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  • Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems

    Application of Data-Centric Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Diogo Ribeiro + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems: Application of Data Centric Engineering offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements transforming railway management. With a strong focus on practical and theoretical approaches, this book introduces innovative AI techniques including machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. These methodologies are presented in the context of railway infrastructure, empowering engineers and researchers to utilize cutting-edge technology for enhanced system reliability. By bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications, the book enables early detection of anomalies, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and improved operational efficiency in railway networks.This book acts as a vital reference for those seeking to understand and implement AI-driven solutions in railway systems, encouraging the adoption of anticipatory strategies to shape future trends. Readers will discover how AI innovations can streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and significantly improve network safety, making it an essential guide for professionals looking to stay ahead in the evolving field of railway infrastructure management.

  • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 86
    • English
    Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 86 collects invited chapters from leading researchers, covering advances in synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and cutting-edge applications in catalysis, materials science, and sustainable chemistry. Chapters in this new release cover Unveiling non-covalent interaction patterns along reaction paths using density-based descriptors, Steering Catalysis with Weak Forces: the Role of Non-covalent Interactions in Reactions with Hydrogen Ions Transfer, New real-space computational methods for the analysis of noncovalent interactions in orgametallic systems, Dispersion Effects in Sterically Crowded Main Group and Transition Metal Alkyls, and more.Additional chapters cover Reassessing Secondary Interactions: Arene and Halogen Contacts in Electron-Rich Metals, making this a comprehensive reference for researchers and graduate students seeking the latest methods, trends, and insights in organometallic science.

  • Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals of Fungal Origin

    Current Developments and Concepts
    • 1st Edition
    • Pragya Tiwari + 1 more
    • English
    Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals of Fungal Origin: Current Developments and Concepts discusses recent topics and relevant developments in the production of functional foods and nutraceuticals of fungal origin, along with their production technologies, nutritional components, health benefits, socioeconomic relevance, and potential for translational commercialization. The book's chapters include novel products, processes, and techniques such as microbial enzyme technologies, the use of native microbes, and renewable source of substrates and microbial engineering in the development of nutraceuticals. Omics technologies and their applications in edible fungi research and artificial intelligence-based prediction of bioactive compounds are also discussed. The book provides strategies and tools for the identification and analysis of fungi-based products while also exploring fungal pigments and colorants as food ingredients. Safety and regulatory aspects of fungal-derived food products and research innovation across the globe are also thoroughly explored. This book serves as a reference for food microbiologists, food scientists, and pharmaceutical professionals on the development of new functional foods and nutraceuticals.

  • Plant-Based Proteins in Food Processing and Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Claire Darizu Munialo
    • English
    Plant-Based Proteins in Food Processing and Production addresses the urgent global challenge of climate change by exploring sustainable alternatives to animal-derived proteins. With growing concerns about the environmental impact of food production, this book provides a timely and comprehensive examination of plant-based proteins, focusing on their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting nutritional and functional food requirements. The book offers an in-depth exploration of plant-based alternative proteins through four key sections. The first section covers a variety of plant protein sources, including soy, pea, oil-producing plants, seaweed, and novel emerging proteins. The second section focuses on the processing techniques, such as extraction, modification, and innovative technologies for producing plant-based meat alternatives. The third section examines practical applications, including plant-based alternatives to milk, meat, egg, and fat replacers, as well as the role of protein blends in product formulation. Finally, the book addresses challenges and opportunities related to sensory qualities, consumer acceptance, sustainability, and future prospects in plant-based food production.Plant-Bas... Proteins in Food Processing and Production is an essential resource for professional food scientists in the engineering and manufacturing of plant-based protein products, as well as graduate students and researchers in food science and technology. By combining scientific insight with practical applications, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to innovate and advance sustainable protein solutions, supporting the evolution of the global food industry toward a more environmentally responsible future.

  • Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • English
    Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter, Volume 62 provides a concise, practical guide that traces thermal management from the microchip to the data center. It explains how heat is generated at the transistor level, and how cooling strategies, conduction, convection, liquid immersion, and phase change cooling scale up to keep entire data centers reliable and energy-efficient. The book blends fundamentals (heat transfer, modeling, materials) with real-world design guidelines, case studies, and best practices for engineers, researchers, and students working on electronics cooling across all scales.

  • Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare

    From Technology to Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Françoise J Siepel
    • English
    Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare: From Technology to Clinical Practice bridges the gap between deep-core robotic intervention technology and clinical aspects, including content that is appropriate for physicians and clinicians. The book gives insights on the importance of connectivity in early stages, thoroughly addressing which aspects are important to improve the innovation chain.

  • International Review Research in Developmental Disabilities

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 71
    • English
    International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Earth 5.0

    Innovations for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Suhaib A. Bandh + 1 more
    • English
    Earth 5.0: Innovations for a Sustainable Future is an important guide for navigating the planetary challenges of the Anthropocene through science, technology, and policy. The book explores how humanity can redesign its relationship with the planet in an age defined by environmental limits and systemic risk by bridging science and strategies for a sustainable future. It is organized into four parts, starting with a rethinking of the planetary framework, including chapters on the Anthropocene, planetary boundaries, and digital tools for environmental management. It then explores pathways of innovation in energy, circular economies, nature-based solutions, and ocean futures.The third section covers governance, climate justice, finance, and social change, while the final part focuses on designing the future through geoengineering, waste reduction, degrowth, real-world case studies, and a strategic roadmap for systemic transformation. This book is an essential resource for those committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and resilient future for our planet.

  • Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Marination

    A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods
    • 1st Edition
    • Ioannis Savvaidis + 1 more
    • English
    Marination: A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods presents the latest developments in marination as a method of intervention in providing an improvement in food quality and assuring the safety of perishable foods. Composed of 12 chapters, the title covers marination types and their applicability in various food types (fish/seafood, meats, plant-based fresh produce, dairy-based products). Besides presenting existing technologies to improve the quality of foods and extend shelf-life, the book also discusses marination as both a preservation technique and a technology to produce novel foods to consumers.Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a unique resource for researchers, scientists and industry personnel interested in natural techniques for preserving food and preventing the growth of food pathogens.

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