Physicochemical Mechanics: With Applications in Physics, Chemistry, Membranology and Biology

Physicochemical mechanics is a theoretical framework that combines classical mechanics and Einstein's theory of Brownian motion to model physicochemical processes, such as thermodiffusion, transmembrane transport, and protein folding. It is useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biological physics, biochemistry, and chemical engineering, and researchers seeking an introduction to this modern approach.

Format: Hardback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Physicochemical mechanics is a comprehensive theoretical framework that enables the study and modeling of physicochemical processes. It draws upon well-established concepts from classical mechanics, providing a versatile approach to understanding complex biochemical systems. By integrating principles from Newtonian mechanics and Einstein's theory of Brownian motion, physicochemical mechanics offers accurate descriptions of a wide range of phenomena, including thermodiffusion, transmembrane transport, and protein folding.

The book begins by introducing the fundamental principles of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, laying the foundation for physicochemical mechanics. It then introduces two key postulates that underpin this theoretical framework. These postulates demonstrate how classical mechanics and thermodynamics can be applied to systematically describe all major mass transport and equilibrium equations.

Throughout the text, practical applications of physicochemical mechanics are explored. Examples range from drug delivery systems to biological membranes, highlighting the relevance and practical significance of this theoretical approach. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biological physics, biochemistry, and chemical engineering will find this text invaluable as a comprehensive resource for understanding physicochemical processes. Additionally, researchers seeking an introduction to this modern theoretical approach will find this text to be a valuable guide.

ISBN-13: 9781108421416