Introduction

1

Summary

7

Recommendations

9

Introductory Remarks

13

Importance of Catalysis to DOD – V. Haensel

19

The uses and potential of Zeolite Catalysts in Refining – J. Rabo

38

Selectivity in Gasoline Production – H. Heineman

60

Removal of Sulfur from Petroleum Feedstocks – H. Beuther

76

Catalytic Problems in Fuel Production from Shale – H. Hauffman

93

Catalysis in Production of Liquid Fuels from Coal and Heavy Resids – W. A. Bailey, Jr.

115

Catalysis for Production of Gaseous Fuels from Liquid Hydrocarbons – J. T. Richardson

128

Catalytic Removal of Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Heavy metals during Coal Gasification – G. A. Mills

147

Environmental Restrictions and their relationship to DOD Catalysis Needs – R. Perrine

160

Catalytic Control of CO and Hydrocarbons – J. G. Cohn

180

NOx Removal from Exhaust gases – R. L. Klimisch

200

Contributions of Surface Studies to Understanding Catalytic Reactions – G. Somorjai

207

Increasing uses of Jet Fuel for Peaking Power – W. F. Libby

242

Spectroscopic Techniques in Catalysis – J. B. Peri

262

Isotopic Tracers in Catalytic Mechanical Studies – W. K. Hall

277

Insights into Theory of Catalytic Research – H. Suhl

296

New Techniques in catalytic Research – M. Boudart

312

Catalysis in Synthetic Rubber Production – H. J. Essig

324

Electrode Catalysis in Fuel Cells – J. A. S. Bett

335

Fuels and Other Corresponding Powerplants – R. D. Quillian

338

The Future of Catalysis – P. H. Emmett

354

Special Applications of Catalysis in Fuel Cells – J. R. Huff

370

Catalysis Research in Research Institutions – H. Wise

374

Activities of the Catalysis Society – R. L. Burwell

380

Research in Catalysis at the Bureau of Mines – S. E. Khalafalla

383

Role of Universities in Catalysis Research – J. W. Hightower

394

Appendices:

A - Scientific American Article (Haensel and Burwell)

409

B - Nagel’s Table

423

C - List of Attendees

424

D - Add'l Recommendations from Workshop Members

427