Wiley Heterogeneous Catalysts: Advanced Design, Characterization, and Applications, 2 Volumes

Presents state-of-the-art knowledge of heterogeneous catalysts including new applications in energy and environmental fieldsThis book focuses on emerging techniques in heterogeneous catalysis, from new methodology for catalysts design and synthesis, surface studies and operando spectroscopies, ab initio techniques, to critical catalytic systems as relevant to energy and the environment. It provides the vision of addressing the foreseeable knowledge gap unfilled by classical knowledge in the field.Heterogeneous Catalysts: Advanced Design, Characterization and Applications begins with an overview on the evolution in catalysts synthesis and introduces readers to facets engineering on catalysts; electrochemical synthesis of nanostructured catalytic thin films; and bandgap engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts. Next, it examines how we are gaining a more precise understanding of catalytic events and materials under working conditions. It covers bridging pressure gap in surface catalytic studies; tomography in catalysts design; and resolving catalyst performance at nanoscale via fluorescence microscopy. Quantum approaches to predicting molecular reactions on catalytic surfaces follows that, along with chapters on Density Functional Theory in heterogeneous catalysis; first principles simulation of electrified interfaces in electrochemistry; and high-throughput computational design of novel catalytic materials. The book also discusses embracing the energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century through heterogeneous catalysis and much more.Presents recent developments in heterogeneous catalysis with emphasis on new fundamentals and emerging techniquesOffers a comprehensive look at the important aspects of heterogeneous catalysisProvides an applications-oriented, bottoms-up approach to a high-interest subject that plays a vital role in industry and is widely applied in areas related to energy and environmentHeterogeneous Catalysts: Advanced Design, Characterization and Applications is an important book for catalytic chemists, materials scientists, surface chemists, physical chemists, inorganic chemists, chemical engineers, and other professionals working in the chemical industry. From the Inside Flap Presents the state-of-the-art knowledge of heterogeneous catalysts with focus applications in the fields of sustainable energy and environmentThis book focuses on emerging techniques in heterogeneous catalysis, from new methodology for catalysts design and synthesis, surface studies and operando spectroscopies, ab initio techniques, to critical catalytic systems as relevant to energy and the environment. It provides the vision of addressing the foreseeable knowledge gap unfilled by classical knowledge in the field. Heterogeneous catalysts play a crucial role in producing 90% of the industrial chemical products by volume worldwide. Given its vast importance, it is essential for aspired industrial scientists and engineers to develop holistic appreciation on the fundamental principles of heterogeneous catalysts as well as their applications, both traditional and emerging. This book “Heterogeneous Catalysts: Advanced Design, Characterization and Applications” introduces the subject from a basic level understanding to the advanced applications of new heterogeneous catalysts. Special attentions are elaborated on the design of efficient catalysts by highlighting a number of innovative synthetic strategies and nanomaterial structures. Thorough examination of the catalysts is indispensable to gain accurate insights into their catalytic properties. Useful cutting-edge characterization techniques capable of providing precise information (e.g., in situ microscopies and spectroscopies) are discussed in detail. Theory-guided explanation and prediction continue to advance the state-of-the-art of the field. Tutorial descriptions of the emerging computational methodologies are, therefore, important sections