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Topics: Geology, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, Basement complex, migmatite-Gneiss complex, Schist Belt, Younger granites, Metasomatism, Argillic Alteration, Cenozoic Magmatism, Volcanism, Benue trough, Bornu basin, Lithostratigraphy, Bima sandstone, Gongila formation, Fika shalel, Gombe sand stone, Kerri-kerri formation, Chad formation, Sokoto basin, Maastrichtian Deposits, Bida basin, Paleocene Deposits, Dahomey Basin, mineral resources, Niger delta basin, mineral resources, solid mineral resources, Dahomey Basin, Industrial Mineral Deposits, iron deposits, Gold, Tin-Tantalum-Niobium Pegmatites, Chromite, Nickel, Talc, Asbestos, uranium, Gemstones, coal, Coniacian coals, Petroleum Resources, clay

Topics: Soil Mineralogy, soil fertility, soil chemistry, pedology, Soil composition; soil air, soil water, kaolinite, Illite, Smectite, Mixed layer Clays Silica minerals, Iron, aluminum oxides, hydroxide, oxyhydroxides, Differential thermal analysis, X-Ray diffraction analysis, Infrared spectroscopy

Topics: elasticity, stress, strain, elastic moduli, strain energy, thermoelasticity, poroelasticity, anisotropy, nonlinear elasticity, failure mechanics, tensile failure, shear failure, compaction failure, underground stress, pore pressure, sedimentary rocks, borehole failure criteria, rock mechanics, rock acoustics, reflections refractions, borehole acoustics, seismic, rock models, grain pack models, fractured rocks, unstable boreholes, time-delayed borehole failure, hydraulic fracturing, reservoir geomechanics, compaction, subsidence, well problems

Topics: Crystal Structures, Unit cells, crystal systems, Symmetry, Lattice planes, Miller indices, carbon graphite, inorganic chemistry, crystalline solids

Topics: earth structure, lithosphere, mantle, core, specific gravity, Earth's magnetic field, plate tectonics, continental drift, continental margin, geologic time, historical geology, stratigraphy, relative time, absolute time, radiometric time scale, geologic time scale, palentology, Minerals, rocks, weathering, erosion, deposition, Marine erosion, Marine deposition, depositional basin, Lacustrine environment, Desert environment, Glacial Environment, subsurface water, Diagenesis, structural geology, petroleum traps, petroleum, reservoir, recovery techniques, exploration techniques, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamoprphic rock, rock cycle, mechanical weathering, chemica weathering, weathering products, downslope movement, floodplain deposits, delta deposits, stream deposits, Marine depth zones, Marine currents, wave types, wave refraction, erosional features, marine shoreline, marine deposition, Basin, Lake basin, lacustrine deposition, lacustrine deposits, desert erosion, desert deposition, desert deposits, Glacier, glacial deposition, glacial deposits, groundwater classification, aquifer, water table, water well, ground water processes, groundwater products, lithification, induration, diagenesis, fracturing, stress, strain, faults, folds, strike, dip, superposition, decriptive geometry, stereographic projection, hydrocarbon traps, structural traps, stratigraphic traps, combination traps, unconformity traps, crude oil, natural gas, reservoir performane, reservoir pressure, resevoir loss, reservoir destruction, reservoir rocks, clastic reservoirs, carbonate reservoirs, seals, pressure-data, geometry, fluid content, Rock sampling, fluid flow, porosity, permeability, reservoir properties, surface geology, surface data, surface geology, drilling operations, well cuttings, cores, electric logging, radioactivity logging, acousting logging, sonic logging, spontaenous potential logs, self potential logs, resistivity logs, induction logs, dual induction-focused logs, electrode logs, radioactivity logs, acoustic logs, drill stem tests, geophysical surveys, geochemical surveys, maps, cross-sections

Topics: Gas laws, Gas, Boyle's law, Charles law, Gay-Lussac's law, Dalton's law, general gas equation, ideal gas, Avogardo's law, kinetic theory, Boltzmann distribution, intermolecular distribution, Vander Waal's equation, viscosity, dilute solution, molarity, mole fraction, colligative properties, osmotic pressure, thermodynamics, internal energy, heat change, heat capacity, isothermal process, phase change, adiabatic process, adiabatic reversible expansion, thermodynamic equilibrium, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, heat of reaction, heat of formation, heat of combustion, bond energy, chemical equilibrium, dynamic equilibrium, law of mass action, solubility, chemical kinetics, chemical reaction, reaction rate, rate laws, differential rate laws, integrated rate laws, activation energy, action complex, activated complex, ionic equilibrium, electrolytes, acid, bases, Bronsted-Lowry theory, Lewis theory, dissociation constant, hydrolysis, buffer solution, buffer capacity, crystals, crystalline phases, polymorphism, amorphous, crystal growth, nucleation, crystal systems, cubic structures, mirror symmetry

Topics: Transmission Electron Microscopy Diffraction, Imaging, Spectrometry, electron sources, field emission sources, photo-emission sources, direct-detection camera, ultrafast electron microscopy, temperature, electron diffraction, Spinodal alloys, phase identification, Ferritic steels, Convergent-Beam Electron Diffraction, Electron Crystallography, Charge-Density Mapping, Nano diffraction, digital micrograph, digital image processing, electron waves, interference waves, wave propagation, image wave formation, electron wave function, electron inference, Electron Holography, Focal-Series Reconstruction, image interpretation, image formation, electron tomography, density functional theory, X-ray excitation, EELS imaging

Topics: Geology, minerals, branches of geology, formation of minerals, rocks, igneous rocks, metamorphism, metamorphic minerals, rock weathering, earth quake, folds, faults

Topics: Soil Microbiology, Soil Environment, soil component, Microbial flora, fauna, Microflora, Soil Bacteria, soil fungi, soil algae, nitrogen cycle, nitrogen fixation, Nitrification, Denitrification, Mineral Formation, Mineral Biodeterioration

Topics: soil properties, soil management, tropical environment, temperature, solar radiation, rainfall, tropical climates, vegetation, physiography, Anthropocene, biodiversity, climate change, demographics, Green Revolutions, Tropical Agroecosystems, land use, land-use change, Pedology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Laterite Paradigm, tropical soils, tropical soil research, Soil Taxonomy, soil classification systems, soil physical properties, soil temperature, soil structure, soil compaction, soil water, soil erosion, conservation, conservation agriculture, water, rainfed agriculture, irrigated agriculture, irrigation, mineralogy, clay minerals, mineralogy families, Anion Exchange Capacity, soil acidity capacity, Acid Soil Infertility, Liming, overliming, subsoil acidity, secondary acidity, soil biology, soil biodiversity, comminution, decomposition, nutrient elements transformation, soil structure regulation, organic carbon, carbon pools, carbon fractions, animal manures, composts, biochars, organic farming, soil fertility, nutrient cycling, nutrient uptake, determining fertilizer needs, nitrogen cycle, nitrogen pools, atmospheric deposition, biological nitrogen fixation, mineral fertilizers, organic nitrogen mineralization, soil nitrogen fertilizer reactions, Phosphorus Cycle, Phosphorus, Total Soil Phosphorus, inorganic Phosphorus, Phosphorus sorption, Phosphorus release, plant Phosphorus requirements, Phosphorus fertilization, sulfur cycle, sulfur sorption, Sulphur fertilization, Forest–Soil Nutrient Cycles, land clearing, Mechanized Land Clearing, Crop Yield Declines, Field Abandonment, Secondary Forest Fallows, puddling, flooding, rice cultivation systems, Nutrient Management, Yield Stagnation, Nitrogen Sequestration, Livestock-Based Tropical Systems, tropical pastures, Tropical Livestock Management Systems, pastoralism, Smallholder Mixed Crop–Livestock Systems, Extensive Pasture-Based Beef Production, Pasture Degradation, Crop–Pasture Integration, Tropical Tree-Based Systems, Plantation Forestry, Plantation Forestry Species, Agroforestry, Agroforestry Tree Species, Agroforestry Systems, Simultaneous Agroforestry, Sequential Agroforestry, tree crops

Topics: Atomic Structure, Electronic Configuration, Crystal Geometry, Crystal Structure, Crystal Defects, bond, electron theory, Photoelectric Effect, diffusion, mechanical test, alloy, phase diagram, phase transformation, heat treatment, deformation, oxidation, corrosion, thermal properties, optical properties, electrical properties, magnetic properties, semiconductors, superconductivity, polymers, elastomers, organic materials, composites, nanostructure, spintronics, crystal, whiskers, unit cell, Co-ordination Number, crystal Imperfections, Anisotropy, Frank-Read Source, Crystal Growth, bond, Drude-Lorentz Theory, Metallic Bonding, . Fermi-Dirac, Sommerfield Free-Electron Theory, Brillouin Zones, Energy Bands, Resistivity, Conductivity, Thermoelectricity, Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation, Photoelectric Cell, Fick’s Laws, Surface Diffusion, Atomic Model, Mechanical Tests, Hume-Rothery’s Rules, Lever Rule, Annealing, Mass Effect, Pyrometers, Elastic Deformation, Plastic Deformation, Twinning, Work Hardening, Strain Hardening, Season Cracking

Topics: Natural Products Chemistry Sources, Natural Products Separations, Natural Products Structures, metabolites, Ethnobotany, marine sources, animal sources, venoms, toxins, Water-Steam Distillation, Supercritical Fluid Extraction, Solvent Partitioning, Refined Isolation Techniques, Chromatography, Polar Compounds separations, charcoal reverse phase resins, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Polyamide Gel Chromatography, Size-Exclusion Chromatography, Structure Elucidation, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Ultraviolet Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Circular Dichroism, X-Ray Crystallography, isomers, building blocks, Terpenes, Isoprene Rule, Shikimate Pathway, Mevalonate Pathway, Polyketides, Carbohydrates, sugar, fat, Fructose, sugar complexity, Glucose, Disaccharide Sucrose, Polysaccharides, Galactomannan, Polysaccharides Immuno Properties, Echinacea, Ganoderma, mushroom Polysaccharides, fats, lipids, soaps, detergents, waxes, Triglycerides, Glycols, fatty acids, omega oils sources, fish oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes, Leukotrienes, Phenolic Compounds, Flavonoids, Flavones, Isoflavones, Flavone Glycosides, Anthocyanins, Tannins, Lignin, Lignans, Lignan Structural Units, Phytoestrogens, Nitrogen-Containing Compounds, Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids, proteins components, Protein–Peptide Building Blocks, amino acids detection, Indoles, Alkaloids, Nucleic Acids, protein sythesis, Euphorics, morphine, morphine isolation, codeine, heroin, Cannabis, cocaine, Anti-Infectives, Antimicrobial β-Lactams, Penicillin isolation, Cephalosporin, Cephalosporin C isolation, Monobactams, Nocardicins, Carbapenem, Thienamycin isolation, Antibiotic Macrolides, Erythromycin, Antiparasitic Drugs, Avermectins, Tetracyclines, Statin drugs, steroids, Neem oil, Antimalarial Drugs, Quinine, Artemisinin, Anticancer Drug, Bryostatins, Carotenoids, β-Carotene, β-Carotene isolation, Lutein isolation, Zeaxanthin, Zeaxanthin isolation, Lycopene, Lycopene isolation, Vitamin C, Vitamin C isolation, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Sweeteners, Xylitol, Aspartame, Sucralose, Stevia, Licorice, Agave, spices, tea, Tea Catechins, tea growing, Theaflavins, Toxic Mushroom, Marine Toxins, Conus Snail Toxins, Poisonous Frogs

Topics: crystallography

Topics: kinetic theory of matter, diffusion, compounds, experimental techniques, elements, separating mixtures, gels, sols, foams, emulsions, atomic structure, atomic bonding, Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, glasses, ceramics, metallic bonding, Stoichiometry, chemical calculations, relative atomic mass, reacting masses, calculating masses, moles, chemical equations, electricity, electrolysis, electroplating, chemical energetics, fossil fuels, chemical energy, cells, batteries, chemical reactions, enzymes, acid, base, alkalis, salt formation, crystal hydrates, salt solubility, titration, periodic table, Alkali metal, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, transition elements, metal, metal reactions, metal nitrate decomposition, metal carbonate decomposition, metal oxide decomposition, metal reactivity, metal waste, rusting of iron, air, water, ammonia, artificial fertilizer, water cycle, water hardness, sulfur, sulfur dioxide, sulfuric acid, inorganic carbon chemistry, limestone, carbonates, carbon dioxide, organic chemistry, alkanes, alkenes, Biotechnology, alcohols, Carboxylic acids, soaps, detergents, Condensation polymers, biopolymers, Pharmaceuticals, Experimental chemistry

Topics: rock, slate, pryllite

Topics: Materials Science, materials Engineering, Rutherford model, Bohr model, atom, De- Broglie’s atomic model, Atomic bonding, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, Secondary Bonding, metallic bonding, Fluctuating Induced Dipole Bonds, Polar Molecule-Induced Dipole Bonds, Permanent Dipole Bonds, Crystallography, crystal structures, Crystal Lattice, Bravais lattices, Metallic Crystal Structures, Polycrystalline Materials, Non-Crystalline Solids, Miller Indices, Point Defects, Mechanical Properties of Metals, Stress-Strain curve, Elastic deformation, plastic deformation, Tensile Properties, Brinell Hardness Test, Micro-hardness Test, Knoop Hardness Test, Scleroscope Hardness Test, durometer, fracture, creep, dislocation, Solid-Solution Strengthening, Microstructural Exam, Grain size determination, carbon steel, cast iron, alloy, Dielectric Materials, Dielectric strength, Intrinsic dielectric strength, Magnetic Properties, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism, Ferrimagnetism, Hard Magnetic Materials, Extrinsic Semiconductor, semiconductor

Topics: Metallic Materials, metal, alloy, Ceramic Materials, Polymeric Materials, polymers, Composite Materials, chemical bonds, bonding, covalent bond, ionic bond, metallic bond, crystal structure, crystallography, atomic packing, Bravais lattices, crystal, unit cell, lattice point, crystallographic planes, density, Geometrical arrangement, solubility

Topics: Building Materials Principal Properties, Structural Clay Products, Brick's Classification, Brick's Testing, Clay Tiles, Terracotta, Porcelain, stoneware, Earthenware, Glazing, Rocks, Stones, Rock-forming minerals, Rock's Classification, Stone Durability, Stones Application, Stone seasoning, wood, wood Products, Trees Classification, Trees growth, Timber Preservation, Timber testing, Timber Structure, Timber's Fire Resistance, Properties of wood, wood products, wood-products applications, Material for making concrete, Cements, Portland cement, Raw materials chemical composition, Cement Hydration, Rate of Hydration, Hydration water requirement, Cements manufacturing, Cements testing, Cement Types, Cements storage, Aggregates, Aggregates classification, Aggregates characteristics, Deleterious Materials, Organic Impurities, Soundness, Aggregates Thermal Properties, Fine Aggregates, Coarse Aggregates, Cinder Aggregates, Mixing water Quality, Effect of mixing water from different source, Water for washing aggregates, Curing water, Lime, Limestone's Impurities, Limestone's Storage, Lime Vs Cement, Pozzolanas, Concrete, water-cement ratio, workability, Maturity, Defects, Re-vibration, Rheology, Non-destructive testing, Admixture for concrete, Concrete Mix design, Building Mortars, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, Ceramic Materials, Polymeric Materials, Paints, Enamels, Varnishes, Tar, Bitumen, Asphalt, Gypsum, Special Cements, Cement Concretes, Adhesives, Water proofing materials, Fiber, Geosynthetics, Composite Materials, Smart materials, Asbestos, Thermoc0ol, Heat Insulating Materials, Sound Insulating Materials.

Topics: Soil, rock weathering, soil formation, soil profile, soil classification, soil taxonomy, entisols, inceptisols, andisols, gelisols, histosols, Soil Architecture, soil color, soil texture, soil textural classes, mineral soils structure, tillage, soil density, soil water, soil water energy, soil water content, soil water potential, infiltration, percolation, water vapor movement, hydrologic cycle, soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, enhancing soil drainage, septic tank drain fields, soil aeration, redox potential, wetlands, soil temperature control, soil colloids, layer silicate clay structure, cation exchange capacity, soil acidity, soil ecology, soil organism, earthworms, ants, termites, soil algae, soil fungi, soil prokaryotes, soil organic, soil organic matter management, climate change, soil phosphorus, sulfur oxidation, sulfur retention, soil fertility maintenance, phosphorus cycle, ammonia volatilization, ammonia fixation, sulfur cycle, calcium, magnesium, silicon, trace elements, Practical Nutrient Management, chemical pollution, Geographic Soils Information

Topics: Concrete technology, Cements, Modern cements history, Portland cement manufacturing, Portland cement wet process manufacturing, Portland cement dry process manufacturing, Cement chemical composition, Cements hydration, Heat of hydration, Calcium silicate hydrates, Calcium hydroxide, calcium aluminate hydrates, hydrated cements structure, Water requirement for hydration, Cement types, ASTM cements classification, Ordinary Portland cement, Rapid hardened cement, Extra rapid hardening cement, Portland slag cement, Quick setting cement, super sulphated cement, low heat cement, Portland pozzolana cement, coloured cement, hydrophobic cement, masonry cement, expansive cement, Cement testing, Aggregates, aggregates testing, Aggregates form igneous rock, aggregates from sedimentary rocks, aggregates from metamorphic rock, aggregate crushing value, aggregates impact value, aggregate abrasion value, Deval attrition test, Dorry Abrasion test, Los Angeles test, modulus of elasticity, bulk density, specific gravity, Sieve analysis, Aggregates testing, Water, water qualities, Sea water for mixing concrete, Admixture, construction chemicals, Plasticizers, water reducers, Workability, Plasticizers action, Superplasticizers classification, Factors affecting workability, Superplasticizers types, Fresh concrete, Fresh concrete water content, Fresh concrete mix proportions, Aggregates sizes in fresh concrete, Aggregates shape, Surface texture, Admixture use in fresh concrete, Workability measurement, Slump test, k-slump test, aggregates grading, compacting factor test, flow test, flow table apparatus, vee bee consistometer test, setting of concrete, Manufacture of concrete process, Concrete compaction, Concrete curing, Concrete strength, Water-cement ratio, Strength gaining with age, Concrete maturity concept, Bond strength, High strength concrete, Elasticity, Creep, Shrinkage, Aggregates elastic properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Dynamic modulus of elasticity, Poison's ratio, Creep rheological representation, Creep measurement, Factors affecting creep, Aggregate influence, Mix proportion influence, Shrinkage, Plastic Shrinkage, Drying Shrinkage, Moisture movement, Autogenous Shrinkage, Carbonation shrinkage, Concrete Durability, Strength to Durability relationship, Concrete volume change, Durability definition, durability significance, Permeability, Cement paste permeability, Concrete permeability, Plastic shrinkage cracks, Settlement cracks, Thermal shrinkage, Hardened concrete testing, Concrete mix design, Special concrete, concrete methods