Heterogeneous Catalysis: Fundamentals

This chapter contains sections titled: Individual Steps in Heterogeneous Catalysis Kinetics and Mechanisms of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions The Importance of Adsorption in Heterogeneous Catalysis Kinetic Treatment Mechanisms of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Gas-Phase Reactions Langmuir–Hinshelwood Mechanism (1921) Eley–Rideal Mechanism (1943) Catalyst Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis Energetic Aspects of Catalytic Activity Steric Effects Electronic Factors Metals Bimetallic Catalysts Semiconductors Isolators: Acidic and Basic Catalysts Catalyst Performance Factors which Affect the Catalyst Performance Supported Catalysts Promoters Inhibitors Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration Catalyst Poisoning Poisoning of Metals Poisoning of Semiconductor Oxides Poisoning of Solid Acids Deposits on the Catalyst Surface Thermal Processes and Sintering Catalyst Losses via the Gas Phase Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts Physical Characterization Chemical Characterization and Surface Analysis