Polymer and Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Recent Advances and Applications covers the essential fundamentals of these materials and explores the latest technological developments in fabrication and characterization along with their diverse range of applications. With contributions from an international team of leading scientists and researchers, the book draws together and reviews the most recent developments and techniques in polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites. By covering a wide range of state-of-the-art applications, the book will highlight the potential for future technological advancements and commercialization.
Michael Modest's Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer provides instructors and students a concise, more affordable alternative to the author's comprehensive signature textbook and reference Radiative Heat Transfer while retaining all of the content required for a one-semester senior undergraduate or graduate course on thermal radiation. The book retains the hallmark features of the original, including its excellent writing style with nice historical highlights and clear and consistent notation throughout.<i> Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer</i> presents radiative heat transfer and its interactions with other modes of heat transfer in a coherent and integrated manner emphasizing the fundamentals. It includes numerous worked examples, a large number of problems, many based on real world situations, and an up-to-date bibliography.
Chemical Looping Processes: Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives is a comprehensive reference for researchers involved in chemical looping processes. The book provides a systematic grasp of the fundamental principles underlying chemical looping and its various applications in conversion and emissions control. It presents recent advancements in chemical looping technologies, current emerging trends, and future outlooks to address the challenges for technology commercialization. Each chapter displays the principles of the specific process, describing its thermodynamics, kinetics, oxygen carrier development, and reactor specifications and design.Finally, application details and benefits are shown, along with faced challenges such as process optimization and how they are addressed. Future trends round out this edition.
Properties and Characterization of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites delves into the intrinsic properties of nanocellulose and the resulting characteristics of nanocellulose-based composites. It comprehensively covers the mechanical, thermal, optical, and barrier properties of nanocellulose materials and discusses various techniques for their characterization.The book is one of a three-volume set of titles that provides comprehensive information on the emerging field of nanocellulose and its application in composite materials. They consolidate current knowledge, spanning the entire spectrum from processing, properties, and characterization, right through to modern applications. Each volume is dedicated to a distinct aspect of nanocellulose research, offering in-depth insights, methodologies, and case studies.This volume will be an essential reference resource whereby, the reader will gain a thorough understanding of the structure-property relationships and the impact of processing on these final properties. The book will aid researchers in tailoring nanocellulose-based composites for specific applications by fine-tuning their properties through manipulation of parameters and processing conditions.
Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI: Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights is a foundational analysis and review exploring the transformative intersection of cutting-edge technologies in remote sensing. From fundamentals to advanced applications, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to apply AI and Big Data to remote sensing research, in order to improve decision-making and analysis. The book employs a dual approach, providing accessible explanations followed by real-world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of practical implications through a structured format that balances theoretical knowledge with immersive case studies, and will also gain an appreciation for ethical and legal considerations, making it an invaluable resource. Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI: Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights offers insights for researchers, professionals, and students interested in harnessing the latest AI and Big Data techniques in remote sensing to address complex geospatial challenges.
Data-Driven Diagnostics and Disease Prediction with AI Optimization provides useful insights into model creation, data preparation, and ethical issues for healthcare applications. This book covers all the conventional and non-conventional methods related to this domain. It also discusses AI-based optimization techniques, Machine Learning models, and Advanced AI. It offers practical insights, case studies, and optimization strategies to help data scientists, and researchers efficiently employ AI in diagnostics and illness prediction in a world where precise diagnostics and early illness prediction may save lives and healthcare resources.
Mycorrhizae, Microplastics and Money: Wastes as a Resource for Farming and Forestry to Deliver Reversal of Global Warming features the establishment and continuing evolution of a technology-based, global plan to deliver environmental sustainability that works because it is financially driven. This book will highlight on upcycling end-of-life materials using mycorrhizae and microplastic technology. This book contains technological approaches to upcycle wastes while not using mineral fertilizers but still delivering higher yields, raising the possibility of receiving carbon credits. Information will be included on safe upscaling of waste and financial and environmental sustainability, practical approaches to land management, and reverse franchising.
Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Biomedical Applications comprehensively and systematically details the fundamental aspects of nanoparticles, addressing the synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, unique properties, and their transformative role in biomedical applications. Divided by inorganic and organic nanoparticle classes, this book guides the reader through each nanoparticle type, from magnetic, gold, and quantum dot nanoparticles to protein-based nanoparticles, dendrimers, and liposomes. This book will be useful to researchers, academics, and post-graduate students in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biomedical science.Synthesis techniques and unique properties are covered in detail, along with how each of these best suits each biomedical application. In addition, advantages and challenges are analyzed, enabling the reader to make informed materials selections. With a strong focus on materials development, this book provides a holistic introduction to this topic, along with a look to current research and future opportunities. .
Written for professional engineers, researchers and academics working in the design and construction of seismic-resilient structures, Hybrid Self-centring Steel Frames: Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design is an up to date resource on this novel construction method. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced seismic design principles specific to hybrid self-centring steel frames, including the latest developments in seismic design codes and innovations in earthquake-resistant structures. Innovations in structural engineering materials and techniques are described, enabling readers to understand the properties of new materials and how they can be integrated into existing building designs. The book integrates theory with case studies, bridging the gap between conceptual design and real-world implementation, including seismic design of new buildings and retrofitting of existing structures with the hybrid self-centring steel frame, positioning it as a valuable resource for structural and seismic engineering professionals and also research and academic readers. Simulation and modelling techniques, including dynamic analysis and other computational techniques to support the precise prediction and study of structural behaviors under seismic forces are included for both theoretical structures and practical applications. The breadth of topics covered, from basic structural concepts and research frameworks, to advanced modelling techniques and performance-based design methodologies ensures the book’s appeal to both industry professionals and the research and academic readership. In integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and alignment with contemporary direction in this field, the book has potential to push the boundaries of existing knowledge in seismic design.
Innovations In Advanced Materials and Manufacturing provides insights into the mechanics, characteristics, behavior, application, and manufacturing of advanced materials such as nanowires, 2D materials, biomaterials, smart materials, and more. The book discusses the materials themselves, with chapters dedicated to the mechanics and electronic and magnetic properties of nanomaterials, photonic, and phononic materials and devices, 2D magnetic materials, smart materials and coatings, metamaterials, and microdevices and sensors. Other sections cover manufacturing technologies and methods of previously discussed materials, outlining manufacturing techniques for additive manufacturing of metallic lattice structures, biomedical alloys, shape memory alloys, multifunctional polymer composites, nanocomposite structures, ceramics, and batteries.