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    • Accelerated Carbonation of Cement-Based Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Dianchao Wang
      • English
      • Paperback
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      One of the most pressing sustainability challenges for industry professionals and researchers is finding practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of cement while maintaining or improving material performance. Accelerated Carbonation of Cement-Based Materials: Utilizing Waste Heat Towards Low-carbon Construction assists readers in addressing this challenge as a comprehensive guide to accelerated carbonation processes using waste heat. The book presents readers with a method of capturing carbon dioxide and embedding it into construction materials. Strategies are offered to assist readers in addressing the challenges of effectively reducing the carbon footprint of the cement and construction industry, sustainability within the industry, efficient use of resources and innovation in recycled aggregates. The book helps readers to apply the strategies and technologies within a broad range of settings by highlighting innovative challenges and practices from a variety of cultures and industrial contexts, ensuring that solutions presented are relevant and adaptable. Readers are presented with cutting edge research, case studies and practical applications drawn from a broad range of situations, including from developing countries and regions with diverse environmental conditions. Bridging current theoretical research with the author’s extensive industry experience, the book is a valuable reference resource for researchers, industry professionals and policy-makers seeking to implement advanced low-carbon technologies in the cement and construction industries

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rajiv Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems: A Comprehensive Guide serves as a vital reference for engineers and system designers seeking to integrate AI and ML techniques into safety-critical environments. The book is meticulously structured into nine sections, each focusing on core applications and challenges unique to these high-stakes systems. Readers are guided through strategies that optimize resources, minimize failures, and bolster both system and public safety. With its practical approach, the guide aims to bridge the gap between advanced AI solutions and the rigorous demands of safety-critical industries.The book also delves into diverse domains such as pattern recognition, image processing, edge computing, IoT, encryption, and hardware accelerators. Each application area is explored to reveal the unique hurdles and solutions in deploying ML models in safety-sensitive contexts. Finally, the authors also emphasize the importance of explainable AI, ensuring model outputs are transparent and trustworthy rather than opaque. To further strengthen confidence in these systems, the text discusses legal, certification, and regulatory aspects, equipping readers with the tools necessary to achieve compliance and public trust.

    • The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Thomas Wilhelm + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Third Edition, serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches readers how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clear explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping readers with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security. Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. The new Third Edition of this book includes six all-new chapters, and has been completely updated to the most current industry-standard tools, testing methodology and exploitable targets. New chapters on setting up a Pen Testing Lab and Hacking Careers have been added to expand and update the book. This is complemented by videos for use in class. This book is an ideal resource for security consultants, beginning InfoSec professionals, and students.

    • Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rocktotpal Konwarh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms explores the intersection between gene therapy and nanotechnology, assessing the benefits of nanoscale platforms for safe and efficient gene and nucleic acid delivery. This book addresses the growing need for alternative gene delivery methods to overcome the limitations and safety concerns associated with conventional viral vectors. Four comprehensive parts provide a holistic overview of the core concepts of gene therapy and delivery; the broad range of nanomaterials available for use as carriers; key approaches, and clinical translation of nanomaterial-based delivery platforms for gene therapy. Nanomaterials as Gene and Nucleic Acid Delivery Platforms is of use to researchers and academics in the fields of nanomaterials, biomaterials, gene therapy, molecular biology, immunology, and disease therapeutics. This book may also be of interest to clinicians researching novel materials and approaches for therapeutics.

    • Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Joaquim M.S. Cabral + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability describes the basic concepts of chemical and biochemical kinetics, chemical reaction engineering, reactors design, ideal reactors, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors. The book brings together in a single source the most significant types of reactors that use molecular (enzymes) and cells biocatalysts for biological applications, which range from enzyme reactors, microbial reactors, plant cell culture and reactors, photobioreactors, cell reactors, reactors for stem cell culture, reactors for tissue and organ engineering, microbioreactors, reactors for cellular agriculture products, to bioreactors for waste-water treatment. It elaborates on bioreactors from molecular level enzymes, to microbial, plant, animal and human cells and tissue and organs, and provides sustainable applications in industrial, environmental and health sectors. As such the book bridges the gap between the Engineering Sciences and Technology and Health Sciences areas. Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability brings a novel contribution to biotechnology that is based on the upstream of a biological process, which makes it of broad interest for professionals, researchers, and students in biological/biochemic... engineering and bioengineering.

    • AI Platforms as Global Governance for the Health Ecosystem

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Dominique J. Monlezun
      • English
      • Paperback
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      AI Platforms as Global Governance for the Health Ecosystem: The Future’s Global Hospital provides comprehensive and actionable approaches for readers to understand and optimize responsible AI as global governance for the healthcare ecosystem. Written from the first-hand perspective of a practicing physician-data scientist and AI ethicist, the book maps out how to develop successful governance for AI platforms. The book explores how AI platforms can transform hospitals and clinical practice by digitally unifying patients, providers, and payors, advancing healthcare for all. This book defines and explains the main hurdles and technical innovations in responsibly governing AI platforms for efficient, equitable, and sustainable global healthcare. It explores the history, science, politics, economics, ethics, policy, as well as the future of these AI platforms, and how governance efforts can work toward the common good.

    • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.

    • Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods explores digital twin technologies, providing innovative perspectives and practical insights that transcend traditional coverage. The book addresses the complexities of understanding and applying digital twin concepts in manufacturing environments, where professionals often struggle to bridge the gap between physical and virtual systems. With contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the future of digital twins. The book covers critical areas such as the systems components of digital twins, foundational definitions, modeling and simulation techniques, data integration, and the role of AI and machine learning. Readers will also gain insights into communication technologies, interoperability, security considerations, and the development life cycle of digital twins. Each chapter is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively replicate and monitor real-world assets, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation. Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods is an invaluable asset for engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, and researchers in manufacturing and industrial engineering. By demystifying complex concepts and providing actionable methodologies, this book empowers readers to leverage digital twins for sustainable growth and improved product design.

    • Understanding Models Developed with AI

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ömer Faruk Ertuğrul + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Understanding Models Developed by AI: Including Applications with Python and MATLAB Code is a comprehensive guide for readers looking to understand the intricacies of AI models and their real-world applications. This book demystifies complex AI methodologies by providing clear explanations and practical examples, reinforced with Python and MATLAB program code. It is an essential resource for readers who aim to develop and interpret AI models effectively. The primary issues with the adoption of AI/ML models are reliability, transparency, interpretation of results and bias (data and algorithm) management. Researchers and developers need to be able to not only implement AI models, but also to interpret and explain them. This is crucial in industries where decision-making processes must be transparent and understandable. This book is a valuable reference that equips readers with the tools to build AI models along with the knowledge to make these models accessible and interpretable to stakeholders, thus fostering trust and reliability in AI systems. The book’s content structure emphasizes a practical, application-driven approach to understanding AI models, with hands-on coding examples throughout each chapter.

    • Seismic Response Analysis Methods for Site-Structure Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Piguang Wang + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      In the quest to enhance the robustness and resilience of structures, especially when these are subjected to external stresses and strains, Seismic Response Analysis Methods for Site-Structure Systems serves as a vital reference for advanced students, researchers, and engineering professionals who seek to deepen their knowledge of soil dynamics theory and other earthquake engineering fundamentals underpinning building and infrastructure design and performance in both onshore and offshore environments.The group of experts who authored the volume guide readers through an in-depth, highly technical overview of a variety of systematically presented computational mechanics techniques and sophisticated formulation tools (e.g., 1D finite element artificial boundary method, the stiffness matrix method, methods for absorbing boundary condition when solving the near-field wave propagation problems, methods for seismic wave input, the internal substructure method, integral analysis models in time domain based on the FEM, and more) to model and assess structural behavior under seismic loads. Case studies and other applied examples extend the book’s interest to the practical realm to create new, or to refine existing, measures to mitigate damage or prevent catastrophic losses.

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