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  • 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.

  • Packaging Operations in the Food Industry

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
    • English
    Packaging Operations in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for the packaging of different food products including conventional and modern packaging techniques. These processes and unit operations are important in the manufacture of various food products.Divided in four sections, “Principles of packaging “, “Different stages of packaging”, “Different packaging operations”, and “Novel packaging processes”, all chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to packaging unit operations.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.

  • Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials

    Graphene-Based Composites and Beyond
    • 1st Edition
    • Jovana Prekodravac Filipovic + 3 more
    • English
    Please note this is an Open Access title available via Science Direct.Electromagnet... Interference Shielding Materials: Graphene-Based Composites and Beyond offers a thorough, systematic overview of the advances made in research on composites-based materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding during the past several decades. The use of smartphones, wearable electronics, wi-fi, microwaves, and other smart devices is ubiquitous in modern life. All of these electronics emit electromagnetic waves (EMWs) that create electromagnetic pollution. EMWs can cause serious issues such as electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and information leakage. There is an urgent need for inexpensive, environmentally friendly materials that can mitigate the effects of EMI, and this book provides a through investigation of the shielding capabilities of graphene and other novel nanomaterials. The current state of materials used in EMI shielding is discussed, together with synthesis and fabrication methods, relevant mechanisms, measurements, measuring devices, calculations, physicochemical properties, and applications. The book provides detailed analysis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their composites, including materials fabrication, characterization, and advanced application in EMI shielding. The beneficial effects of these new shielding materials will be relevant in the fields of telecommunications, the electronics industry, the automotive industry, ecology, healthcare, medicine, security, and military applications.

  • Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials for Hemostasis

    • 1st Edition
    • Varaprasad Kokkarachedu
    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Processing of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 2 more
    • English
    The Handbook of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites is an essential resource that delves into the burgeoning field of nanocellulose and its applications in composite materials. Comprising three distinct volumes, the handbook offers an exhaustive overview, spanning processing techniques to properties and characterization, and ultimately leading to modern applications of nanocellulose. Each volume meticulously covers specific aspects of nanocellulose research, providing valuable insights, methodologies, and case studies that benefit researchers and practitioners aiming to maximize the potential of nanocellulose.It also details the intricate processes involved in the production, modification, and preparation of nanocellulose and its composites. It explores techniques such as mechanical disintegration, chemical modification, and isolation methods from sources like wood, plants, and bacteria. Additionally, the volume addresses challenges in scaling up production, achieving nanocellulose dispersions, and incorporating nanocellulose into different matrix materials, serving as a guide for effective processing strategies.

  • Geopolymer Concrete

    Advancements in Performance and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Ildiko Merta + 1 more
    • English
    Geopolymer Concrete: Advancements in Performance and Sustainability is a thorough guide on a research topic in which incremental progress has been made in recent years. To contribute to the extensive investigations into the different aspects of this eco-friendly building material, the editors have selected experts from across the globe, aiming to reflect the worldwide interest shown by the research community.The book opens with fundamental information, such as properties and production (both design and manufacturing techniques). It then includes various applications and useful LCA analysis. Recent advances with particular focus on improvements in durability, strength, and thermal performance are discussed next, with valuable data supplied by real-world case studies. Considerations related to the material’s environmental impact, challenges and barriers to its adoption, and other insights into current standards and regulations conclude the coverage.This multifaceted resource serves not only as a unique source of information for readers in academia as well as industry seeking to stay current in their field but may also prove to be worthwhile reading for those professionals responsible for better and more sustainable construction enterprises.

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