Author: R. A. Van Santen
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Keywords: course, notes, chemistry, vol, lecture, scientific, heterogeneous, catalysis, world, theoretical
Number of Pages: 396
Published: 1991-06
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 9810203853
ISBN-13: 9789810203856

The molecular basis of surface chemical reactivity forms the central theme of this book. It is an attempt to survey current understanding about the working of heterogeneous catalysts, emphasizing surface chemical bonding in relation to reaction mechanisms.

Author: Christa van Santen
Publisher: Birkhäuser Architecture
Keywords: light, context, urban, city, zone, planning
Number of Pages: 127
Published: 2006-04-21
List price: $69.95
ISBN-10: 3764375221
ISBN-13: 9783764375225

The face of the nocturnal metropolis is marked decisively by light, and the number and variety of the light sources is increasing to the point of "light terror. A well-lit urban space can be very inviting, giving residents and visitors a sense of well-being and security. A successful lighting design can also give the city at night an identity of its own and accentuate architectural qualities. In this book, the author embodies her many years of experience as a practitioner and teacher of lighting design. In preparation, she visited ten European cities including Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London,

Authors:R.A. van Santen, Hans (J.)W. Niemantsverdriet,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: catalysis, applied, fundamental, chemical, kinetics
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 1995-09-30
List price: $225.00
ISBN-10: 0306450275
ISBN-13: 9780306450273

Utilizing a didactical approach, the authors describe the kinetic theory of catalytic reactions and kinetics is related to the molecular properties of the reacting species. The volume opens with a historical overview of how the fields of catalysis and kinetics developed. Subsequent chapters explore the descriptive kinetics of catalytic reactions as well as the statistical thermodynamic concepts of reaction rate theory. The authors apply these concepts and arrive at a microscopic description of catalytic reactions at the molecular level.

Authors:B.A. Averill, J.A. Moulijn, R.A. van Santen, P.W.N.M.
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: catalysis, surface, science, studies, volume, integrated, approach, second
Number of Pages: 602
Published: 1999-09-21
List price: $235.00
ISBN-10: 0444829636
ISBN-13: 9780444829634

This book concentrates on industrially relevant reactions which are catalyzed by heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts. Homogeneous catalysis by metal complexes is treated jointly with heterogeneous catalysis using metallic and non-metallic solids. In both areas the high degree of sophistication of spectroscopic techniques and theoretical modelling has led to an enormous increase in our understanding at the molecular level. This holds for the kinetics of the reactions and the reactivities of the catalysts, as well as for the syntheses of the catalytic materials. The development of catalysis

Authors:J.A. Moulijn, P.W.N.M. van Leeuwen, R.A. van Santen,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: catalysis, studies, surface, science, industrial, heterogeneous, integrated, approach, homogeneous
Number of Pages: 478
Published: 1993-09-01
List price: $210.50
ISBN-10: 044489229X
ISBN-13: 9780444892294

Catalysis is a multidisciplinary activity which is reflected in this book. The editors have chosen a novel combination of basic disciplines - homogeneous catalysis by metal complexes is treated jointly with heterogeneous catalysis with metallic and non-metallic solids. The main theme of the book is the molecular approach to industrial catalysis.In the introductory section Chapter 1 presents a brief survey of the history of industrial heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Subsequently, a selection of current industrial catalytic processes is described (Chapter 2). A broad spectrum of importa

Authors:Rutger A. van Santen, Philippe Sautet,
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Keywords: introduction, scientists, engineers, science, materials, methods, catalysis, computational
Number of Pages: 472
Published: 2009-03-23
List price: $145.00
ISBN-10: 3527320326
ISBN-13: 9783527320325

This practical guide describes the basic computational methodologies for catalysis and materials science at an introductory level, presenting the methods with relevant applications, such as spectroscopic properties, chemical reactivity and transport properties of catalytically interesting materials. Edited and authored by internationally recognized scientists, the text provides examples that may be considered and followed as state-of-the art.

Authors:Rutger A. van Santen, Matthew Neurock,
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Keywords: computational, approach, conceptual, catalysis, heterogeneous, molecular
Number of Pages: 488
Published: 2006-03-31
List price: $155.00
ISBN-10: 352729662X
ISBN-13: 9783527296620