Inorganic chemistry Books

Book SynopsisWhy did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie''s reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it''s also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold and every single element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Why did a little lithium (Li, 3) help cure poet Robert Lowell of his madness? And how did gallium (Ga, 31) become the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Disappearing Spoon has the answers, fusing science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, discovery and alchemy, from the Trade ReviewKean has Bill Bryson's comic touch... a lively history of the elements and the characters behind their discovery * New Scientist *A wealth of fascinating stories with a dazzling cast of heroes and villains. Written with gusto and backed by a mind-boggling amount of research, this is a real page turner -- Robert Matthews * Daily Telegraph *One of the most readable and entertaining books about science yet published ... [Kean] is master of enlightening metaphors * Daily Express *The periodic table meets the best-seller list with Sam Kean's Disappearing Spoon, an engaging tour of the elements... with the éclat of raw sodium dropped in a beaker of water * The New York Times *the anecdotal flourishes of Oliver Sacks and the populist accessibility of Malcolm Gladwell * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisChemistry's most significant chart, the Periodic Table, and its 118 elements, is laid bare in this lively, accessible and compelling expose.The periodic table, created in the early 1860s by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, marked one of the most extraordinary advances in modern chemistry. This basic visual aid helped scientists to gain a deeper understanding of what chemical elements really were and the role they played in everyday life. Here, in the authoritative Elementary, James Russell uses his engaging narrative to explain the elements we now know about. From learning about the creation of the first three elements, hydrogen, lithium and helium, in the big bang, through to oxygen and carbon, which sustain life on earth – along with the many weird and wonderful uses of elements as varied as fluorine, arsenic, krypton and einsteinium – even the most unscientifically minded will be enthralled by this fascinating subject. This is the story of the building blocks of the universe, and the people who identified, isolated and even created them.

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Book Synopsis* * * Winner of the 2014 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books * * *Stuff Matters by Mark Miodnownik is a unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity.''Enthralling. A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives'' GuardianEverything is made of something...From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters reveals the inner workings of the man-made world, the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day.From the tea-cup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, from the ancient technologies of fabrics and ceramic to today''s self-healing metals and bionic implants, this is a book to inspire amazement and delight at mankind''s creativity.''A certain sort of madness may be necessary to pull off what he has attempted here, whichTrade ReviewEnthralling . . . A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives * Guardian *A certain sort of madness may be necessary to pull off what he has attempted here, which is a wholesale animation of the inanimate: Miodownik achieves precisely what he sets out to * The Times *Insightful, fascinating. The futuristic materials will elicit gasps. Makes even the most everyday substance seem exciting * Sunday Times *Expert, deftly written, immensely enjoyable * Observer *Wonderful. Miodownik writes well enough to make even concrete sparkle * Financial Times *I stayed up all night reading this book. Miodownik writes with such knowledge, such enthusiasm, such a palpable love for his subject -- Oliver SacksSuperb storytelling . . . fascinating . . . a delightful book on a subject that is relatively rarely written about * Popular Science *This is a hugely enjoyable marriage of science and art * Independent on Sunday, 'Books of the Year' *

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Book SynopsisThis concise, easy-to-read book outlines the basic principles needed to understand the chemical mechanisms of explosion. Written for students with no previous knowledge of explosives but some understanding of chemical reactions in mind, it takes the reader through the history of explosives and introduces the concepts of high explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics. Covering combustion, deflagration, and detonation; ignition, initiation, and thermal decomposition; thermochemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, the text includes detailed formulations and reactions presented with thermochemical calculations to aid understanding. This edition includes environmental legislation and its impact on explosives, together with a section on safety hazard tests. It also contains the latest developments in synthesis and manufacturing of explosives. Covering all aspects of the properties of explosives, The Chemistry of Explosives is a unique text which introduces difficult subjects in a readable manner. Ideal for A-level students and new graduates with no previous knowledge of explosive materials, it will also be useful to anyone needing succinct information on the subject, such as the more experienced chemist in the explosives sector.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Explosives; Classification of Explosive Materials; Combustion, Deflagration and Detonation; Ignition, Initiation and Thermal Decomposition; Thermochemistry of Explosives; Equilibria and Kinetics of Explosive Reactions; Manufacture of Explosives; Introduction to Propellants and Pyrotechnics

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Book SynopsisChemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies.Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry''s author team brings together experts in each of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with specialists in chemistry education to provide balanced coverage of the fundamentals of chemistry in a way that students both enjoy and understand. The result is a text that builds on what students know already from school and tackles their misunderstandings and misconceptions, thereby providing a seamless transition from school to undergraduate study. Written with unrivalled clarity, students are encouraged to engage with the text and appreciate the central role that chemistry plays in our lives through the unique use of real-world context and photographs. Chemistry tackles head-on two issues pervading chemistry education: students'' mathematical skills, and their ability to see the subject as a single, unified discipline. Instead of avoiding the maths, Chemistry provides structured support, in the form of careful explanations, reminders of key mathematical concepts, step-by-step calculations in worked examples, and a Maths Toolkit, to help students get to grips with the essential mathematical element of chemistry. Frequent cross-references highlight the connections between each strand of chemistry and explain the relationship between the topics, so students can develop an understanding of the subject as a whole. Digital formats and resourcesChemistry is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The e-book also features interactive animations of molecular structures, screencasts in which authors talk step-by-step through selected examples and key reaction mechanisms, and self-assessment activities for each chapter. The accompanying online resources will also include, for students: Chapter 1 as an open-access PDF; Chapter summaries and key equations to download, to support revision; Worked solutions to the questions in the book.The following online resources are also provided for lecturers: Test bank of ready-made assessments for each chapter with which to test your students Problem-solving workshop activities for each chapter for you to use in class Case-studies showing how instructors are successfully using Chemistry3 in digital learning environments and to support innovative teaching practices Figures and tables from the bookTrade ReviewReview from previous edition It is a great textbook for first year courses with really good use of visual aids and excellent provision of worked examples to illustrate the concepts and their applications. It is a perfect transition from A-Level to Higher Education Chemistry. * Dr Rossana Wright, University of Nottingham *Chemistry3 is the best introductory chemistry textbook currently available. It is well written, excels in clarity of presentation, and is an outstanding book from the student learning perspective. All of the concepts covered are well explained and supported by excellent artwork. This is a book that all first and second year chemistry undergraduates should have. * Dr Gareth Owen, University of South Wales *This is an exemplar modern chemistry resource with a very rounded pedagogical approach to engaging students and supporting staff in delivering key chemical concepts and supporting facts. It is a one stop shop for mainstream chemistry fundamentals. * Dr Loretta M. Murphy, Bangor University *A fantastic all-round reference for university-level chemistry. It is a perfect way to bridge between school and university. * Adam Stubbs, student at Newcastle University *Chemistry3 is the best university chemistry text book for first and second year science students. It is comprehensive and contains all the fundamentals for chemists to know- from analytical to organic chemistry. It is also a student friendly book with tons of pictures and applications of chemistry in the real world. * Christian Nichol J. Geronimo, student at Dublin Institute of Technology *This material is fantastic and should be used alongside courses. The level of detail is exactly right for undergraduate courses and the colour coding of the boxes for worked examples and summaries make them really easy to find. There are lots of questions for you to have a go at which makes it easy to practice the new skills the book is helping to teach. * Rebecca Snelgrove, student at Keele University *Plenty of facts and figures are scattered throughout the text which makes reading not solely an educational, but also a fun activity. The examples of real life chemistry applications maintain the connection between theory and practice. The interdisciplinary approach provides a broader chemical understanding while not losing the comprehensiveness of the book. In short, a good all-in-one textbook for first-year students in chemistry. * Jelte van der Valk, student at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands *The topics are very thoroughly explained and are at exactly the right level for the student. There are many great examples illustrating the topics. It is a great book to read and study from as a student starting university. This is definitely a book I would buy, read and return to, when I needed an explanation for some basic chemistry. * Michelle Rasmussen, student at the University of Roskilde, Denmark *Table of Contents1. Fundamentals2. The language of organic chemistry3. Atomic structure and properties4. Diatomic molecules5. Polyatomic molecules6. Solids7. Acids and bases 8. Gases9. Reaction kinetics10. Molecular spectroscopy11. Analytical chemistry12. Molecular characterization13. Energy and thermochemistry14. Entropy and Gibbs energy15. Chemical equilibrium16. Electrochemistry17. Phase equilibrium and solutions18. Isomerism and stereochemistry19. Organic reaction mechanisms20. Halogenoalkanes21. Alkenes and alkynes22. Benzene and other aromatic compounds23. Aldehydes and ketones24. Carboxylic acids and derivatives25. Hydrogen26. s-Block chemistry27. p-Block chemistry28. d-Block chemistry

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student''s understanding of these essential areas of chemistry. d-Block Chemistry provides a succinct introduction to the field of transition metal chemistry, assuming little prior knowledge, and giving students a clear conceptual overview of the wide variety of d-block metal complexes. The text is enhanced throughout by numerous bespoke line diagrams and three-dimTrade ReviewThe d-block elements and their complexes can bewilder undergraduates with their multiple oxidation states, geometries, valence electron counts and ligands. Mark Winter's d-block chemistry is a good and approachable introduction to put this bewilderment in context. * Simon Higgins, Chemistry World, September 2015 *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Complexes ; 3. Shape and isomerism ; 4. Metal classification and electron counting ; 5. An ionic model of metal complexes ; 6. Covalent models of metal complexes ; 7. Consequences of d orbital splitting ; 8. Formulae and nomenclature

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Book SynopsisA biography of the strangest molecule in the universe. Alok Jha takes the most every day of subjects - water - and explodes it into a story that takes us from the Big Bang to the latest developments of modern scienceTrade ReviewIt delights again and again because, as in all the best science writing, the tale is stranger and more curious than one could ever imagine - GuardianOne of the brightest young science writers around . . . He belongs to a select band of science communicators, and knows his science at a deep level and can put it across. - The Independent

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Book SynopsisWhen was radium discovered? Who are Dmitri Mendeleev and Glenn T. Seaborg? Who discovered uranium's radioactivity? Which element is useful for dating the age of Earth? And why doesn't gold have a scientific name?30-Second Elements presents you with the very foundations of chemical knowledge, explaining concisely the 50 most significant chemical elements. This book uses helpful glossaries and tables to fast track your knowledge of the other 68 elements and the relationships between all of them.Trade ReviewHave it on your bedside table, take an element a day ... captivating insights into the world of chemistry and its applications. * Chemistry World *An excellent quick read and reference source for anyone interested in science and its history in general, chemistry, and the elements. * Chemistry & Industry *

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an introduction to photochemistry for students with a minimal background in physical chemistry and molecular quantum mechanics. The focus is from a theoretical perspective and highlights excited state dynamics. The authors, experienced lecturers, describe the main concepts in photochemical and photophysical processes that are used as a basis to interpret classical steady-state experimental results (essentially product branching ratios and quantum yields) and the most advanced time-resolved techniques. A significant portion of the content is devoted to the computational techniques present in quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics.With its short summaries, questions and exercises, this book is aimed at graduate students, while its theoretical focus differentiates it from most introductory textbooks on photochemistry.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.-What is photochemistry. -Primary and secondary processes, quantum yields.-Photochemical kinetics. Unimolecular and bimolecular processes..-Chapter 2. Molecular states.-The time-dependent Schrödinger equation.-Molecular dynamics and the separation of variables.-The Born-Oppenheimer approximation and its breakdown: the nonadiabatic couplings.-The electrostatic approximation: spin and magnetic couplings.-Vibrational and rotational states.-Electronic states of polyatomics and photoreactivity.-Environmental effects.-Computational note: the determination of electronic excited states.-Chapter 3. Electronic excitation and decay.-Perturbation theory and the time evolution of molecular states.-Light absorption and emission.-Light pulses and the excitation to non-stationary states.-Beyond perturbation theory.-Decay to a continuum or quasi-continuum of states: Fermi's golden rule.-Computational note: transition matrix elements.-Chapter 4. Fast nonadiabatic dynamics.-Non-crossing rule and avoided crossings.-Diabatic states.-Landau-Zener rule.-Conical intersections and other surface crossings.-Computational note: methods for nonadiabatic dynamics.-Chapter 5. Charge and energy transfer.-Localization of charge and excitation.-Charge transfer: Marcus theory.-Excitation transfer: Förster and Dexter mechanisms.-Excitonic coupling and antenna effect.-Spin changing processes.-Computational note: localization and couplings.-Chapter 6. Femtochemistry.-Time-resolved fluorescence.-Time-resolved differential absorption.-Time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy.-Resonant Raman spectroscopy.-Computational note: the simulation of transient spectra.

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student''s understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.Supramolecular Chemistry provides a concise and fully-illustrated introduction to one of the fTrade ReviewAn excellent primer for anyone intending to give a short course on supramolecular chemistry to final year undergraduates. * Peter Cragg, Reader in Supramolecular Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry, University of Brighton *If you want an introductory accessible guide to supramolecular chemistry that will teach you something and test your knowledge simultaneously, look no further... * Jennifer Hiscock, Reader in Supramolecular Chemistry and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, University of Kent *Wide coverage, excellent detail and good examples. Invaluable for delivering an undergraduate course on supramolecular chemistry. * Neil Champness, Norman Haworth Professor of Chemistry, University of Birmingham *Table of Contents1: Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry 2: Binding of Charged Guests 3: Binding of Neutral Guests 4: Self-assembly 5: Mechanically Interlocked Molecules

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Book SynopsisEric R. Scerri presents a modern and fresh exploration of this fundamental topic in the physical sciences, considering the deeper implications of the arrangements of the table to atomic physics and quantum mechanics. This new edition celebrates the completion of the 7th period of the table, with the naming of elements 113, 115, 117, and 118Trade ReviewIn the 150 years since Mendeleev unveiled his periodic table, much has been written about chemistry's iconic organizing system. But for a concise and up-to-the-moment summary of the table's origins, significance and continuing growth, Eric Scerri's introduction can't be bettered. * Philip Ball, science writer and author *A masterful and readable account of an iconic symbol of science. * John Emsley, chemist and popular science writer *The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction, is an excellent choice for the chemistry teacher. It is an easy and quick read and offers considerable information both in history and background that can be helpful to your teaching of this aspect of chemistry. * Chem13 News Magazine *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Atomic weight, Triads and Prout 3: Steps towards the periodic table 4: Triumph of a Russian genius 5: The impact of the new physics 6: How the electron explains the periodic table 7: How chemists reacted 8: Quantum Mechanics makes further advances 9: Forged in the stars 10: Back to chemistry 11: Why so many tables? Which is best? Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisCyclodextrins can form complexes with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds, a property which can prove useful when trying to separate complex mixtures. This book provides an up-to-date and critical evaluation of the application of cyclodextrins in many fields of chromatography (including thin layer, gas-liquid, high performance liquid and supercritical fluid chromatography; capillary electrophoresis; and isotacophoresis). Whilst mainly practical in nature, the book also looks briefly at the theoretical background for the various techniques. Any professional working with chromatography will welcome this unique book as both a practical compilation of methods and a source of reference to the literature regarding the use and impact of cyclodextrins in chromatography.Trade ReviewA good addition to all libraries of pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries and also academic institutions, drug regulatory agencies and environmental agencies. * Biomedical Chromatography, May 2004 (Hassan Y Aboul-Enein) *"... the book is well written and produced, and it can be recommended to anyone interested in an overview of the impact of CD complexes on analytical chromatography ..." * Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Vol 22, No 9, 2003 *"... valuable for anyone working with CDs in chromatographic methods ... the book is well written as a monograph that provides a good review of applications of CDs in chromatographic and electromigration methods. " * Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2004, 379 *Table of ContentsPrinciples of Chromatography; Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Cyclodextrins; Use of Cyclodextrins in Gas-Liquid Chromatography; Supercritical Fluid Chromatography; Use of Cyclodextrins in Liquid Chromatography; Use of Cyclodextrins in Electrophoretic Techniques; Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisSELECTED AS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY THE DAILY MAIL ''A hugely entertaining tour of the periodic table and the 118 elements that are the basic building blocks of everything'' Daily MailIn 2016, with the addition of four final elements - nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson - to make a total of 118 elements, the periodic table was finally complete, rendering any pre-existing books on the subject obsolete.Tim James, the science YouTuber and secondary-school teacher we all wish we''d had, provides an accessible and wonderfully entertaining ''biography of chemistry'' that uses stories to explain the positions and patterns of elements in the periodic table. Many popular science titles tend to tell the history of scientific developments, leaving the actual science largely unexplained; James, however, makes use of stories to explain the principles of chemistry within the table, showing its relevance to everyTrade ReviewA hugely entertaining tour of the periodic table and the 118 elements that are the basic building blocks of everything * Daily Mail *Perfect for students and newcomers to science writing. . . . From the composition of the stars to the elements most useful to humans, James offers a cheerful selection of short, fascinating chapters suitable for reading in any order. A wide audience can enjoy this accessible peak into the history of chemistry and the periodic table. * Publishers Weekly *Perfect for students and newcomers to science writing . . . From the composition of the stars to the elements most useful to humans, James offers a cheerful selection of short, fascinating chapters suitable for reading in any order. A wide audience can enjoy this accessible peak into the history of chemistry and the periodic table. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisPresenting the fundamental topics in glass science and technology, this concise introduction includes glass formation, crystallization, and phase separation. Glass structure models, with emphasis on the oxygen balance method, are presented in detail. Several chapters discuss the viscosity, density, thermal expansion, and mechanical properties of glasses as well as their optical and magnetic behavior and the diffusion of ions, atoms, and molecules and their effect on electrical conductivity, chemical durability, and other related behavior. In addition to the effects of atomic structure on the properties of glasses, the effects of phase separation, crystallization, and water content, which are neglected in most texts, are discussed extensively. Glass technology is addressed in chapters dealing with the raw materials for producing glasses, batch calculations, and the melting and fining processes. The compositions, properties, and production of commercial glasses are also presented. A chapter is devoted to the use of thermal analysis in the study of glasses, including their crystallization behavior. This expanded, third edition, includes new chapters on doped vitreous silica and the, often overlooked, role of halides on glass formation and properties. In addition, solutions to all of the exercises at the ends of chapters are included for the first time in this edition. This introductory text is ideal for undergraduates in materials science, ceramics, or inorganic chemistry. It will also be useful to the graduate student, engineer, or scientist seeking basic knowledge of the formation, properties, and production of glass in support of their work.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Principles of Glass Formation; Glass Melting; Immiscibility/Phase Separation; Structures of Glasses; Viscosity of Glass Forming Melts; Density and Thermal Expansion; Transport Properties; Mechanical Properties; Optical and Magnetic Properties; Water in Glasses and Melts; Thermal Analysis of Glasses; Glass Technology; Compositions and Properties of Commercial Glasses; Doped Vitreous Silica; Oxyhalide Glasses

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.This new edition of NMR Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry has been extensively updated to include worked examples, problems, self-test questions, and interactive online questions encouraging active learning and promoting a deeper understanding. With a concise and accessible introduction to predicting NMR spectra and expanded sections on quadrupolar nuclei, this excellent introductory text will help students get to grips with the basTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This edition is perfect for anyone undergraduate or post-graduate to broaden their knowledge on NMR. These are ideal as study guides and they are useful as quick summaries for students. I think this is the best book for the job. * Ian Butler, Department of Chemistry, University of Bangor *A good overview of the topic with some nice specific examples for teaching. * Katherine Haxton, Department of Chemistry, Keele University *An excellent introductory text. * Bela Bode, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews *Table of Contents1: Fundamentals 2: Structure determination 3: Factors influencing the chemical shift and coupling constants 4: Experimental methods: pulses, the vector model and relaxation 5: Polarization transfer and 2D NMR spectroscopy 6: Dynamic NMR spectroscopy 7: The solid state

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.The learning features provided, including end-of-chapter questions and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student''s understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.This new and updated edition of Periodicity and the s- and p-Block Elements provides a compelling and accesTrade ReviewThis book has considerable potential to become the first port of call for any student wanting an introduction to the periodic table and its myriad trends. * Professor Richard Layfield, University of Sussex *Table of Contents1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 2: Periodicity in the Atomic Properties of the Elements 3: Periodicity in the Properties of the Elements 4: General Features of p-Block Element Compounds 5: Compounds of the p-Block Elements 6: Acids and Bases 7: Structure 8: Theories and Models: Scope and Limitations

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Book SynopsisFor more than a quarter century, Cotton and Wilkinson's Advanced Inorganic Chemistry has been the source that students and professional chemists have turned to for the background needed to understand current research literature in inorganic chemistry and aspects of organometallic chemistry.Table of ContentsSURVEY OF PRINCIPLES. Some Cross-Cutting Topics. THE CHEMISTRY OF THE MAIN GROUP ELEMENTS. Hydrogen. The Group 1 Elements: Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr. The Group 2 Elements: Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra. Boron. The Group 13 Elements: Al, Ga, In, Tl. Carbon. The Group 14 Elements: Si, Ge, Sn, Pb. Nitrogen. The Group 15 Elements: P, As, Sb, Bi. Oxygen. The Group 16 Elements: S, Se, Te, Po. The Group 17 Elements: F, CI, Br, I, At. The Group 18 Elements: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn. The Group 12 Elements: Zn, Cd, Hg. THE CHEMISRTY OF THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS. Survey of the Transition Elements. The Elements of the First Transition Series. The Elements of the Second and Third Transition Series. The Group 3 Elements and the Lanthanides. The Actinide Elements. THE ROLE OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY IN CATALYSIS. Fundamental Reactions Steps of Transition Metal Catalyzed Reaction. Homogeneous Catalysis by Transition Metal Complexes. Appendices. Index.

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Book Synopsis Group theoretical principles are an integral part of modern chemistry. Not only do they help account for a wide variety of chemical phenomena, they simplify quantum chemical calculations. Indeed, knowledge of their application to chemical problems is essential for students of chemistry. This complete, self-contained study, written for advanced undergraduate-level and graduate-level chemistry students, clearly and concisely introduces the subject of group theory and demonstrates its application to chemical problems. To assist chemistry students with the mathematics involved, Professor Bishop has included the relevant mathematics in some detail in appendixes to each chapter. The book can then be read either as an introduction, dealing with general concepts (ignoring the appendixes), or a fairly comprehensive description of the subject (including the appendixes). In any case, the author assures students that the mathematics involved in actually applying, as opposed to deriving, group theoretical formulae is quite trivial. It involves little more than adding and multiplying.

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Book SynopsisPresents an account of the chemistry of the elements for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book covers the inorganic chemistry of the elements, and also analytical, theoretical, industrial, organometallic, bio-inorganic and other cognate areas of chemistry. It discusses it within the context of an underlying theoretical framework.Trade Review'Presents a balanced, coherent and comprehensive account of the chemistry of the elements.' THE CHEMICAL ENGINEER, FEB '98 ' The innovative and successful textbook presents a balanced coherent and comprehensive account of the elements for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.' Documentation Journal ' Completely revised and updated' ' Gives a balanced, coherent and comprehensive account of the chemistry of the elements for undergraduate and postgraduate students' ' The authors use descriptive chemistry to discuss the Chemistry of the Elements Booknews "...should be aquired by all serious chemistry undergraduates and graduate students...and is good value for money." "The second editiion continues the good work of the first and should be acquired by all serious chemistry undergraduates and graduate students (and inorganic chemistry staff)..it is good value for money..all chemists should buy this new edition, and use it." APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTTable of ContentsOrigin of the elements, isotopes and atomic weights Chemical periodicity and the periodic table Hydrogen Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium and francium Beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and radium Boron Aluminium, gallium, indium and thallium Carbon Silicon; Germanium, tin and lead Nitrogen Phosphorus Arsenic, antimony and bismuth Oxygen; Sulfur Selenium, tellurium and polonium The halogens: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine The noble gases: helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon Coordination and organometallic compounds Scandium, yttrium, lanthanum and actinium Titanium, zirconium and hafnium Vanadium, niobium and tantalum Chromium, molybdenum and tungsten Manganese, technetium and rhenium Iron, ruthenium and osmium Cobalt, rhodium and iridium Nickel, palladium, and platinum Copper, silver and gold Zinc, cadmium and mercury The lanthanide elements The actinideand transactinide elements (Z=90-112)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Author xiii Preface to the Second Edition xiv Preface to the First Edition xv About the Companion Website xvi 1 Introduction to the Lanthanides 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Characteristics of the Lanthanides 2 1.3 Occurrence and Abundance of the Lanthanides 2 1.4 Lanthanide Ores 3 1.5 Extracting and Separating the Lanthanides 5 1.5.1 Extraction 5 1.5.2 Separating the Lanthanides 5 1.6 The Position of the Lanthanides in the Periodic Table 8 1.7 The Lanthanide Contraction 8 1.8 Recycling Lanthanides 8 1.9 Isotopes 9 2 The Lanthanides – Principles and Energetics 13 2.1 Electron Configurations of the Lanthanides and f Orbitals 13 2.2 What Do f Orbitals Look Like? 14 2.3 How f Orbitals Affect Properties of the Lanthanides 15 2.4 The Lanthanide Contraction 16 2.5 Electron Configurations of the Lanthanide Elements and of Common Ions 16 2.6 Patterns in Ionization Energies 17 2.7 Atomic and Ionic Radii 18 2.8 Patterns in Hydration Energies (Enthalpies) for the Lanthanide Ions 19 2.9 Enthalpy Changes for the Formation of Simple Lanthanide Compounds 20 2.9.1 Stability of Tetrahalides 20 2.9.2 Stability of Dihalides 22 2.9.3 Stability of Aqua Ions 23 2.10 Patterns in Redox Potentials 24 3 The Lanthanide Elements and Simple Binary Compounds 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.2 The Elements 28 3.2.1 Properties 28 3.2.2 Synthesis 29 3.2.3 Alloys and Uses of the Metals 30 3.3 Binary Compounds 30 3.3.1 Trihalides 30 3.3.2 Tetrahalides 32 3.3.3 Dihalides 32 3.3.4 Oxides 34 3.4 Borides 36 3.5 Carbides 36 3.6 Nitrides 37 3.7 Hydrides 37 3.8 Sulfides 37 4 Coordination Chemistry of the Lanthanides 40 4.1 Introduction 40 4.2 Stability of Complexes 40 4.3 Complexes 42 4.3.1 The Aqua Ions 42 4.3.2 Hydrated Salts 43 4.3.3 Other O-Donors 44 4.3.4 Complexes of β-Diketonates 46 4.3.5 Lewis Base Adducts of β-Diketonate Complexes 47 4.3.6 Nitrate and Carbonate Complexes 47 4.3.7 Crown Ether Complexes 48 4.3.8 Complexes of EDTA and Related Ligands 49 4.3.9 Complexes of N-Donors 50 4.3.10 Complexes of Porphyrins and Related Systems 51 4.3.11 Halide Complexes 52 4.3.12 Complexes of S-Donors 52 4.4 Alkoxides, Alkylamides, and Related Substances 53 4.4.1 Alkylamides 53 4.4.2 Alkoxides 54 4.4.3 Thiolates 56 4.4.4 Borohydrides 57 4.5 Coordination Numbers in Lanthanide Complexes 57 4.5.1 General Principles 57 4.5.2 Examples of the Coordination Numbers 58 4.5.3 The Lanthanide Contraction and Coordination Numbers 60 4.5.4 Formulae and Coordination Numbers 63 4.6 The Coordination Chemistry of the +2 and +4 States 63 4.6.1 The (+2) State 63 4.6.2 The (+4) State 66 4.7 Lanthanides in Living Systems 69 5 Electronic and Magnetic Properties of the Lanthanides 76 5.1 Magnetic and Spectroscopic Properties of the Ln3+ Ions 76 5.2 Magnetic Properties of the Ln3+ Ions 77 5.2.1 Adiabatic Demagnetization 79 5.2.2 Single Molecule Magnets (SMMs) and Single Ion Magnets (SIMs) 80 5.3 Energy-Level Diagrams for the Lanthanide Ions, and Their Electronic Spectra 84 5.3.1 Electronic Spectra 84 5.3.2 Hypersensitive Transitions 86 5.4 Luminescence Spectra 87 5.4.1 Quenching 92 5.4.2 Antenna Effects 92 5.4.3 Lanthanides in Upconversion 93 5.4.4 Applications of Luminescence to Sensory Probes 95 5.4.4.1 Terbium Luminescence to Detect Anthrax 97 5.4.4.2 Fingerprint Detection 97 5.4.5 Fluorescence and TV 98 5.4.6 Lighting Applications 99 5.4.7 Lasers 99 5.4.8 Euro Banknotes 100 5.5 NMR Applications 100 5.5.1 β-Diketonates as NMR Shift Reagents 100 5.5.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 102 5.5.3 What Makes a Good MRI Agent? 102 5.5.4 Health Issues with MRI Agents 104 5.5.5 Texaphyrins 104 5.6 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 105 5.7 Lanthanides as Probes in Biological Systems 105 6 Organometallic Chemistry of the Lanthanides 110 6.1 Introduction 110 6.2 The +3 Oxidation State 110 6.2.1 Alkyls 111 6.2.2 Aryls 112 6.3 Cyclopentadienyls 113 6.3.1 Compounds of the Unsubstituted Cyclopentadienyl Ligand (C5H5 = Cp; C5Me5 =Cp∗) 113 6.3.2 Compounds [LnCp∗3] (Cp∗ = Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) 116 6.3.3 Bis(cyclopentadienyl) Alkyls and Aryls LnCp2R 117 6.3.4 Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) Alkyls 118 6.3.5 Hydride Complexes 121 6.4 Cyclooctatetraene Dianion Complexes 121 6.5 The +2 State 122 6.5.1 Alkyls and Aryls 122 6.5.2 Cyclopentadienyls 123 6.5.3 Other Compounds 126 6.6 The +4 State 126 6.7 Metal–Arene Complexes 128 6.8 Carbonyls 129 6.9 Compounds with Lanthanide-Metal Bonds 129 7 The Misfits: Scandium, Yttrium, and Promethium 134 7.1 Introduction 134 7.2 Scandium 134 7.2.1 Binary Compounds of Scandium 135 7.3 Coordination Compounds of Scandium 136 7.3.1 The Aqua Ion and Hydrated Salts 136 7.3.2 Other Complexes 137 7.3.3 Alkoxides and Alkylamides 139 7.3.4 Patterns in Coordination Number 140 7.3.5 Scandium and Yttrium in the (+2) State 144 7.4 Organometallic Compounds of Scandium 145 7.5 Yttrium 148 7.6 Promethium 149 8 Introduction to the Actinides 154 8.1 Introduction and Occurrence of the Actinides 154 8.2 Synthesis 155 8.3 Extraction of Th, Pa, and U 157 8.3.1 Extraction of Thorium 157 8.3.2 Extraction of Protactinium 157 8.3.3 Extraction and Purification of Uranium 157 8.3.4 Uranium Extraction from Seawater 157 8.4 Uranium Isotope Separation 159 8.4.1 Gaseous Diffusion 159 8.4.2 Gas Centrifuge 160 8.4.3 Electromagnetic Separation 160 8.4.4 Laser Separation 160 8.5 Characteristics of the Actinides 160 8.6 Reduction Potentials of the Actinides 162 8.7 Relativistic Effects 163 9 Binary Compounds of the Actinides 165 9.1 Introduction 165 9.2 Halides 165 9.2.1 Syntheses of the Halides 167 9.2.2 Structure Types 168 9.3 Thorium Halides 170 9.4 Uranium Halides 170 9.4.1 Uranium(VI) Compounds 170 9.4.2 Uranium(V) Compounds 172 9.4.3 Uranium(IV) Compounds 172 9.4.4 Uranium(III) Compounds 173 9.4.5 Uranium Hexafluoride and Isotope Separation 173 9.5 Actinide Halides (Ac–Am) Excluding U and Th 175 9.5.1 Actinium 175 9.5.2 Protactinium 175 9.5.3 Neptunium 176 9.5.4 Plutonium 177 9.5.5 Americium 177 9.6 Halides of the Heavier Transactinides 178 9.6.1 Curium(III) Chloride 178 9.6.2 Californium(III) Chloride, Californium(III) Iodide, and Californium(II) Iodide 178 9.6.3 Einsteinium(II) Chloride 179 9.7 Oxides 179 9.7.1 Thorium Oxide 179 9.7.2 Uranium Oxides 180 9.7.3 Plutonium Oxides 180 9.8 Sulfides 180 9.9 Uranium Hydride UH3 181 9.10 Oxyhalides 181 10 Coordination Chemistry of the Actinides 184 10.1 Introduction 184 10.2 General Patterns in the Coordination Chemistry of the Actinides 185 10.3 Coordination Numbers in Actinide Complexes 185 10.4 Types of Complex Formed 187 10.5 Uranium and Thorium Chemistry 187 10.5.1 Uranyl Complexes 187 10.5.2 Coordination Numbers and Geometries in Uranyl Complexes 190 10.5.3 Some Other Complexes 192 10.5.4 Uranyl Nitrate and Its Complexes; Their Role in Processing Nuclear Waste 193 10.5.5 Nuclear Waste Processing 193 10.5.6 Uranium Oxo Complexes 194 10.5.7 Uranium Nitrido Complexes 195 10.5.8 Uranium(V) Complexes 196 10.5.9 Uranium(III) Complexes 197 10.5.10 Uranium(II) Complexes 198 10.6 Complexes of the Actinide(IV) Nitrates and Halides 199 10.6.1 Thorium Nitrate Complexes 199 10.6.2 Uranium(IV) Nitrate Complexes 200 10.6.3 Complexes of the Actinide(IV) Halides 200 10.7 Thiocyanates 202 10.8 Amides, Alkoxides, and Thiolates 203 10.8.1 Amide Chemistry 203 10.8.2 Alkoxides and Aryloxides 207 10.8.3 Borohydrides 209 10.8.4 Uranium Chelate Compounds 209 10.9 Chemistry of Actinium 210 10.10 Chemistry of Protactinium 211 10.11 Chemistry of Neptunium 212 10.11.1 Complexes of Neptunium 213 10.12 Chemistry of Plutonium 214 10.12.1 Aqueous Chemistry 214 10.12.2 Stability of the Oxidation States of Plutonium 215 10.12.3 Coordination Chemistry of Plutonium 216 10.12.4 Plutonium in the Environment 218 10.13 Chemistry of Americium and Subsequent Actinides 220 10.13.1 Potentials 220 10.14 Chemistry of the Later Actinides 222 11 Electronic and Magnetic Properties of the Actinides 228 11.1 Introduction 228 11.2 Absorption Spectra 229 11.2.1 Uranium (VI) – UO22+ – f0 229 11.2.2 Uranium(V) – f1 230 11.2.3 Uranium(IV) – f2 230 11.2.4 Spectra of the Later Actinides 233 11.3 Magnetic Properties 234 11.3.1 Uranium Single Molecule Magnets 236 12 Organometallic Chemistry of the Actinides 238 12.1 Introduction 238 12.2 Simple σ-Bonded Organometallics 238 12.3 Cyclopentadienyls 242 12.3.1 Oxidation State (VI) 242 12.3.2 Oxidation State (V) 242 12.3.3 Oxidation State (IV) 242 12.3.4 Oxidation State (III) 245 12.4 Compounds of the Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Ligand (C5Me5 =Cp∗) 246 12.4.1 Oxidation State (IV) 246 12.4.2 Cationic Species and Catalysts 247 12.4.3 Hydrides 248 12.4.4 Oxidation State (III) 249 12.4.5 Oxidation State (II) 249 12.4.6 Some Recent Chemistry of Neptunium and Plutonium 251 12.5 Tris(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) Systems 252 12.6 Other Metallacycles 252 12.7 Cyclooctatetraene Dianion Compounds 253 12.8 Arene Complexes 254 12.8.1 Simple Arene Derivatives 254 12.8.2 Arene-Supported Triazacyclononane Derivatives 254 12.9 Carbonyls 256 12.10 Compounds with Actinide-metal Bonds 257 13 Synthesis of the Transactinides and Their Chemistry 260 13.1 Introduction 260 13.2 Finding New Elements 261 13.3 Synthesis of the Transactinides 261 13.4 Naming the Transactinides 265 13.5 Predicting Electronic Arrangements 266 13.6 Identifying the Elements 266 13.7 Predicting Chemistry of the Transactinides 272 13.8 What Is Known about the Chemistry of the Transactinides 273 13.8.1 Element 104 273 13.8.2 Element 105 273 13.8.3 Element 106 274 13.8.4 Element 107 274 13.8.5 Element 108 274 13.8.6 Elements 112 and 114 276 13.9 And the Future? 276 References 278 Index 310

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Book SynopsisCatherine E. Housecroft is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Basel, Switzerland.  She is the author of a number of textbooks and has had teaching experience in the UK, Switzerland, South Africa and the USA. She has published around 500 research papers and reviews, and her current research interests include aspects of coordination chemistry associated with solar energy conversion, solid state lighting, water oxidation, porous coordination polymers and networks and hierarchical assemblies. Table of Contents Basic concepts: atoms Basic concepts: molecules Introduction to molecular symmetry Experimental techniques Bonding in polyatomic molecules Structures and energetics of metallic and ionic solids Acids, bases and ions in aqueous solution Reduction and oxidation Non-aqueous media Hydrogen Group 1: the alkali metals The group 2 metals The group 13 elements The group 14 elements The group 15 elements The group 16 elements The group 17 elements The group 18 elements d-Block metal chemistry: general considerations d-Block metal chemistry: coordination complexes d-Block metal chemistry: the first row metals d-Block metal chemistry: the heavier metals Organometallic compounds of s- and p-block elements Organometallic compounds of d-block elements Catalysis and some industrial processes d-Block metal complexes: reaction mechanisms The f-block metals: lanthanoids and actinoids Inorganic materials and nanotechnology The trace metals of life Appendices Answers to non-descriptive problems Index

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Book SynopsisCD and MCD spectroscopy can provide key information about the conformations and electronic states of chromophore containing molecules. However, the theory has remained too challenging and inaccessible for many organic chemists and biochemists and only a few researchers have carried out detailed quantitative analyses of their spectral data. This is not surprising as people who excel at spectroscopic theory usually lack the skills set required to design and synthesise the molecules that would be most appropriate for describing and explaining the theory of CD and MCD spectroscopy. Most of the books that have been written on the subject have, therefore, been based on very dense sets of mathematical equations. This timely book rectifies that situation by summarizing the relationship between the different types of spectra and by describing in detail the qualitative and quantitative methods which can readily be used to analyse CD and MCD spectral data. During the last decade the authors have successfully synthesized several molecules to illustrate key points related to the theory of CD and MCD spectroscopy, resulting in this definitive book providing key practical knowledge in a readily accessible style. It is aimed primarily at organic chemists and biochemists and provides the required reading for researchers active in the field. In the introduction, the book describes the types of information that can be derived from CD and MCD spectroscopy. After a detailed explanation of the theory of electronic absorption spectroscopy, it then provides practical in depth examples of the various analytical methods that can be carried out with CD and MCD spectral data. This makes the theory of these techniques much more accessible for researchers who do not specialise in physical chemistry.Trade Review"Their explanations of the CD techniques are complete enough to satisfy an expert spectroscopist while at the same time written in a way that can be understood by a non-expert organic chemist that is well versed in introductory physical chemistry." -- Babak Borhan * Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2012, 51, 10446 *"...this present treatment is useful to a broad audience interested in the technique." -- Babak Borhan * Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2012, 51, 10446 *"...can act as a good reference book for both students and researchers, especially organic chemists interested in applying circular dichroism spectroscopy methods for the characterization of their synthetic products." -- Babak Borhan * Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2012, 51, 10446 *Table of ContentsIntroduction: CD and MCD Spectroscopy; Theory of Electronic Absorption Spectroscopy; Theoretical Framework of CD Spectroscopy; Theoretical Framework of MCD Spectroscopy; Examples of CD spectra; Examples of MCD spectra; Appendices

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Book SynopsisCovering the various aspects of this fast-evolving field, this comprehensive book includes the fundamentals and a comparison of current applications, while focusing on the latest, novel achievements and future directions. The introductory chapters explore the thermodynamic and electrochemical processes to better understand how electrolysis cells work, and how these can be combined to build large electrolysis modules. The book then goes on to discuss the electrolysis process and the characteristics, advantages, drawbacks, and challenges of the main existing electrolysis technologies. Current manufacturers and the main features of commercially available electrolyzers are extensively reviewed. The final chapters then present the possible configurations for integrating water electrolysis units with renewable energy sources in both autonomous and grid-connected systems, and comment on some relevant demonstration projects. Written by an internationally renowned team from academia and industry, the result is an invaluable review of the field and a discussion of known limitations and future perspectives.Table of ContentsForeword XIII Preface XV List of Contributors XIX 1 Introduction 1Agata Godula-Jopek 1.1 Overview on Different Hydrogen Production Means from a Technical Point of View 10 1.2 Summary Including Hydrogen Production Cost Overview 21 References 28 2 Fundamentals ofWater Electrolysis 33Pierre Millet 2.1 Thermodynamics of theWater Splitting Reaction 33 2.2 Efficiency of ElectrochemicalWater Splitting 46 2.3 Kinetics of theWater Splitting Reaction 52 2.4 Conclusions 59 Nomenclature 59 Greek symbols 60 Subscripts or superscripts 60 Acronyms 60 References 61 3 PEMWater Electrolysis 63Pierre Millet 3.1 Introduction, Historical Background 63 3.2 Concept of Solid Polymer Electrolyte Cell 65 3.3 Description of Unit PEM Cells 67 3.4 Electrochemical Performances of Unit PEM Cells 76 3.5 Cell Stacking 94 3.6 Balance of Plant 100 3.7 Main Suppliers, Commercial Developments and Applications 102 3.8 Limitations, Challenges and Perspectives 105 3.9 Conclusions 111 Nomenclature 113 Greek symbols 113 Subscripts or superscripts 114 Acronyms 114 References 114 4 AlkalineWater Electrolysis 117Nicolas Guillet and Pierre Millet 4.1 Introduction and Historical Background 117 4.2 Description of Unit Electrolysis Cells 121 4.3 Electrochemical Performances of AlkalineWater Electrolysers 137 4.4 Main Suppliers, Commercial Developments and Applications 147 4.5 Conclusions 161 Nomenclature 162 Greek Symbols 162 Subscripts or Superscripts 162 Acronyms 163 References 163 5 Unitized Regenerative Systems 167Pierre Millet 5.1 Introduction 167 5.2 Underlying Concepts 168 5.3 Low-Temperature PEM URFCs 174 5.4 High-Temperature URFCs 182 5.5 General Conclusion and Perspectives 187 Nomenclature 187 Greek Symbols 188 Subscripts or Superscripts 188 Acronyms 188 References 189 6 High-Temperature Steam Electrolysis 191Jérôme Laurencin and Julie Mougin 6.1 Introduction 191 6.2 Overview of the Technology 191 6.3 Fundamentals of Solid-State Electrochemistry in SOEC 197 6.4 Performances and Durability 244 6.5 Limitations and Challenges 253 6.6 Specific OperationModes 259 List of Terms 262 Roman symbols 262 Greek Symbols 263 Abbreviations 264 References 264 7 Hydrogen Storage Options Including Constraints and Challenges 273Agata Godula-Jopek 7.1 Introduction 273 7.2 Liquid Hydrogen 276 7.3 Compressed Hydrogen 281 7.4 Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen 284 7.5 Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Including Materials and System-Related Problems 286 7.6 Summary 304 References 306 8 Hydrogen: A Storage Means for Renewable Energies 311Cyril Bourasseau and Benjamin Guinot 8.1 Introduction 311 8.2 Hydrogen: A Storage Means for Renewable Energies (RE) 312 8.3 Electrolysis Powered by Intermittent Energy: Technical Challenges, Impact on Performances and Reliability 327 8.4 Integration Schemes and Examples 351 8.5 Techno-Economic Assessment 362 8.6 The Role of Simulation for Economic Assessment 365 8.7 Conclusion 378 References 379 9 Outlook and Summary 383Agata Godula-Jopek and Pierre Millet 9.1 Comparison ofWater Electrolysis Technologies 387 9.2 Technology Development Status and Main Manufacturers 387 9.3 Material and System Roadmap Specifications 390 References 393 Index 395

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Book SynopsisCatherine E. Housecroft is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Basel, Switzerland.  She is the author of a number of textbooks and has had teaching experience in the UK, Switzerland, South Africa and the USA. She has published around 500 research papers and reviews, and her current research interests include aspects of coordination chemistry associated with solar energy conversion, solid state lighting, water oxidation, porous coordination polymers and networks and hierarchical assemblies. Table of Contents Basic concepts: atoms Basic concepts: molecules Introduction to molecular symmetry Experimental techniques Bonding in polyatomic molecules Structures and energetics of metallic and ionic solids Acids, bases and ions in aqueous solution Reduction and oxidation Non-aqueous media Hydrogen Group 1: the alkali metals The group 2 metals The group 13 elements The group 14 elements The group 15 elements The group 16 elements The group 17 elements The group 18 elements d-Block metal chemistry: general considerations d-Block metal chemistry: coordination complexes d-Block metal chemistry: the first row metals d-Block metal chemistry: the heavier metals Organometallic compounds of s- and p-block elements Organometallic compounds of d-block elements Catalysis and some industrial processes d-Block metal complexes: reaction mechanisms The f-block metals: lanthanoids and actinoids Inorganic materials and nanotechnology The trace metals of life Appendices Answers to non-descriptive problems Index

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