Oxygenic Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions

Oxygenic Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions
Author: Donald R. Ort
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 681
Release: 1996-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0792336836

Structure and function of the components of the photosynthetic apparatus and the molecular biology of these components have become the dominant themes in advances in our understanding of the light reactions of oxygenic photosynthesis. Oxygenic Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions presents our current understanding of these reactions in thylakoid membranes. Topics covered include the photosystems, the cytochrome b6-f complex, plastocyanin, ferredoxin, FNR, light-harvesting complexes, and the coupling factor. Chapters are also devoted to the structure of thylakoid membranes, their lipid composition, and their biogenesis. Updates on the crystal structures of cytochrome f, ATP synthase and photosystem I are presented and a section on molecular biology and evolution of the photosynthetic apparatus is also included. The chapters in this book provide a comprehensive overview of photosynthetic reactions in eukaryotic thylakoids. The book is intended for a wide audience, including graduate students and researchers active in this field, as well as those individuals who have interests in plant biochemistry and molecular biology or plant physiology.

Pincer Compounds

Pincer Compounds
Author: David Morales-Morales
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 756
Release: 2018-04-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128129328

Pincer Compounds: Chemistry and Applications offers valuable state-of-the-art coverage highlighting highly active areas of research—from mechanistic work to synthesis and characterization. The book focuses on small molecule activation chemistry (particularly H2 and hydrogenation), earth abundant metals (such as Fe), actinides, carbene-pincers, chiral catalysis, and alternative solvent usage. The book covers the current state of the field, featuring chapters from renowned contributors, covering four continents and ranging from still-active pioneers to new names emerging as creative strong contributors to this fascinating and promising area. Over a decade since the publication of Morales-Morales and Jensen's The Chemistry of Pincer Compounds (Elsevier 2007), research in this unique area has flourished, finding a plethora of applications in almost every single branch of chemistry—from their traditional application as very robust and active catalysts all the way to potential biological and pharmaceutical applications. - Describes the chemistry and applications of this important class of organometallic and coordination compounds - Includes contributions from global leaders in the field, featuring pioneers in the area as well as emerging experts conducting exciting research on pincer complexes - Highlights areas of promising and active research, including small molecule activation, earth abundant metals, and actinide chemistry

Artificial Photosynthesis

Artificial Photosynthesis
Author: Anthony F. Collings
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2007-09-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527606912

Since the events crucial to plant photosynthesis are now known in molecular detail, this process is no longer nature's secret, but can for the first time be mimicked by technology. Broad in its scope, this book spans the basics of biological photosynthesis right up to the current approaches for its technical exploitation, making it the most complete resource on artificial photosynthesis ever published. The contents draw on the expertise of the Australian Artificial Photosynthesis Network, currently the world's largest coordinated research effort to develop effective photosynthesis technology. This is further backed by expert contributions from around the globe, providing an authoritative overview of current research worldwide.

Vanadium Catalysis

Vanadium Catalysis
Author: Manas Sutradhar
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1839160896

Vanadium is one of the more abundant elements in the Earth’s crust and exhibits a wide range of oxidation states in its compounds making it potentially a more sustainable and more economical choice as a catalyst than the noble metals. A wide variety of reactions have been found to be catalysed by homogeneous, supported and heterogeneous vanadium complexes and the number of applications is growing fast. Bringing together the research on the catalytic uses of this element into one essential resource, including theoretical perspectives on proposed mechanisms for vanadium catalysis and an overview of its relevance in biological processes, this book is a useful reference for industrial and academic chemists alike.

Advances in Inorganic Chemistry

Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
Author: Rudi van Eldik
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2006-01-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080462170

Advances in Inorganic Chemistry Volume 58 focuses on homogeneous biomimetic oxidation catalysis. Contributions by leading experts in the field cover important advances in inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry. Contributions include diversity-based approaches to selective biomimetic oxidation catalysis; the selective conversion of hydrocarbons with H2O2 using biomimetic non-heme iron and manganese oxidation catalysis; DNA oxidation by copper and manganese complexes; influences of the ligand in copper-dioxygen complex-formation and substrate oxidations; biomimetic oxidations by dinuclear and trinuclear copper complexes. In the final contribution the authors focus on green oxidation of alcohols using biomimetic copper complexes and enzymes as catalysts. Volume 58 provides another welcomed addition to the widely acclaimed series, Advances in Inorganic Chemistry.* Includes new information on the important advances in inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry * Each chapter is fully referenced * Contains comprehensive reviews written by leading experts in the field

Nanoporous Materials: Science And Engineering

Nanoporous Materials: Science And Engineering
Author: G Q Max Lu
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 911
Release: 2004-11-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 178326179X

Porous materials are of scientific and technological importance because of the presence of voids of controllable dimensions at the atomic, molecular, and nanometer scales, enabling them to discriminate and interact with molecules and clusters. Interestingly the big deal about this class of materials is about the “nothingness” within — the pore space. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) classifies porous materials into three categories — micropores of less than 2 nm in diameter, mesopores between 2 and 50 nm, and macropores of greater than 50 nm. In this book, nanoporous materials are defined as those porous materials with pore diameters less than 100 nm.Over the last decade, there has been an ever increasing interest and research effort in the synthesis, characterization, functionalization, molecular modeling and design of nanoporous materials. The main challenges in research include the fundamental understanding of structure-property relations and tailor-design of nanostructures for specific properties and applications. Research efforts in this field have been driven by the rapid growing emerging applications such as biosensor, drug delivery, gas separation, energy storage and fuel cell technology, nanocatalysis and photonics. These applications offer exciting new opportunities for scientists to develop new strategies and techniques for the synthesis and applications of these materials.This book provides a series of systematic reviews of the recent developments in nanoporous materials. It covers the following topics: (1) synthesis, processing, characterization and property evaluation; (2) functionalization by physical and/or chemical treatments; (3) experimental and computational studies on fundamental properties, such as catalytic effects, transport and adsorption, molecular sieving and biosorption; (4) applications, including photonic devices, catalysis, environmental pollution control, biological molecules separation and isolation, sensors, membranes, hydrogen and energy storage, etc./a

Advances in Inorganic Chemistry

Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2013-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0124046401

The Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series present timely and informative summaries of the current progress in a variety of subject areas within inorganic chemistry, ranging from bio-inorganic to solid state studies. This acclaimed serial features reviews written by experts in the field and serves as an indispensable reference to advanced researchers. Each volume contains an index, and each chapter is fully referenced. - Features comprehensive reviews on the latest developments - Includes contributions from leading experts in the field - Serves as an indispensable reference to advanced researchers

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Author: Jean-Baptiste Sortais
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2021-12-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527347305

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis A must-read reference for anyone interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis In Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, distinguished researcher Jean-Baptiste Sortais delivers an insightful and robust overview of the use of manganese in homogenous catalysis. The editor includes papers from authoritative academics describing the organometallic precursors used to develop manganese catalysts and covers critical applications in organic synthesis, including reduction to oxidation reactions, C-C, C-N, C-X bond formation reactions, cross-coupling reactions, C-H bond activation to dihydroxylation and epoxidation reactions. Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis is a practical resource for every organic chemist in academia and industry with an interest in non-noble metal catalysis, organic synthesis, and sustainable chemistry. It is intuitively and clearly organized, covering the most important synthetic procedures using homogenous manganese catalysts. It is also the ideal companion to works like Cobalt Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, Nickel Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, and Iron Complexes in Catalysis. Readers will also enjoy: Thorough introductions to organometallic manganese compounds in organic synthesis and manganese-catalyzed hydrogenation and hydrogen transfer reactions A comprehensive exploration of manganese-catalyzed hydrogen borrowing reactions and dehydrogenative coupling reactions Practical discussions of manganese-catalyzed hydrosilylation and hydroboration reactions and manganese-catalyzed electro- and photocatalysis transformations In-depth examinations of manganese-catalyzed C-H oxygenation reactions and manganese-catalyzed organometallic C-H activation Insightful treatments of manganese-catalyzed cross-coupling processes and manganese(III) acetate mediated cyclizations Perfect for catalytic, organic, and pharmaceutical chemists, Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis deserves a place in the libraries of researchers and professionals interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis.

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Author: Jean-Baptiste Sortais
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527826114

Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis A must-read reference for anyone interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis In Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, distinguished researcher Jean-Baptiste Sortais delivers an insightful and robust overview of the use of manganese in homogenous catalysis. The editor includes papers from authoritative academics describing the organometallic precursors used to develop manganese catalysts and covers critical applications in organic synthesis, including reduction to oxidation reactions, C-C, C-N, C-X bond formation reactions, cross-coupling reactions, C-H bond activation to dihydroxylation and epoxidation reactions. Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis is a practical resource for every organic chemist in academia and industry with an interest in non-noble metal catalysis, organic synthesis, and sustainable chemistry. It is intuitively and clearly organized, covering the most important synthetic procedures using homogenous manganese catalysts. It is also the ideal companion to works like Cobalt Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, Nickel Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, and Iron Complexes in Catalysis. Readers will also enjoy: Thorough introductions to organometallic manganese compounds in organic synthesis and manganese-catalyzed hydrogenation and hydrogen transfer reactions A comprehensive exploration of manganese-catalyzed hydrogen borrowing reactions and dehydrogenative coupling reactions Practical discussions of manganese-catalyzed hydrosilylation and hydroboration reactions and manganese-catalyzed electro- and photocatalysis transformations In-depth examinations of manganese-catalyzed C-H oxygenation reactions and manganese-catalyzed organometallic C-H activation Insightful treatments of manganese-catalyzed cross-coupling processes and manganese(III) acetate mediated cyclizations Perfect for catalytic, organic, and pharmaceutical chemists, Manganese Catalysis in Organic Synthesis deserves a place in the libraries of researchers and professionals interested in catalyst design and sustainable organic synthesis.

Analytical Electrochemistry

Analytical Electrochemistry
Author: Joseph Wang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2004-03-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0471460796

The critically acclaimed guide to the principles, techniques, and instruments of electroanalytical chemistry-now expanded and revised Joseph Wang, internationally renowned authority on electroanalytical techniques, thoroughly revises his acclaimed book to reflect the rapid growth the field has experienced in recent years. He substantially expands the theoretical discussion while providing comprehensive coverage of the latest advances through late 1999, introducing such exciting new topics as self-assembled monolayers, DNA biosensors, lab-on-a-chip, detection for capillary electrophoresis, single molecule detection, and sol-gel surface modification. Along with numerous references from the current literature and new worked-out examples, Analytical Electrochemistry, Second Edition offers clear, reader-friendly explanations of the fundamental principles of electrochemical processes as well as important insight into the potential of electroanalysis for problem solving in a wide range of fields, from clinical diagnostics to environmental science. Key topics include: The basics of electrode reactions and the structure of the interfacial region Tools for elucidating electrode reactions and high-resolution surface characterization An overview of finite-current controlled potential techniques Electrochemical instrumentation and electrode materials Principles of potentiometric measurements and ion-selective electrodes Chemical sensors, including biosensors, gas sensors, solid-state devices, and sensor arrays