Bimal Banik

Carbohydrates, often underappreciated despite their vital role in daily life, take center stage in Diversity of Carbohydrates. This books covers the basics of carbohydrates, understanding their structures, functions, and classifications, to an examination of key discoveries in carbohydrate-based research. It not only delves into the intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry but also highlights the practical benefits these molecules offer. Diversity of Carbohydrates provides a practical solution. It navigates through the challenging task of characterizing even seemingly simple carbohydrates, making the subject accessible and intellectually engaging. It analyzes common misconceptions associated with carbohydrates, emphasizing their substantial roles in various biological processes. The book serves as a comprehensive resource designed to create interest among readers, providing a strong foundation in the study of carbohydrates. By offering insights into the diverse benefits of carbohydrates, it aims to dispel fears and misconceptions. The intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry is unfolded, demonstrating its fundamental role in understanding biology and medicinal science. Through a systematic exploration of carbohydrate basics, including structure, function, and classification, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to appreciate the essential biological processes enabled by these molecules. By doing so, it addresses the problem of the complex nature of carbohydrate structures, guiding readers to navigate and understand their significance.

Microwaves in Chemistry Applications: Fundamentals, Methods and Future Trends offers a number of benefits over conventional heating technologies, including acceleration of reaction rates, milder reaction conditions, higher chemical yields, lower energy usage and different reaction selectivity, all of which can improve the sustainability of processes. The book provides valuable insights into the underlying chemistry at play in microwave-assisted processes, introducing fundamental concepts, discussing the modeling of reactions in such processes, and also highlighting a range of key methods and applications of microwaves in chemistry for improved sustainability. Beginning with an introduction to microwave chemistry, Part One discusses foundational principles, equipment and approaches for modeling reactions and assessing the outputs of those models. Methods in microwave chemistry are then the focus of Part Two, with microwave-assisted synthesis, catalysis, reduction and reactions all explored in detail. Part Three reflects on the practical usage of these methods to address specific issues, covering a number of interesting applications.