Physical Chemistry for Engineering and Applied Sciences Theoretical and Methodological Implications Innovations in Physical Chemistry Series

This new volume, Physical Chemistry for Engineering and Applied Sciences: Theoretical and Methodological Implications, introduces readers to some of the latest research applications of physical chemistry. The compilation of this volume was motived by the tremendous increase of useful research work in the field of physical chemistry and related subjects in recent years, and the need for communication between physical chemists, physicists, and biophysicists. This volume reflects the huge breadth and diversity in research and the applications in physical chemistry and physical chemistry techniques, providing case studies that are tailored to particular research interests. It examines the industrial processes for emerging materials, determines practical use under a wide range of conditions, and establishes what is needed to produce a new generation of materials.

The chapter authors, affiliated with prestigious scientific institutions from around the world, share their research on new and innovative applications in physical chemistry. The chapters in the volume are divided into several areas, covering

• developments in physical chemistry of modern materials



• polymer science and engineering



• nanoscience and nanotechnology

An Investigation of Kinetic and Equilibrium Behavior of Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Silica Hydrogel. Advancements in Boric Acid Production from Boron Minerals. Dual Role Played by Ionic Liquids to Modulate the Interfacial and Micellar Properties of the Single Chain Cationic Surfactants in Aqueous Solution. The Modeling Possibilities for Organic Reactivity: Polaric and Steric Effects. An Insight into Nearly Ideal Behavior of Ionic Liquid Mixtures. Unsaturated Bond-Containing Heterochain Polymers for Biomedical Use. Features of Lanthanum Extraction by an Intergel System Based on Polyacrylic Acid and Poly-2-Methyl-5-Vinylpyridine Hydrogels. A Study on the Influence of Γ-Al2o3 on Polyvinyl Chloride-Poly (Butyl Methacrylate) Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes. Global Water Crisis: The Vast Innovations and the Vision for the Future. The Vision of Water Purification and Innovative Technologies: A Brief Review. Foodborne Viruses: Role of One’s Health in Food Safety: "Food Safety Is Everybody's Business". Nanomaterials: New Insights in Cancer Treatment. Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: How Safe Is It?. A Density Functional Study of Ag Doped Cu Nanoalloy Clusters. Design, Development and Optical Properties of Functional Active Methacrylate Polymer/ZnO Nanocomposites. Superconductors, Superconductivity, BCS Theory and Entagled Photons for Quantum Computing. Cuprate-Based High-Temperature Superconductor. Basics of Carbohydrates.