Title:
From Molecules to Materials Pathways to Artificial Photosynthesis / edited by Elena A. Rozhkova, Katsuhiko Ariga.
Author:
Rozhkova, Elena A. editor.
Ariga, Katsuhiko. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Preface -- Semiconductors for Photocatalytic and Photoelectrochemical Solar Water Splitting -- Artificial Photosynthesis Producing Solar Fuels: Natural Tactics of Photosynthesis -- The evolution of artificial-photosynthesis from molecular to organic/inorganic hybrid nano-systems -- Enzymes as exploratory catalysts in Artificial Photosynthesis -- Solar photoelectrochemical water splitting with bio-conjugate and bio-hybrid electrodes -- Hybrid (enzymatic and photocatalytic) systems for CO2-water co-processing to afford energy rich molecules -- Current challenges of CO2 photocatalytic reduction over semiconductors using sunlight -- Functionalized Nano-carbons for Artificial Photosynthesis; from Fullerenes to SWCNTs and graphene -- Plasmonic Photocatalysts with Wide Light Absorption Spectra and High Charge Separation Efficiency -- Soft X-ray Spectroscopy and Electronic Structure of 3d Transition Metal Compounds in Artificial Photosynthesis Materials -- Assessment of the electronic structure of photo-electrodes with X-ray and electron spectroscopy.
This interdisciplinary book focuses on the various aspects transformation of the energy from sunlight into the chemical bonds of a fuel, known as the artificial photosynthesis, and addresses the emergent challenges connected with growing societal demands for clean and sustainable energy technologies. The editors assemble the research of world-recognized experts in the field of both molecular and materials artificial systems for energy production. Contributors cover the full scope of research on photosynthesis and related energy processes.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319138008
Subject:
Energy.
Renewable energy sources.
Electrochemistry.
Renewable energy sources.
Alternate energy sources.
Green energy industries.
Biomaterials.
Energy.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Biomaterials.
Electrochemistry.
Contents:
Preface -- Semiconductors for Photocatalytic and Photoelectrochemical Solar Water Splitting -- Artificial Photosynthesis Producing Solar Fuels: Natural Tactics of Photosynthesis -- The evolution of artificial-photosynthesis from molecular to organic/inorganic hybrid nano-systems -- Enzymes as exploratory catalysts in Artificial Photosynthesis -- Solar photoelectrochemical water splitting with bio-conjugate and bio-hybrid electrodes -- Hybrid (enzymatic and photocatalytic) systems for CO2-water co-processing to afford energy rich molecules -- Current challenges of CO2 photocatalytic reduction over semiconductors using sunlight -- Functionalized Nano-carbons for Artificial Photosynthesis; from Fullerenes to SWCNTs and graphene -- Plasmonic Photocatalysts with Wide Light Absorption Spectra and High Charge Separation Efficiency -- Soft X-ray Spectroscopy and Electronic Structure of 3d Transition Metal Compounds in Artificial Photosynthesis Materials -- Assessment of the electronic structure of photo-electrodes with X-ray and electron spectroscopy.
Physical Description:
VIII, 321 p. 188 illus., 144 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13800-8
Publication Date:
2015.
Title:
From molecules to networks : an introduction to cellular and molecular neuroscience / [edited by] John H. Byrne, James L. Roberts.
Author:
Byrne, John H.
Roberts, James Lewis, 1951-
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cellular components of nervous tissue / Patrick R. Hof ... [et al.] -- Subcellular organization of the nervous system : organelles and their functions / Scott Brady, David R. Colman, and Peter Brophy -- Energy metabolism in the braiin / Gerald A. Dienel -- Electronic properties of axons and dendrites / John H. Byrne and Gordon M. Shepherd -- Membrane potential and action potential / David A. McCormick -- Molecular properties of ion channels / David Matthew Young, Yuh Nung Jan, and Lily Yeh Jan -- Dynamical properties of excitable membranes / Douglas A. Baxter and John H. Byrne -- Release of neurotransmitters / Robert S. Zucker, Dimitri M. Kullmann, and Thomas L. Schwarz -- Pharmacology and biochemistry of synaptic transmission : classical transmitters / Ariel Y. Deutch and Robert H. Roth -- Nonclassic signaling in the brain / Ariel Y. Deutch, Andrea Giuffrida, and James L. Roberts --
Neurotransmitter receptors / M. Neal Waxham -- Intracellular signalling / Howard Schulman -- Regulation of neuronal gene expression and protein synthesis / James L. Roberts and James R. Lundblad -- Modeling and analysis of intracellular signaling pathways / Paul D. Smolen, Douglas A. Baxter, and John H. Byrne -- Connexin- and pannexin-based channels in the nervous system : gap junctions and more / Juan C. Sâaez and Bruce J. Nicholson -- Postsynaptic potentials and synaptic integration / John H. Byrne -- Complex information processing in dendrites / John H. Byrne and Gordon M. Shepherd -- Information processing in neural networks / James J. Knierim -- Learning and memory : basic mechanisms / John H. Byrne ... [et al.] -- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease / Mark R. Cookson ... [et al.].
Publisher:
Academic Press/Elsevier,
Publication Place:
Amsterdam ; Boston :
ISBN:
9780123741325 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0123741327 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Subject:
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY.
Cytology.
Neurons.
Nervous System -- cytology.
Nerve Net.
Neurobiology -- methods.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Contents:
Cellular components of nervous tissue / Patrick R. Hof ... [et al.] -- Subcellular organization of the nervous system : organelles and their functions / Scott Brady, David R. Colman, and Peter Brophy -- Energy metabolism in the braiin / Gerald A. Dienel -- Electronic properties of axons and dendrites / John H. Byrne and Gordon M. Shepherd -- Membrane potential and action potential / David A. McCormick -- Molecular properties of ion channels / David Matthew Young, Yuh Nung Jan, and Lily Yeh Jan -- Dynamical properties of excitable membranes / Douglas A. Baxter and John H. Byrne -- Release of neurotransmitters / Robert S. Zucker, Dimitri M. Kullmann, and Thomas L. Schwarz -- Pharmacology and biochemistry of synaptic transmission : classical transmitters / Ariel Y. Deutch and Robert H. Roth -- Nonclassic signaling in the brain / Ariel Y. Deutch, Andrea Giuffrida, and James L. Roberts --
Neurotransmitter receptors / M. Neal Waxham -- Intracellular signalling / Howard Schulman -- Regulation of neuronal gene expression and protein synthesis / James L. Roberts and James R. Lundblad -- Modeling and analysis of intracellular signaling pathways / Paul D. Smolen, Douglas A. Baxter, and John H. Byrne -- Connexin- and pannexin-based channels in the nervous system : gap junctions and more / Juan C. Sâaez and Bruce J. Nicholson -- Postsynaptic potentials and synaptic integration / John H. Byrne -- Complex information processing in dendrites / John H. Byrne and Gordon M. Shepherd -- Information processing in neural networks / James J. Knierim -- Learning and memory : basic mechanisms / John H. Byrne ... [et al.] -- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease / Mark R. Cookson ... [et al.].
Physical Description:
x, 643 p. : ill. (some col.) ;
Electronic Location:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0823/2008029618.html
Publication Date:
c2009.
Title:
From Multiscale Modeling to Meso-Science A Chemical Engineering Perspective / by Jinghai Li, Wei Ge, Wei Wang, Ning Yang, Xinhua Liu, Limin Wang, Xianfeng He, Xiaowei Wang, Junwu Wang, Mooson Kwauk.
Author:
Li, Jinghai. author.
Ge, Wei. author.
Wang, Wei. author.
Yang, Ning. author.
Liu, Xinhua. author.
Wang, Limin. author.
He, Xianfeng. author.
Wang, Xiaowei. author.
Wang, Junwu. author.
Kwauk, Mooson. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Footprint and Profile -- Meso-scale Modeling—the EMMS Model for Gas-Solid Systems -- Verification of the EMMS model with pseudo-particle modeling -- Extension of the EMMS Model to Gas-Liquid Systems -- From EMMS Model to EMMS Paradigm -- Partial Realization of the EMMS Paradigm -- Complete Realization of the EMMS Paradigm -- Applications in Industry -- Academic Applications of EMMS-based Models -- Many-core Programming -- Software -- Experimental Characterization of Meso-scale Behaviors -- Perspectives: Meso-science and Virtual Process Engineering.
Multiscale modeling is becoming essential for accurate, rapid simulation in science and engineering. This book presents the results of three decades of research on multiscale modeling in process engineering from principles to application, and its generalization for different fields. This book considers the universality of meso-scale phenomena for the first time, and provides insight into the emerging discipline that unifies them, meso-science, as well as new perspectives for virtual process engineering. Multiscale modeling is applied in areas including: multiphase flow and fluid dynamics chemical, biochemical and process engineering mineral processing and metallurgical engineering energy and resources materials science and engineering Jinghai Li is Vice-President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), a professor at the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, and leader of the EMMS (Energy-minimization multiscale) Group. Wei Ge, Wei Wang, Ning Yang and Junwu Wang are professors at the EMMS Group, part of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS. Xinhua Liu, Limin Wang, Xianfeng He and Xiaowei Wang are associate professors at the EMMS Group, part of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS. Mooson Kwauk is an emeritus director of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, and is an advisor to the EMMS Group.
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Berlin, Heidelberg :
ISBN:
9783642351891
Subject:
Engineering.
Chemical engineering.
Computer aided design.
Physics.
Hydraulic engineering.
Electric engineering.
Engineering.
Engineering Fluid Dynamics.
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
Complexity.
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.
Energy Technology.
Energy Systems.
Contents:
Footprint and Profile -- Meso-scale Modeling—the EMMS Model for Gas-Solid Systems -- Verification of the EMMS model with pseudo-particle modeling -- Extension of the EMMS Model to Gas-Liquid Systems -- From EMMS Model to EMMS Paradigm -- Partial Realization of the EMMS Paradigm -- Complete Realization of the EMMS Paradigm -- Applications in Industry -- Academic Applications of EMMS-based Models -- Many-core Programming -- Software -- Experimental Characterization of Meso-scale Behaviors -- Perspectives: Meso-science and Virtual Process Engineering.
Physical Description:
XXVI, 484 p. 255 illus., 152 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35189-1
Publication Date:
2013.
Title:
From Neolithic cultures through the Great Qing Empire 10,000 BCE-1799 CE Harold M. Tanner.
China : a history ;
Author:
Tanner, Harold Miles.
ebrary, Inc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The early empire : building institutions and identity, 2070(?) BCE-220 CE -- pt. 2. Cultural interaction and transformation, 220-1368 -- pt. 3. A new Confucian empire, 1368-1799.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Publisher:
Hackett Pub. Co.,
Publication Place:
Indianapolis :
ISBN:
9781603842020 (v. 1 paper)
1603842020 (v. 1 paper)
9781603842037
9781603845632 (e-book)
Subject:
China -- History.
Electronic books.
Series:
China : a history ; v. 1
Contents:
pt. 1. The early empire : building institutions and identity, 2070(?) BCE-220 CE -- pt. 2. Cultural interaction and transformation, 220-1368 -- pt. 3. A new Confucian empire, 1368-1799.
Physical Description:
xii, 399 p. : ill., maps, plans.
Electronic Location:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/excellence/Doc?id=10594392
Publication Date:
2010.
Title:
From Network Structure to Policy Design in Water Protection A Comparative Perspective on Micropollutants in the Rhine River Riparian Countries / by Florence Metz.
Springer Water,
Springer Water,
Author:
Metz, Florence. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Theory -- Chapter 3. Case selection -- Chapter 4. Research design and methods -- Chapter 5. Results -- Chapter 6. Discussion: Can policy networks explain some part of the variance of policy design? -- Chapter 7. Conclusion.
The book examines a new concern in water quality policy, namely aquatic micropollutants. Micropollutants are chemicals detected in small concentrations in waterbodies today, originating from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or detergents, among others. Since the regulation of micropollutants is a fairly new issue, it has been largely neglected in social sciences. However, the search for appropriate solutions is of high political relevance at both the national and international levels, with many open questions arising that concern the most adequate governance structures and steering mechanisms. Solutions suitable for classical, macro-pollutants, such as nutrients, do not necessarily apply to micropollutants because of the diversity of compounds and sources, and for technical, financial, and societal reasons. The book addresses this knowledge gap by investigating the steering mechanisms at hand and their prospect for problem solving. In this regard, the research provides a systematic depiction and comparison of policy designs in place for the reduction of micropollutants in the Rhine basin. Moreover, the study yields insights into the governance structures in place, into actors’ responsibilities and constellations, and policy processes regarding micropollutants. The study is furthermore embedded into broader theoretical questions of policy research. More precisely, this research is a contribution to policy analysis that aims to achieve more optimal policy results by providing for a better understanding of the nature of policy designs and the social mechanisms behind the choice of them. Despite the intrinsic aim of policy analysis at contributing to more optimal policy outcomes, there remains a lack of research regarding analytical tools that enable an ex-ante assessment of policy designs’ problem-solving abilities. To explore such a research path, this book proposes a novel index of policy comprehensiveness for quantifying the prospective performance of policy designs in alleviating an underlying policy issue, e.g. reducing pollutants in waters. Furthermore, the book uncovers the social mechanisms behind policymaking and turns to the question: In which social settings is it possible to achieve a comprehensive policy design? Compared to purely micro-level explanations, the advantage of the network approach is that it goes beyond the mere aggregation of policy actors’ attributes by taking into consideration actors’ interdependencies. In order to take the network approach seriously, the study systematically links the structure of a policy network with comprehensive policy designs. Network concepts, such as coalition structure, interconnectedness, and belief similarity, are employed from policy change research here in order to explore the link between structural network characteristics and comprehensive policy design. By studying how network structures affect policy design, the book critically examines the explanatory value of the network approach.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319556932
Subject:
Social sciences.
Water.
Water pollution.
Environmental policy.
Social sciences.
Environmental policy.
Water, general.
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.
Series:
Springer Water,
Springer Water,
Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Theory -- Chapter 3. Case selection -- Chapter 4. Research design and methods -- Chapter 5. Results -- Chapter 6. Discussion: Can policy networks explain some part of the variance of policy design? -- Chapter 7. Conclusion.
Physical Description:
XXVI, 317 p. 10 illus. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55693-2
Publication Date:
2017.
Title:
From Neurology to Methodology and Back An Introduction to Clinical Neuroengineering / by Natasha Maurits.
Author:
Maurits, Natasha. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Introduction -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Electroneurography, Electromyography and Statistics -- Tremor, Polymyography and Spectral Analysis -- Epilepsia, Electroencephalography, Filtering and Feature Extraction -- Multiple Sclerosis, Evoked Potentials and Enhancing Signal-to-Noise Ratio -- Cortical Myoclonus, EEG-EMG, Back-Averaging and Coherence Analysis -- Psychogenic Movement Disorders, Bereitschaftspotential and Event-Related Potentials -- Brain Tumor, Pre-Operative Function Localization and Source Localization -- Neuromuscular Diseases, Ultrasound and Image Analysis -- Cerebrovascular Disease, Ultrasound and Hemodynamical Flow Parameters -- Spinal Dysfunction, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Motor Evoked Potentials.
In today’s hospitals, the gap between technology and medicine constantly needs to be bridged, both by physicians and engineers. By taking a unique clinical neuroengineering approach, From Neurology to Methodology and Back off ers a translational study of neurology and technology, spanning traditionally distinct focuses. The fundamental topics covered range from basic concepts such as sampling and simple statistical measures via Fourier analysis to source localization. Providing clinically relevant context and introduce technical concepts, the neurological diseases presented range from epilepsy, brain tumors and cerebrovascular diseases to tremor, MS and neuromuscular diseases. All topics are presented in a true clinical neuroengineering approach. Each chapter begins with one or more patient cases for inspiration. Each case is then presented to illustrate a working example of a distinct neurodiagnostic technique, and the mathematical and physical principles underlying these techniques are explained. Finally, the author returns to the patient, and examines how the presented technology can help provide a diagnosis for each case. From Neurology to Methodology and Back serves as an upper-undergraduate/graduate level guide for those interested in a translational approach between the fields of medicine and technology in neuroengineering. Neurologists and residents in neurology, medical engineers, medical students, biomedical engineers and students, technical medicine students or students of other interdisciplinary fields will therefore all find this book useful.
Publisher:
Springer New York : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
New York, NY :
ISBN:
9781461411321
Subject:
Medicine.
Neurosciences.
Neurology.
Biomedicine.
Biomedicine general.
Neurology.
Neurosciences.
Contents:
Introduction -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Electroneurography, Electromyography and Statistics -- Tremor, Polymyography and Spectral Analysis -- Epilepsia, Electroencephalography, Filtering and Feature Extraction -- Multiple Sclerosis, Evoked Potentials and Enhancing Signal-to-Noise Ratio -- Cortical Myoclonus, EEG-EMG, Back-Averaging and Coherence Analysis -- Psychogenic Movement Disorders, Bereitschaftspotential and Event-Related Potentials -- Brain Tumor, Pre-Operative Function Localization and Source Localization -- Neuromuscular Diseases, Ultrasound and Image Analysis -- Cerebrovascular Disease, Ultrasound and Hemodynamical Flow Parameters -- Spinal Dysfunction, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Motor Evoked Potentials.
Physical Description:
XV, 285 p. 131 illus., 86 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1132-1
Publication Date:
2012.
Title:
From Nucleic Acids Sequences to Molecular Medicine edited by Volker A. Erdmann, Jan Barciszewski.
RNA Technologies
RNA Technologies
Author:
Erdmann, Volker A. editor.
Barciszewski, Jan. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
From the contents -- Preface -- RNA (center of the) World. Non-coding RNAs: Identification of Cancer-Associated microRNAs. Antisense Oligonucleotides in the Treatment of Malignant Gliomas. The diverse active sites in splicing, debranching and microRNA processing around RNA phosphodiester bonds. Activation and Deactivation of Antisense Function with Light. Targeting catalytic RNAs into mitochondria for functional analyses and inverse genetics. Ribozymes as molecular biology reagents. Natural antisense transcripts mediate regulation of gene expression. Hammerhead ribozymes against virus and viroid RNAs. Chemical modification of short shRNAs. Antisense for treatment of cancer: the present and the future. Targeting non-coding RNAs for cancer therapy. Suppression of hepatitis C viral genome replication with Functional Antisense Oligonucleotides. Antisense-mediated reduction of eukaryotic non-coding RNAs.
For this RNA Technologies volume a world-wide outstanding group of RNA specialists are contributing the most recent developments in this fast moving field of RNA molecular biology. The book features up-to-date information of our current knowledge on antisense, ribozyme, micro RNA, and DNAzyme strategies, as well as on other small RNAs from eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and the employment of chemical modifications to stabilize ribonucleic acids for their use in living cells. This volume is not only excellent reading for the expert in the field of RNA technologies, but also for those interested in entering this field as a chemist, molecular biologist or as a medical doctor interested in RNA therapeutics of the future.
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Berlin, Heidelberg :
ISBN:
9783642274268
Subject:
Medicine.
Human genetics.
Nucleic acids.
Biomedicine.
Molecular Medicine.
Nucleic Acid Chemistry.
Human genetics.
Series:
RNA Technologies
RNA Technologies
Contents:
From the contents -- Preface -- RNA (center of the) World. Non-coding RNAs: Identification of Cancer-Associated microRNAs. Antisense Oligonucleotides in the Treatment of Malignant Gliomas. The diverse active sites in splicing, debranching and microRNA processing around RNA phosphodiester bonds. Activation and Deactivation of Antisense Function with Light. Targeting catalytic RNAs into mitochondria for functional analyses and inverse genetics. Ribozymes as molecular biology reagents. Natural antisense transcripts mediate regulation of gene expression. Hammerhead ribozymes against virus and viroid RNAs. Chemical modification of short shRNAs. Antisense for treatment of cancer: the present and the future. Targeting non-coding RNAs for cancer therapy. Suppression of hepatitis C viral genome replication with Functional Antisense Oligonucleotides. Antisense-mediated reduction of eukaryotic non-coding RNAs.
Physical Description:
IX, 654 p. 120 illus., 42 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27426-8
Publication Date:
2012.
Title:
From Ordinary to Partial Differential Equations by Giampiero Esposito.
UNITEXT,
UNITEXT,
Author:
Esposito, Giampiero. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
1 Ordinary differential equations -- 2 Linear elliptic equations -- 3 Calculus of variations -- 4 Linear and non-linear hyperbolic equations -- 5 Parabolic equations -- 6 Fuchsian functions -- 7 The Riemann –function -- 8 A window on modern theory -- 9 References.
This book is addressed to mathematics and physics students who want to develop an interdisciplinary view of mathematics, from the age of Riemann, Poincaré and Darboux to basic tools of modern mathematics. It enables them to acquire the sensibility necessary for the formulation and solution of difficult problems, with an emphasis on concepts, rigour and creativity. It consists of eight self-contained parts: ordinary differential equations; linear elliptic equations; calculus of variations; linear and non-linear hyperbolic equations; parabolic equations; Fuchsian functions and non-linear equations; the functional equations of number theory; pseudo-differential operators and pseudo-differential equations. The author leads readers through the original papers and introduces new concepts, with a selection of topics and examples that are of high pedagogical value.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319575445
Subject:
Mathematics.
Difference equations.
Functional equations.
Fourier analysis.
Differential equations.
Partial differential equations.
Mathematics.
Partial differential equations.
Ordinary Differential Equations.
Difference and Functional Equations.
Fourier analysis.
Series:
UNITEXT, 106
UNITEXT, 106
Contents:
1 Ordinary differential equations -- 2 Linear elliptic equations -- 3 Calculus of variations -- 4 Linear and non-linear hyperbolic equations -- 5 Parabolic equations -- 6 Fuchsian functions -- 7 The Riemann –function -- 8 A window on modern theory -- 9 References.
Physical Description:
XXI, 432 p. 2 illus. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57544-5
Publication Date:
2017.
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