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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Bioresorbable Materials and Bioactive Surface Coatings
Biomedical Implants and Tissue Regeneration
1st Edition
September 8, 2025
Anoushka Khanna + 3 more
English
Bioresorbable Materials and Bioactive Surface Coatings: Biomedical Implants and Tissue Regeneration provides a detailed review of biomaterials specially designed for use in biomedical implants, tissue repair, and regeneration. A wide range of resorbable materials are covered, including polymers, bioceramics, metallic alloys, and dissolvable electronics, as well as their properties, degradation kinetics, and potential clinical uses. The book also explores bioactive surface modifications, highlighting their importance in enhancing the functionality of bioresorbable materials.Various coatings and surface modifications are covered, such as bioactive ceramic coatings, biofunctional polymer coatings, and surface modifications for enhanced osseointegration, cardiovascular applications, and neural interfaces. Additionally, regulatory guidelines for bioresorbable medical devices, ethical considerations, and environmental implications are analyzed.
Metaverse in the Healthcare Industry
Potential Applications, Tools, and Techniques
1st Edition
September 6, 2025
Hemachandran Kannan + 4 more
English
Metaverse in the Healthcare Industry: Potential Applications, Tools, and Techniques explores the intersection of rapidly evolving metaverse technology and its implications for the healthcare sector. The book provides a comprehensive overview of virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and other immersive technologies that have gained significant attention within the context of the metaverse in healthcare. It emphasizes how these technologies can revolutionize healthcare by enabling virtual clinics, patient education, remote medical training, therapeutic interventions, and much more. By bringing together diverse perspectives, it contributes to the ongoing discourse on the future of healthcare delivery and innovation.This book also delves into technical aspects of metaverse development and its integration with existing healthcare systems. It discusses ethical considerations and challenges associated with implementing metaverse technologies in healthcare settings. Additionally, it highlights the potential to reshape the healthcare landscape by fostering innovation, improving patient care, and revolutionizing medical training and research. Readers will gain insights into applications, tools, and techniques for leveraging the metaverse to create more effective and accessible healthcare solutions.
High-Speed Precision CNC Machine Tools
The Theory and Methods of Thermal Behavior Simulation and Control
1st Edition
September 6, 2025
Chi Ma + 1 more
English
High-Speed Precision CNC Machine Tools: The Theory and Methods of Thermal Behavior Simulation and Control summarizes the thermal-structure interaction simulation and optimization of high-speed precision machine tools. It begins by examining the current research status of high-speed precision machine tools followed by the thermal-structure interaction characteristic modeling and simulation of high-speed precision machine tools. Later chapters are related to the application of the topology optimization method and axial rotating heat pipe in high-speed precision machine tools.
Biomaterials for Advanced Drug and Therapeutics Delivery
1st Edition
September 5, 2025
Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin + 1 more
English
Biomaterials for Advanced Drug and Therapeutic Delivery provides a detailed review of a range of biomaterials for drug delivery, gene, vaccine and therapeutics delivery, and wound healing and tissue regeneration. Divided into 5 sections, this book begins with an introduction to biomaterials for biomedical applications before systematically detailing advances in each application. A wide selection of biomaterials are covered, including nanobiomaterials, biopolymers, hydroxyapatite, lipid-based biomaterials, proteins, and more. In addition, the properties and characteristics of each biomaterial type is assessed, along with it’s suitability for a range of drug delivery and therapeutic applications.The final section of the book provides insight into the safety, biocompatibility, preclinical and regulatory aspects of biomaterials use, exploring the translational potential of these novel materials and treatments. This book will be of use to researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, pharmaceutical science, and regenerative medicine.
Metal Alloys for Hydrogen Storage Applications
Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Based Materials
1st Edition
September 4, 2025
API Popoola + 1 more
English
Metal Alloys for Hydrogen Storage Applications: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Based Materials provides an overview of the fundamentals, mechanics, processing, and application of various metal alloys, intermetallics, metal matrix composites, metal oxides, and other lightweight metal materials for use in hydrogen storage. Titanium-based, magnesium-based, binary type, and high entropy alloys are each covered, as are hydrogen bonding systems, the effects of alloy microstructure on hydrogen storage capacity and efficiency, alloy modifiers, and coatings and additives for alloys. Modeling techniques and approaches to additive manufacturing of components for hydrogen energy storages are also outlined, and various applications are included throughout.
PEEK Blends and Composites
Synthesis, Processing, and Applications
1st Edition
September 4, 2025
Kuruvilla Joseph + 3 more
English
PEEK Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation methods and processing techniques of PEEK related materials and composites, and their main applications in various fields. This book serves as a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers seeking comprehensive knowledge on a diverse range of innovative PEEK materials. It offers in-depth information and analysis of their properties, synthesis techniques, manufacturing processes, improved characteristics, and numerous applications.
Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry
1st Edition
Volume 147
September 4, 2025
English
Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 147 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. New chapters in this release include Synthesis and chemistry of pyridazin-3(2H)-ones... Denitrogenative Transformations of Polynitrogen Heterocycles, Pyridinium-phenolate Dyes: Preparation and Properties, Recent Advances in the Mechanochemical Synthesis and Derivatization of Heterocycles, Recent Advances in the Synthesis of 7- and 8- Membered Heterocycles via Domino and Multicomponent Reactions (from 20?-2024), and Total Synthesis of Natural Products with Isoflavone Skeletons and Other Heterocycles.
Cable-Network Structures
A New Approach to Form-Finding, Optimal Design, and Shape Control
1st Edition
September 3, 2025
Sichen Yuan + 1 more
English
Cable-Network Structures: A New Approach to Form-Finding, Optimal Design, and Shape Control provides a framework for form finding, optimal design, and shape control of cable-network structures in various engineering applications. Summarizing the latest research on these structures, the book outlines cutting-edge methods for form finding, modeling, pseudo-geodesic design of surface geometries, minimum residual nodal displacements for optimal shape adjustment, and more. These methods are applied to various large-scale structures, and they are compared with other methods in numerical simulations.Self-con... and easy-to-understand, this book serves as a useful resource on modeling, analysis, design, and control of cable-network structures for professionals, researchers, and students in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering.
Electrochemical Biomass Conversion
Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts
1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Rajender Boddula + 2 more
English
Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts presents an in-depth examination of the mechanisms, recent advancements, and sustainable practical applications of electrochemical biomass conversion. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book offers a detailed overview of both experimental findings and computational studies, presenting state-of-the-art approaches to electrochemical biomass conversion. The book opens with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and processes of electrochemical biomass conversion. The subsequent sections delve into various facets such as reactors, deconstruction, and valorization methods. Discussions extend to catalysts, characterization techniques, and electrochemical platforms derived from biomass. The book explores modeling, fermentation, reforming, oxidation, hydrogenation, and catalyst compositions including noble metals, alloys, carbon, and polymers. Integration approaches with microbial, photo, and thermal methods are discussed alongside fuel and biodiesel production through electrochemical means. Specific chapters focus on the conversion of various biomass derivatives like glucose, furfural, and glycerol, culminating in bioelectroconversion and technoeconomic assessments. The content addresses challenges, sustainability aspects, case studies, and concludes by outlining future directions and emerging trends in biomass electrochemistry. Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts is a comprehensive reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals involved in the electrochemical conversion of biomass, catalysis, sustainable chemistry, and the scale-up of bioenergy technologies.
Innovative Energy Management
A Path to Sustainability
1st Edition
August 29, 2025
Muhammad Kamran + 1 more
English
Innovative Energy Management: A Path to Sustainability offers practical solutions and ground-breaking strategies to optimize energy resources, minimize waste, and pave the way for a greener, sustainable future for individuals, businesses, industries, and communities worldwide. The book delves into the complexities of modern energy usage, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches to reduce energy use and environmental impact. Diverse chapters explain key concepts and theoretical bases, technologies, and applications for energy management, making the book accessible to students of all levels of experience. For researchers, the book provides a thorough overview of current trends, technologies, and challenges in solution-based energy management strategies.The inclusion of case studies, real-world examples, and practical strategies in various chapters offer practical guidance for professionals involved in energy management and can be applied directly in industrial settings. Chapters related to energy policy, economics, and environmental impact provide insights into the broader context in which energy management operates, which are invaluable for policymakers and those interested in the intersection of energy and policy. The final chapter of the book highlights emerging technologies, trends, and innovations to ensure all readers are prepared for future advancements in the field.

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