Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Reflects the explosive development of biochemistry and molecular biology and related sciences that had led to the almost unique situation of these fields coming of age at a time when their founding fathers, or their scientific children, were alive and well.

Presents the theoretical and practical aspects of computing methods for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems. This book represents a blend of methods in general computational analysis, and specific, but also generic, techniques for study of systems theory and its particular branches, such as optimal filtering and information compression.

Describes cork as a natural product, as an industrial raw-materials, and as a wine bottle closure. This book presents a compilation of scientific knowledge on cork production and use. Covering topics ranging from cork formation to post-harvest procedures, it explains the physical properties, mechanical properties and quality of cork.

Covers fundamental aspects of generating fractals through L-system. This work provides insight to various researches in this area for generating fractals through L-system approach and estimating dimensions. It includes topics such as: Fractals generated from L-System including hybrid fractals; Dimension calculation for L-system fractals; and more.

Presents critical multidisciplinary overviews for areas in which fluorine and fluoride compounds have a decisive impact. This book examines the role of fluorine and fluoride products in our environment. It discusses the efforts of scientists and industry groups towards the improvement of environmental and sustainability issues.

Presents detailed information on various neurodegenerative disorders and their connection with oxidative stress. This work provides information to clinicians with directions to treat these disorders. It contains information on the subject of neurodegenerative disorders. It also reflects on various factors involved in degeneration.

Deals with the paleoceanography of the Late Cenozoic ocean. This title addresses quantitative methodologies to reconstruct the dynamics of the ocean. It gathers methodologies for the measurement and quantitative interpretation of tracers and proxies in deep sea sediments that allow reconstruction of a few key past-properties of the ocean.

Provides a review of techniques to manufacture high-value products based on simple biological material. This book describes the technologies that form the basis for creating a bio-based industry. It lists the various organisms that are suitable for bioprocessing, from bacteria to algae and it gives their characteristics.

A reference on in-situ spectroscopic techniques/applications, fundamentals of electrocatalysis at molecule level, and progresses within electrochemical surface science. It presents both useful background knowledge at graduate level and original research within the fields of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and surface science.

'Thin-film micro optics' stands for novel types of micro optical components and systems which combine the well-known features of miniaturized optical elements with the specific advantages of thin optical layers. This book offers an overview of the types, properties and applications of micro optical components containing valuable data and facts.

Lessons learned from first-hand accounts may contribute in some way to ensure that scientists can enjoy the fascination of science undisturbed by the avoidable tragedy of man-made events. Aimed at bioscientists and historians, this book encompasses a variety of experiences in different countries and in different fields of biochemistry.

Addresses the aspects of this socially important and complex interdisciplinary subject. This book presents a critical review of designing, siting, constructing and demonstrating the safety and environmental impact of deep repositories for radioactive wastes. It provides a detailed summary of radioactivity in terrestrial ecosystems.

Identifies test procedures used within sectors of the solid/liquid separation equipment industry and provides practical explanations for test data and their uses. This book covers various aspects of filtration and separation processes and provides guidance on how to tackle practical solid/liquid separation problems in an industrial setting.

The scope of service provided by professional accountants is influenced by legislation and case law as well as the dictates of a variety of government and private sector agencies. This title seeks to publish high quality manuscripts, which address regulatory issues and policy affecting the practice of accountancy.

The hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, is an important commercial, recreational and ecological inhabitant of coastal bays along the east and gulf coasts of the United States. This title presents a summary of the existing knowledge on hard clam. It includes chapters on various aspects of its biology as well as the gray literature on this species.

All organisms require nitrogen to live and grow. The movement of nitrogen between the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere in different forms is described by the nitrogen cycle. This book covers various aspects of the N-cycle such as chemistry, biology (enzymology, molecular biology), physics, applied aspects, and others.

By using nanotechnological methods, we can poke around protein molecules, genes, membranes, cells and more. This book describes the physical properties of supporting structures from the molecular level with a special emphasis on their designs based on the mechanical strength and flexibility, membrane and other biological nanostructures.

Discusses methods and techniques including clinical assessment approaches, methods of mapping the human brain, and a theoretical framework for interpreting the multiple levels of neural organization that contribute to language comprehension. This book also discusses the impact imaging techniques have made to language research.

Examines different classical and modern aspects of geophysical data processing and inversion with emphasis on the processing of seismic records in applied seismology. This work contains chapters that include probability theory, elementary principles of parameter estimation, Fourier and z-transform essentials, issues of orthogonality, and more.

The field of combinatorial chemistry has seen tremendous growth. Part of the "Tetrahedron Organic Chemistry" series, this volume represents fresh approaches to solving problems in chemical reactivity and function. It emphasises principles and exemplifies these with examples. It includes exercises and worked problems.

Aims at empowering decision makers by setting the vision for a different approach to energy systems and providing the tools and plans to achieve these objectives. This book provides specific and actionable public policy and programme tools. It overviews how the future of energy systems rests in the 'clean' hydrogen economy.

Reports progress at the cutting edge in the strategic area of regulation at the molecular level. These books advance the general front of studies on metabolic regulation and the understanding of the molecular biology of control of gene expression by hormones, drugs and growth factors in cancer cells, inborn errors of metabolism and neoplasia.

Covers a variety of materials and device types from inorganic materials to organic materials. This book deals with basic semiconductor physics, modelling of nanostructured solar cell, nanostructure of conventional solar cells such as silicon, CIS and CdTe, dye-sensitized solar cell, organic solar cell, photosynthetic materials, and others.

Provides critical reviews of important topics in computational chemistry as applied to all chemical disciplines. This work covers topics that include quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics, force fields, chemical education, and applications in academic and industrial settings.

This series is devoted to the factors influencing accounting practice. It analyzes topics such as regulatory philosophy, self-regulation and regulatory policy. This volume covers topics such as the volatility of pension costs, professional conduct, and borrower and lender perceptions.

Consisting of chapters on the nature of membrane transport systems, this work includes co-transport systems namely, Na+ -K+ -2CI-, KCI, -HCO-3, as well as CI- -HCO-3 exchange and K+ and CI- movements through channels. It also reveals that calometric measurements are useful in studies of clinical and toxicological problems.

The fortuitous findings of XX males and XY female, which are generally termed sex reversal phenomenon, have opened new avenues to explore further the genetic basis of sex determination at the single gene level. This volume aims to reflect on the advances and investigative directions.

Divided in two parts, this volume first includes chapters on cellular organelles and also those relating to organelle disorders. The second part is concerned with the extracellular matrix. It sets out to show that a vast body of knowledge of the extracellular matrix is available to us such as: the integrin family of cell adhesion receptors.