Chemistry Under Extreme and Non-Classical Conditions

The very best and latest advances compiled in a single volume-an ideal resource for graduate students and researchers . . .<br> Here is the perfect introduction to chemistry under extreme or non-classical conditions, including use of high temperature species, high pressure, supercritical media, sonochemistry, and microwave chemistry. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, this unique text applies a unified approach to each method, including background, instrumentation, examples, information on industrial applications (where relevant), and sources for further reading. Featured topics:<br> * Chemical Synthesis Using High Temperature Species<br> * Effect of Pressure on Inorganic Reactions<br> * Effect of Pressure on Organic Reactions<br> * Organic Synthesis at High Pressure<br> * Inorganic and Related Chemical Reactions in Supercritical Fluids<br> * Organic Chemistry in Supercritical Fluids<br> * Industrial and Environmental Applications of Supercritical Fluids<br> * Ultrasound as a New Tool for Synthetic Chemists<br> * Applications of High Intensity Ultrasound in Polymer Chemistry<br> * Chemistry Under Extreme Conditions in Water Induced Electrohydraulic Cavitation and Pulsed-Plasma Discharges<br> * Microwave Dielectric Heating Effects in Chemical Synthesis<br> * Biomolecules Under Extreme Conditions