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    • Smart Additive Remanufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Additive Remanufacturing: Design, Innovation, and Sustainable Technology presents the reader (researcher, industrial practitioner and engineer) with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of this transformative technology. The book explores in detail the emerging field of additive remanufacturing and its potential to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices. By blending the principles of the circular economy, advanced manufacturing techniques, and intelligent systems, the book will inspire and guide the reader in harnessing the power of additive remanufacturing for a more sustainable future. Furthermore, it will shed light on the role of smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of additive remanufacturing processes. These intelligent systems can enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, quality control, and data-driven decision-making, leading to optimized remanufacturing operations. The book will be a valuable resource for all professionals, who are interested in understanding and implementing this innovative technology.

    • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Piezo-Supercapacitors as Sustainable Energy Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • M. Basheer Ahamed + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Piezo-supercapacitor... as Sustainable Energy Devices: Fundamentals and Applications presents the latest advances in this important research field. The chapters cover in detail the fundamentals, technological advancements and diverse range of applications. By exploring the underlying principles, design considerations, manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge research, the book will serve as a valuable reference resource for researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers, who want to develop a deeper understanding of this new and emerging technology to help them overcome implementation challenges, and explore its potential for sustainable energy storage solutions in the future.

    • Smart Multifunctional Coatings for Corrosion Detection and Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Siva Tamilvanan + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Multifunctional Coatings for Corrosion Detection and Treatment investigates the impact smart multifunctional coatings in corrosion sensing, self-healing, superhydrophobic, anti-fouling, and self-cleaning applications. The book focuses on smart multifunctional materials, their special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges, and provides a comprehensive analysis of smart materials-based coatings, from the fundamentals to industrial-scale exploratory research. The book sets out the components and performance-governin... parameters of multiple applications of smart coatings, identifying the challenges, trends and limitations involved in their implementation. It is ideal for advanced students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable coatings for various fields, including textiles and the automobile industry.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • March 2, 2026
      • Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan + 4 more
      • English
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      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.

    • Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Zhiqiang Sun + 1 more
      • English
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      Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source is a comprehensive reference that explores the emerging technology of chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, which offers a promising pathway for efficient biomass utilization. The book provides valuable insights into the latest advancements, technological breakthroughs, and practical applications of biomass gasification, addressing the challenges of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental impact. The book is divided into several chapters, beginning with an introduction to biomass cyclic conversion technology, including sorption-enhanced gasification, conventional chemical looping gasification, and chemical looping deoxygenated gasification. It covers the screening of deoxidizer materials using thermodynamic and machine learning approaches, system modeling and simulation, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide utilization, and the kinetics of biomass gasification. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the principles, methods, and applications of these technologies, supported by real-world case studies, cost-benefit analysis, and life cycle assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the technology's practical applications and economic viability. Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source is an essential reference for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals working in the bioenergy and biofuels sector. It also serves as an important resource for students to understand the underlying phenomena in chemical looping deoxygenated gasification.

    • Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials for Hemostasis

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kokkarachedu Varaprasad
      • English
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      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.

    • Design of Ocean Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Krish Thiagarajan Sharman + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Design of Ocean Structures: From Oil and Gas to Blue Economy offers specialized knowledge that serves to develop efficient, safe, and longlasting infrastructure systems for the transition to sustainable utilization of resources from the world’s oceans. The book's authors draw from their academic and industry experience to provide the most up-to-date, technical advances applied to the design, construction, and operation of farm-scale, bottom-fixed, or floating installations whose purposes include production of renewable energy, extraction of minerals, and open water aquaculture.Effectiv... engineering methodologies accompany discussions of recent, interesting projects, challenges encountered, and other practical lessons learned through coherent case study examples. The book’s easy-to-follow organization concludes with a look at the effects of climate change on the ocean environment and future implications that may further affect design criteria and guidelines. This valuable reference volume is intended for audiences from a variety of engineering spheres who already have foundational understanding of structural design theory and practice and are hoping to transfer and adapt their underlying analytical skills to emerging blue economy sectors.

    • Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • N. M. Nurazzi + 3 more
      • English
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      Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introductory section explaining the fundamentals of composite recycling including sorting and separation techniques for waste composites. Thermal, mechanical and chemical recycling processes are then discussed in detail as well as information on the additives used in recycled composites. The middle section of the book then discusses the various types of recycled composites that are currently commercially available and their related technology. These include thermoplastic, thermoset-matrix waste, metal-waste and rubber-polymer based composites. The utilization of lignocellulosic waste is also discussed in detail. The chapters address the challenges and solutions in recycling these complex structures for a board range of different applications. With its focus on idea generation and informed decision-making, the book will serve as a valuable reference resource for individuals engaged in research, design, and engineering across both public and private sectors, fostering a vision for sustainable product development.

    • Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yu Liu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is a comprehensive exploration of the latest technological advancements and innovative processes for energy and resource recovery from municipal wastewater and biosolids. With a focus 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. The book begins with an overview of the 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. Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, scientists, and professionals involved in wastewater treatment and biosolids management and interested in bioenergy production.

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