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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action

    • 4th Edition
    • Richard B. Silverman + 2 more
    • English
    The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action, Fourth Edition presents a unique approach to medicinal chemistry based on physical organic chemical principles and reaction mechanisms that rationalize drug action. The book's coverage allows readers to extrapolate core principles and mechanisms to many related classes of drug molecules. It reflects the significant changes in the process of drug design over the last decade and preserves the successful approach of the previous editions while also including significant changes in format and coverage.It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry who are studying medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry. Users, including research chemists and biochemists working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will find this update to be useful in their daily work.

  • Natural Fiber Composites

    Emerging Trends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • P. Senthamaraikannan + 2 more
    • English
    Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers used as reinforcements in composite materials. Additionally, potential applications of plant fiber-reinforced composites across industries are discussed in detail via practical case study examples, along with recent developments in testing and fabrication. Valuable insights into sophisticated surface modification methods that aim to optimize composite performance by enhancing fiber-matrix adhesion are also covered. In addition to discussing challenges and optimization strategies, this book will be a valuable reference resource, giving readers (researcher and engineer) the knowledge required to fabricate environmentally sustainable composite materials that exhibit superior performance.

  • Handbook of Power-to-X Systems

    Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models
    • 1st Edition
    • Francesco Liberato Cappiello + 3 more
    • English
    Handbook of Power-to-X Systems: Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models is a comprehensive guidebook on Power-to-X technologies, leading the energy engineer from fundamental principles of these electrochemical techniques to complex practical applications for conversion and management in energy systems. This book begins with an overview of the Power-to-X background, clarifying fundamental questions of components, frameworks, uses in sustainable energy, and the history of the technology. This is followed by in-depth analysis of the essential techniques electrolysis and carbon capture, including methods of modelling and practicalities for implementation.Addit... chapters break down the role of various power-to-X processes, with Power-to-Gas, Power-to-Liquids, Power-to-Chemicals, Power-to-Heat, and Power-to-Power assessed, along with pragmatic guidance on regulatory and policy frameworks and assessments of environmental and social impacts. Finally, the book covers innovations and future technologies and provides a wealth of resources for the energy engineer to build understanding.

  • Al-Driven Intelligent Optimization and Synergistic Integration of Multi-Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhuang Tian + 1 more
    • English
    Al-Driven Intelligent Optimization and Synergistic Integration of Multi-Energy Systems introduces advanced artificial intelligence methods in the operations, management, and performance of renewable energy systems, focusing on wind energy, solar energy, and hydrogen systems. The book addresses key problems such as low accuracy and efficiency in traditional wind power system modeling and control, challenges in wind energy resource prediction and intelligent scheduling, intelligent fault management of wind and hydrogen energy systems, complex scheduling and energy management challenges of multi-energy complementary systems when connected to the grid, and scheduling and reliability challenges in multi-energy system grid connection. Real-world applications and case studies are used throughout to help readers integrate academic research with practical engineering applications, to enhance energy system design and management. This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is of interest to all those who are interested in the integration of AI in the operation of complex energy systems, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, practitioners, and policy makers.

  • Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets

    A Theoretical Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Lee
    • English
    Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets: A Theoretical Analysis provides a detailed description of the fundamentals of the electrostatics and electrokinetics of various kinds of droplets: dielectric droplets, conducting droplets such as liquid metal droplets, polymeric liquid droplets and the implications they have for their broad practical applications. It is crucial to fully understand the underlying electrokinetic mechanisms before any meaningful practical applications of liquid droplets can be launched successfully.This is the first book to directly address phoretic motion of droplets; previously there has only been brief mention in texts mostly about solid particles, on which there is much more literature. Droplets of different kinds have different applications in practice. For instance, conducting droplets like liquid metal droplets have an inherent advantage in drug delivery over liposomes of dielectric droplets in terms of chemiphoresis, although both are widely used in drug delivery and micro/nanofluidic operations, among other practical applications. The book provides insights and guidelines for design engineers in drug delivery even in the fabrication stage of the droplets carrying therapeutic chemicals. Moreover, it is helpful in analyzing data for experimental researchers as well. For instance, a droplet filled with dielectric materials may not behave electrokinetically like a dielectric droplet under certain circumstances in practice, as might be expected by experimentalists.Pho... Motions of Liquid Droplets is written for researchers, industry engineers, and graduate and postdoc students in the field of colloidal and interface science and technology who are working on colloidal physics aspects and focused on electrokinetics, primarily from a chemical engineering, biomedical and biochemical engineering background.

  • Sustainability in Geology and Mining

    Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Hoang Nguyen + 6 more
    • English
    Sustainability in Geology and Mining: Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies offers the latest thinking on sustainable and responsible mining practices, including environmental impact assessments and ethical mining regulations. Chapters explore a comprehensive range of topics, including geological exploration techniques and innovative prospecting technologies such as satellite imaging and artificial intelligence. Applications such as mineral resource assessment and estimation methods, various mining techniques, and mineral processing and extraction processes are covered. Discussions on environmental and social considerations, regulatory frameworks, and future trends and challenges offer diverse perspectives and in-depth insights.Readers will find an impressive collection of expert contributing authors who reflect on the industry's growing commitment to ethical and eco-conscious approaches. Practitioners in geology and mining will find a great deal to explore and further consider in this fascinating look at the opportunities for sustainability in mining.

  • Down-Flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) Reactors

    A Self-Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Vinay Kumar Tyagi + 3 more
    • English
    Down-Flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) Reactors: A Self-Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment explores the innovative features and advantages of DHS technology, including its energy-efficient design, minimal maintenance requirements, and removal efficiency. Readers will gain insights into the historical development of the DHS process, its application across various wastewater types, and its capabilities in nutrient and pathogen removal, all while maintaining short hydraulic retention times. Structured around critical topics such as process microbiology, sludge reduction efficiency, and real-world case studies from pilot and full-scale implementations, the book serves as an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and academics.Each chapter provides a detailed examination of the DHS process, including its applications in diverse regions and industries, from aquaculture to industrial effluent treatment. This book is a vital tool for professionals seeking to enhance effluent quality while navigating stringent environmental regulations.

  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

    Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities
    • 1st Edition
    • Pardeep Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities addresses the complex interplay between clean energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The book thoroughly examines the challenges and opportunities presented by green energy adoption, providing insights into how these practices can be aligned with sustainable development goals. By addressing conflicting interests across various disciplines, the text offers innovative strategies for promoting harmony among these critical areas. From foundational concepts to practical applications, the book covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding the nexus of energy efficiency and sustainability. Readers will find discussions on the interconnections between energy efficiency and consumer behavior, trends in renewable energy adoption, and the impact of development on energy consumption. Additionally, the book highlights the role of digitalization, international alliances, and policy frameworks in advancing sustainable practices. With case studies and actionable recommendations, it equips readers with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of promoting energy efficiency and sustainable development across various sectors.

  • Symbiotic Planning for Urban Futures

    A Paradigm for Human-AI Co-Creation
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhong-Ren Peng
    • English
    Symbiotic Planning for Urban Futures: A Paradigm for Human-AI Co-Creation presents a framework for harnessing AI's analytical power while preserving democratic control over urban futures. This book establishes symbiotic planning as a falsifiable paradigm—grounded in five technology-neutral axioms and operationalized through governed friction—where AI acts as governed co-creator across the CORE framework: Collaboration, Options, Refinement, Execution. It clarifies distinct roles: AI synthesizes evidence, generates non-obvious options, and stress-tests plans; planners steward assumptions and translate values into constraints; communities contest and refine constraints; and authorized decision-makers set ends and grant time-bound approvals. Equity is treated as a primary design constraint, with equity floors as binding guardrails.This book serves as essential resource for urban planners, civic technologists, policymakers, researchers, and students committed to democratic urban governance in an algorithmic age. It provides actionable governance tools, including Civic Evidence Dossiers, Authorization Forums, Equity Gates, and a 100-Day Starter Kit, ensuring AI remains transparent, contestable, and subject to renewal. Whether navigating AI procurement, studying algorithmic accountability, or organizing for transparent decision-making, this book empowers readers to make cities more resilient, equitable, and democratically co-governed.

  • Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahesh Chand Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques addresses critical knowledge gaps in hydrology, remote sensing, and soil and water conservation. The book explores various methodologies for estimating soil loss, encompassing modeling techniques, geospatial methodologies, and machine learning approaches in an effort to empower researchers in their pursuit of sustainable solutions for effective land and water management. Furthermore, it explore the fusion of geospatial tools with ML-based models, fostering an innovative approach to resource management.

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