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  • Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering

    From Concepts to Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamed Sadeghi + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering: From Concepts to Methods provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced laboratory techniques essential for understanding soil behavior and properties. The book begins by establishing the scope, significance, and practical applications of laboratory testing. It outlines the general requirements for conducting accurate and reliable soil tests, emphasizing the importance of standardized practices. Chapters focus on various aspects of laboratory testing, starting with soil sampling and preservation procedures to maintain sample integrity. A range of soil mechanics tests are covered, including conventional tests, dynamic and cyclic tests, and specialized tests for unsaturated soils to study their unique behavior. Flow characteristics and retention capacity of soils are analyzed to understand their response under different moisture conditions, and physical modeling tests provide insights into soil behavior under simulated conditions while microstructural characterization techniques offer a detailed examination of soil structure. By offering a comprehensive overview of advanced laboratory testing methods in geotechnical engineering, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical behavior.
  • Net ZERO

    Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Farooq Sher
    • English
    Net ZERO: Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact examines the policy, social, and economic frameworks driving net-zero transitions. The book explores integrated strategies in the circular economy, waste and water management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity preservation, and low-carbon development. It highlights cutting-edge approaches in governance, corporate responsibility, and community engagement, with case studies that illustrate how collaborative innovation and ethical leadership can translate global climate commitments into practice. By addressing both technological solutions and equity-driven models, the volume provides a timely roadmap for aligning sustainability goals with resilience and justice.Designed for policymakers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, and academic researchers, this reference equips readers with evidence-based insights and practical tools for climate action. Graduate and postgraduate students in environmental sciences and policy will benefit from its structured coverage of governance frameworks and applied strategies. The book offers a vital contribution to advancing sustainable development and achieving equitable, long-term decarbonization outcomes.
  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 2

    The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Asiri + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oil in Energy: The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel, Volume Two presents the latest catalysts, composites, methodologies and technologies used in the conversion of seed oil to biofuel. With an emphasis on feedstock, the book discusses the availability, potential future output, and production pathways for edible and non-edible seed oil. Sections provide an overview of production pathways for seed oil conversion to biofuel and examine engine performance of common seed oil-based biofuels. Chapters also discuss availability and cultivation, production pathways and performance optimization. Feedstock considered include jatrophra, lemon strip, palm, rapeseed, sunflower, olive, coconut, peanut, soya, cotton, and more.The book's final chapters examine the sustainability of vegetable oil as a viable long-term replacement for fossil fuels. This comprehensive resource will be of interest to students, researchers and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.
  • Mitochondrial Genomics

    Insights into Dysfunction and Disease
    • 1st Edition
    • Aruna Pal + 1 more
    • English
    Mitochondrial Genomics and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diseases all 37 mitochondrial genes and their role in immunity. It describes mitochondrial genetics, organization of mitochondrial genes, and their role in immunity against various disease states in animal models. This title also discusses the role of nuclear genes involved in mitochondrial function, as well as numtogenesis and its role in immune function. It provides a holistic introduction to the study of mitochondrial genomics, or mitogenomics. Co-authored by two experts in mitochondrial determinants of health, early chapters describe the structural organization of mitochondria and mitochondrial genetics using different animal models. Central chapters discuss the role of mitogenomics in metabolic, viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases, fungal infestations, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. The book concludes with the prospects of studying mitochondrial genes using next generation sequencing and the various methodologies for correction of genetic defects in mitochondria. Mitochondrial Genomics and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diseases offers a strong foundation for academic researchers, industry scientists, and students interested in disease resistance, immunology, and mitogenomics.
  • Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management

    Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhao Youcai + 1 more
    • English
    Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management: Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment and sustainable management of hazardous, industrial, electronic, and biological wastes, addressing one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. With chapters authored by leading experts, it covers the entire spectrum of waste streams- from hazardous materials and healthcare waste to e-waste and sewage sludge, offering practical and research-based insights into prevention, treatment, and resource recovery. The book explores innovative approaches such as detoxification and pretreatment methods, recycling and reuse pathways, advanced thermal processes, secure landfill strategies, and cutting-edge biological conversions. Special focus is given to emerging technologies, including thermodynamics of COâ‚‚ bioelectroconversion and the circular economy implications of e-waste recycling.
  • Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives

    • 1st Edition
    • Asmae Berrada + 1 more
    • English
    Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives offers a technical analysis of renewable hydrogen production, utilization, and storage. The book explores the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize high-emissions industries through successful case studies. Sections cover hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, showcasing their applications in various industries, including agriculture and transportation. The book begins with an in-depth assessment of hydrogen storage for short, medium, and long-term needs. It then explores strategies for decarbonizing the transport and steel industries throughout their lifecycles, focusing on utilizing hydrogen derivatives and emphasizing sustainability.Along... environmental sustainability, the book evaluates the profitability of using hydrogen in these industries through detailed economic analysis. This comprehensive analysis is supported by real-world case studies and examples of pilot projects that showcase the implementation of hydrogen technologies across different sectors. These practical examples provide readers with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with using hydrogen and its derivatives for decarbonization.
  • Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
    • English
    Advanced ceramics exhibit exceptional properties such as high-temperature resistance, superior strength, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them integral in various industries like aerospace, healthcare, and electronics. However, traditional manufacturing methods for ceramics still pose various challenges for achieving intricate designs and complex structures. Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials provides a comprehensive exploration of additive manufacturing techniques that are tailored to overcome these challenges, offering researchers, engineers, and industry professionals a roadmap to harness the full potential of advanced ceramics through innovative 3D printing and related processes. The reader will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of additive manufacturing processes such as selective laser sintering, binder jetting, and stereolithography as applied to ceramics, along with discussions on material properties, design considerations, and post-processing techniques. Additionally, the book explores emerging trends such as multi-material printing, hybrid manufacturing, and the integration of advanced characterization techniques, empowering readers to leverage additive manufacturing technologies to innovate and optimize the production of high-performance ceramic components for various applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to biomedical and electronics industries.
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Inherited Metabolic Diseases

    • 2nd Edition
    • Uttam Garg + 2 more
    • English
    Laboratory Diagnosis of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Second Edition provides the most up-to-date guidance on laboratory test selection and interpretation, illustrated metabolic pathways, and information on clinical presentation, genetics, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis of these diseases. Since the first edition and the expansion of newborn screening, an increasing number of healthcare providers are encountering metabolic disorders, so selecting and interpreting tests can be challenging. This fully revised edition offers simple and practical approaches to understanding metabolic diseases, assisting in the selection of tests for confirmatory diagnosis and clinical follow-up.Biochemica... genetic testing is a key laboratory medicine discipline for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs). These tests are complex and specialized, and use a variety of specimens, including blood, urine, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid. The tests evaluate enzyme activity, protein function, and metabolite levels, such as fatty acids, amino acids, and organic acids.
  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
  • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

    Scaling and Performance Limits
    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor V. Zhirnov + 1 more
    • English
    Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits considers physical principles and trends in extremely scaled autonomous microsystems such as integrated intelligent sensor systems, with a focus on energy minimization. The book explores the implications of energy minimization on device and system architecture. It further details the behavior of electronic components and the further implications on system-level scaling and performance limits. In particular, fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation, and communication subsystems are developed, with new applications such as optical, magnetic, and mechanical sensors presented. This fully revised and updated edition includes information on DRAM and 3D NAND semiconductor memories, betavoltaic energy conversion, advanced packaging, recent technology trends, and new technology roadmaps. This new edition of this well-proven book with its unique focus and interdisciplinary approach shows the complexities of the next generation of nanoelectronic microsystems in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, and is aimed for a broad audience within several disciplines.