Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites

1st Edition
November 7, 2021
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 3 more
English
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Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites, with discussions on preparation, properties and applications. Sections cover natural rubber-based polymer blends, soy-protein, cellulose, chitin, starch-based, PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends, Poly (ethylene succinate), PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites.

Nanoparticle Therapeutics

1st Edition
November 6, 2021
Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
English
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Nanoparticle therapeutics: Production Technologies, Types of Nanoparticles, and Regulatory Aspects employs unique principles for applications in cell-based therapeutics, diagnostics and mechanistics for the study of organ physiology, disease etiology and drug screening of advanced nanoparticles and nanomaterials. The book focuses on the extrapolation of bioengineering tools in the domain of nanotechnology and nanoparticles therapeutics, fabrication, characterization and drug delivery aspects. It acquaints scientists and researchers on the experiential and experimental aspects of nanoparticles and nanotechnology to equip their rational application in various fields, especially in differential diagnoses and in the treatment of diverse diseased states. This complete resource provides a holistic understanding of the principle behind formation, characterization, applications, regulations and toxicity of nanoparticles employing myriad principles of nanotechnology. Investigators, pharmaceutical researchers, and advanced students working on technology advancement in the areas of designing targeted therapies, nanoscale imaging systems and diagnostic modalities in human diseases where nanoparticles can be used as a critical tool for technology advancement in drug delivery systems will find this book useful.

Foaming with Supercritical Fluids

1st Edition
Volume 9
November 6, 2021
Ernesto Di Maio + 2 more
Erdogan Kiran
English
Hardback
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Foaming with Supercritical Fluids, Volume Nine provides a comprehensive description of the use of supercritical fluids as blowing agents in polymer foaming. To this aim, the fundamental issues on which the proper design and control of this process are rooted are discussed in detail, with specific attention devoted to the theoretical and experimental aspects of sorption thermodynamics of a blowing agent within a polymer, the effect of the absorbed blowing agent on the thermal, interfacial and rheological properties of the expanding matter, and the phase separation of the gaseous phase, and of the related bubble nucleation and growth phenomena. Several foaming technologies based on the use of supercritical blowing agents are then described, addressing the main issues in the light of the underlying chemical-physical phenomena.

Handbook of Fly Ash

1st Edition
November 4, 2021
Kamal K. Kar
English
Paperback
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The drive to develop more sustainable materials has made fly ash a valuable raw material in many different applications. Comprehensive and authoritative, Handbook of Fly Ash highlights the latest research efforts to develop the properties of fly ash to maximum utility while safeguarding the environment. This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to the research into the classification and compositions of various types of fly ash, such as bottom ash and boiler slag, special classes of fly ash, and their sources around the globe. This is followed by a discussion of fly ash-reinforced composites, such as elastomer-based composites and metal matrix composites. This book also covers a wide range of applications of fly ash in cement, concrete, bricks and blocks, road construction, wastewater treatment, and scrubber sludge solidification.

Porous Carbons

1st Edition
November 4, 2021
Feiyu Kang + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Carbon materials form pores ranging in size and morphology, from micropores of less than 1nm, to macropores of more than 50nm, and from channel-like spaces with homogenous diameters in carbon nanotubes, to round spaces in various fullerene cages, including irregularly-shaped pores in polycrystalline carbon materials. The large quantity and rapid rate of absorption of various molecules made possible by these attributes of carbon materials are now used in the storage of foreign atoms and ions for energy storage, conversion and adsorption, and for environmental remediation. Porous Carbons: Syntheses and Applications focuses on the fabrication and application of porous carbons. It considers fabrication at three scales: micropores, mesopores, and macropores. Carbon foams, sponges, and 3D-structured carbons are detailed. The title presents applications in four key areas: energy storage, energy conversion, energy adsorption, including batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells and environmental remediation, emphasizing the importance of pore structures at the three scales, and the diffusion and storage of various ions and molecules. The book presents a short history of each technique and material, and assesses advantages and disadvantages. This focused book provides researchers with a comprehensive understanding of both pioneering and current synthesis techniques for porous carbons, and their modern applications.

Upconversion Nanophosphors

1st Edition
November 4, 2021
Sabu Thomas + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Upconversion Nanophosphors provides detailed information about various lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles and their application in different fields. It will also help solve fundamental and applied problems of inorganic phosphor materials showing upconversion behavior, as well as generate innovative ideas related to the application of inorganic phosphor materials. This book will prove to be an invaluable reference work for scientists, engineers, industrial experts, and masters and PhD students working in the field of upconversion and materials science.

Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering

1st Edition
November 4, 2021
Yupeng Chen
English
Paperback
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Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering introduces the fundamental concepts and translational applications of musculoskeletal tissue engineering, in combination with emerging technologies and materials. Sections discuss Tissues and Technologies, covering a range of musculoskeletal tissues, including bone, cartilage, ligament and more. Each chapter in this section details core tissue engineering principles specific to each tissue type. Next, a Technologies section looks at the range of biomaterials used in musculoskeletal tissue engineering, focusing on biocompatibility of materials and interactions at the material-tissue interface. Other chapters cover nanotechnology, 3D printing, gene therapy, tissue chips, and more. This book offers an advanced reference text for researchers in biomedical engineering, materials science and regenerative medicine.

Advances in Bioenergy

1st Edition
Volume 6
November 4, 2021
Yebo Li + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Advances in Bioenergy, Volume Six in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. New sections in this release include Microalgae wastewater treatment and biomass utilization, Lipid Metabolism and Metabolic Engineering of Eukaryotic Microalgae, Aquaculture, Microalgae Cultivation, Life Cycle Assessment, Integration of algae cultivation with anaerobic digestion, Bioenergy and Bioproducts from Industry Hemp, Integration of algae to anaerobic digestion for biofuel and bioenergy production, and more.

Surface Plasmon Resonance in Bioanalysis

1st Edition
Volume 95
November 4, 2021
You-Peng Chen + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Surface Plasmon Resonance in Bioanalysis, Volume 95 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, contains a wide range of topics on the applications and new advances of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) in bioanalysis, including Surface plasmon resonance microscopy for single-cell based drug screening, Phase-Sensitive Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors for Highly Sensitive Bioanalysis, SPR coupled to ambient mass spectrometry, Surface Plasmon Resonance Microscopy for activity detection and imaging of single cells, SPR for water pollutant detection and biofouling control, SPR imaging for cellular analysis and detection, Progress in detection of surface palsmon resonance for biorefinery technology, and more. Additional chapters cover Long-range surface plasmon resonance and its biological sensing applications and Critical issues in clinical and biomedical applications of Surface Plasmon Resonance sensing.

Salinity Gradient Heat Engines

1st Edition
November 3, 2021
Alessandro Tamburini + 2 more
English
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Salinity Gradient Heat Engines classifies all the existing SGHEs and presents an in-depth analysis of their fundamentals, applications and perspectives. The main SGHEs analyzed in this publication are Osmotic, the Reverse Electrodialysis, and the Accumulator Mixing Heat Engines. The production and regeneration unit of both cycles are described and analyzed alongside the related economic and environmental aspects. This approach provides the reader with very thorough knowledge on how these technologies can be developed and implemented as a low-impact power generation technique, wherever low-temperature waste-heat is available. This book will also be a very beneficial resource for academic researchers and graduate students across various disciplines, including energy engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, electrical and mechanical engineering.

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