Active Oxygen in Chemistry

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book and its counterpart, Active Oxygen in Biochemistry, explore the active research area of the chemistry and biochemistry of oxygen. Complementary but independent, the two volumes integrate subject areas including medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, and environmental studies.

Preface. Overview of energetics and reactivity of oxygen. Autoxidation. Superoxide and hydroxyl radical chemistry in aqueous solution. Properties and reactions o ...