Ceramic Catalysts: Materials, Synthesis, and Applications

Ceramic Catalysts: Materials, Strategies, and Applications is a comprehensive book that focuses on the synthesis techniques and applications of ceramic materials in heterogenous catalysis. It covers various categories of ceramics, including porous ceramics and ceramic composites, and discusses their use in waste-water treatment, combustion reactions, and fine chemical synthesis. The book serves as a valuable reference resource for researchers and postgraduate students, emphasizing recent techniques, specific characteristics, and sustainable technologies based on ceramic catalysts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Ceramic Catalysts: Materials, Strategies, and Applications delves into the synthesis techniques and diverse applications of ceramic materials in heterogeneous catalysis. In recent years, there has been a significant surge in research efforts to foster an affordable, sustainable, and low-carbon economy. Recognized experts in their respective fields have evaluated and compiled a comprehensive summary of the rapidly accumulated results in separate and complementary chapters.

The first part of the book focuses on the synthesis and catalytic applications of various categories of ceramics, encompassing both porous ceramics and ceramic composites. It also discusses the catalytic utilization of ceramics in waste-water treatment, combustion reactions, and fine chemical synthesis. The importance of using ceramics as catalyst supports is emphasized throughout the book.

The primary objective of this book is to serve as a valuable reference resource for both researchers and postgraduate students, with a particular emphasis on the following research areas:

• Recent advancements in the synthesis of diverse ceramic materials.
• Specific characteristics of each type of ceramic for catalytic applications.
• Different types of catalyzed reactions based on inherent chemical properties and sustainable technologies utilizing ceramic catalysts.

The book is designed to cater to the needs of industrial and academic researchers, materials scientists, chemists, and environmental scientists. Its comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis make it an essential resource for advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of ceramic catalysis.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323857468