Exhibiting both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic properties,
nanocatalysts allow for rapid and selective chemical transformations,
with the benefits of excellent product yield and ease of catalyst
separation and recovery. This book reviews the catalytic performance and
the synthesis and characterization of nanocatalysts, examining the
current state of the art and pointing the way towards new avenues of
research. Moreover, the authors discuss new and emerging applications of
nanocatalysts and nanocatalysis, from pharmaceuticals to fine chemicals
to renewable energy to biotransformations.
Nanocatalysis features contributions from leading research groups
around the world. These contributions reflect a thorough review of the
current literature as well as the authors' first-hand experience
designing and synthesizing nanocatalysts and developing new applications
for them. The book's nineteen chapters offer a broad perspective,
covering:
- Nanocatalysis for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom coupling
reactions
- Nanocatalysis for various organic transformations in fine chemical
synthesis
- Nanocatalysis for oxidation, hydrogenation, and other related
reactions
- Nanomaterial-based photocatalysis and biocatalysis
- Nanocatalysts to produce non-conventional energy such as hydrogen and
biofuels
- Nanocatalysts and nano-biocatalysts in the chemical industry
Readers will also learn about the latest spectroscopic and microscopy
tools used in advanced characterization methods that shed new light on
nanocatalysts and nanocatalysis. Moreover, the authors offer expert
advice to help readers develop strategies to improve catalytic
performance.
Summarizing and reviewing all the most important advances in
nanocatalysis over the last two decades, this book explains the many
advantages of nanocatalysts over conventional homogeneous and
heterogeneous catalysts, providing the information and guidance needed
for designing green, sustainable catalytic processes.
