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Quick ViewNitric oxide (NO) is a pleiotropic free radical messenger molecule. There is enzymatic, non-enzymatic and bacterial production of NO in the human gut. This book examines the role of NO in human gastrointestinal and hepatic physiology and disease processes. Furthermore, it has long been recognized that nitric oxide is heavily involved in cell signaling. The…
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Quick ViewOccupational health and safety refers to the whole series of prevention measures and protection, technical measures, organizational solutions, and procedures that must be adopted by the employer to avoid dangerous situations for their employees. While it is true that total security exists in the absence of dangers, and this is a difficult concept to translate…
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Quick ViewThis book is focused on new developments in lignocellulose research. In particular, lignocellulosic biomass has been the focus of considerable attention for the production of a wide range of valuable products in biorefineries which aim to utilize renewable starting material instead of fossil based products. The authors focus on the usage of hemicellulose to produce…
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Quick ViewUranium is a naturally occurring, ubiquitous heavy metal. In various chemical forms, natural uranium is found in all soils, rocks, seas and oceans. It is also present in drinking water and food. Uranium was discovered in 1781 by Klaprot, a pharmacist in Berlin, in the Joachisthal silver mines. This book starts with a short history…
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Quick ViewThis new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include advances in birum reactions; water structure modification by different perturbations; reduced graphene oxide/dimensionally controlled Fe2O3 composite; polyammonium derivatives of (thia)Calix[4]Arene;…
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Quick ViewThe monograph covers theoretical aspects of the method based on the analysis of NMR spectra transformed by electron-nuclear or hyperfine coupling, and provides examples of its practical application for the solution of different tasks related to structure and intramolecular dynamics of multi-electron systems. The fundamentals of NMR theory in paramagnetic systems were formulated by Blombergen,…
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Quick ViewThe book attempts to make available the recent developments in polyoxometalate (POM) synthesis. The focus centralizes on the functionalization of POMs with covalently organic moiety (for instance, the use of exogenous ligands such as carboxylate or bisphosphonate). It also delves into the development of lanthanide POMs, or the formation of blackberry-like assemblies. Likewise, the properties…
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Quick ViewEicosanoids constitute a large and expanding family of bioactive lipids synthesized from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) to either pro-inflammatory omega-6 arachidonic acid (AA) or anti-inflammatory omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In these last cases, two essential fatty acids (FAs) (ω-6 linoleic acid (C18:2n6) and ω-3 linolenic acid (LA) (C18:3n3) are utilized as…
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Quick ViewThe opening chapter of Phytochemicals: Plant Sources and Potential Health Benefits discusses macronutrients and micronutrients from plants along with their benefits to human health. An overview of the mechanisms of action underlying the potential roles of dietary soybean isoflavones including daidzein, genistein, and equol that may have benefits in dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease, blood pressure,…
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Quick ViewThis new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the valorization of fatty acids and terpenes in the presence of heterogeneous catalysts; physicochemical properties of acidic polysaccharides from seaweeds…
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Quick ViewPhenylalanine is an α-amino acid with the aromatic ring in the molecule, similar to other amino acids containing aromatic rings, like tyrosine and tryptophan. Phenylalanine is classified as nonpolar because of the hydrophobic character of the benzyl group as the side chain. This book discusses the dietary sources of phenylalanine. It also discusses it’s functions…
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Quick ViewThe use of natural or naturally-derived antioxidants, instead of synthetic antioxidants, to produce foods with a longer shelf life and a higher degree of safety is a growing trend. Fruit and fruit-processing by-products are considered to be an important source of bioactive molecules (vitamins C, E, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and dietary fiber) of great interest…
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Quick ViewLeucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid. It accounts for approximately one-fifth of the requirements for essential amino acids. Leucine facilitates insulin-stimulated glucose uptake and insulin signaling in skeletal muscle cells. This book includes chapters on the physiological roles of leucine and the effects of leucine supplementation; the syntheses, properties and applications of the main…
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Quick ViewThis new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include recent advances in rare earth doped lead-free oxyfluoride silicate glasses and glass-ceramics for optoelectronics and active fiber technology; supramolecular carriers…
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Quick ViewTrichloroethylene (TCE) has historically been used for various cleaning and degreasing applications. Because of the human and environmental health effects associated with exposure to TCE, it has been the target of many state’s pollution prevention (P2) programs over the past decades. Many P2 assistance providers consider this field to be “conquered” and have moved on…
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Quick ViewCorn and coconut oils are important vegetable oils containing many valuable compounds necessary for life. These oils are known to have nutritional and valuable healthy qualities/properties, attributed mainly to fatty acid composition, tocols, carotenoids, polyphenols, etc. The antioxidant properties confer many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases.…
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Quick ViewThe authors of this book examine polyethers and polyethylene glycol. The first chapter in particular gives a systematic, balanced and comprehensive summary of the main aspects of photosensitive polyethylene glycol. The second chapter is a focus on the biodegradation of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) and polyethoxylated surfactants. The third and last chapter of this book focuses…
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In this compilation, the use of eugenol for the development of new active packaging material is presented using two different technologies for two polymer matrices. First, linear low density polyethylene films were impregnated with eugenol using supercritical CO2 assisted impregnation. In a second approach, eugenol was grafted onto cellulose using a polycarboxylic acid as linking…
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Quick ViewOver the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the development of sustainable processes for the large-scale production of commodities. The book Alkanes: Properties, Production and Applications offers a comprehensive review of physicochemical properties of industrially important alkanes, their upgrades, and use in the synthesis of valuable functionalized organic compounds, with a…
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Quick ViewLewis acids have been utilized to activate molecules, whether it be the generation of a simple Lewis acid-base adduct or the coordination and activation of a substrate molecule in a catalytic transformation. When designing new Lewis acids, a synthetic chemist has to consider the properties of the Lewis acid. As such, this compilation describes the…
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Chapter 1 reviews recent progress in aryne cycloaddition reactions. The important contributions to the methodology of preparation of arynes in mild reaction conditions are described. Among them, the in-situ generation of arynes via the reaction of ortho- OTMS aryl triflates with fluoride ions is the most applicable. By this method, a variety of arynophiles was…
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Quick ViewIn this compilation, the authors discuss the reactions of furans and formylfurans with aqueous hydrogen peroxide which are caused by peculiarities in the chemical behavior of these reagents, as well as their availability. It is known that the furan cycle can demonstrate properties of aromatic compounds, dienes and enoloethers depending on their structure and reaction…
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Quick ViewFood products are produced and distributed worldwide, leading to very stringent regulations to guarantee food quality and safety. The authors of the first chapter of this book confirm strategies that work in food analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Furthermore, antioxidant activity is well-known to have a great deal of beneficial impacts on health due to…
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Quick ViewIn petroleum engineering, liquid nitrogen can be used to aid in fracturing the formation rock because of its extremely cryogenic temperature. With the development of new jet technology in recent years, liquid nitrogen is considered as a promising jet medium to exploit oil and gas. The first chapter of this book provides an impact pressure…
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