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Analytical Chemistry ..............................................3

Biochemistry ..........................................................4

Computational and Theoretical Chemistry............6

Environmental Chemistry ......................................7

Forensic Chemistry ..............................................11

General Chemistry ..............................................12

Geochemistry ......................................................14

Industrial & Applied Chemistry............................15

Medicinal Chemistry ............................................16

Physical Chemistry ..............................................17

Polymer Chemistry ..............................................21

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Analytical Chemistry

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Fundamentals of Microfluidics and Lab on a Chip for Biological Analysis and Discovery Paul C.H. LiSimon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Catalog no. K10977, 2010, 418 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-1855-8, $99.95

Lab-on-a-chip technology permits us to makemany important discoveries that can only beobserved at the microscale or the nanoscale.These translate into greater sensitivity, more accu-rate results, and more valuable findings. Authoredby one of the field’s pioneering researchers,Fundamentals of Microfluidics and Lab on aChip for Biological Analysis and Discoveryfocuses on key aspects of microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technologies to offer an exceptionally cohe-sive overview of the science, its limitations, break-throughs made over the years, and currentlyemerging advances.

The book emphasizes analytical applications ofmicrofluidic technology and offers in-depth cover-age of micromachining methods, microfluidicoperations, chemical separations, sample prepara-tion and injection methods, detection technology,and various chemical and biological analyses.Other topics covered include the use of polymericchips, fluid flow valve and control, single-cellanalysis, DNA and RNA amplification techniques,DNA hybridization, immunoassays, and enzymat-ic assays.

The book contains more than 300 figures depict-ing novel chip functions and breakthroughs, and16 tables that summarize materials and referstudents to additional resources. An appendixcompiles extensive analytical applications fromemerging and established research groups.

Derived from the highly popular Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip for Chemical and Biological Analysis andDiscovery (2006), this volume is readily adaptablefor classroom use. Problem sets in each chaptertests students’ their assimilation of the materialand clarify challenging concepts. The book con-tains a comprehensive glossary, a complete index,and extensive references.

Selected Contents:

IntroductionMicromachining MethodsMicromachining of SiliconMicromachining of GlassMicromachining of Fused Quartz (or Fused Silica)Micromachining of Polymeric ChipsMetal PatterningWorld-to-Chip InterfaceMicrofluidic FlowLiquid Pumping MethodsMicrofluidic Flow ControlSample IntroductionElectrokinetic InjectionHydrodynamic InjectionOther Sample Injection MethodsSample PreconcentrationSample StackingExtractionPorous MembraneOther Preconcentration MethodsSeparationGas Chromatography (GC)Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)Chromatographic SeparationsCoupled SeparationsDetection MethodsOptical Detection MethodsElectrochemical (EC) DetectionMass Spectrometry (MS)Other Detection MethodsApplications to Cellular/Particle AnalysisRetention of Cells and ParticlesStudies of Cells in a FlowOther Cell OperationsApplications to Nucleic Acids AnalysisNucleic Acids Extraction and PurificationNucleic Acids AmplificationDNA HybridizationOther Nucleic Acid ApplicationsApplications to Protein AnalysisImmunoassayProtein SeparationEnzymatic Assays

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Biochemistry

Introduction to Peptides and ProteinsÜlo Langel, Benjamin F. Cravatt, Astrid Gräslund, Gunnar von Heijne,Tiit Land, Sherry Niessen, and Matjaz Zorko

Catalog no. 64126, 2010, 420 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6412-4, $102.95

Human cells produce at least 30,000 differentproteins. Each has a specific function character-ized by a unique sequence and native conforma-tion that allows it to perform that function. Whileresearch in this post-genomic era has created adeluge of invaluable information, the field haslacked for an authoritative introductory text need-ed to inform researchers and students in all ofthose fields now concerned with protein research.

Introduction to Peptides and Proteins bringstogether some of the most respected researchers inprotein science to present a remarkably coherentintroduction to modern peptide and protein chem-istry. The first sections of the book delve into –

• Basic peptide and protein science from assembly through degradation

• Traditional and emerging research methodsincluding those used in bioinformatics andproteomics

• New computational approaches and algorithmsused to find patterns in the vast data collectedby sequencing projects

After providing a foundation in tools and meth-ods, the authors closely examine six protein fam-ilies, including representative classes such asenzymes, cell-surface receptors, antibodies,fibrous proteins, and bioactive peptide classes.They concentrate on biochemical mechanismsand where possible indicate therapeutic orbiotechnical possibilities.

Focusing on clinical aspects, the authors theninvestigate misfolding as found in prion diseases,miscleavage as found in Alzheimer’s, and mis-sequencing as found with some cancers. Drawingfrom their own research, the authors summarizerecent achievements and emerging applications.

No longer just the domain of biologists, many key advances in protein research started inphysics labs and have involved contributions froma host of fields including statistics, drug develop-ment, genetics, and chemical spectroscopy.Introduction to Peptides and Proteins providesresearchers across these fields with the thoroughfoundation needed to explore all the potentialoffered by protein research.

The authors discuss the use of proteins and pep-tides as drugs and the solid-phase synthesisrequired for drug production. They also look atthe use of peptides as functional biomoleculesand research tools.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Amino Acids. NoncovalentInteractions. Structural Organization of Proteins.The Biosynthesis of Proteins. PosttranslationalModifications. Protein Folding. IntracellularSorting of Proteins. Protein Turnover. Purificationand Characterization of Proteins. Crystallographyand X-Ray Diffraction. Optical Spectroscopy.Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Methodsto Follow Protein Folding. Mass Spectrometry.Chemical Synthesis of Peptides and Proteins.Protein Engineering and Gene Silencing.Protein–Ligand Interactions. Sequence Analysisand Function Prediction. Protein StructurePrediction. Proteomics. Enzymes. NucleicAcid–Binding Proteins. Cell Surface Receptorsand Signaling. Membrane Proteins. Antibodies.Fibrous Proteins. Selected Classes of BioactivePeptides. Misfolding-Based Diseases.Miscleavage-Based Diseases. Missequence-BasedDiseases. Peptides and Proteins as Drugs.



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Biochemistry


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Quantitative Understanding of BiosystemsAn Introduction to BiophysicsThomas M. NordlundUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

Catalog no. 89772, February 2011, 583 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8972-1, $89.95

“Combines a nice balance of topics with impor-tant basic material …The emphasis on problems,projects, and tools is very helpful.”

—Stephen J. Hagen, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems:An Introduction to Biophysics focuses on thebehavior and properties of microscopic structuresthat underlie living systems. It clearly describesthe biological physics of macromolecules, subcel-lular structures, and whole cells, including inter-actions with light.

Providing broad coverage of physics, chemistry,biology, and mathematics, this color text features:

• Mathematical and computational tools—graphing, calculus, simple differential equations, diagrammatic analysis, and visualization tools

• Randomness, variation, statistical mechanics,distributions, and spectra

• The biological micro- and nanoworld—structures, processes, and the physical laws

• Quantum effects—photosynthesis, UV damage, electron and energy transfer, andspectroscopic characterization of biologicalstructures

Through its active learning approach, the textencourages practical comprehension of thebehavior of biosystems, rather than knowledge ofthe latest research. The author includes graph-and diagram-centered physics and mathematics,simple software, frequent checks of understand-ing, and a repetition of important ideas at higherlevels or from different points of view. After com-pleting this book, students will gain significantcomputational and project experience andbecome competent at quantitatively characteriz-ing biosystems.

CD-ROM Resource:

The accompanying CD contains multimedialearning tools, such as video clips and anima-tions, that illustrate intrinsically dynamic process-es. For students inexperienced in the applicationof mathematics and physical principles to natu-rally occurring phenomena, this multimediacomponent emphasizes what is most obviousabout biological systems: living things move.Students can also manipulate and re-programthe included Excel graphs.

Selected Contents:

INTRODUCTION, APPROACH, AND TOOLSIntroduction to a New World How (Most) Physicists Approach Biophysics Math Tools: First Pass STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONWater Structures: From 0.1 to 10 nm and LargerFirst Pass at Supramolecular Structures: Assembliesof Biomolecules Putting a Cell Together: Physical Sketch BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY: QUANTUMMICROWORLDQuantum Primer Light and Life Photosynthesis Direct Ultraviolet Effects on Biological Systems BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY: (CLASSICAL)MICROWORLDMechanics and Dynamics Random Walks, Diffusion, and PolymerConformation Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics Primer Reactions: Physical View Molecular Machines: Introduction Assembly Appendix A: Reading Skills and Information Sources Appendix B: Snapshot of the Supporting CD



Quantum DynamicsApplications in Biological and Materials SystemsEric R. BittnerUniversity of Houston, Texas, USA


Even though time-dependent spectroscopic tech-niques continue to push the frontier of chemicalphysics, they receive scant mention in introductorycourses and are poorly covered in standard texts.Quantum Dynamics: Applications in Biologicaland Materials Systems bridges the gap betweenwhat is traditionally taught in a one-semesterquantum chemistry course and the modern field ofchemical dynamics, presenting the quantum theo-ry of charge and energy transport in biological sys-tems and optical-electronic materials from adynamic perspective.

Reviews the basics

Taking a pedagogical approach, the book beginsby reviewing the concepts of classical mechanicsthat are necessary for studying quantum mechan-ics. It discusses waves and wave functions andexplores semiclassical quantum mechanics meth-ods, an important part of the development andutilization of quantum theory.

Time-independent and time-dependent perspectives

The main focus of the book is the chapter on quan-tum dynamics, which begins with a brief review ofthe bound states of a coupled two-level system.This is discussed with a time-independent as well asa time-dependent perspective. The book alsoexplores what happens when the two-level systemhas an additional harmonic degree of freedom thatcouples the transitions between the two states.

The book reviews different ways in which one canrepresent the evolution of a quantum state,explores the quantum density matrix, and exam-ines the basis for excitation energy transferbetween molecules. Later chapters describe the pielectronic structure of conjugated organic systemsand discuss electron-phonon coupling in conjugat-ed systems and transport and dynamics in extend-ed systems.


Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Includes Mathematica® downloads

On an accompanying website, Mathematica® applica-tions and codes can be downloaded to illustrate thetheoretical methods presented, and the book offersample references for further study. The book andwebsite combine to provide students with a clearunderstanding of the theory and its applications

Selected Contents:

Survey of Classical Mechanics Newton’s Equations of Motion. LagrangianMechanics. Conservation Laws. HamiltonianDynamics.Waves and Wave Functions Position and Momentum Representation of Psi. The Schrödinger Equation. Particle in a Box. Semiclassical Quantum Mechanics Bohr-Sommerfield Quantization. The WKBApproximation. Connection Formulas. Scattering. Quantum Dynamics (and Other Un-AmericanActivities) Introduction. The Two-state System. PerturbativeSolutions. Dyson Expansion of the SchrödingerEquation. Time-dependent Schrödinger Equation.Time Evolution of a Two-level System. Time-depend-ent Perturbations. Interaction between Matter andRadiation. Application of Golden Rule:Photoionization of Hydrogen 1s. CoupledElectronic/Nuclear Dynamics. Representations and Dynamics Schrödinger Picture: Evolution of the State Function.Heisenberg Picture: Evolution of Observables.Quantum Principle of Stationary Action. InteractionPicture. Quantum Density Matrix Introduction: Mixed vs Pure States. Time Evolutionof the Density Matrix. Reduced Density Matrix. TheDensity Matrix for a Two-state System.Decoherence. Appendix: Wigner Quasi-probabilityDistribution.Excitation Energy Transfer Dipole-Dipole Interactions. Förster’s Theory. BeyondFörster. Transition Density Cube Approach. Electronic Structure of Conjugated Systems Pi Conjugation in Organic Systems. Hückel Model.Electronic Structure Models. Electron-Phonon Coupling in Conjugated Systems Lattice Models for Transport and Structure



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Environmental Chemistry


Introduction to Green ChemistrySecond EditionAlbert MatlackUniversity of Delaware, Newark, USA


In the nearly 10 years since the publication of thebestselling first edition of Introduction to GreenChemistry, interest in green chemistry and cleanprocesses has grown so much that topics such asfluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frame-works, and process intensification, barely men-tioned in the first edition, have become majorareas of research. In addition, government fund-ing has ramped up the development of fuel cellsand biofuels. This reflects the evolving focus frompollution remediation to pollution prevention.Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures, thissecond edition provides an update from the fron-tiers of the field.

New and expanded research topics:

• Metal-organic frameworks• Solid acids for alkylation of isobutene by

butanes• Carbon molecular sieves• Mixed micro- and mesoporous solids• Organocatalysis• Process intensification and gas phase

enzymatic reactions• Hydrogen storage for fuel cells• Reactive distillation• Catalysts in action on an atomic scale

Updated and expanded current events topics:

• Industry resistance to inherently safer chemistry

• Nuclear power• Removal of mercury from vaccines• Removal of mercury and lead from primary

explosives• Biofuels• Uses for surplus glycerol• New hard materials to reduce wear• Electronic waste• Smart growth

The book covers traditional green chemistry top-ics, including catalysis, benign solvents, and alter-native feedstocks. It also discusses relevant butless frequently covered topics with chapters suchas Chemistry of Longer Wear and Population andthe Environment. This coverage highlights theimportance of chemistry to everyday life anddemonstrates the benefits the expanded exploita-tion of green chemistry can have for society.

Selected Contents:IntroductionGeneral Background. Toxicity of Chemicals in theEnvironment. Accidents with ChemicalsWaste and Minimization. Conclusions. Doing without Phosgene, Hydrogen Cyanide andFormaldehydePreparation of Isocyanates. PolycarbonatesThe Chlorine ControversyThe Problem. Toxicity of Chlorine Compounds.Estrogen Mimics. Bleaching Paper. DisinfectingWater. Chlorofluorocarbons and Ozone Depletion.Chlorinated Solvents. Syntheses Where Chlorine isnot in the Final Product.Toxic Heavy Metal IonsThe Problem. End-of-the-Pipe Treatments. Biocides.Catalysts for Reactions Other than Oxidation. Dyesand Pigments. Electrical Uses. Leather. MetalFinishing. Oxidation. MiscellaneousSolid Catalyst and Reagents for Ease of WorkupThe Use of Inorganic Supports. Ion Exchange Resins.Combinatorial Chemistry. Other Uses of SupportedReagents. Cyclodextrins.Solid Acids and BasesIntroduction. Polymeric Sulfonic Acids. Polymer-Supported Lewis Acids. Sulfated Zirconia. Chemical SeparationsWorking Without Organic SolventsBiocatalysis and BiodiversityStereochemistryAgrochemicalsMaterials for a Sustainable EconomyChemistry of Longer Wear Chemistry of RecyclingPopulation and the EnvironmentGreening





Environmental ChemistryNinth EditionStanley E. ManahanUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, USA


The field of environmental chemistry has evolvedsignificantly since the publication of the first edi-tion of Environmental Chemistry. Throughoutthe book’s long life, it has chronicled emergingissues such as organochloride pesticides, deter-gent phosphates, stratospheric ozone depletion,the banning of chlorofluorocarbons, and green-house warming. Written by environmentalchemist and renowned educatorStanleyManahan, each edition has reflected the field’sshift of emphasis from pollution and its effects toits current emphasis on sustainability.

Completely revised, this ninth edition retains theorganizational structure that has made past edi-tions so popular with students and professorswhile updating coverage of principles, tools, andtechniques to provide fundamental understand-ing of environmental chemistry and its applica-tions. It includes end-of chapter questions andproblems, and a solutions manual is availableupon qualifying course adoptions. Rather thanimmediately discussing specific environmentalproblems, Manahan systematically develops theconcept of environmental chemistry so that whenhe covers specific pollutions problems the back-ground necessary to understand the problem hasalready been developed.

New in the Ninth Edition:• Revised discussion of sustainability

and environmental science• Updates information on chemical fate and

transport, cycles of matter• The connection between environmental

chemistry and green chemistry• Transgenic crops• The role of energy in sustainability• Potential use of toxic substances in

terrorist attacks

Acknowledging technology will be used to sup-port humankind on the planet, it is importantthat the anthrosphere be designed and operatedin a manner that is compatible with sustainabilityand that it interacts constructively with the otherenvironmental spheres. With clear explanations,real-world examples, and updated questions andanswers, the book emphases the concepts essen-tial to the practice of environmental science, tech-nology, and chemistry while introducing thenewest innovations in the field.

Selected Contents:

The Environment and Sustainability Science.Chemistry and the Anthrosphere: EnvironmentalChemistry and Green Chemistry. Fundamentalsof Aquatic Chemistry. Oxidation–Reduction inAquatic Chemistry. Phase Interactions in AquaticChemistry. Aquatic Microbial Biochemistry.Water Pollution. Water Treatment. TheAtmosphere and Atmospheric Chemistry.Particles in the Atmosphere. Gaseous InorganicAir Pollutants. Organic Air Pollutants. TheEndangered Global Atmosphere. The Geosphereand Geochemistry. Soil and AgriculturalEnvironmental Chemistry. Green Chemistry andIndustrial Ecology. Resources and SustainableMaterials. Sustainable Energy: The Key toEverything. Nature, Sources, and EnvironmentalChemistry of Hazardous Wastes. IndustrialEcology for Waste Minimization, Utilization, andTreatment. Environmental Biochemistry.Toxicological Chemistry. Toxicological Chemistryof Chemical Substances. Chemical Analysis ofWater and Wastewater. Analysis of Wastes andSolids. Analysis of the Atmosphere and AirPollutants. Analysis of Biological Materials andXenobiotics. Index.



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NEWWater ChemistryGreen Science and Technology of Nature's Most Renewable ResourceStanley E. ManahanUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Catalog no. K11504, January 2011, 416 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3068-0, $89.95

Carefully crafted to provide a comprehensiveoverview of the chemistry of water in the envi-ronment, Water Chemistry: Green Science andTechnology of Nature's Most RenewableResource examines water issues within the broadframework of sustainability, an issue of increasingimportance as the demands of Earth’s humanpopulation threaten to overwhelm the planet’scarrying capacity. Renowned environmentalauthor Stanley Manahan provides more than justbasic coverage of the chemistry of water. Herelates the science and technology of this amaz-ing substance to areas essential to sustainabilityscience, including environmental and greenchemistry, industrial ecology, and green (sustain-able) science and technology. The inclusion of aseparate chapter that comprehensively coversenergy, including renewable and emergingsources, sets this book a part.

Manahan explains how the hydrosphere relatesto the geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, andanthrosphere. His approach views the Earth asconsisting of these five mutually interactingspheres. He covers biogeochemical cycles and theessential role of water in these basic cycles ofmaterials. He also defines environmental chem-istry and green chemistry, emphasizing water’srole in the practice of each. Manahan highlightsthe role of the anthrosphere, that part of the envi-ronment constructed and operated by humans.He underscores its overwhelming influence onthe environment and its pervasive effects on thehydrosphere. He also covers the essential role thatwater plays in the sustainable operation of theanthrosphere and how it can be maintained in amanner that will enable it to operate in harmonywith the environment for generations to come.

Written at an intermediate level, this is an appro-priate text for the study of current affairs in envi-ronmental chemistry. It provides a review and

grounding in basic and organic chemistry for thosestudents who need it and also fills a niche for anaquatic chemistry book that relates the hydros-phere to the other four environmental spheres.

Selected Contents:

Water and the Five Spheres of the EnvironmentWater. The Hydrosphere. The Geosphere and theHydrosphere. The Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere.The Biosphere and the Hydrosphere. TheAnthrosphere and the Hydrosphere. Water andBiogeochemical Cycles. Water and EnvironmentalChemistry. Water and Green Chemistry.Properties of Water and the HydrosphereThe Fantastic Water Molecule. Water as an EssentialResource. The Hydrological Cycle. Standing Bodiesof Water. Flowing Water. Groundwater. WaterUtilization. Impoundment and Transfer of Water.Water: A Very Useful Green Substance. Aquatic Life.Global Warming and WaterFundamentals of Aquatic ChemistryIntroduction to Aquatic Chemistry. Gases in Water.Water Acidity and Carbon Dioxide in Water.Alkalinity. Calcium and Other Metals in Water.Complexation and Chelation. Bonding and Structureof Metal Complexes. Calculations of SpeciesConcentrations. Complexation by DeprotonatedLigands. Complexation by Protonated Ligands.Solubilization of Lead Ion from Solids by NTA.Polyphosphates and Phosphonates in Water.Complexation by Humic Substances. Complexationand Redox ProcessesOxidation–Reduction in Aquatic ChemistryThe Significance of Oxidation–Reduction. Electronand Redox Reactions. Electron Activity and pE. TheNernst Equation. Reaction Tendency: Whole Reactionfrom Half-Reactions. The Nernst Equation andChemical Equilibrium.. The Relationship of pE to FreeEnergy. Reactions in Terms of One Electron-Mole.The Limits of pE in Water. pE Values in Natural WaterSystems. pE–pH Diagrams. Phase Interactions in Aquatic ChemistryAquatic Microbial BiochemistryWater PollutionWater TreatmentChemical Analysis of Water and WastewaterSustainable Energy: The Key to EverythingFundamentals of ChemistryOrganic Chemistry



Fundamentals ofEcotoxicologyThird EditionMichael C. NewmanCollege of William & Mary,Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA

Fully revised to reflect newdevelopments, the new edi-tion of this renowned bookdetails key environmentalcontaminants, explores their fate and cycling inthe biosphere, and discusses bioaccumulation andthe effects of contaminants at increasing levels ofecological organization. It also covers regulatoryaspects of the field and discusses key U.S.,European, and Chinese legislation and policy. Itprovides new study questions, a detailed glossary,and new international case studies by leadingworld-known experts. Pedagogical Features:• Study questions that enhance understanding

of the topics • Exploration of basic concepts, and paradigms,

and unresolved issues in ecotoxicology• Suggested readings at the end of each chapter• Concise explanations of highlighted key terms

can be found in the glossary• Treatment of contaminants in a hierarchical

context from biochemical to biospheric levelsof organization

• Coverage of environmental risk and associatedlegislation

Selected Contents:GENERAL: Introduction. Major Classes ofContaminants and Their Sources. BIOACCUMULATION: Uptake,Biotransformation, Detoxification, Eliminationand Accumulation. Factors InfluencingBioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation from Foodand Trophic Transfer. TOXICANT EFFECTS: Molecular Effects andBiomarkers. Cells, Tissues and Organs. SublethalEffects to Individuals. Acute and Chronic LethalEffects to Individuals. Effects of Populations.Effects on Communities and Ecosystems.Landscape to Global Effects.RISK FROM POLLUTANTS: Risk Assessment ofContaminants. SUMMARY: Conclusions. References. Glossary.

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New Edition of a Bestseller!

Introduction toEnvironmentalToxicologyMolecularSubstructures toEcological Landscapes,Fourth EditionWayne G. Landis,Ruth M. Sofield and Ming-Ho YuWestern Washington University, Bellingham, USA

After fifteen years and three editions, Introductionto Environmental Toxicology: MolecularSubstructures to Ecological Landscapes hasbecome a standard that defines the field of envi-ronmental toxicology, and the fourth edition is noexception. The authors take an integrated approachto environmental toxicology that emphasizes scaleand context as important factors in understandingeffects and management options.

New in the Fourth Edition:• New author, Dr. Ruth M. Sofield• 8-page color insert• A chapter on fate and transport• Emphasis on the use of all types of models

in understanding how nature works• Revised sections on synergy and atrazine

toxicity• Updated coverage of the analysis of impacts

to populations, communities and ecosystems• Enlarged risk assessment chapter with an

in-depth description of a regional scale riskassessment

This edition benefits from the insight of a newauthor, Dr. Ruth M. Sofield, who prepared thenew chapter on the fate and transport of con-taminants. The relationship between structureand toxicological properties has been a majortheme of this book since its inception and thisnew chapter expands this fundamental conceptto include fate and transport. In the early chaptersthe use of models in science is discussed and thistheme carries throughout the rest of the book.

Catalog no. K10226, January 2011, 542 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0410-0, $109.95






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Forensic Chemistry


Forensic Applications of High PerformanceLiquid ChromatographyShirley BayneTeesside University, Middlesbrough, UK

Michelle CarlinUniversity of Northumbria, UKSeries: Analytical Concepts in Forensic Chemistry

Catalog no. 91913, 2010, 272 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-9191-5, $59.95

“… This is the first book to the best of my knowl-edge specifically dealing with the forensic applica-tions of HPLC, and a very good one at that. Highlyrecommended for all forensic scientists andchemists, especially those who are working in sepa-ration science.”

— Anil Aggrawal writing in Anil Aggrawal's InternetJournal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Chromatography has many roles in forensic sci-ence, ranging from toxicology to environmentalanalysis. In particular, high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC) is a primary method ofanalysis in many types of laboratories. Maintaininga balance between practical solutions and the the-oretical considerations involved in HPLC analysis,Forensic Applications of High PerformanceLiquid Chromatography uses real-life exampleslikely to be found within a forensic science labora-tory to explain HPLC from a forensic perspective.

Features:• Focuses on reverse phase HPLC mode of

separation• Maintains a balance between practical

solutions and theoretical considerations• Uses real-life examples commonly found in

a forensic laboratory• Presents key point summaries and questions

to enhance learning and test comprehension• Provides a complete glossary of terms• Includes references at the end of each

chapter to facilitate further study

Designed as a textbook for university studentsstudying analytical chemistry, applied chemistry,forensic chemistry, or other courses with an ele-ment of HPLC within the course curriculum, thisvolume is also an invaluable guide for those in theearly stages of their forensic analysis careers.

Selected Table of Contents:Introduction to Environmental Toxicology.Frameworks and Paradigms for EnvironmentalToxicology. An Introduction to Toxicity Testing.Survey and Review of Typical Toxicity TestMethods. Fate and Transport of Contaminants.Uptake and Modes of Action. Factors Modifyingthe Activity of Toxicants. Inorganic GaseousPollutants. Fluoride as a Contaminant ofDeveloping Economies. Heavy Metals.Biotransformation, Detoxification andBiodegradation. Ecological Effects fromBiomarkers to Populations. Ecological Effects:Community to Landscape Scales of ToxicologicalImpacts. Ecological Risk Assessment. Appendix 1:References for Toxicity Testing and Interpretation.

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General Chemistry

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Basic Chemistry Concepts and ExercisesJohn KenkelSoutheast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Catalog no. K10685, January 2011, 468 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1337-9 $59.95

Chemistry can be a daunting subject for theuninitiated, and all too often, introductory text-books do little to make students feel at ease withthe complex subject matter. Basic ChemistryConcepts and Exercises brings the wisdom ofJohn Kenkel’s more than 30 years of teachingexperience to communicate the fundamentals ofchemistry in a practical, down-to-earth manner.

Using conversational language and logicallyassembled graphics, the book concisely intro-duces each topic without overwhelming studentswith unnecessary detail. Example problems andend-of-chapter questions emphasize repetition ofconcepts, preparing students to become adept atthe basics before they progress to an advancedgeneral chemistry course. Enhanced with visuali-zation techniques such as the first chapter’s myth-ical microscope, the book clarifies challenging,abstract ideas and stimulates curiosity into whatcan 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 homeworkexercises so students can check their work andreceive instant feedback as to whether they haveadequately grasped the concepts before movingon to the next section. Designed to help studentsembrace chemistry not with trepidation, but withconfidence, this solid preparatory text forms a firmfoundation for more advanced chemistry training.

Selected Contents:

Properties and Structure of Matter What Chemists Do. Properties and Change.Classification of Matter. Structure and Compositionof Material Substances. A Quick Look Inside theAtom. The Number of Subatomic Particles. Significant Figures, the Metric System, andDimensional Analysis Introduction. Reading a Measuring Device.Significant Figures. Dimensional Analysis. The MetricSystem. Density. Temperature.Names and Formulas of Compounds Subclassifications of Elements. Formation of Ions.Formulas of Ionic Compounds. Naming IonicCompounds. Other Metal Ions. Other NegativeIons. Binary Covalent Compounds. Identifying andNaming Acids. Bases and Salts. Atomic Structure Introduction. History of Theories and Experiments.The Modern Theory of Light. The Bohr Model. TheSchrodinger Model. Orbital Diagrams. ElectronConfiguration. The Periodic Table Introduction. Mendeleev and Meyer. DescriptiveChemistry of Selected Elements. Periodicity andTrends: Atomic Size, Ionization Energy, and ElectronAffinity. Molecular Structure Chemical Bonding. Outermost Electrons. SimpleIonic Compounds. Simple Covalent Compounds:Slot Filling. More Complicated CovalentCompounds. Coordinate Covalent Bonds. MoreComplicated Ionic Compounds. Structure of IonicCompounds. Polar Bonds and Molecules. Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Theory. MolecularOrbitals. Atomic Weight, Formula Weight, and Moles Introduction. Atomic Weight Revisited. MolecularWeight and Formula Weight. The Mole. PercentComposition of Compounds. Derivation of EmpiricalFormulas.Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry Introduction to Chemical Equations. Gases and the Gas Laws Solutions Chemical Equilibrium Acids, Bases, and pH Oxidation–Reduction Reactions Organic Chemicals



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General Chemistry


Exploring Integrated ScienceBelal E. Baaquie and Frederick H. WilleboordseNational University of Singapore


Why is rubber elastic? Why are leaves green? Whycan a gecko climb a wall? Answering these and amyriad of other puzzles of nature, ExploringIntegrated Science shows how the simplestquestions that arise from our daily experiencescan lead us through a chain of reasoning thatexplains some of the most fascinating principlesof science.

Written in a non-technical, entertaining style toengage those without a science backgroundwhile maintaining the academic rigor required bymore advanced readers, the book follows a for-mat that enhances the learning process. Eachchapter begins with a pertinent question thatforms the basis for explaining a scientific princi-ple. Step by step, the text then delves into themore sophisticated scientific matter necessary forproviding insight into the question presented,elucidating key principles and concepts. Eachchapter contains a summary highlighting thesalient points, answers the question definitively,and concludes with a series of exercises to testreaders’ assimilation of the material.

Richly illustrated with more than 650 vibrantcolor images, this work captures the essence ofour intuitive appreciation of nature, which is thestarting point for the adventure of science.Presenting integrated scientific ideas that seam-lessly blend biology, mathematics, chemistry, andphysics, this volume brings the most complex andintriguing phenomena to readers in a mannerthat is both accessible and entertaining.

Features• Uses a question-based format that ties in

with daily experience• Explores topics from a wide range of subject

areas not usually found in one book• Employs a non-technical, entertaining style

while maintaining the rigor required by moreadvanced readers

• Contains more than 650 vibrant color illustrations

• Emphasizes concepts while still providing all the essential equations

Selected Contents:

Our Universe: Where Are We?Numbers in Our World: How Do We Reach Infinity and Beyond?

Energy: Why Can Sunlight Power the World?Atoms: Why Are the Elements So Different from Each Other?

Combining Atoms: How Do Atoms Bond?Fluids: How Does Water Flow?Materials: Why Is Steel Strong and Glass Fragile?Polymers: Why Is Rubber Elastic?Sparks in Nature: What Is Electricity?Odor: Why Can We Smell Perfume?Sound: Why Can We Hear Music?Nature’s Solar Cells: Why Are Leaves Green?Vision: Why Can We See Sunlight?Biopolymers: Why Does Life Use Polymers?Proteins: Who Does All the Work?RNA: Jack of All Trades, Master of None?DNA: What Determines the Structure of DNA?Information: Does DNA Compute?Nanoworld: Why Can a Gecko Climb a Wall?Complexity: Why Do We Need Only a Small Number of Genes?

Evolution: Why Are There Many Species?Relativity: Why Does E = mc2?Quantum Mechanics I: Why Are There Black Lines in the Spectrum of the Sun?

Quantum Mechanics II: Is Nature Counterintuitive?Complex Numbers




Geochemistry

NEWPrinciples of Soil ChemistryFourth EditionKim H. TanProfessor Emeritus, University of Georgia, Greensboro, USASeries: Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment


"...bridges the gap between pure chemistry andsoil science and presents soil as a basic entity ina wide range of disciplines."

—Bulletin of the International Society of Soil Science

"Included in this text are many interesting his-toric details and other items of information usu-ally overlooked in most recent highly focusedtextbooks. ...provides interesting and...usefulbackground and supplementary reading for anycourse in soil chemistry. . .a valuable addition toall soils libraries, both public and private.”

—Soil Science

The fourth edition of a bestseller, Principles ofSoil Chemistry is a comprehensive treatment ofall topics in the area of soil chemistry. It empha-sizes the basics of chemical reactions in soil under-scored by the fundamental law of equilibrium andthe law of mass action. The book applies simplestatistics based on the Nernst equation andapplies basic laws in weathering, pedology, andchelation. New topics in this edition includeString Theory as a new model for atoms, the con-cept of soil as an electrochemical cell, oxygen rev-olution, hypoxia, and hydrotropism.

Features:

• Emphasizes the chemistry of soil components;the principles of chemical reactions occurringin the soil, and their significance in soil genesis, agricultural operations, industry,medical, and environmental sciences

• Includes new chapters on concepts of chemical potentials, electro potentials, redoxreaction or reduction and oxidation reactions;soil chemical reactions; complex reactions;and soil formation processes

• Examines methodologies, analytical techniques, and computations employed to establish soil chemical properties

• Presents new advances in soil science including molecular structure of humic acidsand short-range-order minerals

• Includes new information on chelationbetween inorganic soil constituents, clays,and live soil microbial populations, and itssignificance in maintaining a healthy soilecosystem

Selected Contents:

Definitions and Concepts of Solid Chemistry.Overview of Basic Chemical Principles and Units.Soil Composition and Electrochemical Potentials.Soil Gas and Liquid Phases. Colloidal Chemistryof Organic Soil Constituents. Colloidal Chemistryof Inorganic Soil Constituents. Adsorption inSoils. Cation Exchange. Anion Exchange. SoilReaction. Soil Chemistry and Soil Formation.Chemistry of Soil–Organic Matter Interaction.Appendices. References and Additional Readings.Index.



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Industrial & Applied Chemistry


Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor TechnologyTapio O. Salmi and Johan P. WarnaAbo Akademi, Abo-Turku, Finland

Jyri-Pekka MikkolaUmea University, Sweden and Abo Akademi, Abo-Turku, FinlandSeries: Chemical Industries

Catalog no. 92685, January 2011, 644 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9268-4, $119.95

The role of the chemical reactor is crucial for theindustrial conversion of raw materials into prod-ucts and numerous factors must be consideredwhen selecting an appropriate and efficientchemical reactor. Chemical ReactionEngineering and Reactor Technology definesthe qualitative aspects that affect the selection ofan industrial chemical reactor and couples variousreactor models to case-specific kinetic expressionsfor chemical processes.

Offering a systematic development of the chemi-cal reaction engineering concept, this volumeexplores:

• Essential stoichiometric, kinetic, and thermodynamic terms needed in the analysis of chemical reactors

• Homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors

• Residence time distributions and non-idealflow conditions in industrial reactors

• Solutions of algebraic and ordinary differential equation systems

• Gas- and liquid-phase diffusion coefficientsand gas-film coefficients

• Correlations for gas-liquid systems

• Solubilities of gases in liquids

• Guidelines for laboratory reactors and theestimation of kinetic parameters

The authors pay special attention to the exact for-mulations and derivations of mass energy bal-ances and their numerical solutions. Richly illus-trated and containing exercises and solutions cov-ering a number of processes, from oil refining tothe development of specialty and fine chemicals,the text provides a clear understanding of chem-ical reactor analysis and design.

Selected Contents:

IntroductionPreliminary Studies. Laboratory Experiments. Analysisof the Experimental Results. Simulation of ReactorModels. Installation of a Pilot-Plant Unit.Construction of the Facility in Full Scale.Stoichiometry and KineticsStoichiometric Matrix. Reaction Kinetics.Homogeneous ReactorsReactors for Homogeneous Reactions. HomogeneousTube Reactor with a Plug Flow. Homogeneous TankReactor with Perfect Mixing. Homogeneous BR.Molar Amount, Mole Fraction, Reaction Extent,Conversion, and Concentration. Stoichiometry inMass Balances. Equilibrium Reactor: AdiabaticTemperature Change. Analytical Solutions for Massand Energy Balances. Numerical Solution of MassBalances for Various Coupled Reactions. NonidealReactors: Residence Time DistributionsResidence Time Distribution in Flow Reactors.Residence Time Functions. Segregation andMaximum Mixedness. Tanks-in-Series Model. AxialDispersion Model. Tube Reactor with a Laminar Flow.Catalytic Two-Phase ReactorsReactors for Heterogeneous Catalytic Gas-and-Liquid-Phase Reactions . Packed Bed. Fluidized Bed.Parameters for Packed Bed and Fluidized BedReactors.Catalytic Three-Phase ReactorsReactors Used for Catalytic Three-Phase Reactions.Mass Balances for Three-Phase Reactors. EnergyBalances for Three-Phase Reactors.Gas-Liquid ReactorsReactors for Noncatalytic and HomogeneouslyCatalyzed Reactions. Mass Balances for Ideal Gas-Liquid Reactors. Energy Balances for Gas-LiquidReactors.Reactors for Reactive SolidsReactors for Processes with Reactive Solids. Modelsfor Reactive Solid Particles. Mass Balances forReactors Containing a Solid Reactive Phase.Toward New Reactor and Reaction EngineeringHow to Approach the Modeling of Novel ReactorConcepts? Reactor Structures and Operation Modes.Transient Operation Modes and DynamicModeling.Novel Forms of Energy and ReactionMedia. Chemical Reaction Engineering: HistoricalRemarks and Future




Medicinal Chemistry

Textbook ofDrug Designand DiscoveryFourth EditionEdited by

Povl Krogsgaard-Larsen,Kristian Stromgaardand Ulf MadsenThe Faculty of PharmaceuticalSciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The molecular biological revolution and the map-ping of the human genome continue to providenew challenges and opportunities for drugresearch and design. Future medicinal chemistsand drug designers must have a firm backgroundin a number of related scientific disciplines in orderto understand the conversion of new insight intolead structures and subsequently into drug candi-dates. Classroom tested and student approved,Textbook of Drug Design and Discovery,Fourth Edition describes the manner in whichmedicinal chemists utilize the various fields uponwhich they draw and the specific strategies theyemploy to advance promising molecules into clin-ical use for the treatment of disease.Features:• Presents contributions from the world’s

leading experts in medicinal chemistry andpharmaceutical research

• Incorporates applied, academic, and industrial medicinal chemistry

• Encompasses more advanced coverage thansimilar texts

• Includes multiple 3-D structures to explainconcepts

The first part of the book covers general aspects,methods, and principles for drug design and dis-covery, and the second part covers specific targetsand diseases. The text contains more than 300color figures and 24 tables for rapid assimilation.Each chapter includes references for further study.

Selected Contents:Introduction to Drug Design and Discovery.Molecular Recognition in Ligand–Protein Binding.Biostructure-Based Drug Design. Ligand-BasedDrug Design. Chemical Biology. Stereochemistryin Drug Design. Natural Products in DrugDiscovery. Imaging in Drug Discovery andDevelopment. Peptides and Peptidomimetics.Prodrugs: Design and Development.


NEW

Textbook ofReceptorPharmacologyThird EditionEdited by

John C. Foreman andAlasdair J. GibbUniversity College London, UK

Torben JohansenUniversity of Southern Denmark, Odense

Originating from a renowned course on receptorpharmacology, this text presents in-depth cover-age of this rapidly expanding research area. Thebook combines current understanding of classicalquantitative pharmacology and drug-receptorinteractions with the basics of receptor structureand signal transduction mechanisms. It focuses onmolecular investigation of receptor structure,quantitative functional studies of agonists andantagonists, ligand binding, and signal transduc-tion at the cell membrane. This edition includesupdated chapters on receptor structure and signaltransduction by G-proteins and tyrosine kinases aswell as enhancements to the quantitative treat-ment of drug-receptor interactions. Several chap-ters contain problems and worked-out solutions.Features:• Provides the most comprehensive resource

of receptor pharmacology• Presents molecular biology, quantitative

functional studies, and ligand binding• Features new material on receptor structure,

G-proteins, and the measurement of receptor-ligand interactions

• Includes sample problems, solutions, diagrams,and further reading to enhance learning

A time-saving resource and comprehensive learn-ing tool, Textbook of Receptor Pharmacology,Third Edition carries on the tradition of provid-ing in-depth, up-to-date coverage of this criticalarea that is both fundamental to the science ofpharmacology and on the cutting edge of newdrug development.

Selected Contents:Drug-Receptor Interactions. Classical Approachesto the Study of Drug-Receptor Interactions.Molecular Structure of Receptors. Structure andFunction 7-TM G-Protein Coupled Receptors.

Catalog no. 52543, January 2011, 303 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5254-1, $109.95




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Physical Chemistry


NEW

Concise Chemical ThermodynamicsThird EditionA.P.H. PetersHogeschool Zuyd, Heerlen, The Netherlands


The first two editions of Concise ChemicalThermodynamics proved to be a very popularintroduction to a subject many undergraduatestudents perceive to be difficult due to the under-lying mathematics. With its concise explanationsand clear examples, the text has for the past 40years clarified for countless students one of themost complicated branches of science. Followingin the tradition of its predecessors, this ThirdEdition continues to offer a practical, example-based exploration of a critical topic, maintainingacademic rigor but eschewing complicated calcu-lations.

Updated to reflect new concerns in the 21st cen-tury, this edition includes:

• An extensive outlook on the world’s currentenergy consumption and the role of renewable energy in the future

• An example of an exothermic reactionthrough a discussion of the Mond process for extracting and purifying nickel

• The use of Mathcad® to calculate a plot ofGibbs energy for a reaction mixture versusthe extent of reaction

• An explanation of the Lambda sensor, whichreduces vehicle emissions

• The use of FactSage software to calculate and describe the production of silicon in an arc (oven) furnace

This latest edition re-works problems that haveproven to be the most difficult for students andadds several new ones to further amplify complexareas. The book also provides an updated list ofsuggested readings. Keeping pace with new tech-nology and the shift in emphasis to green chem-istry, this volume provides an up-to-date treat-ment of a foundational topic.

Selected Contents:

EnergyThe Realm of Thermodynamics. Setting the Scene:Basic Ideas. Forms of Energy and TheirInterconversion. Forms of Renewable Energy. The First Law of Thermodynamics Statement of the First Law. A New Function:Enthalpy. Uses and Conventions of �H.ThermochemistryCalorimetry. Concepts of Heat Capacity. BondEnergies.Spontaneous ChangesEveryday Processes . Exothermicity: A PossibleCriterion. The Second Driving Force.EntropyMeasurement of Entropy. Absolute Entropies. TheDirection of Time.Free Energy: The Arbiter Processes in Isolated Systems. Gibbs Free Energy, G.Gibbs Free Energy and Maximum Work. SomeProcesses in Terms of Gibbs Free Energy. StandardFree Energy Changes.Chemical EquilibriumPreamble. Variation of G with Gas Pressure. TheActive Mass of Pure Liquids and Solids. Activity ofMaterials in Solution. A Summing Up: Activity as aUnifying Concept. Practical Aspects of Activity.Equilibrium and the Reaction Isotherm.Equilibrium Experiments and Their Interpretation The Reaction Isochore Equation. Applications of theIsochore Equation. The Clapeyron Equation.Electrochemical Cells Electrochemical Cells. Cell Energetics. StandardElectrode Potentials. Variation of Cell emf withActivity. Variation of emf with Temperature Free Energy and Industrial Processes Free Energies as a Function of Temperature. TheSynthesis of Ethanol. Ellingham Diagrams.Computational Thermochechemistry Calculation of an Adiabatic Flame Temperature.Precipitation of Carbide and Nitride Phases fromDilute Solution in Alloy Steel. CVD Production ofUltrapure Silicon. Processing of Wastes from theAluminum Electrolytic Furnace. Production ofMetallurgical-Grade Silicon in an Arc (Oven) Furnace.




Physical Chemistry

NEWExperiments in Nuclear ScienceSidney A. KatzRutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, USA

Jeff C. BryanUniversity of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA


Experiments in Nuclear Science is an introduc-tory-level laboratory manual providing hands-onopportunities for developing insights into the ori-gins and properties of nuclear radiations, theirinteractions with matter, their detection andmeasurement, and their applications in the phys-ical and life sciences. Based on experiments suc-cessfully performed by hundreds of students atRutgers University and the University ofWisconsin, this manual can be used as a stand-alone volume or alongside a textbook such asIntroduction to Nuclear Science by Jeff C. Bryan.

Each of the 32 exercises includes:

• An overview of the scientific phenomenon

• Instructions for conducting the experimentsand recording the data

• Directions for analyzing the data and reportingthe results

• Specific questions relating to the experiments,and several problems relating to the scientificphenomena being investigated.

Validated for safety and pedagogy in the under-graduate instructional laboratory, the exercisescan be used in an undergraduate course innuclear science. Individual exercises can also beadopted to demonstrate fundamental principlesin a general science course as well as introducto-ry biology and chemistry courses. Making use ofoff-the-shelf instrumentation, these exercises canbe performed in a conventional laboratory underthe supervision of an experienced instructor.

Selected Contents:Characteristics of Geiger-Muller CountersResolving TimeBackground CorrectionsInverse Square LawCorrections for Geometry FactorsBack Scatter of RadiationCorrections for Self-absorptionRange of Beta RadiationsAbsorption of Beta RadiationAbsorption of Gamma RadiationRadioactive Decay and Instrument EfficiencyHalf-life DeterminationInvestigation of Two IndependentlyDecaying RadionuclidesHalf-life of a Long-lived RadionuclideAutoradiographyCalibration and Operation of the ElectroscopeProperties of Proportional CountersIntegral SpectraGamma Spectrometry IGamma Spectrometry IILiquid Scintillation CountingSeparation by PrecipitationChromatographic SeparationRandom ErrorsDuplicate SamplesMeasurement of Neutron FluxNeutron Activation AnalysisHot Atom ChemistrySynthesis of 14C AspirinSynthesis of 35S SulfanilamideRadiological MonitoringDetermination of an UnknownAppendices



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Physical Chemistry


NEW

Plasma Physics and EngineeringSecond EditionAlexander FridmanDrexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Lawrence A. KennedyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Catalog no. K10619, February 2011, 926 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1228-0, $129.95

Reflecting recent developments in plasma scienceand technology, this second edition of PlasmaPhysics and Engineering continues to be one ofthe best textbooks in the field. It covers plasmachemistry and engineering, combustion, chemi-cal physics, lasers, electronics, methods of materi-al treatment, fuel conversion, and environmentalcontrol. Along with many new topics, this editionincludes two new chapters on microdischargesand discharges in liquids. It contains a databaseon plasma kinetics and thermodynamics, numer-ical formulas for practical calculations, and manyproblems and concept questions. PowerPointslides and a solutions manual are available forqualifying instructors.

Features:

• Provides a lucid introduction to virtually allaspects of modern plasma science and technology

• Contains an extensive database on plasmakinetics and thermodynamics

• Includes many helpful numerical formulas for practical calculations as well as numerousproblems and concept questions

• Offers new chapters on microdischarges and discharges in liquids

Selected Contents:

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLASMAPHYSICS AND PLASMA CHEMISTRY

Plasma in Nature, in the Laboratory, and inIndustry. Elementary Processes of ChargedSpecies in Plasma. Elementary Processes ofExcited Molecules and Atoms in Plasma. PlasmaStatistics and Kinetics of Charged Particles.Kinetics of Excited Particles in Plasma.Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, and FluidMechanics of Plasma.

PART 2: PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING OF ELECTRIC DISCHARGES

Glow Discharge. Arc Discharges. Non-Equilibrium Cold Atmospheric PressureDischarges. Plasma Created in High-FrequencyElectromagnetic Fields: Radio-Frequency (RF),Microwave, and Optical Discharges. Dischargesin Aerosols, Dusty Plasmas, and Liquids. ElectronBeam Plasmas.




Physical Chemistry

StatisticalMechanicsAn ElementaryOutlineLahiri Avijit

This revised edition of Statistical Mechanics: AnElementary Outline presents the classical theoryas the launching pad by introducing a number ofkey concepts so as to make the subject accessibleto a wider group of readers. The technical sound-ness of presentation has been raised to a higherlevel by using the concepts of the mixed state andthe reduced state as the basic building blocks ofthe theory as well as relating equilibrium statisti-cal mechanics to the long-term time evolution ofthe reduced state. The author avoids technicallyrigorous, formal analysis in favor of a clear under-standing at a semi-intuitive level.

Features:

• Helps students understand the basics of the subject by avoiding technically rigorous,formal analysis

• Presents the concepts of the mixed state and the reduced state as the building blocks of the theory

• Relates equilibrium statistical mechanics to the long-term time evolution of thereduced state

Selected Contents:

Preface to the First Revised Edition. Preface tothe First Edition. Introduction. TheMicrocanonical Ensemble and Its Applications.The Canonical and the Grand CanonicalEnsembles. Statistical Mechanics: SimpleApplications. References. Index.

Catalog no. N10094, 2010ISBN: 978-04-1580-261-1, $71.95

Introduction to StatisticalPhysicsSecond EditionKerson HuangMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology, Cambridge, USA

Written by a world-renowned theoretical physi-cist, this textbook thoroughly familiarizesadvanced undergraduate students with the differ-ent aspects of statistical physics. Along with manynew exercises, this second edition expands dis-cussion of phase transition in thermodynamics,covers stochastic processes in greater depth,reflects current research and emerging technolo-gy dealing with Bose–Einstein condensation, andmakes the Ginsburg–Landau theory of the orderparameter accessible to students. The methodol-ogy is illustrated with applications in informationtheory, the stock market, computer simulations,semiconductors, and more.

Features:• Offers pedagogically oriented discussions that

fully explain the concepts and applications• Expands discussion of phase transition in

thermodynamics• Covers stochastic processes in greater depth• Reflects current research and emerging

technology dealing with Bose–Einstein condensation

• Makes the Ginsburg–Landau theory of theorder parameter accessible to students

• Illustrate the methodology with applications inthe stock market, semiconductors, and more

• Includes new end-of-chapter exercises

Selected Contents:A Macroscopic View of Matter. Heat and Entropy.Using Thermodynamics. Phase Transitions. TheStatistical Approach. Maxwell–BoltzmannDistribution. Transport Phenomena. CanonicalEnsemble. Grand Canonical Ensemble. Noise.Stochastic Processes. Time-Series Analysis. TheLangevin Equation. Quantum Statistics. QuantumEnsembles. The Fermi Gas. The Bose Gas.Bose–Einstein Condensation. The Order Parameter.Superfluidity. Superconductivity. Appendix. Index.

Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoptions.

Catalog no. C7902, 2010, 333 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7902-9, $61.95




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Polymer Chemistry


Introduction to Polymer ChemistrySecond EditionCharles E. Carraher Jr.Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

Catalog no. K10477, 2010, 534 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0953-2, $89.95

As the first polymer book to receive the CHOICEOutstanding Academic Title distinction (2007),Introduction to Polymer Chemistry providedundergraduate students with a much-needed,well-rounded presentation of the principles andapplications of natural, synthetic, inorganic, andorganic polymers. With an emphasis on the envi-ronment and green chemistry and materials, thissecond edition continues that tradition, offeringdetailed coverage of natural and synthetic giantmolecules, inorganic and organic polymers, elas-tomers, adhesives, coatings, fibers, plastics,blends, caulks, composites, and ceramics.

Using simple fundamentals, the author showshow the basic principles of one polymer groupcan be applied to all of the other groups. He cov-ers synthesis and polymerization reactions, reac-tivities, techniques for characterization and analy-sis, energy absorption and thermal conductivity,physical and optical properties, and practicalapplications. This edition also addresses environ-mental concerns and green polymeric materials,including biodegradable polymers and microor-ganisms for synthesizing materials. Brief casestudies are woven within the text as historicalaccounts to illustrate various developments andthe societal and scientific contexts in which thesechanges occurred.

Introduction to Polymer Chemistry, SecondEdition remains the premier text for understand-ing the behavior of polymers while offering newmaterial on environmental science. Building onundergraduate work in foundational courses, thetext fulfills the American Chemical SocietyCommittee on Professional Training (ACS CPT) in-depth course requirement. It also provides a testbank with answers for qualifying instructors.

Features:

• Covers organic, organometallic, natural, and inorganic polymers

• Discusses the analytical and physical natureof materials

• Presents polymerization processes that include addition polymerization, condensationpolymerization, and self-assembly

• Explores additives and polymer-based technologies, such as nanocomposites, lubricants, foams, coatings, adhesives, andpolylactides

• Highlights novel applications in biomedicine,drug discovery, and electronics

• Integrates case studies throughout that putvarious discoveries and advances in a historical perspective

Pedagogical Features

• Satisfies the in-depth course requirement of the ACS CPT

• Contains updated exercises, learning summaries, glossaries, and suggestions forfurther reading

Selected Contents:

Introduction to Polymers. Polymer Structure(Morphology). Molecular Weight of Polymers.Naturally Occurring Polymers. Step-ReactionPolymerization (Polycondensation Reactions).Ionic Chain Reaction and Complex CoordinationPolymerization (Addition Polymerization). FreeRadical Chain Polymerization (AdditionPolymerization). Copolymerization.Organometallic and Metalloid Polymers.Inorganic Polymers. Reactions of Polymers.Testing and Spectrometric Characterization ofPolymers. Rheology and Physical Tests. Additives.Synthesis of Reactants and Intermediates forPolymers. Polymer Technology. Appendices.

Index.Solutions manual available

upon qualifying course adoption



NEW

Carraher's Polymer ChemistryEighth EditionCharles E. Carraher Jr.Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA


Updated to reflect a growing focus on greenchemistry in the scientific community and in com-pliance with the American Chemical Society’sCommittee on Professional Training guidelines,Carraher’s Polymer Chemistry, Eighth Editionintegrates the core areas that contribute to thegrowth of polymer science. It supplies the basicunderstanding of polymers essential to the train-ing of science, biomedical, and engineering stu-dents.

New in the Eighth Edition:

• Updating of analytical, physical, and specialcharacterization techniques

• Increased emphasis on carbon nanotubes,tapes and glues, butyl rubber, polystyrene,polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(ethyleneglycols), shear-thickening fluids, photo-chemistry and photophysics, dental materials,and aramids

• New sections on copolymers, including fluoroelastomers, nitrile rubbers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, and EPDMrubber

• New units on spliceosomes, asphalt, and fly ash and aluminosilicates

• Larger focus on the molecular behavior ofmaterials, including nano-scale behavior,nanotechnology, and nanomaterials

Continuing the tradition of providing a user-friendly approach to the world of polymericmaterials, the book allows students to integratetheir chemical knowledge and establish a con-nection between fundamental and applied chem-ical information. Special sections in each chaptercontain definitions, learning objectives, questions,and additional reading, and case studies arewoven into the text.

Features:

• Symbols, trade names, websites, and otheruseful ancillaries appear in appendices to supplement the text.

• Complies with the ACS Professional Training guidelines

• Integrates and builds on concepts learned in undergraduate training

• Places topics into a larger perspective involving industrial and commercial aspectsof the science

• Provides extensive applications to illustrateconcepts

• Emphasizes green science and technology

• Includes new sections on photochemistryand green materials

• Updates every chapter from the previous edition

Selected Contents:

Introduction to Polymers. Polymer Structure(Morphology). Molecular Weight of Polymers.Polycondensation Polymers (Step-ReactionPolymerization). Ionic Chain-Reaction andComplex Coordination Polymerization. FreeRadical Chain Polymerization (AdditionPolymerization). Copolymerization. Compositesand Fillers. Naturally Occurring Polymers—Plants. Naturally Occurring Polymers—Animals.Organometallic and Inorganic–OrganicPolymers. Inorganic Polymers. Testing andSpectrometric Characterization of Polymers.Rheology and Physical Tests. Additives. Reactionson Polymers. Synthesis of Reactants andIntermediates for Polymers. Polymer Technology.Selected Topics. Solutions. Appendices. Index.






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