Article | REF: J1200 V1

Introduction to catalysis - Mechanisms and industrial applications

Author: Michel GUISNET

Publication date: February 10, 2012

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3. Catalysis, today and tomorrow

3.1 Current state of catalysis

The development of the chemical industry is closely linked to that of industrial catalysis, with over 90% of chemical compounds now produced catalytically; the annual value of these products is estimated at between $2 and $4,000 billion. Catalyst sales are rising steadily, probably from $12 billion to $16 billion between 2003 and 2012. Industrial catalysis is particularly active in developed countries, contributing directly or indirectly to around a quarter of their gross national product ....

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