Synopses & Reviews
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging, photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy conversion. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis.
Review
"...the reviews contained here are clear, concise and a pleasure to read ... This book is unhesitatingly recommended as a valuable resource for those engaged in research in and around photochemistry." Polymer International, Vol 42, No 4, 1997
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"... essential to the library of any individual or Institution that has an interest in the fields of photochemistry or photophysics." J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 15, 7 August 2001, p 1846
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"... an essential component in the library of all photochemistry researchers." J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 7, 7 April 2002, p 997
Synopsis
Compiled by teams of leading authorities this Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Review of the Year; Photolysis of Carbonyl Compounds; Enone Cycloadditions and Rearrangements: Photoreactions of Dienones and Quinones; Photochemistry of Alkenes, Alkynes, and Related Compounds; Photochemistry of Aromatic Compounds; Photo-reduction and -oxidation; Photoelimination; Polymer Photochemistry; Author Index.