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Table of ContentsStereochemistry of multibridged, multilayered, and multistepped aromatic compounds — Transanular steric and electronic effects.- Isotope effects in hydrogen atom transfer reactions.- N-methylacetamide as a solvent.- EROS A computer program for generating sequences of reactions.

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Book SynopsisWas wäre die Welt ohne Farben? Langweilig. Grau. Farben bestimmen unseren Alltag und vermitteln uns Informationen. Doch wie funktioniert unsere Farbwahrnehmung? Warum "sehen wir rot"? Mit Farben in der 3. Auflage gehen Norbert Welsch und Claus Chr. Liebmann der Realität der Farben auf den Grund und erklären Wahrnehmung, Physik und Chemie der Farbenwelt um uns herum. Die ganz große Besonderheit und zugleich Faszination des mehr als 400 Seiten umfassenden großformatigen Buchs ist das Spektrum der Themen, mit denen sich die Autoren auseinandergesetzt haben: Geschichte, Farben in Sprache, Kunst, Kultur, Farbpsychologie und Symbolik, Ordnung der Farben, Farben in Natur und Chemie, Farbwahrnehmung und Farben in Physik und Technik. Auch neue Erkenntnisse wie mögliche genetische Eingriffe, um die Farbenblindheit zu bekämpfen, finden Eingang in diese aktuelle Auflage. Mit zahlreichen, faszinierenden Fotos, Tabellen und Zeichnungen. Ein Buch zum Schmökern und Blättern, zugleich auch ein Buch für Profis zum Nachschlagen und Neues-Erfahren.Trade Review“... ein Ratgeber, Hilfsmittel und eine Inspirationsquelle ...” (Corine Glatt, in: vista.ch, 28. Oktober 2020)Table of ContentsEinführung - Was ist Farbe? – Kunterbunte Begriffe,- Kapitel 1 - Das Wesen der Farbe,- Geschichte der Farbe,- Kosmologie – Es werde Farbe,- Höhlenmalerei – Buntes aus grauer Vorzeit,- Farbe in Sprache, Kunst und Kultur,- Das Problem der Farbnamen – Viele und doch nicht genug,- Farbsymbolik in den Kulturen – Kulturen jeder Couleur,- Farbe in der Religion – Hat das Christentum eine Farbe?,- Der Regenbogen in verschiedenen Kulturen – Verbindung zwischen Himmel und Erde,- Kennzeichnen mit Farben – An ihren Farben sollt ihr sie erkennen,- Flaggen und ihre Farbbedeutung – Die bunten Länder dieser Welt,- Farbkontraste – Harmonie und Effekthascherei,- Farben in der Malkunst – Kunstgeschichte im Lichte der Farben,- Fehlsichtige Maler – Die Kunst mit Sehfehlern umzugehen,- Farbpsychologie und Symbolik,- Farben in der Psychologie – Sind wir farbabhängig und farbsüchtig?,- Die Farbe Rot – Farbe des Krieges und der Liebe,- Die Farbe Grün – Verde come la primavera in tedesco,- Die Farbe Blau – Farbe der Ferne und der Sehnsucht,- Die Farbe Gelb – Farbe der Gottheit und der Schande,- Die Farbe Cyan – Urlaub im Hallenbad,- Die Farbe Magenta – Jenseits des Regenbogens,- Die Farbe Orange – Eine Zitrusfrucht färbt eine Adelsfamilie,- Die Farbe Braun – Von Kaffeebohnen und Gemütlichkeit,- Die Farbe Schwarz – Was heißt hier Schwarzarbeit?,- Die Farbe Weiß – Jungfräulichkeit, Reinheit und Tod,- Die Farbe Grau – Zwischen Eleganz und Trübsinn,- Synästhesie – Der Klang der Farben,- Farbenkreis und Astrologie – Die Farben des Schicksals,- Ordnung der Farben,- Farbsysteme – Versuche zur Ordnung der Farben,- Goethes Farbenlehre – Der Dichterfürst begibt sich aufs „Farbenglatteis“,- Runge-Farbkugel – Ein Maler lässt die Farben rollen,- RGB-Modell – Newton – Vater des Farbfernsehens?,- CMY/CMYK-Modell – Von Malerfarben zu Farbdruckverfahren,- Kapitel 2 - Farben in Natur und Chemie,- Farbigkeit und Färbeverfahren,- Farbige Stoffe – Weshalb sind manche Stoffe farbig, andere nicht?,- Was sind organische Stoffe? – Der bunte Sumpf des Lebens,- Strukturformeln – Die Geheimsprache der Chemiker,- Wann sind organische Stoffe farbig? – Alles so schön bunt hier!,- Färbeverfahren – Buntes ist wie Balsam für die menschliche Seele,- Beizenfarbstoffe und -färbung – Herrlich leuchtende Teppiche und Tuche,- Küpenfarbstoffe – Mach doch mal Blau!,- Chromatographie – Farbstoffgemische untersuchen,- Pigmente – Pigmente bilden Farben,- Natürliche Farbstoffe,- Blut und Hämoglobin – Der besondere Saft unseres Lebens,- Pflanzen und Chlorophyll – Das Grün des Lebens,- Natürliche Farbstoffe in Pflanzen – Tabelle,- Blütenfarbstoffe – Warum sind Blumen eigentlich bunt?,- Pflanzenfarbstoffe – Buntes Allerlei in Pflanzen,- Plastidenpigmente – Die fettlöslichen Pflanzenfarbstoffe,- Zellsaftpigmente – Die wasserlöslichen Pflanzenfarbstoffe,- Carotinoide – Gemischtes Doppel in Gelb und Rot,- Carotine – Längst nicht nur in Möhren,- Lycopin – Das Rot reifer Tomaten,- Xanthophylle – Variationen in Gelb und Orange,- Flavone und Flavonoide – Gelb wie der Sommer,- Anthocyane – Farben sind gesund,- Betalaine – Rote Beete - eine färbende Knolle,- Indigo – Färbt Blue Jeans und schützt das Holz,- Krapp, Färberröte– Des Purpurs kleiner Bruder,- Reseda, Färberwau– Am Bahndamm steht eine Färberpflanze,- Blauholz – Das blaue Gold Südamerikas,- Lackmus – Der Prototyp eines Indikatorfarbstoffes,- Purpur – Cäsars Gewand der Macht,- Biolumineszenz – Grünes Licht für die Zellbiologie,- Cochenille – Läuse im Campari?,- Eisenoxide, Eisenhydroxide – Wer rastet, der rostet...,- Lapislazuli – Der göttliche Stein der Könige,- Malachit – Ein vielseitig verwendbares, grünes Mineral,- Ultramarin – Eine kosmische Farbe,- Farben in der Tierwelt,- Chamäleons – Bunte Farbspiele im Geäst,- Schmetterlinge – Fragile Farbenpracht,- Scholle – Farbkünstler am Meeresboden,- Tintenfische – Die Erfinder der Tinte,- Synthetische Farbmittel,- Teerfarben – Farben aus „nutzlosem“ Abfall,- Anthrachinon-Farbmittel – Farbmittel in der Natur und aus der Teerchemie,- Azinfarbstoffe – Phenazinfarbstoffe,- Azofarbstoffe – Entdeckung einer neuen Welt der Farben,- Lebensmittelfarbstoffe – Blaue Birnen gefällig oder doch besser rote Erdbeeren?,- Kaseinfarbe – Beständige Anstrichmittel aus der Natur,- Aufbau von Dispersionslacken – Immer perfekter...,- Titanweiß – Mächtig Weiß,- Tinten und Tuschen – Schreiben mit Farben,- Geheimtinten – Nicht nur für Kinder, Hexen und Zauberer,- Haarfarbe und Haarfärbemittel – Blondes Gift und rote Hexen,- Kapitel 3 – Farbwahrnehmung,- Theorien des Farbensehens,- Drei-Farben-Theorie – Erstes Licht bei den Farben...,- Gegenfarbtheorie von Hering – Gibt es drei oder vier Grundfarben?,- Duplizitätstheorie – Des Nachts sind alle Katzen grau,- Farbmetrik – Vom Messen der Farben,- Bau des menschlichen Sehsystems,- Bau des menschlichen Auges – Schau mir in die Augen, Kleines...,- Lichtsinneszellen – Zusammen geht's bunt her...,- Sehfarbstoffe – Bunt nur im Verbund,- Bau und Funktion der Netzhaut – Ein Netz, die Welt zu fangen,- Die Sehbahn – Sehen fängt im Auge erst an,- Kortikale Verarbeitung der Farbinformation – Die Farbe im Kopf,- Der Nutzen unseres Farbensehens – Vom Sein und Schein der Dinge,- Farbkonstanz – Gleiches in verschiedenem Licht,- Farbe, Form und Bewegung – Farbe hinter bunten Gittern,- Wie entsteht die Augenfarbe? – Blond und blauäugig?,- Farbensehen bei Mensch und Tier,- Evolution der Augen – Vom ersten Augenblick,- Farbensehen der Tiere – Nicht nur bei Nacht sehen alle Katzen grau,- Farbensehen von Honigbiene und Hummel – Attraktives Ultraviolett?,- Farbenblindheit und Farbfehlsichtigkeit – Rote Tomaten, grünes Gras – nicht für alle,- Gentherapie zur Behebung von Sehdefekten – Kann man Farbenblindheit heilen?,- Grauer Star – Schlimmer als Hitchcocks Vögel!,- Nachbilder – Sehen aus dem Nichts,- Indirektes Sehen – Bunte Träume,- Kapitel 4 - Farbe in Physik und Technik,-Physik des farbigen Lichts,- Welle-Teilchen-Dualismus – Widersprüche ergänzen sich,- Atombau und Farbe – Potenzial und Quantensprünge,- Lumineszenz – Das Licht des kalten Feuers,- Tagesleuchtfarben und Fluoreszenz – Mehr raus als rein??,- Nachtleuchtende Farben und Phosphoreszenz – Warum leuchten Farben nachts?,- Minerale und Edelsteine – Ewiger Glanz mit k(l)einen Fehlern,- Newtonsche Farbentheorie – Farbe im Griff der Wissenschaft,- Spektren erzeugen – Das Feuer im Diamanten,- Spektrentypen – Das Licht bringt es an den Tag,- Dispersion – Gebrochen und geteilt,- Linsen und farbiges Licht – Farben, wo sie nicht hingehören,- Farben dünner Schichten – Von der Schönheit der Ölpfützen und Seifenblasen,- Anlassfarben – Eine heiße Sache,- Regenbogen – Abglanz himmlischen Lichts,- Farben von Himmel und Sonne – Wenn auf Capri die rote Sonne im Meer versinkt...,- Farben der Sterne – Welche Farbe hat Ihr Stern?,- Gibt es auch Grüne Sterne?– Gibt es grüne Sterne? Können Sterne alle Farben haben?,- Herzsprung-Russel-Diagramm – Die Farbe – Schicksal der Sterne,- Strahlungsgesetze – Die Frage nach dem Spektrum des Schwarzen Körpers,- Technische Anwendungen,- Farbreaktionen in der Chemie – Farben der Erkenntnis,- Färbeverfahren in der Biologie und Medizin – Unsichtbares sichtbar machen,- Klassische Farbfotografie – Wie kommt die Farbe in den Film?,- Digitale Farbfotografie – Farbbilder aus Zahlen,- Druckverfahren – Farbe in der schwarzen Kunst,- Leuchtreklamen – The lights of the city,- Farbfernseher und Farbmonitore – Fenster zu entfernten Welten,- LCD-Farbmonitore – Kristalle unter Kontrolle,- LEDs und LED-Farbmonitore – Der Zauber des kalten Lichtes,- Photonische Kristalle – Lichtfangende Gitter und optische Schalter,- Laser – Farbe in Reinkultur,- Farbstofflaser – Die Geige unter den Lasern,- Farbe und Speicherplatz – Viel Platz am Ende des Regenbogens,- Superschwarz und Superweiß – Schwärzer als Schwarz? Weißer als Weiß?,- Computergrafik und Farbe – Buntes aus dem grauen Kasten,- Farbmanagementsysteme – Color As Color Can Be,- Kapitel 5 – Anhang,- Zeittafel Farbe und Sehen,- Epochen der Kunstgeschichte – Tabelle,- Synthese von Alizarin,- Experiment – Synthese von Alizarin,-,- Experiment – Färben mit Indigo,- Experiment – Papierchromatographie,- Experiment – Färbende kosmetische Präparate – Lippenstift,- Glossar,- Bild- und Textquellen,- Literatur,- Index

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Book SynopsisIn diesem Buch wird die Welt der Chemie farbenfroh und verständlich präsentiert − von den Grundlagen chemischer Prozesse über die Entstehung der Elemente bis zur Biochemie, der industriellen Chemie und der Chemie der Zukunft. Auf jeweils einer Doppelseite wird dem Leser mit vielen Bildern ein kompakter und klarer Einstieg in eines von insgesamt über 140 spannenden Themen geboten. Weshalb leuchten Glühwürmchen? Was haben Neutronensterne mit den chemischen Elementen zu tun? Wächst Aspirin auf Bäumen? Wieso gibt es so viel Sand in der Wüste? Was ist eigentlich Glyphosat? Was entdeckten die Alchemisten? Wie funktionieren molekulare Maschinen? Die Autoren greifen vielfältige Themen auf und erklären diese anschaulich und allgemein verständlich. Eindrucksvolle Abbildungen helfen dabei, chemische Zusammenhänge zu erkennen, Kristalle zu entdecken oder Moleküle sichtbar zu machen. Faszinierende Chemie nimmt Sie mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise in die wunderbare Welt dieser beeindruckenden Wissenschaft. Ein Buch zum Schmökern, Querlesen, Durchblättern und Genießen! Aus dem Inhalt - Die Basis der Chemie - Vom Urknall zu den Elementen - Chemie der Erde und Planeten - Entstehung des Lebens - Biochemie - Chemie der Menschheitsgeschichte - Chemie der Moderne - Chemischer AusblickTable of ContentsDie Basis der Chemie.- Vom Urknall zu den Elementen.- Chemie der Erde und der Planeten.- Entstehung des Lebens.- Biochemie.- Chemie in der Menschheitsgeschichte.- Chemie der Moderne.- Chemischer Ausblick.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Book SynopsisAn ideal drug candidate should possess good pharmacological activity, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity properties. Historically, there are around 6,000 drugs being used in humans and approximately 3,000 still in clinical use, not including herbal medicines. This Pharmaceutical Index series focuses on the profiles of 500 pharmaceutically marketed products from the past two decades. Professor Dr. K. Barry Sharpless is Honorary Editor-in-Chief of this first Index by Pharmacodia. The volume includes 24 NCEs worldwide approved drugs in 2013. Pharmacodia plan to publish two further volumes which will feature 2014 NCEs (32 drugs) and 2015 NCEs (25 drugs).

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Book SynopsisThe topic of silanes and other coupling agents/adhesion promoters is of tremendous contemporary interest because of their application in many and varied technologically important areas ranging from coatings to reinforced composites to dentistry to biomedical (e.g., for bonding nucleotides to the so-called ÃâËœgene chipsÃââ). In addition to their traditional use for bonding different materials, silanes have been shown to be highly effective in corrosion protection of metallic materials. This book is divided into three parts as follows: Part 1: Silane Coupling Agents/Adhesion Promoters; Part 2: Silanes for Corrosion Inhibition/Protection; Parts 3: General papers. The topics covered include: various ways to deposit silanes and factors affecting silane deposition and silane deposit characteristics; structure of silane deposits; silane deposition on glass and other surfaces; hydrophobic silane films; water absorption and transport in silane films; application of silanes in fiber-rein

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a state-of-the-art review of the life-limiting mechanisms of geosynthetics, the methods available to test and assess lifetime, and the means by which durability can be improved. It provides engineers with the information they need on the durability lifetime, bridging the knowledge gap between them and polymer scientists.The style of the handbook is deliberately non-technical, in that it avoids chemical formulas and makes widespread use of graphs and photographs. Summaries are provided for most sections. It shows how to predict the service life of geosynthetics based on state-of-the-art knowledge and in some cases provides numerical examples. Engineers can use it to decide what they should specify, scientists are shown how to perform extrapolations and derive reduction factors, and assessors are given a separate section indicating how they should treat the information presented to them, including the uncertainties of the methods of testing and extrapolation. While directed primarily at geotextiles, reference is made to geomembranes and their use in landfills, for which a supplementary chapter is added.First edition awarded with the International Geosynthetics Award 2014Table of ContentsPrefaceGuidance for the use of the report1 Introduction to durability assessment2 Introduction of geosynthetic3 Degradation mechanisms and reduction factorsAttachments

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Book SynopsisThis book embodies the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Silanes and other Adhesion Promoters held in Newark, New Jersey, October 21--23, 1998. Silanes are the most popular and widely used coupling agents (or adhesion promoters) to promote adhesion between dissimilar materials in a variety of situations, e.g. coating technology, adhesive bonding, reinforced composites, etc. Since the first symposium on this topic in 1991, there had been a tremendous R&D activity in developing new and more effective adhesion promoters and in understanding and optimising the performance of available coupling agents. The technical program for the symposium contained 36 papers and reflected both overviews and original research contributors and the presenters hailed from academia, industry and other research laboratories. Many different aspects of coupling agents were discussed, and both fundamental and applied aspects were accorded due coverage. In addition to

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Book SynopsisThis volume documents the proceedings of the 7th Symposium on Metallized Plastics: Fundamental and Applied Aspects, held in Newark, New Jersey, December 2-3, 1999. This volume contains a total of 16 papers, which were all rigorously peer reviewed and suitably revised before inclusion. The book is divided into two parts: Metallization Techniques and Properties of Metal Deposits, and Interfacial and Adhesion Aspects. The topics covered include: various metallization techniques for a variety of plastics including some novel developments involving suitable plastic pretreatments; modification of polymers by plasma and ion-assisted reactions; metal doped plasma polymer films; metal-polyimide nanocomposite films; investigation of metal/polymer interactions by a variety of techniques; ways to improve adhesion of metal/polymer systems; modeling of metal/polymer interfaces; application of surface analytical techniques in the arena of metallized plastics; and ultrathin

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Book SynopsisThe behavior of substances in solutions may not be adequately characterized by the effect of any single physicochemical parameter of solvents, nor are numerous semi-empirical scales of the solvent effect (their ÃâËœpolarityÃââ) suitable for their limited selections only. In recent decades, it has been found that the variation of reaction rate constants in solutions or that spectral parameters of dissolved substances are determined by the total effect of different solvation processes. This monograph presents numerous examples of such an approach and characterizes various empirical and semi-empirical scales of solvent properties. It is shown that additional consideration of some structural parameters of solvents, namely, their cohesive energy and the molar volume, may provide for spreading this approach on homolytical and catalytic reaction. It is also shown that for the solvolysis reaction, one of the excessive reagents may represent either a reagent or a solvent, which requires

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Book SynopsisTo identify the specific features of the kinetics of oxidation of polymer mixtures, determine the key structural elements, and create a model that can describe the mechanism of thermal oxidation of polymer mixtures, it is necessary to determine the relation between the initial structure of a polymer mixture, structural rearrangements associated with oxidation and the kinetics of the process. The aim of this book is to elucidate the complicated problem concerning the connection between the structure and mechanism of oxidation of heterogeneous and heterophase polymer systems. The material presented in this book concerns the specific features of the kinetics of oxidation and those of the structure of polymer systems. The book deals with an analysis of the key factors that can affect principally the mechanism of thermal oxidation of polymer mixtures, determines the role of the phase morphology, structure of components, and the interface layer (or boundary) in the kinetics of oxidation of heterophase system by an example of mixtures of polyolefines. Along with the kinetics of oxidation of heterophase systems, problems of investigation of their structural parameters in the oxidized state are considered. With this aim, the material presented in the book concerns not only the mechanism of oxidation of polymer mixtures but also homopolymers of diverse morphology and model systems.Table of ContentsPreface, List of Abbreviations, Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Structure Effects in Thermal Oxidation of Polyolefines, Chapter 3: Model Systems. Isotactic Polypropylene Modified by Esters, Chapter 4: Blends of Crystallizing Biopolymer and Polyolefine: Poly-3-oxybutirate and Polyethylene of Low Density, Chapter 5: The Blends of Crystallizing Polymers: Isotactic Polypropylene and Polyethylene of High Density, Chapter 6: The Blends of Crystallizing Polyolefin and Amorphous Rubber: Isotactic Polypropylene and Triple Ethylenepropylenediene Copolymer, Chapter 7: The Objects and The Methods of Investigation, References

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Book SynopsisWater is recognized as being an important factor in numerous pheno­ mena connected with the quality of food. For instance, it plays a part in the textural properties of several commodities. Moreover, water is an essential parameter determining the behaviour of food products in the course of many processing operations : on water, will depend the amount of energy necessary for freezing or dehydrating the product; water will strongly influence the evolution of physical, chemical and biochemical phenomena taking place in the product during processing operations such as heating, drying, etc. Water will also influence the same reactions, as well as the activity of microorganisms, during the storage of food products under various conditions. As a result, all aspects of quality - sensory, nutritional and hygienic properties of the food - will be affected. In all these circumstances, the water content of a product is obviously an important factor, but equally important may be the physical properties of this water, such as its thermodynamic activity and its mobility. Actual­ ly, the concept of water activity (a ) is now widely used by the food industry and in the legislation of sever')¥l countries. The idea of a small, international meeting devoted to a synthetic review and discussion of knowledge on these various matters, was first developed by Dr. R. B.Table of ContentsSession I. Fundamentals : high moisture systems.- Water and aqueous solutions : recent advances.- Phase separation in protein — water systems and the formation of structure.- The dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) — water system.- An enzymatically modified protein as a new surfactant and its function to interact with water and oil in an emulsion system.- Session 2. Fundamentals : low and intermediate moisture systems.- The influence of soluble components on water sorption hysteresis.- Some facts concerning water vapour sorption hysteresis on potato starch.- Influence of temperature on sorption equilibria.- Development of B.E.T.-like models for sorption of water on foods, theory and relevance.- Solution thermodynamics and the starch-water system.- Session 3. Physico-chemical and enzymatic changes.- Effects of water activity and water content on mobility of food components, and their effects on phase transitions in food systems.- Enzyme activity as a function of water activity.- The influence of water content and temperature on the formation of Maillard reaction intermediates during the drying of plant products.- Polysaccharide-water interactions — thermal behavior of rice starch.- Session 4. Microbiology and water activity.- Present state of knowledge of aw effects on microorganisms.- Effects of aw and pH on growth and survival of Staphylococcus aureus.- Effect of aw on growth and survival of Bacillaceae.- Effect of water activity on mold growth and mycotoxin production.- The antimicrobial activity of sugar against pathogens of wounds and other infections of man.- Hurdle technology applied to meat products of the shelf stable product and intermediate moisture food types.- Session 5. Technology : diffusion properties and non equilibrium states.- Fundamentals of diffusion of water and rate of approach of equilibrium aw.- Diffusivity of sorbic acid in food gels at high and intermediate water activities.- Aroma diffusion : the influence of water activity and of molecular weight of the other solutes.- Choice of packages for foods with specific consideration of water activity.- The role of water in the rheology of hygroscopic food powders.- Session 6. Technology : humectants and new intermediate moisture foods (IMF).- A pragmatic approach to the development of new intermediate moisture foods.- Water binding of humectants.- Novel intermediate moisture meat products.- Extrusion cooking for cereal-based intermediate moisture products.- Polyglycerols and polyglycerol esters as potential water activity reducing agents. Chemistry and sensory analysis.- Session 7. Freezing and low temperature phenomena.- Complex aqueous systems at subzero temperatures.- The freezing of biological cells in aqueous solutions containing a polymeric cryo-protectant.- Freezing in polymer — water systems and properties of water.- Freeze-texturing and other aspects of the effects of freezing on food quality.- Computed instrumental analysis of the behavior of water in foods during freezing and thawing.- Session 8. Commodities : properties of water and technology.- Water in fish : its effects on quality and processing.- The effect of water on the quality of meat and meat products : problems and research needs.- Water in dairy products related to quality, with special reference to cheese.- Confectionery and water activity: determination of aw by calculation.- Session 9. Moisture measurement and prediction.- Comparison of sensors for measurement of air humidity.- Standardization of isotherm measurements (COST-project 90 and 90 bis).

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Book SynopsisThis book is for readers with some background in science, concerning the search for drugs, starting from molecular diversity in nature or molecular wilderness. Drug molecules may be used as such, or as starting points for improved drugs obtained from the interface of chemistry and biology. In some cases, the essential molecular features for drug properties from natural molecules may be identified and modified to more effective ones. In other cases, nature provides the targets, such as essential enzymes from infectious microorganisms, from which synthetic drugs can be designed. The mechanisms of action of drugs can be discerned by studying target–drug interactions. Nature may fight back, as in cases when microorganisms become resistant to drugs, but we can again use the chemistry–biology interface to obtain drugs which overcome the resistance. The battle goes on, hopefully with victory for both humans and balance of nature. This book differs from those available on the subject of natural products and drugs derived therefrom in that it looks at the broad picture on how materials and organisms from nature affect our health and how we have combined our knowledge in chemistry, biology, and biodiversity to promote our wellness from resources in the "molecular wilderness," with caveats on sustainable utilization of these resources. It is therefore suitable, not only for readers interested in science and medicine, but also for those with interest in policy issues concerning sustainable development, environment, and issues concerning interaction of science and society in general.Trade Review"Writing a popular science book is more challenging than writing a professional one for the technical audience. One needs to be scientifically rigorous, yet speak in the language of the school student and the ‘lay’ public. There can be no threatening equations or complex chemical pathways, yet one should convey the message in a lucid manner. Professor Yuthavong carries it off with ease and elan. He has chosen the word "wilderness" deliberately, to evoke both excitement and awe in the reader. He shows how human creativity is able to chisel molecules from wilderness into useful products, how nature itself has been doing such molecular architecture over evolution, and how we may learn from it. The underlying message, expressed with time honored wisdom, is Gandhian in spirit. Recall what Mahatma Gandhi said: ‘Nature provides for man’s need, but not his greed’, and ‘Be the change you want the world to be’. This is a book that needs to be distributed across both the developing and developed worlds." — D. Balasubramanian, Professor and Director of Research, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India, and UNESCO Kalinga Prize Laureate in Science Popularization"I very much like the idea of writing something that's technically correct but intended for a general audience. The topics would correct an impression that all drug discovery these days comes from high throughput screening of synthetic molecules. I’m very impressed with the variety of topics the writer has managed to touch upon and with how technically accurate the handling of these topics has been."— Jon Clardy, Professor, Harvard Medical School and Broad Institute, USA"This pioneering book is a powerful source of enlightenment on the vital connections between the diversity world's biological splendour and advancement of scientific knowledge. It offers a convincing case as to why the conservation of biological diversity is imperative for human wellbeing. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in sustainable development in general and environmental protection in particular."— Calestous Juma, Professor, Harvard Kennedy School, USA, and Former Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity"This is an excellent reading not only for researchers and students but also for general readers. The whole book is woven around the key term ‘wilderness’. It covers a wide area of subjects, from ancient myth to modern molecular biology and drug design. The book is not only educational but also highly entertaining. I hope in the future it will be available to those people who do not understand English."— Hisao Masai, Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Science and University of Tokyo, Japan"The need to bring together new knowledge in basic sciences, agriculture, anecdotes and cultural norms on a single platform for efforts in prospecting for drugs from natural products cannot be overemphasized. Many have attempted to do this but only a few have the background necessary to succeed in the efforts. Professor Yongyuth brings with him a wealth of knowledge accumulated over thirty years and is probably the best to produce a much needed balanced view in the field."— Ayoade Oduola, Former Deputy Director, UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, Geneva, Switzerland"Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong has worked for decades at the highest levels of science and government and successfully cross pollinated these worlds. So it’s no surprise that his new book, Tapping Molecular Wilderness: Drugs from Chemistry–Biology–Biodiversity Interface, bridges the worlds of science and nature. Coming at the moment when the world is embarking on a new set of Sustainable Development Goals which also must embrace both science and nature, this book can be widely recommended for anyone who wishes to think more deeply about these goals—and the future of our world."— Peter Singer, Professor, University of Toronto, and Chief Executive Officer, Grand Challenges Canada"One thing that typifies the writer is his clarity in thinking and presentation: This quality is apparent in this highly readable book. Through hands-on drug research and involvement with related issues, he aims to make us appreciate nature for its cornucopia of simple and complex molecules that are beneficial to mankind. One such benefit is the natural products for combating pathogenic organisms whose drug resistance should be taken seriously by our making sustained and renewed efforts to fight them. After all pathogens must fight for their lives; simplistic and ephemeral efforts by the medical community have constantly proved to be inadequate. In this book the themes of the need to sustain nature for its biodiversity and to combat pathogens by natural and modified biomolecules shine through brilliantly."— Bhinyo Panijpan, Former Director, Institute for Innovative Learning, Mahidol University, Thailand"The author beautifully portraits the biodiverse ‘molecular wilderness’ as the world of wonder, full of treasure to benefit mankind. Complex chemistry of drug discovery and drug design is amazingly made simple. It ends with a strong message that molecular wilderness is powerful. We must respect its balance and coexist with it sustainably. Otherwise it fights back harshly. The book is very educational and inspiring. It is a complex scientific textbook neatly made simple for general readers. We definitely need more science and technology books in this literary style."— Khunying Sumonta Promboon, Member of Thai National Legislative Assembly and Former President of Srinakarinwirote University, Thailand"Living organisms produce both toxic compounds to disable their predators and beneficial compounds to protect or heal themselves, so as to enhance their ability to survive. So Nature, or the ‘Wilderness’, is a rich source of medically important molecules. Thus ‘Tapping the Molecular Wilderness’ has played a crucial role in the discovery of new drugs to combat human illnesses, such as infection and heart disease. The author elegantly discusses the principles of drug discovery, the need for an integrated role of chemistry and biology, novel strategies in research, as well as problems arising from drug resistance. As expert researcher, with success in devising a novel drug for malaria, the author has simplified the scientific concepts, historical perspectives and modern trends in drug discovery in a simplified manner, readily understood by the layman. More books like this are needed to show the importance of research, not only at applied level but also at basic level: Perhaps then governments, especially in developing countries, may invest more in research for the future."— M. R. Jisnuson Svasti, Emeritus Professor, Mahidol University and Chulaborn Research Institute, Thailand"The author should be admired for his bold effort to write a book on ‘natural science’ for the general public. As it turns out, this book not only contains a wealth of scientific information but also is very easy to read and to follow from the first page to the last. Readers will benefit from the knowledge given which can be used as a starting point to dig further into the ‘beauty of nature’. The author should be congratulated for the beautiful tale of science adventure."— Yodhathai Thebtaranonth, Emeritus Professor, Mahidol University, Thailand, and ASEAN Outstanding Technologist and Technologist Awardee, 1995"From the wilderness have come many revelations. Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong now has added chemistry to the list."— Prapon Wilairat, Professor, Mahidol University, Thailand, and Outstanding Scientist of Thailand Awardee, 1997Table of ContentsMolecular Wilderness Harsh and Healing. Gifts from Molecular Wilderness. Drug Targets from Molecular Wilderness. Molecular Wilderness as Templates for Drugs. The Wilderness Fights Back. Living with Molecular Wilderness.

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Book SynopsisEarning praise from scientists, journalists, faculty, and students, this book helps writers to communicate data clearly. It draws on a decade of additional experience and research, expanding author's advice on reaching everyday audiences and further integrating non-print formats.Trade Review"Clearly written, with a checklist at the end of each chapter, invaluable for students. It should be required reading for journalists and politicians." (Economist) "Miller presents a holistic and accessible approach to understanding the issues in communicating [numeric] information by focusing on the entire writing process. Besides providing foundation principles for writing about numbers and exploring tools for displaying figures, the book combines statistical literacy with good writing.... Highly recommended." (Choice)

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