Synthesis, characterization & reactions of zirconia-based solid acids

Solid acids and superacids are the topics of everlasting interest due to numerous applications in many areas of the chemical industry. The present understanding of acid induced or catalyzed reactions cover an extremely broad field, ranging from large-scale industrial processes in hydrocarbon chemistry to enzyme-controlled reactions in the living cell. Among solid acid catalysts, the sulfated zirconia (SZ) has been received lot of interest which was first prepared and explored as a hydrocarbon isomerization catalyst in 1962. This book which is based on a comprehensive research study gives a detail information regarding synthesis of zirconia based solid acid catalysts, their characterization and applications particularly in organic synthesis and transformation reactions; and Cu(I)-Zeolite as a green catalyst for synthesis of propargylamines. This book is essential for researcher working in the field of catalysis.