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Heterogeneous Catalysis and its Industrial Applications

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Authors:
  1. Martin Schmal

    1. Chem.Eng. Dept., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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  • Provides rich illustrations of reaction mechanisms and experimental data to support the learning experience of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Illustrates the theory with numerous examples of catalysts and its industrial applications
  • Includes the description of experimental procedures to support laboratory classes
  • Explains special ex and in situ characterization techniques
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 1-4

  3. Model Catalysts

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 5-9

  4. Activity Pattern

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 11-26

  5. Adsorption–Desorption

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 27-62

  6. Basic Concepts

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 63-97

  7. Textural and Thermochemical Characterizations

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 99-160

  8. Catalyst Preparation

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 161-187

  9. Variables Influencing Final Properties of Catalysts

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 189-204

  10. Structural Analyses: X-ray Diffraction

    • Martin Schmal, Carlos André C. Perez
    Pages 205-226

  11. Spectroscopy in the Infrared Region

    • Martin Schmal, Deborah C. Vargas
    Pages 227-250

  12. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (ESCA: XPS/ISS)

    • Martin Schmal, Carlos André C. Perez
    Pages 251-266

  13. Electronic Microscopy: General and Specific Notions

    • Martin Schmal, Sonia M. R. Vasconcelos
    Pages 267-283

  14. Nanostructured Catalysts

    • Martin Schmal, Silvia Moya
    Pages 285-327

  15. Kinetics and Mechanisms

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 329-339

  16. Evaluation of Industrial Catalysts

    • Martin Schmal
    Pages 341-355

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 357-373
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About this book

This book aims to introduce the basic concepts involved in industrial catalytic processes. It is profusely illustrated with experimental results with the main objective of guiding how to select a suitable catalyst for specific processes. The book is divided in two parts. In the first part the basic concepts are addressed, regarding the existing theories, activity patterns and adsorption-desorption phenomena. In the second part the key experimental methods for the physicochemical characterization of catalysts are presented, as well as the currently used catalyst pre and post treatments. The last chapter describes some important in situ characterization techniques (e.g. XPS and TEM) and surface model patterns related to surface modifications occurring during the reaction. Thoroughly illustrated with microscopy images, spectroscopy data and schematics of reaction mechanisms, the book provides a powerful learning tool for students in undergraduate and graduate level courses on the field of catalysis. Exercises and resolved problems are provided, as well as experimental procedures to support laboratory classes. Furthermore, the content is presented in a carefully chosen sequence, reflecting the 30 year teaching experience of the author. The author, Professor Martin Schmal, sees the present book as a way of conveying basic knowledge needed for the development of more efficient catalysts (i.e. nanostructured materials) and novel industrial chemical processes in the fields of environmental chemistry, fine chemistry, hydrotreating of heavy oils, hydrogen production and biomass processing.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Chem.Eng. Dept., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Martin Schmal

About the author

Professor Dr. Martin Schmal received his Doctor of Engineering degree from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, and conducted postdoctoral research in the Catalysis Research Institute, Lyon, France, in 1981, and in the Karlsruhe University, Germany, in 1983. He is Full Professor at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, since 1985. Professor Schmal is member of the Brazilian Academy of Science since 1999. In 2002 he received the Humboldt Research Award and in 2011 he received the Senior Research Award from the Iberoamerican Catalysis Society.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Heterogeneous Catalysis and its Industrial Applications

  • Authors: Martin Schmal

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09250-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-09249-2Published: 04 October 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79165-4Published: 21 April 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-09250-8Published: 22 September 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 373

  • Number of Illustrations: 170 b/w illustrations, 91 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Original Portuguese edition published by Synergia, Rio de Janeiro, 2011

  • Topics: Catalysis, Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

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