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    • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 78
      • June 17, 2022
      • English
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      Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 78, the latest release in this longstanding serial known for its comprehensive coverage of topics in organometallic synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, homogeneous catalysis, and more includes a variety of new chapters in this updated release. Users will find amazing coverage on Multiple bonds stabilized by Terphenyl Ligands, Selectivity in the Activation of C-H Bonds by Rhodium and Iridium Complexes, Transition Metal-Catalyzed C–C and C-B Bond Formation Reactions: Lessons from Computational Studies, Effect of C-Donor Ligands onto Metal-Catalyzed Carbene and/or Nitrene Transfer Reactions, Chemical Bonding and Dynamic Magnetism in f-Element Organometallic Sandwich Compounds, and much more.

    • Molecular and Laser Spectroscopy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 21, 2022
      • V.P. Gupta
      • English
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      Molecular and Laser Spectroscopy, Advances and Applications: Volume 3 gives students and researchers an up-to-date understanding of the fast-developing area of molecular and laser spectroscopy. This book covers basic principles and advances in several conventional as well as new and upcoming areas of molecular and laser spectroscopy. This third volume is an extension of the two previous volumes of the same title and includes all-new topics. Each chapter is devoted to a particular fast-growing area of research and fills the gap between elementary texts and advanced material found in research articles. Some of the topics covered include: terahertz spectroscopy and its applications in health care· linear and non-linear vibrational optical activity spectroscopy; cascade laser IR-spectroscopy and frequency comb techniques; step-scan infrared spectroscopy (absorption and emission) for detecting reaction intermediates· surface-enhanced (SERS) and tip-enhanced (TERS) Raman scattering; infrared and Raman micro-spectroscopy; time-resolved linear and non-linear infrared spectroscopy using pico-second and femtosecond lasers. The spectroscopic techniques have been applied to medical sciences, forensics, security, material science, agriculture, food, chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries and used to study molecular vibrational dynamics, and hydrogen bonding in ground and excited states. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and beginning researchers engaged in the area of molecular and laser spectroscopy. On account of the wide range of applications, researchers and scientific personnel in many industries will find this book useful for learning about the latest techniques and putting them to practical use.

    • Advances in Quantum Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 86
      • October 21, 2022
      • English
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      Advances in Quantum Chemistry, Volume 86 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting topics covering Can orbital basis sets compete with explicitly correlated ones for few-electron systems?, Converging high-level equation-of-motion coupled-cluster energetics with the help of Monte Carlo and selected configuration interaction, Coupled cluster downfolding techniques: a review of existing applications in classical and quantum computing for chemical systems, Multi-reference methods for the description of dynamic and nondynamic electron correlation effects in atoms and molecules, Exploring the attosecond laser-driven electron dynamics in the hydrogen molecule with different TD-CI approaches, and much more. Additional sections cover Molecular systems in spatial confinement: variation of linear and nonlinear electrical response of molecules in the bond dissociation processes, Relativistic Infinite-order two-component methods for heavy elements, Second quantized approach to exchange energy revised – beyond the S^2 approximation, Calculating atomic states without the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Convergence of the Correlated Optimized Effective Potential Method, and more.

    • Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Photochemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 80
      • November 23, 2022
      • English
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      Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Photochemistry, Volume 80 in the Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Photochemical bio-signaling with Ruthenium complexes, Adventures in the photo-uncaging of small molecule bioregulators, Challenges in medicinal inorganic chemistry and best practices to ensure rigor and reproducibility, Strategic Design of Photo-functional Transition Metal Complexes for Targeted Bioimaging and Therapy, Photoactive Manganese carbonyl Complexes with fac-{Mn(CO)3} Moiety: Design, Application, and Potential as Prodrugs in CO Therapy, Mitochondrial Targeting Metal Complexes, and more. Other chapters cover Photoactive Organometallic Compounds with Antimicrobial Properties, Photoactivated platinum anticancer complexes, New ruthenium phthalocyanines liposomal-encapsulat... in modulation of nitric oxide and singlet oxygen release: Selectivity cytotoxicity effect on cancerous cell lines, Inorganic Nanoparticles Engineered for Light-Triggered Unconventional Therapies, Mechanistic insight into phot-activation of small inorganic molecules from the biomedical application perspectives, Ruthenium Complexes for Photoactivated Dual Activity: Drug Delivery and Singlet Oxygen Generation, and Leveraging the Photophysical Properties of Rhenium(I) Tricarbonyl Complexes for Biomedical Applications.

    • Raney Nickel-Assisted Synthesis of Heterocycles

      • 1st Edition
      • April 4, 2022
      • Navjeet Kaur
      • English
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      Raney Nickel-Assisted Synthesis of Heterocycles covers the synthesis of heterocycles using Raney nickel. The book focuses on the use of Raney-Ni, a common catalyst in hydrogenation reaction and its uses in the synthesis and preparation of heterocycles. Furthermore, it explains how the development of new approaches and strategic deployments in known approaches for the formation of complex heterocyclic compounds continue to drive the field of synthetic organic chemistry, along with updates on efforts to prepare heterocycles through the development of new and efficient synthetic transformations. Heterocyclic chemistry is an inexhaustible source of novel compounds, providing the most diverse chemical, physical and biological properties through the design of a wide range of combinations of carbon, hydrogen and heteroatoms. Significant focus has been paid to novel approaches to the formation of heterocyclic compounds, which are of practical use acting as modifiers and additives in a wide range of industries such as reprography, plastics, cosmetics, vulcanization accelerators, solvents, antioxidants and information storage.

    • Advances in Quantum Chemical Topology Beyond QTAIM

      • 1st Edition
      • December 6, 2022
      • Juan I. Rodriguez + 2 more
      • English
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      Advances in Quantum Chemical Topology Beyond QTAIM provides a complete overview of the field, starting with traditional methods and then covering key steps to the latest state-of-the-art extensions of QTAIM. The book supports researchers by compiling and reviewing key methods, comparing different algorithms, and providing computational results to show the efficacy of the approaches. Beginning with an introduction to quantum chemistry, QTAIM and key extensions, the book goes on to discuss interacting quantum atoms and related energy properties, explores partitioning methods, and compares algorithms for QTAIM. Partitioning schemes are them compared in more detail before applications are explored and future developments discussed. Drawing together the knowledge of key authorities in the area, this book provides a comprehensive, pedogeological guide to this insightful theory for all those interested in modelling, exploring and understanding molecular properties.

    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 136
      • February 15, 2022
      • Eric F.V. Scriven + 1 more
      • English
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      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 136 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. Because biology and organic chemistry increasingly intersect, the associated nomenclature is used more frequently in explanations. 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.

    • Plant Bioactives as Natural Panacea against Age-Induced Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2022
      • Kanti Bhooshan Pandey + 1 more
      • English
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      Plant Bioactives as Natural Panacea Against Age-induced Diseases: Nutraceuticals and Functional Lead Compounds for Drug Development presents comprehensive information on the complications of aging and the bioactive phytochemicals that in specific herbal formulations, including beverages, can mitigate them. The book extensively describes the current information on the role of plant bioactive components in delaying or preventing the aging process and associated complications, while also covering different strategies and scientific evidence of possible synergistic effects of these studies, enabling the formulation of more effective natural drugs to intervene in aging and associated events. Chapters cover the broad areas of plant bioactive compounds in promoting healthy aging and longevity, including balancing glucose homeostasis, in cognitive impairments, age-related diseases, food trends and the anti-aging diet in Asia and other regions, as well as the social and economic impact of dietary patterns in aging interventions. Written by a team of global experts.

    • Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters

      • 1st Edition
      • October 8, 2022
      • Thalappil Pradeep
      • English
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      Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters discusses the host of exciting properties that can be better harnessed with a solid understanding of their different structures and subsequent properties at the molecular level. The book delves into the foundational chemistry of numerous key atomically precise clusters and provides guidance on key approaches employed to examine them. Beginning with an introduction to the properties and fundamental nano-chemistry of atomically precise metal nanoclusters, the book then explores key approaches for their synthesis, examination and modification, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, single crystal diffraction, electron microscopy and computational approaches. A final section covers specific nanoclusters and cluster systems. User will find the important knowledge of an experienced team of contributors who provide a detailed guide to understanding, investigating and utilizing these useful structures that is ideal for anyone working in related fields.

    • Environmental Nanotechnology: Implications and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 99
      • October 25, 2022
      • English
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      Environmental Nanotechnology: Implications and Applications, Volume 99 focuses on the implications and applications of Environmental Nanotechnology. The book presents the various methods used for the production and characterization of nanoparticles, and includes chapters on Nanoparticles: An overview, Nanomaterials and photocatalysis for environment: Applications and characterization, Toxicity of inorganic nanoparticles, Overview of nanoparticles technology usage for water treatment with an emphasis on the emerging water pollutants, Nanotechnology in wastewater treatment, Nanomaterials for groundwater remediation, Development of nano-sensor and biosensor as an air pollution detection technique for the foreseeable future, and more. Additional chapters in this comprehensive release include Nanomaterials as a tool for soil remediation in sustainable agriculture, Impact of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment, Nanoparticles in solid waste: Impact and management strategies, and Global regulations and legislations on nanoparticles usage and application in diverse horizons.

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