The Heterogeneous Catalysis course is an elective engineering course for students of the Chemical Engineering Department, Chemical Engineering Study Program, Bioprocess Technology Study Program and Master of Chemical Engineering. This course focuses on the discussion of chemical reaction processes that use catalysts that are in different phases from their reactants. The lecture will present basic concepts about catalysis, types of catalysts based on their reaction criteria, catalyst design, catalyst characterization methods and factors that affect catalyst inactivity. It is expected that after graduating from the Heterogeneous Catalysis course, students will be able to understand the role of Heterogeneous Catalysis in chemical reactions, and also for self-development and progress according to their future profession. The ability in Heterogeneous Catalysis will be assessed based on assignments in the form of quizzes, presentations and explanations of understanding in the form of midterm exams and final exams. The learning methods used are interactive lectures, quizzes and making papers and presentations. Students will be given material in the form of lectures and accompanied by discussions/questions and answers. The main components of a student’s final grade are quizzes, papers and presentations, as well as midterm and final assignments/exams. Evaluation 189 activities for the Heterogeneous Catalysis course are individual (independent work) and group (collaboration between students) in terms of sharing information and understanding the theory of Heterogeneous Catalysis. Students who are proven not to work independently in completing quizzes, midterms and final exams will be given a penalty.

• Explain the basic concepts of heterogeneous catalysts and their applications.

• General Properties of Catalysts

  • Overview of catalyst properties and their role in enhancing reaction rates
  • Physical and chemical characteristics of catalysts

• Thermodynamics of Reactions with Catalysts

  • Impact of catalysts on reaction equilibrium and kinetics
  • Thermodynamic principles governing catalytic reactions

• Catalyst Distribution Based on the Type of Reaction

  • Classification of catalysts based on the reaction type (e.g., homogeneous, heterogeneous)
  • Applications in various chemical and industrial processes

• Core Function of Active Catalysts

  • Mechanism of catalytic activity
  • Role of active sites and their effect on reaction rates

• Method of Selecting Catalysts for Certain Reactions

  • Criteria for choosing appropriate catalysts for specific reactions
  • Considerations in industrial applications for catalyst selection

• Characterization of Catalysts to Understand Their Nature

  • Techniques for characterizing catalysts (e.g., surface area, pore size, crystallinity)
  • Methods to assess the nature and behavior of catalysts

• Catalyst Test Methods

  • Experimental methods for testing catalyst activity and efficiency
  • Standard testing protocols for catalyst performance evaluation

• Methods of Catalyst Development

  • Approaches to developing new and improved catalysts
  • Advances in catalyst materials and innovation in catalytic processes

• Reaction Products and Catalyst Performance

  • Influence of catalysts on reaction products
  • Analysis of product yields and selectivity in catalytic reactions

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