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Ion Exchange Membranes: Design, Preparation, and Applications
by Tongwen Xu Yaoming WangIon Exchange Membranes A comprehensive introduction to the electro-membrane technologies of the future An ion exchange membrane is a polymer-based membrane which can be permeable by some ions in a solution while blocking others, making them ideal for processes such as water desalination, salt concentration control, clean production and—given their electrical conductivity—power generation and energy storage etc. Recent advances have given rise to new electro-membrane processes that promise drastically to expand the applications of this technology. Scientists in both research and industry will increasingly need to draw on these membranes in vital ways with strongly positive potential environmental impact. Ion Exchange Membranes summarizes recent research into these membranes and electro-membrane processes before moving to an overview of the historical background. It then attends in detail to cutting-edge fabrication technologies and the most recent areas of use. The result is a comprehensive introduction to the design, fabrication, and applications of these increasingly essential membranes. Ion Exchange Membranes readers will also find: In-depth treatment of industrial-scale applications Detailed discussion of topics including side-chain engineering, polyacylation, superacid-catalyst polymerization, and more Analysis of electro-membrane processes such as alkaline membrane water electrolysis, solar-driven water splitting, and many more Ion Exchange Membranes is ideal for membrane scientists, materials scientists, inorganic chemists, polymer chemists, and researchers and engineers in a variety of fields working with ion exchange membranes and electro-membrane processes.
Investition und Finanzierung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Tobias Amely Christine ImmenkötterInvestition und Finanzierung sind wichtige Themen in der Unternehmenspraxis und im Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Damit Sie damit punkten können, führt dieses Buch Sie anhand anschaulicher Beispiele in die Grundlagen des Themas ein und zeigt die Ziele finanzwirtschaftlichen Handelns auf. Tobias Amely und Christine Immenkötter zeigen Ihnen die Grundzüge der Finanzwirtschaft und stellen Ihnen die wichtigsten Instrumente sowohl der Außen- und Innenfinanzierung als auch des Finanzmanagements vor. Lernen Sie die statische und dynamische Investitionsrechnung kennen und erfahren Sie, was man über Investitionen in Wertpapiere wissen muss. So liefert Ihnen dieses Buch im bewährten ... ???für Dummies-Stil? einen guten und leicht verständlichen Überblick über alle wichtigen Themen der Investition und Finanzierung.
BWL kompakt für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Tobias Amely"BWL kompakt für Dummies" bietet Ihnen eine verständliche Einführung in die Betriebswirtschaftslehre, egal ob Sie sie für die Aus- oder Weiterbildung brauchen oder sich einfach schlau machen wollen. Tobias Amely stellt Ihnen die wesentlichen Elemente und Grundbegriffe der Betriebswirtschaftslehre vor und zeigt die Bezüge zur Unternehmenspraxis auf: Materialwirtschaft, Leistungsbereitstellung und Produktion, Marketing, Investition und Finanzierung, Unternehmensorganisation und -führung, Rechnungswesen und Controlling.
Innovation leben!: Wie Sie in Ihrem Unternehmen Zukunftspotenziale erkennen, beurteilen und heben
by Lena LuhrmannInnovation ist ein Wettlauf gegen Mitbewerber und gegen die große überall lauernde Unbekannte, die Überflüssigwerdung. Der Druck im Nacken, auch zu denen an der Spitze zu gehören, die schlaflosen Nächte, wenn man merkt, dass das Innovationsbestreben wieder mal vertagt worden ist, weil es, oberflächlich betrachtet, nicht drängt. Die Angst, dass man eines Morgens aufwacht, der Markt gekippt ist und man von heute auf morgen von einem 10 Personen Start-up aus einer Garage in Wanne Eickel überholt worden ist. Dieses Buch hilft, aus einer anderen Perspektive auf das Thema Innovation zu blicken - und zwar auf allen Hierachieebenen und aus Sicht verschiedener Bereiche, in denen Innovationen eine Rolle spielen. Es beleuchtet, woran Innovation immer noch und immer wieder scheitert, obwohl alle notwendigen Techniken und Budgets aufgefahren wurden. Lena Lührmann zeigt, was auf Bauch- und Kopfebene, zwischenmenschlich und haptisch passiert, wenn Menschen an Innovation denken oder sich damit befassen. Sie möchte so das Bewusstsein bei Führungskräften und Entscheidern in Unternehmen dafür wecken, was ihre Mitarbeiter in Sachen Innovation leisten oder auch nicht. Nur wenn die Leser sich selbst und ihr Unternehmen in dieser Hinsicht verstehen, werden sie in der Lage sein, aus allen wirklich großartigen Techniken die für sie passende herauszufinden. Anhand vieler "Aha-Momente" werden sie die im Buch beschriebenen Problematiken aus der Praxis in ihrem eigenen Unternehmen identifizieren und angehen können. Ziel soll sein: - Innovationsfähigkeitslevel beurteilen, - Innovationchancen erkennen, - Innovation mitmachen, - Innovation beurteilen, - Innovation leben, ganz natürlich aus dem Selbstverständnis des Unternehmens heraus. Jedes Kapitel umfasst drei Aspekte, um sich dem Thema zu nähern: Key Aussagen, Fakten und Lösungen, persönliche Erlebnisse der Autorin.
Buchführung und Bilanzierung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Michael Griga Raymund KrauleidisDer Besteller in der 9. Auflage! »Buchführung und Bilanzierung für Dummies« behandelt die Finanzbuchhaltung mit Inventur, Bilanz und Gewinn-und-Verlust-Rechnung. Es ist eine gut lesbare Einführung in dieses vermeintlich so trockene Thema und bringt mit der nötigen Prise Humor und anschaulichen Beispielen Leben in die Zahlen. Sie erfahren, was sich hinter solch geheimnisvollen Begriffen wie Rückstellung, Abschreibung oder Bewertung verbirgt und welche Gesetze es in Deutschland, in der Schweiz und in Österreich gibt.
Controlling für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Michael Griga Raymund Krauleidis Arthur Johann KosiolAlles unter Kontrolle Controller haben oftmals das Image vom bösen Überwacher und Geizkragen. Dieses Buch zeigt, dass Controlling sehr vielseitig und für Unternehmen enorm wichtig ist ist. Anhand anschaulicher Beispiele erklären die Autoren die unterschiedlichen Formen des Controllings und dessen Aufgabenbereiche. Sie erfahren, was es mit Gewinn-und-Verlust-Rechnung, Deckungsbeitragsrechnung und Predictive Forecast auf sich hat und wozu Benchmarking, Kennzahlen und Target Costing gut sind. Ein gelungenes Buch für alle, die sich beruflich mit dem Controlling beschäftigen müssen oder einfach ihren Controller besser verstehen möchten. Sie erfahren Warum gute Planung und Kontrolle im Unternehmen so wichtig sind Welche Werkzeuge Controller einsetzen Welche Rolle Bilanzen und Berichte im Controlling spielen Wie Sie die Digitalisierung im Controlling umsetzen
Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine
by Adem Ozcelik Ryan Becker Tony Jun HuangAcoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine Complete, balanced resource encompassing all required technical, theoretical, and applied multidisciplinary knowledge related to acoustics Taking a multidisciplinary approach involving fluid mechanics, physics, chemistry, electronics, and the life sciences to provide a unified and competent overview of the field, Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine covers the fundamental principles of acoustic wave generation and propagation, different acoustic systems and technologies with the interplay of physical forces, theoretical foundations, and the state-of-the-art biomedical applications of acoustics. State-of-the-art applications of acoustics in biology and medicine are presented, including single cell and organism manipulation, acoustic biosensing, cancer cell isolation (liquid biopsy), cell/tissue stimulation and ablation, micro-robot actuation, acoustic imaging, and drug delivery. Contributed to and edited by highly qualified professionals with significant experience in the field, Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine covers sample topics such as: Materials for acoustic wave generation and modulation, ultrasound imaging, and photoacoustic imaging and sensing for biomedical applications Therapeutic ultrasound, application of ultrasound responsive reagents for drug delivery systems, and acoustic levitation and acoustic holograms Application of ultrasonic waves in bioparticle manipulation and separation, acoustic biosensors, and acoustic micro and nanorobots in medicine Different technologies of acoustic systems, including bulk and surface acoustic wave-based platforms, acoustic imaging, acoustic sensors, and acoustic levitators A cornerstone reference bridging the gap between rapidly advancing acoustic technologies with state-of-the-art applications in biology and medicine, Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine is an essential resource on the subject for biophysicists, materials scientists, biotechnologists, bioengineers, sensor developers, electronics engineers, and all professionals in the greater biotechnological industry.
Peptide Self-Assembly and Engineering: Fundamentals, Structures, and Applications
by Xuehai YanPeptide Self-Assembly and Engineering State-of-the-art research in peptide self-assembly, with coverage of fundamental aspects of how peptides self-assemble and an extensive number of applications Peptide Self-Assembly and Engineering: Fundamentals, Structures, and Applications (2V set) covers the latest progresses in the field of peptide self-assembly and engineering, including the fundamental principles of peptide self-assembly, new theory of nucleation and growth, thermodynamics and kinetics, materials design rules, and precisely controlled structures and unique functions. The broad contents from this book enable readers to obtain a systematical and comprehensive knowledge in the field of peptide self-assembly and engineering. Contributed by the leading scientists and edited by a highly qualified academic and an authority in the field, Peptide Self-Assembly and Engineering includes information on: Emerging areas in peptide assembly, such as immune agents, bioelectronics, energy conversion, flexible sensors, biomimetic catalysis, and more Existing applications in biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and photoelectronics, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensing devices History of peptide self-assembly for design of functional materials and peptides’ unique mechanical, optical, electronic, and biological properties Various solvent conditions, such as pH, ionic strength, and polarity, that can affect the structure and stability of peptide assemblies A very comprehensive reference covering the latest progresses in the field of peptide self-assembly and engineering, Peptide Self-Assembly and Engineering is an essential resource for all scientists performing research intersecting with the subject, including biochemists, biotechnologists, pharmaceutical chemists, protein chemists, materials scientists, and medicinal chemists.
Piezoelectric Materials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications
by Jiagang WuPiezoelectric Materials Analyze the foundational materials of the electronics industry In recent years piezoelectric materials have become one of the world’s most important classes of functional materials. Their ability to convert between mechanical and electrical energy makes them indispensable for sensors, transducers, actuators, catalysts, and many other foundational electronic devices. As electronics industries expand at unprecedented rates, the range of applications for piezoelectric materials continues to grow. Piezoelectric Materials offers a comprehensive overview of this group of materials, its key properties, and its applications. Beginning with the fundamental science of piezoelectric phenomena, it then analyzes different the numerous different classes of piezoelectric materials and their current and future industrial functions. The result is essential for engineers and materials scientists working in any number of areas. Piezoelectric Materials readers will also find: Analysis of materials types include lead-based and lead-free piezoelectric materials, textured piezoceramics, piezoelectric thin films, and many moreDetailed discussion of applications including dielectric energy storage and biomedical technologyAuthorship by a leading researcher of piezoelectric materials Piezoelectric Materials is ideal for materials scientists, electronic engineers, polymer chemists, solid state chemists, and any other researchers or professionals working with these key materials.
Drug and Therapy Development for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
by Pravin Kendrekar Vinayak Adimule Tara HurstDrug and Therapy Development for Triple Negative Breast Cancer The first comprehensive and up-to-date compilation of modern diagnostic and treatment methods for triple negative breast cancer In Drug and Therapy Development for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a team of distinguished practitioners delivers an in-depth and authoritative discussion of contemporary methods for treating triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The editors have included material that covers its molecular causes, initial detection, diagnostic tools, treatment procedures, pharmacology, and new and experimental therapies—including nanotherapeutics and photothermal therapies. As the first comprehensive compilation of modern treatment methods for TNBC, this reference is an unmatched source of information about current and future treatment approaches, including machine learning methods for earlier detection and more accurate diagnosis. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to HER receptors in breast cancers Comprehensive explorations of the etiology and therapy of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and the early-stage diagnosis of breast cancer Application of artificial intelligence to breast cancer diagnosis New insights on the role of DNA replication stress and genome instability in breast cancer Perfect for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemists, Drug and Therapy Development for Triple Negative Breast Cancer will also benefit oncologists and professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry or in hospital settings.
Datenbanksysteme für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Wolfgang GerkenDatenbanken sind die unverzichtbare Basis fast aller heutigen Informationssysteme. Dieses Buch vermittelt Ihnen das notwendige Grundlagenwissen dazu, vor allem zu relationalen Datenbanksystemen. Der Inhalt orientiert sich an den neuesten Empfehlungen der Gesellschaft für Informatik für das Studienfach Informatik. Im Mittelpunkt des praktischen Teils stehen die Datenbankmanagementsysteme Oracle Database XE und MySQL. Mit den zahlreich vorhandenen Übungsaufgaben können Sie Ihren Lernfortschritt überprüfen ? Musterlösungen sind vorhanden.
Chemical Substitutes from Agricultural and Industrial By-Products: Bioconversion, Bioprocessing, and Biorefining
by Suraini Abd-Aziz; Misri Gozan; Mohamad Faizal Ibrahim; Lai-Yee PhangChemical Substitutes from Agricultural and Industrial By-Products A comprehensive resource presenting different manufacturing bioprocesses of chemical substitutes, from agricultural and industrial by-products to value-added biorefinery products Chemical Substitutes from Agricultural and Industrial By-Products: Bioconversion, Bioprocessing, and Biorefining discusses the biorefinery of chemical substitutes from agricultural and industrial by-products, covering the consolidated bioconversion, bioprocessing, and downstream process of the significant chemical substitutes produced. In each chapter, the individual aspects of bioconversion, bioprocessing, and downstream process of chemical substitutes produced from selected agricultural and industrial by-products to selected chemical substitutes are discussed. The text includes helpful case studies of specific processes to aid in reader comprehension. Edited by four highly qualified academics, Chemical Substitutes from Agricultural and Industrial By-Products: Bioconversion, Bioprocessing, and Biorefining includes information on: Common substitutes for chemicals obtained from biomass of agricultural wastes and industrial by-products, including antioxidants, oleoresin, nanocarbon materials, enzymes, essential oils, bio-bleaching agents, and biosugars Alternative substitutes, including biofertilizers, cocoa butter substitutes, bio-succinic acids, furfural derivatives, levulinic acids, and cellulases Economic calculations, such as cost analysis, of different bioprocesses to analyze their feasibility in business and general industry Environmental impact analysis of chemical substitutes from agricultural and industrial by-products for a sustainable agriculture system Enabling readers to create a change in the perception of the waste agricultural biomass from waste to resource, Chemical Substitutes from Agricultural and Industrial By-Products: Bioconversion, Bioprocessing, and Biorefining is an essential resource for biotechnologists, chemists in industry, natural products chemists, process engineers, chemical engineers, and environmental chemists.
Chiral Luminescence: From Molecules to Materials and Devices
by Kazuo AkagiComprehensive resource illustrating the latest stage and development of chiral luminescence in science and technology, from fundamentals to applications Chiral Luminescence imparts a comprehensive understanding for chiral materials bearing circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) functions, including molecules, oligomers, polymers, chiral metal organic complexes, and chiral biochemical materials, with guidance on how to promote and control this kind of luminescence towards the development of advanced photonic materials and devices such as chiroptical and electronic devices, next-generation displays, and others. The book covers detailed information on the molecular design, synthesis, and polymerization methods of chiral luminescent materials, the evaluation of chiroptical properties represented by CPL, novel spectroscopic instruments and techniques, the fabrication of chiral luminescent devices such CPL-OLED, a theoretical evaluation, and potential applications. With insight from leading academics and industrial researchers in the field, Chiral Luminescence includes information on: Optical resolution and chiroptical properties of partially overlapping carbazolophanes and developments in CPL research using cyclodextrins Synthesis and chiroptical properties of helical, conjugated polymers and twisted molecules, and chiroptical and magnetooptical properties of porphyrin compounds Principles of CPL measurement systems and advances in measurement methods, and intense and sign-invertible CPL Development of organic light-emitting diodes using aggregation-induced enhanced CPL perylene diimides Binding constants as fundamental physical properties for quantitative treatments of sensing processes in supramolecular systems Providing far-reaching coverage of chiral luminescence and its many applications, Chiral Luminescence is a must-read resource for a variety of chemists and engineers who wish to understand the state-of-the-art development in this optical science.
Portable and Wearable Sensing Systems: Techniques, Fabrication, and Biochemical Detection
by Qingjun LiuPortable and Wearable Sensing Systems Discover the sensors of the future with this comprehensive guide Chemical sensors and biosensors have advanced enormously in recent decades, driven by growth in other technological areas and the refinement of manufacturing processes. Advances, especially, in wireless technology and flexible electronics have dramatically increased the practicality and availability of portable or wearable sensing systems. These have the potential to revolutionize disease diagnosis, food analysis, and environment monitoring at the point of care. Portable and Wearable Sensing Systems: Techniques, Fabrication, and Biochemical Detection introduces these groundbreaking technologies and the underlying principles which make them possible. Beginning with an overview of the foundational optics and electrochemistry which power these systems, the book surveys methods of fabrication, applications, and projected future developments. The result is a comprehensive introduction to an essential medical and biochemical technology. Portable and Wearable Sensing Systems readers will also find: Treatment of body fluid detection, exhaled breath sensing, ingestible devices, and moreDetailed discussion of sensing system types including scattering, colorimetric, and chemiluminescenceForward-looking attention to the latest advances in every chapter Portable and Wearable Sensing Systems is ideal for analytical chemists, materials scientists, bioengineers, biochemists, and anyone working with sensing technologies.
High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics: Fundamentals and Applications in Power Equipment
by Jun-Wei Zha Zhi-Min DangHigh Temperature Polymer Dielectrics Overview on how to achieve polymer dielectrics at high temperatures, with emphasis on diverse applications in various electrical insulation fields High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics: Fundamentals and Applications in Power Equipment systematically describes the latest research progress surrounding high-temperature polymer dielectric (HTPD) materials and their applications in electrical insulation fields such as high-temperature energy storage capacitors, motors, packaging, printed circuit board, new energy power equipment, and aerospace electrical equipment. The comprehensive text provides a description of the market demand and theoretical research value of HTPDs in electrical equipment and enables readers to improve the performance and design of existing HTPD materials, and to develop efficient new high temperature polymer dielectric materials in general. Specific sample topics covered in High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics include: Thermal and electrical properties of high-temperature polymers, and the excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, and long service life of polymer dielectrics Why fluorinated polymers are more thermally stable than their corresponding hydrogen-substituted polymers Static Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), a technique for measuring the functional relationship between the deformation of the materials and the temperature and time under different actions Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a semi-crystalline polymer material with ether bonds and ketone carbonyl groups in molecular chains Providing a complete overview of the state-of-the-art high temperature polymer dielectrics, with a focus on fundamental background and recent advances, High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics is an essential resource for materials scientists, electrical engineers, polymer chemists, physicists, and professionals working in the chemical industry as a whole.
Meine digitale Sicherheit für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Matteo Grosse-Kampmann Chris WojzechowskiDigital einfach besser geschützt! Wie Sie Ihre Daten zuhause und im Internet vor Betrügern schützen, vermittelt Ihnen dieses Buch. Sichere Passwörter, Browser, Online-Banking, Schutz Ihres Heimnetzwerks und Ihrer Endgeräte, Backups wichtiger Daten oder deren Wiederherstellung: Leicht verständlich und systematisch lernen Sie, sich digital zu schützen. Sie erfahren, welche menschlichen Eigenschaften Angreifer ausnutzen, um beim Phishing oder anderen Angriffen erfolgreich zu sein. Mit konkreten Schutzmaßnahmen für alle gängigen Betrugsmaschen und technischen Schutzvorkehrungen sind Sie ab sofort gewappnet. Sie erfahren Alles über zentrale Grundlagen der digitalen Sicherheit Welche Betrugsmaschen es gibt und wie Sie sich schützen Wie Sie Ihre Daten, Ihr Netzwerk und Ihre Endgeräte absichern Wie Sie sich zum Beispiel bei Bankgeschäften online wirklich sicher bewegen
Graphene for Post-Moore Silicon Optoelectronics
by Yang Xu Bin Yu Ali Imran Khurram Shehzad Srikrishna Chanakya BodepudiGraphene for Post-Moore Silicon Optoelectronics Provides timely coverage of an important research area that is highly relevant to advanced detection and control technology Projecting device performance beyond the scaling limits of Moore’s law requires technologies based on novel materials and device architecture. Due to its excellent electronic, thermal, and optical properties, graphene has emerged as a scalable, low-cost material with enormous integration possibilities for numerous optoelectronic applications. Graphene for Post-Moore Silicon Optoelectronics presents an up-to-date overview of the fundamentals, applications, challenges, and opportunities of integrating graphene and other 2D materials with silicon (Si) technologies. With an emphasis on graphene-silicon (Gr/Si) integrated devices in optoelectronics, this valuable resource also addresses emerging applications such as optoelectronic synaptic devices, optical modulators, and infrared image sensors. The book opens with an introduction to graphene for silicon optoelectronics, followed by chapters describing the growth, transfer, and physics of graphene/silicon junctions. Subsequent chapters each focus on a particular Gr/Si application, including high-performance photodetectors, solar energy harvesting devices, and hybrid waveguide devices. The book concludes by offering perspectives on the future challenges and prospects of Gr/Si optoelectronics, including the emergence of wafer-scale systems and neuromorphic optoelectronics. Illustrates the benefits of graphene-based electronics and hybrid device architectures that incorporate existing Si technology Covers all essential aspects of Gr/Si devices, including material synthesis, device fabrication, system integration, and related physics Summarizes current progress and future challenges of wafer-scale 2D-Si integrated optoelectronic devices Explores a wide range of Gr/Si devices, such as synaptic phototransistors, hybrid waveguide modulators, and graphene thermopile image sensors Graphene for Post-Moore Silicon Optoelectronics is essential reading for materials scientists, electronics engineers, and chemists in both academia and industry working with the next generation of Gr/Si devices.
Tiefenpsychologie für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Timo StorckDieses Buch erklärt wie die Tiefenpsychologie aus der Psychoanalyse entstanden ist und warum sie sich zur am zweithäufigsten angewendeten Therapiemethode gemausert hat. Sie erfahren was es mit Schlagworten wie Verdrängung, Sexualität und Fehlleistung auf sich hat, wie eine tiefenpsychologische Therapie abläuft, wie sie wirkt und für wen sie überhaupt in Frage kommt. Auch ein Blick in den Alltag kommt nicht zu kurz. Sie werden erstaunt sein, welche Bedeutung die Psychoanalyse in Kultur und Politik spielt.
Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications
by Jeenat Aslam Dakeshwar Kumar VermaOrganometallic Compounds An up-to-date overview of the fundamentals, synthesis, and applications of organometallic compounds Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications delivers an accessible and robust introduction to the fundamentals of organometallic compounds, including their reactions, catalytic mechanisms, and modern applications, including carbon-dioxide fixation, reduction, gas adsorption and purification, drug delivery, renewable energy, and wastewater treatment. The book also covers toxicological and computational studies. The authors address the current challenges confronting researchers seeking to sustainably synthesize and process organometallic compounds and offer complete coverage on the most recent advancements in applications relating to the fields of environmental science, electronics, fossil fuels, and more. Readers will also find: Introduces to fundamentals, nomenclature, properties, and classification of organometallic compounds Discusses methods of synthesis of organometallic compounds Practical discussions of organometallic complexes of the lanthanoids and actinoids, as well as bio-organometallic chemistry Includes characterization techniques of organometallic compounds Perfect for organic, environmental, inorganic, water, and catalytic chemists, Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactions, and Applications will also benefit chemical engineers and industrial chemists.
Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications
by Li Zhang Yue Dong Jiachen Zhang Neng XiaUntethered Miniature Soft Robots Reference on achieving contactless manipulation of soft robots, detailing high level concepts and perspectives and technical skills of soft robots Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications introduces the emerging field of miniature soft robots and summarizes the recent rapid development in the field to date, describing different types of functional materials to build miniature soft robots, such as silicone elastomer, carbon-based materials, hydrogels, liquid crystal polymer, flexible ferrofluid, and liquid metal, and covering the material properties, fabrication strategies, and functionalities in soft robots together with their underlying mechanisms. The book discusses magnetically, thermally, optically, and chemically actuated soft robots in depth, explores the many specific applications of miniature soft robots in biomedical, environmental, and electrical fields and summarizes the development of miniature soft robots based on soft matter, fabrication strategies, locomotion principles, sensing and actuation mechanisms. In closing, the text summarizes the opportunities and challenges faced by miniature soft robots, providing expert insight into the possible futures of this field. Written by four highly qualified academics, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots covers sample topics such as: Soft elastomer-based robots with programmable magnetization profiles and untethered soft robots based on template-aiding Working mechanisms of carbon-based materials, covering light-induced expansion and shrinkage, and humidity-induced deformation Designing microscale building blocks, modular assembly of building blocks based on Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) matrix, and inverse and forward design of modular morphing systems Material designs of magnetic liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) systems, multiple-stimuli responsiveness of magnetic LCE systems, and adaptive locomotion of magnetic LCE-based robots Controllable deformation and motion behaviors, as well as applications of ferrofluids droplet robots (FDRs), including cargo capturing, object sorting, liquid pumping/mixing, and liquid skin. Providing highly detailed and up-to-date coverage of the topic, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots serves as an invaluable and highly comprehensive reference for researchers working in this promising field across a variety of disciplines, including materials scientists, mechanical and electronics engineers, polymer chemists, and biochemists.
Plasmonic Metal Nanostructures: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
by Caixia KanFirsthand insights on a unique class of optoelectronic materials, covering technologies and applications in catalysis, sensing, and spectroscopy Plasmonic Metal Nanostructures provides broad coverage of the field of plasmonic technologies, from fundamentals to real-world applications such as highly sensitive spectroscopy and surface analysis techniques, summarizing the recent progress in plasmonics and their applications, with a focus on comprehensive and authoritative discussions of fabrication and characterization of the materials and their technological uses. The text also addresses current trends and advances in materials for plasmonics, such as nanostructures with novel shapes, composite nanostructures, and thin films. Starting with an overview of optical properties in materials from macro- to micro- and nanoscale, the text then moves on to discuss the fundamentals and dielectric modifications and advanced characterization methods of plasmonic nanostructures. Next, the latest development of metal nanostructures, such as core-shell and porous nanorods, nanowires for conductive films, new star-like nanoplates, different open nanostructures, and metal-semiconductor composite nanostructures, are explained in detail. The final portion of the text discusses applications of plasmonics for semiconductor optoelectronic devices, catalysis, sensing, SERS (surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy), and energy. Written by a highly qualified academic, Plasmonic Metal Nanostructures covers sample topics such as: Drude model for free electron gas, dielectric function of the free electron gas, surface plasmon polaritons, plasmon at metal-vacuum interface, and surface plasmon effects Drude-Lorentz model of metal nanoparticles, dielectric properties of complex nanostructures, optical property analysis of isolated nanoparticles, and numerical simulation of optical properties One-dimensional Au nanostructures, core-shell nanostructures, alloy Au/Ag nanorods, porous nanorods, and yolk-shell nanostructures FCC nanoplates, Au nanoplates with novel and well-defined shapes, metal decorated semiconductors, and optical properties of Au NBP-embedded nanostructures Providing complete coverage of plasmonic nanostructures and their applications in catalysis, sensing, spectroscopy, thin-film, analysis, optoelectronics, and a variety of other fields. The book about Plasmonic Metal Nanostructures is an essential resource for materials scientists, physics researchers and photochemists, along with catalytic, biomedical, and physical chemists.
Biochemie für Mediziner für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Gerhard PüschelIhr Wegweiser durch den Dschungel der Biochemie Sie müssen eine Biochemie-Prüfung bestehen und Biochemie erscheint Ihnen so unanschaulich und schwer verständlich, das absolute Horrorfach? In diesem Buch werden biochemische Grundlagen und Zusammenhänge leicht verständlich erklärt. Über 300 speziell für dieses Buch entworfene Abbildungen und Schemata machen den Stoff anschaulicher und helfen Ihnen, den Durchblick zu bekommen. Gerhard Püschel erklärt Ihnen Stoffwechselwege und deren Regulation, Kommunikation zwischen Zellen und Organen, Zellzykluskontrolle und vieles mehr auf wissenschaftlich aktuellem Stand, aber »gut verdaulich«, damit das Lernen auch ein wenig Spaß macht. Sie erfahren Was Sie über Kohlenhydrat-, Lipid- und Proteinstoffwechsel wissen sollten Welche Funktion Vitamine und Spurenelemente haben Wie Replikation, Transkription, Translation und Kontrolle der Genexpression funktionieren Wie Hormone, Cytokine und deren Rezeptoren Zell- und Organfunktion steuern
DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research: From Bioanalysis to Biomedicine
by Zhou NieDNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research Comprehensive coverage of DNA nanotechnology with a focus on its biomedical applications in disease diagnosis, gene therapy, and drug delivery Bringing together multidisciplinary aspects of chemical, material, and biological engineering, DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research: From Bioanalysis to Biomedicine presents an overview of DNA nanotechnology with emphasis on a variety of different applications in cell research and engineering, covering a unique collection of DNA nanotechnology for fundamental research and engineering of living cells, mostly in cellulo and in vivo, for the first time. Broad coverage of this book ranges from pioneering concepts of DNA nanotechnology to cutting-edge reports regarding the use of DNA nanotechnology for fundamental cell science and related biomedical engineering applications in sensing, bioimaging, cell manipulation, gene therapy, and drug delivery. The text is divided into four parts. Part I surveys the progress of functional DNA nanotechnology tools for cellular recognition. Part II illustrates the use of DNA-based biochemical sensors to monitor and image intracellular molecules and processes. Part III examines the use of DNA to regulate biological functions of individual cells. Part IV elucidates the use of DNA nanotechnology for cell-targeted medical applications. Sample topics covered in DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research include: Selections and applications of functional nucleic acid toolkits, including DNA/RNA aptamers, DNAzymes, and riboswitches, for cellular recognition, metabolite detection, and liquid biopsy. Developing intelligent DNA nanodevices implemented in living cells for amplified cell imaging, smart intracellular sensing, and in cellulo programmable biocomputing. Harnessing dynamic DNA nanotechnology for non-genetic cell membrane engineering, receptor signaling reprogramming, and cellular behavior regulation. Construction of biocompatible nucleic acid nanostructures as precisely controlled vehicles for drug delivery, immunotherapy, and tissue engineering. Providing an up-to-date tutorial style overview along with a highly valuable in-depth perspective, DNA Nanotechnology for Cell Research is an essential resource for the entire DNA-based nanotechnology community, including analytical chemists, biochemists, materials scientists, and bioengineers.
Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
by Abdollah Hajalilou Mahmoud Tavakoli Elahe ParviniMagnetic Nanoparticles Learn how to make and use magnetic nanoparticles in energy research, electrical engineering, and medicine In Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, a team of distinguished engineers and chemists delivers an insightful overview of magnetic materials with a focus on nano-sized particles. The book reviews the foundational concepts of magnetism before moving on to the synthesis of various magnetic nanoparticles and the functionalization of nanoparticles that enables their use in specific applications. The authors also highlight characterization techniques and the characteristics of nanostructured magnetic materials, like superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometry. Advanced applications of magnetic nanoparticles in energy research, engineering, and medicine are also discussed, and explicit derivations and explanations in non-technical language help readers from diverse backgrounds understand the concepts contained within. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to magnetic materials, including the theory and fundamentals of magnetization In-depth explorations of the types and characteristics of soft and hard magnetic materials Comprehensive discussions of the synthesis of nanostructured magnetic materials, including the importance of various preparation methods Expansive treatments of the surface modification of magnetic nanoparticles, including the technical resources employed in the process Perfect for materials scientists, applied physicists, and measurement and control engineers, Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of inorganic chemists.
Kryptowährungen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Krijn SoetemanSie haben viel über Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Monero, IOTA und Icon gelesen und wollen wissen, was dahintersteckt? Dann ist dieser knappe Einstieg in die Kryptowährungen genau das Richtige für Sie. Zuerst erklärt Ihnen der Autor, wie sich Kryptowährungen vom Geld, so wie Sie es kennen, unterscheiden. Im Folgenden geht er kurz auf die technischen Grundlagen, also auf die Blockchain ein. Und dann erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihr Kryptogeld in Wallets aufbewahren, wie der Handel funktioniert und wie Sie mit Kryptowährungen - theoretisch - Geld verdienen können. So hilft Ihnen dieses Buch, wenn Sie zuverlässige und etwas tiefergehende Informationen suchen, aber keinen dicken Wälzer drehen wollen.