Skip to main content
Elsevier

Elsevier

  • Frontiers in Green Chemistry

    Sustainable Materials and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Amin Mir + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Guide to Green Chemistry: Principles, Materials, and Applications provides an authoritative analysis of green and sustainable chemistry, integrating foundational principles with the advanced materials and technologies that are transforming research and industrial applications. The book provides detailed exploration of green solvents, bio-based polymers, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes, highlighting their roles in minimizing environmental impact. The text further addresses sustainable synthetic methodologies, pollution control technologies for water, air, and soil, and waste-to-energy strategies within circular economy models, providing a holistic view of resource-efficient chemical practices.The book equips professionals and academics with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement environmentally responsible strategies that advance sustainable development objectives. This essential reference supports the transition toward eco-efficient chemistry, enabling the reduction of pollution, conservation of resources, and promotion of long-term ecological balance across diverse sectors.

  • Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hadi A. Belhaj + 1 more
    • English
    Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling presents the most recent methodologies in the administration and exploitation of CO2 with a specific emphasis on unexplored possibilities in shale reservoirs. This valuable reference fills a knowledge gap between CO2 management and shale reservoirs’ recovery technology utilization by offering a comprehensive database and insights. Dr. Belhaj presents a detailed examination of the interactions, difficulties, and possibilities associated with sequestration of CO2 in shale reservoirs, including the latest research and technological breakthroughs to provide a comprehensive analysis of crucial geological, geochemical, and geophysical factors for maximizing the effectiveness of CO2 storage and usage.

  • Global Water Scarcity and Urban Resilience

    Nature-Based Solutions for Cities under Climate Change
    • 1st Edition
    • João C.G. Lanzinha + 3 more
    • English
    Global Water Scarcity and Urban Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions for Cities under Climate Change provides a comprehensive and timely exploration of how cities around the world can confront the escalating challenge of water insecurity. Bringing together leading experts from multiple regions and disciplines, this book presents actionable strategies for building resilience through engineering innovation, policy reform, and nature-based infrastructure. It features comparative case studies, planning tools, and global best practices that illustrate how cities—from Beira and Cape Town to São Paulo, Chennai, and Los Angeles, are reimagining water systems to thrive under climate stress.As climate change, rapid urbanization, and aging infrastructure converge, urban areas across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond face mounting risks of droughts, floods, and water contamination, thus threatening human well-being and sustainable development. The book is a necessary guide for academics, practitioners, and decision-makers committed to advancing sustainable and equitable urban water futures.

  • Marine Algae

    Environmental Impacts and Applications of Algae
    • 1st Edition
    • Nedeljka Rosić + 1 more
    • English
    Marine Algae: Environmental Impacts and Applications of Algae explores the vital roles that algae play in aquatic ecosystems, from supporting food webs and primary productivity to addressing environmental challenges like harmful algal blooms. It delves into innovative applications of algae in biofuel production, wastewater treatment, nutrient recovery, and carbon capture, highlighting their crucial contribution to climate change mitigation and environmental cleanup. This book explores cutting-edge advancements in marine biotechnology, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence, and discusses the challenges of scaling up algal technologies within the evolving global bioeconomy.Richly detailed and accessible, this comprehensive volume provides students and researchers with essential insights into algae’s multifunctional roles and transformative potential for sustainable environmental solutions.

  • Community Engagement in Planning Practice

    Participatory Techniques and Methods for Inclusive Planning
    • 1st Edition
    • Ivis García
    • English
    Community Engagement in Planning Practice: Participatory Techniques and Methods for Inclusive Planning prepares planning students and professionals to design and facilitate effective, inclusive community engagement processes. This reference combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, integrating asset-based community development, IAP2-certified techniques, and Liberating Structures exercises. It addresses contemporary challenges such as digital engagement, trauma-informed planning, anti-racist facilitation, and climate justice, providing diverse case studies and step-by-step guides aligned with professional planning competencies. The content is organized into four sections covering foundational concepts, methods and techniques, specialized approaches, and evaluation, which can align seamlessly with a 12-week course. Chapters address topics from stakeholder analysis and communication strategies to advisory groups, technology use, and continuous improvement. Each chapter features equity considerations, exercises, and professional practice applications, making it ideal for graduate-level urban planning courses and professional development.This reference benefits graduate students in urban planning, mid-career practitioners preparing for AICP certification, public administration students, community development professionals, urban designers, and international planning educators. Its comprehensive, equity-focused approach equips readers with the skills and knowledge to navigate complex participatory environments and advance inclusive planning practice globally.

  • Advancements in Nanotechnology for Electronics and Healthcare

    From Materials to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ratneshwar Kumar Ratnesh + 3 more
    • English
    Advancements in Nanotechnology for Electronics and Healthcare: From Materials to Applications provides a comprehensive overview on the foundational principles, cutting-edge applications, and emerging trends related to applications of nanotechnology in electronics and healthcare. The book begins with a discussion on synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanomaterials, emphasizing their electronic, optical, and magnetic properties critical for device performance. Chapters also detail the integration of nanoscale structures in semiconductor manufacturing, flexible and wearable electronics, and high-speed computing architectures, including quantum dots, nanotubes, and nanowires. The application of AI-driven methods for nanomaterial design and process optimization is discussed, highlighting predictive modeling approaches. The following chapters focus on biomedical applications, reviewing topics such as plasmonic sensor development, nanocomposite ferrites for biomedical diagnostics, and nanoelectronics in minimally invasive medical devices. The book also addresses state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques and discusses technical challenges related to scalability, material stability, and system integration. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and scientists who want to learn more about nanoscale materials and their diverse applications in electronics and biomedicine.

  • Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Sensing in Construction

    • 1st Edition
    • Shun Weng + 2 more
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Sensing in Construction systematically integrates fundamental theories of structural health monitoring (SHM) with cutting-edge intelligent sensing technologies. Topics range from monitoring system overviews, machine vision, and advanced piezoelectric, piezoresistive, thin-film, and fiber optic sensing, to nondestructive methods such as acoustic emission and electromagnetic testing. The book also examines data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and AI-based applications, alongside practical aspects like modal identification, model updating, and damage assessment. Through abundant case studies and exercises, the book emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, aiming to equip readers with the skills to tackle complex engineering challenges

  • Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications

    Numerical and Experimental Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • Zied Driss + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications: Numerical and Experimental Investigations brings together the latest research into how fluid mechanics and related approaches can be applied in the context of renewable energy and energy management. With numerous practical examples and case studies, this book explores applications across areas such as geothermal heat pumps, solar chimney, solar stills, solar thermal technologies, heat transfer, hybrid fuels, and water heating. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in thermofluids, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics, as applied to renewable energy systems and energy management, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, technicians, and other professional experts.

  • Floating Photovoltaic Systems

    From Water Conservation to Advanced Real-Time Monitoring Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Hicham Oufettoul + 4 more
    • English
    Floating Photovoltaic Systems: From Water Conservation to Advanced Real-Time Monitoring Solutions looks to simplify the complex landscape of floating photovoltaic systems, while providing the latest advances and practical solutions along with practical information for implementation. With a particular focus on water-scarce regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the book combines aspects of renewable energy production and water conservation strategies, enabling the development of floating PV systems that provide electricity whilst saving water resources. Throughout the book, there is an emphasis on real-world studies and practical insights into the current and future trends, including in terms of digital tools, float platform structure, materials optimization, and water quality assessment. This book is of interest to all those involved in the research, development, or deployment of floating photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, project managers, technicians, R&D, and other professionals.

  • Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan Shankar + 3 more
    • English
    Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production addresses the critical challenge of developing efficient, stable photocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen generation. It explores the fundamental principles of interface science, including heterojunctions, surface modifications, defect engineering, and quantum dot sensitization, essential for advancing photocatalytic technology. The book systematically covers synthesis methods such as hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, and electrochemical techniques, alongside advanced characterization tools like SEM, TEM, XPS, and spectroscopic techniques. A dedicated section highlights the integration of machine learning algorithms—decision trees, neural networks, and data mining—to accelerate the discovery and optimization of photocatalytic materials. The content is structured to serve researchers, engineers, and students involved in materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy, providing both theoretical insights and practical methodologies. The comprehensive coverage aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps, offering actionable strategies for interface design, improving solar-to-hydrogen efficiency, and scaling up hydrogen production systems. This resource empowers professionals to innovate in sustainable energy solutions, supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Browse by Publisher