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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Animal and Agricultural Waste Biomass and their derived Biocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • Sathish Kumar Palaniappan + 4 more
    • English
    Animal and Agricultural Biomass and their derived Biocomposites comprehensively explores the experimental, analytical, and practical aspects of creating biocomposites from animal and agricultural waste biomass. The book investigates waste valorization strategies, biomass conversion procedures, and the role of these biocomposites in fostering a circular economy. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the characteristics, uses, and environmental benefits of biocomposites derived from renewable resources, specifically agricultural and animal waste. In addition, it addresses the substitution of petroleum-derived products with eco-friendly alternatives, emphasizing novel waste conversion techniques, biodegradability, and lifecycle analyses to assess environmental impacts.It is the first publication to cover this concept extensively, offering updates on finite element analysis of polymers and their composite materials. Contributions from global experts enrich the content, making it invaluable for academics, researchers, engineers, and students.

  • Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health

    A Future-Ready Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Arletty Pinel + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health: A Future-Ready Perspective presents a collective body of knowledge and global experiences that demonstrate current status and future trends in the use of exponential technologies and their potential for poverty reduction, improving health outcomes, strengthening health systems, and transforming traditional development aid structures. The book uses a translational innovation perspective to guide the reader—regardless of their area of expertise—on the rationale behind the co-creation of human-centered, affordable, and sustainable digital solutions.It addresses the interest of professionals from multiple areas (e.g., technology, health, social development, global financing), and it is a valuable resource for professionals, social scientists, practitioners, researchers, instructors, and undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the challenges and complexities of global public health and the applied uses of health technologies for equitable access to primary health care and universal health coverage.

  • Cellulose Technologies

    Innovations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 2 more
    • English
    Cellulose Technologies: Innovations and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this field. The book covers the synthesis, properties, and diverse applications of cellulose and its derivatives while also examining synthesis techniques, structural aspects, and various properties, including electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties. Additionally, exfoliation and functionalization methods, along with microscopic and spectroscopic characterizations of cellulose are also discussed. Applications of cellulose in a wide range of fields such as 3D printing, electronics, photonics, biosensors, energy storage, water treatment, EMI shielding, and biomedical applications are addressed in detail.The diverse array of topics covered make this book a valuable reference resource for all individuals engaged in the cellulose domain, particularly for the development of new innovations and advanced applications.

  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Danping Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.

  • Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Sonali Vyas + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Semantic Analysis for Healthcare explores the latest trends, developments, and future directions of intelligent semantic analysis techniques on retrieving and managing meaningful medical information for healthcare information systems. The book explores different computational methods, ideas, strategies, and techniques to analyze relevant healthcare information in an innovative and efficient way, thus bridging the gap between gathering and comprehending data with healthcare and biological applications. It offers a comprehensive view of intelligent semantic analysis in healthcare, bridging the gap between data collection and healthcare applications, and providing innovative computational methods for data analysis.Sections focus on intelligent semantic analysis rather than broader topics of big data and healthcare analytics. Additionally, the book is geared towards practical approaches and innovative techniques for state-of-the-art and current challenges in healthcare data management.

  • Sustainable Plant-Based Natural Fibres in Textiles

    • 1st Edition
    • Sheraz Ahmad + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Plant‑based Natural Fibres in Textiles provides a focused and up‑to‑date overview of renewable, biodegradable fibre alternatives and their increasing importance in modern textile science and manufacturing. Addressing the growing demand for environmentally responsible materials, the book explores plant‑based natural fibres in terms of their structure, properties, processing methods, and performance, offering readers a clear understanding of their potential as sustainable textile solutions.Through applied examples and discussion of implementation strategies, it supports individuals, professionals, researchers, students and industry practitioners in evaluating and adopting plant‑based fibres as part of a broader transition toward more sustainable textile systems.

  • Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zafar Said + 1 more
    • English
    Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems: Fundamentals and Applications is an essential reference that delves into the intricate realm of energy conversion, thermal science, and thermofluids, with a focus on sustainable energy systems. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, up-to-date applications, and emerging innovations in the field of thermofluids, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It aims to deliver a practical reference on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in sustainable energy systems. It equip readers, including students, researchers, engineers, and professionals, with a consolidated knowledge base that merges fundamental principles with practical applications, equipping them to address real-world challenges in energy conversion, thermal management, and energy-efficient solutions. This book addresses the problem of scattered and fragmented information by providing a unified, contemporary resource on thermofluids in sustainable energy systems. It offers readers an in-depth understanding of thermofluid phenomena in energy conversion and their application in various sustainable energy technologies. By unraveling the fundamental principles, challenges, and innovations in the field, the book provides readers the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions.

  • MXene in Hydrogen Technology

    Unleashing the Power of Two-Dimensional Materials for Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Pooja Devi + 2 more
    • English
    MXene in Hydrogen Technology: Unleashing the Power of Two-Dimensional Materials for Clean Energy offers a thorough exploration of how MXenes can address major challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cells. Drawing on insights from leading experts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of MXene structures, properties, and their catalytic roles, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking practical knowledge in green hydrogen technologies. Beyond foundational concepts, the book delves into application-specific details including electro-catalytic and photo-catalytic hydrogen generation, material requirements for hydrogen storage, and the integration of MXenes with metal hydrides and fuel cells.Readers gain practical insights through real-world case studies and learn about cutting-edge topics such as life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, environmental impact, and the use of machine learning for material performance prediction. Each chapter systematically details the latest advances, making this volume a unique reference for accelerating progress toward a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future.

  • Sustainable Smart Water Systems

    A Comprehensive Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Kamil Reza Khondakar + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Smart Water System: A Comprehensive Approach is an essential guide for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable water management. This book thoroughly examines potential threats to water quality from industrial activities, agricultural practices, and climate change, and also addresses the vital regulations and policies governing smart water systems. With a deep dive into innovative technologies, particularly advanced sensors, readers will uncover cutting-edge advancements in water treatment, including membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes, and green chemistry methods. The insightful chapters illustrate the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and big data analytics on water quality monitoring, prediction, and decision-making, and are enriched by compelling case studies. Moreover, the book explores the revolutionary use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for real-time water quality monitoring and control, shedding light on the challenges and future research directions in this dynamic field.

  • Ground Penetrating Radar

    Theory and Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erica Carrick Utsi
    • English
    Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice, Second Edition provides well-thought-out, fully updated, and expanded coverage of this NDT, trenchless technique for investigating the subsurface. Written by a recognized field specialist, the volume clearly explains not only how the technology works with introductions to the underlying physics and formation of signal patterning, but also spotlights how it can be successfully applied, including experiential insights into how parameters such as wavelength, attenuation (loss), environment, target size, and depth need proper consideration in any sampling strategy to obtain good survey results.Additional chapters explore a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggest where they may be useful, review data processing, and address signal loss in challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments with a suite of useful resolution best practices. New to this edition are discussions on specialist GPR applications and state-of-the-art innovations (e.g., data digitization tools; machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence to improve detection and reliability in data interpretation; and robotization).

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