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Sustainable Energy
A book in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable Energy series is a book that advances change.
Energy is one of the important issues of our age, and chemical ideas form a crucial part of society’s drive towards a more sustainable future. Our Sustainable Energy book series focuses on the role of materials, devices and systems in energy research. Submitted titles will serve as a platform for the analysis of state-of-the-art developments.
Focusing on exceptionally important and state-of-the-art research, books in this series cover materials, devices and systems in a wide range of sustainable energy topics.
Books look towards future trends, capturing new research directions and innovative concepts that are driving developments within the field.
Bringing together internationally recognised experts from multiple disciplines, the series serves as an important reference for the whole community, including chemists, material scientists, engineers and environmental scientists across academia, industry and Government.
We welcome book ideas from topics in energy research, including:
- energy storage and conversion
- electric vehicles
- solar fuels
- biofuels
- electrocatalysis and photocatalysis
- carbon capture and storage
- fuel cells
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- energy grids and networks.
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Editor-in-chief
University of Waterloo, Canada
Dr Chen is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and professor in Advanced Materials for Clean Energy at the University of Waterloo. His research is in the development of advanced energy materials and electrodes for fuel cells, metal-air batteries and lithium-ion batteries. He is a highly cited author, with over 30 US/international patents.
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Dr Glaucia Mendes Souza is a senior biochemist professor at the University of São Paulo’s Institute of Chemistry. Her research is focused on sugarcane biotechnology, genomics and bioinformatics and she works on sustainability assessments of bioenergy production and use. She is a hugely accomplished author, the President of FAPESP Bioenergy Program and holds positions in multiple international initiatives in bioenergy research to disseminate knowledge and advise policy.
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr Chunyi Zhi is a professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, City University of Hong Kong. His research interests include flexible energy storage, aqueous electrolyte batteries and zinc ion batteries. Well published in his field, he is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and member of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences.
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Covering all aspects of theoretical and computational chemistry, from current theoretical methods and techniques to new developments in emerging areas, this series comprises up-to-date and timely references for postgraduate students and practising chemists.
Books in the series cover both the methodologies at the core of the discipline and applications at the interface with physics, materials, computer science, biological and life sciences. They provide timely, in-depth treatments at the frontiers of theoretical and computational chemistry.
This series comprises up-to-date and timely references for postgraduate students and practising chemists, covering all aspects of theoretical and computational chemistry, from current theoretical methods and techniques to new developments in emerging areas. Books in the series cover both the methodologies at the core of the discipline and applications at the interface with physics, materials, computer science, biological and life sciences. They provide timely, in-depth treatments at the frontiers of theoretical and computational chemistry.
We welcome book ideas on theoretical and computational chemistry, including:
- electronic structure theory
- molecular simulation
- dynamics
- chemical reactivity
- artificial intelligence in chemistry
- informatics and data-driven approaches
- new developments in emerging areas.
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University of Nottingham, UK
Jonathan Hirst is a professor of computational chemistry at the University of Nottingham. His research interests include quantum chemistry, molecular simulation and machine learning. In 2020, he was awarded a Chair in Emerging Technologies by the Royal Academy of Engineering, focusing on research that will empower the development of next-generation molecules that chemical engineers and chemists make, by using machine learning to augment human decision-making. His tenure as head of school (2013-2017) saw some significant transformations under his leadership, including the building of the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory and a successful bid for an Athena Swan Silver Award.
Practical and Technical Guides for Laboratory-based Chemists
The future of science depends on the sharing of vital knowledge. Be at the forefront of your scientific field by sharing your expertise on analytical techniques and methods.
Our Practical and Technical Guides for Laboratory-based Chemists series empowers independent competence in modern analytical techniques. Encompassing a range of disciplines, books in the series are a go-to resource for chemical scientists aiming to unlock advanced techniques in their field.
Practical and Technical Guides for Laboratory-based Chemists fills a gap in the market as a series designed to address the necessity for laboratory skills development. This series will cover a broad spectrum of techniques across analytical science and chemistry, providing practical and technical guidance for chemists and laboratory technicians. The books [JF1] provide readers with up to date knowledge in a concise, 150–170 page format.
Books in the series will explore technical developments, safety procedures, troubleshooting and more. They will cover investigations and will be interdisciplinary, fitting a variety of needs.
This innovative new series will cover a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Spectroscopy
- Separation techniques
- Elemental analysis
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy and imaging
- Physico-chemical techniques
- Microfluidics
- -omics eg Metabolomics
- Process Analytical Chemistry
- Techniques for atmospheric/environmental/food analysis
- Heritage science
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Editor-in-chief
Queens University Belfast, UK
Michael Walker is an honorary professor at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast. He has a PhD in analytical chemistry. Michael has a lifelong interest in applied analytical chemistry and runs a chemico-legal consultancy. He is a member of several expert scientific committees and has published over 100 papers. Michael’s research interests include applying forensic principles to food safety and authenticity, especially in allergen analysis.
Victoria and Albert Museum, UK
Lucia Burgio is the Lead Conservation Scientist at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. With a PhD in Chemistry from University College London and more than 20 years of experience in heritage science, Lucia is well-equipped to be on the editorial board for this insightful new series. She is especially interested in pigments, artists’ materials, and Asian and American lacquer.
Domino, UK
Steven Lancaster leads the Analytical Sciences team at Domino Printing Sciences. He has a PhD in analytical chemistry and specialises in chromatography, mass spectrometry and process analytical chemistry. With over 30 years of experience in his industry, Steven is passionate about educating the next generation of analytical scientists. He is one of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 175 Faces of Chemistry.
Anthias Consulting, UK
Dr Diane Turner FRSC is the Founder and Director of Anthias Consulting. A Warwick University Graduate, with Masters in Analytical Chemistry, she began working in environmental and then agrochemical science. Diane has provided training and consultancy internationally for over 20 years and is a Visiting Fellow and Consultant at The Open University continuing her PhD disease diagnosis research with food, drug and space applications. Diane is past president of the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Sciences Community and past chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. Also, a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO) and on the Government Chemist Programme Expert Group (GC-PEG).
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Anthony Gachanja, a seasoned Analytical Scientist, brings three decades of experience to his roles as a Lecturer and Researcher. His expertise extends to collaborating with government bodies on environmental legislation and other consultative services. Anthony is one of our 175 Faces of Chemistry and is one of the Top 100 most influential people in analytical science over the past 10 years.
University of Cologne, Germany
Mathias Schäfer, a distinguished chemist, earned his PhD and the prestigious Kurt Alder Award in Chemistry during his studies at the University of Cologne in 1998. His research revolves around uncovering reaction and fragmentation mechanisms and examining gas-phase ions through ion chemistry and spectroscopy. He is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and excited to work on this series providing focused resources to help analytical scientists.