Royal Society Of Chemistry: 244 books
Lignin Valorization
Emerging Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2018
Lignin, an aromatic biopolymer found in plant cell walls, is a key component of lignocellulosic biomass and generally utilized for heat and power. However, lignin’s chemical composition makes it an attractive source for biological and catalytic conversion to fuels and chemicals. Bringing together...
by Ann M Holloway, Richard P Wayne
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2015
Atmospheric Chemistry provides readers with a basic knowledge of the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, and an understanding of the role that chemical transformations play in this vital part of our environment. The composition of the 'natural' atmosphere (troposphere, stratosphere and mesosphere) is...
by William P Edwards
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Ever wondered why bread rises? Or why dough needs to rest? From cakes and biscuits to flat breads and standard loaves, the diversity of products is remarkable and the chemistry behind these processes is equally fascinating. The Science of Bakery Products explains the science behind bread making and...
Phosphorus-Based Polymers
From Synthesis to Applications
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2014
Phosphorus-containing (co)polymers are gaining wide appeal for many uses, from healthcare and medicine to energy and environmental applications. Phosphorus-Based Polymers is the first book dedicated to this topic and provides a comprehensive overview of the different polymers and their uses.
The...
The Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations
The Everyday World of Metal Ions
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2018
Pink warships that vanish at dusk, urinary maladies of an emperor, and a gold test for cocaine – behold the chemistry of metal ions as never before.
In this book you will learn about the sarcophagus molecule, the Chen-Kao test, and how murderers can be caught blue-handed with the wonders...
Pharmacology for Chemists
Drug Discovery in Context
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2017
Assuming little previous knowledge of biology, this book aids graduate chemists to close the gap in their knowledge of pharmacology and make the link between medicinal chemistry and the way in which drugs act on the body. The availability of receptor structures has revolutionized drug discovery and...
Natural Product Extraction
Principles and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Natural products are sought after by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and research continues into their potential for new applications. Extraction of natural products in an economic and environmentally-friendly way is of high importance to all industries involved.
This book...
Contemporary Catalysis
Science, Technology, and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
Encompassing an integrated approach to the various aspects of catalysis, covering heterogeneous, homogeneous, organo-, bio-, and computational catalysis, as well as reaction and reactor engineering on an advanced level, this textbook is ideal for graduate students with diverse backgrounds, including...
Antibiotic Drug Discovery
New Targets and Molecular Entities
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2017
Recent years have seen a resurgence of antibiotic drug discovery. This book brings together the relevant information to assess the state-of-the-art. It identifies and elaborates the most recent and compelling strategies for antibiotic drug discovery with a primary focus on new targets, mechanisms...
Sustainable Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals
Using Transition Metal Complexes as Catalysts
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2018
There is a growing interest in the development of sustainable processes for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and this book bridges the divide between industrial examples and the fundamental chemistry. It explains the basic principles of using transition metal catalysis with several green approaches...
Miktoarm Star Polymers
From Basics of Branched Architecture to Synthesis, Self-assembly and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2017
The term ‘miktoarm polymers’ refers to asymmetric branched macromolecules, a relatively new entry to the macromolecular field. Recent advances in their synthesis and intriguing supramolecular chemistry in a desired medium has seen a fast expansion of their applications. The composition of miktoarm...
Beer
Quality, Safety and Nutritional Aspects
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2001
For centuries, beer has been a favourite drink throughout the world. The art of brewing has more recently evolved into the science it is today as a result of the increased knowledge of both the ingredients and the process. Considerations such as appearance, taste and the nutritional value of beer...
by Rafael Luque, Antonio R Montoro, Manoj Gawande
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2019
Nanoparticles exhibit a range of different properties when compared to bulk materials. Their high surface-area to volume ratio makes them particularly attractive for use as catalysts and recent years have seen an explosion of research in this area. The ability to fine-tune the size and structure of...
by Anjun Qin, Toshikazu Takata, Chao Gao
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2018
Click chemistry describes organic reactions which are highly efficient, regioselective and allow for mild reaction conditions. The archetypal click reaction of Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) is used in many diverse areas and has been extensively developed for polymer synthesis,...