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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ionic Liquids: Synthesis, Characterization &
Book SynopsisResearch into ionic liquids (ILs) has been a very rapidly growing discipline in recent years. ILs have attracted very considerable attention because of their unique properties, which may be useful in new processes and technologies. They have already been studied for a variety of applications such as alternative solvents in organic synthesis and catalysis, reaction media for biocatalysis and biotransformation, in the separation sciences, electrolytes in batteries and solar cells, alternative lubricants, and as media for tissue preservation. ILs have excellent solvation properties, are thermally, chemically and electrochemically stable, and their vapour pressure is negligible. Nevertheless, the same properties that make them attractive replacements for other volatile industrial compounds may render them hazardous to ecosystems. This book discusses several topics that include the pharmaceutical aspect of ILs; the application of ILs to lignin extraction and depolymerisation; recent developments in ionic liquid toxicity assessments; the role temperature, irradiation and oxidation has on the stability of ILs; and analytical methods for determining the constituents of ILs.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Analysis of Kinetic Models of Chemical Reaction
Book SynopsisThis book presents the results of the study in the field of kinetic and numerical simulation of complex (multistep) chemical reactions. Numerical analysis methods of kinetic models of multistep chemical reactions are elucidated. Also the new value method of computerized study of the kinetic models of reaction systems is proposed which is distinguished by calculation simplicity, clearness, interpretability of obtained results in the terms of physics and chemistry, and in a variety of solved tasks. The given method of investigations is based on the Hamiltonian systematization of reaction mechanisms which reveals the value (kinetic significance) of individual steps and species, and, as a result, determination of the rational ways to control chemical reactions. The value of individual steps and species is determined as a ratio of the response of selected characteristic dynamic magnitude of a chemical reaction system in a certain point of time to the small disturbance of the rate of individual step and the rate-of-production of species accumulation in the initial point of time.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Gadolinium & Terbium: Chemical & Optical
Book SynopsisTerbium (Tb) is a soft, malleable, silvery white rare earth metal. It is primarily used in solid state devices, crystal stabiliser in fuel cells, sensor devices and in sonar systems. 70 % of the world supply of Tb is used in the television sets as green phosphors. The other practical applications of Tb include as an additive in magneto-restrictive alloys which changes length when subjected to a magnetic field. Gadolinium (Gd) is a metal ion with paramagnetic properties. This characteristic of Gd makes it particularly suitable for use as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Gadolinium imaging has become an essential tool in the non-invasive evaluation of cardiovascular pathologies. Its current uses range from ischemia detection, viability assessment, cardiomyopathy study and non-invasive angiography, and its diagnostic and prognostic value has been demonstrated in multiple studies. This book discusses the chemical properties of both Tb and Gd, as well as the sources in which they can be found, and how they can be used.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chromium Alloys: Chemistry, Production &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 4 with
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of biographical sketches of top professionals in the field of chemistry research, as well as research summaries from a number of different focuses in this important field.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries. Volume 5
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries. Volume 6
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Thorium: Chemical Properties, Uses and
Book SynopsisThorium (Th) is the first element in the Actinide series having atomic number 90. It is a radioactive element. Thorium oxides can be used as nuclear fuels, although this application is quite limited compared with uranium oxide materials. In contrast to the well-known properties of bulk thorium oxides, thorium oxide molecules are much less understood. This book discusses the chemical properties, uses and environmental effects of thorium. Topics discussed include the products of laser ablated thorium atom reactions with small molecules; soil profile thorium and uranium concentration distributions in southeastern Missouri soils; influences of coal-fired power plants on the thorium levels in soils and on radioactive hazards for the population; behavior of Th-isotopes along the pigment TiO2 industrial production process; some features of the Th presence in the poços de Caldas alkaline massif, Brazil; geological and geophysical implications for western Australia; hermophysical and thermodynamic properties of oxygen-containing compounds of thorium; and unique role of thorium in closed (Th-U-Pu)-fuel cycle due to the involvement of hybrid "fusion-fission" reactors to generate advanced (231Pa+232U+233U)-fuel.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc The Development of Organic Phosphorus Chemistry:
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Computational Chemistry: Theories, Methods and
Book SynopsisThe development of new drugs always was time consuming and costly. With the development in experimental methods, it was possible to scan small-compound libraries in order to find potentially suitable molecules. Protein kinases are a class of enzymes involved in the great majority of cellular processes. This book begins with a discussion on the protein kinase targeting drug discovery and design. It continues with topics on computational chemistry investigation of UV filters; using the network simulation method to study ionic transport processes in electrochemical cells; molecular simulation of electron beam nanofabrication; interpreting of chiral ordering of hybrid system of several AZO dyes; a general procedure for a priori calculation of thermochemical properties of organic molecules and free radicals; strategies for design of new organic molecular rectifiers; and DFT studies.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Polystyrene: Synthesis, Characteristics and
Book SynopsisPolystyrene represents one of the oldest and the most widespread polymers in the world. Its starts as far back as 1839 when a German apothecary Edmon Simon distilled an oily liquid named styrol from the resin of Turkish sweet gum trees. In several days, the sterol converted into a jelly product that he thought resulted from the oxidation process. For that reason, the jelly product received the name styroloxide. This book discusses the synthesis of polystyrene, as well as the characteristics and applications of this polymer.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Gallium Nitride: Structure, Thermal Properties
Book SynopsisGallium nitride (GaN), a member of the family of III-V semiconductor compounds, has been investigated intensively and have found extensive applications. Recent development has suggested that GaN may be used as an excellent host material for light-emitting devices (LEDs) that operate in the blue and ultraviolet region, due to its wide and direct band gap. Nano-materials often present novel properties that are different from the corresponding bulk materials due to their unique structures, high specific surface area and quantum confinement effects. This book discusses several topics on the structure, thermal properties and applications of GaN. Some of these topics include the effects of radiation damage in GaN and and related materials; low-dimensional GaN; structural and dielectric properties of the GaN and silica nanoparticles investigated by molecular dynamics; and GaN bulk and nanostructures for spintronic application.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries. Volume 7
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Oxide Electronics and Functional Properties of
Book SynopsisMOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors) for a long time have been the workhorse of the modern electronics industry. For the purpose of a permanent integration enhancement, the size of a MOSFET has been decreasing exponentially for decades in compliance with Moore''s Law, but nowadays, owing to the intrinsic restrictions, the further scaling of MOSFET devices either encounters fundamental (e.g. quantum-mechanical) limits or demands for more and more sophisticated and expensive engineering solutions. Alternative approaches and device concepts are being currently designed both in order to sustain an increase of the integration degree, and to improve the functionality and performance of electronic devices. Oxide electronics is one such promising approach which could enable and accelerate the development of information and computing technology. The behavior of d-electrons in transition metal oxides (TMOs) is responsible for the unique properties of these materials, causing strong electron-electron correlations, which play an important role in the mechanism of metal-insulator transition. The Mott transition in vanadium dioxide is specifically the effect that researchers consider as one of the most promising phenomena for oxide electronics, particularly in its special direction known as a Mott-transition field-effect transistor (MTFET).
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries. Volume 8
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Beryllium: Physicochemical Properties,
Book SynopsisBeryllium (Be) is a lightweight metal with unique chemical and physical properties. It is stiff, resistant to corrosion, a good conductor of electricity and heat, and dimensionally stable during extreme temperature changes. These properties have made it desirable for many commercial and defense applications, such as aircraft and satellite structures, high-speed electronic circuitry, nuclear applications, and precision instruments. It has also been used in dental appliances, golf clubs, non-sparking tools, and wheelchairs. This book discusses the physicochemical properties, applications and safety concerns of beryllium.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Magnetite: Synthesis, Uses and Biological
Book SynopsisMagnetite is one of the two most important iron ores, the other being hematite. Although hematite is more abundant world-wide, magnetite is more widely used in North America. Some of the notable iron ranges in the U.S. include the Mesabi Range in Minnesota and the Marquette and Menominee Ranges of Michigan. Magnetite is a black, opaque, magnetic mineral, and its spinal crystal structure contains both the ferrous (Fe+2) and ferric (Fe+3) forms of iron ions, and exhibits a ferromagnetic property. Magnetite ore is upgraded by magnetic separation from a low-grade taconite ore. This book discusses the synthesis, uses and biological occurrences of magnetite.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ruthenium: Synthesis, Physicochemical Properties
Book SynopsisRuthenium is exceedingly rare, as it is only the 74th most abundant metal on Earth. The element is generally found in ores with the other platinum group metals in the Ural Mountains and in North and South America. Ruthenium containing-complexes are well suited for biological application owning to the unique properties of ruthenium. For example, ruthenium complexes have been utilized as cellular imaging tools, radiopharmaceutical imaging tools, and as replacements to platinum-based drugs in fighting several diseases such as cancer, malaria, Leishmania major, and Trypanosoma cruzi, to name a few. This book discusses the synthesis of ruthenium as well as the physicochemical properties and applications.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ammonium Nitrate Facilities: Safety & Oversight
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): Biosynthesis,
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Reactive Oxygen Species, Lipid Peroxidation &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries.: Volume 10 with
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of biographical sketches and research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 13
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Current Applications of Chemometrics
Book SynopsisKnown as a scientific domain in which the scientist would try to extract information from chemical systems by data-driven means, Chemometrics is a fast spreading field, being applied to solve both descriptive and predictive problems in experimental life sciences, especially in chemistry. It is defined as a highly interfacial discipline, which employs multivariate statistics, applied mathematics, and computer science via using methods frequently employed in core data-analytic, in order to address problems in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, biology and chemical engineering. Initiated by analysts, now the discipline is widened by other chemistry discipline researches and even those from medical and biological areas. Chemometric techniques are particularly heavily used in analytical chemistry and metabolomics, and the theoretical development of chemometric methods of analysis also continues to advance the state of the art in analytical instrumentation and methodology improvements. It is an application driven discipline, and thus while the standard chemometric methodologies are very widely used industrially, academic groups are dedicated to the continued development of chemometric theory, method and application development.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Hafnium: Chemical Characteristics, Production &
Book SynopsisHafnium is a chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72. This book brings together contributions from experts in their related fields to illustrate the significance and importance of hafnium in different forms. This book is composed of six chapters written by experts in their respective fields making this book valuable to the group-IV materials science communities. The subjects presented in the book offer a general overview of the important issues of various hafnium compounds (eg: Hafnium nitride/Hafnium carbide application as a coating material, and Hafnium oxide application as the dielectric layer in non-volatile memory/state-of-the-art CMOS devices). We believe the book is of great scientific and educational value for many readers. Readers thus can familiarise themselves with the latest knowledge in the related fields.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Stearic Acid: Synthesis, Properties &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 14
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 23
Book SynopsisThis new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include a systematic ab-initio study of electronic and vibrational properties of beryllium-vi polymorphs and their corresponding ground state and excited states using maximally-localized wannier functions; advances in spectroscopic investigations of riboflavin in aqueous solutions and milk; preservative and antitoxigenic activities of phenolic compounds; viscoelastic properties and structure of abs polymers; the study of anticoagulant properties of leucine and combined activities of its complexes with high -- molecular -- weight heparin; dyes in water; organometallic nanostructures; and experimental measurement and thermodynamic modelling.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Alginic Acid: Chemical Structure, Uses & Health
Book SynopsisAlginate is a natural, anionic polysaccharide typically obtained from brown seaweed but it can be synthesized by some bacteria. It is a water-soluble, linear copolymer consisting of two kinds of alternating blocks, guluronic acid (G block) and mannuronic acid (M block) units, that are irregularly arranged in GG, MG, and MM blocks, while the ratio and pattern of guluronate to mannuronate blocks varies depending on the natural source of alginate. Most favorable properties of alginate are its biocompatibility, low toxicity, relatively low cost, and mild and easy gelation. Alginates in the presence of divalent cations (mostly calcium cations) very quickly form a hydrogel, polymeric networks with three-dimensional configuration, capable of imbibing high amounts of water. This book discusses the chemical structure, the uses, and health benefits of alginic acid.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 15
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Analytical Chemistry Research
Book SynopsisCarbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNT), carbon black and fullerenes are interesting materials for the development of analytical methods. In electrochemistry, carbon nanotubes improves the electron transfer and provides an improvement in the analytical sensitivity and selectivity of phenolic compounds determination. This book discusses several topics on analytical chemistry including enhanced electrochemical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube paste electrode for simultaneous determination of phenolic compounds in the presence of surfactant; analytical methods for organic and inorganic toxics; bioinspired chemically modified electrodes for electroanalysis; and the adsorption properties of a new ion-selective hierarchically imprinted poly(acrylamide-co-egdma) for the extraction/preconcentration of Co(II) from an aqueous medium.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 16
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemistry Research Summaries: Volume 17
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of research summaries from a number of different focuses in the field of chemistry research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 26
Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include recent advances in rare earth doped lead-free oxyfluoride silicate glasses and glass-ceramics for optoelectronics and active fibre technology; supramolecular carriers for triclosan; a comparative method for evaluating the natural uranium isotopes 238U and 234U in waters; theoretical assessment of plasma gasification processes of low grade coal and biomass feedstock; potential applications of actuarial pension mathematics to chemical sciences; separation of XRD patterns to determine crystal structures of LiMnO2 showing anisotropic lattice strain as composites with chiral metal complexes; using folic acids to detect reactive oxygen species; surfactant-based extractions; evaluation of the possibility of using normalisation with cobalt in detection of anthropogenic heavy metals in sediments; effect of black chokeberry juice on diethylnitrosamine from precursors in in vitro experiments; the density functional theory investigations of the local structure of hydrated electron and di-electron; and carbonic anhydrase mediated biomimetic CO2 sequestration.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Continuous Process Dynamics, Stability, Control &
Book SynopsisThis is a modern first course on process control, instruments, process dynamics and stability. MS Excel spreadsheets are used in order to obtain solutions to non-linear equations when needed and closed form analytical solutions are obtained using Laplace transforms and other methods. The solutions are presented in 210 figures and the book has 1319 equations. With an industrial controls market size of about 150 billion dollars and a chemical process industry market size of three trillion dollars, the practioners can use this book to master techniques of P, proportional, PI, Proportional Integral, PD, Proportional Derivative feedback control, feedforword control, hybrid control, adaptive control, internal model control, ratio control, filtered real proportional integral derivative control, ANNs, artificial neural networks, SPC, and statistical process control. Control block diagrams are developed using MS Paint. Flavor for what is a continuous process is given using 18 process flow diagrams. Be it a feedback control of temperature in a mixing tank or a neural network design for a distillation column, the details and the big picture are both given. Pioneers who made this area possible include people such as Maxwell, Galileo, Sherwood, Levenspiel, Kalman, Laplace, Fermat, Damkholer, Newton, Fourier, Fick, Michaelis, Menten, Monod, Staudinger, Ziegler, Natta, Flory, Peclect, Bode, Nyquist, Biot, Bessel, Bernoulli (both father and son!) , Euler, Stokes, Mach, Reynolds, Prandtl, Nusselt, Weiner, Hopf, Clapeyron, Clausius, Lorenz, and Kreb, who are mentioned where their theories were used in the analysis.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 24
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 25
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Liquid Crystals Research
Book SynopsisLiquid crystals (LCs) were discovered over a century ago, but their profound impact was in the past four decades through their successful implementation into electronic devices that we are using every day. The research on liquid crystals actively continues in the 21st century and offers unlimited potential in various display or non-display applications. This book covers novel topics related to LCs and is intended for a wide range of researchers in both, academia and industry, from beginners to advanced level professionals in many scientific areas, viz. materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, optics, photonics, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, and so on. The book contains topics on nematic and cholesteric LCs, in the form of films or particles, as well as modified LC behaviour with variety of dopants, micron and nano-sized particles, microencapsulation of LC particles and modelling of their behaviour under an externally applied field. Topics related to the effect on nanomaterials on LC behaviour, as well as structural and magnetic properties of different types of iron-containing liquid crystals (metallo-mesogens) are covered, as well. Finally, an overview of different alignment technologies for nematic liquid crystals such as mechanical rubbing of polymer films, obliquely-deposited inorganic films, photo-irradiated, IB-bombarded and patterned surfaces, are briefly reviewed along with several novel alignment concepts. The state of the art in respective fields related to LCs in each chapter is given by leading experts.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Phenylalanine: Dietary Sources, Functions &
Book SynopsisPhenylalanine is an amino acid with the aromatic ring in the molecule, similar to other amino acids containing aromatic rings, like tyrosine and tryptophan. Phenylalanine is classified as nonpolar because of the hydrophobic character of the benzyl group as the side chain. This book discusses the dietary sources of phenylalanine. It also discusses its functions and effects on health.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 27
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Trends in Polyoxometalates Research
Book SynopsisThe book attempts to make available the recent developments in polyoxometalate (POM) synthesis. The focus centralises on the functionalisation of POMs with covalently organic moiety (for instance, the use of exogenous ligands such as carboxylate or bisphosphonate). It also delves into the development of lanthanide POMs, or the formation of blackberry-like assemblies. Likewise, the properties (redox properties, magnetism, etc...), and its applications (homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis and photovoltaic cell development, etc.) are also analysed. This application concerns also the catalysis of H2O oxidation, photodegradation of pollutants, and reduction of cationic metal to form original nanoparticles. The use of polyoxometalates as catalysts for biologically relevant reactions is also considered. One of the other aims of the book is to highlight some recent developments and perspectives in the domain of materials and their applications. For instance, the use of POM-organic photosensitiser hybrids can also be achieved for application in the generation of photocurrent and the development of new types of solar cells. By combining POMs with electrically active materials, a variety of applications have been explored and several examples of POM-based electronic materials are presented in this book.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Paramagnetic Complexes in High Resolution NMR
Book SynopsisThe monograph covers theoretical aspects of the method based on the analysis of NMR spectra transformed by electron-nuclear or hyperfine coupling, and provides examples of its practical application for the solution of different tasks related to structure and intramolecular dynamics of multi-electron systems. The fundamentals of NMR theory in paramagnetic systems were formulated by Blombergen, McConnell, Solomon, Berkheyn and other researchers. However, wide application of HFC specifics for the solution of diverse chemical tasks was triggered later, after the development of a method for analysis of NMR spectra transformed by additives of paramagnetic complexes. The book consists of three chapters. Chapter 1 discloses the fundamentals of high resolution NMR spectra transformed by hyperfine coupling. The two other chapters illustrate fruitfulness and prospects of the application of NMR phenomenon in paramagnetic systems for studying molecular structure. Examples of specific spectra, analyzed in the monograph, are selected in such a way that they could help a reader understand a circle of possible problems which are solved using peculiarities of the NMR phenomenon in paramagnetic systems. The same examples also illustrate the techniques which can be employed for obtaining information on the molecular structure of both ligands and complexes using their NMR spectra transformed by hyperfine coupling.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 28
Book SynopsisThis new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include advances in birum reactions; water structure modification by different perturbations; reduced graphene oxide/dimensionally controlled Fe2O3 composite; polyammonium derivatives of (thia)Calix[4]Arene; prebiotic origin of biomolecules; intensification of nitric acid formation under the effect of hydrogen peroxide cavitation; numerical modeling of bubble growth in the solution gas drive process in heavy oil reservoir; and photosensitized generation of singlet oxygen from Re(I) complexes.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Nitric Oxide: Emerging Developments, Therapeutic
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Molecular Mechanics & Modeling
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the latest developments in molecular mechanics and modeling research. Included in this book are chapters reviewing the progress of the bridging cell method (BCM) in its formulation and its nanostructure and material modeling applications; an analysis of the reaction selectivity of alanine racemase mutants; and a step-wise process for inferring the stereo structure of proteins constructed using related stereo structures. Lastly, molecular mechanics based models have proven to provide a representation of average carbon porosity and enable computational estimates of molecule-surface interaction energies. In the last chapter, the authors focus on graphene layer pore models for molecule-surface binding energies.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Chemistry Research: Volume 29
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Superconductivity: Applications Today & Tomorrow
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanocellulose, Cellulose Nanofibers & Cellulose
Book SynopsisNanocellulose, due to its nanosize, offers a large surface area with new functionalities. These open a wide range of possible properties, as well as smart applications, in many fields. The growing interest in renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and unsurpassed physical and chemical properties of nanocellulose has resulted in increased academic and industrial interests towards development of nanocellulose-based materials and cellulose nanocomposites. However, there are still some issues to overcome, and the main challenges in the field are related to efficient preparation and isolation of nanosize cellulosic materials from their natural sources. This book reviews some vital issues and topics concerning the latest scientific and technological advances in nanocellulose, cellulose nanofibers and cellulose nanocomposites. Some subjects included are nanocellulose, covering synthesis, characterisation and applications of nanocellulose, extraction of nanocellulose from natural sources and synthesis of bacterial nanocellulose for medical applications. Cellulose nanofibers are devoted to advances in production, derivatisation and utilisation of micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose. Cellulose nanocomposites, covering the production and characterisation for smart applications of cellulose-based nanocomposite, cellulose composite-based electrospun nanofibers for high-tech applications and the application of peptide-nanocellulose as a biosensor for human neutrophil elastase are also discussed. This book will provide an essential source of information to readers in the exploration of possible applications of nanocellulose in the above-mentioned fields. Let us hope that it also will help in the generation of new ideas for new applications and product development. A book like this, covering the above-mentioned vital issues and topics, should be useful to chemists, scientists, research scholars, polymer engineers and researchers in the industry.
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