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Biopolymer Science for Proteins and Peptides introduces all aspects
of natural polymers based on structural proteins and peptides,
presenting synthesis, structure, properties, proteins, materials
design, and applications. The book begins by presenting the core
concepts of polypeptide and protein materials, before discussing
synthesis and structure in detail. The next part of the book
describes physical properties, biological properties, and issues
surrounding stability. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage
of both natural and structural protein sources, including collagen,
silk, elastin, resilin, keratin, foot protein, and reflectin, and
the materials that can be designed from them, such as films,
fibers, textiles, microparticles, sponges and scaffolds,
nanomaterials, blends, and composites. These materials are also
analyzed against the available synthetic polymers. Finally, the
text explores current applications and potential future
developments. This is an essential resource for researchers and
advanced students across a range of disciplines, including
biopolymers, structural proteins, polymer science, materials
science, biomaterials, biology, biotechnology, chemistry,
engineering, and pharmaceutical science. In an industry setting,
this is of great interest to scientists and R&D professionals
working in industries with an interest in bio-based polymers for
advanced applications.
Precipitation Science: Measurement, Remote Sensing, Microphysics
and Modeling addresses the latest key concerns for researchers in
precipitation science, mainly observing, measuring, modeling and
forecasting. Using case studies and global examples, the book
demonstrates how researchers are addressing these issues using
state-of-the-art methods and models to improve accuracy and output
across the field. In the process, it covers such topics as
discrepancies between models and observations, precipitation
estimations, error assessment, droplet size distributions, and
using data in forecasting and simulations. Other sections cover
improved standard approaches, novel approaches, and coverage of a
variety of topics such as climatology, data records, and more. By
providing comprehensive coverage of the most up-to-date approaches
to understanding, modeling, and predicting precipitation, this book
offers researchers in atmospheric science, hydrology and
meteorology with a comprehensive resource for improving outcomes
and advancing knowledge.
Landslide Hazards, Risks and Disasters Second Edition makes a broad
but detailed examination of major aspects of mass movements and
their consequences, and provides knowledge to form the basis for
more complete and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness and
reduction of the impacts of landslides on society. The frequency
and intensity of landslide hazards and disasters has consistently
increased over the past century, and this trend will continue as
society increasingly utilises steep landscapes. Landslides and
related phenomena can be triggered by other hazard and disaster
processes - such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and
wildfires - and they can also cause other hazards and disasters,
making them a complex multi-disciplinary challenge. This new
edition of Landslide Hazards, Risks and Disasters is updated and
includes new chapters, covering additional topics including
rockfalls, landslide interactions and impacts and geomorphic
perspectives. Knowledge, understanding and the ability to model
landslide processes are becoming increasingly important challenges
for society extends its occupation of increasingly hilly and
mountainous terrain, making this book a key resource for educators,
researchers and disaster managers in geophysics, geology and
environmental science.
Intelligent Sensing and Communications for Internet of Everything
introduces three application scenarios of enhanced mobile broadband
(eMBB), large-scale machine connection (mMTC) and ultra reliable
low latency communication (URLLC). A new communication model,
namely backscatter communication (BackCom), intelligent reflector
surface (IRS) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology in
Internet of Everything (IoE), is described in detail. Also focusing
on millimeter wave, the book discusses the potential application of
terahertz 6G network spectrum in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Finally, the applications of IoE network in big data, artificial
intelligence (AI) technology and fog/edge computing technology are
proposed.
Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth offers a
systematic examination of Precambrian cratons and supercontinents.
Through detailed maps of drift histories and paleogeography of each
continent, this book examines topics related to Earth's tectonic
evolution prior to Pangea, including plate kinematics, orogenic
development, and paleoenvironments. Additionally, this book
discusses the methodologies used, principally paleomagnetism and
tectonostratigraphy, and addresses geophysical topics of mantle
dynamics and geodynamo evolution over billions of years. Structured
clearly with consistent coverage for Precambrian cratons, this book
combines state-of-the-art paleomagnetic and geochronologic data to
reconstruct the paleogeography of the Earth in the context of major
climatic events such as global glaciations. It is an ideal,
up-to-date reference for geoscientists and geographers looking for
answers to questions surrounding the tectonic evolution of Earth.
Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the
Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System provides a systematic
understanding of Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere dynamics.
Cross-scale coupling has become increasingly important in the Space
Physics community. Although large-scale processes can specify the
averaged state of the system reasonably well, they cannot
accurately describe localized and rapidly varying structures in
space in actual events. Such localized and variable structures can
be as intense as the large-scale features. This book covers
observations on quantifying coupling and energetics and simulation
on evaluating impacts of cross-scale processes. It includes an
in-depth review and summary of the current status of multi-scale
coupling processes, fundamental physics, and concise illustrations
and plots that are usable in tutorial presentations and classrooms.
Organized by physical quantities in the system, Cross-Scale
Coupling and Energy Transfer in the
Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System reviews recent
advances in cross-scale coupling and energy transfer processes,
making it an important resource for space physicists and
researchers working on the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and
thermosphere.
Natural and Anthropogenic Impacts on Cave Climates: Postojna and
Predjama Show Caves (Slovenia) presents an analysis of continuous
time-series data for show caves in Slovenia and their significance
in understanding global cave microclimates. The book presents
detailed guidelines and procedures for conducting temperature and
CO2 measurements in caves and uses Slovenian caves as a detailed
case study to demonstrate their application. Critical
interpretations of these temporal series provide the reader with
specific indicators of the conditions for water condensation to
occur and CO2 thresholds and how to apply them to different cave
systems. Direct comparisons are made between microclimate data from
caves with varying levels of tourism, and the linkage between the
number of visitors and microclimate changes is discussed in detail.
This book is a unique reference on cave meteorology for Climate
Scientists, Meteorologists, Geologists, Microbiologists,
Environmental and Conservation Scientists, and Cave Managers.
Viral Replication Enzymes and their Inhibitors, Part B, Volume 50
in The Enzymes series, highlights new advances in the field, with
this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of
topics surrounding enzymes.
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors: CANDU, the seventh volume in the
JSME Series on Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation series,
provides a comprehensive and complete review of a single type of
reactor in a very accessible and practical way. The book presents
the full lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to operation and
maintenance, also covering fitness-for-service and long-term
operation. It does not relate to any specific vendor-based
technology, but rather provides a broad overview of the latest
technologies from a variety of active locations which will be of
great value to countries invested in developing their own nuclear
programs. Including contemporary capabilities and challenges of
nuclear technology, the book offers practical solutions to common
problems faced, along with the safe and approved processes to reach
suitable solutions. Professionals involved in nuclear power plant
lifecycle assessment and researchers interested in the development
and improvement of nuclear energy technologies will gain a deep
understanding of PHWR nuclear reactor physics, chemistry and
thermal-hydraulic properties.
Piezoelectric Aeroelastic Energy Harvesting explains the design and
implementation of piezoelectric energy harvesting devices based on
fluid-structure interaction. There is currently an increase in
demand for low power electronic instruments in a range of settings,
and recent advances have driven their energy consumption downwards.
As a result, the possibility to extract energy from an operational
environment is of growing significance to industry and academic
research globally. This book solves problems related to the
integration of smart structures with the aeroelastic system,
addresses the importance of the aerodynamic model on accurate
prediction of the performance of the energy harvester, describes
the overall effect of the piezoelectric patch on the dynamics of
the system, and explains different mechanisms for harvesting energy
via fluid-structure interaction. This wealth of innovative
technical information is supported by introductory chapters on
piezoelectric materials, energy harvesting and circuits, and fluid
structure interaction, opening this interdisciplinary topic up for
readers with a range of backgrounds.
Advances in Quantum Chemistry presents surveys of current topics in
this rapidly developing field, one that has emerged at the cross
section of the historically established areas of mathematics,
physics, chemistry and biology. The book features detailed reviews
written by leading international researchers. In this volume, the
readers are presented with an exciting combination of themes.
Multidisciplinary Microfluidic and Nanofluidic Lab-on-a-Chip:
Principles and Applications provides chemists, biophysicists,
engineers, life scientists, biotechnologists, and pharmaceutical
scientists with the principles behind the design, manufacture, and
testing of life sciences microfluidic systems. This book serves as
a reference for technologies and applications in multidisciplinary
areas, with an emphasis on quickly developing or new emerging
areas, including digital microfluidics, nanofluidics, papers-based
microfluidics, and cell biology. The book offers practical guidance
on how to design, analyze, fabricate, and test microfluidic devices
and systems for a wide variety of applications including
separations, disease detection, cellular analysis, DNA analysis,
proteomics, and drug delivery. Calculations, solved problems, data
tables, and design rules are provided to help researchers
understand microfluidic basic theory and principles and apply this
knowledge to their own unique designs. Recent advances in
microfluidics and microsystems for life sciences are impacting
chemistry, biophysics, molecular, cell biology, and medicine for
applications that include DNA analysis, drug discovery, disease
research, and biofluid and environmental monitoring.
Similarity Solutions for the Boundary Layer Flow and Heat Transfer
of Viscous Fluids, Nanofluids, Porous Media, and Micropolar Fluids
presents new similarity solutions for fluid mechanics problems,
including heat transfer of viscous fluids, boundary layer flow,
flow in porous media, and nanofluids due to continuous moving
surfaces. After discussing several examples of these problems,
similarity solutions are derived and solved using the latest proven
methods, including bvp4c from MATLAB, the Keller-box method,
singularity methods, and more. Numerical solutions and asymptotic
results for limiting cases are also discussed in detail to
investigate how flow develops at the leading edge and its end
behavior. Detailed discussions of mathematical models for boundary
layer flow and heat transfer of micro-polar fluid and hybrid
nanofluid will help readers from a range of disciplinary
backgrounds in their research. Relevant background theory will also
be provided, thus helping readers solidify their computational work
with a better understanding of physical phenomena.
In the recent decades, efficiency enhancement of refineries and
chemical plants has been become a focus of research and development
groups. Use of nanofluids in absorption, regeneration,
liquid-liquid extraction and membrane processes can lead to mass
transfer and heat transfer enhancement in processes which results
in an increased efficiency in all these processes. Nanofluids and
Mass Transfer introduces the role of nanofluids in improving mass
transfer phenomena and expressing their characteristics and
properties. The book also covers the theory and modelling
procedures in details and finally illustrates various applications
of Nanofluids in mass transfer enhancement in various processes
such as absorption, regeneration, liquid-liquid extraction and
membrane processes and how can nanofluids increase mass transfer in
processes.
Elastomer Blends and Composites: Principles, Characterization,
Advances, and Applications presents the latest developments in
natural rubber and synthetic rubber-based blends and
nanocomposites, with a focus on current trends, future directions
and state-of-the-art applications. The book introduces the
fundamentals of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers, outlining
synthesis, structure, properties, challenges and potential
applications. This is followed by detailed coverage of compounding
and formulations, manufacturing methods, and preparation of
elastomer-based blends, composites, and nanocomposites. The next
section of the book focuses on properties and characterization,
examining elasticity, spectroscopy, barrier properties, and
rheological, morphological, mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic
behavior, and more. This is a highly valuable resource for
researchers and advanced students in rubber (or elastomer) science,
polymer blends, composites, polymer science, and materials science
and engineering, as well as engineers, technologists, and
scientists working with rubber-based materials for advanced
applications.
Endorsed by Eduqas, this Study and Revision Guide supports you in
preparing for your assessment. / Written by experienced teachers
and examiners, it provides essential underpinning knowledge to
recap and revise as well as supporting the development of skills
you need to correctly interpret and answer the exam questions. / An
exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam
questions are set and marked. / Plenty of practice questions are
included with teacher commentaries. / Grade boost tips help refine
exam technique, improve grades and avoid common mistakes. /
Numerous diagrams clearly explain each concept. / Pointers focus on
understanding and using the underpinning knowledge. / Key terms are
clearly defined on each page. / Quickfire questions check and
reinforce your understanding.
Viral Replication Enzymes and their Inhibitors Part A, Volume 49,
the latest release in the Enzymes series, highlights new advances
in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters
on a variety of related topics.
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