Heat conduction plays an important role in energy transfer at the macro, micro and nano scales. This book collates research results developed by sc...

Helium is the second most abundant element in the solar system after the hydrogen atom and also the simplest of all atoms. In this book the authors...

Heterogeneous combustion or burning is the sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of...

High intensity pulsed light (PL) is one of the most appealing non-thermal technologies, due to its short treatment time and its wide range of appli...

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has emerged as the most powerful and versatile separation and analytical method. This book covers not...

In chemistry, homogeneous catalysis is a sequence of reactions that involve a catalyst in the same phase as the reactants. Topics discussed in this...

Homolytic & Heterolytic Reactions - Problems & Solutions

In both ancient and modern civilisations, honey represents a natural product of great importance with many functional applications. Honey is used s...

The range of materials used for biomedical applications is very broad. This means that the demands on their properties are very diverse depending o...

Hydrometallurgy is one of the main routes for obtaining metals that are needed for society development and for our everyday life. Chapter One prese...

Hydroquinone has a variety of uses principally associated with its action as a reducing agent which is soluble in water. It is a major component in...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the synthesis, types and applications of hydroxides. Topics include synthetic ap...

In this book, the authors gather and present current research from across the globe in the study of the properties, technological applications and ...

Innovation in Coffee Quality presents recent contributions regarding the quality of the raw coffee material, the commercial coffees, and the sensor...

In the first chapter of the book, the immunotoxicological risk arising from xenogenous substances is emphasised. Immunotoxicology investigates unwa...

Pests are defined purely from anthropocentric perspective. An organism is not considered a pest until its activities and life processes interfere w...

An understanding of food demand and food trends across countries and the ability to predict potential shifts in demand for different food products ...

Industrial technologies have rapidly developed since the Industrial Revolution, and technological progress during the 19th century had been signifi...

Iodine is an important trace element and an essential substrate for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency can lead to goiter, hypter...

Kefir is a type of fermented, acidic, slightly alcoholic drink with a creamy consistency, resulting from the fermentation of microorganisms that li...

Kinetic & Thermodynamic Aspects of Polymer Stability

Due to recent studies, quinoa is regarded as a new food resource with great benefits for human beings. Due to its high value in nutrients, this kin...

The development of new materials of natural origin and biodegradable characteristics for many applications is one of the most important challenges ...

This book discusses numerous problems occurring in relation to microbiological quality of lactic acid cheese. Lactic acid cheese constitutes the so...