Raw Materials for Glass and Ceramics


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Now in one volume-all the raw materials used in the ceramic and glass industries A basic understanding of where raw materials come from and how they are processed is critical to attaining consistent raw material batches-an essential factor to maintaining steady production. The solution is Raw Materials for Glass and Ceramics, a complete resource of up-to-date information and analysis on the raw materials used in the glass and ceramic industries. Raw Materials for Glass and Ceramics presents all classes of materials, the roles they play, their sources and extraction processes, and quality control issues and regulations impacting the industry, as well as: A thorough description of the formation and evaluation of raw material deposits and location of the important sources Complete analysis of all the raw materials used in the ceramic and glass industries, including natural, processed, recycled, and synthetic materials An explanation of the raw materials industry, including transportation, environmental and health concerns, and quality specifications




Unit Manufacturing Processes


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Manufacturing, reduced to its simplest form, involves the sequencing of product forms through a number of different processes. Each individual step, known as an unit manufacturing process, can be viewed as the fundamental building block of a nation's manufacturing capability. A committee of the National Research Council has prepared a report to help define national priorities for research in unit processes. It contains an organizing framework for unit process families, criteria for determining the criticality of a process or manufacturing technology, examples of research opportunities, and a prioritized list of enabling technologies that can lead to the manufacture of products of superior quality at competitive costs. The study was performed under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation and the Defense Department's Manufacturing Technology Program.




Nonwoven Fabrics


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From the utilization of textile waste to the high-tech product - this is how modern nonwovens can best described. Web formation and web bonding processes have recently being enhanced. Nowadays, fibres, granulates, binder and finishing agents are used. This development entails a wider range of applications in the fields of hygiene, medicine, the garment-producing and building industries, interior design as well as further technical uses. This book provides comprehensive information about nonwovens, from the raw material fibres via the manufacturing processes to finishing and to the ready-made product. Nonwoven characteristics and the fields of application are discussed in detail as well as the processes available to test the raw materials, the intermediate and the final products. This book will be the standard reference on nonwovens in the years to come!




Polymer Science and Engineering


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Polymers are used in everything from nylon stockings to commercial aircraft to artificial heart valves, and they have a key role in addressing international competitiveness and other national issues. Polymer Science and Engineering explores the universe of polymers, describing their properties and wide-ranging potential, and presents the state of the science, with a hard look at downward trends in research support. Leading experts offer findings, recommendations, and research directions. Lively vignettes provide snapshots of polymers in everyday applications. The volume includes an overview of the use of polymers in such fields as medicine and biotechnology, information and communication, housing and construction, energy and transportation, national defense, and environmental protection. The committee looks at the various classes of polymersâ€"plastics, fibers, composites, and other materials, as well as polymers used as membranes and coatingsâ€"and how their composition and specific methods of processing result in unparalleled usefulness. The reader can also learn the science behind the technology, including efforts to model polymer synthesis after nature's methods, and breakthroughs in characterizing polymer properties needed for twenty-first-century applications. This informative volume will be important to chemists, engineers, materials scientists, researchers, industrialists, and policymakers interested in the role of polymers, as well as to science and engineering educators and students.




Proceedings of the International Conference of Public Administration and Governance (ICoPAG 2022)


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This is an open access book. The role of administrative science in the management of public sector organizations and the business sector is crucial. Accordingly, it must be able to create science-based contributions in the disruption time caused by the current pandemic. Since a lot of challenges arise in administrative science due to this pandemic, such as physical restrictions, digitization of services, and also loss of economic resources need some change and adaptation in the practise of public administration. Various important discussions and research in public administration on pandemics have achieved many things, starting from the impact of the pandemic in various sectors, organizational adaptation strategies, policy implementation and evaluation, policy best practices for resilience, but among that good work, much is still needed. One of them is public discussion forums that are able to provide inspiration and solutions to various problems in this new normal era. Therefore, the Master of Public Administration program organize an international seminars and conferences entitled ‘Globalization and the Challenges of Public Administration in the Post Covid 19 amid intense geopolitical competition’. The whole series of virtual international seminar and conference is open to students, lecturers, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners who are interested in issues related to Administrative Science to share their work and ideas. Participants will present their paper work in English. Non-presenting participants are allowed to choose discussion groups according to their respective interests, and thus the seminar will be a good opportunity to receive feedback for the presented papers. and stay informed about trends and research agendas in the field.




Biobased Industrial Products


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Petroleum-based industrial products have gradually replaced products derived from biological materials. However, biologically based products are making a comebackâ€"because of a threefold increase in farm productivity and new technologies. Biobased Industrial Products envisions a biobased industrial future, where starch will be used to make biopolymers and vegetable oils will become a routine component in lubricants and detergents. Biobased Industrial Products overviews the U.S. land resources available for agricultural production, summarizes plant materials currently produced, and describes prospects for increasing varieties and yields. The committee discusses the concept of the biorefinery and outlines proven and potential thermal, mechanical, and chemical technologies for conversion of natural resources to industrial applications. The committee also illustrates the developmental dynamics of biobased products through existing examples, as well as products still on the drawing board, and it identifies priorities for research and development.




Proceedings


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Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Information Technology and Engineering (ICITE 2023)


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This is an open access book.2023 International Conference on Information Technology and Engineering (ICITE)The international conference will address technology’s impact on modern society, covering social, economic, and environmental implications, along with mitigation efforts. It will serve as a forum for academics, practitioners, and researchers from diverse disciplines to share knowledge and deepen their understanding.







Introduction to Business


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Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This is an adaptation of Introduction to Business by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.