Global Metal Music and Culture Current Directions in Metal Studies This book defines the key ideas scholarly debates and research activities that have contributed to the formation of the international and interdisciplinary field of Metal Studies. Drawing on insights from a wide range of disciplines including popular music cultural studies sociology anthropology philosophy and ethics this volume offers new and innovative research on metal musicology global/local scenes studies fandom gender and metal identity metal media and commerce. Offering a wide-ranging focus on bands scenes periods and sounds contributors explore topics such as the riff-based song writing of classic heavy metal bands and their modern equivalents and the musical-aesthetics of Grindcore Doom metal Death metal and Progressive metal. They interrogate production technologies sound engineering album artwork and band promotion logos and merchandising t-shirt and jewellery design and fan communities that define the global metal music economy and subcultural scene. The volume explores how the new academic discipline of metal studies was formed also looking forward to the future of metal music and its relationship to metal scholarship and fandom. With an international range of contributors this volume will appeal to scholars of popular music cultural studies and sociology as well as those interested in metal communities around the world. | Global Metal Music and Culture Current Directions in Metal Studies GBP 44.99 1
Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions describes the basic and essential applications of quantitative structure–activity relationships (QSARs) for regulatory or industrial scientists who need to predict metal ion bioactivity. It includes 194 QSARs that have been used to predict metal ion toxicity and 86 QSARs that have been used to predict metal ion bioconcentration biosorption and binding. It is an excellent sourcebook for academic industrial and government scientists and policy makers and provides a wealth of information on the biological and chemical activities of metal ions as they impact health and the environment. Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions was designed for regulatory and regulated organizations that need to use QSARs to predict metal ion bioactivity as they now do for organic chemicals. It has the potential to eliminate resources to test the toxicity of metal ions or to promulgate regulations that require toxicity testing of metal ions because the book illustrates how to construct QSARs to predict metal ion toxicity. In addition the book:Provides a historical perspective and introduction to developing QSARs for metal ionsExplains the electronic structures and atomic parameters of metals essential to understanding differences in chemical properties that influence cation toxicity bioconcentration biosorption and bindingDescribes the chemical properties of metals that are used to develop QSARs for metal ionsIllustrates the descriptors needed to develop metal ion-ligand binding QSARsDiscusses 280 QSARs for metal ions Explains the differences between QSARs for metal ions and Biotic Ligand ModelsLists the regulatory limits of metals and provides examples of regulatory applicationsIllustrates how to construct QSARs for metal ionsDr. John D. Walker is the winner of the 2013 SETAC Government Service Award. GBP 59.99 1
Heavy Metal at the Movies The chapters collected in this volume shed light on the areas of interaction between film studies and heavy metal research exploring how the audio-visual medium of film relates to builds on and shapes metal culture. At one end of the spectrum metal music serves as a form of ambient background in horror films that creates an intense and somewhat threatening atmosphere; at the other end the high level of performativity attached to the metal spectacle is emphasized. Alongside these tendencies the recent and ongoing wave of metal documentaries has taken off relying on either satire or hagiography. | Heavy Metal at the Movies GBP 38.99 1
Metal Cutting Mechanics Metal Cutting Mechanics outlines the fundamentals of metal cutting analysis reducing the extent of empirical approaches to the problems as well as bridging the gap between design and manufacture. The author distinguishes his work from other works through these aspects:considering the system engineering of the cutting processidentifying the singularity of the cutting process among other closely related manufacturing processes by chip formation caused by bending and shear stresses in the deformation zonesuggesting a distinctive way toward predictability of the metal cutting processdevoting special attention to experimental methodologyMetal Cutting Mechanics provides an exceptional balance between general reading and research analysis presenting industrial and academic requirements in terms of basic scientific factors as well as application potential. GBP 59.99 1
Metal Toxicology Handbook Heavy metals and metalloids singly or in combination induce toxic manifestations either through acute or chronic pathology. In particular long-term chronic exposure to diverse heavy metals and metalloids to humans and animals can lead to numerous physical muscular neurological nephrological and diverse degenerative diseases and dysfunctions including multiple sclerosis muscular dystrophy Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases cardiovascular disorders and several others. Recognized heavy metals such as lead mercury arsenic cadmium thallium and hexavalent chromium are known for enormous toxicity. The immediate vital signs of acute heavy metal exposure include nausea vomiting diarrhea and acute abdominal pain. Mercury has been identified as the most toxic heavy metal and mercury poisoning is known as acrodynia or pink disease. Similarly lead another toxic heavy metal was at one time an integral part of painting. Metal Toxicology Handbook further explains and discusses the varying attributes of metals discussing toxicity safety and proper human utilization of metals. Beginning with a broad overview of metals metalloids redox biology and neurodegeneration and going further into the roles benefits and toxicity of metals with each section the text contains 28 chapters from eminent researchers and scientists in their respective fields and is a must-have for anyone researching the potential toxicity in metals. Key Features Discusses the pathology of metal toxicity Highlights the benefits of metals Explains the mechanism and salient features of restoring metabolic homeostasis Highlights dose-dependent beneficial and adverse effects of vanadium safety and toxicity The initial introductory section provides a broad overview of metals metalloids redox biology and neurodegeneration. The second section discusses the pathology of metal toxicity in two chapters while the third section highlights the mechanism and salient features of restoring metabolic homeostasis in two chapters. The fourth section demonstrates the aspect of radionuclides toxicity. In a change of pace the fifth section discusses the benefits of metals in four chapters. The sixth section titled Toxic Manifestations by Diverse Heavy Metals and Metalloids provides fourteen chapters that discuss the toxicological mechanism and manifestation of individual metals. The editors have crafted a commentary titled A Treatise on Metal Toxicity and summarized a vivid scenario of metal toxicity and its consequences. GBP 210.00 1
Instrumental Methods in Metal Ion Speciation The knowledge of metal ion speciation is essential for predicting the exact toxicities of metal ion species in the environment. Metal ions can exist in various oxidation states each of which possesses different physical and chemical properties as well as exhibit varying toxicities. Often toxicity data is unreliable because it is based on metal ion concentration measurements that fail to identify a dominant species either more or less harmful than the average. Instrumental Methods in Metal Ion Speciation provides analytical techniques and experimental methodologies for determining the concentration of the different physicochemical forms of metal ions in environmental and biological samples leading to more accurate measurements of actual toxicity. The authors introduce the principles of metal ion speciation and discuss important analytical techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography capillary electrophoresis and both electrochemical and radiochemical methods used to determine concentration and composition. They present a range of liquid chromatographic approaches including capillary electrochromatography and high-performance ion ion pair micellar electrokinetic size exclusion chiral and supercritical fluid chromatographies for all metal ion species. Comprehensive in scope the text covers the sources distribution toxicity biotransformation and biodegradation of each metal ions species as well as extraction methods sample preparation and experimental optimization techniques that can be useful in designing future experiments. Instrumental Methods in Metal Ion Speciation is a unique and valuable source of reference for scientists academics and researchers involved in analytical biological pharmaceutical and environmental chemistries as well as material industries geochemistry agriculture biotechnology and occupational safety and regulations. GBP 56.99 1
Luminescent Metal Oxides Materials to Technologies The focus of the book is to explore metal oxides exhibiting a high optical transmittance as applicable in the field of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) photo-catalysts and so forth. It provides exposure to structural and chemical parameters of optically active metal oxides as a phosphor innovative and currently demanded synthesis methods and their proper characterization. It further covers applications such as optical thermometry scintillation anti-counterfeit solid-state lighting and spectral modifier for solar cells VUV application and long persistent light emission phenomenon. Features: Reviews selection of structurally and functionally active materials for effective synthesis of metal oxides Exclusively covers large number of areas of applications of the luminescent metal oxides Cover various aspects of metal oxide research including synthesis and applications Includes chapters on synthesis-related predictions using machine learning Discusses radiation dosimetry and bio-imaging aspects This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science and phosphor technology. | Luminescent Metal Oxides Materials to Technologies GBP 170.00 1
Metal Oxides Chemistry and Applications The chemistry of metals has traditionally been more understood than that of its oxides. As catalytic applications continue to grow in a variety of disciplines Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications offers a timely account of transition-metal oxides (TMO) one of the most important classes of metal oxides in the context of catalysis. The first part of the book examines the crystal and electronic structure stoichiometry and composition redox properties acid-base character and cation valence states as well as new approaches to the preparation of ordered TMO with extended structure of texturally defined systems. The second part compiles some practical aspects of TMO applications in materials science chemical sensing analytical chemistry solid-state chemistry microelectronics nanotechnology environmental decontamination and fuel cells. The book examines many types of reactions - such as dehydration reduction selective oxidations olefin metathesis VOC removal photo- and electrocatalysis and water splitting - to elucidate how chemical composition and optical magnetic and structural properties of oxides affect their surface reactivity in catalysis. Drawing insight from leading international experts Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary reference for researchers that may also be used by newcomers as a guide to the field. | Metal Oxides Chemistry and Applications GBP 59.99 1
Sheet Metal Forming Optimization Bioinspired Approaches Automotive and aerospace components utensils and many other products are manufactured by a forming/drawing process on press machines of very thin sheet metal 0. 8 to 1. 2 mm. It is imperative to study the effect of all involved parameters on output of this type of manufacturing process. This book offers the readers with application and suitability of various evolutionary swarm and bio-inspired optimization algorithms for sheet metal forming processes. Book initiates by presenting basics of metal forming formability followed by discussion of process parameters in detail prominent modes of failure basics of optimization and various bioinspired approaches followed by optimization studies on various industrial components applying bioinspired optimization algorithms. Key Features:• Focus on description of basic investigation of metal forming as well as evolutionary optimization• Presentation of innovative optimization methodologies to close the gap between those formulations and industrial problems aimed at industrial professionals• Includes mathematical modeling of drawing/forming process• Discusses key performance parameters such as Thinning Fracture and Wrinkling• Includes both numerical and experimental analysis | Sheet Metal Forming Optimization Bioinspired Approaches GBP 44.99 1
Metal Ions in Fungi Presents the latest advances in the study of the intracellular fate and transport of metal ions in fungi emphasizing the mechanisms that regulate cellular concentration. The book explains the expanding relationship between molecular genetics and inorganic biochemistry. GBP 39.99 1
Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization Fundamentals to Applications The proposed book focusses on metal mediated/catalyzed “controlled/living radical polymerization” (CRP/LRP) methods. It surveys a wide variety of catalyzed polymerization reactions making it essentially a “one stop” review in the field. A significant contribution to polymer science is “metathesis polymerization” discovered by Grubbs and others. The book will cover various metathesis polymerization methods and implications in polymer industry. | Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization Fundamentals to Applications GBP 44.99 1
Metalheads Heavy Metal Music And Adolescent Alienation Heavy metal is a violent head-bashing music complete in its live performances with its own arena of rage and celebration the mosh pit. It is a music in the red corner of society loud angry and to a well-tuned ear practically intolerable. And yet the art form radiates a message about American adolescents well worth examining and comprehend | Metalheads Heavy Metal Music And Adolescent Alienation GBP 130.00 1
Metal Matrix Composites Properties and Applications This book gives in-depth coverage of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) focusing on micro and nano-reinforcements including hybrid structures and applications like tribological and corrosion behavior heat exchanger and so forth. Each chapter covers different perspectives of micro/nano reinforcement and related applications. Major topics covers include new-age reinforcement fracture and corrosion behavior tribological elastic elastoplastic and thermal behavior of MMCs. Features: Presents detailed analysis on new age reinforcements in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs). Discusses application-based analysis of MMCs. Covers details about convergence of hybrid composite from conventional alloys. Includes mechanisms and effects of various reinforcement on pertinent properties. Reviews properties and applications of various MMCs. This book aims at graduate students researchers and professionals in micro/nano science & technology mechanical engineering industrial engineering metallurgy and composites. | Metal Matrix Composites Properties and Applications GBP 145.00 1
Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Metal Nanoparticles Physical Properties and Device Applications Semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles are the building blocks of the next generation of electronic optoelectronic and photonic devices. Covering this rapidly developing and interdisciplinary field the book examines in detail the physical properties and device applications of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. It begins with a review of the synthesis and characterization of various semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles and goes on to discuss in detail their optical light emission and electrical properties. It then illustrates some exciting applications of nanoelectronic devices (memristors and single-electron devices) and optoelectronic devices (UV detectors quantum dot lasers and solar cells) as well as other applications (gas sensors and metallic nanopastes for power electronics packaging). Focuses on a new class of materials that exhibit fascinating physical properties and have many exciting device applications. Presents an overview of synthesis strategies and characterization techniques for various semiconductor nanocrystal and metal nanoparticles. Examines in detail the optical/optoelectronic properties light emission properties and electrical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. Reviews applications in nanoelectronic devices optoelectronic devices and photonic devices. | Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Metal Nanoparticles Physical Properties and Device Applications GBP 66.99 1
Metal Ions in Biological Systems Volume 14: Inorganic Drugs in Deficiency and Disease This book describes drug metal-ion interactions in the gut and deals with the deficiency of zinc and iron and their pharmacological use. It covers anti-inflammatory activities of copper and gold complexes and considers the role of metal ions and chelating agents in anti-viral chemotherapy. | Metal Ions in Biological Systems Volume 14: Inorganic Drugs in Deficiency and Disease GBP 39.99 1
Metal Nanocomposites in Nanotherapeutics for Oxidative Stress-Induced Metabolic Disorders This book highlights the role and mechanism of different metal nanocomposites toward oxidative stress-induced metabolic disorders including metabolic pathways affected by oxidative stress and related pathophysiology. The book includes an illustrative discussion about the methods of synthesis characterization and biomedical applications of metal nanocomposites. It focuses on the therapeutic approaches for metabolic disorders due to oxidative stress by nano delivery systems. Moreover the book includes chapters on nanotherapeutic approaches toward different diseases including diabetes mellitus obesity cardiovascular disorders cancers and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in nanocomposites nano delivery systems and bioengineering. Features Discusses nanocomposites in the field of therapy for diabetes obesity cardiovascular disorders neurodegenerative diseases and cancers Details the pathophysiology of oxidative stress-induced metabolic disorder Explains mechanisms of the antioxidant potential of metal nanocomposites Discusses pathways to elucidate the therapeutic activity Reviews specific and precise applications of metal nanocomposites against lifestyle-induced disorders | Metal Nanocomposites in Nanotherapeutics for Oxidative Stress-Induced Metabolic Disorders GBP 150.00 1
High-brightness Metal Vapour Lasers Volume I: Physical Fundamentals and Mathematical Models High brightness metal vapor lasers have become the most bright and powerful in the visible spectral range among all existing laser types resulting in numerous applications ranging from purely fundamental research to practical application in large-scale commercial problems such as isotope selection. This book presents a full series of fundamental problems on the development of physical fundamentals and mathematical models for practical realization of a high-power laser radiation on self-contained transitions in metal atoms. It is the first fundamental review on physics and the technique of high-brightness metal vapor lasers. | High-brightness Metal Vapour Lasers Volume I: Physical Fundamentals and Mathematical Models GBP 44.99 1
Biohydrometallurgical Processes Metal Recovery and Remediation Extensive industrialization has led to an increased release of toxic metals into the soil and air. Industrial waste can include mine overburden bauxite residue and E waste and these can serve as a source of valuable recoverable metals. There are relatively simple methods to recycle these wastes but they require additional chemicals are expensive and generate secondary waste that causes environmental pollution. Biohydrometallurgical processing is a cost-effective and ecofriendly alternative where biological processes help conserve dwindling ore resources and extract metals in a nonpolluting way. Microbes can be used in metal extraction from primary ores waste minerals and industrial and mining wastes. Biohydrometallurgical Processes: Metal Recovery and Remediation serves as a useful guide for microbiologists biotechnologists and various industrialists dealing with mining metallurgy chemical engineering and environmental sciences. Features: Examines advances in biohydrometallurgy biomineralization and bioleaching techniques Discusses the importance of bacteria in biohydrometallurgical processes and microbial interventions for waste cleanup and upgradation of minerals Presents the latest techniques for biosynthesis related to different metals along with recent developments in alternative procedures using extremophiles and leaching bacteria | Biohydrometallurgical Processes Metal Recovery and Remediation GBP 89.99 1
Liquid Metal Processing Applications to Aluminium Alloy Production The title presents an up-to-date account of the research development and applications of metallic alloys recent research into the structure of charge materials melt treatment and casting technologies and their influence on the properties of melts and ingots. This research has confirmed theoretical concepts about the microheterogenous constitution of metallic melts and has made it possible to manage the quality of castings and ingots of various alloys by their special treatment in the liquid state. The four chapters of the book give theoretical and experimental evidence of the effect of the melt constitution on the structure and properties of the solid metal. Liquid Metal Processing: Applications to Aluminium Alloy Production considers common features of structure formation in aluminium alloys for a wide range of solidification conditions including ultrasonic and thermal melt treatments and discusses the technological problems of these treatments. | Liquid Metal Processing Applications to Aluminium Alloy Production GBP 59.99 1
Estimating and Costing for the Metal Manufacturing Industries This practical reference/text provides a thorough overview of cost estimating as applied to various manufacturing industries with special emphasis on metal manufacturing concerns. It presents examples and study problems illustrating potential applications and the techniques involved in estimating costs. ;Containing both US and metric units for easy conversion of world-wide manufacturing data Estimating and Costing for the Metal Manufacturing Industries: outlines professional societies and publications dealing with cost estimating and cost analysis; details the four basic metalworking processes - machining casting forming and joining; reveals five techniques for capital cost estimating including the new AACE International's Recommended Practice 16R-90 and the new knowledge and experience method; discusses the effect of scrap rates and operation costs upon unit costs; offers four formula methods for conceptual cost estimating and examines material-design-cost relationships; describes cost indexes cost capacity factors multiple-improvement curves and facility cost estimation techniques; offers a generalized metal cutting economics model for comparison with traditional economic models; and more. ;Estimating and Costing for the Metal Manufacturing Industries serves as an on-the-job single-source reference for cost manufacturing and industrial engineers and as a text for upper-level undergraduate graduate and postgraduate students in cost estimating engineering economics and production operations courses. ;A Solutions manual to the end-of-chapter problems is available free of charge to instructors only. Requests for the manual must be made on official school stationery. GBP 59.99 1
Hybrid Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology and Applications The text presents the latest research and development technical challenges and future directions in the field of hybrid metal additive manufacturing. It further discusses the modeling of hybrid additive manufacturing processes for metals hybrid additive manufacturing of composite materials and low-carbon hybrid additive manufacturing processes. THIS BOOK: Presents cutting-edge advancements and limitations in hybrid additive manufacturing technologies; Discusses fabrication methods and rapid tooling techniques focusing on metals composites and alloys; Highlights the importance of low-carbon additive manufacturing technologies toward achieving sustainability; Emphasizes the challenges and solutions for integrating additive manufacturing and Industry 4. 0 to enable rapid manufacturing of customized and tailored products; Covers hybrid additive manufacturing of composite materials and additive manufacturing for fabricating high-hardness components. The text discusses the recent advancements in additive manufacturing of high-hardness components and covers important engineering materials such as metals alloys and composites. It further highlights defects and post-processing of hybrid additive manufacturing components sustainability solutions for hybrid additive manufacturing processes and recycling of machining waste into metal powder feedstock. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in fields including mechanical engineering aerospace engineering manufacturing engineering and production engineering. | Hybrid Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology and Applications GBP 120.00 1
Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal Piping and Plumbing First published in 2006. Clear practical and comprehensive this mechanical estimating manual provides an indispensable resource for contractors estimators owners and anyone involved with estimating mechanical costs on construction projects including a wealth of labor and price data formulas charts and graphs. Covering timeproven methodologies and procedures it offers the user a full range of readytouse forms detailed estimating guidelines and numerous completed examples. You'll learn from leading experts how to produce complete and accurate sheet metal piping and plumbing estimates both quickly and easily. The manual will also be of value to supervisors mechanics builders general contractors engineers and architects for use in planning and scheduling work budget estimating cost control cost accounting checking change orders and various other aspects of mechanical estimating. | Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal Piping and Plumbing GBP 99.99 1
Advanced Metal Ion Storage Technologies Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries This book focusses on the current research on materials for advanced battery technologies and proposes future directions for different types of batteries to meet the current challenges associated with the fuel cell. Furthermore it provides insights into scientific and practical issues in the development of various batteries like sodium potassium zinc magnesium aluminum calcium and dual metal ion to bring a new perspective to storage technologies beyond lithium-ion batteries. It introduces different themes of batteries to evaluate the opportunities and challenges of these battery systems from a commercial aspect. Key features: Deals with different potential rechargeable battery systems as suitable substitutes for LIBs Discusses different investigated materials as anode cathode and electrolytes for different energy storage systems Provides a complete and comprehensive review of all the existing metal-ion batteries Includes practical challenges and future opportunities of each battery category Reviews commercial aspects of different battery systems This book is aimed at researchers graduate students and professionals in industrial and applied chemistry renewable energy clean and sustainable processes chemical engineering materials science nanotechnology and battery chemistry. | Advanced Metal Ion Storage Technologies Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries GBP 82.99 1
Metal Rap and Electro in Post-Revolutionary Tunisia A Fragile Underground Metal Rap and Electro in Tunisia is a trip into the music scenes of Tunisia after the Arab Springs. Based on extensive field research the book explores the social life of heavy metal rap and electronic music in a North African country whose mass revolution of 2010/2011 led the way to a troubled and yet unique democracy. What is it like to be part of a music scene in a place affected by poverty and inequality? How do the many conflicted souls of Tunisian Islam shape local metal rap and electro? What are the social and cultural stakes for music in a nation constantly represented as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East? How do music scenes articulate the complex political scenario that followed the Tunisian revolution of 2011? Barone answers these questions by offering new theoretical reflections on youth cultures and popular music in a global perspective and thus pushing the debate on post-subcultures and scenes forward. At the same time the book offers a dense sociological analysis of youth and music in reality - the Tunisian one - whose society culture religion and politics are at stake in a historical transformation. | Metal Rap and Electro in Post-Revolutionary Tunisia A Fragile Underground GBP 39.99 1
Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites From Design to Application Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites: From Design to Application assembles the latest advances in MOF nanocomposites emphasizing their design characterization manufacturing and application and offering a wide-ranging view of these materials with exceptional physical and chemical properties. FEATURES Discusses various types of MOF materials such as polyaniline MOF nanocomposites magnetic MOF nanocomposites and carbon nanotube-based MOF nanocomposites Includes chapters on the usage of these materials in pollutant removal electrochemical devices photocatalysts biomedical applications and other applications Covers different aspects of composite fabrication from energy storage and catalysts including preparation design and characterization techniques Emphasizes the latest technology in the field of manufacturing and design Aimed at researchers academics and advanced students in materials science and engineering this book offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of these extraordinary materials. | Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites From Design to Application GBP 140.00 1