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    • Deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • August 26, 2023
      • Lydia Rycroft + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage: Insights, Case Studies, and Key Learnings presents the latest research and technologies on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), building on the topics to provide case studies and lesson learned from early stage projects. The book highlights CCS storage technologies deployed at scale to offer readers insights and guidance that will ensure they make sound decisions when developing CCS programs. Cost and risk minimization techniques are included to minimize cost and risk for wide-scale commercial deployment required by 2050. Global case studies on CCS technology and high TLR provide readers with unique insight into worldwide activity.Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the full CCS chain as applied across multiple settings including energy, chemical, geological and environmental industries, as well as an authoritative understanding of international policy and regulation factors.

    • Organic Farming

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 29, 2023
      • Sarath Chandran + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of seed, soil, water and weed management, and other important aspects. In addition, it presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. This fully revised and updated edition expands coverage to include important economic considerations, understanding the influence of nanotechnology on organic farming, vertical farming, organic farming and livestock management, as well as the future of organic farming. Written by a team of global experts to provide current concepts of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

    • Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2023
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles addresses technologies that have had a major impact in industry for decades, but which are currently attracting unprecedented attention due to their applications in the fight against the Coronavirus epidemic. Recent advances in textile technology have opened new possibilities for textile researchers and scientists in antiviral textiles, flame-retardant textiles, antimicrobial textiles, insect repellent textiles, breathable medical textiles, aroma-protective textiles, high tech-textiles, smart textiles, nano textiles, and more. This book provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research and developments on material design, methodologies, characterizations, processes, properties and applications of medical healthcare and protective textiles. In addition, sections pay special attention to advanced fabrication methodologies and materials used in apparel engineering.

    • Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects

      • 1st Edition
      • January 25, 2023
      • Mohammad Ehtisham Khan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanocomposites-Advan... Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodologies and eco-friendly methods for using a broad range of metal oxide-based nanocomposites in innovative ways. Key aspects include fundamental characteristics of environmentally sustainable fabrication of materials for solar power, power generation and the textiles industries. Commercialization and economic aspects that are currently of major significance are also discussed in detail. The book represents an important information resource for material scientists and engineers to create the next generation of products and devices for energy and environmental applications. Metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites are at the heart of some of the most exciting developments in the field of energy and environmental research. They have exceptional properties and are utilized in electronic and environmental sensing devices, for energy storage, electrode materials, fuel cells, membranes, and more.

    • Oxides for Medical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 17, 2023
      • Piyush Kumar + 3 more
      • English
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      Oxides for Medical Applications reviews the most important advances of oxides with optical, magnetic and electronic properties for biomedical applications. Owing to their unusual properties, oxides are expected to play a significant role in the prevention or early treatment of diseases. In addition to catalytically active artificial enzymes based on oxide materials—the book provides comprehensive coverage of the most relevant categories of oxide materials and their properties and applications. Since magnetic oxides are used extensively for a wide range of medical applications, there are numerous chapters that address these materials, including LSMO nanoparticles, ferrites, nanocatalysts, and more. Finally, practical considerations for the translation of these materials from the lab to the clinic are reviewed, including biocompatibility and toxicity of oxide nanoparticles, making this a suitable resource for researchers and practitioners in materials science and engineering in academia and the clinic.

    • Circular Economy Processes for CO2 Capture and Utilization

      • 1st Edition
      • August 29, 2023
      • Francisco M. Baena-Moreno + 3 more
      • English
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      Circular Economy Processes for CO2 Capture and Utilization: Strategies and Case-Studies presents an innovative resource or integrating carbon capture, storage and utilization into the sustainable circular economy of the future. Split into two parts, the book offers readers a grounding in the fundamentals of the circular economy and the potential contribution of CCS. Strategies for implementing CCS into a circular economy are explained, with benefits and limitations analyzed. The book then offers a gallery of case studies from the newest research in the area, allowing readers to access lessons learned and critical considerations for integrating CCS into the circular economy. Marrying theory and practice for a holistic perspective, this book offers readers an essential guide to theorizing and implementing a sustainable future economy that utilizes the full potential of carbon capture.

    • Fuel Cells for Transportation

      • 1st Edition
      • May 19, 2023
      • Prodip K. Das + 4 more
      • English
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      Fuel Cells for Transportation: Fundamental Principles and Applications is the first comprehensive reference on the application of fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty transportation. Addressing the subject from both a materials and engineering perspective, the book examines integration, modeling, and optimization of fuel cells from fundamentals to the latest advances. Chapters address every aspect of fuel cell systems for transport applications, including performance optimization, stack characterization, low-cost materials and catalysts, design of bipolar plates and flow fields, water and thermal management, durability under automotive driving cycles, cold start, state of the art characterization, optimization of various components, and more. Each chapter reviews the fundamental principles of the topic before going on to examine the latest developments alongside current applications and real-world case studies. This is an essential reference for graduate students and researchers working on fuel cells for transport applications, as well as professional engineers involved in the application of fuel cells and clean energy and working in any sector of the transportation industry.

    • Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2023
      • Kuruvilla Joseph + 3 more
      • English
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      Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials: Material Design Methods, Properties and Applications covers advances in carbon dots, graphene quantum dots, carbon quantum dots, fullerenes and their applications. This book explores important aspects of preparing these materials for specific applications and includes an overview of the most relevant synthesis methods, with special emphasis on newer green methods and material synthesis from biomass sources. Thorough discussion of the materials key properties, including unique optical and electronic properties to enable them for a wide range of applications is included, along with applications in the fields of photovoltaic cells, catalysis, sensors, biomedical, nano devices and energy storage. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners in materials science and engineering and may also be helpful for chemists and chemical engineers.

    • Biocomposites for Industrial Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • September 18, 2023
      • Chandrasekar Muthukumar + 4 more
      • English
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      Biocomposites for Industrial Applications: Construction, Biomedical, Transportation and Food Packaging reviews the properties and performance of these materials, with a focus on their intended applications. Sections cover their properties and performance, including processing conditions, structure and property relations. For biomedical applications, researchers need a broad understanding of conceptual design, physico-chemical properties, and cytotoxicity (orthopedic implants). As the usage of biocomposites has increased significantly over recent years, mainly due to the advantages these materials have when compared to synthetic composites, such as (i) renewability (ii) eco-friendly components, (iii) biodegradable aspects, and (iv) non-toxicity, this book provides a great update on the technology. These advantages will help to attract wider use in more lightweight-based applications such as (i) construction and building (ii) biomedical (iii) transportation (automotive, marine, and aerospace), and (iv) in food packaging.

    • Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 16, 2023
      • Kyusik Yun + 1 more
      • English
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      Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications provides a single point of reference for understanding the biomedical potential of quantum dots. The book covers the synthesis and properties of various carbon and graphene quantum dots, with advanced discussion on the challenges faced during synthesis according to type, structure, size, functionalization and composition. Key biomedical applications are described, including bioimaging, biosensing, antimicrobial and drug delivery. The benefits and issues of utilizing carbon and graphene quantum dots in biomedical applications are addressed in detail, evaluating vital aspects such as cytotoxicity, inhibition concentration and point-of-care-specif... challenges.This book offers an exciting and thorough overview of this emerging area for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical science, as well as for R&D groups in biosensing and drug development.

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