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  • Algae in Environmental and Sustainable Practices

    • 1st Edition
    • Pau Loke Show + 3 more
    • English
    Algae in Environmental and Sustainable Practices offers comprehensive knowledge on sustainable cultivation methods for algae and microalgae. It is designed to cover every aspect of algal sustainability, providing invaluable insights into achieving a more sustainable world to assist with pollution. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book emphasizes sustainable cultivation methods for culturing algae and microalgae in different medium sources like municipal, agricultural, and industrial wastewaters. Sustainable methods used in phytoremediation, harvesting, drying and the integrated upstream and downstream processing are described in order to create sustainable production, which is vital to understand how algal sustainability can be achieved.

  • The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    From Basic Methods to Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Cannataro
    • English
    The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine: From Basic Methods to Clinical Practice explores revolutionary technological advancements in the medical and healthcare realms due to generative AI and Deep Learning. This comprehensive guide not only explores cutting-edge technologies such as transformers and large language models for newcomers but also demystifies advanced applications like sequential decoding techniques and segmentation algorithms rarely explored in other literature. Sections cover foundational concepts and terminologies, explore deep learning and generative AI, provide AI's role in biomedical research, examine its integration into clinical practice, scrutinize its applications in public health, and discuss challenges and future prospects.This is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

  • Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification

    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification provides readers with a thorough overview of the principles and practices involved in membrane-assisted water purification. It explains the concepts and procedures involved in membrane-assisted water filtration, as well as some of its practical applications. Various types of membranes are discussed, including porous polymeric, ultrafiltration, 3D-printed, biochar-based, hydrogel, air-gap, and more. The morphology, structure, properties, and best-use applications of each are outlined, and other considerations such as preparation techniques, characterization techniques, reverse osmosis, deep eutectic solvents, and modeling techniques are covered as well.

  • Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Julian Martínez + 2 more
    • English
    Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing: Fundamentals and Applications aims to bring a didactic approach to supercritical fluid technologies, considering the specific aspects of their use in food processing, and including issues that must be considered in a food industrial plant. The book's chapters cover fundamentals and then move through extraction, separation, adsorption, impregnation, drying, physical processing, particle formation, coprecipitation, reaction, and enzyme and microorganism inactivation. It concludes with a chapter on current practice and future challenges, as well as a look at project formulation for developing new food products.Supercritic... fluids have gained increasing attention in the scientific community and industries where their application can lead to valuable products by means of green and sustainable processes. Food processing is one of the greatest application fields of supercritical technology, which can help produce new and natural ingredients. It is increasingly applied by research groups in universities, including food engineering schools.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment

    Emerging Applications and Best Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Izharul Haq + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment provides a much-needed, specialized resource on the application of Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in sustainable waste management. The book provides methods to help streamline processes, improve recycling rates, reduce contamination, and lower operational costs along with Machine learning models that can enhance forecasting and planning, allowing municipalities to optimize collection schedules and waste processing strategies. By combining theoretical insights with practical solutions, this book closes the gap between advanced technology and real-world applications, providing a roadmap for transforming solid waste management through data-driven, AI-powered approaches and seeks to drive forward the integration of intelligent, sustainable solutions into waste management practices across the globe.

  • Dynamic Responses of Supercritical Fluids

    Experimental Investigations on Non-Linear Effects Across the Widom Region and Near-Critical Phase Transitions
    • 1st Edition
    • Grazia Lamanna + 2 more
    • English
    Dynamic Responses of Supercritical Fluids: Experimental Investigations on Non-Linear Effects Across the Widom Region and Near-Critical Phase Transitions provides comprehensive information on the experimental techniques that can be used to measure the dynamic responses of near-to supercritical fluids, along with an overview of the related physical phenomena involved. This book is ideal for applied physicists, engineers, and graduate and doctoral students in chemical engineering, process engineering, and aerospace engineering.At the transition from liquid or gaseous fluid states into the supercritical regime, the macroscopic fluid response functions experience maxima, which results in a non-linear coupling between small perturbations in pressure and temperature and compressible flow dynamics. By applying laser-induced thermal acoustics, also known as laser-induced (transient) grating spectroscopy, the fluid response to an acoustic, pressure, and thermal perturbation can be investigated. Specifically, speed of sound, thermal diffusivities, and acoustic damping rates, are measured. And, by applying thermodynamic model, the latter are used to determine volume viscosities at near- to supercritical fluid states. Finally, by applying polarized Mie scattering, insights on the type of phase transitions can be inferred together with quantitative data on the average size, and droplet size distribution can be obtained.

  • A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework

    Fundamentals, Protocols, and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Veerpratap Meena + 4 more
    • English
    A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework: Fundamentals, Protocols, and Case Studies present guidance on leveraging IoT technologies to optimize renewable energy integration through microgrid clusters. The book begins by detailing the fundamental aspects of microgrid clusters, encompassing design, control, and optimization. This comprehensive grounding prepares readers for the exploration of IoT integration to harness big data analytics for energy efficiency, power management, fault monitoring, and cybersecurity.Chapte... present meticulous analysis of protocol selection for effective operation and control. Additionally, wired protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet, wireless protocols like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and IoT protocols including CoAP, MQTT, and HTTP are examined.This book is valuable for researchers and engineers working on flexible and renewable grids and grid integration.

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

    Trends, Technological Innovations and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjeet Mehariya + 2 more
    • English
    Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Trends, Technological Innovations and Sustainability explores the latest advancements and sustainable practices in the cultivation, extraction, and application of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). Focusing on enhancing the value and bioactive compound content of MAPs, this book integrates cutting-edge technologies and green methodologies to support industrial, health, and environmental applications. The book is structured into three comprehensive parts; Part I addresses cultivation strategies aimed at improving metabolite content, including artificial intelligence approaches, plant tissue culture technologies, and abiotic stress techniques. Part II investigates advanced extraction, purification, and analytical methods for recovering and identifying high-value biologically active compounds. Part III highlights diverse applications such as functional foods, cosmetics, biopesticides, and the utilization of residual biomass for soil health and value addition. The book also discusses market trends and conservation challenges, providing insights into sustainable development within the MAP sector. This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, agronomists, and researchers engaged in medicinal and aromatic plant sciences, offering practical knowledge and innovative solutions to advance sustainability in the field.

  • Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents

    From Fundamentals to Environmental, Food, and Pharmaceutical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Pallavi Jain + 4 more
    • English
    Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: From Fundamentals to Environmental, Food, and Pharmaceutical Applications offers an in-depth exploration of NADES, covering both their core principles and practical uses. The book aims to bridge scientific research with industrial practices, emphasizing the role of NADES in promoting environmentally sound and efficient solutions. It begins with a clear introduction to the basics of NADES, including classification, design, and characterization, along with an assessment of their environmental impact. Structured into six sections, the book discusses key topics such as environmental applications (pollutant removal, heavy metal removal, oil and gas recovery, etc), food-related uses (antifreezing, phenolic extraction, preservation, eco-friendly agriculture, etc), pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (green solvents, drug delivery, biotechnological tools, etc), and extraction techniques (HPLC, microextraction, bioactive compound recovery, etc). The final section considers future directions, focusing on sustainability, energy recovery, and recent innovations. Each chapter is concise, well-illustrated, and designed for practical understanding, making it a valuable resource for both students and researchers. Targeted at postgraduates, PhD scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals, this book supports the development and application of sustainable technologies through green chemistry principles. It aims to inspire further research and facilitate the practical implementation of NADES across scientific and industrial sectors, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

  • Intelligent Management of Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Shafiullah + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Management of Energy Systems provides a holistic overview of the opportunities available for utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize modern energy systems, including system dynamics, components, and business perspectives. The book begins with an overview of energy system dynamics followed by detailed step-by-step breakdowns of critical artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, and methods for assessing greenhouse-gas emissions. Further chapters spotlight microgrids, high-voltage testing for essential components such as circuit breakers and transformers, and perspectives from business and social disciplines.Designed for students, engineers, and researchers, this book combines clear, foundational methodologies, technical implementation, and business perspectives, making it a robust toolkit for AI utilization in energy system optimization.

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