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    • Synthesis of Epoxides

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2024
      • Navjeet Kaur
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Synthesis of Epoxides explores different techniques for making epoxides, both old and new, and delves into the growing field of heterocyclic chemistry. The book presents a variety of methods that will help readers figure out which one best suits their specific needs. Diazo compounds are important synthetic intermediates in organic synthesis, but because of their unpredictable, explosive nature and toxicity their unique reactivity has not been fully exploited and their use at large scale has been avoided. Readers, including students in chemistry, will learn about different methods and important information, allowing them to evaluate which method is most suitable in particular cases.The synthetic usefulness of diazo compounds cannot be overlooked despite their danger. Because of their ylide and 1,3-dipole nature, the diazo compounds have a unique reactivity. The diazo compounds can be utilized for various different conversions including S-ylide-assisted epoxidation, cyclopropanation, or aziridination reactions. This book describes the new and classic methods for the synthesis of epoxides and covers an important and rapidly growing branch of heterocyclic chemistry.

    • Biofuels Production from Lignocellulosic Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • October 31, 2024
      • Mukesh Kumar Awasthi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biofuels Production from Lignocellulosic Materials presents the latest scientific and technical advances in the bioprocessing of lignocellulosic materials for disposal, resource recovery, and biofuel and bioenergy production. The book emphasizes the main chemical and biological properties of lignocellulosic materials, its pre-treatment, emerging nutrient recovery technologies, the role of microbial biotechnology in lignocellulosic materials management, and the sustainable use of biofuel for anthropogenic activities to fulfil energy demand. Lignocellulose biorefinery outcomes are examined from multiple perspectives, including applied chemical, mechanical, and enzymatic pre-treatments technologies, and cost-effective and energy-efficient options for developing high value-added products.This is a valuable reference for scientists, researchers, engineers, and industrial practitioners, as well as graduate and postgraduate students working on the utilization of lignocellulosic materials.

    • Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2024
      • Sabu Thomas + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • January 12, 2024
      • Sarika Verma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials: Radiation and Radiological Protection provides an in-depth evaluation of the different types of radiation (x-rays, gamma rays, neutron, UV and EMI) and the development of radiation shielding materials that can be exploited for designing and use in multiple applications. The book also presents a review of the process parameters necessary to develop radiation shielding materials which will assist in the ongoing research to optimize and enhance processes such as the use of 3D orienting and CVD to create efficient radiation shielding material. This book will play a pivotal role and opens new avenues for global research and development by providing an understanding of the mechanisms of radiation shielding and bringing these concepts to application using different materials.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • January 22, 2024
      • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies provides detailed technical descriptions of emerging applications of AI in manufacturing using case studies to explain implementation. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to all engineering disciplines, producing insights into how we understand the world and allowing us to create products in new ways. This book unlocks the advantages of this technology for manufacturing by drawing on work by leading researchers who have successfully used it in a range of applications. Processes including additive manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, painting, chemical engineering and machinery maintenance are all addressed. Case studies, worked examples, basic introductory material and step-by-step instructions on methods make the work accessible to a large group of interested professionals.

    • Metamaterials-by-Design

      • 1st Edition
      • April 4, 2024
      • Andrea Alù + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metamaterials-by-Des... Theory, Technologies, and Vision is devoted to a comprehensive review of the latest advancements and current trends in the field of system-level-oriente... metamaterial design methods, technologies, and future perspectives.Startin... from the theoretical and methodological motivations of this research and covering macro-scale performance-driven design of volumetric and planar metamaterials, the book introduces advanced task-oriented modeling approaches. The approaches discussed include specific reference to their multi-scale / multi-physics customization in recent metamaterial science and engineering. In the introduction of these concepts there is particular attention paid to the illustration of the physical mechanisms and phenomena at the basis of the field manipulation capabilities enabled by metamaterials.Then, a wide set of recent application examples in microwave, terahertz, photonics, and optics scenarios is reviewed, highlighting the logical and methodological interconnections among the different domains. For example, contributions from industry and academic perspectives on active and passive metamaterial-enhance... devices for communications and sensing are included. The final part of the volume is aimed at providing a perspective regarding the current trends, future research, and application tracks in system-performance-d... metamaterial design methodologies and technologies, included potential applications in future reconfigurable and cognitive materials.Metamateri... is suitable for researchers and engineers in academia and R&D in industry working in materials science, engineering, and related applications areas.

    • Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • June 5, 2024
      • Prasanth Raghavan + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents the latest knowledge on the preparation, characterization, properties, and applications of thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels.This book begins by introducing thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels, their characteristics, current applications, potential for further development, and environmental impact. This is followed by three sections, each focusing on foams, aerogels, and hydrogels developed from a specifi c thermosetting polymer category, covering polyurethane, epoxy resins, and formaldehyde. In each section, detailed coverage guides the reader through the preparation, structure, characterization, properties, processing, and applications of foams, aerogels, and hydrogels based on that material, as well as addressing key challenges in terms of design, processing, and implementation, and possible solutions.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students with an interest in thermoset lightweight materials, across the disciplines of polymer science, chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, and engineering. This is also of interest to R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with foams, hydrogels, and aerogels for a range of applications and industries.

    • Powering through the Transition

      • 1st Edition
      • November 28, 2024
      • Michael Deighton
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The energy transition is underway to low carbon, and energy companies need a guide to navigate through the uncertainties while maintaining an agile workforce. Powering through the Transition: Navigating the Energy Sector’s Biggest Change since the Discovery of Oil delivers key principles to achieve performance excellence for energy managers and engineers, utilizing cutting edge tools and techniques around lean, visual management, scrum, agile and margin improvement methods. Practical and user-friendly, the methods introduced are already showing successful tangible results with super major energy companies backed by the author’s 25-year experience. Strong visual graphics through flow charts and graphical abstracts are included as well as smart deployment methods utilizing digital technology and multiskilling of personnel. Rounding out with a glossary of terms and practical examples, Powering through the Transition gives today’s companies a plan to thrive in low carbon energy markets.

    • Phase Change Materials-Based Photonic Computing

      • 1st Edition
      • January 21, 2024
      • Harish Bhaskaran + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Phase Change Materials-Based Photonic Computing provides a clear introduction to the field, introducing concepts of photonics, computing, phase change materials and future outlooks. Phase change materials are well known and studied in many contexts, and photonics is a longstanding field, with photonic neuromorphic computing recently gathering interest. However, the two fields are disparate and few people understand the key concepts needed to integrate the two. This book will be the first to do so in this promising field. It is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and industry working in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, electrical engineering and computing.

    • IoMT Applications in Healthcare 5.0

      • 1st Edition
      • November 5, 2024
      • Bitan Misra + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      IoMT Applications in Healthcare 5.0 introduces the concept of Healthcare 5.0, emphasizing the transformative potential of intelligent diagnosis, remote treatment, and smart health management. Sections define IoMT and its multi-tiered architecture, discussing its pivotal role in improving electronic device productivity in healthcare, explore IoMT applications in Healthcare 5.0, discuss remote physical therapy using IoMT in Healthcare 5.0, delve into the security and privacy considerations of IoMT in healthcare, and address how to overcome challenges and future directions in IoMT. The book concludes by summarizing key findings, providing a comprehensive overview of the discussed topics.Written by experts in the field, this is a key text for Biomedical Engineers, Data Scientists, and IoT Developers and specialists who work in the Internet of Medical Things. Graduate students of IoT engineering, biology, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, health-informatics, and Interdisciplinary sciences will also find this an invaluable resource.

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