One-stop reference on homogeneous catalysis, from general concepts through detailed examples and industrial applications Accessible and richly illustrated, Applied Homogeneous Catalysis provides a concise overview of the broad field of homogeneous transition metal catalysis and its applications in the chemical industry. This newly revised and updated second edition puts special emphasis on green chemistry, sustainable resources, and processes. The book is divided into five parts. Part I presents the basics of transition metal catalysis. Part II focuses on process engineering aspects. Part III provides details of the most important catalytic reactions. Part IV describes catalytic conversions closely related to classical homogeneous transition metal catalysis, such as nano-, electro-, photo- and organocatalysis. Part V covers new feedstocks and other topics, concluding with an outlook on future challenges of homogeneous catalysis. The book contains numerous mechanistic details, technical information, and illustrative examples. The chapters are enlivened by various excursions that relate the content to everyday life or introduce important personalities. Didactically, the book is completed with learning objectives and take-home messages for each chapter, as well as more than 400 questions and answers for self-testing. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts in the field, with a wealth of experience in industry and teaching, Applied Homogeneous Catalysis includes information on: Economic importance of industrial homogeneously-catalyzed reactions and basics of organometallic chemistry, including types of bonds, elemental steps, and mechanisms Common approaches for separating the homogeneous catalyst from the products after the reaction and using combinatorial chemistry and high throughput screening to achieve optimal results Activating “inactive” molecules such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, and harnessing homogeneous catalysis for feedstock diversification by recycling polymers or using renewables. Providing expansive coverage of the subject, Applied Homogeneous Catalysis is an essential guide for Master's and PhD students in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields, as well as researchers and professionals in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and fine and bulk chemicals industries working on catalysis or entering the field.

Table of Contents:
FOREWORD PREFACE ABBREVIATIONS INTRODUCTION: Adhering to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry: How does homogeneous catalysis contribute? *NEW* PART I: CHEMICAL BASICS 1. What actually is catalysis? Definition, options, and examples 2. Homogeneous transition metal catalysis: A young science 3. What is the economic importance? Industrial homogeneous catalysis 4. Selectivity, STY, TON, TOF and co.: Definitions of important terms 5. Basics of organometallic chemistry: Bonds, elemental steps, and mechanisms 6. The "captains" of homogeneous catalysis: Transition metal complexes 7. The "mates" of homogeneous catalysis: The complex ligands 8. The reaction medium: The solvents 9. The "special case": Enantioselective catalysis 10. When does a chemical reaction run? Thermodynamics of homogeneous catalysis 11. How does the reaction proceed? Kinetics of homogeneous catalysis 12. Can we see into homogeneous catalysis? Overview on spectroscopic methods PART II: PROCESS ENGINEERING ASPECTS 13. Where does catalysis occur? Reactor types 14. Is my catalyst economical? Overview on catalyst recycling methods 15. The removal of volatile products: Thermal separation 16. From homogeneous to heterogeneous: Immobilisation on solid supports 17. The smart way of catalyst separation: Liquid-liquid multiphase systems 18. Clever enhancements: Thermomorphic liquid systems 19. The fast way to optimum results: Combinatorial chemistry and high throughput screening 20. From laboratory to production: Process development in miniplant PART III: REACTION TYPES 21. A guide through the jungle: Overview on C-C bonding reactions 22. The industrial way to aldehydes and alcohols: Hydroformylations 23. The versatile insertions of carbon monoxide: Carbonylations 24. The conversion of unsaturated aliphatics into chains or rings: Oligomerisation and cyclooligomerisation 25. A change-your-partners dance: Metathesis 26. The assembly of macromolecules: Polymerisations 27. The construction of C8 and C10 chains: Telomerisations 28. New name reactions: Carbon-carbon coupling with aromatics 29. C-H bond formation: Hydrogenations 30. Formation of C-O bonds: Oxidations 31. Formation of C-N bonds: Aminations 32. Migration of double bonds and rearrangement of the carbon backbone: Isomerisations 33. Multiple synthesis steps in one pot: Tandem reactions PART IV: ASSOCIATED CATALYSIS 34. Between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis: Nanocatalysis 35. Other ways of activation: Electro-/ sono-/ photocatalysis / microwave / mechanocatalysis 36. The homogeneous way without metals: Organocatalysis PART V: NEW RESOURCES 37. Acquisitions of new feedstocks: Alkane activations 38. The activation of an "inactive" molecule: Reactions with carbon dioxide 39. The grip in the air: Homogeneous activation of nitrogen 40. The use of waste: Recycling of polymers 41. Using nature's treasures: Homogeneous catalysis with renewables 42. A look ahead: Future challenges of homogeneous catalysis ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS