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  • Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuekuan Zhou + 3 more
    • English
    Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities is an up-to-date reference guide on the rapid progress the field is experiencing while keeping up with much-required transformative initiatives to improve global buildings' energy performance. To lay the foundations, the book covers the fundamentals of phase-change materials, including their thermo-physical properties, nanoscale thermal transport mechanisms, encapsulation techniques, and heat transfer enhancement methods. It goes on to explore the integration of latent heat storage solutions in building envelopes or solar photovoltaics and heating/cooling systems, using mathematical models and performance analysis to discuss thermal management aspects for net-zero energy buildings and zero-carbon community concepts. The volume then delves into practical application of the most advanced, artificial intelligence-powered tools for system modeling and simulation, demand-side management control strategies, and metaheuristic optimization approaches. It concludes with an overview of technical challenges and emerging research areas which evidence academic and industry communities’ persistent interest in the future directions of topics interconnected with the sustainable development of the built environment.

  • Applications of Fluoropolymers in Medical Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Sina Ebnesajjad
    • English
    Fluorinated polymers have exceptional properties such as chemical resistance, neutral surfaces, modest mechanical properties, low coefficient of friction, resistance to flex fatigue and excellent performance at extreme high and low temperatures. Owing to these properties, fluoropolymers have been widely used in biomedical applications. Applications of Fluoropolymers in Medical Devices provides practical and comprehensive information on the structure, characteristics, properties, and processing methods of fluoropolymers commonly used for biomedical applications, along with a thorough description of several different medical devices containing fluoropolymers. The first part of this book describes material biocompatibility and fluoropolymers used in medical devices. Fluoropolymer types, properties and processing of parts, shapes, coatings and PTFE, such as microporous membrane and ePTFE, are discussed. The second part describes important devices containing fluoropolymers, and include a detailed overview of the design, fabrication methods, applications, and competitive materials of these devices. This book is the most authoritative reference to the subject available, and a valuable reference to scientists and engineers working in the medical device and technology areas.

  • Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling

    Design, Numerical Modeling, and Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Saeid Mohammadzadeh Bina
    • English
    Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling: Design, Numerical Modeling, and Optimization presents a comprehensive account of GSHP systems and their potential for renewable heating and cooling based on unique case studies from Akita University since 2014. The book covers all aspects of ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems for meeting the heating and cooling demands of energy-efficient buildings across the world. With access to critical data and experimental results across countries, from Japan to Canada, and including both vertical and horizontal grounds heat exchangers, this book presents the latest steps and best practices for utilization.Practica... elements include maps, installations, field measurements and numerical modeling using the experience of researchers in Japan. Bringing these tools together, the book's chapters offer solutions to the many challenges of these systems, including feasibility studies, optimum well depths, unbalanced heating and cooling demands, and hybrid systems.

  • Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces

    A Comparative Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Gregory Shellnutt + 1 more
    • English
    Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces: A Comparative Approach offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies of large igneous provinces (LIPs) by adopting a multidisciplinary approach that unravels the geological, thermal, and biological repercussions of LIP formation. The rapid emplacement of these provinces, often associated with continental break-up, mineral deposits, and mass extinctions remains a subject of intense debate. This book presents an accessible, yet detailed, analysis of several Phanerozoic LIPs, strategically selected for their scientific significance, and arranged chronologically. It provides a foundational reference for LIPs, utilizing a chapter-wide template to facilitate comparisons of crucial aspects and processes. Users will find comprehensive knowledge on over 20 important LIPs, including historical context and uniqueness, geological background, physical characteristics and formations, age and geochronology, mineralogy, and synthesis.

  • Smart Healthcare 2.0

    Integrating Digital Twins with AI-Driven Predictive Analytics
    • 1st Edition
    • Ramesh Chandra Poonia + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Healthcare 2.0: Integrating Digital Twins with AI-Driven Predictive Analytics offers a ground-breaking exploration of how digital twin technology, combined with real-time sensing and predictive analytics, is transforming healthcare delivery. As the global healthcare landscape shifts toward proactive, personalized care, this book addresses the urgent need for comprehensive resources that unify artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and biomedical engineering within the digital twin framework. It provides an essential guide for researchers, engineers, and clinicians aiming to harness virtual patient models and data-driven insights to improve health outcomes and system efficiency in the era of ubiquitous healthcare.This volume covers a wide spectrum of topics, starting with foundational concepts of digital twins in precision health and advancing through smart sensing technologies, scalable system architectures, and AI-powered predictive analytics. Readers will explore detailed discussions on edge-cloud computing, secure communication protocols including blockchain, and simulation platforms that enable virtual patient modeling. The book also addresses critical themes such as chronic disease management, emergency response optimization, ethical AI deployment, interoperability standards, and workforce readiness. Real-world case studies and future-focused chapters on cognitive twins and quantum simulation provide a rich, multidisciplinary perspective. Each chapter is complemented by pedagogical tools and supported by a companion website offering extended resources for teaching and applied research. Researchers and academics will find a consolidated, interdisciplinary framework linking theory with practical healthcare applications, ideal for advancing scholarship and innovation.Biomedica... and clinical engineers gain actionable insights into system design, sensor integration, and clinical validation for building reliable, patient-centered solutions. Healthcare AI engineers and data scientists will benefit from specialized guidance on deploying predictive models, managing multi-sensor data fusion, and ensuring privacy-compliant, real-time analytics. This book empowers stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to drive the next generation of intelligent, adaptive, and trustworthy digital health systems.

  • Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

    From Physics to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Pasquale Imperatore + 2 more
    • English
    Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing: From Physics to Applications expansively outlines the use of SAR remote sensing in Earth Observation, offering state-of-the-art methodologies, broad applications and use cases, and a multidisciplinary approach. It explores basic and advanced methods, accompanied by practical applications and case studies, fostering a deep understanding and facilitating real-world problem solving in Earth Observation. Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing provides invaluable insights into SAR technologies, enhancing research quality and relevance through reproducible methodology for Earth Observation and remote sensing researchers and academics, or Earth and Environmental scientists employing remote sensing techniques.

  • AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Balamurugan Balusamy + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the intersection between AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The book offers detailed insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. It presents case studies and real-world applications to illustrate the effectiveness of these solutions and highlights the significance of data privacy in healthcare and methods to ensure secure data sharing and storage. Topics such as federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology are covered to demonstrate how AI can enhance data security without compromising patient privacy. This book will be an essential resource for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, offering practical solutions and fostering a more in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare.

  • Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • N.K Jain + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy provides an in-depth overview of advancements in CQD synthesis, characterization, and applications in cancer drug delivery and therapy. The book details the unique chemical, physical, and optical properties of CQDs, assessing their benefits and challenges in oncology. With applications across various cancer tissue types, this book explores innovative drug delivery and therapeutic strategies aimed at improving treatment outcomes, enabling readers to make informed decisions in materials selection for cancer research and therapy. It will be of interest to academics and researchers in materials science, biomaterials, materials chemistry, cancer research, and pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry

    From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Crapnell + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Analytical Voltammetry: From the Fundamentals to the State-of-the-Art provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to both the fundamental background and applied, advanced topics in voltammetry applied in analytical chemistry. The book begins with the basics, including equilibrium electrochemistry, Nernst Equation, electrode kinetics, and cyclic voltammetry, covering the interaction at the electrode interface, as well as how to effectively interpret the data. It proceeds to detail the different aspects of electroanalytical methodology, including various voltametric (stripping, pulse, etc.) and amperometric techniques, with detailed treatments of electrochemical sensors used for the sensing in diverse fields. Subsequent chapters then introduce the state-of-the-art in electroanalytical voltammetry, with an emphasis on 2D material electrochemistry, forensic electrochemistry, sonoelectroanalysis, wearable technology, gas sensors, environmental science, biosensors, circular economy electrochemistry and additive manufacturing electrochemistry. Also featured is a timely chapter on the potential for AI and machine learning techniques for analytical voltammetry. The book is written primarily for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and their tutors in chemistry who need to understand how voltametric techniques are utilized for the study of electrochemical systems and the development of analytical methods.

  • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

    Power Electronics for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. The book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions.Critically... auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. This book equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.

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