Introduction to the Theory and Methods of Computational Chemistry / David M Sherman -- Force Field Application and Development / Marco Molinari, Andrey V Brukhno, Stephen C Parker, Dino Spagnoli -- Quantum-Mechanical Modeling of Minerals / Alessandro Erba, Roberto Dovesi -- First Principles Estimation of Geochemically Important Transition Metal Oxide Properties / Ying Chen, Eric Bylaska, John Weare -- Computational Isotope Geochemistry / James R Rustad -- Organic and Contaminant Geochemistry / Daniel Tunega, Martin H Gerzabek, Georg Haberhauer, Hans Lischka, Adelia J A Aquino -- Petroleum Geochemistry / Qisheng Ma, Yongchun Tang -- Mineral-Water Interaction / Marie-Pierre Gaigeot, Marialore Sulpizi -- Biogeochemistry / Weilong Zhao, Zhijun Xu, Nita Sahai -- Vibrational Spectroscopy of Minerals Through Ab Initio Methods / Marco De La Pierre, Raffaella Demichelis, Roberto Dovesi -- Geochemical Kinetics via Computational Chemistry / James D Kubicki, Kevin M Rosso
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Molecular processes in nature affect human health, the availability of resources and the Earth's climate. Molecular modelling is a powerful and versatile toolbox that complements experimental data and provides insights where direct observation is not currently possible. Molecular Modeling of Geochemical Reactions: An Introduction applies computational chemistry to geochemical problems. Chapters focus on geochemical applications in aqueous, petroleum, organic, environmental, bio- and isotope geochemistry, covering the fundamental theory, practical guidance on applying techniques, and extensive literature reviews in numerous geochemical sub-disciplines. Topics covered include:- Theory and Methods of Computational Chemistry- Force Field Application and Development - Computational Spectroscopy - Thermodynamics- Structure Determination - Geochemical Kinetics This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers looking to understand geochemical processes on a molecular level. Novice practitioners of molecular modelling, experienced computational chemists, and experimentalists seeking to understand this field will all find information and knowledge of use in their research