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"Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers." - Laura Astrologo Porche, celebremagazine world Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion - those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch's value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur. This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included). A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby's auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.
The fourth edition of Gambero Rosso's Top Italian Food & Beverage Experience features a selection of the best Italian food and beverage producers. This is the only guide in the sector classified according to product category to bring together over 1200 exceptional entities ready and willing to export a range of quality items. The guide includes a section on the best fresh fruit and vegetables, indicating the relative producer consortia and associations, making it an indispensable tool for foodies, but especially for industry players wanting to promote the best of 'Made in Italy', and for the 50,000 buyers who participate annually in Gambero Rosso's international events.
The problem of creating microbiologically-safe food with an
acceptable shelf-life and quality for the consumer is a constant
challenge for the food industry. Microbial decontamination in the
food industry provides a comprehensive guide to the decontamination
problems faced by the industry, and the current and emerging
methods being used to solve them.
The identification and control of food contaminants rely on careful
investigation and implementation of appropriate management
strategies. Using a wide range of real-life examples, Case studies
in food safety and authenticity provides a vital insight into the
practical application of strategies for control and prevention.
Understanding Wine Technology has become the most favoured book of many students. This book is aimed at the person with no formal scientific training, yet who is interested in the science behind wine and wants to know the mechanism behind the complex transformations that take place. Scientific terminology has been kept to a minimum and an attempt has been made to use everyday words and phrases. Indeed, there are places where the scientist might raise the eyebrows, places where perhaps science has had to give way to an easy understanding of a complex principle. In this fourth edition Nicolas Quille, a well-qualified and widely-experienced French winemaker working in Oregon USA has brought the information up-to-date so that this book remains the mainstay for those who are studying for the Diploma of the WSET or for membership of the Institute of Masters of Wine. The text has also been expanded to include more information on the making of the major styles of the wines of the world, which should be of interest to those who are not engaged in study, but who have an enquiring mind and therefore want to know the mechanisms behind their production. Hugh Johnson writes in the Foreword: I'm not sure whether to call this book a primer, a memory-jogger or a lifesaver. Which it is depends on the reader. For WSET students it is essentially the first, then the second. For people like me it is the third- than rather belatedly the first. What we all need is a crisp exposition of how wine is made and why, easy to refer to when a funny smell appears, to cover the physics, natural history, legislation and finally the appreciation of wine. David's first edition has been my stand-by for years. I have my Peynaud, my Amerine & Joslyn, my Michael Schuster for going deeper in certain areas where necessary, but I wouldn't be without Bird in the hand. This fourth edition adds freshly-focused insight into the production of the principal styles of the wines of the world, making it equally interesting for those who are simply lovers of wine and for those who are serious students of the Master of Wine examination. New concepts such as Orange, organic, biodynamic and 'natural' wines have been added to the public's vocabulary - leaving many baffled and curious. Modern food legislation adds another obstacle course for the winemaker to negotiate. The detailed explanation of the mysteries of Hazard Analysis make this book particularly useful for wineries that are faced with the new problems of food safety legislation. Essentially, though, this is the classic Bird, much updated from the third edition and available once more to ease the pangs of students young and old.
Covers modern as well as conventional methods of food industry waste utilization Discusses possible solutions to tackle food waste generation and its further utilization Addresses socioeconomic considerations, environmental concerns and discusses regulations related to food processing wastes
Provides up-to-date information and research on graphene-rubber nanocomposites Presents a detailed account of the different niche applications ranging from sensors, flexible electronics to thermal, and EMI shielding materials Offers a comprehensive know-how on the structure-property relationship of graphene-rubber nanocomposites Covers the characterization of graphene-based elastomeric composition Delivers a comprehensive understanding of the structure of the graphene, including its chemical modification for usage in elastomer composites
Photoelectrochemical processes due to the symbiosis of photochemical and electrochemical processes result in unique reaction pathways and products. This technique catalysed by nanomaterials is extensively used to harness sunlight for production of fuels and chemical feedstocks. This book explains the basic concepts of photoelectrochemistry as well as their application in the generation of solar fuels from water, CO2 and N2 as feedstocks. It also contains standard methodologies and benchmarks of fuel production including current state of the art in nanocatalysts as well as their mechanism of action. This book: Explores fundamentals and real-time applications of photoelectrochemistry in fuel generation Reviews basic theory and best-known catalysts and best conditions/processes for fuel generation in each of the chapters Covers standard methodologies, processes, and limitations for large-scale applications Focusses on sustainable production of fuels from renewable energy and resources This book aims at graduate students/researchers in chemical, energy and materials engineering.
Describes the high-pressure processing techniques employed for processing fruit and vegetable based beverages Discusses the safety aspects of using various innovative non-thermal based technologies for the fruits and vegetables processing industries. Explains ozone application, cold plasma, ultrasound and UV irradiation for fruits and vegetables with its advantages, disadvantages, process operations, mechanism for microbes in activation etc. Presents the commercially viable and economically feasible non-thermal processing technologies for fruit and vegetable industry.
* Introduces readers to tips for experimental work * Shows how simple scientific knowledge can be applied in understanding questions * Provides a sound method ("strategy") for calculation in physics and chemistry * Presents important definitions and laws for physical chemistry * Gives confidence in one's calculation skill and problem solving skills * Explore physical and chemical phenomena that occur during cooking
The processing-microstructure-property relationships in steels
continue to present challenges to researchers because of the
complexity of phase transformation reactions and the wide spectrum
of microstructures and properties achievable. This major two-volume
work summarises the current state of research on phase
transformations in steels and its implications for the emergence of
new steels with enhanced engineering properties.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: A Focus on Industrial Application covers the development of new biopharmaceuticals as well as the improvement of those being produced. The main purpose is to provide background and concepts related to pharmaceutical biotechnology, together with an industrial perspective. This is a comprehensive text for undergraduates, graduates and academics in biochemistry, pharmacology and biopharmaceutics, as well as professionals working on the interdisciplinary field of pharmaceutical biotechnology. Written with educators in mind, this book provides teachers with background material to enhance their classes and offers students and other readers an easy-to-read text that examines the step-by-step stages of the development of new biopharmaceuticals. Features: Discusses specific points of great current relevance in relation to new processes as well as traditional processes Addresses the main unitary operations used in the biopharmaceutical industry such as upstream and downstream Includes chapters that allow a broad evaluation of the production process Dr. Adalberto Pessoa Jr. is Full Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Sao Paulo and Visiting Senior Professor at King's College London. He has experience in enzyme and fermentation technology and in the purification processes of biotechnological products such as liquid-liquid extraction, cross-flow filtration and chromatography of interest to the pharmaceutical and food industries. Dr. Michele Vitolo is Full Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Sao Paulo. He has experience in enzyme technology, in immobilization techniques (aiming the reuse of the biocatalyst) and in the operation of membrane reactors for obtaining biotechnological products of interest to the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries. Dr. Paul F. Long is Professor of Biotechnology at King's College London and Visiting International Research Professor at the University of Sao Paulo. He is a microbiologist by training and his research uses a combination of bioinformatics, laboratory and field studies to discover new medicines from nature, particularly from the marine environment.
The progress in polymer science is revealed in the chapters of
"Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference." In Volume 1, this is
reflected in the improved understanding of the properties of
polymers in solution, in bulk and in confined situations such as in
thin films. Volume 2 addresses new characterization techniques,
such as high resolution optical microscopy, scanning probe
microscopy and other procedures for surface and interface
characterization. Volume 3 presents the great progress achieved in
precise synthetic polymerization techniques for vinyl monomers to
control macromolecular architecture: the development of metallocene
and post-metallocene catalysis for olefin polymerization, new ionic
polymerization procedures, and atom transfer radical
polymerization, nitroxide mediated polymerization, and reversible
addition-fragmentation chain transfer systems as the most often
used controlled/living radical polymerization methods. Volume 4 is
devoted to kinetics, mechanisms and applications of ring opening
polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and cycloolefins (ROMP), as
well as to various less common polymerization techniques.
Polycondensation and non-chain polymerizations, including dendrimer
synthesis and various "click" procedures, are covered in Volume 5.
Volume 6 focuses on several aspects of controlled macromolecular
architectures and soft nano-objects including hybrids and
bioconjugates. Many of the achievements would have not been
possible without new characterization techniques like AFM that
allowed direct imaging of single molecules and nano-objects with a
precision available only recently. An entirely new aspect in
polymer science is based on the combination of bottom-up methods
such as polymer synthesis and molecularly programmed self-assembly
with top-down structuring such as lithography and surface
templating, as presented in Volume 7. It encompasses polymer and
nanoparticle assembly in bulk and under confined conditions or
influenced by an external field, including thin films,
inorganic-organic hybrids, or nanofibers. Volume 8 expands these
concepts focusing on applications in advanced technologies, e.g. in
electronic industry and centers on combination with top down
approach and functional properties like conductivity. Another type
of functionality that is of rapidly increasing importance in
polymer science is introduced in volume 9. It deals with various
aspects of polymers in biology and medicine, including the response
of living cells and tissue to the contact with biofunctional
particles and surfaces. The last volume is devoted to the scope and
potential provided by environmentally benign and green polymers, as
well as energy-related polymers. They discuss new technologies
needed for a sustainable economy in our world of limited resources.
Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles covers many facets of sport fishing paraphernalia including lures, decoys, winter ice fishing equipment, reels, and related folk art from some of the country's greatest sporting collections. With over 350 color photographs, plus vintage photographs, Donna Tonelli has compiled an impressive selection of quality collectibles. Full descriptions and a value guide makes this book a great resource of information for antique dealers, tackle collectors, and folk art collectors.
This book describes different types of rubber-pad forming processes
currently being studied for their experimental and numerical
advantages and disadvantages. Rubber forming adopts a rubber pad
contained in a rigid box in which one of the tools (die or punch)
is replaced by the rubber pad. Up to 60% of all sheet metal parts
in aircraft industry such as frames, seat parts, ribs, windows and
doors are fabricated using rubber-pad forming processes. Key
process parameters such as rubber material, stamping velocity,
rubber-pad hardness and thickness and friction conditions are
investigated.
A false twist textured yarn is a continuous filament yarn that has
been processed to introduce crimps, coils, loops and other fine
distortions along the yarn s length. These distortions give
synthetic yarns such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene improved
properties such as stretch, bulk, improved thermal insulation and
an appearance similar to natural fibres. This important book
summarises the key principles, technologies and process issues in
the manufacture of high-quality false twist textured yarns.
Unique selling point: * Brings together insights on various fields, and how IoT and AI combined can help bring about sustainable living Core audience: * Researchers and academics - worldwide applicability Place in the market: * Gives a more comprehensive overview of the potential applications of IoT and AI for sustainability than other books on the market
The ten chapters of this textbook, written in a simple but scientific language, encompass all the non-thermal treatments in-depth, from basic concepts to technological advances. The book provides complete study material in a single source including such pedagogical features as multiple-choice questions, solved numerical problems, and short questions. The book begins with a general introduction to the evolution of the non-thermal technique for food preservation. The fundamental mechanism of thermal inactivation of microorganisms and enzymes is discussed. In the following chapters, a set of seven non-thermal techniques have been discussed in detail.
The biomaterials sector is rapidly expanding and significant
advances have been made in the technology of biomedical coatings
and materials, which provide a means to improve the wear of joints,
change the biological interaction between implant and host and
combine the properties of various materials to improve device
performance. Coatings for biomedical applications provides an
extensive review of coating types and surface modifications for
biomedical applications.
Inkjet-based Micromanufacturing Inkjet technology goes way beyond putting ink on paper: it enables simpler, faster and more reliable manufacturing processes in the fields of micro- and nanotechnology. Modern inkjet heads are per se precision instruments that deposit droplets of fluids on a variety of surfaces in programmable, repeating patterns, allowing, after suitable modifications and adaptations, the manufacturing of devices such as thin-film transistors, polymer-based displays and photovoltaic elements. Moreover, inkjet technology facilitates the large-scale production of flexible RFID transponders needed, eg, for automated logistics and miniaturized sensors for applications in health surveillance. The book gives an introduction to inkjet-based micromanufacturing, followed by an overview of the underlying theories and models, which provides the basis for a full understanding and a successful usage of inkjet-based methods in current microsystems research and development Overview of Inkjet-based Micromanufacturing: Thermal Inkjet Theory and Modeling Post-Printing Processes for Inorganic Inks for Plastic Electronics Applications Inkjet Ink Formulations Inkjet Fabrication of Printed Circuit Boards Antennas for Radio Frequency Identification Tags Inkjet Printing for MEMS
The first systematic reference on the topic with an emphasis on the characteristics and dimension of the reinforcement. This first of three volumes, authored by leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research institutions around the globe, focuses on macro and micro composites. Clearly divided into three sections, the first offers an introduction to polymer composites, discussing the state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities of various polymer composite systems, as well as preparation and manufacturing techniques. The second part looks at macro systems, with an emphasis on fiber reinforced polymer composites, textile composites, and polymer hybrid composites. Likewise, the final section deals with micro systems, including micro particle reinforced polymer composites, the synthesis, surface modification and characterization of micro particulate fillers and flakes as well as filled polymer micro composites, plus applications and the recovery, recycling and life cycle analysis of synthetic polymeric composites.
Metal working fluids (MWFs) provide important functions such as
lubrication and cooling in the machining of metals. This book
reviews the issues surrounding the use of fluids for cutting and
grinding throughout the metal working process, from selection and
testing to disposal.
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Hybrid Polymeric Nanocomposites from Agricultural Waste examines the use of agricultural by-products for green production of new materials. It covers nanoparticle synthesis from agricultural wastes and nanocomposite development with a focus on polyethylene, polylactic acid, polymethylmethacrylate, and epoxy resins, and considers possible biomedical and engineering applications. Showcases agricultural waste as polymer reinforcements to replace expensive synthetic fibres that discourage wide polymeric nanocomposite applications Discusses green synthesis and characterisation of hybrid nanocomposites from polylactic acid, polymethylmethacrylate, recycled/new polyethylene, and epoxy resins Contrasts hybrid nanocomposites properties with standard nanocomposites, using automotive case studies The book is aimed at researchers, advanced students, and industrial professionals in materials, polymer, and mechanical engineering and related areas interested in the development and application of sustainable materials.
At present, both Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments are reshaping the industrial sector worldwide. Industry 4.0 and sustainability are considered as the crucial emerging trends in industrial production systems. The resulting transformations are changing production modes from traditional to digital, intelligent, and decentralized. It is expected that Industry 4.0 will help drive sustainability in industries thanks to the implementation of advanced technology and a move towards social sustainability. This book reflects on the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change. The book presents a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and showcases a new outline of the energy domain and expected changes in environmental pollution levels under Industry 4.0. It also analyzes the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0 and considers Industry 4.0 as an alternative to fighting climate change, in the sense of shifting the global community's attention from environmental protection to consolidation of the digital economy. This book will be of interest to academicians and practitioners in the fields of climate change and development of Industry 4.0, and it will contribute to national economic policies for fighting climate change and corporate strategies of sustainable development under Industry 4.0. |
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