R -Chorkendorf I., Niemantsverdriet J.W.:"Concepts in Modern Catalysis and Kinetics", Wiley-VCH, 2003, ISBN-10: 3527316728

A - Thomas J.M., Thomas W.J.: "Principles of Heterogeneous Catalysis" VCH, Weinheim 1999, ISBN: 978-3-527-29239-4

A - Ertl G., Knoezinger H., Weitkamp J.: "Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalysis" Wiley-VCH (1st. ed. 1997, 2nd. 2008, ISBN: 9783527610044

R - Selected current texts from the literature recommended by the lecturer during the lectures.

A set of MCQ tests covering the programme of the course. The results of these tests are discussed with the lecturer during the semester.

1. Principles of accelerating and directing chemical reactions

2. Heterogeneous, homogeneous and enzyme catalysis

3. Structure and properties of catalytic complexes

4. Thermodynamic limits of catalysis

5. Kinetics of catalyzed reactions

6. Transport phenomena in solid catalysts

7. Texture of solid catalysts

8. Testing and monitoring of catalytic activity

9. Characterization of catalysts I (methods: AES, EMPA, ESCA)

10. Characterization of catalysts II (methods:DR-FTIR, LBA, ISS,LEED, SIMS)

11. Characterization of catalysts III (methods: SAXS, SEM, XDA, EXAFS)

12. Manufacture, deactivation and regeneration of catalysts

13. Examples of catalytic applications in various industries

14. Environmental catalysis

1.Principy urychlování a usměrňování chemických reakcí.

2.Heterogenní, homogenní a enzymová katalýza.

3.Struktura a vlastnosti katalytických komplexů.

4.Termodynamické limity v katalýze.

5.Kinetika katalyzovaných reakcí.

6.Transportní jevy v tuhých katalyzátorech.

7.Texturní vlastnosti katalyzátorů.

8.Testování katalytické aktivity.

9.Charakterizace katalyzátorů I (metody pro prvkovou analýzu povrchů katalyzátorů.

10.Charakterizace katalyzátorů II(metody pro texturní analýzu a měření velikosti katalytických útvarů).

11.Charakterizace katalyzátorů III (metody pro zviditelňování katalytických útvarů).

12.Dezaktivace a reaktivace katatalyzátorů.

13.Příklady nejdůležitějších aplikací katalýzy v průmyslu.

14.Environmentální aplikace katalýzy.

A lot of supporting material is available for studying catalysis. Besides the recommended books on catalysis there is a plenty of information available under the key word "catalysis" in the electronic databases in the CIS (Central Information System) of the VSCHT. For applied catalysis, the most recommended is the "Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry".

Students will be able:

• to solve research and applied tasks from the fields of heterogeneous, homogeneous and ezyme catalysis,

• to monitor behaviour of catalysts in both laboratory and practice,

• to use the results of characterization techniques applied to heterogeneous catalysts,

• to select an appropriate catalyst for both laboratory and industrial applications

Basic knowledge in Inorganic chemistry , Organic chemistry, Physical chemistry and Biochemistry and Unit operations in Chemical Engineering.

The minimum prerequisites are:

succesfully passed courses in

• Inorganic Chemistry I,

• Organic chemistry I,

• Physical chemistry I