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Books in Chemistry

Chemistry topic areas include: physical and theoretical, computational, organic, organometallic and inorganic, pharmaceutical and medicinal, analytical and bioanalytical, nuclear, general, nanochemistry, geochemistry, materials and polymer, as well as environmental, green and sustainable chemistry.

    • Analytical and Chemometric Tools

      Tutorials with Practical Applications to Food Security and Safety
      • 1st Edition
      • Alessandra Biancolillo
      • English
      Analytical and Chemometric Tools: An up-to-date Tutorial with Practical Applications to Food Security and Safety provides a one-stop tutorial in understanding the tools required for applying chemometrics to food and forensic chemistry. With a generous compilation of practical examples, the book covers a theoretical discussion of chemometric methods, summarizes up-too-date targeted and untargeted analytical methods in the field of forensic science, and presents real-life case studies applied to methods of chemometrics for food and forensic chemistry. This book is a valuable resource for chemists, forensic scientists, food scientists, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.
    • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
      • English
      Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in dedicated experimental set-ups, over the proper treatment of the data and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage is not just limited to the generic (theoretical) principles but will also carefully consider and explain their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.
    • Spectrophotometry in Food Analysis

      Fundamentals, Applications and Methods
      • 1st Edition
      • Marco Iammarino
      • English
      Spectrophotometry in Food Analysis: Fundamentals, Applications and Methods is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in food analysis. This comprehensive book offers a detailed exploration of analytical techniques and methodologies pivotal to the food industry. Combining a solid overview of fundamental principles with practical case studies, it guides readers through the intricacies of spectroscopic and spectrophotometric analysis. From instrumentation to laboratory techniques, this book covers all essential aspects, making it a must-read for students, researchers, and professionals aiming to enhance their understanding and application of these techniques.The book is systematically divided into nine sections, beginning with a broad overview of spectrophotometry. It progresses to practical applications in food quality, safety, traceability, and characterization, with specific sections dedicated to Raman, Near-Infrared, and FTIR spectroscopy. Each section is enriched with real-world examples, method validations, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring readers gain a robust understanding of the subject. This book is particularly valuable for chemists, food technologists, and laboratory technicians, but also serves as a useful guide for newcomers and interdisciplinary researchers interested in food analysis.
    • Enhanced Sampling Methods for Molecular Dynamics

      Algorithms, Implementations, and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Ron Elber
      • English
      Enhanced Sampling Methods for Molecular Dynamics: Algorithms, Implementations, and Applications provides a single introductory resource for understanding enhanced sampling techniques for molecular dynamics studies of equilibrium and kinetics, discussing the theory, algorithm, and implementation of techniques for equilibrium studies, such as Umbrella Sampling, Replica Exchange, Generalized Ensembles, and Metadynamics. A similar discussion of methodologies for enhanced sampling for kinetics then follows. Ron Elber considers exact and approximate approaches of enhanced sampling, their speed, rate of convergence, and accuracy. He examines the necessary inputs of these approaches, such as prior knowledge of the reaction coordinate (or several coarse variables). The chapters consider path integral formulation, Weighted Ensemble, Transition Path Sampling, and Milestoning. Finally, simple, detailed examples illustrate the enhancements and prepare the reader for their use in more complex systems. Enhanced Sampling Methods for Molecular Dynamics: Algorithms, Implementations, and Applications is written primarily for computational chemists and biochemists (graduate students and postdoctoral fellows) as well as computational and theoretical scientists who study molecular processes. Experimentalists in the biophysics and biochemistry fields, as well as practitioners in the drug and material design areas who use standard software tools to conduct MD simulations of their experimental systems will also find the book of interest.
    • The Alkaloids

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 95
      • English
      The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, Volume 95 continues the longstanding tradition of this authoritative series, offering in-depth and up-to-date reviews on the chemistry, biology, and pharmacology of alkaloids. This volume features comprehensive chapters covering the Chemistry and Biology of Imidazole, Oxazole and Thiazole Alkaloids, The Chemistry and Biology of Securinega Alkaloids, and Renieramycin-type Bis-1,2,3,4-tetrahyd... Marine Natural Products. These chapters provide critical insights into their structures, biosynthesis, and a wide range of biological activities, making this volume an essential reference for researchers in natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacognosy.
    • Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry IV

      • 4th Edition
      • David Rotella + 1 more
      • English
      Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Fourth Edition, four-volume set, provides a contemporary and forward-looking critical analysis and summary of recent developments, emerging trends, and recently identified new areas where medicinal chemistry is having an impact. The discipline of medicinal chemistry continues to evolve as it adapts to new opportunities and strives to solve new challenges. These include drug targeting, biomolecular therapeutics, development of chemical biology tools, data collection and analysis, in silico models as predictors for biological properties, identification and validation of new targets, approaches to quantify target engagement, new methods for synthesis of drug candidates such as green chemistry, development of novel scaffolds for drug discovery, and the role of regulatory agencies in drug discovery. A list of new areas covered includes: - newer assays, techniques, applications in medicinal chemistry - use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery and development (prediction of drug efficacy, toxicity, and ADME properties, identification of new drug targets; design of novel drug candidates) - big data - chemical biology - degradation technologies - Precision medicine (targeted therapies; the use of biomarkers to guide drug development)
    • Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry

      From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art
      • 1st Edition
      • Robert Crapnell + 2 more
      • English
      Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry: From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art offers an in-depth exploration of voltametric techniques in analytical chemistry, making it an essential resource for students and researchers alike. Starting with the basics of equilibrium electrochemistry, the Nernst Equation, and electrode kinetics, the book guides readers through foundational concepts and the interpretation of cyclic voltammetry data. It then expands into practical electroanalytical methodologies, detailing a range of voltametric and amperometry techniques, and providing thorough coverage of electrochemical sensors for various applications across scientific disciplines.Beyond foundational topics, the book highlights cutting-edge developments in electroanalytical voltammetry, including 2D material electrochemistry, forensic applications, Sono electroanalysis, wearable technology, and gas sensing. Chapters address environmental science, biosensors, circular economy, and additive manufacturing, with a timely focus on AI and machine learning’s emerging role in the field. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals in chemistry, physics, materials science, and related areas, this text bridges fundamental theory and state-of-the-art innovation.
    • Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels

      • 2nd Edition
      • Eric J. Mittemeijer + 1 more
      • English
      Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels, Second Edition presents up to date information on a range of techniques and their applications. This edition expands upon the material presented in the first edition, now including a discussion of high temperature process for stainless steels as well as a new chapter on solution nitriding, as well as fully updating the current materials. The book is comprised of five parts, which take the reader from theory through to application. Part 1 presents foundational information regarding Thermodynamics; Part 2 discusses the requirements for improved fatigue resistance for materials exposed to thermochemical treatments. Parts 3 looks at nitriding, nitrocarburizing and carburizing, followed by a look at specific low temperature carburizing and nitriding; The book concludes with a discussion of various thermochemical surface engineering methods.
    • Isotopically-Labeled Compounds

      Recent Advances and Emerging Topics in Synthesis and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • David Hesk + 1 more
      • English
      Isotopically-Labeled Compounds: Recent Advances and Emerging Topics in Synthesis and Applications delves into the transformative developments in isotopic labelling, a crucial field underpinning advancements in chemistry, biology, and medicine. The book emphasizes innovative methodologies for synthesizing compounds labelled with isotopes such as tritium, carbon-14, and various stable isotopes. It also discusses the tools and technologies refined over recent years to enhance analytical precision in their study. By combining theory with practical applications, it serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals seeking deeper insights into isotopic synthesis and utilization.Addition... the book explores emerging topics, including novel applications in drug development, environmental tracing, and biochemical research. It integrates findings that push the boundaries of isotopic analysis, offering perspectives on future trends and challenges in the field.
    • The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action

      • 4th Edition
      • Richard B. Silverman + 2 more
      • English
      The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action, Fourth Edition presents a unique approach to medicinal chemistry based on physical organic chemical principles and reaction mechanisms that rationalize drug action. The book's coverage allows readers to extrapolate core principles and mechanisms to many related classes of drug molecules. It reflects the significant changes in the process of drug design over the last decade and preserves the successful approach of the previous editions while also including significant changes in format and coverage.It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry who are studying medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry. Users, including research chemists and biochemists working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will find this update to be useful in their daily work.