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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Artificial Olfaction Technologies: Characteristics And Analytical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110
    • English
    Artificial Olfaction Technologies: Characteristics And Analytical Applications explores the rapidly advancing field of artificial olfaction, highlighting innovative technologies that mimic the biological sense of smell for the precise detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The book's chapters provide comprehensive insights into the latest advancements, covering topics such as Artificial olfactory systems: mimicking the sense of smell, Advances in Artificial Olfaction using Insect Odorant Receptors, Biosensors based on insects' olfactory proteins, The Power of Volatilome Analysis in Urological Malignancies, and much more.Other chapters cover Biofluorometric sniffing technologies for measuring and imaging of human-borne volatile markers, The use of instrumental measurements to assess the quality of atmospheric air in terms of odors, Analytical and sensory methods in assessing the efficiency of gas deodorization installations, Advancements in the development of peptide- based biosensors, and Porphyrinoids-based sensors for artificial olfaction.

  • Nuclear Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption Process

    • 1st Edition
    • Jianlong Wang
    • English
    Nuclear Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption Process provides a comprehensive introduction to nuclear waste treatment from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Sections explores research and development of adsorption processes in the field, illustrates various adsorbents and their applications for wastewater treatment, specifically for nuclear wastewater treatment, and provides guidance for the selection and use of the adsorption kinetics and isotherm models, as well as for future studies. Intended for students, researchers, and engineers working in nuclear waste treatment, adsorption/separatio... water/wastewater treatment, and related industries, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource.

  • The Oscillating Universe

    Einsteinian Cosmology of Black Holes and Gravitational Waves
    • 1st Edition
    • Nick Gorkavyi
    • English
    The Oscillating Universe: Einsteinian Cosmology of Black Holes and Gravitational Waves introduces the concept of cyclic cosmology within the framework of General Relativity. This book unravels the mysteries behind the Big Bang, the accelerating expansion of the universe, and the role of gravitational radiation and black holes in shaping our cosmos. With a comprehensive mathematical description of the oscillating universe and variable gravitational mass, readers will grasp the significance of the latest cosmological revolution sparked by the recent discoveries of gravitational waves.Students, professional astronomers, and cosmologists will find this book to be a valuable resource. It offers a popular presentation of the history of modern cosmology, discussions on recent discoveries in the study of the universe, and an introduction to the cutting-edge cyclic cosmology theory. This book provides a unique opportunity to understand the evolving landscape of cosmology and the implications of cyclic cosmology.

  • Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments

    Back-Ends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Soumyajit Mandal
    • English
    Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments: Back-Ends and Applications delves into the advanced world of sensors and circuits tailored for precision measurements. This text builds on foundational concepts from prior studies and focuses on the sophisticated processes in the later stages of measurement. From data converters to digital signal processing, and parameter estimation to machine learning, this volume provides students with critical insights into testing, verification, and system integration through practical case studies involving various scientific instruments.Designed for senior undergraduates and entry-level graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, applied physics, and biomedical engineering, this book bridges a gap between component-focused texts and broad surveys, offering a thorough understanding of back-end systems and applications.

  • Integrated Biotechnological Solutions for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater

    For a Healthy and Sustainable Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Naveen Dwivedi + 2 more
    • English
    Integrated Biotechnological Solutions for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater: For a Healthy and Sustainable Environment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes presents the latest studies on biotechnological concepts and their role in revolutionizing conventional treatment methods accompanied with eliminating or minimizing negative influence of hazardous contaminants (industrial) on human health and the environment. This book highlights the characteristics, aims, and applications of integrated biotechnology as an ultimate solution for sustainable management of the industrial wastewater, showcasing the importance of multi-disciplinary research, and the need to develop integrated bioengineering systems. Engineers and applied scientists, researchers, environmental biotechnologists, practitioners, and innovators involved in environmental research will find this book to be a welcomed resource.

  • Prediction Methods and Evaluation of the Fatigue Life for Automotive Structural Components

    • 1st Edition
    • Xintian Liu + 3 more
    • English
    Prediction Methods and Evaluation of the Fatigue Life for Automotive Structural Components covers this important component that affects the performance of the entire vehicle. The light weight of automotive structural components is one of the sustainable solutions to energy and environmental issues, and the development technology of its core components and vehicle performance evaluation technology are its key development directions. To gradually replace traditional cars on a large scale, electric vehicles need to address the durability and reliability issues of the entire vehicle and key components.

  • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 83
    • English
    Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 83, the latest release in this longstanding serial, is known for its comprehensive coverage of topics in organometallic synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, homogeneous catalysis, and more. Chapters in this new release include Pd-catalysis: a useful tool in the field of polymer synthesis. Recent advances and applications, Modern Mechanistic Approaches for the Depolymerization of Commodity Plastics via Homogeneous Metal Catalysis, Functionalization of fullerenes by transition metal catalyzed cyclization reactions, and Synergistic Metal-Ligand Reactivity in Half-Sandwich Complexes of Fe, Co, and Ni for Bond Activation and Catalysis.

  • Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering

    From Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kanak Kalita + 3 more
    • English
    Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the significant influence of sputtering in the production of nanostructured thin films. It begins with a review of the historical evolution and fundamental principles inherent to sputtering before delving into a thorough examination of thin films, covering their distinctive properties, the impact of sputtering, and the role of target materials. Building upon this base, the book unveils advanced sputtering methodologies, augmented with applicable case studies. The book provides an in-depth study of nanostructured thin films, addressing their diverse forms, and the elaborate procedures for nanostructure characterization. Finally, it embarks on an extensive analysis of the broad range of applications of sputtered nanostructured thin films, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, optics, biomedicine, and environmental science, as well as promising domains like automotive, oil and gas, food, and energy sectors. This approach offers a sweeping view of sputtering, bridging basic concepts and sophisticated aspects, thereby crafting an invaluable compendium for both researchers and learners in the field.

  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) for Sustainable Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Dornadula Chandrasekharam
    • English
    Enhanced Geothermal Systems for Sustainable Development presents EGS as an essential tool in securing abundant, clean, carbon-free energy to help meet growing global energy demands. This book lays a foundation with an overview of the thermal regime of the earth, addresses carbon dioxide sources, their effects on the climate and mitigation strategies using EGS, summarizes hydrothermal sources, EGS concepts, its historical background, EGS technology, economic and environmental considerations and culminates in global case studies. Authored by a recognized geothermal energy expert, Enhanced Geothermal Systems for Sustainable Development delivers a centralized text that emphasises fundamental principles, methodology, application, and economics of Enhanced Geothermal Systems, delivers a basic understanding of EGS concepts and applications in the lab and field, includes global case studies demonstrating the viability of geothermal energy, and supports sustainability. Packed with foundational and practical information on EGS, as well as case studies highlighting EGS applications worldwide, this book presents a much-needed overview for undergraduate and graduate students, energy industry professionals and researchers, and companies seeking a stake in the carbon-neutral business to reduce their carbon footprints. This essential volume covers EGS basics, technologies, applications, and benefits, along with case studies, examples, and economics. This accessible text on EGS is essential in the present context of global energy security – it paves a path to a carbon-free future that is within reach.

  • Python Fast Track

    A Complete Guide to Rapidly Mastering and Applying Python Programming
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjiban Sekhar Roy + 2 more
    • English
    Python Fast Track: A Complete Guide to Rapidly Mastering and Applying Python Programming adopts a simplified writing style and provides clear explanations to ensure ease of understanding, making it an ideal resource for those new to Python. Starting with the basics, the book covers fundamental concepts such as variables, data types, printing and prompting, lists, dictionaries, tuples, control structure, functions, and object-oriented concepts. The book includes everything you need to understand and apply more advanced programming techniques such as file handling, exception handling, and regex.This great resource is created especially for those who want to apply Python for their research and professional work in scientific computing, data analysis and machine learning, including chapters on NumPy and Pandas, two of the most popular Python application libraries. It demonstrates how to effectively master key applications of Python such as web development, software creation, task automation, and data analysis. The book covers data analysis and machine learning tasks that greatly benefit from Python, thanks to libraries such as TensorFlow and Keras that enable efficient coding.

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