Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Volume 1 - by Putla Sudarsanam & Yusuke Yamauchi & Pankaj Bharali

About the Book

"Published in two volumes, this set of books discusses fundamental concepts and practical applications of heterogeneous nanocatalysis for alternative energy production green fuels, CO2 conversion, fuel cells and electrochemical energy conversion processes, clean water, and environmental protection. The volumes cover design and catalytic performance of various nanocatalysts including nanosized metals and metal oxides, supported metal nanoparticles, inverse oxide-metal nanocatalysts, core-shell nanocatalysts, nanoporous zeolites, nanocarbon composites, as well as metals and metal oxides in confined spaces (carbon nanotubes, hierarchical zeolites, MOFs, and mesoporous silicas). The structure-activity performance of nano-sized catalysts, and kinetic/mechanistic investigations of catalytic reactions in real-time are explored, and the volumes also present computational approaches for understanding mechanistic pathways. The catalytic performance and stability of nanoclusters (0.8-1 nm) with respect to nanoparticles (1-100 nm) is also provided in each chapter. In addition, opportunities and challenges for using nanosized catalysts for practical applications are critically discussed in each chapter. Volume 1, Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability: Energy Applications focuses on the conversion of renewable energy (biomass/solar) into green fuels and chemicals, clean hydrogen production and electrochemical energy conversion processes using a variety of nanosized catalysts. Volume 2, Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability: Environmental Applications focuses on the purification of auto-exhaust pollutants/volatile organic compounds, CO2 conversion, and wastewater treatment over a variety of nanosized catalysts"--

Book Synopsis

An essential companion for catalysis researchers and professionals studying economically viable and eco-friendly catalytic strategies for energy conversion

In the two-volume Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive discussion of fundamental concepts in, and practical applications of, heterogeneous nanocatalysis for alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H₂ production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO₂ conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.

The volumes cover the design and catalytic performance of various nanocatalysts, including nanosized metals and metal oxides, supported metal nanoparticles, inverse oxide-metal nanocatalysts, core-shell nanocatalysts, nanoporous zeolites, nanocarbon composites, and metal oxides in confined spaces. Each chapter contains a critical discussion of the opportunities and challenges posed by the use of nanosized catalysts for practical applications.

Volume 1 - Energy Applications focuses on the conversion of renewable energy (biomass/solar) into green fuels and chemicals, ammonia synthesis, clean hydrogen production, and electrochemical energy conversion processes using a variety of nanosized catalysts.

It also offers:

• A thorough introduction to heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, as well as a discussion of catalytic active sites at nano-scale range
• Comprehensive explorations of the methods for control and activation of nanosized catalysts
• Practical discussions of C₃N₄-based nanohybrid catalysts for solar hydrogen production via water splitting
• Nanosized catalysts in visible light photocatalysis for sustainable organic synthesis
• Applications of MXenes in electrocatalysis

Perfect for researchers, postgraduate students, chemists, and engineers interested in heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H₂ production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO₂ conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.

From the Back Cover

An essential companion for catalysis researchers and professionals studying economically viable and eco-friendly catalytic strategies for energy conversion

In the two-volume Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive discussion of fundamental concepts in, and practical applications of, heterogeneous nanocatalysis for alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H₂ production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO₂ conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.

The volumes cover the design and catalytic performance of various nanocatalysts, including nanosized metals and metal oxides, supported metal nanoparticles, inverse oxide-metal nanocatalysts, core-shell nanocatalysts, nanoporous zeolites, nanocarbon composites, and metal oxides in confined spaces. Each chapter contains a critical discussion of the opportunities and challenges posed by the use of nanosized catalysts for practical applications.

Volume 1 - Energy Applications focuses on the conversion of renewable energy (biomass/solar) into green fuels and chemicals, ammonia synthesis, clean hydrogen production, and electrochemical energy conversion processes using a variety of nanosized catalysts.

It also offers:

• A thorough introduction to heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, as well as a discussion of catalytic active sites at nano-scale range
• Comprehensive explorations of the methods for control and activation of nanosized catalysts
• Practical discussions of C₃N₄-based nanohybrid catalysts for solar hydrogen production via water splitting
• Nanosized catalysts in visible light photocatalysis for sustainable organic synthesis
• Applications of MXenes in electrocatalysis

Perfect for researchers, postgraduate students, chemists, and engineers interested in heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H₂ production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO₂ conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.

About the Author

Putla Sudarsanam, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India.

Yusuke Yamauchi, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering and Senior Group Leader in the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), at the University of Queensland in Australia.

Pankaj Bharali, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, India.