Rsc publishing jul 2008 (4 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is the first book to comprehensively cover the important properties of bile acids and bile acid toxicology. Bile acids are increasingly being seen as important carcinogenic agents in cancers and there is wide recognition of their role in obesity linked diseases. Topics covered in this book include: synthesis and chemistry, regulation and biotransformation in vivo; Bile acid induced cell death; Genotoxicity; Bile acid induced gene expression and cell signalling abnormalities and liver disease; colorectal cancer, oesophageal cancer and obesity. This book will appeal to all researchers and students who wish to understand the basic toxicology and bioactivity of Bile acids.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 1,2 Spectroelectrochemistry (SEC) is a powerful yet usually inexpensive technique which yields mechanistic ('-chemistry'), energy-relevant ('-electro-') as well as electronic structure information ('spectro-'). The whole range of the electromagnetic spectrum can be employed, from X-ray absorption to NMR spectroscopies. SEC is used in areas such as analytical, materials, supramolecular, surface, polymer, organic, organometallic, inorganic and bio-chemistry. The principles of the method and practical guidelines are presented here by relevant examples and this book will appeal to scientists from all chemical sub-fields who have a basic understanding and experience in electrochemistry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book offers an account of the career of Brian Vincent and an autobiographical summary of his impact on the field. Some of the topics covered include: The Adsorption of Small, Negative Particles onto Large Positive Particles; Polymer Chemistry, Hypervelocity Physics and the CASSINI Space Mission; The BV Droplets Downunder: From Model Emulsions to Drug Delivery; Polymers and Surfactants at Interfaces; Controlled Release as Desorption from Porous Polymeric Systems; Characterisation and Application of Colloidal Microgels and Surface Modification. Brian Vincent is a recognised expert in the field, and this book will have a specific appeal to colloid scientists both in academia and industry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) instrumentation has some unique analytical capabilities for the in situ analysis of samples in the field. These capabilities have been extended in recent years by the continuing development of solid state detectors, surface mounted electronics, digital signal processing technology, Li-ion batteries combined with a choice of rugged sealed radioisotope sources or miniature X-ray tubes that provide lightweight hand-held devices. As well as opening up new applications, in situ measurements by PXRF, where the instrument is placed in direct contact with the object to be analysed, involve the complete integration of sampling and analysis. Careful interpretation of results is therefore required, particularly when the analysis is used to estimate the bulk composition of a sample. In this monograph, an overview is given of instrumentation, analytical capabilities, and limitations in the interpretation of results, sampling considerations and applications where PXRF offers substantial advantages over conventional analytical techniques. The aim is to give the reader an insight into the capabilities of the technique and to demonstrate the contribution it can make to a range of areas of contemporary scientific interest. Chapters are written by internationally recognised scientists with practical experience of in situ analysis using portable X-ray fluorescence and demonstrates the wide range of applications for the technique. The topics covered are illustrated with diagrams and photographs where appropriate and each chapter includes supporting references to enable the reader to gain a greater understanding of a particular application. Topics include: -analytical capabilities -instrumentation -quantification -correction procedures -sampling considerations -future developments Applications include: -the assessment of contaminated land -surfaces -coatings and paints -workplace monitoring -metal & alloy sorting -geochemical prospecting -archaeological investigations -museum samples & works of art -extraterrestrial analysis The work is aimed at scientists who have some knowledge of analytical techniques and/or the applications covered, but are not fully familiar with the capabilities of PXRF. It offers a general introduction to the technique and its applications rather than a research monograph. As such, it is aimed at analytical scientists, environmental and geological scientists, industrial hygienists, industrial and plant scientists, archaeometrists and museum researchers, research scientists and research students with projects in the applications covered. Undergraduate students studying associated degree courses will also benefit from the work.…