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Oxide Thermoelectric Materials: from Basic Principles to Applications
by Yuan-Hua Lin Jinle Lan Cewen NanThe first book of its kind?providing comprehensive information on oxide thermoelectrics This timely book explores the latest research results on the physics and materials science of oxide thermoelectrics at all scales. It covers the theory, design and properties of thermoelectric materials as well as fabrication technologies for devices and their applications. Written by three distinguished materials scientists, Oxide Thermoelectric Materials reviews: the fundamentals of electron and phonon transport; modeling of thermoelectric modules and their optimization; synthetic processes, structures, and properties of thermoelectric materials such as Bi2Te3- and skutterudite-based materials and Si-Ge alloys. In addition, the book provides a detailed description of the construction of thermoelectric devices and their applications. -Contains fundamentals and applications of thermoelectric materials and devices, and discusses their near-future perspectives -Introduces new, promising materials and technologies, such as nanostructured materials, perovskites, and composites -Paves the way for increased conversion efficiencies of oxides -Authored by well-known experts in the field of thermoelectrics Oxide Thermoelectric Materials is a well-organized guidebook for graduate students involved in physics, chemistry, or materials science. It is also helpful for researchers who are getting involved in thermoelectric research and development.
Ferroelectric Materials for Energy Applications
by Haitao Huang James F. ScottProvides a comprehensive overview of the emerging applications of ferroelectric materials in energy harvesting and storage Conventional ferroelectric materials are normally used in sensors and actuators, memory devices, and field effect transistors, etc. Recent progress in this area showed that ferroelectric materials can harvest energy from multiple sources including mechanical energy, thermal fluctuations, and light. This book gives a complete summary of the novel energy-related applications of ferroelectric materials?and reviews both the recent advances as well as the future perspectives in this field. Beginning with the fundamentals of ferroelectric materials, Ferroelectric Materials for Energy Applications offers in-depth chapter coverage of: piezoelectric energy generation; ferroelectric photovoltaics; organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites for solar energy conversion; ferroelectric ceramics and thin films in electric energy storage; ferroelectric polymer composites in electric energy storage; pyroelectric energy harvesting; ferroelectrics in electrocaloric cooling; ferroelectric in photocatalysis; and first-principles calculations on ferroelectrics for energy applications. -Covers a highly application-oriented subject with great potential for energy conversion and storage applications. -Focused toward a large, interdisciplinary group consisting of material scientists, solid state physicists, engineering scientists, and industrial researchers -Edited by the "father of integrated ferroelectrics" Ferroelectric Materials for Energy Applications is an excellent book for researchers working on ferroelectric materials and energy materials, as well as engineers looking to broaden their view of the field.
Nanocellulose: From Fundamentals to Advanced Materials
by Alain Dufresne Jin Huang Ning LinComprehensively introduces readers to the production, modifications, and applications of nanocellulose This book gives a thorough introduction to the structure, properties, surface modification, theory, mechanism of composites, and functional materials derived from nanocellulose. It also provides in-depth descriptions of plastics, composites, and functional nanomaterials specifically derived from cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibrils, and bacterial cellulose. It includes the most recent progress in developing a conceptual framework of nanocellulose, as well as its numerous applications in the design and manufacture of nanocomposites and functional nanomaterials. The book also looks at the relationship between structure and properties. Featuring contributions from many noted experts in the field, Nanocellulose: From Fundamentals to Advanced Materials examines the current status of nanocomposites based on nanocelluloses. It covers surface modification of nanocellulose in the nanocomposites development; reinforcing mechanism of cellulose nanocrystals in nanocomposites; and advanced materials based on self-organization of cellulose nanocrystals. The book studies the role of cellulose nanofibrils in nanocomposites, as well as a potential application based on colloidal properties of cellulose nanocrystals. It also offers strategies to explore biomedical applications of nanocellulose. -Provides comprehensive knowledge on the topic of nanocellulose, including the preparation, structure, properties, surface modification and strategy -Covers new reports on the application of nanocellulose -Summarizes three kinds of nanocellulose (cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibrils, and bacterial cellulose) and their production, modification, and applications Nanocellulose: From Fundamentals to Advanced Materials is a useful resource for specialist researchers of chemistry, materials, and nanotechnology science, as well as for researchers and students of the subject.
Ice Templating and Freeze-Drying for Porous Materials and Their Applications
by Haifei ZhangFilling a gap in the literature, this is the first book to focus on the fabrication of functional porous materials by using ice templating and freeze drying. Comprehensive in its scope, the volume covers such techniques as the fabrication of porous polymers, porous ceramics, biomimic strong composites, carbon nanostructured materials, nanomedicine, porous nanostructures by freeze drying of colloidal or nanoparticle suspensions, and porous materials by combining ice templating and other techniques. In addition, applications for each type of material are also discussed. Of great benefit to those working in the freeze-drying field and researchers in porous materials, materials chemistry, engineering, and the use of such materials for various applications, both in academia and industry.
Functional Organic and Hybrid Nanostructured Materials: Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
by Quan LiThe first book to explore the potential of tunable functionalities in organic and hybrid nanostructured materials in a unified manner. The highly experienced editor and a team of leading experts review the promising and enabling aspects of this exciting materials class, covering the design, synthesis and/or fabrication, properties and applications. The broad topical scope includes organic polymers, liquid crystals, gels, stimuli-responsive surfaces, hybrid membranes, metallic, semiconducting and carbon nanomaterials, thermoelectric materials, metal-organic frameworks, luminescent and photochromic materials, and chiral and self-healing materials.
Ullmann's Pharmaceuticals
by Axel Kleemann Bernhard KutscherBased on the WHO's Anatomical Therapeutical Chemical drug classification system, virtually all marketed therapeutics are covered here in 46 topical and systematic articles. Each carefully selected section contains a general introduction to the therapeutic class, current developments and challenges, followed by a systematic listing of all important products. For each therapeutic, up-to-date information on compound structure, mechanism, pharmacology, clinical use, time on market, and production methods is provided, complete with references to the scientific and patent literature. With all articles either rewritten or completely updated to include marketed drugs up to 2021, this unique reference provides reliable data on more than 2,000 products, making it an indispensable guide for every professional in the pharmaceutical and medical sector.
Organocatalytic Cycloadditions for Synthesis of Carbo- and Heterocycles
by Jun Zhang Min Shi Yin Wei Mei-Xin ZhaoOrganocatalytic Cycloadditions for Synthesis of Carbo- and Heterocycles offers a clear explanationto thedevelopment of and the information on the latest research pertaining to zwitterion-oriented cycloadditions promoted by organoamines, organophosphines, N-heterocyclic carbenes. The authors—noted experts in the field—include a comprehensive review to the investigations of the reaction mechanisms and explore the synthesis of different products from the same starting materials. Filled with illustrative examples and designed to be accessible, the text shows how to control the chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity and explains the further design of novel cycloaddition reactions catalyzed by organoamines and organophosphines based on zwitterion-oriented synthetic strategy.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Synthesis: Catalytic Processes in Research and Development
by Carolina Silva Marques Anthony J. Burke Nicholas J. Turner Gesine J. HermannPresents the most effective catalytic reactions in use today, with a special focus on process intensification, sustainability, waste reduction, and innovative methods This book demonstrates the importance of efficient catalytic transformations for producing pharmaceutically active molecules. It presents the key catalytic reactions and the most efficient catalytic processes, including their significant advantages over compared previous methods. It also places a strong emphasis on asymmetric catalytic reactions, process intensification (PI), sustainability and waste mitigation, continuous manufacturing processes as enshrined by continuous flow catalysis, and supported catalysis. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Synthesis: Catalytic Processes in Research and Development offers chapters covering: Catalysis and Prerequisites for the Modern Pharmaceutial Industry Landscape; Catalytic Process Design - The Industrial Perspective; Hydrogenation, Hydroformylation and Other Reductions; Oxidation; ; Catalytic Addition Reactions; Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions; Catalytic Metathesis Reactions; Catalytic Cycloaddition Reactions: Coming Full-Circle; Catalytic Cyclopropanation Reactions; Catalytic C-H insertion Reactions; Phase Transfer Catalysis; and Biocatalysis. -Provides the reader with an updated clear view of the current state of the challenging field of catalysis for API production -Focuses on the application of catalytic methods for the synthesis of known APIs -Presents every key reaction, including Diels-Alder, CH Insertions, Metal-catalytic coupling-reactions, and many more -Includes recent patent literature for completeness Covering a topic of great interest for synthetic chemists and R&D researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Synthesis: Catalytic Processes in Research and Development is a must-read for every synthetic chemist working with APIs.
Electrochemical Engineering: From Discovery to Product (Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering #14)
by Richard C. Alkire Philip N. Bartlett Marc KoperThis volume in the "Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering" series focuses on problem-solving, illustrating how to translate basic science into engineering solutions. The book's concept is to bring together engineering solutions across the range of nano-bio-photo-micro applications, with each chapter co-authored by an academic and an industrial expert whose collaboration led to reusable methods that are relevant beyond their initial use. Examples of experimental and/or computational methods are used throughout to facilitate the task of moving atomistic-scale discoveries and understanding toward well-engineered products and processes based on electrochemical phenomena.
Englische Verben für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Dr. Lars M. BlöhdornDie englischen Verben haben es in sich. Wann wird ein -s angehängt und wann ein -ed? Wie war das noch mal mit if und would? Und welche Unterschiede bei den Verben gibt es zwischen britischem und amerikanischem Englisch? Lars Blöhdorn macht es Ihnen leicht, dort einzusteigen, wo es für Sie die größten Stolpersteine gibt. Leicht verständlich und mit der üblichen Prise Humor erläutert er die Bildung von Zeiten, Konditionalsätzen, Passivformen und indirekter Rede. Und schon verlieren diese grammatischen Ungetüme ihren Schrecken. Sie erfahren, wie Sie zusammengesetzte Verben richtig verwenden, welche idiomatischen Ausdrücke Sie kennen sollten, wie neue Verben gebildet werden und was in der Alltagssprache wichtig ist. Dank der Übungen am Ende eines jeden Kapitels können Sie Ihre Lernfortschritte schnell überprüfen.
Data Science mit Python für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by John Paul Mueller Luca MassaronSie wollen sich ernsthaft mit wissenschaftlicher Datenanalyse beschäftigen und wissen, dass Sie da an Python nur schwer vorbeikommen? Dann ist dieses das richtige Buch für Sie. John Paul Mueller erklärt Ihnen, was Sie in Python beherrschen müssen, um sich der Datenanalyse zu widmen inklusive Objekten, Funktionen, Modulen und Bibliotheken. Außerdem erläutert er die wichtigsten Bibliotheken für die Datenanalyse wie NumPy, SciPy, BeautifulSoup, Pandas, und MatPlobLib. So lernen Sie Python für die Datenanalyse richtig einsetzen.
Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Interfaces: Towards Advanced Functional Materials
by Andreas Taubert Marie Helene DelvilleHybrid organic-inorganic materials and the rational design of their interfaces open up the access to a wide spectrum of functionalities not achievable with traditional concepts of materials science. This innovative class of materials has a major impact in many application domains such as optics, electronics, mechanics, energy storage, and conversion, protective coatings, catalysis, sensing, and nanomedicine. The properties of these materials do not only depend on the chemical structure, and the mutual interaction between their nano-scale building blocks, but are also strongly influenced by the interfaces they share. This handbook focuses on the most recent investigations concerning the design, control, and dynamics of hybrid organic-inorganic interfaces, covering: (i) characterization methods of interfaces, (ii) innovative computational approaches and simulation of interaction processes, (iii) in-situ studies of dynamic aspects controlling the formation of these interfaces, and (iv) the role of the interface for process optimization, devices, and applications in such areas as optics, electronics, energy, and medicine.
Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications in Pharmaceutical Sciences
by Sreekanth Thota Debbie C. CransA much-needed summary of the importance, synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on gold, silver, copper and platinum nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to the history of metal complexes in medicine and fundamentals of nanotechnology, the chapters continue to describe different methods for preparation of metal nanoparticles. This section is followed by representative presentations of current biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, chemotherapy, and diagnostic imaging. Aimed at stimulating further research in this field, the book serves as an reference guide for academics and professionals working in the field of chemistry and nanotechnology.
Nano- and Biomaterials: Compounds, Properties, Characterization, and Applications
by Zhypargul AbdullaevaA comprehensive introduction to nano- and biomaterials shining light on the different research disciplines from various perspectives. The straightforward and well-structured concept is designed to cater for entrants as well as experienced researchers in the field of nanotechnology. The initial chapters introduce nanomaterials, their classification and synthesis techniques, while subsequent chapters discuss the various characterization tools as well as mechanical properties and their applications in biotechnological and biomedical fields. Further understanding of the topic is supported by case studies used for practical purposes. The book concludes with a look at future technology advances. With its explanation of a wide variety of materials, this is an essential reference for chemists, physicists, materials scientists and biomedical engineers.
Gesünder leben mit Heilpflanzen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Nadine Berling-AumannOb Herpes, Husten oder Harnwegsinfektion - Mutter Natur hat fast jedem Wehwehchen und vielen Krankheiten etwas entgegenzusetzen. Da gibt es Wermut gegen Krämpfe, Ingwer gegen Übelkeit oder Senf gegen Nervenschmerzen. Doch welche Pflanze hilft wirklich, wo bekomme ich sie her, wie wende ich sie an und wie wirkt sie eigentlich? Dieses Buch erklärt Ihnen wissenschaftlich fundiert und dennoch leicht verständlich alles, was Sie über Heilpflanzen wissen müssen. Neben einer allgemeinen Einführung über Heilpflanzen, deren Inhaltsstoffe und Co. erfahren Sie zum Beispiel auch Interessantes über die verschiedenen Medizinsysteme mit Heilpflanzen, die es auf der Welt gibt. Im Herzstück des Buches finden Sie für jedes Beschwerdebild ein entsprechendes Kapitel, das Ihnen genau zeigt, welche Pflanzen Ihnen wie helfen können. Egal, ob Sie sich privat oder beruflich mit Heilpflanzen beschäftigen wollen, mit diesem Buch haben Sie den perfekten Ratgeber zur Hand.
Excel Datenanalyse für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Stephen L. Nelson E. C. NelsonSie haben manchmal den Eindruck, Sie ertrinken in Daten? Kennen Sie schon die großartigen Datenanalysewerkzeuge von Excel? Stephen L. Nelson und Elizabeth C. Nelson zeigen Ihnen, wie Sie zu Ihren Daten PivotTables und PivotCharts erstellen, welche Excel-Funktionen zu Statistik und Finanzwesen es gibt und wie Sie Excel mit Daten aus externen Datenbanken nutzen. Erfahren Sie endlich, was all die vermeintlich todlangweiligen Zahlen wirklich zu bedeuten haben. Mit diesem Buch können Sie die Verarbeitung der Daten Excel überlassen und Ihre Zeit wieder für echte Einsichten und Entscheidungen nutzen.
Little Black Book des Kaffee: Das Handbuch für Ihre Lieblingswachmacher (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Karen Berman Jürgen DubauWer denkt, des Deutschen Lieblingsgetränk sei Bier, der irrt: Es ist der Kaffee. Ein Deutscher trinkt im Jahr durchschnittlich 146 Liter Kaffee. Dabei wird die Auswahl zwischen den Geschmacksvarianten und den Arten der Zubereitung immer größer. Es gibt jetzt Pads, Kapseln, Kaffee Colada und viele mehr. Das Little Black Book vom Kaffee erklärt Ihnen die Geschichte des Kaffees, welche Unterschiede es zwischen den einzelnen Bohnen gibt und wo sie angebaut werden. Außerdem beschreibt die Autorin Karen Berman viele Getränke und auch Gerichte, die Sie mit Kaffee zubereiten können. Die Neuauflage enthält nun ein Kapitel zu Kaffeemythen und eine kleine Liste der schönsten Cafés in Europa.
Design of Piezo Inkjet Print Heads: From Acoustics to Applications
by J. Frits DijksmanAn integral overview of the theory and design of printheads, authored by an expert with over 30 years' experience in the field of inkjet printing. Clearly structured, the book presents the design of a printhead in a comprehensive and clear form, right from the start. To begin with, the working principle of piezo-driven drop-on-demand printheads in theory is discussed, building on the theory of mechanical vibrations and acoustics. Then the design of single-nozzle as well as multi-nozzle printheads is presented, including the importance of various parameters that need to be optimized, such as viscosity, surface tension and nozzle shape. Topics such as refilling the nozzle and the impact of the droplet on the surface are equally treated. The text concludes with a unique set of worked-out questions for training purposes as well as case studies and a look at what the future holds. An essential reference for beginning as well as experienced researchers, from ink developers to mechanical engineers, both in industry and academia.
Microsoft SharePoint 2016 für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Ken Withee Rosemarie WitheeEin Portal, das den Austausch und die Kollaboration enorm fördert, in dem alle wichtigen Informationen verfügbar sind und auf das man jederzeit und überall zugreifen kann - das ist Microsoft SharePoint. Ken Withee beschreibt in diesem Buch die vielen Möglichkeiten, die SharePoint bietet, und zeigt, wie Sie Arbeitsabläufe innerhalb Ihrer Firma optimieren. Ansprechpartner, Dokumente, Grafiken - alles ist übersichtlich und sicher hinterlegt. Projekte werden über Project Server gemeinsam organisiert. Die Version 2016 ist noch enger mit Office 365 verknüpft, der Zugriff auf die Daten ist bequem und einfach möglich.
C programmieren lernen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Dan GookinFür dieses Buch müssen Sie kein Vorwissen mitbringen. Trotzdem werden auch fortgeschrittene C-Themen wie Zeiger und verkettete Listen behandelt - und das alles im aktuellen C11-Standard. Der besondere Clou ist die Verwendung der Programmierumgebung Code::Blocks, die es für Windows-, Mac- und Linux-Betriebssysteme gibt. Zahlreiche Beispiele, viele, viele Übungen und die Programmtexte zum Herunterladen sorgen dafür, dass Sie nach dem Durcharbeiten dieses Buchs über solide Programmiertechniken verfügen. Dann sind Sie bereit für noch mehr: eigene Projekte und das Lernen weiterer Programmiersprachen.
Word 2016 für Profis für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Dan GookinSie nutzen Microsoft Word 2016 fast täglich, möchten nun aber produktiver und effizienter arbeiten? Dan Gookin ist ein Word-Kenner seit über 20 Jahren. Sein erstes Word-Buch schrieb er 1993. Hier zeigt er dem fortgeschrittenen Nutzer den Umgang mit Format- und Dokumentvorlagen. Sie erfahren, wie Sie ein Verzeichnis erstellen, wie Sie ein Formular und ein Template aufbauen und wie Sie am sinnvollsten mit Kollegen am selben Dokument arbeiten. Wussten Sie, dass man lästige Arbeiten in Word mit Makros auch automatisieren kann? Erreichen Sie das nächste Word-Level!
Biomolecular Simulations in Structure-Based Drug Discovery (Methods and Principles in Medicinal Chemistry)
by Raimund Mannhold Jörg Holenz Helmut Buschmann Francesco L. Gervasio Vojtech SpiwokA timely and topical survey of modern simulation tools and their applications in real-life drug discovery, allowing for better and quicker results in structure-based drug design. The first part of this practical guide for industry professionals describes common tools used in the biomolecular simulation of drugs and their targets. A critical analysis of the accuracy of the predictions, the integration of modeling with other experimental data combined with numerous case studies from different therapeutic fields enable users to quickly adopt these new methods for their current projects. The second part then shows how these tools can be applied to drug discovery and development projects. Modeling experts from the pharmaceutical industry and from leading academic institutions present real-life examples for important target classes such as GPCRs, kinases and amyloids as well as for common challenges in structure-based drug discovery. With its inclusion of novel methods and strategies for the modeling of drug-target interactions in the framework of real-life drug discovery and development, this application-oriented reference is tailor-made for medicinal chemists and those working in the pharmaceutical industry.
Aptamers for Analytical Applications: Affinity Acquisition and Method Design
by Yiyang DongAn essential guide that puts the focus on method developments and applications in aptamers In recent years, aptamer-based systems have been developed for a wide-range of analytical and medical applications. Aptamers for Analytical Applications offers an introduction to the topic, outlines the common protocols for aptamer synthesis, as well as providing information on the different optimization strategies that can obtain higher affinities to target molecules. The contributors?noted experts on the topic?provide an in-depth review of the characterization of aptamer-target molecule interaction and immobilization strategies and discuss the developments of methods for all the relevant applications. The book outlines different schemes to efficiently immobilize aptamers on substrates as well as summarizing the characterization methods for aptamer-ligand complexes. In addition, aptamer-based colorimetric, enzyme-linked, fluorescent, electrochemical, lateral flow and non-labeling analytical methods are presented. The book also reflects state-of-the-art and emerging applications of aptamer-based methods. This important resource: -Provides a guide to aptamers which provide highly specific and sensitive molecular recognition, with affinities in the range of antibodies and are much cheaper to produce -Offers a discussion of the analytical method developments and improvements with established systems and beyond -Offers a comprehensive guide to all the relevant application areas -Presents an authoritative book from contributors who are noted experts in the field Written for analytical chemists, biochemists, analytical researchers, Aptamers for Analytical Applications is a comprehensive book that adopts a methodological point of view to the important aspects of aptamer generation and modification with a strong emphasis on method developments for relevant applications.
Data Science für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Lillian PiersonDaten, Daten, Daten? Sie haben schon Kenntnisse in Excel und Statistik, wissen aber noch nicht, wie all die Datensätze helfen sollen, bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen? Von Lillian Pierson bekommen Sie das dafür notwendige Handwerkszeug: Bauen Sie Ihre Kenntnisse in Statistik, Programmierung und Visualisierung aus. Nutzen Sie Python, R, SQL, Excel und KNIME. Zahlreiche Beispiele veranschaulichen die vorgestellten Methoden und Techniken. So können Sie die Erkenntnisse dieses Buches auf Ihre Daten übertragen und aus deren Analyse unmittelbare Schlüsse und Konsequenzen ziehen.
Windows 10 im Beruf für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Ciprian RusenMachen Sie morgens auch als erstes Ihren Rechner an, noch bevor Sie den Mantel ausgezogen und einen Kaffee geholt haben? Haben Sie sich mit Windows 10 noch nicht angefreundet? Ciprian Adrian Rusen gibt Windows 10-Nutzern in dieser gut strukturierten Einführung schnelle Antworten auf ihre Fragen. So verlieren Sie keine Zeit mit Computerproblemen und haben den Rücken frei für Ihre eigentliche Arbeit. Auf über 400 Seiten werden 300 Aufgaben übersichtlich, Schritt für Schritt und mit vielen Abbildungen erklärt. Richten Sie Konten ein, passen Sie Programme und Ansichten an Ihre Bedürfnisse an, laden Sie zu einer Videokonferenz ein, stellen Sie eine VPN-Verbindung her und vieles mehr.