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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.

    • Semisynthesis of Bioactive Compounds and their Biological Activities

      • 1st Edition
      • November 25, 2023
      • Sasadhar Majhi + 1 more
      • English
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      Semisynthesis of Bioactive Compounds and their Biological Activities explores the potential benefits of semisynthetic derivatives obtained from nature. Sections cover the natural distribution of parent compounds, semisynthesis and biological properties of semisynthetic derivatives, the applications of semisynthetic derivatives in diverse fields such as drug delivery, food production and medicine, an explanation of the current resistance mechanisms of antibiotics, clinical applications of semisynthetic analogues, the functions of plant alkaloids on human health, potential agricultural biotechnology in semisynthetic derivatives, and semisynthesis of natural products under greener conditions, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topics presented. Sections include information about alternative sources of energy and superior greener technologies (microwave, sonochemistry), alternative reaction media (water, supercritical CO2, ionic liquids) and alternative eco-friendly catalysts (biocatalysts). This book will be an excellent resource for academicians, researchers and students focusing on synthesis as well as the biological community and industry professionals in drug development.
    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 139
      • February 7, 2023
      • Eric F.V. Scriven + 1 more
      • English
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      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 139, the latest release in this definitive series on the field of heterocyclic chemistry, combines descriptive synthetic chemistry and mechanistic insights to yield an understanding on how chemistry drives the preparation and useful properties of heterocyclic compounds. Topics in this new release include Application of the Fischer indole synthesis in medicinal chemistry, Oxindole Synthesis via C-H Activation Methods, Ring-Closing Metathesis in the Synthesis of Fused Indole Structures, Synthesis of fuller heterocycles, The Literature of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Part XX, 2020, and Heterocyclic Zwitterions Based on Coupled Polymethines.
    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • March 27, 2023
      • Eric F.V. Scriven + 1 more
      • English
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      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 140 is the latest release in this definitive series in the field of heterocyclic chemistry, one of great importance to organic chemists, polymer chemists, and many biological scientists. Written by established authorities in the field from around the world, this comprehensive review combines descriptive synthetic chemistry and mechanistic insight to yield an understanding of how chemistry drives the preparation and useful properties of heterocyclic compounds. Chapters in this new release include The chemistry of citrazinic acid (2,6-dihydroxyisonic... acid), Aza-Diels-Alder Reaction in the Synthesis of Tetrahyroquinoline Structures, and more. Additional chapters delve into Recent Developments in the Synthesis of 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-Azaindoles, Fluoroheterocycle formation using fluoroalkynes and their synthetic equivalents, Advances in applications of dihydropyridines in organic chemistry, and Recent Developments in the Chemistry of Triphyrins (2.1.1).
    • Understanding Molecular Simulation

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 13, 2023
      • Daan Frenkel + 1 more
      • English
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      Understanding Molecular Simulation explains molecular simulation from a chemical-physics and statistical-mechanic... perspective. It highlights how physical concepts are used to develop better algorithms and expand the range of applicability of simulations. Understanding Molecular Simulation is equally relevant for those who develop new code and those who use existing packages. Both groups are continuously confronted with the question of which computational technique best suits a given application. Understanding Molecular Simulation provides readers with the foundational knowledge they need to learn about, select and apply the most appropriate of these tools to their own work. The implementation of simulation methods is illustrated in pseudocodes, and their practical use is shown via case studies presented throughout the text. Since the second edition’s publication, the simulation world has expanded significantly: existing techniques have continued to develop, and new ones have emerged, opening up novel application areas. This new edition aims to describe these new developments without becoming exhaustive; examples are included that highlight current uses, and several new examples have been added to illustrate recent applications. Examples, case studies, questions, and downloadable algorithms are also included to support learning. No prior knowledge of computer simulation is assumed.
    • Analytical Nanochemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2023
      • Abbas Afkhami + 2 more
      • English
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      Analytical Nanochemistry provides readers with a comprehensive review of the application of nanomaterial in analytical chemistry. It explains the fundamental concepts involved in utilizing nanomaterials including their classification, synthesis, functionalization, characterization methods, separation, and isolation techniques, as well as toxicity. It also covers fundamental information on different aspects of analytical procedures and method development. Furthermore, it emphasizes micro- and nano-enabled analytical devices and instruments as well as nanotools for nanoanalysis. The book opens with a section on fundamentals (Section 1), then continues with a section on the role of nanomaterials in analytical procedures (Section 2), including sample preparation, separation, and detection. The third section (Section 3) includes chapters on micro- and nano-enabled devices, as most miniaturized microsystems include nanofeatures. The book concludes with a fourth section (Section 4) on future perspectives, covering nanoanalysis, bioanalysis, toxic risks, and limitations of both technology and commercialization. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, instructors, and researchers in analytical chemistry, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology investigating the use of nanotechnology in their analytical procedures.
    • Environmental Analytical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • October 25, 2023
      • Ke Qu + 1 more
      • English
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      Environmental Analytical Chemistry investigates how to use modern scientific theory and advanced experimental techniques to identify and determine the types, components, amounts, and chemical forms of substances in the environment, including both naturally occurring chemicals and anthropogenic contaminants. The book covers the newest developments of environmental analytical chemistry, including discussions of pretreatment techniques of environmental samples, chemical species and speciation analysis, atmospheric pollutants analysis, water pollutants analysis, soil pollutants analysis, sensing techniques for environmental pollutants and on-site rapid emergency analytical technology for environmental emergencies.The book will be of use to researchers and technical personnel in the fields of environmental science, environmental chemistry, environmental monitoring, and analytical chemistry.
    • The Alkaloids

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 89
      • January 26, 2023
      • Hans-Joachim Knolker
      • English
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      The Alkaloids, Volume 89, the newest release in a series that has covered the topic for more than 60 years, discusses key aspects of alkaloid chemistry, biology and pharmacology. Sections in this release include chapters on Recent Progress in the Chemistry of Naphthylisoquinoline Alkaloids, The Biological Activities of Quinolizidine Alkaloids, and C NMR Spectral Data and Pharmacological Activities of Aporphine Alkaloids.
    • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 84
      • November 16, 2023
      • English
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      Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, Volume 84 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 141
      • August 3, 2023
      • English
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      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 141, latest release in this definitive series, combines descriptive synthetic chemistry and mechanistic insight to yield an understanding of how chemistry drives the preparation and useful properties of heterocyclic compounds. Chapters in this new release include Recent Advances in the Synthesis of 5-Membered Heterocycles via Domino and Multicomponent Reactions (from 2017-2022), Recent Advances in Application of the Stetter Reaction in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Recent Developments in the Hantzsch Synthesis of Dihydropyridines, Recent Developments in the Chemistry of 1H- and 4H-1,2,4-Triazoles, and much more.
    • The Kirkwood-Buff Theory of Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2023
      • Arieh Ben-Naim
      • English
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      The Kirkwood-Buff Theory of Solutions: With Selected Applications to Solvation and Proteins presents the Kirkwood-Buff (KB) Theory of solution in a simple and didactic manner, making it understandable to those with minimal background in thermodynamics. Aside from the fact that the KB Theory may be the most important and useful theory of solutions, it is also the most general theory that can be applied to all possible solutions, including aqueous solutions of proteins and nucleic acids. Introductory chapters give readers grounding in the necessary chemical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, but then move to a systematic derivation of Kirkwood-Buff theory and its inversion. Originally published in 1951, the KB theory was dormant for over 20 years. It became extremely useful after the publication of the "Inversion of the KB theory" by the author Arieh Ben-Naim in 1978. The book explains all necessary concepts in statistical mechanics featured in the theory in a simple and intuitive way. Researchers will find the theory useful in solving any problem in mixtures or solutions in any phase. Some examples of applications of the KB theory, to water, aqueous solutions, protein folding, and self-association of proteins, are provided in the book.