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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Basalt Fiber Reinforced Composites

    Fundamentals, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
    • English
    Basalt Fiber Reinforced Composites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on the fundamentals, manufacturing, properties, and diverse applications of these materials. The book covers the chemical composition, extraction, manufacturing, surface modification, functionalization, morphology, and properties of basalt fibers. It also delves into the processing, fabrication, characterization, and diverse applications of multifunctional composites consisting of basalt fibers and a diverse range of matrices, including thermoplastics, thermosets, geopolymers, and concrete.With an international author base from across the globe, the chapters provide a cutting-edge overview of recent advancements in production, modification, characteristics, and uses of these materials. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers who want to familiarize themselves with the current state-of-the-art and emerging research trends in this important field. It will assist them in finding solutions to both fundamental and applied problems within their chosen research areas.

  • Foundations of Real Analysis

    Expanding Horizons beyond the click
    • 1st Edition
    • William R. Brian
    • English
    Foundations of Real Analysis: Expanding Horizons beyond the click covers the central topics of analysis, like continuity, differentiation, and integration, with a particular emphasis on set-theoretic and topological aspects of the real line, such as the Baire Category Theorem and the infinite-length Banach-Mazur games. These mathematical spectacles aim to challenge the student’s preconceptions about the real line, while at the same time the main part of the text builds up a more well-founded intuition. The book connects analysis with other adjacent areas of mathematics, including important arguments and ideas from topology, measure theory, abstract algebra, descriptive set theory, and functional analysis.It is richly illustrated and includes a wealth of interesting examples and counterexamples, such as Hilbert’s space-filling curves and Volterra’s non-integrable derivative aims to give students a thorough and rigorous introduction to real analysis, leaning on the more intuitive and imaginative aspects of the subject, while also revealing some of the broader context of modern mathematics in which the subject is situated. This introductory course is designed not only for future analysts, but for anyone wanting to understand analysis and to sharpen their mathematical insight. The text is well suited to a two-semester university course, but can also be used for self-study by the curious reader.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

    Technologies, Materials, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Reza Vanaei + 3 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Technologies, Materials, and Applications provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of the intersection between additive manufacturing (AM) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs). The book covers new developments such as smart composites, 4D printing, and AI-driven process optimization—areas not yet fully addressed in the current literature. Its content structure follows a logical progression: it begins with a foundational overview of AM and PMCs, explores materials and their properties, examines technological processes and process parameter optimization, and then addresses advanced characterization, quality control, and applications.Future perspectives, including sustainability, smart materials, and digital innovations are also included. Key themes include material-process integration, quality assurance, sustainability, and the application of AM-PMCs in complex engineering contexts.

  • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food and Agriculture

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food and Agriculture: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the intersection between microbial sciences, nanotechnology, and sustainable practices in the food and agriculture sectors. The book delves into innovative solutions that harness the power of microorganisms and nanotechnology to tackle pressing challenges, emphasizing eco-friendly approaches that enhance food production and agricultural practices while minimizing environmental impact. Readers will discover valuable insights and practical strategies aimed at fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.The book is structured into five detailed parts, beginning with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, covering topics such as enhanced seed germination, precision agriculture, and climate-resilient practices. Subsequent sections address nano-enabled insecticides and biosensors, food processing innovations for improved safety and quality, and real-world case studies that illustrate successful applications. The final part discusses ethical considerations, regulatory landscapes, and the challenges and opportunities in scaling up these technologies. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food & Agriculture: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, scientists, and environmentalists, providing a wealth of knowledge on innovative applications that enhance food safety, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals.

  • Agile Systems Engineering with SysML v2 and AI

    • 2nd Edition
    • Bruce Powel Douglass
    • English
    Agile Systems Engineering with SysML v2 and AI, Second Edition presents a practical vision of systems engineering in which requirements, structure, behavior, and analysis are captured as precise engineering data—while still addressing the “big system” concerns of safety, security, reliability, privacy, and performance in an agile context. World-renowned author and speaker Dr. Bruce Powel Douglass shows how agile methods, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and artificial intelligence (AI), work together to reduce ambiguity, expose defects earlier, and sustain end-to-end traceability from stakeholder intent to verification evidence.This edition goes beyond concepts by providing usable, repeatable workflows for modern programs—covering incremental, agile, and DevSecOps-oriented lifecycles and the concrete process steps and gates that make them executable in practice. Rather than treating modeling as documentation, the book treats SysML v2 as a semantic backbone for capturing requirements, architecture, interfaces, behaviors, constraints, and verification intent in one coherent source of truth.New to this edition is an introduction to SysML v2 and an entire chapter on AI and modern MBSE, showing where AI assistants provide leverage, how to apply quality-control gates to keep outputs trustworthy, and how to integrate AI into real engineering workflows without surrendering correctness. Each chapter includes AI prompt patterns for MBSE—ready-to-use prompt structures for generating SysML v2 model elements, extracting and normalizing requirements from external sources, reconciling terminology, and reviewing models against project rules and acceptance criteria. Throughout, Douglass equips systems engineers with concrete methods to prevent specification defects, improve system quality, and reduce rework—so teams can move faster and build with greater confidence

  • Material Corrosion and Degradation

    Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Javaherdashti
    • English
    Material Corrosion and Degradation: Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries outlines the causes and effects of commonly encountered corrosion and degradation issues specific to the oil, gas, and process industries. Sections introduce readers to the fundamental principles of both microbial induced corrosion (MIC) and microbial induced deterioration (MID), investigating different types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking and corrosion under insulation. From there, the book analyzes a number of challenges related to corrosion management, such as soil side corrosion in above ground storage tanks, corrosion in aromatic petrochemical plants, and pipeline corrosion management from design to operation.Following sections cover corrosion countermeasure strategies, such as effective material selection, corrosion behavior in complex concentrated alloys, and coatings and linings as corrosion prevention tools. The distinction between MIC, MID, and other types of corrosion is emphasized throughout.

  • Applied Thermodynamics

    Low Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Andriy Redko + 1 more
    • English
    Applied Thermodynamics: Low-Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems pairs key fundamentals with practical applications that support sustainability. After outlining basic concepts and positions of thermodynamics, the book breaks down theory, the classic governing laws of thermodynamics, and overviews thermodynamic processes. The text then shifts to practical application examples, examining open systems, heat power plants, HVAC and power supply systems from renewable sources, methods and the efficiency of thermal systems, and machines and equipment. Geared to students and researchers, the book is packed with solved problems and self-control tests to facilitate understanding.The text fosters practical innovation in a well-established field by offering readers a contemporary examination of a topic as essential to energy as heat itself. Grounded in classical principles, this contemporary reference considers throughout the context of our current energy mix, applying the critical lens of sustainability and sustainable options for energy conversion.

  • Big Data Mining and Machine Learning in Geoscience

    • 1st Edition
    • Yongzhang Zhou + 4 more
    • English
    Big Data Mining and Machine Learning in Geoscience offers a comprehensive overview of techniques and applications of data science in the geosciences. Sections cover essential, foundational concepts in data cleaning and preprocessing, thus ensuring the quality and reliability of geoscientific data. Next, the book explores dimensionality reduction methods designed to simplify high-dimensional data without losing critical information. The text covers classification and prediction techniques that enable the identification of patterns and forecasting of geological phenomena, and graphical data processing and handling of infinite stream data and time series are highlighted, along with their importance in real-time monitoring and dynamic systems analysis.In addition, the book explores advanced machine learning and deep learning methods, showcasing their transformative impact on geoscientific research. It also introduces knowledge graphs and large language models as emerging tools that enhance data integration, interpretation, and discovery. AI-driven geology is presented as a forward-looking approach that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize traditional geological practices, offering improved accuracy and insight. Throughout, practical examples and case studies illustrate how these technologies can be applied to solve complex problems in geoscience.

  • Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation

    Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rohit Jasrotia + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation presents the latest developments in this important field. The book provides an overview of cutting-edge research which addresses the latest scenarios, key developments, as well as future aspects and challenges and opportunities.This book will be valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers, and other professionals working in, the area of advanced magnetic nanomaterials for wastewater remediation and green hydrogen energy applications.

  • Risk Management for Renewable Energy Projects

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamed El-Reedy
    • English
    Risk Management for Renewable Energy Projects delves into the unique risks involved in managing clean energy projects. The book begins with an introduction to risk management, clean energy, and renewable energy projects, setting the foundation for understanding subsequent chapters. It then covers topics such as project economic risk assessment, project management risk, engineering studies' risks, contracts and procurement risks, cost estimation and schedule planning, and project environment risks. It includes a dedicated chapter on case studies that explore risk management strategies in various renewable energy sources, including solar photovoltaic projects, hydropower, and offshore and onshore wind turbine projects.These case studies provide readers with valuable insights and lessons learned from successful projects. Professionals in renewable energy contracting, offshore and onshore contracting, engineering firms, researchers and regulatory and governance professionals in the energy industry will find this book particularly useful.

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