Turning Points in Solid-State, Materials and Surface Science: A Book in Celebration of the Life and Work of Sir John Meurig Thomas - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0854041141 ISBN 13: 9780854041145

Casa editrice: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2007

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The scientific exploration of solid materials represents one of the most important, fascinating and rewarding areas of scientific endeavour in the present day, not only from the viewpoint of advancing fundamental understanding but also from the industrial perspective, given the immense diversity of applications of solid materials across the full range of commercial sectors. Turning Points in Solid-State, Materials and Surface Science provides a state-of-the-art survey of some of the most important recent developments across the spectrum of solid-state, materials and surface sciences, while at the same time reflecting on key turning points in the evolution of this scientific discipline and projecting into the directions for future research progress. The book serves as a timely tribute to the life and work of Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas FRS, who has made monumental contributions to this field of science throughout his distinguished 50-year career in research, during which he has initiated, developed and exploited many important branches of this field. Indeed, the depth and breadth of his contributions towards the evolution and advancement of this scientific discipline, and his critical role in elevating this field to the important position that it now occupies within modern science, are demonstrated recurrently throughout the chapters of this book. Individual chapters are contributed by internationally leading experts in their respective fields, and the topics covered include solid-state chemistry of inorganic and organic materials, heterogeneous catalysis, surface science and materials science, with one section of the book focusing on modern developments in electron microscopy and its contributions to chemistry and materials science. The book serves as a modern and up-to-date monograph in these fields, and provides a valuable resource to researchers in academia and industry who require a comprehensive source of information on this important and rapidly developing subject.

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A material life

Turning points in solid-state, materials and surface science: A book in celebration of the life and work of Sir John Meurig Thomas 

K.D.M. Harris and P.P. Edwards (Eds.) 
Cambridge, UK: RSC Publishing 2007, 910p., HB, ISBN 978-0-85404-114-5 

 

Reviewed by J.S.J. Hargreaves

This is the most unique scientific book I have ever read. It was produced in celebration of the achievements of Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas on the occasion of his 75th birthday last December. 

It functions on a number of very different levels, combining personal tributes to Sir John from co-workers past and present with a large number of very detailed scientific contributions. For example, it is possible to learn that Sir John was the schoolboy walking race champion of Wales and also to read about the mysteries of water in catalyst preparation. 

The scientific chapters in the book have been grouped into four sections reflecting Sir John's interests: inorganic solid state chemistry (nanoporous solids, complex oxides, zeolites, minerals and non-stoichiometry, computation and modeling); organic solid state chemistry; solid catalysts, surface and materials science; and electron microscopy and its contribution to chemistry and material science. 

All chapters are to a high standard and the enormous range of topics covered provide a wealth of information for anyone interested in the general area of materials/solid state/catalytic chemistry. Personally, I will be dipping into it for years to come. 

Chemistry World, 71(3), p. 68

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• Editore: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0854041141
• ISBN 13: 9780854041145
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 909
• Redattore: Harris Kenneth D. M., Edwards Peter P.