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Environmental Management: Past, Present and Future

Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Sciences
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In recent years, the topic of environmental responsibility has been affecting policymakers and markets, and it has become a relevant issue in the multidisciplinary discussion between scientists and practitioners. Most countries have adopted new regulations and economic instruments to support environmental sustainability; at the same time, many organizations have adopted environmental policies and management tools…
Horizons in World Physics. Volume 290

Horizons in World Physics (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Physics and Astronomy
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This book presents the latest developments in world physics. Chapter One presents the principles of small angle neutron scattering oriented towards the study of complex macromolecular, biological and hybrid nanoassemblies. Chapter Two reviews how a synergistic use of quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) can help shed light on the complex behavior of…
Agricultural Research Updates. Volume 16

Agricultural Research Updates (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Agriculture, Science and Technology
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This book examines the most up-to-date research in the agricultural field. Chapter One analyzes the achievements, applications, potential and the future avenues of bioenergy production from sugarcane. Chapter Two discusses the importance of humic substances for soil quality and plant protection. Chapter Three studies corn production intercropping with the fodder plant Urochloa brizantha in different…
Advances in Environmental Research. Volume 67

Advances in Environmental Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics
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This compilation highlights current knowledge on iodide mobility in a soil-plant system and provides a theoretical and experimental basis for a better understanding of the geochemical behaviour of iodine in soils, including its availability in the food chain. Following this, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the uses of iodide salts by focusing on…
Dolomite: Formation, Characteristics and Environmental Impact

Geology and Mineralogy Research Developments, Geology, Earth Sciences
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Dolomite (CaMg(CO)2) is certainly one of the most enigmatic sedimentary minerals on Earth. Its massive deposits of the past have very little contemporary analogues and today, scientists still do not have a consensus on how hundred meter-thick dolomite deposits of the Precambrian age (> 600 million year) were formed across the globe. Recently, the interest…
Quaternions: Theory and Applications

Mathematics Research Developments, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics
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This book focuses on the theory and applications of quaternions. Chapter One collects some old problems on lattice orders and directed partial orders on complex numbers and quaternions, and summarizes recent development in answering those questions. Chapter Two discusses spin 1 particles with anomalous magnetic moments in the external uniform electric field. Chapter Three examines…
Guava: Cultivation, Antioxidant Properties and Health Benefits

Nutrition and Diet Research Progress, Crops, Agriculture, Science and Technology
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Guava (<i>Psidium guajava</i> L.), which is considered a native to southern Mexico into Central America extends throughout the South America, Europa, Africa and Asia. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions and is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. In this book, Chapter One reviews guava’s productive aspects, quality and health benefits. Chapter Two focuses…
Advances in Environmental Research. Volume 66

Advances in Environmental Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics
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This compilation opens by presenting a discussion on the main conditions for the successful start-up and operation of full-scale mainstream partial nitrification-anammox technology, advantages of partial nitrification-anammox technology over other technologies of wastewater treatment, and a description of the interactions among key microbial groups and their identification by using metagenomic approaches. Next, one study elucidates…
Global Positioning System (GPS): Performance, Challenges and Emerging Technologies

Electronics and Telecommunications Research, Electrical Engineering, Technology and Engineering
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is used extensively in both the military and civilian communities for diverse activities, such as navigation, surveying, remote sensing, asset management and precise timing. Ionospheric scintillations are rapid variations in the amplitude and phase of transionospheric radio signal which affect the accuracy and reliability of GPS systems. This book provides…
Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics Research

Mathematics Research Developments, Special Topics, Mathematics and Statistics
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This book provides new research on the advances in nonlinear dynamics. Chapter One studies compactons in carbon nanotube arrays. Chapter Two reviews the elastic and plastic type behaviors in the Fractal Theory of Motion at nanoscale. Chapter Three analyzes a particular model of tumor progression, assuming that the invasive cells, the connective tissue and the…
Mechanisms Behind Phytohormonal Signalling and Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance

Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture and Ecology, Agriculture, Science and Technology
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Environmental stresses, such as heavy metals, drought, radiation, salts, pesticides, temperature, etc. are major factors collectively called abiotic stresses, which limit agricultural productivity. Abiotic stress factors negatively influence the survival, biomass production, and yield of staple food crops of up to 70%. In recent years, much attention has been given for developing strategies to alleviate…
Quantum Confinement: Effects, Observations and Insights

Physics Research and Technology, Quantum Theory, Physics and Astronomy
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This book provides new research on the effects and observations of quantum confinement. Chapter One reviews manifestations of the quantum size effect for explaining the high anomalous activity of the metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in heterogeneous catalysis that might be associated with significant modification of their electronic properties compared to bulk materials. Chapter Two…
Advances in Environmental Research. Volume 54

Advances in Environmental Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Environmental Sciences
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This book provides readers with the latest developments in environmental research. Chapter One provides a socio-economic analysis on the impact of the Cyclone Sidr on rural communities of Southwest Bangladesh. Chapter Two describes the recent status of Ophraella communa and the ragweed in Japan and discusses the changes in the relationship between this herbivore and…
Biopolymers and Nanocomposites for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications

Polymer Science and Technology, Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Polymer Science and Technology, Chemistry
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Biopolymers are endowed with excellent attributes such as biodegradability, biocompatibility and functional versatility, which render them an edge over other polymers. Today, they find broad applications in the biomedical field and pharmaceutical world. Nanotechnology has offered tremendous opportunities to design and tailor-make biopolymers augmenting their applications further. This book presents topical articles on the synthesis…
Development of Science and Technology of Food Resources

Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry
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This monograph discusses systematic knowledge related to the science and technology of sustainable food resources. The book is written principally based on the author’s own research results that have been published in scientific journals and academically specialized books. The knowledge introduced in the book should be very useful for farmers, food resources’ production enterprises, governmental…
Robust Control: Systems, Theory and Analysis

Mechanical Engineering Theory and Applications, Machinery, Technology and Engineering
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The Robust Control Theory involves powerful methods for analysis and design of control systems in presence of signal and parameter uncertainties. The most frequently used techniques for robust control design are the H¡Þ design and the ¦Ì¨Csynthesis. In this book, Chapter One reviews issues related to the design and practical implementation of high order robust…
Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Coatings: Investigations and Insights

Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Nanotechnology and MEMS, Technology and Engineering
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This book provides new research on superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings. Chapter One reviews preparation and applications of silicone based superhydrophobic coatings. Chapter Two discusses the recent progress of bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces generated by one step laser ablation technique. Chapter Three analyzes the most modern techniques of superhydrophobic surface design and methods of its characterization. Chapter…
Dioxins: Sources, Impacts and Studies

Biochemistry Research Trends, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences
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Dioxins are a group of structurally and chemically related polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons which includes polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs or dioxins), dibenzofurans (PCDFs or furans) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs). They constitute a class of persistent environmental compounds, usually found as a mixture of congeners. This book provides new research on the sources and impacts of dioxins.…
Complex Systems: Theory and Applications

Mathematics Research Developments, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics
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This books provides new research on the theories and applications of complex systems. Chapter One reviews the process algebra approach to quantum electrodynamics. Chapter Two describes a specific aspect of complex systems and the fact that they may consist of established subsystems or components that originate from converging industries. Chapter Three examines the development of…
Quantum Gravity: Theory and Research

Physics Research and Technology, Quantum Theory, Physics and Astronomy
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This book provides new research on quantum gravity. Chapter One reviews the semi-classical corrections to the metric of a spherically symmetric static black hole space-time. Chapter Two discusses quantum entanglement in connection to black holes and nanotechnology. Chapter Three provides a particle-like description of Planckian black holes. Chapter Four analyzes quantum gravity corrections to gauge…
Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Applications and Research

Polymer Science and Technology, Polymer Science and Technology, Chemistry
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This book provides new research on the synthesis and applications of polymer nanocomposites. Chapter One discusses advances in injection molding technology of polymer nanocomposites. Chapter Two reviews the functionalization and applications of carbon/polymer nanocomposite (bio)sensors containing nanoparticles. Chapter Three focuses on polymer composites based on highly anisotropic cellulose nanocrystals. Chapter Four studies a novel nanocomposite…
Protected Areas: Policies, Management and Future Directions

Wildlife Protection, Destruction and Extinction, Environmental Research Advances, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Sciences
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Establishment of a protected area (PA) is a key global conservation strategy aimed to protect the Earth’s imperiled biodiversity and ecosystems. Globally, PA networks now cover nearly 15% of the terrestrial ecosystem. Despite the importance of PAs in protecting declining biodiversity and unique ecosystems, many of them are in critical condition due to poor governance,…
Thermoplastic Composites: Emerging Technology, Uses and Prospects

Materials Science and Technologies, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering
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Thermoplastics composites are widely used nowadays. Their matrices are characterized by their aptitude to be repeatedly melted by heating and solidified by cooling, and this in a reversible way. The reinforcement add rigidity and strength to the matrix, thus making a material combining the properties of both constituents. Thermoplastic composites have become an area of…
Hyperbranched Polymers: Properties, Synthesis and Applications

Polymer Science and Technology, Polymer Science and Technology, Chemistry
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Hyperbranched polymers (HBPs) have attracted great interest due to their characteristics such as low viscosity, high solubility, numerous terminal groups, globular architecture and good capacity of encapsulating guest molecules. Nowadays HBPs have shown many applications in polymer science and engineering, owing to the merits of convenient synthesis and low cost. The authors of this book…