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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.

  • Isotopically-Labeled Compounds

    Recent Advances and Emerging Topics in Synthesis and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • 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.
  • Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels

    • 2nd Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • 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 materials presented in the first edition, now including a discussion of high temperature processes for stainless steels as well as a chapter on solution nitriding and a full update on current materials. Part One presents foundational information regarding Thermodynamics; Part Two discusses the requirements for improved fatigue resistance for materials exposed to thermochemical treatments. Part Three looks at nitriding, nitrocarburizing, and carburizing. Final sections look at specific low temperature carburizing and nitriding and discuss various thermochemical surface engineering methods.
  • Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

    Volume 2
    • 2nd Edition
    • March 31, 2026
    • 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.
  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. The frame and the effects of New Psychoactive Substances

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 112
    • March 27, 2026
    • 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.
  • Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks

    • 1st Edition
    • March 27, 2026
    • Mustafa Soylak + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks offers an in-depth exploration of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a class of porous polymers known for their structural versatility and robustness. This book delves into the cutting-edge research on COFs and their potential to reduce the environmental impact of chemical processes through green chemistry principles. With a focus on synthesis, functionalization, and practical application, the book presents COFs as transformative materials for pollution absorption, gas storage, and water purification, addressing the critical need for specialized resources that bridge fundamental research and real-world environmental solutions.The text also covers the unique attributes of COFs, including their ability to be tailored to specific environmental challenges through molecular design. It emphasizes the importance of COFs in sustainable development and their role in advancing cleaner and more efficient chemical processes. With insights from leading experts, Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks is a crucial resource for researchers, chemists, and environmental scientists aiming to innovate and achieve sustainable progress.
  • Advanced Molecular Magnetism

    • 1st Edition
    • March 27, 2026
    • Roman Boča
    • English
    Advanced Molecular Magnetism provides a rigorous overview of the magnetic properties of molecular and extended inorganic systems. Sections cover the fundamentals of magnetic data recording and analysis, establishing exchange interactions as a foundational concept, including discussions on exchange interactions involving both d- and f-block elements, the role of magnetic anisotropy, single-molecule magnets, and spin crossover phenomena. Content emphasizes the correlation of magnetic property analysis with complementary techniques such as UV-Vis and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. In addition, the book provides a thorough overview of electronic energy levels in transition metal complexes is provided, covering electronic terms, multiplets, and Zeeman splitting.The interface between quantum mechanics and macroscopic thermodynamic properties is explored through statistical thermodynamics, and the book reviews the major types of magnetic materials—diamagneti... paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, and antiferromagnetic—wi... a focus on their underlying principles and real-world examples. Methods for deriving magnetochemical formulae for Curie paramagnets, zero-field splitting systems, T- and E-term systems, and pure multiplet systems are clearly presented, alongside practical guidance for magnetic data collection and analysis. Special attention is given to the magnetism of f-elements and the unique properties of single-molecule magnets, as well as to the correct description of many-electron states in both free atoms and those influenced by crystal fields.
  • Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications

    Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • March 26, 2026
    • 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.This 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.
  • Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • March 11, 2026
    • Ziad El Rassi
    • English
    Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques summarizes Microscale separation techniques characterized by fast, high resolution, and high efficiency with very reduced sample and solvent consumption. The book summarizes the existing body of knowledge, including hyphenated version to mass spectrometry (cLC-MS), capillary electrophoresis (CE), capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE and CZE-MS), micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography (MEKC), capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE), capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF), capillary isotachophoresis (CITP), capillary electrochromatograph... (CEC), microfluidics, and microchips. It then demonstrates the applicability of these techniques to existing and future problems in the analysis of complex mixtures of biochemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and natural products.This book will be valuable to separation scientists, applications scientists, and technicians in industrial outlets, including those in pharmaceuticals, biomedicals, biotechnologies, and food and environmental industries. Students and professors who study separation techniques will also benefit greatly from the book's content.
  • Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • March 6, 2026
    • 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
    • March 1, 2026
    • 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.