Biomedical applications of nano technologies : proceedings of the International Symposium "Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies" of the Forum on New Materials, part of CIMTEC 2006 - 11th International Ceramics Congress and 4th Forum on New Materials, held in Acireale, Sicily, Italy on June 4-9, 2006 / / edited by P. Vincenzini, World Academy of Ceramics and National Research Council, Italy, R. Barbucci, University of Siena, Italy

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463499003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Stafa-Zuerich : , : Trans Tech Publications Limited on behalf of Techna Group, , [2006]; ©2006
• ISBN: 3-03813-101-6; 1-61344-693-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (141 p.)
• Collana: Advances in science and technology, , 1661-819X ; ; volume 53
• Altri autori (Persone): VincenziniP; BarbucciR
• Disciplina: 141
• Soggetti: Biomedical engineering; Nanomedicine; 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 indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies; Committee; Preface; Table of Contents; Session 1 - Materials Synthesis, Functionalization, Characterization; Helical Rosette Nanotubes: Topographical and Chemical Roles in Osteoblast Attachment; PVA-HAp Nanocomposites for Artificial Cornea; Self-Organized Metal Oxide Exhibiting Enhanced Bioactivity; New Approaches to Lipid Bilayer Fabrication: Microfluidic Solvent Extraction and Hydrogel Encapsulation; Size-Controlled Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles as Self-Organized Organic-Inorganic Composite Materials; Organic Modification of Titania Sol-Gels and SurfacesIn Vitro Evaluation of Osteoblast and Fibroblast Responses to Precipitated Nano-Particulate Calcium Carbonate; Folic Acid Immobilized Ferrimagnetic ; DP-Bioglass to Target Tumor Cell for Cancer Hyperthermia Treatment ; Session 2 - Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery; Better Tissue Engineering Materials through the Use of Nanotechnology; Nano-Fabricated Aligned Spheroid for Cartilage Tissue Engineering ; Thermo-Intelligent Surfaces for Cell Culture; Nanotechnology-Based Cell Sheet Engineering for Regenerative Medicine; Release of Proteins from Nanochannel Delivery Systems: A Coupled Many-Scale Simulation - Experimental InvestigationSession 3 - Nanobiodevices; Neurite Development in PC12 Cells on Nanostructured Substrates; Nano-Bio Interface - Neural & Molecular Functions ; 'Top Down' Approaches for the Study of Single-Cells: Micro-Engineering and Electrical Phenotype ; Nano Patterned Surfaces for Biomaterial Applications; Controlled Release of Thrombin Using Aptamer-Based Nanodevices; Modulation of Biological Properties of Silicon Nitride for Biosensor Applications by Self-Assembled Monolayers; Keywords IndexAuthors Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This collection presents 18 papers. Altogether, the collection a wealth of offers up-to-date information on Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies. CIMTEC 2008: http://www.cimtec-congress.org/

The Algerian war, the Algerian Revolution / / Natalya Vince

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910427037203321
• Autore: Vince Natalya
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2020]; ©2020
• ISBN: 3-030-54264-5
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2020.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XV, 227 p. 5 illus.)
• Disciplina: 965.04
• Soggetti: Imperialism; Algeria History Revolution, 1954-1962; Algeria Foreign relations France
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Context and Historiography -- 2. Origins, 1914-54 -- 3. The Course of the War, 1954-62 -- 4. Legacies, 1962-2020.
• Sommario/riassunto: “This book is an incredibly clear presentation of why the Algerian War mattered, what happened, the key contexts which produced this conflict and those that shaped it, as well as offering a brilliant entry point to teach or demonstrate how historiography works, how historians do history.” - Todd Shepard, Arthur O. Lovejoy Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University, USA “This is a fantastic book which fills an important gap in the historical scholarship. Natalya Vince has managed the seemingly impossible task of presenting a nuanced history of the Algerian War / Algerian Revolution in clear, concise terms.” - Sarah Frank, Associate Lecturer of History, St Andrews University, UK "This brilliant and beautifully written book achieves the seemingly impossible task of offering a lucid and nuanced guide to the massive body of historical writing on the Algerian war. The book will immediately become essential and indispensable reading not only for students at all levels but also for teachers and historians." - Julian Jackson, Professor of Modern French History, Queen Mary University of London, UK This book examines one of the most violent wars of decolonisation of the twentieth century, the Algerian War/ the Algerian Revolution between 1954 and 1962, the history of which continues to ; be hotly contested. Bringing together an engaging account of its origins, course and legacies with an incisive analysis of how interpretations of the conflict have shifted and why it continues to provoke intense debate. Locating the war in a century-long timeframe stretching from 1914 to the present, it multiplies the perspectives from which events can be seen. The pronouncements of presidents and politicians are explored alongside the testimony of rural women who provided logistical support for guerrillas in the National Liberation Front. The broader context of decolonisation and the Cold War is considered alongside the experiences of colonised men serving in the French army. Unpacking the historiography of the end of a colonial empire, the rise of anti-colonial nationalism and their post-colonial aftermaths, it provides an accessible insight into how history is written.

Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins: Functional Characterization and Mechanism of Action

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910557646103321
• Autore: Bel Yolanda
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 electronic resource (340 p.)
• Soggetti: Research & information: general
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Sommario/riassunto: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based products are the most successful microbial insecticides to date. This entomopathogenic bacterium produces different kinds of proteins whose specific toxicity has been shown against a wide range of insect orders, nematodes, mites, protozoa, and human cancer cells. Some of these proteins are accumulated in parasporal crystals during the sporulation phase (Cry and Cyt proteins), whereas other proteins are secreted in the vegetative ; phase of growth (Vip and Sip toxins). Currently, insecticidal proteins belonging to different groups (Cry and Vip3 proteins) are widely used to control insect pests and vectors both in formulated sprays and in transgenic crops (the so-called Bt crops). Despite the extensive use of these proteins in insect pest control, especially Cry and Vip3, their mode of action is not completely understood. The aim of this Special Issue was to gather information that could summarize (in the form of review papers) or expand (research papers) the knowledge of the structure and function of Bt proteins, as well as shed light on their mode of action, especially regarding the insect receptors. This subject has generated great interest, and this interest has been materialized into the 18 papers of important scientific value in the field (5 reviews and 13 research papers) that have been compiled in this issue.