https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/performance-investigation-of-the-solar-membrane-distillation-process-using-trnsys-softwareMembrane distillation (MD) is a separation process used for water desalination, which operates at low pressures and feeds temperatures. Air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) is the new MD configuration for desalination where both the hot feed side and the cold …
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/vermicompost-for-sustainable-agriculture-and-bioconversion-of-terrestrial-weed-biomass-into-vermicomOrganic fertilizers are alternative to chemicals used in agriculture which enhance soil quality, prevent harmful chemicals entering into food chain, improve health and contribute to sustainable future socially, economically and ecologically. Vermicom…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/role-of-transferrin-in-iron-metabolismTransferrin plays a vital role in iron metabolism. Transferrin is a glycoprotein and has a molecular weight of ~80 kDa. It contains two homologous iron-binding domains, each of which binds one Fe (III). Transferrin delivers the iron to various cells after binding to the transferrin receptor on the cell surface…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/turning-bad-leaders-into-good-leaders-diminishing-the-theory-x-styleWhile not everyone is born with the talent to lead, many businesses have been plagued by accidental leaders. Such leaders have no prior experience managing others. A bad leader can do more harm than good to a company. They are frequently the cause why employees decide to leave a co…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/fluorescent-polyimide-in-sensing-applicationsPotential advances in sensing can be made by conjugated polymers includes poly(p-phenylene), poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polyfluorene, and poly(thiophene). Among the most important classes of polymers are heterocyclic polymers, such as polyimides, because polyimide nanocomposites possess exceptional mech…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/epigenetic-modifications-involved-in-ageing-process-the-role-of-histone-methylation-of-set-domainAgeing is characterized by the maintaining deterioration of homeostatic processes over time, leading to functional decline and increased risk of disease and death. Several distinct mechanisms underlying ageing have been reported and mounting shreds of e…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/comparison-of-cross-entropy-based-mcdm-approach-for-selection-of-material-in-sugar-industryOne of the major problems faced in engineering is the selection of the material which is most suitable for the product. Material selection from a large number with diverse mechanical, physical and chemical properties and choosing the best material which is th…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/biotechnology-applications-in-the-pectin-industryPectin and/or pectin-like polysaccharide (PLP) is one of polysaccharides contained in the plants and algae cell walls, That's known as a polymer branched from galacturonic acids. Pectins are widely used in industry to remove heavy elements, gel and stabilize materials. Furthermore, its antioxidant pr…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/the-principle-of-interpretation-of-gravity-data-using-second-vertical-derivative-methodThis chapter is aimed at demonstrating how the second vertical derivative method is been applied to gravity data for subsurface delineation. Satellite gravity data of some part of Northern Nigeria that lie between latitude 11°-13°E and longitude 8°-14°N obtai…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/pulses-a-potential-source-of-valuable-protein-for-human-dietNutritional profile of pulses has significant importance in human diet with respect to protein and mineral quality and bioavailability. Protein energy malnutrition is widespread throughout the world especially among the developing countries. Pulses being rich in macronutrients such as prot…