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Biophysical Chemistry

Molecules to Membranes

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  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Peter R. Bergethon

    1. Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, USA

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  2. Elizabeth R. Simons

    1. Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, USA

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Molecules, Membranes, and Modeling

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 3-8

  3. Review of Thermodynamics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Thermodynamics: An Introductory Glance

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 11-22

    3. The First Law

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 23-34

    4. The Second Law

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 35-50

    5. Free Energy

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 51-58

    6. Multiple-Component Systems

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 59-71

    7. Phase Equilibria

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 72-91

    8. Engineering the Cell: A Modeling Approach to Biological Problem Solving

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 92-96

  4. The Nature of Aqueous Solutions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
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    2. Water: A Unique Structure, A Unique Solvent

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 99-108

    3. Introduction to Electrolytic Solutions

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 109-121

    4. Ion-Solvent Interactions

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 122-151

    5. Ion-Ion Interactions

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 152-170

    6. Molecules in Solution

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 171-180

    7. Macromolecules in Solution

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 181-198

  5. Membranes and Surfaces in Biological Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199
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    2. Lipids in Aqueous Solution: The Formation of the Cell Membrane

      • Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons
      Pages 201-218
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About this book

Biophysical Chemistry: Molecules to Membranes is a one-semester textbook for graduate and senior undergraduate students. Developed over several years of teaching, the approach differs from that of other texts by emphasizing thermodynamics of aqueous solutions, by rigorously treating electrostatics and irreversible phenomena, and by applying these principles to topics of biochemistry and biophysics. The main sections are: (1) Basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics. (2) Structure and behavior of solutions of ions and molecules. The discussions range from properties of bulk water to the solvent structure of solutions of small molecules and macromolecules. (3) Physical principles are extended for the non-homogenous and non-equilibrium nature of biological processes. Areas included are lipid/water systems, transport phenomena, membranes, and bio-electrochemistry. This new textbook will provide an essential foundation for research in cellular physiology, biochemistry, membrane biology, as well as the derived areas bioengineering, pharmacology, nephrology, and many others.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, USA

    Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Biophysical Chemistry

  • Book Subtitle: Molecules to Membranes

  • Authors: Peter R. Bergethon, Elizabeth R. Simons

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3270-4

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. 1990

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-7943-3Published: 08 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-3270-4Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 340

  • Topics: Physical Chemistry, Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, general

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