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Melvin Choon Giap Lim, ZhaoWei Zhong

This book showcases the application of carbon nanotubes as nanodelivery systems for copper atoms, using molecular dynamics simulations as a means of investigation. The nanodelivery system of the carbon nanotube presents the possible usage of the carbon structure in many areas in the future. This book is comprehensive and informative, and serves as a guide for any reader who wishes to perform a molecular dynamics simulation of his own and to conduct an analytical study of a molecular system.

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Abhi Naha, Peter Whale

"Discover the challenges and solutions involved in designing the world's most popular and advanced consumer electronics product. With this essential guide, you will learn about the key market forces and technology evolution issues that shape the diverse range of handset designs available today. Explore the complete design life-cycle, starting from the design of core technology components such as chipsets and software, through to the complete process of using those technology building blocks to create different handsets for a variety of global markets. Learn the step-by-step design principles and guidelines to follow in order to reduce design time and cost and maximise opportunities to create a successful product. Finally, a range of real-world case studies are included to illustrate key insights and provide practical advice, as well as a snapshot of the emerging trends in the handset industry and the impact those trends could have on future devices"--

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James G. Ferry

"Since the introduction and general recognition of the Archaebacteria, research into the evolution, metabolism, molecular biology, and ecological roles of these fastidious anaerobes has proceeded at an ever-increasing pace. All possess a very novel biochemistry and many exploit unique ecological niches. Methanogens, which convert one-and two-carbon compounds into the important atmospheric gas methane, are the largest group among the Archaebacteria. Of all microbial groups methanogens provide perhaps the best opportunity to study evolution, because of their phylogenetic diversity and unique biochemistry. Today the analysis of methanogens is at a threshold. Molecular-biological studies of these microorganisms are revealing more and more processes unique to this group, and, in turn, studies of methanogens are providing new perspectives to the broader fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. This volume is the first book to be published on methanogenesis, and it will provide the reader with a comprehensive view of the field and point to future trends."--Jacket.

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Ann Fullick

Provides a basic description of ecology and food webs, explains how these, along with changing environments, drive adaptation and evolution, and how and why these adaptations are passed down to future generations.