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Advanced materials for clean energy

Table of Contents: “…Arylamine-Based Photosensitizing Metal Complexes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells -- p-Type Small Electron-Donating Molecules for Organic Heterojunction Solar Cells -- Inorganic Materials for Solar Cell Applications -- Development of Thermoelectric Technology from Materials to Generators -- Piezoelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting -- Advanced Electrode Materials for Electrochemical Capacitors -- Electrode Materials for Nickel/Metal Hydride (Ni/MH) Rechargeable Batteries -- Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries -- All-Solid-State Rechargeable Batteries -- New Trend in Liquid Electrolytes for Electrochemical Energy Devices -- Organic Electrode Active Materials for Rechargeable Batteries : Recent Development and Future Prospects -- Materials for Metal-Air Batteries -- Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production -- Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction -- Materials for Reversible High-Capacity Hydrogen Storage -- Ammonia-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials -- Progress in Cathode Catalysts for PEFC -- Fundamentals and Materials Aspects of Direct Liquid Fuel Cells -- Developments in Electrodes, Membranes, and Electrolytes for Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells…”

How science works by Harvey, Derek, Jackson, Tom 1972-, Smith, Ginny, Sturgeon, Alison, Woodward, John 1954-

Table of Contents: “…-- How plants fuel the world -- How plants grow -- Respiration -- The carbon cycle -- Aging -- Genomes -- Genetic engineering -- Gene therapy -- Stem cells -- Cloning -- Space -- Stars -- The Sun -- The solar system -- Space flotsam -- Black holes -- Galaxies -- The Big Bang -- How big is the universe? …”

The handbook of photonics

Table of Contents: “…Photonics Technology, Innovation, and Economic Development -- III-V Semiconductor Materials -- Optical Properties and Optoelectronic Applications of II-VI Semiconductor Heterostructures -- III-V Nitrides and Silicon Carbide as Optoelectronic Materials -- Nonlinear Optics -- Ferroelectric Materials -- Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Materials -- Photovoltaic Devices -- Optoelectronic Devices -- Miniature Solid-State Lasers -- Optical Modulators -- Optical Fibers -- Ion-Exchanged Glass Waveguides -- Design Methodology for Guided-Wave Photonic Devices -- Optical Data Storage -- Holographic Data Storage -- Binary Optics -- Electronic Displays -- Digital Optical Computing and Interconnection -- Optical Communications…”

Medical Biochemistry by Baynes, John W., Dominiczak, Marek H.

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Amino acids and proteins -- Carbohydrates and lipids -- Blood: cells and plasma proteins -- Oxygen transport -- Catalytic proteins enzymes -- Hemostasis and thrombosis -- Membranes and transport -- Bioenergetics and oxidative metabolism -- Function of the gastrointestinal tract -- Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals -- Anaerobic metabolism of glucose in the red blood cell -- Carbohydrate storage and synthesis in liver and muscle -- The tricarboxylic acid cycle -- Oxidative metabolism of lipids in liver and muscle -- Biosynthesis and storage of fatty acids -- Biosynthesis of cholesterol and steroids -- Lipoproteins and lipid transport -- Biosynthesis and degradation of amino acids -- Muscle: energy metabolism and contraction -- Glucose homeostasis and fuel metabolism -- Nutrition and energy balance -- Water and electrolyte homeostasis -- Regulation of hydrogen ion concentration (acid-base balance) -- Calcium and bone metabolism -- Complex carbohydrates: glycoproteins -- Complex lipids -- The extracellular matrix -- Role of the liver in metabolism -- Biosynthesis and degradation of nucleotides -- Deoxyribonucleic acid -- Ribonucleic acid -- Protein synthesis and turnover -- Regulation of gene expression -- Recombinant DNA technology -- Genomics, proteomics and metabolomics -- Oxygen and life -- The immune response -- Biochemical endocrinology -- Membrane receptors and signal transduction -- Neurochemistry -- Neurotransmitters -- Cellular homeostasis: cell growth, differentiation and cancer -- Aging.…”

The laser guidebook by Hecht, Jeff

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Brief history of the laser -- Laser theory and principles -- Enhancements to laser operation -- External optics and their functions -- Variations on the laser theme : a classification of major types -- Helium-neon lasers -- Noble gas ion lasers -- Helium-cadmium lasers -- Carbon dioxide lasers -- Chemical lasers -- Copper and gold vapor lasers -- Excimer lasers -- Nitrogen lasers -- Far-infrared gas lasers -- Other commercial gas lasers -- Dye lasers -- Semiconductor diode lasers--structures -- Short-wavelength semiconductor diode lasers -- Long-wavelength III-V semiconductor diode lasers -- Lead salt semiconductor diode lasers -- Neodymium lasers -- Ruby lasers -- Tunable vibronic solid-state lasers -- Color-center lasers -- Fiber lasers and amplifiers -- Other solid-state lasers -- Free-electron lasers -- X-ray lasers.…”

Medical biochemistry by Baynes, John W., Dominiczak, Marek H.

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Amino Acids and Proteins -- Carbohydrates and Lipids -- Blood and Plasma Proteins -- Oxygen Transport -- Catalytic Proteins - Enzymes -- Hemostasis and Thrombosis -- Membranes and Transport -- Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism -- Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients: The Gastrointestinal Tract -- Vitamins and Minerals -- Anaerobic Metabolism of Glucose in the Red Blood Cell -- Carbohydrate Storage and Synthesis in Liver and Muscle -- The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle -- Oxidative Metabolism of Lipids in Liver and Muscle -- Biosynthesis and Storage of Fatty Acids -- Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Steroids -- Lipoprotein Metabolism and Atherogenesis -- Biosynthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids -- Muscle: Energy Metabolism and Contraction -- Glucose Homeostasis and Fuel Metabolism: Diabetes Mellitus -- Nutrition and Energy Balance -- Role of Kidneys in Metabolism -- Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis -- Regulation of Hydrogen Ion Concentration (Acid-Base Balance) -- Bone Metabolism and Calcium Homeostasis -- Complex Carbohydrates: Glycoproteins -- Complex Lipids -- The Extracellular Matrix -- Role of the Liver in Metabolism -- Biosynthesis and Degradation of Nucleotides -- Deoxyribonucleic Acid -- Ribonucleic Acid -- Protein Synthesis and Turnover -- Regulation of Gene Expression: Basic Mechanisms -- Regulation of Gene Expression: Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics -- Oxygen and Life -- The Immune Response -- Biochemical Endocrinology -- Membrane Receptors and Signal Transduction -- Neurotransmitters -- Neurochemistry -- Cellular Homeostasis: Cell Growth and Cancer -- Aging.…”

Medical biochemistry by Baynes, John W., Dominiczak, Marek H.

Table of Contents: “…Amino acids and proteins -- Carbohydrates and lipids -- Membranes and transport - Section 3: Metabolism. oxygen transport -- Catalytic proteins: enzymes -- Vitamins and minerals -- Bioenergetics and oxidative metabolism -- Glycolysis and the pentose phosphate pathway -- The tricarboxylic acid cycle -- Fatty acid and triglyceride catabolism -- Biosynthesis and storage of carbohydrate -- Biosynthesis and storage of fatty acids -- Biosynthesis of cholesterol and steroids -- Biosynthesis and degradation of amino acids -- Biosynthesis and degradation of nucleotides -- Complex carbohydrates: glycoproteins -- Complex lipids -- The extracellular matrix - Section 4: Molecular basis of inheritance. …”

Hybrid, electric and fuel-cell vehicles by Erjavec, Jack

Table of Contents: “…-- Sources of hydrogen -- Hydrogen fuel for ICEs -- Infrastructure and storage -- In-vehicle storage -- Prototype FCEVS -- DaimlerChrysler -- General Motors Corporation -- Toyota -- Honda -- Others -- Other alternatives -- ICE modifications -- Zero-emissions vehicles -- Diesel engines -- Steam hybrid -- Review questions.…”

Medical biochemistry by Baynes, John W., Dominiczak, Marek H.

Table of Contents: “…Section 1: Introduction Chapter 1 : Introduction -- Section 2: Molecules and Cells Chapter 2 : Amino Acids and Proteins Chapter 3 : Carbohydrates and Lipids Chapter 4 : Membranes and Transport -- Section 3: Metabolism Chapter 5 : Hemoglobin and oxygen transport Chapter 6 : Catalytic Proteins - Enzymes Chapter 7 : Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 8 : Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism Chapter 9 : Anaerobic metabolism of glucose carbohydrates in the red blood cell Chapter 10: The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Chapter 11: Oxidative Metabolism of Lipids in Liver and Muscle Chapter 12 : Biosynthesis and Storage of Carbohydrates in Liver and Muscle Chapter 13: Biosynthesis and Storage of Fatty Acids Chapter 14: Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Steroids Chapter 15: Biosynthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids Chapter 16: Biosynthesis and Degradation of Nucleotides Chapter 17: Complex Carbohydrates: Glycoproteins Chapter 18: Complex Lipids Chapter 19: The Extracellular Matrix -- Section 4: Molecular basis of inheritance Chapter 20: Deoxyribonucleic Acid Chapter 21: Ribonucleic Acid Chapter 22: Protein Synthesis and Turnover Chapter 23: Regulation of Gene Expression: Basic Mechanisms Chapter 24: Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics -- Section 5: Signalling and Growth Chapter 25: Membrane Receptors and Signal Transduction Chapter 26: Neurotransmitters Chapter 27: Biochemical Endocrinology Chapter 28: Cellular Homeostasis: Cell Growth and Cancer Chapter 29: Aging -- Section 6: Fuels Nutrients and Minerals Chapter 30: Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients: The Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 31: Glucose Homeostasis and Fuel Metabolism: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 32: "Nutrients and diets" Chapter 33: Lipoprotein Metabolism and Atherogenesis -- Section 7: Specialized Tissues and Their Function Chapter 34: The Role of Liver in Metabolism Chapter 35: Water and Electrolytes Homeostasis Chapter 36: Lung and the Regulation of Hydrogen Ion Concentration (Acid-Base Balance) Chapter 37: Muscle: Energy Metabolism and Contraction Exercise Chapter 38: Bone Metabolism and Calcium Homeostasis Chapter 39: Neurochemistry -- Section 8: Blood and Immunity. …”

Solid oxide fuel cells from materials to system

Table of Contents: “…Contents note continued: 3.2.1.Electron Conducting Cathodes -- 3.2.2.Mixed Oxygen Ion-Electron Conducting Cathodes -- 3.2.3.Microstructure Optimized Cathodes -- 3.2.4.Cathode Reaction Mechanisms -- 3.3.Cathodes for Proton-Conducting Electrolyte Based SOFCs -- 3.3.1.Electron-Conducting Cathodes -- 3.3.2.Mixed Oxygen Ion-Electron Conducting Cathodes -- 3.3.3.Mixed Electron-Proton Conducting Cathodes -- 3.3.4.Microstructure Optimized Cathodes -- 3.3.5.Cathode Reaction Mechanisms -- 3.4.Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- ch. 4 Anode Material Development / Josephine M. …”

Energy-water-waste nexus for environmental management

Table of Contents: “…Assessment of water quality and phytoplankton density of Tilyar Lake, Rohtak (Haryana) -- Production of Natural Blue dye form Butterfly pea using different novel techniques- Microwave irradiation method, magnetic stirring process and aqueous extraction method -- Trend analysis of discharge in Satluj River Basin, Himachal Pradesh, India -- Green Technology for the Treatment of Highly Alkaline Cement Industry Waste -- Pulp and Paper Mill Wastewater Treatment by Electrochemical and Photocatalytic Methods: A Comparative Study -- Hexavalent chromium adsorption using low cost adsorbent -- Comparison of different media composition on the growth parameters of marine green microalga Chlorella spp. -- Process optimization for the production of sugar from potato and sweet potato starch for bio-ethanol industry -- An Innovative Way for Making Biofuel briquette from Discarded Coffee Husk and Coffee Pulp -- In vitro approaches to Jatropha curcas for improving biofuel potentials -- Copper induced changes in growth rate and biochemical constituents in the cyanobacteria Oscillatoriatenius -- Isolation and Characterization of Indigenous Fungi from Soil Contaminated with Pesticides -- Understanding the role of land use in affecting the quality of the urban stormwater for the Patiala city, Punjab (INDIA) -- Pollutant removal from domestic wastewater with water hyacinth and chestnut planted in a subsurface flow system -- Diversity, distribution of vascular plant species associated with Hippophae species under threat to be submerged within proposed Hydroelectric Project in Bhaga valley, Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India -- Molluscan diversity and water quality - A correlation case study of some water bodies of Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan -- Carbon sequester capability of selective microorganism under laboratory scale -- Management of New Emerging Wastes of aluminium metal by protecting it from Corrosion -- Potential of Rice Husk for Biosorption of Cr [VI] and Cu [II] from Synthetic Aqueous Solution -- 45 Days Safal Compost from Dung Heap -- Preparation of UV resistant and flame retardant environmental friendly coatings -- Efficient induction and proliferation of callus cultures of Ficus religiosa L. and comparative analysis of various phytochemicals in the aqueous extracts of in vivo and in vitro tissue -- Minimizing Waste in Steel Rim Industry: 3R Approach -- Algal Biofuels: A novel strategy to combat future fuel crisis -- Removal of metals from simulated waste water using immobilized cell systems of nostoc -- Removal of Hazardous Congo Red and Methylene Blue Dyes by Amberlite from aqueous solution -- Biomanagement of agriculture waste by indigenous earthworm metaphire posthuma -- Replacement of Man Made Fertiliser with Natural Nourishment -- Living with Environment: Green Buildings -- Leaching of heavy metals from fly ash - sewage sludge mixtures at different pH and washings -- Cellulolytic Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production: A Review -- Enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse for ethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae -- Isolation and Evaluation of Aspergillus niger in Decolorization of Reactive Textile dyes -- Formation of light weight polyurethane foam based on vegetable oils used for ideal planting medium for green environment -- An Overview on the Utilization and Leachate Analysis of Bio-Medical Waste Incinerator Ash -- Sewage water irrigation impact on soil chemistry and fertility -- Impact of urban runoff on major ion distribution and water quality of river Gomti at Lucknow, India -- Assessment of water quality in the vicinity of industries in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana -- Solar Cells: Meeting the Environmental Imperatives of Clean Air and Climate Change -- A Green Technology:-Automatic Automotive Air Refilling System (AAARS) -- Energy storage Technologies for building integrated Photovoltaic cells -- Jaivic Chhabutra: Revival of Soil Health Quality & Sustainability in Agricultural Productivity -- Water Pollution: A danger to humanity -- Fly-ash Amendment with Press Mud and Its Effects on Growth Performance and Physiological Response of Brassica juncea Var. …”

Experimental combustion an introduction by Mishra, D. P. (Aerospace engineer)

Table of Contents: “…Contents note continued: 2.7.1.Static Performance Characteristics -- 2.7.2.Dynamic Performance Characteristics -- References -- 3.Data Acquisition -- 3.1.Introduction -- 3.2.Data Acquisition System -- 3.3.Signal Conditioning Systems -- 3.3.1.Signal Amplifiers -- 3.3.2.Operational Amplifier -- 3.3.3.Differential Amplifier -- 3.4.Signal Filtering System -- 3.4.1.Analog Filters -- 3.4.2.Active Filters -- 3.4.3.Digital Filters -- 3.5.Sampling and Data Acquisition -- 3.6.A/D and D/A Conversion -- 3.6.1.Digital-to-Analog Conversion -- 3.6.2.Analog-to-Digital Conversion -- 3.6.3.Successive Approximation A/D Converter -- 3.7.Data Storage and Display -- References -- 4.Data Analysis -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.2.Critical Analysis of Experimental Data -- 4.3.Experimental Error Analysis -- 4.4.Uncertainty in Experimental Data -- 4.5.General Uncertainty Analysis -- 4.5.1.Applications of the Uncertainty Analysis -- 4.6.Statistical Analysis of Data -- 4.6.1.Normal Error Distribution --…”