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  • The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action

    • 4th Edition
    • Richard B. Silverman + 2 more
    • English
    The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action, Fourth Edition presents a unique approach to medicinal chemistry based on physical organic chemical principles and reaction mechanisms that rationalize drug action. The book's coverage allows readers to extrapolate core principles and mechanisms to many related classes of drug molecules. It reflects the significant changes in the process of drug design over the last decade and preserves the successful approach of the previous editions while also including significant changes in format and coverage.It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry who are studying medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry. Users, including research chemists and biochemists working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will find this update to be useful in their daily work.

  • Environmental Microbiology

    • 4th Edition
    • Ian Pepper + 3 more
    • English
    Environmental Microbiology, Fourth Edition is the revised edition of a key, foundational text for the field of environmental microbiology which hits all the pillars of the field and takes into account the tremendous advances in environmental microbiology over past decade. It provides comprehensive information on traditional methodologies utilized to study environmental microbes, as well as state-of-the-art technologies. Emphasis is placed on molecular and bio-informatic approaches to the study of environmental microbes, including nucleic acid and ‘omic methodologies. The book is divided into seven parts that stretch across microbiology concepts, microbial environments, microbial methods and technologies, microbial transport, biogeochemistry, and bioremediation, water and foodborne pathogens, wastewater treatment and distribution, and urban microbiology. 1) “Environmental Microbiology” is the study of microbes within all habitats, and their beneficial and detrimental impacts on human health and welfare. This book illustrates the significance of environmental microbes in our daily lives in terms of not only the overall health of the planet, but also: what infects us; what heals us; what we drink; what we eat; and what we breathe.

  • AI and Blockchain for Wireless Communications

    Creating Resilient and Secure Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Ferheen Ayaz + 1 more
    • English
    AI and Blockchain for Wireless Communications: Creating Resilient and Secure Systems describes the merger of AI and blockchain for the smooth functioning of secure wireless communications. The book covers both sides of blockchain and AI integration – blockchain for assisting AI, such as solutions involving distributed learning and trustworthy AI, and AI solutions designed to support blockchain, such as solutions embedded in smart contracts for automation and authentication. The methods and techniques presented in the book are also supported by use cases that show the practical implementation of AI and blockchain based wireless communication systems. It is suitable for students, researchers, and industry engineers in AI, blockchain, and wireless communications, and will help AI developers grasp concepts and see the benefits of blockchain integrated with AI—particularly in wireless communications—thus setting the groundwork for their future development.

  • Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms

    • 1st Edition
    • Rocktotpal Konwarh + 1 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms explores the intersection between gene therapy and nanotechnology, assessing the benefits of nanoscale platforms for safe and efficient gene and nucleic acid delivery. Sections address the growing need for alternative gene delivery methods to overcome the limitations and safety concerns associated with conventional viral vectors. Four comprehensive parts provide a holistic overview of the core concepts of gene therapy and delivery; the broad range of nanomaterials available for use as carriers; key approaches, and clinical translation of nanomaterial-based delivery platforms for gene therapy.This book will be of great use to researchers and academics in the fields of nanomaterials, biomaterials, gene therapy, molecular biology, immunology, and disease therapeutics. This book may also be of interest to clinicians researching novel materials and approaches for therapeutics.

  • Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gary A Molander
    • English
    Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III, Four Volume Set is the essential one-stop resource for researchers navigating the vast landscape of organic transformations. This new edition builds on the legacy of its predecessors by offering 130 expertly curated in-depth reviews, each focused on the efficient formation and interconversion of functional groups. This new edition covers breakthrough methodologies that are reshaping the field. Topics like C–H and C–F activation speak to the growing ability to functionalize previously inert bonds, opening new pathways in drug discovery and materials science. The coverage of alkene difunctionalization and dual catalysis highlights the push toward complexity-building in fewer steps, while continuous-flow methods and electrochemistry reflect the shift toward greener, scalable, and more automated synthesis. Organocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and biocatalysis showcase the integration of biological and light-driven processes, aligning with the broader movement toward sustainable and selective transformations. Whether for teaching, research, or industrial application, Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III empowers users to quickly identify the best synthetic route for any functional group transformation, making it an indispensable tool for chemists at all levels.

  • Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

    Processes, Performance and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Enamul Hoque + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the fundamental principles, synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, performance characteristics, and practical applications associated with these materials. It focuses on the underlying mechanisms driving self-healing behavior, including the encapsulation of healing agents, reversible chemical bonds, and stimuli-responsive triggers, offering readers a detailed understanding of the molecular-level interactions that enable these materials to repair damage. Moreover, the book examines the influence of nanofillers, such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, on enhancing mechanical properties, imparting multifunctionality, and facilitating self-healing capabilities.This will be a valuable reference resource for both researchers and engineers who are seeking to push the boundaries in materials science and harness the transformative power of self-healing polymer nanocomposites for a sustainable future.

  • Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahmoud H. Abu Elella + 2 more
    • English
    Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications presents cutting-edge research on biopolymers and their engineered materials, discussing advancements of 1D and 2D biopolymer technologies and showcasing their applications in water purification and biomedical fields. The book starts with an introduction to biopolymers and their engineered formulations, highlighting their classifications, properties, and fabrication methods. It then covers practical solutions for water purification, including the use of biopolymer micro- and nanofibers, nanotube technology-modified biopolymers, and thin layered biopolymer films.Other chapters explore recent developments in biopolymer-based micro- and nanofibers, smart thin films, and 2D membrane technology, along with applications in fabric technologies, cotton textiles, and advanced filter paper in biomedical settings. By offering in-depth coverage of the synthesis, properties, and applications of engineered biopolymers, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of biopolymer applications in environmental remediation and biomedical fields.

  • Thin-Walled Structural Members Under Web Crippling Loadings

    Finite Element Analysis, Design, and Integrated Testing
    • 1st Edition
    • Ehab Ellobody
    • English
    Thin-Walled Structural Members Under Web Crippling Loadings: Finite Element Analysis, Design, and Integrated Testing addresses a critical and specialized area in structural engineering focused on the behavior, analysis, and design of thin-walled steel members subjected to web crippling loadings. This reference integrates experimental testing, advanced numerical modeling, and international design codes to improve understanding and practical design of cold-formed steel structures worldwide. The book offers in-depth coverage of experimental testing procedures and finite element analysis, including practical guidance on software tools, model verification, and validation best practices. It includes design examples that demonstrate real-world applications across multiple international codes. The book also presents integrated comparisons of experimental, numerical, and design results, discusses failure modes, and incorporates reliability analyses and parametric studies.This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, structural and design engineers, graduate and PhD students, as well as manufacturers and industry professionals, with advanced methodologies to enhance the safety, performance, and innovation of thin-walled structural members under web crippling loadings.

  • Full-Stack Web Development from the Ground Up

    Principles, Practices, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Christopher D Hundhausen
    • English
    Full-Stack Development from the Ground Up: Principles, Practices, and Technologies addresses the growing need for a comprehensive upper-division computer science textbook that provides in-depth treatment of full-stack web development using the modern web development technologies that students are likely to encounter in industry. Professional full-stack web developers who are capable of developing both the front-end user interfaces and back-end databases and services for dynamic websites are in high demand. The book begins by laying a foundation in HTML, CSS and JavaScript—the building blocks of client-side web development.It then explores one particular web development stack in detail: MERN, which stands for MongoDB, Express.js, React.js and Node.js. Together, these four technologies provide powerful support for full-stack web development in a single programming language—JavaScript. The crucial final step in the web development process is deploying apps to a server, so users can interact with them. This book simplifies deployment by focusing on just one web deployment environment: Amazon Web Services (AWS), and only those AWS tools that are absolutely necessary to deploy MERN applications.

  • Superalloys

    Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases
    • 1st Edition
    • Jung Bahadur Singh
    • English
    Superalloys: Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases covers the strengthening mechanisms associated with all types of precipitates that form in superalloys, synthesizing a vast body of literature on the strengthening behavior of these phases, with each chapter introducing fundamental metallurgical principles to help readers develop a clear understanding. It provides an in-depth exploration of the deformation mechanisms of intermetallic phases in superalloys, focusing on the interaction between matrix dislocations and these phases. The book is structured into seven chapters, each focusing on different aspects of superalloys, the strengthening precipitates, and their mechanisms. Chapter 1 provides an overview of superalloys, their classifications, compositions, and the various strengthening phases, also covering the reasons behind the varying strengthening behavior of different precipitates. Chapter 2 lays the foundation for understanding deformation and strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys, while chapters 3, 4, and 5 each focus on the strengthening behavior and mechanisms of specific precipitates, γ′, γ″, and Ni2(Cr,Mo), respectively. Chapter 6 discusses the strengthening effects of the δ and η phases, which form at intermediate temperatures and play a crucial role in controlling grain size, enhancing creep and fatigue resistance. Chapter 7 examines the role of other strengthening agents, including oxides, borides, and carbides, which improve the high-temperature strength by impeding dislocation motion and grain boundary sliding.

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