Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Computational modeling is an important tool for understanding and improving food processing and manufacturing. It is used for many different purposes, including process design and process optimization. However, modeling goes beyond the process and can include applications to understand and optimize food storage and the food supply chain, and to perform a life cycle analysis. Modeling Food Processing Operations provides a comprehensive overview of the various applications of modeling in conventional food processing. The needs of industry, current practices, and state-of-the-art technologies are examined, and case studies are provided. Part One provides an introduction to the topic, with a particular focus on modeling and simulation strategies in food processing operations. Part Two reviews the modeling of various food processes involving heating and cooling. These processes include: thermal inactivation; sterilization and pasteurization; drying; baking; frying; and chilled and frozen food processing, storage and display. Part Three examines the modeling of multiphase unit operations such as membrane separation, extrusion processes and food digestion, and reviews models used to optimize food distribution. Comprehensively reviews the various applications of modeling in conventional food processingExamines the modeling of multiphase unit operations and various food processes involving heating and coolingAnalyzes the models used to optimize food distribution

The first part of the book gives the reader a summary of the theory behind magnetoelectric phenomena, it then introduces magnetoelectric materials and structures and the techniques used to fabricate and characterise them. Part two looks at magnetoelectric devices.

Rechargeable Lithium Batteries: From Fundamentals to Application provides an overview of rechargeable lithium batteries, from fundamental materials, though characterization and modeling, to applications. The market share of lithium ion batteries is fast increasing due to their high energy density and low maintenance requirements. Lithium air batteries have the potential for even higher energy densities, a requirement for the development of electric vehicles, and other types of rechargeable lithium battery are also in development. After an introductory chapter providing an overview of the main scientific and technological challenges posed by rechargeable Li batteries, Part One of this book reviews materials and characterization of rechargeable lithium batteries. Part Two covers performance and applications, discussing essential aspects such as battery management, battery safety and emerging rechargeable lithium battery technologies as well as medical and aerospace applications. Expert overview of the main scientific and technological challenges posed by rechargeable lithium batteriesAddress the important topics of analysis, characterization, and modeling in rechargeable lithium batteriesKey analysis of essential aspects such as battery management, battery safety, and emerging rechargeable lithium battery technologies

This book summarises recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of research and practical programs.

Superconductors offer high throughput with low electric losses and have the potential to transform the electric power grid. Transmission networks incorporating cables of this type could, for example, deliver more power and enable substantial energy savings. This book provides an overview of superconductors and their applications in power grids.

Provides a comprehensive account of the reactions between clay minerals and organic polymers. This book opens with a discussion of the structures of common clay minerals, clays colloid chemistry, and the behaviour of organic polymers at clay surfaces. It also includes a chapter on clay-polymer nanocomposites.

Shale oil represents a huge additional global fossil fuel resource. This book is suitable for scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists, non-scientists, engineers, and non-engineers who wish to gain a general overview or update of the science and technology of fossil fuels.

The neurology of sex and bladder disorders requires specialized knowledge and represents a challenge for clinical neurologists focused on the neurological condition. This title provides tutorial reference to the science, diagnosis and treatment of sex and bladder disorders from a neurologic perspective.

Covers the advances in PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell systems, focusing on instruments and techniques for testing and diagnosis, and the application of diagnostic techniques in practical tests and operation. This book is a source of electrochemical techniques for researchers, scientists and engineers working in the area of fuel cells.

Filters are used in many industries, especially the water, sewage, oil, gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. This title is suitable for engineers working in a plant situation, who requires guidance and information on what is available and whether it is suitable for the job in hand.

Part one covers modeling techniques incorporating quantum mechanical effects to simulate nanomaterials and devices. Part two describes the characterization of nanomaterials using diffraction techniques and Raman spectroscopy. Part three looks at the structure and properties of nanomaterials. Part four explores nanofabrication and nanodevices.

Part one covers architectures for VCS, part two describes the physical layer, antenna technologies and propagation models, part three explores protocols, algorithms, routing and information dissemination and part four looks at the operation and deployment of vehicular communications and networks.

This book presents an authoritative overview of spent fuel reprocessing and considers future prospects for advanced closed fuel cycles.

This book provides a detailed overview of advanced water treatment methods involving membranes, which are increasingly seen as effective replacements for a range of conventional water treatment methods.

Wear of Polymers and Composites introduces fundamentals of polymers and composites tribology. This important new book suggests a new approach to explore the effect of applied load and surface defects on the fatigue wear behaviour of polymers, using a new tribometer and thorough experiments.

This book reviews the main materials used for food contact in terms of the global legislation in place to ensure their safe and effective use.