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    • Innovations In Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Nasr Esfahani + 1 more
      • English
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      Innovations In Advanced Materials and Manufacturing provides insights into the mechanics, characteristics, behavior, application, and manufacturing of advanced materials such as nanowires, 2D materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and more. The book discusses the materials themselves, with chapters dedicated to the mechanics and electronic and magnetic properties of nanomaterials, photonic, and phononic materials and devices, 2D magnetic materials, smart materials and coatings, metamaterials, and microdevices and sensors. Other sections cover manufacturing technologies and methods of previously discussed materials, outlining manufacturing techniques for additive manufacturing of metallic lattice structures, biomedical alloys, shape memory alloys, multifunctional polymer composites, nanocomposite structures, ceramics, and batteries.

    • From the Catchment to Coast in Japan – The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Takashi Asaeda + 3 more
      • English
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      From Catchment to Coast in Japan: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities addresses seven broad questions relating to water resource management in Japan: What water reforms have occurred in Japan over the past 100 years? What is the current condition of Japan related to regional and rural communities, major water-related assets, and salinity and water quality? How have the water reforms to date influenced policy and management? How do traditional and modern water resources differ from Western countries? What challenges face Japan over the next and beyond 30 years, particularly due to climate change?, and more.Other questions answered include: What are possible policy and management responses to climate change and other future challenges? What can be done to improve decision-making processes given the general lack of trust in the governments, agencies, and their current processes? What is the way ahead for policy and management reforms in Japan?, and much more.

    • Root Reinforcement

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anil Yildiz + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Root Reinforcement: Measurement and Modeling is designed to equip interdisciplinary geohazard researchers with the tools and confidence needed to effectively incorporate vegetation into engineering designs. By offering clear guidance on quantifying root reinforcement, the book emphasizes both practical measurement techniques and the interpretation of data for predicting changes in soil properties. It addresses the complexities inherent in soil-plant interactions, ensuring that readers can collect reliable data and apply modeling principles. This resource serves as a bridge for those newer to the field, promoting collaboration and fostering standardized approaches across diverse research backgrounds.The book systematically reviews predictive models developed over the past five decades, offering executable code to facilitate hands-on application for both researchers and practitioners. The text highlights the multi-scale, multi-agent nature of vegetation’s role in slope stability and underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. By exposing gaps in standardization and classification, the book advocates for greater consistency in research methods, making it a valuable reference for advancing the field.

    • Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Aboubakr El Hammoumi + 1 more
      • English
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      With its well-thought-out overview of the topic, Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications serves diverse audience across both in academia and industry. The volume discusses the AUTOSAR architecture and standards, highlighting their role in enabling the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain-based security within the Internet of Vehicles. It further addresses embedded software design, implementation, and validation techniques that are fundamental to developing reliable and safety-critical automotive systems. In addition, it examines electric vehicle technologies, with particular focus on advanced battery management strategies and real-time power and health monitoring. Autonomous driving is explored through LiDAR-SLAM techniques and FPGA-based hardware architectures designed to support robust vehicle navigation. The book also emphasizes vehicle connectivity and telematics applications, encompassing innovations in smart mobility and intelligent transport. Together, these themes provide readers with a rigorous and well-rounded understanding of the challenges, methodologies, and opportunities shaping next-generation automotive embedded systems.

    • Metallophytes in Mineral Mining

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Vimal Chandra Pandey + 3 more
      • English
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      Metallophytes in Mineral Mining offers a cutting-edge look at the emerging technology of phytomining (or agromining) for the farming of metals in metal-rich soils. Metallophytes-based mineral mining is a rapidly growing field due to its potential contribution to socio-economic and ecological sustainability. The authors begin with a thorough overview of metallophytes and the analysis of metal-rich soils. The following chapters look closely at phytomining versus phytoremediation, metal transporter in hyperaccumulator plants, and microbe-assisted phytomining. The authors also carefully consider the implications of conserving metallophytes biodiversity. Finally, several case studies of valuable metals in agromining round out the chapters. This pioneering text provides the latest work and perspectives on metallophytes in mineral mining and how it may support sustainability.

    • Thermomechanics of Solar Receivers

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Amos Madhlopa
      • English
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      Thermomechanics of Solar Receivers: Structural Materials, Components, and Systems provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in solar receiver technology. The book begins by laying a strong foundation in the basic principles of solar receivers, including their thermodynamic behavior and the essential properties of structural materials. Readers are guided through critical theoretical concepts such as stress, strain, thermal buckling, elastic deflection, thermal shock, creep, fatigue, and structural failure, which are vital for understanding the performance and durability of solar receiver systems. This essential resource bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in concentrated solar power.In addition to its thorough and theoretical coverage, the book delves into advanced design techniques, including thermomechanical simulation, optimization, and structural design specifically tailored to solar receivers. It also addresses testing protocols, explores innovative applications, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing solar receiver technology. The final chapters emphasize ongoing advancements and provide valuable insights for researchers, students, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance CSP performance and drive innovation in solar energy systems.

    • Economic Impact of the Energy Transition

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Jinsoo Kim + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Economic Impact of the Energy Transition: Energy-Environment-E... Models explores and analyzes the complex nature of energy transition, the inter-relationships between energy, environment, and economy, and the use of 3E models to assess economic impact, including a new energy-environment-e... model introduced by the book's editors. The book begins by introducing energy transition and economic impacts, explaining classical macro-econometric models, input-output and CGE models, and macroeconomic models. The second part of the book focuses on energy-environment-e... (3E) models developed globally, with in-depth chapters examining GEC, E3ME, NEMS-MAM, and finally the new System of Three E-Models (STEM).The last section of the book provides case studies demonstrating the utilization of different 3E models in various parts of the world. A final chapter carefully examines the advantages and limitations of each model, its policy implications, and considerations for empirical analysis, discusses how these can be applied, addresses the remaining challenges in the field of energy transition and economic impact analysis, and suggests directions for future research. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, analysts, policy makers, consultants, and other industry professionals with an interest in energy transition, modeling, policy, and the interconnection between energy, environment, and economy.

    • New Economics for Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Angeliki Menegaki
      • English
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      New Economics for Sustainability: Time for Transformation offers a timely and critical examination of sustainability and economics. Each chapter provides fresh insights into sustainability, offering both a critical assessment of the present and a roadmap for redefining how economic agents can collaborate to protect the environment, strengthen societal bonds, and measure genuine progress. This book serves the crucial purpose of consolidating the latest research and insights on sustainability, addressing the growing need for a cohesive resource in a world where sustainability is a core aspect of governance, economics, and societal well-being. It presents a systematic approach to the often fragmented and ever-evolving field of sustainability, allowing readers to reevaluate past achievements and future challenges. New Economics for Sustainability: Time for Transformation is an essential tool for comprehending and navigating the intricate web of issues shaping our sustainable future.

    • Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Ahteshamul Haque + 3 more
      • English
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      Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems: Control, Fault Diagnosis, and Reliability Analysis guides readers through the latest technologies and applications of advanced converters for the renewable-integrated energy systems of the future. The book begins with an introduction to the design principles of converters for PV applications and grid synchronization techniques before breaking down complex control strategies for PV systems, including the injection of active and reactive power in solar inverters. Fault detection, analysis, and localization are covered in detail, as are failure modes, risk indices, criticality analysis, and more advanced condition monitoring techniques.Additiona... chapters cover optimizing thermal management to ensure efficient operation and reliability of photovoltaic systems, and thermal control methods for reliable operation and longevity of power electronic converters. Finally, guidance is provided on Digital Twin Integration for condition monitoring of photovoltaic-integra... energy systems.

    • Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Harish Kumar Chopra + 1 more
      • English
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      Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing: Green Protocols serves as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of ionic liquids and their applications within biomass processing. In addition to this fundamental knowledge, this book also walks the reader through the practical aspects of ionic liquids, from synthesis through to methodology and experimental design in real world industrial case studies. This book covers various industries and applications of ionic liquids for multiple types of biomasses; each chapter covers a specific type of biomass or provides an overview of how effective ionic liquid can be in various industrial sectors and research areas. The book provides real world examples and case studies, coupled with the latest research and economic and environmental insights into ionic liquids and biomass conversion technologies. Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing: Green Protocols will be a valuable resource to anyone investigating, or working with, sustainable and alternative energy sources and chemical processes. This book will be used primarily be researchers, academics, students and industry experts in green chemical engineering and chemistry, or any related scientific discipline involving alternative energy and green synthesis of value-added products.

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