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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.

  • Introduction to Computational Chemistry

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • John M. Galbraith + 1 more
    • English
    Introduction to Computational Chemistry: Methods and Applications provides a basic discussion of computer functionality through operating systems, system administration, and programming followed by a look at key computational methods for electronic structure methods and molecular mechanics, hybrid methods, and solid-state materials. For each topic, essential non-mathematical information is provided so readers can immediately begin to effectively use computational chemistry software. Sections quickly present essential information regarding the fundamental approaches and applications in a down to earth and uncluttered manner.This book is ideal for is upper level undergraduate and entry level graduate students completely new to the field of computational chemistry, and those with little background knowledge. It is well-suited to entry level courses at this level.
  • Practical Process Research and Development

    A Guide for Organic Chemists
    • 3rd Edition
    • Neal G. Anderson
    • English
    Practical Process Research and Development: A Guide for Organic Chemists, Third Edition provides a concise, comprehensive, step-by-step framework to support understanding and implement organic process research and development in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and agricultural chemical industries. The book describes the steps taken following synthesis and evaluation to bring key compounds to market in a cost-effective manner. Through a hands-on, step-by-step approach to solving process development problems, including route, reagent, and solvent selection, optimizing catalytic reactions, chiral syntheses, and green chemistry, this book helps organic, medicinal, pharmaceutical, and chemical process development chemists as well as chemical engineers with research and development initiatives.In addition, it is well suited for beginners at upper undergraduate and graduate student level and early career researchers who need accessible insights into industrial process R&D.
  • Introduction to Supercritical Fluids

    A Spreadsheet-Based Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • Richard L. Smith + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Supercritical Fluids: A Spreadsheet-Based Approach, Second Edition provides an accessible overview of elementary supercritical fluid processes (including extraction, particle formation, heat exchangers, phase equilibrium, chemical reaction equilibrium) supported by easy-to-use Excel spreadsheets suitable for both specialized-discipli... (chemistry or chemical engineering student) and mixed-discipline (engineering/economi... student) classes. Each chapter contains worked examples, tip boxes and end-of-the-chapter problems and projects. Part I covers web-based chemical information resources, applications and simplified theory presented in a way that allows students of all disciplines to delve into the properties of supercritical fluids and to design energy, extraction and materials formation systems for real-world processes that use supercritical water or supercritical carbon dioxide. P Part II takes a practical approach and addresses the thermodynamic framework, equations of state, fluid phase equilibria, heat and mass transfer (newly added), chemical equilibria and also reaction kinetics (newly added) of supercritical fluids. Spreadsheets are arranged as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) functions and macros that are completely (source code) accessible for students who have interest in developing their own programs. Programming is not required to solve problems or to complete projects in the text. Introduction to Supercritical Fluids, Second Edition is written primarily for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.
  • 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.
  • 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 provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to both the fundamental background and applied, advanced topics in voltammetry applied in analytical chemistry. The book begins with the basics, including equilibrium electrochemistry, Nernst Equation, electrode kinetics, and cyclic voltammetry, covering the interaction at the electrode interface, as well as how to effectively interpret the data. It proceeds to detail the different aspects of electroanalytical methodology, including various voltametric (stripping, pulse, etc.) and amperometric techniques, with detailed treatments of electrochemical sensors used for the sensing in diverse fields. Subsequent chapters then introduce the state-of-the-art in electroanalytical voltammetry, with an emphasis on 2D material electrochemistry, forensic electrochemistry, sonoelectroanalysis, wearable technology, gas sensors, environmental science, biosensors, circular economy electrochemistry and additive manufacturing electrochemistry. Also featured is a timely chapter on the potential for AI and machine learning techniques for analytical voltammetry. The book is written primarily for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and their tutors in chemistry who need to understand how voltametric techniques are utilized for the study of electrochemical systems and the development of analytical methods.
  • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 149
    • English
    Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Cheminformatic Modeling and Data Gap Filling for a Green and Sustainable Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Kunal Roy + 1 more
    • English
    Cheminformatic Modelling and Data Gap Filling for a Green and Sustainable Environment covers the theory and practices of chemical informatics, focusing on modeling various properties and endpoints related to chemicals for improved chemical management and the design of safer chemicals to promote environmental sustainability.Acros... four sections, this book outlines modeling techniques such as quantitative structure–property relationship (QSPR), read-across, and machine learning for modeling environmental endpoints of chemicals. OECD guidelines are discussed and considered for model development and validation, documentation using the QSAR modeling reporting format (QMRF), and regulatory requirements for result presentation. This book offers full datasets, algorithm information, and real-world case studies for all models, along with worked examples.This book will serve as an essential resource for chemists and environmental scientists working in green and sustainable chemistry, as well as for students and academics at graduate level and above studying cheminformatics. This book will also be of interest to researchers developing new and sustainable chemicals and to decision-makers looking to make industrial processes more sustainable.