Catalysys and Surface Science

The most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of five industrially important areas of catalysis, Catalysis and Surface Science focuses on chemicals from methanol ... hydrotreating of hydrocarbons ... catalyst preparation ... monomers and polymers ... and photocatalysis and photovoltaics. In each of these significant topics, this useful collection of articles traces state-of-the-art developments in fundamental science ... in current exploratory and applied research ... and in current technology. It outlines future trends in catalytic research and technology, and gathers together and synthesizes -- into one, single, handy reference -- the information contained in voluminous, widely scattered articles, books, and patents. As added reference features, this authoritative source provides a wealth of illustrations, including photographs, charts, tables, and line drawings ... plus useful, detailed bibliographies for further research. Written by 32 leading authorities on all aspects of catalysis, Catalysis and Surface Science is essential reading for chemical, industrial process, petrochemical, and electronic engineers, as well as industrial, polymer, and materials chemists. It is also a useful text for graduate students in chemistry and chemical engineering. Book jacket.