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This introductory textbook covers all aspects of catalysis. It also bridges computational methods, industrial applications and green chemistry, with over 700 references. The author, a renowned researcher in catalysis, teaches scientific writing as well as chemistry. This makes him the ideal person to write such a textbook. The effectiveness of his practical approach has been well proven in courses for undergraduates and graduates (in 2007 he was voted "lecturer of the year" by the chemistry students).Following an introduction to green chemistry and the basics of catalysis, the book covers biocatalysis, homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis, as well as computer applications in catalysis research.Each chapter also features integrated exercises that help students prepare for their exams.

Gadi Rothenberg is Professor at the Van `t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam, where he teaches courses on catalysis, thermodynamics and scientific writing. He has published over 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals and discovered two catalysts, for which he received the Marie Curie Excellence Award in 2004 and the Paul Rylander Award in 2006. Rothenberg also invented a method for monitoring pollutants in water, and co-founded the companies Sorbisense and Yellowdiesel. In 2007 he was voted 'teacher of the year' by the chemistry students. He is married, owns no car, and has a black belt in Shaolin Kung-Fu.

Preface
Introduction
Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development
What is Catalysis and Why is it Important?
Tools in Catalysis Research
Further Reading
Exercises
References
The Basics of Catalysis
Catalysis is a Kinetic Phenomenon
Practical Approaches in Kinetic Studies
An Overview of Some Basic Concepts in Catalysis
Exercises
References
Homogeneous Catalysis
Metal Complex Catalysis in the Liquid Phase
Homogeneous Catalysis without Metals
Scaling up Homogeneous Reactions: Pros and Cons
"Click Chemistry" and Homogeneous Catalysis
Exercises
References
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Classic Gas/Solid Systems
Liquid/Solid and Liquid/Liquid Catalytic Systems
Advanced Process Solutions Using Heterogeneous Catalysis
Exercises
References
Biocatalysis
The Basics of Enzymatic Catalysis
Applications of Enzyme Catalysis
Developing New Biocatalysts: Better than Nature.s Best
Nonenzymatic Biocatalysts
Industrial Examples
Exercises
References
Computer Applications in Catalysis Research
Computers as Research Tools in Catalysis
Modeling of Catalysts and Catalytic Cycles
Predictive Modeling and Rational Catalyst Design
An Overview of Data-Mining Methods in Catalysis
Exercises
References
Index
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Catalysis : Concepts and Green Applications

Catalysis : Concepts and Green Applications

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