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Ions are ubiquitous in chemical, technological, ecological and
biological processes. Characterizing their role in these processes
in the first place requires the evaluation of the thermodynamic
parameters associated with the solvation of a given ion. However,
due to the constraint of electroneutrality, the involvement of
surface effects and the ambiguous connection between microscopic
and macroscopic descriptions, the determination of single-ion
solvation properties via both experimental and theoretical
approaches has turned out to be a very difficult and highly
controversial problem. This unique book provides an up-to-date,
compact and consistent account of the research field of single-ion
solvation thermodynamics that has over one hundred years of history
and still remains largely unsolved. By reviewing the various
approaches employed to date, establishing the relevant connections
between single-ion thermodynamics and electrochemistry, resolving
conceptual ambiguities, and giving an exhaustive data compilation
(in the context of alkali and halide hydration), this book provides
a consistent synthesis, in depth understanding and clarification of
a large and sometimes very confusing research field. The book is
primarily aimed at researchers (professors, postgraduates,
graduates, and industrial researchers) concerned with processes
involving ionic solvation properties (these are ubiquitous, eg. in
physical/organic/analytical chemistry, electrochemistry,
biochemistry, pharmacology, geology, and ecology). Because of the
concept definitions and data compilations it contains, it is also a
useful reference book to have in a university library. Finally, it
may be of general interest to anyone wanting to learn more about
ions and solvation. Key features: - discusses both experimental and
theoretical approaches, and establishes the connection between them
- provides both an account of the past research (covering over one
hundred years) and a discussion of current directions (in
particular on the theoretical side) - involves a comprehensive
reference list of over 2000 citations - employs a very consistent
notation (including table of symbols and unambiguous definitions of
all introduced quantities) - provides a discussion and
clarification of ambiguous concepts (ie. concepts that have not
been defined clearly, or have been defined differently by different
authors, leading to confusion in past literature) - encompasses an
exhaustive data compilation (in the restricted context of alkali
and halide hydration), along with recommended values (after
critical analysis of this literature data) - is illustrated by a
number of synoptic colour figures, that will help the reader to
grasp the connections between different concepts in one single
picture
This is currently the only book available on the development of
knowledge-based, and related, expert systems in chemistry and
toxicology. Written by a pioneer in the field, it shows how
computers can work with qualitative information where precise
numerical methods are not satisfactory. An underlying theme is the
current concern in society about the conflicts between basing
decisions on reasoned judgements and wanting precise decisions and
measurable effectiveness. As well as explaining how the computer
programs work, the book provides insights into how personal and
political factors influence scientific progress. The introduction
of regulations such as REACH in Europe and modifications to UN and
OECD Guidelines on assessment of chemical hazard mean that the use
of toxicity prediction is at a turning point. They put a heavy
burden on the chemical industry but, for the first time, allow for
the use of computer prediction to support or replace in vivo and in
vitro experiments. There is increasing recognition among scientists
and regulators that qualitative computer methods have much to offer
and that in some circumstances they may be more reliable and
informative than quantitative methods. This excellent introduction
to a field where employment opportunities are growing is aimed at
students, scientists and academics with a knowledge of chemistry.
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