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Engineering HealthHow Biotechnology Changed MedicineLara Marks Visiting fellow, University College London, UK and Managing editor WhatIsBiotechnology.org

Biotechnology is one of the hot growth areas in medicine today, with significant recent increases in global investment. Despite the importance of this growth, much of this information does not reach people beyond the scientific community. This book provides an overview of the fundamental role biotechnology plays in medicine for the lay reader. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Engineering Health covers biotechnology in drug discovery, the manufacturing of products and the safety, delivery and cost of today’s medicines.

Paperback | 240 pages | ISBN 9781782620846 | £23.99 | $37.50 | 28/09/2017

Ionic Liquid DevicesAli Eftekhari Ulster University, UK

Ionic liquids are attractive because they offer versatility in the design of organic salts. Whilst the focus has mainly been on the potential applications of ionic liquids as solvents, they also provide innovative opportunities for designing new systems and devices. Written by leading authors, the book demonstrates how ionic liquids can play substantial roles in quite different systems from sensors and actuators to biomedical applications. The book provides a comprehensive resource aimed at researchers and students in materials science, polymer science, chemistry and physics.

Hardback | 476 pages | ISBN 9781788011815 | £179.00 | $300.00 | 18/09/2017

Organoselenium Compounds in Biology and MedicineSynthesis, Biological and Therapeutic TreatmentsVimal Kumar Jain Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India K Indira Priyadarsini

Organoselenium shows incredible promise in medicine, particularly cancer therapy. This book discusses organoselenium chemistry and biology in the context of its therapeutic potential, taking the reader through synthetic techniques, bioactivity and therapeutic applications. Divided into three sections, the first describes synthetic advances in bioactive selenium compounds; the second explains the biophysics and biochemistry of organoselenium compounds, as well as selenoproteins; the final section closes with several chapters devoted to therapeutic and medicinal applications of organoselenium compounds.

Hardback | 451 pages | ISBN 9781788010290 | £179.00 | $300.00 | 25/09/2017

Smart Materials Series

Ionic Liquid Devices

Edited by Ali Eftekhari

Organoselenium Compounds in Biology and MedicineSynthesis, Biological and Therapeutic Treatments

Edited by Vimal Kumar Jain and K. Indira Priyadarsini

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Hardback | 336 pages | ISBN 9781782628293 | £149.00 | $245.00 | 19/09/2017

Hardback | 640 pages | ISBN 9781782627111 | £199.00 | $320.00 | 12/09/2017

Polymerized Ionic LiquidsAli Eftekhari Ulster University, UK

The applications of ionic liquids can be enormously expanded by arranging the organic ions in the form of a polymer architecture. Polymerized ionic liquids (PILs), also known as poly(ionic liquid)s or polymeric ionic liquids, provide almost all features of ionic polymers plus a rare versatility in design. Written by leading authors, the present book provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting area, discussing various aspects of PILs and their applications as smart materials. The book will appeal to a broad readership including students and researchers from materials science, polymer science, chemistry, and physics.

Hardback | 542 pages | ISBN 9781782629603 | £199.00 | $320.00 | 21/09/2017

Edible Oil StructuringConcepts, Methods and ApplicationsAshok R Patel Ghent University, Belgium

The application of lipid science and technology to real food system has become increasingly interesting for industrial scientists. Providing a comprehensive and concise overview of the field of edible oil structuring, this book uniquely emphasises the latest developments from the last five years. Specifically, new insights into the gelation behaviour of several categories of building blocks will be presented along with some potential food applications. The book will conclude with a discussion on the unresolved challenges and future perspectives related to this emerging area. Appealing to those with an industrial need and a curiosity for fundamental research, this book enables the reader to get a comprehensive understanding of the recent developments in this field.

Enthalpy and Internal EnergyLiquids, Solutions and VapoursEmmerich Wilhelm University of Vienna, Austria Trevor Letcher

Containing the very latest information on all aspects of the properties of enthalpy and internal energy as related to liquids and vapours, either pure or mixed, this book brings all the information into one place providing the possibility of synergistic developments in the broader field of applied chemical thermodynamics. Written by acknowledged experts in their respective fields, the chapters cover theory, experimental methods and techniques and results for all types of liquids and vapours. These properties are important in all branches of pure and applied thermodynamics and this book, combining essentially all related areas, is an important contribution to the subject. Aimed at providing a key point of reference for graduates, researchers and anyone working in this field and in related areas, it will a valuable addition to the literature in the area.

Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis

Edible Oil StructuringConcepts, Methods and Applications

Edited by Ashok R. Patel

Smart Materials Series

Polymerized Ionic Liquids

Edited by Ali Eftekhari

Enthalpy and Internal EnergyLiquids, Solutions and Vapours

Edited by Emmerich Wilhelm and Trevor M. Letcher