Heterogeneous Catalysis at Nanoscale for Energy Applications

This book presents both the fundamentals concepts and latestachievements of a field that is growing in importance since itrepresents a possible solution for global energy problems. It focuses on an atomic-level understanding ofheterogeneous catalysis involved in important energy conversionprocesses. It presents a concise picture for the entire areaof heterogeneous catalysis with vision at the atomic- and nano-scales, from synthesis, ex-situ and in-situ characterization, catalytic activity and selectivity, to mechanistic understandingbased on experimental exploration and theoretical simulation.
The book:
* Addresses heterogeneous catalysis, one of the crucialtechnologies employed within the chemical and energyindustries
* Presents the recent advances in the synthesis andcharacterization of nanocatalysts as well as a mechanisticunderstanding of catalysis at atomic level for important processesof energy conversion
* Provides a foundation for the potential design ofrevolutionarily new technical catalysts and thus the furtherdevelopment of efficient technologies for the global energyeconomy
* Includes both theoretical studies and experimentalexploration
* Is useful as both a textbook for graduate and undergraduatestudents and a reference book for scientists and engineers inchemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering