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  • Plastic Circularity

    Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Paul T. Mativenga + 2 more
    • English
    Plastic Circularity: Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination presents a comprehensive framework for tackling the challenge of plastic waste through a circular economy approach. The book explores innovative methodologies for modeling plastic material flows, evaluating sustainability metrics and enhancing stakeholder participation across the value chain. This essential resource covers critical topics such as lifecycle impact assessments, data building, and stakeholder dynamics, providing actionable insights for transitioning to tighter circularity loops.By offering practical tools and case studies, the comprehensive resource empowers decision-makers to enhance recycling systems and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a more environmentally responsible plastic economy.

  • Carbon Dioxide Valorization

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a comprehensive guide that addresses the pressing issues of climate change, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. The book explores CO2 valorization technologies as a means to mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable industrial practices. The book delves into the integration of CO2 valorization technologies into industrial processes, the role of these technologies in the global energy transition, and their potential to offer alternatives to traditional resource-intensive processes. It provides insights into ongoing research, technological advancements, and innovative solutions that address challenges in the field. The book also educates the public about the importance of CO2 valorization and advocates for supportive policy measures and industry collaboration. The contents include detailed exploration of various advanced technologies such as membrane technology used in carbon dioxide valorization to value-added material, economic perspectives, and environmental sustainability in carbon dioxide valorization. Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a key reference for R&D managers in industry, academic researchers, postgraduate students, and professors.

  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
    • English
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Metal-ion Capacitors

    Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Debasish Sarkar
    • English
    Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.

  • The Brain Histaminergic System in Health and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Zhong Chen + 2 more
    • English
    Histamines in Neurology and Psychiatry summarizes histamines and their impact on neuroinflammation and brain development in key neural circuits. This book presents the latest research on the physiological regulation of a neuroendocrine responses and releases, broadly discussing histamine receptor modulators and histamine effects in neurology and psychiatry, and also including clinical applications that will be of interest to practitioners.

  • Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification

    Innovations, Policies, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Zafar Said + 1 more
    • English
    Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification: Innovations, Policies, and Applications explores recent developments in solar distillation technology, highlighting the use of solar energy in the efficient production of clean water, combining renewable energy and water purifying methods to address water scarcity and related challenges in a sustainable way. The book begins by introducing the basic principles and connections between solar stills, solar energy, and water purification. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage and analysis of design, mechanics, and maintenance, strategies for enhanced productivity, heat storage, thermal modeling and analysis, economic viability, machine learning for optimization, environmental impact, policy, legal, and regulatory aspects, social and community impact, and innovative applications and materials. Finally, emerging technologies, potential future enhancements, and research gaps are discussed. Within several chapters, case studies are used to practically illustrate applications and impacts of solar still technology, providing real-world context for the theoretical and technical content. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in solar still technology, solar energy applications, water resource management, green technology, and environmental engineering, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry practitioners, and policy makers.

  • Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

    From Physics to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pasquale Imperatore + 2 more
    • English
    Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing: From Physics to Applications expansively outlines the use of SAR remote sensing in Earth Observation, offering state-of-the-art methodologies, broad applications and use cases, and a multidisciplinary approach. It explores basic and advanced methods, accompanied by practical applications and case studies, fostering a deep understanding and facilitating real-world problem solving in Earth Observation. Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing provides invaluable insights into SAR technologies, enhancing research quality and relevance through reproducible methodology for Earth Observation and remote sensing researchers and academics, or Earth and Environmental scientists employing remote sensing techniques.

  • Agricultural Pollination

    The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Habib Ali
    • English
    Agricultural Pollination: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability delves into the intricate relationship between farming and pollinators, as well as other beneficial insects, examining the ways in which their ecological roles can improve crop health and yield, ultimately bolstering food security without environmentally harmful chemical interventions. The book begins with coverage of foundational topics, such as types of key pollinators and their behaviors, and moves into more practical topics, such as creating pollinator-friendly landscapes and emerging technologies in pollination services.Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book also covers conservation strategies, economic impacts of pollinators, policy recommendations, and community engagement. This timely reference will offer invaluable insights for researchers, students, agricultural industry professionals, and policymakers alike, contributing to the advancement of environmentally-frie... and economically viable agricultural practices.

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing

    • 2nd Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Martin Leary
    • English
    Design for Additive Manufacturing, Second Edition is a complete guide to design tools for the manufacturing requirements of AM and how they can enable the optimization of process and product parameters for the reduction of manufacturing costs and effort. Tools for polymeric, metallic, and ceramic AM technologies are presented and critically reviewed, along with their manufacturing attributes. Commercial applications of AM are also explained with case studies from a range of industries, demonstrating best practice in AM design.This new edition has been updated to reflect various changes in fundamental AM technologies and new chapters have been added covering in-field additive manufacturing for service and repair, machine learning for AM certification, small format printing, large format printing, and ceramic printing.

  • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants

    Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis + 1 more
    • English
    Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. The book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS while also exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this comprehensive resource equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination and effectively advance research and practice in environmental health and safety.In addition, users will find updates on emerging materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.

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