Microwaves in Catalysis

A comprehensive overview covering the principles and preparation of catalysts, as well as reactor technology and applications in the field of organic synthesis, energy production, and environmental catalysis.

Edited and authored by renowned and experienced scientists, this reference focuses on successful reaction procedures for applications in industry. Topics include catalyst preparation, the treatment of waste water and air, biomass and waste valorisation, hydrogen production, oil refining as well as organic synthesis in the presence of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts and continuous-flow reactions.

With its practical relevance and successful methodologies, this is a valuable guide for chemists at universities working in the field of catalysis, organic synthesis, pharmaceutical or green chemistry, as well as researchers and engineers in the chemical industry.

I. INTRODUCTION
Introduction and Properties
Catalysts
Microwave Theory and Instrumentation
 
II. FUNDAMENTALS
Reaction Engineering for Catalytic Processes
Features of Microwave-driven Catalysts
Kinetics and Transport Processes
 
III. APPLICATIONS
Preparation of Catalysts
Microwave-assisted Environmental Catalysis
Microwave-assisted Energy-related Catalysis
Microwave-assisted Organic Reactions
Microwave-assisted Flow Chemistry
 

• Edited by Satoshi Horikoshi
• Edited by Nick Serpone