Macromolecules Containing Metal and Metal-like Elements

Abd-el-aziz

ISBN 10: 0471450782 / ISBN 13: 9780471450788

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2003

About this Item

Metal- and metalloid-containing macromolecules are defined as large molecules that contain a metal or metalloid group affiliated with the molecule. This book provides useful descriptions of applications for the reader to apply in his/her research into materials, polymers, and medicine/drug development. Series: Macromolecules Containing Metal and Metal-Like Elements. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539. . 2003. Volume 2. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Macromolecules Containing Metal and Metal-like Elements
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471450782
• ISBN 13: 9780471450788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Metal- and metalloid-containing macromolecules are defined as large molecules (i.e., polymers, DNA, proteins) that contain a metal or metalloid group affiliated with the molecule.  Compiled by an all-star cast of macromolecular experts, Macromolecules Containing Metal and Metal-Like Elements, Volume 2, Organoiron-Containing Polymers:

• Provides useful descriptions of applications for the reader to apply in his/her research into materials, polymers, and medicine/drug development.
• Covers non-linear optical materials, speciality magnetic materials, liquid crystals, anticancer and antiviral drugs, treatment of arthritis, antibacterial drugs, antifouling materials, treatment of certain vitamin deficiencies, electrical conductors and semiconductors, piezoelectronic materials, electrodes, UV absorption applications, super-strength materials, special lubricants and gaskets, selective catalytic and multisite catalytic agents.

About the Author

Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz is Professor of Chemistry and the Associate Vice-President of Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg.

Dr. Charles Carraher is Professor of Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University and Associate Director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies.

Dr. Charles Pittman has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University. He com-pleted postdoctoral studies with G. A. Olah, and served on active duty at the U.S. Army University of Alabama. He was appointed Full Professor in 1975 and Uni-versity Research Professor in 1977. Dr. Pittman came to Mississippi State in 1983 as Professor of Industrial Chemistry and Catalysis. He is also Research Director of the University/Industry Chemical Research Center.

Martin Zeldin is a Visiting Professor of Chemistry at the Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He received his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in 1968 from Penn-sylvania State University.

John Sheats is the Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and a Professor of Chemistry at Rider University.