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  • Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy and Chemistry through Catalysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 180
    • Vasile I. Parvulescu + 3 more
    • English
    Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy and Chemistry through Catalysis provides a broad view of the gaps and opportunities related to the ongoing energy and chemistry transition, particularly in the science and technology, as well as complementary aspects, including societal ones, needed to unlock the future of renewable energy and chemistry through catalysis. It provides background and complementary aspects that are needed to understand the future scenarios to identify priorities and missing aspects in technologies and scientific background, and to create an open mind approach in science and technology to unlock the renewable energy and chemistry future.The book focuses on catalysis and complements the review articles currently available in the literature. It provides general knowledge, allowing the reader to understand the fast-evolving scenario better and, in turn, identify opportunities and needs.
  • Nanodermatology

    Advances in Theory and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Alka Lohani + 2 more
    • English
    Nanodermatology: Advances in Theory and Practice navigates the evolving landscape of skincare, offering a deep dive into the principles, innovations, and practical implications of nanotechnology in dermatological research and practice. The book addresses both basic and clinical aspects and conveys practical insights needed to navigate the complexities of nanodermatology through applied case studies, real-world examples, and actionable recommendations. From fundamental principles to diagnostic techniques, therapeutic interventions, safety considerations, ethics, and regulation, it offers practical insights for advancing nanodermatology research and application. Additionally, the inclusion of clinical uses and regulatory considerations ensures that the book offers guidance for translating nanodermatology research into practice.From enhancing drug delivery systems to advancing cosmetic formulations, this authoritative guide illuminates the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of skincare, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike.
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology and Liver Metastasis: A Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis

    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Kakar + 2 more
    • English
    The first title in the new Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis series, Gastrointestinal Pathology and Liver Metastasis offers a practical, real-world approach to this complex area of surgical pathology. Actual cases, highlighted by hundreds of high-quality clinical and histologic photographs, help you learn and retain key information, including which pathologic findings are clinically significant and which are not. Useful as both an everyday bench-side reference and as an authoritative review for certification and recertification exams, this new volume uses diagnostically relevant cases to teach how to evaluate and interpret even the most challenging lesions.
  • Encyclopedia of Astrophysics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ilya Mandel
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Astrophysics, Five Volume Set is a brand new, up to date reference work consisting of 153 chapters, headed up by an editorial board of world-leading astrophysicists. It provides a first point of entry to the literature for all graduate/post-gradua... students and early career-researchers working in and studying physics, especially those with an interest in astrophysics and cosmology. It is indispensable to all serious readers in the interdisciplinary areas where astrophysics is of utility.With a clear and logical template binding all chapters, content is divided into the following five sections, each of which contains chapters written by leading scientists who have evaluated and summarized the most important data published within the field:Cosmology: including Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, Hubble’s law, cosmic microwave background, distance ladder, BAO, lensing, tests of general relativityGalaxies: including morphology, galaxy zoo, active galactic nuclei, star formation / feedback / quenching, blue & red peaks and green valley, galactic chemical evolution, galaxy groups & clusters, young stellar / globular / nuclear clusters & dynamics, inter-stellar mediumStars: including star formation, stellar evolution, the Sun as a star, asteroseismology, stellar rotation, stellar winds, binary interactions (tides, mass transfer, common envelopes, luminous red novae…), chemical abundance, evolutionCompact objects: including white dwarfs, neutron stars (pulsars), black holes, supernovae (type IA vs core-collapse), accretion, Eddington limit, X-ray binaries, supermassive black holes, tidal disruption events, mergers: gamma ray bursts, kilonovae, gravitational waves(Exo)planets: including formation, Solar system, comets / meteors, dynamics, stability, exoplanet observations (radial velocity, transits)Advanced interactive features such as videos and 3D viewers are included, significantly increasing the practicality and learning outcomes for the modern-day reader for whom online usage is preferred. The result is the ideal one-stop foundational resource to the complex field of astrophysics and an essential tool for physicists to refer to time and again.
  • Edelman's Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span

    • 11th Edition
    • Elizabeth Connelly Kudzma
    • English
    Master health promotion for all ages and population groups! Edelman’s Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 11th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of leading health promotion concepts, from assessment to interventions to application. Its lifespan approach addresses patients’ unique needs with case studies and care plans presented within an assessment framework based on Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Addressing each age and stage of development, this market-leading text covers the latest research and trends in health promotion and disease prevention for diverse population groups.
  • Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team

    • 3rd Edition
    • Elsevier Inc + 1 more
    • English
    The only Spanish terminology book written specifically for dental professionals by dental professionals, Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, Third Edition is an essential reference, providing a quick and affordable way to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Comprehensive coverage includes foundational information on the Spanish language, plus coverage of the full range of dental care — from patient greeting and office administration through assessment, evaluation, and general and specialty dental treatment. This edition includes new terminology related to COVID-19, an enhanced ebook featuring audio files for accurate pronunciation, and inclusion of various Spanish dialects to equip dental professionals with the essential language tools needed to effectively navigate today’s dental environment.
  • Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck

    • 7th Edition
    • Margaret J. Fehrenbach
    • English
    Get a thorough understanding of head and neck anatomy needed to perform dental examinations and procedures! Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 7th Edition, is an essential resource offering a fully illustrated and clinically focused approach to the complex anatomy of the head and neck. Chapters are organized by body systems and include coverage of the administration of local anesthesia and the spread of dental infection. With new content that features realistic dental patient figures, updated examination techniques, and a stronger emphasis on patient health and diversity, this edition provides you with current knowledge and the skills needed for competency examinations, leading to success in clinical practice.
  • High-Pressure Thermoelastic and Thermophysical Properties of Smart Materials

    EOSs at High Pressure and Thermal Properties
    • 1st Edition
    • Anjani Kumar Pandey + 2 more
    • English
    High-Pressure Thermoelastic and Thermophysical properties of smart materials: EOSs at High Pressure and Thermal Properties describes how high-pressure research is instrumental in different sectors and how EOS plays an important role in high-pressure research; displays various EOS modelling techniques; explains thermoelastic and thermophysical properties of materials from EOSs, and provides a blueprint of size and shape dependence thermal properties of smart materials. This book opens with an introduction to high-pressure research, surveys experimental and theoretical tools for study at high pressure, covers the role of EOSs to describe thermoelastic properties and their limitations, looks at different modelling techniques of EOSs, considers how extreme-compression behaviour is different from low-compression behaviour, examines thermoelastic properties of smart materials at high pressure, addresses the search of universal EOSs, analyzes the effect of shape and size on thermal properties of smart materials and culminates in future research. This volume provides researchers and academicians working in the field of high-pressure research and shape / size dependent thermal properties a one-stop reference that summates correlations between different aspects of high-pressure thermoelastic and thermophysical properties of advanced materials. It serves as a thorough introduction for less-experienced readers, but also provides a summary of state-of-the-art in the field to physicists, materials scientists and engineers working to exploit high pressure techniques for possible materials development and application.
  • Additively Manufactured Smart Materials and Structures

    Design, Processing, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajkumar Velu + 3 more
    • English
    Additively Manufactured Smart Materials and Structures: Design, Processing, and Applications provides a critical overview of the fabrication, design, processing, characterization, structure-property relationships, and applications of 3D printed smart materials. The book practically outlines design strategies and manufacturing techniques across a variety of disciplines, including membrane technology, catalysis, batteries, supercapacitors, sensing, biosensing, aerospace, automobile, construction, and biomedical. Users will find a critical evaluation of the scientific literature that has already been published to highlight the significance, the technoeconomic aspects, the major difficulties, and the benefits and drawbacks of additively built smart materials.Advanced 3D printing techniques, including stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), electron beam melting (EBM), direct ink writing (DIW), and 3D plotting are discussed in detail. The book also offers a thorough analysis of the microstructure, mechanical, thermal, and surface properties of smart materials and structures produced using additive manufacturing.
  • Genetics, Newborn Screening, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-3
    • Patrick K. Gallagher + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editors Drs. Patrick Gallagher and Alex R. Kemperbring their considerable expertise to the topic of Genetics, Newborn Screening, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Early recognition through newborn screening is vital for detecting the 6,000 potentially affected newborns each year in the U.S., as timely treatment can prevent early death and long-term morbidity. In this issue, top experts provides important clinical updates in genetic testing, genome sequencing, and newborn screening.