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  • Hydrogen Technologies

    Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohit Hemanth Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Technologies: Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy addresses the urgent need for a unified, comprehensive resource in hydrogen science and engineering. With the global transition toward a sustainable hydrogen economy, professionals and researchers require up-to-date, practical guidance that bridges theoretical advancements and industrial implementation across materials science, thermal engineering, artificial intelligence, and system integration. This reference offers in-depth coverage of the entire hydrogen technology ecosystem, from production and advanced polymer composites to smart sensors, AI-driven optimization, fuel cell design, industrial utilization, and infrastructure development. Each chapter, authored by experts, systematically explores core topics such as hydrogen storage, thermal management, grid integration, digital twin technology, safety protocols, and life cycle assessment. The content is enriched with real-world case studies, implementation guidelines, and emerging trends, supporting both academic study and practical application. The book empowers materials scientists, energy engineers, and hydrogen specialists to implement advanced solutions, optimize system efficiency, and meet regulatory and market demands. Readers benefit from actionable frameworks, quality control measures, economic analysis tools, and digital transformation strategies, ensuring readiness for current challenges and future innovations in clean energy.
  • Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells

    Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Motola
    • English
    Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems covers the fundamental electrochemistry, materials science, and engineering principles to examine metal oxide-based fuel cells. It systematically explores material properties, fabrication techniques, and performance optimization, balancing theoretical insights with practical applications. Emphasizing both established and emerging technologies, the book integrates recent research developments, real-world case studies, and comparative analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal oxide-based fuel cell efficiency, durability, and sustainability.
  • Advances in Microbial Bioplastics

    Materials, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • E.K. Radhakrishnan + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the field of microbial bioplastics. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of biopolymer biosynthesis, their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications, especially in active packaging. It emphasizes sustainable production methods, circular economy integration, and innovative trends such as omics approaches and AI-driven processes, offering readers a detailed understanding of how microbial bioplastics can revolutionize eco-friendly packaging solutions. The chapters cover a wide array of topics, including microbial bioplastics' types and properties, biosynthetic pathways, development of packaging materials, reinforced applications, and their role as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging. The book also discusses recent advances, environmental sustainability, and the current status and future prospects of microbial bioplastics in industry, providing a bridge from laboratory research to commercial scale.Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into microbial biopolymer production and application. It is particularly valuable for those involved in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation, supporting efforts to develop eco-friendly, sustainable, and commercially viable bioplastic materials.
  • Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Baidya + 4 more
    • English
    Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization delves into the intricacies of waste management and resource circulation, exploring specific aspects of the circular economy framework, including innovative technologies for waste treatment and recycling, case studies on successful circular economy initiatives across industries, and policy recommendations to foster the adoption of circularity principles on a global scale. By synthesizing cutting-edge research and practical insights, this edited book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and contribute to the advancement of circular economy practices through effective waste managements and waste utilization.With a focus on practical solutions and actionable strategies, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern waste management systems and harnessing the potential of resource circulation to achieve sustainable development goals. Each chapter offers a unique perspective on key challenges and opportunities in the transition towards a circular economy and resource circulation, from the integration of circular principles through sustainable waste management to the optimization of waste-to-energy technologies and the development of circular supply chains.
  • Graphene Quantum Dots

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed exploration of graphene quantum dots (GQDs), covering their synthesis methods, unique properties, and applications. The book begins with fundamental aspects of GQDs, discussing synthesis techniques, doping, and functionalization methods, and highlighting their distinctive characteristics. It also examines the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of GQDs, followed by a look at their diverse applications in fields such as energy storage, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. This resource serves as a valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists, and others working on the development of graphene quantum dots and related materials.By providing insights into current research, challenges, and future possibilities, the book offers a comprehensive guide for those working with GQDs to advance their understanding and applications in various industries.
  • Analysis and Application of Industrial Metabolism for Process-oriented Industries

    • 1st Edition
    • Lu Bai + 2 more
    • English
    Analysis and Application of Industrial Metabolism for Process-oriented Industries presents a systematic framework for understanding and optimizing material flows and environmental behavior in process-oriented industries. Addressing the fragmented theory and unsystematic methods that have limited progress in industrial metabolism, this book integrates core principles, advanced analysis tools like material flow analysis (MFA), and empirical case studies to clarify metabolic pathways, quantify pollutant sources, and provide actionable solutions for cleaner production and green transformation. The book begins with foundational concepts of industrial metabolism and process-oriented industries, progressing through methods for metabolic analysis, data acquisition, and uncertainty handling. It features in-depth case studies on heavy metal and lead metabolism in smelting processes, simulation modeling, analysis of the electrolytic aluminum and resource recycling industries, symbiotic systems in sugar manufacturing, energy metabolism and carbon emissions in industrial agglomerations, and phosphorus tracing in river basins. The concluding chapters offer prospects for future research and practical application.Analysis and Application of Industrial Metabolism for Process-oriented Industries is an essential reference for environmental engineers, process industry practitioners, policy makers, and researchers in industrial ecology, environmental science, chemical engineering, and sustainable development. It equips readers with standardized frameworks, technical tools, and real-world cases to advance precise pollution control, resource efficiency, and the transformation to cleaner, greener industries.
  • Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Amritanshu Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials presents cutting-edge insights into the application of Density Functional Theory (DFT) in energy storage research. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of energy storage materials to computational methods and specific studies on battery materials, supercapacitors, solid-state electrolytes, thermochemical energy storage, thermoelectric materials, hydrogen storage, perovskites for solar energy harvesting, and more. It also explores multi-scale modeling approaches, novel energy storage concepts, challenges, future directions, and real-world case studies.This book not only provides an overview of DFT principles and their applications in energy storage but also covers specific areas such as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and solid-state electrolytes. By addressing key challenges, offering future research opportunities, and showcasing practical applications in renewable energy, transportation, and consumer electronics, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of energy storage materials.
  • Machine Learning and AI for Advanced Experimental Mechanics and Materials Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Alok Behera + 2 more
    • English
    Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Experimental Mechanics and Materials Design is a comprehensive resource on machine learning and artificial intelligence tailored to experimental mechanics and materials design. The book demonstrates how to apply ML and AI in experimental settings through real-world case studies, effectively accelerating materials discovery and design processes. The ethical complexities associated with ML and AI in experimental research are explored, equipping readers with the knowledge to address biases and ethical dilemmas responsibly. Using a problem-solving approach, the book describes how to overcome daily challenges encountered in experimental mechanics and materials design with practical solutions and methodologies.Finall... the book provides insights into adopting best practice for the implementation of research outcomes by setting out current trends and future opportunities in this rapidly developing field.
  • Sustainability in Geology and Mining

    Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Hoang Nguyen + 6 more
    • English
    Sustainability in Geology and Mining: Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies offers the latest thinking on sustainable and responsible mining practices, including environmental impact assessments and ethical mining regulations. Chapters explore a comprehensive range of topics, including geological exploration techniques and innovative prospecting technologies such as satellite imaging and artificial intelligence. Applications such as mineral resource assessment and estimation methods, various mining techniques, and mineral processing and extraction processes are covered. Discussions on environmental and social considerations, regulatory frameworks, and future trends and challenges offer diverse perspectives and in-depth insights.Readers will find an impressive collection of expert contributing authors who reflect on the industry's growing commitment to ethical and eco-conscious approaches. Practitioners in geology and mining will find a great deal to explore and further consider in this fascinating look at the opportunities for sustainability in mining.
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Waste and Water Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Siming You
    • English
    Life Cycle Assessment of Waste and Water Systems covers all essential information for the environmental accounting of major waste, water and hydrogen systems using the approach of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The book helps you to quickly learn, understand and apply the standardized approach with major issues related to LCA. By focusing on major waste and water, it allows you to get familiar with LCAs of the most commonly encountered systems and technologies for circular economy development. This book provides systematic and representative databases on the energy, materials and emissions of the technologies, and serves as a one-stop source to facilitate conducting preliminary LCA studies. The practical implementation and systematic presentation of LCA principles followed by comparative illustrations makes the book an indispensable source for academics, students, scientists, engineers, technicians, investors, and policymakers.