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    • Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces

      A Comparative Approach
      • 1st Edition
      • Gregory Shellnutt + 1 more
      • English
      Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces: A Comparative Approach delivers an in-depth examination of large igneous provinces (LIPs) through a multidisciplinary lens, offering readers a thorough understanding of their geological, thermal, and biological impacts. By focusing on the rapid emplacement of LIPs—a phenomenon linked to continental break-up, mineral deposits, and mass extinctions—the book addresses ongoing scientific debates. Organized chronologically, it analyzes key Phanerozoic LIPs chosen for their significance, presenting the material in a clear and accessible manner that appeals to both specialists and newcomers interested in the complexities of Earth’s geological history.Beyond its comparative analysis, the book serves as a foundational reference, employing a consistent chapter template to streamline comparisons of each LIP’s essential features and processes. It covers more than 20 major LIPs, delving into their historical context, geological backgrounds, physical properties, formation mechanisms, ages, geochronological data, and mineralogy. This structure allows readers to easily synthesize information and appreciate each province’s uniqueness, making the volume a valuable resource for understanding the broader implications of LIP activity on Earth's evolution.

    • Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • Vijay Raghunathan + 4 more
      • English
      Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.

    • Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy

      Volume 2: Opportunities in Production, Storage, and Integration
      • 1st Edition
      • Mejdi Jeguirim
      • English
      Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy: Volume 2—Opportunities in Production, Storage, and Integration is the sixth book in the Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies series. Based on the key themes of the International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC), this volume looks at the production performance of renewable energy sources and emerging production processes.Containing all major renewable energy technologies in individual chapters, this reference includes some of the most dynamic developments, good practices, and future concepts in solar energy systems, energy storage, geothermal energy, bioenergy, wind energy, fuel cell, and hydrogen production, as well as in policy and regulation. By reviewing these state-of-the-art advances, considering them with real work application, and analyzing key challenges, this book provides readers with an up-to-date source on renewable energy grid integration and its importance in aiding the energy transition.This is a valuable resource for graduates, researchers, professors, and industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector, as well as advanced engineering courses dealing with renewable energy, sources, thermal and electrical energy production, and sustainability.

    • Advancing Thermal Technologies

      Practical Applications and Future Materials
      • 1st Edition
      • Amit Soni + 3 more
      • English
      Advancing Thermal Technologies: Practical Applications and Future Materials is a comprehensive exploration of the vital intersection between thermal materials and technology. This book delves into the intricate realm of thermal science, navigating through the latest advancements and innovative materials shaping the future landscape of technology. With a focus on practical applications, it offers insights and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and promote sustainability across various industries. Topics covered include thermoelectric devices and applications, advancements in thermoelectric technology, and ejector-enhanced heat pumps. It also explores heat transfer and conduction in composite materials, as well as advanced materials for thermal applications.The book further delves into solar energy and energy efficiency, including the application of phase change materials in solar panels, and energy storage and nanotechnology, such as recent developments in energy storage utilizing quantum dots.

    • Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries

      • 1st Edition
      • Shunli Wang + 6 more
      • English
      Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries addresses battery management in new power systems which is an important component of the new generation of information technology and power systems. This book covers the application of this new type of power storage as well as power system identification modeling, intelligent energy storage battery status evaluation, and key technologies in intelligent management monitoring. Written for researchers, engineers, and students studying related areas, this book supports research in control science and control, automation, and electrical engineering, and serves as a technical reference for the application of new electric energy storage battery science and technology.

    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 148
      • English
      Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 148 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this updated release presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Porphyrins Fused with Heterocyclic Rings: Preparation and Properties, Recent Developments in the Chemistry and Applications of 9-Deazapurines, Use of Deep Eutectic Mixtures in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Revisiting the Ugi Multicomponent Reaction Mechanism and its Application in the Synthesis of Fluorescent Heterocyclics, Application of the Prins Reaction in Heterocyclic Chemistry: Recent Trends, and Pyridinium-phenolate Dyes: Preparation and Properties.

    • New Economics for Sustainability

      Time for Transformation
      • 1st Edition
      • Angeliki Menegaki
      • English
      New Economics for Sustainability: Time for Transformation offers a timely and critical examination of sustainability and economics. Each chapter provides fresh insights into sustainability, offering both a critical assessment of the present and a roadmap for redefining how economic agents can collaborate to protect the environment, strengthen societal bonds, and measure genuine progress. This book serves the crucial purpose of consolidating the latest research and insights on sustainability, addressing the growing need for a cohesive resource in a world where sustainability is a core aspect of governance, economics, and societal well-being. It presents a systematic approach to the often fragmented and ever-evolving field of sustainability, allowing readers to reevaluate past achievements and future challenges. New Economics for Sustainability: Time for Transformation is an essential tool for comprehending and navigating the intricate web of issues shaping our sustainable future.

    • Smart City Computational Paradigms

      A Sustainable Approach
      • 1st Edition
      • Mohit Kumar + 3 more
      • English
      The smart city paradigm combines smart homes, smart healthcare, smart transportation, smart industry, smart environment, and smart energy to ensure sustainability, well-being and comfortable living within the urban environment for the city's citizens. IoT enables computational intelligence to leverage the power of data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to extract meaningful insights from the vast amount of data generated by IoT devices. This synergy empowers connected devices to collect, process, and analyze data in real-time, enabling informed decision-making and predictive insights. Through adaptive algorithms and edge computing, the system can autonomously respond to changing conditions, optimize resource usage, and enhance energy efficiency. Security and anomaly detection mechanisms ensure the integrity of the IoT network, while human-machine interaction capabilities, facilitated by natural language processing, enable intuitive communication. This convergence of computational intelligence and IoT not only transforms data into actionable knowledge but also fosters the development of autonomous, efficient, and adaptive systems across diverse domains, ranging from smart cities to healthcare and industrial applications. The integration of computational intelligence with IoT enhances the capabilities of connected systems, making them smarter, more efficient, and better equipped to handle the complexities of the modern world. Smart City Computational Paradigms describes the connections between these state-of-the-art technologies and provides a comprehensive overview for readers interested in advanced technologies, identifying mentioned challenges and proposed solutions as well as developed framework. It covers the underlying theory, design techniques, classification, taxonomy and analytical tools, focusing primarily on the real time applications, uncertainty solutions and approaches with hands-on demonstration for decision making outcomes.

    • Net ZERO

      Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact
      • 1st Edition
      • Farooq Sher
      • English
      Net ZERO: Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact examines the policy, social, and economic frameworks driving just and inclusive net-zero transitions. The book explores integrated strategies in circular economy, waste and water management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity preservation, and low-carbon development. It highlights cutting-edge approaches in governance, corporate responsibility, and community engagement, with case studies that illustrate how collaborative innovation and ethical leadership can translate global climate commitments into practice. By addressing both technological solutions and equity-driven models, the volume provides a timely roadmap for aligning sustainability goals with resilience and justice. Designed for policymakers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, and academic researchers, this reference equips readers with evidence-based insights and practical tools for climate action. Graduate and postgraduate students in environmental sciences and policy will benefit from its structured coverage of governance frameworks and applied strategies. The book offers a vital contribution to advancing sustainable development and achieving equitable, long-term decarbonisation outcomes.

    • Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation in the Anthropocene

      • 1st Edition
      • David B. Weaver
      • English
      Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation in the Anthropocene innovates by demonstrating ecotourism as an inclusive industry positioned to mobilize all people as agents of wildlife conservation. The Anthropocene and post-1950 "Great Acceleration" of human populations have dramatically altered our planet, and ecotourism is often framed as a niche activity that has limited potential to promote conservation of regional biodiversity. By showing that ecotourism as a sustainable, educational, and nature-focused activity can occur anywhere, the sector can better support the preservation and rehabilitation of diverse environments, networks, and natural communities. Accordingly, Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation in the Anthropocene presents a cogent argument for a new management paradigm based on broader parameters of engagement. Here, all people are empowered to co-create a better future. Concurrently, the book provides practical advice for achieving this future through the examination of relevant real-world management considerations. For students and young professionals in the wildlife conservation discipline, the book conveys the growing importance of ecotourism as a vehicle for preserving and rehabilitating threatened habitats, flora, and fauna. Frequent case studies focused on Crawford Lake provide a focal point that personifies the parameters and possibilities of ecotourism in the Anthropocene and helps to integrate the comprehensive scope of this book.

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