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Surface Engineering of Polymer Membranes covers the processes that modify membrane surfaces to improve their in-service performance, meaning, to confer surface properties which are different from the bulk properties. Purposes may be to minimize fouling... (read more)

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Mirroring the growth and direction of science for nearly a century, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, now in its 90th edition, adds several new tables that will be among the most accessed in the world. These include Structure and Functions of... (read more)

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The study of the extracellular matrix has significantly expanded over the past decade. Although thoroughly researched, the complexity and the dynamic nature of the matrix are still under extensive investigation, yielding a growing number of methods of... (read more)

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Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order... (read more)

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Heterogeneous oxidation catalysis is of enormous importance, since it is one of the key reactions in chemistry, especially in industrial chemistry. This technology reduces chemical waste, making reactions much more efficient. Today, more than ever, there... (read more)

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The first edition of Modern Size-Exclusion Liquid Chromatography was published in 1979. A significant amount of advancement has occurred in this field over the last 20 years, and the field of SEC and its industrial and research applications has grown as... (read more)

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Safety of Meat and Processed Meat provides the reader with the recent developments in the safety of meat and processed meat, from the abattoir along the processing chain to the final product. To achieve this goal, the editor uses five approaches. The... (read more)

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Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) remains one of the most popular techniques for proteomic comparisons. Revolutionized by the development of immobilized pH gradient strips, this vital process has benefited greatly from recent developments in... (read more)

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The only book dedicated to membrane technology, covering all the different innovative membrane areas from separation to contactors, and regarding them as unit operations in process engineering. The specific potential of these advanced new operations is... (read more)

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Metal Enolates form a class of compounds that have recently received much study because of their part in the important C-C-bond forming aldol reaction. Focusing on this important class of compounds in organic synthesis, The Chemistry of Metal... (read more)

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Young scientists will explore fundamental chemical principles and learn about what happens when an acid and a base mix and which solids are good conductors of electricity. Many fun experiments are great ideas students can use for science fair projects.... (read more)

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Chemical sensors are in high demand for applications as varied as water pollution detection, medical diagnostics, and battlefield air analysis. Designing the next generation of sensors requires an interdisciplinary approach. The book provides a critical... (read more)

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The definitive serial in the field -- since 1960. * Provides up-to-date material on a fast growing and highly topical subject area * Contains the latest research covering a wide variety of heterocyclic topics * Written by leading authorities and designed... (read more)

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Iron is of fundamental importance to the growth, development and well-being of almost all living organisms. Multiple biological systems have evolved for the uptake, utilisation, storage, and homeostasis of iron in microbes, plants and mammals. Both iron... (read more)

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The first book dedicated to this new and powerful computational method begins with a comprehensive description of MCTDH and its theoretical background. There then follows a discussion of recent extensions of MCTDH, such as the treatment of identical... (read more)

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Although colloidal dispersions are used in numerous areas of science and technology, very few colloidal systems are produced solely because of their colloidal nature. The scientists in industry have to understand the laws of colloidal systems in order to... (read more)

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Concentration on renewable resources, sustainability and replacement of oil based products are driving forces to reassess the potential of natural resources including natural colorants. The growing consumer interest in purchasing green products, which... (read more)

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Oomycetes are pathogens that pose a risk to agricultural crops and animals—the USDA states they can cause $1 - $2 billion in losses worldwide each year to soybeans alone.   This book brings together the knowledge from and tools for genetic and... (read more)

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An advanced exploration ofwater-rock interactions Based on the author's fifteen years of teaching and tried-and-tested experiences in the classroom, here is a comprehensive exploration of water-rock interactions. Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces... (read more)

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This scientifically sound, yet easily readable book provides the fundamentals necessary to understand today's energy and climate problems and provides possible answers based on current technology such as solar, water and geothermal power. Moreover, it... (read more)

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Bridging the gap between textbooks and research- and data-oriented monographs and handbooks, Design and Construction of Coordination Polymersprovides a comprehensive introduction to coordination polymers, focusing on the synthetical strategies... (read more)

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A comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of near-infrared, infrared and Raman imaging, focusing on current as well as conceivable applications for chemical analysis in delicate natural and synthetic samples. This handbook and ready reference covers... (read more)

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Close to three quarters of U.S. households buy orange juice. Its popularity crosses class, cultural, racial, and regional divides. Why do so many of us drink orange juice? How did it turn from a luxury into a staple in just a few years? More... (read more)

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Springer Handbook of Enzymes provides data on enzymes sufficiently well characterized. It offers concise and complete descriptions of some 5,000 enzymes and their application areas. Data sheets are arranged in their EC-Number sequence and the volumes... (read more)

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Advances in Quantum Chemistry presents surveys of current developments in this rapidly developing field. With invited reviews written by leading international researchers, each presenting new results, it provides a single vehicle for following progress... (read more)

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Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an enigmatic compound abounding in animal tissues. It is present at relatively high concentrations in all electrically excitable tissues such as brain, sensory organs, heart, and muscle, and in certain endocrine... (read more)

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The TACC conference deals with the theoretical methods and application of computational chemistry. The theoretical aspects include development of computational and statistical techniques, quantum and statistical mechanical methods that could be used to... (read more)

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There is no other company, industry or premises more closely aligned - indeed almost synonymous - with its home town than Guinness's St James's Gate brewery and Dublin city. From the company's modest beginnings in 1759 to its heyday in the late... (read more)

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Was ice cream invented in Philadelphia? How about by the Emperor Nero, when he poured honey over snow? Did Marco Polo first taste it in China and bring recipes back? In this first book to tell ice cream's full story, Jeri Quinzio traces the beloved... (read more)

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Gluten-Free Food Science and Technology provides an overview for the food industry of issues related to the increasing prevalence of coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. The properties of gluten are discussed in relation to its classification and... (read more)

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This book provides an excellent overview on the status of contemporary studies of peptaibiotics, covering aspects ranging from the search for novel bioactive compounds and their biosynthetic aspects to the total chemical synthesis and exploitation of X... (read more)

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Two-Dimensional Optical Spectroscopy discusses the principles and applications of newly emerging two-dimensional vibrational and optical spectroscopy techniques. It provides a detailed account of basic theory required for an understanding of two... (read more)

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A unique resource for process measurement Basic Process Measurements provides a unique resource explaining the industrial measuring devices that gauge such key variables as temperature, pressure, density, level, and flow. With an emphasis on the most... (read more)

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This book covers selected research topics delivered by scientists involved in some of the more prominent fields of green chemistry. It is devoted to the synthesis of fine chemicals by the use of alternative eco-friendly solvents (ionic liquids... (read more)

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The fundamental science and the latest developments in carbohydrate-based vaccines The relatively new field of glycoimmunology has emerged from the marriage of glycobiology and immunology, in recognition of the important role carbohydrates play as... (read more)

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Presents in one volume the ‘toolbox’ of methods required for water quality monitoring and assesses their potential for underpinning environmental management and legislation. Discusses methodology within the current legislative framework... (read more)

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An examination of systematic techniques for the design of sustainable processes and products, this book covers reducing energy consumption, preventing pollution, developing new pathways for biofuels, and producing environmentally friendly and high... (read more)

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Systems biology is changing the way biological systems are studied by allowing us to examine the cell and organism as a whole. Systems biotechnology allows optimal design and development of upstream to downstream bioprocesses by taking a systems-approach.... (read more)

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The major aim of this book is to provide an easy to read overview of chemistry and applications of natural products. It includes fourteen chapters covering most of the aspects of natural products chemistry. The result of the authors' present endeavors is... (read more)

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This study guide includes: chapter summaries that highlight the main themes; study goals with section references; lists of important terms; a preliminary test for each chapter that provides an average of 80 drill and concept questions; and answers to the... (read more)

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In 1909, German entrepreneur Otto Haas came to Philadelphia to sell Oropon, an invention of his friend and business partner, Dr. Otto Rohm, for use in transforming goatskins into kid leather. A century later, Rohm and Haas is a global leader in providing... (read more)

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As a collaboration among Mahidol University, PPT Phenol Company, and the Russian Academy Institute of Biochemical Physics, this collection explores the chemical physics, biochemical physics, synthesis, and properties of organic compounds. The 23... (read more)

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