The first few chapters are concerned with the adsorption phenomenon-physical adsorption and chemisorption. The next some chapters discuss some general principles of catalysis, catalysis by metals, semiconductors and acidic solids including zeolites and clays. It also presents the mechanism of some selected reactions. Various experimental techniques such as infrared and Raman spectroscopy, thermal methods, ESCA and Auger methods as well as NMR, EPR and Mossbauer spectroscopic methods for characterizing solid catalysts have been discussed in other chapters. The last two chapters of the book have catalyst preparation and the role of diffusion in heterogeneous catalysis.
The authors' principle objective in writing this book was 'No prior knowledge of catalysis is required and the book can also be used for self-study'.
KEY FEATURES:
-An ideal textbook developed other than monographs for semester courses at graduate level
-Contents suitably prepared thereby making an inter-disciplinary subject into a formidable one
-Theoretical and practical features are considered according to industrial standards
Also available:
Basic Concepts of Analytical Chemistry - ISBN 1906574006
Solvent Extraction Separation of Elements with Liquid Ion Exchangers - ISBN 1906574227