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Wax Crystal Control -

Nanocomposites - Stimuli-

Responsive Polymers

Features

Highest Impact Factor of all publications ranked byISI within Polymer Science Short and concise reportson physics and chemistry of polymers, each writtenby the world renowned experts Still valid and use-ful after 5 or 10 years The electronic version is avail-able free of charge for standing order customers at:springer.com/series/12/

Contents

A. Radulescu, L.J. Fetters, D. Richter: Polymer Driv-en Wax Crystal Control Using Partially CrystallinePolymeric Materials.- F.R. Costa, M. Saphianniko-va, U. Wagenknecht, G. Heinrich: Layered Dou-ble Hydroxide Based Polymer Nanocomposites.- S.Aoshima, S. Kanaoka: Synthesis of Stimuli-Respon-sive Polymers by Living Polymerization: Poly(N-Iso-propylacrylamide) and Poly(Vinyl Ether)s.

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Soft Matter,Complex Fluids; Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers; libraries inpolymer science, material science, and solid statephysics

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. Approx.10, 230 p. Also available online. (Advances in Poly-

mer Science, Vol. 210) Hardcover

174,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75499-2

Single Molecules and

Nanotechnology

This book focuses on recent advances in the rapid-ly evolving field of single molecule research. Theseadvances are of importance for the investigationof biopolymers and cellular biochemical reactions,and are essential to the development of quantita-tive biology. Written by leading experts in the field,the articles cover a broad range of topics, including:quantum photonics of organic dyes and inorgan-ic nanoparticles their use in detecting properties ofsingle molecules the monitoring of single molecule(enzymatic) reactions single protein (un)folding innanometer-sized confined volumes the dynamics ofmolecular interactions in biological cells The bookis written for advanced students and scientists whowish to survey the concepts, techniques and resultsof single molecule research and assess them for theirown scientific activities.

Features

- Comprehensive overview on the fast developingfield of single molecule detection- -Written by ex-perts in the field

Contents

1. Nanophotonics and Single Molecules.- 2. SingleBiomolecules at Cryogenic Temperatures: FromStructure to Dynamics.- 3. Quantum Optics: Col-loidal Fluorescent Semiconductor Nanocrystals(Quantum Dots) in Single-Molecule Detection andImaging.- 4. Scanning Fluorescence CorrelationSpectroscopy.- 5. Single Molecule Imaging of Cellu-lar Signaling.- 6. Signaling and Mobility of Single Re-ceptor Proteins.- 7. Single Enzyme Kinetics. A Studyof the Yeast Enzyme Candida Antarctica.- 8. ProteinFolding and Dynamics from Optical Single MoleculeSpectroscopy.- 9. Single Molecules and Nanoscale [..]

Fields of interest

Biophysics; Nanotechnology; Biochemistry, general;Physical Chemistry

Target groups

libraries, institutes, scientists, advanced students

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 340 p. 96 illus. 25 in color. (Springer Series in Bio-

physics, Vol. 12) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73923-4

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due May 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. (Fortschritte der Chemie organischer

Naturstoffe / Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Prod-

ucts, Vol. 89) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-211-74018-7

2 Chemistry springer.com/booksellers

D. Adams, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South

Africa; T.L. Alford, Arizona State University, Arizona, AZ, USA; J.W.

Mayer, Arizona State University, Arizona, AZ, USA

Silver Metallization

Stability and Reliability

Silver has the lowest resistivity of all metals, whichmakes it an attractive interconnect material for high-er current densities and faster switching speeds in in-tegrated circuits. Over the past ten years, extensiveresearch has been conducted to address the thermaland electrical stability, as well as processing issueswhich, to date, have prevented the implementationof silver as an interconnect metal. Silver Metalliza-tion: Stability and Reliability is the first book to dis-cuss current knowledge of silver metallization andits potential as a favorable candidate for implementa-tion as a future interconnect material for integratedcircuit technology. Silver Metallization: Stability andReliability provides detailed information on a widerange of experimental, characterization and analy-sis techniques. It also presents the novel approachesused to overcome the thermal and electrical stabilityissues associated with silver metallization. Readerswill learn about the: - preparation and characteriza-tion [..]

Features

First book to discuss current knowledge of silvermetallization and its potential as a favourable candi-date for implementation as a future interconnect ma-terial for integrated circuit technology Valuable re-source in this emerging field Provides detailed infor-mation on a wide range of experimental characteri-zation and analysis techniques

Contents

Introduction.- Silver Thin Film Analysis.- DiffusionBarriers and Self-encapsulation.- Thermal Stability.-Silver Electromigration Resistance.- Integration Is-sues.- Summary.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment;Industrial and Production Engineering

Target groups

Postgraduates and researchers in materials scienceand engineering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 140 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hard-

cover

109,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-026-1

J.M. Aguilera, Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; P.J.

Lillford, University of York, Heslington, UK (Eds.)

Food Materials Science

Principles and Practice

Food Materials Science provides the science behindstructuring processes for foods and applications infood product design. The first in its field, the book isan invaluable reference. The creation of added valuefrom raw food materials is a legitimate aspiration ofthe modern food industry. Adding value to foods re-quires knowledge of what the consumer wants andcreating products that satisfy the demand. Quality,convenience and safety are the major drivers of themodern food industry. Food manufacture is aboutproducing billions of units of standardized productswhich must be cheap, nutritious, safe and appealingto the consumer’s taste. Food products are complexmulticomponent and structured edible materials thatnevertheless must comply with the laws of physicsand fundamentals of engineering sciences. In thelast 20 years the design of food products with specif-ic functionalities has advanced significantly by theapplication of scientific knowledge from disciplinessuch as polymer physics, [..]

Features

Great as a text in a course in food materials science atthe senior or graduate level or as a supplemental textin an advanced food technology course Will serve asa reference book for professionals in the food indus-try

Contents

Fundamentals: Why Food Materials Science?- TheComposite Structure of Biological Tissue used forFood.- Food Polymers.- The Crystalline State.- TheGlassy State.- Rubber elasticity and Wheat GlutenProteins.- State Diagrams of Food Materials.- Nan-otechnology in Food Materials Research.- Assemblyof Structures in Foods.- Solid Food Foams.- Prob-ing Food Structures.- Structuring Operations: Struc-ture-property relationships in foods.- StructuringWater by Gelation.- Bubble Containing Foods.-Emulsions: Principles and Preparation.- Processingof Food Powders.-Fat Crystal Networks.- [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science; Chemistry/Food Science, general;Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Food materials science courses or at the senior orgraduate level, professionals in the food industry

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 696 p. (Food Engineering Series) Hardcover

114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-71946-7

K. Al-Shamery, Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität, Oldenburg, Ger-

many; H.-G. Rubahn, University of Southern Denmark, Odense,

Denmark; H. Sitter, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, Austria

(Eds.)

Organic Nanostructures for Next

Generation Devices

This book provides the first comprehensive overviewof fabrication, fundamental properties and appli-cations of a new class of nanoscaled organic ma-terials which holds huge promise for future sub-micron-sized photonics and optoelectronics. Bycontrolled self-assembled growth on single crystalsurfaces, fiber-like structures are fabricated withmacroscopic lengths up to millimeter size but meso-scopic widths of mere hundreds of nanometers andnanoscopic heights of several ten nanometers. Theextraordinary beauty of these new structures is thatthey are quasi single crystalline, providing superi-or optical and electronic properties, and that theirproperties can be freely tailored via functionalizationof their organic building blocks.

Features

Covers new developments in organic materials foroptical and electrical applications Unique integra-tion of the basics of organic materials science, fabri-cation of nanostructured organic materials, and de-vice applications Provides a reference for researchersand engineers alike and a study-text for graduate stu-dents

Contents

1. Fundamentals of Organic Film Growth and Char-acterization.- 2. Optical Characterization Methodsfor Ultrathin Nanoaggregates.- 3. Growth of Orient-ed Organic Nanoaggregates via Molecular Beam De-position.- 4. Tailored Organic Nanoaggregates Gen-erated by Self-Assembly of Designed Functionalisedp-Quaterphenylenes on Muscovite Mica Substrates.-5. Hot Wall Epitaxial Growth of Films of ConjugatedMolecules.- 6. Crystallography of Ultrathin OrganicFilms and Nanoaggregates.- 7. Growth and Electron-ic Structure of Homo- and Hetero-epitaxial OrganicNanostructures.- 8. Mechanisms Governing the [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Polymer Sciences;Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists and advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XIX, 362 p. 125 illus. (Springer Series in Materials

Science, Vol. 101) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71922-9


K. Al-Shamery, University of Oldenburg, Germany; J. Parisi, Uni-

versity of Oldenburg, Germany (Eds.)

Self-Organized Morphology in

Nanostructured Materials

In this volume, concepts of nonlinear dynamics andself-organization are applied to topics in materialssciences with emphasis on semiconductors, soft mat-ter, and biomaterials. The questions addressed in-clude how to compare ordering phenomena undernonequilibrium situations, usually called self-orga-nized structures, with those arising under situationsclose to equilibrium via selfassembly. Analogies arepointed out, differences are characterized, and effortsmade to discover common features in the mechanis-tic description of those phenomena. Of major impor-tance is the question of the role of spatial and tempo-ral order, in particular, the application of conceptsdeveloped on macroscopic and microscopic scales tostructure formation occurring on nanoscales, whichoccupies the focus of interest on the frontiers of sci-ence.

Features

Comprehensive presentation of self-organized struc-ture formation in nanomaterials Integrates nano-and microphysical effects in a unique way Valuablereference work for researchers Explains the basics tograduate students

Contents

1. Organic crystalline nanofibers.- 2. Titanium-basedmolecular architectures formed by self-assembled re-action.- 3. Self-assemblies of organic and inorganicmaterials.- 4. Self-assembled nanoparticle rings.- 5.Patterns of nanodroplets: The Belousov-ZhabotinskyAerosol OT microemulsion system.- 6. Honeycombcarbon networks – preparation, structure, and trans-port.- 7. Chemical waves in living cells.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. XIII, 173 p. 96 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science,

Vol. 99) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72674-6

J.F. Allen, University of London, UK; B. Osmond, Durham, USA;

J.H. Golbeck, Penn State University, USA; E. Gantt, University of

Maryland, USA (Eds.)

Proceedings Photosynthesis

Research 2007

14th International Congress on Photosynthesis Research 2007

held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, 22-27 July 2007

Fields of interest

Plant Sciences; Biochemistry, general; Developmen-tal Biology

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 1800 p. Hardcover

600,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6707-5

M. Anpo, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan; P. Kamat,

University of Notre Dame, IN, USA (Eds.)

Environmentally Benign Catalysts

Titanium oxide-based catalysts are especiallypromising as one of the most stable, non toxic, eas-ily available photofunctional materials known to-day. Previously, the successful development of sec-ond-generation titanium oxide photocatalysts us-ing an advanced metal ion-implantation techniqueled to reactions that could be induced not only withUV but also visible light. Since then, not only has ef-ficiency been improved but new materials and syn-thesis methods have also been developed. This bookwill cover the various approaches in the design of ef-ficient titanium oxide-based photocatalysts by suchmethods as sol-gel, precipitation, dip-coating, metalimplantation and sputtering deposition. It will coverthe most recent advances in TiO2 research and theirpotential applications as well as detailed and funda-mental characterization studies on the active sitesand mechanisms behind the reactions at the molecu-lar level. The book should serve not only as a text forresearch into photochemistry and [..]

Features

work should be of interest and significance not on-ly in the academic community but also for the com-mercial and industrial sector very few competitors,and those already existing include old editions workwill include innovative techniques and will also dis-cuss future prospects Anpo is one of the world's lead-ing photochemists

Contents

General Introduction.- Synthesis and characteriza-tion studies of highly active titanium oxide-basedphotocatalysts.- Chemical methods for powderedand thin film photocatalysts.- Physical methods forpowdered and thin film photocatalysts.- Develop-ment of titanium/zeolite photocatalysts.- Develop-ment of visible light-responsive titanium oxide pho-tocatalysts.- Chemical methods.- Physical methods.-Photocatalytic reactions for environmentally-harmo-nious applications.- Purification of toxic compoundsin water.- Purification of toxic compounds in air.-Photo-induced superhydrophilicity for [..]

Fields of interest

Catalysis; Environmental Physics; Effects of Radia-tion/Radiation Protection; Biophysics; TerrestrialPollution; Environmental Biotechnology

Target groups

This book will be useful for university students(mostly seniors) and graduate students as well astechnical experts in industry. Each chap-ter will have plentiful references. The bookwould be most attractive not only for people in thecatalysis and photocatalysis industries, but also in thebuilding materials industry, glass companies, air andwater treatment industries, and medical and food in-dustries since the works deal with providing and pro-tecting a clean and safe [..]

Type of publication

Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook

Due October 2008


91,65 €


ISBN 978-0-387-48441-9 J. Antonio, Insitute of Human Performance, Boca Raton, FL (Ed.)

Essentials of Amino Acids in Sports

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2008

2008. Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-689-4

J. Antonio, International Society of Sports Nutrition, FL, USA; D.

Kalman, Miami Research Associates, Miami, FL, USA; J.R. Stout,

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA; M. Greenwood, Baylor

University, Waco, TX, USA; D. Willoughby, Baylor University, Wa-

co, TX, USA; G.G. Haff, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV,

USA (Eds.)

Essentials of Sports Nutrition and

Supplements

This volume is a comprehensive textbook for the un-dergraduate course in sports nutrition. Focusing onexercise physiology, this text is to be used in a certfi-cation course sponsored by the International Societyof Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

Features

The most comprehensive textbook for the under-graduate course in sports nutrition and sports sup-plements Foremost 'thought leaders' in sports nutri-tion academia and industry serve as editors To beused in a certification course sponsored by the Inter-national Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)

Contents

Skeletal Muscle Plasticity.- Bioenergetics.- En-docrinology and Exercise.- Cardiopulmonary Re-sponse to Exercise.- Molecular Biology of Exerciseand Nutrition.- Aspects of Overtraining.- Principlesof Exercise Training.- Lab and Field Tech-niques for Measuring Performance.- Methods ofBody Composition.- Assessing the Nutritional Needsof Athletes.- An Overview of Macronutrients.- Pro-tein.- Fat.- Carbohydrate.- Vitamins and Miner-als.- Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes.- Nu-tritional Needs of Strength-Power Athletes.- Re-Shaping the Food Guide Pyramid.- Special Needs ofYouth, [..]

Fields of interest

Nutrition; Rehabilitation Medicine; Sports Medicine

Target groups

Nutritionists, physical therapists, health educationprofessionals

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 875 p. 123 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-611-5


G. Asti, Università di Parma, Italy; L. Pareti, Consiglio Nazionale

della Ricerche, Parma, Italy; M. Ghidini, Università di Parma, Italy;

B. Azzerboni, Università di Messina, Italy (Eds.)

Magnetic Nanostructures in Modern

Technology

Spintronics, Magnetic MEMS and Recording

A team of outstanding scientists in the field of mod-ern magnetic nanotechnologies illustrates the stateof the art in several areas of advanced magneto-elec-tronic devices, magnetic micro-electromechanicalsystems and high density information storage tech-nologies.. The physics and chemistry of nano-scalesystems have made rapid advances and there are re-al prospects of translating exciting scientific findingsinto a new generation of processes and high technol-ogy products with a potential impact on several in-dustrial sectors . In particular the development ofnano-structured magnetic materials plays a leadingrole in the increasing miniaturization of devices withsuperior performances. The considered applicationsareas are: i) "magneto-electronics", where the controlof electron spins in magnetic hetero-structures offersnew and improved functionalities in devices of inte-grated digital electronics., Magnetic random accessmemories, MRAM, are among the principal applica-tions for new non-volatile RAM [..]

Features

This volume proposes a synergic junction betweenthe characteristic expertise of the engineering andthe knowledge of the basic science. The main effectshould be a cross-cultural fertilization favoring aninterdisciplinary enrichment for the readers andtheir research perspectives This volume covers themost advanced fields of modern magnetic nano-technologies. It is a unique source of up to date [..]

Contents

Preface.Acknowledgements. List of Contributors.A.Spintronics. Spin-Polarized Current and Spin-Transfer Torque in Magnetic Multilayers.- Spin-Transfer-Driven Magnetization Dynamics.- Micro-magnetic Modeling of Magnetization DynamicsDriven by Spin -Polarized Current: Basics of Numer-ical Modeling, Analysis of Confined Systems.- Mi-cromagnetic Modeling of Magnetizazion Dynam-ics Driven by Spin -Polarized Current: Analysis ofnon-Confined Systems.- Micromagnetic Modeling ofMagnetization Dynamics Driven by Spin -PolarizedCurrent: Stability Diagrams and Role of the non-Standard Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Memory Struc-tures; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Universities, Engineering and scientific Facul-ties and Departments, Public and private researchlaboratories and institutions, active in the fieldof modern electronics, electro-mechanics andmicro-system technologies, Magnetic recordingcompanies,Chemical Industry, Bio-technology in-stitutions, Micro-System Technology is a need ina large variety of modern industries: chemistry,medicine, life science, air and space, automotive ap-plications, Laboratories of Standards, for certifica-tion [..]

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XVII, 345 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:

Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6337-4

J. Audet (Ed.)

Regenerative Medicine

Fields of interest

Biotechnology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2009

2008. Approx. 400 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Preliminary

entry 2257) Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-797-6


J. Azuma, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan (Ed.)

Taurine 7

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an enig-matic compound abounding in animal tissues. It ispresent at relatively high concentrations in all electri-cally excitable tissues such as brain, sensory organs,heart, and muscle, and in certain endocrine glands.Some of its physiological functions are already es-tablished, for example as an essential nutrient dur-ing development and as a neuromodulator or os-molyte, but the cellular mechanisms are still mostlya matter of conjecture. Moreover, there are a num-ber of other putative functions of taurine less wellknown at present. Taurine 7 contains the proceed-ings of the 16th International Taurine Meeting. Thismeeting is a multidisciplinary symposium,with participants presenting different fields of bio-logical science. This volume focuses on all aspects oftaurine research from immunology and its effect onhealth to chemistry and biochemistry, including fu-ture clinical applications.

Features

The book summarizes the most recent research find-ings obtained during the last three to four years sincethe publication of the preceding book on taurine.The present volume is the newest member ofthe series of books on taurine highlighted in AEMB.

Contents

Immunology, immunohistochemistry, infectious dis-ease.- Chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism oftaurine.- Nutritional aspects of taurine.- Transportmechanisms of taurine.- Osmotic actions of taurine.-Taurine in the liver and pancreas.- Taurine and thecardiovascular system.- Taurine and the renal sys-tem.- Taurine and the musculoskeletal system.- Tau-rine in the central nervous system.- Antioxidant ac-tions of taurine.- Anti-ischemic actions of taurine.-Pharmacology of taurine derivatives.

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Pharmacology/Toxicology;Human Physiology; Neurosciences; Immunology

Target groups

Researchers in molecular biology, pharmacology,physiology, immunology, neuroscience, neurology,and cardiology

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and

Biology, Preliminary entry 831) Hardcover

173,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-75680-6

B. Azzerboni, Università di Messina, Italy; G. Asti, Università di

Parma, Italy; L. Pareti, Consiglio Nazionale della Ricerche, Parma,

Italy; M. Ghidini, Università di Parma, Italy (Eds.)

Magnetic Nanostructures in Modern

Technology

Spintronics, Magnetic MEMS and Recording

A team of outstanding scientists in the field of mod-ern magnetic nanotechnologies illustrates the stateof the art in several areas of advanced magneto-elec-tronic devices, magnetic micro-electromechanicalsystems and high density information storage tech-nologies.. The physics and chemistry of nano-scalesystems have made rapid advances and there are re-al prospects of translating exciting scientific findingsinto a new generation of processes and high technol-ogy products with a potential impact on several in-dustrial sectors . In particular the development ofnano-structured magnetic materials plays a leadingrole in the increasing miniaturization of devices withsuperior performances. The considered applicationsareas are: i) "magneto-electronics", where the controlof electron spins in magnetic hetero-structures offersnew and improved functionalities in devices of inte-grated digital electronics., Magnetic random accessmemories, MRAM, are among the principal applica-tions for new non-volatile RAM [..]

Features

This volume proposes a synergic junction betweenthe characteristic expertise of the engineering andthe knowledge of the basic science. The main effectshould be a cross-cultural fertilization favoring aninterdisciplinary enrichment for the readers andtheir research perspectives This volume covers themost advanced fields of modern magnetic nano-technologies. It is a unique source of up to date [..]

Contents

Preface.Acknowledgements. List of Contributors.A.Spintronics. Spin-Polarized Current and Spin-Transfer Torque in Magnetic Multilayers.- Spin-Transfer-Driven Magnetization Dynamics.- Micro-magnetic Modeling of Magnetization DynamicsDriven by Spin -Polarized Current: Basics of Numer-ical Modeling, Analysis of Confined Systems.- Mi-cromagnetic Modeling of Magnetizazion Dynam-ics Driven by Spin -Polarized Current: Analysis ofnon-Confined Systems.- Micromagnetic Modeling ofMagnetization Dynamics Driven by Spin -PolarizedCurrent: Stability Diagrams and Role of the non-Standard Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Memory Struc-tures; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Universities, Engineering and scientific Facul-ties and Departments, Public and private researchlaboratories and institutions, active in the fieldof modern electronics, electro-mechanics andmicro-system technologies, Magnetic recordingcompanies,Chemical Industry, Bio-technology in-stitutions, Micro-System Technology is a need ina large variety of modern industries: chemistry,medicine, life science, air and space, automotive ap-plications, Laboratories of Standards, for certifica-tion [..]

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XVII, 345 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:

Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6336-7


H. Bach, Schott Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany; D. Krause, Schott

Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany (Eds.)

Surface Analysis of Glasses and

Glass Ceramics, and Coatings

This volume describes how current methods of sur-face and thin film analysis, microscopy, and elec-tron microscopy in combination with optical mea-surements and spectroscopy can be used in researchand development, and in the production of glass-es, glass ceramics, and thin film coatings. All thesemethods can contribute to the main aims of devel-opment and production, i.e., to develop useful prop-erties of the surface of glass and glass ceramics, ei-ther coated or not, and to reproduce these proper-ties within the wanted accuracy under the most eco-nomic conditions of production. The book is con-ceived as a monograph; the individual chapters onthe corresponding subjects, however, are written byexperts who cooperate with or are at Schott. Illustrat-ing examples and numerous references are providedthroughout the book.

Contents

1. Overview 2. Interaction of Electromagnetic Ra-diation with Dielectrics 3. Electromagnetic Radi-ation for Surface and Coating Analysis 4. Interac-tion of Energetic Electrons with Solids 5. Analysis ofSurfaces and Thin Films with Electron Beams andElectron Microscopy 6. Interaction of Fast Ions withSolids 7. Analysis with Secondary Ion Mass Spec-trometry (SIMS) and the Ion Beam SpectrochemicalAnalyzer (IBSCA) 8. Analysis of the Depth Distribu-tions of Element Concentrations and Structures 9.Analysis, Surface Analyis, and Depth Profiling of In-sulating Materials with Secondary Neutral [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Physical Chem-istry; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering;Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Analyti-cal Chemistry

Target groups

For physicists, chemists, and engineers working inthe field of glass and glass ceramics

Type of publication

Professional book

Due October 2008

2008. Approx. 950 pp. 180 figs. (Schott Series on Glass and Glass

Ceramics) Hardcover

181,31 €

ISBN 978-3-540-58609-8

P. Baláž, Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience

and Minerals Engineering

Mechanochemistry as a branch of solid state chem-istry enquires into processes which proceed insolids due to the application of mechanical ener-gy. This provides a thorough, up to dateoverview of mechanochemistry of solidsand minerals. Applications of mechanochem-istry in nanoscience with special impact onnanogeoscience are described. Selected ad-vanced identification methods, most frequent-ly applied in nanoscience, are described as wellas the advantage of mechanochemical ap-proach in minerals engineering. Examples of indus-trial applications are given. Mechanochemicaltechnology is being applied in many industrialfields: powder metallurgy (synthesis of nanometals,alloys and nanocompounds), building industry (ac-tivation of cements), chemical industry (solid wastetreatment, catalyst synthesis, coal ashes utilization),minerals engineering (ore enrichment, enhancementof processes of extractive metallurgy), agriculture in-dustry (solubility increase of fertilizers), [..]

Features

Timely update of mechanochemistry, also given theuseful description of its interaction with mechanicalalloying. Unique descriptions of the benefitsof mechanochemistry applications in minerals engi-neering. State of the art overview of new applicationsof mechanochemical technologies, e.g. in pharma-cy, production of nanochrystalline materials, amor-phous alloys etcetera.

Contents

Introduction.- 1. Mechanochemistry inNanoscience.- 2. High-Energy Level Milling.- 3. Se-lected Identification Methods.- 4. From Mineralsto Nanomaterials.- 5. Mechanochemistry in Min-erals Engineering.- 6. Mechanochemical Technolo-gy.-Summary.- Author Index.- Subject Index

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Mineralogy;Geochemistry; Continuum Mechanics and Mechan-ics of Materials; Geotechnical Engineering

Target groups

Researchers, teachers and postgraduate students ingeoscience, materials science, nano(geo)science, sol-id state chemistry and minerals engineering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 300 p. 150 illus. Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74854-0

V. Barbu, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Compiègne,

France; N. Limnios, Université de Technologie de Compiègne,

Compiègne, France

Semi-Markov Chains and Hidden

Semi-Markov Models toward

Applications

Their use in Reliability and DNA Analysis

This book is concerned with the estimation of dis-crete-time semi-Markov and hidden semi-Markovprocesses. Semi-Markov processes are much moregeneral and better adapted to applications than theMarkov ones because sojourn times in any state canbe arbitrarily distributed, as opposed to the geomet-rically distributed sojourn time in the Markov case.Another unique feature of the book is the use of dis-crete time, especially useful in some specific appli-cations where the time scale is intrinsically discrete.The models presented in the book are specificallyadapted to reliability studies and DNA analysis. Thebook is mainly intended for applied probabilists andstatisticians interested in semi-Markov chains theo-ry, reliability and DNA analysis, and for theoreticaloriented reliability and bioinformatics engineers. Itcan also serve as a text for a six month research-ori-ented course at a Master or PhD level. The prerequi-sites are a background in probability theory and fi-nite state space Markov chains.

Features

Explores the semi-Markov case Combines the flexi-bility of the semi-Markov chain with the known ad-vantages of HMMs

Contents

Introduction.- Discrete-time renewal processes.-Semi-Markov chains.- Nonparametric estimationfor semi-Markov chains.- Reliability theory fordiscrete-time semi-Markov systems.- Hidden se-mi-Markov model and estimation.

Fields of interest

Statistical Theory and Methods; Statistics for En-gineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry& Geosciences; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk; Operations Research, Mathematical Pro-gramming; Bioinformatics; Probability Theory andStochastic Processes

Target groups

Graduate students, researchers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 228 p. (Lecture Notes in Statistics, Vol. 191) Soft-

cover

46,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73171-1


D. Barceló, CSIC Barcelona, Spain; M. Petrovic, CSIC Barcelona,

Spain (Eds.)

Emerging Contaminants from

Industrial and Municipal Waste

Contents

Petrovic: Occurrence of Emerging Contaminantsin Wastewaters: Sources and Levels.- Removal ofEmerging Contaminants in Wastewater Treatment.-Smital/Stella: Acute and Chronic Effect (Toxicity, Es-trogenicity, Genotoxicity etc.).- Environmental RiskAssessment. Impact of Emerging Contaminants inthe Environment.- Barcelo: Legislation (EUand Non-EU Countries (USA))

Fields of interest

Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/AirPollution; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Com-puter Science, Chemistry & Geosciences

Target groups

Scientists, engineers, graduate students in the field ofEnvironmental Sciences, Risk Assessment and RiskControlling, Toxicology and Ecology; decision-mak-ers in Government, Industrial and Regulatory Bodies

Type of publication

Reviews

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. Also available online. (Water Pollution, Part

5X) Hardcover

189,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74793-2

A.J. Bard, University of Texas, Austin, USA; G. Inzelt, University of

Budapest, Hungary; F. Scholz, University of Greifswald, Germany

(Eds.)

Electrochemical Dictionary

The Electrochemical Dictionary provides up-to-date, broadand authoritative coverage of the spe-cific terms most usedin electrochemistry and itsrelated fields, including relevantareas of physicsand engineering. This modern compendiumwillbe an indispensable source of information forscientists,engineers, and technical staff active in allfields of electrochemistry.The more than 2.770 en-tries have been written by a distinguished panel ofeminent electrochemists. Each entry supplies a clearand precise explanation of the termand provides ref-erences to the most useful reviews, booksand originalpapers to enable readers to pursue a deeperunder-standing if so desired. The Electrochemical Dictio-narywill also be appreciatively consulted by scientistsworkingin adjacent sciences and technologies, whoneed a quickunderstanding of the electrochemicalterms they encounter.More than 300 figures and il-lustrations elaborate the textualdefinitions. The Elec-trochemical Dictionary also containsbiographical en-tries [..]

Features

— Encyclopaedic dictionary containing more than2.770 terms. — Up-to-date, broad and authoritativecoverage of the specific terms most used in electro-chemistry and adjacent sciences and technologies. —Supplies clear and precise explanations of the terms,cross-references to related entries and up-to-date ref-erences to important publications. — Written by adistinguished panel of eminent electrochemists. —[..]

Fields of interest

Electrochemistry; Physical Chemistry; AnalyticalChemistry; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing

Target groups

Chemists, engineers, physisists, material scientists,and technical staff active in electrochemistry and re-lated areas in academia and industry

Type of publication

Dictionary

Due April 2008


199,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74597-6

S. Barik, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA (Ed.)

RNAi

Design and Application

RNA interference (RNAi), in which RNA silencesRNA, is the most recent discovery to revolutionizethe study of biology. In RNAi: Design andApplications, leaders in the field contribute state-of-the-art, easy to follow methods and benchprotocols designed for practical, everyday use ofRNAi in biological research. Divided intotwo parts, this comprehensive volume covers fun-damentals including designs of RNAi, biochemicalassay protocols for the major components of RNAi,and study of potential off-target effects, followedby an extensive section covering various applica-tions of RNAi in diverse model organisms and sys-tems, from antiviral and anticancer applications toaltering flower color in plants. Cutting edgeand clearly written, RNAi: Design and Applicationsenables a researcher with standard molecular bi-ological training to perform major RNAi-relatedexperiments and contribute to this revolution-ary, growing field.

Features

Step-by-step instructions in a laboratory bench pro-tocol format Detailed lists of the necessary equip-ment and reagents Tips on troubleshooting from ac-tual experience of the experts Example data set inmost chapters Variety of organisms and applications

Contents

Principles of Dicer Substrate (D-siRNA) Design andFunction.- Expression, Purification, and Analysisof Recombinant Drosophila Dicer-1 and Dicer-2Enzymes.- In vitro RNA Cleavage Assay for Arg-onaute-Family Proteins.- Identifying siRNA-InducedOff-Targets by Microarray Analysis.- Hydrodynam-ic Delivery of siRNA in a Mouse Model of Sepsis.-Nasal Delivery of siRNA.- RNA Interference as a Ge-netic Tool in Trypanosomes.- Lentivirus-Mediat-ed RNA Interference in Mammalian Neurons.- Si-lencing Genes by RNA Interference in the ProtozoanParasite Entamoeba histolytica.- Use of RNAi in C.elegans.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Human Genetics; MolecularMedicine; Cell Biology

Target groups

Geneticists, molecular and cellular biologists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. Approx. 290 p. 45 illus. 3 in color (Methods in Molecular

Biology, Vol. 442) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-874-4


M.N. Berberan-Santos, Institute Superior Técnico, Lisboa, Portu-

gal (Ed.)

Fluorescence of Supermolecules,

Polymers, and Nanosystems

The field of fluorescence continues to steadily grow,both in its fundamental aspects and in applicationsin highly interdisciplinary areas including analytical,physical and organic chemistry, molecular sciences,biology, biomedicine and medical research. The 4thvolume in the Springer Series on Fluorescence fo-cuses on the fluorescence of nanosystems, polymersand supermolecules, and the development and ap-plication of fluorescent probes. Special emphasis isplaced on the fluorescence of artificial and biologi-cal nanosystems, single molecule fluorescence andthe luminescence of polymers, micro- and nanopar-ticles and nanotubes. Fluorescence microscopy andfluorescence correlation spectroscopy are covered aswell. Historical aspects of this growing field and anoverview of fluorescence applications are also pro-vided.

Features

Focuses on the fluorescence of nanosystems, poly-mers and supermolecules and the development andapplication of fluorescent probes Special emphasis isplaced on the fluorescence of artificial and biologicalnanosystems, single molecule fluorescence, lumines-cence of polymers, of micro- and nanoparticles, andof nanotubes Fluorescence microscopy and fluores-cence correlation spectroscopy are also covered

Contents

From the contents Part 1: History and fundamen-tal aspects.- Part 2: Molecular and supramolecularsystems.- Part 3: Polymers, semiconductors, modelmembranes and cells.- Part 4: Nanotubes, micropar-ticles and nanoparticles.

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Nan-otechnology; Polymer Sciences; Laser Technologyand Physics, Photonics

Target groups

Practitioners and researchers in organic and phys-ical chemistry and in material sciences, analyticalchemists, molecular biologists, biophysicists, biolo-gists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 450 p. 150 illus. (Springer Series on Fluorescence,

Vol. 4) Hardcover

189,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73927-2

D.A. Bernards, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; R.M. Owens,

Agave BioSystems, Ithaca, NY, USA; G.G. Malliaras, Cornell Uni-

versity, Ithaca, NY, USA (Eds.)

Organic Semiconductors in Sensor

Applications

Organic semiconductors offer unique characteristicssuch as tunability of electronic properties via chem-ical synthesis, compatibility with mechanically flex-ible substrates, low-cost manufacturing, and facileintegration with chemical and biological function-alities. These characteristics have prompted the ap-plication of organic semiconductors and their de-vices in physical, chemical, and biological sensors.This book covers this rapidly emerging field by dis-cussing both optically- and electrically-based sen-sor concepts. Novel transducers based on organiclight-emitting diodes and organic thin-film transis-tors, as well as systems-on-a-chip architectures arepresented. Functionalization techniques to enhancespecificity are outlined, and models for the sensor re-sponse are described.

Features

Covers the major developments and applicationsof organic material electronic photoactive andchemosenstive devices Explains processing of organ-ic electrical photo- and chemosenstive devices Both areference work for researchers/engineers and a tuto-rial for graduate students

Contents

Water Soluble Poly(fluorene) Homopolymers andCopolymers for Chemical and Biological Sensors.-Polyelectrolyte Based Fluorescent Sensors.- Struc-turally Integrated Photoluminescent Chemical andBiological Sensors: An Organic Light-EmittingDiode (OLED)-Based Platform.- Lab-On-A-ChipDevices With Organic Semiconductor Based Opti-cal Detection.- Solid-State Chemosensitive OrganicDevices for Vapor-Phase Detection.- Detection ofChemical and Physical Parameters by Organic FieldEffect Transistors.- Performance Requirements andMechanistic Analysis of Organic Transistor-BasedPhosphonate Gas [..]

Fields of interest

Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Optical and Electronic Materials; Polymer Sciences;Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, engineers, and graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XV, 310 p. 90 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Sci-

ence, Vol. 107) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-76313-0

H. Berns, University of Bochum, Germany; W. Theisen, University

of Bochum, Germany

Ferrous Materials

Steels and Cast Iron

Ferrous materials are by far the most widely usedmetal alloys, which are fully covered in respect tosteels and cast irons. About one third oft the text isdedicated to fundamentals and the remainder dealswith specific grades and their application in industry.The books combines teaching and practical informa-tion on standard and new ferrous materials to helpshop-floor engineers as well as researchers and stu-dents, who need to improve their knowledge in thisfield of materials technology.

Features

It combines steel and cast iron, which used to betreated in separate books. It keeps the fundamen-tals on an engineering rather than a material sciencelevel. It contains numerous instructions and exam-ples of application. It offers basic understanding andguidance in materials selection as well as manufac-turing and service of components. It does not stop atmaterial properties but goes into application. It [..]

Contents

Fundamentals of ferous materials.- Ferrous materialsand their application.- Appendix

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Engineering Design; OperatingProcedures, Materials Treatment; Structural Materi-als

Target groups

Engineers, researchers, and graduate students in me-chanical, chemical, civil and process engineering anddesign

Type of publication

Professional book

Due March 2008

The book bases on the German edition: Berns, Theisen: Eisen-

werkstoffe, Stahl, Gusseisen


119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71847-5


U.N. Bhat, Professor Emeritus, Southern Methodist University,

Dallas, TX, USA

An Introduction to Queueing

Theory

Modeling and Analysis in Applications

This introductory textbook is designed for a one-semester course on queueing theory that does notrequire a course in stochastic processes as a prereq-uisite. By integrating the necessary background onstochastic processes with the analysis of models, thisbook provides a sound foundational introduction tothe modeling and analysis of queueing systems fora broad interdisciplinary audience of students com-ing from diverse disciplines, including applied math-ematics, statistics, computer science, operations re-search, and industrial, systems, manufacturing, andcommunications engineering. Key features includean introductory chapter, which contains an histori-cal account of the growth of queueing theory in thelast 100 years; rigorous treatment of the foundationsof basic models commonly used in applications withappropriate references for advanced topics; a chapteron modeling and analysis using computational tools;modeling exercises as a motivational tool, and reviewexercises covering background [..]

Features

The first textbook on queueing theory that does notrequire a course in stochastic processes as a prerequi-site; suitable for applied science students not needinga specialized course in queueing theory For a broadinterdisciplinary audience of advanced undergradu-ates, graduate students, researchers, and practition-ers in applied mathematics, statistics, computer sci-ence, operations research, and industrial, [..]

Contents

Introduction.- System Element Models.- An Intro-duction to Stochastic Processes.- Simple MarkovianQueueing Systems.- Imbedded Markov Chain Mod-els for M/G/I and G/M/I Queues.- Extended MarkovModels.- Queueing Networks.- Renewal ProcessModels.- The General Queue G/G/I and Approxi-mations.- Statistical Inference for Queueing Mod-els.- Decision Problems in Queueing Theory.- Index

Fields of interest

Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Sci-ence, Chemistry & Geosciences; Statistical Theo-ry and Methods; Probability Theory and StochasticProcesses; Mathematical Modeling and IndustrialMathematics; Operations Research, MathematicalProgramming; Industrial and Production Engineer-ing

Target groups

Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, re-searchers, and practitioners in applied mathematics,statistics, computer science, operations research, andindustrial, systems, manufacturing, and communica-tions engineering

Type of publication


Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 376 p. 5 illus. (Statistics for Industry and Technolo-

gy) Hardcover

46,20 €

ISBN 978-0-8176-4724-7

A.K. Bhunia, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Foodborne Microbial Pathogens

Mechanisms and Pathogenesis

Undoubtedly in the past 10-20 years, impact of food-borne pathogens has been overwhelming because ofhigh rate of fatalities, illnesses, and the fear of beingexposed to incurable infective agents or toxins. Rapidgrowth in the centralized food production indus-tries, aggressive agricultural practices and changes infood consumption habits are contributing factors forthe emergence of increased foodborne infections bynew or old pathogens resulting in several outbreaks,product recalls and economic losses. These eventsprompted increased research activities to understandthe pathogens and their pathogenic mechanisms, andprevention and control strategies. Modern moleculartools also facilitated our understanding of the func-tion and regulations of virulent or other accessorygenes. Above all, the complete genome sequence ofseveral important foodborne pathogens helped un-ravel the molecular basis of pathogenesis. FoodborneBacterial Pathogens: Mechanisms and Pathogenisiswill be a graduate level [..]

Features

For the first time a book will link fooborne illnessand immunology. This textbook will combine thehost parasite interaction to a level where the readerswould have better appreciation for the disease mech-anism with up-to-date information on molecular andcellular mechanism of several major foodborne bac-terial pathogens, virulence genes and their regulationin the host or the food environment, pathogenicity[..]

Contents

Introduction to Foodborne Pathogens.- Biologyof Microbes Associated with Food.- Host Defenseagainst Foodborne Pathogens.- General Mechanismof Pathogenesis.- Animal and Cell Culture Modelsto Study Foodborne Pathogen Interaction.- Staphy-lococcus aureus.- Bacillus cereus and Bacillus an-thracis.- Clostridium botulinum and Clostridiumperfringens.- Listeria monocytogenes.- Escherichiacoli.- Salmonella enterica.- Campylocbacter andArcobacter.- Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersiniapestis.- Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus,Vibrio vulnificus.- Shigella species.- Index.

Fields of interest

Food Science; Bacteriology; Immunology; Medicine,general

Target groups

Graduate courses, upper level undergrad students,food microbiologists, animal scientists, veterinaryscientists, possibly medical microbiologists.

Type of publication


Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 220 p. (Food Science Texts Series) Hardcover

53,90 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74536-7


B. Bhushan, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; H.

Fuchs, University of Münster, Germany; M. Tomitori, Advanced

Institute of Science & Technology, Ishikawa, Japan (Eds.)

Applied Scanning Probe Methods IX

Characterization

The volumes VIII, IX and X examine the physicaland technical foundation for recent progress in ap-plied scanning probe techniques. The first volumecame out in January 2004, the second to fourth vol-umes in early 2006 and the fifth to seventh volumesin late 2006. The field is progressing so fast that thereis a need for a set of volumes every 12 to 18 monthsto capture latest developments. These volumes con-stitute a timely comprehensive overview of SPM ap-plications. After introducing scanning probe mi-croscopy, including sensor technology and tip char-acterization, chapters on use in various industrial ap-plications are presented. Industrial applications spantopographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, andmagnetic and biological materials. The chapters havebeen written by leading researchers and applicationscientists from all over the world and from variousindustries to provide a broader perspective.

Features

First book summarizing the state-of-the-art of thistechnique Real industrial applications included

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Polymer Sciences; Physical Chemistry; SolidState Physics and Spectroscopy

Target groups

Professionals in industry dealing with surface an-alytics; scientists at universities in physical chem-istry/physics, materials science, polymer science de-partments

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 430 p. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74082-7




Applied Scanning Probe Methods X

Biomimetics and Industrial Applications


Features


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74084-1




Applied Scanning Probe Methods

VIII

Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques


Features


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74079-7


J.C.A. Boeyens, University of Pretoria, South Africa; D.C. Levendis,

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Number Theory and the Periodicity

of Matter

The main purpose of the book is to communicate afundamental principle to the scientific world. Theeventual impact of the subject matter is consideredto be much wider than the readership of the prelimi-nary accounts which have been published. The num-ber principle at issue is known to be of wide gen-eral interest and the book has also been written tobe accessible to nonspecialists. The potentialreadership should extend way beyond academic sci-entists. The discovery described in this book could beof seminal significance, also in other fields where thegolden ratio is known to be of fundamental impor-tance. The most obvious connection is with Fibonac-ci phylotaxis in the study of botanical growth andthe number basis of DNA coding. In another con-text it may impinge on crystallographic periodicityand the structure of quasicrystals. These topics arebeyond the scope of this book and hence it is all themore important that the power of number theory todescribe physical systems be disseminated more [..]

Features

Presents a fully scientific account of the use of thegolden ratio and explores the observation that stablenucleides obey a number theory based general lawThe interest in number theory is worldwide and cov-ers the entire spectrum of human knowledge. Thoseaspects covered here will not be immediately accessi-ble to the general lay readership, but, scientists of allpursuations immediately appreciate the [..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Math. Ap-plications in Chemistry; Materials Science; Theoreti-cal and Computational Chemistry; Nuclear Physics,Heavy Ions, Hadrons

Target groups

Scientists, graduates, and undergraduates in chem-istry, physics, crystallography, mathematics, appliedsciences, and medicine

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6659-7


J.C.A. Boeyens, University of Pretoria, South Africa; J.F. Ogilvie,

Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica (Eds.)

Models, Mysteries, and Magic of

Molecules

Molecules have for a long time been of central im-portance in chemistry as the basis on which all newproducts and materials have been designed, devel-oped and interpreted. Since the discovery and char-acterization of active biomolecules, biology has al-so been transformed into a molecular science. Withthe new developments of molecular devices, sin-gle-molecule spectroscopy, time-resolved x-raydiffraction and the study of mass-selected clustersin molecular beams, materials science and electron-ics may move in the same direction. The understand-ing of molecules and the dynamics of their transitionbetween isolated and assembled states rests on threepillars: structure, activity and function. Enormousprogress has been made in the experimental studyof molecules by diffraction and spectroscopic anal-ysis, directed at all three of the basic aspects. In theprocess molecular scientists have developed efficientworking models in terms of which to design and in-terpret their experiments. A vital feature of [..]

Features

Aspects of molecular behaviour, central to the un-derstanding of chemical and life sciences, feature inthis collection of structurally biased papers, rangingfrom a study of transition-metal complexes, throughproteins and their interactions, polymorphism, qua-sicrystals, to life in extreme environments Highlightsthe need to identify common criteria for understand-ing the molecular basis of life

Contents

From the contents A. Methods: Raman spectroscopy:The biomolecular detection of life in extreme envi-ronments.- B. Mysteries: Is polymorphism caused bymolecular conformational changes?.- C. Magic: Mys-terious crystallography: From snowflake to virus.-D. Models: Theoretical and experimental models ofmolecules illustrated with 2 2 quantum-chemical cal-culations of electronic structure of H CN Isomers.

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Theo-retical and Computational Chemistry; Atomic andMolecular Structure and Spectra; Nanotechnology;Crystallography

Target groups

Students of chemistry and general readers interestedin molecular sciences, structural chemistry, the fun-damental basis of the life sciences, and computation-al chemistry; serves as an introductory text for stu-dents who might subsequently wish to specialize inany of these fascinating fields; advanced undergradu-ates and graduate students in chemistry

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007


159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5940-7

J. Bogden, UMDNJ (Ed.)

Clinical Nutrition of the Essential

Trace Elements and Minerals

The Guide for Health Professionals

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2009

2009. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-724-2

R. Borsali, LCPO-CNRS, Bordeaux University, France; R. Pecora,

Stanford University, CA, USA (Eds.)

Soft Matter

Scattering, Imaging and Manipulation

This 4-volume set includes extensive discussions ofscattering techniques (light, neutron and X-ray) andrelated fluctuation and grating techniques that areat the forefront of this field. Most of the scatteringtechniques are Fourier space techniques. Recent ad-vances have seen the development of powerful directimaging methods such as atomic force microscopyand scanning probe microscopy. In addition, tech-niques that can be used to manipulate soft matter onthe nanometer scale are also in rapid development.These include the scanning probe microscopy tech-nique mentioned above as well as optical and mag-netic tweezers. This will appeal to soft matter scien-tists at the graduate level and above, condensed mat-ter physicists, chemists, biologists, medical doctorsand engineers.

Features

The only book covering the whole field A compre-hensive treatment of the major techniques for study-ing soft matter at the nanoscale level Accessible to aninterdisciplinary audience

Contents

Volume 1: Basic Concepts of Scattering.- Rod-likeparticles and Semi-rigid Polymers.- Theory of Poly-electrolytes.- Theory of Membranes.- Star Poly-mers and Dendrimers.- Micelles.- Brush-like Poly-mers.- Volume 2: Static Light Scattering.- Dynam-ic Light Scattering (DLS).- Light Scattering in ShearFields.- Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleach-ing.- Forced Rayleigh Scattering (FRS).- Fluores-cence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS).- Dynamics ofBlock Copolymer disordered state: RPA approach.Light Scattering by Polysaccharides.- Gels.- Volume3: Neutron Scattering: SANS.- SANS Liquid [..]

Fields of interest

Soft Matter, Complex Fluids; Polymer Sciences;Nanotechnology; Materials Science; Biophysics

Target groups

Soft matter scientists at the graduate level and above,condensed matter physicists, chemists, biologists,medical doctors, engineers.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due August 2008

2008. Approx. 2300 p. (4-volume set, not available separately)

Hardcover

1.200,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-4464-9


Z. Bosze, Agricultural Biotechnology Center, Gödöllo, Hungary

(Ed.)

Bioactive Components of Milk

Of all food products dairy foods have the most po-tential concerning functional foods. Therefore, thereis a tremendous amount of interest in value-addedmilk products and the identification of componentsin food which have health benefits. Bioactive Com-ponents of Milk provides an overview of these de-rived components and their diverse activities includ-ing: the stimulation of beneficial microflora, alert-ing the immune system to the presence of potentialpathogens and allergens, binding and eliminatingtoxins, etc. The book is divided into four parts. Thefirst part focuses on bioactive milk lipid components,which very widely among mammalian species. Thesecond part describes different aspects of biologicalactive colostrums and milk proteins and their deriva-tives, with special concern on species specific effects.The third part reviews the production of recombi-nant human proteins in the milk of livestock animals- including ethical issues - and the aims of alteringmilk composition for the benefit [..]

Features

describes the derived components of milk and theirdiverse activities

Contents

Foreword.- Milk Lipids: A Source of BioactiveMolecules: Trans Fatty Acids and Bioactive Lipids inRuminant Milk.- Expression and Nutritional Regula-tion of Lipogenic Genes in the Ruminant LactatingMammary Gland.- Lipophilic Microconstituents ofMilk.- Biological Activity of Native Milk Proteins-Species Specific Effects: Milk Fat Globule Mem-brane Components - A Proteomic Approach.- MilkLipoprotein Membranes and Their Imperative En-zymes.- Lactoferrin Structure and Functions.- MilksCD14: A Soluble Pattern Recognition Recep-tor in Milk.- Apoptosis and Tumor Cell Death in Re-sponse to [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science; Organic Chemistry

Target groups

scientists working in academic and industrial insti-tutes

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007



107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74086-7

J.I. Boullata, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia,

PA, USA; V.T. Armenti, Temple University School of Medicine,

Philadelphia, PA, USA (Eds.)

Handbook of Drug'Nutrient

Interactions

The goal of this work is to provide an updated com-pilation of information on drug-nutrient interactionsthat enables health care providers to better managetheir patients. The book will meet this goal byproviding both the scientific basis and clinical rele-vance for many interactions along with appropriaterecommendations. A specific objective is toprovide a tool for clinicians to use in understanding,identifying, distinguishing, predicting, optimizing,managing, and ultimately preventing significant ad-verse drug-nutrient interactions to optimize patientcare. An additional objective is to challengeclinicians to be aware of potential drug-nutrient in-teractions in their daily practices, to document themregularly, and to investigate them further.

Contents

Introduction to Drug-Nutrient Interac-tions.- Regulatory Aspects of Drug-Nutrient Interactions.- Drug Dispo-sition and Response.- Enzyme Sys-tems.- Transporter Systems.-NutrientDisposition and Response.- Influenceof Protein-Calorie Malnutrition on Medica-tion.- Influence of Overweight and Obesi-ty on Medication.- Drug Absorption withFood.- Specific Food Components and DrugMetabolism.- Grapefruit and Other Fruit JuiceInteractions with Medicine.- Positive Drug-Nutrient Interactions.- Interaction of NutrientSupplements with [..]

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Target groups

Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, and oth-ers in training or in clinical practice

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due August 2008

2008. With CD-ROM. (Nutrition and Health) Softcover

96,25 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-361-9

G. Bozzolo, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA; R.D.

Noebe, NASA, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; P.B.

Abel, NASA, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, USA (Eds.)

Applied Computational Materials

Modeling

Theory, Simulation and Experiment

The scope of the proposed book is to identify andemphasize the successful link between computationalmaterials modeling as a simulation and design tooland its synergistic application to experimental re-search and alloy development. Hence, the purposeof this book is to provide a more balanced perspec-tive of the role that computational modeling can playin every day research and development efforts. Thiswill be done by presenting a series of examples ofthe successful application of various computationalmodeling procedures (everything from first princi-ples to quantum approximate to CALPHAD meth-ods) to real life surface and bulk alloy problems.

Features

Computational materials modeling is presented asa set of tools available for aiding the materials engi-neer/scientist Each chapter describes one or moreparticular computational tool and how they are bestused Provides detailed examples of application to re-al problems Suggests how to acquire the programs(tools) if the software is publicly available Focuses onthe integration of the modeling methods within [..]

Contents

Ab Initio Modeling of Alloy Phase Equilibria.- Useof Computational Thermodynamics to Identify Po-tential Alloy Compositions for Metallic Glass For-mation.- How Does a Crystal Grow? Experiments,Models, and Simulations from the Nano- to the Mi-cro-Scale Regime.- Structural and Electronic Prop-erties from First-Principles.- Synergy between Mate-rial, Surface Science Experiments and Simulations.-Integration of First-Principles Calculations, CalphadModeling, and Phase Field Simulations.- QuantumApproximate Methods for the Atomistic Modeling ofMulticomponent Alloys.- Molecular Orbital [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Numerical and ComputationalMethods in Engineering; Condensed Matter; Nu-merical and Computational Methods; EngineeringDesign

Target groups

Libraries, graduate students, researchers and profes-sionals

Type of publication

Reference work

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-23117-4


S. Brantley, The Pennsylvania State University, Univ. Park, PA;

J. Kubicki, The Pennsylvania State University, Univ. Park, PA; A.

White, US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (Eds.)

Kinetics of Water-Rock Interaction

The geochemistry of the earth’s surface is controlledby chemical equilibrium, and the kinetics of the ap-proach toward equilibrium. Many low temperatureprocesses, such as weathering, do not reach equilibri-um except over geologically long time periods. Theapproach to equilibrium can be described by kinetictheory and the application of kinetic theory to geo-chemical systems has made vast advances in the lastseveral decades. Geochemical kinetics as a topic isnow of importance to a wide range of geochemistsin academia, industry, and government, and all geo-chemists need a rudimentary knowledge of the field.This book will summarize the fundamentals of geo-chemical kinetics with examples drawn especiallyfrom mineral dissolution and precipitation, but willalso encompass discussion of high temperature pro-cesses and global geochemical cycle modeling. Anal-ysis of textures of rocks, sediments, and mineral sur-faces will be incorporated throughout and will be asubtheme of the book.

Features

-All practitioners of geochemistry today need a thor-ough understanding of kinetics, including those inacademia, government, and industry. -This book willhave textbook potential among upper division un-dergraduate and graduate students. The book willalso be useful as a reference tool for practicing geo-chemists. -The book is focussed on water-rock in-teraction, which has wide applications for hyrogeo-chemists, [..]

Contents

Analysis of Rates of Geochemical Reactions.- Tran-sition State Theory and Molecular Orbital Calcula-tions Applied to Rates and Reaction Mechanisms inGeochemical Kinetics.- The Mineral-Water Inter-face.- Kinetics of Sorption-Desorption.- Kinetics ofMineral Dissolution.- Data Fitting Techniques withApplications to Mineral Dissolution Kinetics.- Nu-cleation, Growth, and Aggregation of Mineral Phas-es: Mechanisms and Kinetic Controls.- Microbiolog-ical Controls on Geochemical Kinetics 1: Fundamen-tals and Case Study on Microbial Fe(III) Oxide Re-duction.- Microbiological Controls on Geochemical[..]

Fields of interest

Geochemistry; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films;Biogeosciences; Hydrogeology; Soil Science & Con-servation

Target groups

Disciplines that will find this book usefulinclude aqueous geochemistry, environmentalgeochemistry, petrology, environmental consultantsand engineers, EPS, state EPA, petroleum industryand geologists, hydrogeochemists, soil scientists, andeconomic geologists.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007


107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73562-7 G.A. Bray, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge,

LA, USA (Ed.)

The Metabolic Syndrome and

Obesity

The Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity presents anup-to-date survey of the current scientific under-standing of obesity and the metabolic syndrome, aswell as an overview of the most significant changesto the field over the past 30 years. By first presentinga historical context for overweight, the book driveshome the point that obesity is by no means simply acontemporary problem, and its continued existencemeans that we neither understand it, nor have devel-oped effective therapies. The Metabolic Syndromeand Obesity is a comprehensive reference for thetreatment of obesity in two parts. Part I, The Prob-lem, examines the entire scope of the obesity epi-demic, including epidemiology and history, costs oftreatment, pathology, clinical types, age-related is-sues, and general health risks. Part II, The Solutions,describes several treatment options including diet,behavior modification, exercise, pharmacologicaltreatment, and surgery. This volume is a thoroughreference for obesity and the metabolic [..]

Features

Defines obesity and realistically assesses its preva-lence Examines and evaluates the success of tra-ditional cognitive behavioral treatment Presents atimely discussion of surgical and pharmacologicaloptions for obese patients

Contents

Part I. The Problem: 1 - Definitions and Preva-lence.- 2 - How do we get fat? An epidemiologicaland Metabolic Approach.- 3 - Costs, Pathology andHealth Risks of Overweight and the Metabolic Syn-drome.- 4 - Natural History of Overweight: Differ-ential Diagnosis, Clinical Types and Age-relatedChanges.- Part II. The Solutions: 5 - Evaluation Pre-vention and Introduction to Treatment.- 6 – Diet.-7 - Behavior Modification.- 8 - Physical Activity andExercise in the Overweight.- 9 - PharmacologicalTreatment of the Overweight Patient.- 10 - ShouldWe Treat the Metabolic Syndrome or its [..]

Fields of interest

Nutrition; Endocrinology; Diabetes; Human Genet-ics; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Target groups

Nutritionists, endocrinologists, and primary carephysicians

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-802-7


H.F. Brinson, University of Houston, TX USA; L.C. Brinson, North-

western University, Evanston, IL, USA

Polymer Engineering Science and

Viscoelasticity

An Introduction

Polymer Engineering Science and Viscoelastici-ty: An Introduction provides a unified mechanicsand materials perspective on polymers: both themathematics of viscoelasticity theory, as well as thephysical mechanisms behind polymer deforma-tion processes. Written for advanced seniors seek-ing graduate level courses, first and second yeargraduate students and practicing en-gineers, this volume describes the relationship be-tween mechanical properties and the basic molec-ular structure and mechanisms associated with theperformance of structures made from polymer basedmaterials. Clearly written in an organizedmanner, readers need only basic knowledge of solidmechanics and materials science in order to use thisreference successfully. Introductory material on fun-damental mechanics is included to provide a contin-uous baseline for readers from all disciplines. Intro-ductory material on the chemical and molecular ba-sis of polymers is also included, which is essential tothe understanding of [..]

Features

Covers both the basic materials science of polymersand their mathematical description Describes themechanics from the fundamental strength of ma-terials and elasticity to advanced viscoelasticity In-cludes important information on time-tempera-ture-frequency dependence of polymers Introducesthe unique deformation mechanisms of polymers,including failure mechanisms Features specific de-tails for the solution of [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Stress and Strain Analysis and Mea-surement.- Characteristics, Applications and Proper-ties of Polymers.- Polymerizaton and Classification.-Differential Constitutive Equations.- Hereditary In-tegral Representations of Stress and Strain.- Timeand Temperature Behavior of Polymers.- Elemen-tary Viscoelastic Stress Analysis for Bars and Beams.-Viscoelastic Stress Analysis in Two and Three Di-mensions.- Nonlinear Viscoelasticity.- Rateand Time-Dependent Failure: Mechanisms and Pre-dictive Models

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Continuum Mechanics and Me-chanics of Materials; Mechanics; Condensed Matter;Characterization and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Engineers dealing with application and design prob-lems with polymers, senior level undergraduate stu-dents and graduate students in specialty courses

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. XVI, 448 p. Hardcover

92,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73860-4

G. Britton, University of Liverpool, UK; S. Liaaen-Jensen, NTNU,

Trondheim, Norway; H. Pfander, CaroteNature, Bern, Switzerland

(Eds.)

Carotenoids Volume 5: Nutrition

and Health

The Carotenoids book series provides an intro-duction to the fundamental chemistry, detailed ac-counts of the basic methods used in carotenoid re-search, and critical discussions of the biochemistry,functions and applications of carotenoids. Volume5 consists of three parts. Part 1 on nutrition cov-ers carotenoids as dietary sources and supplementsand their bioavailability. Part 2 discusses actions ofcarotenoids and practical approaches that are bene-ficial to human health, like epidemiology and inter-vention trials, in vitro studies and studies of anti-oxi-dant and pro-oxidant effects. Part 3 describes protec-tive effects of carotenoids against diseases, like can-cer, Coronary Heart Disease, eye and skin diseases,and effects on the immune system.

Features

Biological aspects of Carotenoids are covered Useof carotenoids against diseases is discussed (e.g.Cancer, Coronary Heart Disease, eye and skin dis-eases, immunological diseases) To be used in con-junction with the Carotenoids book series and theCarotenoids Handbook

Contents

Part A: Nutrition: Dietary sources.- Supplements.-Bioavailability.- Beta, beta-Carotene et al as provita-min A.- Part B: Carotenoids and health: practical ap-proaches.- Epidemiology and intervention trials.- Invitro studies.- Studies of antioxidant and prooxidanteffects.- Part C: Carotenoids against disease: Cancer.-Coronary heart disease.- The eye.- The skin.- Theimmune system.- Overall evaluation of carotenoidsin nutrition and health.

Fields of interest

Chemistry/Food Science, general; Food Science; Hu-man Physiology; Immunology; Pharmacology/Toxi-cology; Nutrition

Target groups

Researchers, clinicians, scientific libraries, food in-dustry, biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Carotenoids, Vol. 5) Hardcover

89,90 €

ISBN 978-3-7643-7500-3

G. Britton, University of Liverpool, UK; S. Liaaen-Jensen, NTNU,

Trondheim, Norway; H. Pfander, CaroteNature, Bern, Switzerland

(Eds.)

Carotenoids Volume 4: Natural

Functions

The Carotenoids book series provides an introduc-tion to the fundamental chemistry, detailed accountsof the basic methods used in carotenoid research,and critical discussions of the biochemistry, func-tions and applications of carotenoids. Volume 4 con-sists of two parts. Part 1 discusses the fundamen-tal properties on which the biological functions andeffects of carotenoids, including effects on humanhealth, depend. Part 2 describes important naturalfunctions of carotenoids in all kinds of living organ-isms, covering diverse roles such as colour, photo-synthesis, photoprotection, and the formation andactions of carotenoid metabolites.

Features

The relations between structure, properties and func-tion are discussed To be used in conjunction with theCarotenoids book series and the Carotenoids Hand-book

Contents

Part A: Fundamental properties of carotenoids.-Physical states.- E/Z isomers and isomerization.-Carotenoid radicals and radical ions.- Photochem-istry: principles.- Photochemistry: cations and cationradicals absorbing above 600 nm.- Part B: Functionsof intact carotenoids.- Colour.- Photoprotection.-Phototaxis.- Photosynthesis.- Part C: Formationand functions of carotenoid metabolites/breakdownproducts.- Enzymic cleavage to retinal.- Enzymiccleavage to other products.

Fields of interest

Chemistry/Food Science, general; Organic Chem-istry; Human Physiology; Biochemistry, general;Plant Biochemistry; Plant Physiology

Target groups

Researchers, scientific libraries, food industry,biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Carotenoids, Vol. 4) Hardcover

89,90 €

ISBN 978-3-7643-7498-3


C. Bréchignac, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique,

France; P. Houdy, Université d'Evry, France; M. Lahmani, Ministry

of Research Nanotechnology Club (Eds.)

Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry

Nanomaterials are a fast developing field of researchand applications lie in many separate domains, suchas in hi-tech (optics, electronics, biology, aeronau-tics), but also in consumer industries (automotive,concrete, surface treatments (including paints), cos-metics, etc.).

Features

Covers the major aspects of nanomaterials produc-tion Unique integration of the chemical, materialsscientific and thermodynamical aspects of nanoma-terials production Serves as both a reference work forresearchers and a textbook for graduate students Themechanical, optical, and magnetic characteristics ofnanomaterials are presented in detail

Contents

Size Effects on Structure and Morphology of Freeor Supported Nanoparticles.- Structure and PhaseTransitions in Nanocrytals.- Thermodynamics andSolid-Liquid Transitions.- Modelling and Simulat-ing the Dynamics of Nano-Objects.- Magnetism inNanomaterials.- Electronic Structure in Clustersand Nanoparticles.- Optical Properties of Metal-lic Nanoparticles.- Mechanical and Nanomechani-cal Properties.- Superplasticity.- Reactivity of Met-al Nanoparticles.- Inverse Systems - NanoporousSolids.- Inverse Systems - Confined Fluids: PhaseDiagram and Metastability.- SupramolecularChemicstry: [..]

Fields of interest

Condensed Matter; Nanotechnology; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering; Inorganic Chem-istry; Physical Chemistry; Materials Science

Target groups

Advanced students, scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

Original French edition published by Éditions Belin, Paris, 2005

2008. Approx. XXX, 747 p. 461 illus. Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72992-1

M.J. Buehler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,

MA, USA

Atomistic Modeling of Materials

Failure

Deformation and Fracture of Brittle, Ductile, and Nanoscale

Materials

Atomistic Modeling of Materials Failure is an intro-duction to molecular and atomistic modeling tech-niques applied to fracture and deformation of solids,focusing on a variety of brittle, ductile and geomet-rically confined materials. This detailed overview in-cludes computational methods and techniques op-erating at the atomic scale, and describes how thesetechniques can be used to model the dynamics ofcracks and other deformation mechanisms. A fulldescription of molecular dynamics (MD) as a nu-merical modeling tool covers the use of classical in-teratomic potentials and implementation of large-scale massively parallelized computing facilities inaddition to the general philosophies of model build-ing, simulation, interpretation and analysis of results.Readers will find a physics-motivated discussion ofeach numerical technique along with a review of re-quired mathematical and physics backgrounds. Ex-ample applications for specific materials (such as sili-con, copper, collagen) are provided as case [..]

Features

Makes new molecular modeling techniques availableto a wider community of engineers and scientistsDiscusses large-scale molecular dynamics modelingapplied to fracture and deformation Covers recentadvances in understanding of atomic-scale mecha-nisms of brittle fracture and materials deformationProvides links between classical continuum theoriesand physics and chemistry related approaches En-dorses [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Basics of Atomistic, Continuum andMultiscale Methods.- Basic Continuum Mechanics.-Atomistic Elasticity.- Physical Properties.- Deforma-tion and Dynamical Failure of Brittle Materials.- De-formation and Fracture of Ductile Materials.- SizeEffects in Small-Scale and Biological Materials

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Continu-um Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Mechan-ics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Numericaland Computational Methods; Nanotechnology

Target groups

scientists in industry and academia, engineers, physi-cists, materials scientists, graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due May 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76425-2

J.W. Bulte, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; M. Mo-

do, King's College, London, UK (Eds.)

Nanoparticles in Biomedical

Imaging

Emerging Technologies and Applications

The generation of imaging nanoparticles is diverseand dependent on its myriad of applications. Thisbook will provide an overview of how these imag-ing particles can be designed to fulfill specific re-quirements for applications across different imagingmodalities.

Features

Presents, for the first time, a comprehensive interdis-ciplinary overview of the impact nanoparticles exerton biomedical imaging Collects these topics withina book to provide a common central resource to re-searchers and teachers that aim to advance these ex-citing new opportunities in biomedical imaging

Contents

Introduction.- Use of Paramagnetic Dendrimers forLymph Node Imaging.- Use of Uspios for ClinicalLymph Node Imaging.- Use of Spios for Clinical Liv-er Staging.- Use of Uspios for Imaging Xenograft Re-jection.- Use of Uspios for Imaging of Arterioscle-rosis.- Use of Spios for Labeling And Tracking ofStem Cells and Progenitors.- Use of Mpios for Cel-lular Imaging: More Bang for the Buck.- Use of Per-fluorocarbon Emulsions for Specific MR Imaging ofSparse Molecular Epitopes.- Magnetic Nanosensorsfor Probing Molecular Interactions.- MagnetopticalProbes.- Use of Radiolabeled Liposomes for [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedicine general; Nanotechnology; Imaging / Ra-diology; Biomedical Engineering

Target groups

Researchers within the field of imaging; chemists,physicists, biologists, pathologists, clinicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 400 p. 97 illus., 71 in color. (Fundamental Biomedi-

cal Technologies, Vol. 3) Hardcover

114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72026-5


K.J. Bundy, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA

Fundamentals of Biomaterials

Science and Applications

Over the past two decades, the field of biomateri-als has rapidly matured from a nascent, embryon-ic discipline to one characterized by a firm base ofscientific and engineering knowledge. This founda-tion now offers the potential for revolutionary break-throughs in materials used for making surgical im-plants, with consequent dramatic, positive impact onhuman health. This new text, aimed at bioengineer-ing students who have already has taken a course onthe fundamentals of materials science, aims to stressthe latest thinking about materials for use in vivoas well as summarizing and explaining the require-ments and characteristics of successful biomaterials.The book achieves a balance between engineeringanalysis and pertinent biological and physiologicalfundamentals, between chemical and mechanical as-pects of in vivo implant service, and between the dif-ferent material classes (polymers, ceramics, metalsand composites).

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION. 1. The Modern Field of Bio-materials - synergistic Interaction between Engineer-ing and Life Science.- II. FUNDAMENTAL CON-CEPTS. 2. The Various Classes of Implant Materials.3. The Tissue Biomaterials Interface. 4. Basic Aspectsof Biocompatibility.- III. ISSUES RELATED TO IM-PLANT DESIGN. 5. Fundamentals of Implant De-sign. 6. Characteristics of the in vivo Service Envi-ronment. 7. Design and Use of Implants in VariousSurgical Specialties. 8. Manufacturing Considera-tions. 9. Testing and Qualification of New Biomateri-als for in vivo Service. 10. Tissue Engineering and [..]

Fields of interest

Biomaterials; Biotechnology; Biomedical Engineer-ing; Biomedicine general; Life Sciences, general

Target groups

Upper div. undergrads, graduate students

Type of publication


Due January 2008


69,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-95033-4

L.D. Byham-Gray, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New

Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA; J.D. Burrowes, Long Island University,

Brookville, NY, USA; G.M. Chertow, University of California, San

Francisco, CA, USA (Eds.)

Nutrition in Kidney Disease

The field of kidney disease has evolved over the yearsto encompass a broad and sophisticated knowledgebase. There has been a proliferation of scientific in-formation and technical advances in the field. Theclinician involved in the care of patients with kid-ney disease must have a vast knowledge of nutritionmanagement of the disease.

Features

Collaborative work between leading nephrologistsand dieticians in the specialized field of kideney dis-ease Case studies serve as a companion text in clin-ical education Logical systematic order of contentwith adequate chapter outlines and summaries in-dexing and referral to pertinent appendices Appen-dices comprise an extensive and carefully se-lected list of resources

Contents

Kidney Function in Health and Disease.- Histori-cal Perspective of Nutrition in Kidney Disease.- TheChanging Demographics of Chronic Kidney Diseasein the US and Worldwide.- Nutrition Assessment inKidney Disease.- Hypertension.- Diabetes Mellitus.-Dyslipidemias.- Nutrition and Pharmacologic Ap-proaches.- Dialysis.-Transplantation.- Protein-Ener-gy Malnutrition.- Nutrition Support.- Anemia Man-agement.- Bone and Mineral Metabolism and Dis-ease.- Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, CardiovascularDisease, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infec-tion.- Pregnancy.- Infancy, Childhood, and Adoles-cence.- [..]

Fields of interest

Nephrology; Nutrition; Complementary & Alterna-tive Medicine

Target groups

Undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and al-lied health profession students, medical students andresidents, nutrition and allied health clinicians, in-cluding general practitioners, nephrologists, educa-tors and researchers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 17 illus. 3 in color (Nutrition and Health)

Hardcover

114,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-781-5

P. Bártolo, ESTG, Leiria, Portugal; B. Bidanda, University of Pitts-

burgh, PA, USA (Eds.)

Bio-Materials and Prototyping

Applications in Medicine

Bio-materials and prototyping (both virtual andphysical) is becoming more and more prevalent inmedicine. These materials and technologies are usedto design, develop and manufacture medical devicesand instrumentation, and to fabricate drug dosageforms. This process is also increasingly being usedby surgeons to plan complex operations, especiallyin the craniofacial and maxillofacial areas. Further,prototyping shows promise in the area of tissue engi-neering through the use of biomaterials including thedirect manufacture of biologically active implants.This book focuses on bio materials and prototyp-ing applications in medical environments. The ap-plications that are discussed integrate bio-materials,CAD, and physical prototyping techniques. Summa-rizes state-of-the-art research in prototyping of bio-materials for medical applications Provides a widevariety of examples of medical applications usingrapid prototyping, including tissue engineering, den-tal applications, and bone [..]

Features

Summarizes state-of-the-art research in rapid pro-totyping of bio-materials for medical applicationsProvides a wide variety of examples of medical ap-plications using rapid prototyping, including tissueengineering, dental applications, and bone replace-ment Addresses the issues involved with using solidfreeform fabrication/rapid prototyping/layered man-ufacturing that is becoming very important in the [..]

Contents

Introduction to Bio-Materials.- Metallic andceramic biomaterials: current & futuredevelopments.- Polyurethane based materials withapplications in medical devices.- Rapid prototypingof hydrogels to guide tissue formation.- Engineeredscaffold architecture influences soft tissue regener-ation.- Customised implants for bone replacementand growth.- Direct digital manufacturing of com-plex dental prostheses.- Digital design and fabrica-tion in dentistry.- The development of an artificialfinger joint.- Computer-aided development of megaendoprostheses.

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biotechnolo-gy; Engineering Design; Materials Science

Target groups

Engineering researchers in the fields of Biomateri-als, Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, and reverse Engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47682-7


K.W. Böddeker, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Ger-

many

Liquid Separations with

Membranes

An Introduction to Barrier Interference

Exploiting barrier interference is the challenge ofmembrane separation science and technology. Thisbook is about the principles behind. As membraneprocesses, barrier separations independently have ac-quired their peculiar identities and colourful diver-sity, each fondling its own tradition, each adheringto its own terminology (down to defying SI units),each earning different public attention and support.The plan of this book is to present the relevant ther-modynamic features of fluid mixtures in contact withsemipermeable barriers, then to apply this informa-tion in deriving the working principles and designrequirements of individual membrane separationprocesses. The membranes, by this approach, areintroduced by way of the mass transport and selec-tivity demands which they are to meet. This bookgives a survey, in systematic order, of the terms andconcepts by which barrier separations operate, andthrough which practical membrane separation pro-cesses are designed.

Features

Exploiting barrier interference is the challenge ofmembrane separation science and technology Thisbook is about the principles behind Provides expertknowledge as an survey, in systematic order, of theterms and concepts by which barrier separations op-erate, and through which practical membrane sepa-ration processes are designed

Contents

Preface.- Symbols and abbreviations.-An introduc-tion to barrier separation.- The thermodynamic con-nection.- Osmosis et cetera.- Membrane filtration.-Pervaporation versus evaporation.- What mem-branes are about.- Tracing membrane science, anhistorical account.- Appendices.

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Physical Chem-istry; Biotechnology; Biochemical Engineering;Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con-trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution

Target groups

Graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 120 pp. 25 figs. Hardcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-47451-7

F. Cardarelli, Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER) Cor-

poration, 7960 South Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona 85706, USA.

Materials Handbook

A Concise Desktop Reference

This revised and much expanded second editionprovides easy and rapid access to data on the phys-ical and chemical properties of all classes of mate-rials. These classes are: ferrous metals and their al-loys; nonferrous metals; semiconductors and super-conductors; magnetic materials; insulators and di-electrics; miscellaneous electrical materials; ceramics,refractories and glasses; polymers and elastomers;minerals, ores and gemstones; rocks and meteorites;soils; cements, concrete, building stones and con-struction materials; timbers and woods; fuels, pro-pellants and explosives; composite materials; gases;liquids. Appendices provide additional informationon diverse subjects and an extensive bibliographyrounds out this comprehensive guide. The index andtabular format of the book enable the reader to locateand extract relevant information simply and quickly.

Features

Uniquely thorough presentation of physical andchemical data on materials Careful indexing and tab-ular format make the data quickly accessible An es-sential tool for any practitioner or academic workingin materials or in engineering

Contents

Properties of Materials.- Ferrous Metals and TheirAlloys.- Common Nonferrous Metals.- Less Com-mon Nonferrous Metals.- Semiconductors.- Super-conductors.- Magnetic Materials.- Insulators andDielectrics.- Miscellaneous Electrical Materials.-Ceramics, Refractories and Glasses.- Polymers andElastomers.- Minerals, Ores and Gemstones.- Rocksand Meteorites.- Soils.- Cements, Concrete, Build-ing Stones and Construction Materials.- Timbersand Woods.- Fuels, Propellants and Explosives.-Composite Materials.- Gases.- Liquids.- Appendices:Background Data for the Chemical Elements; NIST[..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineer-ing; Nuclear Engineering; Metallic Materials

Target groups

Engineers, scientists, students and technicians whorequire accurate physical or chemical data on anyform of material; libraries

Type of publication

Handbook

Due January 2008


174,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84628-668-1

D. Carroll, Florida Institute of Technology (Ed.)

Microinjection

Methods and Applications

Fields of interest

Biotechnology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2009

2008. 300 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Preliminary entry

2094) Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-884-3


F. Cataldo, Lupi Chemical Research Institute, Rome, Italy; T. Da

Ros, University of Trieste, Italy (Eds.)

Medicinal Chemistry and

Pharmacological Potential of

Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes

Fullerenes and nanotubes are two classes ofcarbon structures or allotropes, which werediscovered about 17 years ago. Since that time, manychemical derivatives have been synthesized usingfullerenes and nanotubes as building blocks. Par-ticularly promising, was the theorythat the chemical properties of fullerenes, andcertain derivatives, made them likely candidatesfor anticancer drugs, inhibitorsof viruses such as HIV, or even as an-ti-bacterials. Their cyctotoxicity canalso be controlled by specific circumstances.In addition, the funtionalization of nan-otubes has not only produced relatively simplederivatives, but also complex hybrids with biologicalmacromolecules, which show unique supramolec-ular architecture and which are promising in manymedical applications. The application of fullerenesand nanotubes in medicine is at the frontier of ourknowledge, thus the work in this field represents thebasis for future novel developments.

Features

-The first contributed volume to feature the recentdevelopments which solely involve the pharma-cological and biomaterials applications as well asthe chemical properties of fullerenes.

Fields of interest

Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmacology/Toxicology;Nanotechnology; Materials Science; Biomaterials

Target groups

Researchers, postgraduate, andadvanced undergraduates in the chemical,biomedical, and materials sciences.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (Carbon Materials: Chemistry and Physics,

Vol. 1) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6844-7

N. Chatani (Ed.)

Directed Metallation

Directed metalation is recognized as one of the mostuseful methodologies for the regio- and stereoselec-tive generation of organometallic species, the genera-tion of which necessarily leads to the selective forma-tion of organic products. Cyclometalation using Li,Mn, and Pd, and directed hydrometalation and car-bometalation using Al and Zn, have been utilized forregio- and/or stereoselective synthesis for decades.Recently, a new chelation-assisted methodology hasbeen developed not only for controlling regio- andstereoselectivity of reactions, but also for acceleratingreactions. In particular, chelation-methodology hasbeen utilized as a new activation method, in whicha carbon-metal bond is generated directly from a C-H bond; a reaction rarely achieved using convention-al methods. A wide variety of catalytic functional-ization reactions of C-H bonds by the utilization ofa chelation, have been developed recently and arecomprehensively discussed in this book by leadingexperts. In addition, new [..]

Features

Provides the broad scientific readership with com-prehensive summary and critical overview of a topicin organometallic chemistry Research in this rapidlydeveloping transdisciplinary field is having profoundinfluence on other areas of scientific investigation,ranging from catalytic organic synthesis to biology,medicine, and material science

Contents

F. Kakiuchi: Ru-Catalzyed Addition of C-H Bondsto C-C Unsaturated Bonds.- L. Ackermann: Phenyla-tion Reactions of C-H Bonds.- M. Miura: Pd(II)-Cat-alyzed C-C Bond Formation Reactions.- M.S. San-ford: Pd(II)-Catalyzed Oxidation of C-H Bonds.-C.H. Jun: Rh-Catalyzed C-C Bond Activation.- B.Breit: Directed Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroformy-lation of Alkenes.- M. Oestreich: Directed Mizoro-ki-Heck Reactions.

Fields of interest

Organometallic Chemistry; Catalysis; InorganicChemistry; Medicinal Chemistry

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers inorganometallics, organic chemistry, inorganic chem-istry, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. XII, 206 p. Also available online. (Topics in Organometallic

Chemistry, Vol. 24) Hardcover

144,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75808-2

K.K. Chawla, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA

Composite Materials

Science and Engineering

This updated and enlarged third edition of a widelyused text offers an integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite materials. Focusing onthe relationship between structure and properties, itprovides a well-balanced treatment of the mechanicsand the materials science of composites, while notneglecting the importance of processing. The bookhas been revised and updated throughout, with newchapters on fatigue and creep of composites. The textpresents a detailed description of how the various re-inforcements (such as, glass, polyethylene, aramid,carbon), the materials in which they are embedded(ceramics, metals, polymers), and of the interfacesbetween them, control the properties of the compos-ite materials at both the micro- and macro-levels. Ex-tensive use is made of micrographs and line draw-ings to emphasize the importance of of processing,microstructure, and properties in composite mate-rials. Examples of practical applications in variousfields are given throughout the book, [..]

Contents

Part I: Introduction. Reinforcements. Matrix Materi-als. Interfaces.- Part II: Polymer Matrix Composites.Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Compos-ites. Carbon Fiber Composites. Multifilimentary Su-perconducting Composites.-Part III: Micromechan-ics of Composites. Macromechanics of Compos-ites. Monotonic Strength and Fracture. Fatigue andCreep. Designing with Composites.-Appendices: A.Matrices. B. Fiber Packing in Unidirectional Com-posites. C. Some Important Units and ConversionFactors.- Problems.- Author Index.- Subject Index.

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Engi-neering Design; Polymer Sciences; Mechanical Engi-neering; Civil Engineering

Target groups

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students inMaterials Science and Engineering; Materials Scien-tists and Engineers; Mechanical Engineers; Civil En-gineers; Condensed Matter Physicists

Type of publication


Due June 2008

2008. XIII, 550 p. 404 illus. Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74364-6


M. Cherkaoui, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA;

L. Capolungo, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Atomistic and Continuum Modeling

of Nanocrystalline Materials

Deformation Mechanisms and Scale Transition

Atomistic and Continuum Modeling of Nanocrys-talline Materials develops a complete and rig-orous state-of-the-art analysis of the mod-eling of the mechanical behavior of nanocrys-talline (NC) materials. Among other key topics, thematerial focuses on the novel techniques usedto predict the behavior of nanocrystalline materials.Particular attention is given to recenttheoretical and computational frameworks combin-ing atomistic and continuum approaches. Also, themost relevant deformation mechanisms governingthe response of nanocrystalline materials areaddressed and discussed in correlation with availableexperimental data.

Features

Meets the high demand for material dealing withnanocrystalline materials Discusses new modelingtechniques and their potential applications and pos-sible extensions, such as molecular dynamics, straingradient based finite element simulations, and novelmicromechanical schemes Presents novel models de-scribing plastic deformation processes occurring innanocrystalline materials including grain boundary[..]

Contents

Definition of Nanocrystalline Materials, Fabrica-tion Processes, and Applications.- Structure, Me-chanical Properties and Applications of Nanocrys-talline Materials.- From the Atomistic to the Con-tinuum: Bridging the Scales and Related Issues.-Predictive Capabilities and Limitations of Molec-ular Simulations: Theory.- Predictive Capabilitiesand Limiations of Molecular Simulations: Applica-tions.- Grain Boundary Modeling.- Defor-mation Mechanisms in Nanocrystalline Materials.-Predictive Capabilities and Limiations of NonlinearContinuum Micromechanics.- Innovative Combina-tions of [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Metallic Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation Materials; SolidState Physics and Spectroscopy; Condensed Matter

Target groups

material scientists and mechanical engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due August 2008


107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46765-8

J. Chu, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, China; A. Sher,

Stanford University/SRI International (Ret.), Menlo Park, CA, USA

Physics and Properties of Narrow

Gap Semiconductors

Narrow gap semiconductors obey the general rulesof semiconductor science, but often exhibit extremefeatures of these rules because of the same proper-ties that produce their narrow gaps. Consequent-ly, these materials provide sensitive tests of theory,and the opportunity for the design of innovative de-vices. For example, narrow gap semiconductors arethe most important materials for the preparationof advanced modern infrared systems. In this book,the authors offer clear descriptions of crys-tal growth and the fundamental structure and prop-erties of these unique materials. Topics covered in-clude band structure, optical and transport proper-ties, and lattice vibrations and spectra. A thoroughtreatment of the properties of low-dimensional sys-tems and their relation to infrared applications isprovided. In addition to covering the technology ofphotoconductive detectors, photovoltaic detectors,metal-insulator-semiconductor devices, quantumwell infrared photodetectors, infrared lasers, and [..]

Features

Combines experimental results with theoretical anal-ysis of the physics of narrow gap semiconductorsProvides clear descriptions of crystal growth, materi-als science, and opto-electronic device physics Estab-lishes a bridge between fundamental principles andadvanced IR technology Includes key measurementmethods for materials characterization

Contents

Introduction.- Crystal.- The band structure.- Opticalproperties.- Transport poperties.-Lattice Vibrations.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics,Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Characterization andEvaluation Materials

Target groups

Graduate students and academic and industrial re-searchers in physics and materials science concernedwith semiconductor materials and devices

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 240 illus. (Microdevices) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74743-9

J. Cino, New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. Edison, NJ, USA (Ed.)

Fermentation Methods

Fields of interest

Applied Microbiology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due August 2008

2008. (Methods in Biotechnology, Preliminary entry 1000) Hard-

cover

104,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-135-6


L. Cocolin, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy; D. Ercolini, Uni-

versity of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy (Eds.)

Molecular Techniques in the

Microbial Ecology of Fermented

Foods

With the application of new analytical techniques,the field of food fermentation has grown over lastfew years. Because of this, the approach to studybacteria in food has changed. Consequently new in-formation is available on the structure and dynam-ics of microbial populations during fermented foodproduction. Molecular Techniques in the MicrobialEcology of Fermented Foods provides the latest in-formation and relevant advances on the microbialecology of fermented foods and the application ofmolecular methods. This book serves as a guide forstudents and researchers on the most advanced tech-niques to identify bacteria and helps in choosing themost appropriate tools to study fermented food froma microbiological point of view.

Features

presents insights into microbial ecology of fermentedfoods discuss the applications of molecular methodsin relation to studying fermentation

Contents

Preface.- Molecular techniques in food fermentation:principles and applications.- Dairy products.- Fer-mented meat products.- Sourdough fermentations.-Vegetable fermentations.- Wine Fermentation.-Beer production.- Other fermentations.- Probiotics:lessons learned from nucleic acid-based analysis ofbowel.- Bioinformatics for DNA sequence-based mi-crobiota analyses.- Role of bacterial "omics" in foodfermentation.- Index.

Fields of interest

Food Science; Biotechnology; Microbiology

Target groups

Students, researchers, and scientists in the fields offood microbiology, food fermentation and fermentedfood production, and food safety

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 305 p. (Food Microbiology and Food Safety) Hard-

cover

107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74519-0

L.A. Coleman, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Marshfield,

WI, USA (Ed.)

Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease

Features

For physicians specializing in internal medicine,family practice, and rheumatology Discusses the roleof exercise for patients with rheumatic disease Pro-vides disease specific dietary approaches

Contents

Overview of Immunology and the Rheumatic Dis-eases.- Nutrition Assessment in Rheumatic Disease.-Epidemiology of Rheumatic Diseases.- Drug-Nutri-ent Interactions in Rheumatic Diseases.- Exercise inRheumatic Diseases.- Complementary and Alterna-tive Therapies for Rheumatic Diseases.- RheumatoidCachexia.- Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementsand Osteoarthritis.- Nutritional Supplementation inSystemic Lupus Erythematosus.- Hyperuricemia, Di-et and Gout.- Fibromyalgia and Diet.- Nutrition andPolymyositis and Dermatomyositis.- Nutritional Is-sues in Vasculitis.- Sjogren’s Syndrome and [..]

Fields of interest

Rheumatology; Nutrition; Internal Medicine

Target groups

Physicians specializing in internal medicine, familypractice or rheumatology, or other allied helath pro-fessionals who work with patients with rheumaticdisease

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. Approx. 428 p. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover

96,25 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-976-5

P. Collas, University of Oslo, Norway (Ed.)

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation

Assays

The goal of this volume is to introduce the ChIP as-say in an historic context, then develop a series ofChIP protocols, extend these protocols to related ap-proaches such as DamID or MedIP – methods whichregardless do concern all those doing ChIP assays– and include a section on analysis of complex datasets generated by genome-wide ChIP assays.

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Molecular Medicine; Cell Bi-ology

Target groups

Biochemists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, andstem cell biologists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due September 2009



76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-413-5


L.M. Coluccio, Boston Biomedical Research Institute, Watertown,

MA, USA (Ed.)

Myosins

A Superfamily of Molecular Motors

This volume highlights the remarkable superfami-ly of molecular motors called myosins, which are in-volved in such diverse cellular functions as musclecontraction, intracellular transport, cell migrationand cell division. In a timely compilation of chapterswritten by some of the leading research groups in theworld that have made key discoveries in the field, thecurrent understanding of the molecular mechanismsand biological functions of these intriguing proteinsis explored.The different myosin classes are com-pared and contrasted in the introductory chapter, aswell as chapters on myosin structure; and biochem-ical and kinetic properties of myosins. Subsequentchapters are devoted to single classes of myosins andprovide keen insight based on studies using in vitroand in vivo systems into how particular myosins aredesigned for their intracellular roles. This highly au-thoritative and comprehensive volume includes cur-rent information on myosin mutations, which are re-sponsible for diseases such [..]

Features

chapters are written by experts in the field volumerepresents a compilation of information regardingmany different myosins comprehensive nature ofchapters with introductory chapters that deal with allmyosin classes and other chapters that focus on oneclass timely and up-to-date fully referenced; more-over, index allows easy use as reference book

Contents

List of contributors.- Structural and functional di-versity of the myosin family of actin-based molecu-lar motors.- Myosin structure .- The myosin fami-ly: biochemical and kinetic properties.- Myosin I.-Myosin II: Sarcomeric myosins, the motors of con-traction in cardiac and skeletal muscles.- Smooth-muscle myosin II.- Non-muscle myosin II.- Class IIIMyosins.- Myosin V.- Myosin VI: a multifunction-al motor protein.- Myosin VII.- Plant Myosins VIII,XI, and XIII.- Class IX Myosins Negative Regulatorsof the small GTP-binding Protein Rho.- Myosin X.-Myosin XIV and other myosins in protists.- [..]

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Biomedicinegeneral

Target groups

Medical professionals, those interested in molecularmotors.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 500 p. (Proteins and Cell Regulation, Vol. 7) Hard-

cover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6516-3


C. Comninellis, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne,

Switzerland; G. Chen, Hong Kong University of Science and Tech-

nology, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)

Electrochemistry for the

Environment

The book starts with the fundamentals of environ-mental electrochemistry, introducing the basic tech-niques in selecting and fabricating electrode materi-als, followed by a theoretical analysis of the electro-chemical processes, green electrochemical operation,discussion of electrochemical technologies in watertreatment, and then examination of the establishedwastewater treatment technologies such as electro-chemical reactors for metal recovery, electrocoagu-lation, electroflotation and electrooxidation. Emerg-ing technologies such as electrophotooxidation, elec-tro disinfection, and electrochemical technologiesin sludge and soil treatment will also be analyzed.This book will be an excellent reference for youngresearchers starting new research programs and al-so for industrialists who wish to appreciate the tech-nologies.

Features

Wide-ranging applications of electrochemistry to en-vironmental problems. Survey of water treatmenttechnologies. Including but not limited to greenchemistry. Analysis of emerging technologiessuch as electrophotooxidation, electro disinfection,and electrochemical technologies in sludge and soiltreatment .

Contents

Role of Electrochemistry in Environmental Sciencesand Engineering.- Basic principles of the electro-chemical treatment of wastewater containing organicpollutants.- Importance of electrode material in theelectrochemical treatment of wastewater containingorganic pollutants.- Techniques of electrode fabri-cation.- Green electro-organic synthesis using BDDelectrodes.- Modeling of electrochemical process forthe treatment of wastewater containing organic pol-lutants.- Electrochemical treatment of drinking wa-ter.- Water desalination by solar powered electro-dialysis.- Electrochemical [..]

Fields of interest

Electrochemistry; Process and Chemical Engineer-ing; Civil Engineering; Waste Water Technology /Water Pollution Control / Water Management /Aquatic Pollution

Target groups

Environmental engineers, chemical engineers, civilengineers, electrochemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


91,65 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36922-8

H.G. Coskun, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey; H.K. Cigizoglu,

Istanbul Technical University, Turkey; M.D. Maktav, Istanbul Tech-

nical University, Turkey (Eds.)

Integration of Information for

Environmental Security

- Environmental Security - Information Security - Disaster

Forecast and Prevention - Water Resources Management

In case of security threats there is a need for tempo-ral access to complete, updated, reliable information,in a dedicated form, is an essential prerequisite to ef-fectively counter security threats. Currently the nec-essary information exists in a multitude of forms andformats geographically and physically scattered overdifferent countries, institutes and organisations, andare subject to widely different data policies and man-agement schemes. Moreover, there is no completeand updated overview of the existing information,e.g. in the form of a metadata catalogue. As a result,integration of this information in case of emergen-cies has proven to be extremely difficult, if not im-possible. Although in some cases, interesting and im-pressive "demonstrations" have been shown of thepossibilities of the integration of information, for anumber of reasons these have reached the "opera-tional" stage.

Features

Nowadays water management and disasters, includ-ing droughts and floods are becoming very impor-tant subjects in the international platforms. Thisbook will provide information about high technolo-gy techniques to solve important problems using re-mote sensing and GIS for topics such as the environ-mental security, water resources management, disas-ter forecast and prevention and information security

Fields of interest

Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Monitoring/Envi-ronmental Analysis/Environmental Ecotoxicology;Geoinformation/Cartography; Waste Water Tech-nology / Water Pollution Control / Water Manage-ment / Aquatic Pollution; Environmental Manage-ment

Target groups

People working in the field of remote sensing andGIS, environmental security, water resources man-agement, disaster forecast and prevention, informa-tion security

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. Approx. 515 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series

C: Environmental Security) Hardcover

179,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6573-6

H.G. Coskun, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey; H.K. Cigizoglu,

Istanbul Technical University, Turkey; M.D. Maktav, Istanbul Tech-

nical University, Turkey (Eds.)

Integration of Information for

Environmental Security

- Environmental Security - Information Security - Disaster

Forecast and Prevention - Water Resources Management

In case of security threats there is a need for tempo-ral access to complete, updated, reliable information,in a dedicated form, is an essential prerequisite to ef-fectively counter security threats. Currently the nec-essary information exists in a multitude of forms andformats geographically and physically scattered overdifferent countries, institutes and organisations, andare subject to widely different data policies and man-agement schemes. Moreover, there is no completeand updated overview of the existing information,e.g. in the form of a metadata catalogue. As a result,integration of this information in case of emergen-cies has proven to be extremely difficult, if not im-possible. Although in some cases, interesting and im-pressive "demonstrations" have been shown of thepossibilities of the integration of information, for anumber of reasons these have reached the "opera-tional" stage.

Features

Nowadays water management and disasters, includ-ing droughts and floods are becoming very impor-tant subjects in the international platforms. Thisbook will provide information about high technolo-gy techniques to solve important problems using re-mote sensing and GIS for topics such as the environ-mental security, water resources management, disas-ter forecast and prevention and information security

Fields of interest

Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Monitoring/Envi-ronmental Analysis/Environmental Ecotoxicology;Geoinformation/Cartography; Waste Water Tech-nology / Water Pollution Control / Water Manage-ment / Aquatic Pollution; Environmental Manage-ment

Target groups

People working in the field of remote sensing andGIS, environmental security, water resources man-agement, disaster forecast and prevention, informa-tion security

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007


C: Environmental Security) Softcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6574-3


V. Cristini, M. Ferrari, P. Decuzzi (Eds.)

Nanoparticulate Delivery to

Cancerous Lesions

Advances in Mathematical Modeling

Features

This book present information on construction andanalysis of mathematical and computational modelsto provide a framework for and interpretation of da-ta. This volume is designed to enlarge and refine un-derstanding in treating cancerous lesions, and is in-tended to facilitate a powerful in silico experimentaltest-bed, which, with enough resolution, will assistindividual therapy design and prognosis. This book[..]

Contents

The Essential Problem: Biobarriers.- The EssentialIssues.- A Model of Tumoral-Scale Therapeutics De-livery.- A Model of Cellular-Scale Therapeutics De-livery.- Nanovectors in Drug Delivery and Diagno-sis.- Engineering Nanovectors for Optimal Drug De-livery.- Drug Release from Nanochannels

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Nanotechnology; CancerResearch; Pharmacology/Toxicology; MathematicalBiology in General

Target groups

This book will be of interest to oncologists, pharma-cologists, cancer researchers and nanoscientists, aswell as to mathematicians, engineers, physicists, andmaterial scientists.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2008. Approx. 200 p. (Fundamental Biomedical Technologies,

Vol. 2) Hardcover

109,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-29085-0

F. Czerwinski, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Develop-

ment Engineering, Canada

Magnesium Injection Molding

The objective of this book, being the first one onmagnesium injection molding, is to treat both thescientific background and the technological aspectsas they are understood at present. All aspects of ma-terial development, manufacturing and engineeringwill be covered including production, processing andapplication of magnesium and its alloys; researchand practical implementation of magnesium injec-tion molding and die casting; semisolid processing ofalloys and composites. Magnesium injection mold-ing is used to manufacture millions of componentsfrom magnesium alloys for various applications, in-cluding computer, camera and consumer electron-ic housings; automotive parts; sporting goods; andhousehold and office equipment.

Features

The first book on magnesium injection molding Thefirst book on semisolid processing of magnesium al-loys A single source of information covering inter-disciplinary field of net shape forming of magnesiumalloys A unique blend of science and industrial prac-tice

Contents

Magnesium and its alloys.- Semisolid processing -origin of magnesium molding.- Basic and auxiliaryhardware.- Thermal and corrosive aspects of pro-cessing molten magnesium.- Process theory andpractice.- Feedstock selection.- Oxidation behaviourof the feedstock.- Melting behaviour of the feed-stock.- Alloy transformations during molding.- Mi-crostructure - property relationship in molded al-loys.- Semisolid extrusion molding (SSEM).- Near-liquidus molding (NLM).- Alloy and composite gen-eration in a semisolid state.- Molding creep-resistantalloys.

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Manufactur-ing, Machines, Tools; Machinery and Machine Ele-ments

Target groups

Libraries, professionals in manufacturing and mate-rials working with magnesium and its alloys

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


134,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72399-0

G. De Libero, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland (Ed.)

T Cell Protocols

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due August 2008

2008. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Preliminary entry 2150)

Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-587-3


F. De Meester, Belovo sa, Bastogne, Belgium; R.R. Watson, Uni-

versity of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA (Eds.)

Wild-type Food in Health

Promotion and Disease Prevention

The Columbus Concept

Wild-Type Food in Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention: The Columbus Concept is one of thefirst books to focus on the role of omega-6/3 polyun-saturated fatty acids in unhealthy diets. The vol-ume is divided into five sections. The first identi-fies the missing essential ratio of competing essen-tial fatty acids in the human diet and relates themto the upsurge of modern chronic disease and asso-ciated health costs. The authors also explain the sci-entific basis of the Columbus Concept and the evi-dence supporting the rehabilitation of dietary/bloodcholesterol. In the second section, authors discussthe essential ingredients in a daily diet that makeblood vessels healthy and resistant. The third sectionintroduces the functional part of the diet that bringsabout health benefits and healthy blood vessels. Thefourth section details the health benefits of wild-typefoods in various cultures. The final section investi-gates the possibility for novel sources for health pro-motion. Wild-Type Food in [..]

Features

One of the first volumes to investigate the Colum-bus Concept Reviews of economic benefits of novelhealth promotion and disease prevention methodsLeading experts present recent examples and clinicaltrials

Contents

From the contents I. The Columbus Concept: Scopeand Limitation.- II. Essential Nutrients in the Wild:Health Benefits.- III. Functional Components in theWild: Health Benefits.- IV. Wild-type Food in Dif-ferent Cultures: Health Benefits.- V. The ColumbusConcept: The Market Approach.

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Target groups

Nutritionists, general practitioners

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007


154,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-668-9

M. DeLegge, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston,

SC, USA (Ed.)

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal

Disease

This volume serves as a hands-on, practical referencein nutrition support for the clinical gastroenterolo-gist and for other clinicians with similar interests.

Features

Comprehensive guide to nutrition’s affects on dis-ease managment Authors provide expert nutritionalknowledge and management ideas Provides method-ology for combating problems such as short bowelsyndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac dis-ease and obesity

Contents

Nutrition Assessment.- Malnutrition and DiseaseOutcomes.- Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Dis-ease.- Nutrition and Liver Failure.- Nutrition andPancreatitis.- Celiac Disease.- Nutrition in Gastroin-testinal Cancer.- Management of the Short BowelSyndrome Patient.- Management of the Obese Pa-tient.- Enteral Access and Enteral Nutrition.- Par-enteral Nutrition.- Vascular Access for ParenteralNutrition.- Nutrition Based Homecare.

Fields of interest

Gastroenterology; Nutrition

Target groups

Gastroenterologists, nutritionists, family practition-ers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. 352 pp. 36 illus. (Clinical Gastroenterology) Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-808-9

S. Del Valle, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, USA;

E. Escher, University of Sherbrooke, QC, Canada; W.D. Lubell, Uni-

versity of Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

Peptides for Youth

The Proceedings of the 20th American Peptide Symposium

The American Peptide Society (APS) provides a fo-rum for advancing and promoting knowledge ofthe chemistry and biology of peptides. The approxi-mately one thousand members of the Society comefrom North America and from more than thirty oth-er countries throughout the world. Establishment ofthe APS was a result of the rapid worldwide growththat has occurred in peptide-related research, and ofthe increasing interaction of peptide scientists withvirtually all fields of science. Peptides for Youth: TheProceedings of the the 20th American Peptide Sym-posium will highlight many of the recent develop-ments in peptide science, with a particular empha-sis on how these advances are being applied to basicproblems in biology and medicine. The 20thAmerican Peptide Symposium will take place June 26- 30, 2007 in Montreal, Canada.

Features

Highlights recent developments in peptide scienceDescribes application of scientific advancements tobasic problems in biology and medicine Includesthe application of peptides as diagnostics,probes, and biomarkers

Contents

Library Generation Analysis and CombinatorialChemistry.- Folding, Recognition, and Catalysis.-Peptide, Protein, and Peptidomimetic Synthesis.-Peptide Materials Science.- Peptides for Youth: Un-met Medical Needs of Tomorrow.- Peptides andMembrane Proteins.- Peptides and Immunity.-Peptides and Infectious Disease.- Peptide Leads tothe Drugs of Tomorrow.- Peptides as Diagnostics,Probes, and Biomarkers.- Production and Formu-lation of Peptide Drugs.- Delivery: Peptide Drug toPhysiological Target.- Proteomics and Peptidomics.-Index.

Fields of interest

Medicinal Chemistry; Medical Microbiology; Pro-teomics; Immunology

Target groups

Researchers in peptide chemistry, biology, and phar-maceutical science

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due May 2008



176,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73656-3


K. Delaney, Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ire-

land (Ed.)

Augmented Materials and Smart

Objects

Building Ambient Intelligence Through Microsystems Tech-

nology

Augmented Materials and Smart Objects investigatesthe issues required to ensure technology platformscapable of being seamlessly integrated into everydayobjects, particularly the requirements for integratedcomputation and MEMs sensors, System-in-a-pack-age solutions, multi-chip modules, the impact of thetrend towards embedded microelectronic electron-ics sub-systems, novel assembly techniques for au-tonomous MEMs sensors, as well as practical perfor-mance issues that are key to the AmI concept. Alsodiscussed are current requirements for realizing ap-plications-oriented examples of smart objects (e.g.smart textiles, gadgets, integration of smart systemsfor utility and environmental monitoring, etc); theseare based upon heterogeneous systems linking net-works of sensors attached to (or physically embed-ded in) objects with information management sys-tems enabling collections of smart objects to collabo-rate to provide proactive services to the user. Finally,Augmented Materials and Smart Objects [..]

Features

Bridges the gap between microsystems research andthe new challenges presented by concepts such asAmbient Intelligence, the Disappearing Comput-er, and Cooperating Objects Provides a practical ap-proach to the realization of ambient intelligence con-cepts and discusses the road mapping and scenariodevelopment initiatives Investigates the specific im-plications for the emerging microsystems technolo-gies that will [..]

Contents

Introduction to Ambient Intelligence.- Microsys-tems, Micro Sensors and Nanoscale Devices.- Re-quirements for integrated computation and MEMssensors.- Wireless Networking and Wireless SensorNetworks.- The Co-design process.- Smart Materi-als.- Smart and Cooperating objects.- From Visionto Commercial Reality.- Practical demonstrable re-search: networkable smart objects for Ambient Intel-ligence.- Index.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Materials Science; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Systems and Information Theory in Engi-neering

Target groups

Researchers and professionals in the areas of mi-crosystems, smart materials, ambient and pervasivesystems, and those researching wireless sensor net-working

Type of publication

Monograph

Due September 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (MEMS Reference Shelf) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46263-9

A. Demirbas, Sila Science and Energy, Trabzon, Turkey

Biodiesel

A Realistic Fuel Alternative for Diesel Engines

Environmental and political concerns are generat-ing a growing interest in alternative engine fuels suchas biodiesel. Biodiesel is a renewable energy sourceproduced from natural oils and fats, which can beused as a substitute for petroleum diesel without theneed for diesel engine modification. In addition tobeing biodegradable and non-toxic, biodiesel is alsoessentially free of sulfur and aromatics, producinglower exhaust emissions than conventional gasolinewhilst providing similar properties in terms of fuelefficiency. The greatest drawback of using pure veg-etable oils as fuels are their high viscosity, althoughthis can be reduced by techniques such as dilution,micro-emulsification, pyrolysis or transesterification.Of these processes, the transesterification of veg-etable oil triglycerides in supercritical methanol hasbeen shown to be particularly promising, producinghigh yields of low-viscosity methyl esters without theneed of a catalyst. Furthermore, these methyl estershave a [..]

Features

Describes the production and characterisation ofbiodiesel, along with current experimental researchwork in the field

Contents

Introduction to Energy Sources.- Biofuels.- Veg-etable Oils and Animal Fats.- Biodiesel.- Biodieselfrom Triglycerides via Transesterification.- FuelProperties of Biodiesels.- Current Technologies inBiodiesel Production.- Engine Performance Tests.-Global Renewable Energy and Biofuel Scenarios.-Biodiesel Economy and Biodiesel Policy.

Fields of interest

Biochemical Engineering; Renewable EnergySources; Environmental Biotechnology

Target groups

Advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and re-searchers in renewable energy; fuel engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


84,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84628-994-1

D. Depla, Gent University, Gent, Belgium; S. Mahieu, Gent Univer-

sity, Gent, Belgium (Eds.)

Reactive Sputter Deposition

The use of thin films is continuously expanding.In the family of Physical Vapour Deposition tech-niques, sputtering is one of the most impor-tant over the past 40 years. In this book, all aspectsof the reactive magnetron sputtering process, fromthe discharge up to the resulting thin film growth,are described in detail, allowing the reader to under-stand the complete process. Hence, this book givesnecessary information for those who want to: - startwith reactive magnetron sputtering - understand andinvestigate the technique - control their sputteringprocess - tune their existing process, obtaining thedesired thin films.

Features

Covers all the sputtering techniques for thin-film de-position Describes the physical basics and relatedtechnical realization Gives advice on controlling thesputter process and quality of the layers producedValuable reference work for researchers as well asstudy text for graduate students

Contents

1. Computer Simulations on Sputtering.- 2. ElectronEmission from Surfaces Induced by Slow Ions andAtoms.- 3. Modeling of the Magnetron Discharge.-4. Modeling of Reactive Sputtering Process.- 5. De-positing Aluminium Oxide: A Case Study of Reac-tive Magnetron Sputtering.- 6. Transport a SputteredParticles through the Gas Phase.- 7. Energy Deposi-tion at the Substrate in a Magnetron Sputtering Sys-tem.- 8. Process Diagnostics.- 9. Optical Plasma Di-agnostics during Reactive Magnetron Sputtering.-10. Reactive Magnetron Sputtering of Indium TinOxide Thin Films: The Cross Corner and Cross [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Condensed Mat-ter; Physical Chemistry; Process and Chemical Engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. XV, 454 p., 300 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-76662-9


V. Deretic, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Al-

buquerque, NM, USA (Ed.)

Autophagosome and Phagosome

Autophagy and phagocytosis are distinct yet par-tially morphologically similar processes. In Au-tophagosome and Phagosome, authoritative scien-tists present easy-to-follow methods on autophagy, arapidly growing field with a need for standards of as-sessment, and phagocytosis, a relatively mature fieldwhich could benefit greatly from updated methods,in order to prompt further explorations of their sim-ilarities and differences. The methods on autophagyallow the reader to find appropriate techniques toidentify, monitor, and quantify autophagic processes,while the methods devoted to phagocytosis provideresearchers with several modern techniquesfor in vitro and in vivo studies of phagosomal or-ganelles. Comprehensive and forward-thinking, Au-tophagosome and Phagosome offers a valuable guideto both cellular processes while inciting researchersto explore the potentially important connections be-tween the two.

Features

Autophagosome and phagosome methodsfor novices and advanced researchers alikeVital for the studies of cancer, aging, neurode-generation, immunology, and infectious diseasesContains molecular, genetic, biochemical, imaging,cellular, animal, and ultrastructural analyses Au-tophagy essentials for researchers working on apop-tosis and cell death who want to add autophagy totheir studies

Contents

Fine Structure of the Autophagosome.- Methods forAssessing Autophagy and Autophagic Cell Death.-LC3 and Autophagy.- Amino Acid Regulation of Au-tophagosome Formation.- Autophagic Proteolysis ofLong-lived Proteins in Non-liver Cells.- Autophago-somes in Transgenic Mice.- Experimental Controland Characterization of Autophagy in Drosophi-la.- Analysis of Autophagosome Membrane Cyclingby Fluorescence Microscopy.- Protein Traffickinginto Autophagosomes.- Sphingolipids in Macroau-tophagy.- Clearance of Mutant Aggregate-prone Pro-teins by Autophagy.- Localization and MHC Class IIPresentation [..]

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; MolecularMedicine; Microbiology

Target groups

Cell biologists, molecular biologists, molecular ge-neticists, microbiologists, biochemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2008



76,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-853-9

S. Devotta, National Environmental Engineering Research Insti-

tute, Nagpur, India; N.P. Thacker, National Environmental Engi-

neering Research Institute, Nagpur, India

Dioxins and Furans

Unintentional By-products of Chlorine Base Activities

Dioxins and Furans, more precisely polychlorinat-ed dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCCDs) and polychlorinat-ed dibenzofurans (PCDFs), are two of the twelvepersistent organic pollutants (POPs) covered by theStockholm Convention held in May 2001. The Stock-holm Convention is a global treaty to protect humanhealth and environment from POPs. POPs includeeight pesticides: aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin,endrin, heptachlor, mirex and toxaphene; two indus-trial chemicals: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)and hexachlorobenzene (HCB); and three unintend-ed by-products: PCCDs, PCDFs and PCBs. In imple-menting the Convention, Governments of many na-tions have taken measures to either eliminate or re-duce the release of POPs into the environment. Thisbook compiles all the information regarding: Diox-ins chemistry, Sources, Health effects, Environmen-tal levels, Fate, New processes, Practices for reducingDioxin emission. It brings out extensive review of thepresent status of air, water, soil and food contamina-tion with [..]

Features

Compiles all of the information regarding Dioxinsand Furans two of the POP's covered by the Stock-holm Convention 2001 Extensive review of thepresent status of air, water, soil and food contamina-tion with PCCDs and PCDFs

Contents

Introduction.- Dioxins: Classification.- Properties.-Solubility.- Vapour Pressure.- Partition Coefficient.-Photo Quantum Yields.- Dioxin Emission: Natu-ral Processes.- Anthropogenic Sources.- Chemical.-Biological.- Environmental Levels: Air, Water andSoil.- Commercial Productions.- Retail Food andHumans.- Incineration Processes.- Health Effects:Exposure.- Toxicokinetics.- Absorption.- Distri-bution.- Metabolism and Excretion.- Toxicity andMechanism of TCDD Action.- Daily Intake Guide-lines for Dioxin-like Compounds.- EnvironmentalFate: Transport Mechanisms.- Air.- Soil.- Water.- [..]

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Industrial Pollu-tion Prevention; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quali-ty Control/Air Pollution; Waste Management/WasteTechnology; Monitoring/Environmental Analy-sis/Environmental Ecotoxicology; Analytical Chem-istry

Target groups

Students and researchers working on toxic chemi-cals, environmentalists, policy makers, manufactur-ers using chlorine base chemicals and those in the in-cinerator industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


154,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5435-8

K. Dill, CombiMatrix Corp, Mukilteo, WA, USA; R. Liu, CombiMa-

trix Corp, Mukilteo, WA, USA; P. Grodzinsky, National Cancer In-

stitute, Bethesda, MD, USA (Eds.)

Microarrays

Preparation, Microfluidics, Detection Methods, and Biological

Applications

Combinatorial chemistry is used to find materialsthat form sensor micoarrays. This book discusses thefundamentals, and then proceeds to the many appli-cations of microarrays, from measuring gene expres-sion (DNA microarrays) to protein-protein interac-tions, peptide chemistry, carbodhydrate chemistry,electrochemical detection, and microfluidics.

Features

Application of combinatorial chemistry to sensormaterials No competition whatsoever One of the firstbooks in the series Integrated Microanalytical Sys-tems

Contents

Types of arrays currently available.- Optical methodsof detection of events on the chip surface.- Electro-chemical Detection.- Integrated Microfluidic Devicesfor Automating DNA Microarray Process.- Self-con-tained, Fully Integrated Biochip for Sample Prepara-tion, PCR Amplification, and DNA Microarray De-tection.- Spot identification and data evaluation.-Statistical data analysis.- Electrochemical output anddata analysis.- Uses of DNA Microarrays.- PeptideArrays: towards Routine Implementation.- AntibodyMicroarrays for the Detection of Toxins.- Autoanti-body Profiling Using Synovial [..]

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology; BiochemicalEngineering; Electrochemistry; Process and Chem-ical Engineering; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials

Target groups

Chemists and engineers in industry and academia,graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 400 p. (Integrated Microanalytical Systems) Hard-

cover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72716-5


C. Donnet, University Jean Monnet, Sainte-Etienne, France; A.

Erdemir, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA (Eds.)

Tribology of Diamond-like Carbon

Films

Fundamentals and Applications

Since their initial discovery, Diamond Like Carbonfilms have enjoyed an overwhelming interest fromboth the scientific and industrial community. Thisbook highlights some of the most important struc-tural, chemical, mechanical and tribological charac-teristics of DLC films. It is particularly dedicated tothe fundamental tribological issues that impact theperformance and durability of these coatings in nu-merous industrial applications including automotive,microelectronics, aerospace, biomedical, textile, andmanufacturing. As a result of numerous systematicstudies, there now exist reliable models, computersimulations, and experimental findings that demon-strate some of the lowest friction and wear coeffi-cients for these films. Accordingly, this book coverssome of the most important tribological findings onDLC films and emphasizes their application in me-chanical systems ranging in size from nano/micro(like MEMS, NEMS) to meso/macro scale devices(like bearings, gears, aerospace mechanisms, [..]

Features

Provides reliable and up-to-date information onavailable industrial DLC coatings Includes clear def-initions and descriptions of various DLC films andtheir properties Covers some of the most importanttribological findings on DLC films and emphasizestheir application in mechanical systems ranging insize from nano/micro to meso/macro scaledevices Includes contributions from some of themost [..]

Contents

Classification of DLC Films.- Nondestructive Char-acterization of Carbon Films.- Mechanical Char-acterization and Properties of DLC Films.- Residu-al Stresses in DLC Films and Adhesion to VariousSubstrates.- Fundamentals of the Tribology of DLCCoatings.- Environmental and Thermal Effects onthe Tribological Performance of DLC Coatings.-Third Bodies and Tribochemistry of DLC Coatings.-An Overview of Superlubricity in Diamond-like Car-bon Films.- Hard DLC Growth and Inclusion inNano-Structured Wear Protective Coatings.- Envi-ronmental and Surface Chemical Effects on Tribo-logical [..]

Fields of interest

Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Continuum Me-chanics and Mechanics of Materials; Operating Pro-cedures, Materials Treatment; Atoms, Molecules,Clusters and Plasmas; Nanotechnology; MechanicalEngineering

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in Microelec-tronics, Manufacturing, Transportation, and medi-cal fields; professors and students at universities, li-braries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


92,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-30264-5

F. Durst, FMP Technology GmbH, Erlangen, Germany

Fluid Mechanics

An Introduction to the Theory of Fluid Flows

Fluid mechanics is a field that spreads widely and toall fields of engineering, science and medicine. Thebook takes this into account and provides a soundbasis. This is a modern book on fluid mechanicsthat is written in a way needed these days to teachthe subject to students in engineering and science athigher educational institutes. The book is well struc-tured for this purpose and is arranged in a logicalteaching sequence of chapters. It is starting with anintroductory chapter that contains also the summa-ry of the history of fluid mechanics. In two chaptersthe basic knowledge in mathematics and physics issummarized to provide the background informationneeded by the students to enter the fluid mechanics.Kinematics of fluid motion is briefly described fol-lowed by the complete derivations of the differentialform of the continuity and momentum equations, aswell as the mechanical and thermal form of the ener-gy equation. Subjects like hydrostatics, similarity the-ory, potential flows, gas [..]

Features

Comprehensive coverage Numerical and experimen-tal techniques Problems + solutions

Contents

Introduction, Important and Developmentsof Fluid Mechanics.- Mathematical Basics.- PhysicalBasics.- Basics of Flow Kinematics.- Basic Equationsof Fluid Mechanics.- Hydrostatics and Aerostatics.-Similarity Theory.- Integral Forms of the Basic Equa-tions.- Stream Tube Theory.- Potential Flows.- WaveMotions in Non-Viscous Fluids.- Introduction toGas Dynamics.- Incompressible Fluid Flows.- Time-Dependent Flows.- Fluid Flows of Small ReynoldsNumbers.- Flows of Large Reynolds Numbers.- In-stable Flows.- Turbulent Flows.- Numerical Solu-tions.- Fluid Flows with Heat Transfer.- [..]

Fields of interest

Mechanics, Fluids, Thermodynamics; PhysicalChemistry; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Numer-ical and Computational Methods; Numerical andComputational Methods in Engineering; Geo-physics/Geodesy

Target groups

Students

Type of publication


Due December 2007


74,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71342-5


R. Egel, Institute of Molecular Biology and Physiology, Copen-

hagen, Denmark; D.-H. Lankenau, Ladenburg, Germany (Eds.)

Recombination and Meiosis

Crossing-Over and Disjunction

Once per life cycle, mitotic nuclear divisions are re-placed by meiosis I and II – reducing chromosomenumber from the diploid level to a haploid genome,reshuffling the homologous chromosomes by theircentromeres, and recombining chromosome armsby crossing-over. In animals, including humans, allthis happens during the germ cell formation of eggsand sperm. Due to the reign of meiosis, no child is atrue genetic copy of either parent. Central to main-stream meiosis, the mechanisms of reciprocal ex-change at crossover/chiasma sites stand out as a con-trolled program of biologically significant molecularchanges. To initiate the meiotic exchange of DNA,surgical cuts are made as a form of calculated dam-age that is subsequently repaired by homologous re-combination. These key events are accompanied byancillary provisions at the level of chromosome coreorganization, sister chromatid cohesion, and differ-ential centromere connectivity. Great progress hasbeen made in recent years to further our [..]

Features

First book to give a detailed insight in the process-es and mechanisms taking place in the cell duringmeiosis and recombination Written by high-impactauthors from the field

Contents

Meiotic Crossing-over and Disjunction: Overt andHidden Layers of Description and Control.- Chro-matid Cores, Meiotic Chromosome Structure andSegregation.- Sister Chromatid Cohesion and Cen-tromere Organization in Meiosis.- Spo11 and theFormation of DNA Double-Strand Breaks in Meio-sis.- Synapsis, Double-Strand Breaks, and Domainsof Crossover Control in Drosophila Females.- Synap-tic and Recombination Nodules in Mammals: Struc-tural Continuity with Shifting Protein Composition.-Human Recombination Hotspots: Before and afterthe HapMap Project.- Meiotic Nondisjunction – theMajor Cause of [..]

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Animal Geneticsand Genomics; Human Genetics; Plant Genetics &Genomics

Target groups

Cell biologists, biochemists

Type of publication

Reference work

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 360 p. 38 illus., 14 in color. (Genome Dynamics and

Stability, Vol. 2) Hardcover

179,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75371-1

S. Eguchi, University of Nagoya, Japan (Ed.)

Bioactive Heterocycles II

Features

Heterocyclic chemistry is the biggest branch ofchemistry covering two-third of the chemical litera-ture Covers hot topics of frontier research summa-rized by reputed scientists in the field Our reviewseries is topic related Online version available onSpringerLink.com

Contents

K. Matsumoto: High Pressure Synthesis of Hetero-cycles Related to Bioactive Molecules.- N. Nishiwa-ki, M. Ariga: Ring Transformation of Nitropyrim-idinone Leading to Versatile Azaheterocyclic Com-pounds.- N. Shibata, T. Yamamoto, T. Toru: Synthe-sis of Thalidomide.- H. Nagase, H. Fujii: RationalDrug Design of d Opioid Receptor Agonist TAN-67from d Opioid Receptor Antagonist NTI.- S. Murata,H. Ichinose, F. Urano: Tetrahydrobiopterin and Re-lated Biologically Important Pterins.- M. Yamashita:Preparation, Structure and Biological Property ofPhosphorus Heterocycles with a C-P Ring System.-[..]

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Medici-nal Chemistry

Target groups

Scientists and practitioners in the mentioned fieldsand in industry

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2007. XII, 309 p. Also available online. (Topics in Heterocyclic


229,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72591-6

J.A. Eichmeier, TU München, Germany; M. Thumm,

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

Vacuum Electronics

Components and Devices

Nineteen experts from the electronics industry, re-search institutes and universities have joined forcesto prepare this book. “Vacuum Electronics” cov-ers the electrophysical fundamentals, the presentstate of the art and applications, as well as the futureprospects of microwave tubes and systems, optoelec-tronics vacuum devices, electron and ion beam de-vices, light and X-ray emitters, particle acceleratorsand vacuum interrupters. These topics are supple-mented by useful information about the materialsand technologies of vacuum electronics and vacuumtechnology.

Contents

1. Microwave Tubes and Systems.- 2. Vacuum Dis-plays.- 3. Radiation Sensitive VacuumelectronicComponents and Devices.- 4. Electron Beam Devicesfor Materials Processing and Analysis.- 5. Ion BeamDevices for Material Processing and Analysis.- 6. IonPropulsion Systems.- 7. Infrared, Light, Ultraviolet,Laser and X-Ray Tubes.- 8. Particle Accelerators.- 9.Vacuum Interrupters.- 10. Vacuum Electron Sourceand their Materials and Technology.- 11. VacuumTechnology.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Electronic and Com-puter Engineering

Target groups

Scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XVII, 558 p. 220 illus. Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71928-1


A. Erol, Istanbul University, Turkey (Ed.)

Dilute III-V Nitride Semiconductors

and Material Systems

Physics and Technology

A major current challenge for semiconductor devicesis to develop materials for the next generation of op-tical communication systems and solar power con-version applications. Recently, extensive researchhas revealed that an introduction of only a few per-centages of nitrogen into III-V semiconductor lat-tice leads to a dramatic reduction of the band gap.This discovery has opened the possibility of usingthese material systems for applications ranging fromlasers to solar cells. "Physics and Technology of Di-lute III-V Nitride Semiconductors and Novel DiluteNitride Material Systems" reviews the current statusof research and development in dilute III-V nitrides,with 24 chapters from prominent research groupscovering recent progress in growth techniques, ex-perimental characterization of band structure, de-fects carrier transport, transport properties, dynamicbehavior of N atoms, device applications, modelingof device design, novel optoelectronic integrated cir-cuits, and novel nitrogen containing [..]

Features

Covers major developments in this new class of ma-terials Integrates materials science and applicationsin optics and electronics in a unique way Both areference work for researchers and a study text forgraduate students

Contents

1. Energetic Beam Synthesis of Dilute Nitrides andRelated Alloys.- 2. Impact of Nitrogen Ion Densi-ty on the Optical and Structural Properties of MBEGrown GaInNAs/GaAs (100) and (111)B Quan-tum Wells.- 3. Electronic Band Structure of High-ly Mismatched Semiconductor Alloys.- 4. Electron-ic Structure of GaAs1-xNx under Pressure.- 5. Ex-perimental Studies of GaInNAs Conduction Band-structure.- 6. Electromodulation Spectroscopy ofGaInNAsSb/GaAs Quantum Wells: The Conduc-tion Band Offset and the Electron Effective Mass Is-sues.- 7. The effects of Nitrogen Incorporation onPhoto-Generated Carrier [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Solid State Physicsand Spectroscopy; Physics and Applied Physics inEngineering; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Opti-cal Devices

Target groups

Scientists and advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XXII, 560 p. 370 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74528-0

M.D. Evans, University of Leicsester, UK; M.S. Cooke, University of

Leicsester, UK (Eds.)

Oxidative Damage to Nucleic Acids

This book provides an up-to-date coverage of select-ed topics in the area of nucleic acid oxidation. Thetopics have been selected to cover everything frombasic chemical mechanisms, repair of damage andthe biological and pathological meaning of DNA ox-idation. The chapters are authored by leading, re-search active, international experts in the respectivetopics. In addition to some of the traditionally cov-ered topics, we have included some areas that receiveless attention in similar volumes, for example chap-ters focusing on damage to nucleic acids by halo-genating and nitrating species, gene-specific dam-age, telomere shortening and damage to promoterregions. Through this approach, we recognize addi-tionally the importance of nucleic acid damage be-yond mutation and in pathological conditions oth-er than carcinogenesis. The primary audience forthe book would be research scientists and advancedpostgraduate students, the book may also be of inter-est to clinicians with strong research interests. We[..]

Features

Provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis ofthe topic of nucleic acid oxidation from the perspec-tives of basic science and biological relevance

Contents

Oxidatively Generated Damage to Cellular DNA:Mechanistic Aspects.- Chlorination and Nitration ofDNA and Nucleic Acid Components.- Preventionof the Mutagenicity and Cytotoxicity of OxidizedPurine Nucleotides.- Nucleotide Incision Repair:An Alternative and Ubiquitous Pathway to HandleOxidative DNA Damage.- OGG1: From StructuralAnalysis to the Knockout Mouse.- Processing of 3'-End Modified DNA Strand Breaks Induced by Ox-idative Damage.- Oxidative Damage and PromoterFunction.- Oxidative DNA Damage and TelomereShortening.- Oxidative Damage and Repair in theMitochondrial Genome.- [..]

Fields of interest


Target groups

Researchers and advanced postgraduate studentsin the areas of Genotoxicology, DNA Repair, andMolecular Pathology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2008. Approx. 245 p. 74 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover

124,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72973-2

P.N. Floriano, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA (Ed.)

Microchip-Based Assay Systems


Microchip-Based Assay Systems explores recentprogress in the microelectronics arena, the resul-tant miniaturization of component device featuresto nanometer size particles, and the ensuing growthin the development and use of microchip-based tech-niques in leading laboratories around the world.While the area of microelectronics is faced withdaunting challenges, it promises fascinating new ad-vances that may translate into products such as sen-sors and devices that use nanometer-sized build-ing blocks for real-world applications. The contrib-utors to this volume are part of growing interdisci-plinary efforts among pioneers in microelectronics,nanoscience, and health that will continue to createexciting new microchip-based applications acrossa variety of sectors. In the 16 chapters of this vol-ume, leading scientists present technically precisemicrochip-based assays for a variety of applications.

Features

DNA microchips for diagnosis and molecular sig-natures in cervical cancer Cutting-edge microarrayapplications Integrated protocols utilizing microflu-idic chips, devices, and 3-D networks Identificationof protein-protein interactions in an array formatMethods for the detection of HIV RNA interactionswith peptides Microchip-based electrochemical en-zyme immunoassays

Contents

Microchip Electrophoresis for DNA Separation byWire-Imprinted Microchannels on PMMA Sub-strates.- Fabrication of Porous Polymer Monoliths inMicrofluidic Chips for Selective Nucleic Acid Con-centration and Purification.- Rapid Electrical Ly-sis of Bacterial Cells in a Microfluidic Device.- On-Chip Bioassay Using Immobilized Sensing Bacteriain Three-Dimensional Microfluidic Network.- Mi-crochip-based Enumeration of Human White BloodCells.- Microchip for the Diagnosis of Cervical Can-cer.- DNA Microchips Towards Molecular Signa-tures in Cervical Cancers.- Impedimetric-Detectionfor DNA [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Cell Biology; Human Genetics

Target groups

Geneticists, biotechnologists, chemists, biochemists,molecular and cell biologists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 275 p. 69 illus., 4 in color. (Methods in Molecular


79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-588-0


B.O. Fraser-Reid, Natural Products & Glycotechnology Research

Institute Inc., Durham, NC, USA; K. Tatsuta, Waseda University,

Tokyo, Japan; J. Thiem, University of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.)

Glycoscience

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Glycostructures play a pivotal and crucial role in amyriad of organisms and important systems in biol-ogy, physiology, medicine, bioengineering and tech-nology. Within recent years tools have been devel-oped to promote the understanding of their highlycomplex functions and the associated chemistry andchemical biology, however, many facts still remainundiscovered. These days the area is experiencing a“quantum jump”. Therefore the Editors in collabo-ration with six responsible Section Editors complete-ly revised and updated the 1st edition to give up-to-date information on glycostructures, their chemistryand chemical biology, and present them in the formof a comprehensive and strictly systematic survey.The texts are furnished by more than 2500 figures,chemical structures and reaction schemes (includingmore than 12,000 individual chemical reactions), andmore than 9,000 references. In concept and contentthis Major Reference Work received an essential im-provement and expansion. Whereas chapter [..]

Features

Completely revised and updated to reflect the “quan-tum jump” in the field of glycostructures Three newchapters on: Key Technology and Tools, Biosynthe-sis and Glycomedicine Includes more than 12,000chemical reactions and more than 9,000 referencesAvailable in print and electronic

Contents

The complete table of contents can be found on theInternet: http://www.springer.de

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Molecu-lar Medicine; Biotechnology; Pharmacology/Toxicol-ogy; Food Science

Target groups

Chemists, biochemists, pharmacists, and medical re-searchers in pharmaceutical and chemical industry;researchers and engineers in food technology andagrobusiness; researchers in organic, medicinal andbiochemistry, and in molecular medicine

Type of publication

Handbook

Due March 2008

2008. eReference.

999,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-30429-6

B.O. Fraser-Reid, North Carolina State University, Durham, NC,

USA; K. Tatsuta, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; J. Thiem, Uni-

versity of Hamburg, Germany; G.L. Coté, National Center Agricul-

tural Utilization, Peoria, USA; S. Flitsch, University of Manchester,

UK; Y. Ito, RIKEN, Saitama, Japan; H. Kondo, Discovery Research

Labs., Osaka, Japan; S.-i. Nishimura, Hokkaido University, Sap-

poro, Japan; B. Yu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, Chi-

na (Eds.)

Glycoscience

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Glycostructures play a pivotal and crucial role in amyriad of organisms and important systems in biol-ogy, physiology, medicine, bioengineering and tech-nology. Within recent years tools have been devel-oped to promote the understanding of their highlycomplex functions and the associated chemistry andchemical biology, however, many facts still remainundiscovered. These days the area is experiencing a“quantum jump”. Therefore the Editors in collabo-ration with six responsible Section Editors complete-ly revised and updated the 1st edition to give up-to-date information on glycostructures, their chemistryand chemical biology, and present them in the formof a comprehensive and strictly systematic survey.The texts are furnished by more than 2500 figures,chemical structures and reaction schemes (includingmore than 12,000 individual chemical reactions), andmore than 9,000 references. In concept and contentthis Major Reference Work received an essential im-provement and expansion. Whereas chapter [..]

Features

Completely revised and updated to reflect the “quan-tum jump” in the field of glycostructures Three newchapters on: Key Technology and Tools, Biosynthe-sis and Glycomedicine Includes more than 12,000chemical reactions and more than 9,000 referencesAvailable in print and electronic

Contents

General Principles.- General Synthetic Methods.-Chemical Glycosylation Reactions.- Monosaccha-rides.- Oligosaccharides.- Complex Polysaccharides.-Glycolipids.- Glycoproteins.- Glycomimetics.- KeyTechnologies and Tools for Functional Glycobiolo-gy.- Biosynthesis and Degradation.- Glycomedicine.

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Molecu-lar Medicine; Biotechnology; Pharmacology/Toxicol-ogy; Food Science

Target groups

Chemists, biochemists, pharmacists, and medical re-searchers in pharmaceutical and chemical industry;researchers and engineers in food technology andagrobusiness; researchers in organic, medicinal andbiochemistry and in molecular medicine

Type of publication

Handbook

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 3000 p. (in 3 volumes, not available separately).

Hardcover

999,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-36154-1

P. Fratzl, Max Planck Institute, Potsdam, Germany (Ed.)

Collagen

Structure and Mechanics

Collagen: Structure and Mechanics provides a cohe-sive introduction to this biological macromoleculeand its many applications in biomaterials and tissueengineering. Graduate students and postdoctoral re-searchers in the fields of materials, (bio-)engineering,physics, chemistry and biology will gain an under-standing of the structure and mechanical behaviorof type I collagen and collagen-based tissues in ver-tebrates, across all length scales from the molecular(nano) to the organ (macro) level. Written in a clearand didactic manner, this volume includes currentknowledge on the hierarchical structure, mechani-cal properties, in addition to a review of deformationand strengthening mechanisms. Collagen: Structureand Mechanics is an excellent reference for new re-searchers entering this area and serves as a ba-sis for lecturing in the interdisciplinary field of bio-logical materials science.

Features

Provides a comprehensive review of current researchadvances in collagen structure and mechanics One ofthe first books in the market to cover the mechanicalaspects of collagen Edited by a key scientific figure inthe field Delivers state-of-the-art information whilesustaining a pedagogical style

Contents

Introduction to the Structure and Mechanics of Col-lagen.- Collagen Assembly in Vitro and in Vivo.-Molecular Structure of Collagen Fibrils.- RestrainingCross-links Responsible for the Mechanical Proper-ties of Collagen Fibres.- Damage and Fatigue.- Vis-coelasticity, Energy Storage, Transmission and Dis-sipation by Extracellular Matrices in Vertebrates.-Nanoscale Deformation Mechanisms.- HierarchicalNanomechanics of Collagen Fibrils: Atomistic andMolecular Modelling.- Mechanical Adaptation andTissue Remodelling.- Tendons and Ligaments.- Skinand Artery Walls.- The Extracellular Matrix [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biophysics;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Proteomics

Target groups

Researchers in the fields of bio-engineering and bio-logical materials

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


114,75 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73905-2


L.A. Freeman, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. USA

(Ed.)

Lipoproteins

Fields of interest

Molecular Medicine; Biochemistry, general; HumanGenetics; Bioinformatics

Target groups

Molecular biologists and biochemists, bioinformati-cians, and genetics researchers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due September 2009



76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-368-8

B. Fultz, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA;

J.M. Howe, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Transmission Electron Microscopy

and Diffractometry of Materials

This book explains concepts of transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM) and x-ray diffractometry (XRD)that are important for the characterization of mate-rials. The third edition has been updated to coverimportant technical developments, including the re-markable recent improvement in resolution of theTEM. This edition is not substantially longer thanthe second, but all chapters have been updated andrevised for clarity. A new chapter on high resolutionSTEM methods has been added. The book explainsthe fundamentals of how waves and wave functionsinteract with atoms in solids, and the similarities anddifferences of using x-rays, electrons, or neutronsfor diffraction measurements. Diffraction effects ofcrystalline order, defects, and disorder in materialsare explained in detail. Both practical and theoret-ical issues are covered. The book can be used in anintroductory-level or advanced-level course, sincesections are identified by difficulty. Each chapter in-cludes a set of problems to [..]

Features

Successful and highly acclaimed text Designed tomeet the needs of materials scientists, includingstudents, teachers and researchers Can be used asboth an introductory and advanced level graduatetext Chapters are sorted according to difficulty andgrouped for use in quarter and semester coursesProblems for the student are appended to each chap-ter

Contents

Diffraction and the X-Ray Powder Diffractometer.-The TEM and Its Optics.- Scattering.- Inelastic Elec-tron Scattering and Spectroscopy.- Diffraction fromCrystals.- Electron Diffraction and Crystallography.-Diffraction Contrast in TEM Images.- DiffractionLineshapes.- Patterson Functions and Diffuse Scat-tering.- High-Resolution TEM Imaging.- High-Reso-lution STEM Imaging.- Dynamical Theory.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Solid StatePhysics and Spectroscopy; Crystallography; Charac-terization and Evaluation Materials; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Graduate and undergraduate students, researchers

Type of publication


Due October 2007

2008. XX, 758 p., 440 illus. Hardcover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73885-5

G.A. Gerencser, University of Florida Medical School, Gainesville,

FL, USA (Ed.)

Epithelial Transport Physiology

The scope of this book was preempted and precip-itated by the pioneering studies of Ussing and co-workers. The first phase of the phenomenological de-scription of the cell as a black box has been followedby studies of cellular mechanisms, the interplay ofthe different transport components, and the mecha-nisms of regulation which will be covered in the in-dividual chapters. For the individual epithelia trans-port schemes that have been proposed, I think it isappropriate to take pause and search for elementscommon to several epithelia. This aspect triggeredthe common theme idea for this book, and in fact thevarious chapters emphasize that the functional trans-porter components, expressed in the various epithe-lia, are not infinite in number, but they occur in ep-ithelia which are separated in evolution by severalhundred million years.

Contents

Active, electrogenic chloride absorption in inver-tebrate foregut.- Sulfate transport in lobster hep-atopancreas.- Heavy metal transport in lobster lyso-somes.- H+-ATPase and K+ /H + antiporter consti-tute a K+ pump in lepidopteran midgut.- Genomicregulation of amino acid transport.- CFTR, a trans-porter in health and disease.- Chloride transportin the vertebrate intestine.- Sulfate and phosphatetransport in intestinal and renal epithelia.- Aminoacid transporters in mammalian epithelia.- Sugartransport in vertebrate epithelia.- Renal acid/baseregulation via ammonia transport in [..]

Fields of interest

Animal Physiology; Biochemistry, general; Cell Biol-ogy

Target groups

Physiologists, pharmacologists, cell biologists, bio-chemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2008


127,05 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-228-5


G. Gerlach, Technische Universität Dresden; K.-F. Arndt, Technis-

che Universität Dresden (Eds.)

Hydrogel Sensors and Actuators

Engineering and Technology

Hydrogels are a fascinating class of polymers whichshow a immense ability of swelling under the influ-ence of temperature, the pH value or concentrationsof different species in aqueous solutions. The vol-ume change can amount up to several hundred per-cent. This unique behaviour is already used in suchapplications like disposable diapers, contact lensesor drug-delivery systems. The ability to perform me-chanical work shifted the technical interest to sen-sors and actuators exploiting the thermo- chemo-mechano-electrical coupling. The accuracy require-ments for these devices are much more demanding.Therefore, a deep knowledge of the both the materi-al and the functional properties of hydrogel sensorsand actuators is needed. The monograph describesthe state-of-the-art and recent developments of thistechnology.

Features

First book worldwide which focuses on polymer hy-drogels applicable for electron devices in microsys-tem technology, sensor technology and precision en-gineering. It describes the most recent state-of-the-art of this technology. First sensor product is nowentering the market (Severinghaus sensor), the nextwill follow in the near future.

Contents

Preface.- General properties of hydrogels.- Synthesisof hydrogels.- Swelling-related processes in hydro-gels.- Chemomechanical behaviour.- Hydrogels forchemical sensors.- Hydrogels for biosensors.- Hy-drogels for actuator applications.- Stimuli-responsivepolymer coatings for gentle cell harvesting.

Fields of interest

Automation and Robotics; Process and Chemical En-gineering; Control Engineering; Materials Science

Target groups

Engineers in chemical engineering as well as in con-trol engineering, scientists

Type of publication

Professional book

Due October 2008


79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75644-6


M. Giersig, Caesar Research Center, Bonn, Germany; G.B. Khomu-

tov, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Nanomaterials for Application in

Medicine and Biology

The wide range of possibilities as well as the increas-ing importance of nanomaterials in medicine has be-come apparent in today's world. This book unites themulti-faceted work of international scientists fromthe domains of physics, chemistry, and biomedicine,as they cooperate to present the role and applicationof such nanomaterials in modern medicine with par-ticular emphasis on cell growth, manipulation, andmodification. Not only does this book provide thereader with the necessary theoretical background in-formation, it also gives valuable experimental data,thus allowing for an exact comprehension and ob-servation of the relevance of this modern technologywhich will be encountered more and more frequentlyin future biomedicine.

Features

The growing importance of nanomaterials inmedicine Clear experimental data / details Providesnewest scientific information

Contents

Preface.- Biocompatible Nanomaterials and Nanode-vices Promising for Biomedical Applications.- Iso-helical DNA-Binding Oligomers: Antiviral Activityand Application for the Design of NanostructuredDevices.- DNA Self-Assembling Nanostructures In-duced by Trivalent Ions and Polycations.- DNA-Based Synthesis and Assembly of Organized IronOxide Nanostructures.- DNA-Based Nanostructures:Changes of Mechanical Properties of DNA upon Lig-and Binding.- Nanoconstructions Based on Spatial-ly-Ordered Nucleic Acid Molecules.- Nanospearing– Biomolecule Delivery and is Biocompatibility.- [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Biomedicine general; Biomaterials;Physical Chemistry; Neurosciences

Target groups

Researchers in nanotechnology, physicists, chemists,materials scientists, scientific institutions, especiallyin the field of nanomedicine and nanobiology, scien-tists working on nanoscale cell modification, grow-ing, and characterization

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6828-7

M. Giersig, Caesar Research Center, Bonn, Germany; G.B. Khomu-

tov, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Nanomaterials for Application in

Medicine and Biology

The wide range of possibilities as well as the increas-ing importance of nanomaterials in medicine has be-come apparent in today's world. This book unites themulti-faceted work of international scientists fromthe domains of physics, chemistry, and biomedicine,as they cooperate to present the role and applicationof such nanomaterials in modern medicine with par-ticular emphasis on cell growth, manipulation, andmodification. Not only does this book provide thereader with the necessary theoretical background in-formation, it also gives valuable experimental data,thus allowing for an exact comprehension and ob-servation of the relevance of this modern technologywhich will be encountered more and more frequentlyin future biomedicine.

Features

The growing importance of nanomaterials inmedicine Clear experimental data / details Providesnewest scientific information

Contents

Preface.- Biocompatible Nanomaterials and Nanode-vices Promising for Biomedical Applications.- Iso-helical DNA-Binding Oligomers: Antiviral Activityand Application for the Design of NanostructuredDevices.- DNA Self-Assembling Nanostructures In-duced by Trivalent Ions and Polycations.- DNA-Based Synthesis and Assembly of Organized IronOxide Nanostructures.- DNA-Based Nanostructures:Changes of Mechanical Properties of DNA upon Lig-and Binding.- Nanoconstructions Based on Spatial-ly-Ordered Nucleic Acid Molecules.- Nanospearing– Biomolecule Delivery and is Biocompatibility.- [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Biomedicine general; Biomaterials;Physical Chemistry; Neurosciences

Target groups

Researchers in nanotechnology, physicists, chemists,materials scientists, scientific institutions, especiallyin the field of nanomedicine and nanobiology, scien-tists working on nanoscale cell modification, grow-ing, and characterization

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6827-0

G. Govil, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India;

K.V.R. Chary, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai,

India

NMR in Biological Systems

From Molecules to Human

During teaching NMR to students and researchers,we felt the need for a text-book which can covermodern trends in the application of NMR to bio-logical systems. This book caters to the needs of: (i)graduate students who mostly learn such techniquesfrom senior post-docs in the laboratory; (ii) thosewho are not experts in NMR but wish to understandif a particular problem in animal, plant, medical andpharmaceutical sciences can be answered by NMR;and (iii) those who are experts in chemistry and bio-chemistry and wish to know how NMR can providethem information on structural or functional aspectof proteins, nucleic acids, cells and tissues, humanand plant organs and other biological materials. Thisbook builds a means of knowledge transfer betweenthe beginners and the experts in NMR as applied toall aspects of life sciences.

Features

Covers entire area of NMR in Biological Sciences(Biomolecules, cells and tissues, animals, plants anddrug design) Most of the NMR books focus on oneor two of the topics covered in the book Excellentbook for teaching a course on NMR in BiologicalSystems

Contents

Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Abbre-viations.- Basic Concepts in NMR Spectroscopy.-Introduction to Biological NMR.- Multi-Dimen-sional NMR.- Biomolecular Structures using NMR:General Principles.- Protein NMR: General Princi-ples and Resonance Assignments.- Structure, Dy-namics and Function of Proteins.- Structure andDynamics of Nucleic Acids.- Carbohydrates, Lipidsand Lipid Assemblies.- High-Resolution Solid-StateNMR.- Biomolecular intermolecular interaction andSupramolecular Assemblies.- Magnetic ResonanceImaging.- Study of Metabolism: Cells and Tissues.-MRS Studies of [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Physical Chemistry; Imaging / Radi-ology; Life Sciences, general; Biochemistry, general;Biophysics

Target groups

Graduate level students (M.S.) as a graduate course,Researchers who wish to understand if a particu-lar problem they have in medical and pharmaceuti-cal sciences would be answered by NMR, but haveno intention to become professional NMR spectro-scopists, Researchers who are experts in biochem-istry and yet do not know how NMR can help to pro-vide them information on structural or functional as-pects of proteins, nucleic acids, cells and tissues, hu-man and plant organs and other biological materials

Type of publication

Undergraduate textbook

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 510 p. (Focus on Structural Biology, Vol. 6) Hard-

cover

94,95 €


ISBN 978-1-4020-6679-5 M. Greenwood, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; D. Kalman, Mia-

mi Research Associates, Miami, FL, USA; J. Antonio

Nutritional Supplements in Sports

and Exercise

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due August 2008


53,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-900-0

C.U. Grosse, University of Stuttgart, Germany; M. Ohtsu, Ku-

mamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan (Eds.)

Acoustic Emission Testing

Basics for Research - Applications in Civil Engineering

Acoustic Emission (AE) techniques have been stud-ied in civil engineering for more than two decades.The techniques are recently going to be applied topractical applications and to be standardized in thecodes. This is because the increase of aging structuresand disastrous damages due to recent earthquakesurgently demand for maintenance and retrofit of civ-il structures in service for example. It results in theneed for the development of advanced and effectiveinspection techniques. Thus, AE techniques draw agreat attention to diagnostic applications and in ma-terial testing. The book covers all levels from the de-scription of AE basics for AE beginners (level of astudent) to sophisticated AE algorithms and applica-tions.

Features

First edited book on this topic which is very impor-tant within structural health monitoring

Contents

Introduction.- Basics: History and Fundamentals.-Sensors and Instruments.- Parametric AE Analysis.-Signal-Based AE Analysis.- Source Localization.-Source Mechanisms.- Moment Tensor Analysis.-Applications: General Remarks on Applications.- AEin Concrete.- Acoustic Emission in Study of RockStability.- AE in Wood.- Superstructures.- Substruc-tures.- Wireless AE techniques.- Limitations, Accu-racy and Skill.- Synonyms, Notations and Abbrevia-tions.- Index.

Fields of interest

Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering; Struc-tural Materials; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk; Structural Mechanics; Acoustics; BuildingRepair and Maintenance

Target groups

Researchers, engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-69895-1


S.P. Gupta, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India

QSAR and Molecular Modeling

"QSAR and Molecular Modeling" includes all thefundamentals of these approaches developed so far.Starting with the fundamentals of drug-receptor in-teractions, it covers various statistical approaches,different 2D QSAR methodologies, theories and val-ues of useful variables governing biological activi-ties, and popular 3D molecular modeling approach-es. Graduate and postgraduate students of biologi-cal, pharmaceutical and chemical sciences along withthose working in drug industries and research insti-tutes will find this book of immense use.

Features

Has been written in a step wise manner such that be-ginners will not be discouraged Multidisciplinary ap-proach Comprehensively covers these topics in onetext

Fields of interest

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Comput-er Applications in Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry;Bioorganic Chemistry; Computer Appl. in Life Sci-ences

Target groups

People working in drug industries, drug research in-stitutes, undergraduate and postgraduate students ofpharmaceutical, biological and chemical sciences

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

Jointly published with Anamaya Publishers


119,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5394-8

O. Hammerich, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; J. Ulstrup,

Technical University of Denmark (Eds.)

Bioinorganic Electrochemistry

Interfacial electrochemistry of redox metallopro-teins and DNA-based molecules is presently mov-ing towards new levels of structural and functionalresolution. This is the result of powerful interdisci-plinary efforts. Underlying fundamentals of biologi-cal electron and proton transfer is increasingly wellunderstood although with outstanding unresolvedissues. Comprehensive bioelectrochemical studieshave mapped the working environments for bio-electrochemical electron transfer, supported by theavailability of mutant proteins and other powerfulbiotechnology. Introduction of surface spectroscopy,the scanning probe microscopies, and other solidstate and surface physics methodology has finally of-fered exciting new fundamental and technologicalopenings in interfacial bioelectrochemistry of bothredox proteins and DNA-based molecules. "Inorgan-ic Bioelectrochemistry" provides a thorough and di-dactic overview of state-of-the-art bioelectrochem-istry with prospects for forthcoming development.The book is [..]

Features

Provides a comprehensive summary of state-of-the-art bioelectrochemistry and includes ideas for forth-coming development in the area Written by leadinginternational experts from a variety of disciplinesand covers crucial relevant topics such as electronand proton transfer in metalloprotein systems, elec-trochemistry and electrocatalysis of redox enzymes,and electrochemistry of DNA-based molecules

Contents

Electron Tunneling Through Iron and Copper Pro-teins.- The Respiratory Enzyme as an Electrochem-ical Energy Transducer.- Reconstituted Redox Pro-teins on Surfaces for Bioelectronic Applications.-Voltammetry of Adsorbed Redox Enzymes: Mech-anisms in the Potential Dimension.- Electrochem-istry at the DNA/Electrode Interface.- Charge Trans-port of Solute Oligonucleotides in Metallic Nanogaps– Observations and Some Puzzles.- In Situ STMStudies of Immobilized BioMolecules at the Elec-trode-Electrolyte Interface.- Charge Transfer and In-terfacial Bioelectrochemistry at the NanoScale and[..]

Fields of interest

Electrochemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Biochem-istry, general

Target groups

Students and lecturers in inorganic and physicalchemistry, biochemical and biological sciences;research staff, specifically those in medical andbiotechnological companies, catalysis research

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


189,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6499-9

I. Hargittai, Budapest University of Technology and Economics,

Hungary; M. Hargittai, Hungarian Academy of Sciences at Eötvös

University, Hungary

Symmetry through the Eyes of a

Chemist

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- Simple andCombined Symmetries.- Molecules: Shapeand Geometry.- Helpful Mathematical Tools.- Molecular Vibrations.- ElectronicStructure of Atoms and Molecules.- ChemicalReactions.- Space-Group Symme-tries.- Symmetries in Crystals.

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Analyti-cal Chemistry; Materials Science; Math. Applicationsin Chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

Originally published by Springer New York, 1995


154,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5627-7


G.L. Hasenhuettl, Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA; R.W. Hartel, University

of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA (Eds.)

Food Emulsifiers and Their

Applications

Second Edition

This book integrates theoretical background withpractical orientation and serves as the definitive ref-erence on Food Emulsifiers. It offers practioners anorganized overview of the manufacture, analysis,physical properties, interactions and applications ofemulsifiers used in processed food. Written for foodtechnologists, R & D, and product developmentpersonnel, it discusses the use of emulsifiers in a va-riety of food products including infant nutritionproducts, baked products, confectionary products,and margarine and spreads. This book also discussesthe application, processing, and future of emulsifiers.

Features

-This book integrates theoretical background withpractical orientation and serves as the definitive ref-erence on Food Emulsifiers. -It offers practionersan organized overview of the manufacture, analysis,physical properties, interactions and applications ofemulsifiers used in processed food.

Contents

Overview of Food Emulsifiers.- Synthesis and Com-mercial Preparation of Food Emulsifiers.- Analysisof Food Emulsifiers.- Emulsifier-Carbohydrate In-teractions.- Protein/Emulsifier Interactions.- Phys-iochemical Aspects of an Emulsifier Funtionality.-Emulsifiers in Dairy Products and Dairy Substitutes.-Emulsifiers in Infant Nutritional Products.- Applica-tions of Emulsifiers in Baked Foods.- Emulsifiers inConfectionery.- Margarines and Spreads.- Applica-tion of Emulsifiers to Reduce Fat and Enhance Nu-tritional Quality.- Guidelines for Processing Emul-sion-Based Foods.- Forecasting the [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science; Chemistry/Food Science, general;Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Students, academics, researchers, scientists in thefields of food science, food engineering, and emul-sion technology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2008

Originally published by CRC Press, 2004


61,60 €

ISBN 978-0-387-75283-9

R. Haug, University of Hannover, Germany (Ed.)

The 2007 Spring Meeting of the ArbeitskreisFestkörperphysik was held in Regensburg, Ger-many, between March 26 and March 30 2007 inconjunction with the 71st Annual Meeting of theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. This year'smeeting was certainly one of the largest physicsmeetings in Europe. The present volume 47 of theAdvances in Solid State Physics contains the writ-ten version of a large number of the invited talksand gives an overview of the present status of solidstate physics where low-dimensional systems suchas quantum dots and quantum wires aredominating. The importance of magnetic materialsand the present day interest into magnetism is re-flected by the large number of contributions to thepart dealing with ferromagnetic films and particles.One of the most exciting achievements of the lastcouple of years is the successful application of elec-trical contacts and the investigation of a single layerof graphene. This exciting physics is covered in PartIV of this book. [..]

Features

Up-to-date reviews State of the art of solid statephysics in Germany In cooperation with theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft

Contents

Part I: Quantum Dots and Wires.- Part II: Correla-tion Effects.- Part III: Ferromagnetic Films and Parti-cles.- Part IV: Graphene.- Part V: THz Physics.- PartVI: Defects, Dislocations, and Strain.- Part VII: Ma-terials.

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Materials Sci-ence; Condensed Matter; Superconductivity, Su-perfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Physics and AppliedPhysics in Engineering

Target groups

Physicists and engineers at universities and in indus-try

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 365 p.,163 illus. Also available online. (Advances in

Solid State Physics, Vol. 47) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74324-8

R. Haug, University of Hannover, Germany (Ed.)

The present volume 46 of Advances in Solid-StatePhysics contains the written versions of selected in-vited lectures from the spring meeting of the Arbeit-skreis Festkörperphysik of the Deutsche Physikalis-che Gesellschaft which was held from 27 to 31 March2006 in Dresden, Germany. Many topical talks giv-en at the numerous symposia are included. Most ofthese were organized collaboratively by several ofthe divisions of the Arbeitskreis. The book presents,to some extent, the status of the field of solid-statephysics in 2006 not only in Germany but also inter-nationally.

Features

Up-to-date reviews State of the art of condensedmatter physics in Germany In cooperation with theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft Also availableonline

Contents

Part I: Quantum Dots.- Part II: Molecules andNanoparticles.- Part III: Nanowires and 1D Sys-tems.- Part IV: Optoelectronics.- Part V: Thin Filmsand Materials

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Materials Sci-ence; Condensed Matter; Superconductivity, Su-perfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Physics and AppliedPhysics in Engineering

Target groups

Physicists and engineers at Universities and in In-dustry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 320 p., 171illus., Also available online. (Advances

in Solid State Physics, Vol. 46) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-38234-8


P. Heitjans, University of Hannover, Germany; J. Kärger, Universi-

ty of Leipzig, Germany (Eds.)

Diffusion in Condensed Matter

Methods, Materials, Models

This comprehensive, handbook style surveyof diffusion in condensed matter gives detailed in-sight in diffusion as the process of particle transportdue to stochastic movement which is understood andpresented as a phenomenon of crucial relevance for alarge variety of processes and materials. In this bookall aspects of theoretical fundamentals, experimentaltechniques, highlights of current developments andresults for solids, liquids and interfaces are present-ed. Students and scientists in physics, chemistry, ma-terials sciencs and biology will benefit from this de-tailed compilation.

Features

Complete, handbook type survey

Contents

Solids: Diffusion: Introduction and CaseStudies in Metals and Binary Alloys (H.Mehrer).- The Elementary Diffusion Step in MetalsStudied by the Interference of Gamma-rays, X-raysand Neutrons (G. Vogl, B. Sepiol).- DiffusionStudies of Solids by Quasielastic Neutron Scatter-ing (T. Springer, R. E. Lechner).- Diffusion in Semi-conductors (T.Y. Tan, U. Gösele).- Diffusion inOxides (M. Martin).- Diffusion in Metallic Glass-es and Supercooled Melts (F. Faupel, K. Rätzke).- Interfaces: Fluctuations and Growth Phenom-ena in Surface Diffusion Surface Diffusion (M. C. [..]

Fields of interest

Condensed Matter; Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Students and scientists in physics, materialsscience, chemistry, biology

Type of publication


Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 950 p. 400 illus. Softcover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72081-2

J.P. Heremans, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio

State University, 650 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43202,

USA.; G. Chen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mas-

sachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; M.S.

Dresselhaus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Comput-

er Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,

MA, USA; G. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Cambridge, MA, USA

Thermoelectricity

Thermoelectric and Thermomagnetic Properties in Low-Di-

mensional and Nanoscale Materials

Thermoelectricity describes the physics of energyconversion, from heat to electric power, and fromelectric power to heat or cooling power in solids. Theworking fluid consists of the conduction electrons.Despite a long and distinguished history, recent de-velopments in nanotechnologies have revolutionizedthe field. It was recognised in the 1990s that low-di-mensional systems should result in materials withmuch better efficiencies than bulk materials, throughlow-dimensional effects on both charge carriers andlattice waves. This has been experimentally demon-strated in the early 2000s. This book aims to be thefirst monograph to comprehensively describe low-dimensional thermoelectricity in a systematic man-ner. Following the classic format of monographs inthis area, it is written so that low-dimensional effectsfollow naturally from the transport equations. It isaimed at professional researchers in academia andindustry, and graduate students in materials engi-neering, applied physics and chemistry.

Features

This is the only book to give a structured introduc-tion to thermoelectricity in materials whilst movingon to show this property’s use in nanoscale materi-als rather than bulk materials and their uses in suchphenomena/applications as superlattices, quantumdots and nanocomposites.

Contents

Introduction and history.- Basic Transport Equa-tions and Phenomenological Theory.- Thermoelec-tric Couples (to get to the concept of figure of mer-it).- Theory: electrons.- Theory: phonons.- Experi-mental study of actual systems.- Directions for futurework.- Conclusions.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Materials engineers in research institutions and in-dustry, graduate students in Materials Engineering,Applied Physics and Chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2009

. Approx. 350 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover

ISBN 978-1-84628-362-8

P.J. Hesketh, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

(Ed.)

BioNanoFluidic MEMS

BioNanoFluidic MEMS explains biosensor devel-opment fundamentals and initiates an awarenessin engineers and scientists who would like to devel-op and implement novel biosensors for agriculture,biomedicine, home land security, environmentalneeds, and disease identification. In addition, thematerial covered in this book introduces and lays thebasic foundation for design, fabrication, testing, andimplemention of next generation biosensors throughhands-on learning.

Features

Comprehensively shows the interconnection be-tween the interdisciplinary nature of BioNanoFlu-idics and MEMS Covers BioNanoFluidics and sen-sor technology including Micro-Mechanical Sensorsand Chemical Sensor Technologies Includes hands-on steps for implementation of biosensor fabricationincluding a discussion of the clean room lithographyprocess and etching, microsensor systems lamina-tion, PDMS moulding, [..]

Contents

Preface.- Nanoelectronics: Retrospect and Prospect.-Synthesis of oxide nanostructures.- Nanolithogra-phy.- Nano/Microfabrication methods for sensorsand NEMS/MEMS.- Micro and nanomanufactur-ing via molding.- Temperature measurement of mi-crodevices using thermoreflectance and raman ther-mometry.- Stereolithography and rapid prototyp-ing.- Engineered nanopores.- Engineering biomate-rial interfaces through micro and nano-patterning.-Biosensors micro and nano integration.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Biomedi-cal Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Bio-physics; Biomaterials

Target groups

Research engineers, academics, and those involvedin the biomedical field as it relates to medical appli-cations using MEMs

Type of publication

Professional book

Due January 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46281-3


P. Hlavinek, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic; O.

Bonacci, University of Split, Croatia; J. Marsalek, National Water

Research Institute, Burlington, Canada; I. Mahrikova, Slovak Uni-

versity of Technology Bratislava, Slovak Republic (Eds.)

Dangerous Pollutants (Xenobiotics)

in Urban Water Cycle

The topics focused on evaluation of impact of xeno-biotics in the whole Urban Water Cycle are an in-terdisciplinary task which has a rising concern thesedays. Xenobiotics includes both inorganic elementslike heavy metals, metalloids and man-made organ-ic compounds such as pesticides, surfactants, sol-vents, fragrances, flavours, and pharmaceuticals aswell as endocrine disrupters. It has been estimatedthat 70,000 xenobiotics may potentially be hazardousfor humans and/or ecosystems. Water supply, ur-ban drainage and wastewater treatment systems wereoriginally designed to solve just conventional prob-lems such as supply of potable water, flooding pre-vention and sanitation. The main problem withinthe conventional urban water cycle approaches isabsence of design to deal with xenobiotics. Nowa-days can be seen increased focus on rainwater use,wastewater reclamation and reuse in industrial andas well in domestic sector what increase the exposureto xenobiotics. Innovative approaches are therefore[..]

Features

State of art in water related dangerous pollutantsMultidisciplinary approach to problem of xenobi-otics in urban water Technical, ecological and socioeconomical point of view

Contents

Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Challenges In Wa-ter Resources Management.- A Whole-Life CostApproach To Sewerage And Potable Water SystemManagement.- Reuse Of Urban Water: Impact OfProduct Choice.- Urban Water Resources Manage-ment In Romania - Perspectives For The SustainableDevelopment In Order To Supply Water To HumanSettlements.- Water Quality And Wastewater Treat-ment Systems In Georgia.- Stormwater ManagementIn Urbanised Areas.- Safety And Security Of Wa-ter Supply And Sanitation.- Small Urban Rivers OfChernivtsi: Level Of Organic Pollutants Content,Main Sources And Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con-trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Moni-toring/Environmental Analysis/Environmental Eco-toxicology; Civil Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, engineers, water authorities, governmen-tal, regional and local authorities

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due November 2007

2007. VIII, 332 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6800-3

P. Hlavinek, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic; O.

Bonacci, University of Split, Croatia; J. Marsalek, National Water

Research Institute, Burlington, Canada; I. Mahrikova, Slovak Uni-

versity of Technology Bratislava, Slovak Republic (Eds.)

Dangerous Pollutants (Xenobiotics)

in Urban Water Cycle

The topics focused on evaluation of impact of xeno-biotics in the whole Urban Water Cycle are an in-terdisciplinary task which has a rising concern thesedays. Xenobiotics includes both inorganic elementslike heavy metals, metalloids and man-made organ-ic compounds such as pesticides, surfactants, sol-vents, fragrances, flavours, and pharmaceuticals aswell as endocrine disrupters. It has been estimatedthat 70,000 xenobiotics may potentially be hazardousfor humans and/or ecosystems. Water supply, ur-ban drainage and wastewater treatment systems wereoriginally designed to solve just conventional prob-lems such as supply of potable water, flooding pre-vention and sanitation. The main problem withinthe conventional urban water cycle approaches isabsence of design to deal with xenobiotics. Nowa-days can be seen increased focus on rainwater use,wastewater reclamation and reuse in industrial andas well in domestic sector what increase the exposureto xenobiotics. Innovative approaches are therefore[..]

Features

State of art in water related dangerous pollutantsMultidisciplinary approach to problem of xenobi-otics in urban water Technical, ecological and socioeconomical point of view

Contents

Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Challenges In Wa-ter Resources Management.- A Whole-Life CostApproach To Sewerage And Potable Water SystemManagement.- Reuse Of Urban Water: Impact OfProduct Choice.- Urban Water Resources Manage-ment In Romania - Perspectives For The SustainableDevelopment In Order To Supply Water To HumanSettlements.- Water Quality And Wastewater Treat-ment Systems In Georgia.- Stormwater ManagementIn Urbanised Areas.- Safety And Security Of Wa-ter Supply And Sanitation.- Small Urban Rivers OfChernivtsi: Level Of Organic Pollutants Content,Main Sources And Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con-trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Moni-toring/Environmental Analysis/Environmental Eco-toxicology; Civil Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, engineers, water authorities, governmen-tal, regional and local authorities

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due November 2007

2008. VIII, 332 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Softcover

59,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6794-5

S.D. Holdsworth, Stretton-Fosse Glos., UK; R. Simpson, Universi-

dad Técnica Federico Santa Maria, Casilla, Vaparaiso, Chile

Thermal Processing of Packaged

Foods

Thermal Processing of Packaged Foods, Second Edi-tion, discusses the physical and engineering aspectsof the thermal processing of packaged foods and ex-amines the methods that have been used to estab-lish the time and temperature of processes suitableto achieve adequate sterilization or pasteurization ofthe packaged food. New features in this edition in-clude: The increased use of new packaging materi-als, including retortable pouches and the use of con-tainers made from other plastic composite materialsThe application of newer processing methods whichuse heat transfer media such as hot water, air/steam,and steam/water, which are necessary for the new-er forms of packaging material New methods of the-oretically calculating the heat transfer characteris-tics during processing, including three-dimensionalmodeling and application of computerized fluid dy-namics (CFD) techniques The implications of newermodels for microbial destruction Revised techniquesfor process evaluation using computer [..]

Features

Provides an up-to-date overview of the physical andengineering aspects of the thermal processing ofpackaged food Discusses methods of calculation andtheoretical models used to establish the requiredtime and temperature of processes necessary to en-sure the required safety of the food product Presentspractical guidance on the use of various techniquesfor process evaluation

Contents

Introduction.- Heat Transfer.- Kinetics of thermalprocessing.- Sterilization, pasteurization and cook-ing criteria.- Heat penetration of packaged foods.-Process evaluation techniques.- Quality optimiza-tion.- Engineering and economics aspects of thermalprocessing.- Retort Control.- Safety aspects of ther-mal processing.- Appendices A and B.- Apen-dices: Protocols for heat penetration studies, Com-plete nomenclature and glossary of terms, Food Pro-cess Filing -FDA.- Index.

Fields of interest

Food Science; Chemistry/Food Science, general

Target groups

Academics, students, research workers, factory man-agement and quality control staff

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 575 p. (Food Engineering Series) Hardcover

114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72249-8


R. Holze, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany

Surface and Interface Analysis

An Electrochemists Toolbox

A broad, almost encyclopedic overview of spectro-scopic and other analytical techniques useful for in-vestigations of phase boundaries in electrochemistryis presented. The analysis of electrochemical inter-faces and interphases on a microscopic, even molec-ular level, is of central importance for an improvedunderstanding of the structure and dynamics ofthese phase boundaries. The gained knowledge willbe needed for improvements of methods and appli-cations reaching from electrocatalysis, electrochem-ical energy conversion, biocompatibility of met-als, corrosion protection to galvanic surface treat-ment and finishing. The book provides an overviewas complete as possible and enables the reader tochoose methods most suitable for tackling his par-ticular task. It is nevertheless compact and does notflood the reader with the details of review papers.

Features

Presents a broad overview of spectroscopic and oth-er analytical techniques useful for investigations ofphase boundaries in electrochemistry The techniquespresented are adaptable to electrocatalysis, electro-chemical energy conversion, biocompatibility ofmetals, galvanic surface treatment and finishing En-ables the reader to choose methods most suitable fortackling a range of discrete tasks The coverage is [..]

Contents

1. Structure and Dynamics of Electrochemical PhaseBoundaries.- 2. Capabilities and Limits of ClassicalElectrochemical Methods.- 3. Spectroscopy and Sur-face Analysis at Interfaces Between Condensed Phas-es.- 4. Spectroscopy at Interfaces.- 5. Surface Analyt-ical Methods.- 6. Diffraction Methods.- 7. MethodsInvolving Nonlinear Optics.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; MeasurementScience, Instrumentation; Solid State Physics andSpectroscopy; Physical Chemistry; Characterizationand Evaluation Materials; Control Engineering

Target groups

Researchers, advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 200 illus. (Springer Series in Chemical

Physics, Vol. 74) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-00859-0

H. Huff, Henderson, NV, USA (Ed.)

Into The Nano Era

Moore's Law Beyond Planar Silicon CMOS

Even as we tentatively enter the nanotechnology era,we are now encountering the 50th anniversary of theinvention of the IC. Will silicon continue to be thepre-eminent material and will Moore’s Law contin-ue unabated, albeit in a broader economic venue, inthe nanotechnology era? This monograph addressesthese issues by a re-examination of the scientific andtechnological foundations of the micro-electronicsera. By better assessing and understanding the pastfive decades of this established era, it is proposed thata firmer foundation can be laid for the research thatwill ensue and possibly provide a glimpse of what isnext to come in the nanotechnology era.

Features

Provides a unique insight into the development of Si-based micro- and nanoelectronics Analyzes the his-toric developments and presents the current state-of-the-art, giving a survey of the currently most ad-vanced applications Features two visionary articles ofNobel laureates The book appeals to researchers witha roader interest in micro- and nanoelectronics

Contents

Preface.- Historical Background.- State-of-the Art.-Future Directions

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electronics and Microelectronics,Instrumentation; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter

Target groups

Scientists, advanced students, practicioners, libraries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 125 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Sci-


134,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74558-7

R.A. Huggins, Stanford University, CA, USA

Advanced Batteries

Materials Science Aspects

Energy storage and conversion is a critical compo-nent of important energy-related technologies. Ad-vanced Batteries: Materials Science Aspects providesa basic discussion of materials science concepts andtools, designed to describe critical features that con-trol the behavior of advanced electrochemical storagesystems. In addition to discussions of specific materi-als and systems, this volume provides broad insighton the underlying principles for a wide spectrum ofboth current and future materials and technologiesin this rapidly developing field. Well-structured andcohesively written, Advanced Batteries: MaterialsScience Aspects offers an excellent overview of keyconcepts behind advanced battery systems.

Features

Cohesively written with a tutorial flavor Focus-es on underlying principles of materials for ener-gy storage and conversion application Provides anoverview of the field, applicable to a widespectrum of current and future materials and tech-nologies

Contents

Introductory Material.- Principles Determiningthe Potentials and Capacities of ElectrochemicalCells.- Binary Electrodes Under Complete Equi-librium or Near-Equilibrium Conditions.-Ternary Electrodes Under Complete Equilibriumor Near-Equilibrium Conditions.- Electrode Reac-tions that deviate from Complete Equilibrium.- In-sertion Reaction Electrodes.- Negative Electrodesin Lithium Cells, the "Carbon Electrode".- Metal- Metal and Metal - Metalloid Alloy Electrodes inLithium Systems.- Convertible Reactant Electrodes.-Positive Electrodes in Lithium Systems.- Neg-ative [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electrical PowerGeneration and Transmission; Solid State Physicsand Spectroscopy; Electrochemistry; Polymer Sci-ences

Target groups

Graduate students, scientists and engineers with aninterest in the general area of electrochemical energystorage or conversion

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76423-8


M.P. Hughes, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK; K.F. Hoettges,

University of Surrey, Guildford, UK (Eds.)

Microengineering in Biotechnology

Methods and Protocols

Fields of interest

Biotechnology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2008



99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-381-7

D. Hülsenberg, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany; A. Har-

nisch, SGIL Silicaglas Ilmenau GmbH, Langewiesen, Germany; A.

Bismarck, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom

Microstructuring of Glasses

As microstructured glass becomes increasingly im-portant for microsystems technology, the main ap-plication fields include micro-fluidic systems, mi-cro-analysis systems, sensors, micro-actuators andimplants. And, because glass has quite distinct prop-erties from silicon, PMMA and metals, applicationsexist where only glass devices meet the requirements.The main advantages of glass derive from its amor-phous nature, the precondition for its - theoretical-ly - direction-independent geometric structurabili-ty. Microstructuring of Glasses deals with the amor-phous state, various glass compositions and theirproperties, the interactions between glasses and theelectromagnetic waves used to modify it. Also treat-ed in detail are methods for influencing the geomet-rical microstructure of glasses by mechanical, chemi-cal, thermal, optical, and electrical treatment, and themethods and equipment required to produce actualmicrodevices.

Features

This is the first book on structuring glass for micro-and nanophotonic applications.

Contents

Part I - Some Fundamentals of Anorganic-Non-metallic Glasses and Their Processing.- 1. SilicateGlasses: A Class of Amorphous Solid Materials.- 2.Thermodynamic Phenomena in Glass.- 3. Meltingand Forming Glass Half Products for Micro-Struc-turing.- Part II - Geometrical Micro Structuring ofGlasses and Applications.- 4. Introduction to Geo-metrical Microstructuring.- 5. Mechanical Structur-ing Processes.- 6. Chemical and Complex Structur-ing Processes.- 7. Thermal and Thermo-MechanicalStructuring Processes.- 8. Microstructuring Glassesusing Lasers.- 9. Geometrical Photo Structuring.- 10.[..]

Fields of interest

Condensed Matter;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Nan-otechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Opti-cal Devices; Characterization and Evaluation Materi-als

Target groups

Scientists, researchers and engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XVIII, 346 p. 212 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-26245-9

J.G. Ibanez, Universidad Iberoamericana, Lomas de Santa Fe,

Mexico; M. Hernandez-Esparza, Universidad Iberoamericana,

Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico; C. Doria-Serrano, Universidad

Iberoamericana, Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico; A. Fregoso-Infante,

Universidad Iberoamericana, Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico; M.M.

Singh, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA

Environmental Chemistry

Microscale Laboratory Experiments

Environmental issues are growing in importance tothe most important political, social, legal, and eco-nomic decisions. The book presents chemical anal-yses of our most pressing waste, pollution, and re-source problems for the undergraduate or graduatestudent. The distinctive holistic approach providesa solid ground in theory as well as a laboratory man-ual detailing introductory and advanced experimen-tal applications. The laboratory procedures are pre-sented at microscale conditions, for minimum wasteand maximum economy. This work fulfills an ur-gent need for an introductory text in environmentalchemistry combining theory and practice, and is avaluable tool for preparing the next generation of en-vironmental scientists.

Features

Holistic approach gives students firm theoretical andexperimental grounding in environmental chem-istry Perfect for undergraduate environmental chem-istry courses, which are becoming more widespreadPre- and post-laboratory exercises to develop prob-lem-solving skills Innovative sections on waste min-imization, environmental legislation, biochemicalprocesses, remediation procedures, and environmen-tal [..]

Contents

Experiments.- Water characterization.- Dissolvedoxygen in water.- Alkalinity and buffering capaci-ty of water.- Aqueous carbonate equilibria and wa-ter corrosiveness.- The point of zero charge of ox-ides.- Experimental transitions in E vs. pH (or Pour-baix) diagrams.- Air oxidation of metal ions.- Pho-toassisted reduction of metal complexes.- Anionicdetergents and o-phosphates in water.- Halogenatedhydrocarbons and the ozone layer depletion.- Acidmine (or acid rock) drainage.- Electrochemical treat-ment of gas pollutants.- Electrochemical treatment ofliquid wastes.- Electrochemical [..]

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Waste WaterTechnology / Water Pollution Control / Water Man-agement / Aquatic Pollution; Atmospheric Protec-tion/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution; Environ-mental Management; Terrestrial Pollution; IndustrialPollution Prevention

Target groups

Advanced undergraduate students; also useful forgeneral chemistry students, graduate students andindustry professionals

Type of publication

Manual

Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 470 p. Spiral binding

39,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-49492-0


G. Inzelt, Eötvös Lorand Univ, Budapest, Hungary

Conducting Polymers

A New Era in Electrochemistry

The discovery of polymers with variable conductiv-ity brought forth a paradigmatic change in chem-istry and in other branches of science and technol-ogy. Electrochemistry has played a central role inthe preparation, characterization and application ofthese new materials. This book is a systematic sur-vey of the knowledge accumulated in this field in thelast thirty years. It includes thermodynamic aspects,the theory of the mechanism of charge transport pro-cesses, the chemical and physical properties of thesecompounds, the techniques of characterization, thechemical and electrochemical methods of synthesisas well as the application of these systems. The bookcontains a compilation of the polymers prepared sofar and covers the relevant literature.

Features

Up-to-date compilation of knowledge and literaturein the field of conducting polymers. Systematic ap-proach regarding the preparation, characterizationand application of these systems.

Contents

Introduction.- Classification of the Electrochemi-cally Active Polymers.- Methods of Investigations.-Chemical and Electrochemical Syntheses of Con-ducting Polymers.- Thermodynamical Considera-tions.- Redox Transformations and Transport Pro-cesses.- Applications of Conducting Polymers.- His-torical Background or There is Nothing New Underthe Sun.

Fields of interest

Electrochemistry; Polymer Sciences; Solid StatePhysics and Spectroscopy; Monitoring/Environmen-tal Analysis/Environmental Ecotoxicology

Target groups

Electrochemists, analytical chemists, researchers in:solid state electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, surfacescience, electroplating, fuel cells, material science ,electric engineering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 82 illus. (Monographs in Electrochemistry)

Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75929-4

K.K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland

The Handbook of Nanomedicine

This handbook covers the broad scope ofnanomedicine. Starting with the basics, the sub-ject is developed to potential clinical applicationsmany of which are still at an experimental stage.The prefix nano is used liberally and indicates thenano dimension of existing scientific disciples andmedical specialties. Two important componants ofnanomedicine are nanodiagnostics and nanophar-maceuticals and constitute the largest chapters.

Features

Provides uniformity of style and avoids duplica-tions as only a single author book can The physi-cian-scientist author blends his clinical experienceand scientific expertise in new technologies to pro-vide a definitive account of nanomedicine Completewith a more up-to-date and comprehensivecoverage of nanomedicine than any other compara-ble work

Contents

Introduction.- Nanotechnologies.- Nanomolecu-lar Diagnostics.- Nanopharmacceuticals.- Role ofNanotechnology in Biological Therapies.- Nanode-vices for Medicine & Surgery.- Nanooncol-ogy.- Nanoneurology.- Nanocardiology.- Nano-orthopedics.- Infectious Diseases.- Application ofNanobiotechnology in Ophthalmology.- Regenera-tive Medicine & Tissue Engineering.- Miscel-laneous Applications.- Ethical, Safety and Regula-tory issues of Nanomedicine.- Worldwide Develop-ment and Commercialization of NanoMedicine.- Re-search and Education in Nanomedicine.- Future ofNanomedicine.

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Pharmacolo-gy/Toxicology; Molecular Medicine; Cancer Re-search

Target groups

Scientific researchers, medical clinicians, biotech-nologists, pharmaceutical research and developers,physicians, and molecular biologists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due April 2008


92,95 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-318-3

K.K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland (Ed.)

Drug Delivery Systems

The field of drug development and therapeutics canbe overwhemingly encyclopedic and vast. In DrugDelivery Systems, Dr. Kewal Jain and a team of ex-perts select the most important, cutting-edge tech-nologies used in drug delivery systems taking intoaccount significant drugs, new technologies suchas nanoparticles, and therapeutic applications. Thechapters present step-by-step laboratory protocolsfollowing the highly successful Methods in Molec-ular Biology™ series format, offering readily repro-ducible results vital for pharmaceutical physiciansand scientists. Concise and systematic, Drug Deliv-ery Systems is a powerful reference tool for the hun-dreds of companies developing drug delivery tech-nologies all around the world.

Features

Contains important drug discovery informationConcise reference for pharmaceutical physicians andscientists

Contents

Drug delivery systems: an overview.- The Role of theAdeno-associated Virus Capsid in Gene Transfer.-Delivering small interfering RNA for novel therapeu-tics.- Catheters for Chronic Administration of Drugsinto Brain Tissue.- Transdermal Drug Delivery Sys-tems: Skin Peturbation Systems.- Controlling the Re-lease of Proteins/Peptides via the Pulmonary Route.-Engineering Protein Particles for Pulmonary Deliv-ery.- 2B-Trans™ technology: targeted drug deliveryacross the blood-brain barrier.- Drug delivery in can-cer using liposomes.- pH-Responsive Nanoparticlesfor Cancer Drug Delivery.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Molecu-lar Medicine; Biochemistry, general; Immunology

Target groups

Pharmaceutical scientists, academic pharmacolo-gists, pharmaceutical physicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 260 p 55 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol.

437) Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-891-1


H.A. Jakobsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology,

Trondheim, Norway

General Reactor Technology

Fundaments and CFD Coding for Multiphase Reactive Flows

Chemical Reactor Technology closes the gap be-tween Chemical Reaction Engineering and FluidMechanics. It provides the basic theory for momen-tum, heat and mass transfer in reactive systems.Numerical methods for solving the resulting equa-tions as well as the interplay between physical andnumerical modes are discussed. The book is writ-ten by a Chemical Engineer for Chemical ProcessEngineers using the standard terminology of thiscommunity. It is intended for researchers andengineers who want to develop their own codes, orwho are interested in a deeper insight into commer-cial CFD codes in order to derive consistent exten-sions and to overcome "black box" practice. It can al-so serve as a textbook and reference book for bothstudents and practitioners. Detailled references aregiven to enable the reader to quickly retrieve the rele-vant text passage.

Features

Missing link between Chemical Engineering and Flu-id Mechanics textbooks In dept derivation and ex-planation of the equations for multiphase reactiveflows Presents the computational methods for solv-ing these equations Written by a chemical engineerfor engineers using well known vocabulary and nota-tion Detailed references

Contents

Single Phase Flow.- Kinetic Theory of Gases.- Mul-tiphase Flow.- Flows of Granular Materials.- Re-quirements for Closure Relationships.- Mathemati-cal Model Formulation Aspects.- Agitation and FluidMixing Technology.- Modeling of the Flow Gener-ated by the Impellers in Stirred Tanks.- Bubble Col-umn Reactors.- Modeling of Bubble Column Reac-tors.- Fluidized Bed Reactors.- Modeling of FluidizedBed Reactors.- Experimental Techniques.- Numeri-cal Solution by Finite Volume Methods.

Fields of interest

Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Process and ChemicalEngineering; Engineering Thermodynamics, Trans-port Phenomena

Target groups

Students in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering

Type of publication

Professional book

Due October 2007


199,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-25197-2

R. Javaherdashti, Extrin Consultants, Canning Vale, WA, Australia

Microbiologically Influenced

Corrosion

An Engineering Insight

Microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC) is oneof the greatest mysteries of corrosion science and en-gineering, due to the complexities resulting from theinvolvement of living things such as bacteria. Bacte-ria are not only able to affect our health, but are al-so capable of impacting upon everyday life througha wide range of industrial sectors and the economy.Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: An Engi-neering Insight introduces a new approach to the ba-sics of MIC and explains how to recognise, under-stand, mitigate and/or prevent this type of corrosion.Topics explored include stress corrosion crackingand microbial corrosion, the pros and cons of bio-cides, the involvement of magnetic bacteria in micro-bial corrosion, and a new interpretation of cathodicprotection based on recent research in microbial en-vironments. The material covered by Microbiologi-cally Influenced Corrosion: An Engineering Insightwill be of benefit to professional and consultant engi-neers in power generating, oil and [..]

Features

Explains how to recognise, understand, mitigate and/or prevent microbiologically-influenced corrosion(MIC)

Contents

A Short Journey to the Realm of Corrosion.- Tech-nical Mitigation of Corrosion:Corrosion Manage-ment.- Non-technical Mitigation of Corrosion: Cor-rosion Knowledge Management.- MicrobiologicallyInfluenced Corrosion (MIC).- How Does A SystemBecome Vulnerable to MIC?- How is MIC detectedand recognised?- Examples of Some Systems Vulner-able to MIC.- Examples of Some Materials Vulnera-ble to MIC.- How is MIC treated?

Fields of interest

Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Biochemical En-gineering; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics ofMaterials; Civil Engineering; Microbiology

Target groups

Professional engineers in power generating, oil andgas, marine, and mining industries; researchers inthe fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, materi-als science, corrosion, and mechanical engineering;consultant engineers.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


cover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-073-5

A. Javey, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; J. Kong, Mas-

sachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotube Electronics

This book provides a complete overview of the fieldof carbon nanotube electronics. It covers materialsand physical properties, synthesis and fabricationprocesses, devices and circuits, modeling, and final-ly novel applications of nanotube-based electronics.The book introduces fundamental device physics andcircuit concepts of 1-D electronics while at the sametime provides specific examples of the state-of-the-art nanotube devices and novel technological appli-cations, including chemical and biological sensors,opto-electronics, and flexible macro-electronics. Thisbook provides a complete guide to the field of nan-otube electronics.

Features

Provides a much-needed guide to the field of nan-otube electronics Includes specific examples of nan-otube devices and novel technological applicationsIntroduces fundamental device physics and circuitconcepts

Contents

Remarkable Electronic Properties and Integration.-Devices and Circuits.- Modeling.- Novel Applica-tions.- Outlook and Future Challenges.

Fields of interest

Circuits and Systems; Optical and Electronic Materi-als; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) andDesign; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Industrial and academic researchers, electrical engi-neers, materials scientists, physicists, and advancedgraduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Series on Integrated Circuits and Systems)

Hardcover

76,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36833-7


A. Jorio, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte,

Brazil; M.S. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Cambridge, MA, USA; G. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotubes

Advanced Topics in the Synthesis, Structure, Properties and

Applications

The carbon nanotubes field has evolved substantiallysince the publication of the bestseller “Carbon Nan-otubes: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applica-tions”. The present volume builds on the generic as-pects of the aforementioned book, which emphasizesthe fundamentals, with the new volume emphasizingareas that have grown rapidly since the first volume,guiding future directions where research is neededand highlighting applications. The volume also in-cludes an emphasis on areas like graphene, other car-bon-like and other tube-like materials because thesefields are likely to affect and influence developmentsin nanotubes in the next 5 years.

Features

Successor of the very successful carbon nanotubebook published in 2001 Covers all the latest develop-ments Contributing authors are international leadersin their special subfields Integrates physics, chemi-cal physics and application of nanotubes in a uniqueway Provides information on the hottest topic innano- and carbon research, graphene

Contents

Perspectives on carbon nanotube research and ap-plication.- Applications.- Carbon nanotube metrolo-gy.- Carbon nanotube synthesis and organization.-Mechanical and Thermal Transport Properties ofCarbon Nanotubes: Recent Advances.- Quasiparti-cle and excitonic effects in the optical response ofnanotubes and nanoribbons.- Role of the Aharonov–Bohm phase in the optical properties of carbon nan-otubes.- Excitonic states and resonance Raman spec-troscopy of single-wall carbon nanotubes.- Photo-luminescence: science and applications.- UltrafastSpectroscopy of Carbon Nanotubes.- Rayleigh [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter; Organic Chemistry; PhysicalChemistry; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing

Target groups

Scientists; libraries; practitioners and advanced stu-dents

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. XII, 600 p. 250 illus. (Topics in Applied Physics, Vol.

111) Hardcover

169,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72864-1


Th. Jue, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA (Ed.)

Protein and Sub Cellular Structure-

Function

In keeping with goal and style of the Handbook inModern Biophysics series, the proposed book willmaintain a chapter structure that contains two parts:concepts and biological application. The book alsointegrates all the chapters into a smooth, continuousdiscourse. The first and second chapters establishthe mathematical methods and theoretical frame-work underpinning the different topics in the restif the book. Other chapters will use the theoreticalframework as a basis to discuss optical and NMR ap-proaches. Each chapter will contain innovative di-dactic elements that facilitate teaching, self-study,and research preparation (key points, summary, ex-ercise, references).

Contents

Concepts in Protein Folding.- Local Mem-brane Structure and Dynamics.- Raman Spec-troscopy in Biology.- Fluorescence Resonance En-ergy Transfer as a Molecular Ruler.- Time ResolvedFluorescence Spectroscopy.- Fluorescence Imagingof Intracellular Ca2+ Dynamics.- High ResolutionNMR Study of Ca2+ Sensing Proteins.- NMR Inves-tigation of Paramagnetic Molecules.

Fields of interest

Biophysics; Biochemistry, general; Optical Spec-troscopy, Ultrafast Optics; Imaging / Radiology; CellBiology

Target groups

Biophysicists, biochemists, cell biologists, imagingspecialists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 450 p. (Handbooks of Modern Biophysics Tech-

niques) Hardcover

111,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-232-2

K. Kalantar-zadeh, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; B.

Fry, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Nanotechnology-Enabled Sensors

Nanotechnology provides us with tools to createfunctional materials, devices, and systems by con-trolling materials at the atomic and molecular scalesby making use of novel properties and phenomena.Considering that most chemical and biological sen-sors, as well as many physical sensors, depend on in-teractions occurring within the nanoscale range, theimpact that nanotechnology will have on the sensorworld is significant. Nanotechnology-enabled sen-sors find applications in several fields such as healthand safety, medicine, process control and diagnos-tics. Nanostructured materials will be increasing-ly used for the development of next-generation ofchemical, physical and biosensors, attracting inter-ests in the scientific and industrial communications.This book provides the reader with information onhow nanotechnology enabled sensors are currentlybeing used and how they will be used in the future insuch diverse fields as communications, building andfacilities, medicine, safety, and security, [..]

Features

Covers the integration of both nanotechnology andsensors and explains their interaction Geared towardpractical applications which provide the reader withinformation on how nanotechnology enabled sensorsare currently being used and how they will be used inthe future in diverse fields Provides readers with anoverview of the relevant chemistry, quantum physicsand biology related to sensors and nanoscience [..]

Contents

Preface.- Sensor characteristics and physical effects.-Transduction platforms.- Nano fabrication and pat-terning techniques.- Characterization techniques fornanomaterials.- Inorganic nanotechnology enabledsensors.- Organic nanotechnology enabled sensors.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation; BiomedicalEngineering; Quantum Physics

Target groups

Material scientists, electrical engineers, physicistschemists and biologists involved in nanotechnologyand sensors research and applied technology

Type of publication

Professional book

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-32473-9

S.K. Kanaun, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de

Monterrey, Campus Estado de México, Mexico; V. Levin, Instituto

Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Es-

tado de México, Mexico

Self-Consistent Methods for

Composites

Vol.1: Static Problems

Static elastic, dielectric, thermo- and electroconduc-tive properties of composite materials reinforcedwith ellipsoidal homogeneous and multi-layered in-clusions, short and long multi-layered fibers, thinhard and soft inclusions, media with cracks andpores are considered. Self-consistent methods areused as the main theoretical tool for the calculationof static and dynamic properties of heterogeneousmaterials. This book is the first monograph to de-velop self-consistent methods and apply these to thesolution of problems of electromagnetic and elasticwave propagation in matrix composites and poly-crystals. Predictions of the methods are comparedwith experimental data and exact solutions. Explicitequations and efficient numerical algorithms for thecalculation of velocities and attenuation coefficientsof the mean (coherent) wave fields propagating incomposites and polycrystals are presented. The bookhelps materials engineers to predict properties ofheterogeneous materials and to create new [..]

Features

The first volume on systematic development of self-consistent schemes (the method of the effectivemedium and the method of the effective field) andtheir different versions in application to the prob-lems of the mechanics and physics of composite ma-terials Contains many concrete results: explicit for-mulas for the effective properties of composite mate-rials of various micro-structures Helps materials en-gineers [..]

Contents

From the contents 1. Introduction. 2. An elasticmedium with sources of external and internal stress-es. 3. Equilibrium of a homogeneous elastic medi-um with an isolated inclusion. 4. Thin inclusion in ahomogeneous elastic medium. 5. Hard fiber in a ho-mogeneous elastic medium. 6. Thermal and electricfields in a medium with an isolated inclusion. 7. Ho-mogeneous elastic medium with a set of isolated in-clusion. 8. Multi-particle interactions in composites.9. Thermo and electroconductive properties of com-posites. A. Special tensor bases of four rank tensors.B. Generalized functions [..]

Fields of interest

Continuum Mechanics and Mechan-ics of Materials; Structural Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials; Classical Elec-trodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Acoustics

Target groups

Scholars who work on the theory of composite ma-terials; engineers who work on development of newtypes of composite materials; undergraduate andpost graduate students of materials science special-ties

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007


2008. Approx. 395 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Vol.

148) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6663-4

H.G. Karge, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Berlin,

Germany; J. Weitkamp, University of Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.)

Acidity and Basicity

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Condensed Mat-ter; Physical Chemistry

Type of publication

Handbook

Due September 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. Also Available online. (Molecular Sieves,

Vol. 6) Hardcover

111,68 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73963-0

H.G. Karge, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany; J.

Weitkamp, University of Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.)

Adsorption and Diffusion

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Condensed Mat-ter; Physical Chemistry

Type of publication

Handbook

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. Also Available online. (Molecular Sieves,

Vol. 7) Hardcover

115,89 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73965-4


J.A. Kent, Morgantown, WV, USA (Ed.)

Kent and Riegel's Handbook

of Industrial Chemistry and

Biotechnology

Substantially revising and updating the classic ref-erence in the field, this handbook offers a valuableoverview and myriad details on current chemicalprocesses, products, and practices. No other sourceoffers as much data on the chemistry, engineering,economics, and infrastructure of the industry. TheHandbook serves a spectrum of individuals, fromthose who are directly involved in the chemical in-dustry to others in related industries and activities.It provides not only the underlying science and tech-nology for important industry sectors (30 of thebook’s 38 chapters), but also broad coverage of criti-cal supporting topics. Industrial processes and prod-ucts can be much enhanced through observing thetenets and applying the methodologies found in newchapters on Green Engineering and Chemistry, Prac-tical Catalysis, and Environmental Measurements; aswell as expanded treatment of Safety and Emergen-cy Preparedness. Understanding these factors allowsthem to be part of the total process and helps [..]

Features

Provides an integrated view of manufacturing ar-eas with other topics essential in the new era. Chap-ters new to this edition: history of the chemical in-dustry, green engineering, environmental consider-ations, nanotechnology, the nuclear industry, indus-trial catalysis, industrial enzymes and biocatalysis,industrial biotechnology, industrial production oftherapeutic proteins, biomass utilization

Contents

Historical Development of the Chemical Industry.-Economic Aspects of the Chemical Industry.- Chem-ical Process Safety: Safe Practices and Accident Pre-vention.- Managing an Emergency PreparednessProgram.- Applied Statistical Methods.- Green En-gineering: Integration of Green Chemistry, Pollu-tion Prevention, and Risk Based Considerations.- In-dustrial Catalysis, a Practical Guide.- EnvironmentalChemical Determinations.- Nanotechnology: Prin-ciples and Applications .- Synthetic Organic Chem-icals.- Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry.-Manufactured Textile Fibers.- Dye Application, [..]

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Biotechnology;Industrial Pollution Prevention; Industrial and Pro-duction Engineering; Quality Control, Reliability,Safety and Risk; Polymer Sciences

Target groups

Chemical manufacturing operations personnel (pres-ident to plant manager); manufacturing, process su-pervision, or process development personnel; thoseworking in areas which touch upon environmental,safety, and other aspects of the chemical industry;teachers of chemical engineering design; upper divi-sion chemical engineering students; those who reg-ulate or report on the chemical industry; universityand public libraries

Type of publication

Handbook

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 1755 p. (in 2 volumes, not available separately)

Hardcover

169,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-27842-1

J. Khan, D. Christian, Jr., Professional Business Solutions, Chester-

field, MO, USA; Th.J. Kennedy, Victor Valley College, Victorville,

CA, USA

Basic Principles of Forensic

Chemistry

Focuses on a marvel approach that blends chemistrywith forensic science and is used for the examinationof controlled substances and clandestine operations

Contents

Introduction.- Atomic Structure.- Molecules.- Or-ganic Chemistry.- Forensic Language.- ForensicDocumentation.- Chemical Screening.- Microcrys-tal Techniques.- Chemical Extractions and Sam-ple Preparation.- Gas Chromatography and MassSpectrometry.- Infrared Spectrometry.- Marijuana.-Phenethylamines.- Tertiary Amines.- Tryptamines.-Anabolic Steroids.- Miscellaneous Controlled Sub-stances.- Clandestine Operations, Hazard, and Safe-ty.- Evidence Identification and Collection.- Exami-nation of the Clandestine Evidence.

Fields of interest

Forensic Medicine; Analytical Chemistry; Pharma-cology/Toxicology

Target groups

Forensic chemists, forensic scientists, criminologists,biochemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008


69,30 €

ISBN 978-1-934115-06-0


M.T.H. Khan, University of Tromso, Norway (Ed.)

Bioactive Heterocycles III

Features

Heterocyclic chemistry is the biggest branch ofchemistry covering two-third of the chemical litera-ture The series covers hot topics of frontier researchsummarized by reputed scientists in the field Our re-view series is topic related Online version availableon SpringerLink.com

Contents

A.-M. Rydén, O. Kayser: Chemistry, Biosynthesisand Biological Activity of Artemisinin and RelatedNatural Peroxides.- M.T.H. Khan: Sugar-derivedHeterocycles and Their Precursors as InhibitorsAgainst Glycogen Phosphorylases (GP).- R.P. Ver-ma: Cytotoxicity of Heterocyclic Compounds againstVarious Cancer Cells: A Quantitative Structure-Ac-tivity Relationship Study.- M. Alamgir, D.St.C. Black,N. Kumar: Synthesis, Reactivity and Biological Activ-ity of Benzimidazoles.- M.T.H. Khan: HeterocyclicCompounds against the Enzyme Tyrosinase Essen-tial for the Melanin Production – Biochemical [..]

Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. XVI, 287 p. Also available online. (Topics in Heterocyclic


189,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73401-7


Bioactive Heterocycles V

Features


Contents

N. Saracoglu: Functionalization of Indole andPyrrole Cores via Michael Type Additions.- J. C.Menéndez: Chemistry of the Welwitindolinones.- G.Topcu, O. Demirkiran: Lignans from Taxus Species.-S. Süzen: Antioxidant Activities of Synthetic IndoleDerivatives and Possible Activity Mechanisms.- M.González, H. Cerecetto, A. Monge: Quinoxaline 1,4-dioxide and Phenazine 5,10-dioxide Chemistry andBiology.- M.T.H. Khan: Quinoline Analogues as An-ti-angiogenic Agents and Telomerase Inhibitors.- Y.Liu, S. Zhang, J.H. Jung, T. Xu: Bioactive Furanoses-terterpenoids from Marine Sponge.- C.A. [..]

Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. XVI, 335 p. Also available online. (Topics in Heterocyclic


219,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73405-5


Bioactive Heterocycles IV

Features


Contents

T. Flemming, R. Muntendam, C. Steup, O. Kayser:Chemistry and Biological Activity of Tetrahydro-cannabinol and its Derivatives.- C. Hansch, R.P. Ver-ma: Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationshipsof Heterocyclic Topoisomerase I and II Inhibitors.-M.T.H. Khan: Molecular Modeling of the Biologi-cally Active Alkaloids – A Critical Review.- M.T.H.Khan, A. Ather: Microbial Transformation of Ni-trogenous Compounds – An Update.- N. Hamdi,P.H. Dixneuf: Synthesis of Triazoles and CoumarinsCompounds and Their Physiological Activity.- M.Maiti, G.S. Kumar: Protoberberine Alkaloids: [..]

Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. XVI, 317 p. (Also available online) (Topics in Heterocyclic


209,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73403-1


K.C. Khulbe, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada; C.Y. Feng, Univer-

sity of Ottawa, ON, Canada; T. Matsuura, University of Ottawa,

ON, Canada

Synthetic Polymeric Membranes

Characterization by Atomic Force Microscopy

This book concentrates on the method recently de-veloped to study the surfaces of synthetic polymer-ic membranes using an Atomic Force Microscope(AFM). AFM is becoming a very important tool forthe characterization of synthetic polymeric mem-branes. The development of membranes for im-proved performance depends on the exact knowl-edge of the morphology of a thin selective layer thatexists at the surface of the membrane. The controlof the morphology of the selective layer is crucial forthe design of synthetic polymeric membranes. Witha relatively short history of twenty-five years, AFMhas firmly established its position as a means of char-acterizing the membrane surface. Each chapter in-cludes information on the basic principles, commer-cial applications, an overview of current research andguidelines for future research. Each also includes asummary and comprehensive list of references. Thebook covers all aspects of AFM studies on the char-acterization of synthetic polymeric membranes. Thisbook is [..]

Features

First book which combines both fields AFM andSynthetic Membranes Will provide a very usefulguide to the readers who wish to enter the subject ofthe book Gives details of AFM experimental meth-ods and interpretation of experimental data

Contents

Introduction.- Synthetic Membranes for MembraneProcesses.- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).- Mod-ular Structure of Polymers in the Membrane.- PoreSize and Pore Size Distribution at the MembraneSurface and Roughness Parameter.- Cross-sectionalAFM Image.- Adhesion.- Membrane Surface Mor-phology and Membrane Performance.

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Biomedicine general; AnalyticalChemistry; Food Science; Surfaces and Interfaces,Thin Films; Pharmacy

Target groups

Academic researchers who are investigating synthet-ic membranes and also R and D staffs who wish toimprove and control the quality of synthetic mem-branes; researchers and practitioners in the areas ofseawater desalination, wastewater treatment, waterproduction, food processing, treatment of pharma-ceutical products, air and water cleaning, separationof chemical and petrochemical products, drug re-lease and other biomedical applications

Type of publication

Manual

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 190 p. (Springer Laboratory) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73993-7

K.-J. Kim, University of Soutern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA;

C. Ehrhardt, University Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

(Eds.)

Drug Absorption Studies

In Situ, In Vitro and In Silico Models

In the last 15 years, a great number of cell- or tis-sue-based in vitro models have been introduced intothe biopharmaceutics arena. These models mimic thedifferent biological barriers that a drug has to over-come to finally reach its target organ/cell/receptor.These in vitro models have been found very useful innot only characterising the permeability behaviour ofdrugs molecules in epithelial and endothelial tissues,but also studying drug delivery systems for improveddelivery and enhanced absorption. Compared to thecomplex in vivo situation, in vitro models offer afast, convenient approach with cost advantages mostof times. Most importantly, they can be standard-ised and automatised to be applicable to the high-throughput screening. Starting at the molecular lev-el of studies, continuing with cell monolayer models(both primary and cell lines) and in situ techniquesas a final testing format, the book provides a practi-cal approach to contemporary in vitro techniques fordrug absorption [..]

Features

Comprehensively summarises the different ap-proaches to assess drug absorption from in vitromodels Gives a review on the current state-of-the-artin pharmaceutical cell biology Provides readers withhelpful protocols for many applications that can bedirectly used at the laboratory bench

Contents

Perfused Organ Level/In Situ Techniques.- Modelsfor skin absorption and skin toxicity testing.- Mod-els of the small intestine.- Drug absorption from thecolon in situ.- In vivo and ex vivo models for assess-ing drug delivery across the buccal mucosa.- In situand ex vivo nasal models for preclinical drug devel-opment studies.- The isolated perfused lung for drugabsorption studies.- Cellular Level – In Vitro Modelsof Epithelial and Endothelial Barriers.- In vitro mod-els for investigations of buccal drug permeation andmetabolism.- In vitro screening models to assess in-testinal drug [..]

Fields of interest

Pharmacology/Toxicology; Biotechnology; Cell Biol-ogy; Medicine, general

Target groups

Researchers and scientists/professionals in the fieldsof pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, cell biolo-gy, and medicine

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 600 p. (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Aspects,

VII) Hardcover

124,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74900-6

P. Knauth, Universite de Provence, Marseille, France; J. Schoon-

man, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Nanocomposites

Ionic Conducting Materials and Structural Spectroscopies

Nanocomposites have been receiving more and moreattention given the improvement of synthesis tech-niques and the availability of powerful characteriza-tion techniques. The aim of the book is to introducenanocomposite materials using a broad range of in-organic and organic solids. Furthermore, it is intend-ed to present recent and not very common develop-ments in especially spectroscopic characterizationtechniques, including Mössbauer, EXAFS, NMR.This should make the book attractive for a broadrange of readers, including chemists and physicists.

Features

broad range of materials spectroscopy characteriza-tion section is unique

Contents

Composite Polymeric Electrolytes.- Proton Con-ducting Nanocomposites and Hybrid Polymers.- Hy-brid Metal Oxide- Polymer Nanostructured Com-posites: Structure and Properties.- Structure and Me-chanical Properties of Nanocomposites with Rodand Plate Shaped Nanoparticles.- Gaining Insightinto the Structure and Dynamics of Clay-PolymerNanocomposite Systems through Computer Simula-tion.- X-ray Absorption Studies of Nanocomposites.-Dynamical Aspects of Nanocrystalline Ceramics andComposites by NMR.- Mössbauer Spectroscopy andNew Composite Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Characterization and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Researchers, engineers, chemists, physicists, and ma-terials scientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 265 p. (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology,

Vol. 10) Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-33202-4


M. Knops, RWTH Aachen, Germany

Failure in Fiber Polymer Laminates

The Theory of Alfred Puck

Features

Comprehensive introduction to the most successfulamong many theories on the failure of fiber compos-ites Written by Puck?s pupil and appointed successorMartin Knops

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials; ContinuumMechanics and Mechanics of Materials; StructuralMechanics; Engineering Design

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


cover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75764-1

N. Kockmann, University of Freiburg, Germany

Transport Phenomena in Micro

Process Engineering

In this book, the fundamentals of chemical engi-neering are presented aiming to applications in mi-cro system technology, microfluidics, and transportprocesses within microstructures. After a generaloverview on both disciplines and common areas, re-cent projects are shortly presented. The combinationof different disciplines gives new opportunities inmicrofluidic devices and process intensification, re-spectively. Special features of the book are the stateof the art in micro process engineering, a detailedtreatment of transport phenomena for engineers, adesign methodology from transport effects to eco-nomic considerations, a detailed treatment of chem-ical reaction in continuous flow microstructured re-actors, an engineering methodology to treat complexprocesses. The book addresses researchers and grad-uate students in the field of chemical engineering,Microsystems engineering, and chemistry.

Features

Wide overview on fundamental processes in chemi-cal and process engineering devices A consistent pic-ture form molecular processes to continuum regimesRecent and actual state-of-the-art in micro processengineering Detailed treatment of transport phe-nomena for engineers Design methodology fromtransport effects to economic considerations Com-prehensive picture of mixing characterization

Contents

Micro Process Engineering - An InterdisciplinaryApproach.- Fundamentals, Balances, and TransportProcesses.- Momentum Transfer.- Heat Transferand Micro Heat Exchangers.- Diffusion, Mixing, andMass Transfer Equipment.- Chemical Reactions andReactive Precipitation.- Coupled Transport Process-es.- Conclusion and Final Remarks.- References andIndex.

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Engineering Flu-id Dynamics; Biomedical Engineering; Mechanics,Fluids, Thermodynamics; Engineering Thermody-namics, Transport Phenomena

Target groups

Researchers and graduate students in chemical engi-neering, microsystems engineering, chemistry; pro-fessionals in the same field

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. XX, 365 p. 214 illus. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74616-4

R. Krishna, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA; L. Yu, Center for

Drug Evaluation & Research, Rockville, MD, USA (Eds.)

Biopharmaceutics Applications in

Drug Development

Drug performance is a vital aspect of new drug de-velopment as it draws on interdisciplinary exper-tise from both pharmaceutics and pharmacokinet-ics disciplines. It is at the key interface that the dis-cipline of biopharmaceutics has emerged. The pasttwo decades have witnessed considerable advancesin biopharmaceutics, particularly with regard tobioavailability/bioequivalence, product quality andregulatory standards of approval. BiopharmaceuticsApplications in Drug Development presents read-ers with step-wise, detail-conscious information todevelop quality pharmaceuticals. It is composed ofcarefully crafted sections introducing key conceptsand advances in the areas of dissolution, BA/BE,BCS, IVIC, and product quality, with specific focuson integration of regulatory considerations and casehistories highlighting the biopharmaceutics strate-gies adopted in development of successful drugs.

Features

discusses state of the art knowledge in biopharma-ceutics identifies key issues and opportunities in adistinct problem-solving approach

Contents

Introduction To Biopharmaceutics And Its Role InDrug Development.- Molecular and Physicochemi-cal Properties Impacting Oral Absorption of Drugs.-Dissolution Testing.- Drug Absorption Principles.-Current Industrial Practices of Evaluating Perme-ability/Absorption and P-glycoprotein Interaction.-Excipients As Absorption Enhancers.- IntestinalTransporters In Drug Absorption.- BioavailabilityAnd Bioequivalence.- A Biopharmaceutical Classifi-cation System Approach to Dissolution: Mechanismsand Strategies.- Food Effects On Drug Bioavailabili-ty: Implications For New And Generic Drug [..]

Fields of interest

Pharmacology/Toxicology; Biochemistry, general

Target groups

Hospital and clinical pharmacists; people in thepharmaceutical industry; grad and advanced under-graduate students in pharmacy, pharmacology, andallied health professions; regulatory professionalswho frequently interact with biopharmaceutics sci-entists

Type of publication

Reference work

Due December 2007


124,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72378-5


A. Kukol (Ed.)

Molecular Modeling of Proteins

Molecular modeling has undergone a remarkabletransformation in the last 20 years, as biomolecu-lar simulation moves from the realm of specialiststo the wider academic community. Molecular Mod-eling of Proteins provides thorough introductionsand a compilation of step-by-step methods applica-ble to problems faced by non-specialists – especial-ly those new to the software packages used in molec-ular modeling. Tips on troubleshooting and avoid-ing common pitfalls are included in this book, alongwith chapters covering a wide range of subjects rang-ing from free energy calculation to applications fordrug design. Written by an internationally distin-guished panel of investigators and outlining the moststriking developments in the field, Molecular Model-ing of Proteins is an invaluable resource for those inthe industry, as well as a cutting-edge reference forstudents and professionals in the fields of chemistry,biochemistry, biology, biophysics and bioinformat-ics.

Features

- Provides step-by-step reproducible laboratory ex-periments presented by world renowned expertsin the field - Covers the transformation of the fieldfrom highly specialized to the wider academic com-munity - Examines in-depth the software packagesused in molecular modeling

Contents

Molecular dynamics simulations.- MonteCarlo simulations.- Hybrid quantum and clas-sical methods for computing kinetic isotope ef-fects of chemical reactions in solutions and in en-zymes.- Comparison of forcefields for molec-ular dynamics simulations.- Normal modes and es-sential dynamics.- Free energy calculations.- Calcu-lation of absolute protein-ligand binding constantswith the molelcular dynamics free energy perturba-tion method.- Free energy calculations applied tomembrane proteins.- Molecular dynamics simula-tions of membrane proteins.- Membrane asso-ciated proteins and [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Proteomics; MolecularMedicine; Bioinformatics

Target groups

Chemists, biochemists, biologists, biophysicists,bioinformatics scientists.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. Approx.320 p (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 443)

Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-864-5

A. Kumar, Lund University, Sweden; I.Y. Galaev, Lund University,

Sweden; B. Mattiasson, Lund University, Sweden (Eds.)

Cell Separation

Fundamentals, Analytical and Preparative Methods

Features

Covers trends in modern biotechnology All aspectsof this interdisciplinary technology, where knowl-edge, methods and expertise are required fromchemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics,chemical engineering and computer science, aretreated More information as well as the electronicversion available at springer.com

Contents

M. B. Dainiak, A. Kumar, I.Y. Galaev, B. Mattiasson:Methods in Cell Separations.- S.F. Ibrahim, G. vanden Engh: Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting.- A.A.Neurauter, M. Bonyhadi, E. Lien, L. Nøkleby, E. Ru-ud, S. Camacho, T. Aarvak: Cell Isolation and Ex-pansion Using Dynabeads®.- J. Hubble: Affinity Ad-sorption of Cells to Surfaces and Strategies for CellDetachment.- M.B. Dainiak, I.Y. Galaev, A. Kumar,F.M. Plieva, B. Mattiasson: Chromatography of Liv-ing Cells Using Supermacroporous Hydrogels, Cryo-gels.- R.E. Nordon, S. Craig: Hollow-Fibre AffinityCell Separation.- J.M.S. Cabral: [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Cell Biology; Analytical Chemistry

Target groups

Libraries and scientists in biomedicine, biotechnol-ogy, biochemical/chemical engineering and appliedmicrobiology, university institutes, research groupsin industry

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. XIV, 203 p. Also available online. (Advances in Biochemical

Engineering / Biotechnology, Vol. 106) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75262-2

D.C. Lagoudas, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA

(Ed.)

Shape Memory Alloys

Modeling and Engineering Applications

This book addresses contemporary developments inthe modeling and characterization of shape memoryalloys and their engineering applications, providinga review of past and present SMA-based engineer-ing solutions, experimental methods, and model-ing techniques. Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) repre-sent a unique material class with the ability to recov-er seemingly permanent deformations and providelarge forces upon heating. These interesting charac-teristics have led to an ever-expanding variety of en-gineering applications which address design prob-lems requiring high force actuation in a confined en-vironment. Such applications range from morph-ing aerospace structures to deployable space anten-nae and solar cells to down-hole tools providing so-lutions for more advanced petroleum explorationmethods to medical stents and other biomedical de-vices.

Features

Provides a rigorous introduction to continuum me-chanics and continuum thermodynamics as they re-late to the development of SMA modeling. Theseconcepts can be generalized to the constitutive mod-eling of many other conventional, active and multi-functional materials. Presents a unified approach tothe constitutive modeling of various phenomena ob-served in conventional SMAs and extends this to themodeling of [..]

Contents

Introduction to shape memoryalloys.- Thermome-chanical characterization of shape memory alloy ma-terials.- Thermomechanical constitutive model forSMAs.- Numerical implementation of the SMA ther-momechanical constitutive model using return map-ping algorithms.- Extended SMA modeling.- Mod-eling of transformation.- Induced plasticityin shapememory alloys.- Modeling of magnetic SMAs.- Ap-pendix A: On thermomechanics and transformationsurfaces of SMAs.- Appendix B: Numerical solutionsto boundary value problems.- Appendix C: Numeri-cal implementation of transformation-induced plas-ticity [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Engineering Thermodynamics,Transport Phenomena; Continuum Mechanics andMechanics of Materials; Mechanical Engineering;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in the area ofsmart materials and structures

Type of publication

Professional book

Due February 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47684-1


P. Lambert, University of Brussels, Belgium

Capillary Forces in Microassembly

Modeling, Simulation, Experiments, and Case Study

Capillary Forces in Microassembly discussesthe use of capillary forces as a gripping principlein microscale assembly. Clearly written and well-organized, this text brings together physicalconcepts at the microscale with practical ap-plications in micromanipulation. Throughout thiswork, the reader will find a review of the existinggripping principles, elements to model capillaryforces as well as descriptions of the simulationand experimental test bench developedto study the design parameters. Using well-known concepts from surface science (such assurface tension, capillary effects, wettability, andcontact angles) as inputs to mechanical mod-els, the amount of effort required to handle mi-cro-components is predicted. These de-velopments are then applied in a casestudy concerning the pick and placeof balls in a watch ball bearing. Re-searchers and engineers involved in micromanipula-tion and precision assembly will find this a [..]

Features

Covers an interdisciplinary field, between the surfacesciences fundamental aspects and more productionand assembly oriented issues The developed method-ology includes an exhaustive literature review, mod-els and simulations, experimental validation of themodels and of the proposed gripping principle, with-in the framework of a watch bearing assembly casestudy Provides an exhaustive basis to understand,model [..]

Contents

Preface.- From Conventional Assembly to Mi-croassembly.- Classification of Forces Acting in theMicroworld.- Handling Principles for Microassem-bly.- Conclusions.- Introduction.- First Set of Param-eters.- State of the Art on the Capillary Force Modelsat Equilibrium.- Static Stimulation at Constant Vol-ume of Liquid.- Comparisons Between the CapillaryForce Models.- Example 1:Application to the Model-ing of a Microgripper for Watch Bearings.- SecondSet of Parameters.- Limits of the Static Simulation.-Approaching and Rupture Distances.- Example 2:Numerical Implementation of the Proposed [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Theoretical andApplied Mechanics; Mechanics, Fluids, Thermody-namics; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnol-ogy; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools

Target groups

Researchers, engineers, and students in the fields ofprecision assembly, surface science, microfluidics,and micromechanics

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. 288 p. (Microtechnology and MEMS) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-71088-4

C.J. Lammi-Keefe, University of Connecticut (Ed.)

Handbook of Nutrition and

Pregnancy

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. 600 p. (Nutrition and Health) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-834-8

M. Large, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; L. Poladian, Uni-

versity of Sydney, NSW, Australia; G. Barton, University of Sydney,

NSW, Australia; M.A.v. Eijkelenborg, University of Sydney, NSW,

Australia

Microstructured Polymer Optical

Fibres

Microstructured Polymer Optical Fibres de-scribes the optical properties of microstruc-tured fibres, how they are made and modelled,and outlines some potential applications.These applications include areas where poly-mer fibres are already used, such as high-data rate transmission for Fibre-to-theHome or within cars, as well as com-pletely new areas such as the photonicbandgap transmission of "difficult" wave-lengths. Emphasising a conceptual understandingof the underlying physics, Microstructured Poly-mer Optical Fibres is clearly written, and includesnumerous illustrations. It provides an excel-lent overview of the latest developments in the field,making them accessible to industry, technical and re-search audiences.

Features

Explains principles and applications of microstruc-tured or photonic crystal fibres to a wide audienceDiscusses new applications which will be opened upby this emerging technology

Contents

Introduction.- Concepts in Waveguide Theory.-Guiding Concepts in Microstructured Fibres.- Mod-elling and Design.- Fabrication.- Microstructure De-formation.- Characterisation.- Hollow-Core mPOF.-Graded-Index mPOF.- Gratings.- Material Additivesfor mPOF.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Microwaves,RF and Optical Engineering; Applied Op-tics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials

Target groups

Polymer optical fibre community, academics in poly-mer optical fibre, microstructured fibre, photoniccrystal fibre, photonic band gap fibre, holey fibre,and those in the automotive industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. 251 pages Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-31273-6


L.-F. Lau, Pfizer, Groton, CT, USA; M.A. Brodney, Pfizer, Groton,

CT, USA (Eds.)

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative dis-ease that robs the minds of our elderly population.Approximately one in every eight adults over theage of 65 and nearly half of those over 85 are afflict-ed with this disease. The aging population in devel-oped societies will impose an ever increasing socioe-conomic threat in the future. Current medicines forAD patients are mainly symptomatic treatments anda huge unmet medical need exists to slow the pro-gression of this disease. A great deal of research hasbeen dedicated to understanding the pathogenesis ofAD from which comes many ideas for interveningwith its progression. Some of these ideas have beenfast-tracked to clinical trials due to the availabilityof medicines with proven clinical efficacies for oth-er diseases (e.g. atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosiglita-zone and clioquinol) while others represent novelchemical entities (e.g. glycogen synthase kinase-3inhibitors). This volume will first review existingcholinesterase inhibitors [..]

Features

In each volume an overview chapter introduces thenewcomer to the topic covered Series covers hot top-ics of frontier research summarized by reputed scien-tists in the field Review series is topic related Onlineversion available on SpringerLink: springerlink.com

Contents

G. Grossberg and J. Kao: Cholinesterase Inhibitors.-H. Soares and L. Sparks: Beyond Cholesterol: StatinBenefits in Alzheimer’s Disease.- G. Landreth, S.Mandrekar and Q. Jiang: PPARg Agonists for theTreatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.- R. Bhat, J. Bur-rows, J. Lindquist and S. Berg: GSK3 Inhibitors forthe Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.- A. Bush andA.R. White: Metal Complexing Agents for the Treat-ment of AD

Fields of interest

Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmacology/Toxicology;Organic Chemistry; Molecular Medicine

Target groups

Medicinal chemists working in chemistry, medicine,pharmacy and biology

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. Approx.415 p. Also available online. (Topics in Medicinal


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74228-9

W. Leitner, M. Hölscher (Eds.)

Regulated Systems for Multiphase

Catalysis

Multiphase catalysis in recent years has been shownin academia and industry to be the emerging keytechnology for the competitive and sustainable pro-duction of fine chemicals in the next decades. It con-vincingly unites the indispensable core advantagesof homogeneous catalysis with future governmentaland industrial sustainability criteria. In a joint effortby seven of Germany's most distinguished scientistsin the field and four renowned industry partners aresearch consortium was established which for thefirst time has systematically explored and related themain issues and mutual interdependencies of the dif-ferent approaches in multiphase catalysis. This workhas resulted in the development of an expert toolbox, which relates the complex chemical and processbased requirements to be considered when setting upa catalytic system. The resulting competence coversvarious fields as supercritical fluid (SCF) technologyin catalysis, ionic liquids (Il), ligand design for SFCsand Ils, [..]

Features

Each volume of Topics in Organometallic Chemistryprovides the broad scientific readership with a com-prehensive summary and critical overview of a spe-cific topic in organometallic chemistry Research inthis rapidly developing transdisciplinary field is hav-ing profound influence on other areas of scientificinvestigation, ranging from catalytic organic synthe-sis to biology, medicine and material science

Fields of interest

Organometallic Chemistry; Catalysis; MedicinalChemistry

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers inorganometallics, organic chemistry, inorganic chem-istry, and medicinal chemistry

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 310 p. Also available online. (Topics in

Organometallic Chemistry, Vol. 23) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71074-5

D. Li, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and

Nanofluidics

Currently there is no single definitive sourcefor researchers to locate authoritative overviewsand key literature on the basic topics in the fieldof microfluidics and nanofluidics, yet researchin these areas is rapidly expanding. Particularlyover the last 10 years, insight into the behavior offluids at the microscale and nanoscale has trans-formed several areas of the applied sciences, such asmedicine, pharmaceutical research, and analyticalchemistry. The Encyclopedia of Microfluidics andNanofluidics is alphabetically-arranged defini-tive reference. This comprehensive encyclopediaprovides easy access to information on all aspects ofMicrofluidics and Nanofluidics. With an A–Z formatspanning over 500 entries, the encyclopedia isbe a valuable resource for (analytical, organic, medic-inal, physical, surface, and colloid) chemists and bio-chemists; molecular and cell biologists; geneticists;applied and industrial microbiologists; virologists;electronic, materials, chemical, [..]

Features

- World-wide board and panel of ex-perts deliver latest informationvia alphabetically- organized entries for locat-ing information quickly. - Also offers overviews onimportant topics in the field - Packed with the key ci-tations to the literature - Cross-references betweenentries - Premiumized journal mutually enhancedusage and visbility.

Contents

1. Fundamentals (physics of fundamental phenom-ena at the micro- and nano-scales). - Electrical dou-ble layers. – Electroosmosis.- Electrophoresis.- Di-electrophoresis.- Quantum dots.- Electrowetting.-2. Theoretical models and numerical simulations(e.g., continuum and MDS).- Pressure-driven singlephase liquid flows.- Pressure-driven single phase gasflows.- Pressure-driven two phase flows.- Electroos-motic flow.- Electrophoretic motion of particles andcells.- Joule heating in electrokinetic flow.- Mixing.-Electrokinetic focusing.- Electrokinetic dispensing.-Molecular dynamic [..]

Fields of interest

Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnology; En-gineering Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena;Biomedical Engineering; Mechanics, Fluids, Ther-modynamics; Circuits and Systems

Target groups

Academics and research libraries.

Type of publication

Encyclop(a)edia

Due May 2008

2008. eReference.

699,00 €

ISBN 978-0-387-48998-8


D. Li, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and

Nanofluidics

Currently there is no single definitive source for re-searchers to locate authoritative overviews and keyliterature on the basic topics in the field of microflu-idics and nanofluidics, yet research in these areasis rapidly expanding. Particularly over the last 10years, insight into the behavior of fluids at the mi-croscale and nanoscale has transformed several ar-eas of the applied sciences, such as promising newdiagnostic tools, novel approaches to drug deliv-ery, and revolutionary ideas about gene expression.The Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidicsis an alphabetically-arranged definitive reference,designed for easy access to information onall aspects of fluid flow, fluid dynamics, theoreticalmodeling, physical principals and applications. Theover 500 entries offer an overview to the history andbasic science, as well as summaries of future direc-tions, cross-references, and further reading lists. Theencyclopedia will be a valuable resource for analyti-cal chemists and [..]

Features

1. Highly structured entries each offer conciseoverviews of the topic, review the key scientific fun-damentals, outline applications (when appropriate),indicate what new developments may come, andoffer citations. 2. International Editorial board re-viewed coverage of the field and the entries, to en-sure reference is relevant, comprehensive, and reli-able. 3. Field is growing dramatically and this refer-ence [..]

Contents

A selection of entries in this reference include: Elec-trical double layers.- Electro osmosis.- Electrophore-sis.- Dielectrophoresis.- Quantum dots.- Electrowet-ting.- Theoretical models and numerical simulations(e.g., continuum and MDS).- Pressure-driven singlephase liquid flows.- Pressure-driven single phase gasflows.- Pressure-driven two phase flows.- Electroos-motic flow.- Electrophoretic motion of particles andcells.- Joule heating in electrokinetic flow.- Mixing.-Electrokinetic focusing.- Electrokinetic dispensing.-Molecular dynamic simulations.- Other non-contin-uous [..]

Fields of interest

Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnology; En-gineering Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena;Biomedical Engineering; Analytical Chemistry; Med-ical Microbiology

Target groups

Academics and research libraries

Type of publication

Encyclop(a)edia

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 2600 p.(in 2 volumes, not available separately)

Hardcover

699,00 €

ISBN 978-0-387-32468-5

Y. Li, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Y. Lu, Universi-

ty of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA (Eds.)

Functional Nucleic Acids for

Analytical Applications

Nature has long used nucleic acid aptamers and en-zymes for regulatory activities, such as the recent-ly discovered "riboswitches" involved in gene ex-pression. The existence of a large array of naturaland artificial functional nucleic acids has generatedtremendous enthusiasm and new opportunities formolecular scientists from diverse disciplines to de-vise new concepts and real applications that take ad-vantage of those nucleic acids for sensing and otheranalytical applications. This book provides a time-ly and comprehensive overview of recent advancesin the field, from leading experts in biology, chem-istry, and engineering. A variety of topics are cov-ered, from fundamentals of functional nucleic acids,to their applications as sensors, to nanotechnologies;as well as integration of functional nucleic acids intopractical analytical systems.

Features

- First in the rapidly emerging field on analytical ap-plications for nucleic acids. - With interdisciplinaryapproach, a valuable tool for researchers in chem-istry, biology, and engineering. - One of the first vol-umes in comprehensive new Springer series "Inte-grated Microanalytical Sytems," edited by R. Potyrai-lo.

Contents

Natural functional nucleic acids: ribozymes, alloster-ic ribozymes and riboswitches.- Artificial function-al nucleic acids: aptamers, ribozymes and deoxyri-bozymes by in vitro selection.- Overview of function-al nucleic acids in analytical applications.- Immobi-lization of functional nucleic acids for analytical ap-plications.- Fluorescent aptamer sensors.- Fluores-cent ribozyme and deoxyribozyme sensors.- Colori-metric aptamer sensors.- Fluorescent and colorimet-ric sensors based on functional nucelic acid direct-ed assembly of nanomaterials.- Electrochemical ap-tamer sensors.- Other aptamer [..]

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology; InorganicChemistry; Organic Chemistry; Nanotechnology;Materials Science

Target groups

Researchers in academic institutions, industrial labs,and government labs; hospital clinicians; agents orinspectors from regulatory agencies such as the U.S.EPA or HUD; graduate or advanced undergraduatestudents.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007


cover

62,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73710-2

D.C. Liebler, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Introduction to Proteomics

Tools for the New Biology

Fields of interest


Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2008

2009. Hardcover

29,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-778-5


D.C. Liebler, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Introduction to Proteomics

Tools for the New Biology

Fields of interest


Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2008

2009. Softcover

18,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-896-6

Y.S. Lipatov, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev; T.

Alekseeva, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev

Phase-Separated Interpenetrating

Polymer Networks

Features

Highest impact factor of all publications ranked byISI within polymer science Short and concise reportson physics and chemistry of polymers, each writtenby the world renowned experts Still valid and use-ful after 5 or 10 years The electronic version is avail-able free of charge for standing order customers at:springer.com/series/12/

Contents

Contents.- Thermodynamics and Phase Separationin IPNs.- Heterogeneous Structure and Morphologyof IPNs.- Relaxation Transitions and Viscoelasticityof IPNs.- Chemical Kinetics of IPNs Formation andPhase Separation.- Compatibilization in Phase-Sepa-rated IPNs.

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Soft Matter, Complex Fluids

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers, libraries inpolymer science, material science and solid statephysics

Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. X, 234 p. Also available online. (Advances in Polymer Sci-


169,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73071-2


L. Lloyd, Bath, UK

Handbook of Industrial Catalysts

Much has been written about fundamental aspects ofcatalysis, yet despite their universal applications de-tails concerning commercial catalysts and informa-tion about actual operating conditions are not read-ily available. This book provides up-to-datereviews and references to guide those working on in-dustrial catalysts. It will be an invalu-able guide for catalysis researchers in industryand academia, and for students.

Features

Dr. Lloyd has long experience in industry and aunique vantage point from which to put together abook on industrial catalysts The information is scat-tered throughout patents and commercial literature,and not readily available elsewhere

Contents

Industrial Catalysts.- The First Catalysts.- Hydro-genation Catalysts.- Oxidation Catalysts.- CatalyticCracking Catalysts.- Refinery Catalysts.- Petrochem-ical Catalysts.- Olefin Polymerization Catalysts.-Synthesis Gas.- Ammonia and Methanol Synthesis.-Environmental Catalysts.- Index.

Fields of interest

Catalysis; Process and Chemical Engineering

Target groups

Industrial chemists involved in all areas of Catalysis,academic researchers involved in Ctalysis, Chemicaland Chemical Engineering Departments, researchrsinvolved in Organic and Inorganic synthesis, gradu-ate students in these departments

Type of publication

Handbook

Due February 2008

2008. XIV, 380 p. (Fundamental and Applied Catalysis) Hardcover

104,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-24682-6

N. Lobontiu, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK, USA

Dynamics of

Microelectromechanical Systems

Dynamics of Microelectromechanical Systemsis a systematic overview of the dynamicsof MEMS (microelectromechanical systems), mi-crostructures, and their responses. The focus is onthe mecahnical/structural micro domain and thecompliant nature of mechanical transmission. Fea-tures of this work include: An in-depth treatment ofproblems that involve reliable modeling, analysis anddesign, Analytical models with correct dependenceson service dimensions, Cantilever based systems fornanofabrication researchers and designers, and Dy-namics of complex spring and beam microsystems.This material contains numerous fully-solved ex-amples as well as many end-of-the-chapter prob-lems. This is a follow up to the book, Mechanics ofMicroelectromechanical Systems, by Lobontiu andGarcia (Springer 2004), but the material in this newbook is self-contained. An instructor's solu-tion manual is available on the book's webpage atspringer.com. Dynamics of MicroelectromechanicalSystems is a timely [..]

Features

Focuses on the mechanical domain (specifically,the quasi-static sub-domain), which is at the core ofmost of the MEMS Provides a more in-depth lookat the main problems that involve reliable modeling,analysis, and design

Contents

Microcantilevers and Microbridges: Bending andTorsion Resonant Frequencies.- MicromechanicalSystems: Modal Analysis.- Energy Losses in MEMSand Equivalent Viscous Damping.- Frequency andTime Response of MEMS.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Comput-er-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Me-chanical Engineering

Target groups

Graduate level students or advanced undergraduatesin MEMS as well as researchers and academics.

Type of publication


Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 416 p. (Microsystems, Vol. 17) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36800-9

A. Malshe, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

Fabrication, Packaging and

Integration of MEMS and Related

Microsystems

Today's artificially intelligent systems are fabricatedusing sub-micron scale devices in micro and mesopackages, primarily using electric signals and inter-facing to the macroscopic level using the logic ofprogramming. While packaging was once consideredsecondary, it has now developed its own standardsthroughout the world. This book discusses the threekey features for next generation application specif-ic systems-on-a-chip (SOC): Mixed Signals, MixedEnvironmental Domains, and Varying Scales of De-vices and Packaging Components. This book also ad-dresses some of the non-traditional developments ofMEMS and their applications.

Features

No other books on market dedicated to packagingand integration of MEMS and related microsystems

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Engineering De-sign; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Senior undergraduates and graduate students in en-gineering

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72892-6


G.M. Marion, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV, USA; J.S. Kargel,

U.S. Geological Survey, Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Cold Aqueous Planetary

Geochemistry with FREZCHEM

From Modeling to the Search for Life at the Limits

This book explicitly investigates issues of astrobio-logical relevance in the context of cold aqueous plan-etary geochemistry. At the core of the technical chap-ters is the FREZCHEM model, initially developedover many years by one of the authors to quantifyaqueous electrolyte properties and chemical thermo-dynamics at subzero temperatures. FREZCHEM, ofgeneral relevance to biogeochemists and geochemicalmodelers, cold planetary scientists, physicochemistsand chemical engineers, is subsequently applied tothe exploration of biogeochemical applications tosolar systems bodies in general, and to speculationsabout the limits for life in cold environments in par-ticular.

Contents

Introduction.- Aqueous Chemistry.- TheFREZCHEM Model.- Limits for Life.- Biogeochemi-cal Applications to Solar System Bodies.- The Searchfor and Future of Life in the Universe.- References.-Appendices (A. FREZCHEM Program Guide, B. Pa-rameter Tables).- Subject Index.

Fields of interest

Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; PhysicalChemistry; Geophysics/Geodesy; Astrobiology

Target groups

Researchers, scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 250 p. (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeo-

physics) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75678-1

B. Martinac, University of Queensland, Australia (Ed.)

Sensing with Ion Channels

All living cells are able to detect and translate envi-ronmental stimuli into biologically meaningful sig-nals. Sensations of touch, hearing, sight, taste, smellor pain are essential to the survival of all living or-ganisms. The importance of sensory input for the ex-istence of life thus justifies the effort made to under-stand its molecular origins. Sensing with Ion Chan-nels focuses on ion channels as key molecules en-abling biological systems to sense and process thephysical and chemical stimuli that act upon cells intheir living environment. Its aim is to serve as a ref-erence to ion channel specialists and as a source ofnew information to non specialists who want to learnabout the structural and functional diversity of ionchannels and their role in sensory physiology.

Features

First book which is not exclusively focused on ionchannels functioning in sensory mechanisms thatare characteristic of animals and humans, but alsodescribes the role of ion channels in signal transduc-tion mechanisms found in microbial cells and plantsSummarizes comprehensively the progress that hasbeen made in studies of ion channels and their rolein sensory physiology Addressing a great variety of[..]

Fields of interest

Biophysics; Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology;Bioorganic Chemistry

Target groups

Institutes, libraries, scientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. XXIII . 304 p. 46 illus, 6 in color. (Springer Series in Bio-

physics, Vol. 11) Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72683-8

A. Marx, Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany; O. Seitz, Hum-

boldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Molecular Beacons

Signalling Nucleic Acid Probes, Methods, and Protocols

Significant DNA sequence data has been made avail-abe by several important genome projects. We clear-ly live in an exciting era, in which the allocation offunctions to a mere string of the four letters in thecode of life plays a major if not the predominant roleof ongoing and future research. In functional ge-nomics techniques are required that allow to exam-ine the occurrence of gene products (be it RNA orprotein material) and their interplay with other geneproducts, if possible, in real time. Again, once an im-portant function has been identified there will be de-mands to trace or screen that function in in vitro andin vivo systems. For example, it may be necessary todetect dissimilarities in RNA expression between in-dividuals or it may be required to detect pathogenesas rapid as possible. Progress in functional genomicsas well as molecular diagnostics requires the avail-ablity of methods that allow quantitative measure-ments in almost any environment, if desired evenwithin living cells, with [..]

Features

Shows a diverse set of instructive examples fromprobe design to applications in clinical settings guid-ed by experts in the field who provide easy to followexperiments The book commences with an intro-duction to the basic principles of fluorescence Ex-tends the potential of realtime PCR Contributionsadvocate simplifications of the probe technologiesPresents a new simplified molecular beacon designEasyBeacons [..]

Contents

Basic Principles of Fluorescence and Energy Trans-fer.- Multiplex Detection of Mutations.- Detectionof Salmonella species in foodstuffs.- Identification ofhomozygous transgenic mice by genomic real timePCR.- Quantitative analysis of gene expression rel-ative to 18S rRNA in carcinoma samples using theLightCyclerÒ instrument and a SYBR GreenI basedassay: determining FAT10 mRNA levels in hepato-cellular carcinoma.- Absolute quantitation of FelineLeukemia Virus (FeLV) proviral DNA and viral RNAloads by TaqMan® Real-time PCR and RT-PCR.-High throughput real-time PCR.- Design and Use of[..]

Fields of interest

Human Genetics; Biotechnology; Animal Geneticsand Genomics

Target groups

Geneticist, biotechnologists, molecular and cellularbiologists, drug researchers and developers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2008



79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-700-6


J.J. McComb, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA; R. Nor-

man, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA; M. Zumwalt,

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA (Eds.)

The Active Female

Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan

The Active Female: Health Issues Throughout theLifespan investigates the growing and ever-changinghealth issues for girls and women who lead an activelifestyle and participate in sports and exercise. Easyto read, the volume provides an educational founda-tion for understanding how disordered eating, amen-orrhea, and osteoporosis can be interrelated whilealso looking at image disorders and reproductivehealth. Written by world leaders in the field, chaptersdetail effective nutrition and safe exercise techniqueswhile also discussing female psychological and physi-ological characteristics. The volume will also providemedical professionals, allied health professionals,health educators, and certified individuals in sportsmedicine an avenue to earn continuing medical ed-ucation (CME) credits mandated by their respectivegoverning bodies. Informative and comprehensive,The Active Female: Health Issues Throughout theLifespan is an essential, practical reference for theeducated professional who [..]

Features

Investigation of health issues unique to active fe-males In-depth discussion of body image and eatingissues Through analysis of common prevention andmanagement techniques Useful links to resources onthe internet for additional screening tools Earn CMEcredits

Contents

Body Image Concerns Throughout the Lifespan.-Reproductive Changes in the Female Lifespan.- Con-siderations of Sex Differences in MusculoskeletalAnatomy.- Body Image and Eating Disturbances inChildren and Adolescents.- The Female Athletic Tri-ad: Disordered Eating, Amenorrhea, and Osteoporo-sis.- Disordered Eating in Active Middle Aged Wom-en.- Eating Disorder and Menstrual DysfunctionScreening Tools for the Allied Health Profession-al.- Education and Intervention Programs for Dis-ordered Eating in the Active Female.- The HumanMenstrual Cycle.- Abnormal Menstrual Cycles.- Psy-chological [..]

Fields of interest

Nutrition; Rehabilitation Medicine; Gynecology

Target groups

Obstetricians, gynecologists, allied health profes-sionals, health educators, professionals in SportsMedicine

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-730-3

R.J. McMahon, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN, USA

(Ed.)

Avidin-Biotin Interactions


This book is specifically about the application of theextremely powerful interaction between the proteinavidin or its homologues and the vitamin biotin andsome of its homologues. With excellent descriptionsof laboratory protocols written by expert researchers,this volume is equally perfect for the student or theprofessional laboratory scientist.

Contents

Preparation of avidin conjugates.- Coupling of anti-bodies with biotin.- Optimization of detection andquantification of proteins on membranes in veryhigh and very low abundance using avidin and strep-tavidin.- Use of the Avidin (Imino)biotin System asa general approach to affinity precipitation.- Cap-turing biotinylated proteins and peptides by avidinfunctional affinity electrophoresis.- FunctionalityScreening of Streptavidin Mutants by Non-Denatur-ing SDS-PAGE Using Biotin-4-Fluorescein.- Appli-cation of biotin-4-fluorescein in homogeneous fluo-rescence assays for avidin, streptavidin, [..]

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Biotechnology;Immunology

Target groups

Biochemists, protein scientists, biotechnologists, im-munologists, molecular biologists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 240 p. 38 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol.

418) Hardcover

76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-583-5

E. Mehmetli, Chemistry and Environment Institute, Gebze, Ko-

caeli, Turkey; B. Koumanova, University of Chemical Technology

and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria (Eds.)

The Fate of Persistent Organic

Pollutants in the Environment

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organiccompounds of natural or anthropogenic origin thatresist photolytic, chemical and biological degrada-tion. They are characterized by low water solubilityand high lipid solubility, resulting in bioaccumula-tion in fatty tissues of living organisms. These prop-erties of unusual high persistence and semi-volatili-ty, coupled with other characteristics, have resultedin the presence of POPs all over the world, even inregions where they have never been used. With theevidence of long-range transport of these substancesto regions, the international community has now,at several occasions called for urgent global actionsto reduce and eliminate releases of these chemicals.Many countries have already banned or severely re-stricted the production and use of the twelve POPsin recent decades. Yet they remain a serious prob-lem around the world. Because these chemicals havethe ability to travel long distances from their originalsources, relying on [..]

Features

Emphasizes preventive measures to address POPs attheir source Illustrates regulatory aspects Containsmonitoring activities and current situation Remedi-ation Methods Shows health effects Shows advancesin the measurement of POPs

Fields of interest

Monitoring/Environmental Analysis/EnvironmentalEcotoxicology

Target groups

Policy makers, POPs specialists, health professionals,ecotoxicologists, environmental scientists

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. X, 445 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6640-5


E. Mehmetli, Chemistry and Environment Institute, Gebze, Ko-

caeli, Turkey; B. Koumanova, University of Chemical Technology

and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria (Eds.)

The Fate of Persistent Organic

Pollutants in the Environment

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organiccompounds of natural or anthropogenic origin thatresist photolytic, chemical and biological degrada-tion. They are characterized by low water solubilityand high lipid solubility, resulting in bioaccumula-tion in fatty tissues of living organisms. These prop-erties of unusual high persistence and semi-volatili-ty, coupled with other characteristics, have resultedin the presence of POPs all over the world, even inregions where they have never been used. With theevidence of long-range transport of these substancesto regions, the international community has now,at several occasions called for urgent global actionsto reduce and eliminate releases of these chemicals.Many countries have already banned or severely re-stricted the production and use of the twelve POPsin recent decades. Yet they remain a serious prob-lem around the world. Because these chemicals havethe ability to travel long distances from their originalsources, relying on [..]

Features

Emphasizes preventive measures to address POPs attheir source Illustrates regulatory aspects Containsmonitoring activities and current situation Remedi-ation Methods Shows health effects Shows advancesin the measurement of POPs

Fields of interest

Monitoring/Environmental Analysis/EnvironmentalEcotoxicology

Target groups

Policy makers, POPs specialists, health professionals,ecotoxicologists, environmental scientists

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. X, 445 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6641-2

L. Merhari, CERAMEC, Limoges, France (Ed.)

Hybrid Nanocomposites for

Nanotechnology

Electronic, Optical, Magnetic and Bio/Medical Applications

This book will cover the latest advances of poly-mer-inorganic nanocomposites and will partic-ularly focus on high-added-value applications infields ranging from electronics, optics, magnetismto biotechnology. Traditionally, organic-inorgan-ic composites are thought of in terms of mechani-cal properties reinforcement, the polymer-clay sys-tem being the typical example. Recently higher val-ue-added applications have been demonstratedopening new industrial perspectives and markets.Focusing this book on electronic, optical, magneticand bio/medical applications of hybrid nanocompos-ites where the latest advances are critically reviewedis clearly a unique feature of the book. Various issuesin nanocomposite synthesis, including the produc-tion scale-up, will precede coverage of the latest ad-vances in the aforementioned range of applications.The reader will get a solid grasp of the state of the artand of the remaining challenges in the field of non-traditional applications of hybrid nanocomposites.

Features

Focus on electronic, optical, magnetic and bio/med-ical applications of hybrid nanocomposites Coversthe latest advances of polymer-inorganic nanocom-posites and will focus on high-added-value applica-tions Exciting applications in resists for microelec-tronics, non-linear optical waveguides, recordingmedia, bio-resists and tissue engineering Most com-prehensive reference on nanocomposites available

Contents

Introduction.- Trends in non-traditional applica-tions of polymer-inorganic nanocomposites.- Syn-thesis methods and issues; production scaling up.-Characterizations methods.- Electronic applications(e.g. resists for microelectronics).- Optical applica-tions (e.g. non-linear optical wavegides).- Magneticapplications (e.g. recording media).- Bio/medical ap-plications (e.g. bio-resists, tissue engineering).- Con-clusion/Future challenges.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter; Polymer Sci-ences; Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials;Engineering Design

Target groups

Libraries, research and national labs where work innanotechnology is taking place

Type of publication

Handbook

Due June 2008


194,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72398-3

P. Metrangolo, University of Milan, Italy; G. Resnati, University of

Milan, Italy (Eds.)

Halogen Bonding

Fundamentals and Applications

Features

This series presents critical reviews of the presentposition and future trends in modern chemical re-search concerned with chemical structure and bond-ing Short and concise reports, each written by theworld's renowned experts Still valid and useful af-ter 5 or 10 years More information as well as theelectronic version of the whole content available at:springerlink.com

Contents

A. Karpfen: Theoretical Characterization of theTrends in Halogen Bonding.- A.C. Legon: The In-teraction of Dihalogens and Hydrogen Halides withLewis Bases in the Gas Phase: An ExperimentalComparison of the Halogen Bond and the HydrogenBond.- W.T. Pennington, T.W. Hanks, H.D. Arman:Halogen Bonding with Dihalogens and Interhalo-gens.- P. Metrangolo, G. Resnati, T. Pilati, S. Biel-la: Halogen Bonding in Crystal Engineering.- S.V.Rosokha, J.K. Kochi: X-ray Structures and ElectronicSpectra of the p -Halogen Complexes between Halo-gen Donors and Acceptor with p-Receptors.- D.W.Bruce: [..]

Fields of interest

Inorganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; AnalyticalChemistry

Target groups

Scientists and practitioners in the mentioned fields

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 220 p. Also available online. (Structure and Bond-

ing, Vol. 126) Hardcover

169,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74329-3


G.H. Michler, Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Electron Microscopy of Polymers

There are many books on electron microscopy, how-ever, the study of polymers by EM needs specialtechniques, precautions and preparation methods,including ultramicrotomy. General characteristics ofthe different techniques of EM, including scanningforce microscopy (AFM), are given. Application ofthese techniques to study morphology and also prop-erties, particularly micromechanical properties, isdescribed in detail. Examples from all classes of poly-mers are presented.

Features

Hands-on manual on the subject Applications topolymers is without competition Need-to-have forthe practitioner

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnol-ogy; Biochemistry, general; Condensed Matter

Target groups

For libraries, practitioners, scientists and lecturers inPolymer Science, Materials Science, MacromolecularChemistry, and in the Chemical Industry

Type of publication

Manual

Due May 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. (Springer Laboratory) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-36350-7

V. Mirceski, Inst Chemistry, Skopje, Macedonia; S. Ko-

morsky-Lovric, Rudjer Boskovic Inst, Zagreb, Croatia; M. Lovric,

Rudjer Boskovic Inst, Zagreb, Croatia

Square-Wave Voltammetry

Theory and Application

Square-wave voltammetry is a technique readilyavailable to every researcher, scientist, engineer andpractitioner applying modern electrochemical mea-surement systems. It is of beneficial use in analyti-cal applications and in fundamental studies of elec-trode mechanisms. But the optimised exploitationof this technique is only possible for those with adetailed knowledge of signal generation and of thethermodynamics and kinetics involved. This volume,written by three distinguished experts, systematical-ly delivers the complete and in-depth informationthat enables both researchers and users of square-wave voltammetry to apply this technique effectively.Square-Wave Voltammetry also offers an appendixon mathematical modeling and a chapter on themost important electrode mechanisms which brieflyreviews the underlying theory and numerical formu-lae intrinsic for simulating experiments with popularsoftware tools , e.g. Mathcad (R).

Features

Only modern book devoted to one of the most ad-vanced electroanalytical techniques Combines prac-tical orientation, underlying scientific theory and sig-nal-generation fundamentals Useful for both devel-opers and users of square-wave voltammetric sensorsand systems For an optimised exploitation of square-wave voltammetry, this in-depth volume delivers thecomplete and up-to-date information; final numeri-cal [..]

Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Electrode mechanisms.- 3. Appli-cations.- 4. Square-wave voltammetry at liquid/liq-uid interface.- Appendix.

Fields of interest

Electrochemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Measure-ment Science, Instrumentation; Solid State Physicsand Spectroscopy; Monitoring/Environmental Anal-ysis/Environmental Ecotoxicology

Target groups

Electrochemists, analytical chemists, researchers in:solid state electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, surfacescience, electroplating, fuel cells

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 220 p. (Monographs in Electrochemistry) Hardcov-

er

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73739-1

A. Mordini, Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organometallici -

CNR, Firenze, Italy; F. Faigl, Research Group for Organic Chemical

Technology, H.A.S. Budapest University of Technology and Eco-

nomics, Hungary (Eds.)

New Methodologies and

Techniques for a Sustainable

Organic Chemistry

Sustainable Developments in a Secure Environment (NeMe-

TOC)

Chemical industries have to face the big challengeof finding adequate processes to produce large quan-tities of new products for which there is a presentneed, decreasing at the same time both the impacton the environment and the risk of disasters. Theseissues have led to the establishment of new conceptsof sustainable development as affirmed in the RioDeclaration on Environment and Development inthe early 90’s and has been the subject of intensivestudies in the last two decades. The book addressesthis challenge collecting the recent “New Method-ologies and Techniques for a Sustainable OrganicChemistry”. It provides a wealth of information inthe fields of - New efficient and selective catalyticprocesses - Use of non-usual media or environmen-tally benign reagents - New selective and efficientsynthetic methods - New techniques based on alter-native energy sources. All these topics are covered in15 chapters written by world-renowned experts inthese fields who were the lecturers of the NATO [..]

Features

New concepts and results for sustainable organicchemistry Discusses the problems of environmental-ly benign organic processes in an interdisciplinaryapproach World-renowned experts in the fields ofselective catalysis, development of new reagents andmethods present their recent results

Contents

Reactions in Non-Conventional Media for Sustain-able Organic Synthesis.- Catalytic Asymmetric Syn-thesis With Novel Monodentate Phosphorus Lig-ands.- New Cyclization And Cycloaddition ReactionsIn Organic Synthesis.- New Chiral Catalysts For C-C-Bond Formations- Intramolecular Reactions OfAlkynes With Alkenes Catalyzed by Platinum andGold.- Industrial Synthesis Design With Low Envi-ronmental Impact In the Pharma Industry.- NewEfficient Catalytic Processes in Water. An Environ-mental Benign Solvent.- Homo- & Heteroge-neous Catalysis Using Base Metals From Groups 10& 11.- An [..]

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Industrial Pollution Prevention;Catalysis; Organometallic Chemistry; Process andChemical Engineering

Target groups

Organic chemists dealing with organic chemistry,catalysis, green chemistry, chemical engineers whowish to develop encironmentally benign chemicaltechnologies, specialists of pharmacological and finechemical industry

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


2008. XI, 354 p. (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and


159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6791-4

A. Mordini, Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organometallici -

CNR, Firenze, Italy; F. Faigl, Research Group for Organic Chemical

Technology, H.A.S. Budapest University of Technology and Eco-

nomics, Hungary (Eds.)

New Methodologies and

Techniques for a Sustainable

Organic Chemistry

Sustainable Developments in a Secure Environment (NeMe-

TOC)

Chemical industries have to face the big challengeof finding adequate processes to produce large quan-tities of new products for which there is a presentneed, decreasing at the same time both the impacton the environment and the risk of disasters. Theseissues have led to the establishment of new conceptsof sustainable development as affirmed in the RioDeclaration on Environment and Development inthe early 90’s and has been the subject of intensivestudies in the last two decades. The book addressesthis challenge collecting the recent “New Method-ologies and Techniques for a Sustainable OrganicChemistry”. It provides a wealth of information inthe fields of - New efficient and selective catalyticprocesses - Use of non-usual media or environmen-tally benign reagents - New selective and efficientsynthetic methods - New techniques based on alter-native energy sources. All these topics are covered in15 chapters written by world-renowned experts inthese fields who were the lecturers of the NATO [..]

Features

New concepts and results for sustainable organicchemistry Discusses the problems of environmental-ly benign organic processes on an interdisciplinaryapproach World-renowned experts in the fields ofselective catalysis, development of new reagents andmethods present their recent results

Contents

Reactions in Non-Conventional Media for Sustain-able Organic Synthesis.- Catalytic Asymmetric Syn-thesis With Novel Monodentate Phosphorus Lig-ands.- New Cyclization And Cycloaddition ReactionsIn Organic Synthesis.- New Chiral Catalysts For C-C-Bond Formations- Intramolecular Reactions OfAlkynes With Alkenes Catalyzed by Platinum andGold.- Industrial Synthesis Design With Low Envi-ronmental Impact In the Pharma Industry.- NewEfficient Catalytic Processes in Water. An Environ-mental Benign Solvent.- Homo- & Heteroge-neous Catalysis Using Base Metals From Groups 10& 11.- An [..]

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Industrial Pollution Prevention;Catalysis; Organometallic Chemistry; Process andChemical Engineering

Target groups

Organic chemists dealing with organic chemistry,catalysis, and green chemistry, chemical engineerswho wish to develop encironmentally benign chemi-cal technologies, specialists of pharmacological andfine chemical industry

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. XI, 354 p. (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and

Chemistry, Vol. 246) Softcover

69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6792-1


J.E. Morris, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA; D. Mallik,

Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ, USA (Eds.)

Nanopackaging

Nanotechnologies and Electronics Packaging

Nanotechnologies are being applied to microelec-tronics packaging, primarily in the applications ofnanoparticle nanocomposites, or in the exploitationof the superior mechanical, electrical, or thermalproperties of carbon nanotubes. Composite materi-als are studied for high-k dielectrics, resistors and in-ductors, electrically conductive adhesives, conduc-tive “inks,” underfill fillers, and solder enhancement.“Nanopackaging” is intended for industrial and aca-demic researchers, industrial electronics packagingengineers who need to keep abreast of their field,and others with interests in nanotechnology. It willsurvey the application of nanotechnologies to elec-tronics packaging, as represented by current researchacross the field.

Features

Offers a comprehensive discussion of Nanoparticlesand Carbon Nanotubes, and how and why they arerapidly becoming materials options for electronicspackaging Discusses the importance of computermodeling in nanopackaging and offers suggestionsfor implementation Discusses Nanoparticles andtheir role in packaging, including basic propertiesand fabrication, and applications in resistors, capaci-tors, [..]

Contents

Nanotechnologies in Nanopackaging.- Comput-er Modeling.- Molecular Modeling.- DelaminationModeling.- Nanoparticle Properties.- Nanoparti-cle Fabrication.- High-K Dielectric Composites.-Nanocomposite Resistors.- Nanocomposite Induc-tors.- Nanoparticles in Electrically Conductive Ad-hesives.- Microvia Interconnect.- Nano-Filler inUnderfill.- Nanoparticles in Solder.- Carbon Nan-otubes.- CNT Fabrication.- Cnts In Solder.- Ther-mal CNT Applications.- CNT EMI Suppression.-Nanowire Applications.- Nanoscale Structures.- Na-noelectronics Packaging.- Roadmaps, Economics,and Projections.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electrochemistry; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Industrial and academic researchers, industrial elec-tronics packaging engineers, and those engaged innanotechnology applications

Type of publication

Professional book

Due April 2008


107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47325-3

D.J. Morré, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; H.H. Mol-

lenhauer, College Station, TX, USA

The Golgi Apparatus

The First 100 Years

The Golgi Apparatus: The First 100 Years traces thefirst century of GA discovery from the first publishedaccounts in 1898, to the Centenary Celebration in1998, to our most recent discoveries. It summarizesthe past 50 years beginning with the modern era ofGA discovery in 1954, leading up to the present erawith almost exclusive focus on molecular biology.Emphasized are organization and function (especial-ly in plants), the existence and importance of cister-nal tubules, development of methods of plant andanimal GA isolation and subfractionation, the con-cept of GA function as part of an integrated systemof internal endomembranes, evidence for differentia-tion of membranes across the stacks of GA cisternae,and flux of membrane constituents along the polaritygradient defined by membrane differentiation all cul-minating in the membrane maturation or flow dif-ferentiation model of GA function. More recent con-tributions to GA in cell growth (enlargement) and tocancer are summarized in the final chapters.

Features

Presents a historical review of Golgi Apparatus re-search Offers a summarization of the the modern eraof Golgi Apparatus discovery including cell fraction-ation and biochemical analysis Focuses on molecularbiology and discusses cell growth contributions

Contents

History of the Golgi Apparatus.- Morphology of theGolgi Apparatus (Architecture/Structure).- Isolationand Subfractionation.- Golgi Apparatus Tubules.-Golgi Apparatus and Membrane Biogenesis.- GolgiApparatus Function in the Flow-Differentiation ofMembranes.- Biochemistry of the Golgi Apparatus.-Golgi Apparatus Function in Secretion.- Golgi Ap-paratus Replication.- Cell Free Systems for Study ofGolgi Apparatus Function.- Golgi Apparatus Func-tion in Growth and Cell Enlargement.- The Gol-gi Apparatus and Cancer.- The Golgi Apparatus: ALook Ahead.

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Biological Mi-croscopy; Plant Biochemistry; Neurosciences; CancerResearch

Target groups

Researchers in: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, BiologicalMicroscopy, Plant Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Can-cer Research, Pharmacology/Toxicology

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


122,45 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74346-2

J.P. Mota, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; S.

Lyubchik, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Donetsk,

Ukraine (Eds.)

Recent Advances in Adsorption

Processes for Environmental

Protection and Security

The purpose of the Workshop was to bring togeth-er researchers and engineers working in adsorp-tion-related fields, to share knowledge on the latestadvances on adsorption processes for environmentalsecurity and protection, as well as to cross-link anddisseminate to the scientific community the main re-sults and achievements of recent NATO Science-for-Peace (SfP) projects on environmental security andprotection. The topics covered by the Workshop in-clude recent theoretical and experimental develop-ments on environmental adsorption, adsorption pro-cesses, as well as synthesis and tailoring of novel ad-sorbents, including the assessment of materials andprocesses. The published material provides a com-prehensive and up-to-date report on adsorption andcolloids phenomena, carbon materials and adsor-bents for various industrial applications, ecologicalsafety and antiterrorism. Because rapidly-developingareas in nanotechnology for fine chemistry, air qual-ity, and environmental protection, are based on the[..]

Features

Adsorption science and technology Environmentalprotection Porous materials Synthesis and chemicaltailoring Separation media

Contents

Organization. Preface. List of Participants. Exten-sion of Dubinin’s Theory to Adsorption From Aque-ous Solutions.- Applications of Immersion Calorime-try in Dubinin’s Theory and in Electrochemistry.-Adsorption on Activated Carbon: One UnderlyingMechanism?.- Adsorption of Organic Vapour Pollu-tants on Activated Carbon.- Adsorption Behaviourof Lignosulphonates on the Interfaces Water – Inor-ganic/Organic Solids, Used for Paper Production.-Adsorption Properties of Polymer Adsorbents;.-SAXS Characterization of Solid/Vapor Interfaces inPolymer Based Microporous Carbons With Different[..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Surfaces andInterfaces, Thin Films; Waste Water Technology /Water Pollution Control / Water Management /Aquatic Pollution; Atmospheric Protection/AirQuality Control/Air Pollution

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in adsorption-re-lated fields for environmental protection and securi-ty

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. XVI, 192 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


119,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6803-4


J.P. Mota, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; S.

Lyubchik, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Donetsk,

Ukraine (Eds.)

Recent Advances in Adsorption

Processes for Environmental

Protection and Security

The purpose of the Workshop was to bring togeth-er researchers and engineers working in adsorp-tion-related fields, to share knowledge on the latestadvances on adsorption processes for environmentalsecurity and protection, as well as to cross-link anddisseminate to the scientific community the main re-sults and achievements of recent NATO Science-for-Peace (SfP) projects on environmental security andprotection. The topics covered by the Workshop in-clude recent theoretical and experimental develop-ments on environmental adsorption, adsorption pro-cesses, as well as synthesis and tailoring of novel ad-sorbents, including the assessment of materials andprocesses. The published material provides a com-prehensive and up-to-date report on adsorption andcolloids phenomena, carbon materials and adsor-bents for various industrial applications, ecologicalsafety and antiterrorism. Because rapidly-developingareas in nanotechnology for fine chemistry, air qual-ity, and environmental protection, are based on the[..]

Features

Adsorption science and technology Environmentalprotection Porous materials Synthesis and chemicaltailoring Separation media

Contents

Organization. Preface. List of Participants. Exten-sion of Dubinin’s Theory to Adsorption From Aque-ous Solutions.- Applications of Immersion Calorime-try in Dubinin’s Theory and in Electrochemistry.-Adsorption on Activated Carbon: One Underly-ing Mechanism?.- Adsorption of Organic VapourPollutants on Activated Carbon.- Adsorption Be-haviour of Lignosulphonates on the Interfaces Wa-ter – Inorganic/Organic Solids, Used for Paper Pro-duction.- Adsorption Properties of Polymer Adsor-bents.- SAXS Characterization of Solid/Vapor Inter-faces in Polymer Based Microporous Carbons WithDifferent [..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Surfaces andInterfaces, Thin Films; Waste Water Technology /Water Pollution Control / Water Management /Aquatic Pollution; Atmospheric Protection/AirQuality Control/Air Pollution

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in adsorption-re-lated fields for environmental protection and sdecu-rity

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. XVI, 192 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


49,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6804-1

M.R. Mozafari, Monash University, Victoria, Australia (Ed.)

Nanomaterials and Nanosystems

for Biomedical Applications

"Nanomaterials and Nanosystems for BiomedicalApplications" brings together under a single covervarious aspects of functional bioengineered materi-als and nanostructured biomaterials including com-monly used implants and sustained release nanode-vices. The book includes expert reviews on the ad-vances and current problems associated with theimplants and nanodevices along with their appli-cations in medicine, pharmaceutics, cancer thera-py, gene transfer and drug delivery. The editor, M.R. Mozafari (PhD), has been working in the fieldof nanobiotechnology for the past 14 years and hasproduced more than 60 publications. The book al-so describes the key research parameters pertainingto major technologies employed in the field. To putit in perspective, all important aspects dealing withthe chemistry, physics, biology and engineering ofnanostructured biomaterials and their applicationsin nanobiotechnology are covered.

Features

New scientific area (nanobiotechnology) with in-creasing interest Designed as a useful resource foreveryone interested in areas including biomaterialsscience, biotechnology, drug delivery, gene therapyand food technology A collection of scientific articlesfrom top research scientists in the field An up to datesource containing recent citations and bibliographiesIndispensable source of information for new [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedicine general; Biotechnology; Biomaterials;Nanotechnology

Target groups

Post-graduate students, researchers, lecturers andtechnicians in the fields of biomaterials, biomedicine,biotechnology, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy,pharmaceutics, chemical engineering and food tech-nology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2007. XVIII, 166 p. Hardcover

109,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6288-9

L. Nagahara, Motorola Labs, Tempe, AZ, USA; N. Tao, Arizona

State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Th. Thundat, Oak Ridge Nation-

al Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Introduction to Nanosensors

The book gives readers an overview of nanosensors,and explains the differences between nanosen-sors and macro/microscopic sensors. It describes thepotential of nanosensors to provide new applicationsand opportunities that cannot be achieved with cur-rent technologies.

Features

This is the first book to address nanosensors as op-posed to microsensors.

Contents

Introduction.- Nanoelectronic Sensors.- Nanome-chanical Sensors.- Nanophotonic Sensors.- Nano-electrochemical Sensors.- Prospective and Future Di-rections

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Analytical Chemistry; Electro-chemistry; Materials Science; Engineering, general

Target groups

Scientists and engineers in the sensor technologycommunity Senior undergraduate or grad-uate courses on sensor research and technology-Companies, government labs and universitieswith sensor programs

Type of publication

Monograph

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 450 p. 40 illus. (Nanostructure Science and Tech-

nology) Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-387-30507-3


W.E. Nagel, Dresden University of Technology, Germany; W.

Jäger, University of Heidelberg, Germany; M. Resch, University of

Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.)

High Performance Computing in

Science and Engineering ' 07

Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center,

Stuttgart (HLRS) 2007

This book presents the state-of-the-art in simulationon supercomputers. Leading researchers present re-sults achieved on systems of the Stuttgart High Per-formance Computing Center (HLRS) for the year2007. The reports cover all fields of computation-al science and engineering, ranging from CFD andcomputational physics and chemistry to computerscience, with a special emphasis on industrially rel-evant applications. Presenting results for both vec-tor-based and microprocessor-based systems, thebook makes it possible to compare the performancelevels and usability of various architectures. As theHLRS operates the largest NEC SX-8 vector systemin the world, this book gives an excellent insight intothe potential of such systems. The book further cov-ers the main methods in high performance comput-ing. Its outstanding results in achieving the highestperformance for production codes are of particularinterest for both scientists and engineers. The bookcomes with a wealth of coloured illustrations and ta-bles.

Fields of interest

Computational Mathematics and Numerical Anal-ysis; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry;Mathematics of Computing; Mathematical andComputational Physics

Target groups

Computational scientists

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74738-3

W. Nellen, University of Kassel, Germany; C. Hammann, Universi-

ty of Kassel, Germany (Eds.)

Small RNAs:

Analysis and Regulatory Functions

In recent years Molecular Biology has experienced anunprecedented revolution by the discovery of func-tional small RNAs. The number of cellular processesin which non-coding RNAs are involved is growingrapidly and include gene regulation on the transcrip-tional, post-transcriptional and translational level.To complicate matters, these processes seem to bestrongly interconnected on the one hand, and diverseamong different organisms on the other. This vol-ume describes strategies for the discovery and valida-tion of small RNAs and provides a snapshot of ourcurrent understanding of the different mechanismstriggered by small RNAs.

Features

Gives a current snapshot of a rapidly advancing fieldEmphasis is placed on mechanismic aspects and onvariations in different organisms

Contents

Small Regulatory RNAs in Bacteria. Small Nucleo-lar RNAs: Identification, Structure, and Function. AComputational Approach to Search For Non-codingRNAs in Large Genomic Data. Experimental Strate-gies for the Identification and Validation of TargetRNAs That Are Regulated by miRNAs. Protein In-teractions with Double Stranded RNA in EukaryoticCells. Transitive and Systemic RNA Silencing: BothInvolving an RNA Amplification Mechanism? RNAInterference and Antisense Mediated Gene Silencing.Epigenetic Silencing of Transposons in the GreenAlga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. RNA DependentGene [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology; DevelopmentalBiology

Target groups

Scientists and researchers in biochemistry andmolecular biology, advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. XII, 219 p. 32 illus. (Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology,

Vol. 17) Softcover

44,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74270-8

D.V. Nicolau

Nanodevices Based on Protein

Molecular Motors

An Engineering Approach

This book reviews the state of the art in thedesign, fabrication and operation of bio-nano-de-vices based on protein molecular motors, as well asthe challenges and the opportunities offered by al-ternative architectures and possible applications.The focus of the review will be on self-propelled ma-chines, which have the highest chances to develop inautonomous dynamic nanodevices and systems ofdevices based on protein molecular motors.

Contents

Introduction * Molecular biology of protein molecu-lar motors * Biophysics of molecular motors * Motil-ity of microorganisms and cells * Experi-mental aspects * Probing the functioning of proteinmolecular motors * Modelling molecular motors *Engineering aspects of devices based on molecularmotors * Devices based on protein molecular motors* Perspectives

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Nanotechnology; BiomedicalEngineering; Biophysics; Biotechnology

Target groups

This volume will be of particular interest to bioengi-neers, molecular biologists and biophysicists, as wellas nanoscientists working in biology, medicine, engi-neering, chemistry and physics.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2008


Preliminary entry 105) Hardcover

104,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-30755-8


J. Nielsen, Center for Microbial Biotechnology, Kgs. Lyngby, Den-

mark; M. Jewett, Center for Microbial Biotechnology, Kgs. Lyng-

by, Denmark (Eds.)

Metabolomics

A Powerful Tool in Systems Biology

The metabolome comprises the complete set ofmetabolites, the non-genetically encoded substrates,intermediates, and products of metabolic pathways,associated to a cell. Given the increasing demandto quantitatively identify the metabolome and un-derstand how trafficking of metabolites throughthe metabolic network impact cellular behavior,metabolomics has emerged as an important comple-mentary technology to the cell-wide measurementsof mRNA, proteins, fluxes, and interactions (e.g. pro-tein-DNA). Metabolomics is already a powerful toolin drug discovery and development and in metabol-ic engineering. While maintaining these strengths,the field promises to play a heightened role in sys-tems biology research, which is transforming thepractice of medicine and our ability to engineer liv-ing organisms. This book brings together the latestresults in the field of metabolomics. It comprehen-sively presents the current state of the metabolomicsfield by underscoring experimental methods, analysis[..]

Features

Gives a fresh substantial and in-depth overview onmetabolomics Addresses all major challenges of thefield Offers real strategies for understanding cellularcomplexity

Contents

The role of metabolomics in systems biology.- An-alytical methods from the perspective of methodstandardization.- Reporting standards.- The GolmMetabolome Database: a database for GC-MS basedmetabolite profiling.- Reconstruction of dynamicnetwork models from metabolite measurements.-Toward metabolome-based 13C flux analysis: a uni-versal tool for measuring in vivo metabolic activity.-Data acquisition, analysis, and mining: Integrativetools for discerning metabolic function in Saccha-romyces cerevisiae.- E. coli metabolomics: capturingthe complexity of a "simple" model.- The [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Bioinformatics; Cell Biology;Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Computer Appl.in Life Sciences

Target groups

Biochemists, bioinformaticists, cell biologists, micro-biologists

Type of publication

Reference work

Due October 2007

2008. XVI, 284 p. (Topics in Current Genetics, Vol. 18) Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74718-5

A. Nourbakhsh, Tehran University, Iran; A. Jaumotte, van Karman

Institute, Brussels, Belgium; C. Hirsch, Vrije Universiteit Brussel,

Belgium; H.B. Parizi, Simulent Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada

Turbopumps & Pumping Systems

This book covers most of the subjects that are re-quested by engineers, those who are directly involvedin design and manufacturing the pumps to thosewho operate the pumps in industrial units. The au-thors have worked for many years teaching the sub-ject, conducting research, and implementing pumpand pump station designs in different academic in-stitutions, industrial sectors, and consulting firms.Based on this extensive background, the material ofthe book is arranged to cover the most importanttopics, from basic theories to practical applications.This book can also serve as a useful textbook for stu-dents who are taking the courses in the area of tur-bopumps and hydraulic machineries. The book is di-vided into two major Parts. In Part I, Turbopumps,the basic information about pumps classification,definitions, principal of operation, and constructionelements are presented. In Part II, Pumping Systems,the important parameters in pump operation, selec-tion, pumping systems, and pump stations are [..]

Features

Everything important, up to date and practical aboutturbopumps A must for every mechanical and chem-ical engineer involved in designing pumps and pe-ripheral systems The complete reference book forTurbopumps

Contents

Part I. Turbopumps.- Introduction to Turbopumps.-Fundamental Concepts.- Similarity Laws.- Cavita-tion.- Axial and Radial Trusts.- Part II. PumpingSystems.- Operational properties of characteristiccurves.- Pipe Line calculations.- Pump Performancein a Piping System.- Water Hammer.- Pump Sta-tions.

Fields of interest

Machinery and Machine Elements; Process andChemical Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dynamics;Engineering Thermodynamics, Transport Phenome-na; Engineering Design; Manufacturing, Machines,Tools

Target groups

Mechanical and chemical engineers in industry andresearch; students

Type of publication

Reference work

Due October 2007

2007. XXV, 184 p, with 157 illus. Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-25129-3

J.J. Novoa, University of Barcelona, Spain; D. Braga, University

of Bologna, Italy; L. Addadi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Re-

hovot, Israel (Eds.)

Engineering of Crystalline Materials

Properties

State of the Art in Modeling, Design and Applications

This volume collects the state of the art in molecu-lar materials. It collects the lecture notes of a seriesof lectures given by some of the best specialists inthe field at the 2007 Erice International School ofCrystallography -and also a NATO-ASI course-. Theschool developed along two parallel lines. First westablished “where we are” in terms of modeling, de-sign, synthesis and applications of crystalline solidswith predefined properties. Second, we attempted todefine current and possible futuristic lines of devel-opment in the quest for novel molecule-based mate-rials with potential applications in magnetism, con-ductivity and superconductivity, non-linear optics(NLO), drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Features

A complete review of the current state-of-the-art incrystalline molecular materials Covers from the basicconcepts (intermolecular interactions, crystal pack-ing prediction, polymorphism,...) to the most inter-esting applications (magnetism, conductivity, non-linear optics, biomaterials,...) Contributions frommany of the main specialists on the field

Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. Biomineralization De-sign Strategies And Mechanisms of Mineral Forma-tion: Operating At the Edge Instability.- Self-Assem-bled Monolayers As Templates For Inorganic Crys-tallization: A Bio-Inspired Approach.- Databases InCrystal Engineering.- Case Studies on IntermolecularInteractions In Crystalline Metals.- Crystal Polymor-phism.- Complementarity: Correlating StructuralFeatures with Physical Properties in Supramolecu-lar Systems.- Making Crystals From Crystals: A Sol-id-State Route To the Engineering of Crystalline Ma-terials, Polymorphs, Solvates And [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Crystallography; Superconductivi-ty, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Magnetism, Mag-netic Materials; Molecular Medicine

Target groups

Researchers and PhD students in materials science,last year undergraduates majoring in chemistry,physics and crystallography

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6824-9


J.J. Novoa, University of Barcelona,Spain; D. Braga, University

of Bologna, Italy; L. Addadi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Re-

hovot, Israel (Eds.)

Engineering of Crystalline Materials

Properties

State of the Art in Modeling, Design and Applications

This volume collects the state of the art in molecu-lar materials. It collects the lecture notes of a seriesof lectures given by some of the best specialists inthe field at the 2007 Erice International School ofCrystallography -and also a NATO-ASI course-. Theschool developed along two parallel lines. First westablished “where we are” in terms of modeling, de-sign, synthesis and applications of crystalline solidswith predefined properties. Second, we attempted todefine current and possible futuristic lines of devel-opment in the quest for novel molecule-based mate-rials with potential applications in magnetism, con-ductivity and superconductivity, non-linear optics(NLO), drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Features

A complete review of the current state-of-the-artin crystalline molecular materials Covers, from thebasic concepts (intermolecular interactions, crystalpacking prediction, polymorphism,...) to the mostinteresting applications (magnetism, conductivity,non-linear optics, biomaterials,...) Contributionsfrom many of the main specialists on the field

Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. Biomineralization De-sign Strategies And Mechanisms of Mineral Forma-tion: Operating At the Edge Instability.- Self-Assem-bled Monolayers As Templates For Inorganic Crys-tallization: A Bio-Inspired Approach.- Databases InCrystal Engineering.- Case Studies on IntermolecularInteractions In Crystalline Metals.- Crystal Polymor-phism.- Complementarity: Correlating StructuralFeatures with Physical Properties in Supramolecu-lar Systems.- Making Crystals From Crystals: A Sol-id-State Route To the Engineering of Crystalline Ma-terials, Polymorphs, Solvates And [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Crystallography; Superconductivi-ty, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Magnetism, Mag-netic Materials; Molecular Medicine

Target groups

Researchers and PhD students in materials science,last year undergraduates majoring in chemistry,physics and crystallography

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

179,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6822-5

A. Noy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA,

USA (Ed.)

Handbook of Molecular Force

Spectroscopy

Modern materials science and biophysics has in-creasingly focused on studying and controlling in-termolecular interactions on the single-moleculelevel. The peer-reviewed literature contains an in-creasing number of studies that either measure theinteraction forces directly or use mechanical forcesto deform the molecules or trigger structural tran-sitions. Molecular force spectroscopy is the resultof unprecedented advances in the capabilities ofmodern force measurement instruments in the pastdecade and describes a number of techniques thatuse mechanical force measurements to study interac-tions between single molecules and molecular assem-blies in chemical and biological systems. Examplesof these techniques include atomic force microscopy,optical tweezers, surface forces apparatus, and mag-netic tweezers. These techniques typically target aspecific range of experimental systems and geome-tries, but all use mechanical force transducers to ap-ply and detect nanonewton range forces between sin-gle [..]

Features

Provides an authoritative guide to planning, under-standing, and analyzing modern molecular forcespectroscopy experiments Presents state-of-the-artresearch at the nanoscale and single-molecule levelswith an emphasis on biophysics Addresses computermodeling of force spectroscopy experiments

Contents

Surface force apparatus measurements of molec-ular forces in biological adhesion (Deborah Leck-band, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).- Forcespectroscopy with optical and magnetic tweezers(Richard Conroy, Harvard University).- ChemicalForce Microscopy 1: Nanoscale probing of funda-mental chemical interactions (Aleksandr Noy, LLNL,Dmitry V. Vezenov, Harvard University, and CharlesM. Lieber, Harvard University).- Chemical Force Mi-croscopy 2: Interactions in complex molecular as-semblies (Dmitry V. Vezenov, Harvard University,Aleksandr Noy, LLNL, and Charles M. Lieber, Har-vard [..]

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Nanotechnol-ogy; Biophysics; Biochemistry, general; Polymer Sci-ences

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry, as well as ad-vanced undergraduate and graduate students inter-ested in techniques for measuring intermolecularforces, including applications to biophysics, nan-otechnology, materials science, chemistry, and relat-ed disciplines. Suitable for use in graduate coursescovering these topics and modern single-moleculetechniques

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


122,45 €

ISBN 978-0-387-49987-1


K. Ohno, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; M.

Tanaka, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; J.

Takeda, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; Y.

Kawazoe, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Eds.)

Nano- and Micromaterials

The future focus of nanotechnology will be on realiz-ing new functions over greater scales. This book de-scribes the creation of nano- and microscale struc-tures and functions by controlling temperature, light,pressure, or carrier injections. It covers novel nano-integration technologies such as quantum-well de-vices possilbe by utilizing, for example, the self-or-ganization of surface nanostructures and opticallyor pressure-induced phase transitions, micro ma-chines using microstereolithography, as well as newtechniques of laser spectroscopy and new computa-tional methods for estimating atomic and electronicstructures and their functions on the nano- and mi-croscales.

Features

Covers the major developments in nano- and micro-materials Includes novel nano-integration technolo-gies such as self-organization of surface nanostruc-tures, quantum well structures, microlithographyand micromachines Provides methodic informationon micro-laser spectroscopy and computational de-sign of nano- and microstructures Both a referencework for researchers and a study text for graduatestudents

Contents

1. General Introduction.- 2. Nanometer-Scale Struc-ture Formation on Solid Surfaces.- 3. Ultrafast LaserSpectroscopy Applicable to Nano- and Micromate-rials.- 4. Defects in Anatase Titanium Dioxide.- 5.Organic Radical 1,3,5-trithia-2,4,6-triazapentalenyl(TTTA) as Strongly Correltated Electronic Systems:Experiment and Theory.- 6. Ab-initio GW Calcula-tions Using an All-electron Approach.- 7. First Prin-ciples Calculations Involving two-Particle ExcitedStates of Atoms and Molecules Using T-matrix The-ory.- 8. Green's Function Formulation of ElectronicTransport at Nanoscale.- 9. [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing

Target groups

Libraries; scientists, practitioners

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XIV, 343 p. 227 illus. (Advances in Materials Re-

search, Vol. 9) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74556-3

L. Olsson, Center for Microbial Biotechnology, Lyngby, Sweden

(Ed.)

Biofuels

Features


Contents

J.M. Otero, G. Panagiotou, L. Olsson: Fueling Indus-trial Biotechnology Growth with Bioethanol.- M.Galbe, G. Zacchi: Pretreatment of LignocellulosicMaterials for Efficient Bioethanol Production.- R.P.Chandra, R. Bura, W.E. Mabee, A. Berlin, X. Pan,J.N. Saddler: Substrate Pretreatment: The Key to Ef-fective Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosics?-S.T. Merino, J. Cherry: Progress and Challenges inEnzyme Development of Biomass Utilization.- L. Vi-ikari, M. Alapuranen, T. Puranen, J. Vehmaanperä,M. Siika-aho: Thermostable Enzymes in Lignocellu-lose Hydrolysis.- B. Hahn-Hägerdal, K. [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Process and Chemical Engineering;Biochemistry, general; Industrial and Production En-gineering; Environmental Biotechnology

Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. XII, 368 p. Also available online. (Advances in Biochemical

Engineering / Biotechnology, Vol. 108) Hardcover

259,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73650-9

H.A.J. Oonk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; M.T. Calvet,

University of Barcelona, Spain

Equilibrium Between Phases of

Matter

Phenomenology and Thermodynamics

The phase behaviour of materials and their thermo-dynamic properties are a central subject in all fieldsof materials research. The first Volume of the work,meant for graduate students in chemistry, geology,physics, and metallurgy, and their engineering coun-terparts, is split up in three levels, such that fromlevel to level the portion and importance of ther-modynamics and mathematics are increased. In theground level it is shown that the basic principles ofphase equilibria can be understood without the useof thermodynamics – be it that the concept of chemi-cal potential is introduced right from the beginning.The intermediate level is an introduction to thermo-dynamics; culminating in the Gibbs energy as thearbiter for equilibrium – demonstrated for systemswhere the phases in equilibrium are pure substances.In the third level the accent is on binary systems,where one or more phases are solutions of the com-ponents. Explicit relationships between the variablesare derived for equilibria [..]

Features

Contains over 200 exercises Suitable for self studyStructured with increasing theoretical insight levelsPlain style, compact writing, and transparent presen-tation Balanced coupling of experiment and theoryVery user-friendly Refreshing treatment of the mat-ter

Contents

From the contents level 0: Equilibrium.- The vari-ables.- The rules.- Pure substances.- Binary andTernary Systems.- Partition and Separation.- Chem-ical Equilibrium.- level 1: Differential expressions.-Work, heat, energy.- Heat capacity and enthalpy.-Ideal gas, expansion and compression.- Chemicalenergy.- Entropy.- Characteristic functions.- Gibbsenergy and equilibrium.- Tables.- Pure Substances.-Chemical reactions.- level 2: Mixtures and partialquantities.- The open system, chemical potentials.-Change to molar quantities.- The ideal mixture.-Non-ideal behaviour.- Magic [..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Geology;Geophysics/Geodesy; Thermodynamics

Target groups

Students, teachers, and scientists in chemistry, chem-ical engineering, geology and geophysics, metallurgy,and related branches of materials science

Type of publication


Due October 2007

2008. XII, 404 p. 175 illus., 200 exercises. Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6123-3


S.T. Orszulik, Oxoid Ltd., Hants, UK (Ed.)

Environmental Technology in the

Oil Industry

This significantly updated second edition identifiesthe issues and constraints for each stage in the pro-duction of petroleum products – what they are, whois imposing them and why, their technical and finan-cial implications. It then looks in detail at the tech-nological solutions which have been found or are be-ing developed. It also places these developments intheir legal and commercial context and looks at thelonger term environmental outlook in the light of in-creasingly sophisticated models in predicting climatechange and other consequences of use of petroleumproducts.

Features

Looks at each stage in the life cycle of petroleumproducts, from exploration to end use Examines theenvironmental pressures on the Oil Industry and itsresponse Draws together technical developments andenvironmental issues in a way that will be under-standable to the non-expert and expert alike

Contents

From the contents General Introduction.- Environ-mental control technology for Oilfield Processes.-Environmental Control of Well Integrity.- Environ-mental Control of Drilling Fluids and Produced Wa-ter.- Oilfield Waste Disposal Control.- Drilling andproduction discharges in the marine environment.-Decommissioning of Offshore Oil and Gas Installa-tions.- Tanker design: Recent Developments froman Environmental Perspective.- Pipeline Technolo-gy.- Environmental Management and Technology inOil Refineries.- Distribution, marketing and use ofPetroleum Fuels.- Lubricants.- Climate Change [..]

Fields of interest

Process and Chemical Engineering; Geosciences,general; Industrial and Production Engineering; En-vironment, general

Target groups

Technical libraries, general libraries, technical ex-perts in any one of the subjects covered, researchersin environmental matters, teachers and lecturers, oilindustry, consultants, companies working with theoil industry

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2007. Approx.XII, 394 p. Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5471-6

N.H. Packer, Proteome Systems (Ed.)

Glycomics

Fields of interest


Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2008


2074) Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-774-7

S.W. Paddock, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (Ed.)

Confocal Microscopy

Methods and Protocols

Fields of interest


Target groups

Cell and Molecular Biologists; Histochemists/His-tologists; Developmental Biologists; Immunologists;Neurobiologists;

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2008



74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-351-0


J. Pan, Department of Engineering, University of Leicester, Le-

icester, UK

Computer Modelling of Sintering at

Different Length Scales

Sintering is a manufacturing technique that has ex-isted for centuries to make bricks, china and potteryand is now used to produce high-tech materials andproducts. The process forms ceramic and metallicsolids from powders and is used to manufacture au-tomotive parts, valves & pumps, mag-nets, bio-ceramics and materials for nanotechnology.Modern modelling techniques are now employed toimprove the efficiency of sintering. This book coversmodern techniques in sintering and bridges the gapbetween the mathematical nature of some modellingtechniques and the practical needs of industry. Sin-tering models are shown to be applied at three lengthscales. Sintering is viewed as a multi-scale processand the mathematical techniques linking the mod-els at the three scales are discussed. Powder com-paction models are outlined and program-ming and numerical issues discussed. Two computerprogrammes used for modelling sintering areprovided on the CD. This book will interestresearchers, [..]

Features

Covers modern techniques in sintering in a compre-hensive manner Bridges the gap between the highlymathematical nature of some modelling techniquesand the practical needs of industry

Contents

A General Introduction to Sintering and its Math-ematic Models.- Modelling Sintering at the Atom-istic Scale.- Modelling Sintering at the Particle Scale.-Modelling Sintering at the Component Scale.- Re-lationship Between Sintering Models at the ThreeLength Scales.- Compaction Models.- ComputerProgrammes for Modelling Sintering.

Fields of interest

Nuclear Chemistry; Materials Science; Numericaland Computational Methods in Engineering; Con-densed Matter; Quantum Physics; ComputationalMathematics and Numerical Analysis

Target groups

Researchers, lecturers and graduate students in ce-ramics, powder metallurgy and powder processingMaterials engineers in ceramics and powder process-ing

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

. Approx. 330 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84628-495-3

V.K. Pasupuleti, Sai International, Geneva, USA (Ed.)

Protein Hydrolysates in

Biotechnology

The protein hydrolysates industry is growing rapid-ly yet there is no single book that describes the chal-lenges and opportunities for manufacturers and endusers, techniques used in manufacturing, charac-terization and screening of protein hydrolysates,their applications in a wide variety of industries inbiotechnology. One of the misconceptions in usingprotein hydrolysates in fermentations is that the enduser believes and uses it as a mere nitrogen source.However, the functionality of the product obtainedis not necessarily due to protein hydrolysates alonebecause it may not be a pure peptide or a combi-nation of peptides and may contain carbohydrates,lipids, micronutrients, etc., present in the raw mate-rial used or sometimes the manufacturers deliberate-ly add to the process to bring unique functionality.Only a handful of manufacturers dictate this marketthat tend to keep manufacturing process proprietarymaking it harder to understand. This book will closethe gap by unfolding information on [..]

Features

First book to describe the techniques used in manu-facturing of protein hydrolysates and their applica-tion Information on latest developments by the pro-tein hydrolysate manufacturers and its end users Itis hoped that information described in this book willlead to further understanding of protein hydrolysat-ed manufacturing and applications in general.

Contents

1.Applications of Protein Hydrolysates in Biotech-nology; V.K. Pasupuleti.- 2.State of the art of Manu-facturing of Protein Hydrolysates; V .K. Pasupuletiet al.- 3. Characterization and Screening of ProteinHydrolysates for Biopharmaceutical production; J.Wannlund et al.- 4. Benefits and Limitations of Pro-tein Hydrolysates as components of serum free me-dia for Animal Cell Culture; J.L. Alfonso et al.- 5.Oligopeptides as external molecular signals affectinggrowth and death in animalcells; F. Franek.- 6. Useof Protein Hydrolysates in Industrial Starter CultureFermentations; M. Ummadi [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Plant Sciences; Nutrition; AnimalBiochemistry

Target groups

Researchers and graduates working in the fields ofcommercial fermentations, biotechnology, crop nu-trition, agriculture, chemical enzymes

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007


100,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6673-3

M. Pelliccione, RPI Center for Applied Electronics, Troy, NY, USA;

T.-M. Lu, RPI Center for Applied Electronics, Troy, NY, USA

Evolution of Thin-Film Morphology

Modeling and Simulations

Thin film deposition is the most ubiquitous and crit-ical of the processes used to manufacture high techdevices. Morphology and microstructure of thinfilms directly controls their optical, magnetic, andelectrical properties. This book focuses on modelingand simulations used in research on the morpholog-ical evolution during film growth. The authors em-phasize the detailed mathematical formulation of theproblem both through numerical calculations basedon Langevin continuum equations, and throughMonte Carlo simulations based on discrete surfacegrowth models when an analytical formulism is notconvenient. Evolution of Thin-Film Morphology willbe of benefit to university researchers and industrialscientists working in the areas of semiconductor pro-cessing, optical coating, plasma etching, patterning,micro-machining, polishing, tribology, and any dis-cipline that requires an understanding of thin filmgrowth processes. In particular, the reader will be in-troduced to the mathematical tools that [..]

Features

Presents basic modeling and simulation tools forquantitative description of thin film morphologicalevolution Displays clear conceptual developments inthe fundamental understanding of complex surfacegrowth phenomena Provides a close connection be-tween modeling and simulations and various prac-tical deposition methodologies Requires minimummathematical and computer programming back-grounds to learn the subject

Contents

Introduction.- Surface Statistics.- Self-Affine Sur-faces.- Mounded Surfaces.- Stochastic Growth Equa-tions.- Small World Growth Model: A Case Study.-Monte Carlo Simulations.- Drop-down Aggrega-tion Models.- Ballistic Aggregation Models.- Conclu-sions.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Optical andElectronic Materials; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-ings

Target groups

Materials scientists and engineers in academia andindustry, as well as graduate students, with an inter-est in thin film science and technology

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Vol.

108) Hardcover

114,75 €

ISBN 978-0-387-75108-5


Th. Peters, University of Luebeck (Ed.)

Bioactive Conformation II

Features

This series presents critical reviews of the presentposition and future trends in modern chemical re-search. Short and concise reports on chemistry, eachwritten by the world renowned experts. Still validand useful after 5 or 10 years. More information aswell as the electronic version of the whole contentavailable at: springerlink.com

Contents

M.J.J Blommers, A. Strauss, M. Geiser, P. Ramage,H. Sparrer, W. Jahnke: NMR-Based Strategies toElucidate Bioactive Conformations of Weakly Bind-ing Ligands.- N.R. Krishna, V. Jayalakshmi: Quanti-tative Analysis of STD-NMR Spectra of ReversiblyForming Ligand-Receptor Complexes.- M.A. John-son, B. M. Pinto: Structural and Functional Studiesof Peptide-Carbohydrate Mimicry.- J.L. Asensio, A.Bastida, J. Jiménez-Barbero: Studies on the Confor-mational Features of Neomycin-B and its Molecu-lar Recognition by RNA and Bacterial Defense Pro-teins.- S. Afonin, U.H.N. Dürr, P. Wadhwani, J.B. [..]

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry

Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 210 p. Also available online. (Topics in Current


139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-49079-1

F. Petersen, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland; R. Amstutz,

Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland (Eds.)

Natural Compounds as Drugs,

Volume I

The use of substances derived from plants, fungi,bacteria and marine organisms has a long traditionin medicine. Together with their derivatives, andsynthetic compounds deduced from natural prod-uct precursors, they represent a major part of today'spharmaceutical market. In molecular biological re-search, natural products also play an important roleas tool compounds in pathway screening and valida-tion of target identification concepts. They provideinnovative opportunities in drug discovery, leadingto a detailed understanding of biological pathwaysand revealing the functions of involved enzymes orreceptors. This book highlights the biodiversity-driv-en approaches which are now of eminent impor-tance in natural products research. It addresses thequestion why natural products display such a com-plex chemical information, what makes them oftenunique and what their characteristics are. Practicalquestions such as supply of natural substances andproduction optimization strategies are also covered.

Features

Highlights innovative opportunities in drug discov-ery Overview of strategies and screening methodsCompilation of current applicable technology

Contents

Mother nature's gifts to diseases of man: The im-pact of natural products on anti-infective, antic-holestemics and anticancer drug discovery.- Drugdiscovery and development with plant-derived com-pounds.- Evolutionary mechanisms underlying sec-ondary metabolite diversity.- Biodiversity, chemicaldiversity and drug discovery.- High impact technolo-gies for natural products screening.- Virtual screen-ing for the discovery of bioactive natural products.-Strain improvement for production of pharmaceu-ticals and other microbial metabolites by fermenta-tion.- Nutritional and engineering aspects of [..]

Fields of interest

Pharmacology/Toxicology; Biochemistry, general

Target groups

Scientists in medicinal chemistry, pharmacologists,managers in the pharmaceutical industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Progress in Drug Research, Vol. 65) Hard-

cover

189,00 €

ISBN 978-3-7643-8098-4

L. Pettersson, University of Bergen, Norway; D. Durand, Universi-

ty of Bergen, Norway; O. Johannessen, University of Bergen, Nor-

way; D. Pozdnyakov, St. Petersburg, Russia

Monitoring of Harmful Algae

Blooms

Sometimes known as “Red Tides”, some of the widevariety of phytoplankton species in the World’soceans produce toxins which can harm marine life.In certain circumstances, these harmful algae bloomscan even cause illness or death in humans. Shellfishfilter feed on phytoplankton and concentrate theirtoxins in their bodies and people who eat them cancontract life threatening food poisoning. A numberof countries have monitoring programmes to mea-sure the presence of toxins in algae blooms. Moni-toring of Harmful Algae Blooms is all about the re-search techniques to monitor visible algae bloomsand through remote sensing, including infrared tech-niques, predict them through mathematical mod-elling.

Features

Drawing on current and future satellite data presentsvisible perspectives of a more efficient HAB mon-itoring system for the future Emphasises practicalapplications, impacting on marine ecology, nation-al economy, health, food and safety and quality as-surance Using remote sensing and ecological/bio-chemical numerical modelling for data assimilationas techniques for predicting HAB

Contents

Aspects of Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB).- Biologyand ecology of some harmful algae species (focus onChantonella-tbd).- Retrieval of algae bloom relat-ed quantities from space.- Monitoring algae bloomfrom space.- Integrated approach for operational andforecasting HAB events.- Outlook.

Fields of interest

Monitoring/Environmental Analysis/Environmen-tal Ecotoxicology; Biogeosciences; Geochemistry;Oceanography; Geoinformation/Cartography; Ecol-ogy

Target groups

Scientists, researchers; libraries (oceanography,geoinformation, ecology, marine biology, environ-mental sciences, remote sensing)

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK

2008. Approx. 300 p. (Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-22892-9


U. Platt, University of Heidelberg, Germany; J. Stutz, University of

California, USA

Differential Optical Absorption

Spectroscopy

Principles and Applications

Measurement techniques form the basis of ourknowledge about atmospheric composition andchemistry. Presently, important questions of atmo-spheric chemistry center on urban pollution, free-radical chemistry, degradation of greenhouse gasesand the budgets of tropospheric and stratosphericozone. Among the many different optical spectro-scopic methods that are in use, DOAS has emergedas a universal technique to measure the concentra-tions of atmospheric trace gases by making use of thecharacteristic absorption features of gas moleculesalong a path of known length in the open atmo-sphere. This book reviews the basics of atmospher-ic chemistry, radiation transport, and optical spec-troscopy before detailing the principles underlyingDOAS. The second part of the book describes the de-sign and application of DOAS instruments as wellas the evaluation and interpretation of spectra. Therecent expansion of DOAS application to the imag-ing of trace gas distributions by ground, aircraft, andsatellite-based [..]

Features

Provides a detailed introduction to the principlesunderlying Differential Optical Absorption Spec-troscopy Describes the design and application ofDOAS instruments as well as the evaluation and in-terpretation of spectra Covers the recent expansionof DOAS application to the imaging of trace gas dis-tributions by ground, aircraft, and satellite-based in-struments is also Reviews the basics of atmospheric[..]

Contents

Introduction.- Atmospheric Chemistry.- Interactionof Molecules With Radiation.- Radiation Transportin the Atmosphere.- Measurement Techniques forAtmospheric Trace Gas Concentrations and OtherParameters.- Differential Absorption Spectroscopy.-The Design of Doas Instruments.- Evaluation ofDoas Spectra, Sensitivity, and Detection Limits 259.-Scattered-Light Doas Measurements.- Sample Ap-plications of “Active” Doas With Artificial LightSources.- Sample Application of "Passive" Doas.-Doas: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Fields of interest

Environmental Physics; Physical Chemistry; Geo-chemistry; Geophysics/Geodesy; Measurement Sci-ence, Instrumentation; Optical Spectroscopy, Ultra-fast Optics

Target groups

Graduate students and researchers with a generalbackground in environmental physics

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. Approx. 500 p. (Physics of Earth and Space Environments)

Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-21193-8

G. Pluvinage, University Paul Verlaine, Metz, France; M.H. Elwany,

University of Alexandria, Egypt (Eds.)

Safety, Reliability and Risks

Associated with Water, Oil and Gas

Pipelines

Pipes are of major importance for transport of liq-uids and gas mainly for water, natural gas and oil.The total length of gas pipes in the world is estimat-ed at one million kilometres for gas transport (pipeswith a diameter of 80 to 1000 mm). Pipelines remainthe least expensive transcontinental means of trans-port compared to rail-bound or terrestrial transport.It has become increasingly paramount to ensure thesafe utilisation of such plant in order to prevent eco-nomical, social and ecological losses. From a techni-cal point of view, pipelines are complicated three di-mensional structures that include straight pipes, noz-zles, pipe-bends, dissimilar welded joints, etc. In ad-dition, their operating conditions can be quite severe,that is, internal pressure and cyclic loading (vibra-tion) combined with the influence of internal and ex-ternal corrosive environments. The external defects,e.g., corrosion defects, gouge, foreign object scratch-es, and pipeline erection activities are major failurereasons [..]

Features

No English language book in this particular field De-scription of very recent methods for pipe defect as-sessment such as notch fracture mechanics and crit-ical gross strain Special chapter devoted to pipe re-pair Contributions of the major world specialists inthis field Multimaterials approach (steels, polymers,composite)

Contents

Preface.- General Approaches of Pipeline Defect As-sessment.- Application of Sintap to the Failure As-sessment of a Gas Pipes.-Interaction between Materi-al Properties, Inspection Accuracy and Defect Accep-tance Levels in Strain Based Pipeline Design.- Fail-ure of Cylindrical Shells: Numerical and Experimen-tal Study.- Leak Detection by Using the ImpedanceMethod.- Corrosion Fatigue Cracking and FailureRisk Assessment of Pipelines.- Initiation of StressCorrosion Cracking and Hydrogen Induced Crackinin Oil and Gas Line-Pipe Steels.- Failure Analysis ofPolyethylene Gas Pipes.- Stable and [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Engi-neering Design; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk

Target groups

Students in mechanical engineering and materialssciences at master level, researchers in fracture me-chanics and engineering design, engineers in oil, wa-ter and gas transportation

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2008. XII, 349 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6524-8

G. Pluvinage, University Paul Verlaine, Metz, France; M.H. Elwany,

University of Alexandria, Egypt (Eds.)

Safety, Reliability and Risks

Associated with Water, Oil and Gas

Pipelines

Pipes are of major importance for transport ofliquids and gas mainly for water, natural gas andoil. The total length of gas pipes in the worldis estimated at one million kilometresfor gas transport (pipes with a diameter of80 to 1000 mm). Pipelines remain the least expen-sive transcontinental mean of transport compared torail-bound or terrestrial transport. It has become in-creasingly paramount to ensure the safe utilisationof such plant in order to prevent economical, socialand ecological losses. From a technical point of view,pipelines are complicated three dimensional struc-tures that include straight pipes, nozzles, pipe-bends,dissimilar welded joints, etc. In addition, their op-erating conditions can be quite severe, that is, inter-nal pressure and cyclic loading (vibration) combinedwith the influence of internal and external corrosiveenvironments. The external defects, e.g., corrosiondefects, gouge, foreign object scratches, and pipelineerection activities are major [..]

Features

No English language book in this particular field De-scription of very recent methods for pipe defect as-sessment such as notch fracture mechanics and crit-ical gross strain Special chapter devoted to pipe re-pair Contributions of the major world specialists inthis field Multimaterials approach (steels, polymers,composite)

Contents

Preface.- General Approaches of Pipeline Defect As-sessment.- Application of Sintap to the Failure As-sessment of a Gas Pipes.-Interaction between Materi-al Properties, Inspection Accuracy and Defect Accep-tance Levels in Strain Based Pipeline Design.- Fail-ure of Cylindrical Shells: Numerical and Experimen-tal Study.- Leak Detection by Using the ImpedanceMethod.- Corrosion Fatigue Cracking and FailureRisk Assessment of Pipelines.- Initiation of StressCorrosion Cracking and Hydrogen Induced Crackinin Oil and Gas Line-Pipe Steels.- Failure Analysis ofPolyethylene Gas Pipes.- Stable and [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Engi-neering Design; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk

Target groups

Students in mechanical engineering and materialssciences at Master level, researchers in fracture me-chanics and engineering design, engineers in oil, wa-ter and gas transportation

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XII, 349 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:


69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6525-5


J.W. Polderman, University of Twente, Enschede, The Nether-

lands; J.C. Willems, University of Leuven, Belgium

Introduction to Mathematical

Systems Theory

A Behavioral Approach

This is a book about modelling, analysis and controlof linear time- invariant systems. The book uses whatis called the behavioral approach towards mathemat-ical modelling. Thus a system is viewed as a dynam-ical relation between manifest and latent variables.The emphasis is on dynamical systems that are rep-resented by systems of linear constant coefficients.In the first part of the book the structure of the setof trajectories that such dynamical systems gener-ate is analyzed. Conditions are obtained for two sys-tems of differential equations to be equivalent in thesense that they define the same behavior. It is furthershown that the trajectories of such linear differentialsystems can be partitioned in free inputs and boundoutputs. In addition the memory structure of the sys-tem is analyzed through state space models. The sec-ond part of the book is devoted to a number of im-portant system properties, notably controllability,observability, and stability. An essential feature of us-ing the [..]

Features

J. Willems is well-known researcher and has a verygood reputation in nonlinear control theory Uniquebehavioral approach used Dynamical systems, con-trollability, observability and stability are among themany topics of active research present Important,widely applicable modeling techniques addressed indetail Numerous exercises, simulation problems, andexamples included

Contents

Preface.- Dynamical Systems.- Introduction.- Mod-els.- The universum and the behavior.- Behavioralequations.- Latent variables.- Dynamical systems.-The basic concept.- Latent variables in dynamicalsystems.- Linearity and time-invariance.- Dynamicalbehavioral equations.- Recapitulation .- Notes andreferences.- Exercises.- Systems defined by LinearDifferential Equations.- Notation.

Fields of interest

Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Opti-mization; Math. Applications in Chemistry; Numeri-cal and Computational Methods in Engineering

Target groups

Graduates, senior undergraduates

Type of publication


Due November 2008

2007. Approx. 455 p. 89 illus. (Texts in Applied Mathematics, Vol.

26) Hardcover

46,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-35763-8

F. Posas, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona,

Spain; A.R. Nebreda, Spanish National Cancer Center, Madrid,

Spain (Eds.)

Stress-activated Protein Kinases

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 320 p. (Topics in Current Genetics, Vol. 20) Hard-

cover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75568-5

R.A. Potyrailo, V.M. Mirsky (Eds.)

Combinatorial Methods for Sensor

Materials

Chemical sensors are in high demand for applica-tions as varied as water pollution detection, medicaldiagnostics, and battlefield air analysis. Designingthe next generation of sensors requires an interdisci-plinary approach. The book provides a critical analy-sis of new opportunities in sensor materials researchthat have been opened up with the use of combinato-rial and high-throughput technologies, with empha-sis on experimental techniques. For a view of compo-nent selection with a more computational perspec-tive, readers may refer to the complementary volumeof Integrated Microanalytical Systems edited by M.Ryan et al entitled "Computational Methods for Sen-sor Material Selection."

Features

- The first and only book to focus on application ofhigh-throughput technologies to the development ofchemical and biological sensors. - Interdisciplinaryand straightforward approach makes for engagingreading for a wide audience, from undergrad to se-nior scientist. - One of the first volumes in compre-hensive new Springer series "Integrated Microanalyt-ical Sytems," edited by R. Potyrailo. - Complementsthe [..]

Contents

Combinatorial concepts for sensor materials devel-opment.- Impedometric screening of gas-sensitiveinorganic materials.- Combinatorial electrochemi-cal synthesis of conductive polymers and multipa-rameter screening of their chemosensitive proper-ties.- Gradient polymeric formulations techniques.-Robotic system for combinatorial electrochemistry.-Formation of gradient self-assembled monolayers.-Combinatorial methods in molecular imprinting.-Materials for polymeric optical sensors for gases andliquids.- Metal-ion binding polyphenol polymers.-Combinatorial libraries of inorganic [..]

Fields of interest

Computer Applications in Chemistry; AnalyticalChemistry; Biotechnology; Polymer Sciences; Inor-ganic Chemistry

Target groups

Graduate and postgraduate students in analyticalchemistry, materials science, instrumentation andautomation; scientists in industry, government, andacademia developing sensors.

Type of publication

Professional book

Due December 2007


cover

69,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73712-6


R. Quay, Fraunhofer Institute of Applied Solid-State Physics,

Freiburg, Germany

Gallium Nitride Electronics

Gallium Nitride Electronics covers developments inIII-N semiconductor-based electronics with a focuson high-power and high-speed RF applications. Ma-terial properties of III-N semiconductors and sub-strates; the state-of-the-art of devices and circuits,epitaxial growth, device technology, modelling andcharacterization; and circuit examples are discussed.The book concludes with device reliability aspectsand an overview of integration and packaging. Thiscomprehensive monograph and tutorial is based onmore than a decade of research on materials, devices,and circuits. It is of interest to graduate students ofelectrical engineering, communication engineering,and physics; to materials, device, and circuit engi-neers in research and industry; and to all scientistswith a general interest in advanced electronics.

Features

Comprehensive presentation of the state of the artin GaN electronics with strong emphasis on applica-tion Comprehensive presentation - from materials topackaging Interdisciplinary approach

Contents

Introduction.- III-N Materials and the Stateof the Art of Devices and Circuits.- Epitaxyfor III-N-Based Electronic Devices.- DeviceProcess Technology.- Device Characterizationand Modeling.- Circuit Considerations andIII-N Examples.- Reliability Aspects and High Tem-peratures Operation.- Integration, ThermalManagements, and Packaging.- Outlook

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics,Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Electronics and Micro-electronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XXVIII, 474 p. 130 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71890-1

K.G. Ramawat, University of Udaipur, India; J.M. Merillon, Univer-

sity of Bordeaux, France (Eds.)

Bioactive Molecules and Medicinal

Plants

This book on medicinal plant biotechnology coversrecent developments in this field including a com-prehensive up to date survey on established medic-inal plants and on molecules which gained impor-tance in recent years. The contributing scientistshave been selected on the basis of their involvementin the related plant material as evident by the in-ternationally recognised published work. Bioactivemolecules such as taxol, classes of compounds suchas phytoestrogen and plant materials such as ginsenghave all been included.

Features

No recent book covering these topics Medicinalplants and their products are in demand and havegained importance in recent years Carefully selectedtopics

Contents

A.A. Salim, Y.-W. Chin, A. D. Kinghorn: Drug Dis-covery from Plants.- P. Waffo-Teguo, K. Stephanie,R. Tristan, J.M. Merillon: Grapevine Stilbenes andBiological Effects.- M.T. Luczkiewicz: Research intoIsoflavonoid Phytoestrogens in Plant Cell Cultures.-S. Kintzios: Recent Advances in Secondary Metabo-lite Production from Plant Cell Culture: the Success-ful Case Stories of Rosmarinic Acid and Taxol.- K.G.Ramawat, M. Mathur, S. Dass, S. Suthar: Gugguls-terone: A Potent Natural Hypolipidemic Agent fromCommiphora wightii- Problems, Perseverance andProspects.- P. Corchete: Silybum [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Plant Biochemistry; MedicinalChemistry; Pharmacy

Target groups

Academic research labs in the field of biotechnology,pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, phytochemistry,and plant biochemistry; scientists in the pharmaceu-tical industry

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


199,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74600-3

A.R. Rao, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; V.V. Srinivas,

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Regionalization of Watersheds

An Approach Based on Cluster Analysis

Design of water control structures; reservoir man-agement, economic evaluation of flood protectionprojects, land use planning and management, floodinsurance assessment, and other projects rely onknowledge of magnitude and frequency of floods.Often, estimation of floods is not easy because of lackof flood records at the target sites. Regional flood fre-quency analysis (RFFA) alleviates this problem byutilizing flood records pooled from other watersheds,which are similar to the watershed of the target sitein flood characteristics. Clustering techniques areused to identify group(s) of watersheds which havesimilar flood characteristics. This book is a compre-hensive reference on how to use these techniquesfor RFFA and is the first of its kind. It provides a de-tailed account of several recently developed cluster-ing techniques, including those based on fuzzy settheory and artificial neural networks. It also docu-ments research findings on application of clusteringtechniques to RFFA that remain [..]

Features

The only book on this topic Summarizes and illus-trates the research in this topic Brings out the bene-fits of regionalization Delineates the problems whichneed to be addressed in this research topic

Contents

From the contents I. Introduction.- II. Regionaliza-tion by Hybrid Cluster Analysis.- III. Regionalizationby Fuzzy Cluster Analysis.- IV. Regionalization byUsing Artificial Neural Networks (ANN).- V. Effectof Regionalization on Flood Frequency Analysis.- VI.Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interest

Hydrogeology; Statistics for Engineering, Physics,Computer Science, Chemistry & Geosciences; Civ-il Engineering; Pattern Recognition; Landscape/Re-gional and Municipal Planning

Target groups

Researchers in stochastic hydrology; practitioners inhydrology; graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 235 p. 40 illus. (Water Science and Technology Li-

brary, Vol. 58) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6851-5


M.T. Reetz, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mühlheim

an der Ruhr, Germany; B. List, MPI für Kohlenforschung,

Mühlheim a.d. Ruhr, Germany; S. Jaroch, Bayer Schering Pharma

AG, Berlin, Germany; H. Weinmann, Bayer Schering Pharma AG,

Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Organocatalysis

Features

Excellent overview on state of the art of modernorganocatalysis

Fields of interest

Organic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Biochem-istry, general

Target groups

Scientists in the field

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due January 2008

2008. Approx 260 p. (Ernst Schering Foundation Symposium Pro-

ceedings, Vol. 2007/2) Hardcover

72,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73494-9

R. Renneberg, University of Hong Kong; F. Lisdat, Wildau Univer-

sity (Eds.)

Biosensing for the 21st Century

Features


Contents

1 R. Renneberg, D. Pfeiffer, F. Lisdat, G. Wilson,U. Wollenberger, F. Ligler, A.P.F. Turner: FriederScheller and the Short History of Biosensors.- 2U. Wollenberger, R. Spricigo, S. Leimkühler, K.Schröder: Protein Electrodes with Direct Electro-chemical Communication.- 3 A. Lambrianou, S.Demin, E. Hall: Protein Engineering and Electro-chemical Biosensors.- 4 B. Danielson: Artifi-cial Receptors.- 5 C. P. Chan, Y. Cheung, R.Renneberg, M. Seydack: New Trends in Immunoas-says.- 6 A. Warsinke: Electrochemical Biochips forProtein Analysis.- 7 O. Pänke, T. Balkenhohl, J. Kaf-ka, D. [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Human Genetics; MolecularMedicine; Medical Microbiology; Biochemistry, gen-eral

Target groups


Type of publication

Reviews

Due December 2007

2008. Approx.520 p. Also available online. (Advances in Biochem-

ical Engineering / Biotechnology, Vol. 109) Hardcover

389,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75200-4

U. Resch-Genger, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung, Berlin

(Ed.)

Standardization and Quality

Assurance in Fluorescence

Measurements

State of the Art and Future Challenges

The validation and standardization of the broad va-riety of fluorescence methods and applications isstill in its infancy as compared to other prominentanalytical and bioanalytical methods. In the future,this may compromise applications of fluorescencetechniques in heavily regulated areas like medicaldiagnostics, clinical chemistry, and food control.Within this context, this book seeks to highlight thepresent state of affairs as regards validation, qualityassurance and the need for future standards in flu-orescence measurements employed in the life andmaterials sciences. Methods included range fromsteady-state fluorometry and microfluorometry, mi-croscopy, and micro-array technology, to time-re-solved fluorescence and fluorescence depolarizationimaging techniques.

Features

Highlights the present state of quality assurance andthe need for future standards in fluorescence mea-surements Covers a wide range of fluorescence tech-niques employed in life and materials sciences Meth-ods included range from steady-state fluorometryand microfluorometry, microscopy, microarray tech-nology, to time-resolved fluorescence and fluores-cence depolarization imaging techniques

Contents

Need for Standardization of Fluorescence Measure-ments from the Regulator´s View.- Need for andMetrological Approaches towards Standardizationof Fluorescence Measurements from the View of Na-tional Metrological Institutes.- Linking Fluorom-etry to Radiometry: Traceability and Physical andFluorescence Standards.- Fluorescence QuantumYield: Traceability, Methods of Determination andStandards.- Long Wavelength and Near-IR Fluores-cence: the State-of-the-Art and the Need for Stan-dards.- Surface Fluorescence: The Only Standard-ized Method of Measuring Luminescence.- Time Re-solved [..]

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Molecular Medicine; MedicalBiochemistry; Physical Chemistry; Measurement Sci-ence, Instrumentation

Target groups

Researchers and practitioners in analytical chem-istry, materials sciences, biomedicine, molecular bi-ology, medical diagnostics, biophysics, and clinicalchemistry; instrument manufacturers and producersof reference materials

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 700 p. 200 illus. (Springer Series on Fluorescence,

Vol. 5) Hardcover

229,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75206-6


R.L. Rich, Bluffton College, Bluffton, OH, USA

Inorganic Reactions in Water

Organized to facilitate reference to the reagents in-volved, this book describes the reactions of the ele-ments and their mostly simpler compounds, primar-ily inorganic ones and primarily in water. It empha-sizes the similarities and differences in actual chemi-cal behavior, as opposed to electronic structures andtheories, although not exclusively. Inorganic Reac-tions in Water again makes available some of themore comprehensive coverage of descriptive aque-ous chemistry found in older sources, but now cor-rected and interpreted with the added insights ofthe last seven decades. It also provides new informa-tion, including reactions of the recently discoveredelements, plus some recent data on equilibria, oftenwith mostly qualitative kinetic information, to inter-pret the redox and non-redox phenomena that com-plicate the chemistry of most elements in water.

Features

Fundamental for anyone who works with chemistryin water Up-to-date reference work directed specifi-cally to this need - related books have other emphasis

Contents

Introduction.- Hydrogen and the Alkali Metals.-Beryllium and the Alkaline-earth Metals.- TheRare-Earth and Actinoid Elements.- Titaniumthrough Rutherfordium.- Vanadium through Dub-nium.- Chromium through Seaborgium.- Man-ganese through Bohrium.- Iron through Hassium.-Cobalt through Meitnerium.- Nickel through Darm-stadtium.- Copper through Roentgenium.- Zincthrough Mercury.- Boron through Thallium, theTriels.- Carbon through Lead, the Tetrels.- Nitro-gen through Bismuth, the Pentels.- Oxygen throughPolonium, the Chalcogens.- Fluorine through Asta-tine, the Halogens.- Helium through [..]

Fields of interest

Inorganic Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; OrganicChemistry; Physical Chemistry; Biochemistry, gener-al

Target groups

Scientists at universities and industry working inaqueous reaction media

Type of publication

Reference work

Due October 2007


179,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73961-6

A. Rockett, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA

Materials Science of

Semiconductors

The book reviews the most relevant concepts ofsemiconductor materials and processing includingcondensed matter physics, electronic device theory,and materials science. It describes the developmentof energy bands from atomic orbitals and the effectof atomic chemistry on the semiconductor. Semicon-ductor alloys are described including issues of mis-cibility, ordering, and electronic properties. Defectsin semiconductors are described with particular em-phasis on point and line defects, their sources and ef-fects. A chapter on amorphous semiconductors is in-cluded as well as a chapter on organic materials usedin optical and switching devices. The book concludeswith chapters on general aspects of thin film nucle-ation and growth, physical vapor deposition andchemical vapor deposition methods. Examples of theapplication of the concepts in each chapter to specif-ic problems or situations is included, along with rec-ommended readings and homework problems.

Features

Describes semiconductors from a materials sci-ence perspective rather than from condensed mat-ter physics or electrical engineering viewpoints In-cludes discussion of current approaches to organ-ic materials for electronic devices Describes thefundamental aspects of thin film nucleation andgrowth and the most common physical and chemi-cal vapor deposition techniques Chapters concludewith problems and [..]

Contents

An Environment of Challenges.- The Physics ofSolids.- Overview of Electronic Devices.- Aspectsof Materials Science.- Engineering Electronic Struc-ture.- Semiconductor Alloys.- Defects in Semicon-ductors.- Amorphous Semiconductors.- OrganicSemiconductors.- Thin Film Growth Processes.-Physical Vapor Deposition.- Chemical Vapor Depo-sition. Appendix.- List of Tables.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Condensed Matter;Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Senior undergraduates and first year graduate stu-dents taking courses in semiconductor materials andelectronic materials, a primer for professionals work-ing in electronic materials and devices

Type of publication


Due November 2007


76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-25653-5

J. Ross, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

Thermodynamics and Fluctuations

far from Equilibrium

This book deals with the formulation of the thermo-dynamics of chemical and other systems far fromequilibrium, including connections to fluctuations. Itcontains applications to non-equilibrium stationarystates and approaches to such states, systems withmultiple stationary states, stability and equi-stabili-ty conditions, reaction diffusion systems, transportproperties, and electrochemical systems. The theo-retical treatment is complemented by experimentalresults to substantiate the formulation. Dissipationand efficiency are analyzed in autonomous and ex-ternally forced reactions, including several biochem-ical systems.

Features

Covers the science of thermodynamic systems farfrom equilibrium Deals with the related theory ofthermodynamics and its application to chemical andbiological systems as well as to transport processesBoth a reference work for researchers and a studytext for graduate students

Contents

PART I: Thermodynamics and Fluctuations far fromEquilibrium.- Introduction.- Linear and Non-linearOne Variable Systems.- Thermodynamic State Func-tions for Single and Multivariable Systems.- Contin-uation of Deterministic Approach.- Reaction-Diffu-sion Systems and Relative Stability of Stable Station-ary States.- Stability and Relative Stability Related toFluctuations.- Experiments on Relative Stability inSystems with Multiple Stationary States.- Thermody-namics and Stochastic Theory of Transport Process-es.- Thermodynamics and Stochastic Theory of Non-ideal Systems.- Electrochemical [..]

Fields of interest

Granular Media; Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Libraries; practitioners, scientists, graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XII, 230 p. 80 illus. (Springer Series in Chemical

Physics, Vol. 90) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74554-9


K.L. Rudolph, Medical School Hannover, Germany (Ed.)

Telomeres and Telomerase in

Aging, Disease, and Cancer

Molecular Mechanisms of Adult Stem Cell Ageing

The understanding of the molecular mechanisms un-derlying the ageing process is essential to improvequality of life and ‘health span’ in the growing pop-ulations of the elderly. Telomere shortening repre-sents one of the basic aspects of ageing and telomeredysfunction could contribute to the accumulation ofDNA damage during ageing. This book summarizesexperimental evidence and clinical data indicatingthat telomere dysfunction influences human ageing,diseases and cancer. In addition, the book describesour current knowledge on checkpoints that limit cel-lular lifespan (senescence) and survival (apoptosis,crisis) in response to telomere dysfunction. A spe-cial focus of the book is on adult stem cells. Thereis emerging evidence that adult stem cell ageing im-pairs organismal fitness and survival and contributesto cancer formation (cancer stem cells). The booksummarizes basic mechanisms of adult stem cell age-ing. Moreover, the authors describe evidence thattelomere dysfunction impairs stem cell [..]

Features

Provides an in depth review of our current knowl-edge on the role of telomeres and telomerase in age-ing, disease and cancer Special focus is on adult stemcells Describes future directions in research on adultstem cell ageing, telomeres, and cancer Excellent ba-sis for academic teachers, scientists, and students in-terested in the areas of stem cell ageing, telomeresand telomerase, regeneration, and [..]

Fields of interest

Human Genetics; Biochemistry, general; Cell Biolo-gy; Cancer Research

Target groups

Libraries, institutes, researchers, scientists, physi-cians, graduates

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. XIV, 311 p. 39 illus., 25 in color Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73708-7

M.A. Ryan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; A.V.

Shevade, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; C.J.

Taylor, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, USA; M.L. Homer, Jet

Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; M. Blanco, California

Inst. of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA (Eds.)

Computational Methods for Sensor

Material Selection

Chemical vapor sensing arrays have grown in pop-ularity over the past two decades, finding applica-tions for tasks such as process control, environmen-tal monitorins, and medical diagnosis. This is thefirst in-depth analysis of the process of choosing ma-terials and components for these "electronic noses",with special emphasis on computational methods.For a view of component selection with an experi-mental perspective, readers may refer to the comple-mentary volume of Integrated MicroanalyticalSystems entitled "Combinatorial Methodologies forSensor Materials."

Features

One of the first volumes in comprehensive newSpringer series Integrated Microanalytical Sytems,edited by R. Potyrailo. Complements the experimen-tal approach in other series volume, "Combinatori-al methods for sensor materials," by Potyrailo andMirsky. First book of its kind, exclusively devotedto the selection of sensors and components for achemical sensing array. Applications of "electronicnoses" [..]

Contents

Designing a chemical vapor sensing array – Intro-duction.- Density functional theory of electrome-chanical and chemical sensing at the nano scale(abinitio quantum mechanics).- First principles molec-ular dynamics models for selection of polymer sens-ing materials.- Prediction of gas sensor responses us-ing Grand Canonical Monte Carlo method.- Com-puter-aided design of organic hosts for selectivechemosensors (structural design).- Computationaldesign of proteins as novel sensing materials.- De-sign aspects of sensors for combinatorial materialsapplications.- Predicting polymer [..]

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Materials Science; Characteri-zation and Evaluation Materials; Computer Applica-tions in Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Process andChemical Engineering

Target groups

Chemists and chemical engineers in academia andindustry; graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008


cover

ISBN 978-0-387-73714-0

S. Sakka, Sakka Laboratory, Osaka, Japan (Ed.)

Handbook of Sol-Gel Science and

Technology

Processing, Characterization and Applications, V. I - Sol-Gel

Processing/Hiromitsu Kozuka, Editor, V. II - Characterization of

Sol-Gel Materials and Products/Rui M. Almeida, Editor, V. III -

Applications of Sol-Gel Technology/Sumio Sakka, Editor

Since Dr. Disiich of Germany prepared a glass lensby the sol-gel method around 1970, sol-gel scienceand technology has continued to develop. Since thenthis field has seen remarkable technical develop-ments as well as a broadening of the applications ofsol-gel science and technology. There is a growingneed for a comprehensive reference that treats boththe fundamentals and the applications, and this is theaim of Handbook of Sol-Gel Science and Technolo-gy. The primary purpose of sol-gel science and tech-nology is to produce materials, active and non-activeincluding optical, electronic, chemical, sensor, bio-and structural materials. This means that sol-gel sci-ence and technology is related to all kinds of man-ufacturing industries. Thus Volume 1, Sol-Gel Pro-cessing, is devoted to general aspects of processing.Newly developed materials such as organic-inorgan-ic hybrids, photonic crystals, ferroelectric coatings,photocatalysts will be covered. Topics in this volumeinclude: [..]

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials

Target groups

Graduate students, researchers and professionals.

Type of publication

Reference work

Due October 2007

2005. eReferencework.

1.364,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-7970-2


F.J. Samaniego, University of California at Davis, CA, USA

System Signatures and their

Applications in Engineering

Reliability

Since the introduction of system signatures in Fran-cisco Samaniego’s 1985 paper, the properties of thistechnical concept have been examined, tested andproven in a wide variety of systems applications.Based on the practical and research success in build-ing reliability into systems with system signatures,this is the first book treatment of the approach. It is,therefore, the purpose of this book to provide guid-ance on how reliability problems might be struc-tured, modeled and solved. Over the past ten yearsthe broad applicability of system signatures has be-come apparent and the tool’s utility in coherentsystems and communications networks firmly es-tablished. The book compared actual system life-times where the tool has been and has not been used.These comparisons - which have been done over theyears - demonstrate the practical, feasible and fruitfuluse of the tool in building reliable systems. Finally,new results and future directions for system signa-tures are also explored.

Features

Based on both practical and research success inbuilding reliability into systems with system signa-tures Provides guidance on how reliability problemscan be structured, modeled and solved Compares ac-tual system lifetimes using or omitting the tool

Contents

Introduction.- Background on coherent systems.-System signatures.- Application of signatures to clo-sure and preservation results on system lifetimes.-Further signature-based analyses of system life-times.- Applications of signatures in network relia-bility.- Applications of signatures in reliability eco-nomics.- Summary and discussion.

Fields of interest

Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Statis-tics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science,Chemistry & Geosciences; Probability Theory andStochastic Processes; Operation Research/DecisionTheory; Systems Theory, Control

Target groups

Professors and graduate students, practitioners

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2007. Approx. 200 p. (International Series in Operations Research

& Management Science, Vol. 110) Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-71796-8

M. Santin, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Uni-

versity of Brighton (Ed.)

Strategies in Regenerative

Medicine

Integrating Biology with Materials Design

This authoritative book offers a detailed overviewof present and future tissue engineering approach-es and their contribution to regenerative medicine.It combines comprehensive reviews of the biologyand materials science underlying the developmentand regeneration of different types of tissues with de-scriptions of current and future strategies in regen-erative medicine to meet clinical needs. Each chap-ter includes typical examples of methodologies andtechnical solutions as the basis for the most recentscientific findings and biomedical products, tablesas mini-databases summarizing the most recent find-ings, and links to specific websites in the main bodyof the text to complement a traditional referencelist. Strategies in Regenerative Medicine: IntegratingBiology with Materials Design covers topicsfrom basic biology and materials science to the linkbetween biological processes in tissue regenerationand biomedical device/tissue engineering productperformance.

Features

Provides a comprehensive overview of the field ofregenerative medicine Written from a multidisci-plinary perspective Presents the work of internation-al experts according to consistent, well-defined edi-torial guidelines Includes comprehensive reviews ofthe underlying biology of tissue regeneration as wellas student exercises, making the book ideal for use asa teaching text Describes the latest research and [..]

Contents

Introduction: History of Regenerative Medicine. -Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering of Soft Tissues.-Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering of Hard Tis-sues. -Stem and Differentiated Cell Phenotypes inTissue Engineering. -Biology of Skin: Developmen-tal Phases, Pathological Damages and PhysiologicalPathways of Regeneration. -Clinical Approaches inSkin Regeneration. -Biology of Angiogenesis: Devel-opmental Phases, Pathological Damages and Physio-logical Pathways of Regeneration. -Tissue Engineer-ing of Small- and Large-diameter Blood Vessels. -Pancreas Biology, Pathology and Tissue [..]

Fields of interest

Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology;Medical Microbiology

Target groups

Graduate students and professionals in biomed-ical engineering, materials science, medicine,and applied cell biology.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008


ISBN 978-0-387-74659-3

L.C. Sawyer, Palmyra, VA, USA; D. Grubb, Cornell University, Itha-

ca, NY, USA; G.F. Meyers, Dow Chemical Company, MIdland, MI,

USA

Polymer Microscopy

Polymer Microscopy, Third Edition, is a compre-hensive and practical guide to the study of the mi-crostructure of polymers, and is the result of the au-thors' many years of academic and industrial expe-rience. To address the needs of students and profes-sionals from a variety of backgrounds, introductorychapters deal with the basic concepts of both poly-mer morphology and processing and microscopyand imaging theory. The core of the book is moreapplied, with many examples of specimen prepara-tion and image interpretation leading to materialscharacterization. Microscopy is applied to the char-acterization of a wide range of polymer systems, in-cluding fibers, films, engineering resins and plas-tics, composites, nanocomposites, polymer blends,emulsions and liquid crystalline polymers. Light mi-croscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanningand transmission electron microscopy techniquesare all considered, as are emerging techniques suchas compositional mapping in which microscopy iscombined with [..]

Features

Revised and updated, this Third Edition remains thegold standard for information on the characteriza-tion of polymer microstructure Describes a wide va-riety of polymer systems and characterization tech-niques Coverage of both basic and applied topicsmakes this book ideal as a professional reference andteaching text

Contents

Introduction to Polymer Morphology.- Fundamen-tals of Microscopy.- Imaging Theory.- SpecimenPreparation Methods.- Polymer Applications.- NewTechniques in Polymer Microscopy.- Problem Solv-ing Summary.- Appendices.

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; PolymerSciences

Target groups

Any researcher or other materials professional inacademia or industry working with polymer systems.Also suitable as a textbook for courses on polymermicroscopy/materials characterization at the seniorundergraduate or graduate level

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72627-4


H. Schoen, Pfaffenhofen, Germany

Handbook of Purified Gases

Features

The only existing book about ultrapure/purest gas-es. Handbook interesting for practitioners and theo-ry Presents physical foundations as well as all detailsabout production, purification, analysis, storage andtransport of ultrapure gases. Author has long timeindustry experience with Linde Includes valuable da-ta sheets of the most important ultrapure gases.

Fields of interest

Industrial and Production Engineering; Process andChemical Engineering; Characterization and Evalua-tion Materials

Target groups

Engineers, Scientists, Practitioners in the field of ul-trapure gases

Type of publication

Handbook

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 450 p. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-32598-7

D. Schomburg, Universität zu Köln, Germany; I. Schomburg,

Universität zu Köln, Germany (Eds.)

Class 2 Transferases XII

EC 2.7.8 - 2.9.1

The objective of the "Springer Handbook of En-zymes" is to provide in concise form data on en-zymes sufficiently well characterized. Data sheetsare arranged in their EC-Number sequence. Thevolumes are arranged according to enzyme classes.Considerable progress has been made in enzymologysince the publication of the first edition (publishedas "Enzyme Handbook"): many enzymes are new-ly classified or reclassified. In the 2nd edition eachentry is correlated with references and one or moresource organisms. New datafields are created: "appli-cation" and "engineering" (for the properties of en-zymes where the sequence has been changed). Alto-gether the amount of data has doubled so that the2nd edition will consist of 39 volumes plus synonymindex. This collection is an indispensable source ofinformation for researchers in biochemistry, biotech-nology, organic and analytical chemistry, and foodsciences.

Features

Concise and complete description of about 4,400 en-zymes sufficiently well characterized for applicationin analytical, synthetic and biotechnology processesas well as in food industry Second edition is totallynew Content has doubled Academic researchers willprefer the print version

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Cancer Research; Pharmacol-ogy/Toxicology; Biotechnology; Veterinary Medicine

Target groups

Industrial and academic research

Type of publication

Reference work

Due November 2007

Originally published as volume 13 in the series: Enzyme Hand-

book

2008. 572 (Springer Handbook of Enzymes, Vol. 39) Hardcover

279,00 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71523-8

U. Schubert, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria;

N. Hüsing, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria; R.

Laine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds.)

Materials Syntheses

A Practical Guide

Materials syntheses are generally more complex thansyntheses of inorganic or organic compounds, andspecific characterization methods play a more im-portant role. Materials synthesis protocols often suf-fer from unclarities, irreproducibility, lack in detailand lack in standards. The need to change this situ-ation is the main motivation for this book. A num-ber of detailed protocols has been collected, rangingfrom organic polymers to carbonaceous and ceram-ic materials, from gels to porous and layered mate-rials and from powders and nanoparticles to films.Preparation methods include intercalation and fluxmethods, sol-gel processing, templating methods forporous materials, sonochemistry or spray pyrolysis.Each contribution provides detailed and unambigu-ous description of the hardware, specific characteris-tics of the procedure, scope of applicability as well asmethods that unequivocally identify and characterizethe material and allow checking whether the synthe-sis was successful.

Features

First book on detailed materials synthesis protocolsUnambiguous descriptions of hardware, specificsynthetic procedures and characterization methodsHelpful manual for laboratory courses in materialschemistry

Contents

Porous Materials.- Layered Materials.- Carbon.-Nanoparticles.- Inorganic Gels.- Organic Materialsand Polymers.- Metal Oxides and Sulfides.

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Inorganic Chemistry; OrganicChemistry

Target groups

Researchers and graduate students in inorganic, or-ganic, physical organic chemistry as well as materialsciences studies

Type of publication

Professional book

Due February 2008


89,95 €

ISBN 978-3-211-75124-4


C.B. Scott, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME, USA

A Primer for the the Sports

Nutritionist and Exercise

Physiologist

Thermodynamics, Bioenergetics, and Metabolism

This book discusses nutrition and relies on biochem-ical descriptions of metabolism in that the methodsof estimating energy expenditure that are present-ed center around thermodynamic principles of car-bohydrate and fat oxidation in open as opposed toclosed systems.

Fields of interest

Nutrition; Animal Physiology; Biochemistry, general;Sports Medicine

Target groups

Sports nutritionists, biochemists, physiologists, andsports medicine specialists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2008


76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-382-4

S. Seal, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA (Ed.)

Functional Nanostructures

Processing, Characterization, and Applications

Nanocrystalline materials exhibit the outstandingproperties and represent a new class of structuralmaterials having a wide range of applications. In par-ticular, there is considerable interest in developingnanocrystalline materials to be used as functionalmaterials in aerospace applications, automotive in-dustry, wear applications, MEMS, etc. The futureprogress in these high technological applications ofnanocrystalline materials crucially depends on devel-opment of new methods of their fabrication and un-derstanding of the underlying nano-scale and inter-face effects causing their unique mechanical proper-ties.

Features

First book about functional nanostructures

Contents

Introduction.- Nanoceramic and Cermets.- Nanos-tructures films.- NEMS, MEMS, Bio-MEMS.-Nanostructures Biomaterials.- Self Assembly inNanophase separated Polymer and Thin Film.-Nanostructures, sensor and catalytic properties.-High Resolution TEM for nanocharacterization.-AFM in nanotechnology.- Concluding Remarks andfuture trends.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Materials Science; Biomaterials;Polymer Sciences; Electronics and Microelectron-ics, Instrumentation; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy

Target groups

Researchers and graduate students in the field ofNanomaterials Science and Nanotechnologies, en-gineers involved in production and processing ofnanomaterials, fields include Chemistry, Physics,Material Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineer-ing, and Biology

Type of publication


Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 350 p. (Nanostructure Science and Technology)

Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-35463-7

R.D. Semba, Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, Baltimore,

MD, USA; M.W. Bloem, The World Food Program, Paro d'medici,

IT (Eds.)

Nutrition and Health in Developing

Countries

Second Edition

Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries, Sec-ond Edition was written with the underlying convic-tion that global health and nutrition problems canonly be solved through a firm understanding of thedifferent levels of causality and the interactions be-tween the various determinants. This volume pro-vides policy makers, nutritionists, students, scien-tists, and professionals with the most recent and up-to-date knowledge regarding major health and nutri-tional problems in developing countries. This great-ly expanded second edition has new chapters rele-vant to humanitarian emergencies, including a casestudy of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, food inhumanitarian relief, food policy, the emerging roleof supermarkets in developing countries, homesteadfood production, aging, ethics, and the adverse im-pact of parental tobacco use on child health in poorfamilies. These new chapters reflect the increasingcomplexity and changes that are occurring in devel-oping countries.

Features

Greatly expanded from the First Edition New chap-ters relevant to humanitarian emergencies for policymakers, nutritionists, scientists, students &nb-sp;

Contents

Nutrition, Health, and Development: A His-torical Perspective.- Maternal Mortali-ty in Developing Countries.- Low BirthWeight and Perinatal Mortality.- InfantMortality.- Child Growth and Develop-ment.- Diarrheal Diseases.- AcuteLower Respiratory Infections.- Measles.- Malaria.- Tuberculosis.- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infec-tion.- Malnutrition.- Vitamin A De-ficiency.- Vitamin D Deficiency and Rick-ets.- Zinc Deficiency.- Iron Deficien-cy and Anemia.- Iodine Deficiency Disor-ders.- Multiple Micronutrient [..]

Fields of interest

Nutrition

Target groups

International and other nutrition and public healthspecialists, dieticians, food policy experts, ophthal-mologists and other physicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. Approx 811p. No color images in text (Nutrition and

Health) Hardcover

134,75 €

ISBN 978-1-934115-24-4


J.K. Setlow (Ed.)

Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods, pub-lished by Springer since 1979, presents state-of-the-art discussions in modern genetics and genetic en-gineering. This focus affirms a commitment to pub-lish important reviews of the broadest interest togeneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disci-plines. Recent volumes have covered gene therapyresearch, genetic mapping, plant science and tech-nology, transport protein biochemistry, and viralvectors in gene therapy, among other topics.

Features

Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods is es-sential reading for all genetic engineers and molecu-lar biologists & geneticists, including academics,bench scientists, and industry professionals wishingto take advantage of the latest and greatest in thiscontinuously emerging field.

Contents

Identification & analysis of microRNA's.- Genecloning and expression.- Biofilms assayed by confo-cal laser scanning microscopy.- Genetic mapping.-Cell penetrating peptide.- Protein sequence databasemethods.- Assisted folding & assembly of pro-teins.- Topological patterns in protein networks.-Tetracyclines and gene regulations.- Analysis of mi-crobial genome sequences.- Defense signaling

Fields of interest

Human Genetics; Biochemistry, general; Plant Sci-ences

Target groups

genetic engineers, molecular biologists & ge-neticists, academics, bench scientists, industry pro-fessionals

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2008

2007. Approx. 320 p. (Genetic Engineering: Principles and Meth-

ods, Vol. 29) Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-387-33999-3

J.F. Shackelford, University of California, Davis, CA, USA; R.H.

Doremus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA (Eds.)

Ceramic and Glass Materials

Structure, Properties and Processing

Ceramic and Glass Materials: Structure, Propertiesand Processing covers a wide range of important ce-ramic and glass materials used in mod-ern technology. Chapters provide essential informa-tion on the nature of these key ceramic raw materi-als including their structure, properties, processingmethods and applications in engineering and tech-nology. Treatment is provided on materials such asAlumina - Aluminates - Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sil-limanite - Clays - Concrete and Cement - Lead Com-pounds - Mullite - Quarts and Silicas – RefractoryOxides - Sillimanite Minerals (including Andalusite,Kyanite, and Sillimanite) - Zirconia. Written by rec-ognized leaders in the field of ceramic andglass materials, Ceramic and Glass Materials: Struc-ture, Properties and Processing is a must-have bookfor those seeking the latest information.

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Con-densed Matter; Partially Ordered Systems, Glasses,Quasicrystals; Structural Materials; Building Materi-als; Materials Science

Target groups

libraries, graduate students and practicing engineersin ceramic engineering, metallurgy, and materialsscience and engineering, as well as related fields

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73361-6

M. Shahinpoor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM,

USA; H.-J. Schneider, Universitat des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken,

Germany (Eds.)

Intelligent Materials

In recent years, intelligent materials, which due totheir molecular basis respond to external signals bya distinct reaction to the outside world, have seen anenormous progress. The stimuli which can triggera response of such smart materials in nanoscale tomacroscopic dimensions reach from electrical andmagnetic input over effects of temperature and light,to selective molecular recognition of effector com-pounds. At the same time, chemists have recently de-signed elaborate supramolecular complexes, whichcan function as molecular machines. This new bookprovides an authoritative introduction to the mostrecent developments of intelligent materials whichare accessible by bottom-down engineering and bot-tom-up chemical approaches. The book highlightspossible applications, reaching from sensors to newtechnologies in information processing, environ-mental control and in medicine.

Features

The reader will obtain an authoritative introductionin the most recent developments of intelligent ma-terials which are accessible by bottom-down engi-neering and bottom-up chemical approaches High-lights possible applications, reaching from sensorsto new technologies in information processing, envi-ronmental control and in medicine

Contents

Chemically Driven Artificial Molecular Machines.-Photochemically Controlled Molecular Devices andMachines.- Chemomechanical Polymers.- IonicPolymer Metal Nano-Composites as Intelligent Ma-terials and Artificial Muscles.- Piezoelectric Ceram-ics as Intelligent Multi-Functional Materials.- Fer-roelectric Relaxor Polymers as Intelligent Soft Actu-ators and Artificial Muscles.- Intelligent Materials:Shape-Memory Polymers.- Magnetorheological Ma-terials and Their Applications: A Review; 15-MetalHydrides as Intelligent Materials and Artificial Mus-cles.- Polymer-Protein Complexation and its [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Biomaterials; Environment, gener-al; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Academic, library, lab staff, industrial, governmentagency

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due February 2008

Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Soci-

ety of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK


ISBN 978-0-85404-335-4


Z. Shareefdeen, BIOREM Technologies Inc., Guelph, ON, Canada;

A. Singh, Petrozyme Technologies Inc., Guelph, ON, Canada (Eds.)

Biotechnology for Odor and Air

Pollution Control

Biotechnology offers one of the most economicaland environmentally benign methods of air pollu-tion control for industrial and municipal airstreams.Volatile organic and inorganic odorous compoundsfrom various industries are emitted in large quanti-ties and create hazards to the ecosystem and healtheffects to humans. Thus, the demand for odor andair pollution control systems that provide nui-sance-free, breathable air is constantly growing. Aninternational board of authors from universities,research institutes, and industries describe variousbiotechnological methods ranging from laboratory,to pilot evaluation and to full-scale process imple-mentation. Topics include bioprocesses for the treat-ment of odors and air pollutants in wastewater treat-ment plants, rendering plants, chemical productionfacilities, and food and flavor manufacturing facili-ties. In addition to the basic microbiological and en-gineering aspects, the design, modeling and controlof bioreactors are also presented.

Features

First book on biotechnological processes for odorand air pollution control, the nuisance and hazardside effects of industries Combines basic microbi-ological and engineering aspects with the design,modeling and control of bioreactors

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Biochemical Engineering; Atmo-spheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollu-tion; Applied Microbiology; Microbiology; Industrialand Production Engineering

Target groups

Researchers at universities, national and industrialR and D laboratories, chemical, environmental andcivil engineers, industrial consultants

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. XVIII, 409 p. 70 illus. Softcover

64,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74049-0

D. Shaw, State University of New York at Buffalo, Amherst, NY,

USA; B. Liu, CEO and President of MSP Corporation (Eds.)

Handbook of Micro and

Nanoparticle Science and

Technology

Contents

Part A. Fundamental Principles and Experimen-tal Techniques 1. Formation of Particles, 2. Atmo-spheric Particles, 3. Characterization of Particles, 4.Aerosol Mechanics and Heat/Mass Transfer, 5. Hy-drodynamics of Particles in Liquid and Electrolyt-ic solutions, 6. Properties of micron-sized AerosolParticles, 7. Properties of nanoparticles, 8.Propertiesof Nanocarbon particles, 9. Applications of ParticleTechnologies Part B. Particle Measurement Tech-niques 1.Basic Particle Behavior and Sampling, 2.Measurement of Mass Concentration, 3. Size-re-solved Measurements, 4. Measurements of [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Organic Chemistry; CondensedMatter; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Con-trol/Air Pollution

Target groups

Libraries and researchers in nanotechnology, organicchemistry, aeorsol science, particle technology, andenvironmental science

Type of publication

Handbook

Due August 2008

2008. Approx. 2400 p. (in 3 volumes not available separately).

With eReference (Bundle).

625,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5049-7





Technology

Contents


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Handbook

Due August 2008

2008. eReference.

500,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-4421-2






Technology

Contents


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Handbook

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 2400 p. (in 3 volumes not available separately)

Hardcover

500,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5048-0

M. Sheplak, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; P.V. Loep-

pert, Knowles Acoustics, Itasca, IL, USA

Microelectroacoustics: Sensing and

Actuation

MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) prod-ucts utilize robust processes from the semiconduc-tor industry to make a wide variety of electronic de-vices smaller, more reliable and cheaper to manufac-ture. In the field of electro acoustic systems MEMsare now being deployed to develop minia-turized electro acoustic devices. The applicationsof electro acoustic systems range from miniatur-ized condenser microphones to speakers, hearingaids, ultrasonic transducers, proximity sensing, andbiomedical imaging.

Features

The first book to bring together the fundamental ofacoustics, transducer electromechanics, interface cir-cuits, and MEMS subject matter. Discusses how theminiaturization of electro acoustic systems impactsthe system performance and provides opportunitiesfor new applications. Provides a blueprint that can beeasily used for the design, manufacturing, and pack-aging of electro acoustic transducers. Contains [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Fundamental Acoustic Concepts.-Electroacoustic Dynamic Analogies.- GeneralizedTransducers.- Interface Circuit Issues.- Micro-phones.- Radiators.- Index.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Signal,Imageand Speech Processing

Target groups

Researchers, professional engineers and graduatestudents involved in the study of microelectroacous-tics and MEMs.

Type of publication

Professional book

Due September 2008


ISBN 978-0-387-32471-5

S.L. Shorte, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France; F. Frischknecht, Univer-

sity of Heidelberg, Gemany (Eds.)

Imaging Cellular and Molecular

Biological Functions

“Imaging Cellular and Molecular Biological Func-tion” provides a unique selection of essays by lead-ing experts, aiming at scientist and student alike whoare interested in all aspects of modern imaging, fromits application and up-scaling to its development.The chapter content ranges from the basic throughto complex overview of method and protocols, andthere is also practical and detailed “how-to” con-tent on important, but rarely addressed topics. Thisfirst edition features all-colour-plate chapters and aunique continuously updated website forum wherecontributors and readers share software utilities de-scribed herein including a limited license version ofthe imaging platform management software “PPMS”version 1.0 release, plus relevant new publicationsand links to other important resources. The philoso-phy of this volume is to provide student, researcher,PI, professional or provost the means to enter thisapplications field with confidence, and to constructthe means to answer their own [..]

Features

Presents a unique selection of methods and appli-cations orientated chapters on topics of interest foranyone involved in live cell microscopy Includes in-formation that will impact both novice and expertalike Chapter content ranges from the basic throughto complex overview of method and protocols Alsoincludes practical and detailed "how-to" content onimportant, but rarely addressed topics

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Biological Mi-croscopy; Biotechnology; Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Institutes, libraries, scientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2007. XXII, 450 p. 138 illus., 82 in color. (Principles and Practice)

Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71330-2


O. Shoseyov, The Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agri-

culture, Jerusalem, Israel; I. Levy, The Institute of Plant Sciences

and Genetics in Agriculture, Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.)

NanoBioTechnology

BioInspired Devices and Materials of the Future

NanoBioTechnology: BioInspired Devices and Ma-terials of the Future is a groundbreaking text thatwill assist scientists and students in learning the fun-damentals and cutting-edge nature of this new andemerging science. Focusing on materials and build-ing blocks for nanotechnology, leading scientistsfrom around the world share their knowledge andexpertise in this authoritative volume. The volume isbroken into five sections. The first section presentsan overview of nanotechnology and describes themany aspects of the field. Section 2 details biologicalmaterials serving as nanotemplates for bottom-upfabrication. Section 3 covers the use of biologicalmacromolecules for electron transfer and compu-tation. Section 4 presents a brief overview of the ex-tensive and rapidly growing field of nanomedicine.Finally, Section 5 details de-novo designed struc-tures and the various approaches different scientif-ic groups take with molecular level training and lan-guage.

Features

Groundbreaking investigation into the recent ad-vances and future direction of nanobiotechnologyExperimental strategies used by leaders at the cut-ting-edge of the field Holds interest for researchersin a variety of fields, from engineering to physics andchemistry to biology

Contents

Nanobiotechnology Overview.- Experimental Strate-gies Towards the Use of the Porin MspA as a Nan-otemplate and for Biosensors.- Bionanotechnolo-gy and Bonanoscience of Artificial Bioassemblies.-Genetically Engineered S-Layer Proteins and S-Lay-er-Specific Heteropolysaccharides as Componentsof a Versatile Molecular Construction Kit for Appli-cations in Nanobiotechnology.- Photoinduced Elec-tron Transport in DNA: Towards Electronic DevicesBased on DNA Architecture.- Effective Models forCharge Transport in DNA Nanowires.- OptimizingPhotoactive Proteins for Optoelectronic Environ-ments by [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Biochemistry, gen-eral

Target groups

Nanobiotechnologists, biologists, chemists, materialscientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


114,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-894-2

R. Siddique, Deemed University, Patiala, India

Waste Materials and By-Products in

Concrete

Non-hazardous waste materials and by-productswhich are mostly landfilled, can be used in makingconcrete and similar construction materials. Thisbook gives an summary of this usage: one chapter isdevoted to each material, comprising an introduc-tion, chemical and physical properties, usage poten-tial, and the impact of the material on the variousproperties of concrete. The waste materials and by-products covered in the book are; granulated blastfurnace slag, metakaolin, waste and recycled plastics,scrap-tire, waste glass, coal fly ash, rice husk ash, mu-nicipal solid waste ash, wood ash, volcanic ash, ce-ment kiln dust and foundry sand.

Features

First book of this new approach for recycling Com-prehensive summary of all uses materials

Fields of interest

Building Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Mate-rials Science; Soil Science & Conservation

Target groups

Scientific researchers and teachers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. XVI, 413 p with 151 illus. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74293-7

A.P.J.M. Siebes, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands;

M.R. Berthold, University of Konstanz, Germany; R.C. Glen, Uni-

versity of Cambridge, UK; A.J. Feelders, Utrecht University,

Utrecht, The Netherlands (Eds.)

COMPLIFE 2007

The Third International Symposium on Computational Life

Sciences

The focus of the symposium is on computationalmethods for modeling, analysis, and exploration ofall aspects of life sciences, ranging from effects on themolecular level to complex interactions networks.Of prime importance for this truly interdisciplinaryevent is the integration of the three disciplines: Com-puter Science, Biology, and Chemistry. These pro-ceedings contains contributions regarding appli-cations aspects as well as new theoretical develop-ments.

Fields of interest

Computer Applications in Chemistry; Bioinformat-ics; Life Sciences, general; Computer Appl. in LifeSciences

Target groups

Researchers and practitioners working in the area ofcomputational life science and bioinformatics

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. CD-ROM. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 940)

60,85 €

ISBN 978-0-7354-0453-3


A.P.J.M. Siebes, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands;

M.R. Berthold, University of Konstanz, Germany; R.C. Glen, Uni-

versity of Cambridge, UK; A.J. Feelders, Utrecht University,

Utrecht, The Netherlands (Eds.)

COMPLIFE 2007

The Third International Symposium on Computational Life

Sciences

The focus of the symposium is on computationalmethods for modeling, analysis, and exploration ofall aspects of life sciences, ranging from effects on themolecular level to complex interactions networks.Of prime importance for this truly interdisciplinaryevent is the integration of the three disciplines: Com-puter Science, Biology, and Chemistry. These pro-ceedings contains contributions regarding appli-cations aspects as well as new theoretical develop-ments.

Fields of interest

Computer Applications in Chemistry; Bioinformat-ics; Life Sciences, general; Computer Appl. in LifeSciences

Target groups

Researchers and practitioners working in the area ofcomputational life science and bioinformatics

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. Approx. 190 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 940)

Hardcover

65,45 €

ISBN 978-0-7354-0452-6

G. Silva (Ed.)

Nanotechnology for Biology and

Medicine

This text book will bring together a mix of both in-ternationally known and established senior scien-tists along side up and coming (but already accom-plished) junior scientists that have varying expertisein fundamental and applied nanotechnology to biol-ogy and medicine.

Contents

Introduction.- Structure and biology of membraneproteins and channels.- Structure and biology of thecellular environment.- Self assembly methods fornanomaterials in biological applications.- Synthesisand patterning methods for nanostructures in bio-logical applications.- Characterization of nanoscalematerials and devices.- Templating and biominer-alization of nanomaterials.- Biologically inspiredmolecular motors.- Artificial extracellular matrices.-Nanoscale three dimensional cell culture systems.-Nanoengineering approaches for the regeneration ofthe central nervous system.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedicine general; Nanotechnology; Biotechnolo-gy; Biophysics

Target groups

undergraduates, graduate students, chemists, materi-al scientists, physicists, engineers, physiologists, cellbiologists, clinicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 400 p.

ISBN 978-0-387-31282-8

S. Srivastava, R. Cote (Eds.)

Nanotechnology for Cancer

Detection and Diagnosis

Nanotechnology for Cancer Detection and Diagno-sis is organized into sections which include high-lev-el overviews of systems biology and systems technol-ogy, descriptions of the platforms which can be ap-plied to the problems, technologies that are essen-tial enablers of nanotechnology, how nanotechnol-ogy is and can be used in the near and mid term toapproach problems in cancer, and the view of ex-perts as to how to best disseminate this technology,and provide the nidus for further cross fertilization.The section on nanotechnology enablers is extremelyimportant, as it provides the overview of areas that,while not nanotechnology themselves are crucial tothe success of the application of nanotechnology tocancer problems. This volume also includes an inno-vative section on technology dissemination and edu-cation, as we believe that these will be critical issuesfor the use of nanotechnology and its further devel-opment through cross-fertilization of disciplines.

Features

A highly multidisciplinary text Includes the exper-tise and vision of leaders in the areas of physics, engi-neering, existing nanotechnology platforms, as wellas leaders in basic molecular and cellular biology,translational research, clinical trials and populationbased research

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Cancer Research; Biomedicinegeneral

Target groups

Nano-scientists, engineers, physicists, cell biologists,biomedical engineers, cancer researchers, clinicians,oncologists, chemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008


Preliminary entry 101) Hardcover

122,45 €

ISBN 978-0-387-31148-7


M. Stamm, Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Germany

(Ed.)

Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces

Characterization, Modification and Applications

Surfaces and interfaces of polymers play an impor-tant role in most of the application areas of poly-mers, e.g. moulds, foils, thin films, coatings, adhe-sive joints, blends, composites, biomaterials or ap-plications in micro- and nanotechnology. Thereforeit is very important to be able to characterize thesesurfaces and interfaces in detail. In Polymer Sur-faces and Interfaces, experts provide concise expla-nations, with examples and illustrations, of the keytechniques. In each case, after basic principles havebeen reviewed, applications of the experimental tech-niques are discussed and illustrated with specific ex-amples. Scientists and engineers in research and de-velopment will benefit from an application-orientedbook that helps them to find solutions to both funda-mental and applied problems.

Features

Practical oriented survey of the topic Worked exam-ples in the text 30 colour photos Latest references forextension of the topic

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Analytical Chemistry; PhysicalChemistry; Characterization and Evaluation Materi-als

Target groups

Researchers in chemical and electronics industry,post graduates

Type of publication

Professional book

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. XX, 300 p. Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73864-0

D.M. Stefanescu, Ohio State University, OH, USA

Science and Engineering of Casting

Solidification

This textbook presents the industrial practice of so-lidification science as applied to casting processes. Itdescribes solidification theory through the complexmathematical apparatus that includes partial differ-ential equations and numerical analysis, requiredfor a fundamental treatment of the problem. Themathematics is however restricted to the elementsessential to attain a working knowledge in the field.The goal of the book is to educate the readerin the fast moving area of computational modelingof solidification of castings. While the book is not in-tended to be a monograph, for the sake of comple-tion, a special effort has been made to introduce thereader to the latest developments in solidificationtheory, even when they have no engineering applica-tions at this time. In this respect, this is a unique at-tempt to integrate the newest information in a text-book format.

Features

Numerous modeling and calculation examples Cov-ers theoretical solidification and its main practicalapplication Includes a new chapter on semi-solidcasting Update on phase field modeling and its ap-plications to nucleation theory and grain growth Up-date on cellular automaton modeling and its appli-cation to microshrinkage prediction Includes a CDwith power point class presentations and the excelexamples

Contents

Length-Scale In Solidification Analysis.- Thermody-namics of Solidification.- Macro-Scale Phenomena- Formation of Macrostructure.- Macro-Mass Trans-port.- Macro-Energy Transport.- Macro-ModelingOf Solidification; Numerical Approximation Meth-ods.- Micro-Scale Phenomena and Interface Dynam-ics.- Cellular and Dendritic Growth.- Eutectic Solidi-fication.- Peritectic Solidification.- Monotectic Solid-ification.- Solidification In The Presence of A ThirdPhase.- Atomic Scale Phenomena: Nucleation AndGrowth.- Semi-Solid Processing.- Multi-Scale Mod-eling of Solidification of Some Commercial Alloys.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Engineering Thermodynamics,Transport Phenomena; Engineering Fluid Dynam-ics; Engineering Design; Manufacturing, Machines,Tools

Target groups

Grad students in Materials Science, mechanical en-gineering or industrial and manufacturing depart-ments taking the course on Solidification courses, re-search and design engineers in the field of Metallur-gy

Type of publication


Due March 2008


76,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74609-8

D. Sugden, King’s College London (Ed.)

Real Time PCR

Fields of interest


Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2009


2134) Hardcover

74,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-819-5


H. Sun, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed.)

Retinoids

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Nutrition; Oncology

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due August 2009



76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-324-4

C.S. Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; R.J. Gut-

mann, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; L.R. Reif,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA

(Eds.)

Wafer Level 3-D ICs Process

Technology

This book focuses on foundry-based process technol-ogy that enables the fabrication of 3-D ICs. The core of the book discusses the technology plat-form for pre-packaging wafer lever 3-D ICs. However, this book does not include a detailed dis-cussion of 3-D ICs design and 3-D packaging. This isan edited book based on chapters contributed by var-ious experts in the field of wafer-level 3-D ICs pro-cess technology. They are from academia, re-search labs and industry.

Features

Focuses on the foundry-based process technology forthe fabrication of 3-D ICs. Discusses the technologyplatform for pre-packaging wafer level 3-D ICs. In-cludes chapters contributed by various experts in thefield of wafer-level 3-D ICs process technology.

Contents

Part I: Introduction and Background.- Overview ofWafer Level 3-D Ics.- Part II: Sequential Approach-es.- Laser Annealing/Graphoepitaxy.- Seeding.- Epi-taxial Overgrowth.- Part III: Assembly Approach-es.- Technology Platform Considerations.- MetallicBonding.- Dielectric Bonding.- Hybrid Bonding.-Part IV: Applications.- Applications of 3-D ICs.- PartV: Challenges and Outlook.- Reliability.- Status andOutlook.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Surfaces and Inter-faces, Thin Films; Physics and Applied Physics in En-gineering

Target groups

Professionals and Engineers in the field of 3-D ICs.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 300 p. (Series on Integrated Circuits and Systems)

Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76532-7

K.K. Tan, National University of Singapore; T.H. Lee, National Uni-

versity of Singapore; S. Huang, National University of Singapore

Precision Motion Control

Design and Implementation

Precision Motion Control focuses on enabling tech-nologies for precision engineering - issues of directimportance to be addressed in the overall system de-sign and realization: precision instrumentation andmeasurement, geometrical calibration and compen-sation, and motion control. It is a compilation ofthe most important results and publications from amajor project that develops a state-of-the-art, high-speed, ultra-precision robotic system. The secondedition has been edited and rewritten throughoutwith the following particular areas being expandedor added: - piezoelectric actuators; - fine movementcontrol; - gantry-stage control; - interpolation ofquadrature encoder signals; - geometrical error mod-elling for single-, dual- and general-XY-axis stages.By providing detailed experimental verifications ofthe material developed, a comprehensive and thor-ough treatment of the subject matter, accessible toa broad base of readers, ranging from academics topractitioners, is provided.

Features

Shows the reader how to combine the fundamentaldisciplines of control and micro-, nanotechnology toform a sound underpinning for precision engineer-ing systems Excellent single source of essential top-ics related to precision motion control which will tellreaders all they need to know on the subject withoutrecourse to scattered journal research papers

Contents

Introduction.- Precision Tracking Motion Control.-Automatic Tuning of Control Parameters.- Co-ordi-nated Motion Control of Gantry Systems.- Geomet-rical Error Compensation.- Electronic InterpolationErrors.- Vibration Monitoring and Control.- OtherEngineering Aspects.- Appendix: Laser CalibrationOptics, Accessories and Set-up.

Fields of interest

Control Engineering; Nanotechnology; Manufactur-ing, Machines, Tools; Automation and Robotics; Vi-bration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Researchers in precision engineering, nanoposition-ing systems and mechatronics; academic controlresearchers and industry-based control engineers;graduate students studying precision control sys-tems; libraries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 290 p. 224 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control)

Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-020-9


Z. Tang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China;

P. Sheng, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Chi-

na (Eds.)

Nanoscale Phenomena

Basic Science to Device Applications

Nanotechnology is the result of the continuing tech-nological trend toward device miniaturization andthe characterization, manipulation, and fine con-trol of structure and function at diminishing lengthscales. A large class of nanoscale materials can bestable even though they are far from the lowest-en-ergy thermodynamic state, and many possess nov-el properties unattainable in bulk. These trends aresupported by the increasing sophistication of charac-terization and fabrication tools such as the scanningtunneling microscope and the transmission electronmicroscope, which allow the resolution and manip-ulation of single atoms and molecules. NanoscalePhenomena: Basic Science to Device Applicationspresents selected lectures from the Third Workshopof the Croucher Advanced Study Institute on NanoScience and Technology, and showcases contribu-tions from world-renowned researchers. Chaptersfall into four major categories: Nanostructured Car-bon and its Applications, Quantum Dots and Molec-ular [..]

Features

Presents in-depth articles on the latest developmentsin nanomaterials and nanotechnology Provides across-disciplinary perspective covering physics andbiophysics, chemistry, materials science, and en-gineering Includes articles by world-renowned re-searchers

Contents

Science and Technology of Nanocarbon.- Catalyti-cally Grown Carbon Nanotubes and Their Applica-tions.- An Alternative for Existing Indium-Tin-Ox-ide Transparent Conducting Film: Carbon NanotubeFilm.- Carbon Nanotube Based Nanoelectrome-chanical Systems.- Raman Spectroscopy on Dou-ble-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Interface Design ofCarbon Nano-Materials for Energy Storage.- Con-trolling Spin Coherence with Semiconductor Nanos-tructures.- Generating and Manipulating Spins inSemiconductors.- Nanodevices and Maxwell's De-mon.- Spintronics and Nanomagnetics.- Manipula-tion of Electron Spins in a [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materi-als; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Bio-physics

Target groups

Graduate students through researchers working onnanoscale structures and phenomena in the fields ofphysics, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry,and electronic engineering

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 430 p. 117 illus. (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Sci-

ence and Technology, Vol. 2) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73047-9

R. Tarté, Kraft Foods Inc., Madison, WI, USA (Ed.)

Functional Ingredients in Meat

Products

This book discusses not only the basic ingredi-ents that are traditionally used in meat products, butalso novel and emerging ingredients, where muchbasic research work is still being done. The basicchemistry of each type of ingredient is presented, aswell as the advantages and disadvantages of each.This work is a single reference volume of the currentstate-of-knowledge as it relates to this area. The con-tributions are technical in nature, but at the sametime, are of practical value to the meat processing in-dustry at large, especially those involved in productdevelopment and formulation.

Features

The first single volume devoted solely and exclusive-ly to the use of functional non-meat ingredients inthe formulation, development and manufacturing ofmeat products Describes the fundamental conceptsthat govern the functional behavior of non-meat in-gredients in meat systems Presents the latest meat-related research on each type of ingredient Containspractical, science-based, information that will help[..]

Contents

Introduction: The role of functional ingredients inmeat products.- Basic ingredients.- Starch-es.- Non-starch hydrocolloids.- Plant fibers.-Plant proteins.- Dairy proteins.- Meat-de-rived ingredients.- Enzymes.- Flavor-ing agents & flavor enhancers.- Culinaryingredients.- Sweeteners and bulkingagents.- Fermentation/acidification ingre-dients.- Coatings.- Antioxidants.- Antimicrobial ingredients.- Ingredient syner-gistic interactions: a systems approach.- Enhancedmeats.- Alternative curing systems.- Regula-tory status of [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science

Target groups

1. Food science/meat science researchers, educatorsand students (particularly those with an interest inmeat science and meat processing 2. Technical per-sonnel working in the meat processing and ingredi-ent supplier industries. 3. Personnel in governmentwho deal with the regulation of the use of non-meatingredients in meat products

Type of publication


Due March 2008


76,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-71326-7

M.J. Telepchak, United Chemical Technologies, Inc., Bristol, PA,

USA; M. Coyer, Northern Tier Research, Mayfield, PA, USA; J.

Hackett, Northern Tier Research, Mayfield, PA, USA

Forensic and Clinical Applications of

Solid Phase Extraction

This second edition continues to present a com-pendium of methods and supporting data that al-lows the scientist to perform cookbook methods us-ing solid phase extraction to isolate compounds. Themethods presented have been used for hundreds ofdifferent compounds, thus the technique offers com-prehensive technology to the researcher. The majorchanges will be in expanded methods (new and con-temporary drugs), a new section on hardware, newtechniques which have evolved, a reference expan-sion on pKa data and a compilation of helpful weblinks.

Fields of interest

Forensic Medicine; Analytical Chemistry; LaboratoryMedicine

Target groups

Forensic toxicologists, toxicologists, medical examin-ers, crime laboratory chemists, clinical researchers,and pharmaceutical chemists doing drug discoveryand development

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2009

2009. Approx. 500 p. (Forensic Science and Medicine) Hardcover

114,75 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-358-9


J.G. Thomas, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA; P.

Kite, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK (Eds.)

Medical Biofilms

A Practical Guide to Pathogenesis, Detection, Treatment, and

Prevention

Medical Biofilms educates medical personnel atall levels about the structure and architecture ofbiofilms relative to specific diseases, describing prob-lems and limitations of present systems as well asthe need for new techniques. It also describes meth-ods for detecting and quantifying organisms withinbiofilms (,and then making the information usable toMDs for patient care), and the clinical and financialconsequences of their outcomes.

Fields of interest

Biomaterials

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-371-8

V. Thongboonkerd, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (Ed.)

Proteomics of Human Body Fluids

Principles, Methods, and Applications

This volume is the first collection of applicationsof proteomics to analyze various human body flu-ids. Proteomics of Human Body Fluids consists oftwo parts: the first provides basic principles andstrategies for proteomic analysis of human body flu-ids, while the second offers more details regardingmethodologies and recent findings and clinical appli-cations of each specific type of human body fluids.

Features

The first collection of applications of proteomics toanalyze various human body fluids Provides basicprinciples and strategies for proteomic analysis ofhuman body fluids Offers more details regardingmethodologies and recent findings

Contents

From the contents Part I: Principles of ProteomicsApplied to Human Body Fluids.- 1. ProteomicStrategies for Analyzing Body Fluids.- 2. SamplePreparation of Body Fluids for Proteomics Analy-sis.- 3. Multiplexed Immunoassays for Protein Profil-ing in Human Body Fluids.- 4. Deciphering the Hi-eroglyphics of Functional Proteomics Using SmallMolecule Probes.- 5. Modification-Specific Pro-teomic Analysis of Glycoproteins in Human BodyFluids by Mass Spectrometry.- 6. Plasma ProteomeDatabase.- 7. 2-D PAGE Databases for Proteins inHuman Body Fluids.- 8. Bioinformatics and Experi-mental Design [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology; Pharmacolo-gy/Toxicology

Target groups

Pharmacologists, toxicologists, molecular and cell bi-ologists, biochemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2007. 553 p. 103 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover

134,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-657-3

J. Tichy, St. Gallen, Switzerland; J. Erhart, Liberec, Czech Repub-

lic; E. Kittinger, Innsbruck, Austria; J. Fousek, Liberec, Czech Re-

public; J. Privatska, Liberec, Czech Republic; V. Janovec, Liberec,

Czech Republic

Fundamentals of Piezoelectric

Sensorics

Mechanical, Dielectric, and Thermodynamical Properties of

Piezoelectric Materials

Intended as an introduction and reference for ma-terials scientists and physicists, this book treats thefundamental physics of piezoleletric sensors. It be-gins with the elements of phenomenological crystalphysics to develop a fundamental understanding ofpiezoelectricity. Subsequently the constitutive equa-tions for elastic and electric field quantities are dis-cussed involving both linear and nonlinear materialconstants. Ferroelectric phenomena in crystals, phasetransitions and ferrobielastic hystersis in a-quartzare summarized. It concludes with a chapter that ex-plains several important piezoelectric materials in astraight-forward and easy to grasp way.

Features

Presents the fundamental physics of piezoelectricsensors Only book with this scope Targeted to thoseengineers, phycisists and chemists who are involvedin materials processing, device design and manufac-turing

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Control Engineer-ing

Target groups

Materials scientists and physicists

Type of publication

Professional book

Due January 2008


59,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-43966-0


V. Torchilin, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Multifunctional Pharmaceutical

Nanocarriers

Multifunctional Pharmaceutical Nanocarriers in-tends to bring together the experts in the field ofmultifunctional nanopharmaceuticals to provide thereader with the cutting edge information, a criticaloverview of the field, and analysis of the current andfuture tendencies and developments to aid in therapid developments in the field.

Features

With all chapters written by international lead-ers in the field, this latest volume in the Funda-mental Biomedical Technologies series offers themost recent innovations and discoveries related tonanopharmaceuticals.

Contents

Multifunctional nanopharmaceuticals: Challengesand opportunities.- Multifunctional polymeric as-semblies for drug delivery.- Multifunctional nanogelsand nanoparticles as pharmaceutical carriers.- Func-tionalized liposomes for organ-specific delivery.-Functionalized polymers for drug delivery.- Func-tionalized dendrimers as pharmaceutical carriers.-Charge modification of pharmaceutical nanocarri-ers.- Stimuli-sensitive systems for drug and gene de-livery.- Pharmaceutical micelles – possibility to com-bine longevity and stimuli-sensitivity.- Long-circu-lating liposomes with attached [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Medical Microbiology; Pharmacy

Target groups

nano-scientists and clinicians working in biolo-gy and medicine, pharmaceutical researchers, re-searchers interested in drug delivery and drug re-search, bioengineers chemists, physicists, and engi-neers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008


Vol. 4) Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-387-76551-8

Th. Traut, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Regulatory Allosteric Enzymes

All enzymes are remarkable since they have the abili-ty to increase the rate of a chemical reaction, often bymore than a billion-fold. Allosteric enzymes are evenmore amazing because the have the additional abilityto change their rate in response to cellular activatorsor inhibitors. This enables them to control the path-way in which they are the regulatory enzyme. Sincethe effector molecules represent the current status ofthe cell for a given metabolic pathway, this results invery responsive and balanced metabolic states, andmakes it possible for cells and organisms to be ap-propriately dynamic, and responsive, in a changingenvironment. This book provides a logical introduc-tion to the limits for enzyme function as dictated bythe factors that are limits for life. This book presentsa complete description of all the mechanisms usedfor changing enzyme acticity. Eight enzymes areused as model systems after extensive study of theirmechanisms. Wherever possible, the human form ofthe enzyme is [..]

Features

Covers the most recent developments in the analysisof allosteric enzymes Extensively illustrated to clarifykinetic and regulatory properties Discusses recentlycreated crystal structures of the enzymes Provides adetailed enzyme structure for each enzyme coveredin the book Focuses on the features of these enzymesthat are invaluable to the discussion of allosterismand regulation

Contents

General Introduction; Regulation of Metabolism.-Overview of Enzyme Structure with emphasis ondomains, and position of catalytic sites at domaininterface or subunit interface.- Description of En-zyme Assays, with emphasis on choosing methodsfor time.- Enzyme Kinetics.- Types of Cooperativity.-Hemoglobin as a Model System of a classic homo–oligomer.- Aspartate transcarbamylase, E coli, as aclassic hetero-oligomer. Example of separate sitesfor positive and negative regulatory effectors.- Phos-phofructokinase.- Glycogen Phosphorylase.- Hexoki-nase, yeast and rat.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Biomedical Engineering;Cell Biology; Chemistry/Food Science, general;Biomedicine general

Target groups

The primary audience for this book includes bio-chemists, molecular biologists, cell biologists,chemists, biophysicists.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007


109,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72888-9

H. Tsubaki, University of Tsukuba, Japan; K. Nishina, Nagoya In-

sutitute of Technology, Nagoya, Japan; S. Yamada, University of

Tsukuba, Japan (Eds.)

The Grammar of Technology

Development

This book includes one keynote lecture and four-teen selected papers that describe a general guidelineand supporting concepts/tools of technology devel-opment as a grammar. Recent advances of scientif-ic and engineering environments require new disci-plines, tools and concepts. For example, advances ofcomputer simulation require new approaches of sta-tistical techniques to utilize computer simulation ef-ficiently for technology development. The includedpapers in this book are focusing on new approach-es based on these practical requirements.The editorsare sure that these selected papers contribute acceler-ating the technology development by an applicationof the grammar of technology shown in this book.

Fields of interest

Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engi-neering; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Comput-er Science, Chemistry & Geosciences

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


ISBN 978-4-431-75231-8


I. Tsukerman, University of Akron, OH, USA

Computational Methods for

Nanoscale Applications

Particles, Plasmons and Waves

This book provides new perspectives on modernnanoscale problems where fundamental sciencemeets technology and computer modeling. In addi-tion to well-known computational techniques suchas finite-difference schemes, finite element analysisand Ewald summation, the book presents a new fi-nite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approxima-tion MEthods (FLAME) that qualitatively improvesthe numerical accuracy in a variety of problems. Ap-plication areas in the book include long-range parti-cle interactions in homogeneous and heterogeneousmedia, electrostatics of colloidal systems, wave prop-agation in photonic crystals, photonic band struc-ture, plasmon field enhancement, and metamaterialswith backward waves and negative refraction. Com-putational Methods for Nanoscale Applications: Par-ticles, Plasmons and Waves is accessible to specialistsand graduate students in diverse areas of nanoscalescience and technology, including physicists, engi-neers, chemists, and applied mathematicians. In ad-dition, [..]

Features

Utilizes a two-tiered style of exposition: intuitive ex-planation of key principles in the first tier and fur-ther technical details in the second Bridges the gapbetween physics and engineering and computer sci-ence Presents the fundamentals of computationalmethods, electromagnetic theory, colloidal systemsand photonic structures together with applicationsCovers "hot topics" in photonics, plasmonics, and [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Finite-Difference Schemes.- Long-Range Interactions in Free Space.- The Finite Ele-ment Method.- Flexible Local Approximation MEth-ods (FLAME).- Long-Range Interactions in Hetero-geneous Systems.- Applications in Nano-Photonics.-References.- Index.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Mathematical and ComputationalPhysics

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry specializing innanoscale systems, photonics, molecular modelingand computational science; engineers interested inthe design of highly sensitive nano-optical devices;college professors and instructors developing cours-es in nanoscale applications and simulation; gradu-ate students and senior undergraduate students inphysics, chemistry, engineering, and biology whowish to learn the fundamentals and applications ofnanoscale simulation, computational [..]

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. VIII, 474 p. 159 illus. (Nanostructure Science and Technolo-

gy) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74777-4

R. Uppu, Southern University and A&M College; W.A. Pryor, S.N.

Murthy (Eds.)

Free Radicals and Antioxidant

Protocols

Fields of interest


Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2008

2008. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Preliminary entry 2034)

Hardcover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-710-5

V.A. Vaclavik, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; E.W. Christian,

Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, USA

Essentials of Food Science

Third Edition

Knowledge of food science is applicable to all per-sons, in diverse college majors. This text is designedwith a user-friendly approach to Food Science forthe non-major. This text reviews an Introduction toFood Components – quality and water. Next it ad-dresses carbohydrates – including starches, pectinsand gums, breads and pasta, vegetables and fruits.Then proteins – meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs,milk and milk products are presented. Followingproteins are fats and emulsions. Then sugars andsweeteners, and baked products, the latter of whichbuilds upon basic food component knowledge.Various aspects of Food Production are examined,including food safety, preservation and pro-cessing, food additives and packaging. Governmentregulation and labeling complete the chapter infor-mation. New in this edition are "Culinary Alerts!"scattered throughout chapters. Their inclusion allowthe reader to more easily apply text information tocooking applications. Also new are the [..]

Features

thorough updates on: food commodities, optimiz-ing quality, laws, and food safety new topics on RFID(Radio frequency ID) tags, and trans fat disclosures

Contents

Preface.- World Wide Web Sites.- Introduction toFood Components: Evaluation of Food Quality.-Water.- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates in Food – AnIntroduction.- Starches in Food.- Pectins and Gums.-Grains–Cereal, Flour, Rice, and Pasta.- Vegetablesand Fruits.- Proteins: Proteins in Food – An Intro-duction.- Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Dry Beans.- Eggsand Egg Products.- Milk and Milk Products.- Fats:Fat and Oil Products.- Sugar, Sweeteners, and Con-fections.- Baked Products: Baked Products, Batters,and Dough.- Aspects of Food Production: Food Safe-ty.- Food Preservation and Processing.- [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science; Nutrition

Target groups

Students majoring in Food Science, Nutrition majorsstudying Food Science in a Nutrition or Dietetics En-vironment, students taking an intro to Food Scienceclass for a science credit

Type of publication


Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 660 p. 117 illus. (Food Science Texts Series) Soft-

cover

52,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-69939-4


S.C. Veasey, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,

Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.)

Oxidative Neural Injury

This book examines the current evidence and re-search supporting the importance of oxidative in-jury in selected animal models of both neurodegen-erative diseases and neural injury. Each chapter dis-cusses oxidative injury in a selected model, analyz-ing the major cellular mechanisms that underpinthe progression of neural injury. In addition to theanalysis of these models, each chapter’s purpose isto not only relate, but to also contrast the specific in-jury across models as a way of identifying the com-mon and unique pathways of oxidative neural injury.Through this, each author presents possible fertilefuture directions for translational research for theidentification of possible therapeutics.

Contents

Basic Redox (reactive oxygen/nitrogen species) Bio-chemistry.- Areas of neuronal loss in hypoixa/re-oxygenation oxidative injury.- How oxidative in-jury translates into unfolded protein response-in-duced cellular dysfunction.- Mitochondrial injuryas a source of oxidative injury to neurons in amy-otrophic lateral sclerosis.- Oxidative injury to the au-tonomic nervous system.- Excitatory neurotoxicityand ER stress component (Therapeutics part).- Exci-tatory neurotoxicity and ER stress component (Ther-apeutics part).- ROS and brain injury in alzheimer’s.-Oxidative neural injury in Parkinson’s.- [..]

Fields of interest

Neurosciences; Biochemistry, general; Neurobiology;Human Physiology; Neurology

Target groups

Clinical neuroscientists, neurologists, neuropyschol-ogists, neuro pharmaceutical developers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due March 2009

2009. Approx. 400 p (Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience) Hard-

cover

122,45 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-341-1

S. Vukicevic, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; K.T. Sampath,

Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, USA (Eds.)

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins:

From Local to Systemic

Therapeutics

Tissue engineering is gaining interest as it is appliedfor regeneration of organs to attain their lost func-tion. BMPs have been successfully used to regener-ate the bone in humans. Most recent preclinical da-ta suggest that BMPs have a potential to provide pro-tection against inflammation and fibrosis in acuteand chronic injury of parenchymal tissues when ap-plied systemically to sustain the function of kidneyand liver. The application of BMPs from a local tosystemic utility is a rapidly growing field, gaining in-terest among researchers and biotech entrepreneurs.In this volume, we summarize the advances made onthe local and systemic use of BMPs including chap-ters covering the regulation of BMP-signalling path-ways, biological actions of BMPs in bone, cartilageand teeth, as well as clinical applications and poten-tial systemic use of BMPs for tissues beyond bone.

Features

Completes the series of PIR-volumes on BMPs byS. Vukicevic/K.T. Sampath with most recent data(Bone Morphogenetic Proteins - Regeneration ofBone and Beyond / 2004; and Bone Morphogenet-ic Proteins - From Laboratory to Clinical Practice /2002) Written by experts in the field

Contents

From the contents: An update on BMP biology.-Regulation of BMP-2 and GDF5 signaling by lig-and mutants and receptor endocytosis.- Signal-ing crosstalk.- Generation of conditional alleles forBMP-2 and BMP-7.- BMP-2 and BMP-4 action inbone.- Role of BMP-4 in tooth differentiation andbone morphogenesis.- Alterations of BMP signalingpathway(s) in skeletal malformations.- BMP antago-nists and kidney.- SOST related biology.- BMP-7 in-duced tumor-stroma interactions in bone metasta-sis.- Endocultivation of vascularized bone segments.-Induction of cementogenesis and periodontal tissue[..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Immunology; Rheumatology; Ortho-pedics; Cell Biology

Target groups

Scientific libraries; researchers from immunology,cell biology, biochemistry, and clinicians from or-thopedics and dentistry; research managers frombiotech and pharmaceutical companies

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 300 p. (Progress in Inflammation Research) Hard-

cover

119,00 €

ISBN 978-3-7643-8551-4

J.F. Wager, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; D.A. Kes-

zler, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; R.E. Presley, Ore-

gon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Transparent Electronics

This monograph is essentially the first roadmap fortransparent electronics. It will define and assess whatand where the field is, where it is going, and whatneeds to happen to get it there. Although the cen-tral focus of this monograph involves transparentelectronics, many of the materials, devices, circuits,and process integration strategies discussed will be ofgreat interest to researchers working in other emerg-ing fields, including printed electronics, large-areaelectronics, low-cost electronics, and disposable elec-tronics.

Features

First monograph on transparent electronics A tech-nological perspective rather than a scientific focusAlso of interest to researchers in printed electronics,large-area electronics, low-cost electronics and dis-posable electronics

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- A review of prior work.- Ap-plications.- Materials.- Devices.- Transparent cir-cuits.- The path forward.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Condensed Mat-ter; Inorganic Chemistry; Process and Chemical En-gineering

Target groups

Workers in the fields of displays, glass manufactur-ing, etc. and in this emerging field of transparentelectronics; Academia (because the area is so new)

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. VIII, 212 p. Hardcover

84,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72341-9


J.M. Walker, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK; R.

Rapley, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK (Eds.)

Molecular Biomethods Handbook

Recent advances in the biosciences have led to arange of powerful new technologies, particularly nu-cleic acid, protein and cell-based methodologies. Themost recent insights have come to affect how scien-tists investigate and define cellular processes at themolecular level. Molecular Biomethods Handbook,2nd Edition expands upon the techniques includ-ed in the first edition, providing theory, outlines ofpractical procedures, and applications for a range oftechniques. Part A of the book describes nucleic acidmethods, such as gene expression profiling, microar-ray analysis and quantitative PCR. In Part B, pro-tein and cell-based methods are outlined, in subjectsranging from protein engineering to high through-put screening. Written by a well-established panelof research scientists, Molecular Biomethods Hand-book, 2nd Edition provides an up to date collectionof methods used regularly in the authors’ own re-search programs. This book will prove to be an in-valuable reference for those engaged in or [..]

Features

- Comprehensive collection of wide-ranging molec-ular and biochemical techniques frequently used inmedical and clinical research laboratories around theworld. - Covers a wide array of techniques and pro-tocols used for diagnostics. - Includes step-by-stepreproducible laboratory protocols written by expertsin the field and includes a notes section that outlinestricks of the trade. - Provides in-depth [..]

Contents

PART A: NUCLEIC ACID BIOMETHODS Themanipulation of nucleic acids: basic tools and tech-niques.- Restriction Enzymes.- Principlesand Medical Applications of the Polymerase ChainReaction.- Probe Design, Production, andApplications.- Southern Blotting as a Di-agnostic Method.- Introduction to Capil-lary Electrophoresis of DNA.- DenaturingHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (DH-PLC) for nucleic acid analysis.- DenaturingGradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE).- SingleStrand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP) Analy-sis.- Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA[..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Molecular Medicine; HumanGenetics; Laboratory Medicine; Cell Biology

Target groups

Molecular biologists, graduate students, undergradu-ate students, research scientists, technicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2008


88,55 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-370-1

J.M. Walker, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK; R.

Rapley, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK (Eds.)

Molecular Biomethods Handbook

Recent advances in the biosciences have led to arange of powerful new technologies, particularly nu-cleic acid, protein and cell-based methodologies. Themost recent insights have come to affect how scien-tists investigate and define cellular processes at themolecular level. Molecular Biomethods Handbook,2nd Edition expands upon the techniques includ-ed in the first edition, providing theory, outlines ofpractical procedures, and applications for a range oftechniques. Part A of the book describes nucleic acidmethods, such as gene expression profiling, microar-ray analysis and quantitative PCR. In Part B, pro-tein and cell-based methods are outlined, in subjectsranging from protein engineering to high through-put screening. Written by a well-established panelof research scientists, Molecular Biomethods Hand-book, 2nd Edition provides an up-to-date collectionof methods used regularly in the authors’ own re-search programs. This book will prove to be an in-valuable reference for those engaged in or [..]

Features

- Comprehensive collection of wide ranging molec-ular and biochemical techniques frequently used inmedical and clinical research laboratories around theworld. - Covers a wide array of techniques and pro-tocols used for diagnostics. - Includes step-by-stepreproducible laboratory protocols written by expertsin the field and includes a notes section that outlinestricks of the trade. - Provides in-depth [..]

Contents

PART A: NUCLEIC ACID BIOMETHODSThe manipulation of nucleic acids: basic tools andtechniques.- Restriction Enzymes.- Princi-ples and Medical Applications of the PolymeraseChain Reaction.- Probe Design, Production,and Applications.- Southern Blotting as aDiagnostic Method.- Introduction to Cap-illary Electrophoresis of DNA.- DenaturingHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (DH-PLC) for nucleic acid analysis.- DenaturingGradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE).- SingleStrand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP) Analy-sis.- Randomly amplified [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Molecular Medicine; HumanGenetics; Laboratory Medicine; Cell Biology

Target groups

Molecular biologists, graduate students, undergradu-ate students, research scientists, technicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 1100 p. 296 illus. Softcover

83,95 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-374-9

Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

One-Dimensional Nanostructures

One-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, includingnanowires, nanotubes and quantum wires, have beenregarded as the most promising building blocks fornanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices.Worldwide efforts in both theory and experimentalinvestigations have driven the growth, characteriza-tion and applications of 1D nanostructures into anadvanced, multidisciplinary field. This book presentsexciting, state-of-the-art developments in synthe-sis and properties of 1D nanostructures with manykinds of morphologies and compositions (semicon-ductor, metal, carbon, etc.) as well as their consider-able impact on spintronics, information storage, andthe design of field-effect transistors.

Features

Covers the most promising building blocks fornanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices Em-phasizes unified mechanisms behind the diversity ofone-dimensional nanostructures Describes improvedcontrol over growth for new functionality Multidis-ciplinary scope with international authorship Servesas a practical and authoritative reference for graduatestudents through researchers

Contents

Study of Nanowire growth mechanisms: VLS and Si-assisted. -One-dimensional SiC nanostructures: Syn-thesis and its Properties. -Self-organized NanowireFormation of Si-based Materials. -Optical anisotropyof semiconductor nanowires. -FDTD spectroscop-ic study of metallic nanostructures: on the pertinentemployment of tabulated permittivities. -Electro-magnetic nanowire resonances for field-enhancedspectroscopy. -Designing the Carbon Nanotube FieldEffect Transistor through Contact Barrier Engineer-ing. -Low dimensional nano-materials for spintron-ics . -One dimensional phase-change [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Quantum Optics, Quantum Electron-ics, Nonlinear Optics; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Researchers in physics and materials science inacademia and industry; Graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74131-4


Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

Self-Assembled Quantum Dots

In recent years, the field of self-assembled quantumdots has shown great promise for nanoscale applica-tions in optoelectronics and quantum computing.Worldwide efforts in both theory and experimen-tal investigations have driven the growth, character-ization, and applications of quantum dots into anadvanced multidisciplinary field. Written byleading experts in the field, Self-Assembled QuantumDots provides up-to-date coverage of carri-er and spin dynamics and energy transfer and struc-tural interaction among nanostructures. Topics al-so includes current device applications such as quan-tum dot lasers and detectors as well as future applica-tions to quantum information processing.

Features

Covers one of the most promising fields of nanoscaleoptoelectronics Is multidisciplinary in scope and in-ternational in authorship Discusses fabrication andcharacterization toward applications to quantumcomputing Serves as a reference for anyone workingwith or planning to work with quantum dots

Contents

InAs/GaAs Quantum Dots with multimodal SizeDistribution.- Capacitance Voltage Spectroscopy ofInAs Quantum Dots.- Dynamics of carrier transferinto In(Ga)As self-assembled quantum dots.- Spinphenomena in self-assembled quantum dots.- Stud-ies of Semiconductor Quantum Dots for QuantumInformation Processing.- In(Ga)As/GaAs quantumdots grown by MOCVD for opto-electronic deviceapplications.- Excitons and spins in quantum dotscoupled to a continuum of states.- Quantum Cou-pling in Quantum Dot Molecules.- Stress relaxationphenomena in buried quantum dots.- Carrier trans-fer in the arrays [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Quantum Optics, Quantum Elec-tronics, Nonlinear Optics; Optical and ElectronicMaterials; Quantum Computing, Information andPhysics

Target groups

Graduate students through researchers working withquantum dots in the fields of physics, materials sci-ence, chemistry, biochemistry, and electronic engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74190-1

Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA; G.

Salamo

Epitaxial Semiconductor

Nanostructures

Written primarily from an experimental point ofview, this book is devoted to the growth and char-acterization of epitaxial semiconductor nanostruc-tures, with emphasis on the following approaches:strain-driven self-organization, droplet epitaxy, highindex surfaces, and lithographic or template-basedpatterning. A rich spectrum in the morphologicalevolution of multiple dimensional nanostructureswill be addressed, including quantum dots, quan-tum dot arrays, quantum dot molecules, quantumrings, and quantum wires. Epitaxial SemiconductorNanostructures will be an indispensable re-source for a broad readership, from the beginninggraduate student interested in semiconductor nanos-tructures to the senior scientist in academia and in-dustry.

Features

Presents recent and novel experimental de-velopments in multiple dimensional semicon-ductor nanostructures Emphasizes principles andmechanisms underlying a broad range ofsemiconductor nanostructures from quantumdots to quantum wires

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- From Quantum Wells toMultiple Dimensional Nanostructures.-Molecu-lar-beam Epitaxy.- Stranski-Krastanov Growth ofQuantum Dots.- Spatially Alignment of QuantumDots.- Nanostructure Evolution on High Index sur-faces.- Droplet Epitaxy.- Conclusions.- References.-Index.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics,Optical Devices; Quantum Optics, Quantum Elec-tronics, Nonlinear Optics; Optical and ElectronicMaterials

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry; Graduate stu-dents

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74661-6

M. Watanabe, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; O.

Okuno, Tohoku University Graduate School of DentistryO (Eds.)

Interface Oral Health Science 2007

The Tohoku University Graduate School of Den-tistry has proposed Interface Oral Health Science asthe main theme of next-generation dental researchsince 2002. That theme is based on the new conceptthat healthy oral function is provided by biologicaland biomechanical harmony among three systems:oral tissues, parasites, and biomaterials, and that oraldiseases are interpreted as "interface diseases" causedby disruption of the intact interfaces among thosesystems. The Second International Symposium wasorganized to promote advances in dental researchand to activate interdisciplinary research with relat-ed fields by putting interface oral health science in-to practice. Researchers at the global forefront of thefield participated in the symposium, the contents ofwhich are summarized in this book. Also includedare the text of a lecture by the president of TohokuUniversity, an educational lecture by the vice-dean ofKing's College London Dental Institute, the contentsof three symposia and more [..]

Fields of interest

Dentistry; Biomaterials

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Hardcover

ISBN 978-4-431-76689-6


M. Weidenbörner, Bonn, Germany

Mycotoxins in Foodstuff

Due to the serious spoilage and health issues thepresence of mycotoxins can cause, it’s imperativethat the food industry has a basic understanding fun-gi and their corresponding mycotoxins. An indis-pensable resource, Mycotoxins in Foodstuffgives an in depth overview by listing the degree ofcontamination, concentration and country of ori-gin/detection for each case of mycotoxin contami-nation for each commodity. In addition, the bookshows whether or not food is predisposed for myco-toxin contamination.

Features

The first complete reference covering relevant toxinproducing fungi in foodstuff

Fields of interest

Food Science; Analytical Chemistry; Microbiology

Target groups

Professionals in the food industry, agriculture, con-trol agencies, those involved in food processing, foodchemistry, and microbiology, mycologists and myco-toxicologists

Type of publication

Reference work

Due December 2007


153,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73688-4

V. Weissig, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Liposomes

Liposomes are the prototype of all nano drug deliv-ery vectors currently under development and lessonslearned in the history of 40 years of Liposome Tech-nology should be heeded by new investigators in theemerging field of pharmaceutical and biomedicalnanotechnology. This book compiles protocols, writ-ten by experts in their particular field, for a vast vari-ety of liposome applications. It is an essentialsource of practical know-how for every investigator,whose research area involves in one way or anotherphospholipids, glycolipids and cholesterol.

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology; Human Physiol-ogy; Immunology; Pharmacology/Toxicology

Target groups

Membrane biologists and physicists, protein andlipid biochemists, molecular biologists, immunolo-gists, and pharmaceutical scientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due September 2009



76,65 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-359-6

D.B. Williams, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; C.B. Carter,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA


A Textbook for Materials Science

This groundbreaking text has been established as themarket leader throughout the world. Profusely illus-trated, Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Text-book for Materials Science provides the necessary in-structions for successful hands-on applicationof this versatile materials characterization technique.For this first new edition in 12 years, many sectionshave been completely rewritten with all others re-vised and updated. The new edition also includes anextensive collection of questions for the student, pro-viding approximately 800 self-assessment questionsand over 400 questions that are suitable for home-work assignment. Four-color illustrations through-out also enhance the new edition. Praise for the firstedition: `The best textbook for this audience avail-able.' – American Scientist `Ideally suited to theneeds of a graduate level course. It is hard to imaginethis book not fulfilling most of the requirements ofa text for such a course.' – Microscope `This book iswritten in such a [..]

Features

Undisputated market leader, now completely revisedand updated First-ever TEM text with four-color il-lustrations throughout Includes approximately 800self-assessment questions and over 400 questionssuitable for homework assignment Ideal for use as ateaching text and as a hands-on reference for materi-als scientists

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Nan-otechnology; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target groups

Researchers and technicians using transmissionelectron microscopy in materials science,including for the characterization of nanoscalematerials.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 830 p. 700 illus., 500 in color. Hardcover

107,80 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76500-6


D.B. Williams, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; C.B. Carter,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA


A Textbook for Materials Science

This groundbreaking text has been established as themarket leader throughout the world. Profusely illus-trated, Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Text-book for Materials Science provides the necessary in-structions for successful hands-on applicationof this versatile materials characterization technique.For this first new edition in 12 years, many sectionshave been completely rewritten with all others re-vised and updated. The new edition also includes anextensive collection of questions for the student, pro-viding approximately 800 self-assessment questionsand over 400 questions that are suitable for home-work assignment. Four-color illustrations through-out also enhance the new edition. Praise for the firstedition: `The best textbook for this audience avail-able.' – American Scientist `Ideally suited to theneeds of a graduate level course. It is hard to imaginethis book not fulfilling most of the requirements ofa text for such a course.' – Microscope `This book iswritten in such a [..]

Features

Undisputated market leader, now completely revisedand updated First-ever TEM text with four-color il-lustrations throughout Includes approximately 800self-assessment questions and over 400 questionssuitable for homework assignment Ideal for use as ateaching text and as a hands-on reference for materi-als scientists

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Nan-otechnology; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target groups

Advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 830 p. 700 illus., 500 in color. Softcover

73,15 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76502-0

B.T. Wong, Lexington, KY, USA; M.P. Mengüç, University of Ken-

tucky, Lexington, KY, USA

Thermal Transport for Applications

in Nanomachining

Nanotechnology remains one of the most active andintriguing research and development areas. Whilethe importance of novel devices and systems engi-neered at the nanoscale is steadily increasing, thesuccess of future nanoscale applications will dependon the effective implementation of nanomachiningand nanomanufacturing platforms. This book ad-dresses the significant role played by thermal trans-port in electron-beam based processes, consider-ing the various time and length scales relevant fromthe macroscale to the nanoscale levels. In particu-lar, it reviews and highlights thermal transport the-ories related to "nanomachining," a term looselydefined as the ability to shape, form, or build newstructures at the nanoscale (1--100 nm). Beginningwith an overview of nanomachining, the monographintroduces the relevant particle models based onthe Boltzmann transport equation. Following gen-eral concepts, specific details for the electron-beamtransport equation, radiative transfer equation, andphonon [..]

Features

Covers the basics and applications of thermal trans-port in micro- and nanodevices Integrates physicsand technology of thermal processes on the micro-scopic level Reference work for researchers, electricalengineers and graduate students alike

Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Transport Equations.- 3. Mod-eling of Transport Equations via MCM.- 4. Mod-eling of Electron Beam Transport.- 5. Modeling ofNanomachining.- 6. Two-Temperature Model forNanomachining.- 7. Further Advances in Nanoma-chining Modling.- 8. Parallel Computations forNanomachining.- 9. Molecular Dynamics Simula-tions.- 10. Concluding Remarks.- A. Matrix for theFourier Law.- B. Simplified Hydrodynamic Equa-tions.- C. Thermophysical Properties.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electronics and Microelectronics,Instrumentation; Physics and Applied Physics in En-gineering; Thermodynamics

Target groups

Scientists and graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2007. Approx. XVII, 270 p. 65 illus. (Microtechnology and MEMS)

Hardcover

124,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73605-9

W.S. Wong, Palo Alto Research Center, CA, USA; A. Salleo, Stan-

ford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA (Eds.)

Flexible Electronics

Materials and Applications

Flexible Electronics covers a range of materials usedfor flexible electronics, including semiconductors,dielectrics, and metals. The functional integrationof these different materials is treated as well. Funda-mental issues for both organic and inorganic materi-als systems are included. A corresponding overviewof technological applications, based on each materi-als system, is presented to give both the non-special-ist and the researcher in the field relevant informa-tion on the status of the flexible electronics area. Themost notable novel aspect of this book is the explicitlink that is made between the fundamental scientificaspects relevant to the materials for flexible electron-ics and the corresponding technological applications.The book will give a broad overview of the materi-als aspects from low-cost, low-performance devicesto high-performance applications. Specific materialssystems and properties are presented for various ap-plications with respect to processing complexity, de-vice [..]

Features

Includes applications of novel materials (both organ-ic and inorganic materials) in flexible electronics De-scribes the relationship between materials require-ments and electronic device performance Covers de-vice characterization techniques used to qualify per-formance for various electronic device applications

Contents

Materials.- Growth and Stability of Low-temperaturea-Si:H TFTs.- Polymer Semiconductor Materials forTFTs.- Dielectric Materials for Flexible Electronics.-Organic Small molecule TFTs.- Carbon nanotubesfor TFTs and Sensors.- Nanowires/Nanoparticles.-Polymers for Photovoltaics.- Flexible Conductors.-ZnO Materials for High Performance Flexible Elec-tronics.- Applications.- Organic TFT Backplanes OnFlexible Platforms.- Device Processing and Perfor-mance of a-Si:H on Flex.- ZnO-based TFTs for Flexi-ble Electronics.- OLED Flexible Displays.- Materialsand Device Integration for Flexible [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Polymer Sci-ences; Condensed Matter; Characterization andEvaluation Materials

Target groups

Researchers in the field of flexible electronics Non-specialists who want a basic overview of flexible elec-tronics Industrial manufacturers to academic re-searchers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology,

Vol. 11) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74362-2


Z. Xu, Peking University, China; J. Li, Institute of Genetics & Devel-

opmental Biology, CAS, Beijing, China; Y. Xue, Institute of Genet-

ics & Developmental Biology, CAS, Beijing, China; W. Yang, Insti-

tute of Genetics & Developmental Biology, CAS, Beijing, China

(Eds.)

Biotechnology and Sustainable

Agriculture 2006 and Beyond

Proceedings of the 11th IAPTC&B Congress, August 13-18,

2006 Beijing, China

Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture 2006 andBeyond is a collection of papers presented at the XIthinternational congress of the International Associa-tion of Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology(IAPTC&B). It continues the long tradition ofthe IAPTC&B to publish the proceedings of itsquadrennial congresses. It provides an up-to-date re-port of the most significant advances in plant tissueculture and biotechnology as presented by leadinginternational scientists.

Features

Provides an excellent summary of the latest advancesin plant sciences Offers the most updated develop-ment in plant tissue culture Brings the state-of-the-art technology in plant biotechnology

Contents

Advances In Plant Molecular Biology.- FunctionalGenomics.- Plant Transformation Technology.- InVitro System As The Model For Discovery In Molec-ular Biology.- Molecular Control Of Abiotic Resis-tance.- Plant Insect Interaction.- Molecular Mech-anisms On Plant-Microbe Interactions.- Metabol-ic Engineering.- Improving Nutritional Quality OfCrops.- Signal Transduction.- Apomixis.- Biotech-nology In Cereals.- Biotechnology In EconomicCrops.- Biotechnology In Medicinal, Woody AndHorticultural Plants.- Tissue Culture For Biodiver-sity Preservation.- Plants As Bioreacter/MolecularPharming.- [..]

Fields of interest

Plant Sciences; Biotechnology; Plant Genetics & Ge-nomics; Developmental Biology; Agriculture; CellBiology

Target groups

Agricultural scientists, plant breeders and geneticists,plant biotechnologists, biotech industry, internation-al policy makers

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007


145,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6634-4

T. Yamashita, Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; K.

Nakajima, Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; J. Chen,

nohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; C. Buzea, Tohoku

Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan

Superconductors

Scientific Basics and Engineering Applications

This book treats superconductivity from a theoreti-cal phenomenological viewpoint and describes tech-nological applications. The authors use a languagecommon to physiscists and electrical engineers. Af-ter studying this book, the reader should be able toapproach the more advanced literature on super-conductivity and its applications. Structured as a se-ries of questions and answers, the text will serve asa valuable tutorial for researchers and graduate stu-dents. The presentation is self-consistent, supply-ing information on the history of superconductivityand gas liquefaction, types of superconductors, theirstructures and the values of the main superconduct-ing parameters, phenomenological theories of super-conductivity, and wide-ranging applications.

Features

This is an up-to-date textbook on superconductorscovering the entire field from basics through historyup to applications.

Contents

One Century of Superconductivity.- Types of Super-conductors.- Phenomenological Theories.- High-Field Applications.- Electronic Applications

Fields of interest

Superconductivity, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids;Characterization and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Advanced students and researchers

Type of publication


Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 300 pp. 150 figs. Hardcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-41876-4

S. Yanniotis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

Solving Problems in Food

Engineering

Solving Problems in Food Engineering is a step bystep workbook intended to enhance students' un-derstanding of complicated concepts and to helpthem practice solving food engineering problems.The book covers problems in fluid flow, heat trans-fer, mass transfer, and the most common unit opera-tions that have applications in food processing, suchas thermal processing, cooling and freezing, evapora-tion, psychrometrics and drying. Included are theo-retical questions in the form of true or false, solvedproblems, semi-solved problems, and problemssolved using a computer. The semi-solved problemsguide students through the solution. Some of theproblems progress from elementary level increasingdifficulty so that the book is useful to food scienceas well as food engineering students. A CD-Rom issupplied with the book, which contains spreadsheetsolutions of problems that require the use of a com-puter, such as transient heat and mass transfer prob-lems, simulation of 2 and 4-effect evaporators, [..]

Features

introduction to food engineering problems for thosewho have very little to no background in engineeringsupplemental text that covers the basics of food engi-neering problem solving a progressive degree of dif-ficulty in the questions

Contents

Conversion of units.- Use of steam tables.-Mass bal-ance.- Enthalpy balance.- Mechanical energy bal-ance.- Fluid flow.- Selection of a pump.- Heat trans-fer by conduction (single and multiple-layer flatand cylindrical wall).- Heat transfer by convection(calculation of heat transfer coefficient, overall heattransfer coefficient, area of heat exchanger).- Heattransfer by radiation.- Unsteady state heat conduc-tion.- Mass transfer by diffusion.- Mass transfer be-tween phases.- Unsteady state mass transfer.- Evap-oration.- Psychometrics.- Drying.- Freezing.- Mi-crowave heating.- Separation in [..]

Fields of interest

Food Science

Target groups

upper level undergraduate students in food engineer-ing

Type of publication


Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 345 p. With CD-ROM. (Food Engineering Series)

Softcover

53,90 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73513-9


F. Yiannas, Walt Disney World Company, Lake Buena Vista, FL,

USA

Food Safety Culture

Creating a Behavior-Based Food Safety Management System

Food safety awareness is at an all time high, new andemerging threats to the food supply are being rec-ognized, and consumers are eating more and moremeals prepared outside of the home. Accordingly, re-tail and foodservice establishments, as well as foodproducers at all levels of the food production chain,have a growing responsibility to ensure that prop-er food safety and sanitation practices are followed,thereby, safeguarding the health of their guests andcustomers. Achieving food safety success in thischanging environment requires going beyond tradi-tional training, testing, and inspectional approach-es to managing risks. It requires a better understand-ing of organizational culture and the human dimen-sions of food safety. To improve the food safety per-formance of a retail or foodservice establishment, anorganization with thousands of employees, or a lo-cal community, you must change the way people dothings. You must change their behavior. In fact, sim-ply put, food safety equals behavior. [..]

Features

the first significant contribution on how to create abehavior-based food safety management system

Contents

Introduction.- Looking Back to Shape the Fu-ture.- Why the Focus on Culture?- ASystems Based Approach to Food Safety.-Creating Food Safety Performance Expecta-tions.- Educating and Training to InfluenceBehavior.- Communicating Food Safety Effec-tively.- Developing Food Safety Goals &Measurement Systems.- Using Consequences toIncrease or Decrease Behaviors.- Tying it all To-gether — Food Safety Performance Manage-ment.- Unwrapping — Thoughts on the Fu-ture of Food Safety.- Index.

Fields of interest

Food Science; Nutrition

Target groups

food safety professionals involved with the retail andfoodservice industry (the largest segment of the foodchain) as well as to quality assurance professionalsworking in food processing plants, Federalregulatory officials (FDA, USDA, CDC), and profes-sionals employed by state agricultural agencies andlocal health departments

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 200 p. (Food Microbiology and Food Safety) Hard-

cover

61,60 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72866-7

X.-M. Yin, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pitts-

burgh, PA, USA; Z. Dong, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,

GA, USA (Eds.)

Essentials of Apoptosis

A Guide for Basic and Clinical Research

This is the second edition of the comprehensive,concise summary of apoptosis research. It coversthe major concepts, molecular architecture, the bio-chemical pathways, and pathophysioloical signifi-cance of apoptosis. This book provides a guideline ofstandard biochemical and cell biologic approachesto apoptosis bench work with an emphasis on trans-lational clinical applications for immune disorders,cancer research, ischemia, and neuronal degenera-tion. Since the original publication in 2003, the apop-tosis field has expanded rapidly – chapters not onlyneed to be revised and expanded, but there is a needfor all new chapters covering exciting advances inbioinformatics, systems biology, oxidative stress, etc.

Contents

Caspases.- Bcl-2 family proteins.- IAP.- Structure Biology.- The death re-ceptor pathway.- The mitochondrial pathway.-Alternative pathway.- Bioinformatic of apop-tosis.- Systems approach to apoptosis.-Clearance of apoptotic bodies by phagocyto-sis.- Bioenergistics of cell death.- ER-Mitochon-dria cross talk and ER stress induced apopto-sis.- Transcriptional Regulation of apoptosis.-Apoptosis in plants, yeast and bacteria.- PCDin C. elegans.- PCD in Drosophila.- Cell death inmammalian development.- Apoptosis andcancer.- Apoptosis in immune system and [..]

Fields of interest

Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general; Neurosciences;Immunology; Human Physiology

Target groups

Cell biologists, microbiologists, biochemistsand first year PhD students

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2009


92,40 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-380-0

D. Yu, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Houston, TX, USA; M.-C. Hung, The University of Texas M.D. An-

derson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.)

Breast Cancer Chemosensitivity

In Breast Cancer Chemosensitivity, a group of worldleading experts review critical aspects of resistance tosystemic therapy in breast cancer patients. Beginningwith a clinical overview of the problem Breast Can-cer Chemosensitivity moves on to focus on the latestfindings of molecular mechanisms of drug resistance.These include in-depth discussions on multidrug re-sistance by P-glycoprotein and the multidrug resis-tance protein family, resistance to therapeutic agent-induced apoptosis, cell cycle deregulation, deregula-tion of DNA repair, loss of tumor suppressor genes,integrin-mediated adhesion, insulin-like growth fac-tors, epidermal growth factor, and ErbB2 in mod-ulating breast cancer response to systemic therapy,especially, certain chemotherapeutic agents. BreastCancer Chemosensitivity provides an example ofusing novel approaches for chemosensitization ofbreast cancer cells that gives readers an idea aboutthe future direction in breast cancer treatment.

Features

A useful reference to some of the most impor-tant aspects of systemic therapy resistance Allowsthose who are interested in breast cancer therapy toget a jump-start on critical issues in breast cancertherapeutic resistance

Fields of interest

Cancer Research; Biochemistry, general; MolecularMedicine; Cell Biology

Target groups

All health-care providers charged with the care ofwomen: primary care physicians, gynecologists, on-cologists, radiologists, surgeons, gerontologists, in-ternal medicine specialists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007



114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74037-9


M. Zaki, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; C.

Bystroff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA (Eds.)

Protein Structure Prediction

This book covers elements of both the data-drivencomparative modeling approach to structure pre-diction and also recent attempts to simulate foldingusing explicit or simplified models. Despite the un-solved mystery of how a protein folds, advances arebeing made in predicting the interactions of proteinswith other molecules, such as small ligands, nucle-ic acids or other proteins. Also rapidly advancingare the methods for solving the inverse folding prob-lem, the problem of finding a sequence to fit a struc-ture. This book focuses on the various computation-al methods for prediction, their successes and theirlimitations, from the perspective of their most wellknown practitioners.

Features

Describes cutting-edge techniques for predictionand accesses them from the perspective of their mostwell-known practitioners Includes a comprehensiveaccount of the history of protein structure predictionStep-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory proto-cols Chapters written by experienced practitioners

Contents

A historical perspective of template-based proteinstructure prediction.- The assessment of methods forprotein structure prediction.- Aligning Sequencesto Structures.- Protein Structure Prediction UsingThreading.- Algorithms for Multiple Protein Struc-ture Alignment and Structure-Derived Multiple Se-quence Alignment.- Indexing Protein Structures us-ing Suffix Trees.- Hidden Markov Models for Predic-tion of Protein Features.- The pros and cons of pre-dicting protein contact maps.- Roadmap Methodsfor Protein Folding.- Scoring functions for de novoprotein structure prediction revisited.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Proteomics

Target groups

Cell biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneti-cists, pharmacologists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2007. Approx. 280 p. 69 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol.

413) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-752-5

A. Zribi, Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY, USA; J. Fortin,

Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY (Eds.)

Functional Thin Films and

Nanostructures for Sensors

Synthesis, Physics and Applications

This book will discuss advances in the area of func-tional thin films for sensors and novel concepts forfuture breakthroughs. The focus will be on guide-lines and design rules for sensor systems, interactionbetween functional thin films and other sensor sub-systems, fundamentals behind the intrinsic function-ality in sensing thin films and nanostructures, state-of-the-art technologies used to develop sensors to-day and concrete examples of sensor designs. Cover-age of nanoscale thin films for sensors includes thefollowing important topics: Fundamental physicsof functional thin films and nanostructures; Synthe-sis processes of functional thin films; Integration offunctional thin films; Applications of functional thinfilms in sensing.

Features

Discusses advances in the area of functional thinfilms for sensors and novel concepts for futurebreakthroughs Multidisciplinary coverage of diverseareas of technology and science such as MaterialsScience, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanicaland Electrical Engineering

Contents

Sensor Design Guidelines.- Fundamental Concepts.-Thin-Film Synthetic Techniques and Growth Mech-anisms.- Structuring and Integration of SensitiveMaterials and Devices.- Applications of FunctionalThin Films.- Index.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Nanotechnolo-gy; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Optical and Electronic Materials; Characteriza-tion and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Libraries, graduate school science and engineeringstudents (EE, ME, Physics)

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008


cover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36229-8

I. Zvára, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russian Fed-

eration

The Inorganic Radiochemistry of

Heavy Elements

Methods for Studying Gaseous Compounds

Developments in the title field have been greatly mo-tivated by the studies of transactinoid elements; se-lected experiments and their results are presentedfor visualization. Primarily, the book is about thephysico-chemical basis of the experimental meth-ods and techniques which are or can be used forcompounds of all heavy metals; about evaluation ofthe desorption energies from the original gas-solidchromatography data; and about concepts and ap-proaches which allow to estimate bulk properties ofthe compounds even from experiments with a fewshort-lived atoms. The book attempts for the firsttime critical discussion of the state of art from a co-herent point of view to help better understanding. Itwas written both for the newcomers to the field andexperts, its goal is also to stimulate wider use of theadvantageous gas phase techniques for common ele-ments.

Features

The author is one of the founders of gas-chromato-graphic methods in radiochemistry Gas-phase chem-istry with single atoms and molecules is an essentialtechnique for the development and understandingof transactinide chemistry Aims to stimulate wideruse of the advantageous gas phase techniques forcommon elements Provides a closer insight into thethermodynamics and kinetics of the gas phase chro-matography [..]

Contents

Experimental developments in inorganic gas phaseradiochemistry: Early gas–solid chromatographystudies.- Techniques for isolation of short-lived ac-celerator produced activities.- Techniques for al-pha-active nuclides with corrosive reagents.- Recenttechniques for alpha-active nuclides in non corro-sive environment.- Future of radiochemistry stud-ies of heavy metals.- Physicochemical Fundamen-tals: Molecular kinetics.- Diffusional deposition ofmolecules and aerosols in channels.- Statistical ther-modynamics of adsorption.- Production of transacti-noid elements, synthesis and transportation [..]

Fields of interest

Nuclear Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; PhysicalChemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Nuclear Physics,Heavy Ions, Hadrons

Target groups

Researchers, academics and industry staff interest-ed or working in nuclear chemistry, especially radio-chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007


199,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6601-6

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