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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. CATALYTIC FUNCTIONS: WHAT THE
CATALYST DOES
1.1. A Definition 1
1.2. Organization of Catalysis . . . . . 6
1.3. Structure and Texture of Catalyst Particles 8
1.4. Steps in the Catalytic Reaction 11
1.5. Diagnosis of Catalytic Function 19

CHAPTER 2. STRUCTURE OF CATALYSTS: WHAT THEY
CONTAIN

2.1. Catalyst Engineering 23
2.2. The Balanced Particle-A Compromise 23
2.3. Catalyst Components 26
2.4. Example-HDS Catalysts 37

CHAPTER 3. CATALYST DEVELOPMENT: HOW THEY
EVOLVE
3.1. Catalyst Development 41
3.2. Process Need 41
3.3. Define Problem and Objectives 43
3.4. Catalyst Research 44
3.5. Catalyst Design 45
3.6. Catalyst Testing 46
3.7. Pilot Unit Testing 46
3.8. Process Design 48
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