The study of environmental interfaces and environmental catalysis
is central to finding more effective solutions to air pollution and
in understanding of how pollution impacts the natural environment.
Encompassing concepts, techniques, and methods, Environmental
Catalysis provides a mix of theory, computation, analysis, and
synthesis to support the latest applications in biocatalysis, green
chemistry, environmental remediation and our understanding of the
interaction of pollutants with natural systems. The book focuses on
several aspects of environmental catalysis. Surface catalysis of
airborne particles - including ice, trace atmospheric gases,
aerosolized soot nanoparticles, and mineral dust surfaces - as well
as particles in contact with ground water and their role in surface
adsorption, surface catalysis, hydrolysis, dissolution,
precipitation, oxidation and ozone decomposition is explored. It
continues by presenting catalysis as the key technology for
treating emissions and reducing waste by-products. The authors
review the theory behind catalytic converters and discuss the
effectiveness of several catalysts, including zeolites and
nanoparticles, in treating emissions, aromatic hydrocarbons, and
chemical warfare agents. They also survey the use of biocatalysis
in environmental remediation, and industrial processes,
particularly in the production of transportation fuels, fine
chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Then the authors explain how
enzymes can remove chlorinated organics and metals and how microbes
can metabolize toxic chemicals from groundwater. Lastly, they
discuss the principles of green chemistry, including the use of
environmentally benign solvents, biphasic catalysts, and other
alternative solvents to recover and recycle catalysts based on
heavy metals. With increasing ground water pollution, increasing
particulates in the atmosphere, and the increasing need to remove
pollutants from industrial and automotive sources, Environmental
Catal
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