Molecular self-assembly is the process by which molecules adopt a defined arrangement without guidance or management from an outside source. Molecu...

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a semiconductor which is composed of Mo atoms sandwiched between two layers of hexagonal close packed sulfur atoms i...

This volume presents interesting results in the field of physico-chemical criteria for estimating the efficiency of burn dressings, antimicrobical ...

The popularity of PEZ candy dispensers and collectibles has never been higher. With the sharp rise in people suffering from "PEZ-O-Mania," RIchard ...

This new book explores liberating designs that the age of plastic has brought to kitchen items, toys, furniture, appliances, jewelry, and more. Ove...

Since the 13th century, a few special public clocks have included the movement of the sun, moon, earth and other planets, and from those early days...

In this book, the authors gather and present topical research in the study of the structure, properties and applications of napthalene. Topics incl...

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of natural and processed substances. Topics discussed include the characterisation a...

This book is a compiled contribution from experts in the field of natural polymers, and it is organised into two volumes. The purpose of this book ...

Natural Rubber (NR) is a renewable polymer endowed with remarkable properties including its high elasticity and high film forming capacity, propert...

Neutron scattering encompasses all scientific techniques whereby the deflection of neutron radiation is used as a scientific probe. Neutrons readil...

New Approaches To Polymer Materials

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of aldehydes. Topics discussed in this compilation include the synthesis and proper...

This book presents new developments in chromophore research. Topics discussed include boron-Dipyrromethane (BODIPY) chromophores; a chromophoric te...

This new book presents leading-edge international research in the field of food microbiology. Included in the scope are physiology, genetics, bioch...

New Developments in Food Policy, Control & Research

This new book presents and discusses current research in the study of polymer research. Topics discussed include a raman study of the pressure and ...

This book presents new research in the growing field of food engineering which refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing....

This book examines in detail food policy, control and research.

In the development of food engineering, one of the many challenges is to employ modern tools and knowledge to develop new products and processes. S...

Marine and freshwater biotoxins are a well-known problem in food safety, mainly for filter-feeding molluscs and for freshwater aquaculture. This is...

Marine and freshwater biotoxins are a well-known problem in food safety, mainly for filter-feeding mollusks and for freshwater aquaculture. This is...

This book presents current research in the study of niobium including the role of niobium species in heterogeneous catalysis; the geochemistry of N...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the chemical properties, applications and environmental effects of niobium. Topi...

This book compares the process of denitrification/anaerobic digestion/nitrification for the simultaneous removal of nitrogen and carbon from organi...

The intense application of chemicals in different crops has created many complications among which the development of resistance to pesticides in i...

Environmental pollution is known as any deterioration in the physical, chemical and biological quality of the environment. The pollutants fall unde...

Non-ionic surfactants are chemically potent molecular species that are becoming increasingly important as an excipient component used in the formul...

Bioactive phytochemicals contribute immensely to the operations and functions that occur within human beings. Scientists have coined the term nutra...

Most foods are considered functional in terms of providing nutrients and/or energy to sustain basic life, but nutraceuticals and functional foods a...

Vegetables and fruits with diverse natural colours contain abundant functional phytochemicals such as carotenoids, anthocyanins and betalains. Addi...

Most food nutrition contains the phytochemicals for human health. Carotenoids and polyphenols, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, might be espe...

Today, the vegetables and fruits humans ingest daily contain a multitude of compounds; these include polyphenols, dietary fibers, organosulfides, i...

Epidemiologically, nutritious values of vegetables and fruits have been the focus for daily health maintenance and disease prevention. Health phyto...

Diverse phytochemical functions on vegetables and fruits are discussed. Each chapter of Volume 5 describes the components and health effects. These...

Interestingly, vegetables and fruits represent different medicinal effects for age-related diseases such as hypertension, different types of cancer...

In East Asia, Korean ginseng has long been used as a private medicine and nourishing tonic, used for maintaining physical strength as well as treat...

Summary of these eight titles is made as follows: Chapter 1: Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a folklore medicine in China, India and these neig...

In India and the surrounding countries, turmeric has long been used as a traditional folk medicine for treating and preventing various diseases as ...

Herbal or plant ingredients demonstrate beneficial effects against human disease treatment and prevention. These ingredients are collectively refer...

Ochratoxin is a kind of secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium. It mainly contains Ochartoxin A (OTA), Ochratoxin B (OTB), Oc...

This book "The olive, its processing and waste management", endeavours to cover a broad spectrum regarding different aspects of the olive oil secto...

Olive oil, which has been part of the human diet for more than 5,000 years, is almost unique among oils in that it can be consumed in the crude for...

In Chapter One, D M Salazar, I López-Cortés, and D C Salazar-García give an overview of the composition of fatty acids, tocopherols, and polyphenol...

Olive oil is an important component in the food system in most European markets. Moreover, its consumption is gaining interest among consumers, par...

The economic impact of food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria associated with food animals ranges from $10 to 40 billion (USD) per year, and effec...

Flavonoids and organosulfur compounds are the two major classes of secondary metabolites found in onions that are believed to play a role as health...

Plastics processing is a major industrial activity, which yields components and systems for a wide range of industries, such as packaging, automoti...