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UNINA9910146105403321 |
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Biomineralization [[electronic resource] ] : from nature to application / / edited by Astrid Sigel, Helmut Sigel, Roland K.O. Sigel |
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Chichester, West Sussex, England, : John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., c2008 |
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0-470-98632-8 |
1-282-34968-6 |
9786612349683 |
0-470-98631-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (701 p.) |
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Metal ions in life sciences, , 1559-0836 ; ; v.4 |
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SigelAstrid |
SigelHelmut |
SigelRoland K. O |
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Biomineralization |
Minerals in the body |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Metal Ions in Life Sciences; Historical Development and Perspectives of the Series; Preface to Volume 4; Contents; Contributors to Volume 4; Titles of Volumes 1-44 in the Metal Ions in Biological Systems Series; Contents of Volumes in the Metal Ions in Life Sciences Series; 1 Crystals and Life: An Introduction; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Global Effects; 3. Minerals within Living Systems; 4. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 2 What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. One Gene-One Protein Approaches |
3. Many Genes-One Structure Approaches4. General Conclusions; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 3 The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. From Ions to Minerals: A Pathway Paved by Enzymes; 3. The "Evolution" of Solids: A Complex Network of Regulation; 4. Mimicking Nature: How Far Can the Design of Biomineralization Enzymes Take Us?; 5. Conclusions; |
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Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 4 Metal-Bacteria Interactions at Both the Planktonic Cell and Biofilm Levels; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Planktonic Bacterial Cells |
3. Metal-Microbe Interactions4. Microbial Biofilm Communities; 5. Biofilm Microenvironments and Their Impact on Geochemical Interactions; 6. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Definitions; References; 5 Biomineralization of Calcium Carbonate. The Interplay with Biosubstrates; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Control in Biological Mineralization; 3. Recent Perspectives on Mineralization Strategies; 4. CaCO3 Growth in Confinement; 5. Crystal Assembly; 6. In Vitro Studies of CaCO3 Mineralization; 7. Calcium Carbonate Nucleation and Growth on Artificial Substrates |
8. Summary and OutlookAcknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 6 Sulfate-Containing Biominerals; Abstract; 1. Sulfate-Containing Biominerals: An Overview; 2. Gypsum and Bassanite (Calcium Sulfates); 3. Celestite (Strontium Sulfate); 4. Barite (Barium Sulfate); 5. Jarosite (Potassium Iron Hydroxide Sulfate); 6. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References; 7 Oxalate Biominerals; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Metallic Oxalates: Physico-Chemical and Structural Properties; 3. Calcium Oxalates in Plants; 4. Calcium Oxalates in Other Forms of Life; 5. Other Oxalate Biominerals |
6. Pathological Oxalates7. Oxalates in the Environment; 8. Oxalate Degrading Systems; 9. Conclusions and Perspectives; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 8 Molecular Processes of Biosilicification in Diatoms; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Silicon Transport; 3. Silica Structure Formation; 4. Regulation of Structure Formation; 5. Manipulation of Diatom Silica Structure; 6. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; References; 9 Heavy Metals in the Jaws of Invertebrates; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Iron Biomineralization in Chitons and Limpets |
3. Copper and Zinc in Marine Worm Jaws |
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Biomineralization is a hot topic in the area of materials, and this volume in the Metals Ions in Life Sciences series takes a systematic approach, dealing with all aspects from the fundamentals to applications. Key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes are covered, as are new areas, including copper/zinc in the jaws of invertebrates or magnetic biomaterials that help birds with navigation |
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UNINA9910821084003321 |
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Autore |
Menke Kurt |
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Mastering QGIS : go beyond the basics and unleash the full power of QGIS with practical step-by-step examples / / Kurt Menke [and three others] ; foreword by Tim Sutton |
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Birmingham, England : , : Packt Publishing, , 2016 |
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©2016 |
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Edizione |
[Second edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (486 pages) : illustrations (some color), tables |
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Community Experience Distilled |
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Geographic information systems - Computer programs |
Geodatabases - Computer programs |
Cartography - Computer programs |
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Go beyond the basics and unleash the full power of QGIS with practical, step-by-step examples About This Book This book is your one-stop solution to all of your GIS needs using the open source QGIS Master QGIS by learning about database integration, geoprocessing tools, Python scripts, advanced cartography, and custom plugins This example-rich, practical guide will help you create sophisticated analyses and maps Who This Book Is For If you are a GIS professional, a consultant, a student, or perhaps a fast learner who wants to go beyond the basics of QGIS, then this book is for you. It will prepare you to realize the full potential of QGIS. What You Will Learn Create and manage a spatial database Get to know advanced techniques to style GIS data Prepare both vector and raster data for processing Add heat maps, live layer effects, and labels to your maps Master LAStools and GRASS integration with the Processing Toolbox Edit and repair topological data errors Automate workflows with batch processing and the QGIS Graphical Modeler Integrate Python scripting into your data processing workflows Develop your own QGIS plugin In Detail QGIS is an open source solution to GIS. It is widely used by GIS professionals all |
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over the world. It is the leading alternative to the proprietary GIS software. Although QGIS is described as intuitive, it is also by default complex. Knowing which tools to use and how to apply them is essential to producing valuable deliverables on time. Starting with a refresher on the QGIS basics, this book will take you all the way through to creating your first custom QGIS plugin. From the refresher, we will recap how to create, populate, and manage a spatial database. You'll also walk through styling GIS data, from creating custom symbols and color ramps to using blending modes. In the next section, you will discover how to prepare vector, heat maps, and create live layer effects, labeling, and raster data for processing. You'll also discover advanced data creation and editing techniques. The last third of the book covers the more technical aspects of QGIS such as using LAStools and GRASS GIS's integration with the Processing Toolbox, how to automate workflows with batch processing, and how to create graphical models. Finally, you will see how to create and run Python data processing scripts and write your own QGIS plugin with pyqgis. By the end of the book, you will understand how to work with all the aspects of QGIS, and will be r... |
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