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Processing Technologies for Milk and Milk Products Methods Applications and Energy Usage

Processing Technologies for Milk and Milk Products Methods Applications and Energy Usage

The demand for quality milk products is increasing throughout the world. Food patterns are changing from eating plant protein to animal protein due to increasing incomes around the world and the production of milk and milk products is expanding with leaps and bounds. This book presents an array of recent developments and emerging topics in the processing and manufacturing of milk and dairy products. The volume also devotes a special section on alternative energy sources for dairy production along with solutions for energy conservation. With contributions for leading scientists and researchers in the field of dairy science and technology this valuable compendium coversinnovative techniques in dairy engineeringprocessing methods and their applications in dairy industryenergy use in dairy engineering: sources conservation and requirementsIn line with the modern industrial trends new processes and corresponding new equipment are reviewed. The volume also looks at the development of highly sensitive measuring and control devices have made it possible to incorporate automatic operation with high degree of mechanization to meet the huge demand of quality milk and milk products. Processing Technologies for Milk and Milk Products: Methods Applications and Energy Usage will be a valuable resource for those in those involved in the research and production of milk and milk products. | Processing Technologies for Milk and Milk Products Methods Applications and Energy Usage

GBP 82.99
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Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

This volume takes an in-depth look at various biological and chemical hazards in food and food products that pose health threats. It also outlines methods and practices for the diagnosis prevention and management of these hazards in food production processes. The new scientific research and case studies presented in the volume cover mycotoxins foodborne pathogens antibiotic residues from dairy animals pesticide residues the presence of heavy metals in food and more. Chapters also address food allergy management and offer lessons and practices in food recall situations. The authors discuss the various food toxins their sources as well as management mitigation and prevention strategies. Also addressed are the specific adverse effects on people with health problems such as diabetes hypertension cancer neurodegenerative diseases and more. This book is organized in such a way that each chapter treats one major food safety hazard and offers novel control methods for health food safety and quality enhancement through various means. Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products: Prevention Practices and Management will aid researchers and policymakers as it illustrates the various aspects of food safety hazards and how to analyze and control these potential health threats. | Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention Practices and Management

GBP 131.00
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The Chemistry of Milk and Milk Products Physicochemical Properties Therapeutic Characteristics and Processing Methods

The Chemistry of Milk and Milk Products Physicochemical Properties Therapeutic Characteristics and Processing Methods

Milk and milk products are highly nutritious yet their low acidity provides a favorable environment for growth of pathogenic and spoilage-causing organisms. To avoid this milk requires specialized processes to be converted into various milk products to ensure safety and quality. This new volume provides an understanding of the manufacturing processes of milk products and the structural physicochemical and compositional changes that occur during manufacturing and storage of milk products and the impact on quality. It covers methods of conversion of milk into high-value concentrated extended shelf-life and easily transportable dairy products. It delves into the constituents and chemistry physicochemical properties and therapeutic characteristics of milk and milk products and then goes on to present specialized processing methods. Specialized methods such as proteolysis in ultra-high temperature (UHT) heat and acid coagulation of milk products processing and characteristics of dry dairy milk powders and methods to monitor pesticide residues in milk and milk products are presented and evaluated. | The Chemistry of Milk and Milk Products Physicochemical Properties Therapeutic Characteristics and Processing Methods

GBP 139.00
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Agricultural Resource Use and Management

Agricultural Resource Use and Management

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Agriculture is one of the prime users of water particularly in arid places with already-limited water resources and its effects are diverse and far reaching. Providing a nuanced study of agricultural resource management this informative book takes a four-pronged approach covering research on: • The impact of agriculture on water • The impact of agriculture on soil quality and its ecological health• Energy and greenhouse gases• The impact of a growing population on agricultural resourcesTopics include the connection between chemical fertilizer use in agriculture and stream water quality; beef and dairy production on livestock dairy and crops; livestock and greenhouse gases; energy consumption rates in agriculture; efficient farming techniques such as precision agriculture irrigation management and sustainable water technologies; and more. This informative and accessible volume offers a comprehensive guide to this vital and necessary field of study. | Agricultural Resource Use and Management

GBP 82.99
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Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering Farm to Table

Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering Farm to Table

This new volume looks at new research and advances in the use of nanotechnology applications in agricultural and bioprocess engineering. The first section deals with the impact of nanotechnology in agricultural engineering looking at the role of nanomaterials in plant growth and nutrition. It goes on to discuss specific methods and processes in the development of food products nutraceuticals and therapeutics. This includes nanotechnological methods for iron fortification of dairy food for processing and preservation of meat and meat products for selective targeting of cancer and more. The book then discusses the role of nanotechnology in bioprocessing such as for biofuel production for wastewater treatment and as enzymatic nanoparticles for fabrication processes. | Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering Farm to Table

GBP 124.00
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Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

The functional foods market represents one of the fastest growing and most fascinating areas of investigation and innovation in the food sector. This new volume focuses on recent findings new research trends and emerging technologies in bioprocessing: making use of microorganisms in the production of food with health and nutritional benefits. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I discusses functional food production and human health looking at some newly emerged bioprocessing technological advances in the functional foods (chocolates whey beverages) in conjunction their prospective health benefits. Part II on emerging applications of microorganism in safe food production covers recent breakthroughs in food safety in microbial bioprocessing. Chapters discuss spoilage issues harmful/pathogenic microorganisms genetically modified microorganisms stability and functionality and potential of food-grade microbes for biodegradation of toxic compounds such as mycotoxins pesticides and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Chapters in Part III on emerging scope and potential application in the dairy and food industry explore and investigate the current shortcomings and challenges of the microbially mediated processes at the industrial level. The editors have brought together a group of outstanding international contributors at the forefront of bioprocessing technology to produce a valuable resource for researchers faculty students food nutrition and health practitioners and all those working in the dairy food and nutraceutical industries especially in the development of functional foods. | Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

GBP 82.99
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Lipase An Industrial Enzyme Through Metagenomics

Lipase An Industrial Enzyme Through Metagenomics

Microbial lipases are industrially important and have gained attention due to their stability selectivity and broad substrate specificity. Lipases are used as medicine and they also aid in indigestion heartburn allergy to gluten in wheat products (celiac disease) Crohn’s disease and cystic fibrosis. This volume considers the industrial demand for new sources of lipases with different catalytic characteristics that stimulate the isolation growth and development of new microbial strains. The volume narrates the challenging metagenomic approach with the isolation of the lipase gene its cloning into Escherichia coli culture of the recombinant bacteria and extraction and assessment of the lipase enzyme. Lipase-producing bacteria are available in different habitats such as industrial wastes vegetable oil processing factories dairy plants and soils contaminated with oil and oil seeds among others. This volume is the effort of the authors to document the scientific findings carried out over the last eight years in the area of un-culturable soil microorganisms. The book presents the physic-chemical features of lipases and their specific applications in different commercial industries. The in-depth study looks at metagenomics for lipases from all angles and provides a truly informative resource. It describes the biochemical characterization of lipase enzymes with the high activity in the presence of 1% tributyrin. A wide review has been presented in the book on lipase enzymes purified from a large collection of microbes present in soil seawater waste-dumping sites animal systems (including human beings) and the atmosphere. Stability of enzymes over changing environments of the industry is indeed a big issue and the book deals at length with the changing temperatures and pH and metal ion concentrations. | Lipase An Industrial Enzyme Through Metagenomics

GBP 82.99
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Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

This new volume presents informative research on the different aspects of employing nanotechnology for environmental pollution decontamination highlighting the main tools methods and approaches for contaminants detection and remediation. The book takes a biotechnological point of view that considers the main environmental pollutants; the safety and economic aspects of nanoremediation nanosensors and nanobiosensors for the detection of pollutants; and strategies to promote nanoremediation and nanobioremediation. The chapters offer a comprehensive overview of nanotechnologic strategies as essential tools to restore polluted environments and to make more feasible and harmonic the pathway to sustainable development. The volume also discusses the use of sensors to detect pollutants and to monitor the quality of environmental restoration. Topics include nanozymes; organic and inorganic pollutants threatening human health; different types of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials in nanosensors and nanobiosensors to detect environmental pollution; nanomaterials that specifically deal with water soil or air pollution; and assisted nanoremediation promoted by plants (nanophytoremediation) or microorganisms (for example mycorrhizal fungus) that promote in situ nano-phyto-mycorrhizo-remediation. Also addressed are aspects related to a macroperspective of nanoremediation that highlight the economic aspects related to nanotechnology the safety aspects of the use of nanomaterials and the sustainability aspects related to the use of nanomaterials in strategies of environmental restoration. Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination: Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge on nanotechnology applied to pollution detection and remediation assisted or not by biological strategies. | Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation

GBP 147.00
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Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems

Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems

This new volume offers a variety of perspectives from investigators industry professionals stakeholders and economic strategists that look at new ways of solving optimization problems related to different industrial sectors. Case studies relay how optimization methods deal with both real operative conditions in process industries and in service industries. The volume also explores emerging research areas toward the implementation of optimization algorithms for enhancement of system performance as well as system effectiveness. The book explores the role of optimization methods in engineering applications in industrial and mechanical engineering as well as in the fields of healthcare/medicine food production oil textiles energy and agriculture. The volume offers new ways of solving optimization problems related to different industrial sectors incorporating mathematical formulation for particular design problems and thus aiding the selection of the optimal design among many alternatives. It shows optimization methods that deal with actual operative conditions both in process and in service industries. A unique advantage of this volume is its wide range of topics in different engineering domains using novel mathematical modeling-based optimization methods for solving the real-life problems. The array of examples and case studies of the effective use of optimization in diverse areas of engineering include healthcare analysis and monitoring (fetal phonocardiography) medical device design (3D printing design for protheses) agriculture/farming (monitoring climate conditions) environmental science (waste management) automotive and aeronautic design industrial manufacturing solar energy and more. Key features: Presents case studies on optimization problems related to industry Discusses case studies on operations management practices optimization Provides an overview of design optimization Highlights case studies on process optimization Assesses different techniques for handling engineering problems This valuable book will be useful for researchers scientists faculty and students involved or interested in the field of optimization engineering in industrial design. Indexed in SCOPUS. | Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems

GBP 124.00
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Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

This new volume explores important recent approaches and advanced techniques for the effective management and treatment of wastewater. The book provides a range of diverse techniques for achieving optimum water quality management for restoration of water bodies for the improvement of a circular water economy and for effective water reuse. Many of the new methods and technologies included in the book focus on sustainable phytoremediation techniques such as the use of earthworms ecological floating beds and anaerobic biovalorization. The book also comprehensively discusses the scope of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. Some of the least explored aspects of water quality improvement such as use of eco-roofs the role of remote sensing in water quality management and biosand filters for household wastewater treatment are discussed as well. | Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management

GBP 124.00
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Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

This book covers topics on the basic models assessments and techniques to calculate evapotranspiration (ET) for practical applications in agriculture forestry and urban science. This simple and thorough guide provides the information and techniques necessary to develop manage interpret and apply evapotranspiration [ET] data to practical applications. The simplicity of the contents facilitates a technician to develop an ET data for effective water management. | Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

GBP 82.99
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Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

GBP 82.99
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Chemistry and Industrial Techniques for Chemical Engineers

Chemistry and Industrial Techniques for Chemical Engineers

This book Chemistry and Industrial Techniques for Chemical Engineers brings together innovative research new concepts and novel developments in the application of new tools for chemical and materials engineers. It contains significant research reporting new methodologies and important applications in the fields of chemical engineering as well as the latest coverage of chemical databases and the development of new methods and efficient approaches for chemists. With clear explanations real-world examples this volume emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of chemical science engineering and technology while introducing the newest innovations in the field.

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Crop Breeding Bioinformatics and Preparing for Climate Change

Crop Breeding Bioinformatics and Preparing for Climate Change

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Climate change will severely impact the world’s food supply unless steps are taken to increase crop resilience. Otherwise the negative effects on both the yield and the quality of crop plants are predicted to be immense. Plant genomics is a potentially powerful defense against this looming threat. This compendium volume offers a global perspective on the topic with contributions from 42 eminent researchers from 12 nations around the world. The editor is a respected and published scientist in the bioinformatics field who has chosen articles in the following topics: An overview of the genetic challenges presented by climate changeA genomic toolkit for crop-related researchSpecific methods of improvement for specific crop by means of genomic applicationsThe hand-picked up-to-date research makes this volume an excellent reference not only for university-level academics but also for policymakers and stakeholders who must tackle the challenge of the world’s food security. | Crop Breeding Bioinformatics and Preparing for Climate Change

GBP 82.99
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Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

This book focuses on best management practices for drip irrigated crops. It cover irrigation methods scheduling of micro irrigation and mulching and crop performance. Micro irrigation techniques with diverse crops are discussed including sweet pepper chili tomatoes cauliflower wheat sweet peas sugarcane and potatoes. The performance of the various techniques has been tested and evaluated in the field. Written by experts on micro irrigation this valuable book is a must-have for micro irrigation professionals as well as advanced students.

GBP 82.99
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Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

Taking a multidisciplinary approach this book focuses on recent milestones in basic and applied mycology focusing on many and diverse applications in the agricultural food and biofuel sectors. Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods: Industrial Applications provides an informative update of the current biological status of fungi and advances in conventional and modern molecular tools in identification taxonomy of fungi and applications of different taxonomic groups of fungi in various sectors such as agriculture food development postharvesting biological control of crop diseases biofertilizers bioremediation pigments pharmaceuticals enzymes biofuel production etc. The volume addresses fungal biodiversity conservation the emerging field of fungal metagenomics the role of fungi in eco-safety and warfare and the bioprospecting of fungi for hydrocarbons for biofuel production. Several chapters discuss using fungi in agricultural management such as for the biocontrol of plant diseases using entomopathogenic fungi as a pesticide using nematophagous fungi for controlling nematodes that eat crops using fungi in the development of biofertilizers and more. The role of fungi in post-harvest diseases management in horticultural crops is looked at as well. Key features: Provides up-to-date information and advances in biological status and classification of fungi Discusses the comprehensive role of fungi in various sectors in food and agriculture in biofuel production in the production of production of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents etc. Presents the recent systemic taxonomic classifications developments applications in molecular mycology and conservation strategies for mycoflora Aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between basic and applied aspects of mycology this volume provides a wealth of information that will be valuable for researchers industrial scientists faculty and students in mycology and plant pathology as well as in botany microbiology food microbiology pharmaceutical development biotechnology and biofuel production and other professional disciplines. | Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

GBP 147.00
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Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

This new volume Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting: Principles and Applications covers recent research on brain physiology and the development of drug delivery systems. It explores a diverse variety of strategies that can be employed to achieve drug targeting to the brain. The nanocarriers that are discussed include nanoparticles vesicular carriers carriers having carbon as a core constituent dispersed systems and more. The inherent anatomy and physiology of the brain renders it different from other organs. The past few decades have witnessed significant research on brain ailments in response to a majority of hospitalizations that occur due to age-related central nervous system disorders. The prevalence of diverse diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis HIV-dementia etc. affect about 1. 5 billion people globally which is further anticipated to reach 1. 9 billion by the year 2020. Nanocarriers for drug delivery to the brain are seen as one of the answers to this growing problem. | Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture New Research and Strategies

Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture New Research and Strategies

Taking a sustainable approach this volume explores the various soil management techniques. It begins with an overview of the elementary concepts of soil management and then delves into new research and novel soil management tools and techniques. Topics include:• Clays as a critical component in sustainable agriculture with respect to carbon sequestration in conjunction with its interaction with soil enzymes• The potential utilization of microbes to mitigate crop stress• Resource conservation technologies and prospective carbon management strategies• The use of smart tools for monitoring soils• Effective nutrient management approaches• Nanotechnological interventions for soil management• Techniques for the remediation of soils contaminated by metals and pesticides | Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture New Research and Strategies

GBP 147.00
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Urban Ecology Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use

Urban Ecology Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. With increasing global urbanization the environments and ecologies of cities are often perceived to suffer. While pollution and destruction of green space and species may occur cities also remain part of natural systems. Cities provide natural processes necessary for survival for humans and other living organisms in urban areas. Urban ecology elucidates some of these processes and sheds light on their importance to healthy fulfilling urban livelihoods. Urban Ecology: Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use provides background on issues relating to urban ecology and urban natural processes. The first section covers the types values and recognition of ecosystem services provided by natural processes in urban areas. The second section details the importance and potential of green spaces in urban areas. The third section focuses on biodiversity traits of cities and the ways in which urbanization affects biodiversity indicators. Finally the fourth section covers some of the tools and approaches available for urban planners and designers concerned with improving or maintaining urban environments and the services they provide. This easily accessible reference volume offers a comprehensive guide to this rapidly growing field. Case studies and up-to-date research provide urban planners with new options for creating cities that will meet the demands of the twenty-first century. Also appropriate for graduate students who are preparing for careers related to urban planning this compendium captures and integrates the current work being done in this vitally important field. | Urban Ecology Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use

GBP 82.99
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Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

With contributions from experts from both the industry and academia this book presents the latest developments in the identified areas. In addition a thorough and updated coverage of the traditional aspects of heterogeneous catalysis such as preparation characterization and use in well-established technologies such as nitration ammoxidation and hydrofluorination is included. This book incorporates appropriate case studies explanatory notes and schematics for more clarity and better understanding. | Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification

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Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

This book offers a modern view of process control in the context of today’s technology. It provides innovative chapters on the growth of educational scientific and industrial research among chemical engineers. It presents experimental data on thermodynamics and provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for chemical processing. Readers will gain an understanding of the areas of process control that all chemical engineers need to know. The information is presented in a concise and readable format. The information covers the basics and also provides unique topics such as using a unified approach to model representations statistical quality control and model-based control. The methods presented have been successfully applied in industry to solve real problems. Designed as an advanced research guide in process dynamics and control the book will be useful in chemical engineering courses as well as for the teaching of mechanical nuclear industrial and metallurgical engineering. | Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

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Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

Although nanotechnology has revolutionized fields such as medicine genetics biology bioengineering mechanics and chemistry its increasing application in the food industry is relatively recent in comparison. Nanotechnology in the food industry is now being explored for creating new flavors extending food shelf life and improving food protection and nutritional value as well as for intelligent nutrient delivery systems “smart” foods contaminant detection nanodevices and nanosensors advanced food processing antimicrobial chemicals encapsulation and green nanomaterials. This new three-volume set addresses a multitude of topical issues and new developments in the field. Volume 1 focuses on food preservation food packaging and sustainable agriculture while Volume 2 looks at nanotechnology in food process engineering applications of biomaterials in food products and the use of modern nanotechnology for human health. The third volume explores the newest trends in nanotechnology for food applications and their application for improving food delivery systems. Together these three volumes provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the emerging status of nanotechnology in the food processing industry explaining the benefits and drawbacks of various methodologies that will aid in the improvement and development of food product sourcing and food hygiene monitoring methods. Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery provides an overview of the current trends in nanotechnology for food applications and food delivery systems. Topics include a collection of chapters on diverse topics including the stability of nanoparticles in food nanobiosensing for the detection of food contaminants nanotechnology applications in agriculture the role of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery how nanotechnology is applied in dairy products biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles in food safety the development of nutraceuticals using nanotechnological tools and more. | Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery

GBP 139.00
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Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0 Impact and Challenges

Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0 Impact and Challenges

This new book provides an insightful look at the varied and exciting uses and applications of Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things in agriculture. With internet-enabled communications becoming more widely available farms and agricultural establishments can take advantage of these new technologies for a wide range of farm operations such as crop management farm vehicle tracking livestock monitoring storage monitoring and more. The collected data from these devices can be stored in the cloud system or server and accessed by the farmers via the internet or mobile phones. This book shows the many benefits to farmers from applying IoT including better utilizing information for monitoring crops optimizing water use planning effective fertilization strategies and saving time and reducing the operation expenses. Topics include using IoT for vertical farming IoT-based smart irrigation system landslide susceptibility assessment automated aeroponics systems crop survival analysis and more. The volume also considers the challenges of IoT in agriculture such as the requirements of applications of wireless sensor networks the threat of attacks and the detection of vulnerabilities in wireless sensor networks and more. Internet of Things for Agriculture 4. 0: Impact and Challenges provides a better understanding of the time- and resourcing-saving benefits of wireless sensors and remote monitoring devices in agriculture. The volume will be useful for those involved in agricultural operations as well as scientists and researchers and faculty and students in agriculture and computer and information science engineering. | Internet of Things for Agriculture 4. 0 Impact and Challenges

GBP 131.00
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Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Addressing the most critical issues in the management of emerging diseases throughout the world experts in plant pathology from internationally renowned institutes share their research and examine key literature. They look at both traditional pathology and advanced biotechnological and molecular diagnosis and integrated management practices. This book is divided into four parts covering viral and fungal disease detection and management nematode diseases and management bio-control and biotechnological approaches and impact of climate change. The authors look at the challenges of crop protection against diseases caused by plant pathogens for the most economically important crops. The establishment and management of plant diseases using conventional and eco-friendly methods are discussed with an emphasis on the use of beneficial microbes and modern biotechnological approaches. | Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

This new volume explores the integration of bionanomaterials and sustainable resources for the development of new and emerging sustainable processes. It highlights the concept of essential bionanomaterials derived from sustainable resources with examples of interdisciplinary methodologies and research that highlight the reuse of biomass waste as well as the proper usage of green technologies. The volume considers the most recent trends challenges and applications in bionanomaterials derived from sustainable sources in energy production and environmental mitigation. The book looks at state-of-the-art trends in the use of bionanomaterials for renewable energy such as in production of solar energy for energy harvesting and for energy conversion and storage. Chapters consider the application of bionanomaterials for the development of improved optical and electrical biosensors. The volume goes on to address the promising use of bionanomaterials for environmental remediation such as for recovering heavy metals radioactive metals and other pollutants from wastewater from river water from soils etc. Other topics include the use of sustainable nanomaterials in the food industry in the biomedical field in ecological research and more. | Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture

GBP 147.00
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