Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Materials Science Research: Volume 5
Book SynopsisMaterials science encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. This volume gathers important research from around the globe in this dynamic field including research on liquid metals; advanced glass fibre composites; the behaviour of building structures subjected to high temperatures; an integrated adhesive wear testing methodology and organometallic compounds in therapy.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Food Quality: Control, Analysis & Consumer
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£92.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 7
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including exhaust gases from internal combustion engines and gas turbines that burn both fossil and biomass derived fuels; saving energy in the residential sector; drilling, growing or conserving our way to greater energy independence; the properties, engineering and applications of butanol; research on the relationship between thermal inertia and thermal comfort adaptive models and a new method to reduce HVAC energy consumption.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Nanotechnology: Volume 6
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly. This book gathers and presents data on nanotechnology, including dynamical symmetries in nanophysics; tubular carbon nanostructures; nanotribology and biomaterials; germanium nanocrystals; particles as protein markers and nanowire chemical gas sensors.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Materials Science Research: Volume 6
Book SynopsisMaterials science encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. This volume gathers important research from around the globe in this dynamic field including research on metal-organic architectures including organometallic supramolecular synthons; nanostructured ferritic alloys as materials for fission and fusion reactors; polycrystalline silicon thin films on glass; shape memory alloys and organic and inorganic mixed insulation coatings on non-oriented electrical steels.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Perspectives on Pattern Recognition
Book SynopsisPattern recognition involves tasks such as pattern identification, feature extraction from them and pattern classification in categories, based on the extracted features. This book presents topical research in the study of pattern recognition, including pattern recognition applications in non-proliferation; pattern recognition of machine feature identifications; pattern recognition receptors of oral epithelia; construction damage assessment based on pattern recognition; Haken''s pattern recognition algorithm as applied in engineering sciences; active contours for real time applications and quantitative bioimage analysis using pattern recognition.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Meals in School: Issues & Impacts
Book SynopsisParticipation in the School Breakfast Program is much less common than participation in the National School Lunch Program, even among children with access to both programs. Studies have found that students are more likely to participate when breakfast is served in the classroom, when time available for breakfast in school is longer, and when they come from lower income or time-constrained households. This new book examines the determinants of participation in the School Breakfast Program, as well as the impacts of the program on food insecurity and children''s risk of skipping breakfast.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Resin Composites: Properties, Production &
Book SynopsisComposite resins are types of synthetic resins which are used in dentistry as restorative material or adhesives. Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble, aesthetic, and insensitive to dehydration and were inexpensive. This book presents topical research in the study of resin composites, including water immersion and impact damage effects on resin composites; fabrication and evaluation of bioactive dental composites; nanostructured organosilicate composites; the electromagnetic properties of a composite made of metal particles dispersed in resin and posterior composite resin restoration.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Polypyrrole: Properties, Performance &
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of polypyrrole, including the preparation of conducting polypyrrole in conventional medium and ionic liquid medium; matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation of polypyrrole; synthesised polypyrrole/Al flake composite using various corrosion inhibiting dopants; the influence of solution pH on the electrosynthesis and properties of polypyrrole films; immobilisation of enzymes on polypyrrole and potential applications and the recent advances in synthesis of polypyrrole nanostructures.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Machine Tools: Design, Reliability & Safety
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£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Pipeline Safety & Security
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£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Chemistry of Animal Manure
Book SynopsisAnimal manure is traditionally regarded as a valuable resource of plant nutrients. However, there is an increasing environmental concern associated with animal manure utilisation due to high and locally concentrated volumes of manure produced in modern intensified animal production. Although considerable research has been conducted on environmental impacts and best management practices, the environmental chemistry of animal manure has not developed accordingly. This book analyses the basic knowledge and latest research on the environmental chemistry of animal manure.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Nanotechnology: Volume 7
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly. This book gathers and presents data on nanotechnology, including optical properties of nanocrystalline gallium nitride films; rare earth gadolinium nanoparticle; STM-based nanopatterning of silicon particle films; Troponin T and metal nanoparticles in catalysis.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Thermoplastic & Thermosetting Polymers &
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, including the fabrication of aromatic polyester composites containing carbon nanotubes; thermoplastic and thermosetting composites with natural fibres; phase separation of PMMA-modififed vinyl-ester thermosets; thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers from vegetable oils and the mechanisms of impregnation during compression molding of thermoplastic matrix composites.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Adhesive Properties in Nanomaterials, Composites
Book SynopsisThis book examines the adhesive properties in nanomaterials, composites and films. Topics discussed include the properties and applications of composite materials made of Norland Optical Adhesive and liquid crystal materials; adhesive bonding of hydro-thermally modified wood; the use of adhesive films in transdermal and mucoadhesive dosage forms; the durability of adhesives and matrices for polymer composites used in the restoration and rehabilitation of building structures under natural and accelerated weathering conditions.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Mountain Ecosystems: Dynamics, Management &
Book SynopsisMountain ecosystems serve as early warning systems both for climate change and pollution by persistent organic pollutants, in particular because mountains are located near the sources and could serve as monitors of the levels of POPs in the environment. This book presents topical research in the study of mountain ecosystems, including Euro-Mediterranean torrents; comparison of the impact of reduced rainfall on plant and soil processes in mountain and grasslands; atmospheric carbon dioxide transport over mountainous terrains and abandonment of previously managed meadows in mountain regions.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biomass Crops: Production, Energy & the
Book SynopsisIn the energy industry, biomass refers to biological material which can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Biomass includes plant matter grown for use as biofuel, as well as plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. This book presents current research in the study of biomass crops, including the conversion of wood into liquid fuels; alfalfa biomass production; gasification of biomass in aqueous media and biofuel production potential.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Issues in Business: Pollution,
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£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy Storage: Issues & Applications
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£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Resources & Biotechnology for Material
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of renewable resources and biotechnology for material applications. Topics discussed include the potential of sorghum varieties as a bioenergy crop; enzyme modified grain by-product reinforced polypropylene composites; biomass as combustion fuel; efficiency of hemp essentials oil depending inflorescence harvest and the new biostymulator for increasing crops resistance to drought stress.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Management of Hazardous Residues Containing Cd
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Superalloys: Production, Properties &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Global Environment & Climate Change
Book SynopsisThe Global Environment Facility (GEF) is an independent and international financial mechanism that promotes co-operation and fosters actions to protect the global environment. Established in 1991, it united 180 member governments and partners with international institutions, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to assist developing countries with environmental projects related to six areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, the ozone layer, land degradation, and persistent organic pollutants. This book examines the international policies and programs of global environmental and climate change issues.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Process Control: Problems, Techniques and
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£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances In Environmental Research: Volume 14
Book SynopsisThe environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. Effects stemming from the choices made by the human population in regards to environmental health are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for other organisms. This series covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields focusing on the environment including current research data on environmental odours; nuclear waste treatment and management; habitat loss; deciduous forest ecology and conservation; methane emissions impacts; forest logging and the biology, habitat and environment of the beetle.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Topics in Food Engineering
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Food Production: New Research
Book SynopsisSince ancient times, enzymes have been used in food processing and in the production of food products. These enzymes have diverse applications ranging from texturing to flavouring. The authors of this book also examine extrusion-cooking, which has become one of the most popular technologies used to produce many kinds of food. Also discussed is the governance of food safety; the nutritional value and food safety of organically and conventionally produced foods; mercury in culture bluefin tuna and food production and ethics in Chinese culture.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanotechnology & Advances in Medicine
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. This covers both current work and concepts that are more advanced. Biomedical nanotechnology, bio-nanotechnology and nanomedicine are used to describe this hybrid field. The pace of new discoveries in biotechnology and health care and even the appearance of whole new fields of endeavour in recent years have made for an exciting and challenging time for pharmacists. This book examines current research in the study of nanotechnology and its role in the diagnosis and treatment of various fields of medicine.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cassava: Farming, Uses, & Economic Impact
Book SynopsisCassava, also known as tapioca or manioc, is one of the major root crops in more than 100 countries of the humid tropics and sub-tropics. This book presents topical research in the study of the farming, uses and economic impact of cassava. Topics discussed include potential uses of cassava wastewater in biotechnological processes; cassava starch and flour in the production of bio-ethanol, bio-plastics, acetone-butanol, dextrin, sugar syrups and organic acids and cassava starch as a biodegradable polymer material.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Gasification: Chemistry, Processes & Applications
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of the chemistry, processes and application of gasification processes. Topics discussed include experimental activities in a flexible gasification pilot plant; water gas shift and membrane reactor studies for the production of a hydrogen-rich stream in steam-oxygen gasification processes; the development of a dynamic model for a stratified downdraft wood gasifier; gasification of biomass for the production of syngas with reduced tar formation; the System Biomass Gasifier and its operation and the study of the catalytic effect of magnetite in the gasification of chars from lignite/rubber mixtures.
£129.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Activated Carbon: Classifications, Properties &
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of activated carbon, which includes topics such as the surface chemistry of activated carbons and as catalyst supports; thermal processing of activated carbons from agro-industrial wastes; activated carbon as a metal oxide support; Virtual Porous Carbon (VPC) models and combining ozone and activated carbon for water and wastewater treatment.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Barley: Production, Cultivation & Uses
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of the production, cultivation and applications of barley. Topics discussed include barley in vitro culture and genetic transformation; barley biotechnology in tissue culture and molecular markers; the photooxidative processes induced in barley by xanthene sensitisers; the hydrodynamic comparison between soil under barley and grassland; barley grain for rumen and ruminants and barley as a method of algal control.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Metal Matrix Composites
Book SynopsisRecently, the utilisation of metal matrix composites (MMC''s) has increased in various areas of industry due to their special mechanical and physical properties. MMC''s, particularly aluminium based composites have a high specific strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures as well as fatigue, corrosion and wear resistance. Therefore MMC''s have the potential to replace conventional materials in various fields of application such as automotive, aeronautical and aerospace, as well as in others advanced industries because of is own properties. This book reviews current research on metal matrix composites.
£69.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Superconductivity & Condensed Matter Research:
Book SynopsisThis book compiles biographical sketches of top professionals in the fields of superconductivity and condensed matter, as well as research summaries from a number of different focuses in this important field.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe broad discipline of engineering encompasses a range of scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize solutions to the needs of society. This book covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields centering on engineering applications including current research data on rock mass characterization for the design of tunnel supports; carbon nanotubes for aerospace engineering applications; launch vehicle dynamics and lubrication systems for spacecraft applications; developing environmentally sustainable printed circuit boards and energy saving designs for office building construction..
£192.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Materials Science Research: Volume 7
Book SynopsisMaterials science encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. This volume gathers important research from around the globe in this dynamic field including research on the thermal conductivity of ceramics; recent advances in tin dioxide materials; dental ceramic and metal surface treatment for bonding; characteristics and thermal properties of nitrocellulose in propellants; application of electrochromic, electroluminescent and photovoltaic devices and polycrystalline silicon thin films.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Forestry: Research, Ecology & Policies
Book SynopsisForests are enormously important to mankind. They not only supply essential harvestable products, but also ornamental landscapes, regulate climate, hydrology, mineral cycling and soil erosion. Over the last few decades, crucial changes have taken place in the views and demands on forests by society at large. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of forestry ecology and policy. Topics discussed include forest management in Finland and Sweden; forestry-related GPS research; forestry trade and population growth in the Philippines and forestry education towards ecological civilization.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Aquaculture in the Middle East & North Africa:
Book SynopsisAn account of aquaculture status and research needs in the Middle East and North Africa is presented here with several renowned aquaculture experts of the region contributing research on aquaculture health. The research in this book is devoted to a special topic of aquaculture health, thus emphasising the importance of health of cultured aquatic species in an intensive congregated holding facility. This book provides valuable information on the status and challenges faced by the aquaculture sector in the region.
£239.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 17
Book SynopsisThis series covers leading-edge research focusing on the environment, including current research data on the management of agro-ecosystem services in Bulgaria; environmental problems of harbours in Hong Kong; heavy metals dispersal due to industrial activity; constraints in the environmental risk assessment of pesticides; carbon mitigation; management of forests in hurricane regions in the southern United States and molecular ecology.
£152.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 18
Book SynopsisThis series covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields focusing on the environment, including current research data on the impacts of antibiotics on the natural environment; the potential of biogas in the zero-waste mode in cold-climate environment; environmental considerations in construction projects; removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solution by adsorption; impact of spinosad and harvest time residues of oryzalin and benthiocarb.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Manufacturing Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of manufacturing engineering, including the theory and practice of virtual manufacturing; adapting local economies to market changes; conveyor systems balancing; optimisation of manufacturing conditions of brake friction materials; the impact of sanctions on the buyer-supplier relationship; processing of electrolytic capacitors used widely in electrical circuits and recent developments in automated manufacturing systems.
£101.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Distributed
Book SynopsisIn this book, systems and technologies of distributed generation (DG) for electricity generation or Combined Heat and Power (CHP) are discussed. DG generally refers to micro and small-scale (typically 1 kW-50 MW) electric power generators that produce electricity at a site close to customers or that are tied to an electric distribution system. Distributed generators include, but are not limited to synchronous generators, induction generators, reciprocating engines, micro turbines, combustion gas turbines, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbines.
£192.74
Workman Publishing Greywater, Green Landscape: How to Install Simple
Book SynopsisKeep your lawn and garden lush without wasting resources by capturing and recycling the greywater that drains from your sink, shower, and washing machine. This accessible and detailed guide walks you through each step of planning for and installing a variety of greywater systems, including laundry-to-landscape and branched drain gravity-fed systems. After identifying greywater sources in your home and estimating flow rate, you’ll learn to pinpoint where to redirect the wastewater for the greatest benefit. No matter which system you decide to build, you'll have the information to construct it yourself or move forward with confidence to hire a professional.
£12.34
Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Flood Policy: Balancing Challenges &
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£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Nanotechnology: Volume 8
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£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Encyclopedia of Food Science Research: 3 Volume
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of food science. Topics discussed include food bioactive peptides; probiotic and prebiotic functional food product development; organic fresh vegetables; waste management and resource recovery in the food processing industry; functional components of food; osmotic dehydration of fruits; chemical analysis and antioxidant capacity of plant bioactive compounds; enzymatic browning in foods and food safety of products of vegetable origin.
£305.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cobalt: Characteristics, Compounds & Applications
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of the characteristics, compounds and applications of cobalt. Topics discussed include the preparative chemistry of cobalt silica gel catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis; cobalt-based catalysts used in the solvolysis of ammonia borane; methods of production and magnetic properties of cobalt-based metallic glasses; cobalt-filled nanotubes and the role of cobalt in carbon nanotube synthesis.
£189.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook of Technical Terms of Soil and Water
Book SynopsisThis book is designed as a text for undergraduate soil and water engineering courses and as preliminary reading for postgraduate courses in soil and water engineering. It is hoped that it will also be of value to specialists, experts and engineers already in the field and to students preparing for the M.Sc. and PhD examinations. The texts and exercises are based on my lecture courses to undergraduate water science engineers augmented by material prepared for extramural short courses. Wherever possible, illustrations have been used to clarify the texts. The purpose of this book is to bring together and integrate in a single text the subject matter that deals with soil and water engineering. The book is divided into 24 chapters and is intended for students, researchers, and professionals working on various aspects of soil and water engineering. Various soil and water subjects have been discussed in the chapters.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; Soil Formation; Soil Classification; Soil Physics; Soil Chemistry; Soil Biology; Soil Microbiology; Saline and Alkaline Soils; Soil Texture; Soil Nutrition; Soil Mechanics; Soil Fertility; Soil Erosion; Soil and Land Evaluation; Organic Matter; Soil Moisture; Evapotranspiration; Irrigation: Part 1; Irrigation: Part 2; Drainage; Surface Water; Ground Water; Water Quality Indices; Waste Water; Water and Soil Conservation; About the Authors; Index.
£999.99
