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Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters

A new tool for Synthetic Chemistry

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Antonio Pérez-Gálvez, Belén Lerma-Berlanga
  • Language: English

Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters: A new tool for Synthetic Chemistry provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in sub-nanometer metal clusters as cat… Read more

Description

Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters: A new tool for Synthetic Chemistry provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in sub-nanometer metal clusters as catalysts, targeting researchers and professionals involved in sustainable chemistry, catalysis, and industrial process optimization. It is designed for chemists, materials scientists, chemical engineers, and industrial practitioners seeking to understand the unique size-dependent properties of metal clusters and their applications in key chemical transformations such as hydrogen production, oxidation, and C–C coupling reactions. The book bridges fundamental science with practical applications by offering detailed reaction mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, and innovative synthetic strategies for catalyst preparation. Its visual content—including diagrams, flow charts, and high-quality color figures—enhances clarity, making complex concepts accessible for quick reference and effective learning.

Key features

  • Covers the growing importance of size-controlled catalysts and confinement effects, which are critical for developing next-generation catalytic materials
  • Offers a comprehensive resource for both academic researchers and industry professionals aiming to innovate and optimize catalytic processes for sustainable development
  • Includes practical synthetic routes, structural diagrams, and mechanistic insights to support research and industrial development
  • Incorporates visual aids such as flow charts, tables, and color figures to facilitate understanding of complex concepts and structures

Readership

Academics, Graduate and Postgraduate students interested in the study of Organic reactions, Chemists, Chemical and Biochemical Engineers, Materials Scientists, Environmental Engineers, Biochemists

Table of contents

1. General features of metal clusters

2. Control of Pd catalyst's sites in solution for C-C coupling reactions.

3. Molybdenum sulfide clusters for the synthesis of fine chemicals.

4. Size-selective Gold clusters protected by organic ligands in homogeneous catalysis in oxidation reactions.

5. Hydroxyapatite-Supported Pd Nanoclusters as Efficient Catalysts for selective oxidation of alcohols.

6. Pt supported clusters for H2 production.

7. Confined metal clusters in zeolic materials for heterogeneous catalysis.

8. Confinement of Atomically Precise Nanoclusters within Metal–Organic Frameworks for Advanced Catalysis.

9. Computational study of metal cluster placement on porous supports for catalytic applications.

10. New chemical reactivity for industrial synthesis

11. Conclusions and outlooks.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Antonio Pérez-Gálvez

Dr. Antonio Pérez-Gálvez is a researcher and head of the Department of Food Phytochemistry Department, Instituto de la Grasa, Spain. He specializes in pigment chemistry and biochemistry. His research is focused on food, functional ingredients, and health with special emphasis on carotenoids.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher and head, Department of Food Phytochemistry Department, Instituto de la Grasa, Spain

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Belén Lerma-Berlanga

Belén Lerma-Berlanga graduated in Chemistry in 2016 at the University of Valencia (UV), obtaining the Extraordinary Degree Award. In 2017, she started her Ph.D. studies at Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) under the supervision of Dr. Carlos Martí Gastaldo and Dr. Natalia Muñoz Padial with a FPU grant from the Spanish government. During this period her work was focused on the design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based on group IV metals, and the study of their applications in photocatalysis and gas separation. In 2022, Belén completed her Ph.D. with CUM LAUDE qualification and international mention, along with the Best Thesis in Chemistry award from the UV. Later, she joined the Antonio Leyva Pérez´s group at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ-CSIC) as a postdoctoral researcher with a Juan de la Cierva grant from Spanish government. Her role is to study catalytic processes in industrial valued reactions.

Affiliations and expertise
CSIC-UPV - Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ), Valencia, Spain