Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart

Books in Physical sciences and engineering

BooksJournals

    • Nanomaterials for Magnetic and Optical Hyperthermia Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • November 30, 2018
      • Raluca Maria Fratila + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 9 2 8 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 9 2 9 5
      Nanomaterials for Magnetic and Optical Hyperthermia Applications focuses on the design, fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials (magnetic, gold and hybrid magnetic-gold nanoparticles) for in vitro and in vivo hyperthermia applications, both as standalone and adjuvant therapy in combination with chemotherapy. The book explores the potential for more effective cancer therapy solutions through the synergistic use of nanostructured materials as magnetic and optical hyperthermia agents and targeted drug delivery vehicles, while also discussing the challenges related to their toxicity, regulatory and translational aspects. In particular, the book focuses on the design, synthesis, biofunctionalization and characterization of nanomaterials employed for magnetic and optical hyperthermia. This book will be an important reference resource for scientists working in the areas of biomaterials and biomedicine seeking to learn about the potential of nanomaterials to provide hyperthermia solutions.

    • Principles and Applications of Clinical Mass Spectrometry

      • 1st Edition
      • June 18, 2018
      • Nader Rifai + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 6 3 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 6 4 0
      Principles and Applications of Clinical Mass Spectrometry: Small Molecules, Peptides, and Pathogens is a concise resource for quick implementation of mass spectrometry methods in clinical laboratory work. Focusing on the practical use of these techniques, the first half of the book covers principles of chromatographic separations, principles and types of mass spectrometers, and sample preparation for analysis; the second half outlines the main applications of this technology within clinical laboratory settings, including determination of small molecules and peptides, as well as pathogen identification. A thorough yet succinct guide to using mass spectrometry technology in the clinical laboratory, Principles and Applications of Clinical Mass Spectrometry: Small Molecules, Peptides, and Pathogens is an essential resource for chemists, pharmaceutical and biotech researchers, certain government agencies, and standardization groups.

    • Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 1, 2018
      • Jeffrey T Borenstein + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 6 7 1 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 6 7 2 0
      Techniques for microfabricating intricate microfluidic structures that mimic the microenvironment of tissues and organs, combined with the development of biomaterials with carefully engineered surface properties, have enabled new paradigms in and cell culture-based models for human diseases. The dimensions of surface features and fluidic channels made accessible by these techniques are well-suited to the size scale of biological cells. Microfluidic Cell Culture Systems applies design and experimental techniques used in in microfluidics, and cell culture technologies to organ-on-chip systems. This book is intended to serve as a professional reference, providing a practical guide to design and fabrication of microfluidic systems and biomaterials for use in cell culture systems and human organ models. The book covers topics ranging from academic first principles of microfluidic design, to clinical translation strategies for cell culture protocols. The goal is to help professionals coming from an engineering background to adapt their expertise for use in cell culture and organ models applications, and likewise to help biologists to design and employ microfluidic technologies in their cell culture systems. This 2nd edition contains new material that strengthens the focus on in vitro models useful for drug discovery and development. One new chapter reviews liver organ models from an industry perspective, while others cover new technologies for scaling these models and for multi-organ systems. Other new chapters highlight the development of organ models and systems for specific applications in disease modeling and drug safety. Previous chapters have been revised to reflect the latest advances.

    • Thermomechanical Behavior of Dissipative Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • January 8, 2018
      • George Chatzigeorgiou + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 7 8 5 4 8 2 7 9 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 2 5 5 2 9
      Thermomechanical Behavior of Dissipative Composite Materials presents theoretical and numerical tools for studying materials and structures under fully coupled thermomechanical conditions, focusing primarily on composites. The authors cover many aspects of the modeling process and provide the reader with the knowledge required to identify the conservation laws and thermodynamic principles that must be respected by most solid materials. The book also covers construct constitutive laws for various types of dissipative processes, both rate-independent and rate-dependent, by utilizing a rigorous thermodynamic framework. Topics explored are useful for graduate students and advanced researchers who wish to strengthen their knowledge of the application of thermodynamic principles.

    • Discovery of Oyu Tolgoi

      • 1st Edition
      • November 19, 2018
      • Sergei Diakov + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 8 9 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 9 0 9
      Discovery of Oyu Tolgoi: A Case Study of Mineral and Geological Exploration provides a detailed account of the exploration for copper deposits that took place in Mongolia in the mid-1990s, an exploration that was first started by Magma Copper and then continued by BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc., and which subsequently lead to the discovery of Oyu Tolgoi, a major metal mine. This book commemorates the 20-year anniversary for the global mining industry, including details on exploration methods, the tools applied throughout the discovery, and how the applied models evolved over the course of the execution of the exploration program. In addition, the book presents how the knowledge of the team evolved as they further understood the regional geology and the necessary geological conditions for a significant porphyry discovery.

    • Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics V2

      • 1st Edition
      • January 17, 2018
      • Henri Bourles
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 7 8 5 4 8 2 4 9 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 2 3 8 5 3
      The three volumes of this series of books, of which this is the second, put forward the mathematical elements that make up the foundations of a number of contemporary scientific methods: modern theory on systems, physics and engineering. Whereas the first volume focused on the formal conditions for systems of linear equations (in particular of linear differential equations) to have solutions, this book presents the approaches to finding solutions to polynomial equations and to systems of linear differential equations with varying coefficients. Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics, Volume 2: Field Extensions, Topology and Topological Vector Spaces, Functional Spaces, and Sheaves begins with the classical Galois theory and the theory of transcendental field extensions. Next, the differential side of these theories is treated, including the differential Galois theory (Picard-Vessiot theory of systems of linear differential equations with time-varying coefficients) and differentially transcendental field extensions. The treatment of analysis includes topology (using both filters and nets), topological vector spaces (using the notion of disked space, which simplifies the theory of duality), and the radon measure (assuming that the usual theory of measure and integration is known). In addition, the theory of sheaves is developed with application to the theory of distributions and the theory of hyperfunctions (assuming that the usual theory of functions of the complex variable is known). This volume is the prerequisite to the study of linear systems with time-varying coefficients from the point-of-view of algebraic analysis and the algebraic theory of nonlinear systems.

    • Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

      • 1st Edition
      • October 12, 2018
      • Giuseppe Lazzara + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 9 1 0 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 9 1 1 0
      Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage explores how advanced nanoscale techniques can help preserve artworks. The book covers lab-scale available techniques as well as advanced methods from neutron sources and X-ray spectroscopy. Other sections highlight a variety of nanomaterials with potential uses in treatments for restoration and conservation, with conservation, consolidation and long-term protection protocols analyzed in each case. The final chapter presents case studies, demonstrates how nanoscale techniques are used to conserve art, and shows what happens when misinterpretation of data sources leads to misdiagnosis. The book is intended for scientists from academic and professional conservators, restorers who are involved in the conservation of artistic and historical artifacts, and those who want to learn how nanotechnology can increase the efficiency of conservation and protection techniques.

    • Ulam Stability of Operators

      • 1st Edition
      • January 4, 2018
      • Janusz Brzdek + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 8 2 9 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 8 3 0 1
      Ulam Stability of Operators presents a modern, unified, and systematic approach to the field. Focusing on the stability of functional equations across single variable, difference equations, differential equations, and integral equations, the book collects, compares, unifies, complements, generalizes, and updates key results. Whenever suitable, open problems are stated in corresponding areas. The book is of interest to researchers in operator theory, difference and functional equations and inequalities, differential and integral equations.

    • Applications of Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 22, 2018
      • Sneha Bhagyaraj + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 9 7 1 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 9 7 2 6
      Applications of Nanomaterials: Advances and Key Technologies discusses the latest advancements in the synthesis of various types of nanomaterials. The book's main objective is to provide a comprehensive review regarding the latest advances in synthesis protocols that includes up-to-date data records on the synthesis of all kinds of inorganic nanostructures using various physical and chemical methods. The synthesis of all important nanomaterials, such as carbon nanostructures, Core-shell Quantum dots, Metal and metal oxide nanostructures, Nanoferrites, polymer nanostructures, nanofibers, and smart nanomaterials are discussed, making this a one-stop reference resource on research accomplishments in this area. Leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe have contributed to the book. Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers and students working in the field of polymer nanocomposites will benefit from its solutions for material problems.

    • Tectonic Setting and Gondwana Basin Architecture in the Indian Shield

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 4
      • December 4, 2018
      • Subhrangsu Acharyya
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 5 2 1 8 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 5 2 1 9 5
      Tectonic Setting and Gondwana Basin Architecture in the Indian Shield, Volume Four, is the newest book in the Problems and Solutions in Structural Geology and Tectonics series from Elsevier, and is a synthesized monograph on the tectonic settings of Gondwana basins of India. It is a unique book on a topic of national and international interest, especially given the economic importance of the region (coal reserves). The book is authored and edited by very experienced theoretical experts and explores and reconstructs unified stratigraphic research of the region, including the relative role of tension and lateral movement in basin formation. Basin formation is the driving force behind formation and break-up of supercontinents and the time frame of supercontinent cycles.

Related subjects

Astronomy astrophysics space science

Built environment

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Computer science

Earth and planetary sciences

Energy and power

Engineering and technology

Environmental sciences

Materials science

Mathematics

Physics