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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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • Urban data.

    Tecnologie e metodi per la città algoritmica

    by AA. VV. ...
    Il volume si focalizza sulle nuove modalità progettuali e operative capaci di traguardare i futuri delle città sulle sfide energetiche, sociali e ambientali. I diversi contributi permettono di delineare il quadro teorico e la prassi operativa delle tecnologie digitali e le implicazioni della datizzazione sul progetto e sul modello integrando diverse scale di intervento. NOTA DELL'EDITORE: la ... Read more

    44,99 €

  • Zeolites and Metal-Organic Frameworks

    From Lab to Industry

    Edited by Vincent Blay, Luis Francisco Bobadilla, Alejandro Cabrera ...
    Series series Atlantis Advances in Nanotechnology, Material Science and Energy Technologies
    Zeolites are natural or synthetic materials with porous chemical structures that are valuable due to their absorptive and catalytic qualities. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are manmade organometallic polymers with similar porous structures. This introductory book, with contributions from top-class researchers from all around the world, examines these materials and explains the different ... Read more

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  • First-Principles Calculations for Cathode, Electrolyte and Anode Battery Materials

    by Miss Thi Han Nguyen, Hsin-Yi Liu, Dr Hai Duong Pham, Miss Thi My Duyen Huynh, Mr Ming-Hsiu Tsai, Professor Phung My Loan Le, Professor Wen-Dung Hsu, Mr Khuong Dien Vo, Dr. Wei-Bang Li ...
    Series series IOP ebooks
    This book presents the first-principles calculations that can be used to determine the essential chemical and physical characteristics of cathode, electrolyte and anode materials in ion-based batteries. Methods for evaluating and analysing the first-principles results are discussed in detail, and the theoretical framework is illustrated for each system. This text is ideal as a reference for ... Read more

    87,76 €

  • Wendehorst Bautechnische Zahlentafeln

    by Silvio Beier, Ernst Biener, Andre  Borrmann, Johannes Feiser, Ekkehard Heinemann, Martin Homann, Michael Horstmann, Wolfram Jäger, Rainer Joeckel, Markus König, Karsten Kerres, Wolfgang Krings, Alexander Malkwitz, Dieter Maurrmaier, Wilfried Moorkamp, Christian Moormann, Ansgar Neuenhofer, Ingrid Obernosterer, Roland Pickhardt, Winfried Roos, Richard Stroetmann, Andreas Strohmeier, Uwe Weitkämper, Bernhard Weller ...
    Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
    Diese neue Auflage des „Wendehorst Bautechnische Zahlentafeln“ wurde um die Kapitel Netzmanagement und Sonderkonstruktionen im Beton sowie Bauen und Umwelt erweitert. Das Kapitel Netzmanagement enthält die Themen: Wasserverteilungssysteme, Entwässerungssysteme, Fernwärmeversorgungssysteme, Gasversorgungssysteme mit Bezug auf Planung, Einbau, Instandsetzung und Sanierung. Das zweite neue Kapitel ... Read more

    41,97 €

  • Structural Health Monitoring of Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites

    Edited by Mohammad Jawaid, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Naheed Saba ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering
    Structural Health Monitoring of Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites provides detailed information on failure analysis, mechanical and physical properties, structural health monitoring, durability and life prediction, modelling of damage processes of natural fiber, synthetic fibers, and natural/natural, and natural/synthetic fiber hybrid composites. It provides a ... Read more

    207,01 €

  • Lectures in Classical Thermodynamics with an Introduction to Statistical Mechanics

    by Daniel Blankschtein ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This textbook facilitates students’ ability to apply fundamental principles and concepts in classical thermodynamics to solve challenging problems relevant to industry and everyday life. It also introduces the reader to the fundamentals of statistical mechanics, including understanding how the microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and their associated intermolecular interactions, can be ... Read more

    62,00 €

  • Mechanics of Metamaterials with Negative Parameters

    by Teik-Cheng Lim ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book discusses bulk solids that derive their mechanical properties not from those of their base materials, but from their designed microstructures. Focusing on the negative mechanical properties, it addresses topics that reveal the counter-intuitive nature of solids, specifically the negativity of properties that are commonly positive, such as negative bulk modulus, negative compressibility, ... Read more

    104,93 €

  • Water Photo- and Electro-Catalysis

    Mechanisms, Materials, Devices, and Systems

    Edited by Shaohua Shen, Shuangyin Wang ...
    Water Photo- and Electro-CatalysisIntroduce yourself to the cutting-edge processes of water photo- and electro-catalysis with this important guidePhotocatalysis and electrocatalysis reactions involving water are becoming an increasingly important component of energy and sustainability research. Water electrocatalysis and photo-electrocatalysis promise to have a significant impact on human energy ... Read more

    147,99 €

  • Composite Materials Processing Using Microwave Heating Technology

    Edited by Manoj Kumar Singh, Gaurav Arora, Sunny Zafar, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book covers all aspects of composite materials processing and manufacturing using microwave heating technology and their applications in various industrial processes. Depending in the processing and material used, the composites are divided into three major segments: Metal matrix composites (MMCS), ceramics composites (CMCS), and polymer matrix composites (PMCS), respectively. During the ... Read more

    190,79 €

  • Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 Volume 9

    Geotechnics: Learning, Evaluation, Analysis and Practice (GEOLEAP)

    Edited by Babu T. Jose, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Sai K. Vanapalli, Chandresh H. Solanki, K. Balan, Anitha G. Pillai ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement, and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical ... Read more

    285,24 €

  • Mold and Core Sands in Metalcasting: Chemistry and Ecology

    Sustainable Development

    by Mariusz Holtzer, Angelika Kmita ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    The metal casting, uses large amounts of natural resources, energy and metals as well as generates significant amounts of gases and solid wastes, which have an essential influence on the natural environment and work conditions in casting houses. The condition of the further development is the adjustment to the strategy of the sustainable development.This book examines potential solutions to the ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Functional Chitosan

    Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications

    Edited by Sougata Jana, Subrata Jana ...
    Thanks to their unique properties, chitosan and chitosan-based materials have numerous applications in the field of biomedicine, especially in drug delivery. This book examines biomedical applications of functional chitosan, exploring the various functions and applications in the development of chitosan-based biomaterials. It also describes the chemical structure of chitosan and discusses the ... Read more

    190,79 €

  • Conductors, Semiconductors, Superconductors

    An Introduction to Solid-State Physics

    by Rudolf P. Huebener ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This compact undergraduate textbook provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics, while also briefly discussing the historical context surrounding key scholars in the field. The vivid explanations and unique didactic approach adopted in the book aim to generate interest in these subjects while also serving as a motivating primer and supporting companion ... Read more

    52,46 €

  • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Process Management

    Advancing Cleaner Technologies

    Edited by Wendy Pei Qin Ng, Sivakumar Manickam, Sheik Mohammed Sulthan, Reddy Prasad D. M., Kah Haw Law ...
    Process management, a systematic approach to ensure that effective and efficient business processes are in place, is a method used to align business and manufacturing processes with strategic goals. This volume explores new technology, techniques, advances, and issues in business process management in areas that include civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical ... Read more

    182,65 €

  • Contemporary Jewelry

    Innovation Towards a Sustainable Future

    Edited by Mariana Kuhl Cidade, Felipe Luis Palombini ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Contemporary jewelry is undergoing a transformative, technology-driven evolution, propelled by growing social demand for sustainability and ethical practices. As consumers become increasingly conscious of environmental and social issues, the industry is adopting innovative materials, emerging technologies, and responsible sourcing methods to shape its future.This book explores upcoming trends that ... Read more

    152,63 €

  • International Conference on Emerging Trends in Complex Systems, Advanced Materials and Photonics

    Edited by Rajesh Sharma, Luca Varani ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in optics, photonics, and advanced materials, addressing critical challenges in the field. It delves into the development of optoelectronic materials for optical limiting and switching applications, breakthroughs in photonic materials and devices, and the integration of photonics for miniaturization and scalability. The role ... Read more

    208,92 €

  • 等温淬火球墨铸铁（ADI）理论、生产技术及应用

    by 龚文邦 刘金城 向纲玉 ...
    本书是作者在数十年从事等温淬火球墨铸铁（ADI）试验研究、技术开发及生产应用所取得科研成果的基础上，参考国内外相关学术论文及生产经验撰写的，系统阐述了ADI的最新理论、生产技术、工艺控制及其应用。本书共分9章，内容包括球墨铸铁和ADI的发展、ADI的热处理及等温转变热力学和动力学、ADI的化学成分及铸态质量控制、ADI的微观组织、ADI的性能、ADI的耐磨性、ADI的机械加工性能、ADI的其他处理方法、ADI的应用实例。本书可供从事机械工程、新材料研究及应用开发的科研人员、工程技术人员参考，也可供大专院校机械及金属材料工程专业的学生、教师参考。 ... Read more

    13,29 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Computational Methods for Sensor Material Selection

    Edited by Margaret A. Ryan, Abhijit V. Shevade, Charles J. Taylor, M. L. Homer, Mario Blanco, Joseph R. Stetter ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Chemical vapor sensing arrays have grown in popularity over the past two decades, finding applications for tasks such as process control, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnosis. This is the first in-depth analysis of the process of choosing materials and components for these "electronic noses", with special emphasis on computational methods. For a view of component selection with an ... Read more

    95,39 €