Royal Society of Chemistry

This book will bring together world-leading experts, to describe the current state of play in the field and introduce the cutting-edge research and possible future directions into fluorescent...

Fluorine is best known for its role in the prevention of cavities and in improving oral and bone health however equally there are millions of people around the world suffering from dental fluorosis...

Focusing on the complexity of the food digestion process from oral cavity to intestine, this book looks at the digestive system, techniques used to study food digestibility, the glycemic index and...

Since 1984 this book, now in its 7th edition and thoroughly updated, has introduced the crucial interface between our diet and the essentially chemical nature of what we eat and drink. The...

Over the last 150 years, the Public Analyst profession has hidden its light under a bushel, with the notable exception of Fredrick Accum, one of the first Public Analysts who published the names and...

Forensic science is often important in criminal cases, so criminal justice professionals, including lawyers and forensic scene investigators, must have a basic understanding of what is often complex...

Fragment-Based Drug DiscoveryAuthor: Steven HowardPublisher: Royal Society of ChemistryPublication Date: Jul 03, 2015Number of Pages: 314 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10:...

In recent years, the use of renewable raw materials and natural biopolymers has increased significantly to overcome the issues associated with environmental pollution and dwindling fossil fuel...

There is much excitement around metallosupramolecular materials because of their use in magnetic, photonic and electronic materials. The book first highlights naturally occurring functional...

There is much recent interest in the field of molecular gels because of their potential use in many different applications, including biomedicine and electronic materials. Functional Molecular Gels...

This book is based on the proceedings of the conference, Functional Molecules from Natural Sources, held at Magdalen College, Oxford, in July 2009.Author: Stephen K. WrigleyPublisher: Royal Society...

Metal nanoclusters are gaining attention due to their electronic and optical properties. This new book covers the synthesis and properties of transition metal nanoclusters and their use in sensing,...

Interest in the application of nanotechnology to medicine has surged in recent years and could transform the way we diagnose, treat and prevent diseases such as cancer. However, the clinical success...

This book introduces the methods of reaction technology, illustrating what has been and can be applied in real situations. It builds a framework for the application of reaction technology, and uses...

Inorganic and organometallic polymers feature many attractive properties that are useful for the design of diverse functional materials. Emphasising concepts that inform polymer design, synthesis and...

The first book to cover the fundamentals of solar energy, photovoltaic or photovoltaic thermal technologies, energy security and climate change.Author: Gopal Nath TiwariPublisher: Royal Society of...

The International Explosives Conference (IEC-2022) took place in London from 22-24 June 2022 and this publication provides a record of the proceedings for the oral presentations and display posters...

By-products of global biodiesel manufacturing are a modern day global fact responsible for igniting a number of year's worldwide intense research activity into human chemical ingenuity. This fully...

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family of cell-surface receptors, with more than 800 members identified thus far in the human genome. They regulate the function of most cells in...

The name "Allium" is said to come from the Greek word to avoid because of its offensive smell. The genus Allium includes more than 800 species of which only a few have been cultivated as foods. Many...

Throughout the book, case studies illustrate the practical process, the techniques used and any common challenges. Newcomers can easily search for answers to their question and find clear advice with...

Geoengineering seeks to reduce global warming by direct intervention of the Earth's climate system - either by removing carbon dioxide or managing solar radiation. Considered by the Intergovernmental...

Glycopolymers are important for cell signalling, recognition pathways, and their role in the immune system. They are gaining attention for new applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery...

Glycoproteins are central to numerous cellular processes and are among the most structurally complex biomolecules in nature. This unique complexity stems from variability in complex oligosaccharides...

This book provides an overview on the properties and novel applications of graphene-based nanocomposites as chemical and biosensors.Author: Sarat Kumar SwainPublisher: Royal Society of...

This book covers the photo-initiated polymerisation of vegetable oils and natural acids and the polymerisation of vegetable oils into polyurethanes and epoxy resins.Author: Zengshe LiuPublisher:...

The incorporation of Green Chemistry is a relatively new phenomenon in the drug discovery discipline, since the scale that chemists operate on in drug discovery is smaller than those of process and...

Sustainable development and environmental issues are at the forefront of public and Government concern. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering may offer the solution to many of these challenges, but...

Focusing on green pathways this book covers the synthesis of carbon dots and their applications in the fields of bioanalytical, catalytic, biomedical, and environmental sciences.Author: Bin Bin...

Green Fire Retardants for Polymeric Materials looks at the choice of materials and treatments for improving fire retardancy as well as green approaches to synthesising these fire retardants.Author:...