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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.

  • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 90
    • English
    Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, Volume 90 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Comprehensive Guide to Green Chemistry

    Principles, Methods, and Real-World Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Amin Mir + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Guide to Green Chemistry: Principles, Methods, and Real-World Applications offers a thorough guide to how green chemistry can drive environmental sustainability and address pressing global challenges. Integrating core principles with innovative technologies, it explores renewable energy, eco-friendly practices, and solutions like biofuels, green hydrogen, and solar-driven chemical processes. What sets this book apart is its strong focus on real-world applications. It shows how green chemistry affects everyday life, from agriculture and food packaging to community initiatives. Case studies, emerging trends, and practical examples showcase successful innovations, making sustainability tangible and actionable. Ideal for graduate students, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers, this volume advances both understanding and practice in green chemistry. It provides guidance for developing environmentally responsible technologies, improving efficiency, and shaping sustainability-orien... policies, illustrating how sustainable practices can be integrated across science, industry, and communities.

  • Introduction to Computational Electrochemistry

    Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage
    • 1st Edition
    • Hyungjun Kim + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Computational Electrochemistry: Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage provides a complete overview of computational approaches and methods for understanding and tailoring complex electrochemical processes, collectively referred to as computational electrochemistry.Fol... a brief introduction to this emerging field, various methodologies are presented to address the intricate processes involved in electrochemical energy interconversion. Emphasis is placed on state-of-the-art multiscale approaches for the advanced simulation of electrochemical interfaces. Recent advancements in incorporating both the electronic responses of electrodes and the molecular dynamic responses of electrolytes are highlighted, enabling a deeper understanding of the physicochemical processes occurring at electrode-electrolyt... interfaces. By compiling recent method developments, this book aims to help pave the way for near-future developments that will unravel the atomic details of electrochemical interfaces and foster the growth of non-conventional methodological approaches. It also introduces applications of modern computational chemistry to various electrochemical systems. These include electrocatalytic systems for efficient energy conversion and energy storage systems such as batteries and supercapacitors. By presenting case studies illustrating how simulations can elucidate underlying mechanisms, explain experimental observations, and guide the design of improved systems, it shows how computational electrochemistry increasingly interplays with experiments in the field of electrochemistry.Int... to Computational Electrochemistry: Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage is intended for computational and experimentally oriented researchers who are working in the field of electrochemistry, particularly those addressing complex interfaces at various scales. It is especially suitable for supporting the education of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, with a focus on both methodological development and high-level, challenging applications.

  • Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry

    QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
    • 1st Edition
    • Luciana Scotti + 1 more
    • English
    Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry: QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning serves as a valuable resource chock full of applications extending into multiple knowledge domains. The meticulous construction of a robust model holds significance, not only in drug discovery but also in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical, and food-related research, illustrating the broad spectrum of fields where QSAR methodologies can be instrumental. The activities considered in QSAR span chemical measurements and biological assays, making this approach a versatile tool applicable across various scientific domains. Currently, QSAR finds extensive use in diverse disciplines, prominently in drug design and environmental risk assessment.Quantitat... Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) represent a concerted effort to establish correlations between structural or property descriptors of compounds and their respective activities. These physicochemical descriptors encompass a wide array of parameters, accounting for hydrophobicity, topology, electronic properties, and steric effects, and can be determined empirically or, more recently, through advanced computational methods.

  • Advances in Biogerontology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • English
    Explore the latest breakthroughs in aging research with Advances in Biogerontology Volume 4. This comprehensive volume brings together cutting-edge studies on the biological mechanisms of aging, regenerative medicine, and interventions to promote healthy longevity. Featuring contributions from leading scientists worldwide, it delves into innovative approaches to slow, halt, or reverse age-related decline, offering insights into cellular aging, genetic factors, and emerging therapies. Ideal for researchers, clinicians, and students, this volume is a vital resource for understanding the future of aging and extending healthspan. Stay at the forefront of biogerontology with this authoritative collection of scientific advancements.

  • Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils

    • 1st Edition
    • Vijay Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils provides a comprehensive reference on the structure of protein aggregates in different neurodegenerative diseases, along with their molecular bases. Chapters describe these structures in detail, highlighting their similarities and differences across different disease states along with an unprecedented overview of current developments and new hypotheses emerging in amyloid fibril structure, stability and mechanisms of formation. The book also discusses how amyloid structure may affect the ability of fibrils to spread to different sites in a prion-like manner, as well as their role in disease. Featuring chapters on NMR, X-ray crystallography, and Cryo-EM methods, and discussing the structure of amyloid fibrils obtained directly from patients, the book allows readers to understand how polymorphism is associated with disease phenotype and how fibril structure affects and influences the cellular environment. Understanding the molecular architecture of amyloid fibrils and oligomers will be an important step towards developing therapeutic interventions based on targeting the fibrils and oligomers themselves and the processes that generate them.

  • Diversity of Carbohydrates

    • 1st Edition
    • Bimal Banik + 1 more
    • English
    Diversity of Carbohydrates covers the basics of carbohydrates, including their structures, functions, classifications, and an examination of key discoveries in carbohydrate-based research. The book not only delves into the intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry but also highlights the practical benefits these molecules offer. It navigates through the challenging task of characterizing even seemingly simple carbohydrates, making the subject accessible and intellectually engaging. Sections also analyze common misconceptions associated with carbohydrates, emphasizing their substantial roles in various biological processes. By offering insights into the diverse benefits of carbohydrates, it aims to dispel fears and misconceptions.In the book's chapters, the intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry unfolds, demonstrating their fundamental role in understanding biology and medicinal science. By doing so, it addresses the problem of the complex nature of carbohydrate structures, guiding readers to navigate and understand their significance.

  • Understanding Molecular Processes using Electrochemical Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Ashis Kumar Satpati + 1 more
    • English
    Understanding Molecular Processes using Electrochemical Methods offers a detailed compendium of techniques for molecular analysis. The book considers step and sweep techniques, scanning electrochemical microscopy, spectroelectrochemic... techniques, electrochemiluminesc... and scanning probe techniques while also exploring COSMOL multiphysics simulation, electroanalysis in biomedical and clinical applications, and future prospects for electrochemical techniques. Chapters focus on evaluating redox reactions, biological interactions, kinetics, quorum sensing, biofilm formation, surface modification and more molecular aspects. This volume offers a deep-dive into the fundamental principles behind the latest electrochemical techniques, equipping researchers with practical guidance for their own experiments.Users will find this to be an ideal reference for researchers working across a range of disciplines including molecular biology, bioanalytical chemistry, biomedical science, and translational medicine.

  • Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Annual Reports on Medicinal Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English
    Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry Vol 67 provides timely and critical reviews of important topics in medicinal chemistry with an emphasis on emerging topics in the biological sciences that are expected to provide the basis for entirely new future therapies.

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