The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry (Union Square & Co. Milestones)

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.,2016. – 528 p. – ISBN: 1454911808 From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe traces the most important—and surprising—chemical discoveries. Note that the dates given are often the dates of discovery, but in other instances they indicate the year in which a discovery or concept gained wide acceptance in the scientific community. Benzene, to pick one example, had been known for decades before 1865, but that’s when its real structure was first worked out—a discovery that set off many others in turn. Many discoveries do not have precise origins, being spread out over a wide time frame (or among many different people). Spider silk was first analyzed chemically in 1907, but even after over a century of work by untold numbers of chemists, we still don’t quite understand how it does what it does. In some cases I picked another landmark as the year, such as the date a Nobel Prize was awarded or other large development was made. For instance, chemical reactions that can take carbon dioxide out of the air (on a small scale) have been known since the 1800s, but a dramatic practical example of this knowledge came when this technique saved the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts in 1970. On a larger scale, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been a huge topic over the last twenty-five years, but the “greenhouse effect” was first understood back in 1896. You may be surprised at how early (or how late) some discoveries show up. От атомов и флуоресцентных пигментов к синтезу сульфамидного препарата и buckyballs, эта пышная и авторитетная хронология представляет 250 вех в мире химии. Как "центральная наука", которая соединяет биологию и физику, химия играет важную роль в бесчисленных медицинских и технических достижениях. Покрывая интересные истории и неожиданные заявления, химика и журналиста Дерека Б. Лоу прослеживает самое важное - и удивительно-химические открытия. Отметьте, что данные даты часто являются датами открытия, но в других случаях они указывают год, в который открытие или понятие получили широкое принятие в научном сообществе. Бензол, чтобы выбрать один пример, был известен в течение многих десятилетий до 1865, но это - то, когда его реальная структура сначала работалась-a открытие, которые выделяют многие другие в свою очередь. Много открытий не возникают, будучи распространенным за широкий период времени (или среди многих различных людей). Шелк паука был сначала проанализирован химически в 1907, но даже после более чем столетия работы невыразимыми числами химиков, мы все еще весьма не понимаем, как это делает то, что это делает. В некоторых случаях я выбрал другой ориентир как год, такой как дата, которой была награждена Нобелевская премия, или другое большое развитие было сделано. Например, химические реакции, которые могут вынуть углекислый газ из воздуха (в мелком масштабе) были известны с 1800-ых, но драматического практического примера этого знания прибыл, когда эта техника спасла жизни астронавтов Аполлона 13 в 1970. В большем масштабе количество углекислого газа в атмосфере было огромной темой за прошлые двадцать пять лет, но "парниковый эффект" был сначала понят назад в 1896. Вы можете быть удивлены тем, как рано (или как поздно) некоторые открытия обнаруживаются. From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe traces the most important—and surprising—chemical discoveries.About the AuthorSince 1989, chemist Derek B. Lowe, has worked for several major pharmaceutical companies on drug discovery projects against schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. After receiving his PhD in chemistry from Duke University, he was awarded a Humboldt fellowship to do postdoctoral research in Germany and has since handled almost 50 elements of the Periodic table. His columns on organic and medicinal chemistry are featured in the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Chemistry World, and he has served on the advisory board for Chemical & Engineering News. Having written daily for the popular “In the Pipeline” blog (pipeline.corante.com) for over 12 years, Lowe is also a science blog pioneer with 6,000-plus Twitter followers. He lives in MA. An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry. This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments and mind-blowing mysteries. As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe introduces readers to this endlessly fascinating branch of science. The author explores 250 of the most significant and interesting chemistry milestones from c. 500,000 BCE to 2030. Chronologically organized, the entries each consist of a short summary and an image. The book presents an array of discoveries, theories, and technological applications as it traces the evolution of the "central science"--Publisher's description