Environmental science, engineering and technology Books
A A Balkema Publishers Options for Wastewater Management in Harare,
Book SynopsisThe sustainable management of waste water should aim at pollution prevention and reduction first, followed by resource recovery and reuse. This work shows that substantial water quality improvements could be achieved through a so-called 3-Step Stategic Approach. The frameworks developed in this research for managing water on-site and at centralized and de-centralized levels can be used in re-designing current systems or designing new systems thatmake optimal use of wastewater components whilst minimising pollution.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Inventory of Existing Water Management Practices in Harare, Zimbabwe; Chapter 3: The Impact of Urbanisation on the Water Quality of Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe; Chapter 4: A Strategic Framework for Managing Wastewater: A Case Study of Harare, Zimbabwe; Chapter 5: Options for Onsite Management of Wastewater in Harare, Zimbabwe; Chapter 6: Options for the Decentralised Management of Wastewater in Harare, Zimbabwe; Chapter 7: Centralised Management of Wastewater in Harare, Zimbabwe: Current Practice and Future Options; Chapter 8: Effluent Polishing via Pasture Irrigation in Harare, Zimbabwe; Chapter 9: A Proposal for the Sustainable Management of Wastewater in Harare, Zimbabwe
£80.74
A A Balkema Publishers Shallow Flows: Research Presented at the
Book SynopsisThis text presents the key findings of the International Symposium held in Delft in 2003, which explored the process of shallow flows. Shallow flows are found in lowland rivers, lakes, estuaries, bays, coastal areas and in density-stratified atmospheres, and may be observed in puddles, as in oceans. They impact on the life and work of a wide variety of readers, who are here provided with a clear overview of the subject. Shallow flows are intrinsically turbulent. On one hand, there are strongly three-dimensional, small-scale turbulent motions and on the other hand, large-scale quasi-two-dimensional turbulence. This book explains and examines these differences and their effects with sections on transport processes in shallow flows; shallow jets, wakes and mixing layers; stratified and rotating flows in ocean and atmosphere; river and channel flows; and numerical modelling and turbulence closure techniques. The reader is provided with the pick of current studies and a fresh approach to the subject, with expert examination of a fascinating and crucial phenomenon of our world's water systems. Table of ContentsForewordIntroductionShallow jets, wakes and mixing layersShallow stratified and rotating flows in ocean and atmosphereRiver and channel flowsTransport processes in shallow flowsNumerical modeling and turbulence closure techniques for shallow flowsAuthor index
£350.00
A A Balkema Publishers Structural Foundations on Rock, volume 2:
Book SynopsisThis text on Structural Foundations on Rock, volume 2: is the proceedings of the International Conference, Sydney, on 7-9th May 1980.
£266.00
A A Balkema Publishers Soils Under Cyclic and Transient Loading, volume
Book SynopsisThis is the Proceedings (Volume 2 of 2) of the of the Soils Under Cyclic and Transient Loading, International Symposium, held in Swansea, on 7-11 January 1980.
£350.00
A A Balkema Publishers Soil Mechanics 7th Afr Volume 2
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of 2 of the Conference Proceedings of the 7th Regional African Conference on Soil Mechanics, 1980.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Rock Joints: Proceedings of a regional conference
Book SynopsisRock joint behaviour impacts many branches of engineering including surface and underground mining, dam foundations, tunnelling for hydro power and transport, petroleum reservoirs and nuclear waste storage. The subject is in a very active stage of development, and engineers, geologists, and scientists involved in these developments have indicated by their 110 papers that rock joints are of great importance in many fields of engineering. Selected papers span five continents and thirty countries. The subjects covered include geological aspects of joint origin and morphology, mechanical behaviour such as shear strength and deformability, hydraulic behaviour, and dynamic behaviour. The influence of water flow on frictional strength and the effect of joint deformation on water flow are also strongly represented. Great activity is evident in many countries in computer modelling for solving complicated engineering problems where joint behaviour is important. Articles describe the modelling of joints under dams, around wellbores, in petroleum reservoirs, in open pit mines, and around tunnels, shafts and nuclear waste repository excavations. The conference proceedings forms a unique collection of keynote and specialist articles on all aspects of rock joint behaviour.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Polymer Concretes and Their Structural Uses:
Book SynopsisGeneral information & classification of polymer concretes; Characteristic features of the materials used; Theory of structure formation using polymer concretes & physical & chemical principles in formulating their compositions; Physical & mechanical properties of polymer concretes; Resistance of polymer concretes to aggressive media; Durability of polymer concrete structures; Effect of temperature & fire on polymer concrete structures; Design characteristics of polymer concrete & reinforced polymer concrete structures; Technology of producing polymer concrete products; Polymer sulphur concretes.
£152.00
A A Balkema Publishers 6th international congress International
Book SynopsisThe Proceedings of the 6th international congress International Association of Engineering Geology, volume 3: Comptes-rendus, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the 6-10 August 1990. Including 500 papers from authors from 52 different countries. The four main symposia compromised of topics that included use of computers in Engineering Geology, pollution, environmental protection and waste disposal, coastal engineering and Engineering Geology in the oil industry.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Static and Dynamic Considerations in Rock
Book SynopsisThe proceedings of the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) Symposium on [title], held in Swaziland in September 1990, comprises some 40 refereed papers by rock engineering specialists on such subjects a rock creep, rock bursting, surface subsidence, blasting, numerical modelling, expert
£275.50
A A Balkema Publishers Failure Criteria of Structured Media: Proceedings
Book SynopsisPresents a collection of information for the selection and improvement of suitable natural materials, the manufacturing of artificial materials with adequate mechanical properties, the optimization of forming processes, and the analysis and design of engineering works and structures.Table of ContentsGeneral lectures; Invariant formulation of yield and failure criteria for anisotropic materials; Yielding, damage, and failure of composite materials; Yielding, damage and failure of metallic materials; Yielding, damage, and failure of geotechnical materials; Communications.
£266.00
A A Balkema Publishers Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock,
Book Synopsis‘Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock’, includes Volume. 1 of 3 of the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Weak Rock held in Tokyo on the 21-24 September 1981. Some of the papers presented at the symposium were as follows : Deformation of Crushed Rock Under Plane Strain Conditions ( Al - Hussaini , M ); Relation ... Takaaki , K ( McClelland Engineers Incorporated , Texas ) Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, as well as the one included here
£256.50
A A Balkema Publishers Weak rock: Soft, fractured & weathered rock,
Book Synopsis‘Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock’, includes Volume. 3 of 3 of the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Weak Rock held in Tokyo on the 21-24 September 1981. Some of the papers presented at the symposium were as follows : Deformation of Crushed Rock Under Plane Strain Conditions ( Al - Hussaini , M ); Relation ... Takaaki , K ( McClelland Engineers Incorporated , Texas ) Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, as well as Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock’.
£375.00
A A Balkema Publishers Flow and Transport in Porous Media: Proceedings
Book Synopsis‘Flow and Transport in Porous Media’ is the conference proceedings of Euromech 143, held in Delft, on the 2-4 September 1981. Including an alternative formulation for hydrodynamic dispersion in porous media.
£190.00
A A Balkema Publishers Land Drainage: A seminar in the EC programme of
Book SynopsisLand Drainage the topic of the papers presented for seminar in the EC programme of coordination of research on land use and rural resources, held in Cambridge, UK, on the 27-31 July 1981.
£228.00
A A Balkema Publishers Penetration Testing, volume 1: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisConference Proceedings of the second European symposium on penetration testing, Amsterdam, 24-27 May 1982. This volume includes soil penetration tests- congresses.
£446.50
A A Balkema Publishers Radionuclide distribution and transport in
Book SynopsisRadionuclide distribution and transport in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is Volume 5 of a critical review of data (Prepared for the Commission of the European Communities) in 1984.
£350.00
A A Balkema Publishers Rock bolting: Theory and application in mining
Book SynopsisRock bolts today represent the dominant support system in mines and underground structures. Some results and experiences are discussed to give a better understanding of the strength of individual rock bolts and systems of bolts, and the interaction between bolts and rock masses of various types. Topics covered are as follows: rock bolting in theory and experiments; design principles and experience; and ground control and instrumentation: cable boltingTable of ContentsRockbolting in theory and experiments; design principles and experience; and ground control, instrumentation: cable bolting.
£403.75
A A Balkema Publishers Geotechnical Aspects of Coastal and Offshore
Book SynopsisGeotechnical Aspects of Coastal and Offshore Structures, the Proceedings of the symposium, held in Bangkok, on the 14-18 December 1981
£180.50
A A Balkema Publishers Geomechanical Modelling in Engineering Practice
Book SynopsisThe key to successful solution of problems by the finite element method lies in the choice of appropriate numerical models & their associated parameters for geological media. 16 invited contributions on: Basic concepts; Numerical modelling of selected engineering problems; Specific numerical models & parameters evaluation.Table of ContentsPART 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CONCEPTS; PART 2: NUMERICAL MODELLING OF SELECTED ENGINEERING PROBLEMS; PART 3: SPECIFIC NUMERICAL MODELS AND PARAMETER EVALUATION
£290.00
A A Balkema Publishers Design and Instrumentation of In-Situ Experiments
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1995. This volume includes papers of a Joint CEC-NEA Workshop on ‘Design and Instrumentation of In-Situ Experiments in Underground Laboratories for Radioactive Waste Disposal ‘held in, Brussels,15-17 May 1984. About 100 specialists attended this meeting, in which a review of the current developement of such underground facilities was made.Table of ContentsSession 1. Underground laboratories: Experience and objectives, An overview of strategies for in-situ investigations for radioactive waste disposal, United States Department of Energy strategy for in-situ testing at candidate repository sites Session 2. Reviews of experiments in the major rock types, Session 3. Design and instrumentation for in situ experiments in granite and basalt, Session4. Design and instrumentation for in situ experiments in clay Session 5. Design and instrumentation of in situ experiments in salt Session 6. Oveviews and conclusions
£256.50
A A Balkema Publishers Ground Freezing: Proceedings of the 4th
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of the Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Ground Freezing held in Sapporo over the 5-7 August 1985.
£256.50
A A Balkema Publishers Soil Structure Assessment: Sponsored by the
Book SynopsisReference methods recommended for workers on EEC funded research projects are described & sources cited. Site & soil description; Sampling for soil structure measurement; Inherent soil properties; Structural parameters; Water & air flow parameters; Soil strength & stability; Soil morphology.
£110.00
A A Balkema Publishers The Morphodynamics of the Wadden Sea
Book SynopsisThe Wadden Sea area of the North Sea is one which undergoes rapid morphological changes. Under natural conditions, the barrier islands would adjust them¬selves to a rising sea level. However, be¬cause the islands are densely populated and have an important role as holiday resorts, morphological changes are un¬desirable. Coastal engineering counter-measures have been undertaken to pre¬vent beach erosion, shifting of tidal in¬lets, breaching of dune ridges and land¬ward-directed washover. The natural processes and the results of human inter¬ference including the negative conse¬quences of many of the measures are discussed in detail. The author presents the current state of research, together with the results of his own investigations. In addition, a comprehensive description of the geomorphological development and recent problems of the barrier is¬lands from Texel to Fanø is given forthe first time. The book includes 40 colour photographs and 393 figures, almost all previously unpublished. Sat¬ellite and radar imagery as well as many aerial photographs are also included. The book is intended for geomorphologists, sedimentologists, environmentalists and all those with a scientific interest in tidal flats and barrier islands.
£237.50
A A Balkema Publishers Environmental Geotechnics and Problematic Soils
Book SynopsisA collection of the conference proceedings on ‘Environmental Geotechnics and Problematic Soils and Rocks’ held in 1988.
£375.00
A A Balkema Publishers Modelling Soil-Water-Structure Interaction SOWAS
Book SynopsisThe conference proceedings of ‘Modelling Soil-Water-Structure Interaction SOWAS 88’ held in 1988.
£266.00
A A Balkema Publishers Ground Freezing 88 - Volume 1: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisVolume 1 of 2, of the conference proceedings of ‘Ground Freezing 88’ of the fifth international symposium, held in Nottingham, UK on the 26-27 July 1988.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Ground Freezing 88 - Volume 2: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of 2, of the conference proceedings of ‘Ground Freezing 88’ of the fifth international symposium, held in Nottingham, UK on the 26-27 July 1988.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Modelling of Mine Structures: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisProceedings of the 10th Plenary Scientific Session of the International Bureau of Strata Mechanics, World Mining Congress, Stockholm, June 1987. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1. Fundamentals and rock data, 2. Modelling methods, 3. Applications in mine design
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Groundwater Recharge: Proceedings of a symposium,
Book SynopsisProceedings of a symposium held at Mandurah, Western Australia, July, 1987. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Contaminant Transport in Groundwater: Proceedings
Book SynopsisProceeding of a symposium on Contaminant transport in groundwater held in Stuttgart, April 1989. Topics covered include: Field methods & data processing; Field studies & tracer experiments; Contaminant chemistry & column experiments; Modelling of chemistry coupled to transport; Dispersion theory & transport in fractured media; Numerical aspects of modelling, parameter identification & optimization; Multiphase flow & transport in saturated soil.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Mining in the Arctic
Book SynopsisProceedings of the 1st International Symposium on [title] held in Fairbanks, Alaska, July 1989. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings
Book SynopsisA collection of articles on Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings originally published in 1989.
£190.00
A A Balkema Publishers Powder and Grains: Proceedings of an
Book SynopsisProceedings of the International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Clermont-Ferrand, September, 1989. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
£256.50
Brill Polymers Derived from Isobutylene. Synthesis,
Book SynopsisThis monograph aims to give an overview of recent chemical and technological developments in the area of polymers and co-polymers derived from isobutylene, which have a wide range of (industrial) applications. The scientific basis for presenting the material – application of the acid-base theory with a view to the fundamental steps of isobutylene polymerization – is combined with the application of quantum-chemical calculations of catalysts, linked active centers, separate elementary stages of the process, and critical analysis of some experimental data. In addition, a number of problems, such as the macrokinetic description of isobutylene polymerization, description of the balanced scheme of industrial production of isobutylene polymers, and initiation of isobutylene polymerization with the help of immobilized cationic catalysts are discussed. Special attention is given to ecological aspects of synthesis and application of isobutylene polymers. This book will be of value and interest to researchers in the areas of chemistry and physics of high-molecular compounds, as well as engineers and technologists specialized in the area of olefins and polyolefins.Table of ContentsPart 1 Scientific and technological aspects of isobutylene production: properties and production of isobutylene - physical properties, chemical properties, methods of isobutylene production, production of isobutylene in industry, special methods of isobutylene production, analysis of isobutylene; isobutylene polymerization - general ideas of polymerization, catalysts, polymerization mechanism, initiation, chain propagation, limiting of the chain propagation, problems of cationic polymerization of isobutylene, molecular engineering, features of fast polymerization processes, problems of kinetics of fast polymerization processes, kinetic features of isobutylene polymerization; macrokinetics of isobutylene polymerization -modelling of isobutylene polymerization as a fast chemical reaction, macroscopic features of isobutylene polymerization, novel fundamental regularities, on existence of several macroscopic regimes, on connection between geometrical size of the reaction zone and kinetic and hydrodynamic parameters, influence of linear flow motion rate on molecular-mass characteristics of resulting polymer, influence of the methods of catalyst transmission on molecular-mass characteristics of resulting polymer, heat regime of fast isobutylene polymerization, heat regime of polymerization in the absence of heat elimination, heat regime of polymerization with reaction mass boiling, efficiency of external heat elimination, optimization of molecular-mass characteristics of polymer in fast isobutylene polymerization, the zone model, estimation of molecular-mass polyisobutylene characteristics in the absence of heat elimination at the multistage catalyst delivery into the reacting turbulent zone. (Part contents).
£190.00
Brill Polyimides and Other High Temperature Polymers:
Book SynopsisThis volume documents the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Polyimides and Other High Temperature Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, held in Newark, New Jersey, December 3-6, 2001. Polyimides possess many desirable attributes, so this class of materials has found applications in many technologies ranging from microelectronics to high temperature adhesives to membranes.This volume contains a total of 32 papers, all rigorously peer reviewed and revised before inclusion, addressing many aspects and new developments in polyimides and other high temperature polymers. The book is divided into two parts: Synthesis, Properties and Bulk Characterization and Surface Modification, Interfacial or Adhesion Aspects and Applications. The topics covered include: synthesis and characterization of a variety of polyimides; photoalignable polyimides; high-modulus poly(p-phenylenepyromellitimide) films; structure-property relationships in polyimides; aromatic benzoxazole polymers; polybenzobisthiazoles; polyimide L-B films; transport of water in high Tg polymers; surface modification of polyimides; adhesion of metal films to polyimide and other polymers; investigation of interfacial interactions between metals and polymers; polyimide film surface properties; applications of polyimides in microelectronics, as membranes for gas separation, as composite films; fabrication of thin-film transistors on polyimide films; polyimide modified with fullerenes; semicrystalline polyimides for advanced composites; and wear performance of polyetherimide composite.Table of ContentsPart 1: Synthesis, Properties and Bulk Characterization 1. Poly(amic acid)s and their ionic salt solutions: Synthesis, characterization and stability study 2. A new interpretation of the kinetic model for the imidization reaction of PMDA-ODA and BPDA-PDA poly(amic acid)s 3. Synthesis and characterization of new organosoluble poly(ether imide)s derived from various novel bis(ether anhydride)s 4. Synthesis of novel polyimides from dianhydrides with flexible side chains 5. Polyimides based on rhenium(I) diimine complexes 6. New highly phenylated bis(phthalic) and bis(naphthalic) anhydrides and polyimides therefrom 7. New photoalignable polyimides and their ability to control liquid-crystal alignment 8. Proton conducting polyimides from novel sulfonated diamines 9. High-modulus poly(p-phenylenepyromellitimide) films obtained using a novel gel-drawing technique 10. Effect of structure on the thermal behaviour of bisitaconimide resins 11. l-Amino-4,5-8-naphthalenetricarboxylic acid-l,8-lactam-4,5-imide-containing macrocycles: Synthesis, molecular modeling and polymerization 12. Synthesis of aromatic benzoxazole polymers for high Tg, low dielectric properties 13. Polybenzobisthiazoles – Critical issues in their performance and properties 14. Electrical breakdown and electrostatic phenomena in ultra-thin polyimide Langmuir-Blodgett films 15. Humid ageing of polyetherimide: Chemical and physical interactions with water 16. Transport of water in high Tg polymers: A comparison between interacting and non-interacting systems Part 2: Surface Modification, Interfacial or Adhesion Aspects and Applications 17. New developments in the adhesion promotion of electroless Ni or Cu films to polyimide substrates 18. Surface modification of polyimide to improve its adhesion to deposited copper layer 19. Study on the structure and adhesion of copper thin films on chemically modified polyimide surfaces 20. Chemical interaction of Fe, Ni and Au with poly(vinyl chloride) and poly(tetrafluoroet
£218.50
Brill Modern Polymer Flame Retardancy
Book SynopsisThere are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many human lives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds have been identified as being used as flame-retardants. At present, knowledge of long-term effects resulting from exposure to flame retardants and their breakdown products is limited. The aim of this volume in the book series New Concepts in Polymer Science is to provide a general overview of the nature, mechanism of action, use and environmental hazards for a number of flame-retardants. This monograph (together with the book by the same authors, Ecological Aspects of Polymer Flame Retardancy (1999) will valuable to anyone interested in the field of flame-retardant chemicals.Trade Review'For those looking for an introduction and update in regard to polymer flame retardancy, this book can be useful. [...] There are over 400 references and an excellent listing of flame retardants, suppliers and trade names. [...] It is also recommended as another useful resource for libraries or particular groups involved with polymer flame retardant approaches.' Eli M. Pearce (New York), Polymer News, 2004Table of ContentsChapter 1. General Concepts of Polymer Combustion Chapter 2. General Methods for the Estimation of Polymer Flammability Chapter 3. Polymer Flame Retardants Chapter 4. Polyhalogenated Flame Retardants and Dioxins Chapter 5. New Types of Ecologically Friendly Flame Retardants
£180.50
Brill Stationary and Non-Stationary Kinetics of the
Book SynopsisThe main focus in this monograph is on models of the kinetics of photo-initiated polymerization of mono- and bi-functional monomers up to the high conversion stage, their derivation, analysis and comparison with the experimental data. This monograph can be useful for scientists, engineers, post-graduate training students and students who are interested in problems both of the polymerization kinetics and general chemical kinetics.Trade Review'The main focus of the monograph is on model of kinetics of photoinitiated polymerization of mono and bifunctional monomers up to high conversion state, their derivation, analysis and comparison with experimental data. Great attention is paid to the polymerization up to high conversion, which is considered as a chemical process in a system changing its own phase…useful for scientists, engineers, and postgraduate training students who are interested in problems both of the polymerization kinetics and general chemical kinetics. The book is aimed mainly at those looking for specialized knowledge in parts of kinetics of polymerization initiated by photons.' Pavol Hrdlovic, Polymer News, 2005.Table of ContentsAbbreviations and symbols, Preface, Introduction, Chapter 1. Methodological principles of chemical kinetics, Chapter 2. The method of routes and kinetic models, Chapter 3. Problems of stationary kinetics of polymerization up to the high conversion state, Chapter 4. Non-stationary (postpo1ymerization) polymerization kinetics problems, Chapter 6. Stationary kinetics of the linear polymerization up to the high conversion state, Chapter 7. Non-stationary kinetics (postpolymerization), Chapter 8. Statistics of self-avoiding random walks and the stretched exponential law, Appendix. A new method for surfaces gluing based on the effect of the postpolymerization, References, Subject index
£80.74
Brill Transformations of Allyl-Substituted and
Book SynopsisThe book generally shows the interrelation between allyl unit structure of the initial ester and composition and structure of its products. The first part studies the pathways of chemical regrouping in chlorallylaryl and bisarylallyl esters using quantum-chemical calculations. Energy parameters, structural features and electron structure of intermediates and transition states are also discussed. Simple and regioselective methods for compound synthesis inaccessible in other production techniques are developed. For the first time, new four- and eight-term nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds were produced by aniline alkenylation technique. In 0.05% aqueous solution these compounds displayed 100% activity in suppression of sulfate-reducing bacterium growth. Two new classes of complex action preparations designed for the oil production rate increase were obtained by heterocyclic amine alkenylation. Production methods for N-alkenyl ammonium salts derived from hexamethylene tetramine are developed and introduced into production, and compounds are used on oil fields. In the second part production methods of new mono-, di-, tri- and tetra-tert-butyl hexamethylene tetramine chlorides are discussed. These compounds fully suppress sulfate-reducing bacterium growth already in 200 – 500 mg/l concentration. A universal technology deriving bactericides and sulfide corrosion inhibitors for metals from methallyl chloride is developed. It also gives a method for organochlorine waste and methallyl chloride production wastewater management, safe for the environment.Table of ContentsPreface, Part I: Synthesis and properties of alkenyl aryl esters and N-alkenyl substituted amines, Part II: Development of waste management technique for methallyl chloride production and synthesis of small-tonnage chemical products
£190.00
Brill Ultrasonic Diagnostics in Medicine: Physical
Book SynopsisTo correctly diagnose a human organism with the help of acoustic waves is impossible without knowledge of the physics of acoustic waves interaction with the issues of the organism. This book is dedicated to the given problem. It consists of four sections, the first of which deals with physical models of the biological issues used in ultrasonic diagnostics. In the other sections the basic stages of ultrasonic diagnostics (sound radiation, sound scattering, depictions visualization) are studied. It is shown how different bodies and issues of a human organism scatter acoustic waves and how, using the scattered wave, one learns about what happens with some body or issue.Trade ReviewVery didactically organized, with ample attention for mathematical detail, which nowhere becomes so complicated that it obscures the physics behind it [...] The first three chapter give a thorough but accessible description of the physics of ultrasonic pulse-echo imaging, while the fourth discusses the possible methods to apply these data for 2D, 3D or time-dependent imagery [...] This book is a useful addition to the ultrasonic imaging literature, stepping into the - rather large - gap between more engineering-oriented texts and theoretical works. G. van Soest, PhD; Biomedical Engineering, Thorax center, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION Chapter 1. MODEL 1.1. Biological Tissue as a Homogeneous Continuum 1.2. Types of Biological Continua 1.3. Organism as a Heterogeneous Continuum 1.4. Equations of Motion of Biological Continua 1.5. Physical Nature of Ultrasonic Diagnostics Chapter 2. EMISSION 2.1. Unbounded Plane Emitter 2.2. Point Emitter (Monopole) 2.3. Bounded Plane Emitter 2.4. Point Emitter (Dipole) 2.5. Generation of Acoustic Oscillations Chapter 3. SCATTERING 3.1. Nature of a Scattered Wave 3.2. Immobile Large-Scale Inhomogeneities 3.3. Immobile Large-Scale Inhomogeneities with Boundary Layer 3.4. Immobile Small-Scale Inhomogeneities 3.5. Immobile Mesoscale Inhomogeneities 3.6. Mobile Inhomogeneities 3.7. Systems of Scatterers Chapter 4. VISUALIZATION 4.1. What Is Visualization? 4.2. Modes of Visualization 4.3. Defects of Acoustic Images AFTERWORD
£275.50
Valiz Sensing Earth: Cultural Quests Across a Heated
Book Synopsis
£21.38
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Dendrimer-Based Nanomedicine
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, dendrimers — free-shaped synthetic macromolecules — have garnered a great deal of scientific interest because of their unique molecular nanostructure. Used in a variety of scientific applications, dendrimers are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise and more effective way to practice medicine.This book compiles and details cutting-edge research in science and medicine from the interdisciplinary team of the Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, which is currently revolutionizing drug delivery techniques through the development of engineered nanodevices. Edited by Istvan J. Majoros and James R. Baker Jr, two prominent nanotechnology researchers, this book will appeal to anyone involved in nanotechnology, macromolecular science, cancer therapy or drug delivery research. Trade Review"The authors' approach to fill in a little history with futuristic perspective will be a delight to all readers interested in the field. A must read."—Prof. George R. Newkome, The University of Akron, USATable of ContentsTargeted Drug Delivery in General, New Technology in Medicine. General Carriers for Drug Delivery. Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer Synthesis and Characterization. Optical and Biophotonic Applications of Dendrimer Conjugate. Dendrimer Conjugates for Cancer Treatment. Biological Application of PAMAM Dendrimer Nanodevices in vitro and in vivo. Dendrimer-based Targeted Apoptosis Sensors for Medical Application. MRI Using Targeted Dendrimer Contrast Agents. Nanoparticle — Membrane Interactions: Mechanism for Enhanced Permeability. Computer Simulations of Dendrimers. Dendrimer-Entrapped and Dendrimer-Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications.
£161.50
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Nanocomposite Particles for Bio-Applications:
Book SynopsisThis book provides a concise state of the art of the synthesis and properties of nanocomposite particles with interest for diverse bio-applications. Contributions are mainly related to the chemical design of nanocomposite particles, their properties as well as their constituent materials, and the tailoring of bio-interfaces that may be relevant to the fields of clinical diagnosis and drug delivery procedures, among other bio-applications.Trade Review"The book provides an excellent and timely overview on the chemistry and biological applications of various types of nanoparticles and their composites. Starting from the fundamental science of preparation and surface functionalization, the book, following a clear and didactic approach, covers the most important topics which are related to applications of nanoparticles in the biological and medical field. The chapters provide basic principles, detailed insights, and possible applications of the discussed systems and refer the more interested reader to the most important literature. This makes the book a comprehensive reference for graduate students and senior scientists who want to enter this fascinating scientific field at the crossroads of various disciplines."—Prof. Guido Kickelbick, Saarland University, Germany"The book provides an excellent and timely overview on the chemistry and biological applications of various types of nanoparticles and their composites. Starting from the fundamental science of preparation and surface functionalization, the book, following a clear and didactic approach, covers the most important topics which are related to applications of nanoparticles in the biological and medical field. The chapters provide basic principles, detailed insights, and possible applications of the discussed systems and refer the more interested reader to the most important literature. This makes the book a comprehensive reference for graduate students and senior scientists who want to enter this fascinating scientific field at the crossroads of various disciplines."—Prof. Guido Kickelbick, Saarland University, GermanyTable of ContentsFrom Nanoparticles to Nanocomposites: An Overview. Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Chemical Modification and Biofunctionalization. Nanocapsules as Carriers for the Transport and Targeted Delivery of Bioactive Molecules. Inorganic Nanoparticles Biofunctionalization. Silica-Based Materials: Bioprocesses and Nanocomposites. Synthetic Strategies for Polymer Based Nanocomposite Particles. Synthesis of Nanocomposite Particles Using Supercritical Fluids: A Bridge with Bio-Applications. Biocomposites Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles. Multifunctional Nanocomposite Particles for Biomedical Applications. Bio-Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Their Nanocomposites. Anti-Microbial Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites. Microcatheters: A Bio-Application of Carbon Nanotube Filled Composites. Biosensing Applications Using Nanoparticles.
£109.25
Jenny Stanford Publishing Handbook of Clinical Nanomedicine TwoVolume Set
Book SynopsisPan Stanford Series on NanomedicineDiversity within the broad and evolving arena of nanomedicine and nanopharma is reflected in the expertise of the distinguished contributing authors. The chapters contain key words, figures in full-color and an extensive list of references. As compared to texts on the market, each handbook in the series is comprehensive and intended to be a standâalone reference resource, presented in a user-friendly format for easy access. The editors have skillfully curated each chapter to reflect the most relevant and current information possible. The range of topics covered as well as the multidisciplinary approach of the handbooks will attract a global audience. The handbooks are essential reading for both the novice and expert in fields ranging from medicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, FDA law, intellectual property, policy, future studies, ethics, licensing, commercialization, risk analysis, and
£675.00
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Magnetic Microwires: A Magneto-Optical Study
Book SynopsisA comprehensive overview, this book focuses on two directions of study: discovery of new effects that take place in magnetic wires and optimization of the magnetic, electrical, and mechanical properties of the wires, taking into account the technological application. The book presents the idea of moving to nanoscale, maintaining the achieved optimal parameters of microwires. While the focus remains on glass-covered wires of micrometer scale, it covers the first steps of the movement to "nano" range as an example of the versatility of the basic effects initially discovered for microscale.Table of ContentsKerr Effect as Method of Investigation of Magnetization Reversal in Magnetic Wires. Cold-Drawn Fe-Rich Amorphous Wire. Conventional Co-Rich Amorphous Wire. Interaction Between Glass-Covered Microwires. Circular Magnetic Bistability in Co-Rich Amorphous Microwires. Effect of High-Frequency Driving Current on Magnetization Reversal in Co-Rich Amorphous Microwires. Relation Between Surface Magnetization Reversal and Magnetoimpedance. Helical Magnetic Structure. Magnetization Reversal in Crossed Magnetic Field. Visualization of Barkhausen Jump. Magnetization Reversal in Glass-Covered Nanowires of Cylindrical Shape. Magnetic Domain-Wall Dynamics in Co-Rich Glass-Covered Microwires. Nucleation and Transformation of Circular Magnetic Domain Structure: Control of Domain Nucleation. Magnetization Reversal in Co-Rich Microwires with Different Values of Magnetostriction. Application of Magneto-Optical Indicator Film Method to Study Domain Magnetic Structure in Microwires.
£109.25
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications:
Book SynopsisThe impending energy crisis brought on by the running out of finite and non-homogenously distributed fossil fuel reserves and the worldwide increase in energy demand has prompted vast research in the development of sustainable energy technologies in the last few decades. However, the efficiency of most of these new technologies is relatively small and therefore it needs to be increased to eventually replace conventional technologies based on fossil fuels. The required efficiency increase primarily relies on the ability to improve the performance of the functional materials which are at the heart of these technologies. The purpose of this book is to give a unified and comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals and the use and design of novel materials for efficient sustainable energy applications, such as conversion, storage, transmission, and consumption. The book presents general coverage of the use and design of advanced materials for sustainable energy applications. Thus, the book addresses all the relevant aspects, such as materials for energy conversion, storage, transmission, and consumption.Trade Review“This book is a great introduction to energy materials, and I would certainly recommend it to my students. With simple prose, useful diagrams, and essential equations, this book is not a mere summary of current energy materials applications, but a tool for students and for those working in the field. This book explores how the fundamental materials research fields of energy generation, energy storage, and energy conversion are interlinked in a complex relationship, and how this relationship must adapt to a landscape of ever-increasing world energy consumption.”--Dr. Suman-Lata Sahonta, University of Cambridge, UK“This book is a comprehensive collection of the latest advancement in the materials science research for energy applications. It comes at a unique point in time when the search for sustainable alternative sources of energy could not be more relevant. This is an interesting introduction to both conventional and exotic applications written by recognized authors in the field and also provides a solid background and in-depth discussion of various topics.” --Dr. Giorgio Ercolano, Université de Montpellier, FranceTable of ContentsIntroduction. Materials for sustainable energy applications. Energy conversion. Solar energy. Thermoelectric conversion. Piezoelectric conversion. Fuel cells. Energy storage. Batteries. Supercapacitors. Photosplitting and fuel synthesis. Hydrogen storage. Energy transmission and consumption. Superconductors. Light-emitting diodes. Solid-state refrigeration based on caloric effects.
£171.00
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Nanoscale Energy Transport and Harvesting: A
Book SynopsisEnergy transport and conversion in nanoscale structures is a rapidly expanding area of science. It looks set to make a significant impact on human life and, with numerous commercial developments emerging, will become a major academic topic over the coming years. Owing to the difficulty in experimental measurement, computational simulation has become a powerful tool in the study of nanoscale energy transport and harvesting.This book provides an introduction to the current computational technology and discusses the applications of nanostructures in renewable energy and the associated research topics. It will be useful for theorists, experimentalists, and graduate-level students who want to explore this new field of research. The book addresses the currently used computational technologies and their applications in study of nanoscale energy transport and conversion. With content relevant to both academic and commercial viewpoints, it will interest researchers and postgraduates as well as consultants in the renewable energy industry.Trade Review"This book provides a timely and extensive introduction on the current status of energy transport and harvesting using nanomaterials and various computational technologies to study such materials. Current advancement in computational sciences has made it a vital tool in the development of nanosciences and nanotechnologies. This book should be a very useful reference for scientists who are working in this field and an excellent textbook for advanced-level students who would like to learn these techniques and applications."—Prof. Su-Huai Wei, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USATable of ContentsMolecular Dynamics Simulations for Computing Thermal Conductivity of Nano Materials. Nonequilibrium Phonon Green’s Function Simulation and Its Application to Carbon Nanotubes. Thermal Conduction of Graphene. Ballistic Thermal Transport by Phonons at Low Temperatures in Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures. Surface functionalization induced thermal conductivity attenuation in silicon nanowires: A molecular dynamics study.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Collected Papers of
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of the major publications of the authors in the emerging area of chemotherapeutic engineering. It describes and demonstrates the concept, feasibility, safety and prospect of chemotherapeutic engineering through a full spectrum of proof-of-concept experiments from design, characterization, in vitro cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, to in vivo pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and xenograft tumor model of the various nanocarriers, such as prodrugs, micelles, liposomes, and nanoparticles of biodegradable polymers.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Concepts. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Feasibility. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Further Proof-of Concept Experimental Results. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Drug Targeting. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Multifunctional Nanoparticles. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Prodrugs. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Oral Chemotherapy. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Drug Delivery across the Blood-Brain Barrier. Chemotherapeutic Engineering: Multimodal Imaging. Molecular biomaterials for Nanomedicine.
£342.00
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Controlled Release Systems: Advances in
Book SynopsisIn the area of controlled release of active substances, such as drugs, a strong interest in nanoparticles as carriers of active ingredients has arisen. Some of the active components are extremely hydrophobic, without cellular permeability and susceptible to metabolic degradation. Owing to this, their use is limited. This kind of agent can be transported without any problem through physiological media by using nanoparticles. The size of particles is an important parameter because it governs the efficiency of the delivery system. For this type of application, particles that have a diameter smaller than 1 μm are especially useful. Polymeric nanoparticles that have diameters in the colloidal range are produced by means of polymerization processes in dispersed media. Drugs are taken up into the nanoparticles by adsorption, absorption, or “entrapment," or covalent bonding and they are delivered (release) by desorption, diffusion, polymer degradation, or a combination of these mechanisms. Nanoparticles (including nanogels) that release their contents by external triggering open up new possibilities for therapeutic strategies. External triggering by light, heat, change in pH, or application of ultrasound opens up the possibility to release the material on demand. If only a part of the wall of the nanoparticle (nanocapsule) is responsive, we are dealing with the so-called nanobottles, a nanocontainer with the active substance and a lid on the container that can be "opened" and "closed" by external triggering. This book focuses on responsive nanoparticles and brings together two interesting areas: nanoparticles and responsive polymers. The concept of the book is that of a systematic approach from nanoparticles synthesis via responsive polymers to nanobottles. The second part of the book presents contributions from experts in the field and provides a state-of-the-art overview of the field.Table of ContentsResponsive Polymer Nanoparticles. General Introduction and Definitions. Responsive Polymers: Types and Properties. Types of Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles and Comparison with Responsive Macroscopic Materials. Synthetic Strategies to Produce Responsive Polymer Nanoparticles. Approaches to Targeting of Nanoparticles towards Tissues/Organs. Characterization of Responsiveness. Selection of Nanoparticles for Treatment of Certain Diseases. State of the Art on Synthesis and Applications of Polymeric Nanoparticles. Nanogels. Magnetic Latex. Nanocapsules, Liposomes, Bubble Liposomes, Layer-by-Layer Approach, Micelles. Inorganic Nanoparticles/Capsules. Carbon Nanotubes. Dendrimers. Cancer. Neurodegenerative Diseases (Alzheimer, Parkinson). Nanocardiology. Immunotherapy and Vaccines.
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