Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications
Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications
- 1st Edition - April 24, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Konstantinos D. Demadis
- Language: English
Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications: Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of phosphonate compou… Read more
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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- Interdisciplinary coverage combining inorganic, organic, and materials chemistry for a comprehensive understanding of phosphonate applications
- Focuses on practical applications in industry, the environment, and energy, addressing real-world challenges
- Includes visual elements such as figures, tables, and diagrams to enhance understanding and facilitate quick reference
- Appeals to a broad audience, including postgraduate students, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking an authoritative resource
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. The role of phosphonate chemistry in engine coolant applications
Georgia Skordalou, Konstantinos D. Demadis
2. Phosphonate-based scale inhibitors in geothermal applications
Michaela Kamaratou, Konstantinos D. Demadis
3. Metal phosphonates in electrochemical oxidation degradation applications
Plesu Nicoleta, Aurelia Visa
4. Green alternative approaches to the synthesis of the metal–organic frameworks
Aurelia Visa, Bianca Maranescu, Nicoleta Plesu, Adriana Popa
5. Metal phosphonates for separation applications
Kai Lv
6. Metal phosphonates for CO₂ capture and conversion
Marco Taddei
7. Application of phosphonate-based scale inhibitors for oilfield scale control
Yuanyuan Wang, Dongxuan Ni, Ping Zhang
8. Abiotic and biological degradation of industrially relevant phosphonates
Ramona Riedel, Julia Schowarte, Maiia Lukashova, Isaac Mbir Bryant, Marion Martienssen
9. Phosphonate additives as crystal growth modifiers
Franca Jones, Odin Bottrill, Matthew Boon
10. The biodegradation of phosphonates
Katharina Pallitsch, Leanne Murray, Jason P. Chin
Part II: Metal phosphonate materials for energy, magnetic, optical, and catalytic applications
11. Metal phosphonates: Synthesis, properties, and catalytic applications
Shubham Kumar, Ritambhara Jangir
12. Proton-conducting metal phosphonates
Shuo Lin, George K.H. Shimizu
13. Proton conductivity of zirconium phosphates and phosphonates
Anna Donnadio
14. Metal phosphonates as supports for nanoparticles and relevant applications
Morena Nocchetti
15. Chiral metal phosphonates
Qian Teng, Li‑Min Zheng
16. Synthesis and catalytic performance of mesoporous metal phosphonates
Apostolos Fanourgiakis, Chandana Chandran, Richa Tomer, Sophie Hermans, Vera Meynen
17. Advancing efficiency and reusability in photocatalysis through functionalization of catalysts with phosphonate groups
Cyrille Monnereau, Alla Bessmertnykh‑Lemeune
18. Metal phosphonate/polymer composites for PEMFC applications
Ferdinando Costantino
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Konstantinos D. Demadis
Kostas Demadis is a Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece. He is head of the Crystal Engineering, Growth & Design Laboratory delving into diverse fields of chemistry and chemical technology. His research group is involved in projects that embrace phosphonate and metal phosphonate chemistry (synthesis, characterization and applications of metal phosphonate materials), functional hybrid materials, silicon chemistry (modeling of biosilicification mechanisms), water treatment issues (mineral scale inhibition, corrosion control, metal ion absorption), controlled release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (in particular phosphonate-based drugs), and green chemistry and engineering. Professor Demadis has published over 220 papers in peer reviewed journals, 24 chapters in books, 8 books, and is the inventor of 2 patents.