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  • Sustainable Microalgal Biorefinery

    • 1st Edition
    • April 6, 2026
    • Naim Rashid + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Microalgal Biorefinery, the latest release in Elsevier's Developments in Microbial Cell Factories: From Design to Commercial Production series, provides an overview of microalgae at the cellular level, along with their potential uses across a range of industries. Beginning with an introduction to microalgae biorefinery systems and the latest research and limitations, the book delves into the fundamental aspects of microalgae and their potential applications, such as biofuel production, water treatment, bioplastics production, carbon capture, aquaculture feed, and high-value bioproducts, including food, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Photobioreactors design for microalgae are also covered, as well as genetic modifications to achieve desired bio-products. The book also focuses on assessing the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of microalgae technologies and how microalgae contributes to achieving UN SDG goals. This latest volume provides researchers with valuable insights into the transformation of traditional algal research and the recent trends of resource recovery and integrated technology that can be utilized to enhance sustainability and commercialization potential of microalgae.
  • Advancing Early Diagnosis in Chronic Diseases

    Tools, Techniques, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • April 3, 2026
    • Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
    • English
    Advancing Early Diagnosis in Chronic Diseases: Tools, Techniques, and Technologies explores the transformative potential of early detection strategies and technologies in reshaping chronic disease outcomes. Addressing the urgent need for innovative approaches to managing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and pediatric chronic conditions, this book underscores the importance of timely interventions to reduce disease burden and improve quality of life. Chronic diseases are leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, making early diagnosis and intervention critical. The book provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge tools, including predictive biomarkers, artificial intelligence, genomic and proteomic screening, wearable health devices, digital twins, and point-of-care testing. Readers will gain insights into how these advancements revolutionize early diagnosis and personalized treatment. Written by experts from interdisciplinary fields, it bridges the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application, addressing challenges such as knowledge gaps, integration barriers, and accessibility of diagnostic innovations. The book covers a broad spectrum of chronic conditions, including metabolic, inflammatory, respiratory, renal, hepatic, and neurodegenerative diseases, with added focus on pediatric patients and early detection in childhood disorders. “Advancing Early Diagnosis in Chronic Diseases: Tools, Techniques, and Technologies” is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers. It offers strategies for implementing scalable and ethical diagnostic solutions in both resource-rich and resource-limited settings. By consolidating emerging technologies and practical applications, this book empowers its readers to transition from reactive to proactive care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and transforming healthcare systems worldwide.
  • Enzyme Technology for Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy

    • 1st Edition
    • April 2, 2026
    • Shrikaant Kulkarni + 2 more
    • English
    Enzyme Technology for Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy offers a comprehensive look at how enzyme technology can drive environmental progress within the framework of biochemistry. Beginning with foundational concepts, the book introduces readers to the science behind enzymes and their practical applications. Each chapter builds upon these basics, illustrating how enzymes catalyze vital processes that contribute to sustainability and the transformation of waste into valuable resources. Through focused case studies and clear explanations, the book demonstrates the potential of enzyme-driven solutions to address urgent environmental challenges and promote a circular economy.Beyond its central focus, the book stands out by delivering pragmatic examples that remain within biochemical boundaries, avoiding broader discussions in public health or environmental science. It is designed as a valuable reference for biochemists, researchers, and industry professionals, emphasizing collaboration and innovation rooted in biochemical expertise. Readers will gain an enriched understanding of enzyme technology’s role in sustainable industrial practices and the future of environmentally responsible solutions.
  • Graph Theory

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • Sovan Samanta + 1 more
    • English
    Graph theory is a rapidly evolving and expanding mathematical discipline, with new discoveries, challenges, and techniques emerging every year. Graph Theory: Fundamentals and Applications provides a fully up-to-date and accessible introduction to graph theory, covering both the classical and the modern topics, as well as algorithms and evolving challenges addressed by discipline. Based on the latest syllabi and research trends worldwide, this book includes practical, solved problems that are user friendly to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, and acts as a key aid in learning the fundamentals and the frontiers of graph theory, as well as developing independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This book includes clear instruction in graph representation, basic graph operations, graph connectivity, trees and forests, matching theory, planar graphs and graph drawing, algebraic graph theory, graph traversals, network flows, topological graph theory, and cryptography, among other topics. Each chapter features key term definitions, proofs and algorithms, summary points, and unique exercises to reinforce learning, as well as open problems and research challenges that present unsolved or conjectural problems in graph theory for discussion. Supporting student and instructor sites offer additional exercises, solutions, examples, and case studies in graph theory applications.
  • Autophagy – Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 403
    • April 1, 2026
    • English
    Autophagy – Part A, Volume 403 explores the fundamental biological process of autophagy. Beginning with the historical discovery and molecular mechanisms of autophagy, the book delves into its regulation, physiological roles, and significance in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Chapters in this new release include Ciliophagy: Maintaining Primary Cilium Homeostasis to Prevent Cilium-Related Diseases, Unraveling the interplay of glycolysis, lactylation, and autophagy, Autophagy and Type 2 Diabetes: Bridging the Gap in Metabolic Health, Autophagy in Cancer Cachexia: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities, Glycophagy: A Selective Autophagy Pathway for Glycogen Degradation, Role of Autophagy in Adipose Tissue: Implications for Metabolic Health, and more.
  • Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • Wei Meng + 4 more
    • English
    Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation provides an overview of current research and developments in the field of innovative technologies for advanced wearable sensing and assistive devices in medical rehabilitation. The book presents a systematic investigation into the wearable acquisition and deep learning-based processing of biological signals and applications with wearable robotic devices. It provides fundamental bio-mechatronics engineering knowledge to analyze and design new wearable sensing and assistive devices.In addition, the book includes human wearable sensors design and development, biological signals acquisition and processing, brain-computer interface and neuromuscular interfaces, wearable exoskeleton and soft robotic devices, and human-centered interactive robot control.
  • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 222
    • April 1, 2026
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B, Volume 222 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights recent advances, with this new volume presenting chapters on a variety of topics, including Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics analysis of small molecule drug discovery, AI in multi-omics analysis in antimicrobial resistance, Artificial Intelligence and multi-Omics Approach in Vaccine Development, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of heart diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Kidney Diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Gastrointestinal Diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in Stem cell research, and AI in multi-omics analysis in cancer, and more.Additional sections cover AI in multi-omics analysis in obstructive lung diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in neurodiseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in autoimmune diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of liver diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of COVID-19 patient data, and AI in multi-omics analysis of Type 2 diabetes.
  • Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene

    Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern
    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • Mirco Bundschuh
    • English
    Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern addresses a variety of anthropogenic factors and their impacts on aquatic food webs. It provides readers with an overview of cutting-edge research on known and emerging anthropogenic drivers of trophic transfers in aquatic ecosystems, bringing diverse topics together to offer new perspectives on food web dynamics. Each chapter has been written by a leading expert on the pollutant or stressor in question, ensuring global coverage of emerging contaminants, light pollution, pesticides, wastewater, brownification, salinization, changing temperatures, invasive species, and their relative impacts to aquatic food webs. The concluding chapter discusses the applications of emerging research covered in this work, including the potential for effective resource management and restoration of food webs under stress. Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern provides a critical reflection on current knowledge of how anthropogenic drivers affect aquatic food webs. It is a unique resource for researchers, academics, and the wider set of stakeholders that deal with aquatic community ecology. This book is an indispensable “go-to” resource for those who would like to develop and refresh their knowledge on aquatic ecology and food web dynamics and drivers.
  • Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 237
    • April 1, 2026
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 237 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.
  • High Entropy Materials

    Fundamentals and Potential Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • An-Chou Yeh + 3 more
    • English
    High Entropy Materials: Fundamentals and Potential Applications covers the fundamental science of high entropy materials (HEMs) and advances in the development of various structural and functional HEMs: topics covered include strength and ductility combination; hydrogen embrittlement resistance; shape memory properties; fatigue properties as well as detailed reviews of high-entropy superalloys; refractory high entropy alloys; ferroelectric high entropy oxides; nanocrystal library for catalytic applications; water splitting for hydrogen production; thermoelectric properties; lithium and sodium batteries; high-entropy polymers; high-entropy coatings for elevated temperatures and wear resistance; and AI-based approaches to explore the high entropy materials composition space. The book is written by international experts in the field including the director and principal investigators of the High Entropy Materials Center in Taiwan: the first research center dedicated to the development of HEMs