The most popular chemistry books of 2026

Chemistry books are about what things are made of and how they change. The elements, molecules, reactions and materials that fill everyday life are explained, along with the history of how we discovered them. You will find lively popular science here and textbooks for students. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Maillard Reaction
Cover of Maillard Reaction

Maillard Reaction

Juliet A. Gerrard, Sian E Fayle, Justine Cottam

Published 2026

200 pages

Metallophytes in Mineral Mining
Cover of Metallophytes in Mineral Mining

Metallophytes in Mineral Mining

Vimal Chandra Pandey, Ritu Chaturvedi, Dragana Randelovic, Ksenija Jakovljević

Published 2026

300 pages

Your Expert Guide
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Your Expert Guide

Dr Chapman, Kit Chapman (Science journalist)

Published 2026

64 pages