This is a comprehensive guide to the role of chemistry in our environment."Chemistry of the Environment" provides a general introduction to the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, solid wastes, and the relatively new field of green chemistry. Some of the most obvious examples of pollution are smoke produced by industrial operations, carbon dioxide and other gases released into the atmosphere as a by-product of burning fuels, silt and sediment washed off land by rainwater, and garbage dumped on land.This accessible new book discusses the chemical...
This is a comprehensive guide to the role of chemistry in our environment."Chemistry of the Environment" provides a general introduction to the role o...
The field of astrochemistry is constantly changing, and new space probes are sent into the solar system on a regular basis to research astronomical bodies. "Chemistry of Space" offers an overview of the latest information about the solar system, the planets, comets and meteors, and other features of our universe.Beginning with an explanation of the origin of the universe, otherwise known as the Big Bang theory, this new book discusses recent developments in our understanding of the chemical composition and chemical changes within new stars, comets and meteors, interstellar space, the planets,...
The field of astrochemistry is constantly changing, and new space probes are sent into the solar system on a regular basis to research astronomical bo...
Finding new, safe ways to consume food has become complicated as people become more health conscious about the foods they put into their bodies. "Food Chemistry" offers a wealth of information on the field of altering foods for human consumption. After an introduction outlining methods of food preservation and enhancement throughout the years (improved taste, odor, color, and nutritional content), this volume describes the differences between synthetic, engineered, irradiated, and organic foods.New foods created synthetically, such as sugar and fat substitutes, as well as genetically...
Finding new, safe ways to consume food has become complicated as people become more health conscious about the foods they put into their bodies. "Food...
Nature has a remarkable variety of ways of assembling atoms and molecules to form natural products, and people still have a great deal to learn from these processes. But natural methods provide no more than a hint of the host of new products that can be made. These new products are changing - and will continue to change - the way in which scientists and engineers build the substances that make human civilization what it is today. "Chemistry of New Materials" reviews some of the exciting fields of materials research. An introduction to the evolution of materials is followed by an exploration...
Nature has a remarkable variety of ways of assembling atoms and molecules to form natural products, and people still have a great deal to learn from t...
Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innovative solutions to a wide range of everyday challenges. This book describes the major breakthroughs in chemistry and chemical technology that have occurred over the past several years. It provides an excellent, in-depth overview of current developments in the field of chemistry and a closer look at the brilliant and creative men and women who make them happen. Also included is a series of lively and interesting biographical sketches of current...
Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innov...
Recent advances in pure and applied physics are explored by award-winning author David E. Newton. Among the topics covered are the top quark, carbon nanotubes, updates on black holes, and single molecule studies of DNA. Many of the topics covered are strongly interdisciplinary, reflecting the nature of much scientific research today.
Recent advances in pure and applied physics are explored by award-winning author David E. Newton. Among the topics covered are the top quark, carbo...
Fire Few subjects are as fundamental to both nature and human civilization. This reference breaks new ground by going beyond a discussion of the scientific and technical aspects of fire to show how human societies in all parts of the world throughout history have incorporated images of fire into their philosophies, mythologies, religions, music, art, and other areas of human thought and action. Entries cover fire-related theories and concepts, cultural issues and allusions, industrial and military applications, political and social issues, as well as people, events, and organizations....
Fire Few subjects are as fundamental to both nature and human civilization. This reference breaks new ground by going beyond a discussion of the s...
Water breaks rocks, levels mountains, and cuts canyons. It comes in many forms, from puddles, to icicles, to mist, to tidal waves. It covers most of the Earth and constitutes a majority of the human body. Too much water can destroy entire regions-so can too little. Life depends on it. We drink it, bathe in it, swim in it, drown in it, fish in it, heat up and cool off in it. One of the most versatile and familiar elements in the world, water is also one of the most mysterious.
The 236 entries in this book comprise an A-Z overview of water's manifold roles in human society and the natural...
Water breaks rocks, levels mountains, and cuts canyons. It comes in many forms, from puddles, to icicles, to mist, to tidal waves. It covers most o...
Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature: DEGREESL DEGREESDBLThe nature of nanotechnology DEGREESL DEGREESDBLDifferences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches DEGREESL DEGREESDBLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology DEGREESL DEGREESDBLCurrent nanotechnology research DEGREESL DEGREESDBLBrief biographical sketches of key...
Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictabl...
The "Encyclopedia of Air" adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and...
The "Encyclopedia of Air" adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 16...