Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications: Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of phosphonate compounds, covering synthetic methods, metal phosphonate hybrid materials, and their diverse applications. Key topics include scale and corrosion inhibition, catalytic properties, magnetic and optical functionalities, biomedical uses, and advanced applications in energy, gas capture, imaging, electrocatalysis, and environmental remediation. The book consolidates the latest research from the past decade, offering a systematic, concise, and user-friendly reference that bridges organic, inorganic, and materials chemistry.
This is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and advanced students working across chemistry, materials science, environmental science, and chemical engineering. Its broad scope and practical focus make it the definitive guide for anyone involved in phosphonate-related research or industrial applications.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. ix 7. About the editor - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xv 10. Part I. Phosphonates for industrial and environmental applications - p. P1 11. Chapter 1. The role of phosphonate chemistry in engine coolant applications - p. 3 12. Chapter 2. Phosphonate-based scale inhibitors in geothermal applications - p. 17 13. Chapter 3. Metal phosphonates in electrochemical oxidation degradation applications - p. 33 14. Chapter 4. Green alternative approaches to the synthesis of the metal–organic frameworks - p. 55 15. Chapter 5. Metal phosphonates for separation applications - p. 73 16. Chapter 6. Metal phosphonates for CO2 capture and conversion - p. 87 17. Chapter 7. Application of phosphonate-based scale inhibitors for oilfield scale control - p. 109 18. Chapter 8. Abiotic and biological degradation of industrially relevant phosphonates - p. 127 19. Chapter 9. Phosphonate additives as crystal growth modifiers - p. 147 20. Chapter 10. The biodegradation of phosphonates - p. 157 21. Part II. Metal phosphonate materials for energy, magnetic, optical, and catalytic applications - p. P2 22. Chapter 11. Metal phosphonates: Synthesis, properties, and catalytic applications - p. 177 23. Chapter 12. Proton-conducting metal phosphonates - p. 197 24. Chapter 13. Proton conductivity of zirconium phosphates and phosphonates - p. 221 25. Chapter 14. Metal phosphonates as supports for nanoparticles and relevant applications - p. 239 26. Chapter 15. Chiral metal phosphonates - p. 257 27. Chapter 16. Synthesis and catalytic performance of mesoporous metal phosphonates - p. 271 28. Chapter 17. Advancing efficiency and reusability in photocatalysis through functionalization of catalysts with phosphonate groups - p. 291 29. Chapter 18. Metal phosphonate/polymer composites for PEMFC applications - p. 315 30. Index - p. 333
Phosphonate Chemistry, Technology and Applications: Industrial, Environmental, and Energy Applications presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of phosphonate compounds, covering synthetic methods, metal phosphonate hybrid materials, and their diverse applications. Key topics include scale and corrosion inhibition, catalytic properties, magnetic and optical functionalities, biomedical uses, and advanced applications in energy, gas capture, imaging, electrocatalysis, and environmental remediation. The book consolidates the latest research from the past decade, offering a systematic, concise, and user-friendly reference that bridges organic, inorganic, and materials chemistry.
This is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and advanced students working across chemistry, materials science, environmental science, and chemical engineering. Its broad scope and practical focus make it the definitive guide for anyone involved in phosphonate-related research or industrial applications.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. ix 7. About the editor - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xv 10. Part I. Phosphonates for industrial and environmental applications - p. P1 11. Chapter 1. The role of phosphonate chemistry in engine coolant applications - p. 3 12. Chapter 2. Phosphonate-based scale inhibitors in geothermal applications - p. 17 13. Chapter 3. Metal phosphonates in electrochemical oxidation degradation applications - p. 33 14. Chapter 4. Green alternative approaches to the synthesis of the metal–organic frameworks - p. 55 15. Chapter 5. Metal phosphonates for separation applications - p. 73 16. Chapter 6. Metal phosphonates for CO2 capture and conversion - p. 87 17. Chapter 7. Application of phosphonate-based scale inhibitors for oilfield scale control - p. 109 18. Chapter 8. Abiotic and biological degradation of industrially relevant phosphonates - p. 127 19. Chapter 9. Phosphonate additives as crystal growth modifiers - p. 147 20. Chapter 10. The biodegradation of phosphonates - p. 157 21. Part II. Metal phosphonate materials for energy, magnetic, optical, and catalytic applications - p. P2 22. Chapter 11. Metal phosphonates: Synthesis, properties, and catalytic applications - p. 177 23. Chapter 12. Proton-conducting metal phosphonates - p. 197 24. Chapter 13. Proton conductivity of zirconium phosphates and phosphonates - p. 221 25. Chapter 14. Metal phosphonates as supports for nanoparticles and relevant applications - p. 239 26. Chapter 15. Chiral metal phosphonates - p. 257 27. Chapter 16. Synthesis and catalytic performance of mesoporous metal phosphonates - p. 271 28. Chapter 17. Advancing efficiency and reusability in photocatalysis through functionalization of catalysts with phosphonate groups - p. 291 29. Chapter 18. Metal phosphonate/polymer composites for PEMFC applications - p. 315 30. Index - p. 333
