Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Currently the field of nanocatalysis is undergoing many exciting developments and the design of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid nanocatalysts is a key focus of the researchers working in this field. This book aims to present a succinct overview of the recent research progress directed towards the fabrication of silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid catalytic systems encompassing the key advantages of silica nanoparticles and silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles in an integrated manner. Featuring comprehensive descriptions of almost all approaches utilized for the synthesis of nanomaterials including some latest techniques such as flow and microwave-assisted synthesis that enable large-scale synthesis, it proves useful not only to academics but also industrialists. It also includes a systematic discussion on the vital characterization techniques employed for authenticating the structure of these. The title also offers an enormous amount of knowledge about the fusion of nanotechnology with green chemistry that strives to meet the scientific challenges of protecting human health and the environment.

This research study provides a comprehensive overview of e-Governance and its process builds on experience drawn from actual practice and guides e-Governance research students towards a better understanding of the various disciplines, tasks and specialties that contribute to the development of integrated environment. Intended for researchers/students and professionals the next follows the full software development life cycle including a thorough coverage of methods, tools, principles and opportunities.

Pests damage crops and have serious impact on the economic output of a farm. In the present book, relevant information and modern way to crop pest management have been discussed. It comprises pest management of cereal crops, pulses, oilseed, fiber crops, cash crops, fruit crops and stored grains. It also provides detailed information on crop losses due to pests and their distribution, host range, life history and nature of damage are presented systematically. Available management practices like preventive, cultural, mechanical and biological measures are discussed. It is hoped that the book will be of interest and benefit to the students, entomologists, plant pathologists, extension workers, farmers, researchers and all others interested in crop pest management.