1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910451280803321

Autore

Craft Cassady

Titolo

Weapons for peace, weapons for war : the effect of arms transfers on war outbreak, involvement, and outcomes / / Cassady Craft

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 1999

ISBN

1-135-96153-0

1-135-96154-9

0-429-23998-X

1-280-40717-4

0-203-90210-6

9786610407170

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (191 p.)

Disciplina

355.02/7

Soggetti

Arms transfers

War

Weapons industry

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-175) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Weapons for Peace, Weapons for War; The Effects of Arms Transfers on War Outbreak andOutcomes in the International System, 1950  1992; The Effects of Arms Transfers on War Involvement and Outcomes, 1950  1992: Supplier and Recipient State Relationships; The Effects of Arms Transfers on War Involvement and Outcomes: Using Military Science to Test Basic Propositions Empirically; Conclusion: Weapons for Future Peace, Weapons for Future War; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Using innovative techniques, this book has the potential to change the way analysts weigh the impact of weapons sales.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910139588303321

Titolo

Rubber-clay nanocomposites : science, technology, and applications / / edited by Maurizio Galimberti

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, , [2011]

©2011

ISBN

1-283-26814-0

9786613268143

1-118-09287-2

1-118-09286-4

1-118-09288-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (627 p.)

Classificazione

TEC009010

Disciplina

620.1/94

620.194

Soggetti

Nanocomposites (Materials)

Rubber

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

SECTION I. CLAYS FOR NANOCOMPOSITES. -- 1. Clays and clay minerals. -- 1.1 What's in a name. -- 1.2 Multiscale organization of clay minerals. -- 1.3 Intimate organization of the layer. -- 1.4 Most relevant physic-chemical properties of clay minerals. -- 1.5 Availability of natural clays and synthetic clay minerals. -- 1.6 Clays and (modified) clay minerals as fillers. -- 1.7 References. -- 2. Organophilic Clay Minerals. -- 2.1 Organoohilicity-Lipophilicity and the Hydrophilic Balance (HLB). -- 2.2 From clays to organoclays in polymer technology. -- 2.3 Methods of organoclays synthesis. -- 2.4 Other types of clay modifications (for clay-based nanomaterials). -- 2.5 Fine-tuning of organoclays structure properties. -- 2.6 Some introductory reflections on organo-clay polymer nanocomposites. -- 2.7 References. -- 3. Industrial treatments and modification of clay minerals. -- 3.1 Bentonite: from mine to plant --

3.2 Processing of bentonite. -- 3.3 Purification of clay. -- 3.4 Reaction



of clay with organic substance. -- 3.5 Particle size modification. -- 3.6 References. -- 4. Alkylammonium Chains on Layered Clay Mineral Surfaces. -- 4.1 Structure and dynamics. -- 4.2 Thermal properties. -- 4.3 Layer separation and miscibility with polymers. -- 4.4 Mechanical properties of clay minerals. -- 4.5 References. -- 5. Chemistry of Rubber/Organoclay Nanocomposites. -- 5.1 Introduction. -- 5.2 Organic Cation decomposition in Salts, Organoclays and Polymer Nanocomposites. -- 5.3 Mechanism of thermal decomposition of Organoclays. -- 5.4 Role of organic Cations in Organoclays as rubber vulcanization activators. -- 5.5 References --

SECTION II. PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF RUBBER-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES. -- 6. Processing Methods for the Preparation of Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites. -- 6.1 Introduction. -- 6.2 Latex compounding method. -- 6.3 Melt compounding. -- 6.4 Solution intercalation and in-situ polymerization intercalation. -- 6.5 Summary and prospects. -- 6.6 References. -- 7. Morphology of rubber clay nanocomposites. -- 7.1 Introduction. -- 7.2 Background for the review of RCN. -- 7.3 Rubber clay nanocomposites with pristine clays. -- 7.4 Rubber clay nanocomposites with clays modified with primary alkenylamines. -- 7.5 Rubber clay nanocomposites with clays modified with an ammonium cation having three methyls and one long alkenyl substituents. -- 7.6 Rubber clay nanocomposites with montmorillonite modified with two substituents larger than methyl. -- 7.7 Rubber clay nanocomposites with montmorillonite modified with an ammonium cation containing a polar group. -- 7.8 Rubber clay nanocomposites with monotmorillonite modified with an ammonium cation containing two long chain alkenyl substituents. -- 7.9 Proposed mechanisms for the formation of rubber clay nanocomposites. -- 7.10 References. -- 8. Rheology of rubber clay nanocomposites. -- 8.1 Introduction. -- 8.2 Rheological Behavior of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites. -- 8.3 General remarks on rheology of Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites. -- 8.4 Overview of rheological theories of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites. -- 8.5 Conclusion and outlook. -- 8.6 References. -- 9. Vulcanization Characteristics and C --

13.1 Introduction. -- 13.2 Preparation methods and clay dispersion. -- 13.3 Cure characteristics. -- 13.4 Properties. -- 13.5 Outlook. -- 13.6 References. -- 14. Rubber Clay Nanocomposites based on Butyl and Halobutyl Rubbers. -- 14.1 Introduction. -- 14.2 Types of Clays useful in Butyl Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites. -- 14.3 Compatibilizer Systems for Butyl Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites. -- 14.4 Methods of Preparation of Butyl Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites. -- 14.5 Properties and Applications of Butyl Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites. -- 14. 6 Conclusions. -- 14.7 References. -- 15. Rubber Clay Nanocomposites, based on oleginic rubber (EPM, EPDM). -- 15.1 Introduction. -- 15.2 Types of Clay minerals useful in EPM, EPDM clay Nanocomposites. -- 15.3 Compatibilizer Systems for Olefinic rubber Clay Nonocomposites. -- 15.4 Preparation of EPDM Clay Nanocomposites by an in situ intercalation method. -- 15.5 Characteristics of EPDM clay nanocomposites. -- 15.6 Preparation and characteristics of EPM clay nanocomposites. -- 15.7 Conclusion. -- 16. Rubber Clay Nanocomposites, based on thermoplastic elastromers. -- 16.1 Introduction. -- 16.2 Selection of Materials. -- 16.3 Experimental. -- 16.4 Numerical. -- 16.5 Discussion of Results. -- 16.6 Summary and Conclusions. -- 16.7 Nomenclature. -- 16.8 References --

SECTION IV. APPLICATIONS OF RUBBER: CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES. -- 17. Automotive Applications of Rubber Clay Nanocomposites. -- 17.1 Introduction. -- 17.2 Automotive application of rubber. -- 17.3 Prime requirement of different elastomeric auto components from application



point of view. -- 17.4 Elastomeric nanocomposites and rubber industry. -- 17.5 Superiority of clay: clay minerals in comparison to other nano fillers. -- 17.6 Organomodified clay: clay minerals. -- 17.7 Scope of application of elastomeric nanocomposites in automotive industry. -- 17.8 Disadvantages of use of organoclay elastomeric nanocomposites in automotive industry. -- 17.9 Conclusion. -- 17.10 List of abbreviations. -- 17.11 References. -- 18 Non automotive applications of rubber- clay nanocomposites. -- 18.1 Water based nanocomposites. -- 18.2 Applications.

Sommario/riassunto

"This book comprehensively reviews rubber-clay nanocomposites in a handbook format for R&D professionals. Along with valuable details on synthesis, processing, and mechanics, the book includes applications of rubber-clay nanocomposites in automotive tires and as polymer fillers. In addition, it helps scientists understand processing methods for nanocomposites preparation and nanostructure characterization. This book helps promote common knowledge and interpretation of the important aspects of rubber-clay nanocomposites, clarifying the main results achieved in the field of rubbers and crosslinked rubbers - not covered by the more general books on polymer-clay nanocomposites"--



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910144839603321

Autore

Schwartz Stefanie

Titolo

Psychoactive herbs in veterinary behavior medicine [[electronic resource] /] / Stefanie Schwartz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Pub., 2005

ISBN

1-282-29099-1

9786612290992

0-470-34464-4

0-470-34434-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (434 p.)

Disciplina

636.089/578

Soggetti

Psychotropic plants - Therapeutic use

Veterinary diet therapy

Veterinary psychopharmacology

Alternative veterinary medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Disclaimer and Overview of Risks; Foreword (Dr. Susan Wynn, Dr. Phil Rogers); 1 Western Psychoactive Herbs; Agaricus Species and Other Medicinal Mushrooms; Avena sativa (Oat); Catha edulis (Khat); Humulus lupulus (Hops); Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort); Lactuca virosa (Wild Lettuce); Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender); Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile); Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm); Nepeta cataria (Catnip); Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy); Passi.ora incarnata (Passion Flower); Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe); Piscidia species (Dogwood Tree)

Tilia spp. (Linden Tree)Turnera diffusa (Damiana); Valeriana officinalis (Valerian); Verbena spp. (Vervain); Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree); 2 Native American Psychoactive Herbs; Cypripedium calceolus (Yellow Lady's Slipper); Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy); Lobelia inflata (Wild Tobacco); Lophophora williamsii (Peyote); Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng); Piper methysticum (Kava); Psilocybe spp. (Psilocybin); Salvia spp. (Sage); Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot); Scutellaria spp. (Scullcap); Miscellaneous Native American Psychotropic



Herbs; 3 Ayurvedic Psychoactive Herbs

Historical Perspective of AyurvedaIntroduction to Ayur Vidya; The Five Elements; The Three Doshas (Tridoshas) and Twenty Gunas; The Seven Dhatus; The Seven Chakras; Ayurveda and Psychiatry; Ayurveda and Veterinary Behavior Medicine; Albizzia lebbeck; Asparagus racemosus; Bacopa monniera; Centella asiatica; Vitex negundo; Withania somnifera; Miscellaneous Psychoactive Herbs of Ayurvedic Medicine; 4 Oriental Psychoactive Herbs; Introduction; Historical Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Basic Principles of TCM; Angelica sinensis (Dang gui); Astragalus membranaceus (Huang qi)

Bupleurum chinense (Chai hu)Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan hu suo;  syn. Corydalis cava); Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng); Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo); Huperzia serrata (Huperzine); Panax ginseng (Chinese Ginseng); Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan shen); Schisandra chinensis (Wu wei zi); Zingiber officinale (Ginger); Miscellaneous Chinese Herbs; Kampo; 5 Miscellaneous Psychoactive Herbs; Introduction; Acorus calamus; Bach's Flower Essences; Cannabis sativa; Griffonia simplicifolia; Theobroma cacao; 6 Suggested Clinical Applications of Psychoactive Herbs

7 Basic Approaches to Common Behavior Problems in Pet Cats and DogsA Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Drugs in Veterinary Behavior Practice; B Traditional Jewish Medicine: Parallels to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine; C Online Resources; Index of Psychoactive Herbs; General Index

Sommario/riassunto

The phenomenal growth of public interest in alternatives to Western treatments for human disease has spilled over into veterinary medicine. Many holistic veterinarians and pet owners are now interested in using alternative remedies to solve health problems with their pets. Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine is the first text on psychoactive herbal remedies for the treatment of behavior problems in small animals.  Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine is an important guide for board-certified veterinary behaviorists, as well as veterinarians and