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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Design of Steel Structures for Buildings in Seismic Areas: Eurocode 8: Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance. Part 1: General Rules, Seismic Action and Rules for Buildings
This volume elucidates the design criteria and principles for steel structures under seismic loads according to Eurocode 8-1. Worked Examples illustrate the application of the design rules. Two case studies serve as best-practice samples.
£50.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Haustechnik für Dummies Alles-in-einem-Band
Wollen oder müssen Sie wissen, wie die ganze Technik in Ihrem Haus funktioniert? Martin Schlobach erklärt Ihnen, wie Sie energiesparend bauen und sanieren, was es mit der Heizungs- und Kältetechnik auf sich hat, wie Lüftungen funktionieren, was Sie bei der Elektrotechnik in Ihrem Haus beachten sollten und vieles mehr. Er erläutert die Möglichkeiten von Smart Homes und weist Sie darauf hin, was Sie bei Wasser und Abwasser bedenken sollten. Außerdem erhalten Sie noch viele praktische Tipps: eine kleine Werkzeugkunde, eine Anleitung Strom- und Heizkostenabrechnungen zu verstehen, Hinweise um die Heizung zu optimieren und viele weitere. So werden Sie Ihr Haus besser verstehen und erfahren, wie Sie richtig Geld sparen können.
£24.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Modeling and Optimization in Manufacturing: Toward Greener Production by Integrating Computer Simulation
Discover the state-of-the-art in multiscale modeling and optimization in manufacturing from two leading voices in the field Modeling and Optimization in Manufacturing delivers a comprehensive approach to various manufacturing processes and shows readers how multiscale modeling and optimization processes help improve upon them. The book elaborates on the foundations and applications of computational modeling and optimization processes, as well as recent developments in the field. It offers discussions of manufacturing processes, including forming, machining, casting, joining, coating, and additive manufacturing, and how computer simulations have influenced their development. Examples for each category of manufacturing are provided in the text, and industrial applications are described for the reader. The distinguished authors also provide an insightful perspective on likely future trends and developments in manufacturing modeling and optimization, including the use of large materials databases and machine learning. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the origins of manufacturing, the history of traditional and advanced manufacturing, and recent progress in manufacturing An exploration of advanced manufacturing and the environmental impact and significance of manufacturing Practical discussions of the economic importance of advanced manufacturing An examination of the sustainability of advanced manufacturing, and developing and future trends in manufacturing Perfect for materials scientists, mechanical engineers, and process engineers, Modeling and Optimization in Manufacturing will also earn a place in the libraries of engineering scientists in industries seeking a one-stop reference on multiscale modeling and optimization in manufacturing.
£122.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging Timely overview of functional food packaging made with nanotechnology and nanomaterials In Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging, a distinguished group of researchers delivers a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the application of nanomaterials in food packaging. This edited volume covers recent innovations—as well as future perspectives—in the industry and offers a complete overview of different types of nanomaterials used in food packaging. The book also discusses the use of nanoparticles in the development of active and functional food packaging and the related environmental and toxicological aspects. Featuring one-of-a-kind contributions from leaders in the field, Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging provides real-world solutions to food packaging challenges and considers the legislative and economic implications of new technologies. Among the new developments in nanotechnology-enhanced food packaging covered by the book are: Thorough introduction to biopolymers in food packaging systems and nanostructures based on starch, their preparation, processing, and applications in packaging Comprehensive explorations of chitosan-based nanoparticles and their applications in the food industry Practical discussions of active packaging systems based on metal oxide nanoparticles and an overview of higher barrier packaging using nano-additives In-depth examinations of the characterization techniques for nanostructures in food packaging Perfect for materials scientists, food technologists, and polymer chemists, Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging also belongs on the bookshelves of plastics technologists and allied professionals in the food industry.
£148.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Bilanzen erstellen und lesen für Dummies
Eine Bilanz muss kein Buch mit sieben Siegeln sein, im Gegenteil: Wer versteht, was sie aussagt, kann viel aus ihr ablesen. Dieses Buch erläutert, wie eine Bilanz, eine Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung oder die wichtigsten Berichte für den Anhang und Lagebericht erstellt werden und wie man Bilanzpolitik betreibt. Es zeigt leicht verständlich, wie diese gelesen und interpretiert werden können, um so versteckte Risiken entdecken zu können. Die Bestseller-Autoren Michael Griga und Raymund Krauleidis legen in ihrem Buch den Schwerpunkt auf die Analyse von Bilanzen. Die Leser erfahren unter anderem, was sich hinter Begriffen wie Finanzierungs- und Investitionsanalyse, Liquiditätsanalyse oder Erfolgsanalyse verbirgt und was der Unterschied zwischen qualitativer und strategischer Bilanzanalyse ist. Die gewohnte Prise Humor fehlt natürlich ebenso wenig wie anschauliche Beispiele aus dem prallen Leben, Übungen, um das Erlernte gleich anzuwenden und Erläuterungen der unterschiedlichen gesetzlichen Grundlagen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Die 6 Grossen Talente im Team: Entdecken Sie Ihr Genie bei der Arbeit - eine Business-fabel
Der Wall-Street-Journal-Bestseller nun auch in deutscher Sprache! Der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautor Patrick Lencioni stellt ein wirklich bahnbrechendes neues Modell vor, das die Art und Weise, wie wir über Arbeit und Teams denken, für immer verändern wird. Das Buch ist der schnellste Weg, Menschen dabei zu helfen, die Art von Arbeit zu finden, die ihnen Freude und Energie bringt, und die Arbeit zu vermeiden, die zu Frustration und Burnout führt. Mit dem von Lencioni entwickelten Modell des "Working Genius" sind Sie nicht nur in der Lage, sich selbst und Ihre Talente besser zu erkennen und einzusetzen, sondern Sie erhalten auch ein Framework, mit dem Sie die natürlichen Talente der anderen nutzen. Damit können die Produktivität im Team entscheidend erhöht und Vorurteile reduziert werden. In klassischer Lencioni-Manier erweckt der Autor sein Modell in einer fesselnden Fabel zum Leben. Er erzählt die Geschichte von Bull Brooks, einem Unternehmer, Ehemann und Vater, der sich auf den Weg macht, seine eigene Frustration bei der Arbeit zu überwinden, und dabei über eine neue Denkweise stolpert, die seine Sichtweise auf seine Arbeit, sein Team und sogar seine Ehe verändert. Was dieses Buch - und das ihm zugrunde liegende Modell - von anderen Werkzeugen und Beurteilungen unterscheidet, ist die Schnelligkeit, mit der es verstanden und angewendet werden kann, und die Relevanz, die es für jede Art von Arbeit im Leben hat, von der Leitung eines Unternehmens über die Markteinführung eines Produkts bis hin zum Management einer Familie. Schließen Sie sich den Hunderttausenden von Menschen an, die ihr Genie bzw. ihr großes Talent bei der Arbeit bereits entdeckt haben, und erleben Sie die Veränderung in Ihrer Arbeit, Ihrem Team und Ihrem Leben.
£18.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Worauf es jetzt ankommt!: Erfolgreich in Zeiten kompromisslosen Wandels, brutalen Wettbewerbs und unaufhaltsamer Innovation
Das Buch des Managementvordenkers Gary Hamel ist eine Agenda für Unternehmen und deren Wachstum – in einer Welt mit immer härterem Wettbewerb und unerbittlichen Veränderungen. Denken und erfi nden Sie Management neu. Hinterfragen Sie Ihre bisherigen Annahmen über Kapitalismus, das Leben in der Organisation und die Bedeutung unserer Arbeit. Während die Veränderungen, mit denen Unternehmen konfrontiert werden, grenzenlos sind, hat das Leadership eine limitierte Bandbreite. Man muss sich also auf das Wesentliche, das, worauf es wirklich ankommt, konzentrieren – und zwar heute und jetzt. Gary Hamel identifi ziert in seinem Buch fünf Punkte, die über das Überleben Ihres Unternehmens heute und in den folgenden Jahren entscheiden werden: • Werte • Innovation • Anpassungsfähigkeit • Leidenschaft • Ideologie Bilden Sie ein Unternehmen, das fi t ist für die Zukunft! »Mit diesem Buch gestaltet Hamel die Erneuerung des Managements mit – auf seine unnachahmliche leidenschaftliche, schonungslose und amüsante Art.« Harvard Business Manager, Oktober 2012 »Gary Hamel ist Amerikas berühmtester Managementradikaler. « manager magazin, Juli 2008
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Pathway Design for Industrial Fermentation
Pathway Design for Industrial Fermentation Explore the industrial fermentation processes of chemical intermediates In Pathway Design for Industrial Fermentation, distinguished researcher Dr. Walter Koch delivers an expert overview on industrial fermentation production technology as compared with natural extraction, organic chemistry, and biocatalysis. The book offers key insights for professionals designing and monitoring fermentation processes. The author explores the applications, alternative production, biochemical pathways, metabolic engineering strategy, and downstream processing of various productsincluding C1 to C6 productswith a focus on low-value products with market prices below 4 per kilogram. Products will include methane, ethane, acetate, lactic acid, alanine, and others. With specific commentary and insightful perspectives on the cost drivers and technological aspects critical to commercially successful applications, the book also includes: Thorough introductions to meth
£116.54
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Chemie der Arzneimittel: Einfache Experimente mit Medikamenten aus der Apotheke
Wer hat sich beim Blick in die Hausapotheke nicht schon einmal gefragt, wie all die Pillen, Cremes und Tinkturen eigentlich wirken? Die Antwort kann jeder selbst herausfinden, denn die Chemie hinter der Arzneimittelwirkung lässt sich mithilfe der hier beschriebenen Experimente auf verblüffend einfache Weise zeigen. Im ersten Teil werden Arzneimittel vorgestellt, die als Hauptwirkstoffe anorganische Substanzen enthalten und zum Teil schon seit Jahrhunderten in Gebrauch sind. Im zweiten Teil werden Arzneimittel mit organischen Wirkstoffen wie z. B. Aspirin oder Paracetamol untersucht. Die Herstellung von Arzneien aus Wirkstoffen und Begleitstoffen wird im dritten Teil anhand unterschiedlicher Arzneiformen wie Tinkturen, Salben und Pillen beschrieben. Mit den hier vorgestellten Verfahren und Rezepten kann jeder zum Hobby-Apotheker werden und eigene Medikamente herstellen - Wirkung garantiert! Die mehr als 80 Experimente wurden vom Autor eigens für dieses Buch entwickelt und sind mit einfachsten Mitteln und Geräten durchführbar. Die zur Durchführung der Versuche nötigen Arzneipräparate sind in Apotheken und Drogeriemärkten rezeptfrei erhältlich.
£27.50
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Netzwerke für Dummies
Wollen Sie ein Netzwerk einrichten? Einem Kollegen Ihre Dateien auf einfache Art zugänglich machen? Den Drucker gemeinsam mit der ganzen Familie nutzen? Alle Mitarbeiter auf die Kundendatenbank zugreifen lassen? Dieses Buch hilft Ihnen bei der Installation, Konfiguration und Administration Ihres ersten Netzwerks, ganz egal, ob Sie zu Hause ein Heimnetzwerk einrichten oder beruflich als Systemadministrator einsteigen wollen. Klären Sie zunächst ein paar grundsätzliche Fragen: LAN oder WLAN? Welches Betriebssystem? Und dann geht es ran ans Netz: den Drucker ins Netz bringen, Benutzerkonten einrichten, den Mail- und Web-Server konfigurieren. Und natürlich geht das Buch auch auf Cloud Computing, die Integration mobiler Geräte, Netzwerksicherheit und virtuelle Maschinen ein.
£20.25
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH On Chirality and the Universal Asymmetry: Reflections on Image and Mirror Image
Until half a century ago, it was assumed that the forces of nature were symmetric and that they did not distinguish between right and left, between image and mirror image. The discovery of the violation of parity in 1956 was more than a sensation, for some it was a shock. It implied that the universe displays handedness, or chirality, and that it is fundamentally asymmetric. Remarkably, a most striking asymmetry is encountered in the realm of biology. Living organisms contain proteins built almost exclusively from L-amino acids, and nucleic acids derived from D-sugars only. Yet a mirror-image biochemistry, based on D-amino acids and L-sugars is, from a purely chemical standpoint, entirely conceivable. Where, then, does this extraordinary natural selectivity come from? Is it directly, or indirectly, connected to the universal violation of parity? This book is meant as a brief review of the various manifestations of handedness, or chirality, in the universe. It does not attempt to present a solution to basic questions which perhaps will never be unambiguously and conclusively answered. Rather, it is an excursion through nature, to observe and recognize how the chirality manifests itself at different structural levels. The excursion starts in the chemistry and physics laboratory. Then a journey into outer space and back in time is undertaken. After a return to our planet Earth, the focus is on the development of living organisms. The text should be accessible to anyone having the equivalent of a first-year university instruction in physics and chemistry. It is also hoped that a layperson with a more modest scientific formation may gain a general impression of the basic asymmetry in nature and of the fundamental significance of chirality. Mathematical expressions, wherever they occur, may then be overlooked. Some more difficult sections may be skipped. A Glossary preceding the Subject Index should be helpful.
£107.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Android-Apps programmieren lernen für Dummies
Sie wollen programmieren lernen, um eigene Apps für Ihr Android-Gerät zu entwickeln? Dann sind Sie hier richtig. Dieses Buch ist drei Bücher in einem: Sie lernen Java, begreifen die objektorientierte Programmierung und erhalten eine Einführung in die Android-App-Entwicklung. Wichtige Themen wie die Ansteuerung des Displays oder der Umgang mit der Grafik, den Sensoren und GPS werden Ihnen an kleinen Apps vorgeführt. Nebenher erfahren Sie noch so einiges über die Spieleprogrammierung und sogar, wie Sie JSON-Daten aus dem Internet in eine App einbinden. Freuen Sie sich auf die spannende Reise, die vor Ihnen liegt!
£19.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Internet für Senioren für Dummies
Sie wollen mit Ihren Enkeln per Videochat in Kontakt bleiben? Oder auch die Möglichkeit des Onlineversands nutzen? Dann zeigt Ihnen dieses Buch wie Sie in den Weiten des Internet navigieren und welche Dienste Sie nutzen können. Von der Suche nach Informationen über Nachrichtenvermittlung bis zu Onlinebanking. Das Internet kann das Leben erleichtern. Wenn man weiß wie es geht. Mit diesem Buch erhalten Sie leicht verständliche Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen zur Nutzung des Internet.
£16.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Waldbaden entdecken für Dummies
Einfach mal abschalten - Waldbaden macht es möglich. Lassen Sie den Stress und Ihre Sorgen hinter sich und genießen Sie die heilende Wirkung des Waldes. Der Wald fördert nicht nur Ihre Gesundheit und Ihre Zufriedenheit, sondern eröffnet Ihnen auch ganz neue Perspektiven. Außerdem bietet er Ihnen einen Ausgleich zu der hektischen digitalen Welt. Michaela Dalchow stellt in ihrem Buch die Grundgedanken des Waldbadens vor und zeigt Ihnen durch praktische Übungen, wie Sie die unterschiedlichen Formen des Waldbadens praktizieren können.
£13.60
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Windows 10 für Senioren für Dummies
Mit diesem Buch können Sie sich ganz leicht in Windows 10 einarbeiten. Wenn Sie die wesentlichen Grundlagen verstehen wollen, ohne sich durch verwirrendes Computerkauderwelsch graben zu müssen, suchen Sie nicht weiter! Dieses Buch nutzt einen Schritt-für-Schritt-Ansatz, der speziell für Windows-10-Anfänger entwickelt wurde. Leicht verständliche Texte in großer Schrift und eine Fülle hilfreicher Abbildungen machen auch aus Ihnen einen Windows-10-Profi.
£16.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Börsen-Phasen entschlüsseln: Das sind die Erfolgsfaktoren für Ihre Anlagestrategie
Wie können Sie als Anleger die Börse durchschauen? Wie erkennen Sie den richtigen Zeitpunkt für den Kauf oder Verkauf von Aktien? Und wie sicher können Sie Ihr Geld anlegen? Hartmut Jaensch zeigt, dass die Börse zwar unvorhersehbar, aber keineswegs unberechenbar ist. Der Gründer von prediqma - Institut für Börsenstrategie eröffnet Ihnen seine Erkenntnisse aus 3 Jahrzehnten Forschung zum Kapitalmarkt: Anleger können ablesen, warum Kennzahlen-Analysen und Prognosemodelle in der Finanzkrise versagten. Sie lernen, wie sie risikoarm in Aktien anlegen und wann sich eine Geldanlage lohnt. Jaensch beleuchtet dabei auch die Bedeutung negativer Zinsen für die Aktienmärkte und entzaubert Börsencrash-Prognosen. Sicher an der Börse investieren Dieses Buch basiert nicht auf Hypothesen, sondern auf belegten Fakten. Es weist den Weg, wie Sie Ihr Aktienvermögen und Ihre Rendite auch bei unvorhersehbaren Veränderungen der Aktienkurse schützen und erfolgreich in Wertpapiere investieren. Mehr als nur Aktien-Analyse Unzufrieden mit vagen Handlungsanweisungen begann Hartmut Jaensch schon im Studium Algorithmen zu testen, um Börsenzyklen zu entschlüsseln. Während seiner Tätigkeit als Manager und Berater für Konzerne wie Google, Xerox, Avaya und Dresser forschte er weiter. Unter anderem verantwortete er die Entwicklung von Prognose-, Finanz- und Risk-Management-Systemen. Seine Erkenntnisse aus 30 Jahren Forschung mit Daten aus mehr als 100 Börsenjahren stellt er online mit prediqma auch privaten Anlegern bereit.
£17.09
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Schlagfertigkeit für Dummies
Schlafertigkeit Schweigen ist Silber, Kontern ist Gold Mit einfachen Strategien und ausgereiften Techniken gelassen kontern Wenn auch Sie sich bei Vorwürfen, Killerphrasen oder kritischen Fragen in Beruf oder Privatleben manchmal sprachlos fühen, schafft Schlafertigkeit für Dummies Abhilfe. Gero Teufert erklärt Ihnen, welche Facetten von Schlafertigkeit es gibt und wei Sei die richtige Grundhaltung finden, um in kritischen Situationen souverän und gelassen zu reagieren. Neben vielen Basistechniken, die Sie universell einsetzen können, lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihre Argumentationsfähigkeit verbessern und verbalen Angriffen mit geschickten Gegenfragen, Uminterpretieren, Humor und vielem mehr begegnen können. Zahlreiche Übungen sorgen dafür, dass Sie die erlernten Techniken gleich umsetzen könen. Sie erfahren: Wie Sie auf bestimmte Situationen am besten reagieren Wie Sie sowohl ernst, als auch humorvoll kontern Wie Sie Ihre innere Gelassenheit finden Wie Betonung und Körpersprache zusammenhängen
£15.17
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Mogelpackung Work-Life-Blending: Warum dieses Arbeitsmodell gefährlich ist und welchen Gegenentwurf wir brauchen
Hochflexibel, agil, frei und mobil - für viele Unternehmen und Experten sieht so das Arbeitsmodell der Zukunft aus. Nach Work-Life-Balance, bei dem die beiden Pole Arbeit und Freizeit möglichst ausgeglichen werden sollen, sollen die Übergänge zwischen beiden nun fließend sein, wenn nicht gar verschmelzen - Work-Life-Blending heißt die neue Zauberformel. Doch dieses vermeintliche Ideal kann sich schnell zum Alptraum entwickeln. Gerade wenn man sich die aktuellen Entwicklungen in Richtung auf Arbeitswelt 4.0 beziehungsweise Industrie 4.0 anschaut, wird sehr schnell klar: Die Megatrends Digitalisierung, Flexibilisierung und Virtualisierung werden einseitig zulasten der Menschen umgesetzt. "Work-Life-Blending ist eine Mogelpackung", sagt Christian Scholz, "weil der Job metastasenartig das ganze Leben vereinnahmt". Die angebliche Freiheit führt zur Selbstausbeutung. Work-Life-Blending ist nicht mehr als permanenter Bereitschaftsdienst. Und das kann kein Arbeitnehmer wollen. Aus diesem Grund verfolgt Scholz in seinem neuen Buch zwei Ziele: Zum einen wird das Schlüsselkonzept "Work-Life-Blending" hinterfragt, zum anderen gezeigt, dass es mit der Arbeitswelt 4.Z tatsächlich einen zeitgemäßen guten Gegenentwurf gibt.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Magnetohydrodynamic Stability of Tokamaks
This book bridges the gap between general plasma physics lectures and the real world problems in MHD stability. In order to support the understanding of concepts and their implication, it refers to real world problems such as toroidal mode coupling or nonlinear evolution in a conceptual and phenomenological approach. Detailed mathematical treatment will involve classical linear stability analysis and an outline of more recent concepts such as the ballooning formalism. The book is based on lectures that the author has given to Master and PhD students in Fusion Plasma Physics. Due its strong link to experimental results in MHD instabilities, the book is also of use to senior researchers in the field, i.e. experimental physicists and engineers in fusion reactor science.The volume is organized in three parts. It starts with an introduction to the MHD equations, a section on toroidal equilibrium (tokamak and stellarator), and on linear stability analysis. Starting from there, the ideal MHD stability of the tokamak configuration will be treated in the second part which is subdivided into current driven and pressure driven MHD. This includes many examples with reference to experimental results for important MHD instabilities such as kinks and their transformation to RWMs, infernal modes, peeling modes, ballooning modes and their relation to ELMs. Finally the coverage is completed by a chapter on resistive stability explaining reconnection and island formation. Again, examples from recent tokamak MHD such as sawteeth, CTMs, NTMs and their relation to disruptions are extensively discussed.
£115.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Human Centric Integrative Lighting: Technology, Perception, Non-Visual Effects
Human Centric Integrative Lighting Detailed presentation of the technical and non-technical aspects of modern lighting and its effect on humans Human Centric Integrative Lighting provides a highly comprehensive overview of the subject, also referred to as human-centered indoor lighting technology; taking a practice-oriented approach, scientific findings in the field are condensed into models that can be directly used by developers. Written by leading scientists in the field of lighting technology, Human Centric Integrative Lighting includes detailed information on: Fundamentals of lighting technology as it interacts with human perception and the current state of interior lighting today Basic principles of human centric integrative lighting and its various aspects, such as visual performance, color quality, emotional impact, and correlation of relevant parameters Comprehensive lighting quality models and subsequently derived recommendations for the practical implementation of concepts Relevant research findings from journals, patent specifications, and standards to provide a unified outlook on the field Providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of development in the field, Human Centric Integrative Lighting discusses validated physiological and psychological perceptual models on which manufacturers of lighting products and suppliers of lighting technology solutions can base key design and development decisions. lighting products; lighting technology solutions; lighting design; lighting development; human-centered indoor lighting technology; lighting color quality; lighting principles; lighting emotional impact; lighting quality; lighting research
£123.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Superconductivity: An Introduction
Superconductivity The third edition of this proven text has been developed further in both scope and scale to reflect the potential for superconductivity in power engineering to increase efficiency in electricity transmission or engines. The landmark reference remains a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering every aspect from fundamentals to applications, and presenting the latest developments in organic superconductors, superconducting interfaces, quantum coherence, and applications in medicine and industry. Due to its precise language and numerous explanatory illustrations, it is suitable as an introductory textbook, with the level rising smoothly from chapter to chapter, such that readers can build on their newly acquired knowledge. The authors cover basic properties of superconductors and discuss stability and different material groups with reference to the latest and most promising applications, devoting the last third of the book to applications in power engineering, medicine, and low temperature physics. An extensive list of more than 350 references provides an overview of the most important publications on the topic. A unique and essential guide for students in physics and engineering, as well as a reference for more advanced researchers and young professionals.
£78.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Quantum Computing, Revised and Enlarged: A Short Course from Theory to Experiment
Second edition of the successful textbook which has emerged from a lecture series. The compact introduction addresses graduate students with a reasonably good background in physics, notably in quantum mechanics, plus some knowledge in introductory statistical mechanics and solid-state physics. The authors explain basic concepts from quantum mechanics and computer science which are used throughout the whole field of quantum computing and quantum communication. This second edition reflects the rapid development of the main ideas and techniques, e.g. by including the most recent experiments on cold atoms.
£61.20
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Integrated Process Modeling, Advanced Control and Data Analytics for Optimizing Polyolefin Manufacturing, 2 Volume Set
Integrated Process Modeling, Advanced Control and Data Analytics for Optimizing Polyolefin Manufacturing Detailed resource on the “Why,” “What,” and “How” of integrated process modeling, advanced control and data analytics explained via hands-on examples and workshops for optimizing polyolefin manufacturing. Integrated Process Modeling, Advanced Control and Data Analytics for Optimizing Polyolefin Manufacturing discusses, as well as demonstrates, the optimization of polyolefin production by covering topics from polymer process modeling and advanced process control to data analytics and machine learning, and sustainable design and industrial practice. The text also covers practical problems, handling of real data streams, developing the right level of detail, and tuning models to the available data, among other topics, to allow for easy translation of concepts into practice. Written by two highly qualified authors, Integrated Process Modeling, Advanced Control and Data Analytics for Optimizing Polyolefin Manufacturing includes information on: Segment-based modeling of polymer processes; selection of thermodynamic methods; estimation of physical properties for polymer process modeling Reactor modeling, convergence tips and data-fit tool; free radical polymerization (LDPE, EVA and PS), Ziegler-Natta polymerization (HDPE, PP, LLPDE, and EPDM) and ionic polymerization (SBS rubber) Improved polymer process operability and control through steady-state and dynamic simulation models Model-predictive control of polyolefin processes and applications of multivariate statistics and machine learning to optimizing polyolefin manufacturing Integrated Process Modeling, Advanced Control and Data Analytics for Optimizing Polyolefin Manufacturing enables readers to make full use of advanced computer models and latest data analytics and machine learning tools for optimizing polyolefin manufacturing, making it an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and new and experienced engineers involved in the polyolefin industry.
£240.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies
Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries Explore the past, present, and future of power lithium-ion battery recycling, from the governing regulatory framework to predictions of the future of the industry In Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies, a team of distinguished researchers and engineers delivers an authoritative and illuminating exploration of the industrial status and development trends in the global power lithium-ion battery sector. The book examines the development of advanced battery materials and new recycling technologies, as well as typical case studies in enterprise battery recycling. The authors provide a roadmap to the development of spent power battery recycling enterprises that can provide support to the sustainable development industry. Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries discusses a wide variety of topics with immediate applications to modern industry, including new application scenarios for power lithium-ion batteries, as well as an examination of the laws, regulations, and standards governing battery recycling. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the status and development of the lithium-ion battery and its key materials Fulsome discussions of battery recycling technologies and equipment, including pre-treatment technology for battery recycling Comprehensive explorations of the life cycle of power lithium-ion batteries and the impact of battery recycling Expansive treatments of the technology outlook in the lithium-ion battery space, including green battery design and recovery systems Perfect for materials scientists, environmental chemists, and power technology engineers, Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies will also earn a place in the libraries of chemical and process engineers, electrochemists, and professionals working at waste disposal sites.
£105.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
Magnetic Nanoparticles Learn how to make and use magnetic nanoparticles in energy research, electrical engineering, and medicine In Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, a team of distinguished engineers and chemists delivers an insightful overview of magnetic materials with a focus on nano-sized particles. The book reviews the foundational concepts of magnetism before moving on to the synthesis of various magnetic nanoparticles and the functionalization of nanoparticles that enables their use in specific applications. The authors also highlight characterization techniques and the characteristics of nanostructured magnetic materials, like superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometry. Advanced applications of magnetic nanoparticles in energy research, engineering, and medicine are also discussed, and explicit derivations and explanations in non-technical language help readers from diverse backgrounds understand the concepts contained within. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to magnetic materials, including the theory and fundamentals of magnetization In-depth explorations of the types and characteristics of soft and hard magnetic materials Comprehensive discussions of the synthesis of nanostructured magnetic materials, including the importance of various preparation methods Expansive treatments of the surface modification of magnetic nanoparticles, including the technical resources employed in the process Perfect for materials scientists, applied physicists, and measurement and control engineers, Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of inorganic chemists.
£112.50
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH An Introduction to Redox Polymers for Energy-Storage Applications
An Introduction to Redox Polymers for Energy-Storage Applications Presents a well-founded introduction to the field or Redox Polymers, with didactical features like summary boxes and a Q&A sections An Introduction to Redox Polymers for Energy-Storage Applications discusses fundamental aspects related to polymer-based batteries, such as types of batteries, their historic development, design and synthesis criteria of the active material, and summarizes the various types of redox polymers and their applications. Each chapter contains learning objectives, summary boxes, and questions to allow for efficient exam preparation. In An Introduction to Redox Polymers for Energy-Storage Applications, readers will find detailed information on: Fundamental aspects of redox-active polymers, along with their historical classification, taking the key applications of the materials into account Energy-storage devices, containing polymers as the electrode active materials, and specific material requirements for the desired applications Classification of redox-active polymers, e.g., according to the nature of the actual redox-active moieties, their backbone structure, or topology Electrical conductivity of conjugated polymers, covering their most prominent representatives (polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, and polyacetylene) An Introduction to Redox Polymers for Energy-Storage Applications also covers the synthesis and applications of these materials, making it an excellent book for graduates, PhD students, and professionals who are starting in this field.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications
Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications Explore the science of polymer nanocomposites and their practical use in energy applications In Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive review of the synthesis and characterization of polymer nanocomposites, as well as their applications in the field of energy. Succinct and insightful, the book explores the storage of electrical, magnetic, and thermal energy and hydrogen. It also discusses energy generation by polymer-based solar cells. Finally, the authors present a life cycle analysis of polymer nanocomposites for energy applications and provide four real-world case studies where these materials have been successfully used. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to the origins and synthesis of polymer materials In-depth discussions of the characterization of polymeric materials, including UV-visible spectroscopy Comprehensive explorations of a wide variety of polymer material applications, including in biotechnology and for soil remediation Fulsome presentations of polymer nanocomposites and their use in energy storage systems Perfect for materials and engineering scientists and polymer chemists, Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the chemical industry.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics
Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides Comprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applications Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the history of phase engineering in 2D-TMDs as well as an in-depth treatment on the structural and electronic properties of 2D-TMDs in their respective polymorphic structures. The text addresses different forms of in-situ synthesis, phase transformation, and characterization methods for 2D-TMD materials and provides a comprehensive treatment of both the theoretical and experimental studies that have been conducted on 2D-TMDs in their respective phases. Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides includes further information on: Thermoelectric, fundamental spin-orbit structures, Weyl semi-metallic, and superconductive and related ferromagnetic properties that 2D-TMD materials possess Existing and prospective applications of 2D-TMDs in the field of electronics and optoelectronics as well as clean energy, catalysis, and memristors Magnetism and spin structures of polymorphic 2D-TMDs and further considerations on the challenges confronting the utilization of TMD-based systems Recent progress of mechanical exfoliation and the application in the study of 2D materials and other modern opportunities for progress in the field Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides provides in-depth review introducing the electronic properties of two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides with updates to the phase engineering transition strategies and a diverse range of arising applications, making it an essential resource for scientists, chemists, physicists, and engineers across a wide range of disciplines.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics: Methods and Applications
Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics All-in-one guide to successful lipidomic analysis, combining the latest advances and best practices from academia, industry, and clinical research Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics presents a systematic overview of lipidomic analysis, covering established standards of lipid analysis, available technology, and key lipid classes, as well as applications in basic research, medicine, pharma, and the food industry. Through connecting recent technological advances with key application areas, this unique guide bridges the gap between academia and industry by translating the vast body of knowledge that has been gained in the past decade into much-needed practical advice for novices as well as routine users. Edited by the president and vice-president of the International Lipidomics Society with contributions from the top experts in lipid analysis, Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics covers a wide range of key topics, including: Aspects of sample preparation, separation methods, different mass spectrometry modes, as well as identification and quantitation, including the use of bioinformatics tools for data analysis Identification, quantitation and profiling of lipids in different types of biological samples Analytical approaches for all major classes of biological lipids, from fatty acids to phospholipids to sterols Novel applications in biological research, clinical diagnostics, as well as food and crop science For analytical chemists, biochemists, clinical chemists, and analytical laboratories and hospitals, Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the subject, with unmatched expertise from practicing professionals actively involved in the latest research.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Organic and Inorganic Materials Based Sensors, 3 Volumes
Organic and Inorganic Materials Based Sensors A three-volume comprehensive overview of the development and applications of various novel potent molecular sensor frameworks In Organic and Inorganic Materials Based Sensors (3 Volume Set), a team of distinguished researchers delivers an interdisciplinary presentation of the engineering of high-performance biopolymer-based bio-nanocomposites, as well as strategies for the use of various molecules in the detection of environmentally important guest analytes. This three-volume book explores the most relevant technological developments in nanomaterials sensors and offers a broad and comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on advanced materials in the fast-moving sensors industry. The authors explain the science behind nanomaterials for environmental remediation as well as the components and ingredients of the relevant materials. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to sensory devices, polymer-based nano-biomaterials, and opto-electrochemical devices Comprehensive explorations of metal–organic frameworks, organic sensors, and organic–inorganic composite semiconductor sensors Practical discussions of vapochromic and vapoluminescent sensors Fulsome treatments of sensor ecosystems for health self-monitoring, including discussions of diabetes management Perfect for materials scientists, mechanical engineers, and analytical chemists, Organic and Inorganic Materials Based Sensors will also benefit inorganic and organic chemists, robotics engineers, and professionals working in the sensor industry.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Van der Waals Heterostructures: Fabrications, Properties, and Applications
Van der Waals Heterostructures A comprehensive resource systematically detailing the developments and applications of van der Waals heterostructures and devices Van der Waals Heterostructures is essential reading to understand the developments made in van der Waals heterostructures and devices in all aspects, from basic synthesis to physical analysis and heterostructures assembling to devices applications, including demonstrated applications of van der Waals heterostructure on electronics, optoelectronics, and energy conversion, such as solar energy, hydrogen energy, batteries, catalysts, biotechnology, and more. This book starts from an in-depth introduction of van der Waals interactions in layered materials and the forming of mixed-dimensional heterostructures via van der Waals force. It then comprehensively summarizes the synthetic methods, devices building processes and physical mechanism of 2D van der Waals heterostructures, and devices including 2D-2D electronics, 2D-2D optoelectronics, and mixed dimensional van der Waals heterostructures. In Van der Waals Heterostructures, readers can expect to find specific information on: The current library of 2D semiconductors and the current synthesis and performances of 2D semiconductors Controllable synthesis and assemble van der Waals heterostructures, physics of the van der Waals interface, and multi-field coupling effects 2D-2D electronics, 2D-2D optoelectronics, mixed dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, and van der Waals heterostructure applications on energy conversion Insight into future perspectives of the van der Waals heterostructures and devices with the detailed effective role of 2D materials for integrated electrical and electronic equipment
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Integrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare
Integrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare Presents a thorough summary of recent advances in microelectronic systems and their applications for personalized healthcare Integrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare provides up-to-date coverage of developments in smart microelectronics and their applications in health-related areas such as sports safety, remote diagnosis, and closed-loop health management. Using a comprehensive approach to the rapidly growing field, this one-stop resource examines different methods, designs, materials, and applications of systems such as multi-modal sensing biomedical platforms and non-invasive health monitoring sensors. The book’s five parts detail the core units of micro-systems, self-charging power units, self-driven monitor patches, self-powered sensing platforms, and integrated health monitoring systems. Succinct chapters address topics including multi-functional material optimization, multi-dimensional electrode preparation, multi-scene application display, and the use of multi-modal signal sensing to monitor physical and chemical indicators during exercise. Throughout the text, the authors offer key insights on device performance improvement, reliable fabrication processing, and compatible integration designs. Provides an overview self-powered, wearable micro-systems with emphasis on personalized healthcare Covers the working mechanisms and structural design of different energy-harvesting units, energy storage units, and functional units Introduces an integrated self-charging power unit consisting of triboelectric nanogenerators with supercapacitor Describes a general solution-evaporation method for developing porous CNT-PDMS conductive elastomers Examines a fully-integrated self-powered sweat sensing platform built on a wearable freestanding-mode triboelectric nanogenerator Integrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare is an essential text for researchers, electronic engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals working in material science, electronics, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and sensor development.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Photo- and Electro-Catalytic Processes: Water Splitting, N2 Fixing, CO2 Reduction
Explore green catalytic reactions with this reference from a renowned leader in the field Green reactions—like photo-, photoelectro-, and electro-catalytic reactions—offer viable technologies to solve difficult problems without significant damage to the environment. In particular, some gas-involved reactions are especially useful in the creation of liquid fuels and cost-effective products. In Photo- and Electro-Catalytic Processes: Water Splitting, N2 Fixing, CO2 Reduction, award-winning researcher Jianmin Ma delivers a comprehensive overview of photo-, electro-, and photoelectron-catalysts in a variety of processes, including O2 reduction, CO2 reduction, N2 reduction, H2 production, water oxidation, oxygen evolution, and hydrogen evolution. The book offers detailed information on the underlying mechanisms, costs, and synthetic methods of catalysts. Filled with authoritative and critical information on green catalytic processes that promise to answer many of our most pressing energy and environmental questions, this book also includes: Thorough introductions to electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and evolution reactions, as well as electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions Comprehensive explorations of electrocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 reduction Practical discussions of photoelectrocatalytic H2 production, water splitting, and CO2 reduction In-depth examinations of photoelectrochemical oxygen evolution and nitrogen reduction Perfect for catalytic chemists and photochemists, Photo- and Electro-Catalytic Processes: Water Splitting, N2 Fixing, CO2 Reduction also belongs in the libraries of materials scientists and inorganic chemists seeking a one-stop resource on the novel aspects of photo-, electro-, and photoelectro-catalytic reactions.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Scent and Chemistry: The Molecular World of Odors
Scent and Chemistry Odor impressions have cast a spell over mankind since the dim and distant past. But even today, we are –consciously or subconsciously– guided by our sense of smell and the chemistry behind it. The prominent fragrance chemists Günther Ohloff, Wilhelm Pickenhagen and Philip Kraft convey the scientist, the perfumer, and the interested layman with a vivid and up-to-date picture of the chemistry of odorants and the research in odor perception. In this second thoroughly revised and updated edition they are joined by creative perfumer Fanny Grau, a rising master in this métier, who complements the scientific treatise by a concise introduction to the art of perfumery and its composition techniques. Besides this new chapter on the creative aspects of perfumery, the book details on the molecular basis of olfaction, olfactory characterization of perfumery materials, structure–odor relationships, the chemical synthesis of odorants, and the chemistry of essential oils and odorants from the animal kingdom, backed up by many perfume examples and historical aspects. It will serve as a thorough introductory text for everyone interested in the molecular world of odors.
£75.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Electrocatalysis for Membrane Fuel Cells: Methods, Modeling, and Applications
Electrocatalysis for Membrane Fuel Cells Comprehensive resource covering hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, classes of electrocatalytic materials, and characterization methods Electrocatalysis for Membrane Fuel Cells focuses on all aspects of electrocatalysis for energy applications, covering perspectives as well as the low-temperature fuel systems principles, with main emphasis on hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Following an introduction to basic principles of electrochemistry for electrocatalysis with attention to the methods to obtain the parameters crucial to characterize these systems, Electrocatalysis for Membrane Fuel Cells covers sample topics such as: Electrocatalytic materials and electrode configurations, including precious versus non-precious metal centers, stability and the role of supports for catalytic nano-objects; Fundamentals on characterization techniques of materials and the various classes of electrocatalytic materials; Theoretical explanations of materials and systems using both Density Functional Theory (DFT) and molecular modelling; Principles and methods in the analysis of fuel cells systems, fuel cells integration and subsystem design. Electrocatalysis for Membrane Fuel Cells quickly and efficiently introduces the field of electrochemistry, along with synthesis and testing in prototypes of materials, to researchers and professionals interested in renewable energy and electrocatalysis for chemical energy conversion.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Inkjet Printing in Industry: Materials, Technologies, Systems, and Applications
This handbook provides an indispensable overview of all essential aspects of industrial-scale inkjet printing. Inkjet printing, as a scalable deposition technique, has grown in popularity due to its being additive, digital, and contact-free. Given these advantages, the technology can now be used in stable and mature industrial-scale applications. As the mechanisms for inkjet printing have improved, so too have the versatility and applicability of this machinery within industry. The handbook's coverage includes inks, printhead technology, substrates, metrology, software, as well as machine integration and pre- and post-processing approaches. This information is complemented by an overview of printing strategies and application development and covers technological advances in packaging, security printing, printed electronics, robotics, 3D printing, and bioprinting. Important topics like standardisation, regulatory requirements, ecological aspects, and patents. Readers will find: The most comprehensive work on the topic with over 75 chapters and more than 1,500 pages relating to inkjet printing technology The inkjet-printing expertise of corporate development engineers and academic researchers in one manual A hands-on approach utilizing case studies, success stories, and practical hints that allow the reader direct, first-hand experience with the power of inkjet printing technology. The ideal resource for material scientists, engineering scientists in industry, electronic engineers, and surface and solid-state chemists,Inkjet Printing in Industry is an all-in-one tool for modern professionals and researchers alike.
£415.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Axially Chiral Compounds: Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications
Axially Chiral Compounds Explore this comprehensive and current volume summarizing the characteristics, synthesis, and applications of axial chiralityAppearing widely in natural products, biologically active molecules, asymmetric chemistry, and material science, axially chiral motifs constitute the core backbones of the majority of chiral ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric catalysis. In a new work of particular relevance to synthetic chemists, Axially Chiral Compounds: Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications delivers a clearly structured and authoritative volume covering the classification, characteristics, synthesis, and applications of axial chirality.A must read for every synthetic chemist practicing today, the book follows the development history, research status, and applications of axial chirality. An introductory chapter familiarizes the reader with foundational material before the distinguished authors describe the different classes and the synthesis of axial chiral compounds used in asymmetric synthesis.The book concludes with a focus on the applications of chiral ligands, chiral catalysts, and materials. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to asymmetric synthesis, including biaryls atropisomers, heterobiaryls atropisomers, and non-biaryls atropisomers Explorations of chiral allene, spiro skeletons, and natural products Practical discussions of asymmetric transformation, chiral ligands, and chiral catalysts An examination of miscellaneous applications of axially chiral compounds Perfect for organic chemists, chemists working with or on organometallics, catalytic chemists, and materials scientists, Axially Chiral Compounds: Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of natural products chemists who seek a one-stop reference for compounds exhibiting axial chirality.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Mössbauer Spectroscopy: Applications in Chemistry and Materials Science
Mössbauer Spectroscopy Unique and comprehensive overview of versatile applications of Mössbauer spectroscopy in chemistry and material sciences Mössbauer Spectroscopy provides a comprehensive overview of relevant applications of this physical analysis method in chemistry and material sciences. The book shows the versatility of Mössbauer spectroscopy in finding useful information on electronic structure, structural insights, and solid-state effects of chemical systems. A wide range of chemical applications and applied concepts are covered as well as numerous examples, selected from recent literature. To aid in reader comprehension and accessibility, contents are well-structured and divided in different sections covering energy, catalysis, coordination chemistry, spin crossover, sensing, photomagnetism. Edited by prominent scientists in the field and authored by a group of international experts, Mössbauer Spectroscopy covers sample topics such as: Li-ion batteries, catalysts, fuel cells, Fe based silicides and iron phosphates containing minerals Gold clusters and gold mixed valence complexes Molecule based magnets, photoswitchable spin crossover coordination polymers and molecular sensors for meat freshness control With comprehensive coverage of the developments in the technique, Mössbauer Spectroscopy is a beneficial resource for researchers, professionals, and academics in chemistry related fields, such as material science, sustainable environment, and molecular electronics. It can be used by newcomers as well as for educational purposes at the master and PhD levels.
£125.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH High-Energy-Density Fuels for Advanced Propulsion: Design and Synthesis
This book comprehensively and systematically demonstrates the theory and practice of designing, synthesizing and improving the performance of fuels. The contents range from polycyoalkane fuels, strained fuels, alky-diamondoid fuels, hypergolic and nanofluid fuels derived from fossil and biomass. All the chapters together clearly describe the important aspects of high-energy-density fuels including molecular design, synthesis route, physiochemical properties, and their application in improving the aerocraft performance. Vivid schematics and illustrations throughout the book enhance the accessibility to the relevant theory and technologies. This book provides the readers with fundamentals on high-energy-density fuels and their potential in advanced aerospace propulsion, and also provides the readers with inspiration for new development of advanced aerospace fuels.
£139.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Biocatalysis for Practitioners: Techniques, Reactions and Applications
This reference book originates from the interdisciplinary research cooperation between academia and industry. In three distinct parts, latest results from basic research on stable enzymes are explained and brought into context with possible industrial applications. Downstream processing technology as well as biocatalytic and biotechnological production processes from global players display the enormous potential of biocatalysts. Application of "extreme" reaction conditions (i.e. unconventional, such as high temperature, pressure, and pH value) - biocatalysts are normally used within a well defined process window - leads to novel synthetic effects. Both novel enzyme systems and the synthetic routes in which they can be applied are made accessible to the reader. In addition, the complementary innovative process technology under unconventional conditions is highlighted by latest examples from biotech industry.
£113.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Engineering Solutions for CO2 Conversion
A comprehensive guide that offers a review of the current technologies that tackle CO2 emissions The race to reduce CO2 emissions continues to be an urgent global challenge. Engineering Solutions for CO2 Conversion offers a thorough guide to the most current technologies designed to mitigate CO2 emissions ranging from CO2 capture to CO2 utilization approaches. With contributions from an international panel representing a wide range of expertise, this book contains a multidisciplinary toolkit that covers the myriad aspects of CO2 conversion strategies. Comprehensive in scope, it explores the chemical, physical, engineering and economical facets of CO2 conversion. Engineering Solutions for CO2 Conversion explores a broad range of topics including linking CFD and process simulations, membranes technologies for efficient CO2 capture-conversion, biogas sweetening technologies, plasma-assisted conversion of CO2, and much more. This important resource: Addresses a pressing concern of global environmental damage, caused by the greenhouse gases emissions from fossil fuels Contains a review of the most current developments on the various aspects of CO2 capture and utilization strategies Incldues information on chemical, physical, engineering and economical facets of CO2 capture and utilization Offers in-depth insight into materials design, processing characterization, and computer modeling with respect to CO2 capture and conversion Written for catalytic chemists, electrochemists, process engineers, chemical engineers, chemists in industry, photochemists, environmental chemists, theoretical chemists, environmental officers, Engineering Solutions for CO2 Conversion provides the most current and expert information on the many aspects and challenges of CO2 conversion.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysis
A guide to the effective catalysts and latest advances in CO2 conversion in chemicals and fuels Carbon dioxide hydrogenation is one of the most promising and economic techniques to utilize CO2 emissions to produce value-added chemicals. With contributions from an international team of experts on the topic, CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysis offers a comprehensive review of the most recent developments in the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formic acid/formate, methanol, methane, and C2+ products. The book explores the electroreduction of carbon dioxide and contains an overview on hydrogen production from formic acid and methanol. With a practical review of the advances and challenges in future CO2 hydrogenation research, the book provides an important guide for researchers in academia and industry working in the field of catalysis, organometallic chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry, as well as energy conversion and storage. This important book: Offers a unique review of effective catalysts and the latest advances in CO2 conversion Explores how to utilize CO2 emissions to produce value-added chemicals and fuels such as methanol, olefins, gasoline, aromatics Includes the latest research in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis as well as electrocatalysis Highlights advances and challenges for future investigation Written for chemists, catalytic chemists, electrochemists, chemists in industry, and chemical engineers, CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysis offers a comprehensive resource to understanding how CO2 emissions can create value-added chemicals.
£110.66
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins
How to synthesize native and modified proteins in the test tube With contributions from a panel of experts representing a range of disciplines, Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins presents a carefully curated collection of synthetic approaches and strategies for the total synthesis of native and modified proteins. Comprehensive in scope, this important reference explores the three main chemoselective ligation methods for assembling unprotected peptide segments, including native chemical ligation (NCL). It includes information on synthetic strategies for the complex polypeptides that constitute glycoproteins, sulfoproteins, and membrane proteins, as well as their characterization. In addition, important areas of application for total protein synthesis are detailed, such as protein crystallography, protein engineering, and biomedical research. The authors also discuss the synthetic challenges that remain to be addressed. This unmatched resource: Contains valuable insights from the pioneers in the field of chemical protein synthesis Presents proven synthetic approaches for a range of protein families Explores key applications of precisely controlled protein synthesis, including novel diagnostics and therapeutics Written for organic chemists, biochemists, biotechnologists, and molecular biologists, Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins provides key knowledge for everyone venturing into the burgeoning field of protein design and synthetic biology.
£157.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics
Offers a comprehensive review of the research and development of mechanically responsive materials and their applications in soft robots Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics offers an authoritative guide to the current state of mechanically responsive materials for the development of soft robotics. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the book examines existing mechanically responsive materials such as crystals, polymers, gels, and composites that are stimulated by light and heat. The book also explores the application of mechanical materials to soft robotics. The authors describe the many excellent mechanical crystals developed in recent years that show the ability to bend, twist, rotate, jump, self-heal, and shape memory. Mechanical polymer materials are described for evolution into artificial muscles, photomobile materials, bioinspired soft actuators, inorganic-organic hybrid materials, multi-responsive composite materials, and strain sensor materials. The application of mechanical materials to soft robots is just the beginning. This book reviews the many challenging and versatile applications, such as soft microrobots made from photoresponsive elastomers, four-dimensional printing for assembling soft robots, self-growing of soft robots like plants, and biohybrid robots using muscle tissue. This important book: -Explores recent developments in the use of soft smart materials in robotic systems -Covers the full scope of mechanically responsive materials: polymers, crystals, gels, and nanocomposites -Deals with an interdisciplinary topic of advanced smart materials research -Contains extensive descriptions of current and future applications in soft robotics Written for materials scientists, polymer chemists, photochemists, physical chemists, solid state chemists, inorganic chemists, and robotics engineers, Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics offers a comprehensive and timely review of the most recent research on mechanically responsive materials and the manufacture of soft robotics.
£131.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Sustainable Food Packaging Technology
Towards more sustainable packaging with biodegradable materials! The combination of the continuously increasing food packaging waste with the non-biodegradable nature of the plastic materials that have a big slice of the packaging market makes it necessary to move towards sustainable packaging for the benefit of the environment and human health. Sustainable packaging is the type of packaging that can provide to food the necessary protection conditions, but at the same type is biodegradable and can be disposed as organic waste to the landfills in order to biodegrade through a natural procedure. In this way, sustainable packaging becomes part of the circular economy. ?Sustainable Food Packaging Technology? deals with packaging solutions that use engineered biopolymers or biocomposites that have suitable physicochemical properties for food contact and protection and originate both from renewable or non-renewable resources, but in both cases are compostable or edible. Modified paper and cardboard with increased protective properties towards food while keeping their compostability are presented as well. The book also covers natural components that can make the packaging functional, e.g., by providing active protection to the food indicating food spoilage. * Addresses urgent problems: food packaging creates a lot of hard-to-recycle waste - this book puts forward more sustainable solutions using biodegradable materials * State-of-the-art: ?Sustainable Food Packaging Technology? provides knowledge on new developments in functional packaging * From lab to large-scale applications: expert authors report on the technology aspects of sustainable packaging
£118.76
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing
Provides the state-of-the-art on wearable technology for smart clothing The book gives a coherent overview of recent development on flexible electronics for smart clothing with emphasis on wearability and durability of the materials and devices. It offers detailed information on the basic functional components of the flexible and wearable electronics including sensing, systems-on-a-chip, interacting, and energy, as well as the integrating and connecting of electronics into textile form. It also provides insights into the compatibility and integration of functional materials, electronics, and the clothing technology. Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing offers comprehensive coverage of the technology in four parts. The first part discusses wearable organic nano-sensors, stimuli-responsive electronic skins, and flexible thermoelectrics and thermoelectric textiles. The next part examines textile triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting, flexible and wearable solar cells and supercapacitors, and flexible and wearable lithium-ion batteries. Thermal and humid management for next-generation textiles, functionalization of fiber materials for washable smart wearable textiles, and flexible microfluidics for wearable electronics are covered in the next section. The last part introduces readers to piezoelectric materials and devices based flexible bio-integrated electronics, printed electronics for smart clothes, and the materials and processes for stretchable and wearable e-textile devices. -Presents the most recent developments in wearable technology such as wearable nanosensors, logic circuit, artificial intelligence, energy harvesting, and wireless communication -Covers the flexible and wearable electronics as essential functional components for smart clothing from sensing, systems-on-a-chip, interacting, energy to the integrating and connecting of electronics -Of high interest to a large and interdisciplinary target group, including materials scientists, textile chemists, and electronic engineers in academia and industry Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing will appeal to materials scientists, textile industry professionals, textile engineers, electronics engineers, and sensor developers.
£131.95
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Organic Chemistry: Theory, Reactivity and Mechanisms in Modern Synthesis
Provides the background, tools, and models required to understand organic synthesis and plan chemical reactions more efficiently Knowledge of physical chemistry is essential for achieving successful chemical reactions in organic chemistry. Chemists must be competent in a range of areas to understand organic synthesis. Organic Chemistry provides the methods, models, and tools necessary to fully comprehend organic reactions. Written by two internationally recognized experts in the field, this much-needed textbook fills a gap in current literature on physical organic chemistry. Rigorous yet straightforward chapters first examine chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, reaction rates and mechanisms, and molecular orbital theory, providing readers with a strong foundation in physical organic chemistry. Subsequent chapters demonstrate various reactions involving organic, organometallic, and biochemical reactants and catalysts. Throughout the text, numerous questions and exercises, over 800 in total, help readers strengthen their comprehension of the subject and highlight key points of learning. The companion Organic Chemistry Workbook contains complete references and answers to every question in this text. A much-needed resource for students and working chemists alike, this text: -Presents models that establish if a reaction is possible, estimate how long it will take, and determine its properties -Describes reactions with broad practical value in synthesis and biology, such as C-C-coupling reactions, pericyclic reactions, and catalytic reactions -Enables readers to plan chemical reactions more efficiently -Features clear illustrations, figures, and tables -With a Foreword by Nobel Prize Laureate Robert H. Grubbs Organic Chemistry: Theory, Reactivity, and Mechanisms in Modern Synthesis is an ideal textbook for students and instructors of chemistry, and a valuable work of reference for organic chemists, physical chemists, and chemical engineers.
£104.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: From Fundamentals to Applications in Energy Conversion and Depollution
Discover the latest research in photocatalysis combined with foundational topics in basic physical and chemical photocatalytic processes In Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: From Fundamentals to Applications in Energy Conversion and Depollution, distinguished researcher and editor Jennifer Strunk delivers a rigorous discussion of the two main topics in her field—energy conversion and depollution reactions. The book covers topics like water splitting, CO2 reduction, NOx abatement and harmful organics degradation. In addition to the latest research on these topics, the reference provides readers with fundamental information about elementary physical and chemical processes in photocatalysis that are extremely practical in this interdisciplinary field. It offers an excellent overview of modern heterogeneous photocatalysis and combines concepts from different viewpoints to allow researchers with backgrounds as varied as electrochemistry, material science, and semiconductor physics to begin developing solutions with photocatalysis. In addition to subjects like metal-free photocatalysts and photocarrier loss pathways in metal oxide absorber materials for photocatalysis explored with time-resolved spectroscopy, readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: Thorough introductions to kinetic and thermodynamic considerations for photocatalyst design and the logic, concepts, and methods of the design of reliable studies on photocatalysis Detailed explorations of in-situ spectroscopy for mechanistic studies in semiconductor photocatalysis and the principles and limitations of photoelectrochemical fuel generation Discussions of photocatalysis, including the heterogeneous catalysis perspective and insights into photocatalysis from computational chemistry Treatments of selected aspects of photoreactor engineering and defects in photocatalysis Perfect for photochemists, physical and catalytic chemists, electrochemists, and materials scientists, Heterogeneous Photocatalysis will also earn a place in the libraries of surface physicists and environmental chemists seeking up-to-date information about energy conversion and depollution reactions.
£124.15