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Molecular Driving ForcesStatistical Thermodynamics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Nanoscience

Ken A. Dill and Sarina Bromberg

Molecular Driving Forces, Second Edition 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. This Second Edition includes three new chapters: (1) “Microscopic Dynamics” describes the microscopic basis for dynamical processes and single-molecule processes; (2) “Molecular Machines” describes how nanoscale machines and engines work, and how energy is transduced into actions; (3) and “The Logic of Thermodynamics” was added in response to requests from users of the First Edition to describe more of classical thermodynamics, including more details on the distinction between reversible and irreversible processes. 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 nanoscience. 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.

KEY FEATURESWriting is readable, friendly, and accessible, and leads students step-by-step throughout.•Carefully crafted figures streamline complex data to promote conceptual understanding.•Simple models, such as lattice models, encapsulate complex processes.•Selection of topics prepares students for an interdisciplinary world—in chemistry, biology, •physics, material science, environmental science, and nanoscience.Includes the most extensive and modern applications of current physical chemistry books.•Worked examples in chapters explain key concepts and show their practical application.•Contains all the math and physics needed for students.•Appropriate as a physical chemistry book at several levels, from undergraduate chemistry or •bioengineering to graduate physics and biophysics.Each chapter contains end-of-chapter problem sets, references, and suggestions for further •reading.

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Principles of Probability1. Extremum Principles Predict Equilibria2. Heat, Work & Energy3. Multivariate Calculus4. Entropy & the Boltzmann Law5. Thermodynamic Driving Forces6. The Logic of Thermodynamics7. Laboratory Conditions & Free Energies8. General Forces, Maxwell’s Relations & 9. MixturesThe Statistical Mechanics of Simple Gases 10. & SolidsWhat Is Temperature? What Is Heat 11. Capacity?Chemical Equilibria12. Equilibria Between Liquids, Solids, & Gases13. Solutions & Mixtures14. The Solvation & Transfer of Molecules 15. Between PhasesPhysical Kinetics: Diffusion, Permeation 16. & Flow

Microscopic Dynamics17. Chemical Kinetics & Transition States18. Coulomb’s Law of Electrostatic Forces19. The Electrostatic Potential20. Electrochemical Equilibria21. Salt Ions Shield Charged Objects in 22. SolutionIntermolecular Interactions23. Phase Transitions24. Cooperativity: The Landau, Ising & 25. Helix-Coil ModelsAdsorption, Binding & Catalysis26. Multi-site & Cooperative Ligand Binding27. Bio & Nano Machines28. Water29. Water as a Solvent30. Polymer Solutions31. Polymer Elasticity & Collapse32. Polymers Resist Confinement & 33. Deformation

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NEW IN THE SECOND EDITIONA chapter on “Microscopic Dynamics” introduces nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, •including the dynamics of single-molecule or few-particle systems.Another chapter explores the principles of molecular machines: how ATP drives proton •pumps and molecular motors, and how signals and information are transduced in biology, for example.And a third new chapter, “The Logic of Thermodynamics”, expands coverage of classical •thermodynamics.A section has been added on how batteries and fuel cells work.•Purely mathematical topics are moved to the appendix.•New applications, worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems, keep the book fresh and •relevant.

SUPPLEMENTSThe following supplements are available to qualified instructors and may be requested via e-mail from garlanduk@tandf.co.uk.

PowerPoint® slides and •JPEGs of the figures and micrographs.Solutions Manual for •end-of chapter problems.

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