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    • Ferrite Nanostructured Magnetic Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • April 28, 2023
      • Jitendra Pal Singh + 3 more
      • English
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      Ferrite Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Technologies and Applications provides detailed descriptions of the physical properties of ferrite nanoparticles and thin films. Synthesis methods and their applications in numerous fields are also included. And, since characterization methods play an important role in investigating the materials’ phenomena, various characterization tools applied to ferrite materials are also discussed. To meet the requirements of next-generation characterization tools in the field of ferrite research, synchrotron radiation-based spectroscopic and imaging tools are thoroughly explored.Finally, the book discusses current and emerging applications of ferrite nanostructured materials in industry, health, catalytic and environmental fields, making this comprehensive resource suitable for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, chemistry and physics.

    • Integrated Silicon-Metal Systems at the Nanoscale

      • 1st Edition
      • April 12, 2023
      • Munir H. Nayfeh + 1 more
      • English
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      Integrated Silicon-Metal Systems at the Nanoscale: Applications in Photonics, Quantum Computing, Networking, and Internet is a comprehensive guide to the interaction, materials and functional integration at the nanoscale of the silicon-metal binary system and a variety of emerging and next-generation advanced device applications, from energy and electronics, to sensing, quantum computing and quantum internet networks. The book guides the readers through advanced techniques and etching processes, combining underlying principles, materials science, design, and operation of metal-Si nanodevices. Each chapter focuses on a specific use of integrated metal-silicon nanostructures, including storage and resistive next-generation nano memory and transistors, photo and molecular sensing, harvest and storage device electrodes, phosphor light converters, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as future application areas, such as spin transistors, quantum computing, hybrid quantum devices, and quantum engineering, networking, and internet.

    • Acoustic Emission Signal Analysis and Damage Mode Identification of Composite Wind Turbine Blades

      • 1st Edition
      • May 20, 2023
      • Pengfei Liu
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Acoustic Emission Signal Analysis and Damage Mode Identification of Composite Wind Turbine Blades covers both the underlying theory and various techniques for effective structural monitoring of composite wind turbine blades via acoustic emission signal analysis, helping readers solve critical problems such as noise elimination, defect detection, damage mode identification, and more. Author Pengfei Liu introduces techniques for identifying and analyzing progressive failure under tension, delamination, damage localization, adhesive composite joint failure, and other degradation phenomena, outlining methods such as time-difference, wavelet, machine learning, and more including combined methods. The disadvantages and advantages of using each method are covered as are techniques for different blade-lengths and various blade substructures. Piezoelectric sensors are discussed as is experimental analysis of damage source localization. The book also takes great lengths to let readers know when techniques and concepts discussed can be applied to composite materials and structures beyond just wind turbine blades.

    • Current Developments in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • February 22, 2023
      • Ashok Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Eco-friendly and Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Textile Wastewater delivers a comprehensive overview of the advancements in a variety of treatment approaches with a major emphasis on bioremediation for the removal and degradation of textile dyes. This book summarizes the latest advancements in textile dyes/effluent treatment technologies and evaluates the major physico-chemical and biological processes that are most popular among textile industrial wastewater treatment plants. The book examines recent advanced treatment options, including photocatalysis with the aid of nanotechnology, as well as advanced oxidation processes, with an emphasis on bioremediation methods.

    • Encyclopedia of Solid-Liquid Interfaces

      • 1st Edition
      • August 17, 2023
      • Klaus Wandelt + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Encyclopedia of Solid-Liquid Interfaces is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of macroscopic phenomena at solid-liquid interfaces, e.g. in physics, chemistry, geology, biology and technology, and to describe the methodological approaches and strategies to gain microscopic insight into the underlying properties and processes on the atomic/molecular level.Covering an area of chemistry that plays a fundamental role in nature and technology, the book compiles all relevant features of the field into a ‘one-stop’ reference source that will be relevant to a wide range of interdisciplinary scientists, researchers and academics. Encompassing 155 chapters by renowned experts, and led by leading names in the field, the contents will be organized over 3volumes.

    • Risk-informed Methods and Applications in Nuclear and Energy Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • November 15, 2023
      • Curtis Smith + 2 more
      • English
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      Risk-informed Methods and Applications in Nuclear and Energy Engineering: Modelling, Experimentation, and Validation presents a comprehensive view of the latest technical approaches and experimental capabilities in nuclear energy engineering. Based on Idaho National Laboratory’s popular summer school series, this book compiles a collection of entries on the cutting-edge research and knowledge presented by proponents and developers of current and future nuclear systems, focusing on the connection between modelling and experimental approaches. Included in this book are key topics such as probabilistic concepts for risk analysis, the survey of legacy reliability and risk analysis tools, and newly developed tools supporting dynamic probabilistic risk-assessment. This book is an insightful and inspiring compilation of work from top nuclear experts from INL. Industry professionals, researchers and academics working in nuclear engineering, safety, operations and training will gain a board picture of the current state-of-practice and be able to apply that to their own risk-assessment studies.

    • Advances in Applied Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 56
      • May 8, 2023
      • English
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      Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 56 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on From Digital Control to Digital Twins in Medicine: A brief review and future perspectives, Predicting Nonlinear Deformation and Yarn Kinematics of Plain Weave Fabrics with Multiscale Recursive Micromechanics, Mechanics Theories for Anisotropic or Composite Materials, Historical purview and recent advances in fracture mechanics of elastomeric matrix composites, Mechanics constitutive models for viscoelastic solid materials: Development and a critical review, and more.

    • Smartphones for Chemical Analysis: From Proof-of-concept to Analytical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 101
      • April 21, 2023
      • English
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      Smartphones for Chemical Analysis: From Proof-of-Concept to Analytical Applications, Volume 101 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in this broadening field, with chaters that cover Smartphone-based assay benchmarking using traditional instrumental analysis, Smartphone-based water analysis, Sample preparation in smartphone-based analysis: Current status and challenges, Application of smartphone-based analysis in the medical field, Smartphone-based biosensors in the food analysis field, Bioreceptors for smartphone detection, Smartphone "anatomy": Features used for ubiquitous sensing, and much more. Additional chapters cover End-user integration for at-home analysis, Hyphenating paper-based biosensors with smartphones, Smartphone based Fluorescent and chemiluminescent sensing, Smartphones for portable surface enhanced raman spectroscopy, Towards a universal applicable photonics approach and sustainable spectral data, Integrating blockchain and image analyses on smartphones to create a secure food export pipeline, Smartphone-based electrochemical (bio)sensors: state of the art and perspective, Micro-and nanoplastic detection through a point of site platform platform, and Benchmarking using ambient mass spectrometry.

    • Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants

      • 1st Edition
      • September 20, 2023
      • Ajay Kumar Mishra + 4 more
      • English
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      Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants addresses the potential role of visible active photocatalytic methods for the removal of various emerging and persistent organic pollutants (POPs.) Describing the classification, sources and potential risks of emerging organics in water bodies and the environment, the book covers the different synthesis methods of visible active structured photocatalysts and structure related properties to their applications in photocatalytic processes for the removal of antibiotics, pharma and heavy metal pollutants. This book provides an invaluable reference to academics, researchers and technicians in chemical engineering, chemistry and environmental science. In addition, the mechanistic insights associated with the interaction of advanced functional materials and water pollutants along with the possible reaction pathway occurring during the visible light induced photocatalytic processes together with toxicity are discussed in detail along with the reutilization of catalysts, supporting the inherent reaction conditions performed with natural conditions.

    • Handbook of Corrosion Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • August 14, 2023
      • Chandrabhan Verma + 4 more
      • English
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      Handbook of Corrosion Engineering: Modern Theory, Fundamentals and Practical Applications explores recent progress in metals corrosion and associated protection processes, spanning all corrosion-related characteristics utilized in natural and industrial environments, including monitoring and testing. The book combines the science and engineering of corrosion to assist readers in conducting exact corrosion evaluations in the design and plant management phases, including optimal protection methods. The book examines the basics of corrosion science, including the electrochemical mechanism, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects, different corrosion forms—such as uniform, localized, and stress corrosion phenomena—and protection systems adopted to combat corrosion, including inhibitors, coatings, and cathodic protection.

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