This introductory textbook covers all aspects of catalysis. It also bridges computational methods, industrial applications and green chemistry, with over 600 references. The book is aimed at chemistry and chemical engineering students, and is suitable for both senior undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, with many examples and hands-on exercises. The author, a renowned researcher in catalysis, is well known for his clear teaching and writing style (he was voted "lecturer of the year" by the chemistry students).Following an introduction to green chemistry and the basics of catalysis, the book covers the principles and applications of homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis and biocatalysis. Each chapter includes up-to-date industrial examples, that demonstrate how catalysis helps our society reach the goals of sustainable development.Since its publication in 2008, Catalysis: Concepts and Green Applications has become the most popular textbook in catalysis. This second edition is updated with the latest developments in catalysis research in academia and industry. It also contains 50 additional exercises, based on the suggestions of students and teachers of chemistry and chemical engineering from all over the world.The book is also available in the Chinese language (https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a212k0.12153887.0.0.4e60687dUTEDKm&id=619581126247).Additional teaching material (original figures as PowerPoint lecture slides) is freely available in the Supplementary Material.

INTRODUCTIONGreen chemistry and sustainable developmentWhat is catalysis and why is it important?Tools in catalysis researchExercisesTHE BASICS OF CATALYSISCatalysis is a kinetic phenomenonPractical approaches in kinetic studiesAn overview of the basic concepts in catalysisExercisesHOMOGENEOUS CATALYSISMetal complex catalysis in the liquid phaseHomogeneous catalysis without metalsScaling up and down: Pros and cons"Click chemistry" and homogeneous catalysisExercisesHETEROGENEOUS CATALYSISClassic gas/solid systemsLiquid/solid and liquid/liquid catalytic systemsAdvanced process solutions using heterogeneous catalysisExercisesBIOCATALYSISThe basics of enzymatic catalysisApplications of enzyme catalysisDeveloping new biocatalysts: Better than nature's bestNon-enzymatic biocatalystsIndustrial examplesExercisesCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CATALYSIS RESEARCH Computers as research tools in catalysisModelling catalysts and catalytic cyclesPredictive modelling and rational catalyst designAn overview of data mining methods in catalysisExercises