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  • Biochar for Environmental Remediation

    Principles, Applications, and Prospects
    • 1st Edition
    • Willis Gwenzi
    • English
    Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Principles, Applications, and Prospects synthesizes state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar-based systems for environmental remediation. This book examines a wide variety of biochar applications for the remediation of inorganic, organic, microbial, and emerging contaminants in various environmental media, including drinking water, industrial wastewater, urban stormwater, industrial and indoor air pollution, and contaminated lands and soils.An increasing body of evidence shows that biochars have potential applications in environmental remediation of contaminants in soils, aqueous systems, and air pollution control. This book uses a systematic approach, covering biochar preparation, properties and characteristics, removal mechanisms, industrial applications, regeneration and disposal of spent biochar, life cycle analysis, and environmental and human health risks. Researchers, engineers, and graduate students will find this to be a valuable reference for understanding opportunities for the use of biochar in environmental remediation as it fills the gaps in existing literature and offers a clear roadmap to guide future research.

  • Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Sleep Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 206
    • English
    Circadian rhythms, sleep, and sleep disorders covers the topic in two sections focusing on basic science and clinical application. In the basic section, new developments and research findings focusing on basic circadian rhythm and sleep physiology in animals and humans is highlighted. The chapters are written in short mini-review formats in order to concisely describe the fundamentals, and current hot topics.The basic part starts with a chapter on the fundamentals and new discoveries on oscillating circuitries in the sleeping rodent and human brain. This sets the stage for chap 2, focusing on circadian and homeostatic aspects of human sleep regulation. Chap 3 extends these aspects to human cognition. The next chapter reports on visual and non-visual effects of light on human behavior, particularly endocrine and electrophysiological correlates. Chap 5 covers chronic sleep restriction effects on functional connectivity states. The last two chapters (6 and 7) give a broad overview on sleep modeling across physiological levels, with a focus on a quantitative model of sleep-wake dynamics based on the physiology of the brainstem ascending arousal system.The clinical section of the book describes the circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, from epidemiology to clinical picture and treatment. Disorders covered include delayed and advanced sleep phase syndrome, Irregular sleep-wake rhythm disorder, shift work disorder, restless legs syndrome, nocturnal eating syndrome, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of insomnia are explored, as well as the role of sleep-wake modulation in the pathogenesis and clinical profile of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - Volume 1

    • 16th Edition
    • Jeannean Hall Rollins + 1 more
    • English
    Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam.

  • Study Guide for Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

    • 20th Edition
    • Michelle J. Willihnganz
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review and practice the LPN/LVN’s role in drug therapy and patient care. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and patient scenarios help you develop clinical judgment skills. Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions ensure that you will be ready for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam.

  • Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials

    Theory, Design, and Applications for the Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Garcia-Perez + 1 more
    • English
    Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials: Theory, Design, and Applications for the Future proposes a generalized methodology for the design and study of thermochemical conversion reactors independent of the feedstock used and the technology analyzed. Sections cover essential theory, including biomass thermochemical conversion, biomass supply chains, and thermochemical reactors. The book then examines other important aspects of the thermochemical conversion reaction, presenting modeling and analysis options. Finally, it investigates potential uses and applications for these techniques. Including clear objectives and practical exercises to cement understanding, this book will equip students and researchers with the skills to design and model selective reactors.

  • Smart Traction Power Supply Systems for High-speed Railways

    • 1st Edition
    • Shibin Gao + 1 more
    • English
    Given the increasingly busy railway networks, increased axle loads, and railway speeds,modern railways and urban transport systems require smart and energy-efficient tractionpower supply products and solutions to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentallysusta... operations. Based on the latest development and achievements of China’straction power supply system, Smart Traction Power Supply Systems for High-speedRailways focuses on the latest research into smart traction power supply systems. Startingfrom the concept of smart technologies, it describes the structure and functions of smarttraction power supply systems, including smart power supply and transformation facilities,smart power supply operation and maintenance management systems, smart power supplydispatching systems, and high-speed communication networks. This book covers boththeory and the implementation, methods, and case studies of wide area protection, selfhealingreconstru... fault prognosis, health assessment, and power supply dispatching.

  • Health Assessment for Nursing Practice

    • 8th Edition
    • Susan Fickertt Wilson + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to confidently perform a physical exam and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)! Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, Eighth Edition, focuses on what you need to know, providing easy-to-understand guidelines and timesaving learning tools that demonstrate how to perform an effective physical examination. This completely updated text has everything you need to succeed on the NGN, confidently conduct and document an accurate assessment, and prepare for clinical practice.

  • Aliphatic Alkylation

    in Petroleum Refining
    • 1st Edition
    • Weizhen Sun + 4 more
    • English
    Aliphatic Alkylation in Petroleum Refining provides a fundamental understanding on the alkylation process, from molecular-level interfacial properties to macroscopic industry plants. Since the direct distillation of oil fractions does not satisfy the whole demand for fuel feedstocks, processes such as reforming, isomerization, and alkylation are needed to fulfill the market requirements within the gasoline pool. From the processes mentioned above, this book covers one of the most important refining processes due to the high quality of the alkylate with high research octane number (RON).Although the Aliphatic alkylation with H2SO4 and HF as catalysts have been industrialized for many years, there still exists lots of problems due to the complex heterogeneous reaction, such as the thermodynamics, reaction mechanism, molecular-level interfacial properties, and so on.

  • Developing China's Green Trade

    Comprehensive Evaluation, Impacts, and Advancement Trajectories
    • 1st Edition
    • Kangyin Dong + 1 more
    • English
    Developing China's Green Trade: Comprehensive Evaluation, Impacts, and Advancement Trajectories gives an extensive exploration of the intricate dynamics of green trade and its consequences. The book establishes a comprehensive indexing system for China's green trade and calculates a green trade composite index. Sourcing data from the Chinese Customs import and export trade database, the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and more, the book employs a range of econometric methods to empirically evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of green trade. It also investigates advancement approaches through environmental regulation, technological innovation, financial inclusion, an more.The book primarily follows a framework of "measuring trade promotion paths." It begins by assessing the provincial green trade index in China after reviewing the concept and current state of green trade. Subsequently, it evaluates the potential impacts of green trade, considering its effects on the economy, environment, and society. Finally, it delves into a "five-pronged approach" of green trade advancement strategies, covering aspects of regulation, technology, finance, energy, and economy.

  • Miller's Review of Orthopaedics

    • 9th Edition
    • Stephen R. Thompson + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Orthopedics**Long considered a must-have review tool for every orthopaedic resident, fellow, and surgeon, Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics, Ninth Edition, has been fully revised to efficiently and effectively prepare you for exam success. Drs. Stephen R. Thompson and Mark D. Miller, along with expert contributors in the field, ensure that this bestselling review provides you with maximum knowledge in the least amount of time, keeping you up to date with the latest medical advances and helping you improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of your practice.

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