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The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

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    • Polymer Nanoparticle Technologies for Gene Delivery and Gene Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Seyed Morteza Naghib + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polymer Nanoparticle Technologies for Gene Delivery and Gene Therapy focuses on the concept of polymer nanoparticles applications in gene delivery and gene therapy. Gene therapy is a relatively young branch of medicine that has the potential to relieve and treat numerous illnesses that are resistant to standard treatment. Polymers used to form nanoparticles can be both synthetic and natural polymers. These nanocarriers have been demonstrated for use as a variety of applications: such as drug delivery, imaging, and detection of apoptosis. This book covers many of the cationic polymers have been studied both in vitro and in vivo for gene delivery.

    • Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

      • 1st Edition
      • August 29, 2025
      • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Groundwater Natural Recharge (GNR), Second Edition covers the essentials of GNR with a range of global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. The book provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply through debris removal, along with conservation practices to assist researchers and graduate students specializing in this field.

    • Biodegradable Metals and Their Medical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Yufeng Zheng
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biodegradable Metals and Their Medical Applications presents an authoritative overview of all aspects of biodegradable metals and their biomedical applications from the definition, criteria, classification and alloying design of biodegradable metals to the mechanical property optimization, degradation control, biological effect, surface treatment, and advanced manufacture technologies of various biodegradable alloying systems. In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility evaluations for each kind of degradable metallic biomaterials are also discussed, and medical devices designed for usage within bone, blood, and other body microenvironments are presented, making this a complete resource for researchers in the fields of materials science and biomedical engineering.

    • Magnetoelectric Composites

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 22, 2025
      • Gopalan Srinivasan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Magnetoelectric Composites: Materials, Structures, and Applications, Second Edition summarizes the theory behind magnetoelectric phenomena and then introduces magnetoelectric materials and structures and the techniques used to fabricate and characterize them. Part two of the book looks at magnetoelectric devices: applications covered include magnetoelectric sensors, magnetoelectric antennas, transducers for energy harvesting, microwave and millimetre wave devices, and miniature magnetoelectric systems for biomedical applications. The final chapter discusses progress toward magnetoelectric memory.This new edition starts with the phenomena and theory of magnetoelectric materials in bulk laminates, thin-film heterostructures, and nanocomposites. On the magnetoelectric devices side, the contents have been significantly expanded to include energy harvesting, sensing, and magnetoelectric antennas. This book is suitable for materials scientists and engineers working on magnetoelectrics in academia and R&D.

    • Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Qinglei Hu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying: From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving provides an in-depth, practically focused, exploration of secure cooperative control for spacecraft formation flying that addresses real-world challenges including communication latency, resource constraints, and information security, balancing foundational theory with actionable solutions, tailored to complex, resource-limited environments A comprehensive reference source for aerospace engineers and researchers covering anti-communication delays and resource-saving coordination strategies in spacecraft formation flying. For professionals and researchers in space systems, robotics and control engineering, the book provides detailed descriptions of robust security measures and practical application insights. The integration of secure communication protocols with control methods makes the book particularly relevant for professionals in high-stakes environments, where cyber threats and resource limitations are critical. For space agency mission planners and aerospace cybersecurity experts, the project addresses critical issues in secure, delay-tolerant communication and resource optimization for coordinated spacecraft missions. This enhances the development of secure and resilient communication protocols, which are critical to prevent data breaches and ensure reliable inter-spacecraft coordination in adversarial environments. The integration of advanced algorithms and the emphasis on real-world challenges, particularly the communication security issue, provides readers with a unique perspective that is missing in existing literature. The book equips readers with detailed information on advanced control strategies for multi-spacecraft coordination, particularly methods that address communication delays and optimize resource use.

    • Mechanical Behavior of Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 23, 2025
      • Rajiv S. Mishra + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation and Design is the first textbook to adopt a design-led approach to the teaching of mechanical behavior of materials in which the underlying fundamental science is presented in the context of design. This approach has been found to help motivate and engage students through real-life case studies and illustrative applications. In addition to the design-led approach, Mishra and Charit cover newer content not found in other textbooks, such as recent advances in microstructural characterization techniques and up-to-date presentation of fundamentals that link the microstructure of engineering materials with realistic mechanical response.

    • Brake Pads

      • 1st Edition
      • September 1, 2025
      • Reza Taherian
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Brake Pads: Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Testing offers a comprehensive resource on this vital component of the braking system of a variety of vehicles (passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, and airplanes). This specialized volume aims to bridge the theory and practice of designing and producing well-performing, greener, and cost-effective brake pads.It encompasses, in Part I, an overview of friction materials already available on the market and other more recently developed formulations and, in Part II, step-by-step examinations of a range of manufacturing parameters with related effects on the specific properties of the selected compounds as well as testing techniques.Discussio... on regulatory standards, literature reviews, case studies, application scenarios, and analytical modeling make for a unique contribution that is not only timely but also shows the field’s potential for ever-growing transformation.

    • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery

      • 8th Edition
      • May 5, 2025
      • Dan Zhao + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Eighth Edition is the leading turbomachinery book with its balanced coverage of theory and application. Starting with background principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, this updated edition goes on to discuss axial flow turbines and compressors, centrifugal pumps, fans, and compressors, and radial flow gas turbines, hydraulic turbines, and wind turbines. Used as a core text in senior undergraduate and graduate level courses, this book will also appeal to professional engineers in the aerospace, global power, oil & gas, and other industries who are involved in the design and operation of turbomachines.

    • Smart Heat Transfer and Thermal Management

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Raj Kumar Arya + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Heat Transfer and Thermal Management: Leveraging AI, Machine Learning, and Soft Computing revolutionizes heat transfer engineering by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and soft computing. This groundbreaking book delves into state-of-the-art research and practical applications, providing a holistic approach to optimize thermal management. By deepening the understanding of heat transfer principles while explaining AI, ML, and soft computing methodologies, it offers innovative solutions for heat transfer challenges across various industries. The synergy between these disciplines results in enhanced predictive modeling, system optimization, and thermal control for improved energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.S... computing techniques, including fuzzy logic and neural networks, expand traditional heat transfer methods, allowing for adaptive and intelligent thermal systems. Through case studies, simulations, and real-world examples, the book demonstrates how AI and ML-driven algorithms can lead to sustainable and eco-friendly thermal management solutions, making it a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and students alike.

    • Condition Monitoring and Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructure Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Vistasp M. Karbhari + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Condition Monitoring and Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructure Systems presents important developments in this field whilst focusing on specific areas such as bridges, buildings, industrial facilities, dams and hydraulic structures, pipelines, and power generation/transmiss... systems, to provide the reader with a focused insight into CM/SHM in these areas. The book provides both details of the technologies and applications with a focus on infrastructure components and systems. Given its specific focus on areas of infrastructure it will help researchers, designers, and practitioners in assessing the current state-of-the-art and in the identification of problems/challenges as well as to provide a focus of the “how to” so that they can get ahead in their research/application... It will assist the researcher, practitioner, and engineer in solving the issues of assessment and design which are critically needed as well as those of diagnosis and prognosis of the condition of a structure/system moving away from the inefficient time-based inspection system to a more efficient condition-based one. Written for a wide variety of audience, this book will cover different technologies, sensors, and analysis methods with a view towards application to ensure that the reader gets an integrated overview and in-depth knowledge of the subject.

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