Royal Society of Chemistry

This book defines the use of computational approaches to predict the environmental toxicity and human health effects of organic chemicals.Author: Mark CroninPublisher: Royal Society of...

This book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the field of molecular chaperone inhibition and its application to pharmaceutical research. With several small molecule inhibitors in oncology...

The chemical and biological sciences face unprecedented opportunities in the 21st century. A confluence of factors from parallel universes - advances in experimental techniques in biomolecular...

This book reviews the state-of-the-art in fuel cells (low and high temperature) across all the types applied in the field today and assesses current trends in development.Author: Robert...

Two recent initiatives from the EU, namely the Bologna Process and the Lisbon Agenda are likely to have a major influence on European Higher Education. It seems unlikely that traditional teaching...

This unique book provides comprehensive coverage of monocyclic inorganic ring systems of the p-block elements and the polymers that are derived from them.Author: Tristram ChiversPublisher: Royal...

This reference book describes how bioprocessing and biotechnology could enhance the value extracted from wood-based lignocellulosic fiber by employing both biochemical and thermochemical conversion...

This book provides an overview of the contemporary integrated biology approaches for solving structures and understanding mechanisms of complex biological systems.Author: Tatyana PolenovaPublisher:...

This is the first single-author book on ionic liquids and the first introductory book on the topic. It is written in a clear, concise and consistent way. The book provides a useful introduction to...

The hydration of ions and the interactions of ions with (bio)molecules play a key role in many natural and technological processes. These effects are usually framed in terms of the lyotropic or...

Examining the unique contribution of ILs towards current environmental challenges, this book addresses the importance of their role in the detection of micropollutants and decontamination processes...

The implementation of ionic liquids technologies in future biorefineries is challenging. Different approaches can be applied along the entire chain of biomass valorisation to achieve a specific...

The aim of this meeting is to bring together experts in complex fluids, ionic systems and soft condensed matter sharing a common interest in charged fluids. The meeting aims to discuss fundamental...

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) can generate a voltage when physically deformed. Conversely, an applied small voltage or electrical field can induce an array of spectacular large deformation...

This book explains the mechanism and function of mononuclear iron containing enzymes. These important bioprocess intermediates have great industrial potential.Author: Samuel P. de VisserPublisher:...

Named after the two-faced roman god, Janus particles have gained much attention due to their potential in a variety of applications, including drug delivery. This is the first book devoted to Janus...

Kinase drug discovery remains an area of significant interest across academia and in the pharmaceutical industry. There are now around 13 FDA approved small molecule drugs which target kinases and...

This book describes the methodology of life-cycle analysis of new energy solutions and their applications in a climate impact context.Author: Bent S??ensenPublisher: Royal Society of...

Providing a neat overview of the current research for the biomaterials science community, this book is a one-stop resource for researchers and practitioners working on lignin-based biomaterials....

One of the key challenges in biophysics and chemical biology is gaining an understanding of the underlying physico-chemical basis of the highly complex structure and properties of biomembranes. It...

Supercapacitors can both hold large amounts of energy and charge up almost instantly. They have higher energy densities, higher efficiencies and longer lifetimes so can be used in a wide range of...

Machine Learning and Hybrid Modelling for Reaction Engineering summarises latest research and fills a gap in methodology development of hybrid models for reaction engineering applications.Author:...

This book reviews macrocycles in drug discovery, both those of natural origin and semi-synthetic derivatives of natural products, and those designed and synthesized based on principles of medicinal...

Proceedings from the 10th International Conference on the applications of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science to celebrate its 10th anniversary.Author: J-P RenouPublisher: Royal Society of...

Based on the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Applications of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science presenting the latest innovations in magnetic resonance and in particular new...

Covering the most recent literature in the field, with special emphasis on the physical mechanisms behind their rheological behaviour, this book demonstrates the controllability of soft matter...

Magnetorheology: Advances and ApplicationsAuthor: Norman M. WereleyPublisher: Royal Society of ChemistryPublication Date: Nov 26, 2013Number of Pages: 410 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10:...

Proceedings of a meeting on the role reactive carbonyl compounds play in food technology, nutrition and tissue ageing in biology and medicine.Author: Merlin C. ThomasPublisher: Royal Society of...

This book reviews general issues relating to the mammalian toxicity of insecticides, including target/non-target specificity, nomenclature and metabolism of insecticides. It then goes on to discuss...

Manganese in the diet is nutritionally essential for normal physiologic functioning. However, excessive exposure to manganese has been associated with developmental, neurodegenerative and other...