Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Photochemistry


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Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Photochemistry, Volume 80 in the Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Photochemical bio-signaling with Ruthenium complexes, Adventures in the photo-uncaging of small molecule bioregulators, Challenges in medicinal inorganic chemistry and best practices to ensure rigor and reproducibility, Strategic Design of Photo-functional Transition Metal Complexes for Targeted Bioimaging and Therapy, Photoactive Manganese carbonyl Complexes with fac-{Mn(CO)3} Moiety: Design, Application, and Potential as Prodrugs in CO Therapy, Mitochondrial Targeting Metal Complexes, and more. Other chapters cover Photoactive Organometallic Compounds with Antimicrobial Properties, Photoactivated platinum anticancer complexes, New ruthenium phthalocyanines liposomal-encapsulated in modulation of nitric oxide and singlet oxygen release: Selectivity cytotoxicity effect on cancerous cell lines, Inorganic Nanoparticles Engineered for Light-Triggered Unconventional Therapies, Mechanistic insight into phot-activation of small inorganic molecules from the biomedical application perspectives, Ruthenium Complexes for Photoactivated Dual Activity: Drug Delivery and Singlet Oxygen Generation, and Leveraging the Photophysical Properties of Rhenium(I) Tricarbonyl Complexes for Biomedical Applications. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Advances in Inorganic Chemistry serials - Updated release includes the latest information on Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Photochemistry




Springer Handbook of Inorganic Photochemistry


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The handbook comprehensively covers the field of inorganic photochemistry from the fundamentals to the main applications. The first section of the book describes the historical development of inorganic photochemistry, along with the fundamentals related to this multidisciplinary scientific field. The main experimental techniques employed in state-of-art studies are described in detail in the second section followed by a third section including theoretical investigations in the field. In the next three sections, the photophysical and photochemical properties of coordination compounds, supramolecular systems and inorganic semiconductors are summarized by experts on these materials. Finally, the application of photoactive inorganic compounds in key sectors of our society is highlighted. The sections cover applications in bioimaging and sensing, drug delivery and cancer therapy, solar energy conversion to electricity and fuels, organic synthesis, environmental remediation and optoelectronics among others. The chapters provide a concise overview of the main achievements in the recent years and highlight the challenges for future research. This handbook offers a unique compilation for practitioners of inorganic photochemistry in both industry and academia.




Ruthenium Complexes


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Edited by a team of highly respected researchers combining their expertise in chemistry, physics, and medicine, this book focuses on the use of rutheniumcontaining complexes in artificial photosynthesis and medicine. Following a brief introduction to the basic coordination chemistry of ruthenium complexes and their synthesis in section one, as well as their photophysical and photochemical properties, the authors discuss in detail the major concepts of artificial photosynthesis and mechanisms of hydrogen production and water oxidation with ruthenium in section two. The third section of the text covers biological properties and important medical applications of ruthenium complexes as therapeutic agents or in diagnostic imaging. Aimed at stimulating research in this active field, this is an invaluable information source for researchers in academia, health research institutes and governmental departments working in the field of organometallic chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry as well as medicine/drug discovery, while equally serving as a useful reference also for scientists in industry.




Inorganic Chemistry in India


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Inorganic Chemistry in India, Volume 81, the latest release in the Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Water Oxidation and Oxygen Reduction Reactions: A Mechanistic Perspective, Redox Activity as a Tool for Bond Activations and Functionalizations, Heme/Cu-oxygen Intermediates of Amyloid beta Peptides associated with Alzheimer's Disease, N-Heterocyclic Silylene Coordinated Coinage Metal Complexes: An Itinerary of Their Utilities, Implications of strongly coupled catecholate-based anchoring functionality of a sensitizer dye molecule towards photoinduced electron transfer dynamics, and more. Additional sections cover Application of Ru(edta) complexes in biomimetic activation of small molecules: Kinetic and Mechanistic Impact, and more. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series - Updated release includes the latest information on Inorganic Chemistry in India




Photochemistry and Photophysics of Earth-Abundant Transition Metal Complexes


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Advances in Inorganic Chemstry serial highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Advances in Inorganic Chemistry serials - Updated release includes the latest information on Photochemistry and Photophysics of Earth-Abundant Transition Metal Complexes




Bioinorganic Photochemistry


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Bioinorganic photochemistry is a rapidly evolving field integrating inorganic photochemistry with biological, medical and environmental sciences. The interactions of light with inorganic species in natural systems, and the applications in artificial systems of medical or environmental importance, form the basis of this challenging inter-disciplinary research area. Bioinorganic Photochemistry provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts and reactions fundamental to the field, illustrating important applications in biological, medical and environmental sciences. Topics covered include: Cosmic and environmental photochemistry Photochemistry of biologically relevant nanoassemblies Molecular aspects of photosynthesis Photoinduced electron transfer in biosystems Modern therapeutic strategies in photomedicine The book concludes with an outlook for the future of environmental protection, discussing emerging techniques in the field of pollution abatement, and the potential for bioinorganic photochemistry as a pathway to developing cheap, environmentally friendly sources of energy. Written as an authoritative guide for researchers involved in the development of bioinorganic photochemical processes, Bioinorganic Photochemistry is also accessible to scientists new to the field, and will be a key reference source for advanced courses in inorganic, and bioinorganic chemistry.




Inorganic Photochemistry


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The Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series present timely and informative summaries of the current progress in a variety of subject areas within inorganic chemistry, ranging from bio-inorganic to solid state studies. This acclaimed serial features reviews written by experts in the field and serves as an indispensable reference to advanced researchers. Each volume contains an index, and each chapter is fully referenced. - Features comprehensive reviews on the latest developments - Includes contributions from leading experts in the field - Serves as an indispensable reference to advanced researchers




Photochemistry


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The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes for example,such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging, photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and spectroscopy. Photochemistry reviews photo-induced processes that have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied literature, Photochemistry comprises sections sub-divided by chromophore and reaction type, and also a comprehensive section on polymer photochemistry.Throughout, emphasis is placed on useful applications of photochemistry.




Photochemistry for Biomedical Applications


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This book describes medical applications of photochemistry. In the first part, a general introduction to photochemistry and related phototechnologies is provided. In the second part, photochemistry-based medical applications for diagnostics (biochips and bioimaging) and therapeutics (biomaterials for artificial organs, medical adhesives, dental materials, drug-delivery systems, tissue engineering, and photodynamic therapy) are described, with examples of recent research. The year 2015 is the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies. Light plays a vital role in our daily lives and is important in many interdisciplinary scientific fields in the twenty-first century. Light-based concepts have revolutionized medicine, including areas such as oncology, molecular biology, and surgery. Although photochemistry has contributed significantly to medicine directly and through photochemical fabrication of biomaterials, a book giving a comprehensive overview of recent progress has not been published until now. The aim of this book is to highlight the contributions of photochemistry in interdisciplinary fields of chemistry and medical engineering. This book will be useful for chemists who are interested in medical applications of photochemistry and engineers who are eager to learn the principles of photochemistry to enable its use in practical applications.




Nanohybrids in Environmental & Biomedical Applications


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Heterostructured nanoparticles have the capability for a broad range of novel and enhanced properties, which leads to appealing biomedical and environmental applications. This timely new book addresses the design and preparation of multiphase nanomaterials with desired size, shape, phase composition, and crystallinity, as well as their current applications. It emphasizes key examples to motivate deeper studies, including nanomaterial-based hyperthermia treatment of cancer, nanohybrids for water purification, nanostructures used in the removal or detection of bioagents from waste water, and so on. Features Presents state of the art research on heterostructured nanomaterials, from their synthesis and physiochemical properties to current environmental and biological applications. Includes details on toxicity and risk assessment of multifunctional nanomaterials. Discusses recent developments and utilization in healthcare by leading experts. Introduces the main features of functionalization of nanomaterials in terms of desired size, shape, phase composition, surface functionalization/coating, toxicity, and geometry. Emphasizes practical applications in the environmental and biomedical sectors.