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Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis
1. Introduction to Chemical Kinetics
2. Rate Laws and Reaction Order
3. Reaction Mechanisms
4. Theories of Reaction Rates
5. Reactions in Solution
6. Introduction to Catalysis
7. Homogeneous Catalysis
8. Heterogeneous Catalysis
9. Enzyme Catalysis
10. Advanced Topics in Kinetics and Catalysis
6.
Introduction to Catalysis
6.1.
Definition of a Catalyst
6.1.1.
Catalyst vs. Reactant
6.1.2.
Catalyst Recovery
6.2.
General Principles
6.2.1.
Lowering the Activation Energy
6.2.2.
Providing Alternative Reaction Pathways
6.2.3.
Catalyst Regeneration
6.2.4.
Selectivity Enhancement
6.2.5.
Thermodynamic Limitations
6.3.
Key Characteristics of Catalysts
6.3.1.
Activity
6.3.2.
Selectivity
6.3.2.1.
Chemoselectivity
6.3.2.2.
Regioselectivity
6.3.2.3.
Stereoselectivity
6.3.3.
Stability
6.3.4.
Turnover Number
6.3.5.
Turnover Frequency
6.3.6.
Space-Time Yield
6.4.
Classification of Catalysis
6.4.1.
Homogeneous Catalysis
6.4.2.
Heterogeneous Catalysis
6.4.3.
Biocatalysis
6.4.4.
Phase-Transfer Catalysis
6.4.5.
Electrocatalysis
6.4.6.
Photocatalysis
6.4.7.
Organocatalysis
6.5.
Catalyst Deactivation
6.5.1.
Poisoning
6.5.2.
Fouling
6.5.3.
Sintering
6.5.4.
Leaching
6.5.5.
Thermal Degradation
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