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    • Higher Alcohols Production Platforms

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2023
      • Hamid Amiri + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Higher Alcohols Production Platforms: From Strain Development to Process Design comprehensively covers the production of higher alcohols, from the fundamentals to the latest research. Bringing together experts from industry and academia, the book sheds light on the practical aspects of higher alcohol production and offers a roadmap for researchers to follow. In addition to the fundamentals of higher alcohol production, readers are presented with detailed information on up and downstream processes, including microbial processes and the various production pathways available. A discussion of metabolic pathways has a dedicated chapter, as do C2, C3-C8, and C4 sugar fermentation platforms. A lifecycle assessment is also presented, addressing the energy, environmental, social and economic factors in the sustainability of higher alcohol production. Readers will find this to be a unique and comprehensive reference on the production of higher alcohols that will be of interest to students, researchers and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and more.

    • Polyoxometalate-Based Hybrids and their Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 14, 2023
      • Majid M. Heravi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polyoxometalate-Base... Hybrids and their Applications focuses on recent progress in polyoxometalate-base... hybrids materials. Chapters present the structure, composition, classification and properties of POMs such as isopolyaions, heteropolyanions, giant and lacunary polyoxometalates and then cover polyoxometalate-base... open-frameworks (POM-OFs), include a historical introduction to these compounds, and present their synthetic strategies. The structural diversity and relative applications of POM-OFs is also covered. Other sections delve into synthetic strategies, structural diversity and relative applications of porous polyoxometalate-base... metal-organic frameworks. Polyoxometalate-base... coordination polymers (POMCPs) and polyoxometalate-base... host-guest framework materials are highlighted in final sections. This book is an essential reference for inorganic chemists, biochemists, and material scientists working in academia and industry.

    • Dual Frequency Induced Polarization Method

      • 1st Edition
      • November 15, 2023
      • Jishan He
      • English
      Dual Frequency Induced Polarization Method: An Effective Approach for Mineral Exploration provides the first English-language text on the successful but little-known dual frequency induced polarization method. Engineers and technicians in geophysical exploration will appreciate learning about this enhanced method in sections that comprehensively explain the basic principle, method, technology and application of the dual frequency induced polarization method. Chapters cover the mathematical basis, observation parameters, instrument principle, application essentials, field work methods, technology, interference factors and their overcoming methods, ore prospecting and engineering application examples, and more. In particular, the needs of frontline engineering and technical personnel are addressed in chapters specifically related to field work. Researchers, engineers and technicians working in geophysical exploration will discover a thorough and detailed description of all aspects of the dual frequency induced polarization method.

    • Computational Methods in Drug Discovery and Repurposing for Cancer Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 22, 2023
      • Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Computational Methods in Drug Discovery and Repurposing for Cancer Therapy provides knowledge about ongoing research as well as computational approaches for drug discovery and repurposing for cancer therapy. The book also provides detailed descriptions about target molecules, pathways, and their inhibitors for easy understanding and applicability. The book discusses tools and techniques such as integrated bioinformatics approaches, systems biology tools, molecular docking, computational chemistry, artificial intelligence, machine learning, structure-based virtual screening, biomarkers, and transcriptome; those are discussed in the context of different cancer types, such as colon, pancreatic, glioblastoma, endometrial, and retinoblastoma, among others. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and members of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about the use of computational modeling to better tailor the treatment for cancer patients.

    • Ion-Exchange Chromatography and Related Techniques

      • 1st Edition
      • November 15, 2023
      • Pavel Nesterenko + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ion-Exchange Chromatography and Related Techniques defines the current state-of-the-art in ion-exchange chromatography and related techniques and their implementation in laboratory and industrial practice. This book provides a compact source of information to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and experience acquired by separation science specialists to colleagues from diverse backgrounds who need to acquire fundamental and practical information to facilitate progress in research and management functions reliant on information acquired by separation. Individual chapters written by recognized experts lending credibility to the work will allow this book to serve as a high value reference source of current information for analytical and biopharmaceutical chemists.

    • Thermomechanics of Solids and Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • April 19, 2023
      • Marko Canadija
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Thermomechanics of Solids and Structures: Physical Mechanisms, Continuum Mechanics, and Applications covers kinematics, balance equations, the strict thermodynamic frameworks of thermoelasticity, thermoplasticity, creep covering constitutive equations, the physical mechanisms of deformation, along with computational aspects. The book concludes with coverage of the thermodynamics of solids and applications of the constitutive three-dimensional model to both one-dimensional homogeneous and composite beam structures. Practical applications of the theories and techniques covered are emphasized throughout the book, with analytical solutions provided for various problems.

    • Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, vol. 1

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2023
      • Stefan Schneiderbauer + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Safeguarding Mountain Ecosystems: A Global Challenge provides an overview of the relevant research in mountain regions worldwide, identifying existing challenges and providing an understanding of the diversity of mountain ecosystems in different regions. Mountain ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable to modified climate conditions and other global changes (demographic, migration, urbanization). In this time of change, efforts for sustainable development in mountain ecosystems deserve all the attention, especially in synergy with the United Nations’ International Frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda.Sections underline the importance of mountain regions for humanity at global, regional and local scales, describe the challenges of safeguarding mountains and possible solutions worldwide, and scrutinize regional specificities of the major mountain ranges, describing the challenges and opportunities of each. Final sections reflect on applications and technologies that address and solve major problems.

    • Polymer Electrolyte-Based Electrochemical Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • September 8, 2023
      • Massimiliano Lo Faro + 1 more
      • English
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      Polymer Electrolyte–Based Electrochemical Devices: Advances, provides a complete overview of the theoretical and applied aspects of energy-related polymer electrolyte-based technologies. The book presents detailed thermodynamic and other basic requirements for smart materials like fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, sensors and devices for the abatement of pollutants. Delving into the physical-chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties of smart materials, it covers fundamental analysis and modeling to optimize the application of smart materials in terms of conductivity, chemical stability and kinetic properties. Detailed protocols for operation are suggested and discussed, including component development to optimize functionality, cost and upscaling. By exploring examples of actual prototypes based on recent research findings, analyzing requirements and cost estimate for large-scale production and implementation, as well as for their integration into existing systems, the environmental impact of multiple electrochemical applications is also examined.

    • Sustainable Industrial Processes Based on Microalgae

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2023
      • Tomas Lafarga + 1 more
      • English
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      Sustainable Industrial Processes based on Microalgae addresses the current applications and potential uses of microalgae for processing waste and wastewater streams, along with potential applications of the produced biomass. Each chapter explores the different steps of the subject, from the importance of selecting a robust strain that is able to adapt to harsh and changing environmental conditions, to production and harvesting technologies, and end applications of the produce biomass, namely agriculture and feed production. It covers microalgae biology, common microalgal strains used for waste and wastewater treatment, cultivation strategies, novel extraction techniques, safety issues, and current market opportunities and challenges. Moreover, the book explores the potential utilization of the produced biomass focusing on industries that show higher potential such as agriculture and feed production.

    • Chemistry of Modified Oxide and Phosphate Surfaces: Fundamentals and Applications

      • 2nd Edition
      • Volume 36
      • September 25, 2023
      • Robson Fernandes de Farias
      • English
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      Chemistry of Modified Oxide and Phosphate Surfaces: Fundamentals and Applications, Second Edition, Volume 17 presents an updated overview of the surface chemistry of modified oxides and phosphates. The book focuses on their potential applications and provides a fundamental understanding and explanation of significant developments. This new edition extensively updates and expands existing chapters with more recent examples and applications (such as bulk and surface modifications). In addition, it adds two new chapters on both the formulation of solid propellants for rockets and missiles and medical applications. This book will serve as an effective starting point for anyone wanting to understand the subject in greater depth. It will appeal to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, as well as researchers and the industry sector.

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