Books published by Royal Society of Chemistry

This book presents a comprehensive description of the scientific principles and the very latest advances in research in this important area of surface and colloid science.

This book deals exclusively and comprehensively with the role of proficiency testing in the quality assurance of analytical data. It covers in detail proficiency testing schemes from the perspectives of scheme organisers, participant laboratories and the ultimate end-users of analytical data. A wide variety of topics are addressed including the organisation, effectiveness, applicability, and the costs and benefits of proficiency testing. Procedures for the evaluation and interpretation of laboratory proficiency, and the relation of proficiency testing to other quality assurance measures are also discussed. Proficiency Testing in Analytical Chemistry is an important addition to the literature on proficiency testing and is essential reading for practising analytical chemists and all organisations and individuals with an interest in the quality of analytical data.

This book has come as a welcome reference guide for researchers and professionals who need to access the important information on how to sample.

A concise but comprehensive annual survey of a vast field of study enabling the reader to rapidly keep abreast of the latest developments in this specialist area.

Magnetic Resonance in Food Science is an authoritative summary of state-of the-art research contributions from the world's leading scientists.

This book offers extensive coverage of the most important aspects of UVR effects on all aquatic ecosystems, encompassing UV physics, chemistry, biology and ecology.

Mass transportation has become central to the lifestyle of developed societies - but with what consequences for the environment and, ultimately, human health?

This readable and factually detailed book will have wide appeal but will be of particular interest to environmental scientists, industrial managers, policy-makers and students.

This timely book, written by recognised experts, will be welcomed by those in the energy industries as well as by policy-makers, consultants and engineers.

Thought-provoking and of interest to a wide readership, this authoritative review will be welcomed by food scientists, legislators, government officials and advisors.

This authoritative review is written in the context of the new UK contaminated land regime and will be welcomed by those involved in all areas of land use planning and development.

This volume will be of interest to the general public as well as being an important reference source for all those involved in the field.

This book reviews the scientific evidence endocrine function and attempts to put the subject into context.

An authoritative treatment of each of the topics is ensured by the particular expertise and distinction of the authors.

Catalysis will be of interest to anyone working in academia and industry that needs an up-to-date critical analysis and summary of catalysis research and applications.

This book provides readers with in-depth, clearly explained coverage of the many complex scientific and policy issues surrounding VOCs in the atmosphere.

This book explores a variety of issues which currently are subject to wide-ranging debate and are of concern to many.

This book places incineration in the context of other waste disposal options and examines the relative benefits and environmental impacts in a balanced way.

A concise but comprehensive annual survey of a vast field of study enabling the reader to rapidly keep abreast of the latest developments in this specialist area.

Toxicology has never been more important. Advances in chemistry and technology offering improvements in the quality of human life become ever more rapid, bringing with them the potential for new toxicity hazards. This has led to legislation requiring toxicity testing and risk assessment for all chemicals and their uses. The new REACH (Risk Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) Regulation has profound economic consequences because, without official authorization, a chemical cannot be marketed. This book explains, in depth, the ideas underlying current advances in toxicology and its application in regulating and ensuring the safe use of chemicals. Sometimes old ideas have become assumptions that have become embedded in related laws and regulation, even though the thinking of toxicologists has moved on in line with developments in science. This leads to confusion in public understanding that the book should dispel. There are also fundamental ideas in toxicology that are not well understood concerning the concepts of hazard and risk and even about what constitutes a chemical. For many people the word 'chemical' describes manmade substances only. In fact, it is correctly applied to all substances that exist, from pure elements to the most complex biological molecules in food and medicines. This is further complicated by the complex distinction between the descriptors, 'toxic' and 'nontoxic'. Developments in epigenetics are revolutionizing our understanding of mutagenicity and carcinogenicity. Improved understanding of apoptosis and necrosis leads to improved interpretation of potentially toxic effects at the cellular level. The recently defined term 'chemical speciation' is driving more targeted research on the toxicity of inorganic chemicals. This book explains the concepts implied by key toxicological terms using diagrams to illustrate the relationships between them. It is an essential aid to understanding the new demands from regulators of risk assessment and to the implementation of appropriate risk management.

For those wanting to become rapidly acquainted with specific areas of NMR, this title provides unrivalled scope of coverage.

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.

Carbohydrate Chemistry provides review coverage of all publications relevant to the chemistry of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides in a given year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.