Details key knowledge and the most recent advances in physical inorganic chemistry

Inorganic 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 hydrocarbons

• Developments bearing on the future of solar energy, hydrogen energy, biorenewables, catalysis, and human health

Offering 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. Weinstock
Chapter 2 Proton?Coupled Electron Transfer in Hydrogen and Hydride Transfer Reactions (pages 39–74): Shunichi Fukuzumi
Chapter 3 Oxygen Atom Transfer (pages 75–108): Mahdi M. Abu?Omar
Chapter 4 Mechanisms of Oxygen Binding and Activation at Transition Metal Centers (pages 109–188): Elena V. Rybak?Akimova
Chapter 5 Activation of Molecular Hydrogen (pages 189–245): Gregory J. Kubas and Dennis Michael Heinekey
Chapter 6 Activation of Carbon Dioxide (pages 247–279): Ferenc Joo
Chapter 7 Chemistry of Bound Nitrogen Monoxide and Related Redox Species (pages 281–337): Jose A. Olabe
Chapter 8 Ligand Substitution Dynamics in Metal Complexes (pages 339–393): Thomas W. Swaddle
Chapter 9 Reactivity of Inorganic Radicals in Aqueous Solution (pages 395–427): David M. Stanbury
Chapter 10 Organometallic Radicals: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Reaction Mechanisms (pages 429–494): Tamas Kegl, George C. Fortman, Manuel Temprado and Carl D. Hoff
Chapter 11 Metal?Mediated Carbon–Hydrogen Bond Activation (pages 495–549): Thomas Brent Gunnoe
Chapter 12 Solar Photochemistry with Transition Metal Compounds Anchored to Semiconductor Surfaces (pages 551–588): Gerald J. Meyer