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    • Marine Phenolic Compounds

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Jose Ricardo Perez Correa + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Marine Phenolic Compounds: Science and Engineering is a comprehensive resource on these secondary metabolites. Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites with increasing scientific, commercial and general population interest for their wide distribution, variety and potential applications Less studied than terrestrial sources, marine organisms contain highly interesting phenolic compounds due to their exclusive structures. In addition, the distinctive features of the marine solid matrix, requires novel process technology approaches. The high productivity of marine biomass makes it a renewable source of valuable components with potential for commercial applications.

    • Reliability and Probabilistic Safety Assessment in Multi-Unit Nuclear Power Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Senthil C. Kumar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reliability and Probabilistic Safety Assessment in Multi-Unit Nuclear Power Plants presents the risk contributions from single and multi-unit Nuclear Power Plants to help aggregate the risks that may arise due to applicable hazards and operating states. The book combines the key features of multi-unit risk assessment in one resource, reviewing the practices adopted in various countries around the globe to exemplify the dependencies between units on a site. These dependencies include multi-unit interactions, environmental stresses, the sharing of systems, and the sharing of human resource in a control room, factors which can all introduce an increase potential for heightened accident conditions. This book helps readers systematically identify events and evaluate techniques of possible accident outcomes within multi-units. It serves as a ready reference for PSA analysts in identifying a suitable site and the sharing of resources, while carrying out multi-unit risk assessments to ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It will also be valuable for nuclear researchers, designers and regulators of nuclear power plants, nuclear regulatory agencies, PSA engineers and practicing safety professionals.

    • Integer Optimization and its Computation in Emergency Management

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Zhengtian Wu
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Studies on integer optimization in emergency management have attracted engineers and scientists from various disciplines such as management, mathematics, computer science, and other fields. Although there are a large number of literature reports on integer planning and emergency events, few books systematically explain the combination of the two. Researchers need a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of integer programming methods for emergency management. Integer Optimization and its Computation in Emergency Management investigates the computation theory of integer optimization, developing integer programming methods for emergency management and explores related practical applications. Pursuing a holistic approach, this book establishes a fundamental framework for this topic, intended for graduate students who are interested in operations research and optimization, researchers investigating emergency management, and algorithm design engineers working on integer programming or other optimization applications.

    • Iodine-Assisted Synthesis of Six- and Seven-Membered Heterocycles

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Navjeet Kaur
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Iodine-Assisted Synthesis of Six- and Seven-Membered Heterocycles covers both existing and the latest methods for the synthesis of various six- and seven-membered heterocycles using iodine. Covering an important and rapidly growing branch of heterocyclic chemistry, this book allows users easy access to the synthetic protocols for the synthesis of heterocycles, acting as a guide for how to make these important compounds employed as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, using particular reagents. This book will be of interest to students, pharmacologists, biochemists, and organic and medicinal chemists.

    • Power Transformer Online Monitoring Using Electromagnetic Waves

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Gevork B. Gharehpetian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Power Transformer Online Monitoring using Electromagnetic Waves explores how to use electromagnetic wave technology and remote monitoring systems to predict and localize costly mechanical defects and partial discharge challenges in high voltage transformer windings. This innovative approach brings several potential benefits compared with conventional techniques such as frequency response analysis, including impermeability to ambient noise, and online implementation capability. This book reviews both fundamental and state-of-the-art information about all key aspects of condition monitoring using electromagnetic waves. It addresses the simulation of power transformers in CST environment while also explaining the theoretical background of boundary conditions used. Chapters review how to achieve practical online implementation, reliable diagnosis, asset management and remnant life estimation. Partial discharge detection is also discussed.　　

    • Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 2 more
      • English
      Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles addresses technologies that have had a major impact in industry for decades, but which are currently attracting unprecedented attention due to their applications in the fight against the Coronavirus epidemic. Recent advances in textile technology have opened new possibilities for textile researchers and scientists in antiviral textiles, flame-retardant textiles, antimicrobial textiles, insect repellent textiles, breathable medical textiles, aroma-protective textiles, high tech-textiles, smart textiles, nano textiles, and more. This book provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research and developments on material design, methodologies, characterizations, processes, properties and applications of medical healthcare and protective textiles. In addition, sections pay special attention to advanced fabrication methodologies and materials used in apparel engineering.

    • Handbook of Plasticizers

      • 4th Edition
      • February 8, 2023
      • George Wypych
      • English
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      Handbook of Plasticizers, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive review of the current literature as well as cutting-edge details on plasticizers obtained from renewable resources. The book specifies the typical properties of plasticizers belonging to one of thirty-one groups, including expected properties in a given group. The mechanisms of plasticizers, plasticization production steps, and their material behavior in plasticized systems are outlined, along with theoretical background to help readers understand practical observations and methods of material improvement. Other chapters cover the effects on the physical and mechanical properties of plasticized materials, their use in polymers, processing defects formation, and more. This is an essential professional reference, providing R&D scientists, production chemists, and engineers the information they need to avoid certain plasticizers in applications where they may cause health or material durability problems. In addition, the book shows readers how and where to use plasticizers more effectively.

    • Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • February 7, 2023
      • Nabeel Ahmad + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications focuses on both commercial and premarket tools and their applications in medicine. The book develops the concept of integrating different technologies along a hierarchical structure of biological systems and clarifies biomechanical interactions on different levels for the analysis of multiscale pathophysiological phenomena. With a focus on nano-scale processes and biomedical applications, it demonstrates how knowledge can be utilized in a range of areas, including the diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases, and in alternative energy production. This book is an important reference source for scientists and researchers involved in micro- and nano-engineering, bio-nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, and industries involved with optical devices, computer simulation and pharmaceuticals.

    • Sulfur

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 7, 2023
      • Gerald Kutney
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Sulfur: History, Technology, Applications and Industry, Third Edition focuses on methods of production and their applications during various stages of industrial and technological use. Commercial sulfuric acid production from the early 16th century until today is reviewed, spanning the Ancient and Renaissance periods, the Industrial Age (to which sulfur was vitally important), and the Sulfur War of 1840. The book introduces "the Sulfur Age" and the processes of this period- such as the Nordhausen, Bell, and Leblanc methods- then goes onto review native sulfur production in Sicily, once a major supplier to the world. The "Frasch method" is also covered in detail. Moving to present day, the book presents "recovered" sulfur derived from sour gas and oil which constitutes 90% of today’s elemental sulfur supply, and looks to Canada, a powerhouse supplier of recovered sulfur. An entire chapter is devoted to modern-day sulfur entrepreneurs, with a profile of various investors (from the reluctant to the private and institutional). Finally, the book forecasts the sulfur industry’s future and potential supply sources, such as worldwide oil sands.

    • Handbook of Surface Improvement and Modification

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 7, 2023
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Surface Improvement and Modification, Second Edition covers additives and the modification processes that determine the surface properties of many materials. These additives can modify or improve scratch and mar resistance, improve gloss or flatten the surface, increase or decrease tack and inhibit staining. Mechanisms of damage, protection and property improvements are also discussed, making this an essential handbook for engineers, researchers and technicians interested in using additives to modify and improve the surface properties of materials. A companion book, Databook of Surface Modification and Additives, is also available with more information on the additives commercially available to improve materials.

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