Istvan T. Horvath - Böcker

Catalysis, the speeding up of a chemical reaction by a substance which itself does not react, is vital not only to the chemical process industry but also to life itself. The six volume Encyclopedia of Catalysis is the definitive A-to-Z reference work covering the most significant aspects of homogenous, heterogeneous, asymmetric, biomimetic, and biological catalysis. Available both on-line and in print, the state-of-the-art Encyclopedia encompasses the principles of catalysis; the scope of catalytic reactions; the preparation, characterization, and use of catalysts (including catalytic technology); the modeling of catalytic processes; and related reaction engineering techniques. The logical organization of this seminal work renders the text easily accessible to both process personnel and those involved in basic and applied research and development. For more information regarding the online edition, please visit Wiley Online Library: Encyclopedia of Catalysis Online

In the last 15 years aqueous organometallic chemistry and catalysis has emerged from being a laboratory curiosity to become an established field of research. Topics reviewed here include mechanistic studies on the effect of water on catalyzed reactions, the preparation of water soluble phosphines as ligands for catalysis, metal catalyzed organic reactions in water (hydrogenation, hydroformylation, carbonylation, olefin metathesis, hydrophosphination, etc.), chiral ligands and enantioselective catalysis, organometallic radical photochemistry in aqueous solutions, bioorganometallic chemistry, organometallic reactions of biopolymers, and catalytic modification of biomembranes. The summary of recent results is supplemented by an assessment of probable future research trends. Audience: Researchers in both academia and industry, as well as graduate students of homogeneous catalysis.

Structural, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Fluorous Compounds, by J.A. GladyszSelective Fluoroalkylation of Organic Compounds by Tackling the “Negative Fluorine Effect”, by W. Zhang, C. Ni and J. HuSynthetic and Biological Applications of Fluorous Reagents as Phase Tags, by S. Fustero, J. L. Aceña and S. CatalánChemical Applications of Fluorous Reagents and Scavengers, by Marvin S. YuFluorous Methods for the Synthesis of Peptides and Oligonucleotides, by B. MiriyalaFluorous Organic Hybrid Solvents for Non-Fluorous Organic Synthesis, by I. RyuFluorous Catalysis: From the Origin to Recent Advances, by J.-M. VincentFluorous Organocatalysis, by W. ZhangThiourea Based Fluorous Organocatalyst, by C. CaiFluoroponytailed Crown Ethers and Quaternary Ammonium Salts as Solid–Liquid Phase Transfer Catalysts in Organic Synthesis, by G. Pozzi and R. H. FishFluorous Hydrogenation, by X. Zhao, D. He, L. T. Mika and I. T. HorváthFluorous Hydrosilylation, by M. Carreira and M. ContelFluorous Hydroformylation, by X. Zhao, D. He, L.T. Mika and I. HorvathIncorporation of Fluorous Glycosides to Cell Membrane and Saccharide Chain Elongation by Cellular Enzymes, by K. HatanakaTeflon AF Materials, by H. Zhang and S. G. WeberEcotoxicology of Organofluorous Compounds, by M. B. Murphy, E. I. H. Loi, K. Y. Kwok and P. K. S. LamBiology of Fluoro-Organic Compounds, by X.-J. Zhang, T.-B. Lai and R. Y.-C. Kong

Structural, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Fluorous Compounds, by J.A. GladyszSelective Fluoroalkylation of Organic Compounds by Tackling the “Negative Fluorine Effect”, by W. Zhang, C. Ni and J. HuSynthetic and Biological Applications of Fluorous Reagents as Phase Tags, by S. Fustero, J. L. Aceña and S. CatalánChemical Applications of Fluorous Reagents and Scavengers, by Marvin S. YuFluorous Methods for the Synthesis of Peptides and Oligonucleotides, by B. MiriyalaFluorous Organic Hybrid Solvents for Non-Fluorous Organic Synthesis, by I. RyuFluorous Catalysis: From the Origin to Recent Advances, by J.-M. VincentFluorous Organocatalysis, by W. ZhangThiourea Based Fluorous Organocatalyst, by C. CaiFluoroponytailed Crown Ethers and Quaternary Ammonium Salts as Solid–Liquid Phase Transfer Catalysts in Organic Synthesis, by G. Pozzi and R. H. FishFluorous Hydrogenation, by X. Zhao, D. He, L. T. Mika and I. T. HorváthFluorous Hydrosilylation, by M. Carreira and M. ContelFluorous Hydroformylation, by X. Zhao, D. He, L.T. Mika and I. HorvathIncorporation of Fluorous Glycosides to Cell Membrane and Saccharide Chain Elongation by Cellular Enzymes, by K. HatanakaTeflon AF Materials, by H. Zhang and S. G. WeberEcotoxicology of Organofluorous Compounds, by M. B. Murphy, E. I. H. Loi, K. Y. Kwok and P. K. S. LamBiology of Fluoro-Organic Compounds, by X.-J. Zhang, T.-B. Lai and R. Y.-C. Kong

In the last 15 years aqueous organometallic chemistry and catalysis has emerged from being a laboratory curiosity to become an established field of research. Topics reviewed here include mechanistic studies on the effect of water on catalyzed reactions, the preparation of water soluble phosphines as ligands for catalysis, metal catalyzed organic reactions in water (hydrogenation, hydroformylation, carbonylation, olefin metathesis, hydrophosphination, etc.), chiral ligands and enantioselective catalysis, organometallic radical photochemistry in aqueous solutions, bioorganometallic chemistry, organometallic reactions of biopolymers, and catalytic modification of biomembranes. The summary of recent results is supplemented by an assessment of probable future research trends. Audience: Researchers in both academia and industry, as well as graduate students of homogeneous catalysis.

This book is indexed in Chemical Abstracts ServiceGreen Chemistry has evolved in response to several environmental issues in the second half of the last century, mostly due to the almost freely expanding chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. During the past two decades Green Chemistry grew rapidly and we can now consider this area as a mature and powerful field. Tremendous development has taken place in many important areas including renewable energy and resources, reaction environments, catalysis, synthesis, chemical biology, green polymers, and facile recycling. The combination of Green Chemistry with engineering, biology, toxicology, and physics will lead to novel interdisciplinary systems, which can now lift Green Chemistry to the next, advanced level.The editors have assembled authors among the best specialists of this growing area of research. This collection of reviews and perspectives provides an exciting vision of the more recent developments in Green Chemistry. The contents of this book illustrate the breath of the field and its role to address environmental issues. This volume will serve as a book of reference showing a panoramic view of the field and a preview of its future direction, as well as a book of inspiration for those aiming to further advance its frontiers. This volume emphasizes on the most recent developments in green catalysis, bio-sourced polymers and the study of continental organic matter for a better understanding of the carbon geochemical cycle.