Industrial Chemistry

  1. Catalysis in Industrial Processes
    1. Principles of Catalysis
      1. Definition and Types of Catalysts
        1. Mechanisms of Catalytic Action
          1. Catalyst Performance Metrics
            1. Catalyst Economics
            2. Homogeneous Catalysis
              1. Characteristics and Advantages
                1. Industrial Applications
                  1. Catalyst Recovery
                    1. Process Examples
                    2. Heterogeneous Catalysis
                      1. Catalyst Preparation
                        1. Support Materials
                          1. Active Phase Deposition
                            1. Impregnation Methods
                              1. Precipitation Methods
                                1. Sol-Gel Methods
                                2. Catalyst Characterization
                                  1. Surface Area and Porosity
                                    1. Activity Testing
                                      1. Selectivity Measurement
                                        1. Stability Assessment
                                        2. Catalyst Deactivation
                                          1. Poisoning Mechanisms
                                            1. Fouling and Coking
                                              1. Sintering Effects
                                                1. Leaching and Attrition
                                                2. Catalyst Regeneration
                                                  1. Regeneration Techniques
                                                    1. Process Design
                                                      1. Economic Considerations
                                                    2. Biocatalysis
                                                      1. Enzyme Structure and Function
                                                        1. Industrial Enzyme Applications
                                                          1. Immobilized Enzyme Systems
                                                            1. Whole Cell Biocatalysis
                                                              1. Enzyme Engineering
                                                              2. Phase-Transfer Catalysis
                                                                1. Principles and Mechanisms
                                                                  1. Catalyst Selection
                                                                    1. Industrial Examples
                                                                      1. Process Advantages

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                                                                    7. Major Industrial Chemical Sectors