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  • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

    Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
    • English
    Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

  • Indicators of Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Trevor Letcher
    • English
    Indicators of Climate Change focuses on the root causes of global warming and climate change. The book includes detailed discussions on the indicators of climate change, highlighting the rapidity of the changes. Indicators discussed in this book include the rise in the average atmospheric temperature, ocean heat, rising sea levels, melting ice sheets and glaciers, changes in plant adaption, changes in insect adaption, and weather pattern changes. The book also highlights fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change, and the urgency of the problem.

  • Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

    Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Igor Krupa + 2 more
    • English
    Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in wastewater treatment supported mainly by nanotechnology-assis... techniques. It brings together the latest advances in nanomaterials and technologies and their diverse applications for wastewater remediation.The book begins by discussing water quality standards, monitoring strategies and different sources of water pollution, including various organic and inorganic contaminants like oil spills, dyes, metal pollutants, food waste and pharmaceutical wastes. Subsequent chapters provide the latest developments on the science, engineering and application of advanced nanomaterials for a wide range of technologies used for wastewater treatment and produced water treatment, such as physical, chemical, nanomaterial assisted, and membrane supported methods and techniques.Scientist... and researchers in academia and industry will benefit from this comprehensive resource on the nanomaterials behind the technologies at which wastewater sources can be purified from contaminants.

  • The Essence of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, An Issue of Hand Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-1
    • Alfred P. Yoon + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Alfred P. Yoon and Kevin C. Chung bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Essence of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare represents a revolutionary shift in how medical professionals approach diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. In this issue, top experts cover new and up-and-coming subfields of artificial intelligence in a digestible manner, as well as their potential applications in medicine.

  • Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hongyi Gao + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications presents a comprehensive overview on the application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to energy and environmental areas. MOFs are a promising class of materials due to their tunable structures, high surface area, and versatile functionalities, and are capturing the attention of the global scientific community due to their intersection with environmental concerns. Chapters summarize recent research on MOFS and synthesis strategies for catalysis, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and thermal catalysis, and how MOFs offer enhanced performance, selectivity, and efficiency.Additiona... the vital role MOFs play in energy storage, environmental purification, including degradation of harmful agents, and resource utilization is explored. The book also presents new research on machine learning and data mining, including how researchers can leverage datasets and algorithms to discover new, high-performance MOFs. Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications will be a valuable reference for those studying and working in the field of MOFs as they apply to energy, environmental technologies, catalysis, and materials science.

  • Otolaryngology for the Hospitalist and Internist, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110-1
    • Elizabeth Willingham
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Elizabeth Willingham brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Otolaryngology for the Internist and Hospitalist. Top experts cover common ENT issues and how they present in the inpatient and outpatient setting, focusing on the workup of these disorders as well as reviewing the relevant anatomy. Topics include the physical exam, epistaxis, rhinosinusitis, abscesses and infections, dysphonia, dysphagia, and many more.

  • Algae Biotechnology

    Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Aamer Mehmood + 4 more
    • English
    Algae Biotechnology: Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts provides a thorough compilation of chapters that focus on carbon capture using microalgae, photosynthetic resource recovery, and the biotransformation of algae biomass into energy and bioproducts. Highlighting unique opportunities for algae-based carbon capture and bioprocessing, the book offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and industrialists. It presents contemporary and robust approaches to algae bioprocessing, showcasing its potential applications in various industries. The book also describes the challenges and opportunities of large-scale algae cultivation for decarbonization, clean biomass processing routes, and sustainable production and consumption practices using microalgae.It emphasizes resource recovery, recycling, and carbon-neutral approaches, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable production. By providing up-to-date information on advancements in algae cultivation technologies, the book aims to educate readers on the role of microalgae in achieving energy sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.

  • Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare delves into the transformative impact of fog computing and IoT on modern healthcare systems. This comprehensive guide educates researchers and graduate students on the fundamental concepts of these technologies, illustrating their practical applications in healthcare. Real-world use cases showcase the technologies' ability to enhance patient monitoring and personalized medicine. The book also addresses significant challenges such as privacy, security, data management, and regulatory compliance, providing strategies for overcoming them.Alongside its companion book, Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare, this volume empowers various industries to leverage IoT technologies while optimizing performance and system efficiency. It highlights the crucial role of fog computing in processing data closer to the source, ensuring faster and more efficient data processing and contributing to the creation of effective IoT ecosystems. This synergy between fog computing and IoT facilitates smarter applications and services, advancing the landscape of healthcare with more efficient, personalized, and accessible services.

  • Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-4
    • Maully J. Shah + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Maully J. Shah and Raina Bianca Tan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease. Top experts discuss key topics in this area, including advances in medical imaging, catheter-based interventions, and device therapy that have improved the ability to manage complex arrhythmias in pediatric patients, offering affected children better outcomes and quality of life.

  • Updates in Internal Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Alyssa Scagnelli
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Alyssa Scagnelli brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Internal Medicine. Top experts in the field provide an in-depth update on internal medicine of zoological species, with emphasis on companion zoological animals. Articles include relevant anatomy and physiology, laying a foundational understanding for diagnostics and treatment, and provide a systems-based review and update of clinical conditions across a range of species.

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