كيمياء 445

Catalysis (Chem. 445)

 Course Objectives:

The course aims to give the students the principles of catalysis.

Course Description: 

Introduction (Criteria of Catalysis; Classification of catalytic systems; The basis of catalytic action); Homogeneous Catalysis (Intermediate compound formation; Activation process in homogeneous catalysis; Kinetics of homogeneous catalysis; Acid base catalysis);  Heterogeneous Catalysis (Basic concepts); heterohomogeneous catalysis; Thermodynamics and energetic; Kinetics of heterogeneous catalysis; Adsorption; Metal Catalysis and trends in the periodic table; Taylor's theory of active centers; Multiplet theory of catalysis; Catalyst preparation, deactivation and regeneration; Methods of studying catalysis (classification of reactors, static methods, Flow rate methods, Measurements of surface area), Catalysis for industrial processes(General requirements; Oxidation of hydrocarbons; Ammonia synthesis; Hydrogenation of CO); Enzyme Catalysis (Kinetics; pH sensitivity of enzyme catalysis; industrial use).

Main text Book: 

Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, G.A. Somorjai, 1994, Wiley-InterScience.

Subsidiary Books: 

1- Heterogeneous Catalysis in Industrial Practice, C.N. Satterfield, 1991, McGraw-Hill.

2- Catalysis at Surfaces, J.M. Cambell, 1988.

3- Heterogeneous Catalysis Principles and Applications, G.C. Bond, 1987, Oxford.