Woodhead Publishing imprint: 1344 books
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Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Textiles play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical devices, including the replacement of diseased, injured or non-functioning organs within the body. Biotextiles as medical implants provides an invaluable single source of information on the main types of textile materials and products...
Acoustic Emission and Related Non-destructive Evaluation Techniques in the Fracture Mechanics of Concrete
Fundamentals and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2015
The development of NDT (non-destructive testing) techniques used for the inspection of concrete structures is currently in high demand, because many existing structures have become aged and deteriorated in service. In order to formulate predictions on their stability and to estimate their safety,...
Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites
Types, Processing and Properties
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2013
Concerns about global warming and the depletion of oil reserves have led to significant research into more sustainable composite materials made from natural materials. Recently, research has focussed on the development of nanoscale reinforcements for this new group of composites, significantly improving...
by B J Elliott
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2000
This book provides a complete guide to the design, procurement, installation and testing procedures for local area networks (LANs) using both copper and optical fibre cable technology. International, European and American LAN and premises cabling standards are explained and compared including the...
Quantum Information Processing with Diamond
Principles and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014
Diamond nitrogen vacancy (NV) color centers can transform quantum information science into practical quantum information technology, including fast, safe computing. Quantum Information Processing with Diamond looks at the principles of quantum information science, diamond materials, and their applications.
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Functional Foods
Concept to Product
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2011
The first edition of Functional foods: Concept to product quickly established itself as an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to the functional foods area. There has been a remarkable amount of research into health-promoting foods in recent years and the market for these types of products has also...
Hidden Persuaders in Cocoa and Chocolate
A Flavor Lexicon for Cocoa and Chocolate Sensory Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2018
Hidden Persuaders of Cocoa and Chocolate: A Flavor Lexicon for Cocoa and Chocolate Sensory Professionals provides an overview of the tastes, aromas and notes describing cocoa and chocolate. In addition to exploring tastes, aromas and notes, the book broadens the language for describing chocolate by...
by Karel Kulp
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2016
For the first major update of this topic in 21 years, editors Kulp, Loewe, Lorenz, and Gelroth have gathered an elite group of internationally recognized experts. This new edition examines the current market trends and applications for coated food products. It updates our knowledge of ingredient utilization...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2007
Ingredients and technologies which improve the flavour of food have always played a major role in food formulation. With increasing consumer demand for diet products, ready meals and natural ingredients, there is considerable pressure on food manufacturers to adapt ingredients in order to produce...
Using Cereal Science and Technology for the Benefit of Consumers
Proceedings of the 12th International ICC Cereal and Bread Congress, 24-26th May, 2004, Harrogate, UK
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2005
The Proceedings of the 12th International Cereal and Bread Congress provide a wide-ranging, comprehensive and up-to-date review of the latest advances in cereal science and technology with contributions from leading cereals institutes and individuals from around the world. They bring together all...
Texture in Food
Semi-Solid Foods
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2003
Texture is one of the most important attributes used by consumers to assess food quality. This quality is particularly important for the growing number of semi-solid foods from sauces and dressings to yoghurt, spreads and ice cream. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors,...
Dietary Supplements
Safety, Efficacy and Quality
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Dietary supplements made from foods, herbs and their constituents are a rapidly growing market sector. Consumers often view food supplements as ‘natural’ and therefore safe; however, supplements are regulated as foods rather than as pharmaceuticals and so are not as closely monitored as may be...
Food Constituents and Oral Health
Current Status and Future Prospects
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2009
Oral diseases can have a significant impact on self esteem and quality of life, are widespread and may be expensive to treat. New methods to reduce their incidence are therefore needed and the protective effect of food constituents is an important area of study. This essential collection reviews the...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Metabolomics enables valuable information about the biochemical composition of foods to be rapidly obtained. Since the biochemical profile of food largely determines key food properties such as flavour and shelf life, the information gained using metabolomics-based methods will enable greater control...