Catalysis is a multidisciplinary subject. This book introduces the chemical, materials, and engineering principles of catalysis so that both MSc and PhD students with a basic but not extensive knowledge of chemistry and physics and those with a basic understanding of chemical engineering can learn more about catalysis. Examples are taken from catalytic reactions and catalysts used in the energy, petroleum, and base-chemicals industry.

The second edition differs from the first edition in the way basic topics are integrated with catalytic applications. The authors introduce two new chapters: 'Cleaning of Fuels by Hydrotreating' and 'Electrocatalysis'. Hydrotreating is a very important industrial process and offers the opportunity to discuss metal sulfide catalysts. Electrocatalysis gains more and more attention because it can be used to minimize the anthropogenic CO₂ emissions. Solar, wind, and hydroelectricity can drive water electrolysis and CO₂ electroreduction and, therefore, excess renewable electricity can be stored in chemicals.

Introduction to Heterogeneous Catalysis (Second Edition) is intended for a one-semester course for master and PhD students who want to learn more about the principles of catalysis. This must-read textbook will enable students to read catalysis literature without much difficulty and presents not only the basic concepts of catalysis but integrates the chemical, materials, and engineering aspects of catalysis with industry examples.

Contents:

• Introduction


• Catalyst Preparation and Characterisation


• Adsorption


• Kinetics


• Metal Surfaces


• Metal Catalysis


• Catalysis by Solid Acids


• Cleaning of Fuels by Hydrotreating


• Oxidation Catalysis


• Electrocatalysis

Readership: Meant for a one-semester course for chemistry, physics, materials science, and chemical engineering students with no former knowledge of catalysis. The course can be given in the first year of a master's class or in graduate study. It can also be used by scientists entering industries that deal with catalysis.

Key Features:

• Reference to recent literature that is of scientific and educational value has been added as much as possible. A textbook should not only educate but also invite further study


• Emphasis is on the preparation and characterization of metal and acid catalysts and their use. References to recent, clearly written articles about catalytic reactions and catalysts have been included. They will provide further information and allow the student to see how research is brought to the attention of other scientists


• Courses on catalysis are taught extensively in chemical engineering disciplines at Chinese universities. With increasing international communication and collaboration, teachers are encouraged to teach these courses in both Chinese and English. As a consequence, a fundamental and comprehensive textbook of catalysis in English is highly desirable in Chinese technical universities