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Book SynopsisConsidered Mother Nature's medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their bioactive compounds, nutraceutical properties, and commercial potential remained undiscovered. Bringing together widely scattered literature, Marine Products for Healthcare: Functional and Bioactive Nutraceutical Compounds from the Ocean discusses the importance of marine products as a source of nutraceuticals, food additives, and other useful ingredients in health protection and product formulationThe book begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of functional foods and an overview of the functionality of marine fishery products. It includes detailed discussions on nutraceutical and other functional properties of their seafood components including proteins, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, chondroitin, carotenoids, minerals, anTable of ContentsFunctional Foods and Nutraceuticals: An Overview. Marine Resources: Availability and Quantity. Seafood: Global Consumption Pattern and Role in Nutrition. Nutritional and Functional Value of Marine Proteins. Lipids and Unsaturated Fatty Acids. Chitin and Chitosan. Carotenoids. Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elemtns. Seaweed: Sources as Food Hydrocolloids. Marine Bio-active Compounds. Aquaculture for Production of Nutraceuticals and Bio-active Compounds. Food Fortification with Marine Nutraceuticals. Edible Films from Marine Macromolecules. Processing Aspects of Marine Resources.

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Book SynopsisOptimize Your Chemical DatabaseDesign and Use of Relational Databases in Chemistry helps programmers and users improve their ability to search and manipulate chemical structures and information, especially when using chemical database cartridges. It illustrates how the organizational, data integrity, and extensibility properties of relational databases are best utilized when working with chemical information.The author facilitates an understanding of existing relational database schemas and shows how to design new schemas that contain tables of data and chemical structures. By using database extension cartridges, he provides methods to properly store and search chemical structures. He explains how to download and install a fully functioning database using free, open-source chemical extension cartridges within PostgreSQL. The author also discusses how to access a database on a computer network using both new and existingTable of ContentsIntroduction. Relational Database Fundamentals. Structured Query Language (SQL). Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). Client and Web Applications. Data Storage, Searching, and Manipulation. Computer Representations of Molecular Structures. Molecular Fragments and Fingerprints. Reactions and Transformations. PostgreSQL Extensions. Three-Dimensional Molecular Structure Tables. More on Client and Web Interfaces to RDBMS. Applications. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisOver the years, researchers have reported solubility data in the chemical, pharmaceutical, engineering, and environmental literature for several thousand organic compounds. Until the first publication of the Handbook of Aqueous Solubility Data, this information had been scattered throughout numerous sources. Now newly revised, the second edition of this landmark volume continues the tradition of providing an extensive compilation of published aqueous solubility data for a wide variety of organic nonelectrolytes and unionized weak electrolytes. Adds data on 500 more organic compoundsThis latest edition adds 2000 new solubility values, bringing the total count to over 18,000 data points. Almost 500 organic compounds have been added, increasing the total number to 4661. This volume includes data for pharmaceuticals, pollutants, nutrients, herbicides, and pesticides as well as agricultural, indTrade ReviewThe alphabetization of chemical names and plenty of entries offer completely extensive information of aqueous solubility data expediently... suitable for the researchers in the fields of chemistry and related areas. -Carbohydrate Polymers an indispensable reference for workers in many scientific fields -Chromatographia The authors have done an excellent job of compiling this information. ... This is a valuable handbook for any scientific laboratory that has to dissolve organic compounds into aqueous solutions. This type of information is often difficult to find so it is nice to have so many compounds listed in a single source. -Thomas L. Pazdernik, Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical CenterTable of ContentsSolubility Data. References.Index1: Molecular Formula. Index2: Names and Synonyms. Index3: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (RN)

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Book SynopsisWith the invention of scanning probe techniques in the early 1980s, scientists can now play with single atoms, single molecules, and even single bonds. Force, dynamics, and function can now be probed at the single-molecule level. Molecular Manipulation with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) presents a series of topics that discuss concepts and methodologies used to manipulate and study single (bio)molecules with AFM. The first part is dedicated to the pulling of single molecules with force spectroscopy to investigate molecular interactions, mechanics, and mechanochemical processes, and the second part to the manipulation, repositioning, and targeted delivery of single molecules on substrates.Single molecule manipulation is an exciting area of research which made important breakthroughs in nanoscience and which could find potential applications in a diverse range of disciplines, including chemistry, biology, physics, material and polymer science, and engineering. Trade ReviewSingle molecule manipulation is an exciting area of research which made important breakthroughs in nanoscience and which could find potential applications in a diverse range of disciplines, including chemistry, biology, physics, material and polymer science, and engineering. New and experienced AFM researchers looking for applications beyond imaging will find a wealth of information in this informative volume.—Anticancer Research, 32: 715-720 (2012)Table of ContentsPulling on Single Molecules with Force Spectroscopy:Molecular Recognition Force Spectroscopy. Mechanics of Proteins and Tailored Mechanics of Engineered Proteins. Mechanics of Polysaccharides. Mechanics and Interactions in DNA and RNA.Mechanics of Synthetic Polymers. Interplays between Chemistry and Mechanics in Single Molecules. Manipulation, Repositioning, and Targeted Delivery of Single Molecules on Substrates: Molecular Construction: Pushing, Moving, Stretching, and Connecting Individual Molecules. Extracting Molecules from Surfaces. Single Molecule Delivery by Mechanochemistry. Single-Molecule Cut and Paste. Index

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Book SynopsisMolecular modeling (MM) tools offer significant benefits in the design of industrial chemical plants and material processing operations. While the role of MM in biological fields is well established, in most cases MM works as an accessory in novel products/materials development rather than a tool for direct innovation. As a result, MM engineers and practitioners are often seized with the question: How do I leverage these tools to develop novel materials or chemicals in my industry?Molecular Modeling for the Design of Novel Performance Chemicals and Materials answers this important question via a simple and practical approach to the MM paradigm. Using case studies, it highlights the importance and usability of MM tools and techniques in various industrial applications. The book presents detailed case studies demonstrating diverse applications such as mineral processing, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, energy storage, electronic materials,Trade ReviewIllustrated with a wealth of color images and process diagrams, the book will be of interest to practicing engineers and chemists. —SciTech News, Vol. 66, September 2012Table of ContentsBasic Concepts in Molecular Modeling. Rational Design of Selective Industrial Performance Chemicals Based on Molecular Modeling Computations. Molecular Modeling of Mineral Surface Reactions in Flotation. Molecular Dynamics Simulation Analysis of Solutions and Surfaces in Nonsulfide Flotation Systems. Application of Molecular Modeling in Pharmaceutical Crystallization and Formulation. Studies on the Microstructure in Water–Surfactant Systems Using Atomistic and Mesoscale Simulations. Molecular Simulation of Wetting Transitions on Novel Materials. Molecular Modeling of Capillary Condensation in Porous Materials. Solid–Liquid Phase Transition Under Confinement. Computing Transport in Materials. Simulation of Crystals with Chemical Disorder at Lattice Sites. Design of Compound Semiconductor Alloys Using Molecular Simulations. Structural Properties of Cement Clinker Compound by First- Principles Calculations. First Principles Modeling of the Atomic and Electronic Properties of Palladium Clusters Adsorbed on TiO2 Rutile (110) Surface. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of a bestseller, this book discusses the common structural and stereochemical features of naturally occurring organic compounds. It includes a variety of examples to illustrate varied aspects so that the range of structure and behavior exhibited by these compounds is retained within the set framework. The author explores the increasing application of physical (spectroscopic) methods like IR, NMR, CD, ORD, MS, and High Resolution Mass Spectroscopy without undermining the importance of classical chemical methods. The section on problem solving helps to develop an analytical and critical evaluation of the data. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Structure. Stereochemistry. Reactions and Rearrangements. Synthesis. Biosynthesis. Biological Significance of Secondary Metabolites. Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisAllowing many chemical reactions to be completed within minutes, microwave heating has revolutionized preparative chemistry. As a result, this technology has been widely adopted in both academic and industrial laboratories. Integrating microwave-assisted chemistry into undergraduate laboratory courses enables students to perform a broader range of reactions in the allotted lab period. As a result, they can be introduced to chemistry that would otherwise have been inaccessible due to time constraints (for example, the need for an overnight reflux). Laboratory Experiments Using Microwave Heating provides 22 experiments encompassing organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry performed using microwave heating as a tool, making them fast and easy to accomplish in a laboratory period. Utilizing the time-saving experiments described in this book also permits students to repeat experiments if necessary or attempt additional self-designed experiments during the lab course.Trade Review"The book starts with a short and easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of microwave heating, which in my opinion every microwave user should know. … Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate laboratory, Laboratory Experiments Using Microwave Heating is a valuable addition to the range of microwave books available. It is the first to include inorganic and analytical chemistry experiments, and will help students to become acquainted with microwave technology at an early stage."—Chemistry World, 2014Table of ContentsIntroduction: Using Microwave Heating in Chemistry: The Basics. Diels–Alder Cycloaddition Reaction. Second-Order Elimination Reaction: Preparation of Heptene from 2-Bromoheptane. An Addition–Elimination Sequence: Preparation of a Bromoalkene. Fischer Esterification: Preparation of Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate (Benzocaine). Transesterification Reaction: Preparation of Biodiesel. Knoevenagel Condensation Reaction: Preparation of 3-Acetylcoumarin. The Perkin Reaction: Condensation of an Aromatic Aldehyde with Rhodanine. Williamson Ether Synthesis: Preparation of Allyl Phenyl Ether. Claisen Rearrangement: Preparation of 2-Allyl Phenol from Allyl Phenyl Ether. Hydration of an Alkyne: Preparation of Acetophenone from Phenylacetylene. Oxidation of a Secondary Alcohol: Preparation of a Ketone. Suzuki Coupling Reaction: Preparation of a Biaryl. Heck Reaction: Preparation of Substituted Cinnamic Acids. Preparation of an Aryl Nitrile: Application of a Copper-Catalyzed Cyanation Reaction. Alkene Metathesis: Preparation of a Substituted Cyclopentene. Click Reaction: Preparation of a Triazole. Coordination Chemistry: Preparation of Cisplatin. Preparation of a Palladium Complex: Bis(triphenylphosphine)Palladium(II) Dichloride. Coordination of an Aromatic Ring to a Metal: Preparation of an Arene Chromium Tricarbonyl Complex. Determination of an Empirical Formula: Zinc Bromide. Microwave-Assisted Extraction: Identification of the Major Flavor Components of Citrus Oil. Microwave-Assisted Digestion of Dietary Supplements: Metal Analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Index.

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Book SynopsisMarco Beretta is Professor of History of Science at the University of Bologna, Italy.Trade ReviewA unique, comprehensive and rich treatise. -- Mary Virginia Orna * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsSeries Preface List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction, Marco Beretta 1.Theory and Concepts: The Mythological Foundation of Chemical Theories in Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 2.Practice and Experiment: The Conquest of Matter, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 3.Laboratories and Technology: From Temples to Workshops: Sites of Chemistry in Ancient Civilizations, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 4.Culture and Science: Gods, Myths and Religions, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 5.Society and Environment: The Alteration of the Ancient Landscape, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 6.Trade and Industry: The Circulation of Trade in the Mediterranean, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 7.Learning and Institutions: The Invention of Chemical Recipes, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta 8.Art and Representation: The Iconographic Imprinting of Ancient Chemical Arts, Sydney H. Aufrère, Cale Johnson, Matteo Martelli, Marco Beretta Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisCharles Burnett is Professor Emeritus of the History of Islamic Influences in Europe at the Warburg Institute, UK. Sébastien Moureau is Assistant Professor at the FNRS, attached to the University of Louvain, Belgium.Trade ReviewThis book succeeds in presenting an overview of the subject as well as numerous references to more detailed information. It provides an overview of many of the most important names in medieval alchemy – review of Volume 2 -- Carmen J Giunta * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsSeries Preface List of Illustrations Introduction, Sébastien Moureau. 1.Theory and Concepts: The Shared Heritage of Byzantine, Arabo-Muslim, and Latin Alchemy, Matteo Martelli, Sébastien Moureau and Jennifer M. Rampling 2.Practice and Experiment: Alchemical Operations in the Middle Ages, Sébastien Moureau and Nicolas Thomas 3.Laboratories and Technology: Alchemical Equipment in the Middle Ages, Nicolas Thomas and Sébastien Moureau 4.Culture and Knowledge: Alchemy’s Scientific Contexts and Critiques, Regula Forster and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet and Gabriele Ferrario 5.Society and Environment: The Social Position of the Alchemist, and Alchemy in the Court, in the Church and in Society, Charles Burnett with Antoine Calvet and Justine Bayley 6.Trade and Industry: Medieval Craftsmanship and Technology Transfer, Justine Bayley with Spike Bucklow 7.Learning and Institutions: Teaching the Art East and West, Regula Forster and Jean-Marc Mandosio with Antoine Calvet 8.Art and Representation: The Alchemical Image in the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages, Jennifer M. Rampling Notes Bibliography Contributor’s List Index

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Book SynopsisBruce T. Moran is Professor of History and University Foundation Professor (emeritus) at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA.Trade ReviewThis volume will be valuable to readers both in whole and in part. -- Jennifer M Rampling * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Series Preface Introduction: Chemistry, Shifting Meaning, and Shapes of Experience in the Early Modern Era, Bruce T Moran 1.Theory and Concepts: Conceptual Foundations of Early Modern Chymical Thought and Practice, Lawrence Principe 2.Practice and Experiment: Cultures of Chymical Analysis, Joel A. Klein 3.Laboratories and Technology: Chymical Practice and Sensory Experience, Donna Bilak 4.Culture and Science: The Development and Spread of Chemical "Knowledges" across Evolving Cultures and Communities, Andrew Sparling 5.Society and Environment: The Social Landscape of Early Modern Chemistry, William Eamon 6.Trade and Industry: Chemical Economies and the Business of Distillation, Tillmann Taape 7.Learning and Institutions: Chymical Cultures at Courts and Universities, Margaret Garber 8.Art and Representation: Skepticism and Curiosity for the Alchemist at Work, Elisabeth Berry Drago Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors

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Book SynopsisMatthew Daniel Eddy is Professor and Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science at Durham University, UK. Ursula Klein is Senior Research Scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Germany.Trade ReviewAn excellent complement for students as much as an enjoyable read for those interested in the history of chemistry and the history of science in general. -- Leonardo Anatrini * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsSeries Preface List of Illustrations Introduction: The Core Concepts and Cultural Context of Eighteenth-Century Chemistry, Ursula Klein and Matthew Daniel Eddy 1.Theory and Concepts: Transformations of Chemical Ideas in the Eighteenth Century, Ursula Klein 2.Practice and Experiment: Operations, Skills, and Experience in Eighteenth-Century Chemistry, Victor Boantza 3.Laboratories and Technology, Marco Beretta 4.Culture and Knowledge: Chemistry in its Golden Age, Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent 5.Society and Environment: Chemistry and Daily Life during the Eighteenth Century, Matthew Daniel Eddy 6.Trade and Industry: An Era of New Chemical Industries and Technologies, Leslie Tomory 7.Learning and Institutions: Didactic Chemistry and Practical Instruction, John C. Powers 8.Art and Representation: Cultural Modalities of Chemistry in the Eighteenth Century, John R. R. Christie Notes Bibliography List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisPeter J. Ramberg is Professor of the History of Science at Truman State University, USA.Trade ReviewA welcome addition to the literature on chemistry in the nineteenth century. -- Ann E Robinson * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Series Preface Introduction: Creating Modern Chemistry, Peter J. Ramberg 1. Theory and Concepts: Atomism, Structure and Affinity, Trevor Levere 2. Practice and Experiment: Analysis, Synthesis and Paper Tools, Yoshiyuki Kikuchi 3. Laboratories and Technology: Continuity and Ingenuity in the Workplace, Amy A. Fisher 4. Science and Culture: Chemistry Spreads its Influence, Agustí Nieto Galan and Peter J. Ramberg 5. Society and Environment: Increased access for women, growing consumerism and emerging regulation, Peter Reed 6. Trade and Industry: New Demands, New Processes, and the Emergence of Science-Based Chemical Industry, Anthony S. Travis 7. Institutions and Learning: Emergence of Laboratory-Based Learning, Research Schools and Professionalization, Peter Reed 8. Art and Representation: The Rise of the “Mad Scientist,” Joachim Schummer Endnotes Bibliography Contributors List Index

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Book SynopsisPeter J. T. Morris is Honorary Research Associate at the Science Museum, London, and at University College London, UKTrade ReviewEducational, and fun to read. -- Roald Hoffmann * Bulletin for the History of Chemistry *Table of ContentsSeries Preface List of Illustrations List of Tables Introduction, Peter J.T. Morris 1.Theory and Concepts: Stability and Transformation in Chemical Problems and Explanation 1914 to the Present, Mary Jo Nye 2.Practice and Experiment: From Laboratory Research to Teaching and Policy Making, José Ramón Bertomeu-Sánchez and Antonio García-Belmar 3.Laboratories and Technology: An Era of Transformations, Peter J.T. Morris 4.Culture and Science: Materials and Methods in Society, Carsten Reinhardt 5.Society and Environment: The Advance of Women and the International Regulation of Pollution, Peter Reed 6.Trade and Industry: The Growth, Diversification, and Dissolution of a Global Industry, Peter J.T. Morris and Anthony S. Travis 7.Learning and Institutions: Global Developments since 1914, Jeffrey Allan Johnson, Yasu Furukawa, and Lijing Jiang 8.Art and Representation: From the ‘Mad Scientist’ to Poison Gas and Chemical Pollution, Joachim Schummer Notes Bibliography Contributor’s List Index

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Book SynopsisBrings Readers from the Threshold to the Frontier of Modern Research Many-Body Methods for Atoms and Molecules addresses two major classes of theories of electron correlation: the many-body perturbation theory and coupled cluster methods. It discusses the issues related to the formal development and consequent numerical implementation of the methods from the standpoint of a practicing theoretician. The book will enable readers to understand the future development of state-of-the-art multi-reference coupled cluster methods as well as their perturbative counterparts.The book begins with an introduction to the issues relevant to the development of correlated methods in general. It next gives a formally rigorous treatment of aspects that pave the foundation toward the theoretical development of methods capable of tackling problems of electronic correlation. The authors go on to cover perturbation theory first in a fundamental way and then iTable of ContentsIntroduction. Occupation Number Representation. Perturbation Theory. Multi-Reference Perturbation Theory. State-Specific Perturbation Theory. Coupled Cluster Method. Fock Space Multi-Reference Coupled Cluster Method. Hilbert Space Coupled Cluster Theory.

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Book SynopsisMany wetlands around the world act as sinks for pollutants, in particular for trace elements. In comparison to terrestrial environments, wetlands are still far less studied. A collaborative effort among world experts, this book brings the current knowledge concerning trace elements in temporary waterlogged soils and sediments together. It discusses factors controlling the dynamics and release kinetics of trace elements and their underlying biogeochemical processes. It also discusses current technologies for remediating sites contaminated with trace metals, and the role of bioavailability in risk assessment and regulatory decision making. This book is intended for professionals around the world in disciplines related to contaminant bioavailability in aquatic organisms, contaminant fate and transport, remediation technologies, and risk assessment of aquatic and wetland ecosystems.Trade Review"This book not only fills an important gap in advancing our understanding of the environmental behavior of trace elements in waterlogged soils and sediments, but also gives valuable advice for those applying this knowledge in risk assessment, remediation and management of contaminated wetlands and aquatic environments."— Rainer Schulin, ETH Zürich, Switzerland"In Trace Elements in Waterlogged Soils and Sediments, a recent offering from CRC Press, editors Rinklebe, Knox and Paller have assembled contributions from an impressive list of accomplished researchers actively working in the field of trace element biogeochemistry as it pertains to waterlogged environmental systems. The book is composed of eighteen chapters roughly divided into three sections focused on fundamental processes, bioavailability, and remediation options. While providing some specific case studies related to a diverse range of contaminated systems, the chapters also contain significant fundamental material that make it equally beneficial to students and more experienced practitioners with interest in this field of study."— John C. Seaman, University of Georgia, USAWetland and other water-logged soils are of special importance in providing particular ecosystem services such as hydrological buffering, organic carbon storage, habitat and biodiversity source. Sediments play a role of similar importance as components of the aquatic environment at the bottom of water bodies. Both have in common that they also act as sinks for recalcitrant chemicals and as such are increasingly loaded with trace elements of anthropogenic origin. Due to the dominance of anaerobic conditions, the fate of trace elements in water-logged soils and sediments is governed by very different processes and mechanisms in these environments as compared to well-aerated soils. Against this backdrop, it is all the more remarkable how little we still know about these processes and the factors driving them. This book thus is very timely. It is also very comprehensive. In eighteen chapters written by experts in the respective fields, it gives the latest findings and insights into physicochemical factors and reactions controlling the speciation and binding of heavy metals and metalloids in water-logged soils and sediments, their bioavailability and the assessment of associated risks for humans and other recipients, and also on established remediation technology. Several chapters have a focus on redox-sensitive metals and metalloids such as arsenic, selenium, chromium and uranium. Some deal with new contaminants such as rare earth elements, others with ‘usual suspects’ such as cadmium and zinc. While various contributions are devoted to more fundamental aspects such as the kinetics of sorption and desorption processes or the mechanisms governing the retention and mobility of nanoparticles in aquatic environments, others provide insight into the role of particular environments such as paddies and other temporary flooded soils for trace element behavior or present specific case studies, e.g. on the fate of subsurface chromium on the Hanford site. In summary, this book not only fills an important gap in advancing our understanding of the environmental behavior of trace elements in waterlogged soils and sediments, but also gives valuable advice for those applying this knowledge in risk assessment, remediation and management of contaminated wetlands and aquatic environments.--- Rainer Schulin, Professor for Soil Protection, ETH Zürich, Institute of Terrestrial Ecosystems, SwitzerlandIn Trace Elements in Waterlogged Soils and Sediment, editors Rinklebe, Knox and Paller have assembled contributions from an impressive list of accomplished researchers actively working in the field of trace element biogeochemistry as it pertains to waterlogged environmental systems. The book is composed of eighteen chapters roughly divided into three sections focused on fundamental processes, bioavailability, and remediation options. While providing some specific case studies related to a diverse range of contaminated systems, the chapters also contain significant fundamental material that make it equally beneficial to students and more experienced practitioners with interest in this field of study.---- John C. Seaman - Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, The University of Georgia.Table of ContentsUnderstanding and Processes. Release Kinetics of Metals in Floodplain Soils. Physicochemical Factors Controlling Stability of Heavy Metal and Metalloids in Wetland Soils and Sediments. Adsorption-Desorption Of Metals in Waterlogged Soils and Sediments. Nanomaterials in Estuarine and Riverine Floodplain Soils and Sediments. Fate of Mercury in Sediments after In Situ Treatment or Capping. Rare Earth Elements in Waterlogged Soils and Sediments. Concomitant Reduction and Immobilization of Chromium In Relation To Its Bioavailability in Soils. Geochemical Controls of Uranium in Sediments. Examination of U Interactions with Co-Contaminants in Subsurface Sediments from Rifle, CO. Bioavailability & Remediation. Bioavailability of Metals in Dredge Sediments. Understanding the Relationship Between Metal Bioavailability In Contaminated Sediments And Biological Receptors. The Application Of Passive Sampler (DGT) Technology For Improved Understanding Of Metal Behavior And Contaminant Management At Marine Disposal Sites In The UK. Soil-Plant-Interactions Of Metals In Temporary Waterlogged Soils. Phytoremediation Of Trace Elements Of Waterlogged Soils And Sediments. Active Media For In-Situ Remediation Of Contaminated Sediments. Remediation And Management Of Contaminated Sediments.

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Book SynopsisPhosphorus is an essential plant nutrient, but global population growth has dramatically reduced the availability of phosphorus fertilizer resources. Despite this scarcity, there remain numerous problems associated with the excessive and inappropriate use of phosphorus leading to non-point source pollution and eutrophication of natural waters. Identifying appropriate systems for managing soil phosphorus and reducing the risks of eutrophication are needed to minimize the environmental risks. This book focuses on the availability and recycling of phosphorus; regulatory and policy issues of sustainable phosphorus use; and water quality management in agroecosystems pertaining to phosphorus. Sections are dedicated to global phosphorus reserves; cycling and pathways of phosphorus; phosphorus in agriculture; human dimensions and policy intervention; and research and development priorities.Phosphorus is a finite but crucial resource and is an essential element to all life. Sub-opTable of ContentsThe Global Phosphorus Cycle. Positive and Negative Effects of Phosphorus Fertilizer on U.S. Agriculture and the Environment. Coupled Cycling of Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus. Phosphorus in Soil and Plant Relation to Human Nutrition and Health. Phosphorus Management. Phosphorus Effluxes from Lake Sediments. Economic and Policy Issues of Phosphorus Management in Agroecosystems. Phosphorus Fertilization and Management in Soils of Sub-Saharan Africa. Phosphorus and the Environment. Enhancing Efficiency of Phosphorus Fertilizers through Formula Modifications. Soil Phosphorus Cycling in Tropical Soils: An Ultisol and Oxisol Perspective. The Use of Phosphorus Radioisotopes to Investigate Soil Phosphorus Dynamics and Cycling in Soil-Plant Systems. Pathways and Fate of Phosphorus in Agroecosystems.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive collection of the latest information on nanomaterials and nanocomposites. It covers material synthesis, processing, structure characterization, properties and applications. It presents a coherent treatment of how composite properties depend on nanostructure, and covers cutting-edge topics like bionanocomposites for sustainable development. This book summarizes many developments in the field making it an ideal resource for researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites. Nanomaterials. Classification. Synthesis. Optical Properties. Microscopy. Mechanical Properties. Nanocomposites. Preparation. Morphology. Thermal properties. Electrical properties. Optical Properties. Rheological behavior. Mechanical Properties. Application.

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Book SynopsisUpconverting Nanomaterials: Perspectives, Synthesis, and Applications serves as a powerful instrument that explores cutting-edge research knowledge on the topic of upconverting nanosystems, while simultaneously providing the necessary fundamental background for nonspecialist readers. The various aspects of upconverting materials are approached both from a theoretical point of view, particularly upconverting phenomenon, and a practical one. By presenting synthetic strategies, functionalization, production of core shell structures and nanocomposites, this book supplies PhD students, researchers, and scientists with a wealth of ideas they can apply to different fields of research. Thirty-five renowned scientists from around the world have collaborated to produce 11 chapters that help to make a voyage through the most important aspects of UPNPs, including syntheses, mechanism, functionalization, and applications.Trade Review"The editor has done an excellent job in both the selection of authors for the individual chapters and also in the way she has presented the chapters.The authors have written this in a way that someone like me with little knowledge of the area can understand the principles but I believe that someone skilled in the area would also find this useful.This book also provides a very broad reference platform as at the end of each chapter there are excellent, up to date references. You may have realised already, I think this book is well worth the £127 selling price."—Peter Myers, Chromatographia Journal 2017Table of ContentsSection I: Synthesis and Mechanism. A perspective on lanthanide chemistry. Principle of luminescence upconversion and its enhancement in nanosystems. Synthesis of upconverting nanomaterials: Designing the composition and the nanostructure. Functionalization Aspects of Water Dispersible Upconversion Nanoparticles. Synergistic Effects in Organic-Coated Upconversion Nanoparticles. Tuning Optical Properties of Lanthanide Upconversion Nanoparticles. Upconversion Enhancement Using Epitaxial Core/Shell Nanostructures. Section II: Applications. Active-Core-Active-Shell Upconverting Nanoparticles: novel mechanisms, features and perspectives for bio-labeling. Upconversion Nanoparticles for Phototherapy. Upconverting Nanoparticles for Security Applications. Nanothermometry using Upconverting Nanoparticles.

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Book SynopsisRecent global cancer statistical data has clearly indicated that prostate cancer is currently the second most frequently diagnosed cancer (at 15% of all male cancers) and globally the sixth leading cause of cancer death in males. This book is a summary of prostate cancer, covering its incidence, epidemiology, and current treatment options. It also serves as an up-to-date review of the status of currently available alternative and complementary medicines for treating prostate cancer, including various plant extracts, herbal formulations, natural products, yoga, acupuncture, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and Siddha medicines used in prostate cancer therapy.Trade Review"Exceptionally well organized and presented, "Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Prostate Cancer" is unreservedly recommended as a core addition to college and university library Health/Medicine collections in general, and Prostate Cancer supplemental studies reading lists in particular."-- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsProstate cancer: an introduction. Prostate cancer epidemiology. Molecular biology of prostate cancer. Current treatments and reasons for treatment failure. Preclinical status of novel approaches for prostate cancer therapy. Triterpenoids and sesquiterpenes. Curcumin. Resveratrol.Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Prostate Cancer: From Bench to Bedside. Phyllanthus sp: Bitter melon extract. Kava. Plumbagin. Urokinase inhibitors from plants. Chinese Herbal among Prostate Cancer Patients: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan. lternol.Betel leaf.Spice derived anticancer molecules for prostate cancer. Nutraceuticals and prostate cancer. Isoflavinoids. Pomegranate. Green tea. Broccoli. Pomi-T supplements. Other forms of CAM. Yoga and prostate cancer. Acupuncture. Homeopathy. Siddha medicines.

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Book SynopsisIndustrial Applications of Marine Biopolymers presents different classes of marine biopolymers and their industrial applications, demonstrating the precious value of ocean resources to society. This timely volume discusses the exceedingly useful polymers derived from these materials that are biodegradable, biocompatible, and at times water soluble. Direct use or chemically modified forms of such biomaterials have many chemical sites, making them suitable for varied types of industrial applications. In addition, this book also addresses current global challenges of conservation, including extended drought conditions and the need for improved agricultural methods, together with new bio-medical developments. It is suitable for anyone who has an interest in the industrial applications of biopolymers.Table of ContentsPart – I Isolation and physicochemical characterization of marine biopolymers. Introduction to marine biopolymers. Isolation of marine biopolymers. Physicochemical characterization of marine biopolymers. Isolation and characterization of chitin and chitosan. Isolation and characterization of alginate from seaweeds. Isolation and characterization of carrageenans and agar / agarose. Influence of physicochemical properties of chitin and chitosan on its potential applications. Structural characteristics of marine biopolymers. Isolation and characterization techniques used for hydroxyapatite. Biosynthesis of marine biopolymers. Electrostatic properties of marine biopolymers. Applications of analytical tools such as NMR, IR and Mass spectrometry to analyse the structural properties of marine biopolymers. Mechanical properties of Marine biopolymers and its derivatives. Use of X-Ray diffraction analysis on Marine biopolymers. Production of marine biopolymers through enzymatics process. Chemical modification of chitin and chitosan for its potential applications. Enzymatic modification of marine biopolymers. Effect of Molecular weight and the degree of deacetylation of chitosan and its determination. Isolation and characterization of hyaluronic acid. Isolation of low-molecular weight biopolymers from marine sources. Physio-chemical characterization of tunicin, laminarin and furcellaran. Isolation and characterization of inorganic biopolymer.Part – II Biological and Biomedical applications of the marine biopolymers Chapter 1: Marine biopolymers for anti-cancer drugs.Chapter 2: Drug Delivery applications of chitin and chitosan.Chapter 3: Gene delivery applications of chitin and chitosan.Chapter 4: Biological activities of Marine biopolymers.Chapter 5: Applications of nano form of biopolymers.Chapter 6: Nanocomposites and nanoparticles of biopolymers in bio-nano-technology.Chapter 7: Antimicrobial activity of marine biopolymers.Chapter 8: Role of Alginate in drug delivery applications.Chapter 9: Application of marine hydroxyapatite scaffolds in bone tissue engineering.Chapter 10: Modified marine polysaccharides and Seaweads in drug delivery applications.Chapter 11: Marine biopolymers as carriers and immunoadjuvants in vaccine delivery.Chapter 12: Antidiabetic activity and anticolestic activity of marine biopolymers.Chapter 13: Antiviral activity of marine biopolymers.Chapter 14: Potential anticoagulant effect of marine derived biopolymers.Chapter 15: Marine biopolymers for antiallergic therapeutics.

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Book SynopsisDiagnostic Lymph Node Pathology presents a logical and systematic approach to lymph node biopsies and guides general pathologists and haematopathologists alike through the maze of differential diagnoses, enabling them to reach an accurate diagnosis.The book is presented in an easy-to-read format and contains boxes for quick reference detailing the clinical, morphological, immunohistochemical, and genetic features of each entity. Thoroughly revised, the third edition also includes more than 300 high-quality histological colour photographs along with updated references.This edition covers both classical and less well-known features of individual disease processes. It is a valuable guide for both professionals and trainees. Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition"... The chapters are well proportioned with succinct, lucid and reader-friendly text. The lesions are generously illustrated and all the photographs (H&E, immunostains and electron micrographs) are of superb quality."—HistopathologyTable of ContentsHandling of Lymph Node Biopsies, Diagnostic Procedures and Recognition of Lymph Node Patterns. Normal/Reactive Lymph Nodes: Structure and Cells. Reactive and Infective Lymphadenopathy. Precursor B- and T-Cell Lymphomas. Mature B-Cell Lymphomas. T-Cell Lymphomas. Immunodeficiency-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Hodgkin Lymphoma. Histiocytic and Dendritic Cell Neoplasms, Mastocytosis and Myeloid Sarcoma. Non-Haematolymphoid Tumours of Lymph Nodes. Needle (Trephine) Core Biopsies of Lymph Nodes. Appendix: Immunohistochemical Markers Used in Diagnosis of Lymphoproliferative Conditions.

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Book SynopsisThis book continues the series Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances, designed to provide authoritative reviews on recent developments and applications of well-established techniques in the field of electroanalytical chemistry. Electroanalytical techniques are used in a wide range of studies, including electro-organic synthesis, fuel cell studies, and radical ion formation.Each chapter in this volume provides comprehensive coverage of a subject area, including detailed descriptions of techniques, derivations of fundamental equations, and discussions of important related articles. The primary topics include: Nanoscale scanning electrochemical microscopy Electrochemical applications of scanning ion conductance microscopy Electrode surface modification using diazonium salts Each volume in the series provides the necessary background and a starting point foTrade Review"I particularly enjoyed reading the third monograph on the modification of electrode surface via the grafting of diazonium salts. This chapter is very complete with over 450 references, and it constitutes a manual on the grafting of electrode surfaces. (...) The mechanisms involved in the grafting processes and the characterisation of the surfaces modified are thoroughly explained. Such a chapter will be of great use to anyone wishing to modify a surface by the grafting methods." - Gregoire Herzog, CNRS-Universite de Lorraine, Villers-les-Nancy, FranceTable of ContentsNanoscale Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy. Electrochemical Applications of Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy. Electrode Surface Modification Using Diazonium Salts.

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Book SynopsisSerotonin and Melatonin: Their Functional Role in Plants, Food, Phytomedicine, and Human Health highlights the significance of the plant sources of serotonin and melatonin in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and food science. Over the last few decades, an enormous amount of research data has been generated on these two neurotransmitters/plant signalers. This book covers topics regarding the occurrence of serotonin and melatonin in medicinal plants and food value plants with their implications for human health, the role of serotonin and melatonin in plant growth development, functions of melatonin and serotonin in the environmental adaptation of plants, and the implications of these molecules in human disorders and treatments. This volume should appeal to scientists and other professionals engaged in basic and applied research on the relevance of serotonin and melatonin to plants, animals, and humans. Features ReviTrade Review"Despite the book’s size, the editors and publisher have kept the text accessible by adhering to a common format throughout. Each review chapter was written to stand alone and all 36 chapters include lists of contents and abbreviations, abstract, keywords, and reference section in addition to the main text. The book is organized logically, beginning with basic information about discoveries and derivations of serotonin and melatonin, continuing with contemporary approaches for detecting these two indoleamines, and ending with prevailing hypotheses and future directions for basic and applied research into linkages between plants and human health. The editors appear to have accomplished their stated aim, namely, to consolidate existing understanding of serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis." -- Wendy L. Applequist, Book Review Editor for Economic Botany. "Despite the book’s size, the editors and publisher have kept the text accessible by adhering to a common format throughout. Each review chapter was written to stand alone and all 36 chapters include lists of contents and abbreviations, abstract, keywords, and reference section in addition to the main text. The book is organized logically, beginning with basic information about discoveries and derivations of serotonin and melatonin, continuing with contemporary approaches for detecting these two indoleamines, and ending with prevailing hypotheses and future directions for basic and applied research into linkages between plants and human health. The editors appear to have accomplished their stated aim, namely, to consolidate existing understanding of serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis." -- Wendy L. Applequist, Book Review Editor for Economic Botany. "This is a very nice and attractive book that tries to bring the current understanding and developments in serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis, their role in environmental adaptation in plants, and their levels in food and medicinal plants and from dietary sources to human health. All these aspects have been fully described in this book. […] The 36 chapters were written by many experts and researchers in this field. This is an excellent textbook, is very useful, and could attract a huge number of scientists. It is very organized and well written. I would like to recommend this textbook for different audiences including scientists, researchers, academicians, and professionals who are involved in plant and/or animal sciences." -- Samir A. Ross, American Chemical Society and American Society of Pharmacognosy Table of ContentsPhyto-serotonin and Phyto-melatonin: Occurrence, Plant Growth and Development, Environmental Adaptations. Horticultural and Agricultural Aspects. Medicinal Plants: Occurrence and Efficacy in Humans. Food: Occurrence and Dietary Implications. Human Health: Brain, Behavior, Neurological Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Depression. Receptors, Transporters, and Signaling.

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Book SynopsisAdhesive bonding plays an increasing role in the forest product industry and is a key factor for efficiently utilizing timber and other lignocellulosic resources. As synthetic wood adhesives are mostly derived from depleting petrochemical resources and have caused increasing environmental concern, natural product and byproduct-derived adhesives have attracted much attention in the last decades. Although adhesives made from plant and animal sources have been in existence since ancient times, increased knowledge of their chemistry and improved technical formulation of their preparation are still needed to promote their broader industrial applications. The primary goals of this book are to (1) synthesize the fundamental knowledge and latest research on bio-based adhesives from a remarkable range of natural products and byproducts, (2) identify need areas and provide directions of future bio-based adhesive research, and (3) help integrating research findings in practical adhesive applicTable of ContentsPreface. About the editor. Protein-based Wood Adhesives: Current Trends of Preparation and Application. Adhesion properties of soy protein subunits and protein adhesive modification. Modification of soy-based adhesives to enhance the bonding performance. Canola protein and oil-based wood adhesives. Wood adhesives containing proteins and carbohydrates. Preparation and utilization of water washed cottonseed meal as wood adhesives. Comparative evaluation of rice bran- and corn starch-modified urea formaldehyde adhesives on improvements of environmental performance of agro-based composites. Tannins for wood adhesives, foams and composites. Utilization of citric acid in wood bonding. Synthesis of polymers from liquefied biomass and their utilization in wood bonding. Preparation, properties, and bonding utilization of pyrolysis bio-oil. Application of the rosin from White Pitch (Protium heptaphyllum) for use as wood adhesive. Effects of rheology and viscosity of biobased adhesives on bonding performance. Effects of nano-materials on different properties of wood-composite materials. Bio-based wood adhesives research: advances and outlooks. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the role of modeling in the design of alloys and intermetallic compounds. It includes an introduction to the most important and most used modeling techniques, such as CALPHAD and ab-initio methods, as well as a section devoted to the latest developments in applications of alloys. The book emphasizes the correlation between modeling and technological developments while discussing topics such as wettability of Ultra High Temperature Ceramics by metals, active brazing of diamonds to metals in cutting tools, surface issues in medicine, novel Fe-based superconductors, metallic glasses, high entropy alloys, and thermoelectric materials.Table of ContentsModeling Techniques and Prediction of Properties. Computational Thermodynamics: From Experiments to Applications. Thermophysical Properties of Metallic Alloys from Ab Initio Methods and Applications to Thermodynamic Modeling. The Formation Volume in Rare Earth Intermetallic Systems: A Representation by Means of Atomic Physical Quantities. Role of Modeling on the Design of Alloys and Intermetallic Compounds. Metal-Ceramic Interactions in Brazing Ultra High Temperature Diboride Ceramics. Metal Surfaces in Medicine: Current Knowledge of Properties, Modeling and Biological Response. Fe-based Superconductors: Crystallochemistry, Band Structure and Phase Diagrams. Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Highly Disordered Fe-based Frank Kasper-Phases in View of First Principles Calculation and Experimental Study. Atomistic Modeling to Design Favored Compositions for the Metallic Glass Formation. Shape Memory Alloys: Constitutive Modeling and Engineering Simulations. Prediction of the Thermoelectric Properties of Half-Heusler Phases from the Density Functional Theory. Skutterudites for Thermoelectric Applications: Properties, Synthesis and Modeling.

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Book SynopsisPhase morphology in multicomponent polymer-based systems represents the main physical characteristic that allows for control of the material design and implicitly the development of new plastics. Emphasizing properties of these promising new materials in both solution and solid phase, this book describes the preparation, processing, properties, and practical implications of advanced multiphase systems from macro to nanoscales. It covers a wide range of systems including copolymers, polymer blends, polymer composites, gels, interpenetrating polymers, and layered polymer/metal structures, describing aspects of polymer science, engineering, and technology. The book analyzes experimental and theoretical aspects regarding the thermal and electrical transport phenomena and magnetic properties of crucial importance in advanced technologies. It reviews the most recent advances concerning morphological, rheological, interfacial, physical, fire-resistant, thermophysical, and biomedical properTrade Review"… a very good book for students, educators and application engineers." — Sorin Manolache, Pellucid Water, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA"The title of this book is very attractive. With well-organized contents and well-written chapters, it will certainly be a successful book." —Wei Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China"This state-of the-art book introduces the researchers to the interesting field of Multiphase Polymer Systems. All the chapters are well composed and nothing is missing. I am confident in the materials represented, and that they will attract researchers from different disciplines." — Vijay Kumar Thakur, Washington State University, USATable of ContentsSection I Multiphase Polymer Systems in Solution Phase. Miscible and Immiscible Polymer Blends: The Impact of Viscosity and Phase-Separation on the Development of Commercial Products. Complex Macromolecular Architectures of Copolymer Solution Assemblies for Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery. Porous Polymer Structures by Synthesis from Liquid Two-Phase Systems. Advanced Materials Based on Multicomponent Polymeric Systems. Flow Domains of Polymer Solutions with Liquid Crystal Phase. Microstructure Evolution during Reinforcement of Polymer Solutions. Section II Multiphase Polymer Systems in Solid Phase. Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Design: New Challenges and Applications. From Macro- to Nanoscale Surface Morphological Features of Multiphase Polymer Films. Insights into Depth of Structural Organization Using X-ray Methods. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis in Polymeric Multiphase Systems. Designing Thermophysical Behavior of Polymers with Nanometric Inclusions for Heat Dissipation in Electronic Devices. Polymer Systems Containing Electrically Conductive Single and Multiphases. Polymer Composites with Maleimide Compounds. Fire-Resistant Epoxy Resins Containing Organophosphorus Compounds. Magnetic Polymer Composites for Sensor Applications. Development of Imide Type Polymer Fibers Containing Metal Nanoparticles. Electrochemical Inclusion of Metallic Clusters in Organic Polymers. Thin Metal Films on Polymer Substrate.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQA, Edexcel, CCEA, OCR, WJEC Eduqas Level: A-level Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Master the skills you need to set yourself apart and hit the highest grades; this year-round course companion develops the higher-order thinking skills that top-achieving students possess, providing step-by-step guidance, examples and tips for getting an A grade.Written by experienced author and teacher Sarah Longshaw, Aiming for an A in A-level Chemistry:- Helps you develop the 'A grade skills' of analysis, evaluation, creation and application- Takes you step by step through specific skills you need to master in A-level Chemistry, including scientific reading, quantitative and practical skills, so you can apply these skills and approach each exam question as an A/A* candidate- Clearly shows how to move up the grades with sample responses annotated to highlight the key features of A/A* answers- Helps you practise to achieve the levels expected of top-performing students, using in-class or homework activities and further reading tasks that stretch towards university-level study- Perfects exam technique through practical tips and examples of common pitfalls to avoid - Cultivates effective revision habits for success, with tips and strategies for producing and using revision resources- Supports all exam boards, outlining the Assessment Objectives for reaching the higher levels under the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA specifications.

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Book SynopsisCrystal Violet: Production, Applications and Precautions opens by presenting the main factors influencing the metachromatic phenomenon. The hypsochromic effect is due to the symmetry of the molecule providing the common electronic signal around the central carbon atom. Next, the authors discuss further modification of the adsorbents in an effort to improve their adsorption capacity and make them feasible for use in field applications. The closing chapter reports on the removal of crystal violet dye from water using surfactant-modified zeolite from coal fly ash, surfactant-modified zeolite from coal bottom ash and nanosilica from sugarcane waste ash.

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Book SynopsisThis new book focuses on nanomaterial development as well as investigations of combustion and explosion processes. It presents valuable information on the modeling of processes and on quantum chemical calculations and leading-edge research from around the world in this dynamic field, focusing on concepts above formal experimental techniques and theoretical methods of chemical physics for micro- and nanotechnologies. Also presented are non-linear kinetic appearances and their possible applications.Table of ContentsNanotechnology. Self-Organization of Nanoscale Structures by Epitaxial Deposition. Theoretical Bases of Non-Contact Measurements of Electromagnetic Parameters of Nanomaterials. Structure, Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Magnerot Nanoscale Drug. X-Ray Photoelectron Study of the Mechanism of the Functionalization of the Carbon Copper-Containing Nanostructure Surface with sp-Elements. Comparative Analysis of Elemental and Structural Composition of Nanocrystalline Tantalum Powders. Phase Transformations in Nanostructed Steel 08H15N5D2T at Heat. Formation of the Material Structure from the Nano-Sized TiO2 Powder during Sintering Process. The Development of a New Nanoscale Kit on Alumina Nanopowder-Based for Generator of Technetium-99M and the Study on Its Functional Suitability for Diagnosis in Oncology. Nano Structures by Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD) Processes. Controlling Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers Structure Using Microscopic Model for Ideal Tissue Engineering Scaffolds. Polymers. Assessment of Structural Condition of Amorphous Alloys Thin Surface Layers. Synthesis of Ultrafine Metal Oxide Particles in the Polymer Matrix of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. Polyanilines: Two Cases Studies and Updates. Study of Heat Protection Polymer Materials Containing Silicon Carbide and Perlite. Method of the Increase of Thermostability of Filled Polymers. Insights in Modeling and Chemical Physics. The Particles’ Dynamic Motion Modeling on a Centrifugal Shock Mill Blades. Condensation-Lingual Captivity Associated Oil Gas in Thin-Walled Pipes on Multiple Speeds. Study of Laminar Diffusion Combustion Models. Mathematical Modeling of Flow with Homogeneous Condensation. Simulation of Phase Transformations in the Fe-Cr Alloys at High Temperatures. The Mobility of Technogenic Arsenic in the Soils of Udmurtia under the Influence of Atmospheric Precipitation. Synthesis of Diamond Precursor MW CVD Method for Forming Diamond Films on Tungsten Carbide Material. The Influence of Non-Specific Binding of Antibodies on Forming of Analytical Response of Amperometric Immunosensor. Molecular Modeling of the 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-Benzimidazole Intramolecular Dynamics. NMR 13C Spectra of the 1,1,3-Trimethyl-3-(4-Methylphenyl) Butyl Hydroperoxide in Various Solvents: Molecular Modeling.

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together innovative research, new concepts, and novel developments in the application of new tools for chemical and materials engineers. It contains significant research, reporting new methodologies and important applications in the fields of chemical engineering as well as the latest coverage of chemical databases and the development of new methods and efficient approaches for chemists. This authoritative reference source provides the latest scholarly research on the use of applied concepts to enhance the current trends and productivity in chemical engineering. Highlighting theoretical foundations, real-world cases, and future directions, this book is ideally designed for researchers, practitioners, professionals, and students of materials chemistry and chemical engineering. The volume explains and discusses new theories and presents case studies concerning material and chemical engineering.The book is divided into several sections, covering: Advanced Materials Chemoinformatics, Computational Chemistry, and Smart Technologies Analytical and Experimental Techniques Table of ContentsOptical Thin Film Filters: Design, Fabrication and Characterization. Fabrication of Exceptional Ambient Stable Organic Field-Effect Transistors by Exploiting the Polarization of Polar Dielectric Layer. Nonlinear Thermal Instability in a Fluid Layer under Thermal Modulation. Application of Random Sequential Algorithm for the Modelling of Macromolecular Chains Cross-Linking Evolution during a Polymer Surface Modification. Polyaniline-Coated Inorganic Oxide Composites for Broadband Electromagnetic Interference Shielding. A Comprehensive Review of Membrane Science and Technology and Recent Trends in Research: A Broad Environmental Perspective. Application of Statistical Approaches to Optimize the Productivity of Biodiesel and Investigate the Physicochemical Properties of the Bio/Petro-Diesel Blends. Smart Mobile Devices Emerging Technology: An Enabler to Health Monitoring System. Principal Component, Cluster and Meta Analyses of Soya Bean, Spanish Legumes and Commercial Soya Bean. Electrokinetic Soil Remediation: An Efficiency Study in Cadmium Removal. Nano-Sized Nickel Borate Preparation and Characterization. The New Equipment for Clearing of Technological Gases. Operational and Engineering Aspects of Packed Bed Bioreactors for Solid-State Fermentation. Effects of Glutathione, Phosphonate or Sulfonated Chitosans and Their Combination on Scavenging Free Radicals.

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Book SynopsisThis informative volume discusses recent advancements in the research and development in synthesis, characterization, processing, morphology, structure, and properties of advanced polymeric materials. With contributions from leading international researchers and professors in academic, government and industrial institutions, Advanced Polymeric Materials for Sustainability and Innovations has a special focus on eco-friendly polymers, polymer composites, nanocomposites, and blends and materials for traditional and renewable energy.In this book the relationship between processing-morphology-property applications of polymeric materials is well established. Recent advances in the synthesis of new functional monomers has shown strong potential in generating better property polymers from renewable resources. Fundamental advances in the field of nanocomposite blends and nanostructured polymeric materials in automotive, civil, biomedical and packaging/coating applications are the highlights of this book. Table of ContentsStill Looking for the Magic Spot: Dispersing Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles into Nanostructured Block Copolymers. Applications of Ionic Liquids in Polymeric Composites. Role of Equine Ordure in Enhancing Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Bio-Active Composites. Preparation and Characterization of Polybenzoxazine/Plasticized PVC-Based-Fumed Silica Composites. Investigation on the Thermal Characteristics of Dry Bonding System for Tire Applications. Novel Bioactive Strontium Containing (Tetra Methacrylate Resin) Composites for Medical Applications. Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite: Thermal Analysis. Mechanical and Thermal Analysis of Unidirectional Jute Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite. A Comparative Study of Metachromasy Induced in Acridine Orange by Anionic Polyelectrolytes. Reclamation of Natural Rubber (NR) Waste. Preparation and Characterization of Polymer Matrix Composites with Reinforced Fly Ash and Silicon Carbide. Ion Conducting Polymers. Effect of Modified Calcium Carbonate Filler on Properties of PP/LDH Composites. Different Fabrication Techniques of Aerogels and Its Applications. Role of Nanodispersoids on Corrosion Inhibition Behavior of Smart Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings. Thermal and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Jute Polypropylene Composites.

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Book SynopsisFINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books“This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it’s really, really interesting.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED reviewA perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a TeacupHave you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know—and turns the ordinary into extraordinary.Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the morning, her partner’s much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and melatonin’s role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab, she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter.Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression “love drunk.” All the while, she shows us what it’s really like to be a working chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat.Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you’ll find something fascinating everywhere around you.Trade Review“This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it’s really, really interesting. Its is an insider’s look into scientists’ minds, social interactions, and laboratories that will change the way that readers view their lives, surroundings, and bodies … and gives advice that you didn’t know you needed. Chemistry for Breakfast is an engaging, accessible, and downright fun science book.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED review“With its wealth of examples taken from everyday life, from soap to toothpaste, Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim’s charming romp through the essence of chemistry may just inspire a new generation of chemists.”—Larry Gonick, author of The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry“In Chemistry for Breakfast, Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim uses her passion for science to give us a lighthearted and enjoyable look into the fascinating discoveries hidden in the things we encounter every day.”—Dr. Steven Farmer, author of Strange Chemistry: The Stories Your Chemistry Teacher Wouldn't Tell You“It is hard to resist being swept up in Mai's enthusiasm and begin to see the world—as she does—as a wonder of interacting chemical processes.”—Dr. Paul May, professor at the University of Bristol, editor of the website Molecule of the Month, and co-author of Molecules that Amaze Us“Chemistry for Breakfast bristles with imaginative ideas, and its fresh style will commend it to many readers, particularly those who would not usually read a ‘chemistry book’.”—Dr. Simon Cotton, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Birmingham“As readers journey through revelations about chemicals found in the likes of toothpaste, hamburgers, the brain and even human flatus, they may hardly notice that along the way they have been painlessly educated in the nuances of chemical bonding. Chemistry for Breakfast is a wonderful remedy for chemophobia, a condition that seems to be infectious and is much in need of treatment.”—Joe Schwarcz, Chemistry Professor and Director, McGill Office for Science and Society“Blended with physics, biology and medicine, Mai’s book Chemistry for Breakfast is a magical tour of the fundamentals of chemistry and its impact on science and society.”—K.C. Nicolaou, PhD, Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Chemistry at Rice University and CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research

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Book SynopsisWhen a biomaterial is placed inside the body, a biological response is triggered almost instantaneously. With devices that need to remain in the body for long periods, such interactions can cause encrustation, plaque formation and aseptic loosening on the surface. These problems contribute to the patient's trauma and increase the risk of death. Electrical properties, such as local electrostatic charge distribution, play a significant role in defining biological interactions, although this is often masked by other factors. This book describes the fundamental principles of this phenomenon before providing a more detailed scientific background. It covers the development of the relevant technologies and their applications in therapeutic devices such as MRSA-resistant fabrics, cardiovascular and urological stents, orthopaedic implants, and grafts. Academic and graduate students interested in producing a selective biological response at the surface of a given biomaterial will find the detailed coverage of interactions at the nanometre scale useful. Practitioners will also benefit from guidance on how to pre-screen many inappropriate designs of biomedical devices long before any expensive, animal or potentially risky clinical trials. Enhanced by the use of case studies, the book is divided in to four topical sections. The final section is dedicated to the application of related topics making the book unique in its pragmatic approach to combining high end interdisciplinary scientific knowledge with commercially viable new technologies. Contributing to the newly emerging discipline of 'nanomedicine', the book is written not only by experts from each relevant specialty but also by practitioners such as clinicians and device engineers from industry.Trade ReviewThe book originates from the activity of a BioElectricSurface consortium, funded by the European Commission under the FP-7 Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies (NMP) program and discusses the crucial role surface charge plays in the interaction between materials in biological and medical applications. The first part of the book covers new findings in biology, e.g. bone growth by charged hydroxyapatite and photocatalytic effect in doped titania and includes useful explanations of the many modern techniques used to create and measure electric charges at surfaces and intersurfaces. The first part of the book contains some very useful information, such as discussion of the polarization of hydroxyapatite, which increased bone growth on the negative surface while no growth was observed on the positive surface, and commentary on the increased photocatalytic activity of doped titania . This section also concisely, but thoroughly, analyses thermally stimulated depolarization current methods, the laser intensity modulation method of charge measurements, scanning probe, Kelvin probe force and electrostatic force microscopy, and the streaming potential measurement techniques used for wet cases. The techniques utilized for interfacial measurements, such as confocal laser scanning microscopy, are also covered in chapter 4. Part 2 describes many practical examples in which the surface interactions play an essential role. For example, chapter 5 discusses immobilized enzymes on porous surfaces in biocatalysts, drug delivery, and biosensors, while chapter 6 goes on to describe improvement of the extracellular matrix (ECM) by the interactions of host tissue cells with the implant surface Chapters 7, 8 and 9 discuss antibody immobilization on solid surfaces, adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of bone-forming cells with electrostatic charge at biomaterials surfaces and interactions of biofilm-forming bacteria with abiotic surfaces. Endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells on the biomaterials surfaces, interactions of bacteria and fungi on biofilms in hospital acquired infections and immunological response of electrostatic charge at the surface of biomaterials are covered in chapters 10, 11 and 12. Such elaborate discussions show the relevance of surface charge in biological interactions at and with non-biological surfaces and, I strongly believe, will provide a solid foundation for interested readers who are willing to bring innovative ideas of surface modifications to generate or control a specific biological response on implantable therapeutic devices. Part 3 of the book is a logical progression from parts 1 and 2, and describes some of the important applications where surface charge is believed to play a significant role. These include: Community and hospital acquired infections of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), MRSA-resistant textiles, inhibition of encrustation in urological devices and the reduction of restenosis in cardiovascular stents. The book finishes with a general overview of a new class of materials, named as vector materials, where the interfaces between biomaterial and biological environment can be manipulated by the application of vectorial effects induced by electrical polarization. Surface charges are frequently experienced by the frictional electricity in textiles. The infection of bacteria and the restenosis of implanted stenosis are broadly concerned matters in the society. As a basic research, it is noteworthy that negatively charged hydroxyapatite induces new bone. The book shows that the study of electric charge in surfaces is important to understand the basic mechanism of all these matters. The many topics introduced in this book promises more rapid progress in future research. The abbreviation of technical words sometime hinders the understanding of sentences, but the subject index at the end of the book helps greatly to solve this difficulty. The arrangement of chapters is also well ordered. The Editor’s kind efforts are appreciated. -- Eiichi Fukada, Kobayasi Institute of Physical Research, Tokyo, Japan and Emeritus Scientist, RIKEN, Wako, JapanTable of ContentsElectrostatic Charge on Biomaterials Surface; Electrical modifications of biomaterials' surfaces: Beyond hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity; Photocatalytic effects in doped and undoped titania; Surface charge measurements on biomaterials in dry and wet conditions Measurements of surface and interfacial charge and morphology in electrically modified materials; Protein Interactions at the surface; Immobilisation of enzymes on porous surface; Fibrous proteins interactions with modified surfaces of biomaterials; Antibody immobilisation on solid surfaces: methods and applications; Cellular Interactions with Abiotic Surfaces; Interactions of bone forming cells with electrostatic charge at biomaterials surface; Interactions of biofilm-forming bacteria with abiotic surfaces; Endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells (SMC) interactions at biomaterials surfaces; Interactions of Bacteria and fungi at the surface; Immunological response of electrostatic charge at the surface of biomaterials; IV. Applications; Community and hospital acquired Staphylococcal infections; MRSA resistant textiles; Inhibition of urological devices; Encrustation; Reduction of restenosis in cardiovascular stents; Regulatory and safety issues related to biomedical devices

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