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  • Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy

    Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Balasubramani Ravindran + 2 more
    • English
    Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities brings together the latest developments, technologies, and approaches surrounding the transformation of organic waste into energy, enabling the reader to tackle head-on the challenges of valorizing waste as bioenergy. Sections introduce biomass as a sustainable renewable energy source, conversion processes, and possible energy recovery routes, before in-depth chapters highlight technologies for solid waste. Types of waste streams, conversion technologies, and sustainable development issues are considered, along with case studies.The second part focuses on liquid waste, notably covering wastewater treatment and energy recovery, the production of biofuels, and microbial fuel cells. This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in waste-to-energy, bioenergy, waste management, chemical engineering, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, scientists, R&D, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.

  • Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems, and Applications, Volume 2

    Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Biomedicine and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Purushottam Chakraborty + 1 more
    • English
    Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems, and Applications, Volume 2: Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Biomedicine and Bioengineering showcases the complexities and uniqueness of low-dimensional materials and highlights the most recent discoveries in the fields of biomedicine and bioengineering. Low-dimensional nanoscale materials are challenging as they exhibit properties distinctly different from their bulk counterparts. There is an exponential increase of reactivity at the molecular level due to high surface-to-volume ratios in these materials, and not only are their electronic, optical, and chemical properties different, so too are their mechanical characteristics. This book highlights the state-of-the-art theoretical and experimental descriptions of the complexities, unique properties, and latest applications of low-dimensional materials with a particular focus on the fields of biomedicine and bioengineering.The book is primarily for researchers working on the simulation, fabrication, analysis, and uses of low-dimensional nanoscale materials, including biotechnologists, materials scientists, and chemists.

  • Plant Extract Loaded Biopolymers For Wound Healing

    • 1st Edition
    • Balaji Ayyanar Chinnappan + 5 more
    • English
    Plant Extract Loaded Biopolymers For Wound Healing focuses on the naturally available different plant extracts loaded with biopolymers for wound healing. The book reviews the different structural, mechanical, thermal, in-vitro, and in-vivo characterizations of such extracts and introduces biocomposites, thin film, scaffolds, and natural plants for wound healing. In addition, it discusses the antimicrobial and anti-cancerous properties of plants, together with the synthesis of plant extracts, phytochemicals, and other forms of analysis of plant extracts. The book covers the fabrication of plant extracts loaded with biopolymers and their structural/mechanica... vitro characterization.In later chapters, the following aspects are also discussed: the histopathology analysis of plant extracts loaded with biopolymers; biopolymers for local drug delivery and tissue/bone regeneration; drug release, drug kinetics and swelling studies; contact angle analysis of biopolymers; and FEM simulation of biopolymers.

  • Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems and Applications, Volume 1

    Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Electronics and Photonics
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Purushottam Chakraborty + 1 more
    • English
    Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems and Applications, Volume 1: Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Electronics and Photonics showcases the complexities and uniqueness of low-dimensional materials and highlights the most recent discoveries in the fields of electronics and photonics. Low-dimensional nanoscale materials are challenging as they exhibit properties distinctly different from their bulk counterparts. There is an exponential increase of reactivity at the molecular level due to high surface-to-volume ratios in these materials, and not only are their electronic, optical, and chemical properties different, so too are their mechanical characteristics. This book highlights the state-of-the-art theoretical and experimental descriptions of the complexities, unique properties, and latest applications of low-dimensional materials with a particular focus on the fields of electronics and photonics.The book is primarily for researchers working on the simulation, fabrication, analysis, and uses of low-dimensional nanoscale materials, including materials scientists, electrical engineers, condensed matter physicists, and chemists.

  • Strategies to Modify the Drug Release from Pharmaceutical Systems

    • 2nd Edition
    • Marcos Luciano Bruschi
    • English
    Strategies to Modify the Drug Release from Pharmaceutical Systems, Second Edition serves as a vital reference on contemporary models aimed at achieving the precise therapeutic dosage and timing of drug release. The book provides updated strategies, mathematical models, routes of administration, and technologies, all presented succinctly and objectively. This six-chapter guide covers general concepts of drug release modification and classification of therapeutic systems, including passive versus active targeting. It delves into mechanisms to control drug release, discussing materials and technologies, and introduces mathematical and physicochemical models of drug release.Furthermore, it reviews drug delivery systems like 3D printing, nose-to-brain delivery, environmentally responsive systems, and new lipid systems, making it indispensable for pharmaceutical scientists, graduate students, materials scientists, and chemists.

  • Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Biocomposites

    Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluations and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan + 4 more
    • English
    Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluation and Modelling presents the latest research findings in this important research field. The chapters focus on the causes of damage in these materials, its initiation, progression, detection, and evaluation using both experimental and numerical methods. It is only by understanding these mechanisms at a deeper level that new materials can be developed with enhanced properties for a broad range of different industrial applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers and other professionals working in the damage mechanics of composites and polymer biocomposite materials.

  • Elastomer-Based Composites and Nanocomposites

    Fundamentals, Recycling and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Essabir + 2 more
    • English
    Elastomer-Based Composite and Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Recycling and Applications delves into advancements and innovations in the field of elastomer-based composites and nanocomposites. Edited by renowned scholars and leading industrial experts, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the properties and applications of reinforcement agents, filler morphology, synthesis, functionalization, processing, and characterization. The content is designed to serve as a crucial resource for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and chemists dedicated to the development of polymer materials and elastomer-based composites. The book also addresses the structural, mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of these composites, offering insights into their practical applications and potential for recycling.Each chapter presents detailed studies and findings, making it an indispensable reference for both academic and industrial pursuits in this dynamic field.

  • Concrete Fracture Mechanics

    Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement
    • 1st Edition
    • Moosa Mazloom
    • English
    Only relatively recently has the research community embraced fracture mechanics as the conceptual framework to capture the cracking of concrete. As many factors affect crack development and propagation, the complex subject matter is still being thoroughly studied from different angles to ensure effective applicability in practical scenarios.With its gradually progressive pedagogical approach, Concrete Fracture Mechanics: Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement offers in-depth insights into concrete failure analysis from a technical standpoint (i.e., calculations, structural prerequisites, step-by-step guidance on key manufacturing processes, revision of conventional concepts in the light of new findings) and takes a step forward in modeling methods for predicting the performance and behavior of concrete structures by using cutting-edge software tools for image processing and numerical simulation. This results in holistic considerations about reinforcement techniques, originating from the author’s own experience both at building sites and from academic research contributions, to maintain or optimize structural integrity.This carefully thought-out, practical reference volume is intended to cater to students, researchers, as well as practicing professionals from a variety of closely interrelated civil engineering disciplines.

  • Eco-Friendly Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials

    Characterization, Applications, and Life Cycle Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 3 more
    • English
    Eco-friendly Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials: Characterization, Applications and Life Cycle Analysis provides an in-depth look at recent advancements in sustainable composite materials. These eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic fibers and polymers have proven to be exceptional replacements in various applications. The book compiles the latest research on their synthesis, processing, characterization, and potential uses. It also covers recycling and lifecycle assessment, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and those involved in the development of sustainable polymer composites. Beyond basic characterization, the book delves into the applications of these materials in diverse industries.It discusses their role in reducing environmental impact, the technological advancements that enable their production, and the comprehensive lifecycle analysis that assesses their sustainability. This thorough examination ensures that the book is a vital reference for anyone working towards greener material solutions.

  • Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Kai Yan + 2 more
    • English
    Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization provides the theoretical foundations, methods, and latest applications on the conversion and utilization of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels, energy storage, and high-value products. The book combines the preparation methods, physical and chemical properties measurement methods, and specific applications of products from biomass via thermal, catalytic, and biological technologies. Divided into two parts, Part I examines the efficient conversion of biomass resources, explaining key concepts, methods, and technological bottlenecks. Part II explores the versatile utilization of functional carbon materials derived from biomass, including catalysts for biodiesel production, metal-air batteries, electrochemical sensors, and wearable electronics. Finally, the book provides an extensive review of each technology; each technology-specific chapter reviews the current and future market demand of the technology, evaluates the economic feasibility of the technology, including cost effectiveness, return on investment, profit forecast, etc., discusses the unique advantages of the technology compared to existing common methods or other alternative technologies, considers the feasibility and practicability of the technology in actual industrial production, and explains the regulatory and environmental requirements and limitations of the technology. Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in biomass conversion to high-value fuels and other products, and will be of interest to anyone working in bioenergy, biofuels, energy storage, catalysis, electronics and devices, and functional carbon materials.

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