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    • Materials Science for Dentistry

      • 11th Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • B. W. Darvell
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Materials Science for Dentistry, Eleventh Edition, is a must-have resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. This book provides fundamental coverage of the materials on which dentistry depends, covering the structure and chemistry that govern the behavior and performance of materials. Particular classes of materials include gypsum, polymers, acrylic, cements, waxes, ceramics and metals. Other chapters review surfaces, corrosion, mixing, casting, cutting and bonding, and mechanical testing. This updated edition, which includes substantial chapters on chemistry, has been extensively refined and reworked to provide the most useful content for a broad readership, from undergraduate students through to senior researchers and teachers. Mindfully written to provide explanations for behavior, formulation, clinical and laboratory instructions and procedures, there is no comparable resource for researchers, students, instructors and practitioners in the field of dentistry.

    • Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Md Enamul Hoque + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 5 4 5 7
      • eBook
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      Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles, synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, performance characteristics and practical applications associated with these materials. The book focuses on the underlying mechanisms driving self-healing behavior, including encapsulation of healing agents, reversible chemical bonds, and stimuli-responsive triggers, offering readers a detailed understanding of the molecular-level interactions that enable these materials to repair damage. Moreover, the book examines the influence of nanofillers, such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, on enhancing mechanical properties, imparting multifunctionality, and facilitating self-healing capabilities in polymer matrices. The book will be a valuable reference resource for both researchers and engineers, who are seeking to push the boundaries in materials science and harness the transformative power of self-healing polymer nanocomposites for a sustainable future.

    • Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • February 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications, Volume 140 in the Advances in Computers series, explores the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, highlighting the latest advances that promise to revolutionize computational science. This volume introduces foundational concepts in quantum computing and circuits, building toward the practical implementation of quantum machine learning (QML) algorithms. Chapters address challenges such as the gradient vanishing problem in variational quantum circuits, and explore powerful optimization methods enabled by quantum mechanics. The volume also covers advanced applications including quantum approaches to smart grid management, quantum Monte Carlo simulations, and predictive modeling in numerical solvers using quantum neural networks. Real-world relevance is underscored through discussions of transformative quantum algorithms and their potential to reshape machine learning, enabling unprecedented performance in data analysis, optimization, and beyond.

    • Geochemical Equilibrium Modeling in Soils and Sediments

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Arthur Paul Schwab
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Geochemical Equilibrium Modeling in Soils and Sediments provides a systematic examination of the application of thermodynamic principles to chemical reactions of elements in soils. Classical thermodynamic concepts are introduced, providing a theoretical foundation. Equilibrium reactions are then discussed element-by-element in order of decreasing average abundance in the solid phase of soils and sediments. Solid phase transitions, dissolution, volatilization, and aqueous speciation are investigated in detail. Each chapter gives the reader greater depth of understanding of these complex systems.Geochemical Equilibrium Modeling in Soils and Sediments represents a modernization of the approach through geochemical modeling, updating thermodynamic data, and focusing on those reactions that are known to occur at the solid-solution interface in soil and sediment environments. Readers are shown how these developments are integrated into geochemical modeling and how to interpret geochemical modeling results. The tools in this book will further allow readers understand the interactions among elements, predict solubility as the physical environment changes, and the means to anticipate chemical and biological lability in response to perturbations.

    • Foundations of High Performance Computing

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Oscar Diez
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Foundations of High Performance Computing offers a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to high-performance computing (HPC). Laying the ground work for the companion text, High-Performance Computing: Applications and Frontiers, Foundations of High Performance Computing serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, systems, and introductory programming techniques required for high performance computing. It is designed for graduate students, early-career professionals, and researchers seeking to build a solid foundation in HPC. This volume focuses on infrastructure, programming basics, and practical access to HPC systems. Foundations of High Performance Computing utilises a five-part structure to guide the reader through the concepts and applications of high performance computing. The first part introduces HPC, covering the evolution of HPC and offering an architectural overview of HPC systems. Part Two looks at the basics of HPC programming, beginning with resource management and performance metrics in parallel systems, discussing practical access to HPC, and considering the concepts behind distributed and shared memory. Part Three, Foundations of Parallel Computing, focuses on OpenMP for multithreading, MPI programming, GPU computing, OpenACC, and CUDA. In Part Four, the author concentrates on parallel I/O, data management, filesystems, cloud based HPC and virtualization. The book concludes with a reference and glossary. Foundations of High Performance Computing equips the reader with a thorough grounding in the basics of HPC, providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary guide to the principles, and concepts that underpin high performance computing.

    • Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Jingzheng Ren + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy: Chemical Process Design and Simulation serves as an essential guide for chemical process design, simulation, optimization, and sustainability assessment within waste volarization. This book equips readers with updated knowledge on circular economy principles applied to waste valorization. It covers chemical process design, simulation, optimization, sustainability assessment, decision-making processes, Industry 4.0 technology applications, and circular supply chain design. Additionally, it delves into advanced waste valorization technologies for various waste types, including industrial, municipal, medical, plastic, agricultural, and food waste. There is an increasing demand for waste valorization underscores the need for advanced resources on waste management and eco-friendly valorization. Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy: Chemical Process Design and Simulation compiles up-to-date resources for industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students to understand circular process design and its real-life implementation, contributing to a more sustainable and circular future. This book includes learning objectives, case studies, step-by-step methodologies and review exercises in each chapter to help students and researchers alike deepen and test their understanding of crucial aspects of sustainable waste valorization. This book is suitable for a very broad audience, including chemical engineering professionals such as professors, researchers, chemical engineers, and industry experts, particularly those engaged in process systems engineering, intelligent manufacturing, intelligent process control, advanced waste management, and renewable energy. This book will also be a valuable resource for environmental and energy consultants specializing in promoting sustainable development through advanced waste valorization. Additionally, administrators responsible for waste management in various capacities and undergraduate/gradua... students majoring in energy and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or specializing in renewable energy engineering will find this book valuable as a textbook.

    • Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Laongdaw Techawinyutham + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites provides a detailed review of recent developments in this important research field. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book explores the revolution in the use and application of these materials. The book discusses key aspects in design and manufacturing principles and delves deep into the various types of fiber reinforcements, including both synthetic and natural fibers. It covers key innovations in advanced fiber materials, novel manufacturing techniques and design strategies that define the limits of strength, durability, and sustainability. Through a series of case studies showcasing real-world applications, the reader will gain a solid understanding of advanced materials technologies that bridge the gap between theory and industrial application.

    • Mechanics of Materials

      • 4th Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Vadim Silberschmidt + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Mechanics of Materials: An Introduction to the Mechanics of Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials, 4th Edition covers the behaviors of materials and structures under various loads, the ways in which they react to applied forces, the resulting deflections, and the stresses and strains that need to be considered when designing a mechanical component. It begins with an introduction to the concepts of stress, strain, shear force, and bending moments, then progresses to an examination of bending, shear, and torsion in elements such as beams, cylinders, shells, and springs. A simple treatment of complex stress and strain leads to a study of the theories of elastic failure and an introduction to the experimental methods of stress and strain analysis. Building on those fundamentals, the book then extends the scope of the materials covered into more complex areas such as unsymmetrical bending, loading and deflection of struts, rings, discs, cylinder plates, diaphragms, and thin walled sections. The finite element method, and more advanced topics such as contact and residual stresses, stress concentrations, fatigue, and creep and fracture are also covered. Each chapter contains a summary of the essential formulae developed in the chapter, as well as a large number of worked examples which progress in level of difficulty. Additionally, each chapter concludes with an extensive selection of problems for solving by the reader.

    • Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Engineered Aquatic Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Thabo T.I. Nkambule + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Engineered Aquatic Systems: Advanced Data-Driven Approaches and Climate Change Impact on NOM Characterization and Treatment provides an in-depth exploration of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in drinking water, addressing its sources, occurrence, and environmental impacts, particularly in the context of climate change. It delves into the challenges NOM poses for drinking water treatment, including the formation of disinfection by-products and operational issues like coagulation and membrane treatment. The authors, all experts in the field, review a range of NOM removal technologies, such as coagulation, oxidation, and biofiltration. Special attention is given to high NOM concentrations in the Northern Cape and their implications for water treatment. The treatability of NOM in South African water supplies under changing climatic conditions is examined, highlighting drivers such as temperature, drought, and storm events. Finally, the book explores the potential of using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques to optimize NOM treatment processes, offering insights into various models and their applications in managing NOM in drinking water systems.

    • Machine Learning in the Analysis of Solid Deformation, Fatigue and Fracture

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Guozheng Kang + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Machine Learning in the Analysis of Solid Deformation, Fatigue and Fracture fills a clear gap in literature by applying machine learning to deformation, fatigue, and fracture analysis in solid mechanics. The book’s focus on complex mechanisms and coupling phenomena, discussed with practical examples, makes it a valuable resource for advanced researchers. Practical examples and case studies enable readers to understand both the underlying engineering problems and the application of machine learning methods to enhance fatigue life prediction analysis for solid materials and structures.

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