Table of Contents

PART A: A Differential Approach to Solution ThermodynamicsChapter I. Basics of thermodynamics – Derivatives of Gibbs energy, GChapter II. Solution thermodynamics – Use of the second and the third derivatives of GChapter III. Determination of the partial molar quantities Chapter IV. Fluctuations and partial molar fluctuations – Understanding H2OPART B: Studies of Aqueous Solutions using the Second and the Third Derivatives of GChapter V. Mixing schemes in binary aqueous mono-olsChapter VI. Mixing schemes in aqueous solutions of non-electrolytesChapter VII. Effects of non-electrolytes on the molecular organization of H2O: 1-Propanol (1P) probing methodology Chapter VIII. Effects of ions on the molecular organization of H2O: 1-Propanol (1P) probing methodologyChapter IX. Interactions in ternary aqueous solutions – General treatmentChapter X. In closing – Executive summary on the effect of solute on H2OAppendix A. B-spline vs. manual graphical differentiationAppendix B. Gibbs-Konovalov correctionAppendix C. Heat capacity anomalies associated with phase transition – Two level approximation Appendix D. Freezing point depressionAppendix E. Titration calorimetry with dilute titrant

About the Author

Dr. Koga's group introduced a new approach to the thermodynamic studies of aqueous solutions. They devised methods of measuring various thermodynamic quantities differentially. These methods allow them to experimentally evaluate the intermolecular interaction, the key quantity in the so-called "many-body problem.” The group has started applying this new methodology to aqueous solutions of biopolymers. As a recognition of his contribution to solution thermodynamics, he was awarded the Society Award by The Japan Society of Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis in 2006. In 2011, he obtained for the first time in the world a fourth derivative of Gibbs energy and named it "Acceleration of the effect of solute on entropy-volume cross fluctuation density."