This textbook written by the professor of the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry of the Lomonosov Moscow State University is divided into two parts. The first part describes the current understanding of catalysis fundamental physical and chemical principles common to all types of catalyst systems, the second part is devoted to the classification of catalysts and catalytic processes approaches, as well as the main characteristics used in the assessment of the catalyst systems’ effectiveness. The main attention is given to three main types of catalytic processes’ features, such as homogeneous, enzymatic and heterogeneous catalysis.
The book is intended for students of chemical and other natural sciences departments at universities and colleges.