Radiation Chemistry of Macromolecules to scientists and researchers

There is significant literature on the effects of ionizing radiation on matter. In particular, the irreversible effects of radiation are caused by the ionization of valence electrons. In all cases, the irradiation of macromolecules in liquid solution culminated in much greater effects than the irradiation of the same material when it was dry or frozen. This book presents a compilation of scattered information that discusses radiation chemistry of specific systems. It focuses on the fundamental chemical processes and the changes in physical properties that give rise to many different applications of macromolecules. This book also covers the effects of ionizing radiation on biological macromolecules: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and polysaccharides. The book will serve as valuable guide to scientists and researchers dealing with the fields of nuclear biology, nuclear science, microchemistry, and cellular biology.

Print ISBN: 9781682517383 | $160 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Chemistry

Editor: Till Kovács