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    • Renewable Photocatalysts

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Hui Xu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 9 5 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 9 6 5
      Renewable Photocatalysts: Technologies, Applications, Economics, Environmental Analysis, and a Sustainable Future offers an innovative and broad approach to photocatalysts, integrating design, materials, methods, applications, economics, and sustainable development. The book begins by introducing solar energy and catalysis, before delving into cutting-edge photocatalyst technologies and applications. The third section focuses on regulations, economics, and commercialization, before the final chapters provide further in-depth coverage of environmental considerations, life cycle, and applications. The lens of sustainable development is applied throughout the book, with a view to developing renewable photocatalysts that support the reduction of CO2 emissions, net zero goals, and sustainable development. This is a valuable resource for researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers, with an interest in solar energy, photocatalysts, and sustainable development.

    • Measure and Integration

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Rudi Weikard + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 3 9 0 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 3 9 1 9
      Measure and Integration: Examples, Concepts, and Applications instructs in core proofs, theorems, and approaches of real analysis, as illustrated via compelling exercises and carefully crafted, practical examples. From chapter one onward, students are asked to apply concepts to reinforce understanding and gain applied experience in real analysis. In particular, exercises challenge students to use key proofs of major real analysis theorems to encourage independent thinking and problem solving, and new areas of research powered by real analysis are introduced. Following early chapters on core concepts and approaches of real analysis, the authors apply real analysis across integration on product spaces, radon functionals, bounded variation and lebesgue-stieltjes measures, convolutions, probability, and differential equations, among other topics. Advanced exercises are also included at the end of each chapter, with exercise difficulty level noted for instructors, and solutions included in an appendix.

    • Databook of Nucleating Agents

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 6 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 7 4
      Databook of Nucleating Agents, Third Edition gives engineers and materials scientists the information they need to increase the production rate, modify structure and morphology, and reduce the haze of polymeric products through proper selection of nucleating and clarifying agents. Chemical origin and related properties of nucleating agents are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties, including the essential theoretical knowledge required for correct selection and use of nucleating and clarifying agents. This includes methods of chemical modification of nucleating agents and their deposition on suitable substrates, methods and results of dispersion of nucleating agents, influence of their concentration and cooling rate on final result and rate of crystallization, nucleation efficiency of different products and the reasons behind it, and generally accepted mechanisms of nucleation. The book also covers application aspects in different formulations. Patent literature and research papers are extensively reviewed for different applications, and polymer processing methods which require the use of nucleating agents are discussed, with an emphasis on the intricacies of using nucleating agents in different polymers and products. Production of many nucleating agents included in the previous editions has been discontinued, and those agents have been replaced by recently developed ones. Existing additives have been modified and repurposed, and this new edition also contains revised data on currently available generic and commercial nucleating agents.

    • Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Dimitrios G. Pavlou
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 7 7 8 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 7 7 9 9
      Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures provides the classic methods that are essential for a wider audience, but also the advanced techniques based on mechanical behavior, material characterization and anisotropic elasticity with applications to composite materials.This title provides deep insight on important topics, such as the theory of beams with composite cross sections, slender beams, plates on elastic foundation, Airy’s stress functions, contact stresses and the elastic stability of a variety of structural members.Mathematical tools, along with advanced methods of integral transforms are provided so the reader can follow along and apply learning.Therefore, not only is this an essential resource for BSc, MSc, PhD level students, but also a practical guide for researchers, consultants and industrial engineers in the field of mechanical, civil, and structural engineering.

    • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Diverse Global Teams

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Harish Garg + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 3 5 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 3 6 6
      Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Diverse Global Teams explores new research and applications of AI which can be used to address the distinct challenges of diverse, distributed teams. Incorporating compelling case studies and strategic guidance, the book demonstrates how AI can be developed and applied within systems and programs to promote inclusion, break down barriers, and enhance collaboration in cross-cultural organizational settings. Providing case studies and examples, this book equips computer scientists and engineers with actionable strategies for integrating AI seamlessly into programs and applications designed for diverse global teams. With contributions from experts in AI and team dynamics, this book will benefit leaders and team members seeking to leverage AI for improved teamwork across geographical and cultural boundaries, providing an up-to-date resource for uniting, uplifting, and optimizing global collaborations through inclusive artificial intelligence.

    • Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Abdul Gaffar Sheik + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 2 4 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 2 5 4
      Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants: Towards Industry 5.0 is an indispensable resource for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable environmental practices and the future of wastewater management. The book delves into the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 for biological wastewater treatment plants, building on the advancements of Industry 4.0. The chapters cover a wide range of cutting-edge topics, including the integration of smart machines with human expertise, the application of machine learning and deep learning for sustainable development, and the use of explainable AI and reinforcement learning. The editors explore the incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins, the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technologies, and the ethical considerations of adopting these innovations. The inclusion of methods and case studies highlight real-world applications, offering valuable insights into the digital transformation of wastewater treatment systems, particularly in developing countries. This comprehensive guide is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, and achieving sustainability goals in the wastewater management sector.

    • Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Françoise J Siepel
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 1 5 2 5 4
      Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare: From Technology to Clinical Practice bridges the gap between deep-core robotic intervention technology and clinical aspects including the physicians and the clinicians working and gives insight in the importance of connectivity at early stage but especially address which aspects are important to speed up the innovation chain.

    • Metallophytes in Mineral Mining

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Vimal Chandra Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 1 1 0 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 1 1 1 7
      Metallophytes in Mineral Mining offers a cutting-edge look at the emerging technology of phytomining (or agromining) for the farming of metals in metal-rich soils. Metallophytes-based mineral mining is a rapidly growing field due to its potential contribution to socio-economic and ecological sustainability. The authors begin with a thorough overview of metallophytes and the analysis of metal-rich soils. The following chapters look closely at phytomining versus phytoremediation, metal transporter in hyperaccumulator plants, and microbe-assisted phytomining. The authors also carefully consider the implications of conserving metallophytes biodiversity. Finally, several case studies of valuable metals in agromining round out the chapters. This pioneering text provides the latest work and perspectives on metallophytes in mineral mining and how it may support sustainability.

    • Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Shibin Liu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 4 0 0 5 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 4 0 0 6 9
      Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau: Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration summarizes the approaches for assessing the degradation of alpine grasslands, highlighting its effects on vegetation, soil characteristics, water cycles, and ecosystem services. It examines soil carbon and nutrient distribution on the Tibetan Plateau, discusses how degradation impacts nutrient and water cycling, and explores the effects of climate change. The influence of varying moisture conditions on vegetation distribution is also analyzed, along with a quantitative summary of restoration strategies for degraded grasslands. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers seeking to understand the current state of research in the field of alpine grassland degradation.

    • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Science and Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Kongfa Chen + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 9 0 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 9 1 5
      Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Science and Engineering: Fundamentals, Materials, and Technologies is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of solid oxide fuel cells. In addition to systematically reviewing the science and technologies of solid oxide fuel cells, the book provides numerical simulations, engineering applications and other important guidance on the commercialization and engineering of solid oxide fuel cells. The opening chapters of the book systematically explain the fundamentals, key emerging materials and technologies of solid oxide fuel cells, including surface chemistry and segregation, and oxygen reduction and fuel (such as hydrogen) oxidation reactions.It then examines the latest developments of cathode and anode materials as well as the robust nanostructured electrodes fabricated by innovative approaches such as exsolution for efficient and durable solid oxide fuel cells. The development of solid oxide fuel cells stacks and systems are also explained within the context of practical application. Finally, the book critically evaluates the development and fundamental issues of reversible solid oxide cells, as a promising technology for energy storage and regeneration. Throughout the book, there is a focus on increasing the theoretical and practical efficiency of solid oxide fuel cells, such as by activity/stability towards high power densities and increasing device lifetimes for commercialization.

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