MXenes From Discovery to Applications of Two-Dimensional Metal Carbides and Nitrides Since their discovery in 2011 MXenes (2D carbides nitrides and carbonitrides of early transition metals) have developed into one of the largest and most intensively studied families of 2D materials. They offer unique properties and are being explored in a large variety of applications. This book compiles the most important research from a pioneer of the field Professor Yury Gogotsi and his interdisciplinary research team as well as numerous collaborators worldwide. It reports on the discovery and rise of MXenes and describes their synthesis and processing properties and incorporation into polymer ceramic and metal matrices to produce composites. It also discusses the potential of MXenes for use in energy storage optics electronics and sensing as well as biomedical environmental and electrocatalysis applications. The book will appeal to anyone interested in nanomaterials and their synthesis properties and applications. | MXenes From Discovery to Applications of Two-Dimensional Metal Carbides and Nitrides GBP 385.00 1
Lifestyle Medicine Third Edition The field of lifestyle medicine which is the study of how daily habits and actions impact on both short- and long-term health and quality of life continues to expand globally. The scientific and medical literature that supports the success of these lifestyle habits and actions is now overwhelming. Thousands of studies provide evidence that regular physical activity maintenance of a health body weight following sound nutritional practices stress reduction and other good practices all profoundly impact both health and quality of life. Following its predecessors Lifestyle Medicine Third Edition is edited by lifestyle medicine pioneer cardiologist Dr. James Rippe. This edition has been thoroughly updated and represents the expert opinions of 20 section editors as well as more than 150 expert chapter authors whose knowledge span all aspects of this emerging discipline. Topics cover lifestyle medicine practices including regular physical activity proper nutrition and weight management. These principles are applied to the prevention and or treatment of a wide variety of chronic conditions ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer mental health addiction and injury prevention. This book serves as evidence base for individuals who wish to practice lifestyle medicine or incorporate some of its principles into either general medicine or subspecialty practice. It provides valuable information to healthcare workers in the fields of nutrition exercise physiology psychology behavioral medicine health promotion and public policy where lifestyle medicine principles play an ever-increasing role. GBP 250.00 1