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Multifragmentation in Heavy-Ion Reactions Theory and Experiments

Multifragmentation in Heavy-Ion Reactions Theory and Experiments

This book provides a collection of reviews of some of the recent developments in nuclear physics research at intermediate energies from across the globe. It especially focuses on the most essential aspects such as multifragmentation and associated phenomena in nuclear collisions with the incident energy region between a few MeV and several hundreds of MeV/nucleon. The topic of the book—multifragmentation—was chosen based on the fact that all heavy-ion collisions revolve around a fragmenting system which is also thought to have a link to phase transitions. One unique and valuable dimension of this book is that it has brought together the research of several experts working in the field of intermediate energy heavy-ion collisions in various renowned laboratories of the world. It provides a thorough review of the recent developments in various related phenomena especially multifragmentation observed at the intermediate-energy range both theoretically and experimentally. It extensively discusses the concept of nuclear symmetry energy which is important for the nuclear physics and astrophysics communities. In addition the book identifies potential research directions and technologies that will drive future innovations. It will serve as a valuable reference for a larger audience including students who wish to pursue a career in nuclear physics and astrophysics. | Multifragmentation in Heavy-Ion Reactions Theory and Experiments

GBP 154.00
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Hydrocarbon Processing and Refining Principles and Practices

Hydrocarbon Processing and Refining Principles and Practices

This book covers petroleum refining and gas purification processes including refinery configurations comprising of relevant units with special emphasis on processing of heavy crudes with high acid number. It includes a short review of distillation principles distillation column auxiliaries critical column pressure control strategies critical issues of crude and vacuum distillation units particularly for heavy crude processing. Different corrosion mechanisms and their prevention with regards to heavy high TAN crude processing are also included. Fundamentals are explained with support of steady-state simulation and presented with simulation flowsheets and outputs supported by examples of calculations and troubleshooting case studies. Features: • Deals with principles and practices in the hydrocarbon industry and petroleum refinery with emphasis on heavy crude processing • Focuses on operation and practices of the major process units with simulation examples and aimed at the professional engineer • Covers acid gas treatment in view of increased emphasis on carbon capture and storage and introduction of residue gasification processes • Elucidates methodologies for safety relief load computation for distillation columns • Explains real-life problems in reboilers column internals column pressure controls and corrosion in crude and vacuum distillation and secondary units with several case studies This book is aimed at professionals in petroleum engineering and graduate students in chemical engineering. | Hydrocarbon Processing and Refining Principles and Practices

GBP 110.00
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Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

The transport sector continues to shift towards alternative powertrains particularly with the UK Government’s focus on ending the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2030 and increasing support for alternatives. Despite this announcement the internal combustion could continue to play a significant role both in the passenger car market through the use of hybrids and sustainable low carbon fuels including hydrogen as well as a key role in other sectors such as heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway applications across the globe. The contributions presented at the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023 (London UK 29- 30 November 2023) focus on the internal combustion engine’s role in net-zero transport as well as covering developments in the wide range of propulsion systems available (electric hydrogen internal combustion engines and fuel cells sustainable fuels etc) and their associated powertrains. To achieve a sustainable future for transport across the globe we will need to deploy all technologies and so to help understand how these might fit together life-cycle analysis of future powertrain systems and energy will also be included. Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future provides a forum for engine fuels e-machine fuel cell and powertrain experts to look closely at developments in powertrain technology required to meet the demands of the net-zero future and global competition in all sectors of the road transportation off-highway marine and stationary power industries. | Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

GBP 130.00
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Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals

Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals

Delving into the development of plasmonic nanosensors to detect toxic heavy metal ions in aqueous media this book explores a significant and burgeoning branch of nanosensor technology based on plasmon resonance and serves as a guide for conducting research in this area. All types of nanosensors for water treatment and detection of heavy metals are also introduced. Plasmonic Nanosensors for Detection of Aqueous Toxic Metals provides up-to-date data upon which researchers and ecologists industrialists and academicians can build to create a variety of plasmonic nanosensors. This book also covers paper-based devices based on plasmon for quantifying toxic metals in water and considers important applications of different plasmon-based nanomaterials—graphene core-shell quantum dots nanoporous membrane carbon nanotubes and nanofibers. It is an accessible resource for all those involved in the field of nanosensors and their applications and can pave the way for a better understanding of nanosensor technology with regard to toxic metals. Key features: Gives an in-depth account of the extraordinary optical property at the nanoscale and its use in sensing Offers up-to-date study and practical results for academia researchers and engineers working in water treatment and purification Provides sensing application of thematic nanomaterials such as quantum dots and core-shell

GBP 105.00
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Phytoremediation Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A Bioeconomical Approach

Phytoremediation Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A Bioeconomical Approach

Environmental contamination of heavy metals is a major problem threatening sustainable agricultural production and health of millions of people. The extensive distribution of heavy metals in soil and water makes it necessary to employ environment-friendly low-cost and sustainable approaches for the remediation of contaminated sites. Phytoremediation has been considered a viable approach to meet these demands; however it must provide some economic gains too. The use of economically important medicinal and aromatic plants is helpful in restoration of metal-contaminated sites and also may provide economic gains to the farmers. The book brings about a critical overview of the prospects of utilizing medicinal and aromatic plants in phytoremediation including their utility economic benefits and human safety issues. The book will be a timely addition to the field and would act as landmark. This book is of interest to teachers researchers doctoral and graduate students working in the area of environmental pollution and cleanup technologies. The students working in the field of metal(loid) stress and crop biofortification will also find this to be a useful read. The content of the book is presented in simple language and represented through beautiful and scientifically informative figures and tables. | Phytoremediation Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A Bioeconomical Approach

GBP 110.00
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Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Increasing population and industrialization are the key pollutant contributors in water bodies. The wastes generated by industries are highly hazardous for humans and the ecosystem and require a comprehensive and effective treatment before being discharged into water bodies. Over the years many up gradations have been introduced in traditional water treatment methods which were expensive and ineffective especially for removal of toxic pollutants. Phycoremediation has been gaining attention due to its mutual benefit in wastewater treatment and for valuable algae biomass production. Wastewater especially sewage and industrial effluents is rich in pathogenic organisms organic and inorganic compounds and heavy metals that adversely affect human and aquatic life. Microalgae use these inorganic compounds and heavy metals for their growth. In addition they also reduce pathogenic organisms and release oxygen to be used by bacteria for decomposition of organic compounds in a secondary treatment. In this book the potential of microalgae in wastewater treatment their benefits strategies and challenges are discussed. The increasing need of finding innovative low-cost low-energy sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for wastewater treatment makes the publication of a book on phycoremediation timely and appropriate. Features: (1) Deals with the most emerging aspects of algal research with special reference to phycoremediation. (2) Studies in depth diversity mutations genomics and metagenomics study (3) An eco-physiology culturing microalgae for food and feed biofuel production harvesting of microalgae separation and purification of biochemicals. | Phycoremediation Processes in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

GBP 90.00
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Green Machine Learning Protocols for Future Communication Networks

Green Machine Learning Protocols for Future Communication Networks

Machine learning has shown tremendous benefits in solving complex network problems and providing situation and parameter prediction. However heavy resources are required to process and analyze the data which can be done either offline or using edge computing but also requires heavy transmission resources to provide a timely response. The need here is to provide lightweight machine learning protocols that can process and analyze the data at run time and provide a timely and efficient response. These algorithms have grown in terms of computation and memory requirements due to the availability of large data sets. These models/algorithms also require high levels of resources such as computing memory communication and storage. The focus so far was on producing highly accurate models for these communication networks without considering the energy consumption of these machine learning algorithms. For future scalable and sustainable network applications efforts are required toward designing new machine learning protocols and modifying the existing ones which consume less energy i. e. green machine learning protocols. In other words novel and lightweight green machine learning algorithms/protocols are required to reduce energy consumption which can also reduce the carbon footprint. To realize the green machine learning protocols this book presents different aspects of green machine learning for future communication networks. This book highlights mainly the green machine learning protocols for cellular communication federated learning-based models and protocols for Beyond Fifth Generation networks approaches for cloud-based communications and Internet-of-Things. This book also highlights the design considerations and challenges for green machine learning protocols for different future applications. | Green Machine Learning Protocols for Future Communication Networks

GBP 110.00
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Moral Enhancement and the Public Good

Moral Enhancement and the Public Good

Currently humans lack the cognitive and moral capacities to prevent the widespread suffering associated with collective risks like pandemics climate change or even asteroids. In Moral Enhancement and the Public Good Parker Crutchfield argues for the controversial and initially counterintuitive claim that everyone should be administered a substance that makes us better people. Furthermore he argues that it should be administered without our knowledge. That is moral bioenhancement should be both compulsory and covert. Crutchfield demonstrates how our duty to future generations and our epistemic inability to promote the public good highlight the need for compulsory covert moral bioenhancement. This not only gives us the best chance of preventing widespread suffering compared to other interventions (or doing nothing) it also best promotes liberty autonomy and equality. In a final chapter Crutchfield addresses the most salient objections to his argument.

GBP 130.00
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Environmental Toxicology

Environmental Toxicology

Eco-toxicology an offshoot of toxicology is a multidisciplinary science that integrates toxicology and ecology by drawing knowledge and procedures from both fields. It analyses the effects of toxic chemicals or biological agents on living organisms at different levels of organization. Eco-toxicology classifies different contaminants their characteristics release and ecological fate and predicts their effects so that timely action can be taken to prevent or minimize any detrimental effects. Environmental Toxicology starts with the basics of toxicology briefly touching on the sources of toxic compounds classification of toxicants and factors affecting toxicity and then elaborates on heavy metal toxicity. The individual chapters on various heavy metals and radioactive metals discuss the sources and routes of exposure aetiology pathophysiology clinical manifestations and mechanisms of toxicity toxicological effects diagnosis treatment management and ecological impact. The book covers the field in its greatest width and provides an insight into pesticide and radiation toxicity and recent advances in eco-toxicology with special focus on the removal of HMs and the latest bioremediation techniques. This book serves as a reference work for advanced students pursuing degrees in environmental toxicology and across various disciplines such as biomedical and environmental sciences toxicology eco-toxicology pharmacology public health etc. and all interested in learning the concepts of eco-toxicology. Features: A systematic overview of the key concepts of eco-toxicology its relationship with other disciplines and recent advances in the area Detailed classification of toxicants types of toxicity and mechanism of the action of toxicants An in-depth coverage of topics on the mechanism toxicity of HMs in addition to exclusive sections on pesticide and radiation toxicity A fact file in each chapter highlighting its key points Flow charts tables diagrams and illustrations in easily understandable language

GBP 110.00
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Environmental Management Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

Environmental Management Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

Environmental Management Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities details the environmental problems posed by the various types of toxic organic and inorganic pollutants discharged from both natural and anthropogenic activities and their toxicological effects in environments humans animals and plants. This book also highlights the recent advanced and innovative methods for the effective degradation and bioremediation of organic pollutants heavy metals dyes etc. from the environment for sustainable development. Features of the book: · Provides state-of-the-art information on pollutants their sources and deleterious impacts on the environment · Elucidates the recent updates on Emerging Pollutants (EPs) in pharmaceutical waste and personal care products · Discusses the various physico-chemical biological and combination treatment systems for sustainable development · Details recent research findings in the area of environmental waste management and their future challenges and opportunities | Environmental Management Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

GBP 89.99
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At Home with Ivan Vladislavić An African Flaneur Greens the Postcolonial City

At Home with Ivan Vladislavić An African Flaneur Greens the Postcolonial City

At Home With Ivan Vladislavić is the first comprehensive analysis of the works of Ivan Vladislavić. Bringing a flaneur’s internal GPS to postcolonial Johannesburg Vladislavić established a critical sense of home via an intimate knowledge of geography and history. This sense of belonging can have positive ecological effects as we tend to protect what we know. The flaneur’s deep word hoard also helped him to develop a minimalist style which was not only a means of living sustainably in the city but in its humour and close attention to detail a way to make greening the city more of a joy than a duty. In this way Vladislavić created a culture of sustainability. Introduction and Chapter 6 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4. 0 license. | At Home with Ivan Vladislavić An African Flaneur Greens the Postcolonial City

GBP 135.00
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Statutory Valuations

Statutory Valuations

The fourth edition of Statutory Valuations has been completely revised and expanded and draws on the expertise of several new authors. The text reflects the effect of the considerable statutory changes over the ten years since the last edition. There are new chapters dealing with taxation (income tax corporation tax capital gains tax inheritance tax stamp duty land tax and VAT) and with rating and council tax. As in previous editions there is full coverage of the valuation implications of regulation of the landlord and tenant relationship in commercial property; the impact of both the Rent Acts and leasehold reform on residential property; as well as comprehensive material on the background to and assessment of compulsory purchase and planning compensation. This book is designed both for students and practitioners and is a must-buy for anyone seeking a comprehensive analysis of the law relating to valuation as well as practical approaches to dealing with valuation problems. The clear concise narrative provides worked examples of valuations.

GBP 175.00
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Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

This book studies India’s foreign policy through the lens of Kautilya’s Arthashastra an ancient Indian treatise on state and statecraft. It assesses the extent of influence of the foundational elements/core beliefs extrapolated from the Arthashastra on the nation’s international behaviour to understand the grand strategic preferences of independent India. The volume examines the basic realist and cultural underpinnings of statecraft such as Yogakshema (Political End Goal) Saptanga (Seven Elements of State) Sadgunyas (Six Measures of Foreign Policy) Rajdharma (Duty of a King) Rajamandala (Circle of kings) and Dharma (Order) mooted in the Arthashastra which have withstood the test of time and space. It evaluates the continuity of strategic cultural traits under the themes of nonalignment bilateral relations with China and Pakistan and nuclear policy. An important intervention in the study of India’s foreign policy the book will be useful for scholars and researchers of foreign policy defence policy international relations defence and strategic studies political science Indian political thought political philosophy classical literature and South Asian studies. | Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

GBP 130.00
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Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture

Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture

Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture presents applications of nanobiotechnology for eco-friendly agriculture practices. Implementing sustainable agriculture techniques is a crucial component in meeting projected global food demands while minimising toxic waste in the environment. Nano-technological tools – including nanoparticles nanocapsules nanotubes and nanomolecules – offer sustainable options to modernise agriculture systems. Written by nanotechnology experts this book outlines how nano-formulations can improve yield without reliance on chemecial pesticides and reduce nutrient losses in fertilization. It reveals how nanotools are used for rapid disease diagnostics in treating plant diseases and enhancing the capacity for plants to absorb nutrients. Features: Combines nanotechnology and agronomy presenting applications for improving plant performance and yields. Reveals nanotechnology-based products used for the soil and plant health management which mitigate climate change. Discusses roles of microbial endophytes heavy metal nanoparticles and environment health nano-nutrients phytochemicals green bioengineering and plant health. This book appeals to professionals working in the agriculture and food industry as well as agricultural scientists and researchers in nanotechnology and agronomy.

GBP 170.00
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A Guide to School Attendance

A Guide to School Attendance

Improving school attendance remains a contentious topic and is a high priority for the DCFS local authorities and schools. Thousands of sessions are missed every day; a waste of money resources and most of all of opportunity. A school’s practice is now subject to scrutiny as never before with targets and standard procedures required. A Guide to School Attendance provides a detailed practical guide for school leaders and managers teachers Education Welfare Officers and other attendance workers in schools and local authorities. New Registration Regulations have been force since September 2006. All state-maintained schools have a legal duty to combat unauthorised absence to maintain a twice-daily attendance record for every pupil and have attendance policies and procedures ready for OFSTED inspections. These should define everyday practice in all schools but are not always widely known about by those on the front-line. Ben Whitney draws together twenty years of education welfare experience to provide a wealth of ideas to benefit any school. The book provides: summaries of the legal requirements extended case studies Question and Answer sections group work activities model policies and procedures

GBP 130.00
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Law of Export Credit Insurance and Guarantees

Law of Export Credit Insurance and Guarantees

Examining the law of export credit insurance and export credit guarantees this book clarifies the legal nature of ECI and ECGs as insurance and guarantees respectively by comparing their legal characteristics regarding contract formation process terms and conditions duty of fair presentation claim handling process and subrogation and recoveries. It further explores why some export credit agencies provide export credit guarantees in addition to export credit insurance notwithstanding that an ECG is a more client-friendly product and easier than ECI for banks to use. Analysing the legal principles applicable to export credit insurance and export credit guarantees reflected by English case authorities and statutory law the book is a doctrinal study informed by substantive empirical research. It studies a large number of export credit insurance and export credit guarantee contractual terms to propose several model clauses and scrutinise the influences of the Insurance Act 2015 on ECI. This book is an important reference for students academics and practitioners in the field of commercial and insurance law. In particular it seeks to provide guidelines for all potential parties who wish to arrange an ECI/ECG transaction including export credit agencies private credit insurers brokers banks exporters and buyers to correctly identify and choose the suitable cover. | Law of Export Credit Insurance and Guarantees

GBP 130.00
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Autism in the Early Years A Practical Guide

Autism in the Early Years A Practical Guide

Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this fully revised edition of a classic text invaluable. The authors provide parents and professionals with an insight into the nature and educational implications of autism particularly in very young children. In a clear and sensitive style the authors: outline the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years; consider the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis; offer practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings; suggest ways to promote learning social development communication and appropriate behaviour; explore possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum. This updated second edition includes new material relating to new statutory requirements such as Every Child Matters and Disability Equality Duty as well as updates to different approaches to autism assessment and behavioural issues. The authors outline the principal themes and objectives of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Inclusion Development Programme. Autism in the Early Years: A Practical Guide (Second Edition) provides accessible material support and advice for parents teachers and professionals who are working together in an unfamiliar area following early diagnoses of autism in young children. | Autism in the Early Years A Practical Guide

GBP 130.00
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Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

This new volume explores the integration of bionanomaterials and sustainable resources for the development of new and emerging sustainable processes. It highlights the concept of essential bionanomaterials derived from sustainable resources with examples of interdisciplinary methodologies and research that highlight the reuse of biomass waste as well as the proper usage of green technologies. The volume considers the most recent trends challenges and applications in bionanomaterials derived from sustainable sources in energy production and environmental mitigation. The book looks at state-of-the-art trends in the use of bionanomaterials for renewable energy such as in production of solar energy for energy harvesting and for energy conversion and storage. Chapters consider the application of bionanomaterials for the development of improved optical and electrical biosensors. The volume goes on to address the promising use of bionanomaterials for environmental remediation such as for recovering heavy metals radioactive metals and other pollutants from wastewater from river water from soils etc. Other topics include the use of sustainable nanomaterials in the food industry in the biomedical field in ecological research and more. | Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

GBP 147.00
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Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

This reference book compiles updated research on non-coding RNAs and their role in producing high-yielding plants with higher productivity under changing climates. Plant non-coding RNAs are emerging as the key regulators of plant responses to climate change and environmental stresses. The book covers the sequencing identification prediction identification characterization and targets of non-coding RNAs to engineer high-yielding crops. It also includes in silico tools and databases to study them. Key features: Discusses the different types of non-coding RNAs including lnc-RNAs siRNA microRNAs and tasiRNAs Covers the role of plant non-coding RNAs in epigenetic regulation of environmental stress response and tolerance Reviews the role of non-coding RNAs under environmental stresses like drought water logging salinity extreme temperature UV heavy metals and xenobiotics Explores the use of non-coding RNAs in transgenic crops and genome editing Describes the biogenesis history and classification of non-coding RNAs in plants The book provides a mix of basic and advanced information for postgraduate students researchers and scientists in the fields of plant molecular biology biotechnology food security and agriculture. | Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

GBP 140.00
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The Language of Pick-Up Artists Online Discourses of the Seduction Industry

The Language of Pick-Up Artists Online Discourses of the Seduction Industry

This book adopts a corpus-based discourse analysis approach to the study of the communicative practices of pick-up artists offering a systematic exploration of distinct language use in an online community that uses speed-seduction practices for short-term dating and sex. Drawing on a multi-million-word corpus comprising data from online forums social media informational websites and YouTube videos the volume explores the verbal practices and narrative framing techniques that pick-up artists (PUAs) draw upon in their interactions with women and the terminology-heavy language used in teaching pick-up to foster perceptions of scientific validity. The book also unpacks videos and reports of live interactions to study naturally occurring PUA discourse from different perspectives but also to more closely examine conceptual metaphors of competition and violence and critically reflect on the ethical considerations of working with such communities. This book will appeal to students and scholars in such disciplines as discourse analysis corpus linguistics computer-mediated communication and language and media as well as those interested in the study of language use online. | The Language of Pick-Up Artists Online Discourses of the Seduction Industry

GBP 130.00
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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

This 4-volume set focuses on the use of microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation to clean up pollutants in soil such as pesticides petroleum hydrocarbons metals and chlorinated solvents which reduce the soil's fertility and renders it unfit for plant growth. Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites begins with an overview of phytoremediation and the role of environmental factors. It goes on to introduce soil assessment techniques and offers methods of remediation designed to combat soil and agricultural degradation. It discusses soils contaminated by heavy metals; microbial and phytoremediation-based removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from coal crude oil and gasoline; microbial bioremediation and amelioration of pesticide-contaminated soils; phytoremediation techniques for biomedical waste contaminated sites; as well as biomediation processes for human waste sites. Biopesticides are also explained as an alternative to conventional pesticides. Other volumes in the 4-volume set:• Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends• Volume 3: Inventive Techniques Research Methods and Case Studies• Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Together these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms advantages and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management. | Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites

GBP 131.00
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Magnetorheological Fluid Technology Applications in Vehicle Systems

Magnetorheological Fluid Technology Applications in Vehicle Systems

Magnetorheological Fluid Technology: Applications in Vehicle Systems compiles the authors’ recent work involving the application of magnetorheological (MR) fluids and other smart materials in vehicles. It collects concepts that have previously been scattered in peer-reviewed international journals. After introducing the physical phenomena and properties of MR fluids the book presents control methodologies for effectively controlling vehicle devices and systems featuring MR fluids. The authors also introduce the hysteresis identification of MR fluid and discuss its application through the adoption of the Preisach and polynomial models. They then describe the application of MR-equipped suspension systems in passenger tracked and railway vehicles; the application of MR brake systems in passenger vehicles motorcycles and bicycles; and the application of several MR technologies in heavy vehicles. The final chapter explores the use of haptic technologies for easily operating vehicle instruments and achieving optimal gear shifting with accelerator pedals. Assuming some technical and mathematical background in vibration dynamics and control this book is designed for scientists and engineers looking to create new devices or systems for vehicles featuring controllable MR fluids. It is also suitable for graduate students who are interested in the dynamic modeling and control methodology of vehicle devices and systems associated with MR fluid technology. | Magnetorheological Fluid Technology Applications in Vehicle Systems

GBP 94.99
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Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

This volume takes an in-depth look at various biological and chemical hazards in food and food products that pose health threats. It also outlines methods and practices for the diagnosis prevention and management of these hazards in food production processes. The new scientific research and case studies presented in the volume cover mycotoxins foodborne pathogens antibiotic residues from dairy animals pesticide residues the presence of heavy metals in food and more. Chapters also address food allergy management and offer lessons and practices in food recall situations. The authors discuss the various food toxins their sources as well as management mitigation and prevention strategies. Also addressed are the specific adverse effects on people with health problems such as diabetes hypertension cancer neurodegenerative diseases and more. This book is organized in such a way that each chapter treats one major food safety hazard and offers novel control methods for health food safety and quality enhancement through various means. Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products: Prevention Practices and Management will aid researchers and policymakers as it illustrates the various aspects of food safety hazards and how to analyze and control these potential health threats. | Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

GBP 131.00
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irs Managing Conflict in the Workplace

irs Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict bullying and harassment can destroy the foundations of the most enterprising organisations. Bullying is now a key complaint received by HR departments. Destructive conflict creates stress which can lead to poor morale and performance increased staff turnover and an overall decline in organisational effectiveness. The good news is destructive conflict can be reduced � but this is a sensitive issue requiring managers to call on tried and tested techniques. Published for HR and line managers IRS Managing Conflict in the Workplace will help employers to recognise and resolve destructive conflict issues more effectively enabling them to become more positive productive and efficient. It gives invaluable advice on conflict prevention mediation and negotiation; it explains how to manage conflict in a wide variety of situations; and includes guidance on the new statutory requirements for disciplinary and grievance procedures. The handbook will enable HR professionals to: recognise the sectors departments and types of individuals most prone to conflict measure the costs of conflict understand and comply with the law on the employer�s duty of care spot potential problems recognise bullying behaviours understand the difference between constructive conflict and bullying and harassment conduct a risk assessment and take preventative action establish communicate and monitor effective policies and procedures train staff and managers in how to manage conflict effectively reach agreement through negotiation use conciliation and mediation to resolve difficult situationsAlso included is best practice advice sample conflict management policies case studies checklists and legal compliance.

GBP 175.00
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