Chapter 21. Base Catalysis with Metal Oxides
- Prof. S. David Jackson,
- Dr. Justin S. J. Hargreaves
Published Online: 26 MAR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9783527626113.ch21
Copyright © 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Metal Oxide Catalysis
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How to Cite
Alghamdi, K., Hargreaves, J. S. J. and Jackson, S. D. (2009) Base Catalysis with Metal Oxides, in Metal Oxide Catalysis (eds S. D. Jackson and J. S. J. Hargreaves), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527626113.ch21
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University of Glasgow, Department of Chemistry, WestCHEM, Joseph Black Building, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Publication History
- Published Online: 26 MAR 2009
- Published Print: 15 OCT 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527318155
Online ISBN: 9783527626113
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Keywords:
- base catalysis;
- superbase;
- dehydrogenation;
- aldol condensation;
- hydrotalcites;
- transesterification
Summary
Although less well studied, base catalysts are complimentary to their acid counterparts and whilst catalysing similar general types of reaction, pronounced differences in product distribution can be observed. In this chapter, methods for the determination of base site strength and distribution are reviewed, along with the application of specific base catalysts to a wide range of reactions.