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  • Sustainable Biocomposites for Key Industrial Applications

    Properties, Challenges and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • J. Jefferson Andrew + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Biocomposites for Key Industrial Applications: Properties, Challenges and Opportunities presents the latest developments in this important field. The book adapts an application-orientat... approach exploring the usage of plant fibre reinforced bio-derived polymer-based composites over various industrial sectors. Key topics covered include morphological aspects, manufacturing processes and their effect on overall performance, the structure-property relationship, defects and failure mechanisms, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) including machine learning (ML). The book also discusses the historical background, current trends and new developments, as well as key challenges and future perspectives that highlight environmental sustainability through recyclability and re-use linking to the circular economy. It also explores the bio-fillers/bio-plas... revolution in materials formulation and its socio-economic impact. The book will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are involved in the design and development of sustainable composite materials that will ensure their expanded usage in high-demanding, lightweight and semi-structural applications.

  • Advances in Biogerontology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • English
    Explore the latest breakthroughs in aging research with Advances in Biogerontology Volume 4. This comprehensive volume brings together cutting-edge studies on the biological mechanisms of aging, regenerative medicine, and interventions to promote healthy longevity. Featuring contributions from leading scientists worldwide, it delves into innovative approaches to slow, halt, or reverse age-related decline, offering insights into cellular aging, genetic factors, and emerging therapies. Ideal for researchers, clinicians, and students, this volume is a vital resource for understanding the future of aging and extending healthspan. Stay at the forefront of biogerontology with this authoritative collection of scientific advancements.

  • 3D Printing of Biomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • Susmita Bose + 1 more
    • English
    3D Printing of Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary resource for researchers and students alike, providing an essential introduction to 3D printing and relevant materials, as well as materials processing, manufacturing techniques, characterizations, and biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. The book explores the significant impact 3D printing has in innovating biomaterials and the next generation of biomedical devices, from patient-matched devices and surgical models to tissue engineering, drug delivery, and the on-demand manufacturing of metallic implants. A range of different biomaterials are covered, including metals, polymers, and ceramics are discussed. Finally, how 3D printing technology is applied to solve clinical challenges is discussed in specific areas such as tissue engineering, load-bearing implants, or drug delivery. With the aid of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter, the book helps students and professionals understand critical issues relating to 3D printing of biomaterials, enabling them to apply this knowledge and solve upcoming and long-standing medical challenges.

  • Digital Twins and RF imaging for Wireless Networks

    • 1st Edition
    • George C. Alexandropoulos + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twins and RF imaging for Wireless Networks presents the concept of digital twins, covering topics such as efficient estimation of high-dimensional channel matrices, real-time predictive maintenance, distributed learning for smart city applications, energy-efficient sensing and communications for the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and adaptive channel coding for network task offloading. The second part focuses on radio-frequency imaging, discussing innovative approaches such as neural network designs for electric field integral equations, dynamically reconfigurable metasurface antennas, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, extremely large antenna arrays in the near-field region, wideband multi-antenna radar, multimodal sensing and point cloud processing, and much more.Each chapter offers cutting-edge insights and methodologies that are expected to drive the future of wireless communication and sensing technologies. The rising demands of novel wireless communication applications, dynamic operating environments, and intricate traffic and user patterns are accelerating the transformation of wireless networks into distributed platforms that integrate communications, sensing, and computing to enable immersive functionalities. Digital twins and radio-frequency imaging are two rapidly evolving technologies poised to revolutionize sixth-generation (6G) and beyond wireless networks.

  • Bamboo Fiber-reinforced Composites

    Fabrication, Performance, Sustainability and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
    • English
    Bamboo Fiber-reinforced Composites: Fabrication, Performance, Sustainability and Applications extensively covers the classifications, basic structure, compositions, extraction, morphology, processing and surface modification, and properties of various types of bamboo fibers. It also delves into the processing, fabrication, characterizations, and diverse applications of multifunctional composites consisting of bamboo fibers and their diverse matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, biopolymers, geopolymers, biodegradable polymers and concrete), along with their applications in aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, medical devices, wind turbines, infrastructure, water purification, piezoresistive sensors, fire retardants, EMI shielding, and eco-friendly packaging.Finally, the book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to bamboo fiber composites, including manufacturing, processing parameters, dimensional stability, and sustainability.

  • Company Digital Twins

    Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde
    • English
    The concept of the digital twin, a virtual representation of a physical system, has gained significant attention due to advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and data analytics. It plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making across industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and urban planning. The timeliness of this topic lies in the rapid digital transformation and the increasing complexity of systems requiring real-time, intelligent management to achieve competitive advantages and sustainability goals. Company Digital Twins explores virtual companies based on digital twin technologies. Digital twin computing not only reduces the gap between a real company and a virtual company, but generates new datasets, making the company digital twin a bridge between the real and virtual company. A company digital twin is also the mirror that reflects the real company into the virtual company. The structure of the book is comprised of 15 chapters that discuss the foundational concepts emerging trends, underlying technologies, practical applications; and future directions, and includes data security and privacy concerns, integration issues, and the scalability of digital twins across large companies. Sitting within the series, Advances in Digital Twin Computing and Sensor Networks, Company Digital Twins is essential reading for anyone who needs to benefit from the capabilities of digital twins within the organization.

  • Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils

    • 1st Edition
    • Vijay Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Structural Biology of Amyloid Fibrils provides a comprehensive reference on the structure of protein aggregates in different neurodegenerative diseases, along with their molecular bases. Chapters describe these structures in detail, highlighting their similarities and differences across different disease states along with an unprecedented overview of current developments and new hypotheses emerging in amyloid fibril structure, stability and mechanisms of formation. The book also discusses how amyloid structure may affect the ability of fibrils to spread to different sites in a prion-like manner, as well as their role in disease. Featuring chapters on NMR, X-ray crystallography, and Cryo-EM methods, and discussing the structure of amyloid fibrils obtained directly from patients, the book allows readers to understand how polymorphism is associated with disease phenotype and how fibril structure affects and influences the cellular environment. Understanding the molecular architecture of amyloid fibrils and oligomers will be an important step towards developing therapeutic interventions based on targeting the fibrils and oligomers themselves and the processes that generate them.

  • Unlocking the Value of Business Intelligence Applications in Construction

    From Digitalisation to Data-Driven Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • F. Henry Abanda + 3 more
    • English
    Unlocking the Value of Business Intelligence Applications in Construction: From Digitalisation to Data-Driven Processes reviews and evaluates the major the challenges faced in the lifecycle delivery and management of construction projects. The role of business intelligence (BI) in overcoming these challenges is examined. The book covers the different applications of BI in the different phases of a project lifecycle. Following this, it reviews the applications of BI and how it can be integrated with other emerging technologies, such as AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and generative AI in construction. The various applications are illustrated using workflows to facilitate understanding. Applications of BI and/or BI integrated with related technologies are presented as case studies or real-life projects.

  • Metal Oxide-Based Phosphors

    Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Teboho P. Mokoena + 3 more
    • English
    Metal Oxide-Based Phosphors: Properties and Applications focuses on the basic principles, experimental techniques, and various applications of luminescent materials derived from metal oxides. The book is divided into three parts, with Part One presenting the fundamentals of luminescent materials and experimental methods, including different synthesis and characterization techniques. Part Two provides strategies to enhance luminescence through various host matrices, constructing hybrid phosphors with polymeric materials, and doping with non-rare earth elements. Finally, Part Three explores recent developments of metal oxide-based phosphors in various applications, including photovoltaics, solid-state lighting, anti-counterfeiting, radiation dosimeters, and chemical sensors.Luminescent materials show enormous potential in a wide range of applications, such as solid-state lighting, energy, display imaging, and optical thermometry. Developing novel metal oxide-based phosphors and exploring green technologies and methods for the preparation of high-performance phosphor materials is therefore vital for a number of industries.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.

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