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    • Pulp and Paper Industry

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pulp and Paper Industry: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment provides detailed discussion on the characteristics, environmental hazards, and human health effects of pulp and paper wastewater. The book discusses their different treatment methods and related challenges. These techniques start from physical methods such as sedimentation and froth flotation, followed by physiochemical treatments including activated carbon filtration, chemical precipitation, as well as biological techniques like aerobic and anaerobic processes. The book also covers application of advanced and novel wastewater treatment techniques in pulp and paper industries, such as ozonation, photocatalysis, advanced oxidation process, electrolysis, microbial fuel cells, etc., as well as challenges of industries, economic assessments, and future perspectives of pulp and paper wastewaters treatments.

    • Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Yi Cheng + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering bridges the gap between the plasma and chemical engineering communities. It includes principles and mechanisms of plasma process intensification, novel plasma reactor and process design, and process optimization. The book highlights various plasma chemical processes, such as oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), methane reforming, CO2 conversion, and biomass tar reforming. It also discusses nitrogen fixation, plasma agriculture, and plasma biotechnology. The book further explores advanced oxidation processes, organic synthesis in microchannel reactors, electrostatic precipitation, plasma pyrolysis of coal into acetylene, synthesis of nanomaterials and ultrafine powders, and solid waste treatment.It brings together state-of-the-art research and development in advanced low-temperature plasma chemical engineering technologies. It also addresses challenges and future perspectives in this emerging area. Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, technicians, and students from various research backgrounds, including plasma physics, plasma chemistry, chemical engineering, energy engineering, materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, and electrical engineering.

    • Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Peter W. Atkinson + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides extensive review articles on contemporary topics in insect science and entomology. It covers crucial new subjects such as genetic control, pollinators, and the effects of climate change and environmental shifts on insect physiology and molecular biology. Every section includes thorough discussions on the influence of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics in the field, which has seen significant advancements since the previous edition. The book bridges gaps between disciplines, helping readers grasp the fundamentals of insect science and appreciate its applications, such as in environmental control.Structured chapters guide readers, offering references and practical resources like methods. This authoritative reference is vital for understanding and managing the future of our civilization, intertwined with the fate of insects and flora on our planet.

    • Wellbore Stability and Integrity

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Meng Meng + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Wellbore Stability and Integrity: Models and Case Studies for Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and CO2 Sequestration gives today’s engineers both the foundations and practical applications needed to mitigate common and future wellbore challenges. Organized into distinct parts, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to model wellbore stability and integrity from fundamental elastic models before moving on to more advanced thermo-chemo-poro-el... models. Dynamic loading and multiphase flow effects are also introduced as is a comprehensive comparison between analytical methods and numerical methods in modeling wellbore stability and integrity with recommendations for field applications of specific problems.Lastly, the reference provides guidelines for researchers and engineers on future research developments that support the energy transition, such as in geothermal wellbores and CO2 storage capability. Supported by case studies throughout, this book delivers a critical tool for engineers to solve the future of wellbores.

    • Advanced Geospatial and Ground Based Techniques in Forest Monitoring

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Pavan Kumar + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Geospatial and Ground Based Techniques in Forest Monitoring provides insights into advanced geospatial technology in the field of forestry. The book provides both traditional and special techniques for monitoring the forest, including biophysical and biochemical parameters, retrieval, species identification, mapping, and classification. In addition, it covers the latest technologies using SAR data, hyperspectral data, and the integration of datasets for the enhanced accuracy of the results and its outcome. This book will benefit the academic and research communities with the latest research ideas and problem-solving skills in forestry and land management.

    • Digital Platforms for Sustainable Business

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Muhammad Imran Qureshi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Platforms for Sustainable Business: Driving Energy Efficiency through Digital Transformation explores the immense potential of digital platforms in fostering energy efficiency and sustainability within business operations. The book addresses the critical issue of energy inefficiency and its detrimental impact on the environment. By leveraging digital platforms, businesses can optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing their environmental footprint. The book provides valuable insights into various digital tools and platforms, such as real-time monitoring systems, machine learning algorithms, and blockchain-based solutions, that can significantly enhance energy efficiency.Further sections examine the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting these platforms, including concerns related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and organizational change management. The book also aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG13 (Climate Action). It is an indispensable resource for energy researchers, professionals, policymakers, and academics studying sustainability and digital transformation.

    • Plastics in Coastal and Marine Environments

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Nelson Guillermo Rangel Buitrago
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Plastics in Coastal and Marine Environments: A Global Crisis serves as a comprehensive examination of the profound and growing challenges posed by plastic pollution in our planet’s coastal and oceanic regions. As plastic litter becomes an increasingly significant factor in reshaping the natural landscape, this book traces its influence from the earliest inventions of plastics to its current role as a defining marker of the Anthropocene. By detailing the spread and consequences of plastic debris, the book provides a clear narrative for understanding how these materials have become engrained in the Earth’s geological record.Beyond its historical perspective, the book stands out for its systematic approach in presenting both theoretical foundations and practical solutions to combat plastic pollution. It incorporates diverse case studies, offering insights into the varied effects of plastics on ecosystems and human societies. The concluding chapters propose actionable strategies for mitigating plastic waste, making this reference indispensable for researchers in oceanography, geology, and biology who seek to address and reverse the ongoing environmental crisis.

    • Graphene Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Tejraj M. Aminabhavi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.Contemp... applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.

    • Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Julia Kowal + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications: Simulation Models of Secondary Batteries: From Quantum Physics to Techno-economic Scale gives an overview of the different modeling approaches for battery simulation models used for different purposes, such as battery pack design or state of charge estimation. Solutions for different applications are presented, and a classification into electrical, thermal, aging models is given, along with degree of precision ranging from physico-chemical, over impedance based to energy flow or empirical models with their specific advantages and disadvantages.In applications such as a vehicle energy management, it is important to know the state of the battery, e.g., what is the remaining driving range or when should the battery be replaced.

    • Application of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Haijian Xie + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Application of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment: Long-Term Performance of Geosynthetics in Engineering Barrier Systems explains the transport mechanism and influencing factors of pollutants in geosynthetics. The book offers readers a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of geosynthetics and provides a theoretical basis for the development of new geosynthetic materials. It begins by examining the types, current applications, and development trends of commonly used geosynthetic materials in the fields of waste containment and environmental protection. The fundamental characteristics of geosynthetic materials and their roles in environmental protection are also introduced.Subsequen... it focuses on material durability and introduces new materials which are crucial considerations in environmental applications. Furthermore, the book provides detailed explanations of the application of geosynthetic materials in waste containment, drainage and filtration layers, cover systems, bottom liners, and vertical cut-off walls within engineering barriers.

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