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    • From Waste to Energy

      Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation
      • 1st Edition
      • Sergio Nogales Delgado + 1 more
      • English
      From Waste to Energy: Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation offers a detailed exploration of green energy implementation through real-world case studies from around the globe and across various sectors. Emphasizing the transformational impact of practical green technology applications, the book discusses dynamic solutions for converting waste into energy through waste-to-energy projects. In addition, it explores how different countries cooperate to utilize waste-to-energy processes, from waste management to developing international cooperation. Sections address both the economic and practical challenges associated with these technologies, providing a comprehensive assessment needed to evaluate the sustainability of such practices.The book begins with an introduction to waste valorization and explores the various processes and managements of converting waste materials produced by industrial activities into valuable products or energy. Notably, it explores the transformation of agrowaste into biochar, which not only provides a sustainable method of waste management but also acts as a negative carbon technology, significantly contributing to climate change mitigation. In addition to exploring different methods for energy conversion, the book also provides a global perspective through case studies from different countries and regions of the world.

    • Cheminformatic Modeling and Data Gap Filling for a Green and Sustainable Environment

      • 1st Edition
      • Kunal Roy + 1 more
      • English
      Cheminformatic Modelling and Data Gap Filling for a Green and Sustainable Environment covers the theory and practices of chemical informatics, focusing on modeling various properties and endpoints related to chemicals for improved chemical management and the design of safer chemicals to promote environmental sustainability.Acros... four sections, this book outlines modeling techniques such as quantitative structure–property relationship (QSPR), read-across, and machine learning for modeling environmental endpoints of chemicals. OECD guidelines are discussed and considered for model development and validation, documentation using the QSAR modeling reporting format (QMRF), and regulatory requirements for result presentation. This book offers full datasets, algorithm information, and real-world case studies for all models, along with worked examples.This book will serve as an essential resource for chemists and environmental scientists working in green and sustainable chemistry, as well as for students and academics at graduate level and above studying cheminformatics. This book will also be of interest to researchers developing new and sustainable chemicals and to decision-makers looking to make industrial processes more sustainable.

    • Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

      Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection
      • 1st Edition
      • Sayed Abulanwar + 4 more
      • English
      Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection, a new release in the Advances in Sustainable Microgrid Technologies series, offers a comprehensive exploration of modern microgrid technologies, focusing on the integration of alternating and direct current systems. This book serves as a practical guide for foundational principles and advanced applications, addressing the complexities of design, operation, and management. By examining energy generation methods such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, the text prepares readers for real-world challenges. Detailed case studies, hands-on objectives, and worked problems foster practical learning, making this resource invaluable for students, researchers, and industry engineers invested in sustainable energy solutions.The book not only covers power management and quality control, but also delves into risk assessment and resilience strategies for microgrids. It highlights advanced modeling techniques, fault detection, and protection using both physical and artificial intelligence methods. Guidance is provided for grid protection in normal and abnormal conditions, emphasizing the need to maintain reliable energy systems amid climate change. Clear formatting, including objectives and case studies, enhances comprehension and application.

    • AI and Data Science in Precision Medicine, Predictive Analytics, and Medical Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Olfa Boubaker + 1 more
      • English
      AI and Data Science in Precision Medicine, Predictive Analytics, and Medical Practice explores the transformative role of AI and data science in enhancing precision medicine, predictive analytics, and medical practice. The book covers diverse topics such as AI-driven personalized medicine, seizure prediction through EEG analysis, and the application of chaos theory in AI-driven healthcare. The volume also delves into medical practice and education, including ethical considerations, AI-driven supply chain management, and clinical documentation using natural language processing.Furthermo... it examines AI's role in telemedicine, patient engagement, and adherence, offering innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

    • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
      • English
      Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, it provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, it fosters progress in developing safer, and more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications.This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

    • AI and Data Science in Medical Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Olfa Boubaker
      • English
      AI and Data Science in Medical Research focuses on the integration of AI and data science into medical research, highlighting their impact on drug discovery, medical imaging, diagnostics, and genomic medicine. The book addresses the acceleration of therapeutic compound discovery and optimization of drug development pipelines through AI. The volume also discusses advancements in medical imaging, including early disease detection and neuroimaging. Additionally, it covers the application of AI in genomic medicine, offering insights into personalized treatment strategies.The volume concludes with an examination of AI's role in public health surveillance, particularly in disease detection and epidemiological research.

    • Digital Twins

      Core Principles and AI Integration
      • 1st Edition
      • Bedir Tekinerdogan + 1 more
      • English
      Digital Twins: Core Principles, System Engineering, and AI Integration provides a comprehensive overview of digital twin technology, a cutting-edge innovation that bridges the physical and digital worlds. The book addresses common challenges such as data integration, security, scalability, and the alignment of digital twin models with actual physical processes. After presenting core concepts of digital twins for software engineering, the book discusses integration with advanced digital solutions such as AI, IoT, Cloud computing, Big Data Analytics, and Extended Reality (XR). Next, the authors provide readers with a thorough presentation of digital twins' applications in a variety of settings and industry/research topics.Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of challenges and solutions, along with future trends in digital twins research and development. As digital twin technology evolves, its integration with various advanced digital solutions is becoming essential for achieving real-time insights and autonomous decision-making. Challenges include understanding the interoperability of these technologies, managing data complexity, ensuring security, and optimizing for low-latency environments.

    • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 89
      • Atta-ur-Rahman
      • English
      Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

    • Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction

      Designing for Cognitive Alignment
      • 1st Edition
      • Robert Atkinson
      • English
      Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction: Designing for Cognitive Alignment covers the fundamentals of human-computer interaction (HCI), usability, and user-centered design. It provides a holistic and engaging exploration of HCI by integrating historical perspectives, behavioral and cognitive insights, neuroscientific principles, and advanced technological tools. The book also discusses contemporary challenges such as dark patterns and surveillance capitalism, and offers an understanding of ethics and code of conduct to enable both students and practitioners to take their thinking and designs forward in a responsible way into the marketplace.The book's pedagogy emphasizes interactive learning, critical thinking, and iterative design processes, making the content accessible and engaging for both novices and advanced learners.

    • The Trench Biosphere at the Bottom of the Ocean

      Progress and Challenges
      • 1st Edition
      • Jiasong Fang + 2 more
      • English
      The Trench Biosphere at the Bottom of the Ocean: Progress and Challenges provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the trench biosphere, examining the geological and physiochemical constraints on trench microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi) and fauna, along with their molecular adaptation mechanisms to extreme conditions. Edited by experts in the field, the book addresses the presence of emerging and legacy environmental pollutants in trenches, state-of-the-art technologies and devices for sampling and analysis, and introduces a big-data platform for curating biological, genetic, and natural product resources in hadal trenches. A necessary guide for students and researchers in the field of Environmental Science, this book provides the latest information on biological processes and the biological and genetic resources found in the deep ocean.

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