Written by one of the world's leading experts on the topic, this textbook is the perfect introduction for newcomers to the exciting field of molecular heterogeneous catalysis. In addition to the introductory parts, the book provides complementary in-depth material presented such that it can be read independently and at an advanced level.
Concise and clear, the text focuses on such key aspects as kinetics, reaction mechanism and surface reactivity, concentrating on the essentials. The author also covers the chemistry of important catalytic processes and catalytic systems, that are of current use or are promising new developments.