Organic chemistry

The electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 into high-value multi-carbon products represents a crucial pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable chemical production.

First reported in 2008, Pillararenes are a new class of macrocyclic hosts consisting of hydroquinone units linked at the para-position.

Quantum dots are nano-sized particles of semiconducting material, typically chalcogenides or phosphides of metals found across groups II to VI of the periodic table.

Polymer solar cells have gained much attention as they offer a potentially economic and viable way of commercially manufacturing lightweight, flexible and low-cost photovoltaics.

There has been much scientific interest in the behaviour of colloidal particles at liquid interfaces.

Many key aspects of life are based on naturally occurring polymers, such as polysaccharides, proteins and DNA.

Fluoropolymers display a wide range of remarkable properties and are used in a number of applications including high performance elastomers, thermoplastics, coatings for optical fibers, and hydrophobic and lipophobic surfaces.

All aspects of the personal care industry will be comprehensively discussed in Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics, including biological targets, safety issues, and the legal and regulatory aspects of this large industry.

The C-C bond is a basic building block in chemistry, and its formation is often the first step towards building more complex molecules.

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) can generate a voltage when physically deformed.

The implementation of ionic liquids technologies in future biorefineries is challenging.

Ball milling has emerged as a powerful tool over the past few years for effecting chemical reactions by mechanical energy.

Synthetic Methods in Drug Discovery Volume 1 focusses on the hugely important area of transition metal mediated methods used in industry.

Meeting the desire for a comprehensive book that collects and curates the vast amount of knowledge gained in the field of singlet oxygen, this title covers the physical, chemical and biological properties of this reactive oxygen species and also its increasingly important applications across chemical, environmental and biomedical areas.

Polymer science faces the challenge of meeting growing market demand for polymers whilst achieving sustainability through environmentally friendly processes.

There is much interest in biodegradable polymers for different uses and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have potential applications in a broad range of areas from food packaging to biomedical applications.

Synthetic receptor molecules, molecules that mimic antibody recognition, are widely used for developing drug leads; drug delivery vehicles; imaging agents; sensing agents; capture agents and separation systems.

Finding alternatives to fossil feedstocks is increasing in importance with the challenges of global warming, increasing oil prices and depleting fossil fuel reserves that we currently face.

This book is a unique laboratory workbook which is intended for the use of undergraduate students of various universities, pursuing chemistry as the major subject and has been especially tuned as per the latest NEP-UGCF syllabus.

The oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds is of fundamental importance in organic synthesis, due to the wide use of these products as precursors and intermediates for many drugs, vitamins and fragrances.

Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources are sought after for many purposes, from packaging materials in food to biomedical applications.

Porous materials with ultrahigh surface area are of great interest for potential applications in energy storage and environmental remediation.

For years, concepts and models relevant to the fields of molecular electronics and organic electronics have been invented in parallel, slowing down progress in the field.

This book discusses the phytochemistry of bryophytes, with a particular focus on their biologically active natural products and their potential applications in medicine, cosmetics, and as foods.

This book discusses the phytochemistry of bryophytes, with a particular focus on their biologically active natural products and their potential applications in medicine, cosmetics, and as foods.

The book highlights the latest innovations in sustainable textile dyeing and printing, addressing the industry's growing need for eco-friendly solutions.

The unique physico-chemical properties of cationic polymers and their ability to be easily modified make them attractive for many biological applications.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of bioactive phytochemicals within by-products from leaf, stem, root, and tuber vegetables, and it explores the valorisation of these vegetable cultivation and processing by-products, not only as a source of valuable bioenergy but also for health purposes.

This book reflects the state of the art in the field of natural product drug discovery.

This book reflects the state of the art in the field of natural product drug discovery.

This book examines and summarises the developments and changes in the approach of organic and natural product chemists over the past years, presenting both the successes and inevitable missteps.

This book examines and summarises the developments and changes in the approach of organic and natural product chemists over the past years, presenting both the successes and inevitable missteps.

The book is a comprehensive exploration of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), addressing key aspects from its definition and historical relevance to its practical applications and environmental considerations.

This book covers recent advances in the field of surface functionalized metal catalysts.

This book covers recent advances in the field of surface functionalized metal catalysts.

This book highlights the potential of silk in a vast array of applications, mainly in the field of medicine, electronics, and cosmetics.

This book reviews the distribution, chemistry, and molecular bioactivity of tiglianes from the very beginning of the studies on these diterpenoids.

This book reviews the distribution, chemistry, and molecular bioactivity of tiglianes from the very beginning of the studies on these diterpenoids.

This book highlights the potential of silk in a vast array of applications, mainly in the field of medicine, electronics, and cosmetics.

This is a book about biolubricants.

This volume presents three chapters discussing a range of topics.

This volume presents three chapters discussing a range of topics.

In this book, recent advancements in the heterocycles functionalization by using different transition metals have been described.

In this book, recent advancements in the heterocycles functionalization by using different transition metals have been described.

This book covers lignin, a renewable source of carbonaceous material derived from biomass, which is a subject of research, development and innovation in both academia and industry.

This book covers lignin, a renewable source of carbonaceous material derived from biomass, which is a subject of research, development and innovation in both academia and industry.

In this brief the authors introduce a series of recently developed bio-based solvents including cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME),  y-valerolactone (GVL), 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), propylene carbonate (PC), and cyrene.

In this brief the authors introduce a series of recently developed bio-based solvents including cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME),  y-valerolactone (GVL), 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF), propylene carbonate (PC), and cyrene.

This book highlights a selection of recent electrochemical approaches to synthesize heterocyclic compounds.

This book highlights a selection of recent electrochemical approaches to synthesize heterocyclic compounds.