Review
"This volume is authored by an impressive number of experts, in a remarkable cooperative effort. Most of the chapters are illustrated with high quality images, and representative charts and tables. Moreover, the wealth of information offered here is easily accessible." (
Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, January/February 2009)
"Now in this update and expanded edition … provides coverage of every important topic and development." (CHEManager Europe, 6/2008)
From the Back Cover
Starting with the invention of Döbereiner's tinder box and reaching importance with Haber's development of ammonia synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis has become a multi-billion dollar business of huge industrial importance and still a major topic of research.
Now in 8 volumes, the completely revised and expanded second edition of this much-cited handbook collates this knowledge, providing easy-to-find yet comprehensive information. The new edition contains some 80% more material and takes into account the latest developments, making it still the most up-to-date compendium in heterogeneous catalysis.
More than 300 leading experts -- a veritable "Who's Who" in catalysis -- have contributed to this unrivalled masterpiece, covering all aspects from the physico-chemical foundations to large-scale industrial applications.
From the contents:
* Preparation of Solid Catalysts
* Characterization of Solid Catalysts
* Model Systems
* Elementary Steps and Mechanisms
* Kinetics and Transport Processes
* Deactivation and Regeneration
* Special Catalytic Systems
* Laboratory Reactors
* Reaction Engineering
* Environmental Catalysis
* Inorganic Reactions
* Energy-related Catalysis
* Organic Reactions
With its straightforward presentation, this is an essential and indispensable tool for every scientist working in this area.
