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This book assesses the strategy challenges faced by executives in formulating strategy and driving execution. The authors present seven inhibitors of strategy effectiveness in companies large and small as well as seven actionable research-based strategy enablers to fine tune execution and rally all the stakeholders in a unified direction.
By reading this book, you will find answers to the following:
If you are looking for guidance on leading your organization's strategy and execution for sales and profit growth, this book will serve as a valuable resource for becoming more effective at strategy formulation.
Liquid crystalline polymers have seen significant development in the recent years due to their beneficial property profiles, which make them suitable materials for use in a wide range of applications. As a result, a large number of such systems have been developed with well defined structure-property correlations by employing advanced synthetic methodologies. It is envisaged that the ongoing research efforts in this direction would further expand the family of liquid crystalline polymers and its spectrum of applications significantly. In this respect, the book aims to provide in-depth insights into the recent developments and future outlook of a variety of commercially relevant liquid crystalline polymer systems.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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Phase change materials (PCMs) can store and release heat, while they are changing phase. They allow relatively large amount of energy to be stored in comparatively small volumes. Due to their attractive and controllable properties, they are useful in many applications. For instance, PCMs have been used as smart building materials, energy storage devices, heat recovering agents, etc. By virtue of their properties, these materials have also found applications in smart textiles and aerospace industry. This book aims to review the synthesis and properties of a variety of functional organic and inorganic phase change material systems developed in the recent years for advanced applications.
The book is a valuable reference text for chemical, materials and polymer engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, materials and polymer engineering disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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Marine biofouling on surfaces is a global problem with detrimental effects. Some of the common issues associated with biofouling include higher fuel consumption for marine vessels, corrosion, emission of greenhouse gases, etc. Coatings represent one of the important strategies to achieve protection against biofouling and its effects due to the incorporation of novel materials as matrices. In this respect, the book aims to present many functional marine coatings systems developed in the recent years to achieve effective protection against biofouling. Recently, membrane technology has also gained interest because of simple and environmentally friendly approach for seawater treatment. Thus, the book also focuses on the recent developments gained in this area.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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A large variety of degradation environments have varying degrees of effect on the properties and performance of polymeric materials. In order to sustain the usefulness of the polymeric materials over longer periods of time, it is of vital importance to understand the various ageing and degradation phenomena taking place when the materials are subjected to different degradation environments. In this respect, the current books presents deep insights into the ageing and degradation processes of various commercially important polymeric nanomaterials.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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With the advent of polymer nanocomposites, research on polyolefin nanocomposites has grown exponentially. Correcting the deficiency of a meaningful text on these important materials, Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites:
The text uses theoretical models to illustrate the organic-inorganic interfaces in polyolefins and also provides a detailed description of the recently developed models for property prediction of these nanocomposites. It concentrates on developments with not only aluminosilicate fillers, but also with equally important fillers like layer double hydroxides and nanotubes. The authors review polyolefin nanocomposite technology and methodologies of generation, properties and generation of composite blends, and advances in synthesis of nanocomposites using solution blending methods. The book covers theoretical and experimental considerations of clay surface modification and the importance and effect of various prominent filler categories.
A wide spectrum of polymer based materials with optimal property profiles and performance have resulted owing to the recent advancements in polymer science and technology. The current book presents various aspects related to the development and characterization of a range of such polymeric systems and polymer nanocomposites with special emphasis on their applications.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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Nanotechnology has impacted all aspects of science and technology. A large number of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have been developed in the recent years, which have expanded the application horizons significantly. Though a number of challenges are needed to be resolved in order to achieve large scale commercial applications, however, it is envisaged that the recent research developments in this field will lead to high-performance, safe and environmentally friendly materials and processes capable of replacing the conventional materials. The purpose of this book is to assimilate the recent advances in the field of nanotechnology in terms of material development and applications in diverse fields such as catalysis, desalination, sensing, automobiles, aerospace, construction, etc.
The book is a valuable reference for materials, mechanical, chemical and biochemical engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is a useful resource for postgraduate university students in materials, mechanical and chemical disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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With their broad range of properties, polymer blends are widely used in adhesion, colloidal stability, the design of composite and biocompatible materials, and other areas. As the science and technology of polymer blends advances, an increasing number of polymer blend systems and applications continue to be developed. Functional Polymer Blends: Synthesis, Properties, and Performance presents the latest synthesis and characterization methodologies for generating polymer blend systems. This one-stop resource brings together both experimental and theoretical material, much of which has previously only been available in research papers.
Featuring contributions by eminent international experts, the book:
Combining background and advanced information on technologies, methods, and applications, this practical reference is a must-have for researchers and industry professionals as well as students in materials science, chemistry, and chemical and surface engineering.
With the advent of polymer nanocomposites, research on polyolefin nanocomposites has grown exponentially. Correcting the deficiency of a meaningful text on these important materials, Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites:
The text uses theoretical models to illustrate the organic-inorganic interfaces in polyolefins and also provides a detailed description of the recently developed models for property prediction of these nanocomposites. It concentrates on developments with not only aluminosilicate fillers, but also with equally important fillers like layer double hydroxides and nanotubes. The authors review polyolefin nanocomposite technology and methodologies of generation, properties and generation of composite blends, and advances in synthesis of nanocomposites using solution blending methods. The book covers theoretical and experimental considerations of clay surface modification and the importance and effect of various prominent filler categories.
Nanomaterials have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional materials. As a result, a large number of advanced materials have been developed for specific applications. In this respect, adsorbents represent a functional class of materials which are of tremendous benefit for gas adsorption, gas separation, water treatment, pollutant removal, oil spill clean up, etc. The book aims to present a variety of such advanced adsorbent materials by providing both basic information as well as recent developments reported for these materials. All aspects related to synthesis, properties and applications of these materials have been reviewed.
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Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional systems. As a result, a large number of advanced materials and technologies have been developed for specific applications. The book aims to present a variety of such advanced systems developed specifically for enhanced oil recovery and gas separation by providing both basic information as well as recent developments. All aspects related to synthesis, properties and applications have been reviewed.
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Advancements in polymer science have led to the development of functional polymeric materials with optimal property profiles and superior commercial relevance. As a result, an increasing number of polymeric materials are gradually replacing glass and metals in a wide variety of applications. In fact, almost all domains of materials have been significantly influenced by the polymers. The development of polymeric hybrids by incorporating a large number of organic and inorganic phases leads to the further enhancement of their application spectrum. In this respect, the current book presents a variety of functional polymeric systems developed in the recent past for advanced applications in diverse areas.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.
The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.
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Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.
The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.
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Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.
The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.
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Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.
The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.
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Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional materials. A large number of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have been developed in the recent years, which have expanded the application horizons significantly. Though a number of challenges are needed to be resolved in order to achieve large scale commercial applications, however, it is envisaged that the recent research developments in this field will lead to high-performance, safe and environmentally friendly materials and processes capable of replacing the conventional materials. The purpose of this book is to assimilate the recent advances in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in terms of material development and applications in diverse fields.
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Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional materials. A large number of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have been developed in the recent years, which have expanded the application horizons significantly. Though a number of challenges are needed to be resolved in order to achieve large scale commercial applications, however, it is envisaged that the recent research developments in this field will lead to high-performance, safe and environmentally friendly materials and processes capable of replacing the conventional materials. The purpose of this book is to assimilate the recent advances in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in terms of material development and applications in diverse fields.
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Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional materials. A large number of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have been developed in the recent years, which have expanded the application horizons significantly. Though a number of challenges are needed to be resolved in order to achieve large scale commercial applications, however, it is envisaged that the recent research developments in this field will lead to high-performance, safe and environmentally friendly materials and processes capable of replacing the conventional materials. The purpose of this book is to assimilate the recent advances in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in terms of material development and applications in diverse fields.
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