This book presents both the fundamentals concepts and latest achievements of a field that is growing in importance since it represents a possible solution for global energy problems. It focuses on an atomic-level understanding of heterogeneous catalysis involved in important energy conversion processes. It presents a concise picture for the entire area of heterogeneous catalysis with vision at the atomic- and nano- scales, from synthesis, ex-situ and in-situ characterization, catalytic activity and selectivity, to mechanistic understanding based on experimental exploration and theoretical simulation. The book: <ul>
<li>Addresses heterogeneous catalysis, one of the crucial technologies employed within the chemical and energy industries</li> <li>Presents the recent advances in the synthesis and characterization of nanocatalysts as well as a mechanistic understanding of catalysis at atomic level for important processes of energy conversion</li> <li>Provides a foundation for the potential design of revolutionarily new technical catalysts and thus the further development of efficient technologies for the global energy economy</li> <li>Includes both theoretical studies and experimental exploration</li> <li>Is useful as both a textbook for graduate and undergraduate students and a reference book for scientists and engineers in chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering</li> </ul>

Heterogeneous Catalysis at Nanoscale for Energy Applications

Science & Math

Kamat, Prashant V.

Schneider, William F.

Tao, Franklin

Chemistry

wiley

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The Practical Guide to Managing Nonprofit Assets

Business & Money

DiMeo, Robert A.

Benoit, Michael S.

Finance

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