Dynamic Covalent Chemistry: Principles, Reactions, and Applications

Edited by Wei Zhang

First Edition

In English

Published by Wiley

Dimensions: 6.8 x 1 x 9.7 inches

ISBN-10: 1119075637

ISBN-13: 978-1119075639

Publish Date: December 6, 2017

Print Length: 464 pages

This book provides an exhaustive review of the theory, thermodynamic fundamentals, mechanisms, and design principles of dynamic covalent systems. Contributions from a team of international scientists are grouped into three main sections: principles of dynamic covalent chemistry, types of dynamic covalent chemical reactions, and applications across various fields. It highlights the progress in research and industrial applications over the past decade, showcasing the synthetic power and reversible nature of this chemistry in developing functional molecular systems and materials for organic synthesis, materials development, nanotechnology, drug discovery, and biotechnology. The book is essential reading for those interested in understanding and utilizing dynamic covalent chemistry.