Homogeneous Catalysis: Mechanisms And Industrial Applications, Second Edition

The only up-to-date, concise textbook available for a short course in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis, Homogeneous Catalysis clearly explains the basic principles of organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and relevant technological issues. Providing a balanced treatment of the recent breakthroughs and developments while also detailing earlier discoveries and the fundamentals of homogeneous catalysis, the text provides problems and answers, along with real-life case studies, extensive references to cutting-edge research with application potential and leading patents, and examples from proven industrial processes with clear discussions on environmental and techno-commercial issues.

Sumit Bhaduri received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and conducted post-doctoral research at Universidad di Milano, the University of Cambridge, and Northwestern University. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate R&D, covering areas as diverse as pharmaceutical intermediates, polyolefin catalysts, and cement, and he has additionally worked with Northwestern University for over 15 years as a Visiting Professor.

Doble Mukesh received B. Tech and M. Tech degrees in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Madras, India, a Ph. D. from University of Aston, Birmingham, UK, and conducted postdoctoral work at the University of Cambridge, U.K., and Texas A&M. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at IIT Madras (India) and has previously worked for 20 years in Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and General Electric Technology centers. He has authored or coauthored 165 technical papers, five books and filed 4 patents. He is a recipient of Herdillia Award for "Excellence in Basic Research" from Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a member of the American and Indian Institute of Chemical engineers, and on the editorial board of the journal CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (McGraw Hill).