The Nature Of Biological Systems As Revealed By Thermal Methods

Author : Dénes Lörinczy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402022197

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The Nature of Biological Systems as Revealed by Thermal Methods by Dénes Lörinczy Pdf

Af ter a kind mo ti va tion by Judit Si mon (Ed i tor-in-Chief of the Jour nal of Ther mal Anal y s is and Cal o ri m e t r y, Kluwe r Ac a dem ic Pub lis her) and ne go ti a tions with po- si ble con tri bu tors - lasting for m ore than one year - it was de cided to write a book about the ap pli ca tion of ther mal meth ods in bi ol ogy. Its aim was to be a guide how to per form ex per i ments and what kind of in for mation m ight be gained by them. We tried to col lect in for mation tha t could be achieved only dur ing a long per sonal pra- tice. In this way sci en tists from bi ol ogy and med i cine, e. g., who are not so skilled in phys ics and math e mat ics may re al ize very soon the beauty and power of this tool at one hand. On the other hand, those sci en tists with better back ground in nat u ral sc- ences can be more sensitive to find out exciting biological problems.

Author : D Nes L?rinczy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biological systems
ISBN : 6610461678

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The Nature of Biological Systems as Revealed by Thermal Methods by D Nes L?rinczy Pdf

The Nature of Biological Systems as Revealed by Thermal Methods is a guide for experiments using thermal methods. The Editor has used his many years of experience to create a unique resource that will enable others with a less mathematical background, to realize the beauty and power of this tool and to gain a better understanding of biological problems. Biological calorimetry (and of course thermal analysis) is of increasing interest and is not covered thoroughly in other resources. The methods presented are macroscopic, for the rather inhomogeneous material (micromethods are often not possible or not pertinent). This book will help beginners in the field of thermal analysis or calorimetry understand the principles of thermodynamics being applied to biological systems. Biological systems are highly organized and very complex. The water and the different types of weak interactions among the macromolecules make the interpretation of thermal events very difficult. This book includes examples how to handle such problems.; The Nature of Biological Systems as Revealed by Thermal Methods is unique in that it: The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in thermodynamics, including practising professionals applying thermal methods to biological problems; researchers and graduate students beginning work using thermal methods; and specialists of thermal analysis starting work on biological problems. In addition, this book will be a useful resource for libraries and institutes as the only book covering quantitative thermal analysis of biological systems.

Author : Ludger O. Figura,Arthur A. Teixeira
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031273988

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Food Physics by Ludger O. Figura,Arthur A. Teixeira Pdf

This is the first textbook in this field of increasing importance for the food and cosmetics industries. It is indispensable for future students of food technology and food chemistry as well as for engineers, technologists and technicians in the food industries. It describes the principles of food physics starting with the very basics – and focuses on the needs of practitioners without omitting important basic principles. It will be indispensable for future students of food technology and food chemistry as well as for engineers, technologists and technicians in the food industries. Food Physics deals with the physical properties of food, food ingredients and their measurement.

Author : Maria Laura Di Lorenzo,René Androsch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319642307

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Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Poly(lactic acid) by Maria Laura Di Lorenzo,René Androsch Pdf

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science.The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics.Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, explaining and illustrating the important principles, and bringing together many important references of primary literature. On that basis, future research directions in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist, as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a neighboring field, or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist.Review articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors. Single contributions can be specially commissioned.Readership: Polymer scientists, or scientists in related fields interested in polymer and biopolymer science, at universities or in industry, graduate students

Author : Ewa Piorkowska,Gregory C. Rutledge
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470380239

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Handbook of Polymer Crystallization by Ewa Piorkowska,Gregory C. Rutledge Pdf

Polymeric crystals are more complex in nature than other materials' crystal structures due to significant structural disorder present. The only comprehensive reference on polymer crystallization, Handbook of Polymer Crystallization provides readers with a broad, in-depth guide on the subject, covering the numerous problems encountered during crystallization as well as solutions to resolve those problems to achieve the desired result. Edited by leading authorities in the field, topics explored include neat polymers, heterogeneous systems, polymer blends, polymer composites orientation induced crystallization, crystallization in nanocomposites, and crystallization in complex thermal processing conditions.

Author : Christian Hopmann,Rainer Dahlmann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662608098

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Advances in Polymer Processing 2020 by Christian Hopmann,Rainer Dahlmann Pdf

This book gathers the proceedings of the International Symposium on Plastics Technology, which was held on March 10, 2020 in Aachen, Germany, and was organised by the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University. Peer-reviewed by an international scientific committee, the conference proceedings comprise the papers presented by the international speakers. Topics covered include - circular economy- extrusion- lightweight technologies- simulation and digitisation - injection moulding- hybrid materials and additive manufacturing. In these fields, key themes for plastics technologies have been identified that will shape the face of research and industry for the next decade. In their contributions, the authors present the latest scientific findings, and discuss topical issues in plastics technologies. The symposium offered an inspiring forum for the exchange on research and innovation, for discussing urgent questions and providing impulses for the future of plastics technology.

Author : A. M. James
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483193557

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Thermal and Energetic Studies of Cellular Biological Systems by A. M. James Pdf

Thermal and Energetic Studies of Cellular Biological Systems reviews literature on thermal and energetic changes which occur in living organisms. It was commissioned at the suggestion of Dr. Philip Edge of John Wright & Sons and was a natural successor to the 1980 book Biological Microcalorimetry. This volume is restricted to a discussion of energy changes in cellular systems. This book is organized into nine chapters. Each author presents a concise, up-to-date account of his field of expertise. Their topics include the usefulness of calorimetric methods in ecological studies, growth and metabolism in bacteria and yeasts, metabolism and heat dissipation in whole tissues or organs, and animal cells and energy requirements in biological systems. This book will be of interest to people seeking a non-destructive technique for studying cellular system and it can serve as a guide and a reference book to those already active in the field.

Author : Mazahide Terazima,Mikio Kataoka,Ryuichi Ueoka,Yuko Okamoto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431558408

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Molecular Science of Fluctuations Toward Biological Functions by Mazahide Terazima,Mikio Kataoka,Ryuichi Ueoka,Yuko Okamoto Pdf

In this monograph, the importance of fluctuations for biological reactions is discussed from various points of view. Understanding the biological reactions at the molecular level is one of the major targets in many scientific fields, including not only basic biology but also physics, physical chemistry, and medical science. One of the key factors in the process is “fluctuation”. Thermal energy causes biological molecules to be in constant fluctuation even while they are carrying out their biological functions. How do biological systems overcome the thermal fluctuations to realize the physiologically relevant reactions? Scientists in a number of fields—physics, chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, and others—have contributed chapters that elucidate the nature of the fluctuations and the relationship between fluctuations and biological functions. The fluctuations discussed in this volume are detected by the transient grating method, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction and scattering, and computer simulation, among other methods. The book presents various results of the studies of fluctuations in biological processes that were obtained with these methods by the leading scientists in their fields.

Author : Jean Marie François,Min Jiang,Mingjie Jin,Shihui Yang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832510285

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2nd synthetic biology forum: system and synthetic biology for biofuels and bioproducts by Jean Marie François,Min Jiang,Mingjie Jin,Shihui Yang Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biology
ISBN : NWU:35558005669987

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Journal of Experimental Biology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tuan Vo-Dinh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439893791

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Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine by Tuan Vo-Dinh Pdf

The second edition of Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine is intended to serve as an authoritative reference source for a broad audience involved in the research, teaching, learning, and practice of nanotechnology in life sciences. This technology, which is on the scale of molecules, has enabled the development of devices smaller and more efficient than anything currently available. To understand complex biological nanosystems at the cellular level, we urgently need to develop a next-generation nanotechnology tool kit. It is believed that the new advances in genetic engineering, genomics, proteomics, medicine, and biotechnology will depend on our mastering of nanotechnology in the coming decades. The integration of nanotechnology, material sciences, molecular biology, and medicine opens the possibility of detecting and manipulating atoms and molecules using nanodevices, which have the potential for a wide variety of biological research topics and medical uses at the cellular level. This book presents the most recent scientific and technological advances of nanotechnology for use in biology and medicine. Each chapter provides introductory material with an overview of the topic of interest; a description of methods, protocols, instrumentation, and applications; and a collection of published data with an extensive list of references for further details. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in instrumentation, methods, and applications in areas of nanobiotechnology, integrating interdisciplinary research and development of interest to scientists, engineers, manufacturers, teachers, and students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066043194

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eias M. Bernstein
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1604563605

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Bioelectrochemistry Research Developments by Eias M. Bernstein Pdf

Bioelectrochemistry deals with the electrochemical aspects of biology and biological aspects of electrochemistry. This book presents recent and important advances in the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Spectrum analysis
ISBN : UCSD:31822036052603

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Applied Spectroscopy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nutrition
ISBN : IND:30000144975236

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Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews by Anonim Pdf