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