Physical Inorganic Chemistry: Reactions, Processes, and Applications

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Details key knowledge and the most recent advances in physical inorganic chemistryInorganic chemistry has been changing dramatically over the years, fueled by the growing understanding of the importance and roles of metals in biology, medicine, and catalysis, and by the new and important thrusts into modern materials. Written by contributors at the forefront of the field and edited by Andreja Bakac, Physical Inorganic Chemistry provides insight into the role, capabilities, and applications of physical inorganic chemistry in some of the most vibrant areas of modern science. The book addresses a wide range of topics at a fundamental level, with a unique emphasis on mechanisms. Its twelve chapters cover: Recent advances in activation of traditionally unreactive molecules such as molecular hydrogen, molecular oxygen, and hydrocarbonsDevelopments bearing on the future of solar energy, hydrogen energy, biorenewables, catalysis, and human healthOffering comprehensive information and a much-needed perspective, Physical Inorganic Chemistry is an invaluable resource for researchers, professors, and students alike.Content: Chapter 1 Electron Transfer Reactions (pages 1–37): Ophir Snir and Ira A. WeinstockChapter 2 Proton?Coupled Electron Transfer in Hydrogen and Hydride Transfer Reactions (pages 39–74): Shunichi FukuzumiChapter 3 Oxygen Atom Transfer (pages 75–108): Mahdi M. Abu?OmarChapter 4 Mechanisms of Oxygen Binding and Activation at Transition Metal Centers (pages 109–188): Elena V. Rybak?AkimovaChapter 5 Activation of Molecular Hydrogen (pages 189–245): Gregory J. Kubas and Dennis Michael HeinekeyChapter 6 Activation of Carbon Dioxide (pages 247–279): Ferenc JooChapter 7 Chemistry of Bound Nitrogen Monoxide and Related Redox Species (pages 281–337): Jose A. OlabeChapter 8 Ligand Substitution Dynamics in Metal Complexes (pages 339–393): Thomas W. SwaddleChapter 9 Reactivity of Inorganic Radicals in Aqueous Solution (pages 395–427): David M. StanburyChapter 10 Organometallic Radicals: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Reaction Mechanisms (pages 429–494): Tamas Kegl, George C. Fortman, Manuel Temprado and Carl D. HoffChapter 11 Metal?Mediated Carbon–Hydrogen Bond Activation (pages 495–549): Thomas Brent GunnoeChapter 12 Solar Photochemistry with Transition Metal Compounds Anchored to Semiconductor Surfaces (pages 551–588): Gerald J. Meyer