Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment: Reactions, Processes and Applied Technologies, 3 Volume Set

Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment is a book that discusses the use of catalysis in achieving sustainable environmental benefits. It covers various approaches, such as homogeneous, supported, and heterogeneous catalysis, and photo- and electrocatalysis. The book promotes interdisciplinarity in sustainability by illustrating modern perspectives from fields like chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science. It includes chapters on carbon dioxide utilization, volatile organic compounds transformation, carbon-based catalysis, coordination, inorganic, and bioinspired catalysis, organocatalysis, water and liquid fuels purification, and hydrogen formation/storage. The book serves as a valuable resource for professionals in engineering, academia, and industry who want to improve existing processes and materials.

Format: Hardback
Length: 928 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment delves into the multifaceted realm of catalysis, showcasing its pivotal role in achieving sustainable environmental outcomes. By exploring diverse approaches such as homogeneous, supported, and heterogeneous catalysis, as well as photo- and electrocatalysis, the text fosters interdisciplinarity in sustainability. This comprehensive resource presents cutting-edge perspectives from various fields, including inorganic, organic, organometallic, bioinorganic, pharmacological, and analytical chemistry, alongside chemical engineering and materials science.

The book is organized into seven sections, each addressing key areas of catalysis:

Carbon Dioxide Utilization: This section explores the utilization of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a feedstock for various sustainable processes, including carbon capture and utilization, renewable energy production, and chemical synthesis.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Transformation: VOCs are a significant source of air pollution, and this section focuses on catalysis-based strategies for their transformation into valuable products, such as fuels and chemicals.

Carbon-based Catalysis: Catalysts based on carbon materials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes, play a vital role in sustainable chemical processes, including energy storage, fuel conversion, and environmental remediation.

Coordination, Inorganic, and Bioinspired Catalysis: This section explores the use of coordination compounds, inorganic materials, and biological systems for catalysis, with a particular emphasis on developing sustainable and efficient processes.

Organocatalysis: Organocatalysts, which are derived from organic compounds, offer unique advantages in sustainable chemistry, including selectivity, biocompatibility, and recyclability. This section highlights the development of organocatalysts for various reactions, including organic synthesis, biomass conversion, and environmental remediation.

Catalysis for Water and Liquid Fuels Purification: Water and liquid fuels are essential resources, and this section explores catalysis-based technologies for their purification and improvement, including desalination, fuel reforming, and waste water treatment.

Hydrogen Formation/Storage: Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy carrier, and this section explores catalysis-based strategies for the production, storage, and utilization of hydrogen, including fuel cells, hydrogen storage materials, and hydrogen-based energy systems.

Sample topics covered in Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment include:

Activation of relevant small molecules with strong environmental impact and carbon-based catalysts for sustainable chemical processes.

Catalytic synthesis of important added value organic compounds, in both commodity and fine chemistries (large and small scale productions, respectively).

Development of catalytic systems operating under environmentally benign and mild conditions towards the establishment of sustainable energy processes.

Catalysis by coordination, metal and metal-free compounds, MOFs (metal-organic frameworks), and nanoparticles, and their contribution to environmental and sustainable processes.

Employing the latest approaches that impact global and circular economies, Catalysis for a Sustainable Env.

By unraveling the complexities of catalysis and its applications in sustainability, Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and policymakers seeking to address pressing environmental challenges and promote a more sustainable future.

Dimension: 260 x 189 x 60 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119870524