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| BIOMIMETIC & SUPRAMOLECULAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH [Arturo H Lima] This book is dedicated to new research on conceiving, designing, constructing and testing materials, structures, devices and systems which are based on supramolecular aggregates and on larger-scale assemblies which replicate biological structures and processes. { September 2008; HB, £85.99, 1604564059:9781604564051 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (CVD) TECHNOLOGY [K A Gesheva & E E Chain] Since 1980, when first applied in the new lamp industry, chemical vapour deposition has been employed in a diverse group of technologies (Jacobson, 1982). At present, CVD plays vital role in microelectronics, wear and radiation resistant coatings, fibre-optics, and the purification and fabrication of exotic materials, from ultra-low expansion glasses to high purity refractory metals. CVD has four major advantages over most other thin film deposition techniques. First, the process allows tight control over gas stream flow rate and composition which leads to predictable and repeatable film composition and graded structures, if desired. Second, the thermal activation of the reaction establishes thermal equilibrium at the site of film deposition, producing tight, highly co-ordinated structures. Third, the throwing power of CVD is excellent, allowing for the coating of less accessible surfaces such as the inside of tubes. Last, the are is especially well suited to the deposition of refractory materials which is difficult by other techniques. { September 2008; HB, £19.50, 1604565276:9781604565270 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| DEGRADATION OF POLY (LACTIDE)-BASED BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS [Hideto Tsuji] Poly (lactide), i.e., poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable resources. Due to its high mechanical performance and very low toxicity, PLA is utilised for biomedical, pharmaceutical, ecological, industrial, and commodity applications. PLA is susceptible to various types of degradation, such as hydrolytic degradation in the human body and the environment, biodegradation and photodegradation in the environment, and thermal degradation during processing. In biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, the hydrolytic degradation mechanism and rate are crucial factors for determining its performance. In contrast, in most of the environmental, industrial, and commodity applications, an accurate adjustment of the degradation rate as accurate as in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications is not required, or degradation during use can cause a reduction in material performance. However, for recycling PLA to its monomers, information on the mechanism and rate of hydrolytic degradation and thermal degradation at elevated temperatures is indispensable. This book deals with the hydrolytic degradation, biodegradation, thermal degradation, and photodegradation of PLA-based materials with different material factors and degradation conditions or environments. { September 2008; HB, £52.99, 1604565020:9781604565027 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, VOLUME 1 [Francois L Gerard (ed)] The field of chemistry is leading the charge of scientific and technical innovation into the 21st century. Applications include energy such as solar cells, brain chemistry, agricultural chemistry and synthetic fuels, and such a broad array of related developments that keeping up with them has become virtually impossible. This book presents leading-edge world research across a wide spectrum of developments in chemistry. { 246pp, 180x260mm, December 2005; HB, £65.50, 1590339665:9781590339664 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, VOLUME 2 [David V Zinger (ed)] The field of chemistry is leading the charge of scientific and technical innovation into the 21st century. Applications include energy such as solar cells, brain chemistry, agricultural chemistry and synthetic fuels, and such a broad array of related developments that keeping up with them has become virtually impossible. This book presents leading-edge world research across a wide spectrum of developments in chemistry. { 222pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; HB, £59.50, 1600211860:9781600211867 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ANALYTICAL MODELS OF THERMAL STRESSES IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS I [Ladislav Ceniga] This book is the first volume of the trilogy Analytical models of thermal stresses in composite materials I, II, III , presenting, in each of the volumes, genuine results only created by the author. The fact that the author proceeds from fundamental equations of Mechanics of Solid Continuum confirms the genuineness of the results and accordingly establishment of new scientific school with an interdisciplinary character belonging to the scientific branch Applied Mechanics. As an imagination considered for the analytical models, an elastic solid continuum is represented by a multi-particle-(envelope)-matrix system consisting of components represented by spherical particles periodically distributed in an infinite matrix, without or with a spherical envelope on the surface of each of the spherical particles. The multi-particle-(envelope)-matrix system with different distribution of the spherical particles is considered as a model system for a determination of the thermal stresses in real composite materials with finite dimensions included in the categories. { July 2008; PB, £85.99, 1604560851:9781604560855 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| BASIC RESEARCH IN POLYMER & MONOMER CHEMISTRY [James Summers & G E Zaikov (eds)] This book is dedicated to key issues in polymer and monomer chemistry. { 237pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594549095:9781594549090 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| BIOPOLYMER RESEARCH TRENDS [Tamás S Németh (ed)] Biopolymers are a special class of polymers produced by living organisms. Starch, proteins and peptides, DNA, and RNA are all examples of biopolymers, in which the monomer units, respectively, are sugars, amino acids, and nucleic acids.A major but defining difference between polymers and biopolymers can be found in their structures. Polymers, including biopolymers, are made of repetitive units called monomers. Biopolymers inherently have a well defined structure: The exact chemical composition and the sequence in which these units are arranged is called the primary structure. Many biopolymers spontaneously fold into characteristic compact shapes (see also "protein folding" as well as secondary structure and tertiary structure), which determine their biological functions and depend in a complicated way on their primary structures. Structural biology is the study of the structural properties of the biopolymers. In contrast most synthetic polymers have much simpler and more random (or statistic) structures. This book presents leading-edge research from around the world in this dynamic field. { February 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600219837:9781600219832 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMICAL & BIOCHEMICAL PHYSICS : New Frontiers [G E Zaikov (ed)] This book presents recent research in Chemical and Biochemical physics. Chemical physics addresses a large range of problems. An effective chemical physicist is a "jack-of-all-trades", able to apply the principles and techniques of the field to everything from high-tech materials to biology. Just as the fields of chemistry and physics have expanded, so have chemical physics subject areas, which include polymers, materials, surfaces/interfaces, and biological macromolecules, along with the traditional small molecule and condensed phase systems. Biochemical Physics is a science that joins the three natural sciences biology, chemistry and physics into one comprehensive study. N.M. Emanuel pioneered this science over fifty years ago. This book presents papers, written by Emanuel’s students, that reveal recent developments in this interesting field. { 273pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600211658:9781600211652 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMICAL PHYSICS OF PYROLYSIS, COMBUSTION & OXIDATION [A A Berln et al (eds)] { 245pp, 180x260mm, April 2005; HB, £129.99, 1594541639:9781594541636 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMICAL REACTIONS IN CONDENSED PHASE : The Quantitative Level [G E Zaikov, V G Zaikov & A K Mikitaev (eds)] { 270pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600210856:9781600210853 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMICALS BASED ON THE LIGHT FRACTION OF NATURAL MERCAPTANS [K D Korenev, V I Latyuk & V I Kelarev] Many major oil-and-gas fields in USA, Canada, Russia and other countries keep sulphur, oxygen, and nitrogen-containing chemicals along with general hydrocarbon mass. These impurities complicate the processing of natural raw hydrocarbons material to fuels and chemicals contaminating them and decreasing their consuming properties. The amount of natural mercaptans that can be potentially isolated this way is dozens of thousand tones per year. An example is the processing of gas condensate from Orenburg (Russia), Crossfield and Line Creek (Canada), Lac (France) and many other fields. The present book describes the scientific basis for isolation and possible utilisation of the light fraction (C2-C5) of mercaptans contained in gas condensate from Orenburg, Russia. { 212pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600216501:9781600216503 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMISTRY AS MUSIC [LinShu Liu & G E Zaikov (eds)] This volume has the title CHEMISTRY AS MUSIC because both chemistry and music can be good or bad, joyful or sorrowful, fast and slow. Not everybody can play as well as Nikolo Paganini, Ferenz List, or Sergei Rakhmaninov, and similarly, not everyone can accomplish complicated organic and inorganic syntheses. In both fields, golden hands are needed (preferably combined with a brilliant mind).The editors of this new book have tried to include in this volume papers on organic synthesis, biochemical physics, chemical kinetics, physical chemistry, and chemical physics. It is the fastest-evolving science today, on the cutting edge of modern technology. The authors of the papers are some of the leading researchers in their fields from the best research centres of their countries: representatives of pure and applied chemistry. { 187pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600218946:9781600218941 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CHEMISTRY OF A, ß - UNSATURATED TRIFLUOROMETHYL KETONES [Valentine G Nenajdenko, Sergey V Druzhinin & Elizabeth S Balenkova] Subject Scope: Organofluorine chemistry. This book addresses the fact of the trifluoromethyl group, due to its unique stereoelectronic properties, as a very important substituent in medicinal chemistry. The trifluoromethyl group usually increases lipophilisity of the molecules improving their transport characteristics in vivo. Furthermore, the durability of C-F bond comparing with Ñ-Í bond (116 and 100 kcal/mol correspondingly) allows to avoid undesirable metabolic transformations. The introduction of trifluoromethyl group into bioactive molecules becomes very important direction in pharmaceutical studies that stimulates the works directed to elaboration of synthetic methodology for various compounds containing trifluoromethyl group. Due to all these factors organofluorine chemistry has been vigorously developing during the last two decades. { 143pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600219136:9781600219139 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| COLLOID & SURFACE RESEARCH TRENDS [Peter A Fong (ed)] Colloid and surface science research spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallisation and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterisation and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. This book presents research in this dynamic field. { 335pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600215939:9781600215933 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CONFORMATION OF MACROMOLECULES : Thermodynamic & Kinetic Demonstrations [Y G Medvedevskikh, S A Voronov & G E Zaikov] Conformation is statistical property of the macromolecules consisting of a number of N structural units, links, position of which in a space one relatively to other is not inflexibly fixed by chemical bonds and assumes the possible random configurations. The number of possible configurations at N >> 1 is so great that permits to use the statistical methods at their analysis. That is why the conformation is a result of statistical averaging on all possible configurations of the macromolecule. It was for a long time notified and confirmed by computer modelling that the conformation of polymeric chain should be described by self-avoiding random walks statistics (SARW) but not Gaussian random walks statistics, assuming the phantom behaviour of polymeric chains. Nevertheless, Gaussian statistics is dominating at the analysis of thermodynamic, dynamic and kinetic stainings of the macromolecules conformation. This book will be useful for scientists who are engaged in the physical chemistry of polymers and their solutions. { 249pp, 180x260mm, June 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600217559:9781600217555 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CREATINE KINASE [Christian Vial (ed)] Creatine kinases and arginine kinases are an historical model in enzymology. They belong to the large family of phosphagen kinases which transfer a phosphoryl group from ATP to a nitrogen atom within a guanidinium group to form that was called by the early muscle physiologists a 'phosphagen'. These compounds and the enzymes that catalyse their formation and use are present in cells with important and rapidly fluctuating energy requirements. { 281pp, 180x260mm, September 2006; HB, £73.50, 1594547157:9781594547157 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| D-AMINO ACIDS : A New Frontier in Amino Acids & Protein Research: Practical Methods & Protocols [Ryuichi Konno et al (eds)] D-amino acids have been considered as unnatural amino acids and it has been the common belief that D-amino acids are not present in eukaryotes. However, improvements and developments of analytic methods have shown the D-amino acids are present in a considerable amount of eukaryotes and even in humans. Some of them have been shown to have physiological functions. In this book, all aspects of D-amino acid research are described: analytic methods for D-amino acids, the presence of various D-amino acids in a wide variety of organisms, nutritional aspects of D-amino acids, anabolic and catabolic enzymes for D-amino acids, physiological significance of D-amino acids, pathology of D-amino acids, industrial aspect of D-amino acids etc. { 629pp, 180x260mm, April 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600210759:9781600210754 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| DETERMINATION OF PESTICIDES & RELATED CHEMICALS IN GRAINS & CEREALS [Guo-Fang Pang, Yong-ming Liu,Yan-Zhong Cao, Chun-Lin Fan, Yu-Jing Lian, Feng Zheng, Jin-Jie Zhang, Xue-Min Li & Zeng-Yin Li (eds)] This book features a systematic study conducted regarding the mass spectrometric characteristics of GC-MS and LC-MS-MS and GPC behaviours characteristics for 858 pesticides, and a GC-MS analytical database was established for 541 pesticides, a LC-MS-MS analytical database for 629 pesticides and a GPC behavioural characteristic database for 751 pesticides. Under the GC-MS and LC-MS-MS optimised analytical conditions based on these database, a series of the comparison testes were completed. 486 pesticides and related chemicals in 5 kinds of grain samples such as wheat, barley, rice, maize and oats were pre-treated by ASE extraction and SPE cleanup as well as 465 pesticides were pre-treated by homogeneous and shaking extraction and GPC cleanup. A GC-MS analytical method has been established for determination of 475 pesticides in grains and cereals, and same as LC-MS-MS analytical method for determination of 372 pesticides and related chemicals. { July 2008; PB, £25.99, 1604561629:9781604561623 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| DIFFUSION & REACTIVITY OF SOLIDS [James Y Murdoch (ed)] This book is devoted to the physics, chemistry and materials science of diffusion, mass transport, and reactivity of solids including: physics and chemistry of defects in solids; reactions in and on solids, e.g. intercalation, corrosion, oxidation, sintering; and ion transport measurements, mechanisms and theory. { 252pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600218903:9781600218903 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| DIRECT FLUORINATION OF POLYMERS [A P Kharitonov] In this book fundamental features and industrial applications of the direct fluorination of polymers are reviewed. Direct fluorination of polymers (i.e. treatment of a polymer surface with gaseous fluorine and its mixtures) proceeds at room temperature spontaneously and can be considered as a surface modification process. The author of the current book and his co-authors have studied the direct fluorination of more than 20 polymers (polystyrene, polyethyleneterephthalate, poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide), polymethylmethacrylate, low density polyethylene (2 types), high density polyethylene (6 types), polyvinyltrimethylsilane, poly(4-methyl-pentene-1), polyimide Matrimid„¥ 5218, polysulfones, polyetheretherketone, polycarbonatesiloxane, polysulphone-polybuthadiene block-copolymers, polypropylene, PVF, PVDF, etc.). A large variety of experimental methods, such as FTIR spectroscopy, visible and near UV spectroscopy, Electron Spin Resonance spectroscopy, laser interference spectroscopy, refractometry, electron microscopy, method of surface energy measurement, gas-chromatography, method of measurement of permeability of liquids through polymer materials, etc. was applied. Fundamental features of the direct fluorination, such as influence of treatment conditions (composition of the fluorinating mixture, fluorine partial pressure, temperature and fluorination duration) on the rate of formation, chemical composition, density, refraction index and surface energy of the fluorinated layer, kinetics of formation of radicals during fluorination and their termination, texture of fluorinated layer, etc. were studied. On the base of obtained experimental data a theoretical model of the direct fluorination of polymers was developed. It was demonstrated experimentally, that the direct fluorination can be effectively used to enhance commercial properties of polymer articles, such as barrier properties of polymer vessels, bottles and packaging, gas separation properties of polymer membranes and mechanical properties of polymer-based composite materials. Data on a fundamental research and commercial applications provided by other research groups are reviewed. { May 2008; PB, £25.99, 1604562072:9781604562071 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| DIVERSITY IN CHEMICAL REACTIONS : Pure & Applied Chemistry [Gennady E Zaikov, Slavcho K Radovsky & David A Schiraldi (eds)] This book includes reviews on the ozone influence on natural and synthetic rubbers, interactions between micro-organisms and polymers, chitosan (natural polysaccharide) oxidation, nano-phases and kinetic model of chain reactions of polypropylene with peroxides, heat stability of vinylchloride polymers subjected intensive force influences of the pressure with shear type, bio-damages of materials and adhesion of micro-organisms on materials surface, intensification of dust removal process, stationary kinetics of the linear polymerisation till the high conversions, stationary kinetics of 3D polymerisation till the high conversions, the study of the grossing process in the grosses of fluted type. { 323pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600210945:9781600210945 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY : Research Developments [P N Jiang (ed)] Electroanalytical chemistry, as the name implies, involves the analysis of chemical species through the use of electrochemical methods. Generally, alterations are measured in the concentration of a chemical species by measuring changes in current in response to an applied voltage with respect to time. According to Faraday's law, the charge is directly proportional to the amount of species undergoing a loss (oxidation) or gain (reduction) of electrons. Constant potential amperometry, high-speed chronoamperometry, fast cyclic voltammetry (FCV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) are the most common voltammetric techniques used to detect monoamine neurotransmitters (ie, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine). Each method has its pros and cons. In constant potential amperometry, a uniform potential is applied and the change in current is monitored as a function of time. The advantage of this technique is that the time resolution is limited only by the data collection frequency of the instrument. { 313pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600219276:9781600219276 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ENCYCLOPAEDIC DICTIONARY OF MINING & MINERALOGY, 5-VOLUME SET [Upendra K Singh] Minerals are any of a class of naturally occurring solid, inorganic substances with a characteristic crystalline form and a homogenous chemical composition: any substance obtained by mining, especially a metal ore. While mineralogy is a branch of geology concerned with the study of minerals. Mining is a system of excavations made for the extractions of minerals, especially coal, ores or minerals. Mining and Mineralogy are responsible for economic and industrial growth of any nation. As a discipline, this falls under engineering, science and technology encompassing earth sciences and technology within its fold. This work consists of over 25,000 terms mainly targeted at mining and mineralogy. It covers geology, geophysics, geomorphology, geochemistry and other earth sciences as well since many of the entries are multidisciplinary in nature. { 2076pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £199.99, 8189741160:9788189741167 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd } |
| FLUORINE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH ADVANCES [Ira V Gardiner (ed)] Fluorine continues to intrigue chemists who overcome the challenge of handling this remarkable halogen and work to develop varied methods for synthesising fluorine compounds. The unique properties of these materials, ranging from inert perfluorocarbons and fluoropolymers to a multitude of other fascinating fluorinated compounds, firmly established their place amidst the technological achievements of the 20th Century. Fluorine substitution in biologically active compounds has become particularly significant in recent years. This book presents new and significant research in this field. { 322pp, 180x260mm, October 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600217303:9781600217302 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FOCUS ON CATALYSIS RESEARCH [Lawrence P Bevy (ed)] The chemical or biological process whereby the presence of an external compound, a catalyst, serves as an agent to cause a chemical reaction to occur or to improve reaction performance without altering the external compound. Catalysis is a very important process from an industrial point of view since the production of most industrially important chemicals involve catalysis. Research into catalysis is a major field in applied science, and involves many fields of chemistry and physics. The new book brings together leading research in this vibrant field. { 237pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594548102:9781594548109 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FOCUS ON ORGANIC & INORGANIC CHEMISTRY [Devrim Balkose & Gennady E Zaikov (eds)] { 177pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £59.50, 1594544433:9781594544439 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FOCUS ON SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY [Arte M Newman (ed)] This book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterisation of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. { 162pp, 180x260mm, December 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600212654:9781600212659 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FRONTIERS IN CATALYSIS RESEARCH [Lawrence P Bevy (ed)] The chemical or biological process whereby the presence of an external compound, a catalyst, serves as an agent to cause a chemical reaction to occur or to improve reaction performance without altering the external compound. Catalysis is a very important process from an industrial point of view since the production of most industrially important chemicals involve catalysis. Research into catalysis is a major field in applied science, and involves many fields of chemistry and physics. The new book brings together leading research in this vibrant field. { 184pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £52.99, 1594549028:9781594549021 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FRONTIERS IN ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY [Martin A Cato (ed)] A black hole is a point of extreme mass in space-time with a radius, or event horizon, inside of which all electromagnetic radiation (including light) is trapped by gravity. A black hole is an extremely compact object, collapsed by gravity which has overcome electric and nuclear forces. It is believed that stars appreciably larger than the Sun, once they have exhausted all their nuclear fuel, collapse to form black holes: they are "black" because no light escapes their intense gravity. Material attracted to a black hole, though, gains enormous energy and can radiate part of it before being swallowed up. Some astronomers believe that enormously massive black holes exist in the centre of our galaxy and of other galaxies. This book brings together leading research from throughout the world. { 319pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594548862:9781594548864 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FRONTIERS IN PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY [G E Zaikov (ed)] { 203pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600211283:9781600211287 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FRONTIERS IN POLYMER RESEARCH [Robert K Bregg (ed)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 267pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £106.99, 1594548242:9781594548246 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| FUEL CELL RESEARCH TRENDS [L O Vasquez (ed)] A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. It produces electricity from external supplies of fuel (on the anode side) and oxidant (on the cathode side). These react in the presence of an electrolyte. Generally, the reactants flow in and reaction products flow out while the electrolyte remains in the cell. Fuel cells can operate virtually continuously as long as the necessary flows are maintained. Fuel cells differ from batteries in that they consume reactants, which must be replenished, while batteries store electrical energy chemically in a closed system. Additionally, while the electrodes within a battery react and change as a battery is charged or discharged, a fuel cell's electrodes are catalytic and relatively stable. Fuel cells are very useful as power sources in remote locations, such as spacecraft, remote weather stations, large parks, rural locations, and in certain military applications. A fuel cell system running on hydrogen can be compact, lightweight and has no major moving parts. Because fuel cells have no moving parts, and do not involve combustion, in ideal conditions they can achieve up to 99.9999% reliability. This equates to less than one minute of down time in a six year period. This book presents new leading-edge research in the field. { 486pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600216692:9781600216695 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| HANDBOOK OF NATURALLY OCCURRING COMPOUNDS WITH ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY IN PLANTS [Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez] This book presents 847 compounds isolated and identified from plants that present antioxidant activity. These substances have been classified by chemical groups and each provides the most relevant information of its pharmacological activity, action mechanism, chemical structure, spectroscopic date and other properties. Chemical structures have been drawn to indicate the stereochemistry. In this handbook the summary of the scientific information of plants that present biological activity and the compounds responsible for this activity is presented, which introduces the reader to the study of medicinal plants and also providing bibliographic references, where a detailed study of its chemistry and pharmacology can be found. This dictionary will be of great help for pre and post-graduate students, as well as professors, research of the medical industry, who work in some way with isolates bioactive compounds obtained from plants. { 322pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £59.50, 159454820X:9781594548208 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| HANDBOOK OF POLYMER RESEARCH : Monomers. Oligomers, Polymers & Composites [Richard A Pethrick, Antonio Ballada & G E Zaikov (eds)] { 459pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £96.99, 160021651X:9781600216510 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| HANDBOOK OF POLYMER RESEARCH, VOLUME 19 [Richard A Pethrick & Gennadiy E Zaikov (eds)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This new volume presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 256pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594548994:9781594548994 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| HANDBOOK OF POLYMER RESEARCH, VOLUME 20 [Richard A Pethrick & Gennadiy E Zaikov (eds)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This new volume presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 234pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594549001:9781594549007 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| HISTORICAL DISTILLATES : Chemistry at the University of Toronto Since 1843 [W A E (Peter) McBryde Phd & Adrian G Brook PhD] This book examines the history of the Chemistry Department at the University of Toronto from its beginnings in 1843, when it was housed in simple quarters in the Parliament Buildings on Front Street and had just one faculty member. During the founding era (1843-1920) three British gentlemen professors guided the department through four homes; between 1920 and 1960 three Canadian heads built a highly influential department. Since 1960 eight chairmen have effectively managed a growing and diverse department while it ventured into exciting new fields and emerging sub-disciplines. New colleges and a Nobel Prize have been highlights of the past two decades. With the completion of recent renovations and additions (such as the Davenport Research Building and Garden), with its distinguished faculty, top-rate staff, and excellent students, and with its dazzling array of equipment to support research, the department’s future indeed looks bright. { 256pp, 155x230mm, February 2007; HB, £25.00, 1550027093:9781550027099 , Dundurn Press } |
| INTERMETALLICS RESEARCH PROGRESS [Yakov N Berdovsky (ed)] Intermetallics is concerned with all aspects of ordered chemical compounds between two or more metals and notably with their applications. This book covers new and important research on the crystal chemistry and bonding theory of intermetallics; determination and analysis of phase diagrams; the nature of superlattices, antiphase domains and order-disorder transitions; the geometry and dynamics of dislocations and related defects in intermetallics; theory and experiments relating to flow stress, work-hardening, fatigue and creep; response of deformed intermetallics to annealing; magnetic and electrical properties of intermetallics; structure and properties of grain and interphase boundaries; the effect of deviations from stoichiometry on physical and mechanical properties; crystallisation of intermetallics from the melt or amorphous precursors. { 290pp, 180x260mm, January 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600219829:9781600219825 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY [M S Yadav] This book aims at reducing the phobia of students who always consider organic chemistry as the toughest branch of Chemistry. Most of the organic compounds are covalent in nature and the book deals with the various aspects of bonding in organic compounds. This study will help the learner to understand the properties of organic compounds. It is likely to form a good foundation in understanding organic chemistry for beginners and will be helpful in degree classes. { 356pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £26.99, 818974111X:9788189741112 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd } |
| LEADING EDGE ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY RESEARCH [M A Cato (ed)] Organometallic chemistry is based on the reactions and use of a class of compounds (R-M) that contain a covalent bond between carbon and metal. They are prepared either by direct reaction of the metal with an organic compound or by replacement of a metal from another organometallic substance. Research in organometallic chemistry is also conducted in the areas of cluster synthesis, main-group derivatives in unusual oxidation states, organometallic polymers, unstable organometallic compounds and intermediates in matrices, structure determination of organometallic compounds in the solid state [X-ray diffraction] and gaseous states [electron diffraction], and mechanisms of reactions of transient silylenes and related species. . In addition to the traditional metals and semimetals, elements such as selenium, lithium and magnesium are considered to form organometallic compounds, e.g. organomagnesium compounds MeMgI, iodo(methyl)magnesium and diethylmagnesium which are Grignard reagents an organo-lithium compound BuLi butyllithium; Organometallic compounds often find practical use as catalysts, the processing of petroleum products and the production of organic polymers. { 225pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594548536:9781594548536 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| LEADING-EDGE COMPOSITE MATERIAL RESEARCH [Tobias G Wouters (ed)] This book presents new and significant research progress on composite materials which are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties and which remain separate and distinct on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. Fibre Reinforced Polymers or FRPs include Wood comprising (cellulose fibres in a lignin and hemicellulose matrix), Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic or CFRP, Glass-fibre reinforced plastic or GFRP (also GRP). If classified by matrix then there are Thermoplastic Composites, short fibre thermoplastics, long fibre thermoplastics or long fibre reinforced thermoplastics There are numerous thermoset composites, but advanced systems usually incorporate aramid fibre and carbon fibre in an epoxy resin matrix. Composites can also utilise metal fibres reinforcing other metals, as in Metal matrix composites or MMC. Ceramic matrix composites include Bone (hydroxyapatite reinforced with collagen fibres), Cermet (ceramic and metal) and Concrete. Organic matrix/ceramic aggregate composites include Asphalt concrete, Mastic asphalt, Mastic roller hybrid, Dental composite, Syntactic foam and Mother of Pearl. Chobham armour is a special composite used in military applications. Engineered wood includes a wide variety of different products such as Plywood, Oriented strand board, Wood plastic composite (recycled wood fibre in polyethylene matrix), Pykrete (sawdust in ice matrix), Plastic-impregnated or laminated paper or textiles, Arborite, Formica (plastic) and Micarta. Composite materials have gained popularity (despite their generally high cost) in high-performance products such as aerospace components (tails, wings , fuselages, propellors), boat and scull hulls, and racing car bodies. More mundane uses include fishing rods and storage tanks. { 386pp, 180x260mm, March 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600219950:9781600219955 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| LIFETIMES OF FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS [Kazuaki Tokuhashi, Liang Chen, Kenji Takizawa, Akifumi Takahashi, Tadafumi Uchimaru, Masaaki Sugie, Shigeo Kondo, Akira Sekiya] Rate constants for reactions of 11 hydrochlorofluorocarbons and 12 hydrofluorocarbons were measured by means of the absolute rate method over the temperature range 250-430 K. OH radicals were generated by flash photolysis, laser photolysis, or a discharge flow methods; and the concentration of OH radicals was monitored by means of the laser-induced fluorescence technique. The fluorinated compounds were purified by gas chromatography; impurities remaining in the samples after purification were found to have no sizeable effect on the measured rate constants. The Arrhenius rate expressions were determined from the kinetic data obtained in this study as well as from available literature data. A method for estimating rates of reactions with OH radicals using an artificial neural network method was developed. An algorithm for a back-propagation method for determining optimised weights was developed for cases in which the reactivities of individual reaction sites of a molecule are not known. The ability of the neural network method to predict rate constants was evaluated by using the leave-one-out method. Rate constants for 94 compounds, including hydrocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorocarbons, and brominated compounds, were calculated within a factor of 2. { May 2008; PB, £25.99, 1604562064:9781604562064 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| LIQUID PHASE CORRELATION ANALYSIS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF SOLUTIONS [Roman G Makitra, Anatolii A Turovsky & G E Zaikov (eds)] The book presents important information about creation of models of solvent influence on solute behaviour. The authors explain linear free energy (LFE) relationships in chemistry of solutions and application of LFE in chemical kinetics. The scope includes haemolytic, heterolytic and catalytic reactions with special emphasis on the environment effect on complexes with hydrogen bond and charge transfer. Gas adsorption and solubility of solids as well as interaction of phases are discussed. Application of LFE equations to adsorption and chromatography, swelling of polymers and diffusion are discussed as well. { 253pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600218954:9781600218958 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| LIVING & CONTROLLED POLYMERIZATION : Synthesis, Characterization & Properties of the Respective Polymers & Copolymers [J Jagur-Grodzinsk (ed)] The living/controlled polymerisation techniques opened new vistas in polymer chemistry. The leading authorities in this field and its pioneers contributed chapters to this collective volume. The controlled polymerisation techniques have enabled preparation of polymers, copolymers, and block copolymers with predetermined molecular weights and narrow polydispersity, in which functional groups or biologically active molecules could be placed at well defined locations. They have also enabled preparation of advanced polymeric structures with precisely determined architectures and improved properties. Moreover, they have provided opportunities for preparation of novel polymeric materials from monomers, which before have not been suitable or accessible for such purposes. Properties of some of these polymeric materials may be significantly different from those of the existing ones. They provide opportunities for new applications. Several patents have already been approved for such speciality applications as, drug delivery, biocompatible surfaces, thermoplastic elastomers, moisture curable sealants, and so on. Many more products, based on polymers fabricated by the living/ controlled polymerisation techniques, will certainly emerge in such specialised areas as, nanotechnology, medical devices, “smart polymers”, sensors , smart separation technologies, optical fibres and other optical applications, various biomaterials, etc. { 385pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £79.99, 1594543305:9781594543302 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| MICROCOMPUTER MODELING OF GROWTH PROCESSES OF SINGLE-CRYSTAL SHEETS & FIBERS [Thomas F Goerge, Liliana Braescu, Agneta M Balint, Laszlo Nanai & Stefan Balint] Fibre (rod) and sheet-shaped crystals with specified size for use as final products without additional machining are required in various applications of modern engineering. In order to avoid formation of internal mechanical stress in the crystal, lateral surface shaping without contact with container walls is preferred. As the crystal is not restricted by crucible walls, its cross-section is determined by the meniscus-shaping capillary forces and the heat and mass-exchange in the melt-crystal system. Any variation of the pulling rate, pressure, temperature gradient in the furnace, and melt temperature at the meniscus base leads to a change in the crystal cross-section and to pinch formation. Over the past two decades, many experimental and theoretical studies have been reported on a powerful approach to crystal lateral surface shaping without contact with container walls, namely the so-called edge-defined film-fed growth (EFG) technique. The shape and size of a single crystal grown by EFG is determined by the shape and size of the meniscus, (i.e: the liquid bridge retained between the die and the crystal) which depend on the radius or half-thickness of the die and other properties such as pulling rate, pressure, temperature gradient and melt temperature. In this book, theoretical and numerical results are obtained using a non-linear mathematical model of the EFG method. Theoretical results presented for fibres and sheets are rigorously obtained on the basis of the equations of the model. Numerical results are obtained on the basis of theoretical results using experimental data. Such results offer a complete package of the possibilities of the model for equipment designers and practical crystal growers. { 188pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £52.99, 1600212301:9781600212307 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| MODERN TENDENCIES IN ORGANIC & BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY : Today & Tomorrow [Abdulakh Mikitaev, Mukhed Ligidov & Gennady E Zaikov (eds)] This volume includes the following analyses: factors regarding thermal and thermooxidative degradation of polyolefine nanocomposites, modelling of catalytic complexes in the oxidation reactions, modelling the kinetics of moisture adsorption by natural and synthetic polymers, new trends, achievements and developments on the effects of beam radiation, structural behaviour of composite materials, comparative evaluation of antioxidant properties, synthesis, properties and application of polymeric composites and nanocomposites, photodegradation and light stabilisation of polymers, wear resistant composite polymeric materials, some macrokinetic phenomena, transport phenomena in polymer matrixes, liquid crystals, flammability of polymeric materials and new flame retardants. { June 2008; HB, £85.99, 1604562951:9781604562958 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| MONOMER & POLYMER RESEARCH FRONTIERS [Alberto D'amore & Gennady Zaikov (eds)] This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilisation of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, anti-adhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilisation, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. { 152pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600214355:9781600214356 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW COLLOID & SURFACE SCIENCE RESEARCH [Lawrence V Schwartz (ed)] Colloid and surface science research spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallisation and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterisation and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. This book presents new research in this field from around the globe. { 254pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600215947:9781600215940 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESEARCH [Ottis E Bronze (ed)] Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field. { 175pp, 180x260mm, December 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600214126:9781600214127 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY [Gennady E Zaikov & V G Zaikov (eds)] { 170pp, 180x260mm, July 2006; HB, £59.50, 1594543429:9781594543425 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW FRONTIERS IN POLYMER RESEARCH [Robert K Bregg (ed)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This new book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 232pp, 180x260mm, May 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594549567:9781594549564 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW RESEARCH ON SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY [James B Veliotti (ed)] This book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterisation of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. { 278pp, 180x260mm, August 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600212646:9781600212642 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW RESEARCH ON THIN SOLID FILMS [Maria G Benjamin (ed)] This book focuses on studying the growth, properties and applications of inorganic, organic and molecular thin films. Inorganic thin films are important for semiconductor circuits, photovoltaic devices and protective coatings. Organic thin films play a critical role in chemical sensors, optical liquid crystal displays and in surface chemistry on atmospheric aerosols. Molecular solid films are essential in understanding heterogeneous atmospheric chemistry on cloud and aerosol particles. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. { 321pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600214541:9781600214547 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TOPICS IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY RESEARCH [Magdalena Nuñez (ed)] Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions. In a world short of energy sources yet long on energy use, electrochemistry is a critical component of the mix necessary to keep the world economies growing. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field. { 174pp, 180x260mm, October 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600210155:9781600210150 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TOPICS IN MONOMER & POLYMER RESEARCH [Alberto D'Amore & Gennady Zaikov (eds)] This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilisation of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, anti-adhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilisation, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. { 184pp, 180x260mm, March 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600214363:9781600214363 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TOPICS IN POLYMER RESEARCH [G E Zaikov (ed)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 173pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600211275:9781600211270 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TRENDS & POTENTIALITIES OF TOF-SIMS IN SURFACE STUDIES [Jacek Grams] This book presents the latest trends and applications of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). It includes research and applications of the new primary ion guns. It also describes new possibilities of mass spectrometers and instrumentation development. { 273pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £59.50, 1600216358:9781600216350 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TRENDS IN IONIC (CO)POLYMERS & HYBRIDS [Ecaterina Stela Dragan (ed)] Ionic polymers are present almost everywhere in the world, biological systems being the most important reservoir of ionic polymers such as nucleic acids, and many proteins, alginic acid and so on. Artificial ionic polymers derived from natural polymers such as chitin, cellulose or starch, by adequate chemical transformations, and a multitude of synthetic ionic polymers are generated in the laboratory. They can contain ionic or ionisable groups. Ionic polymers, either artificial or synthetic, have a multitude of applications such as: stabilisation or destabilisation of dispersions, thickening of solutions, oil recovery aids, water purification, corrosion inhibitors, soil conditioners, anti-static agents, additives in cosmetics and foods, surface modification, and so forth. Solid ionic hybrid materials found applications such as polymer electrolytes or substrates for the organic synthesis in solid phase. Many books and article reviews were dedicated to this wide class of polymers but the permanent diversification of their structures and applications ask for new and updated overviews on this field. Therefore, this book reports updated information from literature as well as original contributions in the field of ionic (co)polymers and hybrids, mainly on the applications of ionic polymers and hybrids such as: self-assembled multi-layers, ionic polymers containing azobenzene chromophore, phase separation processes, chelating ion exchangers, polymer electrolytes, functionalised solid surfaces and ionic hybrid hydrogels. { 247pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600216110:9781600216114 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NEW TRENDS IN NATURAL & SYNTHETIC POLYMER SCIENCE [Cornelia Vasile & G E Zaikov (eds)] This collection of texts written by well-recognised specialists was constituted having in view these important directions of actual research. Sustainable economical growth requires safe resources of raw materials for the industrial production. Today’s most frequently used industrial raw material, petroleum, is neither sustainable, because limited, nor environmentally friendly. While the economy of energy can be based on various alter-native raw materials, such as wind, sun, water, biomass, as well as nuclear fission and fusion, the economy of substances is fundamentally depending on biomass, in particular biomass of plants. In the last decades because of the crude oil and other natural resources crisis, a new alternative has been proposed consisting in utilisation of renewable natural resources as feedstock and fuel, among which the biomass is the most promising. { 255pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594547726:9781594547720 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| NUCLEAR MATERIALS : Reseach Developments [Joel E Keister (ed)] Nuclear materials include materials relevant to nuclear fission and fusion reactors and high power accelerator technologies, and closely related aspects of materials science and engineering. Processes and properties include atomic lattice defects, microstructures, thermodynamics, corrosion and mechanical and physical properties. Included are fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, core structures, pressure vessels, moderator and control components; fission product behaviour; Materials aspects of the entire fuel cycle; Performance of nuclear waste materials, glasses and ceramics, immobilisation of wastes; Fusion reactor materials, including first walls, blankets, insulators and magnets; Neutron radiation effects in materials, including defects, microstructures, transmutations, phase changes and macroscopic properties; Interaction of plasmas, ion beams, electron beams and electromagnetic radiation with materials. The book presents state-of-the art research in this field which is crucial to the growth and exploitation of nuclear energy. { 412pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600214320:9781600214325 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ORGANIC & PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY USING CHEMICAL KINETICS : Prospects & Developments [Y G Medvedevskikh, Artur Valente, Robert A Howell & G E Zaikov (eds)] { 292pp, 180x260mm, June 2007; HB, £96.99, 160021763X:9781600217630 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY : Hydrocarbons [Dr M S Yadav] This book presents the preparation, properties and uses of various types of hydrocarbons (e.g. aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, arenas, cyclic hydrocarbons (e.g. cycloalkanes etc) in detail. A separate chapter assigned to a particular type of hydrocarbon makes the study simpler and systematic. In each chapter, detailed discussions of some members of that particular type of hydrocarbon makes the general study of that type of hydrocarbon clear. Wherever required the mechanism of a reaction has been explained to make the understanding of reaction simpler. Name reactions have also been explained in an easily understandable manner. Most of the topics included form a part of the study of the syllabus of BSc (General), BSc (Hons), of Universities and it covers almost all the topics included for degree students of Indian universities. As a result, the book will be extremely useful to all students pursuing their degree courses and teachers. { 310pp, 145x220mm, March 2007; HB, £29.99, 8189741365:9788189741365 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd } |
| PHYTOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROGRESS [Takumi Matsumoto (ed)] This book is dedicated to new and important research in the field of phytochemistry which is in the strict sense of the word the study of phytochemicals. These are chemicals derived from plants. In a narrower sense the terms are often used to describe the large number of secondary metabolic compounds found in plants. Many of these are known to provide protection against insect attacks and plant diseases. They also exhibit a number of protective functions for human consumers. Techniques commonly used in the field of phytochemistry are extraction, isolation and structural elucidation (MS,1Dand 2D NMR) of natural products, as well as various chromatography techniques (MPLC, HPLC, LC-MS). { 223pp, 180x260mm, May 2008; HB, £59.50, 1604562323:9781604562323 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE RESEARCH ADVANCES [Sabu Thomas & Gennady E Zaikov (eds)] The present book focuses on the preparation, properties, characterisation and applications of polymer nanocomposites. The various manufacturing techniques, analysis of morphology, filler dispersion, and interfacial interactions have been described are detail. In the case of polymer nanocomposites, filler dispersion, intercalation/exfoliation, orientation and filler-matrix interaction are the main parameters that determine the physical, thermal, transport, mechanical and rheological properties of the nanocomposites. In this book the ultimate properties of the nanocomposites have been correlated with the key parameters of filler dispersion and filler-matrix interaction. The use of various sophisticated instrument techniques for the characterisation of these nanocomposites are also reviewed. { 394pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; HB, £99.50, 1604560630:9781604560633 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| POLYMER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS [Robert K Bregg (ed)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 224pp, 180x260mm, March 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594547424:9781594547423 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| POLYMERS & COMPOSITES : Synthesis, Properties & Applications [, G E Zaikov & D Horak (eds)] This book aims to present the progress in the science of polymers and monomer, synthesis, study of properties and application of polymers, polymer mixtures, composites and filled polymers. This book collects original articles and reviews important for both pure and applied chemistry. The application of polymers in medicine, composites and nanocomposites, reduction of polymer material combustibility, kinetics and the mechanism of various reactions are of special attention. Both synthetic and natural polymers are discussed. Some part of the collection, related to chemistry and physics of polymers, is devoted to oligomers and low-molecular compounds. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. { 215pp, 180x260mm, July 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600215475:9781600215476 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| POLYMERS & COMPOSITES : Synthesis, Properties & Applications [R A Pethrick, G E Zaikov & D Horak (eds)] Book & CD. This book aims to present the progress in the science of polymers and monomer, synthesis, study of properties and application of polymers, polymer mixtures, composites and filled polymers. The book collects original articles and reviews important for both pure and applied chemistry. The application of polymers in medicine, composites and nanocomposites, reduction of polymer material combustibility, kinetics and the mechanism of various reactions are of special attention. Both synthetic and natural polymers are discussed. Some part of the collection, related to chemistry and physics of polymers, is devoted to oligomers and low-molecular compounds. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. { 204pp, 180x260mm, August 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600214754:9781600214752 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| POLYMERS, POLYMER BLENDS, POLYMER COMPOSITES & FILLED POLYMERS : Synthesis, Properties, Application [Abdulakh K Mikitaev, Mukhamed K H Ligidov & Gennady E Zaikov (eds)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 222pp, 180x260mm, December 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600211682:9781600211683 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PRACTICAL GUIDE TO KINETIC MONTE CARLO SIMULATIONS & CLASSICAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS : An Example Book [Uwe Burghaus, J Stephan, L Vattuone & J M Rogowska] The guidelines of this textbook are numerous example programs, flux diagrams, schemes, and figures presenting the obtained results. Step by step, the authors explain how steady state Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) and time resolved, so-called kinetic or dynamic Monte Carlo Simulation (KMCS), schemes, respectively, can be set up. Furthermore, examples of classical Molecular Dynamics Simulations (MDS) are included. In addressing the same type of problem by way off all these methods, the different schemes can directly be compared. For the example programs, they have chosen problems related to the adsorption of gas-phase species on surfaces (i.e. mainly lattice models related to gas-surface adsorption dynamics). Furthermore, the growth of deposits on grid surfaces has been address including fractal growth phenomena. { 194pp, 180x260mm, July 2005; HB, £45.99, 1594545316:9781594545313 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PREPARATION & PROPERTIES OF MONOMERS, POLYMERS & COMPOSITE MATERIALS [Antonio Ballada & Gennady E Zaikov (eds)] Preface; Enhancement of miscibility in multi-component solutions on the basis of three polymers and common solvents; Reinforcement of the Interface in Drawn Polymer Blends PS/PA-12; Quantum chemical calculation linear olefins and not conjugate diolefins; Technology computers search of new more effective catalysts cationic polymerisation olefins; Quantum chemical calculation and an estimation of acid force linear and ramified connected diens; Magnetic rectal suppositories for medical application: Investigation of their physical and chemical properties; Studying of a magnetic resonance in contrasting agents on the basis of biodecomposed magnetic fluids; Investigation of Micellisation at Non-ionic Surfactants in their solutions; Association of molecules and formation of micelles in solutions ionic surfactants; The interaction of surfactants with Ion Polymeric Sorbents; How the structure of sulphuryl amides influences the light stabilising properties; Of complex aerohydrodynamic research and the effectiveness of arresting dispersed particles for barbotage-rotation; The mechanism of selective oxidation of ethylbenzene with dioxygen into phenylethylhydroperoxide at catalysis by Fe(III)(acac)3, activated with additives of 18-crown-6 as ligand-modifier; Enhanced photo and thermal oxidative stability of charge-transfer complexes of conjugated polymers; Preparation and investigation of physical and chemical properties of ionic magnetic fluids on the basis of cobalt ferrite; Immunomagnetic separation of human hematopoietic cells: Physical -- chemical bases and medical -- biologic investigation; Emulsion polymerisation of (meth)acrylates: Characteristics of kinetics and mechanism; Behaviour of composite materials under micro-organisms of soil; New technologies for fast liquid-phase chemical processes; Index. { 207pp, 180x260mm, August 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600215572:9781600215575 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PREVENTION OF METAL CORROSION : New Research [Magdalena Nuñez (ed)] Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions. In a world short of energy sources yet long on energy use, electrochemistry is a critical component of the mix necessary to keep the world economies growing. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field. This volume deals with prevention of metal corrosion. { 310pp, 180x260mm, March 2007; HB, £85.99, 1594545006:9781594545009 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROGRESS IN BIOPOLYMER RESEARCH [Pablo C Sánchez (ed)] This book presents new and important research on biopolymers which are a special class of polymers produced by living organisms. Starch, proteins and peptides, DNA, and RNA are all examples of biopolymers, in which the monomer units, respectively, are sugars, amino acids, and nucleic acids.A major but defining difference between polymers and biopolymers can be found in their structures. Polymers, including biopolymers, are made of repetitive units called monomers. Biopolymers inherently have a well defined structure: The exact chemical composition and the sequence in which these units are arranged is called the primary structure. Many biopolymers spontaneously fold into characteristic compact shapes (see also "protein folding" as well as secondary structure and tertiary structure), which determine their biological functions and depend in a complicated way on their primary structures. Structural biology is the study of the structural properties of the biopolymers. In contrast most synthetic polymers have much simpler and more random (or statistic) structures. { 276pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600219845:9781600219849 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROGRESS IN COLLOID & SURFACE SCIENCE RESEARCH [Emelio A Scarpetti (ed)] This book presents leading-edge research on colloids and surface science and spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallisation and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterisation and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. { 337pp, 180x260mm, October 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600215998:9781600215995 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROGRESS IN CORROSION RESEARCH [Emilio L Bettini (ed)] This book presents corrosion research studies from around the world. Most structural alloys corrode merely from exposure to moisture in the air, but the process can be strongly affected by exposure to certain substances. Corrosion can be concentrated locally to form a pit or crack, or it can extend across a wide area to produce general deterioration. While some efforts to reduce corrosion merely redirect the damage into less visible, less predictable forms, controlled corrosion treatments such as passivation and chromate-conversion will increase a material's corrosion resistance. { 310pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600217346:9781600217340 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROGRESS IN POLYMER DEGRADATION & STABILITY RESEARCH [Herbert W Moeller (ed)] Polymer degradation is a change in the properties -- tensile strength, colour, shape, etc -- of a polymer or polymer based product under the influence of one or more environmental factors such as heat, light or chemicals. These changes may be undesirable, such as changes during use, or desirable, as in biodegradation or deliberately lowering the molecular weight of a polymer. Such changes occur primarily because of the effect of these factors on the chemical composition of the polymer. In a finished product such a change is to be prevented or delayed. However, the degradation process can be useful from the view points of understanding the structure of a polymer or recycling/reusing the polymer waste to prevent or reduce environmental pollution. Polymers molecules are very large on the molecular scale which derive their unique and useful properties from their size. { 390pp, 180x260mm, June 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600218288:9781600218286 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROGRESS IN SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH [Ronald W Buckley (ed)] The book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterisation of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. { 311pp, 180x260mm, July 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600213138:9781600213137 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROTEIN FOLDING : New Research [Tony R Obalinsky (ed)] Proteins are one of the most basic components of all living cells and therefore serve a vital purpose in the cells of animals, plants and bacteria. They are comprised of chains of amino acids, which are held together by ribosome. These chains have many different patterns, which are known as ‘folds.’ These folds are complicated, and therefore susceptible to irregularities that are known to be the source of many diseases. Cystic fibrosis, mad cow disease, Alzheimer’s disease, emphysema and others are all initiated by improper protein folds. It is clear that, improving our understanding of protein folding is a key to fighting these diseases. This book presents recently performed research from around the world on this important subject. { 278pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594548358:9781594548352 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROTEIN FOLDING-MISFOLDING : Some Current Concepts of Protein Chemistry [Joseph P Zbilut & thomas Scheibel (eds)] Protein research continues to be an intriguing area of research: the field spans the range from quantum to system, and requires some knowledge of not only the biological, but the physical sciences as well. Increasingly, familiarity with computational methods and statistics is becoming more important and receiving more recognition in the masses of accumulated data. This book provides outlines of basic themes in the field of protein folding, as well as some rudimentary expositions which can function as a basis for further exploration. { 199pp, 180x260mm, December 2006; HB, £59.50, 1600214177:9781600214172 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| QUANTUM CHEMISTRY & NUCLEAR RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY DATA OF NATURAL & SYNTHETIC NANOTECHNOLOGICAL MATERIALS WITH ND-METAL ATOMS PARTICIPATIONS [Elmira I Yuryeva, Svyatoslav Gabuda & Rafael N Pletnev] This book reviews the modern state-of-the-art of the central problem of advanced material sciences related to the electron-nuclear interaction in solids stressed on the basic problem of the mutual influence of the fast electronic fluctuations and of slow movement of nuclei. Its main purpose is elucidation within modern solid state chemistry of the influence to the relationship between the crystal structure of a substance and its macroscopic properties. { 91pp, 180x260mm, June 2007; HB, £96.99, 1600217486:9781600217487 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| QUANTUM CHEMISTRY RESEARCH TRENDS [Mikas P Kaisas (ed)] Quantum chemistry is a branch of theoretical chemistry, which applies quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to address issues and problems in chemistry. The description of the electronic behaviour of atoms and molecules as pertaining to their reactivity is one of the applications of quantum chemistry. Quantum chemistry lies on the border between chemistry and physics, and significant contributions have been made by scientists from both fields. It has a strong and active overlap with the field of atomic physics and molecular physics, as well as physical chemistry. This book presents leading research in the field. { 261pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; HB, £85.99, 160021620X:9781600216206 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| QUANTUMCHEMICAL CALCULATION OF FLOURINE-CONTAINING OXIDIZERS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL FUELS [V A Babkin, G E Zaikov, R G Fedunov, A I Ivanov, K S Minsker & A L Berlin (eds)] The calculation of traditional fluorine-containing (F2, OF2, N2F4, ClO3F, ClF5, ClF3) and oxygen-containing (OF2, O2, H2O2, N2O4, HNO3, ClO3F) oxidisers of differential fuels has been performed by the different classical semi-empirical quantum-chemical methods (CNDO, CNDO/2, MNDO, AM1, PM3) and ?B-INITIO in the many principal basis-sets optimising the all geometric parameters. It is shown, the high correlative dependencies between the burn parameters of the differential fuels (H2, N2H4, H2N2(CH3)2, CH2, AlH3, B5H9, BeH2) and calculated values of quantum-chemical parameters of the fluorine-containing (oxygencontaining) oxidisers exist in the form of Ip is specific impulse of pressure, P1 is specific traction in atmosphere, Pi is specific traction in vacuum, depending on Qfmin is minimum electronic charge on fluorine atom (Qfmin is the minimum electronic charge on oxygen atom). The authors performed comparative analysis of results of the quantum-chemical semi-empirical and ab-initio calculations for different fuels. The simple interpretation and illustration of the physical nature of these correlative dependencies are offered. The authors established the technique of theoretical estimation of the burn parameters of oxidisers of the differential fuels, that may be used to look for new more efficient non-pollution oxidisers. { 85pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600215394:9781600215391 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| REACTIONS & PROPERTIES OF MONOMERS & POLYMERS [Alberto D'amore & Gennady Zaikov (eds)] This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilisation of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, antiadhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilisation, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. { 224pp, 180x260mm, March 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600214150:9781600214158 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS RESEARCH ADVANCES [Matheus I Barroso (ed)] This book presents research from around the world on inorganic and organic functional polymers, both solid and liquid, acting as reagents, catalysts, carriers of protecting groups, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating agents, supports for enzymes and cells, and the like. It also includes reactive crosslinkable prepolymers, degradable polymers, polymer resists, conducting polymers, and film-forming polymers. Contributions may deal with synthesis of such polymers or with their applications in organic synthesis, catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations, recovery, lithography, microelectronics, information storage, energy conversion, diagnostics, coating and encapsulation, and adhesion. { 278pp, 180x260mm, May 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600218628:9781600218620 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN POLYMER RESEARCH [Anthony V Hopper (ed)] Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminium, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibres, elastomers, and structural plastics. Polymers are also used for most composites, electronic devices, biomedical devices, optical devices, and precursors for many newly developed high-tech ceramics. This book presents leading-edge research in this rapidly-changing and evolving field. { 257pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £85.99, 1600213464:9781600213465 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| SOLUTION CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROGRESS [Darian V Bostrelli (ed)] Solution chemistry deals with liquid solutions in such fields as physical chemistry, chemical physics, molecular biology, statistical mechanics, biochemistry, and biophysics. This book includes experimental investigations of the dielectric, spectroscopic, thermodynamic, transport, or relaxation properties of both electrolytes and non-electrolytes in liquid solutions. The latest research in the world has been selected, gathered and presented here. { 185pp, 180x260mm, January 2008; HB, £85.99, 1600219934:9781600219931 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| STARCH : Achievements in Understanding of Structure & Functionality [Vladimir Yuryev, Piotr Tomasik & Eric Bertoft (eds)] The history of starches and investigations of starch containing raw materials goes back many centuries, (ii) steady progress in the understanding of processing and modification processes of starches awaits further elucidation. Fortunately, the cluster model of native starch granules is now generally accepted. The remaining problems concerning physics and chemistry, biochemistry and genetics, and processing and modification of starches are dealt with annually at different conferences and symposiums by experts in various fields. The numerous questions concerning structural organisation of starch granules, their behaviour in different thermodynamic conditions (temperature, water content, pressure) during biosynthesis and in different solvents at processing of both starch and starch containing raw material deserve further study because they are not yet entirely understood. { 315pp, 180x260mm, June 2006; HB, £96.99, 1600212271:9781600212277 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| SYNTHESIS & PROPERTIES OF LOW- & HIGH-MOLECULAR COMPOUNDS : Quantitative Level [Gennady E Zaikov, Irina V Savenkova & Klara Gumargalieva (eds)] The main goal of this book is to describe the synthesis and properties of low and high-molecular compounds on the quantitative level. Special attention was given to composition materials based on polymers and dispersed wood, the mechanism of HCL elimination reactions via a four-centre transition state during PVC thermal destruction, swelling of the filled polymer compositions, structure and properties of combined systems based on butadiene-nitrile and ternary ethylene-propylene elastomers, intensification mass transfer processes in fast liquid-phase chemical reactions, the examples of hetero-nanophase kinetic description of photochemical reactions, the nanometric particle-like local structures and their implications in polymer behaviour, fractal physical chemistry of polymer solutions, modification of polycyanurates by polyethers, polyesters and polyurethanes, hybrid and interpenetrating polymer networks. This collection includes articles devoted to production of polymers, polymeric mixtures, composite and filled polymers, questions of expanding lifetime of polymeric articles, biologically active substances, modification of polymers and polymer-analogous transformations, fractal physical chemistry of polymer solutions, the study of structural transformations in polymers and some other questions. Of special attention are also production of pure substances and protection of the environment. { 348pp, 180x260mm, July 2006; HB, £59.50, 1594547165:9781594547164 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TEACHING GENERAL CHEMISTRY : A History & Philosophy of Science Approach [Mansoor Niaz] The main objective of this monograph is to incorporate history and philosophy of science in the chemistry curriculum in order to provide students an overview of the dynamics of scientific research, which involves controversies, conflicts and rivalries among scientists, that is the humanising aspects of science. A major thesis of this book is the parallel between the construction of knowledge by the students and the scientists. In looking for this relationship, it is not necessary that ontogeny recapitulate phylogeny, but rather to establish that students can face similar difficulties in conceptualising problems as those faced by the scientists in the past. Given the vast amount of literature on students' alternative conceptions (misconceptions) in science, it is plausible to suggest that these can be considered not as mistakes, but rather as tentative models, leading to greater conceptual understanding. Just as scientists resist changes in the 'hard-core' of their beliefs by offering 'auxiliary hypotheses', students may adopt similar strategies. Conceptual change, in science education can thus be conceptualised as building of tentative models that provide greater explanatory power to students' understanding. { March 2008; PB, £52.99, 160456105X:9781604561050 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TRENDS IN CATALYSIS RESEARCH [Lawrence P Bevy (ed)] The chemical or biological process whereby the presence of an external compound, a catalyst, serves as an agent to cause a chemical reaction to occur or to improve reaction performance without altering the external compound. Catalysis is a very important process from an industrial point of view since the production of most industrially important chemicals involve catalysis. Research into catalysis is a major field in applied science, and involves many fields of chemistry and physics. The book brings together leading research in this vibrant field. { 230pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594546592:9781594546594 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TRENDS IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY RESEARCH [Magdalena Nunez (ed)] Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions. In a world short of energy sources yet long on energy use, electrochemistry is a critical component of the mix necessary to keep the world economies growing. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field. This book gathers new and important research from around the globe. { 297pp, 180x260mm, September 2007; HB, £85.99, 1594544573:9781594544576 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TRENDS IN SAMPLE PREPARATION [Marco Aurélio & Zezzi Arruda (eds)] Sample preparation plays an essential role in analytical procedures. The estimated errors of measurement methods commonly used are usual below 20%. The errors of sample preparation procedures can easily rise to more than 200%. Relating to the total error of an analytical procedure it is more effective to invest efforts and money in the improvement of sample preparation techniques instead of squeezing the measurement procedures to get one or two percent improvement in standard deviation. This book is a concoction of chapters dealing with an overview of the latest developments in various sample preparation techniques for inorganic and organic analytes. Not only sample preparation techniques are described but also some sampling and measurement procedures. { 304pp, 180x260mm, March 2007; HB, £52.99, 1600211186:9781600211188 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TRENDS IN SURFACE SCIENCE RESEARCH [Charles P Norris (ed)] This book covers the physics and chemistry of surfaces. The scope includes the structure, thermodynamics, and mobility of clean surfaces, as well as the interaction of gas molecules with solid surfaces. The energetic particle interactions that are the basis for the majority of techniques developed to reveal the structure and chemistry of surfaces are explored including auger electron spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, inelastic scattering of electrons and ions, low energy electron diffraction, scanning probe microscopy, and interfacial segregation. Crystal nucleation and growth are also considered. Principles such as adsorption, desorption and reactions between adsorbates are examined, with coverage also of new developments in the growth of epitaxial, and Langmuir-Blodgett films, as well as treatment of the etching of surfaces. Modern analytical techniques and applications to thin films and nanostructures are included. The latest in-depth research from around the world is presented. { 288pp, 180x260mm, July 2006; HB, £85.99, 1594541787:9781594541780 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| VANADIUM : Its Impact on Health [Teresa I Fortoul & Maria Rosa Avila-Costa] Interest in vanadium has increased in recent decades because of its presence in suspended particles resulting from fuel combustion, and because of an increased exposure in population such as soldiers, civilian populations near oil wells and in Iraq, and in the Gulf War. One of its sources is the residual oil fuel ashes and vocanic activity. This important book deals with the biological effects on the organism. { 87pp, 180x260mm, January 2007; HB, £59.50, 1600216099:9781600216091 , Nova Science Publishers } |