Enthält:
1. Definition, options, and examples: what actually is catalysis? -- 2. A brief history: homogeneous transition metal catalysis: a young science -- 3. Industrial homogeneous catalysis: what is the economic importance? -- 4. Definitions of important terms: selectivity, STY, TON, TOF, and more -- 5. Bonds, elemental steps, and catalyst cycles: basics of organometallic chemistry -- 6. Transition metal complexes: the "Captains" of homogeneous catalysis -- 7. The complex ligands: the "Mates" of homogeneous catalysis -- 8. The solvents: the reaction medium -- 9. Asymmetric catalysis: the "Special Case" -- 10. Thermodynamics of homogeneous catalysis: when does a chemical reaction run? -- 11. Kinetics of homogeneous catalysis: h ow does the reaction proceed? -- 12. Overview on spectroscopic methods: can we see into homogeneous catalysis? -- 13. Reactor types: where does catalysis occur? -- 14. Overview on catalyst recycling methods: is my catalyst economical? -- 15. Thermal separation: the simplest removal of volatile products -- 16. Immobilization on solid supports: from homogeneous to heterogeneous -- 17. Liquid-liquid multiphase systems: the smart approach to catalyst separation -- 18. Thermomorphic solvent systems: clever enhancements -- 19. An overview of C-C-bonding reactions: a guide through the jungle -- 20. Hydroformylations: the industrial route to aldehydes and alcohols -- 21. Carbonylations: the versatile insertions of carbon monoxide -- 22. Oligomerization and cyclooligomerization: the conversion of unsaturated aliphatics into short chains or medium-sized rings -- 23. Metathesis: a "change-your-partners" dance -- 24. Polymerizations: the purposeful assembly of macromolecules -- 25. Telomerizations: the construction ofC₈ and C₁₀ chains -- 26. Reactions with carbon dioxide: the activation of an "inactive" molecule -- 27. Carbon-carbon coupling with aromatics: new name reactions -- 28. Hydrogenations: c-h bond formation -- 29. Oxidations: formation of c-o bonds -- 30. Aminations: formation of c-n bonds -- 31. Isomerizations: migrations of double bonds and rearrangement of the carbon backbone -- 32. Tandem reactions: multiple synthesis steps in one pot -- 33. Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput catalyst screening: the fast way to optimum results -- 34. Green solvents: working with eco-friendly solvents -- 35. Alkane activations: acquisitions of new feedstocks -- 36. More efficient ligands: the best is the enemy of the good -- 37. Nanocatalysis: between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis -- 38. Homogeneous catalysis with renewables: using nature's treasures -- 39. Electrocatalysis/sonocatalysis/photocatalysis/microwave/extreme pressure: alternative methods of activation -- 40. Process development in miniplants: from laboratory to production -- 41. The future of homogeneous catalysis: a look ahead.
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