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    • Thin Film Photovoltaics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 2, 2026
      • Jeyakumar Ramanujam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Thin Film Photovoltaics: Single-junction and Tandem provides a comprehensive introduction to thin film solar cells and the latest developments in this expanding field. The book includes detailed information on material properties required for solar cells, working principles, energy band structure, charge transport to the electrodes and approaches to improve efficiency. Front-end and back-end processes are discussed in detail. Current challenges to commercial translation and potential opportunities to overcome to those challenges are also covered, and factors limiting solar cells parameters are also considered. Emphasis is on new materials and state-of-the-art technologies used for fabrication and characterization.Thi... book is suitable for researchers in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering, energy, physics, and chemistry.

    • Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Katarzyna Chojnacka + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Mixed crop-livestock systems offer promising strategies for sustainable farming. Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: From Lab to Farm to Table details solutions for mitigating agricultural waste, such as carbon emissions and chemical runoff, and creating a circular economy on mixed farms. In addition to covering potential solutions, the book will analyze the effectiveness of each strategy in protecting the environment from harm. Notable topics covered include manure management, agricultural waste valorization, wastewater and resource recovery, and even dairy cow feed for lowering methane production.While the book is based primarily on the climates and farming systems of Europe, the climactic diversity of the continent will make this a useful resource for many other parts of the world with similar climates, including North America and portions of South America, Asia, and Oceana. Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: From Lab to Farm to Table offers practical strategies and solutions to readers and will benefit audience members ranging from students and researchers to farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

    • Host-Microbe Co-metabolism System in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Xiao Zheng + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Host-Microbe Co-metabolism System in Health and Disease is an easy-to-follow reference of research progress in host-microbiome co-metabolism system (HMMS) and how this frontier could imply a better understanding of health, disease, and the discovery of novel drugs. The book summarizes recent studies that are progressing to complete a panorama of the host-microbiome co-metabolism system (HMMS) in health and disease. It discusses how sophisticated bioanalytical tools, tractable model organisms, and artificial intelligence could be integrated to answer key biological questions related to HMMS in the broader context of human health and drug discovery.

    • Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 27, 2026
      • Yihong Qiu + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Pharmaceutical Theory and Practice, Third Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for professionals and academics engaged in all aspects of the development process of oral dosage forms. This new edition reflects the significant impact of AI and ML on pharmaceutical science in recent years, with six new chapters and extensive updates to existing content. The book covers essential principles of physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, and industrial pharmacy, as well as their application to the research and development process of oral dosage forms. The Third Edition features new chapters on Evaluation of Drug Absorption from Oral Dosage Forms, Dissolution Evaluation of Enabling Formulations Based on Supersaturation, Patient-Centric Drug Product Design, and Design of Improved and Differentiated Products through 505(b)(2) NDA Pathway. Additionally, existing chapters have been updated, combined, or completely rewritten to provide a well-organized and valuable reference. Topics such as spray drying, amorphous solid dispersion using hot-melt extrusion, modeling and simulation, bioequivalence of complex modified-release dosage forms, biowaivers, and more are covered in this edition. Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Pharmaceutical Theory and Practice, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for industry professionals and academics looking to stay current with the latest advancements in solid formulation development. This book not only provides a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques involved in the development process but also offers practical guidance on how to apply these concepts to real-world situations. With its extensive coverage of new topics and updates to existing chapters, this edition is an essential tool for those working in the field of pharmaceutical science.

    • How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Neelam Poonia + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms: From Bench to the Clinics is an essential guide providing a comprehensive roadmap for transitioning complex injectable formulations from the laboratory to clinical applications. Offering an in-depth exploration of various complex injectables, including liposomal dosage forms, nanoparticles, and microspheres, this book delves into the principles of dosage form design, excipient selection, stability studies, and optimization techniques. Readers will gain valuable insights into ensuring the stability, efficacy, and safety of injectables during the scale-up process, as well as strategies for maintaining product quality and consistency from lab-scale to commercial-scale production. The book thoroughly examines manufacturing technologies such as aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and lyophilization, and their applications in producing complex injectables. Detailed discussions on quality control measures, analytical techniques, and quality assurance practices are provided to ensure the consistent quality and purity of injectables throughout the manufacturing process. Readers will benefit from the expert knowledge and practical insights shared by industry professionals and leading researchers, including successful examples of marketed complex injectables. Highlighting best practices and regulatory requirements, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the guidelines for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of complex injectables. Discussions on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory submissions underscore the importance of compliance in achieving successful product development. Ideal for pharmaceutical scientists, formulation developers, and regulatory professionals, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the scale-up and commercialization of complex injectable dosage forms.

    • Cognitive and Meta Learning Strategies in Biomedical Research and Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Subhendu Kumar Pani + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cognitive and Meta Learning Strategies in Biomedical Research Healthcare examines the dynamic intersection of cognitive science and meta-learning within the realm of biomedical research. The book addresses how to overcome the complexities of contemporary health challenges by harnessing the power of advanced learning methodologies, such as cognitive processes and meta learning

    • Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Paschalis Vergidis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology summarizes the current knowledge on interactions between host cells and human fungal pathogens and explains how certain immune defects lead to vulnerability to fungal infection.Chapters focus on immune response to such fungal infections as candidiasis, aspergillus, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis, pneumocystis.This title provides a basis for further study on antifungal immunity by enhancing understanding of antifungal immune responses. Further, this title offers new insights from the host immune response, improving understanding of disease pathogenesis and informing novel prophylactic and therapeutic approaches to fungal infections.

    • The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Xinzhong Dong + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders covers the latest research on neurological itch signaling pathway from the skin to the brain. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book will cover the mechanisms underlying the sensation of itch from the fields of neuroscience, immunology, genetics, and dermatology as they have intersected in the study of one somatosensory system. The purpose of this comprehensive reference is the summarize the revelatory discoveries in the field of itch and provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about this remarkable sensation and how various pathologies contribute to chronic pruritis.

    • RNA Enzymology and Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 726
      • January 15, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      RNA Enzymology and Technology, Volume 725 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as RNA enzymes in transcription, RNA processing, translation regulation, RNA transcriptase in gene expression regulation, Enzymes Involved in Ribosome Biogenesis and Translation Regulation, In Vitro Transcriptase: Methods for Studying RNA Synthesis, RNA Enzymes in RNA Silencing and Regulation, RNA Silencing Machinery: Mechanisms of RISC and MicroRNA Regulation, Enzymes in RNA-Based Therapeutics, and much more.Other chapters cover Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) and RNase H: Mechanisms and Applications, RNA Enzymes in Targeted Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside, Enzymes in RNA Sequencing and Analysis, Enzymes in High-Throughput RNA Sequencing: Applications and Challenges, Advanced Techniques and Future Directions, and much more.

    • Molecular Biology Techniques

      • 5th Edition
      • January 6, 2026
      • Sue Carson + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Molecular Biology Techniques: A Classroom Laboratory Manual, Fifth Edition, is an in-depth laboratory manual for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the general field of molecular biology techniques and biochemical applications. Presented as a series of coordinated experiments that mimics either a one- or two-semester research experience, the book also provides theories and explanations behind the techniques. Topics include manipulation of recombinant DNA, protein expression and purification, analysis of mRNA levels, mammalian cell culture techniques, CRISPR-mediated gene knockdown, and more. New topics, such as Gibson assembly experiments, have also been included. For instructors, the book contains easy to follow guides and preparation lists, designed to facilitate lab setup and pre-lab questions for use as a teaching tool.

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