Chemistry - February 2011

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Analytical Chemistry ........................................3 Atomic & Molecular Physics/Biochemistry & Biophysics ....................................................5 Chemical Processing & Design ........................6 Computational & Theoretical Chemistry ..........7 Drug Discovery & Delivery ..............................9 Fuels & Petrochemicals ..................................12 General Chemistry ........................................14 Industrial & Applied Chemistry ......................15 Inorganic Chemistry ......................................17 Materials Chemistry ........................................18 Nanomaterials ................................................19 Natural Product Chemistry ............................20 Organic Chemistry..........................................21 Physical Chemistry ..........................................23 Polymer Chemistry..........................................24 Separation Science/Chromatography..............27 Spectroscopy ..................................................28 Surface & Colloid Chemistry ..........................29 Visit www.crcpress.com to: • Find complete information and contents for all of our titles • Sign up for instant email alerts about our latest books

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In honor of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry, Taylor & Francis Group/CRC Press has launched our new Chemistry Arena website at www.chemistryarena.com.

The web site provides access to all things Chemistry — from high-quality journal reviews and cutting-edge articles to the latest news, conference listings, and interviews with journal editors, book authors and editors, and experts.

ACS Spring 2011 National Meeting & Exposition BOOTH #702 March 27-31, 2011

Anaheim, California

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Analytical Chemistry CRC Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis

Ion Mobility Spectrometry Mass Spectrometry

Third Edition

Theory and Applications

Thomas J. Bruno National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Paris D.N. Svoronos City University of New York, Bayside, USA

Researchers in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, forensics, and environmental science routinely use chemical analysis, but the information they need to do so is often scattered and difficult to access. This onestop reference presents updated data in a handy format that is specifically designed to help construct an analysis or interpret results. In response to a decade of reader input, this new edition has been expanded to include even more of the critical information scientists rely on to make accurate analyses.

Enhancements to the Third Edition: • Integrates data from the CRC Handbook of Fundamental Spectroscopic Correlation Charts into this volume for the first time • Presents new information on gas, liquid, and thin layer chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, infrared spectrophotometry, and mass spectrometry • Explores the detection of outliers in experimental data • Provides basic information on thermocouples, chemical indicators, and chromatographic column regeneration • Covers the latest stationary phases for chromatographic methods and extractions • Examines carcinogens and chemical, electrical, radiation, and laser hazards • Includes information on laboratory safety and equipment, from advice on choosing everything from lab gloves and apparel to respirators Unmatched in its coverage, this resource will quickly become a trusted resource for scientists and other practitioners who require quick, easy access to the basic data essential for experimentation and analysis in the lab.

Catalog no. 80423, January 2011, 887 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8042-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Edited by

Charles L. Wilkins University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

Sarah Trimpin Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

This work helps readers unfamiliar with IMS-MS to understand its basic theory and practical applications. After presenting an overview of fundamentals, the book focuses on instrumentation and ionization sources. It describes the ion-mobility-capable quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer the cryogenic-temperature ion mobility mass spectrometer, and the differential mobility analyzer, as well as the atmospheric solids analysis probe method and laserspray ionization. The book also explores how home-built and commercial instruments using electrospray ionization and MALDI methods are employed to solve biological and synthetic issues. Numerous color figures are included on a CD-ROM. Catalog no. K10679, January 2011, 374 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1324-9, $159.95 / £99.00

Handbook of Analysis of Oligonucleotides and Related Products Edited by

Jose V. Bonilla Girindus America, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

G. Susan Srivatsa ElixinPharma, Encinitas, California

Perhaps the first of its kind, this handbook covers all the latest analytical techniques and technologies commonly employed with oligonucleotides and related products. Useful for analytical chemists, biochemists, biotechnologists, molecular biologists, and geneticists, it explores topics including purity determination by HPLC, determination of both molecular weight and hygroscopicity, and analysis of bioburden. It also addresses bioanalytical techniques and includes illustrations of analytical techniques and outputs.

Catalog no. K11050, February 2011, 511 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1993-7, $139.95 / £89.00

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Analytical Chemistry

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, USA

Fundamentals of Microfluidics and Lab on a Chip for Biological Analysis and Discovery

Series: Analytical Chemistry

Paul C.H. Li

Artificial Neural Networks in Biological and Environmental Analysis Grady Hanrahan

Designed based on our knowledge of the functioning human brain, ANNs (artificial neural networks) serve as a modern paradigm for computing. Drawing on the author’s substantial experience, this book provides a comprehensive introduction and practical guide to the development, optimization, and application of ANNs in modern environmental and biological analysis. Presenting basic principles together with simulated biological and environmental data sets and real applications in the field, this volume helps scientists comprehend the power of the ANN model to explain physical concepts and to demonstrate complex natural processes.

Catalog no. K10638, January 2011, 214 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1258-7, $89.95 / £57.99

Electroanalytical Chemistry A Series of Advances: Volume 23 Edited by

Allen J. Bard University of Texas, Austin, USA

Cynthia G. Zoski New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA Series: Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances

Praise for Previous Volumes: “Essential…. The series has shaped the electrochemists of the last 30 years and, even more remarkably, each volume has turned out to be of lasting significance and influence.”

—Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry

This volume is part of a continuing series of authoritative reviews on developments and applications of well-established electroanalytical chemistry techniques. It covers methods used in areas including electro-organic synthesis, fuel cell studies, and radical ion formation. Providing essential background, this book is a starting point for both academic and industry researchers in the field.

Catalog no. 84852, 2010, 328 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8485-6, $169.95 / £108.00

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Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Authored by one of the field’s pioneering researchers, this volume covers key aspects of the microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technologies, offering a cohesive overview of the science, its limitations, and previous and emerging breakthroughs. The book emphasizes analytical applications and details micromachining methods, microfluidic operations, and chemical separations, as well as sample preparation and injection methods, detection technology, and various chemical and biological analyses. It also addresses the use of polymeric chips, fluid flow valve and control, single-cell analysis, DNA and RNA amplification techniques, DNA hybridization, immunoassays, and enzymatic assays.

Catalog no. K10977, 2010, 418 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-1855-8, $99.95 / £38.99

Analytical Methods in Combinatorial Chemistry Second Edition Bing Yan St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Bin Zhang Shandong University, Jinan, China Series: Critical Reviews in Combinatorial Chemistry

Reflecting the growth in the field and the heightened focus on select areas, this volume updates a classic text and captures the current state and future direction of technologies in combinatorial chemistry. Topics discussed include: properties of solid-phase samples, analytical studies targeted to understand these properties, and resin swelling. It also covers Fourier transform infrared techniques, on-support mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance methods used in the reaction optimization stage, and combinatorial library analysis using spectrophotometric, fluorometric, and other methods.

Catalog no. 1860, January 2011, 238 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-1860-3, $189.95 / £115.00

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Atomic & Molecular Physics/Biochemistry & Biophysics Dynamical Tunneling Theory and Experiment Edited by

Srihari Keshavamurthy Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Peter Schlagheck Universite de Liege, Belgium

A prominent aspect of quantum theory, tunneling arises in a variety of contexts across several fields of study. This volume presents the work of international experts who discuss the considerable progress achieved in this arena in the past two decades. Highlights include a historical introduction and overview of dynamical tunneling, with an emphasis on the semi-classical theory of tunneling. It also covers developments in tunneling with cold atoms and molecular manifestations, advances in our ability to perform delicate and precise experiments in atomic systems, the visualization and control of photonic tunneling, and the role of dynamical tunneling on energy flow and localization in large molecules.

Catalog no. K10855, March 2011, 436 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1665-3, $159.95 / £99.00

Equilibrium Molecular Structures

Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fourth Edition Edited by

Roger L. Lundblad Lundblad Biotechnology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Fiona Macdonald CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Edited by renowned protein scientist and bestselling author Roger Lundblad, this volume is a dramatic revision— the first in two decades—of one of biochemistry's most referenced works.

With its simple-to-use format, this popular reference enables quick access to the most frequently used data on proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Covering everything from classical biochemistry to proteomics and genomics, it also details the properties of commonly used biochemicals, laboratory solvents, and reagents.

Catalog no. 9168, 2010, 1098 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-9168-2, $199.95 / £127.00

Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fourth Edition - CD-ROM Version Catalog no. 8744, 2010, 1264 pp., CD-ROM ISBN: 978-0-8493-8744-9, $199.95 / £127.00

From Spectroscopy to Quantum Chemistry Edited by

Jean Demaison University of Lille, France

James E. Boggs

Statistical Physics of Biomolecules

University of Texas, Austin, USA

An Introduction

Attila G. Csaszar

Daniel M. Zuckerman

Eotvos University, Budapest, Hungary

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reflecting a new paradigm, this textbook applies insights from world experts who have contributed chapters. Seamlessly integrating information into a unified presentation, it covers experimental and computational techniques and compares different methods. It describes their interplay and the advantages of their combined use.

More than just review of the modern literature, this is also a true textbook that can be used by advanced students.

This volume simplifies some of the most intimidating but important theories of molecular biophysics. Readers build understanding by focusing on topics such as probability theory, low-dimensional models, and the simplest molecular systems. The book’s accessible development of equilibrium and dynamical statistical physics makes this a valuable text for those with limited backgrounds in physics and chemistry.

Catalog no. K10566, January 2011, 302 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1132-0, $129.95 / £82.00

Catalog no. 73788, 2010, 356 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7378-2, $89.95 / £46.99

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Chemical Processing & Design Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology Tapio O. Salmi and Johan P. Warna

The Physical Chemistry of Materials Energy and Environmental Applications

Abo Akademi, Abo-Turku, Finland

Rolando M.A. RoqueMalherbe

Jyri-Pekka Mikkola

University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA

Umea University, Sweden and Abo Akademi, Abo-Turku, Finland Series: Chemical Industries

This advanced text defines the qualitative aspects that affect the selection of an industrial chemical reactor and couples various reactor models to the case-specific kinetic expressions for various chemical processes. Special attention is given to the exact formulation and derivation of mass and energy balances and numeric solutions accompany each formula. A collection of exercises and solved problems is included. Of significant value to professionals beyond the classroom, mathematical methods and numerical strategies, estimation methods for physical properties, and correlation equations are included in the appendices.

Catalog no. 92685, January 2011, 644 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-9268-4, $119.95 / £39.99

Transport Phenomena Fundamentals Second Edition Joel Plawsky Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

“The structure of the book is coherent. Extensive equations, figures and references provide suitable complement to the text. The production quality allows the reader to understand the ideas with minimal confusion or difficulty. This book succeeds in being systematic and practical, and can be used as a great reference for science and engineering researchers or a textbook for university studies …

Not only does this book summarize the classical theories under the discipline of physical chemistry of materials, but also exhibits their engineering applications in response to the currently urgent needs of energy and environmental issues.”

—Materials Today, March 2010

Catalog no. 82728, 2010, 522 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8272-2, $154.95 / £99.00

Electrocatalysis Computational, Experimental, and Industrial Aspects Edited by

Carlos Fernando Zinola Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay Series: Surfactant Science

Transport phenomena is of the foundations of chemical engineering, and this text provides a unified treatment of heat, mass, and momentum transport based on a balance equation approach.

The first part of the book takes readers through the balance equation in the context of diffusive transport. The second half builds on the balance equation description of diffusive transport by introducing convective transport terms, focusing on partial rather than ordinary differential equations. A series of example modules are provided on the author’s website.

Recognizing electrocatalysis as an interfacial approach to a dynamic interdisciplinary science, this volume focuses on important developments most relevant to new technologies. The book gives readers a clear view of the problems within electrocatalytic reactions, presenting both the limitations of electrocatalysis in the laboratory, as well as its possibilities in industry. Topics discussed include the current uses of electrocatalysis and future perspectives, the quantum nature of the electron transfer, and Müller-Calandra, Srinivasan-Gileadi, and instantaneous nucleationgrowth overlap models, as well as the production, storage, use, and delivery of hydrogen in industrial electrochemistry.

Catalog no. 62336, 2010, 857 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6233-5, $129.95 / £49.99

Catalog no. 4544X, 2010, 664 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4544-4, $159.95 / £99.00

Series: Chemical Industries

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Computational & Theoretical Chemistry

Molecular Modeling Basics Jan H. Jensen

Accurate CondensedPhase Quantum Chemistry Edited by

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Fred Manby

“…very much a primer for those who want to discover the equation behind the picture. In a mere 166 pages, a dizzying number of the mathematical concepts behind modelling are covered, and the equations are good value for money, with 252 set out and annotated with 125 figures”

Computation in Chemistry Series

University of Bristol, UK

This volume begins by examining the potential energy surface (PES). It examines ways to calculate energy, describes molecular properties and the condensed phase, and shows how to extract and interpret information from a program output.

A large part of the success in quantum chemistry can be attributed to the maturation of hierarchies of approximation, which enable one to achieve very high accuracy, provided sufficient computational resources are available. Until recently, these hierarchies have not been available in condensedphase chemistry, but recent advances in the field have now led to a group of methods that are capable of reaching this goal. This book addresses these new methods and the problems to which they can be applied.

Catalog no. 75268, 2010, 189 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-7526-7, $49.95 / £29.99

Catalog no. K10413, January 2011, 220 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0836-8, $119.95 / £76.99

Multiscale Modeling

Coming Soon!

— Henry Rzepa, Chemistry World, September 2010

From Atoms to Devices Edited by

Pedro Derosa Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, USA

Tahir Cagin Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

Observed at the macro- or microscopic scale, many properties of materials and devices are being produced or controlled by processes at the nanoscopic scale. Therefore, multiscale modeling is necessary for the design of novel materials and devices. In this book, active international researchers describe approaches, applications, design, and results of different techniques across scales. The text emphasizes models that explicitly include the atomic scale, rather than including this scale via empirical parameters. The book also explores predictive and design capabilities of models and includes applications involving electron and mass transport.

Catalog no. K10520, January 2011, 309 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1039-2, $119.95 / £76.99

Support Vector Machines and Their Application in Chemistry and Biotechnology Yizeng Liang and Qing-Song Xu Central South University, Changsha, China

A promising machine learning method, Support vector machines (SVMs) are a powerful tool for chemical data analysis and for modeling complex physicochemical and biological systems. SVMs are of growing interest to chemists and have been applied to problems in areas such as food quality control, chemical reaction monitoring, metabolite analysis, QSAR/QSPR, and toxicity. Requiring minimal mathematical background, this easy-tounderstand book presents the theory of SVMs. It includes simple examples of chemical and OMICS data to demonstrate their performance and compares them to other traditional classification/regression methods.

Catalog no. K11127, April 2011, 201 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2127-5, $119.95 / £76.99

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Computational & Theoretical Chemistry Three dimensional QSAR

Coming Soon!

Applications in Pharmacology and Toxicology

A Quantum Chemist's Perspective

Jean Pierre Doucet and Annick Panaye

Thomas C. Allison

Université Denis-Diderot, Paris, France

Orkid Coskuner

Series: QSAR in Environmental and Health Sciences

Carlos A. Gonzalez

With numerous examples and references, this book presents the most recent QSAR methods and illustrates their scope, advantages, and limitations.

It offers extended comparisons of 2.5D methods in which the 3D information is masked by data preprocessing and emphasizes the synergy of various aspects of chemoinformatics, including neural networks, genetic algorithms, support vector machines, data mining, and pharmacophore detection. The authors include actual calculations of the thermodynamic cycle and free energy perturbations. They also present the basic principles of molecular modeling methods and recent statistical/mathematical approaches.

NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

Catalog no. 91158, January 2011, 575 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-9115-1, $179.99 / £114.00

Aromaticity and Metal Clusters Edited by

Pratim Kumar Chattaraj

Metallic Systems Edited by NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA The University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas, USA

Although there is considerable literature documenting the use of quantum chemistry calculations in the study of metallic systems, few books collect and present this information in a comprehensive format. This volume focuses on state-ofthe-art quantum chemical methodologies, emphasizing application to a wide variety of chemical systems containing metal atoms. It explains the theory underpinning the methodologies, presents a practical set of modalities for studying metallic systems, assesses current technological barriers, and examines future challenges and possibilities.

Catalog no. 60775, April 2011, c. 424 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6077-5, $149.95 / £95.00

Protein Engineering and Design

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Edited by

Series: Atoms, Molecules, and Clusters

State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

Sheldon J. Park

This volume explores the basic aspects of aromaticity and its consequences in a variety of metal clusters. Topics discussed include computational studies on molecules with unusual aromaticity, electronic shells and magnetism in small metal clusters, and a density functional investigation on the structures, energetics, and properties of sodium clusters through electrostatic guidelines and molecular tailoring. The book also covers the correlation between electron delocalization and ring currents in all metallic aromatic compounds, the phenomenological shell model and aromaticity in metal clusters, and rationalization of the aromaticity indices used to describe the aromatic behavior of metal clusters.

The emerging use of computational design to engineer proteins with novel functions has led to widespread usage of computational analysis in protein engineering in general. However, because the structure and function of protein molecules are coupled at the molecular level, many critical questions are left unanswered, and many of the intricate design rules remain unclear. This book demystifies computational analysis by providing a lucid description of computation’s role in protein engineering and tracing the history of protein design.

Catalog no. K10684, January 2011, 465 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1334-8, $149.95 / £95.00

Catalog no. 76582, 2010, 416 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7658-5, $124.95 / £79.99

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Jennifer R. Cochran Stanford University, California, USA

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Drug Discovery & Delivery Coming Soon!

Quantitative Drug Design A Critical Introduction, Second Edition Yvonne Connolly Martin Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois, USA (retired)

Since the first edition, the field has changed dramatically. Scientists can now explicitly consider 3D features in quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies, and they often have the 3D structure of the macromolecular target to guide the 3D QSAR. Improvements in computer hardware and software have also made the methods more accessible to scientists. Taking these developments into account, Quantitative Drug Design: A Critical Introduction, Second Edition shows scientists how to apply QSAR techniques at a state-of-the-art level.

New to the Second Edition • A new chapter on methods that identify the 3D conformations to use for 3D QSAR • New discussions on partial least squares, multidimensional scaling, clustering, support vector machines, kNN potency prediction, and recursive partitioning • Expanded case studies that include the results of data that has been re-analyzed using newer methods • A new case study on the discovery of novel dopaminergics with pharmacophore mapping and CoMFA • A new case study on the application of CoMFA to series in which the 3D structure of the ligand-protein complex is known Based on the author’s four decades of experience in all areas of ligand-based computer-assisted drug design, this invaluable book describes how to transform ligand structure-activity relationships into models that predict the potency or activity/inactivity of new molecules. It will help you avoid traps when dealing with quantitative drug design.

Catalog no. 70991, 2010, 292 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7099-6, $129.95 / £82.00

Transdermal and Intradermal Delivery of Therapeutic Agents Application of Physical Technologies Ajay K. Banga Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Interest in drug delivery systems is growing as this area continues to create problems associated with safety, stability, and compliance issues.

Transdermal delivery is an important part of such systems, and the use of physical enhancement methods to penetrate the skin barrier. This book reviews the strategies available for the delivery of compounds into and through the skin. It also focuses on technological developments in the domain of nanotechnology that can be exploited to enhance transdermal drug delivery.

Catalog no. K10285, May 2011, 330 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0509-1, $129.95 / £82.00

Coming Soon!

Dermatokinetics of Therapeutic Agents Edited by

S. Narasima Murthy The University of Mississippi, University, USA

Presenting the first comprehensive reference on this important new area of research, this book provides an overview of the fundamentals of dermatokinetics: the study of drug uptake into skin layers. It offers a detailed discussion of dermatokinetics that is applicable to any route of administration and to different pharmaceutical drug delivery systems. The author includes a general overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of dermatokinetics and addresses the impact of drug delivery system design on the dermatokinetics of drugs. Chapters cover such topics as dermatopharmacology, cutaneous microdialysis, and dermatokinetics of gene therapeutics.

Catalog no. K10264, April 2011, c. 226 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0477-3, $129.95 / £82.00

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Environmental Chemistry

Books by Leading Environmental Author Stanley E. Manahan An Acclaimed Bestseller!

Water Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry Ninth Edition

Green Science and Technology of Nature's Most Renewable Resource

Stanley E. Manahan

Stanley E. Manahan

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Completely revised, this ninth edition of a classic retains the organizational structure that has made past editions so popular with students and professors while updating coverage of principles, tools, and techniques to provide fundamental understanding of environmental chemistry and its applications. Rather than immediately discussing specific environmental problems, the author systematically and incrementally explores environmental chemistry concepts so that when he covers specific pollution problems, readers already have the background necessary to understand the problem.

New in the Ninth Edition: • Revised discussion of sustainability and environmental science • Updated information on chemical fate and transport, cycles of matter • Examination of the connection between environmental chemistry and green chemistry • Updated coverage of transgenic crops • The role of energy in sustainability • Potential use of toxic substances in terrorist attacks

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Taking an unusual approach to the chemistry of water, this book focuses on this vital substance as a renewable resource from green chemistry and sustainability perspectives. It examines the hydrosphere and explains how it relates to the other four environmental spheres. With chapters on basic chemistry and organic chemistry and coverage of pollution, wastewater, and water treatment, this resource will be useful to readers with limited fundamental knowledge of chemistry. This material is useful for a course covering current affairs in environmental chemistry, and it is also more than appropriate as a professional reference.

Catalog no. K11504, January 2011, 416 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3068-0 $89.95 / £38.99

Bestseller!

Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry Third Edition Stanley E. Manahan

Manahan emphasizes the importance of the anthrosphere—that part of the environment made and operated by humans, using their technologies. Taking into account that technology will be used to support humankind on the planet, it is important that the anthrosphere be designed and operated in a manner that supports sustainability, and that it interacts constructively with the other environmental spheres. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and updated chapter-end questions and answers, this book emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of environmental science, technology, and chemistry while introducing the newest innovations in the field. This book is easily adaptable for classroom use, and a solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption.

This text expands its scope to explore the emerging area broadly described as sustainability science and technology, which includes green chemistry and industrial ecology. This book is designed for readers who have limited knowledge of chemistry but must master the basics of chemical science for their course of study or profession.

Taking an applications approach to the material, the author illustrates concepts with real-world examples, covering topics such as global warming and biomass energy. Material is organized around five environmental spheres: the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and anthrosphere.

Catalog no. 59203, 2010, 783 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5920-5, $102.95 / £36.99

Catalog no. 52675, 2009, 1048 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5267-1, $94.95 / £60.99

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University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

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Environmental Chemistry Latest Edition of a Bestseller!

Introduction to Green Chemistry

Handbook of Chemical Mass Transport in the Environment Edited by

Second Edition

Louis J. Thibodeaux

Albert Matlack

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

University of Delaware, Newark, USA

In the decade since the publication of the bestselling first edition, interest in green chemistry and clean processes has sharply increased. Many topics—such as fluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frameworks, and process intensification— barely mentioned in the first edition have blossomed into major areas of research. In addition, government funding has ramped up the development of fuel cells and biofuels. Designed to serve as either a textbook or a reference, the second edition provides an update from the frontiers of green chemistry. Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures, the book takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the subject.

Features: • Reviews the urgency for implementing green practices • Suggests effective substitutes for noxious materials • Investigates the advantages and disadvantages of using solid reagents in chemical reactions • Explores ways to streamline separation and solvent procedures • Assesses and considers how to expand the limits of biocatalysts • Promotes operations and synthesis for renewing raw materials to create more durable products and use alternative energy sources • Discusses multiple approaches for preventing on-site accidents and injuries, reducing costs, eliminating waste, and developing more efficient green solutions The book covers traditional green chemistry topics, including catalysis, benign solvents, and alternative feedstocks. It also discusses relevant but less frequently addressed topics with chapters such as Chemistry of Longer Wear and Population and the Environment. This material highlights the importance of chemistry in everyday life and demonstrates the many ways that expanded exploitation of green chemistry can benefit society.

Catalog no. 78119, 2010, 599 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7811-4, $99.95 / £44.99

Donald Mackay Trent University, Ontario, Canada

The Handbook of Chemical Mass Transport in the Environment covers processes that are critical in assessing exposure, and risk factors for chemicals, as well as the ultimate fate of these substances. Comprehensive and authoritative, this handbook’s unique format provides environmental chemists, geoscientists, engineers, and modelers with the essential information they require to understand and quantify transport. It also serves as a one-stop resource on environmental mass transfer and mass transport coefficient estimation methods for all fields.

The book begins by discussing mass transport fundamentals from an ecological perspective. It introduces the concept of mobility — key to any environmental impact, since transport must occur prior to any reaction or partitioning within the natural multimedia compartments. First examining the fugacity and conventional approaches to environmental mass transfer, the book then describes the individual mass transport processes and the appropriate flux equations required for a quantitative expression. The editors have identified 41 individual processes believed to be the most environmentally significant, which form the basis for the remainder of the book Using a consistent to facilitate easy reference, this book: • Introduces the specific processes • Provides a detailed qualitative description • Presents key theoretical mathematical formulations • Describes field or laboratory measurements of transport parameters • Gives data tables and algorithms for numerical estimates • Offers a guide for users familiar with the process who are seeking a direct pathway to obtain the numerical coefficients • Includes computed example problems, case studies and/or exercises with worked-through solutions and answers Catalog no. 47558, January 2011, 631 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4755-4, $149.95 / £95.00

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Fuels & Petrochemicals Fundamentals of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering

Advances in Fluid Catalytic Cracking

Uttam Ray Chaudhuri

Testing, Characterization, and Environmental Regulations

University of Calcutta, India

Edited by

Series: Chemical Industries

Mario L. Occelli

The petroleum supply continues to decrease at an alarming rate, yet it is still the source of a range of products — from gasoline and diesel to plastic, rubber, and synthetic fiber. It is critical to the future of this commodity that we learn to use it more judiciously and efficiently. Fundamentals of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering responds to the problem with a holistic exploration of petroleum and petrochemical products manufacturing.

Presenting a step-by-step sequence of the entire supply chain, this book is filled with crucial information relevant to a range of applications, covering topics such as: • The essential preliminaries for the exploration and production of crude petroleum oil and gas • Analysis of crude oil and its petroleum products • The processing of petroleum in refineries • The fundamentals of lubricating oil and grease • Petrochemicals—their raw materials and end products, and manufacturing principles of industrially important products • Theories and problems of unit operations and the processes involved in refineries and petrochemical plants • Automatic operations in plants • Start-up, shutdown, maintenance, fire, and safety operations • Commercial and managerial activities necessary for the ultimate success of a refining or manufacturing business As new petrochemicals are invented and become relevant to the petroleum industry, new entrants to the industry require a firm grasp of basic concepts. This book provides a solid grounding to help readers make optimal use of new avenues of possibility. This resource shows them how to recognize and respond to the challenges that come with a heightened focus on sustainable energy.

Catalog no. K12363, January 2011, 411 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-5160-9, $139.95 / £89.00

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MLO Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Series: Chemical Industries

Examining the effects of regulation on the petroleum refining industry, this book explores the use of adsorption microcalorimetry to measure acidity, acid site density, and the strength of the strongest acid sites in heterogenous catalysts. It discusses the use of 1H-NMR to characterize the properties of a FCCU feedstock and examines pilot plant testing of catalysts and nontraditional feedstocks, discussing how to optimize LCO (heating oil) production and quality and improve FCCU operations. The final chapters examine the EPA’s attempts to encourage the refining industry to enter into voluntary consent decrees to comply with the Clean Air Act. Catalog no. 62549, January 2011, 408 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6254-0, $199.95 / £127.00

Asphaltenes Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils Jorge Ancheyta, Fernando Trejo, and Mohan Singh Rana Series: Chemical Industries

This work highlights the various changes that asphaltenes undergo during catalytic hydroprocessing. After defining and characterizing asphaltene structure, the book examines the composition of petroleum and the processes and catalysts for upgrading heavy oils. It then details the characterization of asphaltenes after hydroprocessing and the effect of reaction conditions on their structures. The authors also analyze the deactivation and characterization of spent hydroprocessing catalysts. They cover sediment formation during hydroprocessing and the role of asphaltenes on this process. The final chapters describe the hydrocracking, kinetics, and fractionation of asphaltenes.

Catalog no. 66307, 2010, 461 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6630-2, $169.95 / £108.00

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Fuels & Petrochemicals

Surface Activity of Petroleum Derived Lubricants Lilianna Z. Pillon Petroleum Products Consulting, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production C.A. Cardona Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede, Manizales

O.J. Sanchez and L.F. Gutierrez Universidad de Caldas, Colombia

Hundreds of lubricant additives are available industry-wide to improve base stock properties and protect metal surfaces; however, the wrong combination of these commodities can result in substandard performance. Surface Activity of Petroleum Derived Lubricants explains how surface activity is affected by several factors: the interfacial properties of lube oil base stocks at oil/surface interfaces, lubricant solvency properties, additive interactions, and variations in temperature. The book provides an understanding of these factors that will influence proper selection of base stocks and additives necessary for resisting foaming and air entrainment, inhibiting rust and corrosion, preventing wear, and controlling emulsification and demulsification.

Series: Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

Using 300 tables to provide experimental data from books, journals, and the patent literature, this practical and comprehensive reference examines:

Catalog no. K10819, 2010, 415 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1597-7, $129.95 / £78.99

This book is a comprehensive guide to the design and analysis of the most advanced technologies for fuel ethanol production from feedstocks. It describes how process systems engineering can be applied to fuel ethanol production to achieve new levels of efficiency according to technical, economic, and environmental criteria. The authors cover liquid biofuels; various types of feedstocks, including sugars, starchy crops, lignocellulosic biomass, and microorganisms; and hydrolysis technologies, such as saccharification.

They also address new technological innovations based on process integration to reduce energy consumption and the environmental issues of bioethanol production.

• The refining of lube oil base stocks

The Biodiesel Handbook

• The chemistry of additives

Second Edition

• The formulation technology of lubricants

Edited by

• The performance of the most important finished products such as turbine oils, hydraulic fluids, and engine oils Insight into these variables enables petroleum chemists and engineers to choose the right lubricant base stock and additive combination. By becoming aware of these important elements, those in industry are better able to make the right choices, leading to reduced costs, improved performance, and better management of production timelines.

Catalog no. K10190, January 2011, 362 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0340-0, $179.95 / £114.00

Gerhard Knothe National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Jon Van Gerpen University of Idaho, Moscow, USA

Drawing on the expertise of researchers from around the world, the second edition of this invaluable handbook offers one of the most complete and respected references on biodiesel development, improvements, and applications. It covers the conversion of vegetable oils, animal fats, and used oils into biodiesel fuel. The handbook delivers solutions to issues associated with biodiesel feedstocks, production , quality control, viscosity, and stability, as well as emissions and other environmental impacts. In addition, it updates readers on the status of the industry worldwide.

Catalog no. N10342, January 2011, 516 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-893997-62-2, $129.95 / £82.00

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General Chemistry Our Signature Title—and a Perennial Bestseller!

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 91st Edition

John Kenkel

Edited by

William M. Haynes National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Mirroring the growth and direction of science for a century, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics continues to be the most accessed and respected scientific reference in the world, used by students and Nobel Laureates alike. Available in its traditional print format or as an innovative interactive product on CD and online, this year’s edition adds many new tables and major revisions, including material on the stopping power of electrons, physical properties of selected polymers, properties of ice and super-cooled water, and much more.

New and Updated Tables in the 91st Edition: Fluid Properties • Thermophysical properties of selected fluids at saturation • Dependence of liquid density on temperature and pressure • Density of water and properties of ice and D2O • Critical constants of organic compounds Analytical Chemistry • Ionization constants of water and heavy water Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy • Atomic radii of the elements, bond dissociation energies, and spectroscopic constants of diatomic molecules Atomic, Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy • Atomic transition probabilities (added new elements) • Electron affinities and atomic and molecular polarizabilities Properties of Solids • Electron stopping powers of elements Polymer Properties • Abbreviations in polymer science and on physical properties of polymers Catalog no. K11100, January 2011, 2610 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2077-3, $149.95 / £95.00

Also Available as a CD-ROM!

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics CD-ROM, Version 2011 Catalog no. K12086, January 2011, CD-ROM ISBN: 978-1-4398-4654-4, $169.95 / £108.00

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Basic Chemistry Concepts and Exercises Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Chemistry can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, and, all too often, introductory textbooks do little to make students feel at ease with the complex subject matter. Basic Chemistry Concepts and Exercises brings the wisdom of John Kenkel’s more than 30 years of teaching experience to communicate the fundamentals of chemistry in a practical, down-to-earth manner.

Using conversational language and logically assembled graphics, the book concisely introduces each topic without overwhelming students with unnecessary detail. Example problems and end-of-chapter questions emphasize repetition of concepts, preparing students to become adept at the basics before they progress to an advanced general chemistry course. Enhanced with visualization techniques such as the first chapter’s mythical microscope, the book clarifies challenging, abstract ideas and stimulates curiosity into what can otherwise be an overwhelming topic.

Topics discussed in this reader-friendly text include: • • • • • • • •

Properties and structure of matter Atoms, molecules, and compounds The Periodic Table Atomic weight, formula weights, and moles Gases and solutions Chemical equilibrium Acids, bases, and pH Organic chemicals

The appendix contains answers to the homework exercises so readers can check their work and receive instant feedback as to whether they have adequately grasped the concepts before moving on to the next section. Designed to help the audience embrace chemistry not with trepidation, but with confidence, this solid preparatory text establishes a firm foundation for more advanced chemistry training.

Catalog no. K10685, January 2011, 468 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1337-9 $59.95 / £38.99

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Industrial & Applied Chemistry

Chemistry of Pyrotechnics Basic Principles and Theory, Second Edition

Industrial Photoinitiators

John A. Conkling

W. Arthur Green

Chestertown, Maryland, USA

A Technical Guide Liverpool, UK

Presenting what is probably the most definitive reference in this field. acclaimed expert John Conkling provides requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission and introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants.He then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics, covering topics that include requirements for and preparation of highenergy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter.

According to the journal Pyrotechnica, this book "…belongs on every pyrotechnist's bookshelf."

Ideal for product developers, this book provides a complete, practical, and accessible introduction to photoinitiators and their commercial use. The text describes the chemical mechanisms of how these materials work from the energy delivered by UV light and the use of the many different groups of photoinitiators in diverse applications. It highlights individual differences and discusses what particular effects they bring to end-products. Based on more than 30 years of experience working with photoinitiators, the author also covers many relevant practical factors, such as surface and depth cure, oxygen inhibition, and yellowing effects.

Catalog no. DK4506, January 2011, 245 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-57444-740-8, $89.95 / £57.99

Catalog no. K11356, 2010, 302 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-2745-1, $89.95 / £57.99

Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents with Reaction Modeling

Lubricant Additives

Leonid Lerner School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

The in-lab preparation of some chemical reagents provides a number of advantages over purchasing commercially prepared samples. This volume contains a detailed description of methods for the rapid and reliable synthesis of many useful reagents that can be difficult to obtain. It provides spectroscopic analyses of products, presents the thermodynamic/kinetic data of reactions, and offers a thorough analysis of the purity of the final products. An additional feature is the mathematical modeling of reactions, some for the first time, with a comparison to the experiment. Enhanced by useful diagrams and photographs, this text is a valuable reference for researchers in small or remote laboratories.

Catalog no. K10672, February 2011, 240 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1312-6, $139.95 / £89.00

Chemistry and Applications, Second Edition Leslie R. Rudnick Wilmington, Delaware, USA Series: Chemical Industries

The lubrication additive market has undergone change due to rising costs, environmental concerns, and new technology. Reflecting how the need for new applications drives new development, this book covers methods for improving the performance, efficiency, and stability of lubricants; protecting metal surfaces from wear; and selecting lubricant additives for the food processing industry. It also describes standard lubricant testing methods and product specifications, the mechanisms and benefits of specific types of lubricant additives, and industry trends. The book includes access to an extensive list of links to resources for further study.

Catalog no. 59645, 2009, 790 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5964-9, $259.95 / £165.00

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Inorganic Chemistry Coming Soon!

Handbook of Inorganic Compounds

Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry

Second Edition

Edited by

Dale L. Perry

Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California, USA

Fully revised and updated, this second edition is the ideal reference to help readers derive all kinds of information, including property data for compounds and CASRN numbers for searches using computers or other means. It will also be useful for anyone who requires a consistent tabulation of molecular weights to synthesize inorganic materials on a laboratory scale, or information on commercial and other uses for various compounds.

This resource includes new data on optical and radiation detection inorganics, thermochromic compounds, piezochromic compounds, and metal ion coordination complexes. It also features expanded crystallographic and structural data for inorganics, catalysts, superconductors, and luminescent (fluorescent and phosphorescent) inorganics.

Catalog no. K10752, May 2011, 584 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1461-1, $199.95 / £127.00

John P. Fackler, Jr. Larry R. Falvello University of Zaragoza, Spain

“ ... it is a superb information source … it will appeal to experts in the field who continuously update their knowledge to state-of-the-art standards.”

— Marie Walsh, Department of Applied Science, Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland

From materials to biology and medicine, this book explores the wide range of applications in inorganic chemistry, and a series of chapters concisely describe advanced techniques in modem inorganic chemistry research. By studying this single volume, graduate and postdoctoral students can become conversational in theoretical and experimental concepts that are often considered the domain of specialists.

Catalog no. K10776, January 2011, 219 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1514-4, $119.95 / £76.99

Boron Science

Basic Organometallic Chemistry

New Technologies and Applications

Concepts, Syntheses, and Applications

Edited by

B. D. Gupta

Narayan S. Hosmane

Department of Chemistry, IIT, Kanpur, India

Coming Soon!

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, USA

As boron compounds find their way into an increasing number of applications and technologies, the field of boron chemistry research has grown substantially in recent years. However, finding reliable information on these advances has required searching across a vast amount of research literature. This book is the first of its kind to comprehensively cover the latest in boron science and assemble the information in a single source. The text addresses the application of boron in chemistry, industry, medicine, and pharmacology and explains its role in such problems as catalysis, hydroboration, superconductors, materials, and magnetic and nonmagnetic nanoparticles, as well as in medical applications such as cancer therapy.

Catalog no. K11300, September 2011, c. 1080 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2662-1, $159.95 / £99.00

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A. J. Elias Department of Chemistry, IIT, Delhi, India

Clearly written, this book is filled with detail not often found in coverage of the chemistry associated with transition metals. Encouraging enhanced interest in the study of organometallic chemistry, the authors cover topics including the 18 Valence Electron Rule, unique reactions in organometallic chemistry, bioorganometallic chemistry, relevant ligands, bonding, structures, and a variety of other reactions, processes, and applications essential to understanding this highly complex field. The text includes figures, equations, and a large number of problems and exercises at the end of each chapter.

Catalog no. K12252, January 2011, 512 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4968-2, $89.95 / £57.99

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Liquid Crystals Cross-Linked Liquid Crystalline Systems From Rigid Polymer Networks to Elastomers Edited by

Dirk J. Broer, Gregory P. Crawford, and Slobodan Zumer University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Liquid Crystals Book Series

Cross-Linked Liquid Crystalline Systems combines coverage of liquid crystal and polymer systems and their variations. The field, much like traditional liquid crystals, is interdisciplinary in nature involving a broad spectrum of areas and touching on everything from fundamental questions of nature to a myriad of practical uses. There seems to be no shortage of unusual properties and far-reaching applications in densely crossedlinked liquid crystal systems and liquid crystal elastomers. These systems provide a rich new avenue for both fundamental and applied research, and they continue to fascinate scientists and engineers. Specifically, this book covers: • Cross-linked networks created from reactive mesogen materials • Manipulation of liquid crystalline by external constraints • Advances in liquid crystal display (LCD) screen technology • Physical and electromagnetic properties of elastomers and magnetic gels • Computer simulations and theory of liquid crystal polymeric networks and elastomers • Side-on nematic liquid-crystalline elastomers for artificial muscle applications Liquid crystal display technology has driven much of the fundamental research in crosslinked liquid crystalline systems. These systems’ ability to capture and enforce three-dimensional structure in the molecular order has led to several compelling application possibilities that provide this necessary control.

Chemistry of Discotic Liquid Crystals From Monomers to Polymers Sandeep Kumar Raman Research Institute, India Liquid Crystals Book Series

Fundamentally important as models for the study of energy and charge migration in self-organized systems, discotic liquid crystals find functional application as one-dimensional conductors, photoconductors, light-emitting diodes, photovoltaic solar cells, field-effect transistors, and gas sensors.

Compiling relevant portions of the scattered literature, this book describes the basic design principles, synthesis, and mesomorphic properties of discotic liquid crystals. It highlights the scientific concepts behind the hierarchical self-assembly of these disc-shaped molecules, also detailing their commercial production and experimental and applied use in nanotechnology and other emerging fields.

Features • Includes a wide range of low-molar-mass DLCs, including discotic monomers and dimers, discotic oligomers, and polymers • Discusses characterization techniques such as polarizing optical micrscopy and thermal and X-Ray diffraction analysis • Covers potential applications of DLCs in photoconductors, light emitting diodes, photovoltaic solar cells, sensors, and optical compensation films • Highlights developments in self-assembly and nanotechnology

Contents (Abridged)

This book could advance understanding of basic science behind these systems, accelerate some proposed applications to the marketplace, and inspire generations of scientists to think broadly about these exciting and useful materials.

Introduction. Self-Organization of Molecules and Liquid Crystals. Brief History of Liquid Crystals. Classification of Liquid Crystals.

Lyotropic Liquid Crystals. Thermotropic Liquid Crystals. Calamitic Liquid Crystals Monomeric Discotic Liquid Crystals Discotic Dimers Discotic Oligomers Discotic Polymers Perspectives

Catalog no. 46225, January 2011, 629 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4622-9, $189.95 / £121.00

Catalog no. K10571, January 2011, 519 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1143-6, $189.95 / £121.00

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Materials Chemistry

Structure Property Correlations for Nanoporous Materials Abhijit Chatterjee Accelrys, Tokyo, Japan

In Structure Property Correlations for Nanoporous Materials, pioneering researcher Abhijit Chatterjee guides experimentalists in their design of nanoporous material using computer simulation methodologies. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of nanoporous materials. It describes their function, examines their fundamental properties, including catalytic effects and adsorption, demonstrates their importance, explores their applications based on theoretical and experimental studies, and highlights the challenges they pose, as well as their future prospects.

The book: • Offers essential information and methods for researchers in the field of nanoporous materials • Highlights procedures needed to interpret experimental observations • Provides methods to simulate synthesis, characterization, surface structure, and catalytic activity in conjunction with experiments • Covers molecular modeling, placing a heavy focus on Monte Carlo simulation • Examines density functional theory (DFT) and local reactivity descriptors • Discusses the synthesis of nanoporous materials, the structural characterization of materials in terms of chemical composition, spectroscopic analysis, mechanical stability, and porosity • Explores projected applications and concludes with a discussion of the catalytic activity of nanoporous materials and reaction mechanisms

Lignin and Lignans Advances in Chemistry Edited by

Cyril Heitner, Don Dimmel, and John A. Schmidt This volume provides an up-to-date compendium of research on lignin and lignans. It discusses commonly used chemical degradation methods, spectroscopic methods, studies of isolated lignins and lignan in situ, and polymer properties related to thermal stability and molecular motion of lignin in the solid state, as well as applications of electronic structure calculations to the chemistry of lignin. It also discusses lignin reactions that occur during the chemical pulping of wood, bleaching, lignin biodegradation, biopulping and biobleaching. Photochemistry of lignin and pharmacological properties of lignans are both discussed as well.

Catalog no. DK3286, 2010, 683 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-57444-486-5, $169.95 / £108.00

Iontronics Ionic Carriers in Organic Electronic Materials and Devices Edited by

Janelle Leger, Magnus Berggren, and Sue Carter

The text is supplemented with experiments and simulation instructions to clarify the theoretical analysis. Conveying the significance of the combination of traditional experimental work and molecular simulation, the book enables experimentalists to achieve better results with less effort.

With contributions from a community of experts, this book focuses on the use of ionic functions to define operation principles in polymer devices. It begins by reviewing the scientific understanding and important scientific discoveries made on the electrochemistry of conjugated polymers. It examines the known effects of ion incorporation, including the theory and modulation of electrochemistry in polymer films, and it explores the coupling of electronic and ionic transport in polymer films.

Catalog no. 82744, 2010, 354 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8274-6, $129.95 / £82.00

Catalog no. K10351, January 2011, 247 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0688-3, $119.95 / £76.99

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Nanomaterials Self-Assembled Structures Properties and Applications in Solution and on Surfaces Edited by

Jingcheng Hao Shandong University, China

Self-assembly is a process in which a disordered system becomes an organized structure without external direction. Examples include the formation of molecular crystals, lipid bilayers, and polymer brushes. This book reviews the fabrication and use of various self-assembled materials. In particular, the author pays special attention to self-assembled structures in solution and in contact with surfaces, as such interactions can have a pronounced impact on their properties and applications. The text covers bulk solution and surfaces, assembled structures, colloid particles, polymer capsules, and carbon nanotubes, as well as layer-by-layer assembly techniques.

Features • Reviews the rapidly developing field of self-assembled structures • Addresses the fabrication of a wide array of self-assembled materials as well as important applications • Allows readers to rapidly apply the techniques and approaches outlined in the book • Covers specific interaction, bulk solution and surfaces, assembled structures, colloid particles, and more

Contents Carbon-Nanotube-Based LbL Assembly: Nanotubes, Films, and Capsules Nanoengineered Polymer Capsules: From Fabrication to Applications Inorganic Nanoparticles and Nanostructures Formed at the Air/Water Interface Polyoxometalate-Based Assembly Polymer Brushes on Surfaces Proteins and Amino Acid-Based Assembly Using Layer-by-Layer Technique Catalog no. K11893, January 2011, 248 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4083-2, $139.95 / £89.00

Fullerenes Nanochemistry, Nanomagnetism, Nanomedicine, Nanophotonics Elena Sheka Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

Fullerenes: Nanochemistry, Nanomagnetism, Nanomedicine, Nanophotonics utilizes a computational platform to embrace two distinguishing fullerene features: odd electrons and exclusive donor-acceptor abilities. The author showcases fullerene nanoscience from a computational viewpoint, intertwining theory and experiment to elucidate key concepts in fullerene science and future avenues of exploration. She uses fullerene membership in sp2 nanocarbon nanoscience to demonstrate the intimate similarity in the behavior of fullerene, carbon nanotubes, and grapheme. This reference presents a unified introduction to the multidisciplinary world of fullerene nanoscience based on a single paradigm of concepts, terminology, and ideas. The conceptual approach is accessible, deeply grounded by quantum theory, and easily adapted to both modern computers and the classroom.

Features • Uses a unique approach based on the author's original concepts • Forms a cohesive framework for the understanding of the unique features that lay at the foundation of fullerene nanoscience • Includes discussions on the inherent enhancement motive of fullerence nanoscience; odd-electron concept of chemical susceptibility, magnetism, and medinical efficacy; donor acceptor duality; and intermolecular interaction

Contents (Abridged) Single-determinant Hartree-Fock approach as basis for a quantitative description of odd electrons. Odd electron structure of fullerenes C60 and C70. Computational synthesis of the fullerene C60 derivatives. Intermolecular interaction in the fullerene community.

Oligomerization of fullerenes C60 and C70.

Magnetism of fullerenes C60 and C70 Catalog no. K10320, February 2011, 328 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0642-5, $139.95 / £89.00

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Natural Products Chemistry Handbook of Essential Oils Science, Technology, and Applications Edited by

K. Husnu Can Baser

Introduction to Natural Products Chemistry Edited by

Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey

Rensheng Xu, Yang Ye and Weimin Zhao

Gerhard Buchbauer

Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Pudong, China

Universitat Wien, Austria

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document health choices and the oils do not disappoint. The growing body of evidence of their efficacy for more than just scenting a room underscores the need for production standards, quality control parameters for raw materials and finished products, and well-defined Good Manufacturing Practices. Edited by two renowned experts, the Handbook of Essential Oils covers all aspects of essential oils from chemistry, pharmacology, and biological activity, to production and trade, to uses and regulation.

Bringing together significant research and market profiles, this comprehensive handbook provides a much-needed compilation of information related to the development, use, and marketing of essential oils, including their chemistry and biochemistry. A select group of authoritative experts explores the historical, biological, regulatory, and microbial aspects. This reference also covers sources, production, analysis, storage, and transport of oils as well as aromatherapy, pharmacology, toxicology, and metabolism. It includes discussions of biological activity testing, results of antimicrobial and antioxidant tests, and penetration-enhancing activities useful in drug delivery.

New information on essential oils may lead to an increased understanding of their multidimensional uses and better, more ecologically friendly production methods. Reflecting the immense developments in scientific knowledge available on essential oils, this book brings multidisciplinary coverage of essential oils into one all-inclusive resource.

Catalog no. 63154, 2010, 991 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6315-8, $236.95 / £151.00

A collection of the most important research results of natural product chemistry in China, this reference covers basic principles of isolation, structure, characteristics, and the current research techniques of structure elucidation with wet chemistry and spectroscopic analysis. The book includes information on UV, IR, MS and NMR, especially 2D-NMR, HMBC and HMQC, bioactivity, biosynthesis, and chemical synthesis. Written by experts in the field, topics are illustrated with examples from scientific experiments, making the book attractive to a broad audience, including graduate students and researchers in the field.

Catalog no. K12793, April 2011, c. 384 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-6076-2, $89.95 / £57.99

Chemistry of Natural Products A Unified Approach, Second Edition N. R. Krishnaswamy Hyderabad, India

The second edition of a bestseller, this book discusses the common structural and stereochemical features of naturally occurring organic compounds. It includes a variety of examples to illustrate varied aspects so that the range of structure and behavior exhibited by these compounds is retained within the set framework. The author explores the increasing application of physical (spectroscopic) methods like IR, NMR, CD, ORD, MS, and High Resolution Mass Spectroscopy without undermining the importance of ‘classical’ chemical methods. The section on problem solving helps to develop an analytical and critical evaluation of the data.

Catalog no. K12250, January 2011, 432 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4965-1, $89.95 / £57.99

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Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry An Acid—Base Approach

Organic Chemist's Desk Reference

Michael B. Smith

Second Edition

University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

Caroline Cooper

Based on the premise that many, if not most, reactions in organic chemistry can be explained by variations of fundamental acid-base concepts, Organic Chemistry: An Acid–Base Approach provides a framework for understanding the subject that goes beyond mere memorization. The individual steps in many important mechanisms rely on acid–base reactions, and the ability to see these relationships makes understanding organic chemistry easier. Using several techniques to develop a relational understanding, this textbook helps students fully grasp the essential concepts at the root of organic chemistry.

Since the first publication in 1995, the Organic Chemist’s Desk Reference has been essential reading for laboratory chemists who need a concise guide to the essentials of organic chemistry — the literature, nomenclature, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, hazard information, and laboratory data. The past fifteen years have witnessed immense growth in the field of chemistry and new discoveries have continued to shape its progress. In addition, the distinction between organic chemistry and other disciplines such as biochemistry and materials science has become increasingly blurred. Extensively revised and updated, this new edition contains the very latest data that chemists need access to for experimentation and research.

Providing a practical learning experience with numerous opportunities for self-testing, the book contains: • Checklists of what students need to know before they begin to study a topic

London, UK

New in the Second Edition:

• Checklists of concepts to be fully understood before moving to the next subject area

• Rearranged content placed in a logical progressive order, making subjects easier to find

• Homework problems directly tied to each concept at the end of each chapter

• Expanded topics from the glossary now presented as separate chapters

• Embedded problems with answers throughout the material

• Updated information on many classic subjects such as mass spectrometry and infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

• Experimental details and mechanisms for key reactions The reactions and mechanisms contained in the book describe the most fundamental concepts that are used in industry, biological chemistry and biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacy.

The concepts presented constitute the fundamental basis of life processes, making them critical to the study of medicine. Reflecting this emphasis, most chapters end with a brief section that describes biological applications for each concept.

This text provides students with the skills to proceed to the next level of study, offering a fundamental understanding of acids and bases applied to organic transformations and organic molecules.

Catalog no. 79204, January 2011, 1592 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7920-3, $139.95 / £59.99

• New sections on chiral separations and crystallography • Cross references to a plethora of web information Reflecting a 75% revision since the last edition, this volume is a must-have for organic chemists and those in related fields who need quick and easy access to vital information in the lab. It is also a valuable companion to the Dictionary of Organic Compounds, enabling readers to easily focus in on critical data.

Catalog no. K10587, January 2011, 280 pp.

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Organic Chemistry Microwave Heating as a Tool for Sustainable Chemistry

Micro Reaction Technology in Organic Synthesis

Edited by

Charlotte Wiles

Nicholas E. Leadbeater

Chemtrix BV, The Netherlands

University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

Paul Watts

Series: Sustainability

A valuable resource for the modern synthetic chemist, this broadly applicable book addresses the multidisciplinary field of micro reaction technology from novel research technique to a synthetic approach capable of changing the way chemists perform reactions. Concise and informative, it discusses the theory of process-intensification and continuous flow purifications, describes the advantages of miniaturization of organic reactions, and offers expert insight into micro reaction technology and the opportunity to increase the efficiency of organic reactions on a broad scale.

Shorter reaction times, higher product yields, and enhanced selectivity are some of the advantages microwave heating has over conventional methods, causing its use to transition from a curiosity to mainstream, both in industrial and academic settings. Microwave Heating as a Tool for Sustainable Chemistry showcases the application of microwave heating in a number of areas of preparative chemistry as well as in the biosciences.

The book begins with an introduction to microwave heating, the physical concepts behind it, its application in synthetic chemistry, and commercially available microwave equipment. It shows how microwave heating can be used to facilitate the clean and sustainable synthesis of organic compounds. The authors examine microwave heating as a tool for sustainable polymer chemistry, with discussions of the use of alternative solvents and feedstocks, the design of degradable polymeric materials, and recycling polymers. They then discuss the significant contribution made by microwave-promoted synthesis in the drug discovery process, with a focus on how the technology has been used to generate discovery chemistry libraries and as a tool for medicinal chemists. Other topics examined in this application-driven text include the use of microwave heating in the preparation of inorganic and organometallic compounds, in the production of inorganic materials, and in the area of biosciences.

The University of Hull, UK

Catalog no. K11177, March 2011, 453 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2471-9, $139.95 / £89.00

Chemistry of Biomolecules S. P. Bhutani Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, India

The book examines the scale-up of microwavepromoted chemistry and describes the various approaches and the current commercially available microwave reactors available for scale-up. It also discusses microwave heating as a tool for teaching in the undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory. It explores curriculum, the broad range of reactions that can be performed, and the incorporation of green chemistry principles.

Biomolecules are molecules that are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of all living organisms. Ideal for graduate students and researchers, Chemistry of Biomolecules offers extensive coverage of important biomolecules from an organic chemistry point of view. The esteemed author discusses carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, pyrimidines, purines, nucleic acids, terpenoids, and lipids. He describes the various topics in simple, lucid language and explains the mechanisms of the reactions wherever required.

Catalog no. K10646, January 2011, 290 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1269-3, $149.95 / £95.00

Catalog no. N10258, January 2011, 300 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-3929-4, $99.95 / £63.99

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Physical Chemistry

Concise Chemical Thermodynamics Third Edition A.P.H. Peters Hogeschool Zuyd, Heerlen, The Netherlands

This volume offers a practical, example-based exploration of a critical topic. It discusses the world’s current energy consumption and the role of renewable energy, examines exothermic reactions, uses Mathcad® to calculate a plot of Gibbs energy, explains the Lambda sensor, and employs FactSage software to calculate and describe the production of silicon in an arc (oven) furnace. It also re-works problems that have proven to be the most difficult and adds several new ones to amplify complex areas.

Catalog no. K10683, January 2011, 234 pp.

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Charged Particle and Photon Interactions with Matter Recent Advances, Applications, and Interfaces Edited by

Yoshihiko Hatano, Yosuke Katsumura, and A. Mozumder University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

Covering state-of-the-art advances, novel applications, and future perspectives, this volume presents new directions on the basic studies of charged particle and photon interactions with matter and their applications. It discusses the latest theoretical and experimental studies on the physical, physicochemical, chemical, and biological stages of the interactions. It also explores a host of application areas, including health physics, cancer therapy, nanopolymers, space science, environmental conservation, biotechnology, nuclear engineering, and more. The book avoids using jargon and special technical terms and includes an extensive set of references at the end of each chapter.

Catalog no. K10592, January 2011, 1064 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1177-1, $239.95 / £152.00

Water and Life Experiments in Nuclear Science

The Unique Properties of H20

Sidney A. Katz

Edited by

Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, USA

Jeff C. Bryan University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA

Based on experiments performed by hundreds of students, this laboratory manual provides handson opportunities for developing insights into the origins and properties of nuclear radiations, their interactions with matter, their detection and measurement, and their applications. Each of the 32 exercises includes an overview of the scientific phenomenon, instructions for conducting the experiments, recording and analyzing the data and reporting the results; specific questions relating to the experiments; and several relevant problems.

Catalog no. K11568, January 2011, 198 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3481-7 $49.95 / £31.99

Ruth M. Lynden-Bell, Simon Conway Morris, John D. Barrow, John L. Finney, and Charles Harper Reflecting a rich technical and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, this collection focuses on the properties of water and its interaction with life.

Providing an overview of the role of water in biochemistry, physical chemistry, earth sciences, and astronomy, the book examines the arguments of Lawrence J. Henderson and other scholars on the "fitness" of water for life as part of the physical and chemical properties of nature. Highly esteemed researchers from multidisciplinary fields develop a variety of approaches that help to illuminate ways in which to address deeper questions with respect to the nature of the universe and our place within it.

Catalog no. K10200, 2010, 396 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0356-1, $89.95 / £57.99

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Polymer Chemistry

Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

Carraher's Polymer Chemistry

Second Edition

Eighth Edition

Charles E. Carraher Jr.

Charles E. Carraher Jr.

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

As the first polymer book to receive the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title distinction (2007), Introduction to Polymer Chemistry provided undergraduate students with a much-needed, well-rounded presentation of the principles and applications of natural, synthetic, inorganic, and organic polymers. With an emphasis on the environment and green chemistry and materials, this second edition continues that tradition, offering detailed coverage of natural and synthetic giant molecules, inorganic and organic polymers, elastomers, adhesives, coatings, fibers, plastics, blends, caulks, composites, and ceramics.

Updated to reflect a growing focus on green chemistry in the scientific community and in compliance with the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training guidelines, Carraher’s Polymer Chemistry, Eighth Edition integrates the core areas that contribute to the growth of polymer science. It supplies the basic understanding of polymers essential to the training of science, biomedical, and engineering students.

Using simple fundamentals, the author covers: • How the basic principles of one polymer group can be applied to all of the other groups • Synthesis and polymerization reactions, reactivities, techniques for characterization and analysis, energy absorption and thermal conductivity, physical and optical properties, and practical applications • Environmental concerns and green polymeric materials, including biodegradable polymers and microorganisms for synthesizing materials Introduction to Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition remains the premier text for understanding the behavior of polymers while offering new material on environmental science. Building on undergraduate work in foundational courses, the text fulfills the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training (ACS CPT) indepth course requirement. It also provides a test bank with answers for qualifying instructors.

Catalog no. K10477, 2010, 534 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0953-2, $89.95 / £36.99

New in the Eighth Edition: • Updating of analytical, physical, and special characterization techniques • Increased emphasis on carbon nanotubes, tapes and glues, butyl rubber, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(ethylene glycols), shear-thickening fluids, photochemistry and photophysics, dental materials, and aramids • New sections on copolymers, including fluoroelastomers, nitrile rubbers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, and EPDM rubber • New units on spliceosomes, asphalt, and fly ash and aluminosilicates • Larger focus on the molecular behavior of materials, including nano-scale behavior, nanotechnology, and nanomaterials Continuing the tradition of providing a userfriendly approach to the world of polymeric materials, the book allows students to integrate their chemical knowledge and establish a connection between fundamental and applied chemical information. It contains all of the elements of an introductory text with synthesis, property, application, and characterization. Special sections in each chapter contain definitions, learning objectives, questions, and additional reading, and case studies are woven into the text fabric. Symbols, trade names, websites, and other useful ancillaries appear in appendices to supplement the text.

Catalog no. K10478, January 2011, 824 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0955-6, $99.95 / £39.99

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Polymer Chemistry Polymer Melt Fracture Polymer Thermodynamics

Rudy Koopmans

Blends, Copolymers and Reversible Polymerization

Jaap den Doelder

Kal Renganathan Sharma

Dow Europe GmbH, Horgen, Switzerland Dow Benelux B.V., Terneuzen, The Netherlands

Jaap Molenaar

Prairie View A&M University, Texas, USA

Biometris – Wageningen University and Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Polymer Thermodynamics: Blends, Copolymers and Reversible Polymerization describes the thermodynamic basis for miscibility as well as the mathematical models used to predict the compositional window of miscibility and construct temperature versus volume-fraction phase diagrams.

The book covers the binary interaction model, the solubility parameter approach, and the entropic difference model. Using equation of state (EOS) theories, thermodynamic models, and information from physical properties, it illustrates the construction of phase envelopes.

Presenting a pictorial library of the different forms of melt fracture and real industrial extrusion melt fracture phenomena, this volume provides pragmatic identification and industrial extrusion defect remediation strategies based on detailed experimental and theoretical findings from the last 50 years. It explains mechanism and theory for the different melt fracture phenomena, explores simulation and prediction of melt fracture, and provides a comprehensive literature review with more than 700 references.

The book presents nine EOS theories, including some that take into account molecular weight effects. Characteristic values are given in tables. It uses the binary interaction model to predict the compositional window of miscibility for copolymer/homopolymer blends and blends of copolymers and terpolymers with common monomers.

It discusses Hansen fractional solubility parameter values, six phase diagram types, the role of polymer architecture in phase behavior, and the mathematical framework for multiple glass transition temperatures found in partially miscible polymer blends. The author also illustrates biomedical and commercial applications of nanocomposites, the properties of various polymer alloys, Fick’s laws of diffusion and their implications during transient events, and the use of the dynamic programming method in the sequence alignment of DNA and proteins. The final chapter reviews the thermodynamics of reversible polymerization and copolymerization.

Polymer blends offer improved performance/cost ratios and the flexibility to tailor products to suit customers’ needs. Exploring physical phenomena, such as phase separation, this book provides readers with methods to design polymer blends and predict the phase behavior of binary polymer blends using desktop computers.

Catalog no. K11271, March 2011, 376 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2639-3, $119.95 / £76.99

Catalog no. DK4694, January 2011, 341 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-57444-780-4, $169.95 / £108.00

CRC Handbook of Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Data of Copolymer Solutions Christian Wohlfarth Martin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany

Packed with newly published references, this book provides 150 new vapor-liquid equilibrium data sets; and includes 50 new tables with classical Henry's coefficients. It also contains 250 new liquid-liquid equilibrium data sets, 350 new highpressure fluid phase equilibrium data sets; 70 new data sets describing PVT properties, densities, or excess volumes; as well as 40 new enthalpic data sets. A larger data table for values of second osmotic virial coefficients and topics such as include vapor-liquid equilibrium data and gas solubitilities of copolymer solutions round out the coverage.

Catalog no. K12292, January 2011, 551 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-5038-1, $249.95 / £159.00

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Quantum Physics

Quantum Trajectories Edited by

Quantum Dynamics

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Applications in Biological and Materials Systems

Series: Atoms, Molecules, and Clusters

Eric R. Bittner

Pratim Kumar Chattaraj

The application of quantum mechanics to manyparticle systems has been an active area of research in recent years as researchers have looked for ways to tackle difficult problems in this area. The quantum trajectory method provides an efficient computational technique for solving both stationary and time-evolving states, encompassing a large area of quantum mechanics.

Quantum Trajectories brings the expertise of an international panel of experts who focus on the epistemological significance of quantum mechanics through the quantum theory of motion.

Emphasizing a classical interpretation of quantum mechanics as developed by de Bröglie and Bohm, this volume: • Introduces the concept of the quantum theory of motion • Explains the connection with conventional quantum mechanics • Presents various numerical techniques generated from the Bohmian approach • Describes the epistemological significance of quantum trajectories • Provides an authoritative account of the foundations of quantum mechanics vis-à-vis that of the Bohmian mechanics The popularity of using the quantum trajectory as a computational tool has exploded over the last decade, finally bringing this methodology to the level of practical applications. Many of the experts in the field who have either developed the methodology or have improved upon it have contributed chapters to this volume, making it a state-of-the-art expression of the field as it exists today and providing insight into the future of this technology.

Catalog no. K11224, January 2011, 429 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-2561-7, $129.95 / £82.00

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University of Houston, Texas, USA

Even though time-dependent spectroscopic techniques continue to push the frontier of chemical physics, they receive scant mention in introductory courses and are poorly covered in standard texts. Quantum Dynamics: Applications in Biological and Materials Systems bridges the gap between what is traditionally taught in a onesemester quantum chemistry course and the modern field of chemical dynamics, presenting the quantum theory of charge and energy transport in biological systems and optical-electronic materials from a dynamic perspective. The book begins by reviewing the concepts of classical mechanics that are necessary for studying quantum mechanics. It discusses waves and wave functions and then moves on to an exploration of semiclassical quantum mechanics methods, an important part of the development and utilization of quantum theory.

The main focus of the book is the chapter on quantum dynamics, which begins with a brief review of the bound states of a coupled two-level system. This is discussed with a time-independent as well as a time-dependent perspective. The book also explores what happens when the twolevel system has an additional harmonic degree of freedom that couples the transitions between the two states. The book reviews different ways in which one can represent the evolution of a quantum state, explores the quantum density matrix, and examines the basis for excitation energy transfer between molecules. Later chapters describe the pi electronic structure of conjugated organic systems and discuss electron-phonon coupling in conjugated systems and transport and dynamics in extended systems.

Mathematica® applications and codes can be downloaded from an accompanying website to illustrate the theoretical methods presented.

Catalog no. 80539, 2010, 334 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8053-7, $102.95 / £65.99

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Separation Science/Chromatography Advances in Chromatography Volume 49 Edited by

Eli Grushka The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

Nelu Grinberg Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA Series: Advances in Chromatography

This venerable series has reported on the latest state-of-the-art developments in the field for the past four decades. Volume 49 continues the tradition of compiling the work of expert contributors who present cutting edge reviews of methods and applications in this dynamic field. Highlights in this edition include: the hyphenation of liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry in order to determine oligonucleotide adducts as markers for cancer; glycoproteomics and the glycosylation of proteins, addressing biomarkers in different types of diseases; chiral separation, an important area particularly in the pharmaceutical industry; and ion-pairing chromatography and analyte retention.

Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography (HILIC) and Advanced Applications Edited by

Perry G. Wang US FDA, College Park, Maryland, USA

Weixuan He Meda Pharmaceuticals, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Chromatographic Science Series

This book comprehensively and systematically describes the new technology of hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC). From small organic molecules to proteins, the text explores the many applications of HILIC in the analytical field. Winner of the President's Award for Excellence, the author explains how HILIC can significantly improve analytical throughput by shortening sample preparation procedure, which is one of the bottlenecks for drug discovery and development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Catalog no. K11898, February 2011, 461 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4091-7, $229.95 / £146.00

Catalog no. K10384, February 2011, 610 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0753-8, $169.95 / £108.00

Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction

Handbook of HPLC

A Series of Advances, Volume 20

Second Edition Edited by

Edited by

Danilo Corradini and Terry M. Phillips

Arup K. SenGupta

Chromatographic Science Series

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Over the past four decades, many scientists have made notable advancements in both the theory and application of ion exchange. Pioneers continue to break new ground by synthesizing novel materials and creating interdisciplinary connections across science and engineering. The seven chapters assembled in this latest volume reflect contributions from researchers across the globe.

This volume testifies to the growth in the field and the synergies it has created with a myriad of scientific endeavors, from decontamination to deionization, mining to microelectronics, and drug delivery to desalination, to name just a few.

Now in its second edition, this updated text examines new advances and concepts in the field. Topics include monolithic columns, bonded stationary phases, micro-HPLC, twodimensional comprehensive liquid chromatography, gradient elution mode, retention models for ions, and capillary electromigration techniques. It addresses HPLC detectors, LC-MS interfaces, nonlinear chromatography, displacement chromatography of peptides and proteins, polymer HPLC, field-flow fractionation, affinity and ion chromatography. With figures, tables, and references, this volume explores significant areas of HPLC application including chiral pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and forensic analysis.

Catalog no. K12582, March 2011, 352 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-5539-3, $229.00 / £146.00

Catalog no. DK3616, January 2011, 715 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-57444-554-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction Series

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Spectroscopy Fundamentals and Applications in Aerosol Spectroscopy Edited by

Chiral Recognition in the Gas Phase Edited by

Ruth Signorell University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Jonathan P. Reid University of Bristol, England, UK

Chapters in the book are arranged in order of decreasing wavelength of the light/electrons. The book encompasses the whole range of methods, from infrared and Raman to UV/VIS and x-ray. It covers a variety of aerosols, including cold aerosol particles in planetary atmospheres and organic aerosols and bioaerosols in the Earth’s atmosphere. It also surveys emerging experimental techniques and instrumentation, such as tunable x-rays for aerosol scattering, scanning transmission x-ray microscopy for characterizing aerosols, and electron beam microscopy for studying aerosol particles.

Anne Zehnacker CNRS, Laboratoire de Photophysique Moleculaire, Orsay, France

Chiral recognition on a molecular level is essential for the rational design of chiral separation media and for understanding the fundamental interactions between biological molecules. It is important in all life chemistries due to the differences in behavior between the enantiomers of a chiral molecule embedded in a chiral surrounding. This volume cogently and comprehensively describes the state-of-the-art work that has been devoted to understanding of the forces at play in chiral recognition.

Catalog no. 82272, 2010, 247 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8227-2, $99.95 / £63.99

Catalog no. 85611, January 2011, 535 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8561-7, $159.95 / £99.00

Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry of Nucleosides and Nucleic Acids

Second Edition

Joseph H. Banoub

Brian C. Smith Spectros Associates, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA

Edited by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Science Branch and Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Upon initial publication, the first edition of this text quickly became a bestselling industry standard. Completely revised and updated, the second edition teaches the basics of FTIR spectroscopy to those new to the field and serves as a comprehensive reference for experienced users.

Highly accessible, this book explains difficult theoretical concepts using a multitude of diagrams and a minimum of complex mathematics. It covers spectral data manipulation, step-by-step handling instructions, and discusses the 15 pitfalls that can jeopardize quantitative analysis. A thorough glossary offers quick and easy definitions for key FTIR terms.

This volume summarizes and reviews the latest developments in the field of nucleic acid research by mass spectrometry and provides a window on the next generation of analysis. It highlights the most popular ionization methods and illustrates the diverse strategies used in the characterization and sequencing of novel nucleosides and nucleotides. It also covers deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), DNA-adducts, DNA-drug complexes, ribonucleic acid (RNA) oligomers of biomedical importance, RNA-protein complexes, and posttranscriptional modifications.

Catalog no. 69292, March 2011, 207 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6929-7, $149.95 / £95.00

Catalog no. 44028, 2010, 504 pp.

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Patrick A. Limbach University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Surface & Colloid Chemistry Surfactants in Tribology

Nanoscience

Two-Volume Set

Colloidal and Interfacial Aspects

Edited by

Edited by

Girma Biresaw

Victor M. Starov

USDA, ARS, NCAUR, CPF, Peoria, Illinois, USA

K.L. Mittal Hopewell Junction, New York, USA

Surfactants play a critical role in tribology as they control friction, wear, and lubricant properties such as emulsification, demulsification, bioresistance, oxidation resistance, rust prevention, and corrosion resistance. The use of surfactants in tribology is a critical topic for scientists and engineers who are developing new materials and devices, in particular those built at the nanoscale.

Edited by a well-known and respected leader in the field, this two-volume set features renowned international contributors who review the latest advances in the tribological aspects of microdevices and nanodevices, including MEMS, NEMS, biosurfactants, biolubricants, and bioemulsions.

Features • Builds upon the success of the previous volume with additional developments and applications from international contributors • Examines mechanical properties of phospholipid-based biolubricant films and membranes • Explores surfactant effects on bio-based emulsions used as lubrication fluids • Describes the characterization of surface active materials derived from farm products • Discusses improving organic anti-wear and friction modifier compounds for automotive applications Catalog no. K11897, April 2011, 960 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4090-0, $399.95 / £191.00

Surfactants in Tribology, Volume 1 Catalog no. 60074, 2008, 480 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6007-2, $209.95 / £133.00

Surfactants in Tribology, Volume 2 Catalog no. K11882, April 2011, c. 642 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4064-1, $299.95 / £191.00

Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK Series: Surfactant Science

Bringing together a prominent roster of 42 leading investigators and their teams, this volume details the wide range of theoretical and experimental knowledge that can be successfully applied for investigating nanosystems. The book provides researchers with a full examination of nano-disperse colloids, homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-structured materials (and their properties), and shelf-organization at the nano-scale. It explores non-linear lectrokinetic phenomena in nano-sized dispersions and nano-sized biological systems. It discusses application aspects of technological processes in great detail, offering scientists and engineers across all fields authoritative commentary on colloid and interface science operating at the nanoscale.

Catalog no. 65009, 2010, 1256 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6500-8, $299.95 / £191.00

Colloids in Drug Delivery Edited by

Monzer Fanun Al-Quds University, East Jerusalem, Palestine Series: Surfactant Science

With significant applications in drug delivery and formulation science, colloids offer the same advantages of typical materials used for release but can be tailored to specific bulk material properties such as release profiles. Colloidal systems have the potential to increase the shelf life and improve efficacy of a drug, thus reducing the required dosage concentrations and the frequency of administration. Featuring contributions from an international panel of scientists and researchers, this book presents the most recent findings on the application of colloidal properties in drug delivery systems, contributing to the understanding and improved design of novel and advanced drug delivery applications.

Catalog no. K10958, 2010, 652 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1825-1, $159.95 / £99.00

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Surface & Colloid Chemistry Applied Surface Thermodynamics Colloids in Biotechnology

Second Edition

Edited by

A.W. Neumann and Robert David

Monzer Fanun Al-Quds University, East Jerusalem, Palestine Series: Surfactant Science

This volume describes developments in the field of biotechnological applications in the past decade and bridges the gap between these research efforts and commercially viable options.

The authors discuss new types of biosurfactants; mixtures of surfactants; and peptides, proteins, and polyelectrolytes. They also describe the formation and properties of magnetic colloids and review their applications in chemical biology and medicine. They highlight current progress in the design of self-assembled materials for biotechnology, and they also cover the formation of nanofibres and the use of sol-gel technology in biology.

Catalog no. K11511, January 2011, 547 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-3080-2, $159.95 / £99.00

Introduction to Electrical Interfacial Phenomena Edited by

K. S. Birdi

Edited by

University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Yi Zuo University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA Series: Surfactant Science

Surface thermodynamics forms the foundation of any meaningful study of capillarity and wetting phenomena. This second edition provides students and researchers with fundamental knowledge and practical guidelines in solving real-world problems related to the measurement and interpretation of interfacial properties. New topics include recent progress in Axisymmetric Drop Shape Analysis (ADSA), contact angle hysteresis, contact angles on inert fluoropolymers, line tension, and the drop size dependence of contact angles.

Catalog no. 9687, January 2011, 765 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-9687-8, $199.95 / £127.00

The Science and Technology of Industrial Water Treatment

KSB Consultant, Charlottenlund, Denmark

Edited by

With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the surface-to-volume ratio of objects of interest continues to increase. As such, so does the importance of our ability to tailor interfacial properties.

Written by bestselling author and internationally renowned researcher K.S. Birdi, this volume offers comprehensive coverage of the field of electrical double layer (EDL) research. It discusses theoretical models used with EDL and demonstrates how they can be applied to typically encountered realworld problems including those that must be considered in modern industrial applications. The book provides bonus material on advanced theory that is separate from the main text.

Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc., Brecksville, Ohio, USA

Featuring the contributions of industrial and academic experts, this volume discusses the fundamental and practical aspects of industrial water treatment. It covers membrane-based separation processes, reverse osmosis systems, and scale control in thermal distillation processes. It also discusses corrosion control, the interactions of polyelectrolytes with suspended matter, bacteria in water supplies, analytical techniques for identifying mineral scales and deposits, polymer use, and the monitoring of parameters and chemicals used to treat industrial water systems.

Catalog no. 53698, 2010, 180 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5369-2, $119.95 / £76.99

Catalog no. 71440, 2010, 530 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7144-3, $149.95 / £95.00

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