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  • Formulas, Ingredients and Production of Cosmetics

    Technology of Skin- and Hair-Care Products in Japan

    by Hiroshi Iwata, Kunio Shimada ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Today, young cosmetics researchers who have completed their graduate studies and have entered a cosmetics company are put through several years of training before they become qualified to design cosmetics formulations themselves. They are trained so that they can design formulas not by a process of logic but by heart, like craftsmen, chefs, or carpenters. This kind of training seems a terrible ... Read more

    152,63 €

  • Stuff Matters

    The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World

    by Prof. Mark Miodownik ...
    * * * Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books * * *FROM THE TEA-CUP TO THE JET ENGINE, STUFF MATTERS IS A UNIQUE, INSPIRING EXPLORATION OF HUMAN CREATIVITY.'Enthralling. A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives' Guardian'I stayed up all night reading this book' Oliver Sacks____________Everything is made of something.The ever... ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • How the World Really Works

    A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    * THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *'Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors . . . If you want a brief but thorough education in numeric thinking about many of the fundamental forces that shape human life, this is the book to read. It's a tour de force' BILL GATES__________We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • The Gecko’s Foot

    How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

    by Peter Forbes ...
    A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... Read more

    9,85 €

  • Yacht Design Handbook

    by Massimo Gregori Grgic ...
    A useful instrument for Yacht Design students and an enjoyable reading for boat builders and boat owners who want to learn more about their yachts. An overall check of all yacht design aspects, with useful suggestions and a few tricks of the trade. ... Read more

    28,99 €

  • Oil

    A Beginner's Guide

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    Series series Beginner's Guides
    World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourceIn this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill GatesOil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be ... Read more

    6,87 €

  • Mechanics of Flexible and Stretchable Electronics

    Edited by Yong Zhu, Nanshu Lu ...
    Discover a comprehensive overview and advances in mechanics to design the cutting edge electronicsSoft electronics systems, which include flexible and stretchable electronics, are an area of technology with the potential to revolutionize fields from healthcare to defense. Engineering for flexibility and stretchability without compromising electronic functions poses serious challenges, and ... Read more

    156,99 €

  • Exploring Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering Volume 1

    Innovative Structural and Construction Practices

    Edited by Anil Joseph, G. Madhu, Er. Babu K. S, S. Usha, Kavitha P. E. ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This national convention on engineering topics will explore the dynamic shifts and emerging trends that are reshaping civil engineering,emphasizing their vital role in developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus willspan several transformative innovations, beginning with the integration of 3D printing and robotics inconstruction. These technologies are ... Read more

    361,56 €

  • Renewable Energy - Volume 3: Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries

    Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Simulation and Modelling

    Edited by Abdul Ghani Olabi ...
    Renewable Energy – Volume 3, Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries: Definitions, Developments, Applications, and Case Studies is a new volume in this comprehensive resource on renewable energy. It provides a unique and structured approach to these emerging technologies and advances in energy storage systems, addressing fuel cells, supercapacitors, and batteries in a ... Read more

    138,64 €

  • From Raw Cutting Toward Precision Machining

    A History of Waterjet Technology

    Edited by Peter H.-T. Liu ...
    From Raw Cutting Toward Precision Machining builds on the author’s earlier book, Versatility of Waterjet Technology, and chronicles the evolution of waterjet machining—from crude cutting to a high-precision manufacturing process. Spanning five decades of innovation, it highlights the people, ideas, and milestones that shaped this versatile technology. At its core, the book honors Dr John Olsen, ... Read more

    328,77 €

  • Advances in Diverse Applications of Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Application, and Characterization

    Edited by Suji Mary Zachariah, Yang Weimin, Maciej Jaroszewski, Sabu Thomas ...
    This new volume focuses on polymers, their characterization, and their various applications. These include drug delivery applications, electromagnetic shielding, ferroelectric applications, and many more. The book covers synthesis, characterization, and property studies of some of these polymers including their morphology, structure, and dynamics. It also introduces the most recent innovations and ... Read more

    150,99 €

  • Theory of Electrostatic Waves in Hyperbolic Metamaterials

    by Afshin Moradi ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book covers electrostatic properties of hyperbolic metamaterials (HMMs), a fascinating class of metamaterials which combine dielectric and metal components. Due to the hyperbolic topology of the isofrequency surface in HMMs, the so-called resonance cone direction exists, and as a result, propagation of quasi-electrostatic waves, or more commonly, electrostatic waves close to the resonance ... Read more

    114,47 €

  • Marine Organisms: A Solution to Environmental Pollution?

    Uses in Bioremediation and in Biorefinery

    Edited by Telma Encarnação, Alberto Canelas Pais ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Marine environments represent an underexplored source for numerous biotechnological applications. Of particular interest are organisms that can provide various valuable molecules and are potential candidates for bioremediation strategies. Fungi, algae, bacteria, yeasts, and sponges are some unique resources in marine ecosystems. But these must be preserved and protected from irreversible damage. ... Read more

    152,63 €

  • Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation

    Edited by Abdeltif Amrane, Dinesh Mohan, Aymen Amine Assadi, Ghulam Yasin, Tuan Anh Nguyen ...
    Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
    Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation provides a comprehensive description on basic knowledge and current research progress in the field of soil treatment using nanomaterials. Soil pollution refers to the presence of toxic chemicals in soil. Compared with air and water remediations, soil remediation is technically more challenging due to its complex composition. The synergy between engineering and ... Read more

    189,09 €

  • Advances in Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing II

    Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advanced Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing (A3M’2021), March 25-27, 2021

    Edited by Mounir Ben Amar, Anas Bouguecha, Elhem Ghorbel, Aberrahim El Mahi, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book reports on innovative materials research with a special emphasis on methods, modeling, and simulation tools for analyzing material behavior, emerging materials, and composites, and their applications in the field of manufacturing. Chapters are based on contributions to the third International Conference on Advanced Materials Mechanics and Manufacturing, A3M2021, organized by the ... Read more

    152,63 €

  • High Entropy Alloys

    A Machine-Generated Literature Overview

    Edited by Saurabh S. Nene ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book presents the result of an innovative challenge, to create a systematic literature overview driven by machine-generated content. Questions and related keywords were prepared for the machine to query, discover, collate and structure by Artificial Intelligence (AI) clustering. The AI-based approach seemed especially suitable to provide an innovative perspective as the topics are indeed both ... Read more

    162,17 €

  • Safety Assessment of Composite Cylinders for Gas Storage by Statistical Methods

    Potential for Design Optimisation Beyond Limits of Current Regulations and Standards

    by Georg W. Mair ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Featuring a detailed analysis of current approval requirements and the relevant safety assessment methods for gas cylinders in general and with main focus on composite cylinders for storing compressed natural gas and hydrogen, this book demonstrates how current regulations and standards limit the ability to reduce cost and weight. Based on this data, it then highlights the potential offered by the ... Read more

    52,46 €

  • Nondestructive Evaluation of Adhesive Bonds Using 20 Mhz and 25 Khz Ultrasonic Frequencies on Metal and Polymer Assemblies

    by Gilbert B. Chapman II ...
    Demands for improvements in aerospace and automotive energy-efficiency, performance, corrosion resistance, body stiffness and style have increased the use of adhesive bonds to help meet those demands, by providing joining technology that accommodates a wider variety of materials and design options. However, the history of adhesive bond performance clearly indicates the need for a robust method of ... Read more

    4,23 €

  • Nonlinear Differential Equations in Micro/nano Mechanics

    Application in Micro/Nano Structures and Electromechanical Systems

    by Ali Koochi, Mohamadreza Abadyan ...
    Nonlinear Differential Equations in Micro/nano Mechanics: Application in Micro/Nano Structures in Electromechanical Systems presents a variety of various efficient methods, including Homotropy methods, Adomian methods, reduced order methods and numerical methods for solving the nonlinear governing equation of micro/nanostructures. Various structures, including beam type micro/nano ... Read more

    144,04 €

  • Concrete Structures Deteriorated by Delayed Ettringite Formation and Alkali-Silica Reactions

    by António C. Azevedo, Fernando A.N. Silva, João M.P.Q. Delgado, Isaque Lira ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book discusses the behaviour of isolated concrete bottle-shaped struts affected by internal expansion reactions (ISR). For that purpose, the numerical modelling of damaged concrete was performed using the Concrete Damaged Plasticity Model (CDPM) implemented in ABAQUS and validated the model through Sankovich's tests. A procedure to automatically obtain the concrete plasticity and damage ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Thermische Energiespeicher in der Gebäudetechnik

    Sensible Speicher, Latente Speicher, Systemintegration

    by Johannes Goeke ...
    Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
    Die Speicherung von thermischer Energie in Form von Wärme und Kälte steht im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches. Inhalt sind die Themenbereiche wassergefüllte Speicher mit sensibler Wärme, latente Wärme-/Kältespeicher mit Phasenwechsel-Materialien sowie das Gebäude als thermischer Speicher. Dazu kommen Anwendungen im Bereich der Gebäude und Quartiere. Dabei liegt der Focus immer wieder auf der Belade- und ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Handbook of Thermoset Plastics

    Edited by Hanna Dodiuk ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Handbook of Thermoset Plastics, Fourth Edition provides complete coverage of the chemical processes, manufacturing techniques and design properties of each polymer, along with its applications. This new edition has been expanded to include the latest developments in the field, with new chapters on radiation curing, biological adhesives, vitrimers, and 3D printing. This detailed handbook considers ... Read more

    238,49 €

  • Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Devices

    Edited by Yong X. Gan ...
    With the increaseing global demand for energy, we are facing a huge challenge of energy sustainability. Renewable energy has attracted an immense amount of interest with regard to solving the sustainbility issue. Among the various renewable energy sources, solar heat and waste heat energy has significant advantages due to its availability. Thermoelectric nanomaterials play an indispensable role in ... Read more

    141,25 €

  • Materials and Technologies for Future Advancement

    Edited by Azman Ismail, Fatin Nur Zulkipli, Syajaratunnur Yaakup, Andreas Öchsner ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book is a platform to publish new progress in the field of materials and technologies that can offer significant developments with the possibility of changing the future. These emerging developments will change the way we live now at an unprecedented pace across our society. It is important to note that such modern developments are no longer restricted to a single discipline, but are the ... Read more

    152,63 €