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Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Downstream processing is an essential practice in the production and purification of biosynthethic materials which is especially important in the production of pharmaceutical products. This book covers the fundamentals and the design concepts of various downstream recovery and purification steps (unit operations) involved in biochemical and chemical processes. The book describes cell breakage and recovery of intracellular material isolation of solids product recovery product enrichment and product polishing and finishing. It also covers basic chemical engineering purification techniques such as distillation absorption adsorption etc. Described in the book are several case studies that discuss the various unit operation in each of the processes. An important point to consider is the economics of the downstream operation and this book provides practical information on capital costs and operating expenses in addition to other operating cost factors with respect to downstream processing. Green chemistry and safety issues are also addressed. Practicing chemical engineers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical chemistry and other areas will find this book valuable as a reference on downstream techniques used in biological processes. Students in chemical engineering would benefit from this book as well. | Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

GBP 82.99
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Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

This book has an important role in advancing non-classical materials on the macro and nanoscale. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results. Some research uses non-routine methodologies often unfamiliar to some readers. Furthermore papers on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems are included. This book brings together research contributions from eminent experts on subjects that have gained prominence in material and chemical engineering and science. It presents the last developments along with case studies explanatory notes and schematics for clarity and enhanced understanding. The book includes new research and studies including: • New research on the efficiency of gas purification • The transport properties of films of chitosan-amikacin • Operating conditions of clearing of gas in a rotoklon • Properties and characteristics of varies materials and compounds Professors and instructors and postgraduate students focusing on adhesive interaction improvement will find the book valuable as will industry professionals. | Materials Science and Engineering Volume II Physiochemical Concepts Properties and Treatments

GBP 82.99
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Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

This book focuses on exciting new research in polymer science. The first section of the book deals with new advancements in polymer technology which includes polymers that are responsible for progress in the field of energy electronics and medical sciences. It focuses on the most promising polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials. Composites are becoming more important because they can help to improve quality of life. The second section of the book highlights this aspect of macromolecules while the third section emphasizes biopolymers their development and applications. | Novel Applications in Polymers and Waste Management

GBP 82.99
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X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-ray diffraction is a useful and powerful analysis technique for characterizing crystalline materials commonly employed in MSE physics and chemistry. This informative new book describes the principles of X-ray diffraction and its applications to materials characterization. It consists of three parts. The first deals with elementary crystallography and optics which is essential for understanding the theory of X-ray diffraction discussed in the second section of the book. Part 2 describes how the X-ray diffraction can be applied for characterizing such various forms of materials as thin films single crystals and powders. The third section of the book covers applications of X-ray diffraction. The book presents a number of examples to help readers better comprehend the subject. X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research: From Fundamentals to Applications also • provides background knowledge of diffraction to enable nonspecialists to become familiar with the topics• covers the practical applications as well as the underlying principle of X-ray diffraction• presents appropriate examples with answers to help readers understand the contents more easily• includes thin film characterization by X-ray diffraction with relevant experimental techniques• presents a huge number of elaborately drawn graphics to help illustrate the content The book will help readers (students and researchers in materials science physics and chemistry) understand crystallography and crystal structures interference and diffraction structural analysis of bulk materials characterization of thin films and nondestructive measurement of internal stress and phase transition. Diffraction is an optical phenomenon and thus can be better understood when it is explained with an optical approach which has been neglected in other books. This book helps to fill that gap providing information to convey the concept of X-ray diffraction and how it can be applied to the materials analysis. This book will be a valuable reference book for researchers in the field and will work well as a good introductory book of X-ray diffraction for students in materials science physics and chemistry. | X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

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Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

Strategic Winery Tourism and Management: Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy presents cutting-edge knowledge and research related to strategic winery tourism and winery management. It highlights the major theories on strategic winery tourism and winery management and encompasses a variety of topics ranging from strategic winery tourism development to winery tasting room management. With chapters written by academic researchers and winery industry professionals the purpose of the book is to explore the theoretical foundations of winery tourism and winery management. Importantly the book taps into the following topics: Examining the impact of winery tourism on local regional and national economies Understanding product development and marketing for wineries as tourism entities Examining the role of special events to promote wineries such as wine festivals and wine education programs Understanding key managerial issues on winery tasting room management Exploring winery revenue management Understanding the key theories of winery service quality management Understanding winery brand management Understanding the key concepts of financial management on winery management There have been a few books dealing with winery tourism and management in spite of the significance of the topic. The editor of the book merges winery tourism with winery management. Importantly some topics such as winery revenue management and winery tasting room management included in the book are critical in managing a winery. This is a must-have book for students majoring in culinary and hospitality and tourism management as well as for winery industry professionals such as winery general managers and owners. The Gourmand Awards jury has announced that Strategic Winery Tourism and Management is the national book winner in its category: Best Wine Book Professionals. This academic book structures clearly the concepts and practice of wine tourism studying all aspects in a very broad overview. It is useful for planning and action says Edouard Cointreau President of the Jury Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The book will now compete in its category against winners from other countries for the Best in the World. The results will be announced on May 27 & 28 2017 at the annual Gourmand Awards Ceremony. | Strategic Winery Tourism and Management Building Competitive Winery Tourism and Winery Management Strategy

GBP 82.99
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Social Work and Community Practice

Social Work and Community Practice

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book explores a variety of physical mental and lifestyle challenges faced by community populations. Some of the topics discussed include homelessness smoking trends among certain populations mental health issues among different age and gender groups substance abuse and domestic violence. The book also examines community health promotion nutrition intervention contraception and more. | Social Work and Community Practice

GBP 82.99
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Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Fundamentals Design and Applications

Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Fundamentals Design and Applications

This important new book provides the fundamental understanding of the peptide and protein drug delivery systems with a special focus on their nanotechnology applications. Addressing an increasing interest in peptide and protein drug delivery systems in both academic and industrial circles worldwide this book fills the need for a comprehensive review and assessment of conventional and nonconventional routes of administration. | Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Fundamentals Design and Applications

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Wild Edible Underutilized Plants Nutritional Antinutritional and Nutraceutical Aspects

Wild Edible Underutilized Plants Nutritional Antinutritional and Nutraceutical Aspects

Wild Edible Underutilized Plants explores the role of wild plants in human nutrition—a topic that continues to take precedence in various fields of research. Despite the increasing evidence on past and present nutritional roles of wild edible plants the use of these resources is often overlooked and neglected in countless policy areas. This book emphasizes the importance of these plants and explores their relevance to sustainable agriculture biodiversity and public health in different agro-ecological regions. The book implements a conceptual approach to wild plants focusing on the benefits of incorporating these plants into people’s diets and daily lives and the advantage they will provide to future generations. The book also addresses widespread issues of scarcity proposing solutions that promote food sovereignty and security. The book begins by first discussing the nutritional aspects of wild edible plants to explore their value as a source of vitamins antioxidants fiber minerals and other nutrients. It then continues to elaborate on the anti-nutritional elements of these plants providing a comprehensive overview of their utility. | Wild Edible Underutilized Plants Nutritional Antinutritional and Nutraceutical Aspects

GBP 82.99
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Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

The book provides a wide introduction on history minerology geology and the characteristics and application of different natural nanotubes. It is the first comprehensive book to discuss natural nanotubes particularly halloysite nanotubes. The book will be useful mainly for postgraduate students and researchers working on the application of natural nanotubes. It will also be useful for those companies or researchers that focus on the design of materials and composites for sustainability. This book:• Provides updates on the diverse and expanding applications of natural mineral nanotubes (including halloysite sepiolite and palygorskite) in various industries and polymer nanocomposites for medical health and environmental applications• Provides a comprehensive review of the modification and intercalation of different natural mineral nanotubes• Reviews recent studies of the mechanical properties of halloysite nanotubes• Provides an up-to-date background on the structure identification and nomenclature of various natural mineral nanotubes including halloysite palygorskite sepiolite chrysotile and erionite• Gives comprehensive global information on the mineralogy geology and occurrence of natural mineral nanotubes• Discusses the current understanding of the health risks of natural mineral nanotubes | Natural Mineral Nanotubes Properties and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

The book provides scope and knowledge on advanced techniques and its applications into the modern fields of biotechnology—genomics and proteomics. In this book different genomics and proteomics technologies and principles are examined. The fundamental knowledge presented in this book opens up an entirely new way of approaching DNA chip technology DNA array assembly gene expression analysis assessing changes in genomic DNA structure-based functional genomics protein networks and so on. Topics in the book include:• Different gene products with a similar role in neuronal defense against oxidative • Gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in genetic epidemiology• Elucidation of proto-oncogene c-abl function with the use of mouse models and the disease model of chronic myeloid leukemia • Next-generation sequencing microbiome evaluation molecular microbiology and their impact on human health • Proteomics and prostate cancer • RNA interference therapeutics • Molecular mechanisms of hepatitis C virus entry • Molecular phylogenetics for elucidation of evolutionary processes from biological data • The impact of transgenic crops on soil quality microbial diversity and plant-associated communities. • Biotechnological and genomic approaches for abiotic stress tolerance in crop plantsThe book will be valuable for biotechnology researchers and bioinformatics professionals and students in all fields of biotechnology and will serve to broaden their knowledge about these newer tools techniques innovations and applications. | Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

With contributions from experts from both the industry and academia this book presents the latest developments in the identified areas. In addition a thorough and updated coverage of the traditional aspects of heterogeneous catalysis such as preparation characterization and use in well-established technologies such as nitration ammoxidation and hydrofluorination is included. This book incorporates appropriate case studies explanatory notes and schematics for more clarity and better understanding. | Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

GBP 82.99
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Water Hammer Research Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics Modeling

Water Hammer Research Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics Modeling

This book provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for water hammer research in water systems. The theoretical background to a number of techniques is introduced and general data analysis techniques and examining the application of techniques in an industrial setting including current practices and current research are considered. The book also provides practical experience of commercially available systems and includes small-scale water systems related projects. | Water Hammer Research Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics Modeling

GBP 82.99
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Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book examines many of the predominant issues in the field of social work in mental health and substance abuse today. Topics discussed include incarceration of drug abusers methadone treatment for heroin users and substance abuse among sex workers. It also examines how parental smoking affects children’s attitudes binge drinking and the correlation between depression and sociodemographic factors. The book also explores help for homeless drug abusers and more.

GBP 82.99
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Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

This book focuses on important aspects of materials chemistry by providing an overview of the theoretical aspects of materials chemistry by describing the characterization and analysis methods for materials and by explaining physical transport mechanisms in various materials. Not only does this book summarize the classical theories of materials chemistry but also it exhibits their engineering applications in response to the current key issues. The chapters provide practical equations figures and references providing suitable complement to the text. This book is designed to provide important information for scientists and engineers on experimental research in materials chemistry using modern methods. The methods and instrumentation described represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers product development specialists and quality control experts in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. | Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

GBP 82.99
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Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

This new volume explores important recent approaches and advanced techniques for the effective management and treatment of wastewater. The book provides a range of diverse techniques for achieving optimum water quality management for restoration of water bodies for the improvement of a circular water economy and for effective water reuse. Many of the new methods and technologies included in the book focus on sustainable phytoremediation techniques such as the use of earthworms ecological floating beds and anaerobic biovalorization. The book also comprehensively discusses the scope of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. Some of the least explored aspects of water quality improvement such as use of eco-roofs the role of remote sensing in water quality management and biosand filters for household wastewater treatment are discussed as well. | Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

GBP 124.00
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Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

This book focuses on best management practices for drip irrigated crops. It cover irrigation methods scheduling of micro irrigation and mulching and crop performance. Micro irrigation techniques with diverse crops are discussed including sweet pepper chili tomatoes cauliflower wheat sweet peas sugarcane and potatoes. The performance of the various techniques has been tested and evaluated in the field. Written by experts on micro irrigation this valuable book is a must-have for micro irrigation professionals as well as advanced students.

GBP 82.99
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Wind Turbine Technology Principles and Design

Wind Turbine Technology Principles and Design

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology including aerodynamics generators and gear systems towers and foundations control systems and environmental issues. This informative book:• Introduces the principles of wind turbine design • Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance • Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization • Covers fault detection in wind turbines • Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation | Wind Turbine Technology Principles and Design

GBP 82.99
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Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

This book provides an overview of the challenges in electronic health records (EHR) design and implementation along with an introduction to the best practices that have been identified over the past several years. The book examines concerns surrounding EHR use and proposes eight examples of proper EHR use. It discusses the complex strategic planning that accompanies the systemic organizational changes associated with EHR programs and highlights key lessons learned regarding health information—including technology errors and risk management concerns. | Electronic Health Records Challenges in Design and Implementation

GBP 82.99
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Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

This book provides valuable information on the new class of nanostructures—metal/carbon nanocomposites—and discusses new methods of their synthesis properties and applications. It covers computer prognosis including quantum chemical modeling for metal/carbon nanocomposites synthesis processing as well as fine dispersed suspensions obtaining processes and material modification processes. Intended for researchers academics and post-graduate students the book will give readers an up-to-date look at this important and valuable new class of nanostructures: metal/carbon nanocomposites. | Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

GBP 82.99
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Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Booming Mainland Chinese outbound travel is one of the most exciting phenomena in the world tourism industry’s recent history. From 2000 to 2010 Chinese outbound travel increased at a compounded annual rate of 18. 5 percent and it is forecasted that by 2020 China will generate approximately 100 million outbound trips a year making China the fourth largest source of outbound travel in the world. The new Chinese tourists are more confident technologically savvy value conscious and ready to explore unfamiliar territory. For tourism marketers and researchers who are getting ready to or just celebrated their initial west-meets-east moments the new Chinese tourists are showing up at their doors and presenting new challenges for marketing and service. In this book leading authors from around the world share their most cutting-edge findings and thoughts on the Chinese outbound travel market. The book reflects on the paths of the Chinese outbound travel development reports new trends and issues and provides new insights and recommendations. For practitioners around the world (e. g. destination policymakers and marketers travel and tourism service providers owners and managers) this book provides hands-on guidance on understanding tourists from Mainland China. For tourism scholars educators and students this book provides basic yet essential knowledge on the Chinese outbound travel market and tourist behavior and points out important future directions. Most tourism programs today have an international component in their curriculum usually including a global tourism class. This book serves as an excellent supplemental reading for students in these classes. | Chinese Outbound Tourism 2. 0

GBP 82.99
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Green Chemistry 2nd edition Fundamentals and Applications

Green Chemistry 2nd edition Fundamentals and Applications

This second edition of the well-received volume addresses a diverse selection of topics in green chemistry highlighting the potential and scope of green chemistry for clean and sustainable development. Covering the basics the book discusses the benefits of environmentally friendly chemical practices and their use in industry. The book has been updated with new research new advances and timely references. Specific topics include: eco-friendly products green catalysts ionic liquids supercritical fluids green solvents photo-Fenton reaction photocatalysis sonochemistry microwave-assisted organic synthesis ultrasound-assisted reactions green composites green manufacturing processes The current and future impacts of green chemistry have also been discussed in this book. The volume will enlighten the scientific community on the advantages the green chemistry which including being both eco-friendly and useful on the industrial scale by explaining how green chemistry is put into actual practice. | Green Chemistry 2nd edition Fundamentals and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

This book highlights many of the latest developments and trends in engineering chemistry research and describes the respective tools to characterize and predict properties and behavior of materials. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results which use non-routine methodologies and presents chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems which indicate the need for new experimental approaches presented. Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable i. e. materials with new properties. This volume presents new research that will help lead to new and better materials. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications presented. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic industry and research institutions. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. | Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

GBP 82.99
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Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

This volume provides a good understanding of the binary fluid system highlighting new dimensions of the existing Kalina cycle system a thermodynamic process for converting thermal energy into usable mechanical power. The book illustrates that providing new flexibility leads to new research outcomes and possible new projects in this field. The information provided in the book simplifies the application of the Kalina cycle system with an easy-to-understand and thorough explanation of properties development processes solutions sub-system work and total system work. There are currently no books available in the area of binary fluid system in the field of KCS with added fallibility in the operation and process design. Currently decentralized power systems are gaining more attention due to shortages in power and cooling demands are competing with other electrical loads. This book fills a valuable information gap providing insight into a new dimension for designers practicing engineers and academicians in this area. | Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

GBP 82.99
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Applied Research on Polymer Composites

Applied Research on Polymer Composites

This new volume presents leading-edge research in the rapidly changing and evolving field of polymer science as well as on chemical processing. The topics in the book reflect the diversity of research advances in the production and application of modern polymeric materials and related areas focusing on the preparation characterization and applications of polymers. Also covered are various manufacturing techniques. The book helps to fill the gap between theory and practice in industry. The book introduces current state-of-the-art technology in modern materials with an emphasis on the rapidly growing technologies. It takes a unique approach by presenting specific materials and then progresses into a discussion of the ways in which these materials and processes are integrated into today's functioning manufacturing industry. Readers will also discover how material properties relate to the process variables in a given process as well as how to perform quantitative engineering analysis of manufacturing processes. | Applied Research on Polymer Composites

GBP 82.99
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Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new book presents a variety of important research on functional foods—foods that have another role related to disease prevention or health. The first section of the book includes chapters on the complicated relationships between nutrition physical and mental health and disease. Section two focuses on the connection between health science and food and presents a number of case studies on the possible uses of functional foods. The book discusses important methods for nutritional interventions in relation to diseases such as obesity and other prominent health concerns in modern society. Topics include: Nutrigenetics and metabolic diseases Nutrition intervention strategies to improve health Nutrition consumption timing around exercise sessions Nutritional therapies for mental disorders Health benefits of particular foods such as eggs milk cereal garlic cinnamon nuts blueberries etc. Mineral- and protein-enriched foods | Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

GBP 82.99
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