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  • Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-1
    • Kimberly Washington
    • English
    In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Kimberly Washington brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts discuss various aspects of this often devastating disease, including surgical techniques for challenging pancreatic cancer cases; updates in management of post-operative surgical complications after pancreatectomy; surgical resection for borderline and locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and much more.

  • Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments

    • 1st Edition
    • Anjali Gupta + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments explores the principles and applications of green engineering across various industries, providing both a theoretical overview and practical insights with case studies focusing on how industries can transition to more sustainable practices. Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments covers important topics such as efficient synthesis methods, renewable feedstocks, reducing environmental impact, life cycle assessment, economic benefits, regulatory considerations, and case studies illustrating successful implementation. This book will be an invaluable guide for researchers, academics, industry experts, graduate students and post-graduate students working with industrial practices, industrial processes, and process development, particularly chemical engineers, environmental engineers, industrial engineers as well as any related or intersecting disciplines. This book could also serve as a very useful guide for policy and decision makers in industry who want to deepen their understanding sustainable processes and practices, particularly with regard to cost-effective Solutions, compliance with increased regulatory standards, risk management and innovative technologies and trends withing chemical production and processes.

  • Core Principles for the Management of Sickle Cell Disease: A Primer for Pediatric Clinicians, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 73-1
    • Michael Rutledge DeBaun
    • English
    In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Michael R. DeBaun brings his considerable expertise to the topic of A Primer for Pediatric Clinicians: Management of Acute and Ongoing Sickle Cell Disease. As the responsibility for primary and secondary care of children with SCD is increasingly being shifted to general pediatricians, this issue has been developed to support pediatric clinicians in this role. Top experts provide essential pediatric care principles and management strategies for integrating SCD care into the routine practice of a busy pediatric clinician's office, ensuring that children with SCD receive the comprehensive care they need in a medical home setting.

  • Climate Change and its Impact on Dermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-1
    • Misha Rosenbach + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Misha Rosenbach brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Climate Change and Its Impact on Dermatology. Top experts in the field discuss topics such as microplastics, skin disease, and dermatology; sustainable and procedural dermatology; healthcare and waste streams; superfund sites and skin disease; life cycle analysis and pharmaceutical waste; and more.

  • Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hongyi Gao + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications presents a comprehensive overview on the application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to energy and environmental areas. MOFs are a promising class of materials due to their tunable structures, high surface area, and versatile functionalities, and are capturing the attention of the global scientific community due to their intersection with environmental concerns. Chapters summarize recent research on MOFS and synthesis strategies for catalysis, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and thermal catalysis, and how MOFs offer enhanced performance, selectivity, and efficiency.Additiona... the vital role MOFs play in energy storage, environmental purification, including degradation of harmful agents, and resource utilization is explored. The book also presents new research on machine learning and data mining, including how researchers can leverage datasets and algorithms to discover new, high-performance MOFs. Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications will be a valuable reference for those studying and working in the field of MOFs as they apply to energy, environmental technologies, catalysis, and materials science.

  • Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare delves into the transformative impact of fog computing and IoT on modern healthcare systems. This comprehensive guide educates researchers and graduate students on the fundamental concepts of these technologies, illustrating their practical applications in healthcare. Real-world use cases showcase the technologies' ability to enhance patient monitoring and personalized medicine. The book also addresses significant challenges such as privacy, security, data management, and regulatory compliance, providing strategies for overcoming them.Alongside its companion book, Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare, this volume empowers various industries to leverage IoT technologies while optimizing performance and system efficiency. It highlights the crucial role of fog computing in processing data closer to the source, ensuring faster and more efficient data processing and contributing to the creation of effective IoT ecosystems. This synergy between fog computing and IoT facilitates smarter applications and services, advancing the landscape of healthcare with more efficient, personalized, and accessible services.

  • Indicators of Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Trevor Letcher
    • English
    Indicators of Climate Change focuses on the root causes of global warming and climate change. The book includes detailed discussions on the indicators of climate change, highlighting the rapidity of the changes. Indicators discussed in this book include the rise in the average atmospheric temperature, ocean heat, rising sea levels, melting ice sheets and glaciers, changes in plant adaption, changes in insect adaption, and weather pattern changes. The book also highlights fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change, and the urgency of the problem.

  • Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-4
    • Maully J. Shah + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Maully J. Shah and Raina Bianca Tan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease. Top experts discuss key topics in this area, including advances in medical imaging, catheter-based interventions, and device therapy that have improved the ability to manage complex arrhythmias in pediatric patients, offering affected children better outcomes and quality of life.

  • Algae Biotechnology

    Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Aamer Mehmood + 4 more
    • English
    Algae Biotechnology: Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts provides a thorough compilation of chapters that focus on carbon capture using microalgae, photosynthetic resource recovery, and the biotransformation of algae biomass into energy and bioproducts. Highlighting unique opportunities for algae-based carbon capture and bioprocessing, the book offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and industrialists. It presents contemporary and robust approaches to algae bioprocessing, showcasing its potential applications in various industries. The book also describes the challenges and opportunities of large-scale algae cultivation for decarbonization, clean biomass processing routes, and sustainable production and consumption practices using microalgae.It emphasizes resource recovery, recycling, and carbon-neutral approaches, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable production. By providing up-to-date information on advancements in algae cultivation technologies, the book aims to educate readers on the role of microalgae in achieving energy sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.

  • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

    Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
    • English
    Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

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