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  • Carbonaceous Polymer Composites

    Fundamentals, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Omar Faruk + 2 more
    • English
    Carbonaceous-based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications covers recycling processes, surface modification, various types of composites with different polymers, their manufacturing processes, properties, and current applications in various industrial sectors. Numerical modeling, future trends, and lifecycle analysis are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, chemists, manufacturers, and other professionals working on the development of carbon-based composite materials.

  • Quantitative Methods in Stratigraphy

    A Multi-Proxy Palaeoenvironmental Analysis of Outcrop and Core Data
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Ondřej Bábek
    • English
    Quantitative Methods in Stratigraphy: A Multi-Proxy Palaeoenvironmental Analysis of Outcrop and Core Data explores the current advances in technology, offering a wide range of quantitative geophysical, geochemical, and spectral methods, which are less expensive, timesaving, and often non-destructive. The book first outlines the main principles and applications of stratigraphy and paleoenvironmental analysis. Chapters then work methodically through quantitative data in stratigraphy, gamma-ray methods, magnetic susceptibility and magnetometry, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Near infrared (NIR) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as well as energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy are reviewed in- depth.With the wide range of now affordable quantitative methods, high-resolution sampling, and large datasets available across strata, outcrop research can offer unprecedented potential for outcrop-to-core-to-w... log correlation, and subsequent (paleo)environmental analysis while keeping data reproducibility at a high level.This book serves as a useful reference guide for geoscientists, academicians, and researchers, helping them keep pace with advances in technology and instrumentation and conduct state-of-the-art research in geosciences.

  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

  • Nanobiosensors Technology

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Nabeel Ahmad + 2 more
    • English
    Nanobiosensors Technology: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and research advancements concerning the transition of biosensors nanotechnology from laboratory settings to practical, real-world applications, emphasizing the journey from concept to commercialization. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a one-stop resource for researchers and scientists across various fields seeking to understand the process of translating nanotechnology-enabl... biosensors into practical applications. It covers the latest advancements, regulatory considerations, commercialization strategies, and future trends.

  • Wind Turbine Wakes

    Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Xiaolei Yang
    • English
    Wind Turbine Wakes: Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies offers a detailed introduction to wind turbine wake dynamics, computational models, and wake mitigation strategies, bridging the gap between research and industry by showcasing the latest developments in the field with insights and case studies. This book is structured in four parts, offering in-depth coverage of the science of wind turbine wakes, mid-fidelity and high-fidelity numerical models, engineering models, and wake mitigation strategies. While the book delves into theoretical aspects, it also emphasizes the practical applications of various computational models for wind turbine wakes. Step-by-step tutorials for setting up the case, selection of model parameters, and result analysis will be included in the book to enable readers to employ and test various models in their work. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in wind turbine design and layout, wind farm development and optimization, wind resource assessment, and wind power plant operation, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, and industry practitioners.

  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Frede Blaabjerg
    • English
    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Three Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.

  • Polymer Nanofiber Applications in Cancer Wound Healing

    Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Polymer Nanofiber Applications in Cancer Wound Healing: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions explores the use of nanoscale polymeric fibers for targeted cancer therapy and wound healing. This book addresses the need for therapeutic platforms that deliver treatment directly to tumor sites, minimizing adverse effects on healthy tissues. It covers advances in nanofiber and biopolymer membrane development for applications such as transdermal delivery, skin regeneration, and tissue engineering, while examining challenges and potential advancements in localized cancer treatment and wound healing. The book will be of interest to researchers and academics in materials science, materials chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and cancer research.

  • Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students

    • 5th Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Howard D. Curtis
    • English
    Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Fifth Edition, is a key text for students of aerospace engineering. While this latest edition has been updated with new content and end-of-chapter problems, it retains its teach-by-example approach that emphasizes analytical procedures, computer-implemented algorithms, and the most comprehensive support package available, including fully worked solutions, PPT lecture slides, and animations of selected topics. Highly illustrated and fully supported with downloadable MATLAB algorithms for project and practical work, this book provides all the tools needed to fully understand the subject.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

    Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.

  • Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications

    Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Tarek Saadawi + 5 more
    • English
    Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications: Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering offers an integrated view of AI’s transformative potential in multidisciplinary engineering, bridging the gap between AI advances and their applications in various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and robotics. The book starts with an introduction to the field, providing an overview of AI technologies and their relevance to engineering, discussing different AI approaches such as machine learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.In addition, the computational tools and software used for each of these approaches are covered, as are AI-driven innovations in electronics design and manufacturing and the role of AI in the development of advanced sensors and IoT devices. Chapters then cover the deployment of AI in specific engineering disciplines, outlining its use in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and chemical engineering. The use of AI as a solution for energy efficiency and management and renewable energy integration is also discussed.

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