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  • Marine Bioresources

    Prospects and Obstacles
    • 1st Edition
    • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
    • English
    Marine Bioresources: Prospects and Obstacles explores the pivotal role of marine bioresources in biotechnology and ecosystem services. It offers insights into the interactions between living and non-living components, ecosystem dynamics, biological invasions, and ecological restoration. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of habitat diversity and conservation strategies through a myriad of global case studies. Edited and authored by experts in the field, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the most current resource for students, marine biologists, conservationists, policymakers, and environmental NGOs.In addition to the extensive discussion on ecosystem functions and biodiversity, the book emphasizes the importance of global efforts in achieving sustainable development goals. It encompasses the latest scientific literature, aimed at enriching the knowledge and practices of various stakeholders in marine biology and conservation. The comprehensive case studies contributed by experts highlight practical applications and strategies for ecological restoration and habitat diversity, making it a valuable resource for ongoing environmental initiatives and policymaking.

  • Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Amir Sohel + 2 more
    • English
    Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

  • Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Li-Zhi Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies addresses the urgent need for energy-saving and low-carbon solutions in the HVAC industry. With air conditioning accounting for a significant portion of energy consumption, this book explores technologies such as total heat recovery, air dehumidification, PM2.5 purification, and anti-frosting and anti-dewing. The utilization of membranes and coatings in these technologies has shown promising results in efficiency and indoor environment control. It provides a comprehensive overview of these advancements, including principles, material fabrications, performance analysis methods, and design guidelines.The book fills the gap in the market by offering an up-to-date reference that covers traditional and novel applications of membranes and coatings. It includes applications in areas like total heat recovery, air humidification and dehumidification, PM2.5 filtration, anti-frosting, and self-cleaning. It also provides mathematical models and numerical schemes to address heat and mass transfer challenges. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of built environmental control technologies.

  • Strategies for an Energy Transition

    Planning for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 more
    • English
    Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.

  • Density Functional Theory

    Current Trends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25
    • Aleksey E. Kuznetsov
    • English
    Density Functional Theory: Current Trends and Applications first examines the foundational knowledge surrounding DFT, examining some of its key concepts, such as the Thomas–Fermi model and the Hohenberg–Kohn–Sham theory; looking at the wealth of exchange–correlation functionals; and the advantages and disadvantages of DFT compared to the MO (molecular orbital ) theory and other methods, before exploring the areas of future DFT development. The second section then examines the practical methods and approaches for DFT, looking at the types of density functionals, such as LSDA (local spin-density approximation), GGA (generalized gradient approximation), and meta-GGA functionals; hybrid functionals; DFTB (density functional tight binding) methods; dispersion-corrected functionals; time-dependent DFT; and the plane-wave approach. It also looks at the relationships between DFT and ab initio molecular dynamics and the QM/MM (quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics) approach.This book is designed for graduate- and postgraduate-level students and postdoctoral researchers principally studying computational and physical chemistry, who want to obtain an up-to-date overview and understanding of density functional and its applications.

  • Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection

    • 2nd Edition
    • Costas Soutis + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection, Second Edition provides the latest information on ballistic protection, a topic that remains an important issue in modern times due to ever increasing threats coming from regional conflicts, terrorism, and anti-social behavior. The basic requirements for ballistic protection equipment are, first and foremost, to prevent the projectile from perforating the armor, and to reduce blunt trauma to the human body caused by ballistic impact. The equipment also needs to be thermal and provide moisture comfort, and lightweight and flexible to guarantee the wearer’s mobility.The main aim of this fully updated edition is to present some of the most recent research developments in the design and engineering of woven fabrics and their use as layering materials to form composite structures for ballistic personal protection. This book will be a valuable reference for materials scientists and textile technologists, ballistic scientists, manufacturers, engineers, and all those working in ballistics technology.

  • Yarn Twisting Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Menghe Miao
    • English
    Yarn Twisting Dynamics presents the general differential equations of yarn twisting dynamics, describing rotational kinematics and kinetics, along with the twist blocking mechanisms of traveling yarns in straight and spatial paths. General solutions to yarn twisting dynamic equations, including twist wave propagation and twist distributions in idealized systems are also presented. Yarn tensile, torsional, and compressional properties are discussed based on yarn helical structure models. Users will find this book to be a first principles approach to yarn twisting problems in yarn manufacturing and handling systems.Other sections cover yarn twisting dynamics and twist blockage theories, including conventional ring spinning, modified ring spinning, additive spinning (i.e., open-end spinning), constant and periodic false-twisting, rub-condensing (i.e., roving and slubbing production), false twist texturing, and carbon nanotube yarn production systems.

  • Design and Analysis of Green and Sustainable IoT Technologies for Future Wireless Communications

    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Ali Jamshed + 1 more
    • English
    Design and Analysis of Green and Sustainable IoT Technologies for Future Wireless Communications explores innovative approaches to developing eco-friendly Internet of Things solutions, focusing on energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. The book gathers insights from experts in wireless communications, signal processing, and antenna design, offering a comprehensive overview of advanced techniques for creating sustainable IoT devices. By examining the intersection of technology and sustainability, this resource lays a vital foundation for future progress, addressing the growing demand for connected devices while emphasizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions in alignment with global climate goals.The book also examines the challenges and solutions for integrating IoT into smart cities, factories, homes, and healthcare systems. It discusses the need to efficiently manage multiple wireless spectrum bands, such as Sub-6 GHz, millimeter-wave, and Terahertz technologies, for seamless multi-access environments. Furthermore, the book underscores the significance of maintaining net zero carbon emissions as IoT expands, aligning technological advancements with the objectives set by COP26.

  • Perovskite Optoelectronics

    Part 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 119
    • English
    This book introduces the fundamentals of cutting-edge perovskite materials, explores the use of machine learning in their design, and highlights their applications in optoelectronic devices, offering an in-depth review for recent progress and insights on the future prospect.

  • Successful User Experience

    Strategies and Roadmaps
    • 2nd Edition
    • Elizabeth Rosenzweig
    • English
    Successful User Experience: Strategy and Roadmaps, Second Edition provides a hands-on guide for pulling all of the User Experience (UX) pieces together to create a strategy that includes tactics, tools, and methodologies. Leveraging material honed in user experience courses and over 35 years in the field, the author explains the value of strategic models to refine goals against available data and resources. You will learn how to think about UX from a high level, design the UX while setting goals for a product or project, and how to turn that into concrete actionable steps.This book demonstrates how to translate high-level planning into concrete, actionable steps. It explains the connection between Design Thinking and creating a great user experience, and guides the reader in setting effective UX goals for their product or project You’ll learn how to choose the right tools and methodologies at each stage of the product lifecycle. Starting with UX acceptance as a foundation, the book builds on this with practical steps and real-world case studies, helping you develop a comprehensive strategy-from the big picture of product design, development, and commercialization, to leveraging UX for stronger, more successful products.

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