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    • Chemistry and Applications of Metal-Organic Framework (MOFs)

      • 1st Edition
      • Claudio Pettinari
      • English
      Chemistry and Applications of Metal-Organic Framework (MOFs) explores the realm of metal-organic framework (MOFs) with comprehensive coverage of this intriguing class of crystalline porous solids.The book investigates the interdisciplinary world where inorganic chemistry, environmental chemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science converge. It examines the synthesis methodologies, distinctive characteristics, and wide-ranging applications of MOFs, from drug delivery to energy and sensors. This comprehensive guide evaluates the structure/reactivity... relationships and underscores the potential of MOFs in various fields.

    • Industry 4.0 and Sustainability

      Integrating Digital Technologies and Circular Models for a Sustainable Future
      • 1st Edition
      • M. Imran Khan + 2 more
      • English
      The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly termed Industry 4.0, is transforming production and manufacturing through integration of advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IIoT), big data analytics, additive manufacturing, and advanced robotics. While much discussion has centered on potential economic impacts, Industry 4.0 also holds significant implications for sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. However, simply adopting technologies does not guarantee sustainability benefits, and improperly managed, they pose risks related to job losses, inequality, and rebound effects that must be addressed through integrative frameworks. Industry 4.0 and Sustainability will provide the first comprehensive, evidence-based perspective unifying technological, organizational, policy, and social considerations to strategically direct Industry 4.0 innovations towards improved sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. With applied case studies and integrated roadmaps spanning engineering, management, and policy, it fills a crucial gap in guiding Industry 4.0 deployments to accelerate progress on sustainable development goals.

    • Adaptive AI in Sensor Informatics

      Methods, Applications, and Implications
      • 1st Edition
      • Karthik Ramamurthy + 4 more
      • English
      Adaptive AI in Sensor Informatics: Methods, Applications, and Implications explores the growing need for efficient, interpretable, and reliable adaptive AI systems tailored to wireless sensor networks. The book highlights how adaptive AI strengthens collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence by enabling transparent decision-making processes. Aimed at academics, professionals, and students, it provides an accessible yet thorough guide to understanding the intersection of adaptive AI and sensor informatics, focusing on practical implementation and the development of models that are both trustworthy and user-friendly. Readers will gain insight into the essential role adaptive AI plays in advancing wireless sensor networks across various sectors.The book also examines the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when deploying adaptive AI in real-world sensor environments. It offers actionable advice for designing AI models that comply with regulations and support user confidence, especially in areas such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, smart cities, and industrial automation.

    • Understanding Satellite Navigation

      • 2nd Edition
      • Rajat Acharya
      • English
      Understanding Satellite Navigation, Second Edition presents the foundational principles of satellite navigation technology with the bare minimum of mathematics and without resorting to complex equations. By emphasizing first principles, the book guides readers through each concept using practical demonstrations and fully worked examples, allowing theory to emerge organically. Acomprehensive suite of MATLAB simulations illuminates how signals and systems respond to different configurations, transforming abstract ideas into visible, interactive models. Implementation strategies and real-world applications are woven throughout, alongside in-depth treatments of special topics such as Space Weather, the Kalman Filter, and ionospheric dynamics.

    • Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics

      Applications in Data Exploration
      • 1st Edition
      • Siddhartha Bhattacharyya + 4 more
      • English
      Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics: Applications in Data Exploration explores the most recent advances in hybrid quantum-inspired algorithms. Combining principles of quantum mechanics with metaheuristic techniques for efficient data optimization, this book examines multilevel quantum systems characterized by qudits and higher-level quantum states as more robust alternatives to conventional bilevel quantum approaches. It introduces novel multilevel applications of quantum metaheuristics for addressing optimization problems in areas including function optimization, data analysis, scheduling, and signal processing. The book also showcases real-world examples, case studies, and contributions that emphasize the effectiveness of proposed multilevel techniques over existing bilevel methods. Researchers, professionals, and engineers working on intelligent computing, quantum computing, data processing, clustering, and analysis, and those interested in the synergies between quantum computing, metaheuristics, and multilevel quantum systems for enhanced data exploration and analysis will find this book to be of great value.

    • An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs

      Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics
      • 1st Edition
      • Thomas Bieske
      • English
      An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs: Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics addresses a critical gap in mathematics education, particularly for students transitioning from calculus to more advanced coursework. Recognizing the challenges many students face in proof-writing and mathematical logic, this textbook is designed for those with little to no prior experience. It provides a structured and supportive approach, guiding students through the intricacies of writing proofs while building a solid foundation in essential mathematical concepts.The book is organized into three comprehensive sections. The first section introduces elementary proof methods, beginning with fundamental topics such as sets and mathematical logic, and systematically developing the properties of real numbers and geometry from a proof-writing perspective. The second section delves into advanced proof methods, introducing quantifiers and techniques such as proof by induction, counterexamples, contraposition, and contradiction. Finally, the third section applies these techniques to a variety of mathematical topics, including functions, equivalence relations, countability, and a variety of algebraic activities, allowing students to synthesize their learning in meaningful ways.An Introduction to Writing Mathematical Proofs: Shifting Gears from Calculus to Advanced Mathematics not only equips students with essential proof-writing skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of mathematical reasoning. Each chapter features clearly defined objectives, fully worked examples, and a diverse array of exercises designed to encourage exploration and independent learning. Supplemented by an Instructors' Resources guide hosted online, this text is an invaluable companion for undergraduate students eager to master the art of writing mathematical proofs.

    • Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management

      Current Sustainability Practices and Future Trends
      • 1st Edition
      • Mirela Panait + 3 more
      • English
      Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management: Current Sustainability Practices and Future Trends explores how these processes contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. This book answers crucial questions about the importance of recycling and upcycling in accelerating SDGs and achieving sustainability. It examines the circular economy, innovative solutions for sustainability, the role of artificial intelligence in waste reduction, and international perspectives on waste management.Additiona... the book offers practical case studies and best practices, providing readers with examples of successful recycling and waste management initiatives. It discusses the integration of AI in minimizing waste and presents a global view on the challenges and opportunities in waste management.

    • Materials Kinetics

      Transport and Rate Phenomena
      • 2nd Edition
      • John C. Mauro
      • English
      Materials Kinetics: Transport and Rate Phenomena, Second Edition provides readers with a clear understanding of how physical-chemical principles are applied to fundamental kinetic processes. The book integrates advanced concepts with foundational knowledge and cutting-edge computational approaches, demonstrating how diffusion, morphological evolution, viscosity, relaxation, and other kinetic phenomena can be applied to practical materials design problems across all classes of materials. Thermodynamics, Fick’s law, dislocation and interfacial motion, kinetics of phase separation, molecular dynamics, energy landscapes, and Monte Carlo simulation techniques are each covered. This second edition also features brand new chapters on sintering, topological constraint theory, ab initio molecular dynamics, thermal conduction, and electrical conduction. All preexisting chapters have been revised and updated to include new exercises, and topics covered have been expanded to include examples of multicomponent diffusion, particle jump frequency, diffusion along dislocations, modeling of grain boundary diffusion, applications of phase-field modeling, applications of diffuse interface theory, and much more.

    • Practical Heterocyclic Chemistry

      A Lab Manual for Syntheses of Heterocycles
      • 1st Edition
      • Vaidhyanathan Balasubramaniyan
      • English
      Practical Heterocyclic Chemistry: A Lab Manual for Syntheses of Heterocycles delves into the entwined history of heterocyclic chemistry and general organic chemistry, tracing their evolution from crude isolation and utilization of bioactive natural products to their current, pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for humanity and all living organisms. The book provides a concise overview of the enabling technologies and modern toolkits that facilitate complex general organic and heterocyclic syntheses, while also emphasizing the importance of safe and sustainable synthesis processes that are shaped by the game-changing principles of green chemistry.Readers are also made aware of crucial safety considerations in laboratory practice, including hazard mitigation related to starting materials, products, solvents, catalysts, and lab equipment handling. The book covers the essential laboratory skills needed for experiment design, execution, isolation, purification, and characterization, serving as a valuable resource for modern heterocyclic synthesis in academia and industry.

    • Modern Luminescence from Fundamental Concepts to Materials and Applications, Volume 4

      Luminescence in Solid-State Devices
      • 1st Edition
      • Surender Kumar Sharma + 3 more
      • English
      Modern Luminescence From Fundamental Concepts to Materials and Applications, Volume Four: Luminescence in Solid State Devices is a multivolume work that reviews the fundamental principles, properties and applications of luminescent materials. Topics addressed include 1) The key concepts of luminescence with a focus on important characterization techniques to understand a wide category of luminescent materials, 2) The most relevant luminescent materials such as transition metals, rare-earth materials, actinide-based materials, and organic materials, and 3) The emerging applications of luminescent materials in biomedicine, solid state devices, and the development of hybrid materials. The book reviews the latest advances in luminescent materials and their application in solid state lighting, energy and space. The volume also discusses advanced applications such as photonic energy materials, anti-counterfeiting, high power applications, and more. It will be suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia and industry R&D.

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