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This book contains a selection of papers discussing the state-of-the-art research in particulate materials science that were presented at the UK-China Particle Technology Forum III held at Birmingham, UK in 2011.

Advanced Hydroinformatics Machine Learning and Optimization for Water Resources The rapid development of machine learning brings new possibilities for hydroinformatics research and practice with its ability to handle big data sets, identify patterns and anomalies in data, and provide more accurate forecasts. Advanced Hydroinformatics: Machine Learning and Optimization for Water Resources presents both original research and practical examples that demonstrate how machine learning can advance data analytics, accuracy of modeling and forecasting, and knowledge discovery for better water management. Volume Highlights Include: Overview of the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in hydroinformatics Advances in modeling hydrological systems Different data analysis methods and models for forecasting water resources New areas of knowledge discovery and optimization based on using machine learning techniques Case studies from North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

A welcome review of lessons learnt in the past and an identification of ways in which to improve response in the future.

With international contributions from experts in the field, Nanotechnology in Construction amalgamates previously fragmented research and emerging trends.

Discussing the scientific challenges and issues involved in this subject, this book is ideal for academics and industrialists, and is relevant to policy makers and governments.

Based on the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Applications of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science presenting the latest innovations in magnetic resonance and in particular new applications to understanding the functionality of foods, their processing and stability and their impact on health, perception and behaviour.

This book will be an important read for all postgraduate students, academics and industrial researchers wanting to keep abreast of food flavors and their chemistry.

This book provides essential new material for those active in the field and is suitable for postgraduates and researchers, both in industry and academia.

Written by leading experts, and with worked examples and illustrations throughout, this invaluable reference source is ideal for analysts from various scientific fields.

Providing details of state-of-the-art research, Drug Design: Cutting Edge Approaches will be invaluable to all drug discovery scientists.

Covering a range of topics, including: responses to water contamination emergencies, impacts on public health, risk assessment and threats to the water industry.

This stimulating, authoritative text makes essential reading for practising radioanalysts and provides valuable information for researchers in academia and industry.

This timely publication covers both current technology and the future prognosis for the key additives used in water-borne coatings today.

Written by international contributors, this title offers a current perspective on elemental analysis by plasma source mass spectrometry that is not to be found elsewhere.

Magnetic Resonance in Food Science is an authoritative summary of state-of the-art research contributions from the world's leading scientists.

This book provides a complete reference on state of the art computational chemistry practised on biological systems.

Proceedings of a meeting on the role reactive carbonyl compounds play in food technology, nutrition and tissue ageing in biology and medicine.

A comprehensive and up-to-date account of recent advances in securing safe performance of graphite-moderated nuclear reactors both within the UK and abroad.

This book is based on the proceedings of the conference, Functional Molecules from Natural Sources, held at Magdalen College, Oxford, in July 2009.

This authoritative book will serve as a guide and reference to researchers in the field of food colloids.

The book describes the new advances in the science and technology of hydrocolloids which are used in food and related systems.

By leading experts, this is an up-to-date view of the strategies essential for an effective response to water contamination emergencies.

The book focuses on this process and development of the European chemical societies before World War I and up to 1930.

This book brings together current developments and offers an up-to-date review of research presented at the 10th International Symposium on Environmental Radiochemical Analysis.

This book is the proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on the Characterisation of Porous Solids that took place in Edinburgh, 10-13th June 2008.

This timely publication will be welcomed by all those needing access to the latest research in the field.

A coherent survey of this rapidly developing field for the more general reader.

The chemistry of flavours and fragrances is of great interest to academics and industrialists alike and this book presents the most recent research in this key area

This timely publication will be welcomed by academic and industrial researchers and professionals in the pharmaceuticals, food, materials and polymer sciences.

Demystifies the academic career path with practical adviceWith the number of people being awarded PhDs growing far more rapidly than the supply of academic jobs, those at an early-career stage must think strategically in order to be competitive and successful.Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD students, Post docs, and New Faculty is a concise and conversational manual that guides readers through starting their academic journey, surviving the demands of their first academic position, and thriving in academia and beyond.Volume highlights include:* Firsthand perspective on the characteristics of a successful academic* Guidance on interviewing, negotiating, branding, and other essential soft skills* Tips for effective time management and writing high-impact research papers* Insights into developing leadership skills and mentoring othersThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.