Twenty-first century innovation . today. Advances in Photochemistry A critical evaluation by internationally recognized experts of some of the most important work currently being done in photochemistry, Volume 22 of this respected series provides a glimpse into the possible shape of the science tomorrow. Each article is intended as a catalyst for further research and discussion, allowing chemists to widen their interests and broaden the boundaries of experimentation. In this volume Ultraviolet Photodissociation Studies of Organosulfur Molecules and Radicals: Energetics, Structure Identification, and Internal State Distribution C. Y. NG Photoreactive Organic Thin Films in the Light of Bound Electromagnetic Waves Z. Sekkat and W. Knoll Elementary Photoprocesses in Designed Chromophore Sequences on -Helical Polypeptides M. Sisido The Photochemistry of Indoles A. Weedon

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The Journal of the American Chemical Society says this reference provides "a wealth of information on frontier photochemistry" and "could easily serve as a definitive source of background information for future researchers." This volume features critical evaluations written by recognized experts and covers cutting-edge advances. Challenging and provocative, the articles set the pace for progress and innovation in photochemistry.

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Setting the pace for progress and innovation . . . ADVANCES IN PHOTOCHEMISTRY More than a simple survey of the current literature, Advances in Photochemistry offers critical evaluations written by internationally recognized experts. These pioneering scientists offer unique and varied points of view of the existing data. Their articles are challenging as well as provocative and are intended to stimulate discussion, promote further research, and encourage new developments in the field. In this volume Spectroscopy and Photochemistry of Polyatomic Alkaline Earth-Containing Molecules PETER F. BERNATH Photochemically Induced Dynamic Nuclear Polarization MARTIN GOEZ Photophysics of Gaseous Aromatic Molecules: Excess Vibrational Energy Dependence of Radiationless Processes EDWARD C. LIM Lanthanide Complexes of Encapsulating Ligands as Luminescent Devices NANDA SABBATINI, MASSIMO GUARDIGLI, AND ILSE MANET Advances in the Measurement of Correlation in Photoproduct Motion CHRISTOPHER G. MORGAN, MARCEL DRABBELS, AND ALEC M. WODTKE

Because of their unique properties (size, shape, and surface functions), functional materials are gaining significant attention in the areas of energy conversion and storage, sensing, electronics, photonics, and biomedicine. Within the chapters of this book written by well-known researchers, one will find the range of methods that have been developed for preparation and functionalization of organic, inorganic and hybrid structures which are the necessary building blocks for the architecture of various advanced functional materials. The book discusses these innovative methodologies and research strategies, as well as provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the cutting-edge research on the processing, properties and technology developments of advanced functional materials and their applications. Specifically, Advanced Functional Materials: Compiles the objectives related to functional materials and provides detailed reviews of fundamentals, novel production methods, and frontiers of functional materials, including metalic oxides, conducting polymers, carbon nanotubes, discotic liquid crystalline dimers, calixarenes, crown ethers, chitosan and graphene. Discusses the production and characterization of these materials, while mentioning recent approaches developed as well as their uses and applications for sensitive chemiresistors, optical and electronic materials, solar hydrogen generation, supercapacitors, display and organic light-emitting diodes, functional adsorbents, and antimicrobial and biocompatible layer formation. This volume in the Advanced Materials Book Series includes twelve chapters divided into two main areas: Part 1: Functional Metal Oxides: Architecture, Design and Applications and Part 2: Multifunctional Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Frontiers