This is an invited book chapter on designing microenvironment in heterogeneous catalysis. The subject of catalyst microenvironment drew its inspiration from biocatalytic transformation area. Though the positive effects of microenvironment on catalytic activity are well acknowledged, the precise knowledge of its role is not well understood. This chapter analyses the recent developments in tailoring microenvironment in heterogeneous catalysis with reference to specific cases of oxidation, hydrogenation, nitration, electrostatic interactions and cyclization for macrocycle synthesis. The possible approach for tailoring microenvironment in heterogeneous catalysis is discussed.
Revised: July 28, 2014 |
Published: July 1, 2014
Citation
Sreedhar I., R.K. Motkuri, and K.V. Raghavan. 2014.Microenvironment Management in Heterogeneous Catalysis. In Industrial Catalysis and Separations: Innovations for Process Intensification, edited by KV Raghavan and BM Reddy. 43-57. Waretown, New Jersey:Apple Academic Press, Inc.PNNL-SA-99209.