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  • Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites

    Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ayesha Kausar
    • English
    Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites: Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications serves as a crucial resource for researchers and professionals interested in the transformative potential of nanofibers. This book presents a thorough exploration of various types of nanofibers, detailing their unique characteristics and the techniques used for their production. It also highlights the innovative applications of nanocomposite structures across multiple industries, including aerospace, radiation shielding, energy/electronics, environmental solutions, biomedical systems, and theoretical/simulati... prospects. By addressing current research gaps, the publication equips readers with essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of nanofibers and their nanocomposites. In addition, it offers insights into future developments and commercial possibilities, making it an invaluable guide for those looking to leverage nanofibrous nanomaterials in cutting-edge technological advancements.

  • Biochar Applications

    Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba + 4 more
    • English
    Biochar Applications: Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery provides a combined approach between environmental science and environmental engineering that involves the improvement of the natural environment, or the remediation, of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering, including the synthesis, modification, characterization, and management of biochar from biomass waste materials. The book includes coverage on sources, impacts, and applications of biochar that could potentially be used as catalysts to enhance environmental remediation and resource recovery processes. Examples of applied research that demonstrate the relationship between wastewater, soil, contaminated environments, remediation, resource recovery, sustainability, and circular bioeconomy are also included.The book bridges the gap between biochar applications in wastewater treatment, soil improvement, gas mitigation, and resource recovery.

  • Mosby's Medical Dictionary

    • 12th Edition
    • Marie T. O'Toole
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Dictionaries/Termino... sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 12th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations — that’s twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this reference is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

  • Emerging Diagnostic Glucose Sensing Approaches

    Diabetes
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhishek Kandwal + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Diagnostic Glucose Sensing Approaches: Diabetes surveys past and recent work on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring. The book highlights two complementary paths: electromagnetic-wave... sensing, using physical models and advanced sensors to measure glucose non-invasively; and physiological techniques (ECG/EEG) integrated with artificial intelligence and deep learning to infer glucose levels. It discusses how physical models, biomedical methodologies, and engineering prototyping enable accurate analysis and device development. With a focus on breakthroughs in electromagnetic sensors and non-invasive research, this volume serves as a foundational reference for biomedical researchers and engineers pursuing next-generation glucose monitoring.

  • Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions

    • 12th Edition
    • Marie T. O'Toole
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Dictionaries/Termino... sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 12th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations — that’s twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this dictionary is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

  • Infectious Diseases in the Intensive Care Unit, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Sameer S. Kadri-Rodriguez + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sameer S. Kadri-Rodriguez and Christina Yek bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Infectious Diseases in the Intensive Care Unit. Top experts cover key issues such as management of meningitis and encephalitis; the global ICU: malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and more; optimal pathways for source control in the ICU; lower respiratory tract infections: precision diagnostics; and much more.

  • Updates in Lower Extremity Reconstruction, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-3
    • Said C. Azoury
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editor Dr. Said C. Azoury brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Lower Extremity Reconstruction. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as free soft tissue flaps; bone flaps; optimal timing in trauma; management of Gustillo type IIIC; orthoplastic approach; functional restoration[RM1] ; and more.

  • Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems

    The Land, Water, Food, and Climate Nexus
    • 1st Edition
    • Gang Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems: The Land, Water, Food, and Climate Nexus focuses on the interface between soil sciences, hydrology, economy, ecology, agronomy, and environmental sciences. The book cuts across disciplinary boundaries and addresses broad issues impacting soil, water, food, and energy security, as well as the operation of agricultural and ecological processes. It will summarize important advances in cutting-edge models in ecology and agro-ecology, including biophysical process-oriented models and land use integrated models, along with their implications at various spatiotemporal scales.

  • Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing

    Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Kuldeep Agarwal
    • English
    Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing: Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques offers a detailed, comparative analysis of the various techniques that can be used to create these materials, from conventional to cutting-edge. The book provides insights into the fundamentals of composite materials, covering their properties and applications, discussing options for their manufacture, and highlighting challenges, solutions, and best-use applications. Conventional techniques such as vacuum bagging, filament winding, powder metallurgy, solid state welding, and more are outlined. Additive manufacturing techniques covered include fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, digital light processing, and more.The book also provides a comparative analysis of these manufacturing techniques, discussing the material properties, manufacturing process efficiency, and environmental impact of both conventional and additive manufacturing of these materials. Case studies, quality control, testing methods, and future trends are also included.

  • Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization

    Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sapana Jadoun
    • English
    Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications offers a comprehensive guide on the synthesis techniques, characterization methods, functionalization approaches, and diverse applications of conducting polymers. The book begins with an overview of different types of conductive polymers, their electrical properties, and conductivity mechanisms. It then progresses to strategies for functionalization, including chemical, doping, hybridization, copolymerization, and post-polymerization modifications. Further sections explore various chemical synthesis approaches, detailing their resulting properties and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Case studies on potential applications are also included to enhance the learning process.The book features a dedicated chapter on the applications of functionalized conducting polymers in several fields, from water treatment to bioelectronics, environmental sensing, imaging, and optoelectronics. As a valuable resource to researchers, polymers scientists, engineers, and advanced students working with conductive polymers, the book covers present challenges and future research directions, highlighting potential applications of functionalized conducting polymers.

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