Advances in Microwave-assisted Heterogeneous Catalysis

With the diminishing returns of traditional catalytic material optimizations,non-conventional methods like ultrasound,plasma,electromagnetic heating,and microwave heating have gained attention in heterogeneous catalysis. Microwave-assisted catalysis has shown promise in various applications,such as ammonia synthesis,desulfurization,and biomass-to-chemicals production. This review covers the fundamentals of microwave heating,mechanisms of rate enhancement,synthesis of catalysts,augmented reactor technology,and microwave-induced catalysis,with applications in energy conversion,environmental remediation,and chemicals synthesis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Historically, the field of heterogeneous catalysis has primarily centered on the design and optimization of catalytic materials. However, as these optimizations begin to yield diminishing returns, attention has shifted towards non-conventional approaches to enhance reaction conditions, such as the utilization of ultrasound, plasma, electromagnetic heating, and microwave heating. Microwave-assisted catalysis has proven to be highly valuable in a diverse array of applications, including ammonia synthesis, desulfurization, and the production of chemicals from biomass.

Advances in Microwave-assisted Heterogeneous Catalysis delve into the fundamentals of microwave heating and its significance in heterogeneous catalysis. It then explores the mechanisms behind microwave-specific reaction rate enhancement, the synthesis of porous, nonporous, and supported metal catalysts using microwave-assisted techniques, microwave augmented reactor technology, and microwave-induced catalysis. Furthermore, the book discusses the practical applications of microwave-assisted heterogeneous catalysis in various fields, such as energy conversion, environmental remediation, and bulk and specialty chemicals synthesis. This comprehensive resource serves as a valuable reference for anyone engaged in catalysis research.

Weight: 788g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839168178