Comprehensive Series in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences – serie
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UV Effects in Aquatic Organisms and Ecosystems
Av E Walter Helbling, Horacio Zagarese
Inbunden, 2003
3130 kr
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This book offers extensive coverage of the most important aspects of UVR effects on all aquatic (not just freshwater and marine) ecosystems, encompassing UV physics, chemistry, biology and ecology. Comprehensive and up-to-date, UV Effects in Aquatic Organisms and Ecosystems aims to bridge the gap …
Photodynamic Therapy
Inbunden, 2003
2746 kr
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For centuries, light has been used to cure various diseases. However, it is only recently that a new medical field has arisen. Photodynamic therapy (PDT), also known as photochemotherapy, is a fast growing technique which was initially devoted to cancer care but which is now recognised as a …
Photoreceptors and Light Signalling
Inbunden, 2003
2906 kr
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This book offers comprehensive coverage of the most important areas in photoreceptors and light signalling. Photoreceptors enable most species to sense not only the presence of light but also the information, such as irradiance, colour or spectral distribution, direction and polarization of light. …
From DNA Photolesions to Mutations, Skin Cancer and Cell Death
Av Evelyne Sage, Regen Drouin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
2521 kr
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As modern day society takes an increasing interest in outdoor activities, its exposure to sunlight has never been greater. As a consequence, countries throughout the world are experiencing a dramatic increase in the incidences of skin carcinomas and melanomas. From DNA photolesions to mutations, …
Flavins
Photochemistry and Photobiology
Av Eduardo Silva, Ana M Edwards
Inbunden, 2006
3058 kr
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Flavins and flavoproteins are a widely investigated and highly versatile group of compounds. Participation of these compounds in photochemistry and photobiology processes are of particular importance in the fields of biology, chemistry and medicine. Written by leading experts in the field each …
Photodynamic Therapy with ALA
A Clinical Handbook
Av Reinhold Baumgartner, Barbara Krammer m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
3029 kr
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. One common strategy used during this light activated process is to induce the accumulation of significant amounts of a photosensitising agent in the diseased tissue. The naturally …
Surface Water Photochemistry
Inbunden, 2015
2897 kr
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Borne out of the current widespread interest in the pollution of water bodies, this book explores the latest research concerning the photochemical fate of organic pollutants in surface water. Considering both the functioning of ecosystems and the behaviour of emerging pollutants in those …
Photodynamic Medicine
From Bench to Clinic
Av Herwig Kostron, Tayyaba Hasan
Inbunden, 2016
3678 kr
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. This book reviews the current state of development of PDT, and also presents the foreseeable advancements of the field in the next decade. Practitioners in biological sciences, …
Singlet Oxygen
Applications in Biosciences and Nanosciences
Av Santi Nonell, Cristina Flors
2016
7499 kr
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This two-volume set very comprehensively covers the physical, chemical and biological properties of singlet oxygen, and also the increasingly important applications of this reactive oxygen species across chemical, environmental and biomedical areas. Meeting the desire for a comprehensive book that …
Light in Forensic Science
Issues and Applications
Av Giorgia Miolo, Jacqueline L Stair m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
3190 kr
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The identification and quantification of material present and collected at a crime scene are critical requirements in investigative analyses. Forensic analysts use a variety of tools and techniques to achieve this, many of which use light. Light is not always the forensic analyst’s friend however, …
Cutaneous Photoaging
Av Rachel E B Watson, Christopher E M Griffiths
Inbunden, 2019
3012 kr
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Photoaging results from chronic exposure to UV radiation and is an increasingly common clinical feature, with an aging population the clinical burden is likely to increase despite advances in our understanding of the pathology and development of improved treatments. This book will present and …
Optogenetics
Light-driven Actuators and Light-emitting Sensors in Cell Biology
Inbunden, 2018
2897 kr
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Optogenetic tools have allowed significant advances in the understanding of biological problems, particularly in the neurosciences field. Biological tools as well as optical set-ups have evolved and a wide range of probes and light-controllable modules are now available.The aim of this book is to …
Prebiotic Photochemistry
From Urey–Miller-like Experiments to Recent Findings
Av Franz Saija, Giuseppe Cassone
Inbunden, 2021
3078 kr
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Photochemistry is an important facet in the study of the origin of life and prebiotic chemistry. Solar photons are the unique source of the large amounts of energy likely required to initiate the organisation of matter to produce biological life. The Miller–Urey experiment simulated the conditions …
DNA Photodamage
From Light Absorption to Cellular Responses and Skin Cancer
Av Roberto Improta, Thierry Douki
Inbunden, 2021
2984 kr
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Induction of DNA damage by sunlight is a major deleterious event in living organisms. Recent developments have dramatically improved our understanding of the photochemical processes involved at the sub-picosecond time scale and along with next generation sequencing and data processing has generated …
Photodynamic Inactivation of Microbial Pathogens
Medical and Environmental Applications
Av Michael R Hamblin, Giulio Jori
Inbunden, 2011
3790 kr
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over one hundred years ago after observing the death of microorganisms upon exposure to dyes and light. It is the combination of non-toxic dyes and harmless visible light that, in the presence of oxygen, produce highly toxic reactive species. The principal …
Microalgal Hydrogen Production
Achievements and Perspectives
Av Michael Seibert, Giuseppe Torzillo
Inbunden, 2018
3190 kr
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Hydrogen could be the fuel of the future. Some microorganisms can produce hydrogen upon illumination. Biological methods of production could be greener than chemical or physical production methods, but the potential of biological methods is still being harnessed.This comprehensive book highlights …
Fluorescence of Living Plants
Basics, Applications and Trends
Inbunden, 2025
1861 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive review of chlorophyll fluorescence in plants, spanning fundamental principles to advanced applications. Bridging scales from the global ecosystem level to cellular and molecular processes, it explores how plants interact with light and regulate photosynthetic …
Lead-free Halide Perovskites for Solar Energy Conversion
Av Silvia Colella, Andrea Listorti
Inbunden, 2026
1861 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive review of lead-free halide perovskites and explores their potential to revolutionize solar energy conversion. From elucidating the fundamental principles of solar energy conversion to exploring innovative techniques such as chirality enhancement, vapor deposition, …
Biophysical and Physiological Effects of Solar Radiation on Human Skin
Inbunden, 2007
2515 kr
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In an era of global warming knowledge of the effects of solar radiation on humans is of great importance and the latest discoveries in environmental photobiology are presented in this book. The Editor has brought together a wide range of world class contributors to provide the reader with …
Lasers and Current Optical Techniques in Biology
Av Giuseppe Palumbo, Riccardo Pratesi
Inbunden, 2004
2641 kr
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The introduction of innovative light sources, fibre laser sources and light emitting diodes, is opening unexpected perspectives into optical techniques and is promising new exciting applications in the field of biomedicine. Lasers and Current Optical Techniques in Biology aims to provide an …
