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Focusing on Lifshitz-Van der Waals, Lewis acid-base, and electrical double layer interactions, this title discusses measuring the surface properties of flat or particulate solids with contact angles of drops of high-energy liquids deposited on solid surfaces or via the thin-layer wicking technique.

Emphasizes the growing need for wood products with advanced engineering properties. This title details the fundamental principles of cellulose technology and presents various techniques to modifying the basic chemistry of lignocellulosic materials. It discusses the cost-efficient use of cellulose derivatives in a variety of commodities.

Describes structural, dynamic, and optical properties of macromolecules in both solution and bulk states. This book shows how to apply experimental techniques, such as light scattering, and models for predicting the properties of various polymeric materials.

Presents an introduction to the algebraic theory of systems of differential equations, as developed by the Japanese school of M Sato and his colleagues. It also reviews hyperfunction-microfunction theory and the theory of D-modules.

Covering various areas of distribution engineering, this reference work examines the behavior of utilities. It provides the practical knowledge necessary to solve real-world distribution problems.

Covers topics ranging from fundamental studies of solubilization to practical technological applications of the phenomenon. This book reviews the solubilization of organic materials into surfactant aggregates, including micelles, vesicles and admicelles. It is suitable for physical, surface, colloid and surfactant chemists and chemical engineers.

Analyzes different compounding material classes of dry rubber compounds, such as carbon blacks, platicizers and age resisters, integrating information on how elastomers are built up. This work provides compounding tips on how to avoid oil or antioxidant bloom, how to adjust electrical conductivity and how to meet volume swell requirements.

Offers statistical and biometrical procedures for designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting field experiments. This work addresses some of the important research topics in agriculture, including agronomy, breeding and pasture trials; farming systems research; and, intercropping research.

Describes the breadmaking process at the molecular level, based on surface and colloidal science and introducing colloidal science with a minimum of theory. This book discusses the structure of the dough, how a foam is formed during fermentation and how starch gelatinization induces the formation of an open-pore network, such as the bread crumb.

Presents instructions on what to do to manage multiple small projects - using limited resources - in any industry. This work covers methods that address the needs of the non-specialist project manager, and are suitable for professionals who coordinate multiple projects of various kinds.

Offers a comprehensive treatment of a large family of polymers useful in a range of applications in such fields as automotive, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, metal-working, mining, industrial coating, textile, construction, and home furnishings. This work summarizes the chemistry and mechanisms.

This book discusses the current status of the solid-state AC motor controls. It treats most technical phenomena in the empirical sense, with emphasis on input-output characteristics of solid-state controls, oriented at all times to their effect on the performance of the AC motor.

Reviews the fundamentals of the bubble-particle collection phenomenon using a self-consistent approach that helps readers understand the hydrodynamic aspects of bubble-particle collection. This work examines bubble rise velocity, water velocity around air bubbles, the thinning of intervening liquid films and macroscopic processes in froth.

Offers information on the biotechnological potential of entomopathogenic fungi and ergot alkaloids, applications of Trichoderma in disease control, and the development of mycoherbicides. This work covers topics including fungal control of nematodes, production of edible fungi, fermented foods and high-value products like mycoprotein.

Offers an introduction to the trends and challenges in the development of more electric vehicles (MEVs) using examples and discussions of advanced MEV power system architectures, characteristics, and dynamics. This work highlights issues related to system stability as well as challenges faced during and after implementation.

The technological potential of nanocrystalline materials has led to growth in research on semiconductor nanocrystals. This work addresses topics impacting the field including synthesis and assembly of nanocrystals, single-nanocrystal optical and tunneling spectroscopies and physical and engineering aspects of nanocrystal-based devices.

Highlights the need for fresh applications and technologies that assist in the determination of molecular weight and molecular weight distributions of polymers. This volume includes six chapters covering high-speed size exclusion chromatography, SEC of low molecular weight materials, and the extended family of techniques.

Details the challenges and analytical methodologies utilized to determine the effect of chemical composition, genetics, and human physiology on aroma and flavor perception. This book examines a wide range of sample preparation methods and conditions, and offers several comparisons of chemical detector sensitivities.

Presenting a constructive evaluation of the most significant developments in liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and its uses for quantitative bioanalysis and characterization for a diverse range of disciplines, this title offers coverage of the technological developments and applications.

Covers various aspects of chemical grouting methods and applications. This reference highlights ground improvement techniques as well as innovation in soil modification and stabilization procedures. It considers commercial alternatives to ground improvement, and their relative advantages and disadvantages.

Offers an account of transition-metal oxides (TMO), one of the most important classes of metal oxides, in the context of catalysis. This book also examines the crystal and electronic structure, stoichiometry and composition, redox properties, acid-base character, and cation valence states, as well as fresh approaches to the preparation of TMO.

Details minor, trace and ultratrace methods. This book addresses the stages that precede measurement. It highlights the measurement systems likely to be used by the pragmatic analyst. It provides maps and signposts for metals analysts who must verify that stringent trace level compositional specifications have been met.

Offers a treatment of fingerprint detection with lasers, including basic principles and equipment, established photoluminescence-based detection techniques. This work summarizes information on time-resolved fingerprint detection, transition selection rules, image intensifiers and CCD cameras, and uses of photoluminescence in criminalistics.

Outlines advances in material removal that have led to micromachining. This book discusses procedures for precise measurement and includes molecular-level theories. It describes vaporizing workpiece material with spark discharges and photon light energy.

Discusses the adsorption of inorganics from aqueous solution on inorganic adsorbents. This book emphasizes the relationship between adsorption and surface charging, highlighting simple and complex adsorption systems sorted by the adsorbent as well as the adsorbate.

Focuses on the factors critical to successful injection moulding, including knowledge of plastic materials and how they melt, the importance of mould design, the role of the screw, and the correct use of the controls of an injection moulding machine. This book enables operating personnel to understand the basics of injection moulding.

Offers an overview of scientific and technological issues in environmental applications of carbon materials. This book emphasizes the versatility of carbon materials in both gas- and liquid-phase environmental applications, including a discussion of emerging technologies.

Introduces developers of medical devices with the basic concepts and various issues of medical quality assurance and regulatory documents. This title describes the requirements listed in these documents and provides strategies for compliance with these requirements.

Offers a treatment of different kinds of James-Stein and ridge regression estimators from a frequentist and Bayesian point of view. This book explains and compares estimators analytically as well as numerically and includes Mathematica and Maple programs used in numerical comparison.

First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.