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Catalysis: Concepts and Green Applications ReviewThis 279-page book, "Catalysis" by Prof. Gadi Rothenberg is an interesting perspective to catalysis chemistry. That is, it stems from contemporary concepts that have acquired international relevance, namely, "Green and Sustainable." There are a total of six chapters. starting with what green chemistry is, and what sustainable methods are. Chapter 2 addresses the fundamentals of catalysis including energy diagrams as well as basic kinetics. Chapter 3 discusses homogenous catalysis by both metals as well as organocatalysis, and the concept of catalyst recovery and recycling, which is critical to greener and conservative catalytic processes. Chapter 4 is on heterogeneous catalysis, which is has more of a materials chemistry and process perspective. This chapter also includes a section on the use of ionic liquids that is currently in vogue. Chapter 5 involves biocatalysis such as those by enzymes, catalytic antibodies, RNA, and other biologically-derived agents. The final chapter, number 6, deals with the applications of computers to catalysis chemistry (an area which this reader cannot offer meaningful comments on).
Generally, the book is written in a manner that is easy to follow. It has good illustrations and many in color. There are no apparent errors in the descriptions or illustrations. Each chapter has its own set of references and end-of-chapter problems (this reader assumes that the solutions may be available to bona fide instructors).
From the standpoint of usage. This book could serve either as a course text for a special topics on green and sustainable catalysis methods, or a part of the text would be usable in a more general catalysis course. Clearly, the book is a valuable addition to any institutional library.
If the author plans any future editions, possible additions could be catalysis chemistry using renewable resources and catalytic processes using continuous flow. This will make the book much broader in its coverage and perhaps expand the readership.
In general, a very good book.
Mahesh Lakshman
Department of Chemistry
The City College and The City University of New York
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