New Methodologies and Techniques for a Sustainable Organic Chemistry : Sustainable Developments in a Secure Environment (NeMeTOC): Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on New Methodologies and Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Siena, Italy, 14-

Chemical industries have to face the big challenge of finding adequate processes to produce large quantities of new products for which there is a present need, decreasing at the same time both the impact on the environment and the risk of disasters. These issues have led to the establishment of new concepts of sustainable development as affirmed in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in the early 90’s and has been the subject of intensive studies in the last two decades. The book addresses this challenge collecting the recent “New Methodologies and Techniques for a Sustainable Organic Chemistry”. It provides a wealth of information in the fields of - New efficient and selective catalytic processes - Use of non-usual media or environmentally benign reagents - New selective and efficient synthetic methods - New techniques based on alternative energy sources. All these topics are covered in 15 chapters written by world-renowned experts in these fields who were the lecturers of the NATO ASI NeMeTOC (2005, Siena). Since some of the authors have an industrial background, the book helps to answer virtually any questions which may arise during the development of a new environmentally benign organic process. 1st edition: Winner of the 2004 IAA Life Sciences Book Award This 2nd Edition represents a complete revision with about 23% more pages and new material compared to the first edition; it includes several recent studies involving astronauts and cosmonauts; and discusses the new field of space tourism. It deals with psychological, psychiatric, and psychosocial issues that affect people who live and work in space. Unlike other books that focus on anecdotal reports and ground-based simulation studies, this book emphasizes the findings from psychological research conducted during actual space missions. Both authors have been active in such research. What is presented in this readable text has previously been found only in scientific journal articles. Topics that are discussed include: behavioral adaptation to space; human performance and cognitive effects; crewmember interactions; psychiatric responses; psychological countermeasures related to habitability factors, work-design, selection, training, and in-flight monitoring and support; and the impact of expeditionary missions to Mars and beyond. People finding this book of interest will include psychology and social science students and professors in universities, medical students and residents in psychiatry and aerospace medicine, human factors workers in space and aviation professions, individuals involved with isolated environments on Earth (e.g., the Antarctic, submarines), aerospace workers in businesses and space agencies such as NASA and ESA, and anyone who is interested in learning the facts about the human side of long-duration space missions. 1st edition reviews: a Drs. Kanas and Manzey have produced acomprehensive review of the issues and research in the areas of space psychology and psychiatry. This includes a long overdue up-to-date compilation of findings from research performed in space as well as anecdotal reports. The authors' personal involvement and experience in space research and operations shows throughout the book in its presentation and research of the issues as well as in the insights offered. Highly informative, well organized and written at a level appropriate for a broad range of readers, this book will be a reference source for space professionals, researchers, students, and interested laymen alike. a Leena Tomi, Deputy Director, Operational Space Medicine, Canadian Space Agency Jean-Marc Comtois, B. Eng., M.D. Director, Operational Space Medicine, Canadian Space Agency 'An excellent book by two outstanding experts. The refreshing mix between review and original research results spiced with personal experiences makes it interesting for every reader.' Oliver Angerer, M.D., Human Exploration Science Coordinator, European Space Agency "This book is not just a record of what can go wrong with regard to mental health and performance, but explores a number of prudent psychological, ergonomic, and design engineering countermeasures to help guide future mission planners and spacecraft engineers a]]Written in a clear and engaging style, this book will not only interest the general space enthusiast, but all human factors specialists and anyone else studying the human reaction to extreme and unusual environments. As a comprehensive account of what we have learned so far about the psychological challenges of space travel, Space Psychology andPsychiatry should also be on the bookshelf of any researcher plotting the future course of human spaceflight." Ergonomics in Design Front Matter....Pages i-x Reactions In Non-Conventional Media For Sustainable Organic Synthesis....Pages 1-28 Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis With Novel Monodentate Phosphorus Ligands....Pages 29-54 New Cyclization and Cycloaddition Reactions in Organic Synthesis....Pages 55-83 New Chiral Catalysts for C–C-bond Formations....Pages 85-98 Intramolecular Reactions of Alkynes with Alkenes Catalyzed by Platinum and Gold....Pages 99-117 Industrial Synthesis Design with Low Environmental Impact in the Pharma Industry....Pages 119-129 New Efficient Catalytic Processes in Water: An Environmental Bening Solvent....Pages 131-154 Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis Using Base Metals From Groups 10 And 11....Pages 155-170 An Introduction To Supercritical Fluids: From Bench Scale to Commercial Plant....Pages 171-191 Solventless Reactions Under Microwave Activation: Safety and Efficiency at the Service of Customer-friendly Chemistry....Pages 193-223 Adventures In Microwave-assisted Organic Synthesis: Contributions From The Kappe Laboratory 2000–2005....Pages 225-251 Development of New Supported Reagents for the Synthesis of Biologically Active Molecules....Pages 253-277 Photochemistry as a Green Synthetic Method....Pages 279-293 Novel Methods for the Separation of Optical Isomers....Pages 295-315 Highly Selective Metalation Reactions....Pages 317-337

chemical Industries Have To Face The Big Challenge Of Finding Adequate Processes To Produce Large Quantities Of New Products For Which There Is A Present Need, Decreasing At The Same Time Both The Impact On The Environment And The Risk Of Disasters. These Issues Have Led To The Establishment Of New Concepts Of Sustainable Development As Affirmed In The Rio Declaration On Environment And Development In The Early 90’s And Has Been The Subject Of Intensive Studies In The Last Two Decades. The Book Addresses This Challenge Collecting The Recent “new Methodologies And Techniques For A Sustainable Organic Chemistry”. It Provides A Wealth Of Information In The Fields Of

- New Efficient And Selective Catalytic Processes
- Use Of Non-usual Media Or Environmentally Benign Reagents
- New Selective And Efficient Synthetic Methods
- New Techniques Based On Alternative Energy Sources.

all These Topics Are Covered In 15 Chapters Written By World-renowned Experts In These Fields Who Were The Lecturers Of The Nato Asi Nemetoc (2005, Siena). Since Some Of The Authors Have An Industrial Background, The Book Helps To Answer Virtually Any Questions Which May Arise During The Development Of A New Environmentally Benign Organic Process.