Degradation

Author : Myer Kutz
Publisher : William Andrew
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781437734553

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Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials by Myer Kutz Pdf

Nothing stays the same for ever. The environmental degradation and corrosion of materials is inevitable and affects most aspects of life. In industrial settings, this inescapable fact has very significant financial, safety and environmental implications. The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials explains how to measure, analyse, and control environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, wood and textiles exposed to environmental factors such as weather, seawater, and fire. Divided into sections which deal with analysis, types of degradation, protection and surface engineering respectively, the reader is introduced to the wide variety of environmental effects and what can be done to control them. The expert contributors to this book provide a wealth of insider knowledge and engineering knowhow, complementing their explanations and advice with Case Studies from areas such as pipelines, tankers, packaging and chemical processing equipment ensures that the reader understands the practical measures that can be put in place to save money, lives and the environment. The Handbook's broad scope introduces the reader to the effects of environmental degradation on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, concrete,wood and textiles For each type of material, the book describes the kind of degradation that effects it and how best to protect it Case Studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects

Author : Stylo Fantôme
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1500605271

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Degradation by Stylo Fantôme Pdf

Eighteen year old Tatum O'Shea is a naive, shy, little rich girl. Twenty-three year old Jameson Kane is smart, seductive, and richer. They come together for one night, one explosion, one mistake, and Tate is hurled into space – no family, no money, and no Jameson.Seven years later, life is going pretty good for Tate, when she runs into Jameson again. This time, she thinks she's ready for him. She doesn't have a naive bone left in her body, and she can't even remember what shy feels like. Jameson has evolved into Satan – sharp teeth, sharper claws, and a tongue that can cut her in half. It all sounds like fun to a girl like Tate, and she is ready to play, determined to prove that she isn't the same girl he conquered once before. A series of games start, each one more devious than the last.But the devil likes to play dirty, and she learns that playing for souls is playing for keeps. The lines between games and reality, heaven and hell, get blurry. Can she beat Jameson at his own game before someone gets hurt? Or will he leave her soulless, making him the winner, once and for all?WARNING: contains a wannabe B-rate porn star, an impersonal personal assistant, and the F-word, A LOT. Also graphic sexual situations and sadomasochistic themes

Author : Matthew M. Mench,Emin Caglan Kumbur,T. Nejat Veziro glu
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123869364

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Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Degradation by Matthew M. Mench,Emin Caglan Kumbur,T. Nejat Veziro glu Pdf

For full market implementation of PEM fuel cells to become a reality, two main limiting technical issues must be overcome- cost and durability. This cutting-edge volume directly addresses the state-of-the-art advances in durability within every fuel cell stack component. [...] chapters on durability in the individual fuel cell components -- membranes, electrodes, diffusion media, and bipolar plates -- highlight specific degradation modes and mitigation strategies. The book also includes chapters which synthesize the component-related failure modes to examine experimental diagnostics, computational modeling, and laboratory protocol"--Back cover.

Author : Elmira Saljnikov,Lothar Mueller,Anton Lavrishchev,Frank Eulenstein
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030856823

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Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation by Elmira Saljnikov,Lothar Mueller,Anton Lavrishchev,Frank Eulenstein Pdf

This book informs about knowledge gain in soil and land degradation to reduce or prevent it for meeting the mission of the Sustainable Developments Goals of the United Nations. Essence, extent, monitoring methods and implications for ecosystem functioning of main soil degradation types are characterized in overview chapters and case studies. Challenges, approaches and data towards identification of degradation in the frame of improving functionality, health and multiple ecosystem services of soil are demonstrated in the studies of international expert teams. The book consists of five parts, containing 5–12 single chapters each and 36 in total. Parts are explaining (I) Concepts and Indicators, (II) Soil Erosion and Compaction, (III) Soil Contamination, (IV) Soil Carbon and Fertility Monitoring and (V) Soil Survey and Mapping of Degradation The primary audience of this book are scientists of different disciplines, decision-makers, farmers and further informed people dealing with sustainable management of soil and land.

Author : Hilmar Weinmann,Craig Crews
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781839160776

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Protein Degradation with New Chemical Modalities by Hilmar Weinmann,Craig Crews Pdf

Targeting protein degradation using small molecules is one of the most exciting small-molecule therapeutic strategies in decades and a rapidly growing area of research. In particular, the development of proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTACs) as potential drugs capable of recruiting target proteins to the cellular quality control machinery for elimination has opened new avenues to address traditionally ‘difficult to target’ proteins. This book provides a comprehensive overview from the leading academic and industrial experts on recent developments, scope and limitations in this dynamically growing research area; an ideal reference work for researchers in drug discovery and chemical biology as well as advanced students.

Author : W. L. Hawkins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642693762

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Polymer Degradation and Stabilization by W. L. Hawkins Pdf

The development of polymers as an important class of material was inhibited at the first by the premature failure of these versatile compounds in many applications. The deterioration of important properties of both natural and synthetic polymers is the result of irreversible changes in composition and structure of polymers molecules. As a result of these reactions, mechanical, electrical and/or aesthetic properties are degraded beyond acceptable limits. It is now generally recognized that stabilization against degradation is necessary if the useful life of polymers is to be extended sufficiently to meet design requirements for long-term applications. Polymers degrade by a wide variety of mechanisms, several of which affect all polymers through to varying degree. This monograph will concentrate on those degradation mechanisms which result from reactions of polymers with oxygen in its various forms and which are accelerated by heat and/or radiation. Those stabilization mechanisms are discussed which are based on an understanding of degradation reaction mechanisms that are reasonably well established. The stabilization of polymers is still undergoing a transition from an art to a science as mechanisms of degradation become more fully developed. A scientific approach to stabilization can only be approached when there is an understanding of the reactions that lead to degradation. Stabilization against biodegradation and burning will not be discussed since there is not a clear understanding of how polymers degrade under these conditions.

Author : A.J. Conacher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401720335

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Land Degradation by A.J. Conacher Pdf

This book contains selected contributions from the Sixth Meeting of the International Geographical Union's Commission on Land Degradation and Desertification, held in Perth, Australia, in September 1999. Collectively, these contributions explicitly seek to understand not only the mechanisms responsible for the problem of land degradation but their social and economic implications, the means of overcoming the problems, and the policy instruments whereby remedial measures may be implemented. This breadth of approach is both distinctive and essential if the problems are to be tackled effectively. The authorship comprises of specialists (mostly geographers) from universities, research organizations, and government agencies, who provide a truly international perspective with contributions from Iceland to Australia and from the USA to Japan. Audience: The book presents current research findings which will be of particular benefit to professionals and practitioners, as well as researchers and tertiary-level educationalists who are involved with land degradation.

Author : Ding-Geng (Din) Chen,Yuhlong Lio,Hon Keung Tony Ng,Tzong-Ru Tsai
Publisher : Springer
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-31
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811051944

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Statistical Modeling for Degradation Data by Ding-Geng (Din) Chen,Yuhlong Lio,Hon Keung Tony Ng,Tzong-Ru Tsai Pdf

This book focuses on the statistical aspects of the analysis of degradation data. In recent years, degradation data analysis has come to play an increasingly important role in different disciplines such as reliability, public health sciences, and finance. For example, information on products’ reliability can be obtained by analyzing degradation data. In addition, statistical modeling and inference techniques have been developed on the basis of different degradation measures. The book brings together experts engaged in statistical modeling and inference, presenting and discussing important recent advances in degradation data analysis and related applications. The topics covered are timely and have considerable potential to impact both statistics and reliability engineering.

Author : Rattan Lal,Winfried E. H. Blum,C. Valentin,B.A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000098976

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Methods for Assessment of Soil Degradation by Rattan Lal,Winfried E. H. Blum,C. Valentin,B.A. Stewart Pdf

Soil degradation has serious global impacts on agronomic, economic, and sociopolitical conditions, however, statistics regarding the degree of these impacts has been largely unreliable. This book aims to standardize the methodology for obtaining reliable and objective data on soil degradation. It will also identify and develop criteria for assessing the severity of soil degradation, providing a realistic scenario of the problem.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128220139

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Enzymatic Plastic Degradation by Anonim Pdf

Enzymatic Plastic Degradation, Volume 648 in the Methods in Enzymology series, continues the legacy of this premier serial with chapters authored by leaders in the field. Chapters in this latest release include Evaluating plastic pollution and environmental degradation, Assessment methods for microplastic pollution in the oceans and fresh water, Exploring microbial consortia from various environments for plastic degradation, Characterization of filamentous fungi for attack on synthetic polymers via biological Fenton chemistry, Synthesis of radioactive-labeled nanoplastics for assaying the environmental (microbial) PS degradation, Exploring metagenome for plastic degrading enzymes, Cutinases from thermophilic bacteria (actinomycetes): from identification to functional and structural characterization, and much more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Methods in Enzymology series Covers the latest research and technologies in enzymatic plastic degradation

Author : R.G. Compton,C.H. Bamford,C.F.H. Tipper†
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080868088

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Degradation of Polymers by R.G. Compton,C.H. Bamford,C.F.H. Tipper† Pdf

Degradation of Polymers

Author : Claudio O. Delang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134851645

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China's Soil Pollution and Degradation Problems by Claudio O. Delang Pdf

China’s air pollution is infamous. The haze can make it impossible to see buildings across the street, and the pollution forces schools to close and creates health and morbidity problems, in addition to tremendous environmental degradation. However, China also faces another important environmental problem, which is less well-known to the public: that of soil degradation and pollution. This book provides an overview of the problems related to soil degradation and pollution throughout China, examining how and why current policy has fallen short of expectation. It also examines the challenges faced by policy makers as they attempt to adopt sustainable practices alongside a booming and ever-expanding economy. China's Soil Pollution and Degradation Problems utilizes grey literature such as newspaper articles, NGO reports and Chinese government information alongside academic studies in order to provide an extensive review of the challenges faced by grassroots organizations as they tackle environmental policy failings throughout China. This book will be of great interest to students of environmental pollution and contemporary Chinese studies looking for an introduction to the topics of soil pollution and soil degradation, and for researchers looking for an extensive list of sources and analysis of China's environmental problems more broadly.

Author : Jana Gelbrich
Publisher : Sierke Verlag
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Holz - Mikrobieller Abbau - Chemische Analyse
ISBN : 9783868441802

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Bacterial Wood Degradation by Jana Gelbrich Pdf

Author : Mannava VK Sivakumar,Ndegwa Ndiang'ui
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540724384

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Climate and Land Degradation by Mannava VK Sivakumar,Ndegwa Ndiang'ui Pdf

Based on an International Workshop held in Arusha, Tanzania, this book presents state-of-the-art papers, real world applications, and innovative techniques for combating land degradation. It offers recommendations for effectively using weather and climate information for sustainable land management practices.

Author : Ephraim Nkonya,Alisher Mirzabaev,Joachim von Braun
Publisher : Springer
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319191683

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Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement – A Global Assessment for Sustainable Development by Ephraim Nkonya,Alisher Mirzabaev,Joachim von Braun Pdf

This volume deals with land degradation, which is occurring in almost all terrestrial biomes and agro-ecologies, in both low and high income countries and is stretching to about 30% of the total global land area. About three billion people reside in these degraded lands. However, the impact of land degradation is especially severe on livelihoods of the poor who heavily depend on natural resources. The annual global cost of land degradation due to land use and cover change (LUCC) and lower cropland and rangeland productivity is estimated to be about 300 billion USD. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounts for the largest share (22%) of the total global cost of land degradation. Only about 38% of the cost of land degradation due to LUCC - which accounts for 78% of the US$300 billion loss – is borne by land users and the remaining share (62%) is borne by consumers of ecosystem services off the farm. The results in this volume indicate that reversing land degradation trends makes both economic sense, and has multiple social and environmental benefits. On average, one US dollar investment into restoration of degraded land returns five US dollars. The findings of the country case studies call for increased investments into the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded lands, including through such institutional and policy measures as strengthening community participation for sustainable land management, enhancing government effectiveness and rule of law, improving access to markets and rural services, and securing land tenure. The assessment in this volume has been conducted at a time when there is an elevated interest in private land investments and when global efforts to achieve sustainable development objectives have intensified. In this regard, the results of this volume can contribute significantly to the ongoing policy debate and efforts to design strategies for achieving sustainable development goals and related efforts to address land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.