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    • Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2024
      • Sabu Thomas + 2 more
      • English
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      Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends covers major advances in the field of polymer-blend nanocomposites. The book encompasses the fundamentals of polymer blends, various nanofillers, experimental techniques used in their fabrication, the characterization of various polymer blend nanocomposites, and theoretical evaluations of various properties. The properties and potential applications that have been achieved in various polymer blends by the addition of nanofillers are also highlighted. Applications for commercial products, including automotive parts, packaging, construction materials, biotechnology, medical devices, building materials, computer housings, car interiors, etc., are also covered in detail.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers looking to increase their understanding of how nanofillers are being used in polymer blends.

    • Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Vol 2

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2024
      • Stefan Schneiderbauer + 3 more
      • English
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      Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Volume Two: Building Transformative Resilience in Mountain Regions Worldwide presents an overview of the relevant research in mountain regions worldwide, identifies existing challenges, and provides an understanding of the diversity of mountain ecosystems in different regions. It focuses on understanding, protecting, and enhancing mountain social-ecological systems.This second volume places a stronger emphasis on building transformative resilience in mountain regions, indicating a focus on proactive measures to address challenges and promote sustainable development. It also highlights regional perspectives and case studies and insights from various mountain regions worldwide.

    • Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 1

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58
      • June 28, 2024
      • English
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      Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Volume 58, Part One highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover hp adaptive Discontinuous Galerkin strategies driven by a posteriori error estimation with application to aeronautical flow problems, An anisotropic mesh adaptation method based on gradient recovery and optimal shape elements, and Model reduction techniques for parametrized nonlinear partial differential equations.

    • Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2024
      • Velumani Subramaniam + 6 more
      • English
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      Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon: Innovative Materials, Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Novel Device Structures presents the latest innovations in materials, processing and devices to produce electricity via advanced, sustainable photovoltaics technologies. The book provides an overview of the novel materials and device architectures that have been developed to optimize energy conversion efficiencies and minimize environmental impacts. Advances in technologies for harnessing solar energy are extensively discussed, with topics including materials processing, device fabrication, sustainability of materials and manufacturing, and the current state-of-the-art. Contributions from leading international experts discuss the applications, challenges and future prospects of research in this increasingly vital field, providing a valuable resource for students and researchers working in this area.

    • Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 106
      • June 27, 2024
      • English
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      Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide, Volume 106 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, presents timely topics in this area of study. Chapters in this new release include 2. Surface Modifications of Graphene Oxide Nanomaterials for Analytical Applications, Analytical techniques for the characterization of graphene oxide, Perspectives of graphene oxide in separation science, Features of graphene oxide-based membranes in water purification, Graphene oxide nanocomposites for the removal of inorganic species, Graphene oxide nanocomposites as promising adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants, Graphene oxide-based metal nanocomposites for colorimetric sensing applications, Graphene oxide-based fluorescence analytical methods for bioassays, and much more.Additional sections delve into Graphene oxide in molecular biology approaches for nucleic acid detection, Analytical applications of graphene oxide-based hydrogels, Magnetic graphene oxide in analytical science, Applications of Magnetic graphene oxide in water decontamination, Graphene oxide nanocomposites in electroanalytical tools for assaying of organic and biomolecules, Graphene oxide in electroanalytical tools for the detection of inorganic species, and much more.

    • 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering /15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 53
      • June 27, 2024
      • Flavio Manenti + 1 more
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      The 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering: ESCAPE-34/PSE2024, Volume 53 provides the latest information to come out of the International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering joint event. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students, and consultants for chemical industries.

    • Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry

      • 1st Edition
      • June 27, 2024
      • Roshan Paul + 1 more
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      **2025 PROSE Award Category Winner in Engineering and Technology**Sustaina... Innovations in the Textile Industry addresses advances taking place at every stage of the textile value chain that are leading to improvements in sustainability and resource efficiency. It contains comprehensive coverage of the complete textile process sequence, including fiber to textile manufacture and wet processing techniques, such as dyeing, printing, finishing, coating and cleaning. In addition, it also provides the latest industry knowledge on technological advances in textile machinery, supply chain, recycling, effluent discharge, and other innovations that enhance sustainability. This holistic approach is required to effectively address the sustainability issue, which requires action across the value chain.Having included historical aspects of sustainability in textiles as well as the state of the art in innovative fibers, chemicals and manufacturing processes, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable directions in the textile industry.

    • Cancer Epigenetics and Nanomedicine

      • 1st Edition
      • June 26, 2024
      • Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
      • English
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      Cancer Epigenetics and Nanomedicine: Targeting the Right Player via Nanotechnology is a complete package that provides a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the key players that modulate the various steps of carcinogenesis and malignant progression of the disease and the critical targets to be exploited for developing novel modalities of diagnosis and therapeutics.Since epigenetic aberrations can be potentially reversed and restored to their normal state through epigenetic therapy, the book also discusses the challenges and the future of the field with the cutting-edge revelations and limitations that this research endeavor can offer, thereby helping the readers to enhance their critical thinking and adopt strategies of therapeutic importance.

    • Chemometrics

      • 1st Edition
      • June 26, 2024
      • Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes + 2 more
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      Chemometrics: Data Treatment and Applications demonstrates best practices for treating real-world analytical instrument data and how to apply chemometrics to this data. Rather than focusing on the mathematical theory involved in chemometrics, the book is meant for the industrial chemist, academics, and advanced students that want to use chemometrics in practice. Case studies on several applications are presented. Unlike existing literature, this book focuses on best practices, practical realities, and challenges when treating data, rather than on the mathematical theory. It also provides basic information on chemometrics and the best practices used to treat data from different analytical instruments.The book is written primarily for analytic chemists as practitioners in analytical laboratories and other industries. It will also be useful to academics and graduate, masters and postdoc students chiefly working in analytical chemistry who want to improve the practical aspects of their research activities.

    • Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure

      • 1st Edition
      • June 26, 2024
      • Thainswemong Choudhury + 3 more
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      Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure delves into cutting-edge advancements in eco-materials, offering solutions crucial for building resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It provides profound insights into pioneering research on eco-materials for construction, offering a comprehensive guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bioconcrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products like fly ash and shape memory alloys. Chapters explore design applications of bioconcrete and the utilization of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry, while also addressing obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of green concrete and bioconcrete, proposing practical solutions. This book serves as a cornerstone for the development of sustainable design methodologies, embraced by environmental monitoring bodies worldwide.

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