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    • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Victor V. Zhirnov + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits, Third Edition provides a detailed exploration into the cutting-edge world of autonomous microsystems, focusing on integrated intelligent sensor systems. The book delves into the essential physical principles and technological trends that shape the development of these highly miniaturized systems, with particular attention given to the challenge of energy minimization. Readers are guided through the implications of reduced energy consumption on both device and system architectures, while gaining insights into the behavior of electronic components as microsystems continue to scale, making this text a valuable resource for anyone interested in next-generation bioelectronics.In addition to its core focus, the book presents fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation, and communication subsystems. It introduces new applications such as optical, magnetic, and mechanical sensors, and covers advanced topics including DRAM and 3D NAND memory technologies, betavoltaic energy conversion, and recent advancements in packaging.

    • Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage, Volume 2

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Volodymyr Yartys
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metal Hydrides: Materials and Technologies for Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage, volume 2 comprehensively describes the synthesis and rich chemistry of a vast variety of the most important group of hydrogen storage materials – metal hydrides. In addition to exploring tailored properties manipulated by tuning their composition, morphology, and structure, the book also presents the most important applications of metal hydrides, including hydrogen and heat storage systems, hydrogen compression, hydrogen generation, and use as electrode materials in rechargeable batteries. In this volume, an international team of renowned experts has contributed chapters covering three key areas: (a) Hydrides with advanced tailored properties achieved by appropriate processing, nanoscaling, chemical and structural optimization, and use of catalysts; (b) In situ and operando characterisation of the mechanism and kinetics of interactions in metal–hydrogen systems; (c) Prime applications in hydrogen-based energy storage. Solid state materials for hydrogen storage are covered in the companion book, Metal Hydrides: Materials and Technologies for Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage, volume 1. Finally, a future outlook is presented that highlights the almost unlimited potential and possibilities offered by this exciting group of energy storage materials and their continuing development.

    • Metal Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Jai Singh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Thus far the top-performing thermoelectric materials have included toxic elements or materials that are not abundant or expensive and difficult to produce. Consequently metal oxide materials are now being investigated as potential thermoelectric materials. Metal Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials reviews the characteristics of metal oxide materials in comparison to other materials utilized for thermoelectric applications. In particular, there is discussion of the intrinsic advantages of metal oxide materials such as their chemical and thermal stability, environmental friendliness, cheap raw material costs, and chemical flexibility. In addition, the book includes information on their high-temperature stability, adjustable electronic and phonon transport behavior, and well-established simple production processes. Strategies to enhance the thermoelectric properties of metal oxide materials are emphasized in the book. Finally, emerging applications of metal oxide-based thermoelectrics are touched on with an overview of the remaining challenges and opportunities towards commercial translation. Metal oxide-based thermoelectric materials is a suitable reference book for researchers and scientists in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering and energy.

    • Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage, Volume 1

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Volodymyr Yartys
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 7 1 2
      Metal Hydrides: Materials and Technologies for Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage comprehensively describes the synthesis and rich chemistry of a vast variety of the most important group of hydrogen storage materials – metal hydrides. In addition to exploring tailored properties manipulated by tuning their composition, morphology, and structure, the book also presents the most important applications of metal hydrides, including hydrogen and heat storage systems, hydrogen compression, hydrogen generation, and their use as electrode materials in rechargeable batteries.An international team of renowned experts contributes chapters covering four key areas: (a) Solid state materials for hydrogen storage with storage capacities reaching 18.5 wt. % H; (b) Hydrides with advanced tailored properties achieved by appropriate processing, nanoscaling, chemical and structural optimization, and use of catalysts; (c) In situ and operando characterization of the mechanism and kinetics of interactions in metal–hydrogen systems; and (d) Prime applications in hydrogen-based energy storage

    • Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors

      • 1st Edition
      • November 28, 2025
      • Ananthakumar Ramadoss + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors: New Developments in Green Energy Storage investigates green materials-based supercapacitors, considering not only their fundamental characteristics but also implications of their use at industrial scales. The book focuses on the special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges associated with green supercapacitors. The book sets out the components and performance-governin... parameters of green supercapacitors and identifies the challenges and limitations involved in their implementation. It is split into three parts: the first part extensively covers the fundamentals of green supercapacitors, the second part looks at applications, and the final part presents case studies and considers future developments.The book will be of value to postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable energy, materials science, nanomaterials, and the electronic and automobile industries.

    • Spinel Ferrite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • November 30, 2024
      • Gagan Kumar Bhargava + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spinel Ferrite Materials: Fundamentals, Progress, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the latest research in ferrite materials to assist students, researchers, and practitioners. The book focuses on the synthesis methodology; the structural, electrical, and magnetic properties; and various applications of spinel ferrites. The book pays particular attention to synthesis techniques and subsequent applications in biomedicine, microwave absorption, nanoelectronics, wastewater treatment, sensing, and photocatalysis.

    • Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies Beyond Li-ion Batteries

      • 1st Edition
      • November 26, 2024
      • Guanjie He
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies Beyond Li-ion Batteries: Fundamentals, Materials, Devices focuses on an overview of the current research directions to enable the commercial translation of electrochemical energy storage technologies. The principles of energy storage mechanisms and device design considerations are introduced, along with advances in candidate materials and their path to commercialization and industrialization. Electrochemical energy storage technologies reviewed include rocking chair batteries, metal-air batteries, redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors.This book is suitable for materials scientists and chemists in academia and industry. It may also be of interest to physicists and energy scientists and practitioners.

    • Paper-Based Optical Chemosensors

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2024
      • Liang Feng
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Paper-based Optical Chemosensors comprehensively discusses the origin, development, and current state-of-the-art in paper-based sensors. With a focus on the principles, classifications, methodology, design, and application of paper-based sensors, this book represents a developing research field with recent innovative applications resulting in a comprehensive presentation of the different physico-chemical techniques using paper sensors. It discloses underlying rules and factors in paper-based sensors and discusses intricate sensing systems and working environments by ways of chemistry and physics for a variety of application scenarios such as environmental protection, food safety, public safety, and clinical diagnosis.This is a valuable resource for researchers who major in analytical chemistry, or for those who are interested in the development of methods or devices for rapid analysis/monitoring based on paper/membrane-based sensors who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

    • Green Analytical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • October 5, 2024
      • Marcello Locatelli + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Analytical Chemistry: Current Status and Future Perspectives in Sample Preparation presents the state-of-the-art in the field of GAC sample preparation procedures. With a focus on green chemistry, the book highlights how new techniques make it possible to observe a lower environmental impact without sacrificing the performance of the procedure. By proving a theoretical background of novel green technologies and proposing new protocols, this book addresses innovative methodologies in analytical chemistry and sample preparation following the requirements of green analytical chemistry demands. It is a valuable resource for researchers, chemist, students, and all those interested in the allied field.

    • Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Solar Harvesting

      • 1st Edition
      • June 24, 2024
      • Samrana Kazim + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Solar Harvesting: Chemistry, Materials, Devices provides an up-to-date appraisal of the photon engineering of innovative catalysts for solar energy harvesting. This book analyzes the overall progress, potential challenges, and the industrialization of new catalysts in the near future. The primary emphasis is on experimental approaches from materials synthesis to device applications, however, there is also an introduction to relevant photochemistry concepts. This book is suitable for materials scientists and chemists who, through the use of photonics, are in continuous pursuit of improving the efficiencies of different devices used to capture solar energy for the generation of sustainable fuel.Sunlight-driven fuel synthesis is the most sustainable and potentially economical option for producing energy vectors through water splitting. Thus, this book focuses on the design of photocatalysts and water oxidation catalysts, as artificial photosynthesis and hydrogen fuel production via water oxidation (in place of fossil fuels) are two promising approaches towards renewable energy.