Applied Catalysis: A Predictive Socioeconomic History

@article{Adams2009AppliedCA,
  title={Applied Catalysis: A Predictive Socioeconomic History},
  author={Christopher John Adams},
  journal={Topics in Catalysis},
  year={2009},
  volume={52},
  pages={924-934}
}
  • C. Adams
  • Published 12 May 2009
  • Chemistry
  • Topics in Catalysis
The contribution which new catalytic technologies might make in the Twenty-first century to the challenges of sustainability is evaluated using lessons from case studies in the history of catalysis. 
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