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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Dynamics of Rail Transit Tunnel Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Shunhua Zhou
    • English
    Dynamics of Rail Transit Tunnel Systems develops the dynamic theory of a rail transit tunnel system and provides research methods for the evaluation of long-term settlement of rail transit tunnels in soft soil, the service performance of tunnel structures, and the characterization of environmental vibration induced by trains. In recent years, a large number of rail transit tunnels have been constructed and put into operation, particularly in China. To evaluate the time-dependent degradation of tunnel structures and train-induced environmental vibration, a reliable model must be established to determine the dynamic response of a vehicle-track-tunnel... system, hence the introduction of this timely resource.

  • An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation

    • 3rd Edition
    • Michael I. Ojovan + 2 more
    • English
    An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation, Third Edition examines nuclear waste issues, including natural levels of radionuclides in the environment, the geological disposal of waste-forms, and their long-term behavior. It covers all-important aspects of processing and immobilization, including nuclear decay, regulations, new technologies and methods. The book has been updated to include a discussion of the disposal of nuclear waste from non-energy sources, also adding a chapter on the nuclear fuel cycle. Significant focus is given to the analysis of the various matrices used, especially cement and glass, with further discussion of other matrices, such as bitumen. The book's final chapter concentrates on the performance assessment of immobilizing materials and safety of disposal, providing a full range of resources needed to understand and correctly immobilize nuclear waste.

  • Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products: Waste Management and Treatment Technology

    Emerging Contaminants and Micro Pollutants
    • 1st Edition
    • Meththika Vithanage + 2 more
    • English
    Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Waste Management and Treatment Technology: Emerging Contaminants and Micro Pollutants provides the tools and techniques for identifying these contaminates and applying the most effective technology for their remediation, recovery and treatment. The consumption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) has grown significantly over the last 35 years, thus increasing their potential risk to the environment. As PPCPs are very difficult to detect and remove using conventional wastewater treatment methods, this book provides solutions to a growing problem.

  • Hybrid Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Smart Waterflooding

    • 1st Edition
    • Kun Sang Lee + 1 more
    • English
    Hybrid Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Smart Waterflooding explains the latest technologies used in the integration of low-salinity and smart waterflooding in other EOR processes to reduce risks attributed to numerous difficulties in existing technologies, also introducing the synergetic effects. Covering both lab and field work and the challenges ahead, the book delivers a cutting-edge product for today’s reservoir engineers.

  • Freshwater Ecology

    Concepts and Environmental Applications of Limnology
    • 3rd Edition
    • Walter K. Dodds + 1 more
    • English
    Freshwater Ecology, Third Edition, covers everything from the basic chemical and physical properties of water, to the advanced and unifying concepts of community ecology and ecosystem relationships found in continental waters. Giving students a solid foundation for both courses and future fieldwork, and updated to include key issues, including how to balance ecological and human health needs, GMOs, molecular tools, fracking, and a host of other environmental issues, this book is an ideal resource for both students and practitioners in ecology and related fields.

  • Examen clinique et sémiologie - Macleod

    Interrogatoire et examen clinique - Sémiologie par appareil - Situations particulières
    • 1st Edition
    • J. Alastair Innes + 3 more
    • French
    L’examen clinique est essentiel à l’identification d’une maladie et l’évaluation de son pronostic.Cet ouvrage de référence dans le monde médical anglo-saxon explique avec détail comment évaluer les symptômes d’un patient et établir un diagnostic au travers de l’anamnèse et de l’examen physique.Son objectif est d’aider l’étudiant à développer les compétences cliniques nécessaires à l’obtention d’une anamnèse claire et les compétences pratiques indispensables à la détection et l’interprétation des signes cliniques des maladies.Le livre est composé de quatre grandes parties :Anamnèse et examen physique : elle aborde les principes généraux d’une bonne interaction avec le patient, depuis les bases du recueil de l’anamnèse et de la réalisation d’un examen physique à l’utilisation de tableaux cliniques permettant des diagnostics.Sémiolog... par appareil : cette partie traite des symptômes et des signes selon une approche par système.Situations spécifiques : elle illustre l’application de ces compétences à des situations cliniques particulières.Mise en pratique : cette partie s’intéresse à l’application de ces compétences à la pratique quotidienne et propose des conseils pour s’y préparer efficacement.Il est également proposé dans chaque chapitre des exemples d’Examen Clinique Objectif Structuré correspondant à une méthode d’évaluation des étudiants très prisée dans les pays anglo-saxons. Ils consistent en une mise en situation pratique face à un mannequin ou un comédien jouant un scénario clinique court.Ce livre aborde également les différentes étapes de chaque examen qui sont présentées de manière détaillée, étayées de nombreux encadrés et illustrations. Il est particulièrement adapté aux étudiants en DFGSM2-DFGSM3 dans le cadre de l’enseignement thématique « Sémiologie générale » et les enseignements intégrés par système (sémiologie clinique) mais également aux étudiants en pharmacie. Il intéressera également les étudiants en DFASM préparant les ECNi mais aussi les enseignants et praticiens désireux de mettre à jour leurs connaissances.

  • Thorp and Covich's Freshwater Invertebrates

    Volume 4: Keys to Palaearctic Fauna
    • 4th Edition
    • D. Christopher Rogers + 1 more
    • English
    Thorp and Covich's Freshwater Invertebrates: Keys to Palaearctic Fauna, Fourth Edition, is part of a multivolume series covering inland water invertebrates of the world that began with Vol. I: Ecology and General Biology (2015), then Vol. II (2016) Keys to Nearctic Fauna, and finally in Vol. III (2018) Keys to Neotropical Hexapoda (insects and springtails). It now continues with identification keys for Palearctic invertebrates in Vol. IV. Two other volumes currently in development focus on general invertebrates of the Neotropical/Antarcti... and Australasian Bioregions. Other volumes in the early planning stages include Afrotropical and Oriental/Oceanic Bioregions. All volumes are designed for multiple uses and levels of expertise by professionals in universities, government agencies and private companies, as well as by graduate and undergraduate students.

  • Biomedical Applications of Graphene and 2D Nanomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Nurunnabi + 1 more
    • English
    Biomedical Applications of Graphene and 2D Nanomaterials provides a much-needed reference on the biomedical applications of 2D nanomaterials, as well as theoretical knowledge on their structure, physicochemical properties and biomedical applications. Chapters are dedicated to growth areas, such as size and shape-dependent chemical and physical properties and applications, such as in diagnostic and therapeutic products. The book also discusses the concept, development and preclinical studies of 2D nanomaterials-based biomedical tools, such as biosensors, artificial organs and photomedicine. Case studies and reports form the core of the book, making it an ideal resource on potential applications in biomedical science and engineering. This timely resource for scientists and engineers in this rapidly advancing field features contributions from over 30 leaders who address advanced methods and strategies for controlling the physical-chemical properties of 2D nanomaterials, along with expert opinions on a range of 2D nanomaterials that have therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

  • 3D Printing Technology in Nanomedicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Nabeel Ahmad + 2 more
    • English
    3D Printing Technology in Nanomedicine provides an integrated and introductory look into the rapidly evolving field of nanobiotechnology. It demystifies the processes of commercialization and discusses legal and regulatory considerations. With a focus on nanoscale processes and biomedical applications, users will find this to be a comprehensive resource on how 3D printing can be utilized in a range of areas, including the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of human diseases.

  • Ferroelectricity in Doped Hafnium Oxide

    Materials, Properties and Devices
    • 1st Edition
    • Uwe Schroeder + 2 more
    • English
    Ferroelectricity in Doped Hafnium Oxide: Materials, Properties and Devices covers all aspects relating to the structural and electrical properties of HfO2 and its implementation into semiconductor devices, including a comparison to standard ferroelectric materials. The ferroelectric and field-induced ferroelectric properties of HfO2-based films are considered promising for various applications, including non-volatile memories, negative capacitance field-effect-transis... energy storage, harvesting, and solid-state cooling. Fundamentals of ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties, HfO2 processes, and the impact of dopants on ferroelectric properties are also extensively discussed in the book, along with phase transition, switching kinetics, epitaxial growth, thickness scaling, and more. Additional chapters consider the modeling of ferroelectric phase transformation, structural characterization, and the differences and similarities between HFO2 and standard ferroelectric materials. Finally, HfO2 based devices are summarized.

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