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    • Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 22, 2024
      • Klaus Brun + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy evaluates the transportation of fluids required in the decarbonized energy economy. The book will help researchers, design manufacturers, and those within government and academia to understand challenges and guide the design and development of systems, machinery, and infrastructure needed for a decarbonized energy economy. The book provides comprehensive insights on the implications of the energy transition for a critical aspect of commerce: the infrastructure central to energy transportation and the economy.This practical book highlights the unique systems central to the efficient transport of various forms of energy. After outlining the need for transporting energy, types of fluids used to transport energy, and various means of transportation, the book covers the importance of understanding the energy marketplace, global perspectives, and then moves into the transport of natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. The work concludes with coverage of technology gaps, research and development, future trends, and solutions. Led by professionals with decades of experience and collecting insights from expert contributors, this book begins with the essentials of energy transport, provides detailed coverage of modes of transport, considers critical questions of energy supply and economics, and looks at long-term environmentally sensitive, sustainable options for the transport thereof.A powerful tool for the energy transition, Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy offers expert analysis on sustainable energy transport and its impact on our future.

    • Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Streamflow Recharge and Lake Rehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 27, 2024
      • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 7, 2024
      • Deepti Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications discusses the current research concepts and emerging technologies in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering. Divided into four distinct sections, the book explores these state-of-the art technologies, opening with a description of stem cell technologies for biomedical applications before exploring biomaterials for biomedical applications, combinational approaches using stem cells and biomaterials, and finally, nanomedicine approaches for tissue regeneration. Topics include wound healing, tissue engineering, regenerative biomaterials, and stem cell treatments for wound healing and tissue regeneration. This concise and informative volume presents the latest developments in a highly informative and easy-to-read style.

    • Nanophototherapy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 23, 2024
      • Panchanathan Manivasagan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanophototherapy: Preparations and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the various multifunctional nanoparticles used for phototherapy, with an emphasis on fundamental nanotechnology and the latest research of photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). The different types of phototherapeutic nanomaterials are thoroughly described, along with their structural features and synthesis. This is the first book to cover nanomaterial-based phototherapy for both cancer and bacterial infections. It is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and professionals interested in the potential of multifunctional nanomaterials for therapeutic applications.

    • Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for a Sustainable Future

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2024
      • Anuj Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future presents an up-to-date review of the latest advancements in fuel cell technology and materials, including a comprehensive examination of the synthesis, characterization, and application of electrode materials for fuel cells. With a focus on the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and their relevance to fuel cells, the book delves into novel techniques and advanced technologies currently being employed in the field.Presenting a well-defined theoretical approach to the design of new electrocatalysts, the book provides extensive information on the designs and modeling of electrocatalysts and catalyst layers for the PEMCs, the fundamentals of PEMFCs working, catalyst deterioration and diagnosis, and techniques for reducing failure modes. Sustainability and cost considerations are included throughout. In addition, it discusses promising and significant future directions for fuel cells development. Within each chapter, detailed figures, images, and reference data have been included to make the book accessible for new entrants to the topic.

    • Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels

      • 1st Edition
      • March 30, 2024
      • Sabu Thomas + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Poly(vinyl chloride)-based Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs), and Gels brings together the latest research on the blending of PVC, covering processing, materials, properties, and applications. This book addresses these challenges and highlights the state of the art in the fi eld, such as the development of eco-friendly micro- and nanostructured functional materials based on PVC and advances in experimental and theoretical studies of PVC-based polymer blends. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, chemistry, composite science, and materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and scientists working with advanced PVC-based materials across a range of industries.

    • Antivirus Engines

      • 1st Edition
      • October 21, 2024
      • Paul A. Gagniuc
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Antivirus Engines: From Methods to Innovations, Design, and Applications offers an in-depth exploration of the core techniques employed in modern antivirus software. It provides a thorough technical analysis of detection methods, algorithms, and integration strategies essential for the development and enhancement of antivirus solutions. The examples provided are written in Python, showcasing foundational, native implementations of key concepts, allowing readers to gain practical experience with the underlying mechanisms of antivirus technology.The text covers a wide array of scanning techniques, including heuristic and smart scanners, hexadecimal inspection, and cryptographic hash functions such as MD5 and SHA for file integrity verification. These implementations highlight the crucial role of various scanning engines, from signature-based detection to more advanced models like behavioral analysis and heuristic algorithms. Each chapter provides clear technical examples, demonstrating the integration of modules and methods required for a comprehensive antivirus system, addressing both common and evolving threats.Beyond simple virus detection, the content illustrates how polymorphic malware, ransomware, and state-sponsored attacks are tackled using multi-layered approaches. Through these examples, students, researchers, and security professionals gain practical insight into the operation of antivirus engines, enhancing their ability to design or improve security solutions in a rapidly changing threat environment.

    • Neutrons, X-rays, and Light

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 6, 2024
      • Peter Lindner + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This book addresses the possibilities provided by scattering techniques in the study of soft matter. It fills the gap between the fundamental scattering processes, which are described by the general theoretical framework of elastic and quasi-elastic interaction of radiation with matter, and state-of-the-art applications to specific soft matter systems. Three probes are discussed in detail: neutrons, X-ray photons, and visible light.Part 1 of the book is dedicated to the use of general principles for the measurement and analysis of scattered intensity: elementary scattering process, data reduction, general theorems, the concept of reciprocal space, and its link to structural and dynamical information in direct space. In Part 2, methods and techniques are further discussed, including resolution effects, contrast variation, static and dynamic light scattering, quasielastic neutron scattering, and reflectometry and grazing incidence techniques. Part 3 deals with the state of the art of scattering studies of typical soft matter systems (polymers, self-assembled surfactant systems and liquid crystals, microemulsions, colloids, aggregates, biological systems) with dedicated chapters for particle interactions and modeling. Part 4 highlights special applications, from light scattering in turbid media to scattering under external constraints, applications of neutron reflectometry, characterization of relaxation modes by neutron spectroscopy, and industrial applications.This new edition, written by the lecturers of the Bombannes Summer School, will be most useful as a learning tool for masters and PhD students, postdocs, and young researchers moving into the field. As with the previous edition, it will also be a reference for any scientist working in soft matter, where scattering techniques are ubiquitous, used in both small laboratories and large-scale research facilities.

    • Spinel Ferrite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • November 30, 2024
      • Gagan Kumar Bhargava + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spinel Ferrite Materials: Fundamentals, Progress, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the latest research in ferrite materials to assist students, researchers, and practitioners. The book focuses on the synthesis methodology; the structural, electrical, and magnetic properties; and various applications of spinel ferrites. The book pays particular attention to synthesis techniques and subsequent applications in biomedicine, microwave absorption, nanoelectronics, wastewater treatment, sensing, and photocatalysis.

    • Advances in Natural Gas: Formation, Processing, and Applications. Volume 6: Natural Gas Transportation and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • April 4, 2024
      • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Natural Gas: Formation, Processing, and Applications is a comprehensive eight-volume set of books that discusses in detail the theoretical basics and practical methods of various aspects of natural gas from exploration and extraction, to synthesizing, processing and purifying, producing valuable chemicals and energy. The volumes introduce transportation and storage challenges as well as hydrates formation, extraction, and prevention. Volume 6 titled Natural Gas Transportation and Storage is separated into three sections. The first section discusses different natural gas transportation technologies (such as LNG, CNG, ANG, etc.). The second section introduces related apparatus for natural gas transportation and storage, including leak detection techniques, compressors, pumps, and cold energy recovery system. The last section explains challenges of natural gas transmission including inhibition of pipeline corrosion and wax deposition, pipeline cleaning challenges, accompanied with Modelling and simulation of multiphase high-pressure natural gas release from pipelines.

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