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This series presents critical reviews of the present position
and future trends in modern chemical research. It contains short
and concise reports on chemistry, each written by the world
renowned experts. This series remains valid and useful after 5 or
10 years.
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content available at: springerlink.com.
Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed
review coverage of progress in the major areas of chemical
research. Written by experts in their specialist fields the series
creates a unique service for the active research chemist, supplying
regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas
of chemistry. For over 90 years The Royal Society of Chemistry and
its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been publishing reports
charting developments in chemistry, which originally took the form
of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of chemistry
could no longer be contained within one volume and the series
Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports
themselves still existed but were divided into two, and
subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights in
chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series has
altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in various
fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged, while
others have altered their emphasis along with their titles; some
have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to be
discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports can
be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Calorimetry is one of the oldest areas of physical chemistry. The
date on which calorimetry came into being may be taken as 13 June
1783, the day on which Lavoisier and Laplace presented a
contribution entitled, Memoire de la Chaleur" at a session of the
Academie Francaise. Throughout the existence of calorimetry, many
new methods have been developed and the measuring techniques have
been improved. At p- sent, numerous laboratories worldwide continue
to focus attention on the development and applications of
calorimetry, and a number of com- nies specialize in the production
of calorimeters. The calorimeter is an instrument that allows heat
effects in it to be determined by directly measurement of
temperature. Accordingly, to determine a heat effect, it is
necessary to establish the relationship - tween the heat effect
generated and the quantity measured in the ca- rimeter. It is this
relationship that unambiguously determines the mathematical model
of the calorimeter. Depending on the type of ca- rimeter applied,
the accuracy required, and the conditions of heat and mass transfer
that prevail in the device, the relationship between the measured
and generated quantities can assume different mathematical forms."
Cool commentary on current human peccadilloes MACROSCOPIC TOPICS
Toe-holds on the slopes of the MATTERHORN of Human Maturation. It
is a struggle for each human to make the long climb from infancy
through adulthood to the final quietus. These topics do not pretend
to tell any one human how to live their life; they only try to
encourage thinking on the various phases. EXX-RAYS FROM THE AGING
CAGE Visions from the good and productive side of growing older.
The purpose in these visions is to throw some light on the need for
a positive attitude. Exercise for the brain keeps major negatives
outside the cage. Together with appropriate physical initiatives
that make sure the mental walls are free from sealed cage doors.
COSMIC CYBERTREKS Explorations in the mega void of the universe ...
a challenge. Time is eternal, and space is infinite in the cosmos.
In terms of measuring events in the universe, where occurrences are
matured over many millions of years, using Earth's rules as a guide
for establishing cosmic laws is an invisible drop of spit in the
seas. The trek experiences are fascinating and challenge accepted
dogma for so many concepts of what is logical out in the void.
The central theme of the present book is zigzags and
central-circuits of three- or four-regular plane graphs, which
allow a double covering or covering of the edgeset to be obtained.
The book presents zigzag and central circuit structures of
geometric fullerenes and several other classes of graph of interest
in the fields of chemistry and mathematics. It also discusses the
symmetries, parameterization and the Goldberg-Coxeter construction
for those graphs. It is the first book on this subject, presenting
full structure theory of such graphs. While many previous
publications only addressed particular questions about selected
graphs, this book is based on numerous computations and presents
extensive data (tables and figures), as well as algorithmic and
computational information. It will be of interest to researchers
and students of discrete geometry, mathematical chemistry and
combinatorics, as well as to lay mathematicians.
Aiming to provide the reader with a general overview of the
mathematical and numerical techniques used for the simulation of
matter at the microscopic scale, this book lays the emphasis on the
numerics, but modelling aspects are also addressed. The
contributors come from different scientific communities: physics,
theoretical chemistry, mathematical analysis, stochastic analysis,
numerical analysis, and the text should be suitable for graduate
students in mathematics, sciences and engineering and technology.
Exam Board: CCEA Level: A-level Subject: Chemistry First Teaching:
September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 Reinforce students'
understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with
sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve
higher grades Written by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: *
Help students identify what they need to know with a concise
summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification
* Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check
questions * Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with
sample graded answers to exam-style questions * Develop independent
learning and research skills * Provide the content for generating
individual revision notes
This book reviews alternative and renewable energy resources in
order to pave the way for a more sustainable production in the
future. A multi-disciplinary team of authors provides a
comprehensive overview of current technologies and future trends,
including solar technologies, wind energy, hydropower, microbial
electrochemical systems and various biomass sources for biofuel
production. In addition, the book focuses on solutions for
developing countries. Conventional energy sources are finite, and
estimates suggest that they will be exhausted within a few decades.
Finding a solution to this problem is a global challenge, and
developing countries in particular are still highly dependent on
fossil fuels due to their rapidly growing populations accompanied
by a huge growth in primary energy consumption. Moreover, the most
common conventional energy sources (coal and petroleum) are
non-sustainable since their combustion exponentially increases
greenhouse gas emissions. As such, there is a pressing need for
clean energy based on alternative or renewable resources, not only
to ensure energy supplies at an affordable price but also to
protect the environment.
Providing complete, step-by-step coverage of the 2008 Edexcel GCE
Chemistry specification, this is the official Student Book for the
concept-led approach to the specification. Written by experienced
examiners, it offers students motivating and relevant content to
improve exam performance and ensure students fulfil their full
potential. Allows for regular testing and exam preparation with
real Edexcel past questions, provided in the 'Examzone' sections.
Supports independent learning through a range of additional
resources provided on the ActiveBook CD-ROM, included FREE in the
back of each book. Helps students build a wide range of skills,
including data analysis, critical evaluation of information,
communication and collaborative work. Gives students an in-depth,
scientific understanding of the principles covered in each topic,
including How Science Works. Helps students easily see how content
from the specification is covered through topic overview maps.
Written by highly respected and experienced authors.
A wide range of researchers are currently investigating different
properties and applications for copper-containing proteins.
Biochemists researching metal metabolism in organisms ranging from
bacteria to plants to animals are working in a completely different
area of discovery than scientists studying the transportation and
regulation of minerals and small molecule nutrients. They are both
working with copper-containing proteins, but in very different ways
and with differing anticipated outcomes.
Noting a marked lack of comprehensiveness and/or contemporaneity
among typical reference works on chemical etymology, as well as a
somewhat spotty coverage of chemical terms and their etymology in
comprehensive dictionaries and textbooks the author decided to
write an up-to-date desk reference on chemical etymology which
would satisfy the needs of casual readers as well as those of more
demanding users of etymological lore. Characteristic user-friendly
features of the present work include avoidance of cumbersome
abbreviations, avoidance of entries in foreign alphabets, and a
broad coverage of all chemical disciplines including mineralogy.
Biological, medical, geological, physical and mathematical terms
are only considered where they appear of interest to mainstream
chemists.
This book does not provide definitions of terms (unless required in
the etymological context) nor guidance as to the timeliness of
different nomenclature systems. The typical user will from the
outset be well aware of the exact meaning of the terms he or she
focuses on and only require the etymological background to be used.
Examples of sources which have been drawn upon in the preparation
of this book, apart from the extremely useful Internet resource
Google, are listed, but an exhausting enumeration would be tiresome
and impractical..
* an up-to-date desk reference on chemical etymology
* characteristic user-friendly features
* broad coverage of all chemical disciplines
This ARW is the third NATO-sponsored workshop on Explosives
Detection and Humanitarian Demining. The previous events were *
Detection and Destruction of Anti-Personnel Landmines Moscow, 1997
* Explosives Detection and Decontamination of the Environment
Prague, 1997. Over the last decade applied research in Humanitarian
Demining has made progress to some extend, but according to the
tremendous tasks of Demining and the lack of scientific methods for
practical detection of explosive devices, research activities are
still of the same importance than ever before. Concerning
countermeasures against terrorism the detection of explosives is
one of the keyfactors, but the practical applications are not
sufficient solved. An international exchange of research results
are therefore urgent, to find out the most promising measures for
application. The coincidence of this ARW and the terrible disaster
of New York and Washington may demonstrate the importance of this
task. In consequence the explosive device detection technologies
can make a major contribution to collective, family and individual
security. In developed countries, these technologies provide a
strong deterrent and preventative measure against terrorist
threats. In less developed regions, they can improve individual,
institutional and state security, lessening the insecurity that
motivates many terrorists acts. The elimination of landmine threats
is just one of many ways of achieving this. However our attempts to
meet the extremely difficult technical challenges posed by landmine
and UXO contamination are inevitably leading us to new
technological approaches.
The integration of top-down lithographic techniques with synthetic
organic and inorganic technologies is a key challenge for the
development of effective nanosca1e devices. In terms of assembly,
nanoparticles provide an excellent tool for bridging the gap
between the resolution of electron beam lithography (-60 nm) and
the molecular level. Nanoparticles possess an array of unique
properties associated with their core materials, including
distinctive magnetic, photonic and electronic behavior. This
behavior can be controlled and applied through monolayer
functionalization and assembly strategies, making nanoparticles
both scaffolds and building blocks for nanotechnology. The diverse
structures and properties of nanoparticles makes them useful tools
for both fundamental studies and pragmatic applications in a range
of disciplines. This volume is intended to provide an integrated
overview of the synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles, and their
applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science. The
first three chapters focus on the creation and intrinsic properties
of nanoparticles, covering some of the myriad core materials and
shapes that have been created. The remaining chapters of the book
discuss the assembly of nanoparticles, and applications of both
discrete particles and particle assemblies in a wide range of
fields, including device and sensor fabrication, catalysis,
biology, and nanosca1e electronic and magnetic systems.
Protein Physics is a lively presentation of the most general
problems of protein structure, folding and function from the
physics and chemistry perspective, based on lectures given by the
authors. It deals with fibrous, membrane and, most of all, with the
best studied water-soluble globular proteins, in both their native
and denatured states. The major aspects of protein physics are
covered systematically, physico-chemical properties of polypeptide
chains; their secondary structures; tertiary structures of proteins
and their classification; conformational transitions in protein
molecules and their folding; intermediates of protein folding;
folding nuclei; physical backgrounds of coding the protein
structures by their amino acid sequences and protein functions in
relation to the protein structure. The book will be of interest to
undergraduate and graduate level students and researchers of
biophysics, biochemistry, biology and material science.
* Designed for a wide audience of undergraduate and graduate
students, as well as being a reference for researchers in academia
and industry
* Covers the most general problems of protein structure, folding,
and function and introduces the key concepts and theories
* Deals with fibrous, membrane and especially water-soluble
globular proteins, in both their native and denatured states
* Summarizes and presents in a systematic form the results of
several decades of world wide fundamental research on protein
physics, structure and folding
* Examines experimental data on protein structure in the
post-genome era
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Eleven carefully selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the
Virtual Conference on Computational Science (VCCS-2016) are
featured in this edited book of proceedings. VCCS-2016, an annual
meeting, was held online from 1st to 31st August 2016. The theme of
the conference was "Computational Thinking for the Advancement of
Society" and it matched the paradigm shift in the way we think.
VCCS-2016 was attended by 100 participants from 20 countries. The
chapters reflect a wide range of fundamental and applied research
applying computational methods.
This book provides information on the generation and the effects of
hazardous substances that are produced during welding and allied
processes. These processes are thermal cutting, thermal spraying,
soldering and brazing. The book offers guidance on the
determination of hazardous substances and it simplifies assessment
of the hazard due to hazardous substances. In addition, the book
explains tests in order to understand the concentration and
intensity of key hazardous substances. Last but not least, the book
suggests several possibilities of avoiding the risk to worker's
health as a result of exposing them to these substances.
The eighteenth century has long been considered critical for the
development of modern chemistry, yet many crucial features of the
period remain largely unknown or unexplored, for general accounts -
often built around Lavoisier - have remained quite selective. This
volume presents new approaches and topics in an attempt to build a
richer, fuller, more complex view of chemical work during the
period. Themes include late-phase alchemy, professionalization,
chemical education, and the links and relations between chemistry
and pharmacy, medicine, agriculture, and geology.
The ever-diversifying field of aerosol effects on climate is
comprehensively presented here, describing the strong connection
between fundamental research and model applications in a way that
will allow both experienced researchers and those new to the field
to gain an understanding of a wide range of topics. The material is
consistently presented at three levels for each topic: (i) an
accessible "quick read" of the essentials, (ii) a more detailed
description, and (iii) a section dedicated to how the processes are
handled in models. The modelling section in each chapter summarizes
the current level of knowledge and what the gaps in this
understanding mean for the effects of aerosols on climate, enabling
readers to quickly understand how new research fits into
established knowledge. Definitions, case studies, reference data,
and examples are included throughout. Aerosols and Climate is a
vital resource for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers,
senior researchers, and lecturers in departments of atmospheric
science, meteorology, engineering, and environment. It will also be
of interest to those working in operational centers and
policy-facing organizations, providing strong reference material on
the current state of knowledge.
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