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  • Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes

    Production, Recovery, Purification and Storage
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes: Production, Recovery, Purification and Storage is a collection of various chapters concerning the aspects of Ammonia synthesis (Haber-Bosch process, Electrochemical synthesis, Thermal coupling, etc.), production (Photocatalytic from amino acid-based biomass, Small-scale renewable-powered, etc.), Recovery (from wastewater and radioactive wastewater, etc.), storage and transportation (handling, shipping), and also others such as Ammonia detection and measurement, Ammonia: emission, atmospheric transport and deposition, Ammonia absorption into alkaline earth metal halide mixtures, and Ammonia and conventional engine fuels.

  • Putting AI in the Critical Loop

    Assured Trust and Autonomy in Human-Machine Teams
    • 1st Edition
    • Prithviraj Dasgupta + 6 more
    • English
    Putting AI in the Critical Loop: Assured Trust and Autonomy in Human-Machine Teams takes on the primary challenges of bidirectional trust and performance of autonomous systems, providing readers with a review of the latest literature, the science of autonomy, and a clear path towards the autonomy of human-machine teams and systems. Throughout this book, the intersecting themes of collective intelligence, bidirectional trust, and continual assurance form the challenging and extraordinarily interesting themes which will help lay the groundwork for the audience to not only bridge knowledge gaps, but also to advance this science to develop better solutions. The distinctively different characteristics and features of humans and machines are likely why they have the potential to work well together, overcoming each other's weaknesses through cooperation, synergy, and interdependence which forms a “collective intelligence.” Trust is bidirectional and two-sided; humans need to trust AI technology, but future AI technology may also need to trust humans.

  • Computation and Modeling for Fractional Order Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Snehashish Chakraverty + 1 more
    • English
    Computation and Modeling for Fractional Order Systems provides readers with problem-solving techniques for obtaining exact and/or approximate solutions of governing equations arising in fractional dynamical systems presented using various analytical, semi-analytical, and numerical methods. Various analytical/semi-anal... methods are applied for solving real-life fractional order problems. The comprehensive descriptions of different recently developed fractional singular, non-singular, fractal-fractional, and discrete fractional operators, along with computationally efficient methods, are included for the reader to understand how these may be applied to real-world systems, and a wide variety of dynamical systems such as deterministic, stochastic, continuous, and discrete are addressed.Fractional calculus has gained increasing popularity and relevance over the last few decades, due to its well-established applications in various fields of science and engineering. It deals with the differential and integral operators with non-integral powers. Fractional differential equations are the pillar of various systems occurring in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines, namely physics, chemical engineering, mathematical biology, financial mathematics, structural mechanics, control theory, circuit analysis, and biomechanics, among others.

  • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 143
    • English
    Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 143, the latest release in this esteemed series, highlights new advances in the field. Chapter sin this release include Heterocyclic Zwitterions Based on Coupled Polymethines, Recent chemistry and applications of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles, The Synthesis and Applications of Bioactive Phenoxazinones. Diversity of Heterocyclic Reactants in the Click Reaction, Recent advances in the Synthesis of Benzo[b]furans, Bis-ethanones and their derivatives: versatile precursors for bis-heterocycles.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Open-world Novelty

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 134
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Open-world Novelty, Volume 134 in the Advances in Computers series presents innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design and applications, with this updated volume including new chapters on AI and Machine Learning for Real-world problems, Graph Neural Network for learning complex problems, Adaptive Software platform architecture for Aerial Vehicle Safety Levels in real-world applications, OODA Loop for Learning Open-world Novelty Problems, Privacy-Aware Crowd Counting Methods for Real-World Environment, AI and Machine Learning for 3D Computer Vision Applications in Open-world, and PIM Hardware accelerators for real-world problems.Other sections cover Irregular Situations in Real-World Intelligent Systems, Offline Reinforcement Learning Methods for Real-world Problems, Addressing Uncertainty Challenges for Autonomous Driving in Real-World Environments, and more.

  • Porous Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 2 more
    • English
    Porous Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding thoroughly discusses the fabrication, processing and design parameters of advanced materials for electromagnetic pollution suppression for high-frequency electronics. The book provides readers with an understanding of the important concepts and relevant advances in the engineering of porous nanocomposites for enhanced microwave absorption and EMI shielding. Porous materials reviewed include foams and aerogels which offer a robust and lightweight solution to design and fabricate microwave absorbers that can be a potential solution to stifle electromagnetic (EM) pollution. The aim of this book is to review the recent advances in the area of porous nanocomposites that have the ability to absorb EM radiation and thereby suppress EM pollution. It will be ideal for materials scientists and engineers working in academia, research and development in industry.

  • The Nile River System, Africa

    Ecohydrology and Management from Catchment to Coast
    • 1st Edition
    • Bakenaz A. Zeidan + 1 more
    • English
    The Nile River System, Africa: Ecohydrology and Management from Catchment to Coast, Volume Two provides a critical synthesis of knowledge for an important global region. It covers water availability and needs in the Nile basin, focusing on socioeconomic, hydrological and ecological aspects and the catchment-coast continuum, also providing the information needed to develop a policy for the river that is less skewed toward immediate human needs and more focused on environmental impacts. Readers will find ecological perspectives, recent stresses, the current status of the basin, and more.The greater integration of ecological and river management themes is the main strength of this book, making it a strong reference for academics and water resources managers, as well as fishery experts, aquatic scientists and social scientists.

  • Specialty Optical Fibers

    Materials, Fabrication Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mário Fernando Santos Ferreira + 1 more
    • English
    Specialty Optical Fibers: Materials, Fabrication Technology, and Applications reviews theoretical and experimental photonic research relevant to the synthesis, processing, characterization, modeling, physical features, and applications of Specialty Optical Fibers (SOFs) with significant technological impact potential. All fiber-based advanced photonics device components rely on specialty optical fibers, which have either a unique waveguide structure or a novel material composition. High power optical amplifiers, high power fiber, and novel fabrication techniques for optical fiber design have enabled significant technological advances. The book provides discussion on these applications, including current research directions, future opportunities, and remaining challenges. It is suitable for researchers in academia and practitioners in R&D working in materials science, electrical engineering, and fiber optics.

  • Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice

    An Introduction
    • 1st Edition
    • Anjan Patel
    • English
    Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice: An Introduction provides the latest on field test results and theoretical knowledge, interpretation and engineering judgement and how this data is essential for proper planning and execution of ground investigations. Maximum subsurface information can be extracted with lesser budget if proper interpretation is made. In other words, no amount of site investigation is adequate without proper interpretation and application of engineering judgement. With this in consideration in mind, this book presents a special focus on the importance of interpretation and engineering judgment in geotechnical projects.

  • Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Energy Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Ram K. Gupta + 4 more
    • English
    Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Energy Applications covers recent developments in conducting electrodes, photovoltaics, solar cells, battery applications, fuel cells, electrocatalysts, photocatalysts, and supercapacitors. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering: fundamentals, manufacturing, and classification; biomedical applications; and emerging applications. These books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings.Smart ceramic coatings contain multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy, sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components that are used in ceramic coatings.

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