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Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems An introduction to Theory and Applications

by: Connors, Kenneth A.; Mecozzi, Sandro

Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems An introduction to Theory and Applications

by: Connors, Kenneth A.; Mecozzi, Sandro

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9780470425121
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0470425121
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/19/2010
Publisher: Wiley

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An introductory text that covers the fundementals of thermodynamics as it applies to pharmaceutical science, the new edition explores topics such as drug discovery and drug delivery, supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, and nanotecnologies in greater depth. This book introduces students of pharmacy to the profound thermodynamic applications in the laboratory while also serving as a handy resource for practicing researchers.

Preface	p. xi
Preface to The First Edition	p. xiii
Review of Mathematics	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Dimensions and Units	p. 2
Logarithms and Exponents	p. 8
Algebraic and Graphical Analysis	p. 12
Dealing with Change	p. 26
Statistical Treatment of Data	p. 40
Problems	p. 54
Basic Thermodynamics	p. 61
Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics	p. 63
Fundamental Concepts	p. 63
The First Law of Thermodynamics	p. 69
The Enthalpy	p. 73
Problems	p. 76
The Entropy Concept	p. 78
The Entropy Defined	p. 78
The Second Law of Thermodynamics	p. 85
Applications of the Entropy Concept	p. 87
Problems	p. 90
The Free Energy	p. 93
Properties of the Free Energy	p. 93
The Chemical Potential	p. 97
Problems	p. 104
Equilibrium	p. 105
Conditions for Equilibrium	p. 105
Physical Processes	p. 107
Chemical Equilibrium	p. 113
Problems	p. 120
Thermodynamics of Physical Processes	p. 123
Introduction to Physical Processes	p. 125
Scope	p. 125
Concentration Scales	p. 126
Standard States	p. 127
Problems	p. 130
Phase Transformations	p. 131
Pure Substances	p. 131
Multicomponent Systems	p. 136
Problems	p. 141
Solutions of Nonelectrolytes	p. 142
Ideal Solutions	p. 142
Nonideal Solutions	p. 145
Partitioning Between Liquid Phases	p. 148
Problems	p. 159
Solutions of Electrolytes	p. 161
Coulombic Interaction and Ionic Dissociation	p. 161
Mean Ionic Activity and Activity Coefficient	p. 165
The Debye-Hückel Theory	p. 166
Problems	p. 170
Colligative Properties	p. 171
Boiling Point Elevation	p. 171
Freezing Point Depression	p. 174
Osmotic Pressure	p. 174
Isotonicity Calculations	p. 177
Problems	p. 181
Solubility	p. 182
Solubility as an Equilibrium Constant	p. 182
The Ideal Solubility	p. 183
Temperature Dependence of the Solubility	p. 186
Solubility of Slightly Soluble Salts	p. 189
Solubilities of Nonelectrolytes: Further Issues	p. 191
Problems	p. 199
Surfaces and Interfaces	p. 201
Thermodynamic Properties	p. 202
Adsorption	p. 208
Problems	p. 217
Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes	p. 219
Acid-Base Equilibria	p. 221
Acid-Base Theory	p. 221
pH Dependence of Acid-Base Equilibria	p. 227
Calculation of Solution pH	p. 236
Acid-Base Titrations	p. 241
Aqueous Solubility of Weak Acids and Bases	p. 249
Nonaqueous Acid-Base Behavior	p. 253
Acid-Base Structure and Strength	p. 257
Problems	p. 266
Electrical Work	p. 270
Introduction	p. 270
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions	p. 271
Electrochemical Cells	p. 274
pH Measurement	p. 285
Ion-Selective Membrane Electrodes	p. 293
Problems	p. 299
Noncovalent Binding Equilibria	p. 301
Introduction	p. 301
The Noncovalent Interactions	p. 302
Binding Models	p. 307
Measurement of Binding Constants	p. 312
Applications	p. 323
Problems	p. 326
Appendixes	p. 329
Physical Constants	p. 331
Kinetic Theory of Gases	p. 332
Extrathermodynamic Relationships	p. 335
Answers to Problems	p. 341
Bibliography	p. 351
Index	p. 355
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Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems An introduction to Theory and Applications

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