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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 60 presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sample chapters in this new release include A Thermal Performance Improvement Study on a Novel Heat Sink Design and Innovative thermal management solutions for high-performance electronics: Advanced simulation techniques and practical applications.

  • Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Anitha Velu + 4 more
    • English
    Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, involve the construction of electrical circuits using flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK, or transparent conductive polyester sheets. Flexible electronic assemblies are made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including printing, laminating, and deposition, which enables the circuit board to bend or take on a desired shape. They allow the user to create extremely flexible, light-weight, and thin electronic components such as batteries, screens, and sensors. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare discusses incorporating flexible and printed electronics in the field of sustainable healthcare. It details how to utilise natural materials in the design, fabrication and application of flexible electronic-based wearables and sensors. It also offers a detailed analysis of the effects and challenges of integrating flexible electronics within the healthcare ecosystem. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare considers the implications of the advances in flexible electronics with regards data privacy, security and scalability.

  • Perovskite Optoelectronics

    Part 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 120
    • English
    Perovskite Optoelectronics, Part Two, Volume 120 offers a comprehensive introduction to perovskite materials and their optoelectronic properties, along with comparisons to other state-of-the-art semiconductors developed for high-performance optoelectronic devices. The book also presents cutting-edge research on the use of machine learning to accelerate the development of high-quality perovskite materials and devices. Readers will find in-depth coverage of advanced applications—includi... LEDs, photodetectors, X-ray detectors, lasers, and photocatalysts—explo... their working principles, recent progress, current challenges, and future prospects.

  • Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Garmestani + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Microstructure Characterization of Materials is an essential resource for understanding the various techniques and methods used in material characterization. This book delves into spectroscopic methods involving electromagnetic radiation, X-ray photoelectron analysis, atomic emission spectroscopy, and more. It provides thorough explanations of scanning electron microscopy and sample preparation techniques, including cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching.Other important points covered in the book include microscopy fundamentals such as lens types, optical image formation principles, depth of field, and depth of focus. Statistical analysis methods, including cumulative distribution function, probability density function, and Gaussian distribution, are also discussed. Additionally, the application of X-ray diffraction in phase analysis of materials is explored in detail.

  • Human-Machine interfaces in Medical Robotics

    • 1st Edition
    • Yanpei Huang + 6 more
    • English
    Human-Machine Interfaces in Medical Robotics presents essential and advanced information on developing intuitive human-machine interfaces (HMI) for robotic surgery and rehabilitation. This book provides extensive coverage of multidisciplinary information needed to develop efficient HMI, discussing core technologies of the field, including hand-free control strategies, sensory feedback, data-driven approaches, human-robot shared control, autonomous control, human motor adaption, training, and learning.Arranged in three parts, including interfaces in medical robotics, intelligent machines, and human users, this book provides potential solutions to open questions like what the optimal interface and efficient interaction mode is to facilitate a surgeon’s operation, a patient’s motor control, or human augmentation.

  • Methanol Biofuel in Combustion Engines

    From Production to Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yacine Rezgui
    • English
    Biofuel Perspectives: Methanol and Ethanol in Combustion Engines from Production to Practical Application provides a detailed and in-depth review of the combustion characteristics of methanol and ethanol as biofuels, with a focus on their chemical reactions and kinetic models, as well as on their combustion experiments in laboratory devices and usage in real engines. The book also covers methanol and ethanol production technologies and their physico-chemical properties. Users will find a complete and consolidated resource on methanol and ethanol biofuels that will be a valuable resource for biofuel researchers and scientists, automotive engineers, technologists, policymakers, environmentalists, and students.

  • Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
    • English
    Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites provides a comprehensive overview of nanostructured thermoset blends and nanocomposites. It covers basic concepts of synthesis and design, as well as applications such as toughening, viscoelasticity, and thermal stability. The book begins with detailed descriptions of epoxy and block copolymers, reviewing their morphology and toughening mechanisms. The following chapters explore several epoxy/block copolymer blends and their nanocomposites, focusing on synthesis, viscoelastic properties, thermal stability, rheology, surface properties, and mechanical properties.The final chapters offer insights into future directions in this rapidly evolving field. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals interested in these materials and the development of highly toughened micro and nanostructured high-performance materials.

  • Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments

    • 1st Edition
    • Anjali Gupta + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments explores the principles and applications of green engineering across various industries, providing both a theoretical overview and practical insights with case studies focusing on how industries can transition to more sustainable practices. Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments covers important topics such as efficient synthesis methods, renewable feedstocks, reducing environmental impact, life cycle assessment, economic benefits, regulatory considerations, and case studies illustrating successful implementation. This book will be an invaluable guide for researchers, academics, industry experts, graduate students and post-graduate students working with industrial practices, industrial processes, and process development, particularly chemical engineers, environmental engineers, industrial engineers as well as any related or intersecting disciplines. This book could also serve as a very useful guide for policy and decision makers in industry who want to deepen their understanding sustainable processes and practices, particularly with regard to cost-effective Solutions, compliance with increased regulatory standards, risk management and innovative technologies and trends withing chemical production and processes.

  • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

    Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
    • English
    Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

  • Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare delves into the transformative impact of fog computing and IoT on modern healthcare systems. This comprehensive guide educates researchers and graduate students on the fundamental concepts of these technologies, illustrating their practical applications in healthcare. Real-world use cases showcase the technologies' ability to enhance patient monitoring and personalized medicine. The book also addresses significant challenges such as privacy, security, data management, and regulatory compliance, providing strategies for overcoming them.Alongside its companion book, Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare, this volume empowers various industries to leverage IoT technologies while optimizing performance and system efficiency. It highlights the crucial role of fog computing in processing data closer to the source, ensuring faster and more efficient data processing and contributing to the creation of effective IoT ecosystems. This synergy between fog computing and IoT facilitates smarter applications and services, advancing the landscape of healthcare with more efficient, personalized, and accessible services.

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