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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.

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    • Analytical Chemistry for Environmental Solutions

      Elements of Change
      • 1st Edition
      • Rohit Bhatia + 1 more
      • English
      Analytical Chemistry for Environmental Solutions: Elements of Change provides in-depth coverage of cutting-edge analytical techniques, emerging trends like AI-powered data analysis, real-time monitoring, and the global impact of environmental issues, aligning with sustainability goals such as clean water, climate action, and sustainable cities. The book includes practical case studies, real-world data analysis, and a comprehensive instructor's manual, making it suitable for both academic and professional audiences. Its focus on global perspectives and cultural sensitivity ensures it resonates across diverse regions, while interactive learning tools and digital resources enhance the educational experience.This edition, along with a sturdy collection of interactive ancillary resources for both students and instructors, delivers accessible, engaging, and comprehensive resources for readers, enhancing both the understanding and practical applications of analytical chemistry in environmental science. Designed to equip students with problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, this textbook is an ideal resource for the next generation of environmental scientists, policymakers, and sustainability experts.

    • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 89
      • Atta-ur-Rahman
      • English
      Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory

      Methods and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Majdi Hochlaf + 1 more
      • English
      The Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory: Methods and Applications serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone seeking to understand electronic structure theory and its applications. Tailored for early career researchers and students, the book provides clear explanations of foundational concepts, advanced computational techniques, and the practical relevance of these methods in contemporary scientific problems. Its incremental and structured approach, combined with worked examples and downloadable data sets, helps readers build confidence and expertise, regardless of their background in theoretical chemistry, computational physics, or related fields. Overall, it’s an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals working across disciplines.In addition to its thorough coverage of core theories and computational strategies, the book stands out for its attention to modern challenges in electronic structure theory. It explores current developments, such as electronic excited states, the integration of machine learning, and applications in biomolecules, spectroscopy, and catalysis. Summary boxes and tutorial examples support learning, while the book’s relevance to industrial and environmental chemistry—including catalysis, energy harvesting, and green chemistry—makes it an invaluable reference.

    • Computational Chemistry for Experimentalists

      A Nonspecialist's Guide to Practical and Predictive Simulations
      • 1st Edition
      • Benjamin G. Janesko
      • English
      Computational Chemistry for Experimentalists: A Nonspecialist's Guide to Practical and Predictive Simulations empowers chemists—especially those at emerging institutions or in small and medium enterprises—by transforming foundational chemical concepts into practical computational skills. A modular approach, paired with hands-on video tutorials, ensures that even nonspecialists can confidently apply simulations to their research, regardless of career stage or specialization. Beyond its accessible structure, the book features six modules covering core topics such as electronic structure theory and molecular dynamics. Ten experimental modules focus on simulating specific laboratory techniques—reaction mechanisms, NMR, UV/vis, band structures, XPS, and organometallic chemistry.Regularly updated online tutorials complement the material, providing project-based, real-world training. By bridging theory and practice, this guide serves mid-career professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and early-career researchers, making computational chemistry approachable and practical for all experimental chemists.

    • Sonochemical Synthesis of Natural Products and Heterocycles of Pharmaceutical Importance

      Strategy Towards a Sustainable Society
      • 1st Edition
      • Sasadhar Majhi + 1 more
      • English
      Sonochemical Synthesis of Natural Products and Heterocycles of Pharmaceutical Importance: Strategy Towards a Sustainable Society presents a detailed examination of sonochemistry and the practical use of ultrasound in modern organic synthesis. The book explores how ultrasonic activation leads to more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally-frie... methodologies for synthesizing natural products and heterocycles. Through its comprehensive and methodical approach, the text outlines advances in green chemistry and sustainable practices, making it a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry working toward ecological solutions and innovation in compound development.In addition to foundational concepts, the book provides case studies and detailed illustrations that guide readers through synthesizing N-, O-, and S-heterocycles, as well as total and semisynthesis of bioactive compounds. It covers sonochemical reactions under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions, the use of aqueous media as a green solvent, and the application of nanoparticles as catalysts. The book also addresses drug design, synthesis, and the intersection of ultrasound technology with pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry, offering practical methodologies and insights for both academic and industry audiences.

    • Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Atmospheric and Aquatic Environments

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 113
      • English
      Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Atmospheric and Aquatic Environments, Volume 113 delves into the dynamic and complex roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) across atmospheric and aquatic environments. Specific chapters in this new release include an Assessment of the state-of-the-art developments on reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in atmospheric and aquatic matrices, Occurrence, fate and effects of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species on biogeochemical cycles in aquatic ecosystems, Sampling, sample-handling, and analytical approaches for measuring reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in aquatic matrices, and more.Additional chapters cover Nanoparticle-based sensors for the selective detection of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in environmental matrices: limitations, progress, and perspectives and Atmospheric reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and their effects on air quality and human health.

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