Thermodynamics of pharmaceutical systems : an introduction for students of pharmacy / Kenneth A. Connors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Connors, Kenneth A. (Kenneth Antonio), 1932-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmaceutical chemistry.

Thermodynamics.

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical.

Medical Subjects:

Thermodynamics.

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical.

Physical Description:

xii, 344 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, [2002]

Summary:

Studies of thermodynamics often fail to demonstrate how the mathematical intricacies of the subject relate to practical laboratory applications. Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems makes these connections clear, emphasizing specific applications to pharmaceutical systems in a study created specifically for contemporary curriculums at colleges of pharmacy.

Students investigating drug discovery, drug delivery, and drug action will benefit from Kenneth Connors's authoritative treatment of the fundamentals of thermodynamics as well as his attention to drug molecules and experimental considerations. An extensive appendix that reviews the mathematics needed to master the pharmacy curriculum proves an invaluable reference. Connors divides his one-of-a-kind text into three sections: Basic Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics of Physical Processes, and Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes; chapters include: Energy and the First Law of ThermodynamicsThe Entropy ConceptPhase TransformationsSolubilityAcid-Base EquilibriaNoncovalent Binding Equilibria

Thermodynamics need not be a mystery nor be confined to the realm of mathematical theory. Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems introduces students of pharmacy to the profound thermodynamic applications in the laboratory while also serving as a handy resource for practicing researchers.

Contents:

Energy and the first law of thermodynamics

Fundamental concepts

The first law of thermodynamics

The enthalpy

The entropy concept

The entropy defined

The second law of thermodynamics

Applications of the entropy concept

The free energy

Properties of the free energy

The chemical potential equilibrium

Conditions for equilibrium

Physical processes

Chemical equilibrium

Introduction to physical processes

Scope

Concentration scales

Standard states.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-335) and index.

ISBN:

047120241X

OCLC:

50199154