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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 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • Thin Films On Silicon: Electronic And Photonic Applications

    by Vijay Narayanan, Martin M Frank, Alexander A Demkov ...
    Series Book 8 - Materials And Energy
    This volume provides a broad overview of the fundamental materials science of thin films that use silicon as an active substrate or passive template, with an emphasis on opportunities and challenges for practical applications in electronics and photonics. It covers three materials classes on silicon: Semiconductors such as undoped and doped Si and SiGe, SiC, GaN, and III-V arsenides and phosphides ... Read more

    107,58 €

  • Nanotechnological Basis for Advanced Sensors

    Edited by Johann Peter Reithmaier, Perica Paunovic, Wilhelm Kulisch, Cyril Popov, Plamen Petkov ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    Bringing together experts from 15 countries, this book is based on the lectures and contributions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on “Nanotechnological Basis for Advanced Sensors” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, 30 May - 11 June, 2010. It gives a broad overview on this topic, and includes articles on: techniques for preparation and characterization of sensor materials; different types of ... Read more

    190,79 €

  • Aaltopahvi

    Aaltopahvin valmistus ja jalostus

    Edited by Suomen Aaltopahviyhdistys ry Suomen Aaltopahviyhdistys ry ...
    Käytännönläheinen oppikirja aaltopahvin valmistuksesta ja jalostuksesta. Se on suunniteltu erityisesti koulutukseen alan uusille työntekijöille, vanhojen työntekijöiden täydennyskoulutukseen ja ammattitutkinnon suorittajille. Huomioon on otettu myös ammattikorkeakoulujen opintovaatimukset, joten tämä oppikirja on hyödyllinen kaikille, jotka haluavat syventää tietämystään aaltopahvin valmistuksesta ... Read more

    24,99 €

  • Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World

    Volume 1: Nanotechnology and Health Risk

    Edited by Eric Lichtfouse, Jan Schwarzbauer, Didier Robert ...
    Series Book 1 - Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World
    Environmental chemistry is a fast developing science aimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms ruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applying this knowledge to current environmental issues leads to the remediation of environmental media, and to new, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes. Nanotechnology applications for alternative energies such as solar power, fuel cells, ... Read more

    133,55 €

  • Natural Product Diversity of Australian Rainforests

    Edited by A. Douglas Kinghorn, Heinz Falk, Simon Gibbons, Yoshinori Asakawa, Ji-Kai Liu, Verena M. Dirsch ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    The book reviews the natural product chemistry of Australian rainforest plants, with a particular focus on their fascinating phylogenetic relationships. It discusses the unique flora of Australia, which is of Gondwanan origin, and how this has led to a diverse range of natural products. The text explores the chemical constituents of various plant groups, including those of gymnosperms, basal ... Read more

    162,17 €

  • Basic Concepts of Iron and Steel Making

    by Sujay Kumar Dutta, Yakshil B. Chokshi ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book presents the fundamentals of iron and steel making, including the physical chemistry, thermodynamics and key concepts, while also discussing associated problems and solutions. It guides the reader through the production process from start to finish, covers the raw materials, and addresses the types of processes and reactions involved in both conventional and alternative methods. Though ... Read more

    95,39 €

  • Semiconductors (Second Edition)

    Bonds and bands

    by David K Ferry ...
    Series series IOP ebooks
    This second edition discusses the importance of semiconductors along with their newest applications. The book introduces the field of semiconductors, before covering chapters on electronic structure, lattice dynamics, transport structures, optical properties and electron-electron interaction. The edition has been extensively updated with the addition of new chapters on statistics and optics, two ... Read more

    53,41 €

  • Intelligent Feature Selection for Machine Learning Using the Dynamic Wavelet Fingerprint

    by Mark K. Hinders ...
    This book discusses various applications of machine learning using a new approach, the dynamic wavelet fingerprint technique, to identify features for machine learning and pattern classification in time-domain signals. Whether for medical imaging or structural health monitoring, it develops analysis techniques and measurement technologies for the quantitative characterization of materials, tissues ... Read more

    133,55 €

  • Flash Ironmaking

    by H. Y. Sohn ...
    This book addresses the two major issues faced by the modern steel industry: CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The steel industry accounts for 6.7% of the anthropogenic CO2 emissions and consumes 6% of the total energy consumed in manufacturing. In response to these critical issues, a new technology called flash ironmaking has been developed, aimed at producing iron directly from iron ore ... Read more

    73,05 €

  • Membrane Technology for Air Cleaning

    Fabrication, Characterization and Application

    by Zhaoxiang Zhong, Weihong Xing ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book highlights a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the science and technology of gas cleaning membranes. Starting from basic concepts and principles, the book covers the preparation methods, performance parameters, and advances in applications of different types of membrane materials.Industrial smoke and dust emissions are one of the main causes of atmospheric haze. How to ... Read more

    133,55 €

  • Vehicle and Automotive Engineering 3

    Proceedings of the 3rd VAE2020, Miskolc, Hungary

    Edited by Károly Jármai, Katalin Voith ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book presents the proceedings of the third Vehicle and Automotive Engineering conference, reflecting the outcomes of theoretical and practical studies and outlining future development trends in a broad field of automotive research. The conference’s main themes included design, manufacturing, economic and educational topics. ... Read more

    190,79 €

  • Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Organic‐Inorganic Nano‐Hybrids

    by Chang-Sik Ha, Saravanan Nagappan ...
    In materials chemistry, hybrid systems have become popular because of their enhanced properties compared to their individual components. Organic-inorganic hybrid materials have dual, enhanced chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of both organic and inorganic materials in a single material and are used in various applications. An enhanced hybrid material has many technical advantages ... Read more

    141,25 €

  • Advanced Transdisciplinary Engineering and Technology

    Edited by Azman Ismail, Mohd Amran Mohd Daril, Andreas Öchsner ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book reports research findings and outcome from various discipline of engineering and technology, focusing on industrial technology operation and sustainable development. The content is the results of research done at the Research and Innovation Section of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur – MITEC as well as several experts from other institutions in Malaysia. The content describes the latest ... Read more

    162,17 €

  • Crystal Growth For Beginners: Fundamentals Of Nucleation, Crystal Growth And Epitaxy (Third Edition)

    by Ivan Vesselinov Markov ...
    'The book is well organized and is pedagogical. By discussing crystallization in pure systems, the author introduces and describes the important concepts, physical parameters and theoretical models pertaining to nucleation and growth of crystals … If you are a young investigator or a graduate student whose research involves understanding the fundamentals of crystallization including nucleation and ... Read more

    40,16 €

  • Nano-Biofortification for Human and Environmental Health

    Edited by Vishnu D. Rajput, Hassan El-Ramady, Sudhir K. Upadhyay, Tatiana Minkina, Bilal Ahmed, Saglara Mandzhieva ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Nanotechnology has shown great potential to alleviate increasing pressure to meet food needs for our increasing human population, Novel agricultural innovations are required to enhance the health of edible crops and per unit area yield without impacting the associated environment in a negative way. Recent advancements in nanotechnology-based agricultural solutions have proven to help overcome the ... Read more

    152,63 €

  • Mechanics of Composite, Hybrid and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 6

    Proceedings of the 2020 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics

    Edited by Raman P. Singh, Vijay Chalivendra ...
    Mechanics of Composite, Hybrid, and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 6 of the Proceedings of the 2020 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the sixth volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including ... Read more

    236,35 €

  • Polymeric Hydrogels as Smart Biomaterials

    Edited by Susheel Kalia ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book is concerned with polymeric hydrogels, which are considered as one of the most promising types of new polymer-based materials. Each chapter in this book describes a selected class of polymeric hydrogels, such as superabsorbent hybrid nanohydrogels, conducting polymer hydrogels, polysaccharide-based or protein-based hydrogels, or gels based on synthetic polymers. In this way, the book ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Simulation-Based Mechanical Design

    by Xiaobin Le ...
    Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
    This book establishes a modern practical approach to mechanical design. It introduces a full set of mechanical design theories and approaches to conduct and complete mechanical design tasks. The book uses Finite-Element Analysis (FEA) as a mechanical engineering tool to calculate stress/strain and then integrate it with failure theory to complete the mechanical design. FEA simulation always ... Read more

    76,31 €