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  • Sustainability and Construction

    The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Kamal Dhawan + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective explores various dimensions of sustainability in construction. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the sustainability concept and its construction context.Next, it examines sustainability across the various phases of a typical construction project—from inception, through operationalization, to end-of-life management—on one hand, and, on the other, the sustainability of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management. The narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment, and the context of technology in construction. A strategic organizational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and the “wickedness” of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the New Zealand standpoint delivers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It is a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders alike.

  • Geomorphometry

    Concepts, Software, Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 37
    • September 1, 2026
    • Hannes I. Reuter + 2 more
    • English
    Geomorphometry: Concepts, Software, Applications, Second Edition aims to inform, educate, and assist users in the field by expanding the reach of the Geomorphometry community's knowledge. Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative land-surface analysis, evolved from geomorphology and quantitative terrain analysis, rooted in 19th-century geometry and physical geography. The modern discipline addresses the processing of elevation data, topography visualization, and numerous numerical analyses. Focusing on continuous land-surface and discrete features like watersheds, geomorphometry's operational goal is the extraction of measures and spatial features from digital topography.Since the book's first edition in 2009, there have been significant advancements in data production methods, the data itself, and software applications. The editors have proposed a second edition, maintaining the original structure while incorporating these improvements. The book also covers the refinement and analysis of digital elevation models (DEMs), the use of GIS tools, and the application of geomorphometric techniques in various fields such as hydrology, ecology, and urban planning.

  • Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 more
    • English
    Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability collates the latest cutting-edge econometric technologies for energy markets built to support global energy transition. This book takes an integrated, international approach, dedicating chapters to flexible frameworks for both policy and market design across a range of countries. Utilization of the accelerating technological developments across renewable energy sources, distributed resource penetration, energy storage, and peer-to-peer platforms is broken down clearly. Market strategies for supporting global energy stability are provided and placed in context, from demand response and risk mitigation to techno-economic modelling and optimization. Featuring a range of contributors with a truly global geographical perspective, Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability is an indispensable modern reference for any academic, student, or researcher investigating the energy markets of the future.

  • Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Roger Ruan + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling discusses recent developments in the mechanical and chemical recycling of waste plastics for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The plastic chemistry and status of plastic recycling is introduced, and the book addresses optimization and upgrading procedures that aim to improve the quality and the environmental impact of plastic conversion as well as the techno-economic, lifecycle assessment, and social impacts of chemical recycling. In addition, the book covers how to effectively manage and recycle global waste plastics and various plastic pathways.

  • Chemosensor Arrays

    Fundamental Pattern Recognition, Development and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Tsuyoshi Minami + 2 more
    • English
    As demand has increased for innovative methods in simple everyday monitoring, chemists are focusing on chemical sensors based on molecular recognition chemistry. Conventional approaches involved the development of selective chemical sensors to specifically detect species of interest, whilst more recent studies have revealed the potential of cross-reactive molecular recognition. Such approaches, combined with pattern recognition, are a powerful technique to gain much qualitative and quantitative information. However, pattern recognition is frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted, leading to inaccurate interpretation of results.Chemosensor Arrays: Fundamental Pattern Recognition, Development and Applications aims to help researchers in the design and application of chemosensor arrays, and the accurate interpretation of data patterns in molecular recognition chemistry. Beginning with an introduction to chemosensing, the principles of chemosensors, and the fundamentals of computational principles and methods for chemical sensing, the book goes on to explore some key design strategies and examples with chapters on a biological nose, artificial nose and artificial tongue. Applications to real world scenarios are then discussed, followed by consideration of future needs and developments in the field. Based on the cross-disciplinary experience of its expert authors, Chemosensor Arrays: Fundamental Pattern Recognition, Development and Applications provides practical advice for all those interested in pattern recognition-driven chemical sensing.

  • Effects of Climate Change in Movement Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • September 1, 2026
    • English
    Effects of Climate Change in Movement Disorders, Volume 10 in the International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Climate Change and the Global Burden of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Air Pollution and Neurotoxicity: The Role of Environmental Pollutants in Movement Disorders, Extreme Heat, Sleep Disruption, and the Glymphatic System: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease, Climate-Driven Changes in Vector-Borne Diseases and Neuroinfections: Risks for Movement Disorders, The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security and Nutritional Deficiencies in Movement Disorders, and much more.Other sections cover Invisible Invaders: The Emerging Threat of Microplastics to Brain Health and Movement Disorders, Socioeconomic and Healthcare Disparities in Climate-Related Vulnerability for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, The Role of Heat Stress, Oxidative Damage, and Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease Pathophysiology, Climate-Linked Disruptions in Medication Availability and Treatment Strategies in movement disorders, and more.

  • Photonics

    An Electromagnetic Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Chang-Hee Lee
    • English
    Photonics: An Electromagnetic Approach introduces students to the field by means of a comprehensive integration of diverse explanations within a unified framework rooted in electromagnetic theory. This framework is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate students, while also providing researchers with a moderately detailed description. The book strives to cover underlying physical photonics principles rather than focusing on actual devices and systems. It starts with the underlying physics in Maxwell’s equations. Many important features in photonics are covered as solutions of linear Maxwell’s equations, including reflection, refraction, interference, radiation, diffraction, optical waveguide, optical resonator, etc. Ray optics are introduced by considering the dimensionality of the interesting region. Resonant interactions between electromagnetic fields and media, including semiconductors, are explained classically or semi classically. Various dynamic characteristics of a laser are also discussed. Noise mechanisms in the detection and generation processes of optical radiation are also explained in detail. Fundamentals for nonlinear optical phenomena are explained by solving nonlinear wave equations both for elastic and inelastic nonlinearities.

  • Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

    Electronic Design and Practical Implementation
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Giorgio Pennazza + 2 more
    • English
    Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Electronic Design and Practical Implementation serves as a comprehensive guide for using chemical sensors and biosensors, covering both foundational concepts and practical applications across various scientific disciplines to outline the development of chemical sensors. Section I, Fundamentals, explains sensor working principles, including key elements such as sensitivity, resolution, LOD, selectivity, repeatability, and reproducibility, along with calibration procedures. This section also outlines electronic interfaces needed for optimal sensor performance based on the theoretical knowledge established in the earlier sections. Section II, Practical Implementation, introduces application driven design and conceptual models for sensor development, including troubleshooting and common solutions across various sensors and their myriad applications. The final section discusses the future of sensors and sensing technologies and provides a tutorial to provide step-by-step guidance on understanding various methods and procedures associated with chemical sensor development and design. Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Electronic Design and Practical Implementation will be an invaluable resource for post graduate students and researchers both in academia and industry working with any kind of chemical sensor technology. Additionally, this book will be useful for engineers, physicists, chemists, and technical personnel and postgraduate students engaged in precision measurements with advanced instruments. This book will also be a helpful guide to electrochemists and other chemistry and biochemistry professionals interested in developing sensing platforms. Certain chapters could also be applicable to multiple other fields, owing to the interdisciplinary applications of sensors, such as biomedicine, agri-food industries, environmental monitoring, remote-sensing, sustainability research.

  • Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources

    Prospects for Net Zero Emission
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pau Loke Show + 3 more
    • English
    Microalgae Biorefinery & Bioresource: Prospects and Opportunity in Net Zero Emission serves as an essential guide to all aspects of microalgae biorefinery research, offering a strong theoretical foundation coupled with practical guidance, case studies and real-world applications. This book will also provide a thorough overview of the latest technological advancements, market trends, and policy landscapes. This book explores the potential of microalgae biorefinery, focusing on value-added production in algae-based energy, alongside the economics and commercial viability across various industries and research fields. This book offers a comprehensive overview of current and emerging microalgae biorefinery technologies. This book will also examine the intersection of microalgae biorefinery with sustainability trends, regulations, and corporate strategies, offering a roadmap for stakeholders pursuing net-zero emissions through microalgae solutions. Finally, this book extends practical guidance for implementing these solutions, catering to researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the transition to a sustainable future. This book will be a valuable guide for anyone interested in the transformative potential of microalgae, including researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, and industry professionals. This book will also be of value to policymakers and decision makers focused on sustainable resources, production, and conversion of waste into high-value products.

  • Introduction to Natural Disasters

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Saeid Eslamian + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Natural Disasters is a succinct and accessible textbook that provides a thorough understanding of the various natural disasters that occur around the world. It emphasizes real-world examples and case studies from different regions and time periods. By examining past disasters and their aftermath, it offers insight into the measures taken to mitigate future risks. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide and climate change and urbanization exacerbating existing risks, this book functions as a timely guide into disaster preparation, response and recovery. This textbook covers a wide range of disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. It encompasses the scientific aspects of natural disasters as well as their societal, economic, and environmental impacts. Each chapter delves into the causes, characteristics, and effects of a specific type of disaster, offering a holistic view of these catastrophic events. The initial chapters of the book explore the concept and classification of natural hazards and disasters, following which it moves into describing hydro-meteorologic disasters, wildland fires, climate change and natural and man-made hazards. The closing chapters focus on risk assessment and modeling, disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery and reconstruction. This is a useful resource for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in the fields of geology, meteorology, emergency management, environmental sciences, geography, civil engineering, water resources and natural resources. It is also intended as a guide for professionals working in disaster management, environmental consulting, hazard modeling and risk assessment. Introduction to Natural Disasters contains illustrative figures and case studies to further dive into specific topics and contains PowerPoint Slides and self-assessment quizzes for students and instructors.

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