Catalysis with Earth-abundant Elements

Catalysis using Earth-abundant elements such as iron and nickel is gaining attention due to their cost-effectiveness and sustainability. This book provides an overview of current research on their catalytic uses in industrial processes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Catalysis continues to hold immense importance in numerous industrial processes throughout the 21st century. The catalytic properties of precious metals like platinum and palladium are widely recognized. However, these metals are costly and their availability is limited. Earth-abundant elements such as iron and nickel, as their name suggests, are readily available and significantly cheaper to utilize, yet research on their catalytic applications has historically lagged behind. As researchers and companies strive to reduce costs and enhance the sustainability of their operations, there has been a renewed interest in these abundant Earth elements.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current research on the catalytic utilization of the most Earth-abundant elements. It highlights the top ten most Earth-abundant elements and their diverse roles in modern synthetic chemistry, encompassing s-block metals (e.g., Na, K, Mg, Ca), first-row transition metals (e.g., Ti, Mn, Fe), and p-block elements (e.g., Al, Si, P). The significant stoichiometric usage of these elements and their applications as acid, base, dual, and/or redox catalysts will be discussed. This book is valuable for industrial and academic researchers, as well as graduate students with an interest in catalysis and sustainability.

Weight: 804g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788011181