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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.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 85
    • May 5, 2025
    • Atta-ur Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 85 covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts on fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. 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.

  • Comprehensive Microsystems

    • 2nd Edition
    • April 18, 2025
    • Yogesh B. Gianchandani
    • English
    The microsystems field has expanded to embrace a host of technologies, and microelectronics has now been joined by micro-mechanics, micro-fluidics and micro-optics to allow the fabrication of complex, multi- functional integrated microsystems. Comprehensive Microsystems, Second Edition, Three Volume Set, represents the authoritative primary reference source on microsystems and is now newly updated to reflect the latest advances in this exciting engineering field. This major reference work provides an exhaustive overview of the range of topics which comprise the microsystems field, including, design and materials, fabrication and packaging, optical systems, chemical and biological systems, physical sensors, actuation, electronics for MEMS and industrial applications. The new edition has been considerably revised and updated to include newer technologies such as ultrafast laser machining, 3D printing for biomedical applications, wearable sensors, microanalytical systems, and more. Each expertly written article provides a concise overview of a particular aspect of microsystems, and is accompanied by extensive references, guiding the user to the most relevant further reading within the ever-expanding available literature.

  • The Alkaloids

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 93
    • March 24, 2025
    • English
    The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, Volume 93, the latest release in a series that has been exploring the topic for over 60 years, delves into key aspects of alkaloid chemistry, biology, and pharmacology. This volume discusses the chemistry of quinoline and quinazoline alkaloids, guanidine alkaloids from marine sponges, the chemistry and biology of stemona alkaloids, and the chemistry and biology of pyrazole and indazole alkaloids.

  • Organic Syntheses Based on Name Reactions

    A Practical Encyclopedic Guide to Nearly 800 Transformations
    • 4th Edition
    • March 17, 2025
    • Alfred Hassner + 2 more
    • English
    Organic Syntheses Based on Name Reactions is an invaluable reference book for organic chemists in academia and industry. In continuation of Hassner and Namboothiri’s popular 3rd Edition, this new edition with full colored graphics covers nearly 800 reactions, with numerous chemo-, regio- and stereoselective reactions. A diligently prepared summary of important information for each entry allows a chemist to grasp and apply these seminal reactions in their studies and research work. A general scheme, a brief introduction and a representative reaction from the literature with mechanistic outline, a brief procedure, and selected literature references to assist further reading are included in each entry. Besides various indexes (name, reagent, reaction and functional group transformation), a unique overview (in alphabetic order and in terms of reaction category) enable readers to look through the vast repertoire of key organic reactions and an appendix enriched with general information that is extremely useful to students and organic chemistry practitioners are part of this book. Additionally, an online companion site offers preface to previous editions and extensive reference materials. This new edition is very special with its exhaustive coverage, excellent organization and high-quality presentation and is an indispensable resource for every organic chemist.

  • Applied Raman Spectroscopy

    Concepts, Instrumentation, Chemometrics, and Life Science Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • March 17, 2025
    • Vivek Kumar Singh
    • English
    Applied Raman Spectroscopy: Concepts, Instrumentation, Chemometrics, and Life Science Applications synthesizes recent developments in the field, providing an updated overview. The book focuses on the modern concepts of Raman spectroscopy techniques, recent technological innovations, data analysis using chemometric methods, along with the latest examples of life science applications relevant in academia and industries. It will be beneficial to researchers from various branches of science and technology, and it will point them to modern techniques coupled with data analysis methods. In addition, it will help instruct new readers on Raman spectroscopy and hyphenated Raman spectroscopic techniques.The book is primarily written for analytical and physical chemistry students and researchers at a more advanced level who require a broad introductory overview of the applications of Raman spectroscopy, as well as those working in applied industry and clinical laboratories. Students, researchers, and industry workers in related fields, including X-ray and materials science, agriculture, botany, molecular biology and biotechnology, mineralogy, and environmental science will also find it very useful.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 84
    • March 17, 2025
    • 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, volume 84 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.

  • Comprehensive Methanol Science

    Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • March 15, 2025
    • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
    • English
    Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies, Four Volume Set covers different aspects of the methanol industry including its production from fossil fuels, CO2, and renewable sources to its applications as a clean-burning fuel and fuel additive, an energy carrier, and a chemical intermediate. Methanol is a key building block in the production of various chemicals and is regarded as one of the most promising potential energy sources. It can be used not only as a fuel and fuel additive in combustion-based vehicles, but it also is a promising energy carrier in fuel cells and can be synthesized from several feedstock, including natural gases, coal, oven gas, biomass, and CO2. Best of all, when methanol is produced from waste or captured CO2, it is a net carbon-neutral fuel and can aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change.This all-encompassing reference will provide readers with detailed insights into the production and applications of methanol. Economic assessment and environmental opportunities and challenges will be covered. Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies serves as an excellent resource for students and professors in chemical engineering, methanol engineers and researchers, and energy sector research and development companies.

  • Phytochemicals for Health

    • 1st Edition
    • March 2, 2025
    • Marcello Locatelli + 3 more
    • English
    Phytochemicals for Health presents the state of the art in the field of Phytochemicals. It highlights how, following the interactions of plants and the environment, an analytical approach for standardization and quality control is of fundamental importance to product quality control.Parts I and II cover the main problems relatied to natural products (plants, extraction, quantitative analysis, relationship with the surrounding environment). Part III presents the main classes of organic compounds identified and reported, and Part IV includes inorganic compounds. It also includes a chapter covering all the natural compounds that have become Active Principle Ingredients (API), highlighting next challenges.Phytochem... for Health is a valuable tool for senior scientists working in natural products field interested in investigating the correlation between chemical profile and biological activity in order to obtain a product that is safe for human health.

  • Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • February 28, 2025
    • Béla Török
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, Three Volume Set is an essential reference for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge, contribute to a sustainable future, and stay at the forefront of green chemistry. Edited by esteemed experts and written by renowned contributors, the book provides in-depth knowledge on a broad range of topics in green chemistry. It provides a solid foundation for understanding sustainable chemical practices and offers valuable insights into advanced areas, including the green production of chemicals, biomass valorization, and emerging technologies.Compris... over 146 authoritative review chapters, across four volumes, the encyclopedia captures the latest advancements and future prospects in green chemistry from click chemistry to continuous flow synthesis, waste-derived solvents to sustainable solvents. The book fills the gap as the only contemporary and comprehensive major reference work in the field, bringing together the expert knowledge of multiple sub-disciplines.

  • Discovery and Development of Anti-Prostate Cancerous Agents from Natural Products

    • 1st Edition
    • February 17, 2025
    • Goutam Brahmachari
    • English
    Discovery and Development of Anti-Prostate Cancer Agents from Natural Products presents cutting-edge research advances in the field of bioactive natural products and natural drug formulations. This new volume in the Natural Products Drug Discovery series focuses on molecules of natural origin and their synthetic analogues that show promising potential to act as anti-prostate cancer and chemotherapeutic agents. Combining foundational background information on cancer mechanisms with details of medicinal structures from natural products, this volume compiles the latest developments from across interdisciplinary fields.It will serve as a valuable resource for researchers working to discover promising leads for the development of novel pharmaceuticals for prostate cancer, highlighting several key structures from natural products and exploring possible future developments in the area.

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