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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Distillation

    Fundamentals and Operations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mirko Skiborowski + 1 more
    • English
    Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the scientific and engineering foundations of modern distillation technology, and is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. Revised and extended, the volume covers the fundamental principles, practical aspects, and recent developments relevant to the analysis, design, and operation of distillation processes. The chapters trace the history of distillation and examine vapor–liquid equilibria, physical properties, mass transfer, energy use, heat exchange, and column internals. Further sections provide practical guidance on performance testing, troubleshooting, and special distillation operations. This updated edition also introduces high-gravity distillation as an example of process intensification aimed at improving mass-transfer performance, energy efficiency, and equipment compactness. This edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. Whether you are involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, or advanced process design, this book serves as a vital reference, empowering you to enhance your expertise and drive innovation in distillation technology.

  • Distillation

    Design, Optimization and Control of Distillation Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mirko Skiborowski + 1 more
    • English
    Distillation: Design, Optimization, and Control of Distillation Processes, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of modern methods for the systematic development of efficient, intensified, and operable distillation processes, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability. It is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. The chapters address the modeling and optimization of individual columns and separation sequences, as well as the conceptual design of batch, zeotropic, azeotropic, and extractive distillation processes. Further sections examine dividing wall columns, systematic entrainer selection, hybrid separation processes, and reactive distillation. The volume concludes with practical guidance on the control and operation of conventional and intensified distillation systems. Throughout, particular emphasis is placed on technical feasibility, energy efficiency and economical viability.This edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. Whether you are involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, or advanced process design, this book serves as a vital reference, empowering you to enhance your expertise and drive innovation in distillation technology.

  • Epsilon to Omega

    The Frontiers of Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Siddharth Misra
    • English
    Epsilon to Omega: The Frontiers of Clean Energy explores the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the energy sector towards sustainable development. By delving into the convergence of AI, energy, and decarbonization, the book presents a diverse range of innovative ideas and million-dollar concepts to address pressing global energy challenges. Through comprehensive case studies, readers are offered in-depth technical insights and future implications, empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and policymakers to drive transformative change in the field. The book's detailed exploration unfolds across seven chapters, each delving into a distinct aspect of the AI-driven energy revolution. From the emergence of smart machines and AI engineers of tomorrow to trailblazing advancements in AI-powered science and machine intelligence fueling the infinite-energy future, readers are guided through a journey of cutting-edge technologies and applications. The chapters explore intelligent agents paving the way to a zero-carbon planet, going beyond zero to the frontiers of carbon negativity, and unleashing the potential of a sustainable energy future, offering a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of energy.

  • Frontiers in Green Chemistry

    Sustainable Materials and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Amin Mir + 1 more
    • English
    Frontiers in Green Chemistry: Sustainable Materials and Environmental Applications offers a thorough guide to how green chemistry can drive environmental sustainability and address pressing global challenges. Integrating core principles with innovative technologies, it explores renewable energy, eco-friendly practices, and solutions like biofuels, green hydrogen, and solar-driven chemical processes.What sets this book apart is its strong focus on real-world applications. It shows how green chemistry affects everyday life, from agriculture and food packaging to community initiatives. Case studies, emerging trends, and practical examples showcase successful innovations, making sustainability tangible and actionable.Ideal for graduate students, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers, this volume advances both understanding and practice in green chemistry. It provides guidance for developing environmentally responsible technologies, improving efficiency, and shaping sustainability-orien... policies, illustrating how sustainable practices can be integrated across science, industry, and communities.

  • Innovative Remediation Technologies for Micro- and Nanoplastics in Water and Wastewater

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 2 more
    • English
    Innovative Remediation Technologies for Micro- and Nanoplastics in Water and Wastewater addresses the critical global issue of water contamination by microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), which are pervasive in manufactured products, and as byproducts of larger plastic debris breakdown. This comprehensive volume delves into the toxicological impacts of MP/NP pollution and explores innovative, sustainable remediation technologies for their removal from water and wastewater. Key features include an in-depth analysis of the toxicological effects of MP/NPs, detailed exploration of sustainable remediation methods, and practical insights into the implementation of these technologies.Given the urgent need for effective solutions, this book provides a single-source reference for academicians, researchers, PhD students, managers, and environmental scientists, offering the latest information on remediation techniques and degradation mechanisms. By presenting global applications and comparing various remediation technologies, this book fills a significant gap in environmental remediation research.

  • Breathborne Biomarkers and the Human Volatilome

    From Chemistry and Biology to Technology and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Jonathan Beauchamp + 1 more
    • English
    Breathborne Biomarkers and the Human Volatilome: From Chemistry and Biology to Technology and Applications, Third Edition, is the definitive resource for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals interested in the power of breath analysis for health and disease monitoring. This comprehensive guide covers the latest scientific discoveries, innovative detection technologies, and practical applications of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in breath, offering valuable insights into how these biomarkers can be used for early diagnosis, personalized medicine, and environmental exposure assessment. Whether you are developing new diagnostic tools or conducting advanced research, this book provides the essential knowledge needed to unlock the full potential of breath analysis. With in-depth coverage of biomarkers, data analytics, and cutting-edge sensor technologies, this edition bridges fundamental science with real-world applications. It is an ideal reference for scientists, healthcare professionals, and industry innovators aiming to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. By providing clear explanations, current perspectives, and future directions, Breathborne Biomarkers and the Human Volatilome: From Chemistry and Biology to Technology and Applications, Third Edition empowers readers to harness the power of breath for improved health outcomes and environmental monitoring—making it an indispensable tool in modern biomedical science.

  • Nanoferrites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

    Theory to Application
    • 1st Edition
    • Atul Thakur + 3 more
    • English
    Nanoferrites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding: Theory to Application explores the fundamentals, synthesis, structural and functional properties, and real-world applications of nanoferrites for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. It provides a thorough understanding of the role of nanoferrites in safeguarding electronic devices, enhancing environmental safety, and advancing next-generation technologies. From the basics of crystal structure to the latest advances in nanocomposites and thin films, readers will gain the knowledge needed to select, design, and optimize materials for high-performance EMI shielding. The book features detailed chapters on characterization techniques, the influence of morphology and temperature, and comparative analyses of shielding materials. It also addresses current challenges and future prospects, equipping researchers to tackle EMI shielding challenges in electronics, defense, healthcare, and data security.

  • Nanomaterials in Aquatic Ecosystems

    Sustainable Applications, Risks, and Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Kunal Biswas + 1 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials in Aquatic Ecosystems: Sustainable Applications, Risks, and Innovations reviews the interactions of nanomaterials with aquatic species and ecosystems, covering their synthesis, applications, environmental impacts, and regulatory frameworks.The book begins with foundational concepts, including green synthesis methods and bio-therapeutic developments from aquatic organic resources. It discusses the use of nanomaterials in fish feed design, health, and nutrition, alongside analyses of eco-toxicity, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification in aquatic food webs. Remediation and purification strategies are presented to support aquatic health, addressing eutrophication mitigation and sustainable aquaculture with reduced environmental footprints. Further chapters discuss risk assessment methodologies, environmental modeling tools, and international regulatory approaches that ensure the safe and ethical application of nanomaterials in aquatic environments.This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing sustainable nanotechnology applications within aquatic ecosystems.

  • Advances in Chemically-Modified Natural Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Chemically Modified Natural Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications reviews the characterization, properties, and chemical modification of natural polysaccharides in biomedical applications. Covering a wide range of functionalization techniques - including esterification, carboxymethylation, sulfation, and grafting - this book explores how these modifications enhance the physicochemical properties and biomedical performance of polysaccharides. Chapters highlight a broad selection of chemically modified polysaccharide types, as well as various different applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, cancer targeting, wound dressing, vaccine development and more. Advances in Chemically Modified Natural Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications is of interest to researchers, academics, and industry professionals in the fields of materials science, materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, and bioengineering, with an interest in the development of novel biomaterials for biomedical applications.

  • Remote Sensing and Climate Dynamics

    Monitoring Impacts, Understanding Change, and Guiding Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Biswajeet Pradhan + 2 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing and Climate Dynamics: Monitoring Impacts, Understanding Change, and Guiding Solutions explores how remote sensing technologies are revolutionizing climate science. The book provides critical data to observe and analyze Earth's changing climate system, covering the urgency of climate change monitoring and the unique advantages of remote sensing. It details the wide array of remote sensing tools, sensors, and platforms that enable precise measurement of atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial variables. Readers will find sections on how remote sensing tracks essential climate indicators such as surface and atmospheric temperatures, precipitation, soil moisture, cryosphere dynamics, sea level changes, and ocean health.Further, the book explores the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems, coastal zones, and human settlements, highlighting methodologies for assessing vulnerability and resilience. It also addresses how remote sensing supports climate mitigation efforts through carbon cycle monitoring and emission verification, while aiding adaptation planning via risk assessments and early warning systems. Supplementary appendices provide valuable resources on terminology, satellite missions, and data workflows.

  • Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region

    Shaping an Inclusive, Green Transformation in the Digital Age
    • 1st Edition
    • Miltiadis D. Lytras + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region: Shaping an Inclusive, Green Transformation in the Digital Age addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how Arab economies can simultaneously accelerate the energy transition, embrace digital transformation, and ensure affordability and inclusion. Historically reliant on hydrocarbons, the region now faces structural vulnerabilities, climate risks, and social inequalities. This reference provides a coherent framework to support policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in navigating these interconnected imperatives. The volume is structured into four sections. The first establishes foundations of energy transition and digital transformation, including affordability, policy landscapes, and SDG alignment. The second examines technological innovation, with chapters on artificial intelligence, smart grids, cybersecurity, digital twins, and circular economy models. The third section explores economic diversification and social impacts, covering labor markets, green jobs, gender and youth inclusion, and climate resilience. The final section addresses strategies, investments, and governance, including financing models, institutional reform, and regional cooperation, culminating in a roadmap for an inclusive and digitally enabled energy future.Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region benefits its audience by combining interdisciplinary insights with region-specific case studies and policy recommendations. It equips policymakers with frameworks for equitable energy reforms, guides practitioners in deploying emerging technologies for efficiency and resilience, and provides academics and students with original research and thematic synthesis. By aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this book is a strategic tool for advancing sustainable, inclusive, and competitive futures across Arab economies.

  • Nano-PCM Breakthroughs

    Unlocking Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Golam Kibria + 3 more
    • English
    Nano-PCM Breakthroughs: Unlocking Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems examines the integration of hybrid nano-phase change materials (HNPCMs) into photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems, addressing the challenge of efficient, scalable energy storage. It analyses how nanotechnology improves thermal energy storage and conversion, and how these materials enhance solar capture, thermal regulation, and conversion efficiency across diverse climates, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Readers will gain insight into the fabrication, characterization, and application of hybrid nano-PCMs, alongside recent research developments, design considerations, and thermal management approaches that boost thermal conductivity, energy density, and system stability. The book also introduces innovative uses such as nano-PCM integration in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), supporting energy-efficient farming and climate resilience, and assesses the economic and environmental case for advanced thermal storage through cost analysis, sustainability indices, and lifecycle benefits.Designed for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers, it offers practical guidance, case studies, and performance assessments that support energy resilience, decarbonization, and wider climate goals.

  • The Basics of Digital Forensics

    • 3rd Edition
    • John Sammons
    • English
    The Basics of Digital Forensics, Third Edition provides a foundation for people new to the digital forensics field. This book offers guidance on how to conduct examinations by discussing what digital forensics is, the methodologies used, key tactical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Details on digital forensics for computers, networks, cell phones, GPS, the cloud and the Internet are discussed. Also, learn how to collect evidence, document the scene, and how deleted data can be recovered. The new Third Edition of this book includes four all-new chapters, additional pedagogical features within each chapter, and an expansive appendix with useful information in an easy-to-use format. The book provides readers with real-world examples and all the key technologies used in digital forensics, as well as coverage of network intrusion response, how hard drives are organized, and electronic discovery. This valuable resource also covers how to incorporate quality assurance into an investigation, how to prioritize evidence items to examine (triage), case processing, and what goes into making an expert witness. New chapters in the Third Edition cover imaging and processing, digital forensic analysis, IoT forensics, as well as documentation and reporting.

  • Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environments

    Remediation and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Xuan-Thanh Bui + 3 more
    • English
    Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environments: Remediation and Management offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging global crisis of microplastics and nanoplastics in aquatic environments, addressing their sources, environmental and health impacts, and the challenges in controlling their spread. Edited by experts in the field and drawing on global case studies, the book explores current and innovative treatment technologies—from conventional filtration methods to cutting-edge photocatalytic and electrolysis-based approaches—highlight... their effectiveness and limitations. It also discusses policy and management strategies essential for pollution mitigation and sustainable water management. This essential resource is tailored for scientists, engineers, policymakers, and students seeking to understand, evaluate, and implement practical solutions for microplastic pollution, making it a vital guide to tackling one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

  • Machine Learning Applications in Structural Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Biswas + 2 more
    • English
    Machine Learning Applications in Structural Engineering is a practical guide to machine learning in structural engineering. With first-hand examples of machine learning applications, this book is a vital reference for both entry-level readers and advanced professionals. For experts, the book offers insights into emerging applications that are shaping the future of the discipline, making it a compelling choice for engineers looking to leverage machine learning for smarter, more resilient structural solutions. This accessible style makes complex concepts manageable, and the book offers clear explanations while showcasing the potential of machine learning as a versatile tool for advancing structural engineering practices.It is aimed at engineers, researchers, and students with an interest in integrating new, machine learning technologies into daily practice. Readers will find a balance of foundational theory with hands-on, data-driven solutions tailored to meet real-world demands.

  • Just Energy Transition

    Strategies for Inclusion and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary + 2 more
    • English
    The transition to a low-carbon economy is, at its core, an energy transition that necessitates the rapid deployment of renewables, the modernization of power grids, and the restructuring of energy markets. As governments implement stricter climate policies and clean technologies become more competitive, the challenge is no longer just reducing emissions but ensuring that energy systems remain reliable, affordable, and equitable. Just Energy Transition: Strategies for Inclusion and Sustainability provides a comprehensive framework for achieving a just energy transition, addressing technical, economic, social, and ethical dimensions of this global challenge. Unlike conventional discussions that emphasize decarbonization alone, this book integrates case studies, policy insights, and market-driven strategies with critical perspectives on justice, fairness, gender equity, and social sustainability. This is a valuable resource for all those involved in the energy sector, the transition to low-carbon systems and renewables, grid modernization, policy, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, policy makers, and regulatory bodies.

  • Modeling Systems with SysML v2

    The Systems Modeling Language
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanford Friedenthal + 2 more
    • English
    Whether you have previous experience modeling with SysML v1 or are new to modeling with SysML, Modeling Systems with SysML v2: The Systems Modeling Language provides the understanding and guidance to help you gain a basic level of competency in SysML v2, prepare for SysML v2 certification, and advance your modeling skills over time.SysML v2 is the next generation systems modeling language that can be used to model complex systems that span a wide range of application domains. It provides the ability to specify requirements, behavior, structure, analysis, and verification of interacting systems and their components while maintaining traceability across the system model. SysML v2 enhances the precision, expressiveness, consistency, usability, extensibility and interoperability of systems modeling. It provides both graphical and textual notations that facilitate stakeholder understanding and enable modern practices with agile workflows. SysML v2 is also supported by a standardized application programming interface (API) that facilitates interoperability across digital engineering tools and models. The formal semantic and syntactic foundation for SysML v2 enables technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) with large language models (LLM) to interact with the SysML model. The combination of SysML v2's textual notation and standard API, along with a formal foundation and consistent usage patterns, facilitate automation to support model validation, workflow enhancements, and integration with other models and tools.This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide for modeling systems with SysML v2. With their unique perspective as leading contributors to the language, the authors provide a full description of the language along with examples that help you understand how to apply the language concepts. The book begins with an introduction to the most commonly used features to help you get started quickly followed by a detailed description that provides you with a more in-depth understanding. The book also includes a detailed example of applying model-based systems engineering with SysML v2 to specify and design an unmanned aerial system.

  • Isotope Hydrology and Hydro-Biogeochemical Processes under Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Aadil Bhat + 3 more
    • English
    Isotope Hydrology and Hydro-Biogeochemical Processes under Climate Change offers an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating advances in isotope geochemistry, environmental biogeochemistry, and modern analytical and modeling techniques to unravel the coupled dynamics of water flow, chemical weathering, nutrient cycling, and trace element behavior across diverse aquatic systems. Featuring case studies from glacial, mountain, and riverine environments—particu... the Himalayas—this book connects fundamental research with real-world applications. It provides invaluable insights for researchers, graduate students, environmental professionals, and policymakers seeking to address pressing water resource challenges, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation strategies.

  • Advanced Structural Resilience and Retrofitting

    Methods, Digital Integration, and Multi-Hazard Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Mokarram Aydenlou
    • English
    Advanced Structural Resilience and Retrofitting: Methods, Digital Integration, and Multi-Hazard Approaches addresses the growing need to improve the safety, performance, and service life of existing buildings, bridges, and urban infrastructure exposed to increasing natural hazards and urbanization pressures. The book presents advanced retrofitting methods, digital integration, and multi-hazard strategies to address emerging challenges in modern civil engineering. Its comprehensive coverage includes fundamental principles, advanced materials, seismic isolation, and intelligent retrofit systems, alongside artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and digital twins. International case studies demonstrate practical applications in seismic rehabilitation, historic preservation, and urban infrastructure resilience.The book also examines international standards, adaptive strategies, and emerging technologies shaping the future of structural retrofitting. By combining engineering principles with practical applications and digital innovation, it provides researchers and practicing professionals in engineering, architecture, and urban planning with valuable knowledge and tools for developing, assessing, and optimizing sustainable retrofitting solutions and enhancing structural resilience against multiple hazards.

  • Advancements in Nanotechnology for Electronics and Healthcare

    From Materials to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ratneshwar Kumar Ratnesh + 3 more
    • English
    Advancements in Nanotechnology for Electronics and Healthcare: From Materials to Applications provides a comprehensive overview on the foundational principles, cutting-edge applications, and emerging trends related to applications of nanotechnology in electronics and healthcare. The book begins with a discussion on synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanomaterials, emphasizing their electronic, optical, and magnetic properties critical for device performance. Chapters also detail the integration of nanoscale structures in semiconductor manufacturing, flexible and wearable electronics, and high-speed computing architectures, including quantum dots, nanotubes, and nanowires. The application of AI-driven methods for nanomaterial design and process optimization is discussed, highlighting predictive modeling approaches. The following chapters focus on biomedical applications, reviewing topics such as plasmonic sensor development, nanocomposite ferrites for biomedical diagnostics, and nanoelectronics in minimally invasive medical devices. The book also addresses state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques and discusses technical challenges related to scalability, material stability, and system integration. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and scientists who want to learn more about nanoscale materials and their diverse applications in electronics and biomedicine.

  • Medical-Engineering Interdisciplinary Microrobotic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Qianqian Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Medical-Engineering Interdisciplinary Microrobotic Systems presents an authoritative reference in the emerging field of microrobotics applied to biomedicine. Addressing the critical need for integrated approaches across engineering and medical disciplines, this work offers researchers and clinicians insights into system design, control strategies, and applications for minimally invasive targeted therapies. The book responds to the accelerating demand for intelligent microrobotic platforms capable of precise delivery and intervention in complex biological environments. The content is organized into four parts covering foundational backgrounds, system design and construction, biomedical applications, and future outlooks. Chapters provide detailed coverage of microrobot functional design, diverse actuation methods, control strategies ranging from manual to AI-driven autonomous operation, and advanced imaging and feedback modalities. Application chapters focus on embolization, thrombus removal, biofilm eradication, and cancer therapy, supported by experimental validations and clinical relevance discussions.Medical-... Interdisciplinary Microrobotic Systems equips its audience with a systems framework, design principles, and clinical application guidance, bridging engineering innovations with medical needs. This reference fosters the development of intelligent microrobotic therapies, offering valuable tools for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in biomedical engineering, robotics, and medical technology, as well as clinicians and medical device developers engaged in minimally invasive interventions.

  • Motion Planning and Dynamic Control of Autonomous Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Fei Liu + 4 more
    • English
    Motion Planning and Dynamic Control of Autonomous Vehicles systematically discusses the content of vehicle autonomous driving motion planning, dynamic control, and testing while also integrating cutting-edge technologies in the field of autonomous driving vehicle technology research and practice. The book provides a source of information for both academic researchers and those working in industry on technological applications.

  • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 152
    • English
    Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Intelligent Cockpit Design in the Automotive Industry

    Architecture, Principles, and Automotive-Grade Chips
    • 1st Edition
    • Huimin Zhang
    • English
    Intelligent Cockpit Design in the Automotive Industry: Architecture, Principles, and Automotive-Grade Chips provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and architecture of multiple subsystems, basic software, and applications/service... of the intelligent cockpit. It also reviews the principles and practices of the underlying technology of SoC or System on a Chip (SoCs integrate multiple components onto a single chip, offering advantages like reduced power consumption, smaller form factors, and enhanced performance). Sections focus on the origins, background, and system architecture of the intelligent cockpit and the architecture, principles, and core technologies of the software and hardware technologies required for the intelligent cockpit.Content covers vehicle buses, high-speed video transmission technology, data connection technology, display subsystems, visual subsystems, audio subsystems, basic software, applications, and services. The final part mainly focuses on the technical principles, design examples, and development trends of intelligent cockpit SoCs, covering cockpit SoC computing power evaluation standards, SoC design principles, automotive-grade chip evaluation standards, functional safety design principles, and future evolution paths

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 63
    • English

  • AI-Enabled Intelligent Algal Systems: From Strain Design to Biorefinery Integration

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • English
    AI-Enabled Intelligent Algal Systems: From Strain Design to Biorefinery Integration series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 242
    • English

  • Polymeric Gels

    Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kunal Pal + 1 more
    • English
    Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed collection of case studies. This updated edition is organized into three essential sections, opening with an introduction to polymeric gels and the technologies for their design and development. The second section systematically covers the subtypes of polymeric gels, dedicating each chapter to one subtype. Readers are guided through the core concepts, synthesis methods and preparation techniques, characterization, unique properties, and potential applications, allowing for a fundamental overview of each gel type.The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. This book provides a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. It may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.

  • Jute Fiber Reinforced Composites

    Fabrication, Characterization, Sustainability and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Mahadi Hasan + 2 more
    • English
    Jute Fiber Reinforced Composites: Fabrication, Characterization, Sustainability and Applications addresses the increasing need for sustainable, high-performance composite materials by exploring the potential of jute fiber as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable alternative to synthetic fibers. The book provides a detailed examination of the properties, processing methods, and performance of jute fiber composites, while also highlighting their innovative applications across industries such as automotive, construction, textiles, and green packaging. The book aims to fill a significant gap in the existing literature, by synthesizing the latest research, methodologies, and innovations related to jute fiber composites into a single, cohesive volume. Its unique approach includes addressing technical challenges such as moisture absorption and compatibility with matrix materials through surface treatments and hybridization techniques. The book also emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits of jute-based composites, making it an invaluable guide for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals interested in advancing the field of sustainable composite materials.

  • Smart Photovoltaic Systems

    Volume 1: Advanced Control, Monitoring, and Grid Interfacing Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Photovoltaic Systems: Advanced Control, Monitoring, and Grid Interfacing Technologies consolidates recent innovations in solar photovoltaic systems and improved efficiency, looking across power electronics, intelligent control, and grid integration, with the goal of advancing both the theoretical and applied understandings of smart solar PV systems. The book explores emerging technologies, AI-based optimization strategies, hybrid architectures, and integrated storage solutions, supported by real-world case studies and simulations. In doing so, the book will contribute meaningfully to the design and deployment of high-performance, intelligent, and sustainable PV systems tailored to the demands of the modern energy landscape. This will be a useful resource for all those looking to understand the latest advances and to improve the efficiency of PV systems, including researchers, engineers, professionals, and students.

  • Principles and Technologies of Green Remediation for Contaminated Soils and Water

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaoe Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Principles and Technologies of Green Remediation for Contaminated Soils and Water is a comprehensive resource delving into pollution sources, remediation techniques, and sustainable practices for soil and water decontamination. This edited book, with a specialized focus on managing hydrocarbon and petroleum-contaminat... sites, features contributions from global experts, offering the latest insights and ongoing research in environmental remediation. Ideal for students and researchers in environmental science, this publication provides integrated research to support the implementation of sustainable green remediation methods for addressing soil and water pollution.

  • AI-Driven Approaches to Marine Waste

    Detection, Recycling, and Ocean Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Alok Prasad Das
    • English
    AI-Driven Approaches to Marine Waste: Detection, Recycling, and Ocean Sustainability explores the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and sustainable management practices to address marine waste challenges effectively. From understanding the sources and impacts of marine pollution to leveraging real-time data streaming, edge computing, and smart sorting technologies, this book provides practical insights for environmental professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students alike. Filled with real-world case studies and a cross-disciplinary framework, this volume offers the tools and knowledge needed to implement sustainable, effective solutions that safeguard our oceans for future generations. Students and researchers will discover how cutting-edge AI models, microbial degradation, and circular economy strategies are revolutionizing marine waste management.

  • Molecular Physics of Supercritical Fluid Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Tae-Young Yoon
    • English
    Supercritical fluids occupy a unique space between liquids and gases, showing unusual behaviors such as density fluctuations, transport anomalies, and tunable solvation. These properties make them powerful tools for processes ranging from extraction and drying to nanomaterial synthesis and environmental treatment. Yet, the connection between molecular-level understanding and real-world industrial design remains difficult, as near-critical phenomena are both complex and highly sensitive to operating conditions. Molecular Physics of Supercritical Fluid Technologies narrows this gap by combining core principles with practical design strategies. The first part of the book introduces the essential theory statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, molecular simulations, and interfacial science, presented in a coherent and accessible way. The second part moves toward applications, showing how these concepts support supercritical extraction, drying and particle formation, thin-film synthesis, supercritical water processes, and battery recycling. Each topic is complemented by case studies, visual explanations, and computational tools to guide process development and scale-up. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals in fields such as chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental science, the book provides both a solid theoretical foundation and practical insights. By linking molecular physics with engineering practice, it equips readers to innovate confidently and apply supercritical fluid technologies more effectively in diverse sectors.

  • Global Water Scarcity and Urban Resilience

    Nature-Based Solutions for Cities under Climate Change
    • 1st Edition
    • João C.G. Lanzinha + 3 more
    • English
    Global Water Scarcity and Urban Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions for Cities under Climate Change provides a comprehensive and timely exploration of how cities around the world can confront the escalating challenge of water insecurity. Bringing together leading experts from multiple regions and disciplines, this book presents actionable strategies for building resilience through engineering innovation, policy reform, and nature-based infrastructure. It features comparative case studies, planning tools, and global best practices that illustrate how cities—from Beira and Cape Town to São Paulo, Chennai, and Los Angeles, are reimagining water systems to thrive under climate stress.As climate change, rapid urbanization, and aging infrastructure converge, urban areas across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond face mounting risks of droughts, floods, and water contamination, thus threatening human well-being and sustainable development. The book is a necessary guide for academics, practitioners, and decision-makers committed to advancing sustainable and equitable urban water futures.

  • Design of Composite Joints

    Exploring Mechanical, Adhesive, and Hybrid Joints in FRP Composites
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohit Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Design of Composite Joints: Exploring Mechanical, Adhesive, and Hybrid Joints in FRP Composites provides a comprehensive and timely overview of engineering robust connections in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, focusing on mechanical, adhesive, and hybrid joints. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical foundations and real-world applications, guiding readers from fundamental concepts to advanced methodologies. The objectives center on equipping engineers, researchers, and practitioners with in-depth knowledge of joint design principles, structural optimization, and the durability of FRP composite connections. The book’s scope extends to new developments, such as advanced computational methods, the influence of environmental aging, the use of nanofillers and additives, additive manufacturing for custom joint components, and sustainability and recycling challenges. Structured in thematic sections, it covers fundamentals, mechanical and adhesive joints, hybrid solutions, durability, numerical analysis, and emerging topics including industry standards and case studies. Each chapter blends theoretical analysis with practical case studies and application-driven examples, ensuring relevance for both academic and industrial audiences. Timely and significant; the book addresses the latest trends and research needs for high-performance joints in critical sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction. Its integrative approach and expert contributors position it as an essential reference for postgraduate students, researchers, and engineers seeking to advance the science and practice of FRP composite joint design.

  • Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications

    Numerical and Experimental Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • Zied Driss + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications: Numerical and Experimental Investigations brings together the latest research into how fluid mechanics and related approaches can be applied in the context of renewable energy and energy management. With numerous practical examples and case studies, this book explores applications across areas such as geothermal heat pumps, solar chimney, solar stills, solar thermal technologies, heat transfer, hybrid fuels, and water heating. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in thermofluids, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics, as applied to renewable energy systems and energy management, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, technicians, and other professional experts.

  • Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductors

    Growth, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Qixin Guo + 1 more
    • English
    Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductors: Growth, Characterization, and Applications provides a thorough overview of ultrawide bandgap materials such as AlN, AlGaN, BN, Diamond, and Ga₂O₃, focusing on their growth methods, fundamental properties, and device applications. The increasing demand for high-performance power electronics, deep-UV optoelectronics, and quantum devices underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of these materials. The book covers core topics including epitaxial growth techniques, advanced characterization methods, and emerging applications, with dedicated chapters on each material system. Special attention is given to innovative device architectures and the potential of GeO₂ and other novel materials for future technological breakthroughs. Its detailed chapters on growth techniques, property modulation, and device integration support both educational and applied research efforts, fostering innovation in next-generation electronic and photonic systems.

  • Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Ehtisham Khan
    • English
    Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications addresses the urgent global need for sustainable, high-performance water purification technologies by bridging cutting-edge nanoscience with practical deployment strategies. As water scarcity, industrial contamination, and emerging pollutants intensify worldwide, researchers and practitioners require resources that move beyond laboratory-scale discovery toward scalable, economically viable solutions. This reference responds to that demand by integrating materials design, mechanistic understanding, and translational pathways. It emphasizes not only adsorption, photocatalysis, membrane systems, and hybrid nano-enabled platforms, but also techno-economic feasibility, regulatory compliance, lifecycle thinking, and environmental safety. The volume is organized into thematic sections covering advanced nanomaterial synthesis, green fabrication routes, morphology and surface engineering, and industrial scale-up strategies. Mechanistic chapters examine adsorption phenomena, redox processes, photocatalytic and electrocatalytic systems, electro spun nanofibers, nano-bio interfaces, and the treatment of emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and microplastics. Subsequent sections address system integration, hybrid treatment architectures, environmental fate, toxicological risk assessment, circular economy frameworks, and global regulatory considerations. Case studies highlight decentralized systems, industrial effluent treatment, techno-economic modeling, digital integration with smart monitoring platforms, and commercialization pathways supported by pilot- and full-scale demonstrations.Advan... Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications provides researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and graduate students with a rigorous yet application-oriented framework for translating nanotechnology into deployable water solutions. By combining multidisciplinary expertise with real-world case analyses, this reference supports informed material selection, process optimization, risk evaluation, and strategic innovation toward sustainable global water security.

  • Occupational Safety and Health in Advanced Manufacturing

    Principles, Risks and Control Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Francisco J.G. Silva
    • English
    Occupational Safety and Health in Advanced Manufacturing: Principles, Risks and Control Systems is an essential resource for safety professionals, managers, engineers and researchers. The book delves into the critical aspects of workplace safety and health, summarizing significant scientific contributions and offering practical insights. Covering a wide array of topics, the book addresses risk management, regulatory frameworks, and best practices across various industries, including chemical, mechanical, electrical, construction, and agriculture. It also emphasizes the importance of operator behavior, training, and the economic implications of safety and health initiatives, and explores the integration of innovative solutions, such as automation and smart manufacturing principles, to enhance workplace safety. Readers will find in-depth discussions on the role of sensors, actuators, and artificial intelligence in creating safe and healthy automated production environments. With case studies and future prospects, this work provides a well-rounded perspective on the evolving landscape of occupational safety and health.

  • Crystallography of Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

    • 1st Edition
    • Wen-Zheng Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Crystallography of Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys systematically introduces basic knowledge and analysis methods of phase transformation crystallography, providing practical guidance and application examples. Written by recognized experts in the field, this book covers geometric interface descriptions, experimental methods characterizing phase transformation crystallographic features, models and their physical bases for the quantitative interpretation of measured crystallographic features, possible prediction of preferred phase transformation crystallography, atomic simulation of interface structures and migration of interfaces, and examples of interpreting phase transformation crystallography in different materials. Additionally, relevant software with application examples are included. This book serves as a valuable reference for advanced students, researchers, and engineers interested in exploring both experimental and theoretical methods to investigate and comprehend the crystallographic features of phase transformation products.

  • Negative-Ion Chemical Ionization in Mass Spectrometry

    Basic Principles and Interpretation of Spectra
    • 1st Edition
    • Dimitrios Tsikas
    • English
    Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)-based technologies are widely utilized for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of derivatives of organic analytes. Mass spectra are the identity cards of organic molecules. Understanding and interpreting mass spectra are of key importance in various fields of chemistry and related disciplines. The negative-ion chemical ionization (NICI) technique is now extensively used and has been developed almost two decades after electron ionization (EI) and there is a lack of introductory resource enabling the effective harnessing of this important research technique.Negative-I... Chemical Ionization in Mass Spectrometry: Basic Principles and Interpretation of Spectra deals in-depth with the interpretation of NICI mass spectra specifically. Reported NICI mass spectra of different classes of unlabelled and stable-isotope labelled organic analytes, the isotopologs, serve as examples for a detailed step-by-step interpretation and final structural elucidation of the analytes. The book provides deep insights into the basic mechanisms that occur in gas chromatography, which include H/D isotope effects, kinetic H/D effects, cis/trans effects, and isomerism, and mass spectrometry, namely chemical ionization by secondary electrons, reduction, oxidation, fragmentation and rearrangement reactions in the gas phase, collision-induced dissociation (CID). Nitrogen rules in GC-NICI-MS and GC-NICI-MS/MS are presented in examples and applied to NICI mass spectra. Solid knowledge of the mechanisms in GC-NICI-MS and GC-NICI-MS/MS are also shown to be key for a deeper understanding of gas-phase reactions and for successful quantitative analytical chemistry in the life sciences.Negative-Io... Chemical Ionization in Mass Spectrometry is written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and their tutors primarily in analytical chemistry and organic chemistry. The book is also addressed to researchers from surrounding life sciences disciplines such as medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental and climate sciences.

  • Microplastic Fibers in the Environment

    Sources, Distribution, Impacts, and Mitigation
    • 1st Edition
    • Chunhui Wang + 4 more
    • English
    Microplastic Fibers in the Environment: Sources, Distribution, Impacts, and Mitigation examines how plastic fibers are generated, measured, transported, and managed across the textile life cycle. It explains shedding during laundering, drying, and daily use, alongside industrial releases and pathways through wastewater, sludge, air, soils, rivers, and oceans. Sampling and analytical methods are discussed with particular attention to contamination control, polymer identification, size limits, and the interpretation of fiber counts, dimensions, and mass. The book evaluates aquatic and terrestrial biological responses, human exposure, and associated chemicals, distinguishing fiber-specific findings from broader microplastic evidence and unresolved health risks. Mitigation options include low-shedding textile design, filtration, wastewater treatment, material innovation, circularity, and policy instruments, with attention to maintenance and the management of captured residues. Case studies address controlled laundering, laundry-wastewater measurement, emission modeling, bivalve exposure, and the implementation challenges of French washing-machine legislation. Written for environmental researchers, postgraduate students, ecologists, and engineers, the book supports the design of measurements, interpretation of evidence, and evaluation of mitigation options

  • Water Scarcity

    Disciplinary Perspectives and International Experiences Revisited
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio A. R. Ioris
    • English
    Water Scarcity: Disciplinary Perspectives and International Experiences Revisited revisited delves into water scarcity and abundance by examining their evolution and the diverse responses they have provoked across the Global North and South. Through a multidimensional lens and edited by experts in the fields of water science, this comprehensive book explores trends in both inland and coastal regions, the complex interplay between urban and rural areas, and the pivotal roles of technology, community, and gender in shaping responses to scarcity. Drawing from scientific, academic, and grassroots perspectives, the book exposes how exclusionary policies, and technocratic solutions often perpetuate scarcity, while fleeting abundances are manufactured to serve political or operational interests. By critically assessing the moral, legal, and economic bases of water allocation, and highlighting both obstacles and innovative pathways to development, this is a necessary guide to students and researchers of Environmental Science offering and nuanced understanding of water scarcity.

  • Aluminium Oxide

    Synthesis, Processing, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Surjeet Chahal + 1 more
    • English
    Aluminium Oxide: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications offers a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on alumina, a vital ceramic material widely used across industries. Addressing the fragmented literature, this reference integrates fundamental science with advanced synthesis techniques, including sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion, and additive manufacturing. It highlights nanostructuring and property tailoring to meet diverse application needs. The book is structured into four sections covering alumina fundamentals and synthesis, detailed physicochemical and mechanical properties, broad industrial and biomedical applications, and future perspectives focusing on sustainability, recycling, and circular economy principles. Each section includes contributions from global experts, enriched with case studies and practical insights.Aluminium Oxide: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications delivers a unified, scientifically rigorous, and application-oriented reference to support material selection, design, and innovation for advanced ceramics in catalysis, coatings, energy storage, bioceramics, aerospace, and additive manufacturing.

  • Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy in Materials Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Chikkakuntappa Ranganathaiah + 3 more
    • English
    Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy in Material Science offers a detailed overview of positron annihilation spectroscopy (PAS) techniques and their applications across polymers, polymer-based materials, metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and energy storage materials. Its focus on both fundamental theory and practical workflows helps users interpret defect structures, free volume, and degradation mechanisms at the microstructural level, addressing a critical need for non-destructive, high-resolution analysis tools in academic and industrial research environments. Chapters cover the scientific principles of PAS, experimental methodologies, and comprehensive case studies demonstrating PAS applications in polymers, nanocomposites, MIPs, structural batteries, and porous frameworks. The book emphasizes the integration of PAS with other characterization techniques such as DSC, XRD, TEM and mechanical testing, providing readers with a holistic approach to understanding material performance and durability.

  • Translational Advances in Polymeric Nanomaterials for Cancer Theranostics

    Design, Delivery, and Clinical Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Ajmer Singh Grewal + 5 more
    • English
    Translational Advances in Polymeric Nanomaterials for Cancer Theranostics provides an advanced review of the role of polymeric nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This book emphasizes strategies for designing and functionalizing nanocarriers to enhance targeting, imaging, and therapeutic outcomes, supporting personalized medicine. Discussion of safety, toxicity, and regulatory considerations offers insights for translating research into clinical applications and overcoming barriers to approval and commercialization. Later chapters address scalable manufacturing and industry adoption to inform development decisions. By integrating interdisciplinary expertise, this book equips readers to develop safer, more effective nanomedicine solutions and advance cancer therapy.Translationa... Advances in Polymeric Nanomaterials for Cancer Theranostics is of interest to academics, researchers, and R&D professionals in materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and cancer research developing novel theranostic approaches.

  • Animal Products

    Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 4 more
    • English
    Animal Products: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment offers a rigorous, practically relevant exploration connecting fundamental science with applied engineering, highlighting mechanistic degradation pathways of proteins, fats, and oils, persistent pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance factors. By analyzing how effluent composition affects advanced treatment performance, the book links chemistry to process design and efficiency. It blends detailed analysis with case studies to illuminate environmental risks and technological opportunities inherent in these streams. Going beyond conventional methods, it showcases hybrid and integrated systems, advanced oxidation, electrochemical and membrane technologies, and emerging digital approaches such as data-driven modeling and AI for optimization.Animal Products: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment links scientific advances to industrial practice, demonstrating contributions to environmental sustainability, resource recovery, and the circular economy. It situates the discussion within regulatory frameworks, presenting strategies to meet stricter standards, reduce ecological footprints, and valorize wastewater for energy and products across animal-product industries worldwide.

  • Microwave Remote Sensing in Environmental Monitoring

    Case Studies and Methodology
    • 1st Edition
    • George P. Petropoulos + 1 more
    • English
    Microwave Remote Sensing in Environmental Monitoring: Case Studies and Methodology addresses the growing need for advanced techniques in environmental monitoring using microwave Earth Observation datasets. This reference compiles multidisciplinary approaches and state-of-the-art geospatial data analysis methods applied to a wide range of environmental contexts, from natural and agricultural to urban and disaster-affected areas. It fills a gap by offering practical solutions and detailed case studies that integrate both active and passive microwave sensing technologies. The content is organized into thematic sections, each including chapters that present specific applications, methodologies, and geospatial data processing workflows, supported by recent satellite data and software tools. The book emphasizes reproducible techniques, with clear algorithmic descriptions and potential code samples, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike. Microwave Remote Sensing in Environmental Monitoring benefits postgraduate students, researchers, environmental scientists, and geospatial analysts by providing robust methodologies and practical examples to enhance environmental monitoring capabilities. It enables users to apply advanced microwave remote sensing data and geoinformation technologies effectively in their work, supporting improved environmental management and decision-making worldwide.

  • Vibration Analysis and Testing of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Electric Mobility Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Yihua Hu + 2 more
    • English
    Vibration Analysis and Testing of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Electric Mobility Applications unifies electromagnetics, structural dynamics, and data science to provide testing methods and mitigation strategies for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in electric vehicles with permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs). It synthesizes related research, connecting advanced theoretical models to critical real-world applications. Application-specific NVH challenges, such as unique operational profiles, packaging constraints, and passenger comfort metrics are covered, as are industry standards and validation protocols. The book also features workflows for building diagnostic models, descriptions of relevant datasets, and a comparative analysis of Fast Fourier transform-based methods versus artificial intelligence-based approaches for specific fault detection tasks. Common machine types are also compared, with a focus on aspect ratio, typical operations speed ranges for different vehicle applications, and the harmonic spectrum of magnetomotive force of distributed versus concentrated windings. The book also features case studies detailing specific failure modes, test data, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies, as well as NVH-friendly design guidelines and common pitfalls and troubleshooting considerations, covering major tests (noise emission, vibration mapping, fault seeding), typical setup errors (setup misplacement, aliasing, ground loops), and common data analysis mistakes (incorrect windowing, misinterpretation of orders, and more).

  • Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy Production, Storage, and Environmental Remediation

    Advances in Clean Energy Storage, Conversion, and Environmental Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • Rama Rao Karri + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy Production, Storage, and Environmental Remediation: Advances in Clean Energy Storage, Conversion, and Environmental Remediation addresses the twin challenges of environmental remediation and clean energy generation by providing a comprehensive overview of designing and integrating nanostructured materials. The book opens with a discussion on energy insecurity, pollution, and plastic waste, and the need for sustainable materials, then walks the readers through the basics of electrochemical storage and photocatalysis before exploring the state-of-the-art synthesis routes, green chemistry policies, and advanced characterization techniques. The different classes of materials, including metal organic frameworks (MOFs), Single-atom crystals (SACs), metal oxides, organic electrodes, 2D metal oxides, and chalcogenides, were explored by illustrating how defect control, bandgap engineering, co-catalyst loading, and doping can be tuned for H2 generation, water treatments, supercapacitors, batteries, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation. It will also stress the key role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in advancing material discovery. Besides, it also focuses on the incorporation of circular economy principles and policy frameworks to facilitate the industrial adoption of green technologies. The book targets scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and industry professionals seeking fundamentals of material design, synthesis, characterization, and real-world implementation, uniting the fields of photocatalysis and energy storage. The book serves as a guide for anyone seeking understanding and contribution in the development of a sustainable future through advanced material science.

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