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    • Brain Pathologies and Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2026
      • Ayman S. El-Baz + 1 more
      • English
      Neural engineering is an emerging and fast-moving interdisciplinary research area that combines engineering with (a) electronic and photonic technologies, (b) computer science, (c) physics, (d) chemistry, (e) mathematics, and (f) cellular, molecular, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. This helps us understand the organizational principles and underlying mechanisms of the biology of neural systems and to further to study the behavioral dynamics and complexity of neural systems in nature. The field of neural engineering deals with many aspects of basic and clinical problems associated with neural dysfunction, including (i) the representation of sensory and motor information, (ii) electrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system to control muscle activation and movement, (iii) the analysis and visualization of complex neural systems at multiscale from the single cell to system levels to understand the underlying mechanisms, (iv) development of novel electronic and photonic devices and techniques for experimental probing, the neural simulation studies, (v) the design and development of human–machine interface systems and artificial vision sensors, and (vi) neural prosthesis to restore and enhance the impaired sensory and motor systems and functions. To highlight this emerging discipline, Dr. Ayman El-Baz and Dr. Jasjit Suri have developed Advances in Neural Engineering, covering the broad spectrum of neural engineering subfields and applications. This Series includes 7 volumes in the following order: Volume 1: Signal Processing Strategies, Volume 2: Brain-Computer Interfaces, Volume 3: Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Volume 4: Brain Pathologies and Disorders, Volume 5: Computing and Data Technologies, Volume 6: Advanced Brain Imaging Techniques and Volume 7: Neural Science Ethics. Volume 1 provides a comprehensive review of dominant feature extraction methods and classification algorithms in the brain-computer interfaces for motor imagery tasks. The authors discuss existing challenges in the domain of motor imagery brain-computer interface and suggest possible research directions.

    • Green Revolution

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Marcello Locatelli + 2 more
      • English
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      Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative methods and diverse applications of waste-derived materials. By promoting recycling and innovative resource utilization, this book will empower readers to contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. This book will delve into the environmental importance of converting waste. It will also highlight various materials like carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and metal organic frameworks, providing information for innovative waste utilization in material synthesis.

    • Advances in Immobilized Enzymes for Environmental Stewardship

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Muhammad Bilal + 1 more
      • English
      Advances in Immobilized Enzymes for Environmental Stewardship highlights the latest advancements in enzyme technology and explores the design and development of bioreactors for large-scale applications. The book also delves into the challenges of enzyme-driven bioprocesses, providing valuable insights for future research and practical implementations. It offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge biocatalysis and enzyme immobilization techniques, while also focusing on removing emerging pollutants through biopolymers and nanocarriers, addressing stability, cost, and reusability issues.

    • Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Samad Sepasgozar + 3 more
      • English
      Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment delves into the intersection of human interaction, digital information, and the architectural landscape. It thoroughly examines the instruments and methodologies vital to sustainable construction management and urban planning. The book provides a detailed look at how digital informatics equips professionals to make informed decisions. Moreover, it includes practical examples, such as a virtual tunnel boring machine that uses real-time data for training and monitoring, risk assessments for modular construction in a gaming environment, and big data and GIS analytics to understand urban challenges.This comprehensive guide also showcases the use of advanced technology to address issues like urban waste management, bushfire impacts, and pandemic responses. Readers will find valuable insights into the application of digital tools in the built environment, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating informatics with traditional practices. The book is an essential resource for those looking to leverage digital innovations to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban development projects.

    • Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Zafar Said + 1 more
      • English
      Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification: Innovations, Policies, and Applications explores recent developments in solar distillation technology, highlighting the use of solar energy in the efficient production of clean water, combining renewable energy and water purifying methods to address water scarcity and related challenges in a sustainable way. The book begins by introducing the basic principles and connections between solar stills, solar energy, and water purification. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage and analysis of design, mechanics, and maintenance, strategies for enhanced productivity, heat storage, thermal modeling and analysis, economic viability, machine learning for optimization, environmental impact, policy, legal, and regulatory aspects, social and community impact, and innovative applications and materials. Finally, emerging technologies, potential future enhancements, and research gaps are discussed. Within several chapters, case studies are used to practically illustrate applications and impacts of solar still technology, providing real-world context for the theoretical and technical content. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in solar still technology, solar energy applications, water resource management, green technology, and environmental engineering, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry practitioners, and policy makers.

    • Quantum Communication and Cryptography

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Walter O. Krawec
      • English
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      Quantum Communication and Cryptography introduces readers to the theory of quantum cryptography, with a focus will on quantum key distribution (QKD) and more advanced quantum cryptographic protocols beyond QKD. It contains a brief introduction to the field of modern cryptography that is needed to fully appreciate and understand how quantum cryptographic systems are proven secure, and how they can be safely used in combination with current day classical systems. Readers are then introduced to quantum key distribution (QKD) - perhaps the most celebrated, and currently the most practical, of quantum cryptographic techniques.Basic protocols are described, and security proofs are given, providing readers with the knowledge needed to understand how QKD protocols are proven secure using modern, state- of-the-art definitions of security. Following this, more advanced QKD protocols are discussed, along with alternative quantum and classical methods to improve QKD performance. Finally, alternative quantum cryptographic protocols are covered, along with a discussion on some of the practical considerations of quantum secure communication technology. Throughout, protocols are described in a clear and consistent manner that still provides comprehensive, theoretical proofs and methods.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
      • English
      Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.

    • Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Felix Rojas Lobos + 2 more
      • English
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      Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems is a comprehensive compilation of important developments from a holistic viewpoint that considers power electronics, machines, control and mechanical systems. The study of power electronics and its integration in different applications is covered through tutorials, exercises and simulation examples that help identify real-time, solution-based models on the proposed converter and controller designs for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to explaining controller design for power electronics systems and power converters design, providing engineers and researchers in all areas of power and renewable engineering the most advanced knowledge needed.

    • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in dedicated experimental set-ups, over the proper treatment of the data and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage is not just limited to the generic (theoretical) principles but will also carefully consider and explain their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.

    • Synthetic Polymer Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Pradip Bhowmik
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Synthetic Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive, thoughtfully organized introduction to polymers and their physical properties, as well as different types of polymerization reactions. This book aims to explain the bridge between organic and polymer chemistry in an accessible manner, proving to be a helpful resource for an essential course that many students struggle to connect with. To help overcome this challenge and link the two disciplines in useful and exciting ways, this textbook emphasizes the connection between organic chemistry and polymer chemistry, and how knowledge of one can benefit the understanding of the other. This book helps students and researchers build a strong foundation of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry understanding so they can grasp the materials covered in advanced polymer chemistry. Polymer chemistry is an applied field that is present everywhere around us. As users of this book begin to perceive the importance of polymer chemistry in daily life, they are sure to be excited to explore more polymer chemistry methods that pique their interest. Synthetic Polymer Chemistry covers an array of integral topics, from the introduction of polymers and their physical properties to morphology (crystalline and amorphous phase) to molecular weights measurements and solubility. Different types of polymerization reactions (free radical, cationic, anionic condensation) based on organic reaction mechanisms are also discussed across various chapters in vivid detail. This text is ideal for courses in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering.

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