Abstract
Supported catalysts largely based on porous inorganic and organic support materials can be used in a wide range of important organic reactions for the preparation of fine and speciality chemicals. Major areas of research and application, notably solid acids, solid bases, and supported metal complexes, are covered in this article.
Keywords: Supported catalysts; Support materials; Design; Development; Evaluation; Testing; Alkylation; Ammonia synthesis; Catalytic cracking; Emission control; Hydrogenation; Reforming; Polymerization; Oxidation; Hydrotreating