"This reference reviews many principles and practices of microbiology in the cosmetic industry to address globalization of products. Supplying chapters from leading authorities around the world, this guide highlights emerging issues in nanotechnology, governmental regulation, and efficacy testing, as well as demonstrates the impact of microbiological testing in clinical studies." "Emphasizing the globalization of products in industry, this source ranges from discussions of the evolution of cosmetic and drug microbiology in different countries to preservative efficacy testing, hurdle technology, and nanotechnology ... introduces emerging 'lab on a chip' technologies for the testing of microorganisms and their products at the molecular level ... describes critical factors that must be considered in the testing and selection of preservatives for product formulations ... presents an overview of skin microbiology ... and updates progress on global harmonization of microbiological test methods."--BOOK JACKET.
The current concern with environmental matters has given a fresh impetus to the development of the internal combustion engine.
Statistical Mechanics
Statistical Mechanics
This Book Gives A Clear And Logical Exposition Of The Basic Method Of Ensembles In Statistical Mechanics As Developed By J.W. Gibbs.
An Introduction to Thermal Physics
The aim of statistical mechanics -- The meaning of the term "probability" -- The assignment of probabilities -- The statistical description of equilibrium -- Paramagnetism and statistical estimates -- The classical limit -- A miscellany of ...