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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

    • Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants

      • 1st Edition
      • Alok Prasad Das + 1 more
      • English
      Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants provides a comprehensive overview of the sources, impacts, and challenges associated with marine microplastics. It delves into the promising field of bioremediation, detailing how biological processes can be harnessed to mitigate plastic contamination. This resource is designed to empower researchers, students, and environmental advocates with the knowledge needed to tackle the growing problem of marine plastic pollution. Authored by international experts, it thoughtfully addresses not only the scientific and technical aspects, but also the policy, educational, and collaborative initiatives essential for large-scale adoption.Beyond foundational knowledge, the book stands out by evaluating a variety of bioremediation methods and presenting real-world case studies that demonstrate their effectiveness. The discussion includes current challenges, benefits, and future trends, making it a well-rounded resource for anyone invested in environmental sustainability. Its accessible approach ensures that both specialists and newcomers can engage with the topic and contribute to innovative solutions for marine plastic pollution.
    • Foundations of Cloud Computing

      • 1st Edition
      • Robert Shimonski
      • English
      Foundations of Cloud Computing provides readers with a guidebook to navigating the field of Cloud Computing, including the guiding principles, key concepts, history, terminology, state-of-the-art in research, and a roadmap to where the field intersects and interacts with related fields of research and development. In this age of total connectivity, researchers need to be able to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across multiple disciplines. This book helps researchers from all fields understand what Cloud Computing is, how it works, and how to speak the language of collaboration with developers and researchers who specialize in the field. With a complete and in-depth foundation in the key concepts of the field, and a roadmap to where and how Cloud Computing intersects across the domains of scientific research and application development, this book gives readers everything they need to navigate and apply this important, ubiquitous technology.
    • Essentials of Big Data Analytics

      Applications in R and Python
      • 1st Edition
      • Pallavi Chavan + 2 more
      • English
      Essentials of Big Data Analytics: Applications in R and Python is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the complex world of big data analytics, blending theoretical concepts with hands-on practices using the Python and R programming languages and MapReduce framework. This book bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, providing clear and practical understanding of the key principles and techniques essential for harnessing the power of big data. Essentials of Big Data Analytics is designed to provide a comprehensive resource for readers looking to deepen their understanding of Big Data analytics, particularly within a computer science, engineering, and data science context. By bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications, the book emphasizes hands-on learning through exercises and tutorials, specifically utilizing R and Python. Given the growing role of Big Data in industry and scientific research, this book serves as a timely resource to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in data-driven environments.
    • Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook

      Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU)
      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 4
      • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
      • English
      Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook, Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU), Volume Four covers the essentials of Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU). After introducing the reader to Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Conventional Water (GARC), the editors conclude with the application of various methods necessary to prevent contamination of the groundwater and offer key solutions to sustain best water practice in the current climate change.
    • Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • English
      Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications, Volume 140 in the Advances in Computers series, explores the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, highlighting advances that promise to revolutionize computational science. The book introduces foundational concepts in quantum computing and circuits, building toward the practical implementation of quantum machine learning (QML) algorithms. Chapters address challenges such as the gradient vanishing problem in variational quantum circuits and explore powerful optimization methods enabled by quantum mechanics. The volume also covers advanced applications, including quantum approaches to smart grid management, quantum Monte Carlo simulations, and predictive modeling in numerical solvers using quantum neural networks.Real-world relevance is underscored through discussions of transformative quantum algorithms and their potential to reshape machine learning, enabling unprecedented performance in data analysis, optimization, and beyond.
    • Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies

      Innovations and Challenges
      • 1st Edition
      • Niravkumar J. Joshi + 3 more
      • English
      Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies: Innovations and Challenges serves as a comprehensive guide to ozone gas sensors, exploring their critical role in environmental preservation, industrial safety, and healthcare applications. From the fundamental principles to the latest advances in sensor technology, this book presents a comprehensive and accessible account for researchers, students, and industry experts. Across fifteen chapters, readers will uncover a diverse array of ozone gas sensor types, including electrochemical, semiconductor, optical, and catalytic sensors, each offering their own specific advantages and challenges. Calibration methods and precision in measurements are also examined to ensure accurate and reliable ozone detection.While detailing recent advances and successes, this book also addresses challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing, such as interference and cross-sensitivity issues, thus opening the door for future improvements. Emphasizing practicality, it equips industry professionals and researchers alike with valuable insights into designing and deploying effective ozone gas monitoring systems, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ozone sensing.
    • Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques

      • 1st Edition
      • Ziad El Rassi
      • English
      Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques summarizes Microscale separation techniques characterized by fast, high resolution, and high efficiency with very reduced sample and solvent consumption. The book summarizes the existing body of knowledge, including hyphenated version to mass spectrometry (cLC-MS), capillary electrophoresis (CE), capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE and CZE-MS), micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography (MEKC), capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE), capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF), capillary isotachophoresis (CITP), capillary electrochromatograph... (CEC), microfluidics, and microchips. It then demonstrates the applicability of these techniques to existing and future problems in the analysis of complex mixtures of biochemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and natural products.This book will be valuable to separation scientists, applications scientists, and technicians in industrial outlets, including those in pharmaceuticals, biomedicals, biotechnologies, and food and environmental industries. Students and professors who study separation techniques will also benefit greatly from the book's content.
    • Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies

      Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches
      • 1st Edition
      • Ashutosh Samadhiya + 3 more
      • English
      Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies: Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches offers an important combination of Industry 5.0 innovations with net-zero approaches. The book illustrates how this synergy can drive sustainable growth and create a lasting positive impact on both the economy and the environment. Readers will find topics on AI, IoT, and advanced manufacturing, with much emphasis on strategies related to carbon reduction and climate change. By highlighting emerging trends and challenges, this resource equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of Industry 5.0.
    • Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure

      Advanced Tools for Monitoring, Mitigation, and Lifecycle Optimization
      • 1st Edition
      • Anasua GuhaRay + 4 more
      • English
      The design of structures and infrastructure facilities has typically assumed a future climate that is much the same as today’s. However, a changing climate and the resulting more extreme weather events mean those climate bands are becoming outdated, leaving infrastructure operating outside or at the limit of its tolerance levels.With its evaluation of a host of assets in the built environment, Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure: Advanced Tools for Monitoring, Mitigation, and Lifecycle Optimization instructs readers how to assess and predict structural vulnerabilities resulting from climate change as well as ensuing hazard patterns using mathematical tools and data-driven models. The carefully compiled contributions also comprehensively survey the latest technological developments and the most useful approaches to counteract and/or prevent damage and connected socio-economic risks.The volume proves to be an even more invaluable resource thanks to its real-world application examples that spotlight the urgency of further investigations into the implementation of cost-effective and sustainable adaptive measures that can enhance or extend the reliable performance, durability, and efficiency of structures and infrastructure systems throughout their entire lifecycle.
    • Extended Hypergeometric Functions and Orthogonal Polynomials

      • 1st Edition
      • Praveen Agarwal + 1 more
      • English
      Extended Hypergeometric Functions and Orthogonal Polynomials presents a comprehensive and accessible resource for researchers and graduate students interested in exploring the rich connections between extended hypergeometric functions, orthogonal polynomials, and multivariable polynomials. Integrating all three fields and their applications in Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB, this book fosters interdisciplinary understanding and inspires new avenues of research in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computer science. It also provides a glimpse into future research directions in these areas, including potential applications in emerging fields of applied mathematics and interdisciplinary collaborations. Each chapter begins with an introduction, includes sections on theory, followed by sections on applications, and ends with exercises, problems, references and suggested readings.