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An Easier Way to Keep up With the Literature

Keeping up with the literature can be time consuming, if not a little daunting; the daily influx of email alerts and RSS feeds can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant, Sometimes it is helpful to view the literature from a different viewpoint; a full appreciation of recent developments and breakthroughs can only be gained when examining the literature as the bigger picture.

As a solution to this, the Royal Society of Chemistry has been publishing Specialist Periodical Reports for more than four decades. Published annually online and in print, each volume is dedicated to a particular scientific discipline, and comprises of critical and comprehensive reviews of the recent literature.

The series is overseen by an editorial board of renowned experts in the field. Chapter authors are hand-picked by the editors, guaranteeing informed and respected opinion throughout. Coverage of the literature is excellent, each chapter typically cites between 150-300 papers, providing the reader with a comprehensive view of the latest progress in their field.

In addition to several long-standing volumes in the series, the Royal Society of Chemistry is pleased to announce the following new titles:

Electrochemistry

First published in the 1980’s, Electrochemistry returned in 2012 with new volume editors Professor Richard Compton (University of Oxford, UK) and Professor Jay Wadhawan (University of Hull, UK). The latest volume covers a broad range of topics, all with an emphasis on the nano aspects of electrochemistry.

Nanoscience

Launched in 2012, and with volume two publishing in December 2013, Nanoscience ensures readers will be well-versed in the latest research and methodologies. Some of the invited chapters present a special focus in emerging countries working in the field, such as India and China. The volume is overseen by editors Professor Paul O’Brien FRS (University of Manchester, UK) and Professor P John Thomas (University of Bangor, UK).

Synthetic Biology

Launching in early 2014, this new SPR will present a digest of the cutting-edge of this emerging field. As with any multi-disciplinary field, there is an immense and rapidly-growing body of literature concerning synthetic biology, with several dedicated journals now available. The series editors, Max Ryadnov (National Physical Laboratory, UK), Luc Brunsveld (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), and Hiroaki Suga (University of Tokyo, Japan) are active in the field, ensuring that the most valuable information is presented in an authoritative manner.

Read Online!

SPRs are included in the RSC eBook collection, and are indexed in Scopus and the Thomson Reuters Books Citation Index. Purchasers of the print edition are entitled to free online institutional access via the registration card included in each volume. Both the first chapter of each volume and the table of contents are always free to view.

Read Nanoscience and Electrochemistry today!

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Protein Phosphorylation Analysis by Electrospray Mass Spectrometry

The analysis of protein phosphorylation using mass spectrometry has lead to impressive progress in the field. Almost any concept of analytical proteomics by mass spectrometry can be exampled by protein phosphorylation analysis.

Protein Phosphorylation by Mass Spectrometry guides the reader through this prolific field by presenting a collection of personal views and selected examples which cover all the important principles with a focus on electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. It covers: phosphorylation analysis at the peptide, protein and proteome level; manual and automated data evaluation; phosphopeptide enrichment; quantitative aspects; element mass spectrometry; individual analytical strategies, and hints to useful internet resources.

Gathering together all the key information, Wolf Lehman (German Cancer Research Center) presents a powerful guide to understanding the analytical concepts of mass spectrometry and its use in protein analysis. Lehman has been working in this area for many years and has contributed greatly to the development of mass spectrometry as a tool in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of proteins in a discrete, dedicated, and systematic manner.

Students and experienced researchers alike will benefit from the knowledge and method presented in this book.

Keen to learn more? Why not read the preface?

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Self-Cleaning – by Photocatalysis

Wouldn’t it be great if windows cleaned themselves? Or even whole buildings? Clothes that stayed smelling fresh? Some of these dreams are already a reality, thanks to Titanium Dioxide (TiO2),

TiO2 is a widely-used semiconductor which gives rise to redox reactions under artificial or solar irradiation. This feature of TiO2 can be exploited in photocatalytic reactions, and is the main theme behind “Clean by Light Irradiation”.

The book opens with a comprehensive chapter on the fundamentals of semiconductors and heterogeneous photo catalysis, as well as their influence by artificial sources of light. The various physical forms of TiO2, and their respective properties are then discussed, along with the potential for supporting TiO2 on a variety of materials.

Subsequent chapters consider the application of TiO2 to glass and other construction materials. Paper, textiles and metal are also considered in a further chapter, as is the purification of air and water.

Throughout the book the authors provide clear information on the various applications of TiO2 and detailed citations to the primary literature are on hand for readers wishing to go into further details. Its forward-looking approach makes the volume essential for anyone wishing to become involved, or make the most of, this versatile material.

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RSC Books Gain BIC Basic Accreditation!

Timely and accurate delivery of book data to the supply chain is essential for achieving the best in sales and marketing of books. Since 2009 RSC has been supplying this information to the book industry using the ONIX format.

In June 2011, Book Industry Communication (BIC) (the book industry’s independent supply-chain organisation) awarded RSC with its BIC Basic Accreditation Award. This recognises RSC as a publisher committed to the consistent delivery of high-quality data at least four months in advance of publication. The additional “digital tick” means RSC is delivering eBook data too.

For distributors, booksellers, readers, librarians and, of course authors, this award indicates that RSC books are not only visible and available, but also of exceptional high quality.

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Asymmetry in Organo Catalysis

Until recently asymmetric reactions were deemed inefficient and limited in scope. However, since 2008 there has been explosive growth in the field, presenting more material than can be considered in a single review.

Pellissier’s monograph, one of the latest titles in the RSC Catalysis series, presents a distinct overview of recent research in a very accessible format. Already a popular title in the series, the book has received glowing reviews in JACS and Chemistry World.

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The Organic Chemistry of Isotopic Labelling

Isotopic labelling is a precise tool used in many chemical, spectroscopic and biochemical investigations. This textbook introduces the reader to a variety of methods, while advising on the best synthetic strategies to adopt when labelling.

Aimed at the chemist and biochemist alike, this book benefits from the Professor Hanson’s 50 years of experience of isotopic labelling in natural product biosynthesis. The book is written in the easy and informative style first seen in Professor Hanson’s contribution to Tutorial Chemistry Texts.  See http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2011/9781849731881.asp for more details about this book.
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Single-Cell Genomics Unravelled

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The latest volume in the RSC Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Series is an introduction to genomics within the growing field of microfluidics.

Anyone wishing to bring micro and nanofluidic tools to the molecular and developmental biology lab should first seek out this book. With editors from both the industrial and academic sectors and a wide range of authors this book is an ideal companion to the study of genomics, whether at postgraduate or professional level.

Unravelling Single Cell Genomics contains colour images throughout the book, and is highly referenced to the latest primary literature. Why not read the first chapter for free today at the RSC publishing platform?

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Glowing with Information

Book Cover Chemiluminescence and Bioluminescence – recently published by RSC – is an                            all-encompassing review of the field. Divided into two sections, the book first examines the history and chemistry behind luminescence, then examines their applications in a variety of fields.

Edited by Aldo Roda, a world leader in Luminescence and author of more than 350 journal articles, the 608-page book naturally contains numerous colour images and contributions from many figures of the community, making

Particular emphasis is placed on the use of chemiluminescence and bioluminescence for the development of a variety of (bio)analytical methods, such as flow-assisted methods, enzyme-, antibody- or gene probe-based assays also in multiplexed formats, miniaturized analytical devices, biosensors, BRET and protein complementation assays, whole-cell biosensors, and bioluminescence molecular imaging.

The first chapter is free to view via the RSC Publishing Platform.

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Standing on the Shoulders of Vᾶνος

CoverNano comes from the Greek nanos (νᾶνος), meaning “dwarf”, and with the influx of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology into society today, many industries could be “standing on the shoulders of dwarfs”.

A recent addition to the RSC Nanoscience and Nanotechnology series, “Nano-Society” examines how far this technology has influenced every day life. The author, Michael Berger, is manager of the popular Nanowerk news website, and the book reflects the easy, readable style found on the website.

This book is essential reading for anyone wishing to get the Zeitgeist on nanotechnology, from the lay reader to professional nanotechnologist.

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Sustainable Water – An Environmental Issue

Sustainable Water – Volume 31 of the Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, edited by R E Hester and R M Harrison is now published.

http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781849730198.asp

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