Introduction to Hydroxyapatite-based Materials in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Résumé
The objective of this chapter is to introduce hydroxyapatite (HA) and HA-based materials in the field of the heterogeneous catalysis. The chapter mostly focuses on the properties of these materials, such as ion exchange capacity, acidity-basicity, and thermal stability, which make them specially attractive for application in heterogeneous catalysis. Opportunities and challenges of HA and HA-based materials in the field of catalysis are also briefly summarized.