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    • Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 3, 2024
      • Jürgen Garche
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources, Second Edition, is a comprehensive seven-volume set that serves as a vital interdisciplinary reference for those working with batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, supercapacitors, and photo-electrochemica... cells. With an increased focus on the environmental and economic impacts of electrochemical power sources, this work not only consolidates extensive coverage of the field but also serves as a gateway to the latest literature for professionals and students alike.The field of electrochemical power sources has experienced significant growth and development since the first edition was published in 2009. This is reflected in the exponential growth of the battery market, the improvement of many conventional systems, and the introduction of new systems and technologies. This completely revised second edition captures these advancements, providing updates on all scientific, technical, and economic developments over the past decade.Thematically arranged, this edition delves into crucial areas such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, supercapacitors, and photo-electrochemica... cells. It explores challenges and advancements in electrode and electrolyte materials, structural design, optimization, application of novel materials, and performance analysis. This comprehensive resource, with its focus on the future of electrochemical power sources, is an essential tool for navigating this rapidly evolving field.

    • Computational Insights into Catalytic Transformations

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 75
      • October 3, 2024
      • Maria Biosca
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Computational Insights into Catalytic Transformations, Volume 75 in the Advances in Catalysis series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Quantum Chemical Investigations on Electrophilic F/CF3/SCF3 Transfer Hypervalent Iodine Reagents, Combining DFT and experimental studies in enantioselective catalysis. From rationalization to prediction, Molecular Modelling of encapsulation and reactivity within metallocages, On the role of computational chemistry in the design of artificial metalloenzymes, and Computational Modelling of Catalytic Oxidation Reactions with H2O2 promoted by transition metal-substituted polyoxometalates.

    • Solid State Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 75
      • October 3, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Solid State Physics, Volume 75, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors, with this new release focusing on Near-field radiative heat transfer between anisotropic nanoparticles.

    • Resilient Futures

      • 1st Edition
      • October 3, 2024
      • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Resilient Futures: System Dynamics, Tech Innovations, and Climate Resilience is a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing environmental challenges. The book integrates system dynamics, highlights innovative technologies, and provides actionable strategies for climate resilience and sustainable practices. It equips readers with the knowledge to effectively navigate complexity, uncertainty, and environmental risks. By synthesizing research, case studies, and practical insights, this comprehensive resource provides a roadmap for building resilient systems and shaping a sustainable future.

    • Advances in Heat Transfer

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58
      • October 1, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 58 presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sample chapters in this new release include Nanoscale Thin Film Evaporation and Ice thermal energy storage modeling: A review.

    • Device-Aided Therapies in Parkinson's disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 7
      • October 1, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Device-Aided Therapies in Parkinson's Disease discusses the latest options from a global set of key opinion leaders and emerging specialists using a gender balanced modern and nuanced approach. Sample chapters cover The concept of continuous dopaminergic stimulation, Apomorphine Infusion, LCIG, LECIG, Foslevodopa/Foscarbi... ND0612, STN-DBS, Pallidal DBS, MRgFUS, Vestibular Neurostimulation, Patient selection and choice of therapy, The future: Stem cells? Gene therapy?, The future: Trophic factors, and Devices and the dashboard for PD.

    • Climate and Anthropogenic Impacts on Earth Surface Processes in the Anthropocene

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2024
      • Achim Beylich + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Climate and Anthropogenic Impacts on Earth Surface Processes in the Anthropocene outlines our current understanding of the effects of ongoing and accelerated environmental changes on Earth surface processes and details the systematic and quantitative methodology on the actual drivers of these processes. This book covers various geomorphological process domains and a wide range of terrestrial surface environments on Earth. It provides a broad spectrum of advanced techniques and methods of data collection and generation, together with various approaches and methods of data analysis and geomorphologic modelling.This book is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduates, graduates, and academics studying Earth surface processes, as well as researchers and professionals in needing a comprehensive overview of Earth surface process change and influence during the Anthropocene

    • Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2024
      • Arindam Basu
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies explores the recent advancements in yarn spinning technologies, focusing on improving production and embracing sustainability. While ring spinning remains popular, newer developments in rotor spinning and natural fibre spinning systems are covered.This book also addresses challenges, including the circularity theory, providing concise insights into the evolving landscape of yarn spinning technologies. Ideal for professionals and researchers alike, this book offers valuable perspectives on the industry’s dynamic changes.

    • Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2024
      • Muhammad Raza Shah + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery presents a comprehensive overview of the most significant physical and chemical stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems. This book reviews targeted and controlled drug delivery systems and how nanocarriers can be used to improve the pharmacokinetics of drugs in biological systems, such as increasing utilization rate and reducing toxicity and side effects. After a key introduction to the topic, a range of nanocarrier types is assessed before exploring the clinical translation challenges and considerations involved.This book is a useful resource for researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, and medicinal chemistry.

    • Combustion Synthesis

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2024
      • Guanghua Liu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Combustion Synthesis: Processing and Materials provides a comprehensive introduction to combustion synthesis, from fundamentals to applications. The book offers an up‐to‐date reference for both researchers who have already been working on combustion synthesis and those entering this field. Focusing specifically on the materials science and engineering dimensions of combustion synthesis, the book thoroughly explores the most important processes and materials under investigation today. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field to beginners, while experienced readers will find detailed explanations and up‐to‐date descriptions of the state of the art of combustion synthesis, focused on a range of vital processes and materials.

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