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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • N.K Jain + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy provides an in-depth overview of advancements in CQD synthesis, characterization, and applications in cancer drug delivery and therapy. The book details the unique chemical, physical, and optical properties of CQDs, assessing their benefits and challenges in oncology. With applications across various cancer tissue types, this book explores innovative drug delivery and therapeutic strategies aimed at improving treatment outcomes, enabling readers to make informed decisions in materials selection for cancer research and therapy. It will be of interest to academics and researchers in materials science, biomaterials, materials chemistry, cancer research, and pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Predictive Digital Twins

    Foundations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Agus Hasan
    • English
    Predictive Digital Twins: Foundations and Applications addresses the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and emerging trends associated with predictive digital twins. Specifically focusing on predictive capabilities, digital twins designated for this purpose are commonly known as predictive digital twins. Despite the growing recognition of their importance, discussions surrounding predictive digital twins remain fragmented and lacking a comprehensive resource. This gap becomes particularly pronounced in the academic world, where, as a university professor teaching a master's program course in digital twins, there arises a pressing need for a dedicated reference book to furnish students with a structured and in-depth exploration of predictive digital twins.The book fills the existing void in literature and academia, providing students, researchers, and practitioners with a valuable resource to enhance their understanding of this cutting-edge concept. The digital twin concept stands as a pivotal facilitator in the ongoing Industry 4.0 revolution, with one of its most significant advantages lying in its capacity to offer precise predictions.

  • Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites

    • 1st Edition
    • Shuguang Li
    • English
    Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites outlines commonly encountered damage mechanisms and failure modes in laminated composites and provides strategies for avoiding them. The book primarily analyzes two types of damage commonly observed in laminated composites, transverse matrix cracking and delamination, and is divided into 3 sections, the first providing an introduction to the topic, covering the stress-strain relationship, thermodynamics, material categorization, common experimental observations, laminate theory, and the generalized plan strain problem. The second section discusses transverse matrix cracking, including subjects such as cracked laminate analysis, Hashin’s analysis, shear lag, the ply-discount technique, continuum damage mechanics, and the effects of viscosity. The third section analyzes delamination, including energy release rates, delamination modeling, and Abaqus models, and the book concludes with a discussion of progressive failure analyses and future developments.

  • Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines

    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Kesharwani
    • English
    Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines provides an overview of the development of phytoconstituents and nano-phytoconstituen... as a leading therapeutic agent in the management of various diseases. This book reviews the mechanisms and properties of phytoconstituents, as well as thoroughly describing the most recent developments in emerging drug delivery systems, focused on and derived from nanotechnology. This book helps readers to design and develop novel nano-drug delivery systems and devices for the delivery of phytoconstituents, whilst providing insight and analysis of regulatory and clinical aspects. Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines is a useful reference for researchers in the fields of materials science, pharmaceutical science, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology.

  • Copper Oxides and Related Materials

    Properties, Synthesis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Suresh Sagadevan + 2 more
    • English
    Copper Oxides and Related Materials: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications provides a thorough description of the physical, structural, electrophysical, chemical, electronic, and biological properties of copper oxides in one convenient volume. The book focuses on human and environmental aspects, paying particular attention to health, environmental remediation, electronic applications, energy storage, and solar energy conversion.Copper oxides are widely used in many applications such as antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anticancer treatments; as biocide agents against phytopathogens or hospital-acquired diseases; and, they are also a standard material used for superconductivity. This volume thoroughly explores the most exciting and relevant applications of copper oxides, a class of material with a sometimes bewilderingly wide array of potential uses.

  • Digital Fashion and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
    • English
    Digital Fashion and Sustainability explores the sustainability of digitalisation in the fashion industry and supply chain. As today’s fashion supply chain spans multiple continents and diverse elements, seamless digitalisation is essential for achieving transparency and sustainability. While the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digitalisation in many industries, the fashion supply chain has lagged behind. Increased scrutiny on product transparency and sustainability highlights the need for digital innovation. Digital fashion encompasses more than just computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM); it integrates product lifecycle management, sustainable business models and virtual and augmented reality to enhance consumer experiences. This multidisciplinary work appeals to academics, researchers and professionals from fashion design, technology, computer science, supply chain management and sustainability, examining how digitalisation can transform the fashion industry for a sustainable future.

  • Rammed Earth Construction and the Use of Additives

    Technologies, Classification, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamed Niroumand + 1 more
    • English
    Rammed Earth Construction and the Use of Additives: Technologies, Classification, and Applications reports on earth buildings as viable solution to meet requirements for modern-day, green construction. Opening with a combination of foundational aspects and a discussion on state-of-the-art technologies that enhance the rammed earth technique, the book then investigates the admixtures that can be used to improve raw materials’ durability, strength, and thermal performance. Coverage thoroughly delves into different types of additives, clarifying the origin of those naturally sourced, the manufacturing processes of those manmade, and their specific effects, with a focus on methods for stabilization, reinforcement, and preservation of structures.Real-worl... case studies are also included, bringing practical value-add to an already scientifically robust research resource. This will be an essential guide for a variety of audiences in academic and industry contexts who are committed to finding new ways of thinking and working to fulfill pressing sustainability goals worldwide.

  • Quantum Dots in Energy

    Design, Development, and Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rakesh Kumar Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Quantum Dots in Energy: Design, Development, and Emerging Applications explores quantum dots for energy applications. The book begins with the fundamental properties of quantum dots and then considers their synthesis, fabrication, and characterization techniques before investigating a range of applications in the area of renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient devices. It covers the general properties of quantum dots, recent and possible future applications in the field of energy, and the advantages and disadvantages of various fabrication techniques. Users will also find information on the application of quantum dots in various, important technologies, including light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics, batteries, catalysis, and thermoelectrics.Fina... it looks ahead to future directions for further research and innovation.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajiv Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems: A Comprehensive Guide provides engineers and system designers who are exploring the application of AI/ML methods for safety-critical systems with a dedicated resource on the challenges and mitigation strategies involved in their design. The book's authors present ML techniques in safety-critical systems across multiple domains, including pattern recognition, image processing, edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), encryption, hardware accelerators, and many others. These applications help readers understand the many challenges that need to be addressed in order to increase the deployment of ML models in critical systems. In addition, the book shows how to improve public trust in ML systems by providing explainable model outputs rather than treating the system as a black box for which the outputs are difficult to explain. Finally, the authors demonstrate how to meet legal certification and regulatory requirements for the appropriate ML models. In essence, the goal of this book is to help ensure that AI-based critical systems better utilize resources, avoid failures, and increase system safety and public safety.

  • Introduction to Computational Electrochemistry

    Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage
    • 1st Edition
    • Hyungjun Kim + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Computational Electrochemistry: Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage provides a complete overview of computational approaches and methods for understanding and tailoring complex electrochemical processes, collectively referred to as computational electrochemistry.Fol... a brief introduction to this emerging field, various methodologies are presented to address the intricate processes involved in electrochemical energy interconversion. Emphasis is placed on state-of-the-art multiscale approaches for the advanced simulation of electrochemical interfaces. Recent advancements in incorporating both the electronic responses of electrodes and the molecular dynamic responses of electrolytes are highlighted, enabling a deeper understanding of the physicochemical processes occurring at electrode-electrolyt... interfaces. By compiling recent method developments, this book aims to help pave the way for near-future developments that will unravel the atomic details of electrochemical interfaces and foster the growth of non-conventional methodological approaches. It also introduces applications of modern computational chemistry to various electrochemical systems. These include electrocatalytic systems for efficient energy conversion and energy storage systems such as batteries and supercapacitors. By presenting case studies illustrating how simulations can elucidate underlying mechanisms, explain experimental observations, and guide the design of improved systems, it shows how computational electrochemistry increasingly interplays with experiments in the field of electrochemistry.Int... to Computational Electrochemistry: Modelling Methods and Applications in Interfacial Phenomena, Electrocatalysis, and Energy Storage is intended for computational and experimentally oriented researchers who are working in the field of electrochemistry, particularly those addressing complex interfaces at various scales. It is especially suitable for supporting the education of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, with a focus on both methodological development and high-level, challenging applications.

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