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  • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

    The Embedded Model Control Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • Enrico Canuto + 4 more
    • English
    This new edition introduces a more refined approach to both handling system uncertainty, complexity, and disturbance patterns, as well as enhancing the precision and adaptability of control systems in unpredictable space environments by fully leveraging the Embedded Model Control (EMC) methodology.Updated throughout, the book begins with an extensive introduction to attitude geometry and algebra, establishing a strong foundation for the complex control systems discussed in later chapters. It examines the integration of innovative instrument and actuator technologies, including laser interferometer metrology and micro-propulsion subsystems, the former being new to this edition. Drawing inspiration from past and forthcoming drag-free European missions and the control challenges they encounter, advanced application examples are featured alongside numerical exercises and simulations, all designed around the mission state predictor, which enables precise drag-free and attitude control of multibody systems under varying, unstable conditions. Three dedicated chapters cover the complex drag-free and attitude control of the successful GOCE mission and of the next-generation satellite constellations aimed at Earth’s gravity field mapping (NGGM) and gravitational wave detection (LISA). Architecture and design of the case studies entirely rely on the EMC methodology, the uncertainty-based design of which is summarized and exemplified in the chapter that precedes the case studies.

  • Underground Space Development

    Engineering, Construction, and Management Principles and Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Akbar Firoozi + 1 more
    • English
    Underground Space Development: Engineering, Construction, and Management Principles and Practices provides an integrated, practice-oriented framework for developing underground infrastructure from initial planning and ground investigation through design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation. It connects engineering geology, soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, structural analysis, excavation, ground support, linings, waterproofing, and drainage with project delivery, construction management, risk governance, fire and life safety, environmental performance, and life-cycle asset management.The book covers tunnels, shafts, caverns, metro systems, utility corridors, storage facilities, and multiuse underground spaces. Dedicated chapters examine numerical modeling, BIM, GIS, digital twins, IoT, sensing, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence, together with subsurface rights, regulatory compliance, cost estimation, financing, stakeholder engagement, social value, and cultural heritage. International case studies identify transferable lessons from successful projects, failures, and challenging geological and urban settings.Written for advanced students, researchers, consulting engineers, contractors, asset owners, planners, regulators, and decision-makers, the book supports technically sound, safe, resilient, low-carbon, and economically responsible underground development.

  • Metal Oxides in Batteries

    • 1st Edition
    • Feng Liang + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Oxides in Batteries addresses the development of high-performance electrode and electrolyte materials essential for next-generation energy storage devices. With increasing demand for efficient, stable, and sustainable batteries, this reference fills the need for a comprehensive analysis of metal oxides-based materials and their roles in various battery chemistries. The book covers fundamental and applied aspects of metal oxides, including insertion and conversion type anodes, cathodes, catalysts for metal–air batteries, and electrolytes for solid-state batteries. It also discusses doping, coating, three-dimensional structuring, and nanocrystallization strategies to optimize performance. This book will be of interest to materials scientists, inorganic chemists, electrochemists, and industry researchers working with the synthesis, design, and application of metal oxide materials for batteries.

  • Multi Rotor Wind Turbine Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Dalhoff
    • English
    Multi Rotor Wind Turbine Systems guides the reader through the fundamentals, design, wind farm effects, logistics and operation, costs, and socio-economic considerations. Multi rotor systems (MRS) provide a solution to delivering bigger systems without the need for bigger rotors, offering a highly automatable approach with potential for customization, and other benefits relating to physical scaling laws, positive aerodynamic effects, wake recovery, cost, reliability, and sustainability. All of these aspects are described in this book, which draws on the latest research findings and application examples, enabling the reader to find optimal MRS topologies and design concepts by application of the physics and considering cost of energy (LCoE) as the main objective, with sustainability as a further very relevant aspect.This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is a valuable reference for wind energy students and researchers, engineers, turbine designers, wind farm developers, wind farm operators, investors, certification bodies, and consulting firms in wind turbine engineering, as well as anyone interested in innovative technical design and solutions in the energy transition.

  • 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

  • Mechanical Joining by Material Flow

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Mehdi Kasaei + 4 more
    • English
    Mechanical Joining by Material Flow provides sought-after experimental information on process design, process modeling, and joint characterization techniques for students, researchers, and engineering professionals who want to learn about advanced joining systems for lightweight materials. Chapters cover mechanical joining by plastic deformation, including clinching and self-piercing riveting, and friction-based processes, such as friction stir welding to form a mechanical joint. Though these processes are mainly used to establish metallurgical bonding, their unique characteristics and the material flow they generate has led to an increased use of these techniques for joining difficult-to-weld materials.Other sections introduce innovative technologies developed based on material flow to meet existing industry needs to join materials with different structural properties in different scales or shapes. To furnish readers with a more usefully comprehensive coverage, the team of experts behind the book has included methodological principles as well as discussions on advantages, drawbacks, and future directions of each technique, alongside application examples and case studies.

  • Recent Advances in Ceramic Nanocomposites

    Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Saritha Appukuttan + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Ceramic Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications consolidates the scattered literature on the synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of ceramic nanocomposites into a single, up-to-date reference. It explains the enhanced physical and chemical properties that make these materials suitable for electronics, energy, biomedical, chemical and aerospace uses, and reflects the rapid progress of the past decade. Coverage spans preparation routes such as sol-gel techniques, injection moulding and dry pressing alongside newer methods, giving researchers a coherent account of how structure and processing govern performance across this fast-moving field.Dedicated chapters examine optical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal and rheological behaviour and applications including supercapacitors, batteries, fuel and solar cells, hydrogen storage, gas sensing, water purification, tissue engineering, drug delivery and corrosion protection, with distinctive sections on 3D printing and molecular dynamics modelling. It is intended for researchers, industry professionals and postgraduate students in nanoscience and materials science.

  • Computational Mechanics of Nanocomposites

    Multi-scale Failure Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Gaurav Arora + 4 more
    • English
    Computational Mechanics of Nanocomposites: Multi-scale Failure Modelling provides a comprehensive resource on the multi-scale modelling approaches essential for understanding and predicting failure in nanocomposites. Integrating theoretical foundations, advanced computational techniques and practical application, the book shows how nanoscale interactions influence the macro-scale properties and performance of composite materials. Addressing a significant gap in accessible resources, it explores nano-reinforcements and structural failure under complex loading conditions, with chapters organised around key methods including molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, homogenization, phase-field and peri-dynamic approaches, and data-driven deep learning.The book offers hands-on guidance with computational tools such as COMSOL, Abaqus and DIGIMAT, together with case studies drawn from marine, aerospace and other demanding sectors that highlight the strengths and limitations of each modelling method. It equips researchers, engineers and postgraduate students to tackle advanced problems in material design, reliability and performance evaluation of high-performance nanocomposites.

  • Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Qi Qiao + 2 more
    • English
    Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management advances scientific understanding by systematically analyzing the laws governing pollutant production and release in China's industrial sectors. The book introduces innovative core technologies, including the modular Pollution Generation and Discharge Modular Accounting (PGDMA) model, parameter quantification methods, and data quality control systems, all supported by practical case studies from the sugar manufacturing, thermal power, iron and steel, and photovoltaic industries.Balancing theoretical depth with practical application, the content is organized into detailed chapters covering industry classification standards, pollution coefficients, industrial production characteristics, the PGDMA model, parameter quantification techniques, dynamic coefficient management, and future prospects. It offers a step-by-step guide from workshop division to emission accounting, including stratified sampling methods and coding systems for pollution sources.This book is an indispensable resource for environmental engineering technicians, industrial environmental managers, ecological supervision staff, and researchers. It serves as a practical tool for pollution prevention, discharge permit management, and environmental statistics, supporting sustainable industrial development and environmental protection.

  • Critical Risk Control

    Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Maureen Hassall + 2 more
    • English
    Critical Risk Control: Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies presents an essential approach to managing high-stakes risks in industrial operations, aiming to prevent catastrophic health, safety, environmental, and business outcomes. The book offers a comprehensive update on the critical control management (CCM) framework, building on the ICMM’s guidelines from 2015. It explores the history, fundamental principles, and current frameworks for identifying, monitoring, and maintaining effective risk controls. Rich with case studies—from vehicle crashes and dust exceedance to underground fires and work at height—it provides practical insights into applying CCM across various scenarios. The book also discusses leveraging CCM to develop key risk indicators, forecast vulnerabilities, and enhance overall risk management performance. Covering topics such as risk assessment, treatment options, transient operation control, and integration with business systems, the book is a vital resource for professionals and researchers dedicated to safety, risk management, and operational excellence.Whether you work in mining, manufacturing, safety regulation, or academic research, this book equips you with the latest strategies and tools to advance your understanding and application of critical risk control methods, ultimately helping to prevent accidents and promote sustainable operations.

  • Computational Response Control in Structures

    Theory, Optimization, and Artificial Intelligence Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Salar Farahmand-Tabar
    • English
    Computational Response Control in Structures: Theory, Optimization, and Artificial Intelligence Application integrates theory, optimization techniques, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to provide a thorough understanding of various control methods, including passive, semi-active, active, and hybrid, as well as other specific structural types such as low-rise and high-rise buildings, bridges, and other structures. The role of AI in structural control, optimization techniques for enhancing control performance, and the emergence of smart structures are each discussed as well, with a focus on combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, showcasing case studies and real-world examples to illustrate the implementation of control systems.How machine learning models can be leveraged to improve the performance of metaheuristic techniques is outlined, and the integration of AI and optimization techniques into structural control is highlighted, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools needed to develop efficient control strategies for a wide range of structures and enabling them to address the complexities and uncertainties encountered in structural control applications.

  • Marine Biodiversity Valuation Assessments

    Ecological, Economic and Socio-Cultural Valuation Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Daryl Burdon + 2 more
    • English
    Marine Biodiversity Valuation Assessments: Ecological, Economic and Socio-Cultural Valuation Methods explores the principles and practice of valuing marine biodiversity through a multidisciplinary lens, beginning with the conceptual framework that link biodiversity to natural capital, ecosystem services, and societal benefits. It provides practical methodologies for assessing ecological, physical, economic, and socio-cultural values, including step-by-step guides for ecological value assessment, natural capital accounting, and environmental valuation, alongside innovative approaches like the Complementary Accounting Network which captures the multifaceted benefits of biodiversity beyond monetary terms. Featuring a diverse range of international case studies spanning coastal, insular, and marine ecosystems in tropical and temperate waters across multiple continents, oceans, and hemispheres, the book demonstrates how these valuation methods can be applied and integrated across different marine contexts, offering vital insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving for more holistic and effective marine environmental management.

  • Progress in Optics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 72
    • English
    Optics series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Doing Bayesian Data Analysis

    A Tutorial With R, Stan, brms, and the tidyverse
    • 3rd Edition
    • John K. Kruschke + 1 more
    • English
    Doing Bayesian Data Analysis: A Tutorial with R, Stan, brms, and the tidyverse, Third Edition, provides a carefully scaffolded tutorial from beginning concepts to advanced, realistic data analyses. The book uses a proven sequence of topics unique to Doing Bayesian Data Analysis. The first part covers foundational concepts of statistical models, probability, Bayesian reasoning, and computer programming in R and the tidyverse. The second part introduces all the concepts and methods of Bayesian data analysis, including the Stan modeling language, by using the simplest possible data structures and statistical models. The third part covers the generalized linear model, including multilevel (a.k.a. hierarchical) versions of regression and analysis of variance, for a variety of data types (metric, ordinal, nominal, dichotomous, count), using the convenient computer package called brms. Every concept and case is illustrated with detailed examples, and all computer code is available at the book’s website. This book is intended for self-learners or classroom learning, for first-year graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and professionals. The methods apply to any field, including social sciences, biological sciences, and physical sciences, for any setting, including academia, government, business, and industry.

  • Trophic Rewilding

    Research, Policy and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Iain Gordon + 1 more
    • English
    Trophic Rewilding: Research, Policy and Practice provides a unique, up-to-date resource for environmental professionals seeking the latest guidance on ecosystem restoration and rewilding. Written and edited by a global team of experts, the book highlights the evidence for trophic interactions that form the basis of rewilding efforts. It demonstrates the importance of such evidence in the development of policy and ground management. Early chapters discuss the scientific, regulatory, economic, and ethical background of trophic rewilding, while latter chapters describe approaches to trophic rewilding in diverse settings and delve into successes and lessons learned from global case studies. With the biodiversity crisis continuing unabated, there are growing calls for new approaches to species and ecosystem recovery in landscapes that have been impacted by human activities. Trophic rewilding is one such approach whereby species reintroductions are used to engender top-down ecological processes and trophic cascades to promote self-regulating biodiverse ecosystems. This book provides the latest updates on the topics presented and is an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in rewilding projects and programs, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in environmental restoration and management.

  • Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification

    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification provides readers with a thorough overview of the principles and practices involved in membrane-assisted water purification. It explains the concepts and procedures involved in membrane-assisted water filtration, as well as some of its practical applications. Various types of membranes are discussed, including porous polymeric, ultrafiltration, 3D-printed, biochar-based, hydrogel, air-gap, and more. The morphology, structure, properties, and best-use applications of each are outlined, and other considerations such as preparation techniques, characterization techniques, reverse osmosis, deep eutectic solvents, and modeling techniques are covered as well.

  • Machine Learning and AI for Advanced Experimental Mechanics and Materials Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Alok Behera + 2 more
    • English
    Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Experimental Mechanics and Materials Design is a comprehensive resource on machine learning and artificial intelligence tailored to experimental mechanics and materials design. The book demonstrates how to apply ML and AI in experimental settings through real-world case studies, effectively accelerating materials discovery and design processes. The ethical complexities associated with ML and AI in experimental research are explored, equipping readers with the knowledge to address biases and ethical dilemmas responsibly. Using a problem-solving approach, the book describes how to overcome daily challenges encountered in experimental mechanics and materials design with practical solutions and methodologies.Finall... the book provides insights into adopting best practice for the implementation of research outcomes by setting out current trends and future opportunities in this rapidly developing field.

  • Smart Thin Films and Nanomaterials for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Beyond

    • 1st Edition
    • Velumani Subramaniam + 4 more
    • English
    Smart Thin Films and Nanomaterials for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Beyond overviews various smart thin films and nanomaterials, offering information on their synthesis, properties, and applications that utilize their electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. By providing insights into these functional materials, the book presents potential pathways for exploring novel phases, optimizing their properties, and tailoring them to suitable forms prior to prototype testing for a range of applications. It focuses on different classes of smart nanomaterials targeting a broad spectrum of disciplines and applications – including engineering, medicine, biotechnology and materials science – that are all aligned with the evolution of Industry 4.0.Smart nanomaterials are notable for their advantages over other materials in the areas of cost, ease of processing, and tunable magnetic, electrical, and optical properties, and they show great promise for the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and beyond.

  • Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines

    Autonomous Systems and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhengru Ren
    • English
    Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines: Autonomous Systems and Applications, a new release in Elsevier's Wind Energy Engineering series, draws on the latest advances in marine operations to offer practical information on dynamics and automatic control. The book begins by introducing marine operations and offshore wind turbines, the fundamentals of dynamics and automatic control, and the definition of operability for marine operations before in-depth chapters cover numerical modeling and simulation tools, lifting operations for components, active control of offshore single-blade installation, modeling and control of full assembly installation and use of low-height mechanisms, and further technological developments.This is a valuable resource for all those looking to understand dynamics and automatic control techniques for offshore wind turbine operations, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policymakers, and industry professionals.

  • Advances in Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Power Plant Machinery

    • 1st Edition
    • Khadim Moin Siddiqui + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Power Plant Machinery examines the latest techniques for diagnosing and monitoring electrical machines in power plants. Power plant electrical machinery requires proactive maintenance to prevent failures, reduce downtime, and ensure safety. Emerging advanced and artificial intelligence technologies can help improve performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in this regard.Chapters review fault detection, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, acoustic emission, electrical signature analysis, and monitoring of boilers, turbines, and generators. Additionally, the application of new and innovative technologies such as data acquisition, signal processing, AI diagnostics, digital twins, and machine learning to fault detection and boosting plant efficiency are examined. Case studies are included to demonstrate the effectiveness of these technologies in a variety of power plants, including thermal and hydro plants.This book is valuable to professionals, researchers, students, and educators interested in developing skills for maintaining optimal performance and safety in power plants.

  • Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment

    Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms
    • 1st Edition
    • Imran Ahmad + 1 more
    • English
    Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms offers a comprehensive examination of the scientific foundations, engineering mechanisms, and practical designs that drive modern algal-based wastewater treatment technologies. Bridging fundamental bioprocess principles with real-world reactor configurations, the book presents a unified resource that addresses both closed and open photobioreactor systems, including light distribution, hydrodynamics, nutrient kinetics, and scale-up strategies. Through mechanistic modeling and performance evaluation frameworks, it consolidates scattered knowledge and emerging innovations into a single, authoritative reference. The book unfolds in three parts: Part I explores closed photobioreactor systems, detailing the design and optimization of horizontal, vertical, and flat-panel reactors. Part II deals with open systems, covering circular ponds, raceway ponds, and hybrid configurations, with a focus on natural flow, modeling, and integration. Part III investigates innovative designs, the role of artificial intelligence and digital twins, and the future of sustainable, circular wastewater management.Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms is an essential guide for researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals in biotechnology, wastewater management, environmental engineering, and sustainable process development. It provides critical insights for advancing resource recovery, carbon capture, and sustainable development in both academic and applied settings.

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

    Trends, Technological Innovations and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjeet Mehariya + 2 more
    • English
    Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Trends, Technological Innovations and Sustainability explores the latest advancements and sustainable practices in the cultivation, extraction, and application of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). Focusing on enhancing the value and bioactive compound content of MAPs, this book integrates cutting-edge technologies and green methodologies to support industrial, health, and environmental applications. The book is structured into three comprehensive parts; Part I addresses cultivation strategies aimed at improving metabolite content, including artificial intelligence approaches, plant tissue culture technologies, and abiotic stress techniques. Part II investigates advanced extraction, purification, and analytical methods for recovering and identifying high-value biologically active compounds. Part III highlights diverse applications such as functional foods, cosmetics, biopesticides, and the utilization of residual biomass for soil health and value addition. The book also discusses market trends and conservation challenges, providing insights into sustainable development within the MAP sector. This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, agronomists, and researchers engaged in medicinal and aromatic plant sciences, offering practical knowledge and innovative solutions to advance sustainability in the field.

  • Observation and AI Techniques for Digital Earth

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhihua Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Observation and AI Techniques for Digital Earth examines observation and artificial intelligence techniques being incorporating into Digital Earth, including data mining, deep learning, cloud computing, and the internet of things. The book provides a comprehensive understanding and leveraging of the Digital Earth concept by exploring artificial intelligence and environmental observation. It aims to encourage sustainable development and enhance our understanding of Earth's dynamic systems by covering key topics such as integrated observation systems, geospatial AI applications, and commercialization strategies. This is an essential resource for those seeking to harness AI technologies for practical applications in environmental monitoring and management.

  • Emerging Stressors to Soil Health

    Climate Change and Beyond
    • 1st Edition
    • Naseer Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Stressors to Soil Health: Climate Change and Beyond reviews the complex and evolving threats to soil health, including climate change, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and antimicrobial resistance. This vital resource offers a comprehensive examination of how these stressors interact with traditional soil degradation issues, reshaping soil structure, microbial communities, and biogeochemical cycles. Through interdisciplinary analyses and case studies, the book presents innovative solutions for sustainable soil management and resilience in a changing environment. Readers will find evidence-based insights and practical methodologies that not only enhance their knowledge but also inform their research and professional practice.Targeting researchers, academics, and graduate students in soil science, environmental science, and related fields, this book serves as an essential guide for understanding and addressing current challenges in soil health.

  • Metaheuristic Optimization for Social Good

    • 1st Edition
    • Thompson Stephan + 2 more
    • English
    Metaheuristic Optimization for Social Good presents a comprehensive guide that shows how powerful optimization algorithms—genetic algorithms, swarm intelligence, evolutionary strategies, and other heuristics—can be tailored to address critical societal problems. Whereas existing references tend to focus on either the technical underpinnings of metaheuristics or broad “AI for social impact” overviews, this book demonstrates how metaheuristic approaches can be systematically and ethically applied to domains such as healthcare, urban planning, environmental stewardship, and policy-making. This handbook directly addresses these challenges by providing a structured approach to metaheuristics, presenting rigorous theoretical foundations, state-of-the-art hybrid techniques, and diverse real-world applications. The book consolidates research insights, methodological innovations, and practical use cases into a single, accessible volume. The book presents theoretical advances, hybrid model architectures, and practical applications, providing comprehensive coverage that combines metaheuristics with machine learning and data-driven simulation to enhance decision making for social good. The authors provide real-world case studies that cover the intersection of advanced optimization algorithms and multiple social domains in one volume, with technical depth in each topic. Readers learn how to ensure optimization results align with values such as fairness, equity, and sustainability, preparing readers to not only build effective solutions, but also ones that are socially acceptable and beneficial.

  • Visual Guide to Natural Product Synthesis

    Marine Natural Products, Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdul Hameed + 3 more
    • English
    Marine natural products represent one of the most chemically diverse and biologically promising classes of compounds known to science. Visual Guides to Natural Product Synthesis: Marine Natural Products (Vol‑3) offers a clear and accessible roadmap to their synthesis, presenting complex strategies in a schematic, easy‑to‑follow format. By focusing on distinct structural scaffolds and highlighting the most significant compounds in each category, this volume provides researchers and students with a quick yet comprehensive understanding of key synthetic pathways. Designed for chemists, biologists, and environmental scientists alike, this book bridges disciplines by combining cutting‑edge synthetic methodologies with sustainability considerations and global perspectives. It serves as an invaluable resource for academic researchers seeking the latest advances, industry professionals exploring new biologically active agents, and educators looking for structured teaching material. With its emphasis on clarity, inclusiveness, and real‑world application, this volume is set to become a definitive reference in the field of marine natural product synthesis.

  • Analytical and Computational Modeling of Complex Systems

    A Systematic Approach to Understanding Real-World Complexity
    • 1st Edition
    • Florentin Paladi + 3 more
    • English
    Analytical and Computational Modeling of Complex Systems: A Systematic Approach to Understanding Real-World Complexity presents modern studies of complex systems by methods of statistical physics, numerical calculation, and computer modeling. Using general methods of investigating the branching (bifurcations) of solutions for nonlinear equations, the authors present an exhaustive analysis of the order parameter dependences on the control parameter in a small vicinity of the equilibrium values of parameters, including the stability analysis of the equilibrium states, and the asymptotic behavior of the order parameter dependences on the control parameter (bifurcation diagrams). The authors also present concepts and techniques used to model heterogeneous multi-agent interactions, complex neural networks, biochemical reaction networks in cells, and the dynamic behavior of economic systems over time. The book serves as both a learning resource and a practical reference for those engaged in the study of complex systems and their diverse real-world implementations. The book also offers a systematic learning path from theory to applications. It provides case studies that bridge the gap between mathematical formalism and complex systems modeling and simulation. Emphasizing hybrid and probabilistic modeling techniques, the book ensures greater flexibility for real-world applications. Covering a broad range of topics, it supports interdisciplinary use across departments such as physics, computer science, engineering, economics, and more.

  • Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 241
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 241 continues this long-running serial's tradition of surveying the latest developments in imaging science and electron physics, presenting contributions from an international board of authors on current advances across the field.

  • Data-Efficient Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Chuanjiang Li
    • English
    Data-Efficient Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles presents a comprehensive approach to intelligent fault detection and diagnosis in UAV systems under data-scarce and complex flying conditions. Focusing on the flight control system - the core of UAV autonomy - the book addresses key challenges such as limited fault samples, class imbalance, distribution shifts, and data privacy. Other sections explore data-efficient learning techniques, including generative adversarial models, meta-learning, and federated learning to enable accurate and robust diagnosis of sensor, actuator, and control surface faults.Additionally, it introduces a data-knowledge hybrid driven framework that maps quantitative results to a structured fault ontology, enhancing interpretability and maintenance efficiency. By combining theory with real-world cases, this book provides researchers, engineers, and graduate students with practical tools and insights for developing reliable and intelligent UAV health monitoring systems to ensure the safety of low-altitude economy.

  • Theory of Probability and Statistics

    Solved Problems and Exercises
    • 1st Edition
    • Humbat Aliyev + 2 more
    • English
    Theory of Probability and Statistics: Solved Problems and Exercises is a comprehensive and practice-oriented textbook designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking a clear, rigorous, and intuitive understanding of probability and statistical inference. Unlike many existing titles that either lean too heavily on theory or focus mostly on computations, this book bridges the gap by integrating conceptual foundations with problem-solving techniques and real-world applications. Each chapter progresses from essential theory to fully-worked examples, followed by a rich set of exercises that reinforce learning and promote mastery.Theory of Probability and Statistics: Solved Problems and Exercises offers significant benefits to its readers: streamlined explanations of fundamental concepts, step-by-step derivations, visual interpretations where helpful, and numerous solved problems that demonstrate how abstract principles translate into practical statistical tools. Topics span classical probability, random variables, distributions, limit theorems, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, non-parametric methods, and modern extensions relevant to data science. This book provides a fresh, accessible approach that maintains mathematical rigor while remaining student-friendly, making it ideal for university courses, self-study, and exam preparation. By blending theory with extensive solved exercises, it fills a growing demand for a unified, application-driven text tailored to contemporary learners.

  • Quantum Computing for Internet of Things

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 147
    • English
    Quantum Computing for Internet of Things, published as Volume 147 of the serial Advances in Computers, provides a comprehensive examination of the convergence of quantum computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). The volume introduces the fundamental principles of quantum computing, including qubits and quantum mechanics, and explores the architectures, enabling technologies, and intelligent applications that underpin modern IoT ecosystems. It highlights how quantum technologies can enhance IoT performance, security, optimisation, and data processing capabilities across diverse application domains.The volume presents emerging advances in quantum-enabled IoT systems, including distributed quantum computing frameworks, quantum machine learning approaches, quantum simulation tools, and novel optimisation techniques tailored to IoT environments. Case studies and application-focused chapters demonstrate the use of quantum methods in military systems, climate change analysis, and healthcare analytics. The volume concludes by addressing key research challenges, implementation barriers, and future directions, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of quantum technologies and connected intelligent systems.

  • Accelerated Lifetime Testing and Reliability Engineering for Electric Automotive Powertrains

    • 1st Edition
    • Michael Leighton
    • English
    This book provides an application-driven grounding in the fundamentals of accelerated lifetime testing (ALT) and reliability validation for electric vehicle powertrains, unifying the full chain including usage definition, damage models, planning, and rigorous reliability statistics. It provides vital statistical and logical frameworks with a focus on validation for complex systems, covering basic experimental models, virtual validation, test economics, and much more. Following the introductory chapter, the book outlines usage definition, discussing usage space mixing, usage compression, sampling errors, and other variables such as ambient conditions, traffic, and road conditions. A chapter on damage models follows, covering mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical damage models, in addition to multi-stress models. This chapter leads into coverage of damage application, discussing different types of failure modes and their applications in transmission, e-motor, power electronic, and battery parts. Subsequent chapters cover validation techniques (duty cycle, high temperature operational endurance, combined stress, degradation), failure distributions, reliability validation, and game theory.

  • Vanadium Oxide Materials

    Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter R. Makgwane + 3 more
    • English
    Vanadium Oxide Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications presents the current state of the art in the design of vanadium oxides, associated composites, and heterostructure derivatives, including their respective applications in electronic devices, environmental catalysis, energy generation and storage, chemical conversion catalysis, and biomedical remediation. The chapters present a fundamental exploration of structure properties, materials design strategies, and the practical applications of vanadium oxides, providing an in-depth understanding of structure–activity performance relationships of vanadium- and vanadium oxide-containing materials. Furthermore, the chapters briefly highlight the commercial or industrial aspects of technologies integrating vanadium oxides as innovative enabling materials. The book considers a wide range of uses for vanadium and its oxides, including materials-integrated electronic devices (such as electrochemical biosensors, gas chemical sensors, photodetectors, and diodes), diversified catalytic-driven technology processes involving energy generation and storage, environmental remediations (such as pollutant detection and removal or elimination), and chemical conversions from fossil and renewable sources.

  • Smart Materials in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering

    Foundations, Applications, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Sedigheh Farzaneh + 3 more
    • English
    Smart Materials in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering: Foundations, Applications, and Technologies systematically details the principles, methods, and practical applications in healthcare of biomaterials and smart materials. Divided into five sections, readers are guided through each core topic, building understanding as the book progresses.This book begins with an introduction to essential concepts and historical development of biomaterials, with an emphasis on the key role of smart materials and their stimulus-responsive behavior, providing a foundation for understanding material selection and underlying principles. Practical methodologies follow, including synthesis techniques, surface modification, bioprinting protocols, advanced fabrication technologies, and AI modelling, training readers to design, fabricate, and evaluate relevant materials. Detailed biomedical and clinical case studies demonstrate real-world applications and problem-solving approaches, while discussion of limitations, societal and regulatory considerations supports critical assessment for translation to medical settings.Smart Materials in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering: Foundations, Applications, and Technologies is a key resource for researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in materials science, biomedicine, and biomedical engineering who seek a practical and comprehensive introduction to smart materials and their biomedical applications. It is also valuable for clinicians and industry professionals interested in exploring smart biomaterials for patient care and medical device development.

  • AI Challenges for a Sustainable Future

    • 1st Edition
    • Kuldeep Kaswan + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a fundamental transformative force which can create revolutionary solutions to protect the environment while encouraging economic development and improving social progress. AI also brings potential threats for the planet and for future generations. AI Challenges for a Sustainable Future analyzes the role of AI in promoting sustainability while also addressing the significant challenges it introduces which threaten long-term ecological and social equilibrium. It examines the impact of AI biases, along with energy use optimization challenges and social economic problems that result from AI applications. The book presents analysis of natural resource governance and sustainable computing development, and offers solutions to aid in the achievement of worldwide Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and questions how we can control AI technology before it undermines future developments. Each chapter explores a key issue, highlights obstacles, and suggests technological, ethical, and policy-oriented strategies to lessen AI's adverse effects while enhancing its advantages for a sustainable future. The book advocates for energy-efficient AI algorithms, green computing, and the development of sustainable hardware. It also recommends decentralized AI models to decrease dependence on energy-intensive cloud computing. Additionally, it discusses policy frameworks aimed at fostering responsible AI development and achieving carbon-neutral AI systems.

  • Rare Earths

    Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacques Lucas + 4 more
    • English
    Rare Earths: Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling, Second Edition explores and examines the extraction and critical uses of the REE in the 21st Century as determined by their occurrence, chemistry, physics, and atomic structure. High-technology and environmental applications of the rare-earth elements (REE) have grown dramatically in diversity and importance over the past five decades. This book provides a scientific understanding of rare earth properties and uses, present and future. It also points the way to efficient recycle of the rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products. This new edition examines the geology, mineralogy, discovery, ore, concentration, mining, mineral processing, rare earth extraction and production of pure rare earth metals and compounds (e.g., rare earth oxides, chlorides), atomic structures, properties, applications including military, economics, and future. High-end environmental applications of the earth elements have grown dramatically in diversity over the past decade, for example the scientific understanding of the way to efficiently recycle rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products such as lasers. Scientists and students will appreciate the book’s approach to the availability, structure, and properties of rare earths, and how they have led to a myriad of critical uses, present and future. Experts will also get an integrated picture of production and use (present and future) of rare earths and the science behind this picture. The book will be directed to senior undergraduate science and engineering students and postgraduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science and engineering, and optical engineering. Also, employees in the rare earth and associated industries, or government and industrial libraries. This book will continue prove valuable as a resource to obtain a clear picture of production and use of rare earths in the 21st Century, and the science behind this picture.

  • Advances in Microbial Bioplastics

    Materials, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • E.K. Radhakrishnan + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the field of microbial bioplastics. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of biopolymer biosynthesis, their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications, especially in active packaging. It emphasizes sustainable production methods, circular economy integration, and innovative trends such as omics approaches and AI-driven processes, offering readers a detailed understanding of how microbial bioplastics can revolutionize eco-friendly packaging solutions. The chapters cover a wide array of topics, including microbial bioplastics' types and properties, biosynthetic pathways, development of packaging materials, reinforced applications, and their role as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging. The book also discusses recent advances, environmental sustainability, and the current status and future prospects of microbial bioplastics in industry, providing a bridge from laboratory research to commercial scale.Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into microbial biopolymer production and application. It is particularly valuable for those involved in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation, supporting efforts to develop eco-friendly, sustainable, and commercially viable bioplastic materials.

  • Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Kesharwani
    • English
    Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications examines the critical role of nanocomposites in advancing biosensor technology for clinical and biomedical applications. The book provides a single reference point, covering the design, fabrication, unique properties, and diverse healthcare applications of nanocomposite biosensors. A detailed review of a range of nanocomposites is offered, including graphene, gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots. In addition, various biosensors and their benefits are assessed, such as wearable biosensors, lab-on-a-chip systems, and point-of-care devices, with key healthcare applications in managing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases thoroughly explored.This book also addresses regulatory, sustainability, and commercialization challenges, providing a detailed overview of how nanocomposites are reshaping diagnostics and healthcare. It is a valuable reference for researchers and academics in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science, and may also appeal to healthcare professionals interested in nanocomposites and innovative biosensors for various clinical applications.

  • Magnetic Biochar

    Chemistry, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
    • English
    Magnetic Biochar: Chemistry, Design and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of magnetic biochar, encompassing its synthesis, chemical properties and practical applications. A timely response to the rising demand for sustainable, multifunctional materials, the book fills a gap in the literature by uniting fundamental and applied perspectives on this emerging class of adsorptive, catalytic and magnetically recoverable material. It presents detailed procedures for producing magnetic biochars, methods for surface functionalization, and techniques for characterizing their magnetic, chemical and adsorptive properties, alongside computational modelling for process optimization and troubleshooting.The book covers real-world applications in environmental remediation, industrial catalysis and sustainable energy systems—including wastewater treatment, air purification and energy storage—supported by case studies and emerging trends. It also addresses standardized measurement protocols, quality control, and sustainability through lifecycle assessment and environmental and health-impact evaluation, serving as a reference for environmental scientists, materials chemists, engineers and industry professionals.

  • Space Physics in the Context of Complex Systems Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Georgios Balasis + 2 more
    • English
    Space Physics in the Context of Complex Systems Dynamics explores the intricate interplay between space physics and complex systems science, emphasizing their methodologies and applications. The introduction establishes the significance of understanding space phenomena within the framework of complex systems. It presents a brief overview of machine learning, highlighting its relevance to the analysis of complex data in space physics. The text contrasts systems science with complex systems science, exploring various methodologies, including information theory approaches and causal inference techniques. Chapters illustrate how these methodologies can be utilized to enhance our understanding of complex dynamics in space systems. In its application section, the book addresses practical opportunities such as improving space weather forecasting, elucidating the relationship between magnetic storms and magnetospheric storms, and investigating the drivers behind radiation belt dynamics. Additionally, it discusses the potential for scientific discovery on other planets, showcasing the expansive implications of these methodologies. The conclusion outlines future perspectives, emphasizing the continued integration of information theory and machine learning to advance research in space physics. This book ultimately underscores the value of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling the complex challenges presented by space phenomena, encouraging a deeper exploration of the cosmos through the lens of complex systems. It highlights the necessity of collaborative methodologies to foster innovation and understanding in the rapidly evolving field of space physics.

  • Space Weather and Ground-Based Monitoring

    The Role of Ground-Based Observations in Space-Weather Science and Operations
    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Bisi + 2 more
    • English
    Space Weather and Ground-Based Monitoring: The Role of Ground-Based Observations in Space-Weather Science and Operations explores the significance of ground-based observations in advancing space-weather research, focusing on technologies including ground-based systems, ionospheric mapping, and heliospheric modelling. The book highlights how these observations enhance our understanding of space weather phenomena, from solar activity to atmospheric radiation and emphasize the importance of ground-based systems. Space Weather and Ground-Based Monitoring provides insights to better plan and make decisions based on ground-based data for researchers, students, and professionals in space science and related fields. This essential resource integrates ground-based observations into models of the Sun-Earth system, advancing knowledge and preparedness for space weather challenges.

  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

    A Primer for Advanced Process Development
    • 1st Edition
    • René Holm + 2 more
    • English
    Pharmaceutical Engineering: A Primer for Advanced Process Development provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused description of pharmaceutical dosage form process development and manufacturing. This volume introduces the most commonly used manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical dosage forms and addresses critical formulation and process parameters that influence drug product process performance and product quality.This is supplemented with detailed descriptions of engineering models as well as tools that can be used to support their development and verification (such as process analytical technology (PAT)) as well as the appropriate utilization of process and equipment knowledge. Typical scale-up challenges inspired by real industrial examples will be presented as well as a review of the latest correlations, theories and models that can form the basis for science-based scale-ups and transfers.

  • Distillation

    Fundamentals and Operations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Eva Sorensen + 1 more
    • English
    Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the scientific and engineering foundations of modern distillation technology. 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. The volume also introduces high-gravity distillation as an example of process intensification aimed at improving mass-transfer performance, energy efficiency, and equipment compactness.This updated edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. It is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. 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.

  • Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Ali Nazari + 2 more
    • English
    Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures provides fundamental knowledge in functional anatomy and innervation of the orofacial region, in mechanical characteristics of orofacial soft tissues, in the biomechanical modeling of the orofacial organs, and in their use in the context of clinical applications. The book covers the design of biomechanical models that take into account the anatomy, muscle organization, innervation, and specific mechanical properties of muscles and soft tissue. It also discusses how these functions work under normal conditions, and how they degrade after surgery in the context of aging, or in the context of neuropathy altering the efferent or afferent nervous system in the orofacial region.The book is organized into three parts:General knowledge about orofacial organs and structuresBiomechani... modelsClinical applicationsA new volume in the Biomechanics of Living Organs series, this book features the latest research developments in the truly multidisciplinary scientific domain that tackles the understanding and modeling of basic orofacial functions, which are essential for the quality of life of humans.

  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1st Edition
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
    • English
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Ensuring AI-enabled Zero Trust Security for Smart City and Healthcare Applications Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 146
    • English
    Ensuring AI-enabled Zero Trust Security for Smart City and Healthcare Applications Part A, published as Volume 146 of the serial Advances in Computers, provides a comprehensive examination of the convergence of artificial intelligence, Zero Trust security frameworks, smart city infrastructures, and healthcare technologies. The volume explores how AI-driven security architectures can safeguard increasingly interconnected urban and healthcare ecosystems, addressing challenges associated with IoT networks, autonomous vehicles, wearable devices, telemedicine platforms, medical imaging systems, and healthcare data interoperability. It highlights emerging approaches that integrate AI, blockchain, edge computing, digital twins, federated learning, threat intelligence, and quantum computing to strengthen cyber resilience, privacy protection, and trust management across critical applications. By combining foundational concepts with practical implementations and future-oriented perspectives, this volume serves as an authoritative resource for researchers, cybersecurity professionals, healthcare technologists, and smart city stakeholders seeking to develop secure, adaptive, and resilient digital environments.

  • Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care

    Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
    • 1st Edition
    • Sandeep Kautish + 4 more
    • English
    Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care: Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations introduces key concepts and the historical evolution of AI, providing a foundation for understanding its applications in mental health. The content delves into various aspects of AI, including diagnostic tools, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, highlighting their roles in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and improving patient care. The discussion encompasses significant mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and severe psychological disorders, showcasing how AI technologies can assist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Ethical considerations and privacy issues are critically examined, ensuring a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with AI-driven interventions. Practical applications, such as virtual psychotherapists and AI-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy illustrate real-world implementations and their impact on patient care. Additionally, case studies provide insights into successful AI applications in mental health settings, thus enhancing our understanding of potential advantages and obstacles.

  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

  • Distillation

    Design, Optimization and Control of Distillation Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Eva Sorensen + 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. 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 economically viability.This updated edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. It is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. 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.

  • 2D Bio-based Nanomaterials

    Sustainable Production and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vineet Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    2D Bio-based Nanomaterials: Sustainable Production and Applications provides a thorough overview of the synthesis, properties, and various applications of 2D nanomaterials derived from renewable and biodegradable resources, focusing on their environmental impact and sustainable practices. The book begins by covering the fundamentals of 2D bio-based nanomaterials, including their synthesis methods, chemical functionalization, characterization, and properties. It then discusses the applications of these materials in various fields such as biomedicine, electronics and photonics, energy storage, agriculture, and the textile industry.Following sections cover practical case studies that showcase real-world applications and review sustainability and the environmental implications of these materials, including environmentally-frie... production methods and emerging industry trends. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students who are interested on the fundamentals of 2D bio-based nanomaterials, their application in different industries, and future research directions.

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