Rsc publishing jun 2026 (7 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The representation of women in STEM remains notably lower than the percentage of female undergraduates with STEM degrees, which is particularly evident among leadership positions. There are many issues attributed to this divide, including cultural, gender, and structural biases. Key to addressing these issues is understanding the unique challenges faced by women in STEM careers and how education, resources, support, and recognition can empower women to succeed. This book brings awareness to current challenges faced by women in diverse STEM careers (academia, government, and industry), with an emphasis on the needs of mothers, while also acknowledging the needs of parents, carers, and individuals. There is a focus on institutional and personal challenges, and strategies for success and empowerment are also covered. Chapters provide commentaries, interviews and stories of successful women from around the world supported by literature, statistics and research. The book provides strategies and opportunities to lower and overcome barriers, case studies of successful organizations (e.g., Moms in Proteomics), and strategies for positive policy changes.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Modern technologies rely heavily on a number of inorganic elements. From the lithium in your laptop battery to the helium that cools hospital MRI machines inorganic materials are crucial to many parts of life. The supply of these materials that we can extract from the environment is finite and many of them present an environmental hazard when concentrated in landfill waste. Recycling is therefore key to being able to continue to sustainably use these elements. Examining in detail the many materials that can be classified as inorganic, and for which recycling is either non-existent or only in its infancy this book will help you to understand whether such materials can be re-used in some way, and how we might make advances into the recycling, re-use, and possible repurposing of any such materials or objects. Throughout, the discussion of how or if these materials can be recycled is balanced with economic and practical considerations.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Process intensification uses innovations in the design of equipment and processes to create more efficient, safer, and less wasteful chemical processes. Working on principles of avoiding unnecessary extras, reducing the size of set ups and tightly controlling reactions, there are benefits both in sustainability and in the economics of the processes. Beginning with basic chemical engineering principles for chemists and those who need a refresher, this textbook aims to teach process intensification to green chemistry newcomers and chemical engineering students. Based on the authors' own courses and teaching experience, with worked examples, end-of-chapter learning outcomes and problem sets with solutions, plus real-world case studies scattered throughout, this text is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate course use. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fossil carbon-based plastics are widely used for food and drink packaging due to their excellent mechanical properties and ability to ensure the safety and quality of the product, often for extended periods. However, these materials are an increasing cause for concern due to their detrimental impact on the environment and wildlife. This has driven an interest in the use of alternative non-fossil carbon bio-based materials for use in food contact applications and bio-based and biodegradable packaging materials have gained increased global attention This book explores the rapidly expanding range of bio-based materials being developed for use in food and drink packaging. The associated issues such as shelf-life performance, safety and sustainability, inclusion of nanosized or nanostructured materials, and active and intelligent packaging are considered, along with a focus on safety of these new food contact materials and their sustainability within a circular bioeconomy context. Recent developments enabling the replacement of non-biodegradable plastics used in horticulture and agriculture to reduce environmental contamination are also described. Driven by consumer demand, this comprehensive book is aimed at the global packaging market and will be of interest to policy makers, research students, industrialists and regulators looking for combined research on sustainable alternatives to fossil-based packaging materials.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Supramolecular polymers are a unique class of materials composed of monomeric units held together by reversible and highly directional secondary interactions. Over the past decade, the field of supramolecular polymers has experienced remarkable growth, driven by novel non-covalent forces and innovative building blocks. These advancements have provided deeper thermodynamic and kinetic insights into the processes of non-covalent supramolecular polymerization. The potential applications of supramolecular polymers in materials science and biomedicine are increasingly recognized and valued. This book, edited by leading experts in the field, begins with a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art developments in supramolecular polymer chemistry. It then shifts focus to explore the diverse applications of supramolecular polymers in various materials, including: - Self-healing materials - Biomedicine - Optoelectronics As such, this book provides an invaluable resource for researchers in chemistry, materials science, and related fields, offering a deep understanding of supramolecular polymers and their potential applications. By highlighting the latest research findings, this book serves as an important reference for those seeking to explore the exciting opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The global textile market continues to grow and is expected to reach over 3 Billion USD within the next decade. Surfactants are used throughout textile production, and their degradation and persistence in the environment is a concern. Biosurfactants are an emerging class of materials finding applications in a range of industries. Produced from biological feedstocks, they offer eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional detergents, emulsifiers, and CFCs used in textile production, with new opportunities for enhancing fabric quality too. Aside from reducing the environmental impact of waste and effluent from the textile industry, biosurfactants may also be deployed in the treatment of current waste streams. Their use will also have a positive impact on the health of workers. The editors have worked on biosurfactants for over a decade and aim to bring together a wealth of expertise to provide researchers, engineers, and industry professionals with the knowledge to design and develop effective and environmentally friendly solutions to the challenges facing the textile industry with biosurfactants with the UN SDGs in mind.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seaweeds have had a role in the human diet, particularly in Japan, since 600 BC but still the use of algae for food applications is not widely adopted. This is due to a lack of available systematic information on algae and its various food applications. This book provides details on algae applications for students, food technologists and developers in the food industry who will all gain a better understanding of how to exploit the untapped potential of algae in food processes. Algae act as a reservoir of macro- and micronutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibres. They offer numerous health benefits, for example acting as anti-inflammatories, anti-coagulants, anti-oxidants and blood sugar regulators to name but a few. The oceans house these abundant and valuable products but their use is still in its infancy and the details contained in this single reference will encourage investigation into this sustainable source of food.…