Chemistry Under Extreme and Non-Classical Conditions

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Here is the perfect introduction to chemistry under extreme or non-classical conditions, including use of high temperature species, high pressure, supercritical media, sonochemistry, and microwave chemistry. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, this unique text applies a unified approach to each method, including background, instrumentation, examples, information on industrial applications (where relevant), and sources for further reading. Featured topics: *Chemical Synthesis Using High Temperature Species *Effect of Pressure on Inorganic Reactions *Effect of Pressure on Organic Reactions *Organic Synthesis at High Pressure *Inorganic and Related Chemical Reactions in Supercritical Fluids *Organic Chemistry in Supercritical Fluids *Industrial and Environmental Applications of Supercritical Fluids *Ultrasound as a New Tool for Synthetic Chemists *Applications of High Intensity Ultrasound in Polymer Chemistry *Chemistry Under Extreme Conditions in Water Induced Electrohydraulic Cavitation and Pulsed-Plasma Discharges *Microwave Dielectric Heating Effects in Chemical Synthesis *Biomolecules Under Extreme Conditions