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This first volume in the series discusses nonequilibrium thermodynamics and kinetics, particularly enzyme catalysis, for processes and systems in the steady state. Methods of mathematical modelling by means of network simulations are also treated, since they serve to assess the transient behaviour of a system on its way to a steady state. Water as a ubiquitous constituent plays an essential role in bioelectrochemical systems, hence its structure is carefully evaluated, both in the pure state and in the ionic hydration shell. Similarly, the interface between water and a membraneous or biocolloidal phase is of major importance. The phenomenon occurring at such interfaces, including diffuse double layers, as well as binding and adsorption of solutes, are examined.

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Author:   S.Roy Caplan ,  Israel R. Miller ,  Giulio Milazzo ,  Daniel A. Walz
Publisher:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Imprint:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition:   Revised edition
Volume:   v. 1
Weight:   1.003kg
ISBN:  

9783764326876

ISBN 10:   3764326875
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   December 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Nonequilibrium thermodynamics and kinetics.- * Introduction.- * Thermodynamic systems.- * Nonequilibrium thermodynamics.- * Kinetics of chemical reactions and transport.- * Connection between thermodynamics and kinetics.- 2. Methods of mathematical modelling.- * Introduction.- * Design of a model and its use for simulations.- * Translation of a model into a form suitable for SPICE.- * Elements of SPICE and their use in modelling.- * Illustrative examples.- 3. Structure of water and ionic hydration.- * Introduction.- * Pure water.- * Aqueous solutions.- * The solvation of biomolecules.- 4. Electrochemistry of colloidal systems: Double layer phenomena.- * The electrical double layer of biocolloidal surfaces.- * Effects of the double layer potential on biological membrane systems.- * Discrete charge and charge distribution effects on double layer potential.- * Relation between surface potential and Donnan potential.- * Effect of double layer on interaction of biocolloidal particles.- 5. Adsorption and surface reactions.- * Introduction.- * Adsorption at interfaces.- * Adsorption of polymers.- * Experimental methods for determining surface concentration and surface structure.

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