Books published by Royal Society of Chemistry

This book explains the natural chemical compounds that determine the fascinating interactions between plants and insects providing a gentle and absorbing introduction to organic chemistry.

Updated throughout, and with a new chapter on NHC-main group element complexes, this second edition is ideal for researchers and industrialists in organic and inorganic chemistry.

Solubility is fundamental to most areas of chemistry and is one of the most basic of thermodynamic properties.

This book describes recent advances in biomarkers, instrumentation and analysis methodology for identifying drug misuse. It is aimed at healthcare professionals, academics and postgraduates.

Eight years after the highly acclaimed Molecules of Murder, John Emsley is again applying his winning formula to writing a book about crimes of murder and attempted murder carried out with natural and man-made poisons.

Semiconducting polymers are of great interest for applications in electroluminescent devices, solar cells, batteries and diodes.

Examining sources of particles in the atmosphere and their impact on human health, this is an important reference for policymakers and academics working in pollution.

This book enables scientists to tackle the fundamental issues of chemical change in the archaeological materials, in order to advance the study of the past.

This book systematically summarises the recent progress in the fabrication and application of near infrared nanomaterials for biomedical imaging and therapy.

An essential handbook for postgraduate students in forensic toxicology, and for researchers in forensic toxicology laboratories who need the latest data and knowledge on drug abuse.

Antibiotics are familiar drugs to us all, this topical popular science book considers the past, present and uncertain future of antibiotics. It highlights the need for universal cooperation in order to tackle this global health challenge, which, if not addressed, could transport us back to the medical dark ages.

This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in science. Its pacey, witty and engaging tone provides illuminating insight into how and why we see the universe the way we do.

This first Issue in the series contains nine articles written by experts from the mining industry, regulatory authorities, and academia, and incorporates the latest research.

Reflecting the growing volume of published work in this field, researchers will find this book an invaluable source of information on current methods and applications.

Comprehensive and highly topical, this book will make a strong contribution to scientific knowledge in the area, and will be of value to scientists and policy-makers in particular.

Reflecting the growing volume of published work in this field, researchers will find this book an invaluable source of information on current methods and applications.

This book offers a scientific overview of key findings in groundwater management set in context against the legislative milestones ensuing as a result of research and development activities.

Trace Analysis is a highly practical book which deals with the science rather than the paperwork of quality assurance systems.

A single source of information, with contributions from worldwide experts, on bile acid toxicology and bioactivity and its role in human disease.

This guide provides scientists with the knowledge of how to carry out all pH measurements are in a logical and consistent manner.

Reflecting the growing volume of published work in this field, researchers will find this book an invaluable source of information on current methods and applications.