Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry

Contents: Preface. 1. Behaviour of gases. 2. The liquid state. 3. Solutions. 4. Thermodynamics. 5. Adsorption. 6. Photochemistry. 7. Chemical kinetics. 8. Quantum mechanics. 9. Physical properties of chiral drugs. 10. Structure and properties of pharmaceutical crystals. 11. Chemistry of pharmaceutical solids. 12. Chemistry of racemic drugs. 13. Physical chemistry of proteomics. 14. Biocatalysis for pharmaceutical intermediates. 15. Immunoassay techniques. 16. Pharmacology of drug-eluting stents. Bibliography. Index.

"This book makes a look into the role of physical chemistry in pharmaceuticals. It covers the basic principles of physical chemistry, including such topics as states of matter, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, solutions, photochemistry, etc. and proceeds onto analyzing their role in pharmaceutical experimentation. In addition, the book also makes an assessment of the advances in the field throughout its conception, and makes an incisive analysis of the achievements and future projections. Further, it also details the current trends and practices in the field, adding a new dimension to the understanding of the field. The illustrations and diagrams convey visual information beyond the descriptive capacity of words, making the book more comprehensive and insightful.

It is hoped that this up to date, comprehensive and erudite book serves well for the readers." (jacket)