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  • Methods in Consumer Research, Volume 2

    Applications to Promote Healthy, Pleasurable and Sustainable Eating Habits
    • 2nd Edition
    • Gaston Ares + 1 more
    • English
    Methods for Consumer Research, Volume Two: Applications to Promote Healthy, Pleasurable and Sustainable Eating Habits, Second Edition brings together world leading experts in global consumer research who provide a fully comprehensive description of innovative applications of emerging methodologies for studying consumer perception and behavior.The new edition, thoroughly updated, puts consumer research in-context with coverage of applications of the methods in the context of promoting healthy, pleasurable and sustainable eating habits, including sections on food intake and satiation, nudging, labelling and food waste. Emphasis is also placed on how to design studies for specific populations, including children and elderly, and both food and non-food products.In conjunction with the first volume, which covers theoretical and practical aspects of the methods, this book is an invaluable reference for academics working in the fields of sensory and consumer science, psychology, marketing and nutrition. Through examples of the methodology being applied throughout, it serves as a practical guide to practitioners in both the public and private sector.

  • Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure

    Advanced Tools for Monitoring, Mitigation, and Lifecycle Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Anasua GuhaRay + 4 more
    • English
    The design of structures and infrastructure facilities has typically assumed a future climate that is much the same as today’s. However, a changing climate and the resulting more extreme weather events mean those climate bands are becoming outdated, leaving infrastructure operating outside or at the limit of its tolerance levels.With its evaluation of a host of assets in the built environment, Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure: Advanced Tools for Monitoring, Mitigation, and Lifecycle Optimization instructs readers how to assess and predict structural vulnerabilities resulting from climate change as well as ensuing hazard patterns using mathematical tools and data-driven models. The carefully compiled contributions also comprehensively survey the latest technological developments and the most useful approaches to counteract and/or prevent damage and connected socio-economic risks.The volume proves to be an even more invaluable resource thanks to its real-world application examples that spotlight the urgency of further investigations into the implementation of cost-effective and sustainable adaptive measures that can enhance or extend the reliable performance, durability, and efficiency of structures and infrastructure systems throughout their entire lifecycle.

  • Magnetic Nano- and Microwires

    Design, Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Manuel Vázquez
    • English
    Magnetic Nano- and Microwires: Design, Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Third Edition presents the state of the art in research on the curvature of magnetic nanostructures, a topic where observed novel phenomena form the basis of a number of many new applications. Part I explores advanced designs and techniques for the synthesis, growth, and processing of cylindrical magnetic nanowires, nanotubes, and their arrays, as well as of nanowire heterostructures. Methods such as electrodeposition, atomic layer deposition, focused-electron/ion... deposition, epitaxial growth by chemical vapor transport or ultrarapid solidification are covered. The engineering of anodic membranes as templates for electrochemical patterning and of modulations of nanowires is also discussed. Part II addresses the magnetization processes and derived properties of curved magnetic nanostructures. This includes arrays of cylindrical nanowires, and in particular also considers individual nanowires where the effects of curvature together with compositional and diameter modulations are observed. Helical and exotic vortex-transverse complex domain configurations and skyrmion tubes are investigated together with Bloch point domain walls and complex rotational mechanisms involved in the remagnetization processes, in addition to magnetotransport properties and the action of electrical current pulses. Part III focusses on emerging applications of nano- and microwires. It reviews applications where nanowire arrays are used or proposed, including magnetocaloric, thermoelectric for spin caloritronics and thermopower, magnetostrictive sensors and transducers, and biomedical and oncological applications such as robotics and swimmers. A number of devices that makes use of magnetic microwires as sensing elements are also discussed, incluidng advanced flux-gate field sensors, microwave and electromagnetic shielding devices, and tunable magnetic hybrid composites.

  • Recent Advances in Thin-Walled Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Rodrigo Gonçalves + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Thin-walled Structures presents the current state-of-the-art in this important research field. The book is dedicated to the contributions of Professor Dinar Camotim, who is one of the most prominent, global researchers in the field of thin-walled metal structures, and who recently retired. Within the book, nine leading international experts present their most recent and important research findings. The book begins with an introductory chapter that describes the contributions that Professor Dinar Camotin has made to the field during his long and established career. Subsequent chapters focus on different cutting-edge topics that have been written by world-renowned experts. The book will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are involved in the design and optimization of thin-walled structures. It presents the latest achievements in the field, which will help readers address their own challenges and prepare them for future developments and achievements.

  • Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajashree Borgohain + 2 more
    • English
    Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications confronts the urgent challenge of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through innovative, sustainable solutions. This reference book explores the use of biobased materials—derived from renewable biomass—in CO2 capture, storage, and utilization. By addressing climate change and greenhouse gas mitigation, the text offers a comprehensive overview of current technologies and emerging advancements in biobased CO2 capture. Readers are guided from fundamental principles to practical applications, emphasizing the environmental and economic importance of adopting sustainable alternatives to traditional carbon capture methods. This resource is crafted for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals.Beyond its technical depth, the book delves into performance evaluation methods, hybrid CO2 capture systems, and presents real-world case studies that demonstrate scalability and practical feasibility. It also examines environmental and regulatory implications, investigates future trends, and concludes with actionable recommendations for implementing biobased materials in CO2 emission reduction strategies.

  • Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan + 4 more
    • English
    Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the materials, their properties including both fire resistance and structural integrity, and their industrial applications, including compliance guidelines and safety regulations. The detailed case study examples of successful implementation in industry will bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers who need to keep updated on the latest advances and technologies in fire-resistant composite materials.

  • Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials for Hemostasis

    • 1st Edition
    • Kokkarachedu Varaprasad
    • English
    Advancing Hemostasis: Innovations in Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials provides an in-depth review of hybrid polymeric biomaterials and their applications in hemostasis, particularly at the interface where polymers and nanomaterials meet. This advanced guide explores the transformative potential of these materials in bleeding management, infection control, and wound healing. Chapters cover a range of hybrid polymeric biomaterials, including polysaccharide-based hemostatic biomaterials, peptide and protein hybrid biomaterials, nanostructured hemostatic hybrid biomaterials and more; in addition, a selection of key clinical case studies is detailed, bridging the gap between research and clinics to enhance patient care outcomes. Advancing Hemostasis: Innovations in Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials is an invaluable resource for academic and industrial researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering, as well as clinicians interested in the development of novel biomaterials for hemostasis.

  • Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids

    A Circular Economy Framework
    • 1st Edition
    • Yu Liu + 3 more
    • English
    Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework covers the latest technological advancements and innovative processes for energy and resource recovery from municipal wastewater and biosolids. Focusing on multi-functional approaches for bioenergy production, wastewater reclamation, and resource recovery, the book presents sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions in the waste industry within a circular economy framework. It begins with an overview of current status, challenges, and future directions of municipal wastewater treatment and biosolids management. Subsequent chapters explore direct energy recovery, ammonium and phosphorus recovery, biopolymers recovery, and enhanced fermentation and anaerobic digestion of waste sludge.The book also covers co-digestion of waste sludge and food waste, thermal-chemical treatment, microbial lipid production, and electric energy production from biosolids in microbial fuel cells. Integrated engineering approaches for biosolids management towards zero-solid disposal and the future of circular economy-driven wastewater and biosolids valorization are also discussed in detail.

  • Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock

    • 1st Edition
    • Yogesh K. Ahlawat
    • English
    Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock offers a comprehensive evaluation of biomass feedstock, exploring its diverse productions and the challenges of enhancing transformation efficiency in bioenergy species. The book explores the challenges of bioenergy through case studies, covering various stages: cultivation, harvesting, pre-processing, conversion, and utilization. In each stage, the book explains how to maximize efficiency in yield optimization and production of biomass feedstock using innovative solutions to ensure economic benefits and environmental sustainability. It discusses the molecular farming approach, emphasizing the importance of improving transformation efficiency in bioenergy species.The book then reviews species like algae, switchgrass, corn, poplars, and sugarcane, assessing their potential and stressing the need for appropriate species selection to optimize bioenergy transformation processes. Users will also find new methods for gene delivery, transformation, and regeneration, and their applications in modifying bioenergy species for enhanced traits. Additionally, the book covers synthetic biology tools like biosensors, genetic circuits, and pathway engineering, explaining how these tools can be used to further enhance transformation efficiency in bioenergy species.

  • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 more
    • English
    Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications.Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

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