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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Artificial Intelligence

    Data and Model Safety
    • 1st Edition
    • Yu-Gang Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Data and Model Safety: Risks, Attacks and Defenses offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of AI and its security concerns. The book delves into how historical advancements in AI have both bolstered and complicated the issue of safeguarding data and models. By reflecting on the interplay between machine learning innovations and vulnerabilities, it sets the stage for readers to understand the critical importance of robust defenses in this era of digital and algorithmic reliance. In addition to contextualizing the historical trajectory of AI security, the book examines foundational elements of machine learning, emphasizing the mechanisms that contribute to, or mitigate, risks.Readers are guided through case studies of real-world attacks, illustrating the practical implications of security weaknesses, while proposed defense strategies provide actionable insights for strengthening AI systems.
  • Applications of Metal-Organic Framework Composites

    Exploring the Versatility of MOFs
    • 1st Edition
    • Hafezeh Nabipour + 1 more
    • English
    Applications of Metal-Organic Framework Composites: Exploring the Versatility of MOFs systematically describes the state-of-the-art knowledge and fundamentals of metal-organic frameworks' synthesis, structure, and functionalization. The book discusses the unique mechanical, optical, magnetic, ferroelectric, and electronic behaviors of metal-organic frameworks, covering various emerging applications across different fields, including environmental pollutant removal, biomedical applications, water desalination, packaging, supercapacitor and energy storage, EMI shielding, catalysis, gas separation, chemical sensing, fire retardancy, water splitting, antibacterial applications, and battery technology.All applications have been efficiently discussed in specific chapters, and in each case, the processing of metal-organic frameworks composites has also been addressed. The book enables readers to keep up with the latest advancements in the field and provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art research.
  • Hydrogel Tissue Analogues

    • 1st Edition
    • Rangasamy Jayakumar + 1 more
    • English
    Hydrogel Tissue Analogues provides an overview of the critical role of novel hydrogels in tissue engineering and biomedicine. Structured into three parts, this book guides readers through the latest advances in hydrogel technology. Part one offers an in-depth look at state-of-the-art hydrogel processing, including biomimetic strategies and ground-breaking bioprinting approaches. It also covers rheological characterization and its biomedical applications. Part two showcases the diverse applications of hydrogels in tissue regeneration, spanning bone, adipose, cartilage, cardiac, intervertebral disc, and skin tissues. Additionally, it explores hydrogels for hemostasis, vascularization enhancement, and infectious disease treatment, along with their bioadhesive properties. Part three delves into the regulatory aspects surrounding hydrogel products, addressing emerging developments and commercially available solutions. Hydrogel Tissue Analogues is an essential resource for researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, polymer science, and regenerative medicine, who have an interest in hydrogel-based biomedical solutions.
  • Data Science in Metal Forming

    • 1st Edition
    • Li-Liang Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Data Science in Metal Forming provides readers with a framework to collect, visualize, analyze, and characterize metal forming metadata, thus enabling improved design, more efficient production, and more effective application of a range of metals. Chapters introduce concepts and discuss industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and more. Other sections feature case studies of metal forming data collection spanning several essential procedures and outline methods for data processing when lacking essential information.The book also includes data visualization techniques, insights into how to analyze data from various metal forming processes (stamping, hydroforming, incremental, extrusion, and more) and details on how readers can setup, manage, and most effectively apply their own data repositories.
  • Methods of Mathematical Modeling

    Advances and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hemen Dutta
    • English
    Methods of Mathematical Modeling: Advances and Applications delves into recent progress in this field, highlighting innovative methods and their uses in different domains. This book covers convergence analysis involving nonlinear integral equations and boundary value problems, Navier-Stokes equations in Sobolev-Gevrey spaces, magneto-hydrodynamic... of ternary nanofluids with heat transfer effects, vortex nerve complexes in video frame shape approximation, hybrid schemes for computing hyperbolic conservation laws, and solutions to new fractional differential equations. Additionally, the book examines dynamics of Leslie-Gower type predator-prey models and models for the dynamics of generic crop and water availability.Readers will find diverse approaches, techniques, and applications needed for modeling various physical and natural systems. Each chapter is self-contained, encouraging independent study and application of the modeling examples to individual research projects. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, educators, scientists, and practitioners involved in different aspects of modeling.
  • Comprehensive Energy Systems

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ibrahim Dincer
    • English
    Comprehensive Energy Systems, Second Edition, Five-Volume Set provides a unique source of unified information that covers the entire spectrum of energy from production to utilization, including basic to advanced levels of content that address the critical issues that face humanity. This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems with sections on system design, analysis and assessment, from single generation to multi-generation, and theory and applications. In addition, the book also presents high-level coverage on energy policies and strategies, economic dimensions, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development.High-lev... sections include Energy Fundamentals, Energy Materials, Energy Production, Energy Conversion, and Energy Management. For this second edition, existing chapters have been improved and updated with new information, knowledge, technologies and applications. New chapters and case studies have been added on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, energy trading, transport, transmission, consumption, and recent dynamics in the energy sector after COVID-19.
  • Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B

    Unit Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Seshadri Seetharaman + 4 more
    • English
    Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B: Unit Processes, presents various unit processes with an emphasis on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and electrochemical materials and energy processes. The book highlights the roles of these processes in beneficiation, rare-earth extraction, utilization of lean resources, coal extraction, and biofuels, reflecting the shift toward green and electrochemical processes. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics is provided for better understanding of metallurgical processes. The first section of the book covers mineral processing, providing insight on comminution, separation processes, dewatering, and tailings disposal. The second section focuses on hydrometallurgy, discussing leaching, separation-purificat... metal recovery, and battery materials, and the book concludes with a section studying electrochemical material and energy, featuring coverage of molten oxide electrolysis, molten carbonate fuel cells, various sensors, and ionic liquids. Each section also includes various case studies, demonstrating the use of the concepts in real-world settings.
  • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES)
    • 1st Edition
    • Jorddy Neves Cruz + 3 more
    • English
    Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES) provides the latest developments in electrochemical sensors and biosensors for compound identification. The book covers the principles, applications, and latest advancements in the field, and provides information on the design, development, and optimization of sensitive and selective electrochemical sensors and biosensors for compound identification. It includes detailed discussions on underlying principles, practical guidance on the selection of materials, fabrication techniques, and sensing and signal transduction strategies as well as key topics such as sensor integration, miniaturization, and commercialization.Th... is an indispensable resource for researchers, scientists, and students working in the field of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, as well as professionals in industry and government agencies involved in chemical and environmental monitoring.
  • Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Disease Biomarkers

    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Negahdary
    • English
    Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Disease Biomarkers comprehensively presents the principles of designing aptamer-based biosensors for disease detection using biomarkers. The book considers the latest research and discusses the application of aptasensors design against different diseases. In addition, sections explore innovative types of electrochemical diagnostic techniques used based on various advanced elements and assemblies such as nanomaterials and signal transducers. This is an effective, practical guide for researchers to use as a reference for the development of their own laboratory research.
  • Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Henri Vahabi + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology provides a comprehensive guide to bio-based additives for polymers, balancing both fundamental and advanced information. The book aims to offer practical guidance for researchers and industry professionals on selecting, ranking, formulating, and applying these additives in polymer manufacturing. Each additive's role in the industry and its mechanisms of action are thoroughly covered, offering readers a complete understanding of their applications. The book is divided into several parts: an overview of bio-based additives, industrial and research developments, classification of materials, advantages and challenges, as well as the mechanisms of performance.It also delves into the economic aspects and commercial grades of each additive family, concluding with future research directions and developments.