Books in Sustainable development

Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Bin Gao + 1 more
English

Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water will address the removal of emerging contaminants in soils and water. Offering an in-depth look at topics such as PPCPs, PFAs, and microplastics, readers will gain a thorough understanding of adsorption and degradation mechanisms, sustainable recovery approaches, and circular economy prospects. This book delves into the intricate processes involved in eliminating chemicals of emerging concern, engineered nanoparticles, and microplastics, providing valuable insights into adsorption and degradation technologies. It aims to fill a crucial gap in knowledge by summarizing recent advances in the removal of emerging contaminants.

Sustainability and Construction

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Kamal Dhawan + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 7 5 9 1

Sustainability and Construction explores various facets of sustainability in the construction domain. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the concept of sustainability and its construction context. Sustainability in the various phases of a typical construction project is examined next, from inception, through operationalisation, and end-of-life management, on the one hand; sustainability of construction through the lens of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management is discussed, on the other. The scope of the narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment and the Living Building Challenge, and technology as an enabler of sustainable construction. A strategic organisational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, and its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the Sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and ‘wickedness’ of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The authors’ unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the local context (i.e., New Zealand), offers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It proves to be a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders alike.

Membranes for Structures

1st Edition
May 30, 2025
Josep Ignasi de Llorens
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 5 8
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 6 5

A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures — Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part One, preceded by the description of two relevant historical antecedents, which are the circus tent and the “envelat”. The particular case of the successful spoked wheel structural system for the construction of large stadiums is the subject of Part Two, including descriptions of four significant case studies. Two growing fields of application are the focus of Part Three, which is dedicated to façades that give buildings a unique appearance, and Part Five, which addresses replacements, renovations, and refurbishments—activities that are frequently encountered in today’s construction industry. And Part Four presents the latest application developments in different countries across the globe, with achievements in China, Latin and North America, Japan, and Europe being highlighted.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering

1st Edition
April 10, 2025
Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering explores innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry by leveraging renewable resources and sulfur as foundational elements for creating sustainable functional materials. The book highlights the potential of bio-polymeric materials derived from sulfur and renewable sources, offering new avenues for environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Additionally, the text delves into lifecycle assessment studies and the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering. The work emphasizes the criticality of sustainable practices, highlighting the intersection of bio-polymeric materials and circular economy principles, ultimately guiding the reader towards a more sustainable future.The book also presents an in-depth analysis of bio-polymerized sulfur's role in promoting sustainable development. It discusses how polymerized sulfur can be used to develop engineered products that align with sustainability goals.

Smart Nation

1st Edition
March 27, 2025
Abdullah Alfaiz
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 2 8 1

As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries.This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards.Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet.

Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future

1st Edition
October 17, 2024
Simon Grima + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 6 0 4 4

Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future examines the green economy by balancing social needs, the environment, and the economy. It argues that different economic models must be developed to address the environment caused by economic expansion. The book not only looks at the opportunities of having a green economy, but also goes into areas such as greenwashing, social washing, sustainability, economics, and more. In addition, it addresses how one can improve well-being through a symbiotic relationship between economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Adaptive Engineering

1st Edition
September 25, 2024
David S-K. Ting + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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It was with a great insight when Stephen Hawking uttered, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Incidentally, this also paraphrases Albert Einstein’s saying, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Adaptive Engineering: A Sustainable Development Endeavor aims at complementing sustainable development and technologies with adaptation. This entails engineering innovations that go hand in hand with responsible human behavior change.The book presents various aspects of adaptive engineering in combination with civil and structural engineering, architecture, urban design and infrastructure, as well as environmental engineering, coastal engineering, climate change, ecology, energy management, and much more. It commences with a comprehensive review of the state of the art of adaptive engineering. It then elucidates multiple engineering fronts that have proven to be robust and versatile, paving the way to a resilient, green tomorrow. The contributions from a diverse group of experts present a balanced reference compendium to keep professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Evolution and Trends of Sustainable Approaches

1st Edition
June 12, 2024
Daniel Alejandro Rossit + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Evolution and Trends of Sustainable Approaches: Latest Development and Innovations in Science and Technology Applications provides different trends and approaches within the sustainability framework to assess their impact and offer possible solutions to problems facing the global sustainability paradigm. This book evaluates sustainability assessment approaches which support different levels of both decision-making and policy processes, thereby improving the management of natural and human systems. This book explores sustainable firm solutions, the upward trend of sustainability, and its variants.At the same time, different existing approaches are analyzed. These sustainable assessment approaches can be applied to products, services and technologies as well as business models, such as the Product-Service-System (PSS), Circular Economy (CE), Industrial Symbiosis (IS), and Supply Chain (SC). Finally, the book explores Sustainability Indicators (SIs), which are widely used to measure and communicate progress towards sustainable development, along with Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), balancing the three dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social and economic).

Making IT Sustainable

1st Edition
June 11, 2024
Mikhail Gloukhovtsev
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Implementing sustainability solutions in Information Technology (IT) or broader – in Information Communications Technology (ICT) - is a challenge but it is essential. The goal of Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications is to show how it has been done, strategies, various solutions, tool sets, and best practices. Various IT areas are investigated – from data center technologies and operations to cloud computing, to green software, to cryptocurrency, to the transformative AI role in making IT sustainable, to quantum and adiabatic computing. The adoption of sustainable IT practices reduces the environmental footprint of IT by advocating for the utilization of renewable energy sources, electronic waste reduction, the design of energy-efficient IT devices, innovative cooling technologies, and circular economy.Sustainable IT is a complex and challenging field. As a result, there are many questions and uncertainties about how to implement sustainable practices across various scenarios. Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications asks several insightful questions: How can environmentally sustainable data centers be built? How do we compare the carbon footprint of data centers versus public cloud, and cloud-focused IT sustainability standards? As growth in data traffic such as video streaming requires additional internet infrastructure, leading to higher emissions, how is this challenge being addressed and how can we improve energy efficiency in IT such as Adiabatic Reversible Computing, use of direct current, and dematerialization are discussed?Readers of Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications will be a very diverse group. First, the readers include IT professionals who are responsible for managing and maintaining IT infrastructure and systems. The book can provide them with knowledge and guidance on how to reduce the environmental impact of their IT operations. Second, business leaders making decisions about the use of IT will find guidance in the book on how to implement sustainable IT practices in their organizations. Academics and researchers interested in the field of sustainable IT will find information and data helping them develop new ideas and innovative approaches to IT sustainability. The goal of IT sustainability is to contribute to making our planet better. Therefore, students who are interested in pursuing careers in IT or sustainability are the most important members of the book audience. The book helps them understand the key role of sustainability in IT and develop skills and knowledge in this field. Overall, everyone who is interested in reducing the environmental impact of IT can benefit from this book on sustainable IT, regardless of their professional background or level of expertise.Making IT Sustainable: Techniques and Applications is written by an IT practitioner actively working in the field of sustainable IT. The author has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable practices in IT operations. Readers will find practical solutions with examples of their implementations.

Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability

1st Edition
March 7, 2024
Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability emphasizes the significance of various decarbonization strategies. Sections cover contributions of bioenergy to decarbonization, non-fossil energy targets, the role of wind energy, hydrogen energy, potential of geothermal energy, nuclear energy, wind to energy, role of electriﬁcation and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies, and more. The book aims to explain how reducing petroleum consumption and supplementing alternate sources of renewable fuels is vital and would strengthen decarbonization.

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