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  • Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahesh Chand Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques addresses critical knowledge gaps in hydrology, remote sensing, and soil and water conservation. The book explores various methodologies for estimating soil loss, encompassing modeling techniques, geospatial methodologies, and machine learning approaches in an effort to empower researchers in their pursuit of sustainable solutions for effective land and water management. Furthermore, it explore the fusion of geospatial tools with ML-based models, fostering an innovative approach to resource management.
  • Biopolymer-Based Materials for Medical Applications

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Manasa Mohan + 2 more
    • English
    Biopolymer-Based Materials for Medical Applications: Fundamentals and Applications explores the latest developments in preparing and using bio-based polymers in biomedical science. Organized into three sections, the book starts by discussing the structures, chemical compositions, and physical properties of biopolymers. It further explores the methods for their preparation and characterization and provides a comprehensive discussion of their practical applications in medicine, covering areas such as drug and gene delivery, soft tissue engineering, dentistry, bone tissue engineering, and more. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students in biopolymer science, polymer science, biomaterials, and materials science.It will also be of interest to R&D professionals, scientists, and engineers across the plastics and biomedical industries.
  • Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions

    • 4th Edition
    • Shijie Liu
    • English
    Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions, Fourth Edition is a systematic and comprehensive resource that explores principles and analysis of reactions within the bioprocess and biotechnology industries. The book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding batch, continuous, and fed-batch reactor operations, reflecting the growth behavior of cells through various phases. It introduces innovative pinch methods for optimizing batch reactors without relying on complex mathematical models while also addressing the intricacies of enzymatic systems and the impact of phase separation on reaction dynamics. Topics covered include biomolecular reaction basics, ideal flow reactors, batch fermentation, continuous culture, and the engineering of cells. Other sections emphasize sustainability and stability in bioprocess operations while discussing critical factors such as reactivity hazards and biohazards. With a focus on mass and heat transfer, reactor design, and real reactor deviations, the book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of bioprocess engineering. It will be an invaluable resource for bioprocess engineers, researchers, and students in in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and molecular biology. By linking reactor operations to specific cell growth patterns and providing insights into optimization strategies, the book also empowers professionals to enhance productivity and ensure safety in their bioprocess endeavors.
  • Biopolymer Applications in 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamad Zaki Hassan + 3 more
    • English
    Biopolymer Applications in 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Engineering covers the fundamentals of polymer-based bioprinting materials, as well as the latest developments and advancements in 3D bioprinting processes. The book starts with an introduction to the principles of biomedical engineering and discusses the application of additive manufacturing in the biomedical field. This is followed by an overview of cell culture in 3D bioprinting, including in-situ bioprinting and in vitro studies and a review of the use of bio-based polymers and synthetic polymers in 3D bioprinting, with a focus on analyzing their properties and selecting the most suitable polymers for specific 3D bioprinting projects.The book's final section explores the applications and challenges of 3D bioprinting in various areas, including anatomical structure, organ bioprinting, skin bioprinting, drug delivery, grafts, blood vessels, orthodontics, ocular and neural tissues, and composite tissues. This book is a valuable reference for industrial and academic researchers, advanced students, and R&D professionals looking for an authoritative overview of biopolymer materials and products prepared by 3D bioprinting.
  • Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry

    From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Crapnell + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry: From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to both the fundamental background and applied, advanced topics in voltammetry applied in analytical chemistry. The book begins with the basics, including equilibrium electrochemistry, Nernst Equation, electrode kinetics, and cyclic voltammetry, covering the interaction at the electrode interface, as well as how to effectively interpret the data. It proceeds to detail the different aspects of electroanalytical methodology, including various voltametric (stripping, pulse, etc.) and amperometric techniques, with detailed treatments of electrochemical sensors used for the sensing in diverse fields. Subsequent chapters then introduce the state-of-the-art in electroanalytical voltammetry, with an emphasis on 2D material electrochemistry, forensic electrochemistry, sonoelectroanalysis, wearable technology, gas sensors, environmental science, biosensors, circular economy electrochemistry and additive manufacturing electrochemistry. Also featured is a timely chapter on the potential for AI and machine learning techniques for analytical voltammetry. The book is written primarily for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and their tutors in chemistry who need to understand how voltametric techniques are utilized for the study of electrochemical systems and the development of analytical methods.
  • Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering

    Advanced Numerical Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabyasachi Mondal
    • English
    Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering: Advanced Numerical Investigations delves into the forefront of scientific research, exploring advanced numerical techniques for modeling nanofluids in thermal engineering. Featuring cutting-edge computational simulations, it offers invaluable insights into optimizing heat transfer processes using hybrid and ternary nanofluids. From thermophysical and rheological analyses to exploring the thermal performance of magnetic power-law hybrid nanofluids, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments. By addressing daily challenges faced in research, such as selecting appropriate numerical methods and bridging the gap between mathematical models and real-world problems, this book serves as a guide for navigating complex nanofluid applications. Topics explore advanced numerical modeling of hybrid and ternary nanofluids, the effects of internal heat generation and chemical reactions in porous media, and the magneto thermal aspects of ternary composite nanomaterials. With a focus on real-life applications, such as Darcy-Forchheimer flow with Marangoni convection and thermal control for Casson hybrid nanofluid flow, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate complex nanofluid models in thermal engineering systems effectively. For thermal engineers and nanofluids researchers seeking to enhance their understanding and practical applications, this book is a vital resource.
  • Nanobiosensors Technology

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Nabeel Ahmad + 2 more
    • English
    Nanobiosensors Technology: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and research advancements concerning the transition of biosensors nanotechnology from laboratory settings to practical, real-world applications, emphasizing the journey from concept to commercialization. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a one-stop resource for researchers and scientists across various fields seeking to understand the process of translating nanotechnology-enabl... biosensors into practical applications. It covers the latest advancements, regulatory considerations, commercialization strategies, and future trends.
  • Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials

    From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Nisar Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications provides a detailed description of iron oxide nanomaterials, their synthesis, and characterization, while also exploring a wide range of applications of iron oxide nanocomposites and nanomaterials in different fields, including energy, sensing, environmental remediation, biomedical, and enzymes. The book provides all the necessary basic information about iron-oxide-based nanomaterials, including structural aspects, synthesis-to-structu... relationships, and applications of these materials in various areas. It also explains the different synthesis parameters that control the surface morphology, crystallinity, and activity of iron oxides desirable for different applications. Starting with an initial section on fundamentals, the book then focuses the following three sections on the key application area of these particles: energy, biomedicine, and the environment.
  • Emerging Diagnostic Glucose Sensing Approaches

    Diabetes
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhishek Kandwal + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Diagnostic Glucose Sensing Approaches: Diabetes provides a comprehensive review of past and recent research, highlighting the benefits of techniques to analyze the methods and technologies being employed to perform successful pain-free blood glucose monitoring using non-invasive techniques. The book's main focus is the use of electromagnetic waves to analyze physical phenomena while using advanced sensors and physiological techniques for glucose monitoring in the human body. This is a must-have reference of recent breakthroughs and cutting-edge techniques using advanced electromagnetic wave sensors, which have opened up new areas in non-invasive blood glucose research for the biomedical and other research communities.Measurin... blood glucose levels using electromagnetic waves is now one of the most prominent candidates fulfilling the criteria for blood glucose monitoring. In addition, research using Physiological techniques (ECG and EEG) that integrate artificial intelligence/deep learning are making new breakthroughs. Success in this research requires the applications of physical models for accurate analytical studies, the use of biomedical methodologies for understanding the human body phenomena, and the application of engineering tools for the development of the prototypes.
  • Advanced Energy Management

    Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Yuekuan Zhou
    • English
    Advanced Energy Management: Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy explores recent advancements in distributed renewable systems, advanced controls, and energy management of nonlinear energy behaviors. The book addresses energy resilience amid extreme climates and events, presenting new applications for energy-efficient, low-carbon, and reliable cities. It details the role of AI in renewable energy systems, including power dispatch, fast response, dynamic aging, and techno-economic performance. This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of AI applications in renewable energy systems. The book delves into the interconnection between climate change and multi-energy systems, big data's role in sustainable energy supply, and much more.It also covers demand-side management, grid-response controls in Integrated Energy Management Systems (IEMSs), and Energy Management Systems (EMSs) in integrated energy systems and power grids with AI. Additionally, the book reviews peer-to-peer and blockchain-based energy sharing, dynamic pricing, decision-making in distributed energy markets, city-scale energy resilience, and robustness with distributed energy systems. Ethical, regulatory, and policy considerations of AI in energy management and detailed Sustainability and Environmental Impact Analyses are discussed.