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  • Mechanical Joining by Material Flow

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Mohammad Mehdi Kasaei + 4 more
    • English
    Mechanical Joining by Material Flow provides sought-after experimental information on process design, process modeling, and joint characterization techniques for students, researchers, and engineering professionals who want to learn about advanced joining systems for lightweight materials. Chapters cover mechanical joining by plastic deformation, including clinching and self-piercing riveting, and friction-based processes, such as friction stir welding to form a mechanical joint. Though these processes are mainly used to establish metallurgical bonding, their unique characteristics and the material flow they generate has led to an increased use of these techniques for joining difficult-to-weld materials.Other sections introduce innovative technologies developed based on material flow to meet existing industry needs to join materials with different structural properties in different scales or shapes. To furnish readers with a more usefully comprehensive coverage, the team of experts behind the book has included methodological principles as well as discussions on advantages, drawbacks, and future directions of each technique, alongside application examples and case studies.

  • Lichens on the Ancient Monuments

    Insight into Lichen-Induced Biodeterioration
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Deepti Pandey + 1 more
    • English
    Lichens on the Ancient Monuments: Insight into Lichen-Induced Biodeterioration introduces lichen-induced biodeterioration and conservation of ancient monuments. Sections cover current trends, tools, and strategies to conserve monuments against lichen biodeterioration. The book explores a range of worldwide lichen biodeterioration work, offering an overview of specimens examined, along with the methodologies employed to elucidate problems. In addition, the book explores lichen biodeterioration studies on UNESCO World Heritage Sites and endangered historic sites.

  • An Introduction to Quantum Physics

    From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Michael I. Bergman
    • English
    Michael Bergman’s An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing makes quantum mechanics concepts more accessible by focusing on the essentials of the Schrodinger equation and its application to the hydrogen atom, while exploring other idealized but important quantum mechanical problems, such as the infinite square well and the harmonic oscillator, in order to build students’ physical intuition. The text assumes only calculus-based introductory physics, but helps students understand the origin of the periodic table and the electronic structure of atoms in a deeper way than they may have explored in introductory chemistry coursework. The text also enables users to make connections with concepts in linear algebra, a course that many students have recently taken or may be taking concurrently. An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing also seeks to explore in rigorous fashion philosophical issues in quantum mechanics that readers will find intriguing. Testing these philosophical issues has now become experimentally possible, laying the groundwork for quantum computing, and broadening the book’s potential interest to students in related fields, including computer science, mathematics, and engineering. For a student’s first exposure to quantum mechanics the book offers a unique concentration on locality, entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and quantum gates. This valuable first edition delivers engaging explanations and illustrative examples for both classic problems solved by quantum mechanics and new ones that form the basis for quantum computing.

  • Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles

    Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Jeevanand Seshadrinath + 4 more
    • English
    Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles serves as an essential guide for researchers, advanced students, and engineering professionals eager to harness the transformative potential of this cutting-edge approach.The volume offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection of DT software and AEVs, highlighting how this innovative strategy enhances vehicle functionality, efficiency, safety, and user experience. Reviewing the latest research outcomes and trends as well as touching upon future perspectives, it provides a clear and actionable, step-by-step roadmap that also considers cybersecurity, regulation, ethics, and environmental friendliness, helping readers confidently navigate potential challenges and maximize the benefits of DT technology implementation for AEVs.Valuable case studies that incorporate practical insights and lessons learnt are blended into the work too, providing context and application examples in diverse settings. The experts behind the insightful chapters thus successfully respond to the need for a multidisciplinary resource that bridges theory and best practices, while fostering collaborative efforts to further identify and leverage opportunities stemming from the intricate combination that is redefining the automotive research landscape.

  • Biomass‐Based Smart Nanomaterials

    Transforming Biomass Wastes to Advanced Materials for Environmental Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru + 3 more
    • English
    Biomass-based Smart Nanomaterials: Transforming Biomass Wastes to Advanced Materials for Environmental Remediation covers various aspects of biomass-derived smart nanomaterials, from properties and preparation methods to environmental applications and lifecycle assessment. The book starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of materials’ preparation and innovative developments in the synthesis of a wide range of nanomaterials, highlighting sustainable production trends and green synthesis methods. The following chapters focus on their environmental applications, including water treatment, sustainable environmental remediation, and the utilization of smart nanomaterials for wastewater treatment and freshwater generation. The book also discusses lifecycle assessments, techno-economic analyses, and future research directions, offering insights into the scalability, market size, and impact of biomass-based smart nanomaterials. This reference is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals working in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science, and waste management who are interested in the transformation of biomass wastes into advanced materials for environmental remediation.

  • Vegetable Oils

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Angelo Basile + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oils examines vegetable oils' intricate chemical composition and unique properties, elucidating their profound impact on wastewater treatment processes. Through rigorous analysis supported by empirical evidence, the book reveals the complicated mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of vegetable oils in removing contaminants and highlights their versatility in various treatment scenarios. In addition, it addresses state-of-the-art developments and explores new methods and innovative strategies that utilize the potential of plant oils to enhance treatment efficacy and sustainability. Vegetable Oils equips researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to optimize wastewater treatment systems and addresses pressing environmental challenges by synthesizing the latest research findings and practical expertise, making it essential for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of wastewater treatment innovation.

  • Analysis of Pesticides and Microplastic: Co-occurrence and Emerging Threats to Life

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 114
    • August 1, 2026
    • English
    This edited volume examines the underexplored combined effects of pesticides and microplastics—two pervasive, non-biodegradable pollutants whose co-occurrence poses an emerging threat to environmental and human health. Addressing a critical gap in current research, the book adopts a multidisciplinary approach (environmental chemistry, toxicology, materials science) to provide a comprehensive analysis of how these pollutants interact and exacerbate each other’s impacts. It highlights advanced detection and biosensing techniques, adsorption mechanisms, and co-occurrence case studies across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, offering insight into bioaccumulation patterns and synergistic toxicity. By synthesizing cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks, the volume delivers a holistic understanding of this dual-pollution issue. Ultimately, it offers novel perspectives and science-backed strategies to mitigate the combined risks of pesticides and microplastics—timely knowledge for researchers, environmental practitioners, and policymakers alike.

  • Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery

    Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • André Bezerra dos Santos + 1 more
    • English
    Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery serves as a comprehensive guide to anaerobic digestion (AD) by covering fundamental principles, advanced techniques, and real-world applications of AD as applied to resource recovery, integrated biorefinery and the circular economy.Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery offers seventeen detailed chapters, with each one providing clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical insights to explore the integration of AD in biorefinery operations, covering topics such as mass and energy balances, economical evaluations, environmental considerations, and upscaling strategies. Additionally, the book provides guidance on identifying and mitigating inhibitory factors that can limit the real-world applications of AD research.This book equips readers with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in AD and biorefinery operations, and is very useful guide for students, researchers and industry professionals working with, or looking to get into research with anaerobic digestion, resource recovery, integrated biorefinery and bioenergy technologies. This book will also provide useful information for decision makers, policy makers and consultants working to make their business more sustainable and focus on circular economy practices.

  • Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

    Methods and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Luisa F. Cabeza
    • English
    Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications, Third Edition, presents a fully updated comprehensive analysis of thermal energy storage systems (TES) including all major advances and developments since the second edition published. This very successful publication provides readers with all the information related to TES in one resource, along with a variety of applications across the energy/power and construction sectors, as well as, new to this edition, the transport industry. After an introduction to TES systems, editor Prof. Dr. Luisa F. Cabeza and her team of expert authors consider the source, design and operation of the use of water, molten salts, concrete, aquifers, boreholes and a variety of phase change materials for TES systems, before analyzing thermochemical energy storage. This edition benefits from several new chapters covering the most advanced technologies including TES using solid particles or packed bed tanks, cryogenic latent heat storage and solid-solid PCMs, advanced control systems and sector coupling and flexibility due to the integration of TES. It will benefit researchers and academics of energy systems and thermal energy storage, construction engineering academics, engineers and practitioners in the energy and power industry, as well as architects of plants and storage systems and R&D managers.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source and its role in the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. It provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at an industrial scale. The book is divided into five sections, beginning with an overview of biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, innovative production methods, and recent technological advancements. It covers various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies, to enhance biomethane quality. The book also includes detailed life cycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia. It will also be of interest to individuals working in climate change and those seeking a broad understanding of biomethane's role in the energy transition. This book brings together experts from across the globe, offering a unique blend of scientific, technological, legislative, and practical insights to advance the field of biomethane and support the energy transition.

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