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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 112
    • English
    New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective, Volume 112 introduces new information on psychoactive drugs, including their identification and quantification, and paying attention to three main aspects: the target molecules, the analytical tools and the matrices in which the new psychoactive substances (NPS) can be found. Topics in this new release include Sensors for the detection of New Psychoactive Substances, New psychoactive substances: pharmacology and impact on human health, Spectroscopic techniques, from (onsite) screening and identification to structure elucidation of new psychoactive substances, Liquid chromatography- Mass spectrometry for comprehensive research of NPS, and much more. Other sections cover Determination of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in hair samples, New psychoactive substances as abuse drugs, The legal framework about NPS, Phenethylamines and amphetamine type derived drugs, Naturally based mystic drugs, Ambient pressure mass spectrometry in the forensic analysis of NPS, NPS - drugs to circumvent laws, Analysis of wastewater, and many more timely topics.

  • Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications

    Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Konstantinos D. Demadis
    • English
    Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications: Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of phosphonate compounds, covering synthetic methods, metal phosphonate hybrid materials, and their diverse applications. Key topics include scale and corrosion inhibition, catalytic properties, magnetic and optical functionalities, biomedical uses, and advanced applications in energy, gas capture, imaging, electrocatalysis, and environmental remediation. The book consolidates the latest research from the past decade, offering a systematic, concise, and user-friendly reference that bridges organic, inorganic, and materials chemistry. Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications: Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and advanced students working across chemistry, materials science, environmental science, and chemical engineering. Its broad scope and practical focus make it the definitive guide for anyone involved in phosphonate-related research or industrial applications, providing up-to-date insights and comprehensive bibliographic coverage in one accessible volume.

  • 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 comprehensively summarizes sonochemistry and ultrasound and their applicability to synthetic organic chemistry. Chapters demonstrate the application of sonochemistry to synthesizing molecules of natural origin, organic compounds containing N-heterocycles, O-heterocycles, and S-heterocycles, and the total synthesis and semisynthesis of bioactive compounds under ultrasonication through case studies and detailed illustrations and methodologies. Other sections explore sonochemical organic synthesis under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions, and in an aqueous medium as a green solvent, use of nanoparticles as efficient catalysts, and much more. This is a valuable resource for organic synthesis experts, specialists in natural products, advocates for sustainable chemistry, and researchers and professionals working in total synthesis, semisynthesis, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the pharmaceutical industries.

  • Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Majdi Hochlaf + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory: Methods and Applications provides a much-needed learning resource that collects and demonstrates the various key methods involved in electronic structure theory, the feasibility and reliability of electronic structure calculations, and their applications using computational chemistry. With a particular focus on the most modern and recent problems that are typically poorly covered in existing, largely outdated book literature, this handbook is designed with early career researchers in mind. It is written primarily for masters, PhD, and postdoctoral students in theoretical and computational chemistry as well as experimental researchers wishing to apply quantum chemical methods in a critical way. Elements like summary boxes, worked examples, and downloadable datasets make this a holistic guide to the topic for learners from different backgrounds who require a deeper understanding of electronic structure theory. Sections focus on critical core theories, the most important recent developments, and future directions, including key topics such as the electronic excited states and the harnessing of machine learning. Finally, the book collects a range of key case study examples of applications, such as in biomolecules, in spectroscopy, and for use in catalysis, amongst others.

  • 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.

  • Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    Magnetic resonance now has a history exceeding 70 years. Not only has the range of applications of magnetic resonance-based techniques grown exponentially but so too has the literature. Consequently, a distillation and synthesis of the literature is in itself an extremely important research tool, providing an efficient means to take newcomers to the research frontiers and keeping experienced researchers aware of contemporary practice.Since 1968 Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy been at the vanguard of reviewing the magnetic resonance literature. Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy covers magnetic resonance in all its forms, including theory, experiment, applications, and interconnections with other techniques. It also provides the opportunity to make coherent aspects of magnetic resonance that were scattered and opaque. Historical articles are also welcomed.Potential authors are encouraged to consult with the Editor.William S. PriceWestern Sydney University, NSW, Australiae-mail address: w.price@westernsydne...

  • Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

    Volume 2
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ruben Vardanyan + 1 more
    • English
    Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs, Second Edition provides detailed information on the most popular drugs, using a practical layout arranged according to drug type. Each chapter reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and synthesis. Of high interest to all those who work in the captivating areas of biologically active compounds and medicinal drug synthesis, in particular medicinal chemists, biochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to support current research efforts, while also encouraging future developments in this important field.

  • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 148
    • English
    Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 148 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this updated release presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Porphyrins Fused with Heterocyclic Rings: Preparation and Properties, Recent Developments in the Chemistry and Applications of 9-Deazapurines, Use of Deep Eutectic Mixtures in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Revisiting the Ugi Multicomponent Reaction Mechanism and its Application in the Synthesis of Fluorescent Heterocyclics, Application of the Prins Reaction in Heterocyclic Chemistry: Recent Trends, and Pyridinium-phenolate Dyes: Preparation and Properties.

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