Contemporary Catalysis

Paul C J Kamer is a Professor at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. His research focuses on homogeneous catalysis with an emphasis on the synthesis of phosphorus donor ligands by rational design assisted by molecular modelling.

Encompassing an integrated approach to the various aspects of catalysis, covering heterogeneous, homogeneous, organo-, bio-, and computational catalysis, as well as reaction and reactor engineering on an advanced level, this textbook is ideal for graduate students with diverse backgrounds, including catalysis, engineering, and organic synthesis.

History of Catalysis; Feedstocks and Renewable Resources; Current Challenges in Catalysis; Organometallic Chemistry and Elementary Steps; Nanoscience; An Introduction to Biocatalysis; Thermodynamics and Kinetics; Heterogeneous Catalysis; Homogenous Catalysis; Organocatalysis; Biocatalysis; Computational Catalysis; Introduction to Electrocatalysis; Photocatalysis; Solid Materials for Heterogeneous Catalysis; Transition Metal Complexes and Ligand Synthesis; Organocatalysts; Enzymes for Biocatalysis: Key Concepts, Engineering Principles and Case Studies; Advanced Solution Spectroscopic Techniques; X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; Bulk X-Ray Techniques; Adsorption Methods; Temperature Programmed Techniques; Operando Techniques; Reaction and Reactor Engineering; Catalyst Separation; Process Intensification in Catalysis; Transition Metal Catalysed Methanol Carbonylation; Environmental Analyses and Life Cycle Assessment Studies;