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1 online resource (700 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Part I Natural Waxes -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 General Survey of Waxes -- 1.2 Definitions of Waxes -- 1.2.1 Natural Recent Waxes -- 1.2.2 Mineral Hydrocarbon Waxes -- 1.2.3 Petroleum Waxes -- 1.2.4 Fully Synthetic Waxes -- 1.3 Brief History of Waxes -- 1.3.1 Waxes Used by Ancient Egyptians -- 1.3.1.1 The Mummification Process -- 1.3.1.2 Punic Wax -- 1.3.1.3 Nefertiti -- 1.3.2 Greeks, Romans, and Waxes -- 1.3.2.1 Bronze Casting -- 1.3.2.2 Wax Tablets in Ancient Times -- 1.3.2.3 Wax Tablets at Later Times -- 1.3.2.4 Candles |
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1.3.2.5 Waxes in Medicines and Cosmetics -- 1.3.2.6 Waxes as Cosmetics in Early Christianity -- 1.3.2.7 Wax Trading in the Middle Ages -- 1.3.3 Waxes from the Indians -- 1.4 Origin of Natural Waxes -- 1.4.1 Petroleum Waxes -- 1.4.2 Plant Waxes -- 1.4.3 Animal Waxes -- References -- Chapter 2 Waxes in Arts -- 2.1 Waxes in Paintings -- 2.2 Pre-encaustic Painting -- 2.3 The Faiyum Mummy Portraits -- 2.4 Greece and Rome -- 2.5 Post Roman Wax Paintings -- 2.6 Revival of Encaustic -- 2.7 Wax, Effigies, Sculptures, and Masks -- 2.7.1 Middle Ages -- 2.7.2 Modern Age -- 2.7.3 Popular Arts |
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2.8 Votive Figures in Religion -- 2.9 Wax as Processing Aid in Arts and Craft -- 2.9.1 Short History of Etching -- 2.9.2 Art Casting -- 2.9.3 History of Art Casting -- 2.10 Waxes, Crafts, and Arts in the New World -- 2.10.1 Pre-Columbian Art -- 2.10.2 Bronze and Gold Metallurgy in the New World -- 2.11 Wax Museums -- 2.12 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3 Photosynthesis of Plant Waxes -- 3.1 Chemical Composition of Plant Waxes -- 3.2 The Biochemical Pathway to Plant Waxes -- 3.3 Photosynthesis to Plant Waxes -- 3.4 Relevant Phases of Photosynthesis: The First Stage of Plant Wax Production |
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3.4.1 Energy Absorption -- 3.4.2 The Light Reaction Part I: Electron Transfer in Reaction Centers -- 3.4.3 The Light Part II: Transformation of Light Energy into Chemical Energy -- 3.4.4 Synthesis and Export of Stable Organic Compounds -- 3.5 Recent Research Results -- 3.6 From the Calvin Cycle to Wax -- 3.6.1 From Triose to Glucose -- 3.6.2 Glycolysis -- 3.6.3 Fatty Acid Synthesis -- 3.6.4 Elongation of Fatty to Wax Acid -- 3.7 Artificial Photosynthesis and Engineering Natural Waxes -- 3.7.1 G. Ciamician, a Pioneer in Photochemistry -- 3.7.2 Recent Developments -- 3.7.3 Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 4 The Natural Animal Waxes -- Chapter 5 Insect Waxes -- 5.1 Beeswax -- 5.1.1 Chemical Composition on Beeswax -- 5.1.1.1 Propolis -- 5.1.2 Antioxidant Effect -- 5.1.3 Antimicrobial and Virostatic Effects -- 5.1.4 Construction of the Wax Comb -- 5.1.5 Commercialization of Beeswax -- 5.1.6 Cleaning and Bleaching of Beeswax -- 5.1.6.1 Heating with Fuller's Earth or Charcoal -- 5.1.6.2 Sun Exposure -- 5.1.6.3 Chemical Treatment -- 5.1.7 Uses of Beeswax -- 5.1.7.1 Candles -- 5.1.7.2 Cosmetics -- 5.1.7.3 Creams and Body Lotions -- 5.1.7.4 Wood Preservatives -- 5.1.7.5 Shoe and Leather Care |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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5.1.8 Economic Aspects |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Wolfmeier, Uwe H
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| ISBN |
9783527807741 |
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3527807748 |
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3527807756 |
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9783527807758 |
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