Abstract

Solid acid catalysts are already being used in various processes in petroleum refining and are presently being studied intensively in both academic and applied fields for usage in a variety of reactions. Solid base catalysts are also gaining increasing recognition as potential catalysts. Both acidic and basic catalysts are promising not only with respect to acid and base-catalyzed reactions but also in materials sciences, such as the production of adsorbents, sensors, ceramics, etc.

The present volume presents the text of 21 invited oral presentations and 58 poster presentations. The material covers a wide range of aspects on acid-base catalysis, from quantum chemistry to industrialized processes.

"...is highly recommended to both industrial and academic researchers..." --Applied Catalysis A

"The reviewer recommends this book to every researcher interested in the progress of acid-base catalysis, and also the engineer or the man of practice will benefit from the study in this book." --Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie