Dictionary of Renewable Resources - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3527301143 ISBN 13 : 9783527301140

Editeur : Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2001

Synopsis

The second, revised and enlarged edition of this dictionary provides a wealth of profound information on renewable resources. Topics are all relevant plant and animal sources and the substances derived thereof, the standard technologies of isolation and derivatization, and the major fields of application - with regard to economic aspects and future developments. In addition to the "classical" use as raw materials of the chemical industry, the fields of energy/fuels, practical applications, e.g. as construction and insulation materials, the most important pharmaceutical agents, raw substances of cosmetics and aromas are treated. Not only modern methods are taken into account but also older, almost forgotten fields that stimulate new considerations. Well written and carefully structured, the dictionary is a very useful tool for a broad spectrum of users in different fields of profession, e.g. in public institutions, science and teaching or industry, in agriculture and ecology. Unique feature: word indexes in English, German and French.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Dictionary of Renewable Resources Edited by Hans Zoebelein This dictionary provides profound information on renewable resources. Topics are all relevant plant and animal sources and the substances derived thereof, the standard technologies of isolation and derivatization, and the major fields of application with regard to economic aspects and future developments. In addition to the "classical" use as raw materials of the chemical industry, the fields of energy/fuels, practical applications, e.g. as construction and insulation materials, the most important pharmaceutical agents, raw materials of cosmetics and toiletries as well as fragrances are treated. Not only modern methods are taken into account but also older, almost forgotten fields that stimulate new considerations. Well written and carefully structured, the dictionary is a very usable tool for a broad spectrum of users in different fields of profession, e.g. in public institutions, science and teaching or industry, in agriculture and ecology.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This dictionary provides profound information on renewable resources. Topics are all relevant plant and animal sources and the substances derived thereof, the standard technologies of isolation and derivatization, and the major fields of application – with regard to economic aspects and future developments.
In addition to the "classical" use as raw materials of the chemical industry, the fields of energy/fuels, practical applications, e.g. as construction and insulation materials, the most important pharmaceutical agents, raw substances of cosmetics and aromas are treated. Not only modern methods are taken into account but also older, almost forgotten fields that stimulate new considerations.
Well written and carefully structured, the dictionary is a very usable tool for a broad spectrum of users in different fields of profession, e.g. in public institutions, science and teaching or industry, in agriculture and ecology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3527301143
• ISBN 13: 9783527301140
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 428
• Éditeur: Zoebelein H.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible