Progress in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 09

This book on the Laser Crystallization of Silicon reviews the latest experimental and theoretical studies in the field. It has been written by recognised global authorities and covers the most recent phenomena related to the laser crystallization process and the properties of the resulting polycrystalline silicon.
Reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field that the series covers, this volume will continue to be of great interest to physicists, chemists, materials scientists and device engineers in modern industry.

Sequencing Proteins&Peptides: (Developments in Plant Biology) (v. 9)
By G. Allen, Allen

Prostaglandins and Related Substances (New comprehensive biochemistry)
By C.Pace- Asciak, E. Granstrom

Hardbound. The main subject of this book is the characterization of plastics. To a high degree the properties of these polymers depend on the distribution of the molar mass and of other structural features, and small deviations frequently have a great effect. Therefore the characterization of polymers cannot be restricted to the determination of mean values but must yield information on these distributions. Using classical methods, the analytical fractionation of polymer homologues and structurally isomeric polymers is extremely time-consuming. Therefore, efficient chromatographic techniques are being increasingly employed in modern polymer characterization.

Hardbound. Now available is the second edition of a book which has been described as ...an exceptionally lucid, easy-to-read presentation... would be an excellent addition to the collection of every analytical chemist. I recommend it with great enthusiasm. (Analytical Chemistry).
N.R. Draper reviewed the first edition in Publication of the International Statistical Institute ...discussion is careful, sensible, amicable, and modern and can be recommended for the intended readership.

An encyclopedic reference detailing the methods of analyzing the various characteristics of water, including descriptions of separation, cleanup and residue determination techniques for many fresh and salt waters. Offers over 4000 references, 600 tables, and new information for using biosensors to detect cyanide, sample collection, and more. DLC: Water--Analysis--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Written by a senior industry expert with nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, Cathodoluminescence and Photoluminescence: Theories and Practical Applications presents a thorough review of advances, challenges, and recommendations for improving photoluminescent (PL) and cathodoluminescent (CL) phosphor display devices in terms of energy efficiency, image quality, color fidelity, operational lifetime, and production cost. This book traces the development of cathode ray tubes (CRTs), PL and CL phosphor screens, and fluorescent lamps (FL) into modern phosphor display devices.

The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organisational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed. Principles of modern archaeometallurgy in the field and laboratory are explained.

Dieses Lehrbuch wendet sich hauptsächlich an Studierende mit Chemie im Nebenfach, im Besonderen an Studierende des Maschinenbaus. Zwei Aufgaben erfüllt das Buch: Es vermittelt die notwendigen chemischen Grundkenntnisse in Anorganischer Chemie und zeigt anwendungsbezogene, also fächerübergreifende Beispiele auf. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der anorganischen Chemie für Werkstoffe und Verfahren.

This book concentrates on the method recently developed to study the surfaces of synthetic polymeric membranes using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). AFM is becoming a very important tool for the characterization of synthetic polymeric membranes. The development of membranes for improved performance depends on the exact knowledge of the morphology of a thin selective layer that exists at the surface of the membrane.

In recent years, the field of self-assembled quantum dots has shown great promise for nanoscale applications in optoelectronics and quantum computing. Worldwide efforts in both theory and experimental investigations have driven the growth, characterization, and applications of quantum dots into an advanced multidisciplinary field. Written by leading experts in the field, Self-Assembled Quantum Dots provides up-to-date coverage of carrier and spin dynamics and energy transfer and structural interaction among nanostructures.

Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. Stenersen's concise and timely introduction to chemical pesticides describes these compounds according to their mode of action at the cellular and biochemical level. Chemical Pesticides provides answers to questions such as why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why pesticides are toxic to some organisms and not others.

Chemically and biologically functionalized piezoelectric sensors are attractive alternatives to surface sensitive transducers due to their surpassing versatility. The fourth volume of Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors includes a comprehensive theoretical treatment and the current state-of-the art applications of the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM).

Polypropylene, The Definitive User's Guide and Databook presents in a single volume a panoramic and up-to-the-minute user's guide for today's most important thermoplastic. The book examines every aspect - science, technology, engineering, properties, design, processing, applications - of the continuing development and use of polypropylene.