S. Chen, M. Rood, R. Chang, T.R. Carey, C.F. Richardson, B. Rosenhoover