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  • Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs

    • 1st Edition
    • Alibakhsh Kasaeian + 2 more
    • English
    Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs offers a comprehensive exploration of nano-PCMs and nano-enhanced phase change materials, with particular emphasis on their applications. Divided into ten chapters, it delves into the history of thermal energy storage and PCM technologies, their chemistry, synthesis, and kinetics. Additionally, the book covers the crystallization processes involved. In later chapters, it examines the properties and applications of PCMs, their use in renewable energy, and the role of nanotechnology in phase change materials. It also addresses environmental and economic issues associated with PCM use, concluding with case studies to enhance reader understanding.This book is a valuable and timely reference for those focused on thermal energy storage. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in thermal energy storage.

  • Lignocellulosic Film/Paper Based Advanced Functional Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Chuanling Si + 4 more
    • English
    The key appeal of Lignocellulosic Film/Paper Based Advanced Functional Materials to readers is its targeted, application-driven focus on lignocellulosic film and paper based functional materials that links fundamental composition and characterization to reproducible processing, diverse high-value applications including energy storage, packaging and sensors, and sustainability considerations—all in a single, coherent volume. Unlike many competitors that treat either fundamentals, processing, or applications in isolation, this book combines rigorous theory, practical case studies and an industry-oriented perspective that makes it useful both to academics and to industry professionals seeking translation paths. The comprehensive framework from fundamentals to applications is structured to allow readers to grasp both the scientific foundations and the practical significance of these materials. The interdisciplinary perspective, assimilating science, engineering and sustainability equips readers to translate laboratory research into scalable, eco-friendly solutions. The book’s forward-looking orientation integrating current theory with practical guidance and case studies supports readers in navigating real-world challenges in material design, optimization and industrial application

  • Aviation Electrification

    Technologies and Energy Systems for Future Electric Aircraft
    • 1st Edition
    • Tao Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Aviation Electrification: Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems presents the latest developments in the emerging area of electric-powered aircraft. Sections move from essential considerations for electric aircraft design to cutting-edge applications and case studies. A holistic approach covers generation, distribution, and control, as well as challenges for energy management, storage, and EMC/EMI. Collecting some of the best-known names in the field, the book will bring students, researchers, and engineers up-to-date on the electric aircraft technology and the next great challenges in achieving sustainable air transport.

  • Element Transfer Reaction Theory

    Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis
    • 1st Edition
    • Lei Yu
    • English
    Element Transfer Reaction Theory: Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis introduces a framework for modern chemical manufacturing. Bridging molecular reaction theory with the complex realities of industrial practice, the book pioneers the Element Transfer Reaction (ETR) approach that is anchored on the interplay between Element Source, Driving Force, and Output. Through compelling case studies, including lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) production and by-product valorization, the book demonstrates how ETR enables more sustainable, efficient, and resilient process design. Structured for clarity and depth, this resource covers the emergence of ETR theory in chemical synthesis and foundational pillars, including Element Source, Driving Force, and Output.Users will find this to be a rigorous methodology and resource for evaluating synthetic reactions using practical, industry-relevant metrics, and key insights for future innovation in industrial chemistry. This is an essential resource for chemical engineers, industrial chemists, process designers, and sustainability researchers seeking to advance resource efficiency, supply chain stability, and sustainable manufacturing in their fields.

  • Ethics of Blockchain by Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthu Ramachandran
    • English
    Ethics of Blockchain by Design offers a comprehensive, design-centered framework that integrates ethical principles into every stage of blockchain system development. Rooted in systems engineering, the book systematically explores how ethical requirements can be specified, implemented, and validated within decentralized technologies. It goes beyond theoretical discussions by providing actionable methodologies, case studies, governance models, and compliance tools, making it essential reading for blockchain architects, developers, students, and policymakers. This book positions itself at the intersection of engineering, ethics, and decentralized innovation, and builds on the author’s extensive contributions to AI ethics, secure software systems, and blockchain in healthcare.The increasing integration of blockchain into critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and governance has prompted a pressing need to address ethical considerations from the ground up. While blockchain offers revolutionary potential for transparency, decentralization, and trust, it also introduces profound challenges around accountability, privacy, inclusion, and governance. Current literature often focuses on the technological and economic dimensions of blockchain but overlooks its ethical implications, leaving a critical gap in both research and practice.

  • Impacts of Pollutants of Emerging Concern on Ecosystems and Human Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Li Zhou + 3 more
    • English
    Impacts of Pollutants of Emerging Concern on Ecosystems and Human Health highlights the occurrence and the environmental and health risks of emerging contaminants. The book covers the detection, source identification, and concentration of various emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and microplastics, delving into the transport, transformation, and bioaccumulation of these pollutants and analyzing their ecological and human health impacts. Additionally, users will find an overview of conventional and advanced treatment methods and innovative, eco-friendly solutions for pollution control and remediation.

  • ClimateTech for Environmental Sustainability

    AI, Nanotechnology, and Energy Innovation for a Net-Zero Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Najib Altawell
    • English
    ClimateTech for Environmental Sustainability: AI, Nanotechnology, and Energy Innovation for a Net-Zero Future provides an integrated roadmap for leveraging advanced technologies to accelerate the global transition toward a net-zero and climate-resilient future. Bringing together machine learning, generative AI, nanotechnology, and circular economy approaches, this volume demonstrates how intelligent systems and smart materials are transforming the way we model, monitor, and manage environmental change. Through a structured framework spanning foundational concepts, core technologies, integration metrics, and governance, the book explores cutting-edge ClimateTech applications in ecosystem monitoring, sustainable materials, and low-carbon energy systems. It also examines emerging ethical, policy, and economic dimensions empowering researchers, engineers, and policymakers to design scalable, equitable, and technology-driven climate solutions. With global case studies from both the Global North and South, this book serves as a forward-looking reference for academics and professionals at the intersection of environmental science, data intelligence, and sustainable innovation.

  • Empowering Health through Lifestyle Medicine

    The Essential Guide for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • John Anthony Stevens
    • English
    Empowering Health through Lifestyle Medicine: The Essential Guide for Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease is an evidenced-based health discipline for use by anyone in the healthcare profession including clinicians and public health and for those researching illness prevention and chronic disease management to improve health research practice and patient outcomes. Combining the best available research with personal insights and experience and using the Lifestyle Medicine 6 pillar framework, the book engages readers not only in the description and efficacy of LM but also in the knowledge, concepts and behaviours to better prevent and manage nutrition, physical activity, stress, mental health as well our interaction with the environment for a healthier, happier life.

  • Health Geography

    Theories, Methods, and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Peng Jia
    • English
    Health Geography: Theories, Methods, and Case Studies examines the interdisciplinary domain of health geography, systematically integrating geographical science with public health paradigms. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the theoretical foundations, methodological innovations, and practical implications of health geography. Special emphasis is placed on employing geo-spatial technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to enhance disease prevention, health risk assessments, and healthcare resource allocation.By fostering an integrative dialogue among geography, epidemiology, and advanced technological approaches, the book addresses contemporary public health challenges from local to global scales. The book includes over 50 international case studies addressing infectious and chronic diseases, and health resource allocation.

  • Fundamentals of Acoustic Emission in Geotechnical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Ru Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Acoustic Emission in Geotechnical Engineering provides a comprehensive overview of acoustic emission (AE) theory and its practical applications in understanding rock behavior within geotechnical contexts. Sections cover basic principles of acoustic emission and its relevance to monitoring rock damage and failure processes, presenting experimental studies that capture AE signals throughout the entire progression of rock damage and offering insights into the mechanisms driving material degradation. The text also explores the distinct acoustic emission characteristics associated with various rock damage modes, enhancing the ability to identify and differentiate failure processes.In addition, it further investigates the patterns and laws governing the evolution of rock damage as revealed by AE data. Fractal analysis techniques are applied to describe the complex spatiotemporal evolution of acoustic emissions, providing a quantitative framework for interpreting AE signals in rock mechanics. Finally, a significant focus is placed on the prediction of rockbursts, a critical hazard in underground mining and tunneling, using acoustic emission monitoring techniques.

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