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  • Sustainable Thermal Processing in Food Manufacturing

    Ohmic, Microwave and Induction Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Thermal Technologies in Food Processing: Ohmic, Microwave, and Induction Technologies offers an authoritative resource on advanced thermal processing technologies critical for modern food preservation and extraction. Addressing the limitations of conventional thermal methods, this reference explores energy-efficient, high-quality, and environmentally responsible heating techniques. The chapters cover fundamental engineering principles, food safety mechanisms, system design, process control, and digital innovations including AI and IoT integration. Specialized topics include drying, pasteurization, cooking, bioactive compound extraction, thawing, fermentation, and nutritional impacts. The text also presents industrial-scale applications, regulatory frameworks, and future research directions, providing a holistic understanding of these emerging technologies. This book equips industry professionals, academic researchers, and students with critical insights to select, model, and implement sustainable thermal processes. It supports innovation in food manufacturing by delivering comparative evaluations, scale-up challenges, and sustainability assessments, fostering adoption of green technologies for improved food safety, quality, and environmental performance.

  • Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Katelyn Swindle-Reilly + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems provides a focused look at key ocular biomaterials and the latest advances in drug and gene delivery for ophthalmic applications, covering their use in ocular implants, medical devices, and targeted delivery systems. The benefits and challenges of select biomaterials are assessed, including hydrogels, nanoemulsions, and polymers, aiding materials selection for improved outcomes. Practical applications are detailed, such as the use of nanoformulations, contact lenses, corneal implants, and intravitreal injections, as well as the development of eye drops and other formulations targeting the anterior and posterior chambers, such as the cornea, retina, and optic nerve.With a clear emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, this book is essential for those working on the forefront of novel biomaterials for vision care and ocular disease therapy.

  • Tech-Powered Sustainability

    Revolutionizing Green Public Services
    • 1st Edition
    • Maria José Sousa + 3 more
    • English
    Tech-Powered Sustainability: Revolutionizing Green Public Services explores how technology can transform the public sector by integrating sustainability and innovation. it begins with innovations in public administration and green services, discussing topics like the integration of green innovation and the efficiency of digital solutions. The second part focuses on tech-powered public services, exploring human machine collaboration, blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity. The third part presents real-world case studies from various countries, showcasing sustainable technological innovations in public services. Finally, the book examines management systems and discusses how to evaluate green public policies, offering future scenarios for sustainable governance.A must-read for professors, students, public managers, policymakers, researchers, and technology specialists, this book equips its audience with the knowledge and strategies necessary to implement effective digital governance. With insights into overcoming challenges and enhancing public service quality, readers will be positioned at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the public sector.

  • Measuring Transportation Network Performance

    Analysis and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Mahdi Amiripour
    • English
    Measuring Transportation Network Performance: Analysis and Practice is a comprehensive guide to developing, analysing, and interpreting performance measures for transportation networks. It explains the concepts, technical requirements, analytical choices, and practical considerations needed to build an effective network performance measurement system and to understand how transportation networks change over time.The book examines the major dimensions of network performance across different modes of transport, including travel time, speed, delay, reliability, congestion, flow, connectivity, accessibility, resilience, equity, environmental performance, and safety. Rather than presenting performance measures as isolated indicators, it explains how they should be defined, calculated, interpreted, and combined to answer practical transportation planning and network management questions. Practical examples highlight common analytical challenges, limitations, and errors that can influence the conclusions drawn from transportation data. The book also takes readers through the practical process of network performance measurement. Detailed case studies demonstrate how a performance measurement system can be developed and how multiple measures can be brought together to explain the performance story of a transportation network.Strongly focused on practical application, the book is written for transportation engineers, planners, analysts, researchers, transport agencies, consultants, and others involved in understanding network performance. It helps readers move beyond producing indicators toward using data to understand network conditions, diagnose problems, evaluate change, and communicate meaningful performance insights that support better planning, operations, and decision making.

  • Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38
    • R. Alan Aitken + 1 more
    • English
    Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry (PHC), Volume 38, is the latest in this annual review series commissioned by the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC). Volumes in the series contain both highlights of the previous year’s literature on heterocyclic chemistry and articles on new developing topics of particular interest to heterocyclic chemists. The highlight chapters in Volume 38 are all written by leading researchers in their field and these chapters constitute a systematic survey of the important original material reported in the literature of heterocyclic chemistry in 2026. As with previous volumes in the series, Volume 38 will enable academic and industrial chemists, and advanced students, to keep abreast of developments in heterocyclic chemistry in a convenient way.

  • Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology

    Powering a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Amol V. Sonawane + 2 more
    • English
    Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology: Powering a Sustainable Future provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy systems, covering the fundamental science, engineering, policy, and economic aspects. The book explores hydrogen properties, various production methods—including water electrolysis, biomass gasification, and photobiological techniques—and highlights advanced electrolyzer technologies such as AEM and SOECs. The publication also delves into catalyst innovations for solar-to-hydrogen conversion and examines multiple storage options like solid-state, liquid organic carriers, ammonia, and cryogenic systems. It emphasizes infrastructure development, with a focus on hydrogen hubs, pipelines, and port facilities, particularly in the context of India's initiatives.Sections analyze different fuel cell types and their operational principles, design considerations, and emerging materials like self-healing components. Applications extend beyond transportation to backup power, marine, aviation, and distributed generation. Recent innovations and future trends are highlighted, including next-generation electrolyzers, modular systems, integrated infrastructure, and advanced storage solutions, supported by case studies and environmental assessments.

  • Sustainable Waste-Derived Electrochemical Energy Device Materials

    A Circular Economy Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhoomika Yadav + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Waste-derived Electrochemical Energy Device Materials: A Circular Economy Approach aims to address the growing need for sustainable materials in the energy and semiconductor industries. With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, there is significant demand for supercapacitor and battery electrode materials that are efficient and environmentally friendly. This book bridges that gap by exploring the use of waste-derived materials to produce sustainable supercapacitors and battery electrodes.The book covers the chemical and physical properties of these sustainable materials, their environmental impact, and the economic networks associated with their use. By emphasizing the circular economy, it promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction, aligning with global sustainability goals and carbon neutrality targets, and will serve as a valuable reference for academics, industry professionals, and policymakers working towards sustainable energy solutions.

  • Urban Sustainability at the Margins

    Borderlands, Peripheries, and Resilient Design Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Rui Alexandre Castanho + 1 more
    • English
    Urban Sustainability at the Margins: Borderlands, Peripheries, and Resilient Design Practices explores how cities can be shaped through innovative, climate-responsive, and people-centered planning approaches. The book brings together theory, practice, and real-world case studies to offer a comprehensive view of sustainable urban development. From eco-design principles and resilient infrastructure to policy frameworks and smart city integration, it serves as a forward-thinking guide for creating cities that are both livable and future-proof.As urban areas rapidly grow, there is a critical need for new planning paradigms that prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience. Bringing together perspectives from thought leaders around the world, this book provides an updated, interdisciplinary resource that reflects the urgent challenges of urbanization in the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality. The chapters are organized clearly into four logical sections: foundational concepts, policy and governance, thematic strategies, and global case studies, providing a coherent progression from theory to practice.Urban Sustainability at the Margins helps readers understand how to design and implement sustainable solutions in real-world contexts. It bridges the gap between academic insight and professional application, making it a valuable tool for both study and practice.

  • Water Scarcity

    Disciplinary Perspectives and International Experiences Revisited
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio A. R. Ioris
    • English
    Water Scarcity: Disciplinary Perspectives and International Experiences Revisited revisited delves into water scarcity and abundance by examining their evolution and the diverse responses they have provoked across the Global North and South. Through a multidimensional lens and edited by experts in the fields of water science, this comprehensive book explores trends in both inland and coastal regions, the complex interplay between urban and rural areas, and the pivotal roles of technology, community, and gender in shaping responses to scarcity. Drawing from scientific, academic, and grassroots perspectives, the book exposes how exclusionary policies, and technocratic solutions often perpetuate scarcity, while fleeting abundances are manufactured to serve political or operational interests. By critically assessing the moral, legal, and economic bases of water allocation, and highlighting both obstacles and innovative pathways to development, this is a necessary guide to students and researchers of Environmental Science offering and nuanced understanding of water scarcity.

  • Calculations in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Industrial Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale Giwa
    • English
    Calculations in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Industrial Processes is an valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field of chemical engineering. The book bridges the gap between theoretical principles and their industrial applications, focusing on process calculations. With detailed coverage of both fundamental concepts and specialized topics, this book equips readers with the necessary tools to address real-world challenges in the chemical industry. The text is divided into two parts: Calculations in Chemical Engineering Fundamentals and Calculations in Industrial Chemical Processes. Part A covers foundational topics such as material and energy balances, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, and process dynamics. Part B provides advanced applications, including environmental chemical engineering, sustainability, oil and gas process engineering, and biochemical engineering. Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding through step-by-step problem-solving techniques, real-world case studies, and supplementary materials like software tools for process simulations.

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