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Next Generation Nanochitosan - Applications in Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture and Food Conservation (Paperback): Charles... Next Generation Nanochitosan - Applications in Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture and Food Conservation (Paperback)
Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Jaison Jeevanandam, Michael K. Danquah
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Next Generation Nanochitosan: Applications in Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture and Food Conservation provides comprehensive and state-of-the-art-information on the application of nanochitosan for improving products, especially for the evaluation of biological active molecules, disease therapeutics, transport vehicle for DNA, targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, development of smart and high performance of fish, preservation of foods, tissue engineering, and improving the taste of aquatic and animal feeds as fish growth promoter. this book will be especially useful for industrial fisheries who deal with wild capture fishing and aquafarming and scientists and engineers working on post-capture processing stages. Details on the application of nanochitosan as an effective delivery of vaccines, hormones, vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, biological active constituents and their wider application for the protection and management of farm animals and fishes against disease-causing pathogens are provided.

Graphene Quantum Dots - Biomedical and Environmental Sustainability Applications (Paperback): Mohammad Oves, Khalid Umar, Iqbal... Graphene Quantum Dots - Biomedical and Environmental Sustainability Applications (Paperback)
Mohammad Oves, Khalid Umar, Iqbal MI Ismail, Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim
R4,300 Discovery Miles 43 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Graphene Quantum Dots: Biomedical and Environmental Sustainability Applications provides an overview of fundamentals and advances in applications of graphene quantum dots. Concepts covered include a brief introduction on the topic, an overview of structure and chemistry, fundamental properties of different characterization techniques, methods for the preparation of graphene quantum dots, and recent and emerging applications in various fields including antimicrobial therapy, bioimaging, biomedical tools development and clean energy for environmental sustainability. The book is a critical resource in materials selection for biomedical and environmental sustainability applications as well as various advanced imaging, disinfectant and environmental remediation technologies. As such, it is suitable for those in academia working in the discipline of materials science and engineering and practitioners working on biomedical tool development and environmental remediation.

Evaporative Coolers for the Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables (Paperback): Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Daniel... Evaporative Coolers for the Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables (Paperback)
Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Duncan Onyango Mbuge, Tilahun Seyoum Workneh
R3,137 Discovery Miles 31 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Evaporative Coolers for the Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables covers world demand for food of high quality without chemical preservatives and with extended shelf life. The book provides the practical application of evaporative coolers, with a strong focus on postharvest management and fruit/vegetable science as high moisture foods are highly perishable. Special emphasis is laid on the impact of the evaporative coolant structure on the nutritional and food safety content of fresh produce. Moreover, the book covers the effect of evaporative coolant structure towards the reduction of spoilage microorganisms responsible for the spoilage of post-harvest losses of various fruits and vegetables. Edited by a team of specialists, this title also helps people dealing with microbiology understand how this simple technology can help improve product quality for communities that currently lack access to cooling or have unreliable power supplies.

Value-Addition in Agri-Food Industry Waste Through Enzyme Technology (Paperback): Mohammed Kuddus, Pramod Ramteke Value-Addition in Agri-Food Industry Waste Through Enzyme Technology (Paperback)
Mohammed Kuddus, Pramod Ramteke
R4,185 Discovery Miles 41 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Value Addition in Agri-Food Industry Waste through Enzyme Technology, Volume Three explores advances in the production of high value-added products from agri-food industry waste/residues using enzyme technology. Waste materials used in hydrogen production are categorized as agricultural waste, municipal waste, industrial waste, and other hazardous wastes. The book explores advances in value-addition to waste materials and includes utilization of industrial, agricultural and municipal waste for its bioconversion using enzyme technology. This book assembles the novel sources and technologies involved in value-added products formation from specific waste materials, making it an essential reference to professionals, scientists, and academics in agri-food and related industries.

Circularity of Plastics - Sustainability, Emerging Materials, and Valorization of Waste Plastic (Paperback): Zibiao Li, Jason... Circularity of Plastics - Sustainability, Emerging Materials, and Valorization of Waste Plastic (Paperback)
Zibiao Li, Jason Y.C. Lim, Chen-Gang Wang
R4,972 Discovery Miles 49 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Circularity of Plastics: Sustainability, Emerging Materials, and Valorization of Waste Plastic takes an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to circularity and sustainability in plastics, with an emphasis on plastic waste and end-of-life treatment and options for recycling, re-use, valorization and development of biomass-based polymers. The book introduces key concepts of sustainable materials, the circular economy, and lifecycle assessment, and discusses challenges in the valorization of waste. Other sections cover the upcycling of waste plastic into new materials and fuels, with dedicated chapters exploring state-of-the-art techniques for conversion to new sustainable polymers, fuel, fine chemicals and carbon nanomaterials. Emerging technologies used to produce functional polymers from renewable feedstocks, including CO2, biomass, natural polymers, polylactic acid (PLA), and polyhydroxyalkanoate-based materials (PHAs) are then explored, with a final chapter focusing on applications of sustainable materials, challenges, and future perspectives. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, R&D professionals, and advanced students from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, with an interest in sustainable materials, circularity in plastics, and polymer waste and valorization.

Current Developments in Bioengineering and Biotechnology - Advances in Eco-friendly and Sustainable Technologies for the... Current Developments in Bioengineering and Biotechnology - Advances in Eco-friendly and Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Textile Wastewater (Paperback)
Ashok Pandey, Sanjay P Govindwar, Mayur B. Kurade, Byong-Hun Jeon
R4,859 Discovery Miles 48 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advances in Eco-friendly and Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Textile Wastewater delivers a comprehensive overview of the advancements in a variety of treatment approaches with a major emphasis on bioremediation for the removal and degradation of textile dyes. This book summarizes the latest advancements in textile dyes/effluent treatment technologies and evaluates the major physico-chemical and biological processes that are most popular among textile industrial wastewater treatment plants. The book examines recent advanced treatment options, including photocatalysis with the aid of nanotechnology, as well as advanced oxidation processes, with an emphasis on bioremediation methods.

The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders (Paperback): Vipin Kant Singh The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders (Paperback)
Vipin Kant Singh
R5,896 Discovery Miles 58 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders covers the design of Portland Cement composition using the ideas and formulae of earlier scientists, including the calculation of proportions of different cement phases formed during processing. Other chapters cover cement manufacture by dry, semi-dry or wet processes using rotary and shaft kilns. Particular attention is given to the physical changes that occur in the raw mix when affected by chemical processes. The chemistry of clinker formation which is concerned chiefly with high temperature reactions in the solid-state phase or reactions in the presence of the liquid phase is also discussed. Users will find the latest information on the storage of cement, its packing and handling, hydration and setting, Gypsum, different mineral additions, and advances in special and newer cements, including blended cements, Portland slag cement, Pozzolanic cements, high alumina cements, high-strength cement-based materials, fiber-reinforced cement, non-Portland cements and lime.

Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science - Biomedical Applications of Green Composites... Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science - Biomedical Applications of Green Composites (Paperback)
Dr. Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi
R4,842 Discovery Miles 48 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Biomedical Applications of Green Composites reviews the use of green composite materials in drug delivery, with a focus on capsules, resins and ceramides in biomedical fields. Chapters present green composites of polymeric origin and targeted delivery of drugs into various parts of the human body. Other sections in the book cover topics related to the applications of green composites in areas such as antimicrobial agents, pathogen control, surgical applications, dentistry and cancer therapy.

Fabrication and Functionalization of Advanced Tubular Nanofibers and their Applications (Paperback): Baoliang Zhang, Mudasir... Fabrication and Functionalization of Advanced Tubular Nanofibers and their Applications (Paperback)
Baoliang Zhang, Mudasir Ahmad
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fabrication and Functionalization of Advanced Tubular Nanofibers and their Applications describes the synthesis, preparation and characterization of carbon-based tubular nanofibers and their applications in environmental protection and new energy sources. The book explores novel strategies for the preparation of carbon tubular nanofibers and explains how they have been used to great effect in a range of applications, including energy and healthcare. The processing-structure-property relationship in functional inorganic/organic materials is examined at the nano-level, explaining where interesting electronic, magnetic, optical, mechanical or catalytic and therapeutic properties are derived. Covering everything from the basics to their use in practice, including the synthetic procedure and characterization, this book is the perfect guide for anyone interested in the design of nanomaterials for advanced applications. Nanomaterial science is a relatively young and rapidly developing discipline that includes aspects of physics, chemistry and biology and is finding applications in some of mankind's greatest current challenges.

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles - Synthesis and Applications (Paperback): Suban K. Sahoo, M. Reza Hormozi-Nezhad Gold and Silver Nanoparticles - Synthesis and Applications (Paperback)
Suban K. Sahoo, M. Reza Hormozi-Nezhad
R4,853 Discovery Miles 48 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications provides detailed information on the preparation and utilization of Au- and Ag-based nanoparticles in a range of novel areas. Gold and silver nanoparticles offer a range of interesting properties, including unique size-dependent optoelectronic properties, chemical stability and biocompatibility, ease of synthesis and surface modification, excellent resistance to corrosion, and catalytic properties, hence paving the way to a wide range of cutting-edge applications with continual advances and innovations. Sections introduce gold and silver nanoparticles, fundamental theory, synthesis, and characterization techniques before focusing on requirements and preparation methods. Specific applications areas, such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), sensing and biosensing, imaging, drug and gene delivery, disease diagnosis, catalysis, and optoelectronic device fabrication are covered. Finally, synthesis and applications of platinum- and palladium-based nanoparticles are discussed. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across nanoscience and nanotechnology, chemistry, and materials science, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in noble metal nanomaterials for a range of industrial applications.

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering - Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water and Energy Management... Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering - Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water and Energy Management (Paperback)
Xuan-Thanh Bui, Wenshan Guo, Chart Chiemchaisri, Ashok Pandey
R4,844 Discovery Miles 48 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water and Energy Management covers a variety of advanced technologies for membrane processes, including water/wastewater treatment and reuse, membrane materials, operation and maintenance, fouling control, life cycle assessment, removal of micro/emerging pollutants, and operational cost of membrane processes. Supported by prominent editors and global contributors, this reference contains chapters on membrane treatment strategies for the current pollution of complex organic matters, nutrients, toxic substances, microplastics, membrane fouling control in different water resources, and reusing water resources through promising separation technologies, including reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, and membrane distillation.

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 178 (Hardcover): Donald L. Sparks Advances in Agronomy, Volume 178 (Hardcover)
Donald L. Sparks
R5,327 R4,458 Discovery Miles 44 580 Save R869 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 178, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors.

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering - Trichoderma for Biotechnological Applications:... New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering - Trichoderma for Biotechnological Applications: Current Insight and Future Prospects (Paperback)
Shalini Rai, Ramprasad
R4,444 Discovery Miles 44 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Trichoderma for Biotechnological Applications: Current Insights and Future Prospects includes the most recent advances in Trichoderma based research. The book emphasizes the use of modern biotechnological and molecular tools such as the identification of Trichoderma, the development of diagnostic markers, and genome mapping and next generation sequencing based approaches. Chapters discuss a variety of applications and illustrations, including the biology and biodiversity of Trichoderma, biotic and abiotic stresses, plant health, disease management, crop improvement, industrial and commercial products, and more. The book includes various applications, making it useful for biotechnologists, biochemical engineers, biochemists, plant breeders, soil microbiologist, agronomists and researchers interested in sustainable agriculture practices.

Energy Poverty in China - Evaluation and Alleviation (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kangyin Dong, Jun Zhao, Xiucheng Dong Energy Poverty in China - Evaluation and Alleviation (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kangyin Dong, Jun Zhao, Xiucheng Dong
R3,543 Discovery Miles 35 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Databook of Surface Modification Additives, Second Edition contains data on ten groups of additives, including anti-scratch and mar-preventing additives, additives for surface tension reduction and wetting, hydrophobization additives, gloss enhancement and surface matting additives, additives for the formation of tack-free surface and tackifiers, and stain inhibiting additives. The information on each is divided into five sections, including General Information, Physical-Chemical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, and Use and Performance. This data is provided for approximately 360 of the most important surface modification additives produced and used today. This databook will be an extremely useful resource for engineers, researchers and technicians interested in using additives to modify and improve the surface properties of materials.

How to Read Bridges - A crash course spanning the centuries (Paperback): Edward Denison, Ian Stewart How to Read Bridges - A crash course spanning the centuries (Paperback)
Edward Denison, Ian Stewart
R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the structure and purpose of bridges. It is a guide to reading the structural clues embedded in every bridge that allows their variety and ingenuity to be better appreciated. Small enough to carry in your pocket and serious enough to provide real answers, this comprehensive guide analyses and explores all types of bridges from around the world from the first millennium to the present day. The book also explores fundamental concepts of bridge design, key materials and engineering techniques whilst providing an accessible visual guide with intelligent text, using detailed illustrations and cross-sections of technical features.

The Green-House Companion - Comprising a General Course of Green-House and Conservatory Practice Throughout the Year; a Natural... The Green-House Companion - Comprising a General Course of Green-House and Conservatory Practice Throughout the Year; a Natural Arrangement of All the Green-House Plants in Cultivation; With a Descriptive Catalogue of the Most Desirable to Form a Collectio (Hardcover)
John Claudius Loudon
R1,076 Discovery Miles 10 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Soil Conditions and Plant Growth (Hardcover): Edward John Russell Soil Conditions and Plant Growth (Hardcover)
Edward John Russell
R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies (Paperback): M. Collier Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies (Paperback)
M. Collier
R822 R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Save R226 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The quickest and easiest way to outsmart your Android smartphone.

Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you connected and current at all times. Sometimes, though, the learning curve can seem a little steep.

But it doesn’t have to! Android Phones For Seniors For Dummies is your one-stop guide to discovering the essentials on how to take charge of your Android-powered phone. It skips the techspeak and confusing jargon to deliver key information in a straightforward and reader-friendly way.

With this book, you’ll learn to:

  • Navigate your way around your smartphone so you can easily open and close apps, access info, and see photos
  • Read your email and messages so you can stay in touch with the important people in your life
  • Secure your phone so you can be assured that you, and only you, can access the sensitive data on it

Printed using larger-print type and accompanied by full-color pictures that show you how to apply the step-by-step instructions, this easy handbook is the only resource you’ll need to make the most of your Android phone.

Thermal Barrier Coatings (Paperback, 2nd edition): Hongbo Guo Thermal Barrier Coatings (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Hongbo Guo
R5,260 Discovery Miles 52 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Thermal Barrier Coatings, Second Edition plays a critical role in counteracting the effects of corrosion and degradation of exposed materials in high-temperature environments such as gas turbine and aero-engines. This updated edition reviews recent advances in the processing and performance of thermal barrier coatings, as well as their failure mechanisms. Novel technologies for the manufacturing of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) such as plasma spray-physical vapor deposition and suspension plasma spray, are covered, as well as severe degradation of TBCs caused by CMAS attack. In addition to discussions of new materials and technologies, an outlook about next generation TBCs, including T/EBCs is discussed. This edition will provide the fundamental science and engineering of thermal barrier coatings for researchers in the field of TBCs, as well as students looking for a tutorial.

Essential Oils - Extraction, Characterization and Applications (Paperback): Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Mohammad Javed Ansari Essential Oils - Extraction, Characterization and Applications (Paperback)
Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Mohammad Javed Ansari
R4,186 Discovery Miles 41 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Essential Oils: Extraction, Characterization and Applications covers sixteen essential oils from different herbal and aromatic plants, including production, composition and extraction techniques such as distillation, chemistry and properties, characterization and applications. The book also presents their safety, toxicity and regulation, alongside trade, storage, stability and transport concepts. Essential oils in plants, extraction and analysis, and current trends in the use of essential oils, like aroma therapy, agro-food and non-food usage are thoroughly explored. Remaining chapters are dedicated to different essential oils, including lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, citrus, eucalyptus, tea tree, clove, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, rosewood, juniper and pine, patchouli, clary, and more. Edited by a global team of experts in essential oils, this book is designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market essential oils.

Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Services in Agroforestry Systems (Hardcover): Jay Quevedo Mar D Quevedo, Norie... Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Services in Agroforestry Systems (Hardcover)
Jay Quevedo Mar D Quevedo, Norie Tamura, Yuta Uchiyama
R1,658 R1,431 Discovery Miles 14 310 Save R227 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pacifist to Glider Pilot - Experiences of a Military Glider Pilot at Sicily and Armhem in World War Two (Paperback): Alec... Pacifist to Glider Pilot - Experiences of a Military Glider Pilot at Sicily and Armhem in World War Two (Paperback)
Alec Waldron
R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Digital Technologies for Agriculture (Hardcover): Narendra Rathore Singh Digital Technologies for Agriculture (Hardcover)
Narendra Rathore Singh
R6,923 Discovery Miles 69 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Complete Book of Home Inspection 4/E (Paperback, 4th edition): Norman Becker Complete Book of Home Inspection 4/E (Paperback, 4th edition)
Norman Becker
R655 R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT!Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If you're selling your home, you'll learn how to accurately evaluate its condition prior to setting a price. This comprehensive manual covers every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home inspection--and contains a new chapter on green home technology. Now with details on American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) requirements, this book serves as a valuable on-the-job tool as well as a basic layperson's guide. Plenty of useful photos, drawings, worksheets, and checklists are included in this practical resource. The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, covers: Tools and procedures Roofs Roof-mounted structures and projections Paved areas around the structure Walls, windows, and doors Lot and landscaping Garage Wood-destroying insects and rot Attic Interior rooms Basement and crawl space Electrical system Plumbing Heating systems Domestic water heaters Air-conditioning Swimming pools Energy considerations Environmental concerns Green home technology

Up-To-Date Air-Brake Catechism - A Complete Study of the Air-Brake Equipment, Including the Latest Devices and Inventions Used... Up-To-Date Air-Brake Catechism - A Complete Study of the Air-Brake Equipment, Including the Latest Devices and Inventions Used ... Containing Nearly 1,000 Questions With Their Answers (Hardcover)
Robert Henry Blackall
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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