Preface to the First Edition.

Abbreviations.

1 Introduction.

1.1 The Phenomenon Catalysis.

1.2 Mode of Action of Catalysts.

1.3 Classification of Catalysts.

1.4 Comparison of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis.

2 Homogeneous Catalysis with Transition Metal Catalysts.

2.1 Key Reactions in Homogeneous Catalysis.

2.2 Catalyst Concepts in Homogeneous Catalysis.

2.3 Characterization of Homogeneous Catalysts.

3 Homogeneously Catalyzed Industrial Processes.

3.1 Overview.

3.2 Examples of Industrial Processes.

3.3 Asymmetric Catalysis.

4 Biocatalysis.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Kinetics of Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions.

4.3 Industrial Processes with Biocatalysts.

5 Heterogeneous Catalysis: Fundamentals.

5.1 Individual Steps in Heterogeneous Catalysis.

5.2 Kinetics and Mechanisms of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions.

5.3 Catalyst Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis.

5.4 Catalyst Performance.

5.5 Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration.

5.6 Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts.

6 Catalyst Shapes and Production of Heterogeneous Catalysts.

6.1 Catalyst Production.

6.2 Immobilization of Homogeneous Catalysts.

7 Shape-Selective Catalysis: Zeolites.

7.1 Composition and Structure of Zeolites.

7.2 Production of Zeolites.

7.3 Catalytic Properties of the Zeolites.

7.4 Isomorphic Substitution of Zeolites.

7.5 Metal-Doped Zeolites.

7.6 Applications of Zeolites.

8 Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry.

8.1 Overview.

8.2 Examples of Industrial Processes – Bulk Chemicals.

8.3 Fine Chemicals Manufacture.

9 Electrocatalysis.

9.1 Comparison Between Electrocatalysis and Heterogeneous Catalysis.

9.2 Electrochemical Reactions and Electrode Kinetics.

9.3 Electrocatalytic Processes.

9.4 Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells.

10 Environmental Catalysis and Green Chemistry.

10.1 Automotive Exhaust Catalysis.

10.2 NOx Removal Systems.

10.3 Catalytic Afterburning.

10.4 Green Chemistry and Catalysis.

11 Photocatalysis.

11.1 Basic Principles.

11.2 Photoreduction and Oxidation of Water.

11.3 Photocleavage of Water.

11.4 Other Reactions.

12 Phase-Transfer Catalysis.

12.1 Definition.

12.2 Catalysts for PTC.

12.3 Mechanism and Benefits of PTC.

12.4 PTC Reactions.

12.5 Selected Industrial Processes with PTC.

13 Planning, Development, and Testing of Catalysts.

13.1 Stages of Catalyst Development.

13.2 An Example of Catalyst Planning: Conversion of Olefins to Aromatics.

13.3 Selection and Testing of Catalysts in Practice.

14 Catalysis Reactors.

14.1 Two-Phase Reactors.

14.2 Three-Phase Reactors.

14.3 Reactors for Homogeneously Catalyzed Reactions.

15 Economic Importance of Catalysts.

16 Future Development of Catalysis.

16.1 Homogeneous Catalysis.

16.2 Heterogeneous Catalysis.

Solutions to the Exercises.

References.

Subject Index.