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  • Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics

    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth K. W. Kwan + 1 more
    • English
    Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics examines the latest stimuli-responsive actuating materials with high potential for applications in microrobotics. The material science, functionalities, performance, and synthesis of these materials are reviewed. Then, the common enabling technologies for material and signal integration such as 3/4D printing and interface engineering, and chemo-mechanics modeling of the materials are discussed. Finally, there is a chapter that looks at the prospects of materials for micro-robotics, including case studies for specific applications such as self-folding origami robots and robots for micro-surgery. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners working in the subject areas of materials science and engineering.

  • The State of Podiatric Science, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41-2
    • Andrew Meyr
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Andrew Meyr brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The State of Podiatric Science. Top experts discuss practical biostatistics for surgeons, incorporating research into a busy practice, unique challenges in diabetic foot science, working with industry, effective manuscript preparation and submission, and more.

  • Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy

    • 1st Edition
    • Naveen V. Kulkarni + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy provides a comprehensive accounting on the fundamentals, current developments, challenges and future prospects of emerging materials for the development of sustainable energy. Each chapter addresses a distinct and important area within the energy field and includes comprehensive data to support the materials being presented. Sections cover Batteries, Capacitors and Supercapacitors, Fuel cells, Thermoelectrics, Novel illumination sources and techniques, Photovoltaics & Solar cells, Alternative energy sources, hydrogen as an energy source, including hydrogen production and fuel generation, the use of Biofuels and Carbon dioxide. The book concludes with three chapters related to advanced materials under development for energy conservation and environmental protection, including theories, methodologies and simulations established for advanced materials.

  • Building Energy Management Systems and Techniques

    Principles, Methods, and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Fengji Luo + 2 more
    • English
    Building Energy Management Systems and Techniques: Principles, Methods, and Modelling presents basic concepts, methodologies, modeling techniques, and fundamental design schemes of building energy management systems. Covering the latest developments and methodologies from academia and industry, the book brings together energy management, demand response, evolutionary computation, and fundamental programming.The authors explore the basic concepts related to building energy management systems and put them into the context of smart grids, demand response and demand-side management, internet of things, and distributed renewable energy. Advanced topics provide the reader with an understanding of various energy management scenarios and procedures for modern buildings in an automatic and highly renewable-penetrated building environment. This includes a range of energy management techniques for building-side energy resources such as battery energy storage systems, plug-in appliances, and HVAC systems. The fundamental principles of evolutionary computation are covered and applied to building energy management problems. The authors also introduce the paradigm of occupant-to-grid integration and its implementation through personalized recommendation technology to guide the occupants’ choices on energy-related products and their energy usage behaviors, as well as to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. The book includes several application examples throughout, illustrating for the reader the key aspects involved in the implementation of building energy management schemes.Building Energy Management Systems and Techniques is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in courses related to energy-efficient building systems and smart grids and researchers working in the fields of smart grids, smart buildings/homes, and energy demand response. The book will be of use to professional electrical, civil, computing, and communications engineers, architects, and building energy consultants.

  • Intelligent Learning Approaches for Renewable and Sustainable Energy

    • 1st Edition
    • Josep M. Guerrero + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Learning Approaches for Renewable and Sustainable Energy provides a practical, systematic overview of the application of advanced intelligent control techniques, adaptive techniques, machine learning algorithms, and predictive control in renewable and sustainable energy. Sections introduce intelligent learning approaches and the roles of artificial intelligence and machine learning in terms of energy and sustainability, grid transformation, large-scale integration of renewable energy, and variability and flexibility of renewable sources. Other sections provide detailed coverage of intelligent learning techniques as applied to key areas of renewable and sustainable energy, including forecasting, supply and demand, integration, energy management, optimization, and more.This is a useful resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, energy engineers, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel with an interest in sustainable energy and integration of renewable energy sources, energy systems, energy engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

  • Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • James E. House
    • English
    Introduction to Solid State Chemistry provides a strong background to the structures of solids, along with the factors that determine this structure. The content presented stresses the transformations of solids, both in physical forms and chemical composition. In so doing, topics such as phase transitions, sintering, reactions of coordination compounds, and photovoltaic compounds are described, with kinetics and mechanisms of solid state reactions also covered. This book provides the chemistry of solids, structures of solids, the behavior of solids under applied stresses, the types of reactions that solids undergo, and the phenomenological aspects of reactions in solids.Kinetics of reactions in solids is very seldom covered in current literature and an understanding of the mechanisms of reactions in solids is necessary for many applications. James E. House provides a balanced treatment of structure, dynamics, and behavior of solids at a level commensurate with upper-level undergraduates or beginning graduate students who wish to obtain an introduction and overview to solid state chemistry.

  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-2
    • Joel Boyd + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Constance R. Chu, Erica Taylor, and Joel Boyd bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports Medicine. While women and persons of color comprise a high percentage of athletes, representation is low in positions of influence where few serve as owners, consultants, coaches, athletic trainers, and team physicians. This special issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine highlights opportunities to embrace and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among the medical teams that care for athletes.

  • Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes

    Production, Recovery, Purification and Storage
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes: Production, Recovery, Purification and Storage is a collection of various chapters concerning the aspects of Ammonia synthesis (Haber-Bosch process, Electrochemical synthesis, Thermal coupling, etc.), production (Photocatalytic from amino acid-based biomass, Small-scale renewable-powered, etc.), Recovery (from wastewater and radioactive wastewater, etc.), storage and transportation (handling, shipping), and also others such as Ammonia detection and measurement, Ammonia: emission, atmospheric transport and deposition, Ammonia absorption into alkaline earth metal halide mixtures, and Ammonia and conventional engine fuels.

  • The Parasomnias, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19-1
    • Alon Y. Avidan
    • English
    In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alon Y. Avidan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Parasomnias. Top experts in the field discuss a wide variety of disruptive sleep-related disorders, including parasomnias across the lifecycle; confusional arousals and sexsomnias; somnambulism; sleep terrors; sleep-related eating disorder; and more.

  • The Nile River System, Africa

    Ecohydrology and Management from Catchment to Coast
    • 1st Edition
    • Bakenaz A. Zeidan + 1 more
    • English
    The Nile River System, Africa: Ecohydrology and Management from Catchment to Coast, Volume Two provides a critical synthesis of knowledge for an important global region. It covers water availability and needs in the Nile basin, focusing on socioeconomic, hydrological and ecological aspects and the catchment-coast continuum, also providing the information needed to develop a policy for the river that is less skewed toward immediate human needs and more focused on environmental impacts. Readers will find ecological perspectives, recent stresses, the current status of the basin, and more.The greater integration of ecological and river management themes is the main strength of this book, making it a strong reference for academics and water resources managers, as well as fishery experts, aquatic scientists and social scientists.

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