Gold Chemistry 2e – Applications and Future Directions in the Life Sciences

A comprehensive overview of the most important aspects of gold chemistry as well as current and future applications of gold compounds in a variety of fields, including materials science, catalysis and the life sciences. This second edition is completely revised and updated with new chapters on gold in homogeneous catalysis, gold supramolecular chemistry and compounds with N---heterocyclic carbenes, gold clusters and compounds with selenium ligands.
With its unique, more general coverage of the subject, the book is a must-have for researchers working in or entering this increasingly important field.