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This ten-year supplement lists 10,000 titles acquired by the Library of Congress since 1976--this extraordinary number reflecting the phenomenal growth of interest in genealogy since the publication of Roots. An index of secondary names contains about 8,500 entries, and a geographical index lists family locations when mentioned.
This first systematic scientific reference in the area of micro- and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels. Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities, discussing all the synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers. An outstanding resource for anyone involved in the fi eld of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.
The last two decades have seen a number of significant advances in the methodology for evaluating the molecular weight distributions of polydispersed macromolecular systems in solution at the molecular level. This reference presents reviews on the progress in different analytical and characterization methods of biopolymers. Readers will find useful information about combinations of complex biopolymer analysis such as chromatographic or membrane based fractionation procedures combined with multiple detectors on line (multi-angle laser light scattering or MALLS). Key topics include: • refractive index, UV-Vis absorbance and intrinsic viscosity detection systems, • advances in SEC-MALLS (size exclusion chromatography coupled to multi-angle laser light scattering) and FFF-MALLS (field flow fractionation coupled on line to MALLS), • HPSEC-A4F-MALLS, matrix-assisted laser-desorption ionization (MALDI) • electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry • nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy This reference is intended for students of applied chemistry and biochemistry who require information about biopolymer analysis and characterization.
The text begins by discussing the processing and characterization of nano-manufactured resorbable bionanocomposites and presents the latest advances in carbon-based polymer nanocomposite materials for sensing applications. It further presents different characterization techniques such as scanning electron, transmission electron, atomic force microscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction for the identification of bionanocomposites. This book: • Introduces nano-manufactured processed composites for biomedical application, processing, and characterization of bionanocomposites. • Presents biobased nano-manufactured processed composites for imaging, tissue repairing, and drug-delivery applications...
There is considerable diversity in polymers extracted from natural sources and much work has been done to classify them according to their physical and chemical properties. In the second part of this book set, readers will find general information about the physicochemical properties of several naturally occurring polysaccharides followed by a section dedicated to their application in different fields of research and medicine. Key topics in this part include: • chitosan (properties modifications and applications) • microbial biopolymers • biopolymers present in Brazilian seeds • protein-plastic foams • biopolymer microencapsulation in the food industry • biomedical gels • collagen biomaterials • biopolymer electrospinning This reference is intended for students of applied chemistry and biochemistry who require information about the properties and applications of polysaccharides (such as chitosan) and other protein-based biopolymers.
Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
Que peut faire un marcheur impénitent, par ailleurs fan de Georges Brassens sans avoir eu « la chance insolente » de rencontrer son idole, sinon partir en balade sur ses traces ? À plusieurs reprises, Jean-Michel Auxiètre a rallié pedibus les lieux symboliques de la carrière et de la vie du génial guitariste moustachu. C’est le récit de ces voyages qu’il livre aujourd’hui, à la façon d’un journal de bord teinté d’humour et de chaleur. Les inconditionnels de Brassens apprécieront cet ouvrage qui n’est pas une énième hagiographie de leur chanteur favori mais bien le récit d’un des leurs, parti sur la route croiser les copains désormais orphelins. De lieux en rencontres, c’est l’histoire d’une passion, d’un homme et d’une œuvre qui se dessine. La plume de Jean-Michel Auxiètre est alerte, le récit plein de vie... et il n’est pas dit qu’en refermant cet ouvrage, même les plus hermétiques aux mélodies de Brassens ne succombent au charme du poète.
Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
Le département de l'Allier de 1945 à l'an 2000, un demi-siècle d'histoire ! Un département au singulier destin. Acquis au Front populaire en 1936, envahi en 1940, partagé en deux par la ligne de démarcation, il doit, pendant quatre ans, héberger le régime de l'État français. Après la Libération, le C.D.L. de l'Allier tente une expérience de contrôle ouvrier à travers les comités de gestion et d'épuration. Après 1945, le retour à la normalité s'accompagne de profondes transformations économiques, avec les mutations du monde rural, les bouleversements du monde industriel, les aléas du thermalisme, et au fil des années, une population qui régresse et qui vieillit. L'opin...