This book provides the reader with the latest directions in the field of
homogeneous catalysts for fine chemical production. Each theme is introduced
from a broad perspective: materials, strategies, techniques and processes are
presented both from a theoretical and a practical point of view. The focus is
on those catalysts - particularly heterogenized homogeneous catalysts - and
applications leading to the production of fine and speciality chemicals in a
highly selective manner and with minimal environmental and economic impact.
Each topic is treated critically so topics such as factors affecting the
catalysts performance, the influence of the support, the catalysts´
deactivation, the metal leaching or the issues on recycling are analyzed.
Industrial and academic points of view are integrated and the feasibility and
timeliness of industrial applications are illustrated. The reader is also
provided with a comparison between parent heterogeneous and homogeneous
systems.
