Catalysis of Organic Reactions 2006 (Chemical Industries Series)

Catalysis of Organic Reactions 2006 (Chemical Industries Series)

Bringing together academic, industrial, and governmental researchers and developers, Catalysis of Organic Reactions comprises 57 peer-reviewed papers on the latest scientific developments in applied catalysis for organic reactions. The volume describes the use of both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalyst systems and includes original research articles on processes with potential industrial applications. The contributors, renowned leaders in the field, discuss noteworthy findings that include the award-winning studies by Isamu Yamauchi on metastable precursors to Raney® catalysts and by Gadi Rothenberg on methods for finding the best homogeneous catalysts. The book covers the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, solid acid catalysis, selective oxidation, chiral synthesis, combinatorial methods, nanotechnology, and "green" processes. These topics are organized by broad groupings based on major process types, such as hydrogenations and oxidations, or themes, such as novel methods and environmental consciousness. Covering the most recent significant developments in catalysis, this compilation is ideal for chemists and chemical engineers who apply homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in the synthesis of pharmaceutical, fine, or commodity chemicals.

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Materials Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Materials Chemistry is the first textbook that describes the structure vs. property relationship of all major classes of materials. This book will be suitable for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as industrial scientists wishing to learn more about particular classes of materials. Many illustrations and detailed bibliographies are provided throughout, as well as special sections that describe emerging applications and pose thought-provoking questions -- all designed to foster student-instructor interactions. Laboratory modules that offer a "hands-on" approach for the study of materials are also provided.

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Chemistry of the Environment

Chemistry of the Environment

Emphasizing new science essential to the practice of environmental chemistry at the beginning of the new millennium, this book describes the atmosphere as a distinct sphere of the environment and the practice of industrial ecology as it applies to chemical science. It includes extensive coverage of nuclear chemistry, covering both natural environmental sources and anthropogenic sources, their impacts on health, and their role in energy production, that goes well beyond the newspaper coverage to discuss nuclear chemistry and disposal in a balanced and scientifically rational way.

This is the only environmental chemistry text to adequately discuss nuclear chemistry and disposal in a balanced and scientifically rational way.

The overall format allows for particular topics to be omitted at the discretion of the instructor without loss of continuity.

Contains a discussion of climate history to put current climate concerns in perspective, an approach that makes current controversy about climate change more understandable.

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Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Chemistry

As the number of forensic science and forensic chemistry degree programs increases, Forensic Chemistry is the first text to specifically address this rapidly growing field. It introduces the principal areas of study from the perspective of analytical chemistry, addressing the legal context in which forensic chemistry is conducted, types of samples and matrices, variety of sample types encountered, and extensive use of instrumentation.

The first forensics-only textbook – Addresses instructors’ needs for a single, timely text that specifically addresses the field of forensic chemistry, and serves as a reference in the classroom and beyond.

Solid foundation for basic chemistry – Introduces chemical concepts and practices from a forensic perspective, including multivariate statistics, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and protocols used in working forensic laboratories.

Comprehensive section on essential elements - Delves into the aspects of study unique to forensic chemistry, including: types of samples and how they are prepared; acid/base chemistry of drugs; solubility; preparations; presumptive testing, and a detailed discussion of microscopy, a fundamental tool of the forensic chemist.Extensive coverage of drug analysis – Presents an overview of forensic pharmacology, including physical and biological evidence, toxicology, and aspects of drug analysis critical to reconstructing a crime scene.Broad coverage of chemical analysis of physical evidence – Addressesthe analysis of evidence related to combustion; polymers; paper and inks, and paints and coatings.

Extensive problem sets in each chapter – Includes chapter-based questions, integrative queries that require further research, and philosophical Food for Thought questionsdrawn from the experience of practicing forensic chemists.Applying the Science, drawn from current literature and working forensic laboratories – These boxes provide context for chapter material, linking coursework to current research and forensic casework.Historical evidence – Important historical discussions and developments demonstrate the importance of ongoing discovery. Exhibits – Contemporary and historical cases, developments and information pertinent to the professional world.

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