Catalysis


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There is an increasing challenge for chemical industry and research institutions to find cost-efficient and environmentally sound methods of converting natural resources into fuels chemicals and energy. Catalysts are essential to these processes and the Catalysis Specialist Periodical Report series serves to highlight major developments in this area. This series provides systematic and detailed reviews of topics of interest to scientists and engineers in the catalysis field. The coverage includes all major areas of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis and also specific applications of catalysis such as NOx control kinetics and experimental techniques such as microcalorimetry. Each chapter is compiled by recognised experts within their specialist fields and provides a summary of the current literature. This series will be of interest to all those in academia and industry who need an up-to-date critical analysis and summary of catalysis research and applications. Catalysis will be of interest to anyone working in academia and industry that needs an up-to-date critical analysis and summary of catalysis research and applications. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading experts in their specialist fields, this series is designed to help the chemistry community keep current with the latest developments in their field. Each volume in the series is published either annually or biennially and is a superb reference point for researchers. www.rsc.org/spr




Handbook Of Advanced Methods And Processes In Oxidation Catalysis: From Laboratory To Industry


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This book offers a comprehensive overview of the most recent developments in both total oxidation and combustion and also in selective oxidation. For each topic, fundamental aspects are paralleled with industrial applications. The book covers oxidation catalysis, one of the major areas of industrial chemistry, outlining recent achievements, current challenges and future opportunities. One distinguishing feature of the book is the selection of arguments which are emblematic of current trends in the chemical industry, such as miniaturization, use of alternative, greener oxidants, and innovative systems for pollutant abatement. Topics outlined are described in terms of both catalyst and reaction chemistry, and also reactor and process technology.




Metal Oxides


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The chemistry of metals has traditionally been more understood than that of its oxides. As catalytic applications continue to grow in a variety of disciplines, Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications offers a timely account of transition-metal oxides (TMO), one of the most important classes of metal oxides, in the context of catalysis. The




Odours in Wastewater Treatment


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Wastewater treatment works have the potential to generate unpleasant odours, which can results in annoyance and consequently have a detrimental effect on a local population. As a result 'odour control and prevention' has become an important consideration both in the management of existing facilities and in the design and gaining of planning consent for new works. Odours in Wastewater Treatment provides readers with a detailed discussion on the basic principles involved in the formation of volatile compounds in wastewater treatment. Accounts are given of recent developments in the sampling and measurement of odours, practical examples in the prediction and dispersion of odorous emissions are offered and an overview of the technologies currently used to contain and treat odorous compounds presented. Contents Introduction Odours associated with wastewater treatment Odour sampling and measurement Assessment and prediction of nuisance odours Odour control and treatment




Interfacial Applications in Environmental Engineering


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Describing novel methods and catalytic strategies to conserve and maintain air, water, and soil quality, researchers from a range of disciplines discuss the role of interface science in environmental remediation. They detail approaches to separate, reuse, recover, and treat potentially valuable materials using techniques in ion exchange and adsorption; develop and design new catalysts to enhance production, energy, and cost efficiency; and evaluate and improve existing treatment strategies for recycling of plastics and wastes. The 17 studies were developed from presentations at the symposium Application of Interface Science to Environmental Pollution Control (Chicago, August 2001).




Heterogeneous Hydrocarbon Oxidation


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Compares and contrasts complete combustion and partial oxidation. Critically reviews the latest theories on oxidation, and the factors that determine selectivity. Presents the latest advances in alkane oxidation, including methane activation. Describes novel methods of catalyst preparation and characterization. Provides examples of oxidation by nontraditional oxidants like ozone, hydrogen peroxide, sulfates/nitrates, and light.










Wiley's Remediation Technologies Handbook


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Wiley's Remediation Technologies Handbook: Major Contaminant Chemicals and Chemical Groups, extracted from the Enviroglobe database, consists of 368 chemicals and chemical groups. This book lists in alphabetical order these chemical and chemical groups along with the numerous technologies, many of which are patented, or trademarked techniques, to remediate them. A short description of each of these technologies is provided along with appropriate references. Wiley's Remediation Technologies Handbook: Major Contaminant Chemicals and Chemical Groups: Covers the most important chemical and chemical groups that are found to pollute the environment, and the ways to remediate them. Gives succinct abstract describing the numerous technologies used to clean-up a wide range of pollutants. Provides the uses and limitations of each technique. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.




Science and Technology in Catalysis, 1998


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Section headings and selected papers: -- I. Plenary Lectures. -- Metallocene catalysts for olefin polymerization (W. Kaminsky). -- Advances in deep desulfurization (H. Tops & oslash;e et al.). -- New horizons for the use of porous materials as catalysts (M.E. Davis). New direction of research for industrial catalysis -- an example of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (T. Onoda). -- Synthetic or reformulated fuels; a challenge for catalysis (P. Chaumette et al.). -- II. Oral Presentations. -- New acetyls technologies from BP Chemicals (M.J. Howard et al.). -- Ammoxidation of ethane to acetonitrile over co-beta zeolite (Y. Li, J.N. Armor). -- Designing heterogeneous oxidation catalysts (G.J. Hutchings et al.). -- The Chiyoda/UOP Acetica & trade; Process: A novel acetic acid technology (N. Yoneda et al.). -- Two-phase catalytic oxidation by macromolecule-metal complexes (E. Karakhanov et al.). -- Recent advance in zeolite-based catalytic process in People's Republic of China (Z. Gao). -- Re ...