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The Theory of Cosmic Ray Modulation
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Du Toit Strauss + 1 more
English
The Theory of Cosmic Ray Modulation concretely lays out the current understanding of cosmic ray particle interactions, offering a comprehensive introduction to the underlying theory, observational data, and practical applications that have implications for various fields, including high-energy astrophysics, space weather, and cosmogenic isotope studies. The book provides a solid theoretical foundation, explaining the physical processes involved in cosmic ray modulation. It delves into mathematical details with meticulous explanations and applies them to topics ranging from the implications of cosmic rays in space-based anti-matter research to their role in studying solar variability over timescales, and even in planetary habitability.This book not only provides a solid foundation for research but also offers wider perspectives on the impact of cosmic rays in our understanding of the universe. With its strong underlying theory and up-to-date coverage, it is a must-read for anyone actively working in the field of cosmic rays or on fields influenced by charged particle physics.
Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Inamuddin + 2 more
English
Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials explores the uses of carbon nanomaterials across diverse industries. The book comprehensively covers their synthesis and characterization methods, properties, and applications in renewable energy, as well as the chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. A section on regulatory policies is also included, making it an essential guide to industry professionals. Written by experts in the field, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, professionals, and students seeking insights into the applications of carbon nanomaterials in various industrial settings.
Artificial Intelligence in Safety Science and Engineering
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Xinyan Huang + 2 more
English
Artificial Intelligence in Safety Science and Engineering serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and the ways in which it can be applied to multiple crucial topics in process engineering. This book couples a strong theoretical overview and real-world case studies and methodology details, to help with experimental design and troubleshooting when implementing smart technologies and AI. The book covers the latest applications of smart technologies and AI as they can be applied to many prominent topics in the fields of process safety, such as the fundamental of AI technologies, the advanced methods of machine learning, the application to process accidental modeling and analysis, the application to process risk assessment, the application to process fault diagnosis and prognosis, the application to predictive maintenance, the application to process emergency response optimization, the application to simulation and training and the application to process incident prediction and prevention.Artificia... Intelligence in Safety Science and Engineering will be a valuable resource for academics, students and researchers working in the process safety domain, particularly those working with chemical processes at the industrial level. This book will also be a useful guide for government policy makers and decision makers in industry focusing on process safety regulation, standards, legislation and risk management.
Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
It Meng Low
English
Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases provides techniques for improving the thermal stability of MAX phases, enabling their enhanced performance in extreme environments. The book provides a general overview of the physical and mechanical properties of MAX phases, including techniques for their synthesis and characterization. Oxidation characteristics, thermal stability, and decomposition kinetics are then covered for many individual MAX phases, including titanium silicon carbide, titanium aluminum carbide, titanium aluminum nitride, chromium aluminum carbide, and many more. In addition, their mechanical behaviors in vacuum settings and argon gas environments, in particular, are covered at length, and the application of these materials in aerospace, nuclear, and other settings is also discussed.
Wastewater Treatment with Biochar
From Fundamental Research to Technical Developments and Applications
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
English
Wastewater Treatment with Biochar: From Fundamental Research to Technical Developments and Applications explores the transformative role of biochar as an innovative solution in wastewater treatment systems. With rising global concerns about water pollution and the impact of climate change, this text examines biochar's potential to serve as a powerful adsorbent material that supports cleaner water practices and contributes to achieving carbon neutrality. By bridging core scientific principles with practical applications, the book provides a comprehensive examination of how biochar can address environmental challenges while driving sustainable advancements in water management technologies.Beyond its focus on biochar's efficiency in wastewater treatment, the book delves into cutting-edge research methodologies and technical developments shaping the future of this field. It considers the scalability of biochar applications, challenges in implementation, and the economic feasibility of integrating biochar into existing systems.
Applied Machine Learning in Chemical Process Engineering
A Practical Approach
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Zafar Said + 1 more
English
As machine learning capabilities and functionality increases, more industry experts and researchers are integrating applied machine learning into their research. Applied Machine Learning in Chemical Process Engineering: A Practical Approach serves as a comprehensive guide to equip the reader with the fundamental theory, practical guidance, methodologies, experimental design and troubleshooting knowledge needed to integrate machine learning into their processes. This book offers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of machine learning, from inception to integration that will allow readers from any scientific discipline to begin to examine the capabilities of machine learning. This book will then build upon this overview to offer worked examples and case studies, alongside practical methods-based guidance to walk the reader through integrating machine learning end-to-end. Finally, this book will offer critical discussion of concepts that are interwoven into the ever-evolving principles of machine learning such as ethics, safety and culpability that are crucial when working with machine learning. Applied Machine Learning in Chemical Process Engineering: A Practical Approach will be an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals in industry and academia, and students at graduate level and above who work in chemical engineering and are looking to automate, optimize or intensify their chemical processes. This book will also help professionals in other disciplines and industries looking into integrate machine learning into their work, such as though looking to scale up their processes to an industrial scale or conduct novel research.
Well Cement Integrity
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Rahman Ashena + 2 more
English
Well Cement Integrity offers a comprehensive examination of the critical factors influencing the long-term safety and reliability of wellbore barriers. This book synthesizes recent advances in evaluation techniques, including experimental laboratory testing, field diagnostics, and innovative data-driven methods such as AI and machine learning. It addresses the unique challenges faced in high-pressure, high-temperature, geothermal, and CCUS environments, providing practical guidance for assessing and maintaining cement integrity throughout the entire well lifecycle. The content emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating laboratory assessments, logging tools, pressure testing, and long-term monitoring strategies to enable practitioners to make informed decisions and implement effective remediation measures. The book's structure includes detailed chapters on topics such as cement bond logs, sustained casing pressure, cement plugs, and plug-and-abandonment procedures. It explores the fundamentals of experimental evaluation, discusses the causes and prevention of casing failures, and presents case studies illustrating real-world applications. Additional chapters focus on the evaluation of cement integrity in specialized scenarios like CCUS and geothermal wells, as well as cutting-edge techniques involving AI and machine learning to predict and analyze well performance. Practical procedures and industry standards are incorporated to support effective decision-making and operational excellence.Well Cement Integrity is an essential resource for petroleum engineers, geothermal specialists, CCUS researchers, well abandonment engineers, and oilfield service providers engaged in designing, operating, and safeguarding well systems. It also benefits energy engineers and practitioners dedicated to ensuring long-term well safety in operational environments. This book serves as a vital reference, advancing understanding and application of best practices in well integrity management across diverse energy sectors, ultimately contributing to safer, more sustainable subsurface operations.
Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites
Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Ayesha Kausar
English
Nanofibers have transpired as one of the noteworthy nanotechnological breakthroughs owing to structural and characteristics (surface properties, electrical/charge/th... conduction, mechanical/heat stability, ecofriendliness, gas/molecular sensing, radiation/corrosion resilience, biological, and all that) distinctiveness as well as high-tech potential deployments. On the trot, nanofibers attained worthwhile scientific interest due to design versatilities constituting of carbon, inorganic, and polymer backbone nanofibers, and ultimately advanced nanocomposite nanofiber categories, like polymer/carbonaceous nanoaddtives and polymer/inorganic nanoparticles nanocomposite nanofibers. In recent epochs, tremendously growing systematic/industria... (experimental/theore... accounts on progressive multifunctional nanocomposite nanofibers escort indispensable advancements towards leading-edge applications in aeronautics/defense—... pastures.The innovative book script documents an omnipresent knowledge on almost all hitherto research attributes of nanofibers and nanocomposite nanofibers. In due course, the paperback hands out prevalent fundamental and methodological information on nanofibers and futuristic carbon nanofibers, inorganic nanofibers, and polymeric nanofibers. Afterwards, systematic deliberations on overall nanofiber fabrication strategies (spinning, blowing, freeze-drying, templating, and the like) and design/characteristi... aspects of advanced polymer/carbonaceous and polymer/inorganic nanoadditive nanocomposite nanofibers have been documented. Most importantly, major book sections have been devoted to technical hits of multifunctional nanocomposite nanofibers in current scientifically themed zones of aeronautical engineering, nuclear/electromagne... radiation shielding, energy/electronics devices, environmental remediation for water and gaseous pollution, and biomedical sides, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensing, antimicrobials, and so forth. Above and beyond, this novice literature volume pins to theoretical/simulati... prosects of nanocomposite nanofibers and crucial viewpoints on plausible future opportunities and industrial/commercia... scale advancements.
Uneven Urban and Regional Growth
Global Urbanization, Regional Economies and Local Dynamics
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Luca Salvati
English
Uneven Urban and Regional Growth: Global Urbanization, Regional Economies and Local Dynamics examines the links between economic growth, metropolitan development, and environmental sustainability in advanced economies. Focusing on urban areas as hubs of innovation and social change, the book explores how social and environmental factors intersect with economic processes. It advocates for new governance strategies that promote sustainable growth through inclusive policies and integrated urban tools. Drawing on regional economics, it offers a comparative analysis of settlement patterns and spatial planning, emphasizing multilevel governance to address social inequalities and contemporary urban challenges effectively.Structur... in three sections, the book begins with a global-to-regional perspective on urbanization and economic dynamics, featuring analyses of uneven economic growth, urban-rural dynamics, and urbanization trends supported by global statistics and case studies from the United States, Iran, and Italy. The second section delves into socio-demographic drivers of urbanization at the regional and district levels, including population dynamics, family patterns, migration, and environmental health indicators in Mediterranean contexts. The final section focuses on local planning and territorial factors influencing urbanization, addressing topics such as landscape quality, labor markets, sustainable regional development, port infrastructure economics, and gendered urban spaces. Richly illustrated with photographs, graphs, maps, and case studies, the book integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from applied economics, geography, sociology, demography, planning, and socio-environmental sciences.This volume is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and advanced students in academia seeking an interdisciplinary understanding of urban complexity. It also serves practitioners and stakeholders including planners, architects, urban policymakers, environmental scientists, agronomists, ecologists, and local development experts. By combining academic rigor with practical insights, the book equips its audience with innovative frameworks and comparative analyses to address the multifaceted challenges of sustainable urban and regional growth in today’s dynamic world.
Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management
Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Carmen Quintano + 3 more
English
Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management: Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions provides a theoretical foundation to Earth Observation methodologies, algorithms, and technologies for analyzing forest fires. From detection to damage assessment, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of forest fires, incorporating insights from remote sensing, ecology, forest management, and meteorology. Through real-world case studies and the utilization of state-of-the-art deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms on remote sensing data, readers will gain a multidisciplinary perspective on forest fire management. This is essential for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking to utilize remote sensing techniques to further their research and knowledge of forest fire management through cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and interdisciplinary insights.

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