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  • Nature-Inspired Sensors

    • 1st Edition
    • October 23, 2024
    • Hossam Haick
    • English
    Nature-Inspired Sensors presents and discusses the basic principles and latest developments in nature-inspired sensing and biosensing materials as well as the design and mechanisms for analyzing their potential in multifunctional sensing applications.The book starts with a comprehensive review of certain fundamental mechanisms in different living creatures, including humans, animals, and plants. It presents and discusses ways for imitating various nature-inspired structural features and their functional properties, such as hierarchical, interlocked, porous, and bristle-like structures and hetero-layered brick-and-mortar structures.It also highlights the utility of these structures and their properties for sensing functions, which include static coloration, self-cleaning, adhesive, underwater navigation and object detection, electric charge generation, and sensitive olfactory functions for detecting various substances. This is followed by an appraisal of accumulating knowledge and its translation from the laboratory to the point-of-care phase, using selective sensors as well as desktop and wearable artificial sensing devices, for example, electronic noses and electronic skins, in conjunction with AI-assisted data processing and decision-making in the targeted field of application.In addition, the book offers an insight into the challenges of continuing the development of nature-inspired smart sensing and biosensing technology and their wider availability, which can be substantially improved. It is a valuable reference for graduates, undergraduates, researchers, and working professionals in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and biomedical and environmental science.
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 45-4
    • October 22, 2024
    • Sarina Sahetya + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. Eddy Fan, Shannon M. Fernando, and Sarina Sahetya bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Top experts discuss environmental risk factors for ARDS; genetic and molecular risk factors for ARDS; biomarkers of ARDS; cellular mechanisms of lung injury; ARDS phenotypes and precision medicine; and more.
  • Innovative Approaches to Addressing Pediatric Mental Health, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 71-6
    • October 22, 2024
    • Robert T. Ammerman + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Robert T. Ammerman and Craig Erickson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Innovative Approaches to Addressing Pediatric Mental Health in Primary Care. Pediatric primary care is at the forefront of identification and referral to treatment for mental health problems in children and adolescents, and has recently taken a leading role in prevention and treatment of mental health problems. This issue covers the range of new strategies and interventions for pediatricians and pediatric health care professionals to support behavioral health in children and adolescents.
  • Homogeneous Polymerization and Oligomerization Reactions

    • 1st Edition
    • October 22, 2024
    • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
    • English
    Homogeneous Polymerization and Oligomerization Reactions, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, covers polymerization and oligomerization reactions with homogeneous catalysts. In section one, homogeneous polymerization of alkenes, olefins, polycarbonates and polystyrene are discussed, while the second section, presents in detail homogeneous oligomerization, cyclopolymerization, dimerization, and telomerization reactions. Finally, process reactor design, industrial applications, economic assessment, and environmental challenges are discussed in-depth, making this volume of particular interest to academic researchers and industrialists.
  • Green Analytical Methods and Miniaturized Sample Preparation techniques for Forensic Drug Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • October 22, 2024
    • Rajeev Jain + 1 more
    • English
    Green Analytical Methods and Miniaturized Sample Preparation techniques for Forensic Drug Analysis provides a comprehensive overview of GAMs in forensic drug analysis, including green sample preparation techniques, in-situ analytical platforms (such as DIC and µPADs), and on-site sample preparation. The book discusses not only eco-friendly GAM’s, but also methods which provide high sample throughput and cost-effective analysis, and are therefore of immense use in resource limited laboratories of developing countries. This is a comprehensive source of literature for analytical scientists in this developing area of sustainable and affordable analytical methods.
  • Method Development in Analytical HPLC

    • 1st Edition
    • October 22, 2024
    • Serban C. Moldoveanu + 1 more
    • English
    Method Development in Analytical HPLC presents the essential information for understanding the process of developing an HPLC method of analysis. It includes foundational information related to HPLC, as well as discussion of sample types, the properties of analytes and matrices in the samples, and sample preparation. The core of the book describes the best ways for approaching method development in various types of HPLC and the criteria for method optimization and validation. This book provides clear guidance for adopting analytical methods from the literature and describes the development of original methods with selection of the suitable type of HPLC, of specific columns, mobile phase, and detection techniques with an emphasis on the use of mass spectrometry for detection, as well as optimization and validation of the chosen analytical method. The book includes useful details on method development for specific types of chromatography such as RP-HPLC, HILIC, ion exchange, size exclusion, and chiral.Method Development in Analytical HPLC also includes information about green chemistry in analytical methods, computer assisted method development, and other key contemporary aspects of the subject.
  • The Sustainable Power Grid

    Challenges, Applications, and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • October 22, 2024
    • Brian D’ Andrade
    • English
    The Sustainable Power Grid provides a breakdown of the different challenges faced by power grid modernization and presents practical approaches to tackle them. The technologies, case studies, and applications are presented from the perspective of engineering consultants who participate in major grid-related disasters and perform detailed forensic investigations that support the evolution of sustainable power quality.Chapters discuss key issues surrounding extreme weather, power quality, new technologies, and power converters. This book also outlines a quantitative risk-based framework for asset health assessment of overhead lines, along with engineering and environmental considerations. Concluding with a deep dive into energy storage, topics consist of energy storage system protection, condition monitoring, and emerging technologies.Complet... practical in nature, this is a valuable resource for engineers in the electrical power industry and offers students and researchers applied content in the latest power grid technologies.
  • Advances in the Prevention and Management of Device-Associated Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-4
    • October 21, 2024
    • Vivian H Chu
    • English
    In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Vivian H. Chu brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in the Prevention and Management of Device-Related Infections. Top experts in the field review provide a contemporary summary of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common device-related infections. State-of-the-art coverage includes transcatheter aortic valve implant infections, cochlear implant infections, contact lens-related infections, the role of meta-genomic sequencing in the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections, and more.
  • Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities

    the Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®
    • 1st Edition
    • October 21, 2024
    • Umberto Mazzanti + 3 more
    • English
    Treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering acupuncture and osteopathic practitioners and students, along with medical doctors, a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text.
  • Odontogenic Sinusitis, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-6
    • October 21, 2024
    • John R. Craig + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. John R. Craig and Alberto M. Saibene bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Odontogenic Sinusitis. Top multidisciplinary experts from both otolaryngology and dentistry cover all aspects of this condition, including the dental pathophysiology behind ODS, dental treatment options, and how the sinusitis is diagnosed and treated. Articles cover general topics, diagnosing ODS, and managing ODS for a complete, up-to-date review.