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Chemistry & Physics of Carbon Volume 28

Chemistry & Physics of Carbon Volume 28

The Chemistry and Physics of Carbon series presents advances in carbon research and development and comprehensive reviews on the state of the science in all these areas. Building on the tradition of its highly acclaimed predecessors Volume 28 of this series presents authoritative interdisciplinary coverage of contemporary topics. With contributions by leading international experts and more than 1300 references this indispensable volume discusses the structure of glassy carbon carbon fibers carbon black (soot) chars spherulitic graphite in cast iron and naturally occurring forms of carbon; and structural similarities with fullerenes carbon nanotubes and carbon nanoparticles. | Chemistry & Physics of Carbon Volume 28

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A Blue Carbon Primer The State of Coastal Wetland Carbon Science Practice and Policy

A Blue Carbon Primer The State of Coastal Wetland Carbon Science Practice and Policy

Key features: Captures the historic context and recent developments in science and policy arenas that address the potential for coastal wetlands to be considered as significant contributors to carbon sequestration Links multiple levels of science (biogeochemistry geomorphology paleoclimate etc. ) with blue carbon concepts (science policy mapping operationalization economics) in a single compendium Concludes with a discussion of future directions which covers integrated scientific approaches impending threats and specific gaps in current knowledge Includes 7 case studies from across the globe that demonstrate the benefits and challenges of blue carbon accounting Written by over 100 leading global blue carbon experts in science and policy. Blue Carbon has emerged as a term that represents the distinctive carbon stocks and fluxes into or out of coastal wetlands such as marshes mangroves and seagrasses. The Blue Carbon concept has rapidly developed in science literature and is highly relevant politically as nations and markets are developing blue carbon monitoring and management tools and policies. This book is a comprehensive and current compendium of the state of the science the state of maps and mapping protocols and the state of policy incentives (including economic valuation of blue carbon) with additional sections on operationalizing blue carbon projects and 7 case studies with global relevance. | A Blue Carbon Primer The State of Coastal Wetland Carbon Science Practice and Policy

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Sustainable Carbon Capture Technologies and Applications

Sustainable Carbon Capture Technologies and Applications

A comprehensive resource on different aspects of sustainable carbon capture technologies including recent process developments environmentally friendly methods and roadmaps for implementations. It discusses also the socio-economic and policy aspects of carbon capture and the challenges opportunities and incentives for change with a focus on industry policy and governmental sector. Through applications in various fields of environmental health and four selected case studies from four different practical regimes of carbon capture the book provides guidelines for sustainable and responsible carbon capture and addresses current and future global energy environment and climate concerns. | Sustainable Carbon Capture Technologies and Applications

GBP 115.00
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Management of Carbon Sequestration in Soil

Management of Carbon Sequestration in Soil

This book addresses the importance of soil processes in the global carbon cycle. Agricultural activities considered responsible for an increase in CO2 levels in our atmosphere include: deforestation biomass burning tillage and intensive cultivation and drainage of wetlands. However agriculture can also be a solution to the problem in which carbon can be removed from the atmosphere and permanently sequestered into the soil. Management of Carbon Sequestration in Soil highlights the importance of world soils as a sink for atmospheric carbon and discusses the impact of tillage conservation reserve programs (CRP) management of grasslands and woodlands and other soil and crop management and land use practices that lead to carbon sequestration.

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Activated Carbon Adsorption

Activated Carbon Adsorption

High surface area a microporous structure and a high degree of surface reactivity make activated carbons versatile adsorbents particularly effective in the adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants from aqueous solutions. Activated Carbon Adsorption introduces the parameters and mechanisms involved in the activated carbon adsorption of organic and inorganic compounds. This text brings together the most significant research on surface structure and processes adsorption theories and isotherm equations and applications from the latest literature on carbon adsorption. The book clearly explains the surface-related interactions of activated carbons their energetics and the applicability of adsorption isotherm equations and their deviation from adsorption data. It then explores numerous applications in a wide range of areas such as nuclear technology vacuum technology food technology pharmaceuticals and medicine gas storage oil refining and environmental remediation. Topics include: oils and fats molecular sieves refining of liquid fuels pesticides dyes drugs and toxins. Three chapters are dedicated to environmental applications including the adsorption of halogenated organic compounds and the removal of hazardous gases and vapors organo-sulphur compounds and other inorganic compounds from wastewater and groundwater. Activated Carbon Adsorption presents a complete survey of the growing number of state-of-the-art applications supported by a compilation of the latest perspectives in research concerning carbon surfaces and their adsorption processes from aqueous solutions. Its unified approach promotes further research towards improving and developing newer activated carbon adsorbents and processes for the efficient removal of pollutants from drinking water and industrial effluents.

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Carbon Allotropes Advanced Materials for Anticorrosive Coatings

Carbon Allotropes Advanced Materials for Anticorrosive Coatings

The study of corrosion-resistant coatings using nanostructured materials is developing and growing at a very rapid rate. Carbon Allotropes: Advanced Anticorrosive Coatings Materials summarizes current research and technology on the significance of carbon allotropes in anticorrosive coatings. The book describes the synthesis characterization inhibitory mechanism and industrial applications of carbon allotropes as a corrosion-resistant coating. The usage of carbon allotropes as nanostructure materials based on corrosion-resistant coatings used in contemporary industrial platforms is discussed in this book. Additionally this book assesses the potential of carbon allotropes as the foundation for corrosion-resistant nanostructure materials and coatings. For scientists and engineers looking for cutting-edge ideas for nanostructures based on carbon allotropes as corrosion-resistant coating materials this book is an invaluable resource. Salient Features This book covers nanostructured carbon allotropes as materials for corrosion-resistant coatings The use of carbon allotropes as anticorrosive has revolutionized modern industrial practices This offers academics and entrepreneurs an influential foundational interdisciplinary and primary literature reading The most cutting-edge coatings based on carbon allotropes are also highlighted along with current manufacturing and operating challenges This maintains ongoing research on corrosion-resistant coatings using nanostructured materials while incorporating fresh advancements across the entire area | Carbon Allotropes Advanced Materials for Anticorrosive Coatings

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Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy

Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy

Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy is an up-to-date guide to using proton and carbon ion therapy in modern cancer treatment. The book covers the physics and radiobiology basics of proton and ion beams dosimetry methods and radiation measurements and treatment delivery systems. It gives practical guidance on patient setup target localization and treatment planning for clinical proton and carbon ion therapy. The text also offers detailed reports on the treatment of pediatric cancers lymphomas and various other cancers. After an overview the book focuses on the fundamental aspects of proton and carbon ion therapy equipment including accelerators gantries and delivery systems. It then discusses dosimetry biology imaging and treatment planning basics and provides clinical guidelines on the use of proton and carbon ion therapy for the treatment of specific cancers. Suitable for anyone involved with medical physics and radiation therapy this book offers a balanced and critical assessment of state-of-the-art technologies major challenges and the future outlook of proton and carbon ion therapy. It presents a thorough introduction for those new to the field while providing a helpful up-to-date reference for readers already using the therapy in clinical settings.

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Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

Future energy technologies must embrace and achieve sustainability by displacing fossil carbon-intensive energy consumption or capture/reuse/sequester fossil carbon. This book provides a deeper knowledge on individual low (and zero) carbon technologies in a comprehensive way covering details of recent developments on these technologies in different countries. It also covers materials and processes involved in energy generation transmission distribution storage policies and so forth including solar electrical; thermal systems; energy from biomass and biofuels; energy transmission distribution and storage; and buildings using energy-efficient lighting. | Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

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Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

Climate Change and Carbon Recycling: Surface Chemistry Applications describes the application of surface chemistry methods for carbon capture and recycling in relation to climate change and atmospheric CO2 levels. The text is suitable for online education with both basic and educational descriptions of the climate change process and carbon recycling methods like the adsorption and absorption of CO2 on solids. This book leads to a better understanding of a complex phenomenon and highlight the importance of CO2 capture and sequestration for the future to enable the utilization of fossil fuels without contributing to atmospheric greenhouse gases. Features This unique volume specifically highlights the surface chemistry aspects of carbon capture and recycling (CCR) Fills the need for an online textbook edition which provides a basic and educational description of the climate change process and carbon capture/recycling Describes the application of surface chemistry methods for carbon capture and recycling such as adsorption/absorption of CO2 Discusses the importance of recycling in reducing and controlling the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air (420 ppm: 0. 042%) Describes the importance of the technology related to carbon capture/recycling and sequestration (CCS) from fossil fuel energy plants as a means of CO2 control | Climate Change and Carbon Recycling Surface Chemistry Applications

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Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers

Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers

Concerns over an unstable energy supply and the adverse environmental impact of carbonaceous fuels have triggered considerable efforts worldwide to find carbon-free or low-carbon alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources transportation fuels and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry and electrochemistry solar and nuclear energy biofuels and synthetic fuels carbon sequestration and alternative fuel vehicles. After an introductory chapter on different energy options in a carbon-constrained world and proposed measures to stabilize atmospheric CO2 the book analyzes the advantages and challenges facing the introduction of hydrogen fuel to the marketplace. It then examines the role of nuclear power in the production of carbon-free energy and fuels as well as the efficient use and storage of renewable energy resources emphasizing the production of solar fuels from water and CO2. The book also discusses different aspects of bioenergy and biofuels production and use and the potential role of bio-inspired energy systems and industrial processes. The final chapters present a thorough overview and analysis of state-of-the-art fossil fuel decarbonization technologies and clean transportation options. This authoritative work provides the information needed to make more informed choices regarding available clean energy and fuel alternatives. It helps readers to better understand the interconnection between energy and the environment as well as the potential impact of human activities on climate.

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The Science of Carbon Sequestration and Capture

The Science of Carbon Sequestration and Capture

The Science of Carbon Sequestration and Capture examines the current scientific underpinnings of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and provides readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology natural science and chemical and environmental engineering so that they can understand the current state and art of the CCS field. Moreover this book provides a wide-ranging discussion presented in the author’s comprehensible conversational style describing the impact of CCS on climate health society in general and the energy landscape. The book is directed at undergraduate and graduate students professionals scientists and the general reading public who would like to gain a broad multidisciplinary view of one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Features: Aims to fill the gap of missing information in published texts dealing with the carbon sequestration and capture revolution currently underway Provides an understanding of current science buttressing carbon capture and sequestration practices Explains the complexities of carbon sequestration and capture systems in basic and understandable terms

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Advances in Carbon Management Technologies Carbon Removal Renewable and Nuclear Energy Volume 1

Advances in Carbon Management Technologies Carbon Removal Renewable and Nuclear Energy Volume 1

Advances in Carbon Management Technologies comprises 43 chapters contributed by experts from all over the world. Volume 1 of the book containing 23 chapters discusses the status of technologies capable of yielding substantial reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from major combustion sources. Such technologies include renewable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels and technologies to capture CO2 after fossil fuel combustion or directly from the atmosphere with subsequent permanent long-term storage. The introductory chapter emphasizes the gravity of the issues related to greenhouse gas emissionglobal temperature correlation the state of the art of key technologies and the necessary emission reductions needed to meet international warming targets. Section 1 deals with global challenges associated with key fossil fuel mitigation technologies including removing CO2 from the atmosphere and emission measurements. Section 2 presents technological choices for coal petroleum and natural gas for the purpose of reducing carbon footprints associated with the utilization of such fuels. Section 3 deals with promising contributions of alternatives to fossil fuels such as hydropower nuclear solar photovoltaics and wind. Chapter 19 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | Advances in Carbon Management Technologies Carbon Removal Renewable and Nuclear Energy Volume 1

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Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization A Possible Climate Change Solution for Energy Industry

Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization A Possible Climate Change Solution for Energy Industry

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is among the advanced energy technologies suggested to make the conventional fossil fuel sources environmentally sustainable. It is of particular importance to coal-based economies. This book deals at length with the various aspects of carbon dioxide capture its utilization and takes a closer look at the earth processes in carbon dioxide storage. It discusses potential of Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization as innovative energy technology towards a sustainable energy future. Various techniques of carbon dioxide recovery from power plants by physical chemical and biological means as well as challenges and prospects in biomimetic carbon sequestration are described. Carbon fixation potential in coal mines and in saline aquifers is also discussed. Please note: This volume is Co-published with The Energy and Resources Institute Press New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka | Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization A Possible Climate Change Solution for Energy Industry

GBP 110.00
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Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Fundamentals and Technologies

Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Fundamentals and Technologies

For Researchers Students Industrial Professionals and ManufacturersElectrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Fundamentals and Technologies is your guide to improved catalytic performance in the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2). Written by electrochemical energy scientists actively involved in environmental research and development this book addresses the biggest challenge to CO2 electrochemical reduction—low performance of the electrocatalysts—and outlines practical applications for the effective use of CO2. The authors discuss the development of electrochemical energy devices and consider environmental protection on a macroscopic and microscopic scale. Presenting a systematic overview of CO2 electroreduction they explain the fundamental principles describe recent advances and outline applications for future use. In addition the authors describe:The main metal electrodes used for CO2 electroreductionCurrent efficiencies for CO2 reduction products on different metal electrodesThe electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to produce important chemicalsThree categories of reaction conditions: heterogeneous catalysis low-temperatures electrolysis and high-temperature electrolysisDevelopments in CO2 hydrogenation reactionsVarious analysis methodsProgresses in the theoretical electrochemical reduction of CO2Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Fundamentals and Technologies covers a variety of topics relevant to the successful use of CO2 electrochemical reduction and utilizes expert contributors at the top of their field. The book functions as a resource for students and professionals involved in materials | Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Fundamentals and Technologies

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Economics of Carbon Sequestration in Forestry

Economics of Carbon Sequestration in Forestry

Since the 1992 Earth Summit there have been increased efforts on an international scale to address global climate change. Reducing the increased levels of CO2 and other greenhouse gases which are believed to be contributing to this climatic change will require major effort on the part of the world's governments. This means that the environmental economic social and political consequences of climate change must be understood and that strategies to mitigate climate change must also address these issues. The workshop detailed in this book concentrated on how economic principles and analysis could contribute to the planning of forestry projects aimed at affecting terrestrial carbon balances. More than 30 international scientists came together for one week near Stockholm Sweden and divided into working groups charged with addressing a specific issue and preparing a paper within this time frame. This book contains the majority of papers presented at this meeting and includes both the working group papers and the individually presented papers. | Economics of Carbon Sequestration in Forestry

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Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design

Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design

The energy used to operate buildings is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. While it is possible to reduce emissions through climate-responsive design many architects are not trained to do this. Filling an urgent need for a design reference in this emerging field this book describes how to reduce building-related greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate design techniques. It presents strategies to achieve CO2 reductions with an emphasis on control of energy flows through the building envelope and passive heating and cooling strategies. This new revised edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter on building simulations. | Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design

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Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Technologies and Applications

Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Technologies and Applications

Diamond-like carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them versatile coating materials for a variety of applications including extremely high hardness values very low friction properties very low gas permeability good biocompatibility and very high electrical resistivity among others. Further research into this material is required to produce hydrogen-free DLC films and to synthesize it together with other materials thereby obtaining better film properties. Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings: Technologies and Applications examines emerging manufacturing technologies for DLCs with the aim of improving their properties for use in practical applications. Discusses DLC coatings used in mechanical manufacturing and medical applications Details recent developments in the novel synthesis of DLC films Covers advances in understanding of chemical structural physical mechanical and tribological properties for modern material processing Highlights methods to yield longer service life Considers prospects for future applications of emerging DLC technologies This work is aimed at materials science and engineering researchers advanced students and industry professionals. | Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Technologies and Applications

GBP 130.00
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Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

Soil organic matter (SOM) is the primary determinant of soil functionality. Soil organic carbon (SOC) accounts for 50% of the SOM content accompanied by nitrogen phosphorus and a range of macro and micro elements. As a dynamic component SOM is a source of numerous ecosystem services critical to human well-being and nature conservancy. Important among these goods and services generated by SOM include moderation of climate as a source or sink of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases storage and purification of water a source of energy and habitat for biota (macro meso and micro-organisms) a medium for plant growth cycling of elements (N P S etc. ) and generation of net primary productivity (NPP). The quality and quantity of NPP has direct impacts on the food and nutritional security of the growing and increasingly affluent human population. Soils of agroecosystems are depleted of their SOC reserves in comparison with those of natural ecosystems. The magnitude of depletion depends on land use and the type and severity of degradation. Soils prone to accelerated erosion can be strongly depleted of their SOC reserves especially those in the surface layer. Therefore conservation through restorative land use and adoption of recommended management practices to create a positive soil-ecosystem carbon budget can increase carbon stock and soil health. This volume of Advances in Soil Sciences aims to accomplish the following: Present impacts of land use and soil management on SOC dynamics Discuss effects of SOC levels on agronomic productivity and use efficiency of inputs Detail potential of soil management on the rate and cumulative amount of carbon sequestration in relation to land use and soil/crop management Deliberate the cause-effect relationship between SOC content and provisioning of some ecosystem services Relate soil organic carbon stock to soil properties and processes Establish the relationship between soil organic carbon stock with land and climate Identify controls of making soil organic carbon stock as a source or sink of CO2 Connect soil organic carbon and carbon sequestration for climate mitigation and adaptation | Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

GBP 170.00
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Biogas Technology

Biogas Technology

Biogas is a renewable energy resource that can be an alternative solution for the world’s insatiable energy demands while helping in managing waste and reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It is also regarded as carbon neutral as the carbon in biogas comes from organic matter (feedstock) that captured this carbon from atmospheric CO2 over a relatively short timescale. This book has been written and compiled to collate latest information on biogas technology to help readers to understand the fruitful exploitation of the process. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with New India Publishing Agency.

GBP 180.00
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Urban Soils

Urban Soils

Globally 30% of the world population lived in urban areas in 1950 54% in 2016 and 66% projected by 2050. The most urbanized regions include North America Latin America and Europe. Urban encroachment depletes soil carbon and the aboveground biomass carbon pools enhancing the flux of carbon from soil and vegetation into the atmosphere. Thus urbanization has exacerbated ecological and environmental problems. Urban soils are composed of geological material that has been drastically disturbed by anthropogenic activities and compromised their role in the production of food aesthetics of residential areas and pollutant dynamics. Properties of urban soils are normally not favorable to plant growth—the soils are contaminated by heavy metals and are compacted and sealed. Therefore the quality of urban soils must be restored to make use of this valuable resource for delivery of essential ecosystem services (e. g. food water and air quality carbon sequestration temperature moderation biodiversity). Part of the Advances in Soil Sciences Series Urban Soils explains properties of urban soils; assesses the effects of urbanization on the cycling of carbon nitrogen and water and the impacts of management of urban soils soil restoration urban agriculture and food security; evaluates ecosystem services provisioned by urban soils and describes synthetic and artificial soils.

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Climate Change and Global Food Security

Climate Change and Global Food Security

In order to feed their burgeoning populations developing nations will need to double cereal production by the year 2050. This increase will have to come from existing land as little potential exists for bringing new land under cultivation - a daunting prospect when one realizes that increased use and significantly higher concentrations of carbon dioxide have led to a severe depletion of the carbon pool in the world's soils. This is especially telling in developing countries where tropical climates further compromise the soil's ability to recover. In Climate Change and Global Food Security bestselling editor Rattan Lal heads up a team of the world's top soil scientists and ecologists to document the history of this impending agricultural crisis and explore possible solutions. Throughout this timely text the authors address six complex themes:1. The impact of projected climate change on soil quality water resources temperature regime and growing season duration on net primary productivity of different biomes2. Soil carbon dynamics under changing climate3. The impact of changes in carbon dioxide and ecological environments on agronomic yields and food production in different regions of the world4. World food demands and supply during the 21st century5. Policy and economic issues related to carbon trading and enhancing agricultural production6. Research and development priorities for enhancing soil carbon pool and food securityThis hard-hitting text is essential reading for anyone involved with soil and crop sciences as well as policy makers and change agents who need to come to the forefront of this issue armed with the latest information and viable solutions.

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Structure and Properties of Clusters: from a few Atoms to Nanoparticles

Structure and Properties of Clusters: from a few Atoms to Nanoparticles

This volume on Clusters brings together contributions from a large number of specialists. A central element for all contributions is the use of advanced computational methodologies and their application to various aspects of structure reactivity and properties of clusters. The size of clusters varies from a few atoms to nanoparticles. Special emphasis is given to bringing forth new insights on the structure and properties of these systems with an eye towards potential applications in Materials Science. Overal the volume presents to the readers an amazing wealth of new results. Particular subjects include water clusters Silicon Iron Nickel and Gold clusters carbon-titanium microclusters and nanoparticles fullerenes carbon nanotubes chiral carbon nanotubes boron nanoclusters and more. | Structure and Properties of Clusters: from a few Atoms to Nanoparticles

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Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Presents short topics tied to numerical or conceptual ideas reinforced with worked examples and questions Retaining the user-friendly style of the first edition this text is designed to eliminate the knowledge gap for those life sciences students who have not studied chemistry at an advanced level. It contains new chapters on � � Water covering the mole concept and colloids � Gases discussing pressure gas laws partial pressure solubility of gases and diffusion � Metals in biology including properties oxygen carriers biocatalysis charge carriers and toxicity The authors divide their analysis of carbon compounds into two chapters. One focuses exclusively on aliphatic carbon compounds while the other provides a greatly expanded exploration of aromatic carbon compounds isomerism amines and amino acids including benzene aromaticity types of isomerism and absolute configuration. With a current examination of organic and biological reactions this instructional volume also features end-of-chapter questions and provides a solutions manual for qualified instructors. | Chemistry for the Life Sciences

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Soil and Climate

Soil and Climate

Climate is a soil-forming factor and soil can mitigate climate change through a reduction in the emissions of greenhouse gases and sequestration of atmospheric CO2. Thus there is a growing interest in soil management practices capable of mitigating climate change and enhancing environmental quality. Soil and Climate addresses global issues through soil management and outlines strategies for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This volume in the Advances in Soil Science series is specifically devoted to describe state-of-the-knowledge regarding the climate–soil nexus in relation to:Soil Processes: weathering decomposition of organic matter erosion leaching salinization biochemical transformations gaseous flux and elemental cycling Soil Properties: physical chemical biological and ecological Atmospheric Chemistry: gaseous concentrations of (CO2 CH4 N2O) water vapors soot dust and particulate matter Mitigation and Adaptation: source and sink of GHGs (CO2 CH4 N2O) land use and soil management soil C sink capacity permafrost Soil Management: sequestration of organic and inorganic C nutrient requirements water demands coupled cycling of H2O N P S andPolicy and Outreach: carbon farming payments for ecosystem services COP21 SDGs land degradation neutrality Special topics on soil as a source or sink of CO2 silicate weathering and carbon sequestration nutrients required for carbon sequestration physical protection and the mean resident time and predicting soil carbon stocks are discussed in detail throughout the book.

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Nanotubes and Nanofibers

Nanotubes and Nanofibers

Size Shape and Synthesis Key to “Tuning” Properties The discovery and rapid evolution of carbon nanotubes have led to a vastly improved understanding of nanotechnology as well as dozens of possible applications for nanomaterials of different shapes and sizes ranging from composites to biology medicine energy transportation and electronic devices. Nanotubes and Nanofibers offers an overview of structure–property relationships synthesis and purification and potential applications of carbon nanotubes and fibers including whiskers cones nanobelts and nanowires. Using research on carbon nanotubes as a foundation to further developments this book discusses methods for growing and synthesizing amorphous and nanocrystalline graphitic carbon structures and inorganic nanomaterials including wet chemical synthesis chemical vapor deposition (CVD) arc discharge and others. It also describes boron nitride and metal chalcogenide nanotubes in detail and reviews the unique properties and methods for characterizing and producing single-crystalline semiconducting and functional-oxide nanowires. The chapters also identify challenges involving the controlled growth processing and assembly of organic and inorganic nanostructures that must be addressed before large-scale applications can be implemented. Edited by award-winning professor and researcher Dr. Yury Gogotsi Nanotubes and Nanofibers offers a well-rounded perspective on the advances leading to improved nanomaterial properties for a range of new devices and applications including electronic devices structural composites hydrogen and gas storage electrodes in electrochemical energy-storage systems sorbents and filters.

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