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Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues
Recent advances in array-based detectors and imaging technologies
have provided high throughput systems that can operate within a
substantially reduced timeframe and other techniques that can
detect multiple contaminants at one time. These technologies are
revolutionary in terms of food safety assessment in manufacturing,
and will also have a significant impact on areas such as public
health and food defence. This book summarizes the latest research
and applications of sensor technologies for online and high
throughput screening of food. The book first introduces high
throughput screening strategies and technology platforms, and
discusses key issues in sample collection and preparation. The
subsequent chapters are then grouped into four sections: Part I
reviews biorecognition techniques; Part II covers the use of
optical biosensors and hyperspectral imaging in food safety
assessment; Part III focuses on electrochemical and mass-based
transducers; and finally Part IV deals with the application of
these safety assessment technologies in specific food products,
including meat and poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables.
Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing
significantly. This important book summarises current research in
this area and provides an overview of both current and possible
future applications of nanotechnologies in the food industry.
Issues such as safety and regulation are also addressed. After an
introductory overview, the first part discusses general issues such
as risk assessment, the regulatory framework, detection and
characterisation of nanoparticles in food. Part two summarises the
wide range of applications of nanotechnology in food processing,
including nanoscale nutraceutical delivery systems, nanoemulsions
and colloids, nanoscale rapid detection devices for contaminants,
nanofiltration and nanocomposite packaging materials. With its
distinguished editor and international team of contributors,
Nanotechnology in the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries
is a valuable reference work for both food processors and those
researching this expanding field.
This book provides engineers and students with a general framework
focusing on the processes of designing new engineering products.
The procedures covered by the framework lead the reader to the best
trade-offs to ensure maximum satisfaction of the customer's needs,
meeting the lowest cost expectations, ensuring the lowest
environmental impact and maximising profits and best positioning in
the marketplace. Chapters discuss the engineering tools that are
compatible with these goals and sustainable activity.
Computer technology has transformed textiles from their design
through to their manufacture and has contributed to significant
advances in the textile industry. Computer technology for textiles
and apparel provides an overview of these innovative developments
for a wide range of applications, covering topics including
structure and defect analysis, modelling and simulation, and
apparel design. The book is divided into three parts. Part one
provides a review of different computer-based technologies suitable
for textile materials, and includes chapters on computer technology
for yarn and fabric structure analysis, defect analysis and
measurement. Chapters in part two discuss modelling and simulation
principles of fibres, yarns, textiles and garments, while part
three concludes with a review of computer-based technologies
specific to apparel and apparel design, with themes ranging from 3D
body scanning to the teaching of computer-aided design to fashion
students. With its distinguished editor and international team of
expert contributors, Computer technology for textiles and apparel
is an invaluable tool for a wide range of people involved in the
textile industry, from designers and manufacturers to fibre
scientists and quality inspectors.
The MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) market returned to
growth in 2010. The total MEMS market is worth about $6.5 billion,
up more than 11 percent from last year and nearly as high as its
historic peak in 2007. MEMS devices are used across sectors as
diverse as automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial process
control, instrumentation and telecommunications - forming the nerve
center of products including airbag crash sensors, pressure
sensors, biosensors and ink jet printer heads. Part of the MEMS
cluster within the Micro & Nano Technologies Series, this book
covers the fabrication techniques and applications of thick film
piezoelectric micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). It includes
examples of applications where the piezoelectric thick films have
been used, illustrating how the fabrication process relates to the
properties and performance of the resulting device. Other topics
include: top-down and bottom-up fabrication of thick film MEMS,
integration of thick films with other materials, effect of
microstructure on properties, device performance, etc.
Progress in Rubber Nanocomposites provides an up-to-date review on
the latest advances and developments in the field of rubber
nanocomposites. It is intended to serve as a one-stop reference
resource to showcase important research accomplishments in the area
of rubber nanocomposites, with particular emphasis on the use of
nanofillers. Chapters discuss major progress in the field and
provide scope for further developments that will have an impact in
the industrial research area. Global leaders and researchers from
industry, academia, government, and private research institutions
contribute valuable information.
Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanotubes covers the current
applications of carbon nanotubes in various industry sectors, from
the military to visual display products, and energy harvesting and
storage. It also assesses the opportunities and challenges for
increased commercialization and manufacturing of carbon nanotubes
in the years ahead. Real-life case studies illustrate how carbon
nanotubes are used in each industry sector covered, providing a
valuable resource for scientists and engineers who are involved
and/or interested in carbon nanotubes in both academia and
industry. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the varied
uses of carbon nanotubes for specialists in many related fields,
including chemistry, physics, biology, and textiles.
Supra-materials Nanoarchitectonics provides the latest information
on design at the nanoscale, presenting a range of the new
challenges that arise as the manipulation techniques that work at
the macro- and micro-scale do not work at the nanoscale. The term
nanoarchitectonics, coined by Japan's National Institute for
Materials Science (NIMS), describes the organized interactions
required at the nanoscale, replacing the traditional
structure-building approach used in materials design.
Nanoarchitectonics approaches material design via a profound
understanding of the interactions between individual nanostructures
and their organization. As the nanoarchitectonics paradigm fits
well with the discipline of supramolecular chemistry, this book
brings together these two approaches to demonstrate the potential
of supramolecular nanoarchitectonics in the development of new
materials, both at the nano- and macro-scale.
Nanobiosensors: Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry, Volume 8,
provides the latest information on the increasing demand for
robust, rapid, inexpensive, and safe alternative technologies that
monitor, test, and detect harmful or potentially dangerous foods.
Due to their high sensitivity and selectivity, nanobiosensors have
attracted attention for their use in monitoring not only biological
contaminants in food, but also potential chemical and physical
hazards. This book offers a broad overview regarding the current
progress made in the field of nanosensors, including cutting-edge
technological progress and the impact of these devices on the food
industry. Special attention is given to the detection of microbial
contaminants and harmful metabolotes, such as toxins and hormones,
which have a great impact on both humans and animal health and
feed.
Nanofiber Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications presents
new developments and recent advances in nanofiber-reinforced
composite materials and their use in biomedical applications,
including biomaterial developments, drug delivery, tissue
engineering, and regenerative medicine. Unlike more conventional
titles on composite materials, this book covers the most innovative
new developments in nanofiber-based composites, including polymers,
ceramics, and metals, with particular emphasis on their preparation
and characterization methodology. Selected case studies illustrate
new developments in clinical and preclinical use, making the
information critical for the development of new medical materials
and systems for use in human health care, and for the exploration
of new design spaces based on these nanofibers. This book is
essential reading for those working in biomedical science and
engineering, materials science, nanoscience, biomedical
nanotechnology, and biotechnology.
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