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ISBN 10: 0816074402
ISBN 13: 9780816074402
Author: Kyle Kirkland
Presents recent research and discoveries in the field of chemistry, including information on archeological chemistry, nanotechnology, and new chemicals and materials.
Chemistry Notable Research and Discoveries 1st Table of contents:
1 Developing and Designing New Chemicals and Materials
Introduction
Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Buckminsterfullerene-A Molecule in the Shape of a Soccer Ball
Finding the Right Stuff
Combinatorial Chemistry
Designing the Right Stuff
Quantum Mechanics
Predicting the Properties
Hitting the Target-Discovering and
Designing New Medications
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
2 Nanotechnology-Technology on a Molecular Scale
Introduction
Supramolecular Chemistry
Hydrogen Bonds
Molecular Machines
Building with Atoms
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Nanomaterials
National Nanotechnology Initiative
Nanotechnology in Medicine-
Cancer Detection and Treatment
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
3 Chemistry of the Brain: Molecules, Mood, and Mental Illness
Introduction
Synaptic Transmission
Neurotransmitters
Measuring the Brain’s Chemicals
Life and Death of a Neurotransmitter Molecule
Neurotransmitters and Depression
Neurotransmitters and Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health
Neurotransmitters and Drug Abuse
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
4 Smart Materials-Materials That Adapt to Changing Conditions
Introduction
A Material’s I.Q.-Responsiveness to Change
Photochromic Material-Changing Color
in Response to Light
Adaptive and Intelligent Systems
Responding to Electricity and Magnetism
Shape Memory Alloys
Phase Transitions and Shape Memory Alloys
Smart Fibers and Smart Clothes
Adaptable Airplanes
Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency (DARPA)
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
5 Fuel Cells-Energy for a Power-Hungry World
Introduction
Fuel Cells
Series and Parallel Circuits
Powering Spacecraft
Engines and Thermodynamics
A Clean Source of Energy
Finding the Best Catalyst
Cars Powered by Fuel Cells
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Hydrogen Economy
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
6 Archaeological Chemistry-Exploring History with Chemistry
Introduction
A Cold Case: Ötzi, the Iceman
Radiocarbon Dating
Ancient DNA
Polymerase Chain Reaction
What Pharaoh Tutankhamen Drank
Museum Applied Science Center for Archaeology
Revisiting the Past
The Fall of Rome
Conclusion
Chronology
Further Resources
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