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Springer Us Mathematical Sorcery Revealing the Secrets of Numbers
Book SynopsisCalvin Clawson, the author of "Mathematical Mysteries", has a talent for opening the door for the uninitiated to the splendors of mathematics. A writer in love with his subject, Clawson offers readers the perfect antidote to the phobias and misconceptions surrounding mathematics in this text.
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Elsevier Science Handbook of Current and Novel Protocols for the
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Female evaluation 2. Male evaluation 3. Sperm DNA fragmentation 4. Ovarian stimulation and insemination 5. Ferility Care of the PCOS patient 6. The GnRh Antagonist Protocol 7. GnRh agonist trigger with or without modified Luteal phase support 8. Mild stimulation 9. The Long GnRH Agoinst protocol 10. The Microdose Flair protocol 11. Random start IVF 12. Dual stim 13. Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation 14. Introduction to the IVF laboratory 15. Stimulated IVM 16. Unstimulated IVM 17. Introduction to the IVM laboratory 18. Fertility preservation 19. Time lapse imaging 20. Artificail Intelligence in ART 21. PGT-A 22. PGT-D 23. Maximizing outcome in poor responders 24. How to fix Repetitive IVF Failures 25. Nutritional supplements in fertility care 26. The vaginal Biome 27. Endometrial Receptivity 28. The role of surgery in infertility 29. Management of Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome 30. Complication of IVF that are not OHSS and their management
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Elsevier Science Customized ObGyn Management for Diverse
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Elsevier Science Herbal Medicines
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Herbal drugs and alternative methods used to treat Neurodegenerative diseases. 2. Review on correlations between depression and nutritional status of elderly patients. 3. Herbal Medicines for Alzheimer's Disease 4. Herbal remedies against Huntington's disease: preclinical evidences and future directions 5. Herbal Medicine for Mood Disorder ORAL HEALTH 6. Leveraging Microbicidal and Immunosuppressive Potential of Herbal Medicine in Oral Diseases METABOLIC DISORDERS AND OVERALL HEALTH 7. Herbal Medicines for the Treatment of Metabolic Disorders 8. Herbal Medicines for Diabetes: Insights and recent advancement 9. Diabetes, a Metabolic Disorder: Herbal medicines on rescue 10. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Herbal Medicine 11. Traditional Herbal Medicines as Bio resource and Health Security 12. Traditional Nutritional and Health Practices to Tackle the Lifestyle Diseases 13. Impact of Pre-Biotics and Probiotics Consumption on Human Health 14. Ethnic foods and concentrates: Its role in health protection SKIN DISORDERS 15. Herbal Medicines and Skin Disorders 16. Herbal Medicine and common dermatological diseases 17. Role of Herbal Products as Therapeutic Agents Against Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Skin Disorders. 18. On Bioactive Compounds and the Endophyte community in Medicinal Plants: Bioprocessing Nature's Abundance for Skin Disorder Treatment REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS 19. Future of Herbal Medicines in assisted reproduction 20. Herbal Medicine to Cure Male Reproductive Dysfunction 21. Polycystic Ovarian syndrome: causes and Therapies by herbal medicine INFECTIOUS DISEASES 22. Emerging alternative vaccines and treatment strategies for tuberculosis 23. Role of Herbal medicines in combating antibiotic resistance in infectious diseases 24. Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological approaches used in the management of tuberculosis CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 25. Targeting fibrosis by herbal medicine to prevent heart failure 26. Natural Antioxidant Therapy in Oxidative Stress induced Myocardial Ischemia CANCER 27. Targeting metabolism with herbal therapy: a preventative approach towards cancer 28. Uses of Herbal Medicines in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients 29. Effect of Amygdalin and dichloroacetate on human breast cancer 30. Herbal Medicines and Bladder Cancer 31. Cannabis-derived compounds for cancer treatment CONCERN 32. Do we really fathom the molecular biology data resulting from our studies on traditional herbal medicine?
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Elsevier Science 3D Lung Models for Regenerating Lung Tissue
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Standard 2D culture on plastic 1. 2D culture on plastic, past, present, important findings and breakthroughs 2. The importance of microenvironment (ECM, GAG) Part II: 3D lung models 3. ALI model 4. Biofilms 5. Lung organoid models 6. 3D models Artificial material 7. 3D extracellular matrix models 8. Lung-on-a-chip 9. Flow, Mechanical properties, and bioreactors 10. Challenges with 3D models and Future directions Part III: New directions 11. 3D printing and bioprinting 12. Drug-screening and high throughput in 3D lung models 13. Model validation 14. AI and computational modelling 15. Conclusions
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Elsevier Science A Clinical Guide to Inositols
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introducing inositols and their clinical targets: physiology and pathophysiology 2. Effectiveness of Myo- and D-chiro-inositol in the treatment of metabolic disorders 3. Treating PCOS with inositols: choosing the most appropriate myo- to D-chiro-inositol ratio 4. Overcoming inositol-resistance 5. Inositol supplementation for preventing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 6. Inositol efficacy on the incidence of adverse fetal outcomes 7. Treatments with inositols in the IVF procedures 8. Supplementation with D-chiro-inositol in women 9. Application of myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in andrological issues 10. Myo-inositol supplementation for subclinical hypothyroidism 11. Respiratory distress and treatment with Myo-inositol to reduce pulmonary inflammation 12. Inositols as adjuvant treatments in oncology 13. Myo-inositol supplementation restores inositol depletion induced by treatments for psychiatric and neurological conditions
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Elsevier Science Athletes Heart
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Physiological and pathological cardiac adaptations to physical exercise 2. ECG in athletes 3. Echocardiogram in athletes 4. Multi-imaging in athletes 5. Grey zones in athlete’s heart 6. Case Studies
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Elsevier Science The Role of Tropics in Climate Change
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Importance of Tropics in the Changing Climate 2. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources and Agriculture in Southeast Asia with a focus on Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia 3. Interrelationship between Climate Justice and Migration: A case of South Western Coastal Region of Bangladesh 4. Climate change projection: Precipitation concentration changes over Bangladesh 5. Climate variability Observed climate trends, future climate projections for Sri Lanka 6. A review study on the artefacts, vertebrate remains and volcanic ash of Peninsular Malaysia and their significance to reconstruct paleoclimate 7. Bhutan and the Geography of Climate Change 8. Study of Spatio-temporal climate variability and change of South America using climate data tools 9. Climate change scenario over Japan: trends and impacts 10. A brief review of climate in Taiwan 11. Potential of the lake sediments study of Ethiopia in understanding the Holocence climatic conditions: A Case Study of Chamo Lake, Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region, Ethiopia 12. High resolution palaeoclimatic records from the tropical Delta Shelf of Ayeyarwady, Myanmar 13. Sedimentation model for the Pinjor Formation of the Upper Siwalik, Dehradun Sub-basin, Garhwal Himalaya, India: A response of Climate and Tectonics 14. A catalogue of Quaternary diatoms from the Asian tropics with their environmental indication potential for paleolimnological applications 15. Environmental disaster in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India: An analogy to Climate Change and Anthropogenic Interference 16. Geological/paleontological applications in Marine Archaeology: few examples from Indian waters 17. Introspecting contribution and preparedness of Tropical Agriculture against climate change: An Indian Perspective 18. Mechanisms and proxies of solar forcing on climate and a peek into Indian palaeoclimatic records
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CRC Press The Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Book SynopsisThe first volume of the Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Microbial Biosynthesis and Feedstocks focusses on feedstock aspects, enzymology, metabolism and genetic engineering of PHA biosynthesis. It addresses better understanding the mechanisms of PHA biosynthesis in scientific terms and profiting from this understanding in order to enhance PHA biosynthesis in bio-technological terms and in terms of PHA microstructure. It further discusses making PHA competitive for outperforming established petrol-based plastics on industrial scale and obstacles for market penetration of PHA. Aimed at professionals and graduate students in Polymer (plastic) industry, wastewater treatment plants, food industry, biodiesel industry, this bookCovers the intracellular on-goings in PHA-accumulating bacteriaAssesses diverse feedstocks to be used as carbon source for PHA production including current knowledge on PHA biosynthesis starting from inexpensive waste feedstocksSummarizeTable of Contents1. Monomer-Supplying Enzymes for Polyhydroxyalkanoate Biosynthesis. 2. PHA Granule-Associated Proteins and their Diverse Functions. 3. Genomics of PHA Synthesizing Bacteria. 4. Molecular Basis of Medium-Chain Length-PHA Metabolism of Pseudomonas putida. 5. Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Paraburkholderia and Burkholderia species: A Journey from the Genes through Metabolic Routes to their Biotechnological Applications. 6. Genetic Engineering as a Tool for Enhanced PHA Biosynthesis from Inexpensive Substrates. 7. Biosynthesis and Sequence Control of scl-PHA and mcl-PHA. 8. Inexpensive and Waste Raw Materials for PHA Production. 9. Sustainable Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Crude Glycerol. 10. Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from Vegetable Oils and its By-products by Wild-Type and Recombinant Microbes. 11. Production and Modification of PHA Polymers Produced from Long-Chain Fatty Acid. 12. Converting Petrochemical Plastic to Biodegradable Plastic. 13. Comparing Heterotrophic with Phototrophic PHA Production - Concurring or Complementing Strategies?. 14. Coupling Biogas (CH4) with PHA Biosynthesis. 15. Syngas as a Sustainable Carbon Source for PHA Production.
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CRC Press The Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Book SynopsisThis second volume of the Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Kinetics, Bioengineering and Industrial Aspects focusses on thermodynamic and mathematical considerations of PHA biosynthesis, bioengineering aspects regarding bioreactor design and downstream processing for PHA recovery from microbial biomass. It covers microbial mixed culture processes and includes a strong industry-focused section with chapters on the economics of PHA production, industrial-scale PHA production from sucrose, next generation industrial biotechnology approaches for PHA production based on novel robust production strains, and holistic techno-economic and sustainability considerations on PHA manufacturing. Aimed at professionals and graduate students in Polymer (plastic) industry, wastewater treatment plants, food industry, biodiesel industry, this book Provides an insight into microbial thermodynamics to reveal the central domain governing in PHA formation, both aerobically and anaerobically.<Table of Contents1. An Introduction to the Thermodynamics Calculation of PHA Production in Microbes 2. Mathematical Modelling for Advanced PHA Biosynthesis. 3. Interconnection between PHA and Stress Robustness of Bacteria. 4. Linking Salinity to Microbial Biopolyesters Biosynthesis: Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production by Haloarchaea and Halophilic Eubacteria. 5. Role of Different Bioreactor Types and Feeding Regimes in Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production. 6. Recovery of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Microbial Biomass. 7. Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Mixed Microbial Cultures: The Journey so Far and Challenges Ahead. 8. PHA Production by Microbial Mixed Cultures and Organic Waste of Urban Origin: Pilot Scale Evidences. 9. Production Quality Control of Mixed Culture Poly(3-Hydroxbutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Blends Using Full-Scale Municipal Activated Sludge and Non-Chlorinated Solvent Extraction. 10. Economics and Industrial Aspects of PHA Production. 11. Next Generation Industrial Biotechnology (NGIB) for PHA Production. 12. PHA Biosynthesis Starting from Sucrose and Materials from Sugar Industry. 13. LCA, Sustainability and Techno-economic Studies for PHA Production.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd MultiDimensional Liquid Chromatography
Book SynopsisTwo-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) is finding increasingly wide application principally due to the analysis of mixtures of moderate to high complexity. Many industries are developing increasingly complex products that are challenging the separation capabilities of state-of-the-art 1D-LC and need new analytical methodologies with substantially more resolving power, and 2D-LC meets that need. This text, organized by two leaders in the field, establishes a sound fundamental basis for the principles of the technique, followed by a discussion of important practical considerations. The book begins with an introduction to multi-dimensional separations and a discussion of the history and development of the technique over the past 40 years, followed by several chapters that provide a theoretical basis for development of 2D-LC methods, including foundational concepts regarding separation complementarity, under-sampling, and dynamics of liquid chromatography separations. InstTable of Contents1. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography. 2. Speed and Performance in Liquid Chromatography. 3. Theoretical Guiding Principles for Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography. 4. Instrumentation for Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography. 5. Selecting Separation Modes and Selectivities for Multi-Dimensional LC. 6. Method Development for Non-Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography. 7. Method Development for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography Separations. 8. Data Analysis for Multi-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography. 9. Applications of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography for Analysis of Synthetic Pharmaceutical Materials. 10. Application of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography to Analysis of Biologics. 11. Applications of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography to Chemical Analysis in Academic Research and Industry. 12. Applications of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography to Natural Product and Food Analysis. 13. Application of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography to the Analysis of Chiral and Structurally Similar Molecules.
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CRC Press Tribology and Surface Engineering for Industrial Applications
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to the Maths and Physics of Quantum
Book SynopsisIntroduction to the Maths and Physics of Quantum Mechanics details the mathematics and physics that are needed to learn the principles of quantum mechanics.It provides an accessible treatment of how to use quantum mechanics and why it is so successful in explaining natural phenomena. This book clarifies various aspects of quantum physics such as why quantum mechanics equations contain I, the imaginary number?', Is it possible to make a transition from classical mechanics to quantum physics without using postulates?' and What is the origin of the uncertainty principle?'. A significant proportion of discussion is dedicated to the issue of why the wave function must be complex to properly describe our real world.The book also addresses the different formulations of quantum mechanics. A relatively simple introductory treatment is given for the standard Heisenberg matrix formulation and Schrodinger wave-function formulation and Feynman path integrals and second quantTable of ContentsChapter 1: Classical Physics. Chapter 2: The Crisis of Classical Mechanics. Chapter 3: From Classical to Quantum Physics. Chapter 4: Early Quantum Theory: Bohr's Atom. Chapter 5: Schrodinger Equation. Chapter 6: Matrices in Quantum Mechanics. References. Index.
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CRC Press Corrosion Analysis
Book SynopsisThe book gives an overview about all relevant electrochemical and spectroscopic methods used in corrosion research. Besides the correct use and interpretation, the methods are correlated with industrial test methods for organic coatings and conversion layers.Table of ContentsBasics. Electrochemical Methods. Spectroscopic Methods. Investigation of The Corrosion Rate. Appendix.
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CRC Press Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook
Book SynopsisThe Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook contains extensive, interdisciplinary coverage of carbon nanomaterials, encompassing the full scope of the fieldâfrom physics, chemistry, and materials science to molecular biology, engineering, and medicineâin two comprehensive volumes.Written in a tutorial style, this second volume of the sourcebook: Focuses on nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanofibers, nanoporous structures, and nanocomposites Describes the fundamental properties, growth mechanisms, and processing of each nanomaterial discussed Explores functionalization for electronic, energy, biomedical, and environmental applications Showcases materials with exceptional properties, synthesis methods, large-scale production techniques, and application prospects Provides the tools necessary for understanding current and future technology developments, including imTable of ContentsCarbyne: A One-Dimensional Carbon Allotrope. Linear Carbon Chains. Carbon Nanocoils. Carbon Nanohorns. Geodesic Arenes. Cubic Carbon Polymorphs. High-Energy-Synthesized Carbon-Related Nanomaterials. Activated Carbon Nanogels. Activated Carbon Nanoadsorbents. Heteroatom-Doped Nanostructured Carbon Materials. Fluorinated 0D, 1D, and 2D Nanocarbons. Activated Carbon Nanofibers. Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Nanozymes. Hollow Carbon Nanocapsules. Hollow Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles. Metal-Filled Carbon Nanocapsules. Carbon-Coated Nanoparticles. Conjugated Carbon Nanocapsules. Nanoporous Carbon Membranes. Gas-Adsorbing Nanoporous Carbons. Nanoporous Carbon Fibrous Materials. Mesoporous Carbon Nanomaterials. Silicon Nanocrystal/Nanocarbon Hybrids. Graphene/Carbon Nanotube Aerogels. Nanotube–Cement Composites. Transition Metal/Carbon Nanocomposites. Nanocarbon Hybrid Materials. Nanographite–Polymer Composites. Graphite- and Graphene-Based Nanocomposites.
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CRC Press Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook
Book SynopsisThe Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook contains extensive, interdisciplinary coverage of carbon nanomaterials, encompassing the full scope of the fieldâfrom physics, chemistry, and materials science to molecular biology, engineering, and medicineâin two comprehensive volumes.Written in a tutorial style, this first volume of the sourcebook: Focuses on graphene, fullerenes, nanotubes, and nanodiamonds Describes the fundamental properties, growth mechanisms, and processing of each nanomaterial discussed Explores functionalization for electronic, energy, biomedical, and environmental applications Showcases materials with exceptional properties, synthesis methods, large-scale production techniques, and application prospects Provides the tools necessary for understanding current and future technology developments, including important equations, tables, and graphs Table of ContentsSuspended Graphene. Graphene Quantum Dots. Graphene Network. Covalently Functionalized Graphene. Few-Layer Graphene Oxide in Tribology. Graphene Oxide Nanodisks and Nanodots. Natural Graphene-Based Shungite Nanocarbon. Solid Fullerenes under Compression. Open-Cage Fullerenes. Endohedral Fullerenes: Optical Properties and Biomedical Applications. Carbon Nano-Onions. Endohedral Clusterfullerenes. CVD-Synthesized Carbon Nanotubes. Carbon Nanotube Fibers. Endohedrally Doped Carbon Nanotubes. Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes. Carbon Nanotube Networks. Carbon Nanotubes for Sensing Applications. Biomedical Carbon Nanotubes. Ultrashort Carbon Nanocapsules for Biomedicine. Detonation Nanodiamonds. Surface-Modified Nanodiamonds. Cargo-Delivering Nanodiamonds. Nanodiamonds in Biomedicine.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Feynman Lectures on Computation
Book SynopsisThe last lecture course that Nobel Prize winner Richard P. Feynman gaveto students at Caltech from 1983 to 1986 was not on physics but on computerscience. The first edition of the Feynman Lectures on Computation, publishedin 1996, provided an overview of standard and not-so-standard topics incomputer science given in Feynmanâs inimitable style. Although nowover 20 years old, most of the material is still relevant and interesting, andFeynmanâs unique philosophy of learning and discovery shines through.For this new edition, Tony Hey has updated the lectures with an invitedchapter from Professor John Preskill on âœQuantum Computing 40 YearsLaterâ. This contribution captures the progress made toward building aquantum computer since Feynmanâs original suggestions in 1981. The last25 years have also seen the âœMooreâs lawâ roadmap for the IT industrycoming to an end. To reflect this transition, JohnTable of Contents- Foreword by Bill Gates - Editor’s Preface - Feynman’s Preface - Author and Editor Biographies - Contributors 1. Introduction to Computers 2. Computer Organization 3. The Theory of Computation 4. Coding and Information Theory 5. Reversible Computation and the Thermodynamics of Computing 6. Quantum Mechanical Computers 7. Quantum Computing 40 Years Later 8. Physical Aspects of Computation 9: The Future of Computing Beyond Moore’s Law 10. Feynman on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 11. Reminiscences 12. Afterword 13. Suggested Reading 13. Index
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Springer New York Applied Mathematical Demography 3Ed
Book SynopsisFocuses on applications of demographic models, extending to matrix models for stage-classified populations. This book introduces the life table to describe age-specific mortality, and develops theory for stable populations and the rate of population increase. It also introduces reproductive value and the stable equivalent population.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition: "If you found the original editions...to be excellent (and who amoung us has not?) then you will find the new edition to be equally so...This book is highly and unreservedly recommended for any beginning mathematical demographer." Mathematical Population Studies, 12:223-228, 2005 "The material in the second edition is retained, although the chapters are reorganized and references are updated. New chapters focusing on matrix population models are seamlessly interwoven with the second edition chapters, resulting in a thorough and comprehensive treatment of human, animal, and nonhuman demography." Journal of the American Statistical Association, December 2005 "The extension from the preceding editions does illustrate well, how demography in general has branched from plain presentations of human life tables into three directions … . The reviewer strongly recommends the book … . demography never has been as important as today. This presentation of techniques (e.g. simple integrations, statistics, straightforward calculation) is essentially simple and powerful and simultaneously well accessible to economists and political scientists. By this book the reader will understand the force of demographic facts and ideas." (Götz Uebe, Allgemeines Statistisches Archiv, Vol. 89, 2005) "The present one is considerably enriched by the contribution of the second author, who is a demographer of plants and nonhuman animals. … the book is of interest not only to demographers, but to any scholar interested in biology. The book is organized in 20 chapters, a Bibliography of almost 700 entries and an index." (Solomon Marcus, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1104 (6), 2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Population Without Age.- The Life Table.- The Matrix Model Framework.- Mortality Comparisons; The Male-Female Ratio.- Fixed Regime of Mortality and Fertility: The Uses of Stable Theory.- Birth and Population Increase from the Life Table.- Birth and Population Increase from Matrix Population Models.- Reproductive Value from the Life Table.- Reproductive Value from Matrix Models.- Understanding Population Characteristics.- Markov Chains for Individual Life Histories.- Projection and Forecasting.- Perturbation Analysis of Matrix Models.- Some Types of Instability.- The Demographic Theory of Kinship.- Microdemography.- The Multi-State Model.- Family Demography.- Heterogeneity and Selection in Population Analysis.- Epilogue: How Do We Know the Facts of Demography?.
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Mathematical Biology
Book SynopsisProviding an in-depth look at the practical use of math modeling, it features exercises throughout that are drawn from a variety of bioscientific disciplines - population biology, developmental biology, physiology, epidemiology, and evolution, among others.Trade ReviewReviews of the original edition: "Murray has produced a magnificent compilation of mathematical models and their applications in biology." Nature "Murray's Mathematical Biology belongs on the shelf of any person with a serious interest in mathematical biology." Bulletin of Mathematical Biology SIAM, 2004: "Murray's Mathematical Biology is a classic that belongs on the shelf of any serious student or researcher in the field. Together the two volumes contain well over 1000 references, a rich source of material, together with an excellent index to help readers quickly find key words. ... I recommend the new and expanded third edition to any serious young student interested in mathematical biology who already has a solid basis in applied mathematics." From the reviews of the third edition: "Mathematical Biology would be eminently suitable as a text for a final year undergraduate or postgraduate course in mathematical biology … . It is also a good source of examples for courses in mathematical methods … . Mathematical Biology provides a good way in to the field and a useful reference for those of us already there. It may attract more mathematicians to work in biology by showing them that there is real work to be done." (Peter Saunders, The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 90 (519), 2006)Table of ContentsContinuous Population Models for Single Species * Discrete Population Models for a Single Species * Models for Interacting Populations * Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination (TSD): Crocodilian Survivorship * Modelling the Dynamics of Marital Interaction: Divorce Prediction and Marriage Repair * Reaction Kinetics * Biological Oscillators and Switches * BZ Oscillating Reactions * Perturbed and Coupled Oscillators and Black Holes * Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: Epidemic Models and AIDS * Reaction Diffusion, Chemotaxis, and Non-local Mechanisms * Oscillator Generated Wave Phenomena and Central Pattern Generators * Biological Waves: Single Species Models * Use and Abuse of Fractals
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Elsevier Science An Introduction to Ethics Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Elsevier Science Clinical Research in Private Practice
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Elsevier Science Small Lungs and Obstructed Airways
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Elsevier Science Aging in Ophthalmology
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Elsevier Science Insights into Migraine Treatments
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Elsevier Science Liquid biopsy in Cancer Management
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Elsevier Science Sleep and Cancer
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Elsevier Science Medications for Older Persons
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Elsevier Science TumorTargeting with StimuliResponsive Vesicular
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Elsevier Science Advances in Agronomy
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Elsevier Science FUNDAMENTALS SPACE MEDICINE CLINICA
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Elsevier Science Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research
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Elsevier Science Ovarian Cancer
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Elsevier Science Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer
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Elsevier Science Exhaled Breath Analysis
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Elsevier Science Sustainable Urban Environments for Human Health
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Elsevier Science Advancing Brain Cancer Care
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Taylor & Francis Inc Molecularly Imprinted Materials Science and
Book SynopsisPresents discussions on a range of approaches for molecular imprinting. This book offers experimental protocols that exemplify specific techniques, as well as surveys on molecular imprinting research and applications. It offers instruction on methods to design and optimize molecularly imprinted polymers.Trade Review"The editors have done an excellent job in soliciting chapters on specific topics and organizing them thematically to provide a volume in which the chapters compliment each other." JACS, 2005Table of ContentsMolecular Imprinting - An Introduction. A Brief History of the "New Era" of Molecular Imprinting. The Non-Covalent Approach. The covalent and other stoichiometric approaches. The Semi-covalent Approach. The Use of Metal Coordination for Controlling the Microenvironment of Imprinted Polymers. Synthesis and Selection of Functional and Structural Monomers. Combinatorial Approaches to Molecular Imprinting. Surface Imprinting. Scaffold Imprinting. Imprinting in Inorganic Matrices. Post Modification of Imprinted Polymers. Molecular Imprinting Using Hybrid Materials as Host Matrices. Thermodynamic Considerations and the Use of Molecular Modeling as a Tool for Predicting MIP Performances. Selectivity in Molecularly Imprinted Matrices Binding Isotherms. Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Beads. Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Films and Membranes. Micromonoliths and Microfabricated Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Chromatographic Techniques. Capillary Electrophoresis. Metal Ion selective Molecularly Imprinted Materials. Solid Phase Extraction and Byproduct Removal. Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Materials as Enzyme Mimics. Application of MIPs as Antibody Mimics in Immunoassays. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers as Recognition Elements in Sensors: Mass and Electrochemical Sensors. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers as Recognition Elements in Optical Sensors
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CRC Press Polymers
Book SynopsisExtensively revised and updated to keep abreast of recent advances, Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials, Third Edition continues to provide a broad-based, high-information text at an introductory, reader-friendly level that illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science. Adding or amending roughly 50% of the material, this new edition strengthens its aim to contribute a comprehensive treatment by offering a wide and balanced selection of topics across all aspects of the chemistry and physics of polymer science, from synthesis and physical properties to applications. Although the basics of polymer science remain unchanged, significant discoveries in the area of control over molecular weight, macromolecular structure and architecture, and the consequent ability to prepare materials with specific properties receive extensive mention in the third edition. Expanded chapters include controlled radical polymerizations, metallocene chemistry, and the preparTrade Review". . . continues the tradition of a well-known respected textbook . . ." – Mark Moloney, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, in Reviews, June 2008, Vol. 9, No. 16, Issue 1Table of ContentsIntroduction, Step-Growth Polymerization, Free-Radical, Ionic Polymerization , Linear Copolymers and Other Architectures, Polymer Stereochemistry, Polymerization Reactions Initiated by Metal Catalysts and Transfer Reactions, Polymers in Solution, Polymer Characterization - Molar Masses, Polymer Characterization - Chain Dimensions, Structures, and Morphology, The Crystalline State and Partially Ordered Structures, Rheology and Mechanical Properties, The Elastomeric State, Structure-Property Relations, Polymers for the Electronics Industry, Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Practical Computing for Biologists
Book SynopsisPublished by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. Increasingly, scientists find themselves facing exponentially larger data sets and analyses without suitable tools to deal with them. Many biologists end up using spreadsheet programs for most of their data-processing tasks and spend hours clicking around or copying and pasting, and then repeating the process for other data files.Practical Computing for Biologists shows you how to use many freely available computing tools to work more powerfully and effectively. The book was born out of the authors'' own experience in developing tools for their research and helping other biologists with their computational problems. Although many of the techniques are relevant to molecular bioinformatics, the motivation for the book is much broader, focusing on topics and techniques that are applicable to a range of scientific endeavors. Twenty-two chapters organized into six parts address these topics (and more; see Contents): * Trade ReviewPractical Computing for Biologists is a clear guide to methods that unlock the power of the personal computer. Although the breadth of subjects covered is certainly an asset of this volume, what really makes the book stand out is how well the authors clearly describe each technique and its applicability to biological sciences. It is a great launching point for any necessary further investigation of computational techniques. * Matthew Aiello-Lammens, The Quarterly Review of Biology *The book covers a wide range of subjects that truly justifies the title of 'practical computing.' In addition to the usual programming-related topics, it also includes a thorough introduction to the programming environment, approaches to combining different programs together, a description of the basic text manipulation tools such as regular expressions, and even an introduction to dealing with digital art and images. As such the book is great value for the money, being at least three books in one. * Olga G. Troyanskaya, Cell *My copy of Practical Computing for Biologists arrived last week, and I've been very impressed. It is a well-written, well-paced guide to basic computing skills for scientists and engineers of all stripes (not just biologists). It is beautifully produced: full-color printing and great graphical design make this book a joy to read. If I ever do turn Software Carpentry into a book, I might skip the topics PCB covers and just tell people to go and buy it. * Greg Wilson, software-carpentry.org *When considering my research and use of time, this book has been the most important book I've read in the last year, and perhaps the last decade. Striking a perfect balance by guiding you through tutorials and nudging your own self-exploration, the book has just enough guided direction to not annoy or overwhelm. It has helped (and is still helping) me to do what I was doing before, but more efficiently. * Cyme & Cystidium *Table of ContentsBefore You Begin.- PART I: TEXT FILES.- Getting Set Up.- Regular Expressions: Powerful Search & Replace.- Exploring the Flexibility of Regular Expressions.- PART II: THE SHELL.- Command-line Operations: The Shell.- Handling Text in the Shell.- Scripting with the Shell.- PART III: PROGRAMMING.- Components of Programming.- Beginning Python Programming.- Decisions and Loops.- Reading and Writing Files.- Merging Files.- Modules and Libraries.- Debugging Strategies.- PART IV: COMBINING METHODS.- Selecting and Combining Tools.- Relational Databases.- Advanced Shell and Pipelines.- PART V: GRAPHICS.- Graphical Concepts.- Working with Vector Art.- Working with Pixel Images.- PART VI: ADVANCED TOPICS.- Working on Remote Computers.- Installing Software.- Electronics: Interacting with the Physical World.- APPENDICES.- Working with other Operating Systems.- Regular Expression Search Terms.- Shell Commands.- Python Quick Reference.- Template Programs.- Binary, Hex, and ASCII.- SQL Commands.- Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Technology of Fluoropolymers
Book SynopsisThis third edition has been updated and expanded, providing industrial chemists, technologists, environmental scientists, and engineers with an accurate, compact, and practical source of information on fluoropolymers. Highlighting existing and new industrial, military, medical, and consumer goods applications, this edition adds more detailed information on equipment and processing conditions. It explores breakthroughs in understanding property-structure relationships, new polymerization techniques, and the chemistry underlying polymers, such as melt-processable fluoroplastics. It also expands on the important properties of fluoropolymers, including heat and radiation degradation, health effects, and recycling.Features: Revised, updated, and expanded to continue to provide an accurate, compact, and practical source of information on fluoropolymers Explores the property-structure relationships, polymerization techniques, and the chemistry underlying poTable of ContentsPART I OVERVIEW OF FLUOROPOLYMERS 1 Introduction 2 Societal Benefits and Evolution of Fluoropolymers 2.1 Basic Fluoropolymer Properties 2.2 Examples of Fluoropolymer Properties 2.3 Automotive Applications 2.4 Aerospace Wire and Cable 2.5 Aircraft Fuel Hose 2.6 Heart Rhythm Management-ICD 2.7 Pediatric Heart Repair 2.8 Thread Sealant 2.9 Chemical Processing Industry-Lined Pipes, Fittings, and Vessels 2.10 Semiconductor Chip Fabrication 2.11 Biomedical Applications 2.12 PTFE Micropowders 2.13 Applications of Fluoropolymers in Transportation 2.14 Properties of Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers 2.15 Delving Deeper into Properties 2.16 Forces Affecting the Fluoropolymer Industries References PART II THERMOPLASTIC FLUOROPOLYMERS 3 Synthesis and Properties of Monomers of Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers 3.1 Preparation of Tetrafluoroethylene 3.2 Properties of Tetrafluoroethylene 3.3 Preparation of Hexafluoropropylene 3.4 Properties of Hexafluoropropylene 3.5 Synthesis of Perfluoroalkylvinylethers (PAVEs) 3.6 Properties of Perfluoroalkylvinylethers 3.7 Synthesis of Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) 3.8 Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene 3.9 Synthesis of Vinylidene Fluoride (VDF) 3.10 Properties of Vinylidene Fluoride 3.11 Synthesis of Vinyl Fluoride (VF) 3.12 Properties of Vinyl Fluoride (VF) References 4 Polymerization of Commercial Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers 4.1 Polymerization of Tetrafluoroethylene 4.1.1 Granular Resins 4.1.2 Fine Powder Resins 4.1.3 Aqueous Dispersions 4.1.4 Filled Compounds 4.1.5 Modified PTFE 4.2 Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) 4.2.1 Industrial Process for the Production of FEP 4.3 Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) Resin 4.3.1 Industrial Process for the Production of Perfluoroalkoxy Resin 4.4 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) 4.4.1 Industrial Process for the Production of PCTFE 4.5 Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) 4.5.1 Industrial Process for the Production of PVDF 4.6 Polyvinyl Fluoride 4.6.1 Industrial Process for the Production of Polyvinyl Fluoride 4.7 Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) Copolymer 4.7.1 Industrial Process for the Production of ECTFE 4.8 Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) Copolymer 4.8.1 Industrial Process for the Production of ETFE 4.9 Terpolymers of TFE, HFP and VDF (THV Fluoroplastic) 4.10 Terpolymers and Quarterpolymers of HFP, TFE and Ethylene References 5 Properties of Commercial Fluoropolymers 5.1 Properties as Related to the Structure of Fluoropolymers 5.1.1 Fluoroplastics 5.1.1.1 Mechanical Properties 5.1.1.2 Optical Properties 5.1.2 Fluoroelastomers 5.2 Properties of Individual Commercial Fluoroplastics 5.2.1 Polytetrafluoroethylene 5.2.1.1 Molecular Weight 5.2.1.2 Molecular Conformation 5.2.1.3 Crystallinity and Melting Behavior 5.2.1.4 Mechanical Properties 5.2.1.5 Surface Properties 5.2.1.6 Absorption and Permeation 5.2.1.7 Electrical Properties 5.2.2 Modified Polytetrafluoroethylene 5.2.3 Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene and Hexafluoropropylene (FEP) 5.2.3.1 Mechanical Properties 5.2.3.2 Electrical Properties 5.2.3.3 Chemical Properties 5.2.3.4 Optical Properties 5.2.3.5 Other Properties 5.2.4 Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene and Perfluoroalkyl Ethers (PFA and MFA) 5.2.4.1 Physical and Mechanical Properties 5.2.4.2 Electrical Properties 5.2.4.3 Optical properties 5.2.4.4 Chemical Properties 5.2.5 Copolymers of Ethylene and Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) 5.2.5.1 Structure and Related Properties 5.2.5.2 Mechanical, Chemical and Other Properties 5.2.6 Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) 5.2.6.1 Mechanical Properties 5.2.6.2 Electrical Properties 5.2.6.3 Chemical Properties 5.2.7 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) 5.2.7.1 Thermal Properties 5.2.7.2 Mechanical, Chemical and Other Properties 5.2.8. Copolymer of Ethylene and Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) 5.2.8.1 Properties of ECTFE 5.2.9 Terpolymer of Tetrafluoroethylene, Hexafluoropropylene and Vinylidene Fluoride (THV Fluoroplastic) 5.2.9.1 Properties of THV Fluoroplastic 5.2.10 Terpolymer of Tetrafluoroethylene, Ethylene and Hexafluoropropylene (EFEP) 5.2.11 Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) 5.2.11.1 Properties of the PVF Polymer 5.2.11.2 Polyvinyl Fluoride Films and Their Properties 5.2.11.2.1 Chemical Properties 5.2.11.2.2 Optical Properties 5.2.11.2.3 Weathering Performance 5.2.11.2.4 Electrical Properties 5.2.11.2.5 Thermal Stability References 6 Processing of Polytetrafluoroethylene Resins 6.1 Processing of Granular Resins 6.1.1 Compression Molding 6.1.1.1 Preforming 6.1.1.2 Sintering 6.1.2 Other Molding Methods 6.1.3 Ram Extrusion 6.2 Processing of Fine Powders 6.2.1 Introduction 6.2.2 Fabrication Methods for Products from Fine Powders 6.2.2.1 Preparation of the Extrusion Mix 6.2.2.2 Preforming 6.2.2.3 Extrusion 6.2.3 Fabrication of Films, Tapes and Sealing Cords 6.2.3.1 Manufacture of Unsintered Tape 6.2.4 Fabrication of Tubing and Hoses 6.2.5 Fabrication of Thin Walled Pipes and Liners 6.2.5.1 Liner Extrusion 6.2.5.2 Drying and Sintering the Liner 6.2.6 Fabrication of Wire and Cable Insulation 6.2.6.1 Wire Extrusion System 6.2.6.2 Wire Extrusion Process 6.2.6.3 Drying and Sintering of Wire Insulation 6.2.7 Fabrication of Expanded PTFE 6.2.7.1 The Expansion Process 7 Processing of Melt-Processible Fluoroplastics 7.1 Melt-Processible Perfluoroplastics 7.1.1 Copolymers of Polytetrafluoroethylene and Hexafluoropropylene (FEP) 7.1.2 Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene and Perfluoroalkyl ethers (PFA and MFA) 7.2 Processing of Other Melt-Processible Fluoroplastics 7.2.1 Copolymers of Ethylene and Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) 7.2.2 Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) 7.2.3 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) 7.2.4 Copolymer of Ethylene and Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) 7.2.5 Terpolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene, Hexafluoropropylene and Vinylidene Fluoride (THV Fluoroplastics) 7.2.6 Terpolymer of Ethylene, Tetrafluoroethylene and Hexafluoropropylene (EFEP) 8 Applications of Commercial Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers 8.1 Applications of PTFE and Modified PTFE 8.2 Applications of FEP 8.3 Applications of PFA and MFA 8.4 Applications of ETFE 8.5 Applications of PVDF 8.6 Applications of PCTFE 8.7 Applications of ECTFE 8.8 Applications of THV Fluoroplastics 8.9 Applications of EFEP 8.10 Applications of PVF 8.10.1 Aircraft Interiors 8.10.2 Architectural Applications 8.10.3 Graphics 8.10.4 Solar Applications References PART III FLUOROELASTOMERS 9 Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.1 Manufacturing Process for Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.1.1 Industrial Synthesis of Monomers for Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.1.2 Polymerization and Finishing of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.1.2.1 Emulsion Polymerization 9.1.2.1.1 Continuous Emulsion Polymerization 9.1.2.1.2 Semi-batch Emulsion Polymerization 9.1.2.2 Suspension Polymerization 9.2 Properties of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.2.1 Properties Related to the Polymer Structure 9.2.2 Properties of Currently Available Commercial Fluorocarbon lastomers 9.3 Fabrication Methods for Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.3.1 Mixing and Processing 9.3.1.1 Mixing of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.3.1.2 Processing of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.3.1.2.1 Calandering 9.3.1.2.2 Extrusion 9.3.1.2.3 Solution and Latex Coating 9.3.2 Curing of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.3.2.1 Cross-linking Chemistry 9.3.2.1.1 Cross-linking by Ionic Mechanism 9.3.2.1.2 Cross-linking by Radical Mechanism (Peroxid Cure) 9.3.2.1.3 Cross-linking by Ionizing Radiation 9.3.2.2 Molding Processes 9.3.2.2.1 Compression Molding 9.3.2.2.2 Transfer Molding 9.3.2.2.3 Injection Molding 9.3.3 Post-curing Process 9.4 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cured Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.4.1 Heat Resistance 9.4.2 Compression Set Resistance 9.4.3 Low-temperature Flexibility 9.4.4 Resistance to Automotive Fuels 9.4.5 Resistance to Solvents and Chemicals 9.4.6 Steam Resistance 9.5 Formulation of Compounds of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.5.1 Fillers 9.5.2 Acid Acceptor Systems 9.5.3 Curatives 9.5.4 Plasticizers and Processing Aids 9.6 Applications of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 9.6.1 Applications of FKMs 9.6.1.1 Typical Automotive Applications 9.6.1.2 Typical Aerospace and Military Applications 9.6.1.3 Typical Chemical and Petrochemical Applications 9.6.1.4 Other Industrial Applications 9.6.2 Applications of FFKM 9.6.3 Applications of FEPM 9.6.4 Applications of FKMs in Coatings and Sealants 9.6.5 Applications of FKMs as Polymer Processing Additive 9.7 Examples of Fluorocarbon Elastomer Formulations 9.8 Fluoroelastomer Safety, Disposal, and Sustainability 9.8.1 Safety in Production 9.8.2 Safety in Applications 9.8.3 Disposal 9.8.4 Sustainability References 10 Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Types of Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 10.3 Methods to Produce Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 10.4 Commercial Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Properties 10.5 Applications of Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 10.5.1 Chemical and Semiconductor Industries 10.5.2 Electrical Applications and Wire and Cable 10.5.3 Other Applications References 11 Fluoro-Inorganic Elastomers 11.1 Fluorosilicone Elastomers 11.1.1 Introduction 11.1.2 Polymerization Process for Fluorosilicone Elastomers 11.1.3 Processing of Fluorosilicone Elastomers and Compounds 11.1.4 Properties of Fluorosilicone Elastomer Compounds 11.1.4.1 Fluid and Chemical Resistance 11.1.4.2 Heat Resistance 11.1.4.3 Low Temperature Behavior 11.1.4.4 Electrical Properties 11.1.4.5 Surface Properties 11.1.5 Applications of Fluorosilicone Compounds 11.1.6 Fluorosilicone Liquid Systems 11.1.7 Toxicity and Safety 11.2 Polyphosphazene Elastomers 11.2.1 Introduction 11.2.2 Fluorinated Polyphosphazene Elastomers 11.2.2.1 Properties 11.2.2.2 Applications References PART IV TECHNOLOGY OF FLUOROPOLYMER AQUEOUS SYSTEMS 12 Characteristics and Properties of Fluoropolymer Aqueous Systems 12.1 PTFE Dispersions 12.2 Other Perfluoropolymer Dispersions 12.2.1 FEP Dispersions 12.2.2 PFA and MFA Dispersions 12.2.3 Dispersions of Modified PTFE 12.2.4 Dispersions of PTFE Micropowders 12.3 Other Fluoroplastic Dispersions 12.3.1 Dispersions of PVDF 12.3.2 Dispersions of THV Fluoroplastic 12.4 Fluorocarbon Elastomers in Latex Form References 13 Processing and Applications of Fluoropolymer Aqueous Systems 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Processing and Applications of PTFE Dispersions 13.2.1 Impregnation 13.2.2 Fabric Coating 13.2.2.1 Equipment 13.2.2.2 Formulations 13.2.2.3 Coating Process 13.2.2.4 Lamination 13.2.2.5 Applications of PTFE Coated Fabrics 13.2.3 Cast Films 13.2.3.1 Process and Equipment 13.2.3.2 Applications of PTFE Cast Films 13.2.4 Processing and Applications of Dispersions of Modified PTFE 13.2.5 Processing and Applications of Dispersions of PTFE Micropowders 13.2.6 Other Processing and Applications of PTFE Aqueous Dispersions 13.3 Processing and Applications of Other Fluoropolymer Aqueous Systems 13.3.1 Aqueous Dispersions of FEP and PFA/MFA 13.3.2 Aqueous Dispersions of PVDF 13.3.3 Aqueous Dispersions of THV Fluoroplastic 13.3.4 Fluorocarbon Elastomers in Latex Form 13.4 Health and Safety 13.5 Disposal of Aqueous Fluoropolymer Dispersions References PART V OTHER FLUOROPOLYMERS 14 Specialty Fluorinated Polymers 14.1 Amorphous Fluoropolymers 14.2 Fluorinated Acrylates 14.3 Fluorinated Polyurethanes 14.4 Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 14.5 Copolymers of Chlorotrifluoroethylene and Vinyl Ether 14.6 Perfluorinated Ionomers References 15 Applications of Specialty Fluorinated Polymers 15.1 Applications of Amorphous Perfluoropolymers 15.2 Applications of Amorphous Perfluoropolymers 15.3 Applications of Fluorinated Polyurethanes 15.3.1 Surface Coatings 15.3.1.1 Solvent-Based Coatings 15.3.1.2 Water-Based Coatings 15.3.1.3 Powder Coatings 15.3.1.4 Treatments of Textile, Leather, and Other Substrates 15.3.1.5 Medical and Dental Applications 15.3.1.6 Cladding of Optical Fibers 15.3.1.7 Elastomers 15.3.1.8 Other Applications 15.4 Applications of Fluorinated Thermoplastic Elastomers 15.5 Applications of Copolymers of CTFE and Vinyl Ether 15.6 Applications of Perfluorinated Ionomers References PART VI EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND OTHER VARIABLES ON FLUOROPOLYMERS 16 Effect of Temperature on Fluoropolymers 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Thermal Stability of PTFE 16.3 Thermal Stability of Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene 16.3.1 Thermal Stability of Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) 16.3.2 Thermal stability of PFA 16.3.3 Thermal Stability of ETFE 16.3.4Thermal Stability of ECTFE 16.3.5 Thermal Stability of PCTFE 16.3.6 Thermal Stability of PVDF 17 Effects of Environment on Fluoropolymers 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Tetrafluoroethylene 17.3 Perfluorinated Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene 17.3.1 PFA and MFA 17.3.2 FEP 17.4 Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer 17.5 Polyvinylidene Fluoride 17.6 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 17.7 Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymer 17.8 Polyvinyl Fluoride References 18 Effects of Radiation on Fluoropolymers 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Fluoropolymers 18.2.1 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Perfluoroplastics 18.2.2 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Other Fluoroplastics 18.3 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Fluorocarbon Elastomers 18.3.1 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on FKM Type of Fluorocarbon Elastomers 18.3.2 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Perfluoroelastomers 18.3.3 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on TFE/P Elastomers 18.4 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Fluorosilicone Elastomers 18.5 Effects of UV Radiation on Fluoropolymers References PART VII SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY 19 Safety Aspects of Fluoropolymers 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Fluoropolymers, the Essential Plastics 19.3 Polymerization Aids 19.3.1 Replacement of Polymerization Aids 19.4 Tetrafluoroethylene 19.5 Toxicology of Fluoropolymers 19.6 Emissions 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