Modern Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, D Barcelo Ed 2001.pdf

WILSON & WILSON`S



COMPREHENSIVE ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

EDITED BY D. BARCELO









VOL. XXXV






MODERN FOURIER TRANSFORM
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
Series Editor's Preface
This book on Modern Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy is a
useful addition to prehensive Analytical Chemistry series. The
work contains different chapters that cover both fundamental and
applied aspects of infrared spectroscopy. Particular attention is given
to fundamentals of vibrational spectroscopy and to the recent develop-
ments of hyphenated chromatographic techniques. In addition, the
major portion of the applications described in this book deal with
polymeric and biological materials. Chemometric interpretation and
data analysis are also described in detail in the last chapter of the book,
indicating their relevance in infrared spectroscopy. The book can be
used as an academic text and as reference book either for those with
more expertise or for those starting with this technique. Overall, the
book covers an important technique increasingly used in analytical
chemistry.
Finally I would like to thank the authors of the book for their time
and efforts in preparing their contributions. Without their engagement
this reference work on infrared spectroscopy would certainly not have
been possible.
D. Barcel6
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Acknowledgements
Writing a book needs a lot of reading, careful planning and writing. The
process is time consuming and requires the assistance of people on
whom we can rely. During the process of writing this book many have
helped us with physical work, ideas and support. It is not possible to
thank everyone who has contributed to the book. However, there are
some who have contributed to elevate the quality of the book and we are
grateful for their efforts. In this respect, we would like to thank
Professor Rolf Manne, Department of Chemistry, Agder University
College for critically reviewing C