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Social Work and Community Practice

Social Work and Community Practice

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book explores a variety of physical mental and lifestyle challenges faced by community populations. Some of the topics discussed include homelessness smoking trends among certain populations mental health issues among different age and gender groups substance abuse and domestic violence. The book also examines community health promotion nutrition intervention contraception and more. | Social Work and Community Practice

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Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Abuse

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book examines many of the predominant issues in the field of social work in mental health and substance abuse today. Topics discussed include incarceration of drug abusers methadone treatment for heroin users and substance abuse among sex workers. It also examines how parental smoking affects children’s attitudes binge drinking and the correlation between depression and sociodemographic factors. The book also explores help for homeless drug abusers and more.

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Materials Science of Polymers Plastics Rubber Blends and Composites

Materials Science of Polymers Plastics Rubber Blends and Composites

Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable—materials with new properties. This book skillfully blends and integrates polymer science plastic technology and rubber technology to highlight new developments and trends in advanced polyblends. The fundamentals of polymerization polymer characteristics rheology and morphology as well as composition technology testing and evaluation of various plastics rubbers fibers adhesives coatings and composites are comprehensively presented in this informative volume. The book presents the developments of advanced polyblends and the respective tools to characterize and predict the material properties and behavior. It provides important original and theoretical experimental results that use non-routine methodologies often unfamiliar to many readers. Furthermore chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems are included which indicate the need for the new experimental approaches that are presented. This new book:• Provides an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of polyblends and composites• Familiarizes the reader with new aspects of the techniques used in the examination of polymers emphasizing plastic technology and rubber technology• Describes the types of techniques now available to the polymer chemist and technician and discusses their capabilities limitations and applications• Provides a balance between materials science and the mechanics aspects basic and applied research and high-technology and high-volume (low-cost) composite developmentEntrepreneurs and professionals engaged in production of as well as research and development in polymers will find the information presented here valuable and informative. | Materials Science of Polymers Plastics Rubber Blends and Composites

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Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

This unique volume aims to promote new models of sustainable management in the field of contemporary mural art. Cultural heritage has become an essential tool for society stressing the necessity to properly conserve cultural resources in order to maintain a socially economically and environmentally sustainable development. In this book the mural Allegory to Work by the artist Felipe Seade located in Uruguay is used as a case study. The work of Felipe Seade a prominent political mural artist of the twentieth century reflects the influence of Mexican heritage and the socio-political themes of that time which were commonly used by the Social Realism art movement. The authors look at the mural—and its restoration—through the lens of tourism globalization and new interest in cultural heritage. The book demonstrates that the restoration should be aware that the perspective of the protagonists must be incorporated in the intervention process. This first-of-its-kind volume brings together historical ethnographic tourism and scientific research that leads to a sustainable project from the point of view of identity economy politics and society. This volume with over 50 color illustrations and many black and white photos will be valuable for college and research libraries undergraduate and graduate students researchers and professors in the field of cultural heritage and art as well as those involved in community-based research. | Conservation Tourism and Identity of Contemporary Community Art A Case Study of Felipe Seade’s Mural Allegory to Work”

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Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

This volume provides valuable insight into diverse topics related to mechanical engineering and presents state-of-the-art work on sustainable development being carried out throughout the world by budding researchers and scientists. Divided into three sections the volume covers machine design materials and manufacturing and thermal engineering. It presents innovative research work on machine design that is of relevance to such varied fields as the automotive industry agriculture and human anatomy. The second section addresses materials characterization an important tool in assessing proper materials for application-oriented jobs and emerging unconventional machining processes that are important in design engineering for new products and tools. The section on thermal engineering broadly covers the use of viable alternate fuels such as HHO biodiesel etc. with the objective of reducing the burden on petroleum reserves and the environment. | Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

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The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

This volume provides valuable insights into how organizations are changing and evolving and how human resource personnel employers and employees are reacting to these emerging workplace transitions. Today’s successful organizations must be learning organizations in that they must keep abreast and change with the new workplace dynamics. The volume explores the new and future challenges and opportunities for employees and employers particularly in reference to service organizations in the 21st century. It explores many of the new trends in conjunction with a focus on work-life balance globalization redefining leadership contingent work force stress management telecommuting work force diversity ergonomics life satisfaction/subjective well-being and more. | The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

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Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

This volume provides a good understanding of the binary fluid system highlighting new dimensions of the existing Kalina cycle system a thermodynamic process for converting thermal energy into usable mechanical power. The book illustrates that providing new flexibility leads to new research outcomes and possible new projects in this field. The information provided in the book simplifies the application of the Kalina cycle system with an easy-to-understand and thorough explanation of properties development processes solutions sub-system work and total system work. There are currently no books available in the area of binary fluid system in the field of KCS with added fallibility in the operation and process design. Currently decentralized power systems are gaining more attention due to shortages in power and cooling demands are competing with other electrical loads. This book fills a valuable information gap providing insight into a new dimension for designers practicing engineers and academicians in this area. | Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems

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The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

This new book presents both research (qualitative quantitative and mixed-design) and conceptual chapters about the ethical factors to be considered in teaching administration and professional practice in higher education settings. The book includes recent research-based ideas in the field of higher education. Topics include cultural competencies for higher education faculty professionals and administrators such as use of language in communicating concepts to students for whom English is not a first language avoiding imposition of bias encouraging exposition of perspective and ethical practices for professionals working with the diverse environments and populations in higher education settings. This work is particularly important since becoming informed on the latest approaches and ideologies is an essential component of both professional preparation and continuing professional development of faculty professionals and administrators in higher education. Currently education practitioners struggle with finding time for professional development and ways to inform themselves of the latest research. This volume will help education practitioners keep abreast of the most important recent research. As college student populations and environments continually change so must the practices of the professionals who work with them. This volume highlights some of the most recent practices and perspectives in ethics and cultural competence for all college and university personnel. This volume is unique and valuable because other books have addressed culturally competent ethical practices for discrete professions within higher education no single work has a collection of writings about ethical and culturally competent practices for a variety of the professions in higher education. | The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

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Leishmaniasis Biology Control and New Approaches for Its Treatment

Leishmaniasis Biology Control and New Approaches for Its Treatment

This new volume provides exhaustive knowledge on a wide range of natural products and holistic concepts that have provided promising in the treatment of leishmaniasis. Including the major natural therapies as well as traditional formulations over 300 medicinal plants and 150 isolated compounds that are reported to have beneficial results in the treatment of the disease are explored in this comprehensive work. This book also acts as an important resource on various anti-inflammatory plants used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the disease. | Leishmaniasis Biology Control and New Approaches for Its Treatment

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Fisheries Management and Conservation

Fisheries Management and Conservation

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Fisheries management and conservation draws on fisheries science in order to find ways to protect fishery resources so sustainable exploitation is possible. Modern fisheries management often involves regulating when where how and how much fishermen are allowed to harvest to ensure that there will be fish in the future. This work on fisheries management and conservation covers a broad array of chapters on this field of growing importance. It includes chapters on illegal fishing recovery of endangered fish effective management of fisheries fish invasions in river systems selection of fishing areas fish invasions conservation efforts and much more.

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Animal Behavior An Evolutionary Approach

Animal Behavior An Evolutionary Approach

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book looks at a range of topics covering a variety of animals including how macaques teach their offspring how rats transmit avoidance behavior how supplementary feeding of tree frogs affects their breeding behavior and more. Studies in animal behavior can have far-reaching implications for animals and humans alike such as how humans can improve conservation efforts how to better protect animals—both in the wild and in captivity (zoos) and what can be learned about humans from animals such as how the human brain and behaviors might work. | Animal Behavior An Evolutionary Approach

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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our normal—both in life and in business. The timely volume provides a map of how the world has been significantly changed post-COVID-19 pandemic not only in terms of work and business life but also linking other areas of personal life as well. It explores the diverse impacts of the pandemic on businesses and workplaces addressing topics such as changes in organizational structures operations and marketing and consumer behavior. Sharing their rich insights and perspectives on today’s business world the authors also look at how personal psychological well-being the role of spirituality employee satisfaction an organization’s future competitiveness and quality of life have been affected and changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapters discuss the challenges and complications of flexible and hybrid working styles and digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft teams. Other topics include changed consumer choices and shopping psychology internet addiction mental health challenges new psychological aspects of the art and culture industry and more. The authors also share effective strategies for creating work-life balance and improving psychological well-being and for navigating the new normal. Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19: Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change will be valuable for both industry and academia as it covers concepts of business from various perspectives. The book is sure to help managers of all types navigate the new normal. | Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

GBP 124.00
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Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

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Additives in Polymers Analysis and Applications

Additives in Polymers Analysis and Applications

Additives are selected depending on the type of polymers to which they will be added or the application for which they will be used. The appropriate selection of additives helps develop value-added plastics with improved durability as well as other advantages. This research book provides a range of modern techniques and new research on the use of additives in a variety of applications. The methods and instrumentation described represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers product development specialists and quality control experts in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. The informative chapters are the work of researchers at the Department of Polymers and Composite Materials at the prestigious Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences. | Additives in Polymers Analysis and Applications

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Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

Here is an in-depth and informative introduction to dietary fibers and food supplements elaborating on their uses and benefits in the prevention and treatment of such health issues and diseases as diabetes obesity coronary heart disease colorectal and other types of cancer and gut health. The book also discusses the formulation-based approaches for the delivery of food supplements and dietary fibers as well as the use of botanicals in dietary supplements and fibers. The chapter on regulatory guidance of food supplement and dietary fiber discusses the current statutes and regulations addressing dietary ingredients manufacturing standards safety labelling and claims. The book explains how dietary fibers and food supplements work to maintain gut health addressing such issues as constipation loose stools inflammatory bowel diseases hiatal hernias gastroesophageal reflux disease Barrett’s esophagus diverticular disease hemorrhoids peptic ulcers gastritis celiac disease gallstones and colon cancer. | Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease

GBP 139.00
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Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

This new volume Cognitive Computing Systems: Applications and Technological Advancements explores the emerging area of artificial intelligence that encompasses machine self-learning human-computer interaction natural language processing data mining and more. It introduces cognitive computing systems highlights their key applications discusses the technologies used in cognitive systems and explains underlying models and architectures. Focusing on scientific work for real-world applications each chapter presents the use of cognitive computing and machine learning in specific application areas. These include the use of speech recognition technology application of neural networks in construction management elevating competency in education comprehensive health monitoring systems predicting type 2 diabetes applications for smart agricultural technology human resource management and more. With chapters from knowledgeable researchers in the area of artificial intelligence cognitive computing and allied areas this book will be an asset for researchers faculty advances students and industry professionals in many fields. | Cognitive Computing Systems Applications and Technological Advancements

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Solid-State Chemistry A Modern Approach

Solid-State Chemistry A Modern Approach

Solid-state reactions have been growing in importance in the preparation of solids crystal growth and single crystals of elements. In this new volume the author discusses in depth recent advances in solid-state chemistry the latest techniques of characterization of solids and several new dimensions of solid-state problems. Solid-state reactions their kinetics phase transitions and magnetic properties are discussed in detail along with electrical properties semiconductors metals and insulators with examples and explanations. Dielectric piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties of solids have been considered as well. Different theories of catalysis and adsorption isotherms are covered and the author includes several experimental findings as well. And of course preparation of new solids by taking advantage of recent experimental techniques have also been included in this volume. This volume provides a complete description of solid-state reactions electrical conductivity characterization of solids organic solids and intercalation between layers of solids. The band theories of metals semiconductors and insulators are covered. In characterization of solids TGA DTA DSC FTIR and PXRD techniques have been described. Preparation and properties of organic solids are also explained. Dielectric properties photovoltaic effects piezo electricity ferroelectricity and antiferroelectricity have been dealt with giving relatable examples. A number of excitation energy levels giving rise to luminescence and photoluminescence have been explained under the topic optical processes. Diamagnetic paramagnetic and ferromagnetic behaviors of solids are also explained. | Solid-State Chemistry A Modern Approach

GBP 116.00
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Deep Learning in Visual Computing and Signal Processing

Deep Learning in Visual Computing and Signal Processing

An enlightening amalgamation of deep learning concepts with visual computing and signal processing applications this new volume covers the fundamentals and advanced topics in designing and deploying techniques using deep architectures and their application in visual computing and signal processing. The volume first lays out the fundamentals of deep learning as well as deep learning architectures and frameworks. It goes on to discuss deep learning in neural networks and deep learning for object recognition and detection models. It looks at the various specific applications of deep learning in visual and signal processing such as in biorobotics for automated brain tumor segmentation in MRI images in neural networks for use in seizure classification for digital forensic investigation based on deep learning and more. | Deep Learning in Visual Computing and Signal Processing

GBP 131.00
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Human Resource Management Issues Challenges and Opportunities

Human Resource Management Issues Challenges and Opportunities

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Human resource management is the strategic approach to management of an organization’s most valuable asset—its people. It covers the recruitment management and direction of people who work for the organization and deals with employee compensation and benefits hiring and training performance management organization development safety and wellness and organizational communication. Human Resource Management: Issues Challenges and Opportunities covers a broad array of topics on human resources management including new emphasis on corporate social commitment management practices that are essential for retaining effective professionals financial rewards to stimulate longer workforce participation entrepreneurial leadership examination of leadership styles in different countries dealing with organizational change teamwork and employee resistance integrating human resources aspects with corporate goals and more. This book provides an interesting group of chapters that shed light on a variety of international human resources management styles and practices. The competitive nature of twenty-first-century global commerce requires that businesses be managed strategically by managers who are knowledgeable in the principles of the field. The efficient nonexploitive use of human resources is essential to building successful businesses around the world. | Human Resource Management Issues Challenges and Opportunities

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Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

This volume provides an enlightening and pragmatic approach to preserving biological diversity by gathering a wide range of peer-reviewed scientific content from biodiversity researchers and conservators from around the world. It brings comprehensive knowledge and information on the present status of conservation of biological diversity including floral faunal and microbial diversity. A detailed account of recent trends in conservation and applications under changing climate conditions focusing mainly on agriculturally and industrially important microbes and their sustainable utilization is presented as well. Over the past five decades extensive research work has been done on many aspects of biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources. This book examines this crucial issue. Chapters discuss biodiversity concepts benefits and values for economic and sustainable development; explores applications and strategies for biodiversity preservation; and considers the role of biodiversity conservation in public awareness services and cultural significance. The volume also examines the process of evolution and the future of biodiversity in conjunction with climate change factors with special reference to infectious diseases. | Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Eco

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Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials: Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications is focused on elastomer-based composite materials comprising different types of reinforcing fillers. The book provides an informative examination of the possibilities for broadening the engineering applications of elastomer composites through using various types of hybrid fillers ferrites and ceramics and also examines their synthesis and characterization. It discusses new hybrid fillers that have been synthesized by different techniques e. g. impregnation of different substrates (carbon black conductive carbon black activated carbons etc. ) with silica or magnetite. These new fillers have been thoroughly characterized by standard techniques and by up-to-date methods such as energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM-EDX) atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The effect of those fillers upon the curing properties mechanical and dynamic parameters electrical conductivity and dielectric and microwave characteristics of elastomer-based composites is discussed in detail in this volume. The book also covers the influence of various types of ceramics (SiC B4C and TiB2) and barium and strontium hexaferrites upon the aforementioned properties of rubber composites in conjunction with a view toward solutions for environmental problems caused by waste tires. The book shows that pyrolysis-cum-water vapor is a suitable and environmentally friendly method for the conversion of the waste green tires into useful carbon-silica hybrid fillers. The properties of elastomer-based composites comprising different types of nanostructures (fullerenes carbon nanotubes graphene nanoplatelets) modified activated carbons and calcined kaolin are also discussed. Special attention is paid to composites with lower levels of zinc oxide. The volume provides an abundance of knowledge on the detailed characterization of these fillers and on the curing mechanical dynamic mechanical and dielectric and microwave properties of the elastomeric composites. The book surveys the most recent research activities of the authors which will make it a vital reference source for scientists in both the academic and industrial sectors as well as for individuals who are interested in rubber materials. It will be very useful for students especially PhD students scientists lecturers and engineers working or doing research in the field of polymer materials science elastomer-based composites and nanocomposites and their engineering applications in the production of microwave absorbers and electromagnetic waves shielding materials materials for electronics devices and telecommunications. | Elastomer-Based Composite Materials Mechanical Dynamic and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications

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Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

Keeping in mind the advantages of bio-based materials this book focuses on the potential efficacy of different biocomposites procured from diverse natural resources and the preparation and processing of the biocomposites to be used for a variety of applications. Each chapter gives an overview on a particular biocomposite material and its processing and successful utilization for selected applications. The chapters summarize recently developed research on such topics as:• Spider silk biocomposites• Biogenic hydroxyapatite-based implant biocomposites• Liquid crystals and cellulose derivatives biocomposites• Bio-based epoxy resins• Bio-based polyphenols and lignocellulosic fibers• Wood-based biocomposites• Flame retardant biocomposites• Biocomposites for industrial noise control• Cellulose-based bionanocomposites Each individual chapter also focuses on the knowledge and understanding of the interfaces manifested in these biocomposites systems and the optimization of different parameters for novel properties. In addition to this the book also summarizes the recent developments made in the area of injection molding of biocomposites chemical functionalization of natural fibers processing of biocomposites and their applications in the automotive and biomedical industries. A number of critical issues and suggestions for future work are discussed underscoring the roles of researchers for the efficient development of biocomposite materials through value addition to enhance their use. | Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

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Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Sensors are effective tools used to carry out cost-effective fast and reliable sensing for a wide range of applications. This volume presents a brief history behind sensing technology and highlights a broad range of biosensing techniques based on optical and electrochemical response methods. Starting from the traditional enzyme-based biosensing method to functionalized nanostructure-based sensors this book also provides a detailed overview of some of the advanced sensing methodologies based on photonic crystal cavity-based sensing devices. The authors showcase the extraordinary success of nanomaterials their current strategical exploitation and an unprecedented pool of possibilities they hold for the future. Many of the technologies have been developed recently for the sensing of various bioanalytes and molecules some of which have been included in this book through dedicated chapters. The book looks at various sensors such as for biosensing electrochemical sensing gas sensing photoelectrochemical sensing and colorimetric sensing all of which have shown vast potential. | Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

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