Theoretical and Empirical Analysis in Physical Chemistry
A Framework for Research

This new volume provides a selection of chapters on many different topics and themes in theoretical and empirical physical chemistry, with a focus on multidisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary applications. It emphasizes the intersection of chemistry, math, and physics and the resulting applications across many disciplines of science.

This volume presents recent research that emphasizes many fundamental principles in physical chemistry that will also facilitate logical connections between the theory and application of physical chemistry concepts. It also demonstrates the connection between math and chemistry and how to use math as a powerful tool to predict the properties of chemicals. Sections cover theoretical perspectives in physical chemistry, bioremediation processes and techniques, and case study research and applications. Several chapters also explore research with a gender perspective and the gender diversity/gap in STEM.

1. A New Equation for the Computation of the Lattice Energies of Inorganic Ionic Crystals Based on Parr’s Electrophilicity Index

2. Computation, Quantum Mechanics, Metaphors, and Feminist Tools

3. Condensed Matter Physics, Matter Topological Phases, and Transitions

4. Mesoscopic Ideas in Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science

5. Theoretical Values of Diffusion Coefficents of Electrolytes in Aqueous Solutions: Important Parameters with Application in Fundamental and Technological Areas

6. Thermodiffusion on the Fontainebleau Benchmark Mixture: An Overview

7. Pesticides and Their Environment and Health Impact: An Approach to Remediation Using Hydrogels

8. Inorganic Water Pollutants: Environmental and Health Perspectives

9. Photocatalytic Degradation and Environmental Engineering Science: A Far-Reaching Review and a Vision for the Future

10. Long-Term Effect and Aftereffect of Fertilizers on the Productivity of Agrocenoses and Properties of Sod-Podzolic Soil

11. Segmentation of Imaging Data to Detect Structures: Approaches

12. Cardiac Arrhythmias Detection Based on Sequential and Linguistic Analysis

13. Research with a Gender Perspective, Also in Experimental Science

14. Service Learning, Employability, and Gender Diversity/Gap in STEM

15. Hydrodynamic Radii for Sodium Salts in Aqueous Solutions: Contribution from Electrical Conductance and Diffusion

Miguel A. Esteso, PhD, is Emeritus Professor in Physical Chemistry at the University of Alcalá, Spain.

Ana Cristina Faria Ribeiro, PhD, is a researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

A. K. Haghi, PhD, since 1983, has served as professor at several universities. He is former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal and is on the editorial boards of many international journals.