The Potential Distribution Theorem and Models of Molecular Solutions

This book explains molecular solution modeling utilising the potential distribution theorem.

Tom L. Beck (Author), Michael E. Paulaitis (Author), Lawrence R. Pratt (Author)

9780521822152, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 August 2006

246 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.6 cm, 0.6 kg

Review of the hardback: ' … a valuable book to read for those … who are interested in the whole spectrum of problems related to molecular solutions at micro and macro-scales …' Zentralblatt MATH

An understanding of statistical thermodynamic molecular theory is fundamental to the appreciation of molecular solutions. This complex subject has been simplified by the authors with down-to-earth presentations of molecular theory. Using the potential distribution theorem (PDT) as the basis, the text provides a discussion of practical theories in conjunction with simulation results. The authors discuss the field in a concise and simple manner, illustrating the text with useful models of solution thermodynamics and numerous exercises. Modern quasi-chemical theories that permit statistical thermodynamic properties to be studied on the basis of electronic structure calculations are given extended development, as is the testing of those theoretical results with ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. The book is intended for students taking up research problems of molecular science in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, nanotechnology and biotechnology.

1. Introduction
2. Statistical thermodynamic necessities
3. Potential distribution theorem
4. Models
5. Generalities
6. Statistical tentacles
7. Quasi-chemical theory
8. Developed examples
Index
References.

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics [PNRW], Statistical physics [PHS], Thermodynamics & heat [PHH]