Spotheim-Maurizot M., Mostafavi M., Douki T., Belloni J. (ed.) Radiation Chemistry: From Basics to Applications in Material and Life Sciences

Les Ulis: EDP Sciences, 2008. — 324 p. — ISBN : 978-2-7598-0024-7
This book gives a progress report on the many and original contributions of radiation chemistry to the fundamental knowledge of the vast domain of chemical reactions and its applications. Radiation chemistry techniques indeed make it possible to elucidate detailed physicochemical mechanisms in inorganic and organic chemistry (including in space) and in biochemistry. Moreover, this comprehension is applied in materials science to precisely control syntheses by radiation, such as radiopolymerisation, radiografting, specific treatment of surfaces (textiles, paintings, inks, etc.), synthesis of complex nanomaterials, degradation of environmental pollutants and radioresistance of materials for nuclear reactors.
In life sciences, the study of the effects of radiation on biomacromolecules (DNA, proteins, lipids) not only permits the comprehension of normal or pathological biological mechanisms, but also the improvement of our health. In particular, many advances in cancer radiotherapy, in the radioprotection of nuclear workers and the general population, as well as in the treatment of diseases and the radiosterilization of drugs, could be obtained thanks to this research.
Abundantly illustrated and written in English by top international specialists who have taken care to render the subjects accessible, this work will greatly interest those curious about a scientific field that is new to them and students attracted by the original and multidisciplinary aspects of the field. At a time when radiation chemistry research is experiencing spectacular development in numerous countries, this book will attract many newcomers to the field.Primary radiation-induced phenomena
An overview of the radiation chemistry of liquids
Tools for radiolysis studies
The solvated electron: a singular chemical species
Water radiolysis under extreme conditions. Application to the nuclear industry
Radiation chemistry mechanisms and applications
Molecular formation in the interstellar medium
Water remediation by the electron beam treatment
Metal clusters and nanomaterials
Water radiolysis in cement-based materials
Obtaining high performance polymeric materials by irradiation
Radiosterilization of drugs
Food irradiation: wholesomeness and treatment control
Radiation damage to biomolecules, radioprotection and radiotherapy
Radiation-induced damage to DNA: from model compounds to cell
Mechanisms of direct radiation damage to DNA
Charge motion in DNA
Genome maintenance mechanisms in response to radiation-induced DNA damage
Pulse radiolysis studies of free radical processes in peptides and proteins
Radiation-induced damage of membrane lipids and lipoproteins
Predicting radiation damage distribution in biomolecules
Chemical protection against ionizing radiation
Advances in radiotherapy : new principles