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  • Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunyan Qiao + 3 more
    • English
    Clinical Atlas of Gonioscopy comprehensively and systematically covers all aspects of gonioscopy: from basic knowledge and common manifestations to characteristic signs of different diseases, and the application of gonioscopy in the laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Including over a thousand high-quality images, it helps clinicians explore the diverse and fascinating world of the anterior chamber angle, and deepens their understanding of the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-ups of glaucoma.

  • Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources

    Prospects for Net Zero Emission
    • 1st Edition
    • Pau Loke Show + 3 more
    • English
    Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources: Prospects and Opportunity in Net Zero Emission serves as an essential guide to all aspects of microalgae biorefinery research, offering a strong theoretical foundation coupled with practical guidance, case studies, and real-world applications. Sections provide a thorough overview of the latest technological advancements, market trends, and policy landscapes while also exploring the potential of microalgae biorefinery by focusing on value-added production in algae-based energy, economics, and commercial viability across industry and research fields. The book also examines the intersection of microalgae biorefinery with sustainability trends, regulations, and corporate strategies, offering a roadmap for stakeholders pursuing net-zero emissions.Finally, this book extends practical guidance for implementing these solutions, catering to researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the transition to a sustainable future. It will be a valuable guide for anyone interested in the transformative potential of microalgae, including researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, and industry professionals. This book will also be of value to policymakers and decision-makers focused on sustainable resources, production, and the conversion of waste into high-value products.

  • Integrating AI-enabled Computing Strategies into Sustainable Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Ritu Chauhan + 3 more
    • English
    Integrating AI-enabled Computing Strategies into Sustainable Development reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of sustainable development, bringing together multidisciplinary insights from AI, environmental science, and social policy, demonstrating how machine learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing can optimize resource allocation, boost efficiency, and enable adaptive solutions for today’s most pressing global challenges. Inside, discover pioneering applications of AI across ten vital areas, including predictive maintenance for real-time environmental monitoring, AI-optimized energy allocation, smart grids for sustainable communities, precision agriculture, and more.Additional chapters delve into resilient urban planning, long-term climate resilience strategies, circular economy optimization, equitable policy design through NLP, risk assessment in supply chains, and navigating the ethical complexities of AI systems. This is a must-read for researchers, policymakers, engineers, sustainability professionals, environmental scientists, technology strategists, and students seeking actionable guidance and case studies for deploying AI-driven solutions responsibly and effectively in their fields.

  • Remote Sensing Techniques for Blue Carbon and Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Uzair Aslam Bhatti + 2 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing Techniques for Blue Carbon and Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge remote sensing technologies for the effective monitoring and conservation of blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrass beds. In the face of increasing threats from emerging contaminants such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and pollutants, this book highlights the vital role these ecosystems play in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. Combining satellite imagery, UAV-based sensing, hyperspectral techniques, and ecological models with GIS integration, it provides both theoretical insights and practical case studies from around the world.Essential for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this guide equips readers with the tools necessary to assess ecosystem health, inform management strategies, and support sustainable coastal development in a rapidly changing environment.

  • Bioplastics

    Environmental Impact, Sustainability and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin
    • English
    Along with development and innovations, the harmful toxins and wastes generated by industries, poisonous gases released from vehicles, millions of non-biodegradable plastic commodities thrown away by medical and hospital facilities around the world have polluted our planet to an unrecognizable extent.Bioplastics: Environmental Impact, Sustainability and Applications is a comprehensive guide to encourage the inclusion of biodegradable, non-toxic, environmentally friendly bioplastics in the industrial, medical, and healthcare sectors in order to partially or totally substitute previously employed conventional, toxic materials that harm and pollute the planet where we live. The book provides a brief introduction into the sustainability and environmental impact of bioplastics. This is followed by a thorough discussion on bioplastic production from various algal, microbial and starch-based sources. With special focus on the fascinating properties of bioplastics, it then delves into their applications in areas such as packaging and consumer goods, medical and healthcare, industry and material science.The book aims to introduce and educate students, researchers, environmentalists and government about the new-age materials with fascinating properties and fewer disadvantages that could help in exploring different ways to save and protect our environment.

  • Carbon Dioxide Utilization

    From Synthetic Chemistry to Global Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin
    • English
    Carbon Dioxide Utilization: From Synthetic Chemistry to Global Sustainability provides a comprehensive exploration of the emerging developments, bridging fundamental concepts, cutting-edge research, and industrial implementation, thereby offering readers an in-depth understanding of the exciting and rapidly evolving field of COâ‚‚ utilization.The book provides readers with detailed insights into the versatile applications of COâ‚‚, its role in carboxylation and heterocycle synthesis, and its catalytic hydrogenation into methanol and formic acid. Emerging technologies such as microwave plasma conversion, artificial enzyme mimics, and microbial pathways are thoroughly discussed, alongside applications in biomass utilization, polymer processing, and MOF-based catalysis. In addition, the volume explores the industrial potential of supercritical COâ‚‚ across food, textiles, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and energy recovery, as well as its role in carbon capture, storage, and next-generation energy systems like COâ‚‚ batteries and Brayton cycles. With highly skilled experts, this work highlights both current practices and future perspectives, including artificial photosynthesis, to show how COâ‚‚ utilization can contribute to sustainability and global climate solutions.

  • Biochar and the Circular Economy

    Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources
    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale George Adeniyi + 2 more
    • English
    Biochar and the Circular Economy: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources will serve as a comprehensive resource for end users by providing a deep dive into the production, physicochemical properties, and multifaceted applications of biochar within a circular economy framework. Researchers and practitioners can use this content to identify best practices for biochar production, evaluate potential industrial applications based on material characteristics, and understand how biochar can close resource loops for sustainability. The book’s interdisciplinary approach—bridging material science, engineering, economics, and policy—will support users throughout the research and implementation workflow: from conceptualizing sustainable solutions, designing experiments, and optimizing processes, to developing policy recommendations and business models. By offering case studies, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, the book helps users solve problems related to waste management, resource recovery, environmental impact reduction, and the economic adoption of biochar technologies.

  • Sensitivity of Energetic Materials

    Prediction and Measurement of Shock, Impact, Friction, and Spark Sensitivity
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz
    • English
    Sensitivity of Energetic Materials: Prediction and Measurement of Shock, Impact, Friction, and Spark Sensitivity provides an in-depth exploration of the sensitivity of energetic materials, including how compounds such as explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics respond to various external stimuli (sparks, shocks, impacts, and friction). Starting from foundational principles, the book systematically builds toward advanced experimental techniques and state-of-the-art computational models that predict material sensitivity and behavior. Key themes include the underlying science of sensitivity, experimental protocols, computational and machine learning models, and real-world case studies that address both established and emerging materials (including nitramines, polynitro arenes, and ionic liquids).The book’s structure encompasses theoretical background, measurement techniques, predictive modeling, and practical applications. Its target audience includes academic researchers, postgraduate students, and industry professionals in chemistry, materials science, engineering, defense, aerospace, mining, and industrial safety. By bridging theory and practice, and addressing inconsistencies in testing and data management, the book fills a critical gap in safety and innovation.

  • Catalytic and Thermochemical Conversion of Plastic Waste

    • 1st Edition
    • Bing-Jie Ni + 1 more
    • English
    Catalytic and Thermochemical Conversion of Plastic Wastes explores innovative methods for converting plastic waste into valuable products through various catalytic and thermochemical processes. The book covers a wide range of topics including the challenges of plastic waste management, the principles of catalysis and thermochemistry, different methods and technologies for transforming plastic waste into fuels, chemicals, and other valuable products, and the related environmental and regulatory considerations. Through a blend of theoretical foundations, practical insights, and case studies, the book bridges the gap between academic research and real-world applications in the domain of plastic waste management. Catalytic and Thermochemical Conversion of Plastic Wastes elucidates the potential of catalytic and thermochemical approaches in plastic waste conversion and delves into sustainable solutions to address plastic waste, offering indispensable insights for researchers, professionals, policymakers, and individuals interested in combating environmental challenges related to plastic waste management.

  • Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing Concrete

    Design, Performance and Evaluation
    • 1st Edition
    • Feng Xing + 2 more
    • English
    Microcapsule-based intelligent resilience concretes are being widely recognized as a remedial technique to improve the durability of concrete. Microcapsule-based Intelligent Resilience in Concrete: Design, Performance and Evaluation provides an overview of the creation and further development of novel microcapsule-based self-resilience systems and their applications in concrete structures. The three comprehensive self-resilience systems - namely physical, chemical and bionic restoration systems - are discussed in detail: together with the major challenges regarding evaluation and future developments in self-resilience in concrete structures.

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