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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Zirconia
Properties, Synthesis, and Applications
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Jashanpreet Singh + 1 more
English
Zirconia: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the research in the field of zirconia-based materials. As Zirconia displays a unique combination of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties, this book focuses on the growing number of applications of zirconia-based materials, including their usage in biomedical, energy, and environmental applications. In addition to zirconia’s properties, synthesis, and applications, a brief historical introduction is provided, along with future guidance. This book will be of interest to a broad audience, including students, academics, and industrial researchers working in materials science, chemistry, and physics.
Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Adam A.L. Michalchuk + 2 more
English
Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids offers a thorough exploration of mechanochemistry, a field rapidly reshaping modern chemistry by enabling solvent-free, efficient synthesis of materials. The book serves as a vital resource for those new to solid-state reactivity, presenting foundational theories and practical insights that illuminate how mechanical forces can drive chemical change. Readers are introduced to the complexities of mechanochemical processes, the nuances of device selection, and the impact of sample preparation, providing a solid framework for understanding how physical forces influence chemical transformations in solids.In addition, the book discusses the growing diversity of scientists contributing to mechanochemistry and outlines the transformative potential of this technology for sustainable and green chemistry. It is especially recommended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in chemistry, materials science, and related fields.
Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare
From Technology to Clinical Practice
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Françoise J Siepel
English
Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare: From Technology to Clinical Practice bridges the gap between deep-core robotic intervention technology and clinical aspects, including content that is appropriate for physicians and clinicians. The book gives insights on the importance of connectivity in early stages, thoroughly addressing which aspects are important to improve the innovation chain.
Advances in Medical Imaging
From Behavioural Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Dilber Uzun Ozsahin + 4 more
English
Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation presents a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of medical imaging at the crossroads of clinical science, behavioral research, and public health. This book addresses the growing need to understand how advanced imaging technologies—such as MRI, PET, and ultrasound—are transforming healthcare beyond traditional diagnosis. By capturing structural, functional, metabolic, and molecular processes, these innovations provide new insights into brain function, lifestyle impacts, chronic disease, and rehabilitation, supporting the shift toward personalized and preventive medicine.The book is organized into five thematic sections covering a wide range of topics. Early chapters focus on the integration of neuroimaging with behavioral science, highlighting brain–behavior relationships through cutting-edge imaging modalities and cognitive software. Subsequent sections examine the effects of sedentary lifestyles on brain health, vascular function assessed by ultrasound, and musculoskeletal aging through imaging biomarkers. Additional chapters explore chronic disease management, yoga and cognitive well-being, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and the expanding role of imaging in oncology and systemic diseases. Throughout, the book emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence, radiomics, and multimodal imaging to enhance precision medicine and population health research.Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation offers valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals interested in the applications of medical imaging across multiple disciplines. It highlights imaging’s critical role in advancing personalized care, supporting preventive strategies, and fostering innovation in modern healthcare.
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Ayman S. El-Baz + 1 more
English
Neural engineering is an emerging and fast-moving interdisciplinary research area that combines engineering with (a) electronic and photonic technologies, (b) computer science, (c) physics, (d) chemistry, (e) mathematics, and (f) cellular, molecular, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. This helps us understand the organizational principles and underlying mechanisms of the biology of neural systems and to further to study the behavioral dynamics and complexity of neural systems in nature.The field of neural engineering deals with many aspects of basic and clinical problems associated with neural dysfunction, including (i) the representation of sensory and motor information, (ii) electrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system to control muscle activation and movement, (iii) the analysis and visualization of complex neural systems at multiscale from the single cell to system levels to understand the underlying mechanisms, (iv) development of novel electronic and photonic devices and techniques for experimental probing, the neural simulation studies, (v) the design and development of human–machine interface systems and artificial vision sensors, and (vi) neural prosthesis to restore and enhance the impaired sensory and motor systems and functions.To highlight this emerging discipline, Dr. Ayman El-Baz and Dr. Jasjit Suri have developed Advances in Neural Engineering, covering the broad spectrum of neural engineering subfields and applications. This Series includes 7 volumes in the following order: Volume 1: Signal Processing Strategies, Volume 2: Brain-Computer Interfaces, Volume 3: Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Volume 4: Brain Pathologies and Disorders, Volume 5: Computing and Data Technologies, Volume 6: Advanced Brain Imaging Techniques and Volume 7: Neural Science Ethics.Volume 3 provides a comprehensive review of diagnostic imaging systems and technologies, including brain tumor characterization and classification techniques, tumor segmentation using AI and deep neural networks, dynamic brain imaging analysis, and functional brain imaging. The authors discuss existing challenges in the domain of diagnostic imaging systems and suggest possible research directions.
Smart Civil and Structural Engineering
Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Shahryar Habibi
English
Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart technologies and civil and structural engineering. It discusses the transformative role of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing the way design is transforming structural engineering. The central theme of the book is the seamless integration of innovative technologies in the field, enabling engineers to create structures that are not only robust but also intelligent and adaptable.Key themes include:Innovative TechnologiesIntellig... Structural SystemsInterdiscipli... CollaborationSustain... in Practice
Organometallic Chemistry of Pyrazoles and Pyrazol-1-yl Chelates
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Alexander Sadimenko
English
Organometallic Chemistry of Pyrazoles and Pyrazol-1-yl Chelates offers in-depth information on the synthesis, coordination modes, and reactivity of pyrazoles and pyrazol-1-yl chelating compounds, as well as their organometallic complexes and various derivatives including chelating ligands, oligomers, and macrocycles. The significance of these compounds in modern materials chemistry, encompassing optical materials, catalysts, fuels, and other applications, is carefully highlighted. With diverse material sourced from approximately 3000 references, this publication aims to provide a unified and comprehensive database, ensuring its relevance until significant shifts in research trends necessitate a new edition.The book facilitates easy and prompt access to information sources related to the discussed topics. It provides access to modern synthetic methods, potential coordination situations, reactivity trends of coordinated heteroaromatic ligands, and approaches for constructing advanced materials. By utilizing this book in conjunction with the accompanying database, researchers can effectively evaluate the year-to-year trends in the development of organometallic chemistry in heterocycles.
Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Vijay Kumar + 1 more
English
Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils provides a comprehensive reference on the structure of protein aggregates in different neurodegenerative diseases, along with their molecular bases. Chapters describe these structures in detail, highlighting their similarities and differences across different disease states along with an unprecedented overview of current developments and new hypotheses emerging in amyloid fibril structure, stability and mechanisms of formation. The book also discusses how amyloid structure may affect the ability of fibrils to spread to different sites in a prion-like manner, as well as their role in disease. Featuring chapters on NMR, X-ray crystallography, and Cryo-EM methods, and discussing the structure of amyloid fibrils obtained directly from patients, the book allows readers to understand how polymorphism is associated with disease phenotype and how fibril structure affects and influences the cellular environment. Understanding the molecular architecture of amyloid fibrils and oligomers will be an important step towards developing therapeutic interventions based on targeting the fibrils and oligomers themselves and the processes that generate them.
Handbook of Astrochemistry
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Wendy A. Brown + 2 more
English
Handbook of Astrochemistry provides a comprehensive overview of astrochemistry as a series of tutorial reviews by leading experts on all experimental, theoretical, computational, and astronomical aspects of this field. Starting from an overview of the observational molecular Universe, it then moves on to describe the state-of-the-art knowledge in the fields of gas-phase and solid-phase laboratory and computational astrochemistry; its use in astrochemical modelling; and finally how observations of molecules shape our understanding of how stars and planets form and of the chemical origins of biology.Combining the knowledge and experience of an international team of experts, this book is an authoritative, accessible guide for all those working in related fields.
Embedded Systems Architecture
A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers
3rd Edition
October 1, 2026
Tammy Noergaard
English
Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers, Third Edition is a practical and technical guide for understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. This book is perfect for those starting out as technical professionals such as engineers, programmers, and designers of embedded systems but is also great for students of computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. Users will find a much-needed ‘big picture’ for recently graduated engineers grappling with understanding the design of real-world systems. In addition, the book provides professionals with a systems-level picture of the key elements that can go into embedded design.

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