Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths is a continuing series of books covering all aspects of rare earth science, including chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and physics. The handbook emphasizes rare earth elements [Sc, Y and the lanthanides (La through Lu)] but, when relevant, information also is included about the closely related actinide elements. The individual chapters are comprehensive, broad, up-to-date critical reviews written by highly experienced invited experts. The series, which was started in 1978 by Professor Karl A. Gschneidner, Jr., combines and integrates both the fundamentals and applications of these elements and now publishes two volumes a year.

Pharmaceutical microbiology is concerned with protecting pharmaceutical and healthcare products from spoilage by microorganisms, and protecting patients and consumers. With both sterile and non-sterile products the effects can range from discoloration to a potential fatality. Pharmaceutical microbiology is also concerned with the harnessing of microorganisms for the manufacture of biotechnological products. Pharmaceutical microbiologists need to be well versed in laboratory methods (including the advent of rapid methods); they also need sound knowledge of risk assessment and how these principles apply to manufacturing environments (including cleanrooms, sterilization methods, disinfection, and water systems). Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Essentials for Quality Assurance and Quality Control provides an overview of the function of the pharmaceutical microbiologist and what the pharmaceutical microbiologist needs to know, from regulatory filing and GMP, to laboratory design and management, compendia tests and risk assessment tools and techniques. These key aspects are discussed through a series of dedicated chapters. Other topics covered include auditing, validation, data analysis, bioburden, toxins, microbial identification, culture media and contamination control.

Attempts to illustrate the status of modern nanotechnology. This book describes general questions of the problem and main lines of the research activities. It presents a summary of the status of works in this area. It also describes the methods of the nanostructures construction and the structure-property relationship.

This book discusses the development and application of photonic techniques which aid the diagnosis and therapeutics of biological tissues in both healthy and diseased states.

Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part B: Notable People in Mass Spectrometry of The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry briefly reviews the lives and works of many of the major people who carried out this development, providing insights into the history of mass spectrometry applications through the personal stories of pioneers and innovators in the field. The book presents biographies of notable contributors, including Nobel Prize winners J. J. Thomson, Francis W. Aston, Wolfgang Paul, John B. Fenn, and Koichi Tanaka, along with other luminaries in the field, including Franz Hillenkamp, Catherine Clarke Fenselau, Alfred O. C. Nier, and many more, discussing not only the instruments and their uses, but also providing interesting information on the careers, characters, and life stories of the people who did the work.

How well does your organization manage the risks associated with information quality? Managing information risk is becoming a top priority on the organizational agenda. This book provides you with all the fundamental concepts, guidelines and tools to ensure core business information is identified, protected and used effectively.

Provides an overview of non-relational technologies so that you can become more nimble to meet the needs of your organization. This book covers three areas that make today's new data different from the data of the past: velocity, volume and variety.

Provides the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. This book features: overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands; updates on the evolving processes and new processes; and evolving and environmental regulations regarding oil sands production processes.

Provides an insight into the global developments of the GaAs industry to 2004, and the implications for both suppliers and users of GaAs technology. This report also supplies market analysis by component type and application sectors.