Woodhead Publishing imprint: 1344 books
Advances in Wrought Magnesium Alloys
Fundamentals of Processing, Properties and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on our understanding of process-property relationships in wrought magnesium alloys and the way this understanding can be used to develop a new generation of alloys for high-performance applications.
After an introductory overview...
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Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Geological disposal has been internationally adopted as the most effective approach to assure the long-term, safe disposition of the used nuclear fuels and radioactive waste materials produced from nuclear power generation, nuclear weapons programs, medical, treatments, and industrial applications....
Clothing for Children and Teenagers
Anthropometry, Sizing and Fit
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Clothing for Children and Teenagers: Anthropometry, Sizing and Fit addresses the complexities of developing size specifications for clothing aimed at seven to seventeen year olds. Children and teenagers experience rapid physical growth and alterations in body shape as they develop—changes that pose...
Handbook of Textile and Industrial Dyeing
Principles, Processes and Types of Dyes
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Dyeing is one of the most effective and popular methods used for colouring textiles and other materials. Dyes are employed in a variety of industries, from cosmetic production to the medical sector. The two volumes of the Handbook of textile and industrial dyeing provide a detailed review of the latest...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Although inflammation is one of the body’s first responses to infection, overactive immune responses can cause chronic inflammatory diseases. Long-term low-grade inflammation has also been identified as a risk factor for other diseases. Diet, immunity and inflammation provides a comprehensive introduction...
Handbook of Membrane Reactors
Fundamental Materials Science, Design and Optimisation
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2013
Membrane reactors are increasingly replacing conventional separation, process and conversion technologies across a wide range of applications. Exploiting advanced membrane materials, they offer enhanced efficiency, are very adaptable and have great economic potential. There has therefore been increasing...
Medical Modelling
The Application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Medicine
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2014
Medical modelling and the principles of medical imaging, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Rapid Prototyping (also known as Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing) are important techniques relating to various disciplines - from biomaterials engineering to surgery. Building on the success of the first...
Biomimetic Technologies
Principles and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2015
Biomimetic engineering takes the principles of biological organisms and copies, mimics or adapts these in the design and development of new materials and technologies. Biomimetic Technologies reviews the key materials and processes involved in this groundbreaking field, supporting theoretical background...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2016
Wireless MEMS Networks and Applications reviews key emerging applications of MEMS in wireless and mobile networks. This book covers the different types of wireless MEMS devices, also exploring MEMS in smartphones, tablets, and the MEMS used for energy harvesting.
The book reviews the range...
Virtual Business Models
Entrepreneurial Risks and Rewards
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2016
Virtual Business Models: Entrepreneurial Risks and Rewards focuses on companies with technology development, offering inspiration, guidance, and hands-on advice on how to utilize the potential of a virtual company format.
The book provides an overview of key aspects of the company's activities,...
Advances in Food and Beverage Labelling
Information and Regulations
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2014
Advances in Food and Beverage Labelling reviews recent advances in labelling research and regulation, covering issues such as nutrition and hazard information, traceability, health claims and standardisation, as well as new labelling technologies and consumer issues. The EU Food Information Regulation...
by X Mao
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2007
This advanced undergraduate and graduate text has now been revised and updated to cover the basic principles and applications of various types of stochastic systems, with much on theory and applications not previously available in book form. The text is also useful as a reference source for pure and...
Advances in Delay-tolerant Networks (DTNs)
Architecture and Enhanced Performance
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Part one looks at delay-tolerant network architectures and platforms including DTN for satellite communications and deep-space communications, underwater networks, networks in developing countries, vehicular networks and emergency communications. Part two covers delay-tolerant network routing, including...
Advanced Engineering Design
An Integrated Approach
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2011
This book provides engineers and students with a general framework focusing on the processes of designing new engineering products. The procedures covered by the framework lead the reader to the best trade-offs to ensure maximum satisfaction of the customer’s needs, meeting the lowest cost expectations,...