Biological Thermodynamics

2008-02-14 Science

Author : Donald T. Haynie
Release : 2008-02-14
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 892/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Biological Thermodynamics written by Donald T. Haynie. This book was released on 2008-02-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inter-disciplinary guide to the thermodynamics of living organisms has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a uniquely integrated overview of the subject. Retaining its highly readable style, it will serve as an introduction to the study of energy transformation in the life sciences and particularly as an accessible means for biology, biochemistry and bioengineering undergraduate students to acquaint themselves with the physical dimension of their subject. The emphasis throughout the text is on understanding basic concepts and developing problem-solving skills. The mathematical difficulty increases gradually by chapter, but no calculus is required. Topics covered include energy and its transformation, the First Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, statistical thermodynamics, binding equilibria and reaction kinetics. Each chapter comprises numerous illustrative examples taken from different areas of biochemistry, as well as a broad range of exercises and references for further study.

Thermodynamics in Biology

2000 Medical

Author : Enrico Di Cera
Release : 2000
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 272/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics in Biology written by Enrico Di Cera. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enrico Di Cera, a rising star in biophysics, has organized a superb group of authors to write substantial chapters covering the most exciting and central issues relating to the bioenergetic aspects of proteins, nucleic acids, and their interactions. Topics covered in this book are protein and nucleic acid folding and stability, enzyme-substrate interactions, prediction of the affinity of complexes, electrostatics, and non-equilibrium aspects of protein function. The breadth of the topics covered in this book illustrates the growing importance of thermodynamic approaches in the study of biological phenomena. The book should be of wide interest to biophysicists, biochemists, and structural biologists.

Biological Thermodynamics

2001-03 Medical

Author : Donald T. Haynie
Release : 2001-03
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 494/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Biological Thermodynamics written by Donald T. Haynie. This book was released on 2001-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to thermodynamics for undergraduate biology and biochemistry students.

Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

2013-12-16 Technology & Engineering

Author : Yasar Demirel
Release : 2013-12-16
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Download or read book Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics written by Yasar Demirel. This book was released on 2013-12-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural phenomena consist of simultaneously occurring transport processes and chemical reactions. These processes may interact with each other and may lead to self-organized structures, fluctuations, instabilities, and evolutionary systems. Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics, Third Edition emphasizes the unifying role of thermodynamics in analyzing the natural phenomena. This third edition updates and expands on the first and second editions by focusing on the general balance equations for coupled processes of physical, chemical, and biological systems. The new edition contains a new chapter on stochastic approaches to include the statistical thermodynamics, mesoscopic nonequilibrium thermodynamics, fluctuation theory, information theory, and modeling the coupled biochemical systems in thermodynamic analysis. This new addition also comes with more examples and practice problems. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts A useful text for seniors and graduate students from diverse engineering and science programs to analyze some nonequilibrium, coupled, evolutionary, stochastic, and dissipative processes Highlights fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, transport processes and chemical reactions Expands the theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics and its use in coupled transport processes and chemical reactions in physical, chemical, and biological systems Presents a unified analysis for transport and rate processes in various time and space scales Discusses stochastic approaches in thermodynamic analysis including fluctuation and information theories Has 198 fully solved examples and 287 practice problems An Instructor Resource containing the Solution Manual can be obtained from the author: [email protected]

Molecular Driving Forces

2010-10-21 Science

Author : Ken Dill
Release : 2010-10-21
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 982/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Molecular Driving Forces written by Ken Dill. This book was released on 2010-10-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular Driving Forces, Second Edition E-book is an introductory statistical thermodynamics text that describes the principles and forces that drive chemical and biological processes. It demonstrates how the complex behaviors of molecules can result from a few simple physical processes, and how simple models provide surprisingly accurate insights into the workings of the molecular world. Widely adopted in its First Edition, Molecular Driving Forces is regarded by teachers and students as an accessible textbook that illuminates underlying principles and concepts. The Second Edition includes two brand new chapters: (1) "Microscopic Dynamics" introduces single molecule experiments; and (2) "Molecular Machines" considers how nanoscale machines and engines work. "The Logic of Thermodynamics" has been expanded to its own chapter and now covers heat, work, processes, pathways, and cycles. New practical applications, examples, and end-of-chapter questions are integrated throughout the revised and updated text, exploring topics in biology, environmental and energy science, and nanotechnology. Written in a clear and reader-friendly style, the book provides an excellent introduction to the subject for novices while remaining a valuable resource for experts.

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