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Now Published in the RSC Energy Series

Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems for Sustainable Developments

Authors:  Basant Agrawal and G. N. Tiwari

Solar photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies, producing electricity on site directly from solar radiation. The BIPVT system is a technology which merges PV and thermal systems simultaneously providing both electric and thermal energy. Benefits of the BIPVT system include increased  electrical performance, faster payback  than traditional systems, negligible impact on the environment and the product is less expensive to install. In this exemplary new book the authors describe recent developments in PV technologies, various BIPVT systems and their applications, energy and exergy analysis, carbon dioxide migration, credit earned, life cycle cost analysis and conversion efficiency. It will be essential reading for students, scientists and engineers involved in energy studies, architecture and building design.

http://www.rsc.org/publishing/ebooks/2010/9781849730907.asp

Now Published in the Issues in Toxicology Series

In Silico Toxicology: Principles and Applications

Editors: Mark T. D. Cronin and Judith C. Madden

In Silico methods to predict toxicity are becoming increasingly important, particularly in light of European legislation such as REACH. The objective of this exemplary new book is to enable the reader to develop new and use existing, in silico methods to predict the toxicity and fate of chemicals. The book develops the theme in a logical sequence leading the reader through the retrieval and assessment of quality, of toxicological data and information, the calculation of descriptors and properties, the basis of statistical techniques for QSARs, the interpretation and validation of models for regulatory use, the mechanistic basis to modelling, as well as chemical grouping approaches and application of models for risk assessment. With contributions from recognised leaders and real-world case studies the book will be essential reading for toxicologists and modellers using in silico approaches to perform risk assessment for regulatory purposes.

http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781849730044.asp

Now Published  in the RSC Energy and Environment Series

Innovations in Fuel Cell Technologies

Editors:  Drs. Robert Steinberger-Wilckens and Werner Lehnert, Forschungszentrum Jülich. Germany

The potential in fuel cell technologies is tremendous and their commerical success is necessary in tailoring the worldwide energy supply systems towards efficiencies and emission levels that allow a long-term stable and sustainable development for the world economy and the environment.  This exemplary new book provides a state-of-the-art review on new fields of research that have high potential and interest for the fuel cell community. The main technology problems are discussed and current gaps to market success identified. The innovations covered in the book deliver new answers to pertinent problems and/or offer new opportunities, be it in operating conditions, application area, extension of lifetime, new fuels, exciting new diagnosis or analysis methods.

http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781849730334.asp

New for 2012, RSC Metallobiology will consist of a collection of professional reference books providing a clear and up-to-date perspective on the roles of metals in biological systems. The Series is led by Editor-in-Chief, Dave Garner, University of Nottingham with Series Editors Hongzhe Sun, University of Hong Kong; F. Ann Walker, University of Arizona and Anthony Wedd, University of Melbourne.

Further information can be found at : www.rsc.org/metallobiology

Copublished with the Open University, two text books have recently been published which provide accessible information on metals and life and the chemistry of the transition metals.  These books form part of the teaching material for the Open University undergraduate course in inorganic chemistry S347 Metals and Life.  They are vital to the understanding of bioinorganic chemistry and the material in the books is designed to be used either as part of the course or for self-directed study.  Further details can be found at http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/series/metalsandlife.asp.

This book is the proceedings of a meeting held in Australia which brought together the world experts in the Maillard or ‘browning’ reaction. It was held in response to a growing recognition of the role reactive carbonyl compounds play in food technology, nutrition and tissue ageing in biology and medicine. The book highlights efforts to counteract the damage caused by reactive carbonyls which is gaining acceptance as a basis for novel approaches for ageing and preventive medicine. The meeting also fostered a balanced approach to understanding both the advantageous and deleterious properties of carbonyl compounds and their end products in food science, technology and medicine. The book is aimed at both basic and applied researchers, scientists and industries worldwide with an interest in the Maillard reaction.

Further details can be found at http://www.rsc.org/Shop/books/2010/9781849730792.asp

Glenn Taylor has collected memories  and anecdotes from many practising and retired Public Analysts and produced a light read into forensic science outlining the history and their role.  Over the last 150 years, the Public Analyst profession has hidden its light under a bushel and now it is time to tell their story with this collection of memoirs. Their accounts of samples submitted to them, how they analysed them, and the tales that unfolded, make for a fascinating insight into the field.   See http://www.rsc.org/Shop/books/2010/9781847558718.asp for more details.

Now Published in the RSC Drug Discovery Series

Accounts in Drug Discovery: Case Studies in Medicinal Chemistry

Editors: Drs. Joel C. Barrish, Percy H. Carter, Peter T.W. Cheng and Robert Zahler

An exemplary new volume that covers a wide range of therapeutic areas and medicinal chemistry strategies, including lead optimization starting from high-throughput screening ‘hits’ to rational structure-based design. The chapters include ‘follow-ons’ and ‘next generation’ compounds. The case studies survey the range of challenges commonly faced by medicinal chemistry researchers, including the optimization of metabolism and pharmacokinetics, toxicology, pharmaceutics and pharmacology including proof-of-concept in the clinic for novel biological targets. Case studies include recently approved and marketed drugs, but also chronicle ‘near misses’, i.e. exemplary compounds that may have proceeded into the clinic but for various reasons did not result in a successful registration.

http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781849731263.asp

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

The latest book in the RSC Energy Series, Compound Energy Systems has recently been published. Co-authored by Shin’ya Obara and Arif Hepbasl, this book examines the combination of traditional and alternatives as a popular solution to green energy. Alternative energy sources discussed in the book include fuel cells, bioethanol, geothermal heating, solar cells and wind power.

Covering 12 chapters, this book provides excellent coverage of a subject only touched on elsewhere in the literature, and will be essential reading for students, academics, engineers and industrialists working in the renewable energy sector.

Further information on the book can be found at http://www.rsc.org/shop/books/2010/9781849730310.asp