Content Chapter 1 Catalysis: History, Features and Concepts 1.1 Introduction 1.2 History of catalysis 1.3 Concept of catalysis 1.4 Features of catalysis 1.5 Types of catalysts 1.6 Types of catalysis in transition states 1.7 Composition of heterogeneous catalysts 1.8 Physical properties of heterogeneous catalysts 1.9 Chemical properties of heterogeneous catalysts 1.10 Summary of Industrial Catalytic Processes References Chapter 2 Homogeneous Catalysis 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Some important ligand features 2.3 Lewis base ligands 2.4 Hydrogenation catalysis 2.5 Industrial future of homogeneous catalysis 2.6 Hydroformylation catalysis 2.7 Monsanto acetic acid & related processes References Chapter 3 Zeolites and FCC Process 3.1 Microporous zeolites 3.2 Mesoporous molecular sieves 3.3 The use of zeolites in catalysis today 3.4 Fluid catalytic cracking(FCC)process 3.5 Catalytic cracking mechanism 3.6 Catalyst decay 3.7 Catalysis science and technology for cleaner transportation fuels References Chapter 4 Hydrogenation Processes 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Hydrogenation 4.3 Hydrocracking 4.4 Dehydrogenation References Chapter 5 Catalytic Reforming of Naphtha 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Reforming reactions 5.3 Reforming mechanism 5.4 Reforming catalysts 5.5 Selectivity of reforming catalyst 5.6 Deactivation of reforming catalysts References Chapter 6 Production and Uses of Synthesis Gas 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Manufacture of synthesis gas 6.3 Synthesis gas as a chemical feedstock 6.4 Methanol synthesis 6.5 FischerTropsch and related syntheses 6.6 Methanol to gasoline(MTG) 6.7 Homologation of methanol 6.8 Ammonia and related products References Chapter 7 Catalyst Deactivation 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Nature of catalyst deactivation and remedial actions 7.3 Effects of deactivation 7.4 Cause of deactivation References Chapter 8 Catalytic Polymerization 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Monomers, polymers and copolymers 8.3 Classification of polymers 8.4 Polymerization reactions 8.5 Polymerization with coordination compounds 8.6 ZieglerNatta polymerization catalysis References Chapter 9 Enzyme Catalysis 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Nature of enzyme catalysis 9.3 Enzyme in industry 9.4 Feature of enzyme catalysis 9.5 Enzymatic activation of alkanes References Chapter 10 Experimental Techniques in Catalysis 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Preparation of heterogeneous catalysts 10.3 Preparation of homogeneous catalysts 10.4 Evaluate catalyst performance in the laboratory 10.5 Characterization of homogeneous catalysts 10.6 Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts 10.7 Insitu methods in catalysis References