Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry and radiation

In recent years, several new concepts have emerged in the field of stratospheric ozone depletion, creating a need for a concise in-depth publication covering the ozone-climate issue.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over one hundred years ago after observing the death of microorganisms upon exposure to dyes and light.

Incidents in the past have made scientists aware of the need for accurate methods of radionuclide analyses in order to estimate the risk to the public from released radioactivity .

Photovoltaic systems enable the sun's energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells.

The book deals with the environmentally friendly cleaning materials functionalized with TiO2, a widely known semiconductor giving rise to redox reactions under artificial or solar irradiation.

Nuclear power currently contributes some 20% of the electricity needs of the UK and is rising rapidly on the political agenda due to environmental and economic factors, and yet all but one of the UK's existing nuclear reactors is expected to close by 2023.

Vibrationally Mediated Photodissociation (VMP) deals with the influence of vibrational excitation of the ground electronic state of a molecule on its dissociation following excitation of this state to a higher electronic state.

This volume forms part of a two-volume set and is not available for individual purchase.

In an era of global warming knowledge of the effects of solar radiation on humans is of great importance and the latest discoveries in environmental photobiology are presented in this book.

Environmental Radiochemical Analysis III is an authoritative, up to date review of research contributions presented at the 10th International Symposium on Environmental Radiochemical Analysis.

The Special Publications Series is a collection of books produced from the proceedings of international symposia.

Flavins and flavoproteins are a widely investigated and highly versatile group of compounds.

The Special Publications Series is a collection of books produced from the proceedings of international symposia.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases.

As modern day society takes an increasing interest in outdoor activities, its exposure to sunlight has never been greater.

Is it safe?

For centuries, light has been used to cure various diseases.

This text provides a concise introduction to all aspects of light-induced processes in chemistry, physics and biology, as well as in medicine and industry.

Induction of DNA damage by sunlight is a major deleterious event in living organisms.

Induction of DNA damage by sunlight is a major deleterious event in living organisms.

Photochemistry is an important facet in the study of the origin of life and prebiotic chemistry.

From the earliest-known elements to those named in 2016, this book takes a comprehensive look at the development of the periodic table - and reveals untold stories, unsung pioneers and plenty of fascinating science along the way.

The chemical synthesis of isotopically labelled compounds is a pre-requisite for many chemical, biochemical and medicinal investigations.

With the development of courses on materials synthesis and the need to carry out specific chemical transformations in the laboratory, good practical advice will be needed for those requiring more detail on conjugated materials synthesis.

Presenting the basic science of semiconductor photocatalysis together with the various practical applications, this textbook is ideal for graduate students.

Anthropogenic radionuclides have been introduced into the environment by incidents such as nuclear weapon tests, accidents in nuclear power plants, transport accidents and accidental or authorised discharges from nuclear facilities.

Photoinitiating systems play a key role in the starting point of a polymerization reaction under exposure to a UV or a visible light.

Over the past few decades, experimental excited state chemistry has moved into the femtochemistry era, where time resolution is short enough to resolve nuclear dynamics.

Food preservation by irradiation is gaining recognition as a technology that is more environmentally benign than other current processes such as post-harvest chemical fumigation, it has less impact on thermally sensitive compounds than thermal decontamination technologies such as hot water or steam, and the technology is more accessible and cheaper.

Over the past few decades, experimental excited state chemistry has moved into the femtochemistry era, where time resolution is short enough to resolve nuclear dynamics.

Photoinitiating systems play a key role in the starting point of a polymerization reaction under exposure to a UV or a visible light.

Food preservation by irradiation is gaining recognition as a technology that is more environmentally benign than other current processes such as post-harvest chemical fumigation, it has less impact on thermally sensitive compounds than thermal decontamination technologies such as hot water or steam, and the technology is more accessible and cheaper.

As one of the typical intermolecular interactions, hydrogen-bonding plays a significant role in molecular structure and function.

Continuous-flow photochemistry is an expanding field within chemistry.

This volume contains a selection of the pioneering papers by Nobel Laureate George Porter.

In this highly interesting book, three pioneering investigators provide an account of the discovery and investigation of the nuclear and chemical properties of the twenty presently known transuranium elements.

In this book, expert authors describe advanced solar photon conversion approaches that promise highly efficient photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells with sophisticated architectures on the one hand, and plastic photovoltaic coatings that are inexpensive enough to be disposable on the other.

The purpose of this book is to review the current, state-of-the-art application of isotopic methods to the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

Traditional UVR absorbers pose environmental and health risks due to their volatility, solubility, and toxicity.

A Flash of Light is an intriguing book that starts at the beginning of time itself and then winds its way through a host of fascinating light related topics including the hues of aliens sunsets, the psychology of colour, and the chemistry of LCD screens.

From environmental remediation to alternative fuels, this book explores the numerous important applications of photocatalysis.

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.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases.

Atmospheric Chemistry provides readers with a basic knowledge of the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, and an understanding of the role that chemical transformations play in this vital part of our environment.

Combining the basic concepts of photocatalysis with the synthesis of new catalysts, reactor and reaction engineering, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topic.

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.

Borne out of the current widespread interest in the pollution of water bodies, this book explores the latest research concerning the photochemical fate of organic pollutants in surface water.

Traditionally, most synthetically developed materials are hardened by heating them to an elevated temperature, a process requiring large amounts of energy and space.

Incidents in the past have made scientists aware of the need for accurate methods of radionuclide analyses in order to estimate the risk to the public from released radioactivity.

Dieses umfangreiche Chemie Buch bietet eine strukturierte Einführung in die wichtigsten Bereiche der Chemie und eignet sich sowohl für Studienanfänger als auch fortgeschrittene Lernende.