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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Biorefinery of Industrial Effluents for a Sustainable Circular Economy

    • 1st Edition
    • Mu. Naushad + 4 more
    • English
    Biorefinery of Industrial Effluents for a Sustainable Circular Economy provides a combined approach on environmental engineering, which involves the improvement of the natural environment or remediation of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering involving the development of processes for the manufacture of products from biological materials to produce a valuable bioproduct. It covers sources, impacts, and applications of industrial effluents that could potentially be used as feedstock for the IEB with examples of applied research that demonstrates the relationship between the effluents, biorefinery, treatment and bioproduct recovery.Materials that can be produced from IEB and the treatment processes for such are considered.

  • Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation

    Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation
    • 1st Edition
    • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration: Streamflow Recharge (SFR) and Lake Rehabilitation (LR) comprises global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. It provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply through debris removal, along with conservation practices to assist researchers and graduate students specializing in this field.

  • Women’s Contribution to F-element Science Part 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 66
    • English
    Women’s Contribution to F-element Science, Part Two, Volume 66 highlights women researchers, recognizing and showcasing their unique contributions to the field. Topics include nanophosphors for near Infrared imaging and energy conversion, luminescent and upconversion nanomaterials, molecular luminescence, radiopharmaceuticals... and more. Chapters in this new release include Luminescent solar concentrators: current and future applications in smart cities, Lanthanide-Based Responsive MRI Probes, Helicate coordination complexes of rare earths and their luminescent properties, Environmental and molecular facets of uranyl(V) and uranium(V) chemistry, Versatile core/shell luminescent nanoparticles for biophotonic studies, 4f-Metal ions in single molecule magnet systems.

  • Rethinking Manufacturing: Next Generation Sensors and Devices by Microfabrication

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 64
    • English
    Rethinking Manufacturing: Next Generation Sensors and Devices by Microfabrication, Volume 64 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Electronic Textiles (E-textiles), Technologies and materials for breath sensing and monitoring, Wearable energy storage, Micro-3D printed sensors, 3D printing of composites, Stimuli responsive polymer nanocomposites: applicability to additive manufacturing.

  • Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles

    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles holistically covers the development and application of chitosan nanoparticles, providing an accessible and interdisciplinary resource for both those new to the field and those who wish to deepen their knowledge. The book begins with an introduction to synthesis methods, fundamental chemistry, characterization, and surface functionalization of chitosan nanoparticles, guiding the reader through each stage of development. A wide range of biomedical applications are explored, from vaccine delivery, tumor targeting, tissue engineering, and wound healing and antimicrobial therapy.This will be a helpful guide for postgraduate students and researchers who are starting out in this field, as well as established researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and bioscience.

  • Advancements in Nanotechnology for Food and Packaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Tabli Ghosh + 2 more
    • English
    Advancements in Nanotechnology for Food and Packaging explores current trends, advances and associated challenges of the applications of nanotechnology in the food sectors, such as the fabrication and characterization of functional food, developments and shelf-life extension. This book is organized into 16 chapters that cover the main concepts related to the use of nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and monitoring. Coverage includes food functionalization, quality management and control, food sensory, membrane filtration technology, nanotechnology-based sensors, sustainable packaging, regulatory aspects, and much more.This book an essential resource for materials and food scientists, technologists, researchers, academics and professionals working in nanotechnology and food science.

  • Biofuels and Bioenergy

    Biorefinery and Circular Bioeconomy Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Baskar Gurunathan + 1 more
    • English
    Biofuels and Bioenergy: Biorefinery and Circular Bioeconomy Approaches covers the latest developments in biorefinery approaches for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biobutanol, and biooil from lignocellulosic biomass, catalytic conversion of biooil into biofuels, biodiesel from non-edible vegetable oils, and biodiesel from microbial and macroalgal lipids. The book also covers biorefinery approaches for a circular bioeconomy and technoeconomic analysis of biofuels production. This book provides comprehensive information on biorefinery approaches for biofuels production for academicians, researchers, scientist and practicing engineers.This valuable reference also includes recent advancements in the utilization of biomass for bioenergy production and discusses the role of artificial intelligence to improvise process modelling and development.

  • Exploring the Metaverse

    Challenges and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepika Koundal + 1 more
    • English
    Exploring the Metaverse: Challenges and Applications explores the various applications and challenges facing the metaverse, from privacy and security concerns to questions about the economy and ethical considerations. Drawing on insights from experts in technology, ethics, and economics, the book's authors provide a comprehensive overview of the metaverse and its potential implications. Through a series of engaging essays and thought-provoking case studies, they examine the complex issues facing the metaverse, such as the role of virtual identity, the impact on social interactions, and the potential for addiction. Finally, they explore potential solutions to these challenges, from technological innovations to policy interventions.

  • Biologically Inspired Series-Parallel Hybrid Robots

    Design, Analysis, and Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Shivesh Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Biologically Inspired Series-Parallel Hybrid Robots: Design, Analysis and Control provides an extensive review of the state-of-the-art in series-parallel hybrid robots, covering all aspects of their mechatronic system design, modelling, and control. This book highlights the modular and distributed aspects of their mechanical, electronics, and software design, introducing various modern methods for modelling the kinematics and dynamics of complex robots. These methods are also introduced in the form of algorithms or pseudo-code which can be easily programmed with modern programming languages. Presenting case studies on various popular series-parallel hybrid robots which will inspire new robot developers, this book will be especially useful for academic and industrial researchers in this exciting field, as well as graduate-level students to bring them closer to the latest technology in mechanical design and control aspects of the area.

  • Hybrid Polymeric Systems for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku + 1 more
    • English
    Hybrid Polymeric Systems for Biomedical Applications explores the development and utilization of hybrid polymeric systems for use in a range of biomedical applications. Hybrid systems combine the specialized properties of each polymer type to produce a more targeted material which is much more tightly aligned with the intended application and outcome.This book covers a broad selection of hybrid polymeric systems as well as a variety of key biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, and more.

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