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 . . .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:* Chemical Synthesis Using High Temperature Species* Effect of Pressure on Inorganic Reactions* Effect of Pressure on Organic Reactions* Organic Synthesis at High Pressure* Inorganic and Related Chemical Reactions in Supercritical Fluids* Organic Chemistry in Supercritical Fluids* Industrial and Environmental Applications of Supercritical Fluids* Ultrasound as a New Tool for Synthetic Chemists* Applications of High Intensity Ultrasound in Polymer Chemistry* Chemistry Under Extreme Conditions in Water Induced Electrohydraulic Cavitation and Pulsed-Plasma Discharges* Microwave Dielectric Heating Effects in Chemical Synthesis* Biomolecules Under Extreme Conditions