Catalysis at Surfaces - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412289709 ISBN 13: 9780412289705

Publisher: Springer, 1988

Synopsis

'Many bodies ... have the property of exerting on other bodies an action which is very different from chemical affinity. By means of this action they produce decomposition in bodies, and form new compounds into the composition of which they do not enter. This new power, hitherto unknown, is common both in organic and inorganic nature ... I shall ... call it catalytic power. I shall also call catalysis the decomposition of bodies by this force. J. J. Berzelius (1836) Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, XXI, 223. This quotation marks the origin of the term catalysis in a scientific context. The earlier literary meaning was 'the breakdown in law and order'. Perhaps Berzelius' train of thought was that catalytic action appeared to defy the scientific laws and principles as formulated in 1836. It is remarkable that this quotation, with some substitution of modern wording, can represent a fair summary of our present view of catalysis. There is now recognized a broad division of catalytic systems under the headings homogeneous and heterogeneous. In the former the catalyst is generally a dissolved species whilst in the latter it is usually an insoluble solid, with the action restricted to the surface. This book concerns hetero­ geneous catalysis, which is the more important for industrial applications.

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Review

As the title of this clearly written and nicely produced book suggests, it is about heterogeneous catalysis...The publication of the present book...is therefore welcomed. Chemistry and Industry; ...Particular strengths of the book include good writing style, numerous figures and tables, and excellent organization. This book gives an excellent perspective of surface processes that occur in catalytic systems. Journal of Solid State Chemistry

Synopsis

This text provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of heterogeneous catalysis. Beginning with the basic chemistry and physics of catalysis, this book goes on to pay particular attention to the contribution that surface science is making to our understanding of catalysis. It concludes with chapters devoted to examples of real catalytic systems, including catalytic action by enzymes and industrial processes based on solid catalysis. Looking to the future, the book introduces many novel types of catalysis. This book should be of interest to undergraduates and postgraduates in chemistry and related fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412289709
• ISBN 13: 9780412289705
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Campbell Ian M.