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Computational Chemistry for Experimentalists

1st Edition
March 1, 2026
Benjamin G. Janesko
English

Computational chemistry is becoming an essential component of the experimental chemist’s toolkit. Computational simulations are now routinely included in experimental reports of reaction mechanisms, catalysis, NMR structure assignments, photochemistry emission, and more. Chemists at a broad range of institutions can now access high-performance computing hardware and open source and commercial software. Because of this, training is the most significant barrier to broad adoption of computational chemistry. While there are many very good training resources available to computational chemistry specialists, few resources support the nonspecialist. This book is designed to lower this barrier. The text builds on the core chemical concepts of molecular structure, bonding, hybridization, and reactivity, transforming this core knowledge into a working knowledge of computational chemistry. These concepts are familiar to all chemists regardless of specialization. A modular structure is utilized to aid understanding; six core modules provide the basics of electronic structure theory and molecular dynamics. Ten experimental modules give details on simulating specific experimental techniques of interest to specific readers: reaction mechanisms, proton NMR, UV/vis, band structures, XPS, organometallic chemistry, and more. Each module is paired with online video tutorials, demonstrating the basic ideas using specific open-source & commercial software packages. Continued updating of these video tutorials provides a rich source of real-world-hands-on training materials complementing the text. The book provides straightforward, project-based introductions to computational chemistry, designed to build on the core chemical concepts shared by the target audience, aim to be a valuable contribution to the chemical literature. This book is written for chemists with a good grounding in organic and general chemistry who are at emerging research institutions and small and medium-sized businesses and seeking to incorporate computation into their research but whom are not primarily computational chemists. This includes mid-career chemistry professionals, as well as research teams including undergraduate, graduate, and early-career chemists.

Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III

3rd Edition
January 16, 2026
Gary A Molander
English

Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III (COFGT-III) will provide the first point of entry to the literature for all scientists interested in chemical transformations. Presenting the vast subject of organic synthesis in terms of the introduction and interconversion of all known functional groups, COFGT-III provides a unique information source documenting all methods of efficiently performing a particular transformation. Organized by the functional group formed, COFGT-III will consist of 150 specialist reviews, written by leading scientists who evaluate and summarize the methods available for each functional group transformation.COFGT-III will be published online and in print as a 6500-page, seven volume work.

Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels

2nd Edition
January 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 material presented in the first edition, now including a discussion of high temperature process for stainless steels as well as a new chapter on solution nitriding, as well as fully updating the current materials. The book is comprised of five parts, which take the reader from theory through to application. Part 1 presents foundational information regarding Thermodynamics; Part 2 discusses the requirements for improved fatigue resistance for materials exposed to thermochemical treatments. Parts 3 looks at nitriding, nitrocarburizing and carburizing, followed by a look at specific low temperature carburizing and nitriding; The book concludes with a discussion of various thermochemical surface engineering methods.

Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Bruce H. Lipshutz + 1 more
English

This lab manual offers students the opportunity to learn organic chemistry through a green chemistry lens, resulting in a more sustainable, future-looking course. Lipshutz and Muchalski’s Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future approaches the subject with experiments, diagrams, and illustrations shaped by student feedback and honed through years of research and laboratory experience. 　 Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future: Doing Chemistry in Water includes material on reactions run in water, including but not limited to: ppm Pd-catalyzed couplings, SNAr reactions, nitro group reductions, enzyme-catalyzed reactions, catalytic hydrogenation of olefins, olefin metathesis, reductive aminations, and chemoenzymatic sequences. This lab manual is ideal for courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, sustainable and green chemistry, and environmentally-responsible lab courses.

Fundamental Coordination Ability of s-Block Metal Ions

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Masashi Hojo
English

Fundamental Coordination Ability of s-Block Metal Ions: New Aspects and Its Role in Solution Reactions s covers the reaction chemistry and coordination chemistry of s-block metal ions in common solutions, crystallization of s-block metal compounds from solutions and their structures, and the biochemistry of s-block ions in living things. The complex formation of s-block metal ions with crown ethers was discovered by J. C. Pederson in 1967, and since then, host-guest chemistry of s-block metal ions have been highly developed. In recent years, many lighter metal coordination polymers have been synthesized actively. In this book, some “salt effects” or abnormal phenomena are accounted for in terms of coordination interaction with s-block metal ions in solution. The mechanism of enhanced oxidation ability of dilute nitric acid is discussed and the dissolution of pure gold in seawater with nitric acid is demonstrated. This important reference book will be useful to inorganic chemists, specifically those working in solution chemistry, main group metal chemistry and supramolecular chemistry, both in industry and academia.

Introduction to Computational Chemistry

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
John M. Galbraith + 1 more
English

Introduction to Computational Chemistry provides a foundational, introductory overview of this critical and important field designed to give students a clear and supportive pathway. It is intended to be a non-mathematics heavy introduction to the methods used in computational chemistry, together with information about how HPC-style computers are set up and utilized for performing calculations. It also provides novel insight into the computational chemist mentality: sometimes, the way computational chemists operate can seem strange to someone not yet immersed in the field. The book starts with a basic discussion of computer functionality through operating systems, system administration, and programming followed by a look at the key computational methods for electronic structure methods and molecular mechanics, hybrid methods, and solid-state materials. For each subject, essential non-mathematical information is first provided so that the reader can immediately begin to effectively use computational chemistry software. This introductory material is followed by a section that provides more theoretical information and then references for the reader wishing to go much deeper. Often this type of book overloads the reader with too much information; this one is set up in such a way as to quickly present essential information regarding the fundamental approaches and applications of computational chemistry to beginners in a down to earth and uncluttered manner, while providing the means and resources for more advanced readers to explore further. Introduction to Computational Chemistry is written primarily for upper level undergraduate and entry level graduate students completely new to the field of computational chemistry, with little background knowledge; the book is well suited to entry level courses at this level.

Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Adam A.L. Michalchuk + 2 more
English

Mechanochemistry is being heralded as a transformation for green and sustainable chemistry by allowing materials and molecules to be synthesized without need for solvent and both more quickly and in higher yields than conventional solution methods. The continued development of mechanochemistry therefore promises to revolutionize the chemical industry and help to tackle global environmental challenges. The potential applications of mechanochemistry are growing rapidly, catalyzed by the growing diversity of scientists entering the field. Therefore, it is crucial to give newcomers to the field a clear overview of the key features of mechanochemistry, many of which seemingly contradict the conventional rules of chemistry. This book provides an outline of the fundamental principles of mechanochemistry in relation to solid-state reactivity as much-needed point of introduction to the field, allowing readers to achieve a better understanding of the processes that take place in a mechanoreactor during and after mechanical action. The book tackles the following key questions: • How and why can mechanical treatment help when solution chemistry fails? • Why might different sample preparation be important for the outcome of mechanical treatment? • Why does treatment in different devices and/or different protocols of mechanical treatment give different results? • When and why does adding fluids matter? • How can we know what happens in a mechanochemical reactor at the moment of treatment? Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids will help expedite the further development of mechanochemistry and achieve the full potential of this transformative technology in the modern world. It is written primarily for advanced undergraduate/early graduate level students and researchers with interest in solid-state chemistry, materials science, sustainable/green chemistry, solid state physics, or applications of solid-state reactivity to industry such as the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. It provides a much-needed resource for advanced-level courses on the mechanochemistry of solids.

Medicinal Chemistry

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
English

"Medicinal Chemistry: A molecule and atom-level approach to drug discovery and drug action" provides a discussion of the basis of drug discovery and drug action at molecule and atom levels, integrated with an examination of the essentials of drug synthesis. All families of relevant drugs in therapeutic use are covered, and drugs are organized according to their targets, providing a basis for the understanding of their interference in biochemical processes. It also contains numerous illustrations focusing on drug-target interactions, structure-activity relationships and drug synthesis. Figures and summaries are often used instead of lengthy verbal descriptions to facilitate the reader capture the key points of each topic. Drug synthesis is treated from the retrosynthetic design perspective to make it more rational and appealing to readers.

Synthetic Polymer Chemistry

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
English

Pradip Bhowmik’s Synthetic Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive, thoughtfully organized introduction to polymers and their physical properties, as well as different types of polymerization reactions. This book aims to explain the bridge between organic and polymer chemistry in an accessible manner, proving to be a helpful resource for an essential course that many students struggle to connect with. To help overcome this challenge and link the two disciplines in useful and exciting ways, this textbook emphasizes the connection between organic chemistry and polymer chemistry, and how knowledge of one can benefit the understanding of the other. This book helps students and researchers build a strong foundation of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry understanding so they can grasp the materials covered in advanced polymer chemistry. Polymer chemistry is an applied field that is present everywhere around us. As users of this book begin to perceive the importance of polymer chemistry in daily life, they are sure to be excited to explore more polymer chemistry methods that pique their interest. Pradip Bhowmik’s Synthetic Polymer Chemistry covers an array of integral topics, from the introduction of polymers and their physical properties to morphology (crystalline and amorphous phase) to molecular weights measurements and solubility. Different types of polymerization reactions (free radical, cationic, anionic condensation) based on organic reaction mechanisms are also discussed across various chapters in vivid detail. This text is ideal for courses in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering.

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

2nd Edition
January 1, 2026
Ruben Vardanyan + 1 more
English

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs 2e 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.