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  • Management of Esophageal Disasters, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-4
    • Stephanie G. Worrell + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Stephanie G. Worrell and Olugbenga T. Okusanya bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Esophageal Disasters. Esophageal surgery can involve complications such as anastomotic leak, pain, bleeding, infection, and reflux. In this issue, top experts discuss the major complications of key thoracic surgeries, and how surgeons can best handle them.

  • Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics

    • 1st Edition
    • Huahong Shi + 1 more
    • English
    Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics comprehensively overviews the common analytical methods for microplastic and nanoplastic analysis. With a strong focus on sustainability, the book covers the analysis process from sampling, separation/enrichmen... observation to identification of polymer composition and a presentation of data. This book presents the unique features of microplastics and nanoplastics as particle contaminants, their heterogenous distribution in the environments and biota, and the complexity and difficulty of their analysis compared with typical solvent contaminants.Analysi... of Microplastics and Nonoplastics will provide researchers with a solid background to the environmental issues, analytical challenges, and current state-of-the-differe... available methods for micro and nanoplastics to start or develop research.

  • Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
    • English
    Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications examines the current state-of-the-art of recent progress in fluorescent carbon nanoparticles research. Prime attention is given to synthesis and processing methods, structure, and properties, as well as characterization, surface functionalization, and various applications. In recent years, fluorescent carbon nanoparticles have attracted considerable research interest in several research fields due to their multifunctional properties such as low-cost and simple preparation, easy functionalization, sensitivity, excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity compared with metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, high photo-stability, cytocompatibility and easy dispersibility in aqueous medium.With expert contributions from across the globe the book provides an outstanding reference resource for anyone involved in the field of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles utilized in a broad range of high-performance industrial applications.

  • Bio Refinery of Wastewater Treatment

    Way to Generate Waste to Value
    • 1st Edition
    • Maulin P. Shah + 1 more
    • English
    Bio Refinery of Wastewater Treatment: Way to Generate Waste to Value focuses on the exploitation of various wastewater treatment technologies and microbial, chemical, and physical processes as tools for simultaneous value generation during treatment, degradation, detoxification, and stabilization of toxic and hazardous contaminants and restoring contaminated sites. The book provides recents advancements in integrative and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategies and stipulates all pros and cons of each strategy.Bio Refinery of Wastewater Treatment: Way to Generate Waste to Value is valuable to researchers and scientists, who are working in the field of effluent treatment plants/biodegradatio... of environmental contaminants for environmental protection and sustainable development.

  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2025 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2025 Edition, provides full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus step-by-step instructions to all the medical assisting simulations. You’ll become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. This procedure manual uses screenshots and best practices to make it easier for you to work through SCMO tasks and assignments in order to master documentation skills and prepare for externship and practice.

  • Patent Foramen Ovale, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-4
    • Jonathan M. Tobis
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jonathan M. Tobis and Ali Emami bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Patent Foramen Ovale. Top experts discuss key topics such as embryology, anatomy, and physiology: diagnosis of PFO: TTE, TEE, TCD, RHC; PFO-associated stroke: a neurologist’s perspective; migraine and PFO; hypoxemia and PFO; and more.

  • Marine Biopolymers

    Processing, Functionality and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
    • English
    Marine Biopolymers: Processing, Functionality and Applications focuses on recent developments in the isolation, characterization, and processability of these materials for biomedical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and regenerative medicine applications.The marine environment represents a huge single resource for the development of natural biobased materials with enhanced, well-characterized and multi-functional properties. The isolation, characterization, and processability of these materials are crucial for the development of the marine biotechnological industries. In recent years, novel biobased materials have been extracted from marine habitats that have been proven to have exceptional wound-healing characteristics and anti-cancer therapeutic benefits. Moreover, some components based on marine resources can play a key role in medicinal food applications, in cosmetics as well as in the pharmaceutical sector.Marine Biopolymers: Processing, Functionality and Applications is a valuable reference resource for scientific and academic researchers, industrial R&D and those working in the marine biotechnology industries that produce microalgae and natural bioproducts. The book will also be relevant for researchers working in aquaculture, biology, bioenergy, and biofuels production, as well as food and nutrition, cosmetics, and the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Hybrid Nanofluids for Application in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Shriram S. Sonawane + 1 more
    • English
    Hybrid Nanofluids for Application in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry covers the basics of hybrid nanofluids in heat transfer processes as well as their applications in the chemical and petroleum industries. This book begins with a detailed overview of the thermo-physical and optical properties of hybrid nanofluids, before covering the application of the heat-transfer enhancement in heat exchangers, CO2 absorption/regenerat... and metal extraction/stripping operations. It also covers the applications of hybrid nanofluids and heat transfer enhancement in the petroleum industry, as well as recent advances and challenges involved in nanofluid applications in industrial processes. The detailed interrelation of nanofluids’ properties and performance enhancement mechanisms in the various chemical and petroleum processes are also reviewed. This book is written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in the fields of nanotechnology and chemical engineering, executive engineers, government workers in manufacturing, chemical and biomedical industry, or R&D laboratories working on nanotechnology and chemical processes.

  • Fundamentals of Water Pollution

    Quantifying Pollutant Formation, Transport, Transformation, Fate and Risks
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel A. Vallero
    • English
    Water Pollution Calculations: Quantifying Pollutant Formation, Transport, Transformation, Fate and Risks provides a comprehensive collection of relevant, real-world water pollution calculations. The book's author explains, in detail, how to measure and assess risks to human populations and ecosystems exposed to water pollutants. The text covers water pollution from a multivariate, systems approach, bringing in hydrogeological, climatological, meteorological processes, health and ecological impacts, and water and wastewater treatment and prevention.After first reviewing the physics, chemistry, and biology of water pollution, the author explores both groundwater and surface waters. This is followed by an in-depth look at water quality indicators, measurements, models, and water engineering. Groundwater remediation, risk assessment, and green engineering round out the text with forward-thinking ideas towards sustainability. This invaluable reference offers a practical tool for those needing a precise and applicable understanding of different types of water pollution calculations.

  • Applications of Geospatial Technology and Modeling for River Basin Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • Subodh Chandra Pal + 2 more
    • English
    Applications of Geospatial Technology and Modeling for River Basin Management, Volume Twelve covers the use of multi-temporal satellite data for accurate estimations of different watershed features. It includes methods and case studies of the use of geographic information systems (GIS) as a valuable tool for criteria-based spatial analysis to manage natural resources and accurately simulate natural phenomena such as the hydrologic response of a watershed to precipitation and susceptibility to water erosion. The book also provides direction on many types of modelling and mapping techniques in geospatial environments based on river basin management challenges. This book will be a useful guide for academics, researchers, and practitioners involved in the use of geospatial technologies for river basin management, as well as those interested in environmental management and Earth surface geomorphology.

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