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Waste Technology for Emerging Economies
This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, medicinal, industrial, and urban waste, and emerging problems with e-waste, nanowaste, and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses the critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products, processes, and revenue are also discussed. Features Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies Discusses the issues of e-waste, which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics Diverse audience including those in solid waste management, electrical and electronic technology, and the medical industry
Phytotechnology
Herbal products have traditionally been used in several industrial sectors and have gained a notable reputation in recent years due to the current trend in society, which seeks natural, healthier, and more sustainable products. The processing of these products, however, is multiplex but important for the production of a high-quality standardised product. Phytotechnology: A Sustainable Platform for the Development of Herbal Products highlights the complex, multidisciplinary process of phytopharmaceutical technology used to create herbal remedies. Organised into four parts, various experts in the field clearly and objectively address the fundamental and technological concepts involved in the m...
Advanced Materials towards Energy Sustainability
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the way companies manufacture, improve, and distribute their products. It demands the application of renewable energy using advanced materials. Renewable energy is reshaping the fields of industry, agriculture, and households, providing reliable power supplies and fuel diversification. This enhances energy security, lowers the risk of fuel spills, and reduces the need for imported fuels. Examples of material applications used for renewable energy are photovoltaic, solar cells, which can be used in agriculture. This volume has a diverse audience including students, researchers, and academics engaged in materials and renewable energy. Features : Presents latest research on renewable energy in relation to urbanization, industrialization, and the environment. Provides in-depth discussion on modeling and simulation using latest techniques. Provides technical exposure for the readers on advanced materials. Provides numerous examples on properties of biomaterials and their future prospect. Provides up-to-date information on functional materials for industrial application.
Acknowledging Indigenous Knowledge
This book explores how the landscapes in indigenous territories are rapidly changing due to increased global industrial demand. This deforestation and urbanization have isolated the indigenous people from practicing ‘traditional ways of life.’ Portrayed in this book is the indigenous people’s perspective of their indigenous knowledge (IK) about the environment and why losing IK is a threat to humans, wildlife, and nature. Insight is shared into why acknowledging IK as a science can help solve climate change, food and nutrition insecurity, and increasing new types of pandemics through evidence‐based stories from indigenous people. Features: • Bridges the fractured space between science and nature. • Documents the perspectives of indigenous peoples about their ancestral knowledge. • Provides ethnographic qualitative comparative case studies of forest‐dwelling indigenous peoples over a 19‐year period. • Covers largely remote indigenous territories of ten tropical countries in the Global South. • Provides evidence‐based stories examining indigenous knowledge’s role in the tropics in preserving diverse landscapes and providing nature‐based solutions.
The Nutritional Party Book
The Nutritional Party Book is the ultimate anti-aging wellness guide for maintaining and improving your overall health. It’s also your essential companion on the journey to becoming a health expert in your own right. It entails 50 health tips including how to: ◦ Eat and drink healthier ◦ Control premature aging ◦ Prevent disease ◦ Maintain healthy lungs ◦ Prevent and relieve hangovers ◦ Protect your liver ◦ Boost and maintain a healthy brain ◦ Relieve stress ◦ Sleep better The book covers these health tips and many others with the help of hundreds of research studies and a holistic approach, which treats the body as a whole to improve your overall health, as taught by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Written by a health researcher who has spent over 30 years studying nutrition and walking the walk. The Nutritional Party Book is a practical guide born from real-world experience. (Note: eBook's price is normally $7.99; now marked down 25%.)
Scent
A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator "An evocative journey that awakens one's curiosity to an oft-forgotten sense."--Dana Dunham, Scientific American Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary hi...
Phytotechnology
Herbal products have traditionally been used in several industrial sectors and have gained a notable reputation in recent years due to the current trend in society, which seeks natural, healthier, and more sustainable products. The processing of these products, however, is multiplex but important for the production of a high-quality standardised product. Phytotechnology: A Sustainable Platform for the Development of Herbal Products highlights the complex, multidisciplinary process of phytopharmaceutical technology used to create herbal remedies. Organised into four parts, various experts in the field clearly and objectively address the fundamental and technological concepts involved in the m...
Smart Plants
This book can change the way you think. Literally. “This informative, accessible cookbook will be a boon to health-conscious eaters.” —Publishers Weekly If you struggle with focus and memory lapses, mental fog, or stress—or if you simply want to optimize your mental performance and protect your brain health—Smart Plants is a must read. Written by New York Times bestselling author and natural-food chef Julie Morris, whose name has become synonymous with “superfoods” and “wellness,” this groundbreaking book reveals the dietary secrets to better brain performance. Combining scientific research with the wisdom of ancient remedies, Smart Plants showcases an exciting array of cognition-enhancing plants—from everyday foods to natural nootropics (edibles that can improve memory, learning, and problem solving). Morris’s 65 mouthwatering, beautifully illustrated recipes make it easy to incorporate these powerful foods into your daily diet. Feed your brain with such palate-pleasing dishes as Berry-Almond Amaranth Porridge, French Lentils with Roasted Radishes, Fig & Hazelnut Wild Rice Salad, Garlicky Butter Bean Soup with Kale, Matcha Custard with Wild Berries, and more!
