Applied homogeneous catalysis
By: Arno Behr and Peter Neubert
Contributors: Neubert, Peter, 1981-
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Weinheim
Language: eng
Number of pages: 688
ISBN-13: 9783527326419; 9783527326334
Subjects: Catalysis
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Definition, options, and examples: what actually is catalysis?; title: 2. A brief history: homogeneous transition metal catalysis: a young science; title: 3. Industrial homogeneous catalysis: what is the economic importance?; title: 4. Definitions of important terms: selectivity, STY, TON, TOF, and more; title: 5. Bonds, elemental steps, and catalyst cycles: basics of organometallic chemistry; title: 6. Transition metal complexes: the "Captains" of homogeneous catalysis; title: 7. The complex ligands: the "Mates" of homogeneous catalysis; title: 8. The solvents: the reaction medium; title: 9. Asymmetric catalysis: the "Special Case"; title: 10. Thermodynamics of homogeneous catalysis: when does a chemical reaction run?; title: 11. Kinetics of homogeneous catalysis: h ow does the reaction proceed?; title: 12. Overview on spectroscopic methods: can we see into homogeneous catalysis?; title: 13. Reactor types: where does catalysis occur?; title: 14. Overview on catalyst recycling methods: is my catalyst economical?; title: 15. Thermal separation: the simplest removal of volatile products; title: 16. Immobilization on solid supports: from homogeneous to heterogeneous; title: 17. Liquid-liquid multiphase systems: the smart approach to catalyst separation; title: 18. Thermomorphic solvent systems: clever enhancements; title: 19. An overview of C-C-bonding reactions: a guide through the jungle; title: 20. Hydroformylations: the industrial route to aldehydes and alcohols; title: 21. Carbonylations: the versatile insertions of carbon monoxide; title: 22. Oligomerization and cyclooligomerization: the conversion of unsaturated aliphatics into short chains or medium-sized rings; title: 23. Metathesis: a "change-your-partners" dance; title: 24. Polymerizations: the purposeful assembly of macromolecules; title: 25. Telomerizations: the construction ofC₈ and C₁₀ chains; title: 26. Reactions with carbon dioxide: the activation of an "inactive" molecule; title: 27. Carbon-carbon coupling with aromatics: new name reactions; title: 28. Hydrogenations: c-h bond formation; title: 29. Oxidations: formation of c-o bonds; title: 30. Aminations: formation of c-n bonds; title: 31. Isomerizations: migrations of double bonds and rearrangement of the carbon backbone; title: 32. Tandem reactions: multiple synthesis steps in one pot; title: 33. Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput catalyst screening: the fast way to optimum results; title: 34. Green solvents: working with eco-friendly solvents; title: 35. Alkane activations: acquisitions of new feedstocks; title: 36. More efficient ligands: the best is the enemy of the good; title: 37. Nanocatalysis: between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; title: 38. Homogeneous catalysis with renewables: using nature's treasures; title: 39. Electrocatalysis/sonocatalysis/photocatalysis/microwave/extreme pressure: alternative methods of activation; title: 40. Process development in miniplants: from laboratory to production; title: 41. The future of homogeneous catalysis: a look ahead.