General Chemistry category: 1479 books

Explores endogenous lipoprotein particles and their interaction with pharmacological agents. Among the topics are receptor-dependent interactions of lipoproteins with tissues and cell types, their uptake and transport with the vascular endothelium, therapeutic and chemical agents that associate in v

Nervous system diseases represent a major health concern worldwide. Although important financial and professional investment, their etiology and pathophysiology still remain mostly elusive. Moreover, the clinical need of disease-modifying therapies is still unmet. In the last decades, traditional...

There is a growing need for environmental measurement personnel who possess a solid understanding of the techniques of air pollutant sampling. This essential book explains the fundamentals of air sampling, develops the theory of gas measurement, and presents several "how-to" examples of...

Consider the Consequences of Bringing a Chemical to MarketProduct Stewardship: Life Cycle Analysis and the Environment explores the regulatory and scientific aspects of the life-cycle consequences of bringing a chemical to market. Using case studies to bring critical points to life, this multidisciplinary text explores the factors that influence ou

Soils with high Ni contents occur in several parts of the world, especially in areas with ultramafic rocks which cause serious environmental impacts. This book aims to extend the knowledge on the risks and problems caused by elevated Ni contents and to cover the existing gaps on issues related to...

Stimuli Responsive Polymeric Membranes: Smart Polymeric Membranes explains the fundamentals and advances in topics relating to the field of membrane science. It elaborately explains concepts relating to stimuli responsive membranes, with special importance given down to minute details. Material selection,...

This book provides some insight into chemical defects in crystalline solids, focusing on the relationship between basic principles and device applications. It is concerned with the chemical, optical and electronic consequences of the presence of defects in crystals.

Das Lehrbuch richtet sich an all jene, die an der Vermittlung von Chemie interessiert sind. Insbesondere wurde es jedoch für Studierende des Lehramtes Chemie  konzipiert, um sie bei der Vor- und Nachbereitung ihres fachdidaktischen Studiums und in ihrer unterrichtlichen Praxis zu unterstützen. Die...

What is the kick we get from our morning cup of coffee or tea and why are we attracted by the smell of spices or perfume? How do the holes get in the cheese and why should you not clean your teeth after drinking a glass of wine? The authors have succeeded in explaining everyday objects in a scientific...

Sie wollten Blei zu Gold machen und suchten nach dem Stein der Weisen: Die Alchemisten des Mittelalters und der Renaissance galten lange als Pseudogelehrte oder sogar Quacksalber. Doch ihre Methoden und geheimen Rezepte haben es durchaus in sich – wenn man sie denn entschlüsseln kann. Die Alchemie...

Placebos lindern Schmerzen, hemmen Entzündungen und lösen Asthma – und enthalten doch keinerlei wirksame Bestandteile. Trotzdem wirken diese Schein-Therapien bei vielen Menschen verblüffend gut. Aber warum? Wie funktioniert der Placebo-Effekt? "Placebo" – Ich werde gefallen: So nannten schon vor...

There is a compelling need for new drugs and efficient treatments against mosquito-borne diseases. Environmentally safe, but effective insecticides that address the problems of resistance are required. Computational Design of Chemicals for the Control of Mosquitoes and Their Diseases explains how...

The second edition of this reference provides comprehensive examinations of developments in the processing and applications of carbon black, including the use of new analytical tools such as scanning tunnelling microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and inverse gas chromatography.;Completely...

Key features: Serves as a standard reference for researchers, teachers and students of various disciplines such as Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Natural Products, and Pharmacy, their libraries, and as a valuable guide for pharmaceutical companies involved...