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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Power Valorization to Liquid Fuels

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Power Valorization to Liquid Fuels: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role presents an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in power valorization, focusing on the conversion of renewable energy into valuable liquid fuels. This comprehensive guide navigates recent developments and emerging technologies, offering a bridge between research and practice. It delves into efficient technologies and environmental control strategies for power valorization to liquid fuels, including the latest developments in power valorization approaches and the analysis of emerging technologies for renewable energy conversion.In addition, the book provides a detailed overview of the underlying principles, processes, and advancements in technologies, highlighting environmental implications and providing insights into carbon footprint and sustainability aspects associated with power valorization to liquid fuels. Furthermore, it explores existing policies, successful regulatory frameworks, and proposes policy recommendations to facilitate the growth of power valorization to liquid fuels.

  • Advances in Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mejdi Jeguirim
    • English
    Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies provides valuable insights into effective practices and innovative solutions to address the complexities of emissions management for internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel), alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid systems. The book opens with the fundamental theory of pollutants’ formation and a comprehensive examination of the critical challenges posed by harmful emissions to both human health and the environment. The ensuing structured framework allows for an in-depth exploration of exhaust gas control technologies, which delve into catalytic converters, oxidation and reduction methods, and advanced aftertreatment devices.The integration of renewable fuels and hybridization techniques is also addressed, spotlighting their significance in achieving cleaner and more efficient vehicle systems engineering. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this well-thought-out reference volume is the ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals who aim to drive the evolving automotive landscape forward in a pivotal way while also meeting both regulatory and consumer demands.

  • Microcapsule-based Intelligent Resilience in Concrete

    Design, Performance and Evaluation
    • 1st Edition
    • Feng Xing + 1 more
    • English
    Microcapsule-based intelligent resilience concretes are being widely recognized as a remedial technique to improve the durability of concrete. Microcapsule-based Intelligent Resilience in Concrete: Design, Performance and Evaluation provides an overview of the creation and further development of novel microcapsule-based self-resilience systems and their applications in concrete structures. The three comprehensive self-resilience systems - namely physical, chemical and bionic restoration systems - are discussed in detail: together with the major challenges regarding evaluation and future developments in self-resilience in concrete structures.

  • Cementitious Matrices for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Immobilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Pavlo Kryvenko + 2 more
    • English
    Cementitious Matrices for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Immobilization reports research progress in this context, reviewing both traditional solidification methodologies and state-of-the-art developments in cementation technologies that promise to fulfill safety functions more dependably and ensure closer compliance with environmentally conscious practices and regulations. The book begins by classifying and characterizing radioactive wastes and explaining the chemistry of cementitious matrices, facilitating the choice of solidification agents and processing equipment. It offers guidelines for the selection of bonding materials, such as hydraulic cement or polymers, and discusses several admixtures and adsorbents to enhance embedding, binder properties, and contaminant stabilization.The book also includes statistical techniques for generating response surface models for large, complicated applications and case studies that collate the international authoring team’s firsthand insights into optimized handling of immobilized waste forms.

  • Waste

    A Handbook for Management
    • 3rd Edition
    • Trevor Letcher + 1 more
    • English
    Waste: A Handbook for Management, Third Edition covers the latest advancements in waste management, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The book introduces new chapters on emerging issues, including food waste management and waste from renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring readers are equipped with the tools necessary to develop sustainable waste management strategies. It covers topics such as best practices and the management of waste, regulation of waste streams, waste collection, and bioengineering. Readers will also find detailed discussions on health aspects, waste prevention and reuse, emission pathways, collection and transport, sustainability and lifecycle, the ecological effects of waste, and community involvement.Contribu... from leading experts in the field are featured, ensuring that readers have access to reliable guidance on managing diverse waste streams.

  • Modern Bioinformatics

    From Molecular Insights to Biomedical Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Kolla Bhanu Prakash + 2 more
    • English
    Modern Bioinformatics: From Molecular Insights to Biomedical Innovation explores the rapidly advancing field of bioinformatics, addressing a critical gap in current literature by integrating quantum biology and quantum biosensors with computational bioinformatics. The book offers a thorough exploration of bioinformatics from foundational concepts to translational applications. It begins with molecular structures of proteins, DNA, and RNA, advancing through nano-molecular visualization and structural domain analysis. Readers gain insights into deep learning techniques like AlphaFold for protein structure prediction, AI applications in genomics, and molecular interactions critical to function. The text further covers computational methods in drug discovery, forensic bioinformatics, and molecular evolution.A unique emphasis is placed on the convergence of nanotechnology and quantum innovations in molecular diagnostics and biosensing, including quantum biosensors and quantum computing applications. The final sections focus on computational strategies for drug target identification, biomarker discovery, and clinical trial analysis, providing a holistic view of modern bioinformatics workflows. This book is an indispensable reference for advanced researchers, graduate students, and professionals in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering seeking to integrate quantum computing and nanotechnology into their work.

  • Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning under Uncertainty

    Concepts and Quantitative Methods
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mir Saman Pishvaee + 3 more
    • English
    Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning Under Uncertainty: Concepts and Quantitative Methods, Second Edition proposes a comprehensive, multi-level framework for optimal biomass-to-biofuel supply chain design and operation, accommodating various types of biomass feedstocks, production pathways, technology options, transportation methods, and final products. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest technological innovations and policy changes while offering a broader range of uncertainty modeling and mathematical programming approaches that cover multi-stage stochastic programming, robust optimization, and probabilistic dynamic programming.These additions provide readers with practical tools to handle the dynamic uncertainties inherent in biofuel supply chains. New case studies and paths to sustainability are also incorporated. By providing an adaptable framework for biofuel supply chain design, focusing on accessible, straightforward quantitative methods, and emphasizing sustainability, this revised edition meets the evolving needs of graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand biofuel supply chain optimization, uncertainty modeling, and operations. In addition, it helps readers implement practical, sustainable, and regionally applicable optimization solutions.

  • Digital Twins in Manufacturing

    Applications and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies explores digital twin technologies, demonstrating how digital twins enhance manufacturing processes, optimize efficiency, and facilitate informed decision-making. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness. It covers a wide array of topics, including digital twins for biomanufacturing, polymerization processes, additive manufacturing, and energy industries. Readers will find detailed discussions on predictive maintenance, process optimization, and the integration of AI and IoT strategies.Each chapter presents actionable insights and step-by-step implementation guides, addressing real-world challenges and showcasing successful applications in smart factories and high-risk environments. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness.

  • Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety

    Risks, Regulation, and Management
    • 4th Edition
    • Matthew Scott Hull + 1 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Risks, Regulation, and Management, Fourth Edition explores the complex and evolving issues pertaining to nanotechnology's environmental health and safety (EHS). With significant advancements in nanomaterial usage, such as graphene and cellulose, and the intersection with fields like agriculture, climate change, medicine, and personal care products, this new edition provides insights into the current state of nanotechnology twenty years after pivotal health and safety discussions. It offers a preliminary roadmap for upcoming advancements, showcases the influence of nanotechnology on the emergence of new technologies, and raises vital questions about the broad application of nanotechnology in real-world settings.Additionall... this edition introduces new topics like AI and nanomaterials, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of nanotechnology. This thoroughly revised edition also incorporates real-world case studies to offer practical examples of specific challenges and scenarios faced by stakeholders at the forefront of nanotechnology-drive... industries, making it an invaluable resource to laboratory scientists, business leaders, regulators, service providers, and postgraduate researchers.

  • Data-Driven Developments of Entropic Materials under Extreme Conditions

    • 1st Edition
    • Yong Zhang
    • English
    Data-Driven Developments of Entropic Materials Under Extreme Conditions is a unique resource that offers readers an up-to-date understanding of data-driven design and development of entropic materials, including their behavior in extreme states. Drawing on examples and current research, the book covers the use of advanced data science in the development of high-entropy alloys, the dynamic behavior of entropic materials, and the development of entropic materials for nuclear, cryogenic, and high temperature applications.

  • Coral Reefs

    Their Complexity, Fragility and Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Steneck
    • English
    Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future offers an introduction to tropical coral reef ecosystems. It explores the combined geological, physical, chemical, and biological factors that make coral reefs among the most diverse and productive systems in the world. To unpack these complex systems, this book outlines the major players that create coral reefs, reconsiders how environmental and human forces shape reefs in the Anthropocene and identifies best practices for sustainable tourism and management of reef systems. Written by a leading expert of tropical reef systems, this book covers the biology, taxonomy, and ecological interactions of dominant reef organisms. Chapters systematically discuss the diversity of corals and the reef communities that they support, the key geological and biological factors driving their development, and critical processes of primary productivity, competition, predation, and herbivory. The book ends with a look to the future of coral reefs considering global change in the Anthropocene.Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future combines fundamental concepts with novel research advances to explore the forces that shape coral reefs and predict the future of these ecosystems in the coming century. In discussing both the successes and failures of modern conservation efforts, this book offers a roadmap to guide stakeholders and industry leaders in developing policies surrounding the sustainable visitation and conservation of coral reef ecosystems. It is an indispensable resource for the next generation of marine scientists, conservationists, and policymakers concerned with the future of these critical ecosystems.

  • Phase Change Materials

    The Silent Architects of Thermal Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Atul Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Phase Change Materials: The Silent Architects of Thermal Control provides an in-depth examination of the pivotal role phase change materials (PCMs) play in advancing thermal energy storage and enabling more sustainable, efficient energy systems. The book systematically covers PCM fundamentals such as thermodynamics, molecular design, and structure-property relationships, while also addressing the selection, classification, and performance enhancement of advanced materials like nano-enhanced, bio-based, and composite PCMs. Comprehensive in scope, the book explores practical aspects of PCM integration, including encapsulation techniques, temperature-adaptive materials, and system-level applications across sectors such as solar thermal energy, electronics cooling, building construction, food and pharmaceutical preservation, and more.Special emphasis is placed on computational modeling, AI-based optimization, and sustainability, ensuring a well-rounded perspective for both theory and practice. By combining foundational knowledge with current advances and practical case studies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and advanced students with the tools needed to develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solutions across a range of industries.

  • Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management

    Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhao Youcai + 1 more
    • English
    Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management: Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment and sustainable management of hazardous, industrial, electronic, and biological wastes, addressing one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. The book explores innovative approaches such as detoxification and pretreatment methods, recycling and reuse pathways, advanced thermal processes, secure landfill strategies, and cutting-edge biological conversions. Special focus is given to emerging technologies, including thermodynamics of CO₂ bioelectroconversion and the circular economy implications of e-waste recycling.With chapters authored by leading experts, it covers the entire spectrum of waste streams- from hazardous materials and healthcare waste to e-waste and sewage sludge, offering practical and research-based insights into prevention, treatment, and resource recovery.

  • Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters

    A New Tool for Synthetic Chemistry
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio Pérez-Gálvez + 1 more
    • English
    Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters: A new tool for Synthetic Chemistry provides the latest developments in sub-nanometer metal clusters as catalysts, bridging fundamental science with practical applications by offering detailed reaction mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, and innovative synthetic strategies for catalyst preparation. Its visual content—including diagrams, flow charts, and high-quality color figures—enhances clarity, making complex concepts accessible. It is designed for chemists, materials scientists, chemical engineers, and industrial practitioners seeking to understand the unique size-dependent properties of metal clusters and their applications in key chemical transformations such as hydrogen production, oxidation, and C–C coupling reactions.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 94
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • English
    Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

  • Gallium Nitride-Based Materials and Chips Epitaxially Grown on a Silicon Substrate

    • 1st Edition
    • Guoqiang Li
    • English
    Gallium nitride (GaN) is a wide bandgap semiconductor with significant applications in optoelectronic and high-power electronic devices. The epitaxial growth of GaN on silicon (Si) substrates is of great interest due to the low cost, large wafer size, good thermal conductivity, and compatibility with established Si device technology. Gallium Nitride-Based Materials and Chips Epitaxially Grown on a Silicon Substrate reviews research on developing high-performance semiconductor materials and chips using gallium nitride-based materials. In particular the book, firstly, describes a novel, two-step growth method that combines low-temperature epitaxy by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) with high-temperature epitaxy by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD)/molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). This method effectively controls the stress of Si-based GaN epitaxial materials and significantly reduces the defect density of the epitaxial materials by three orders of magnitude. Secondly, in terms of chip structure design, the book describes a variety of Si-based GaN chips with novel heteroepitaxial structures, leading to the improved the efficiency of various chips such as light-emitting diode (LED) chips, high-electron-mobili... transistors, Schottky diodes, photodetector chips, photoelectrochemical water-splitting chips, and Si-based GaN integrated chips. Finally, the book describes novel chip fabrication processes which greatly improve the performance and production efficiency of various chips by more than 30%.

  • Annual Reports on Computational Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22
    • English
    A concise, reader-friendly synthesis of the field’s yearly progress, Annual Reports in Computational Chemistry surveys the most influential developments in theory, methods, and applications. From quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics to machine learning-accelerated predictions and big-data approaches, this volume distills cutting-edge algorithms, benchmarks, and case studies culled from leading research groups around the world. Ideal for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners, it highlights emerging trends, reproducibility practices, and open data resources shaping the next decade of computational chemistry.

  • Integrated Modelling of Agrivoltaic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Pietro Elia Campana + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Modeling of Agrivoltaic Systems provides an overview of approaches to model, simulate, and optimize agrivoltaics systems, integrating modeling of PV systems, shading, microclimate, and crop yield, and enabling the reader to navigate this highly interdisciplinary area to meet their requirements and current and future policies. The book provides tools to build models that allow assessment before installation of the energy, crop, and water performances of agrivoltaics systems, considers economic aspects, and introduces other key topics such as finding suitable areas for the deployment of agrivoltaic systems and assessment of the environmental impact compared to conventional PV systems and agriculture.This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in agrivoltaic systems and their modeling, simulation, design, optimization, and development, including researchers, graduate students, faculty, engineers, R&D, developers, and other professionals.

  • Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production

    Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • João Fernando Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production: Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies brings together the latest developments in the production of biodiesel, namely related to the type and features of catalysts, operating reaction conditions, yields, and specifications of obtained biodiesel, also covering novel areas such as the use of machine learning and data mining. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on the production and usage of biodiesel-derived fuels, and across energy, renewable energy, transport systems, chemical engineering, catalysis, and decarbonization.

  • Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English
    Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 67 presents authoritative and forward‑looking reviews that capture current advances in medicinal chemistry, with a strong emphasis on molecular conjugates, hybrid therapeutics, and precision drug design. Contributions from leading international researchers examine emerging strategies for antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial drug development, including small‑molecule conjugates, aptamer–RNA platforms, terpene‑derived hybrids, and intracellular targeting approaches.The volume highlights how chemical innovation is being leveraged to address drug resistance, emerging viral threats, and unmet clinical needs, while also reflecting broader methodological advances in conjugate design, carrier systems, and structure–activity relationships. As with previous volumes in the series, ARMC 67 serves as both a critical reference and a forward‑looking guide for medicinal chemists in academia and industry.

  • Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles

    Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Jeevanand Seshadrinath + 4 more
    • English
    Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives serves as an essential guide for researchers, advanced students, and engineering professionals eager to harness the transformative potential of this cutting-edge approach. The volume offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection of DT software and AEVs, highlighting how this innovative strategy enhances vehicle functionality, efficiency, safety, and user experience. Reviewing the latest research outcomes and trends and touching on future perspectives, it provides a clear and actionable, step-by-step roadmap that also considers cybersecurity, regulation, ethics, and environmental friendliness.Valuabl... case studies that incorporate practical insights and lessons learned are blended into the work, providing context and application examples in diverse settings. The experts behind the insightful chapters successfully respond to the need for a multidisciplinary resource that bridges theory and best practices while fostering collaborative efforts to further identify and leverage opportunities.

  • Sediment Quality Assessment and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments

    Current Approaches, Emerging Tools, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabine E. Apitz + 1 more
    • English
    Sediment Quality Assessment and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments: Current Approaches, Emerging Tools, and Future Directions addresses the urgent need for practical, state-of-the-science guidance on assessing and managing contaminated sediments in both marine and freshwater systems. Recognizing the vital role sediments play in water quality, ecosystem health, and human infrastructure, this comprehensive volume bridges the gap between scientific principles and real-world management practices. The book provides a thorough examination of current assessment frameworks, diagnostic tools, and innovative methodologies, while highlighting the unique challenges of transboundary and site-specific sediment management.With contributions from leading experts, it offers clear insights into the biological, chemical, and geophysical factors that influence sediment quality, and explores the latest advances in ecotoxicology, bioavailability, passive sampling, risk assessment, and remediation. Designed for students and researchers of sediment quality, marine biologists, and professionals studying water quality and hydrology, this essential reference equips readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to protect aquatic resources and human uses of the aquatic environment, setting a new standard for sediment quality management worldwide.

  • 3D Printing and Bioprinting: From State-of-the-Art to Emerging Innovations

    Part B
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • English
    Advances in Chemical Engineering, Volume 68, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in the field. Featuring contributions from an international panel of experts, this volume highlights emerging methodologies, theoretical advances, and technological innovations, serving as an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in chemical engineering and related disciplines.

  • High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers

    Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • He Zhiyuan + 1 more
    • English
    High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers: Design and Applications presents the latest developments in IGBT driver technology, drawing upon the authors’ extensive experience and authority within the field. The book fills the gap in the market for a reference resource specifically addressing IGBT driver development and implementation. The book combines current theory with practical, real-world case studies, to enhance readers’ understanding of IGBT driver technology. Detailed sections in the book on the principles of circuits and control will have particular appeal for academic readers. Engineers will find the systematic presentation of driver circuit reliability and testing methods especially useful. The book enables readers to design a high-reliability IGBT driver capable of managing high-voltage and high-power applications and able to resist strong electromagnetic interference. Provides readers with robust technical support for the engineering application of high-voltage and high-power IGBT drivers. Driver implementation and test methodologies are described in detail, together with a wide range of application scenarios.High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers is a comprehensive theoretical and practical reference resource for IGBT industry professionals and researchers.

  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective, Methodologies and Future Perspectives

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 115
    • English
    Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments

    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan + 4 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanocellulose in addressing challenges in water and wastewater treatment by discussing its fundamental properties, synthesis, modification, and applications in various treatment processes. Structured into four parts, the book begins with an overview of nanocellulose, including its classification, sources, and properties, as well as methods for its synthesis and modification. Following sections review the application of nanocellulose in water treatment processes, such as flocculation, filtration, photocatalysis, and pollutant detection, as well as its use in treating wastewater, including industrial and oily wastewater.The final section focuses on sustainable practices and environmental impacts, thoroughly covering the recycling and reusability of nanocellulose, lifecycle assessments, and future advancements in nanocellulose technologies for water and wastewater treatment. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in the sustainable use of nanocellulose in water treatment, providing insights into state-of-the-art research and advancements in the field.

  • Next Generation Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage

    Fundamentals, Engineering, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalidasan Balasubramanian + 2 more
    • English
    Provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge PCM materials, including salt hydrates, ionic liquids, porous-based composites, nano-engineered PCMs and metal-organic frameworks, highlighting their synthesis, thermophysical properties and how innovative modifications improve thermal conductivity, stability and energy storage efficiency. Readers will gain insights into next-generation PCMs including photo-switchable, magnetically multifunctional, and thermo-responsive smart PCMs and how these advanced materials enable adaptive and on-demand thermal management, making them highly relevant for applications in energy storage, electronics, textiles, and biomedical fields.The book emphasizes eco-friendly and bioinspired PCM technologies, including nature-derived materials such as biopolymers and biochar composites. Provides solutions for key challenges in sustainable energy storage, exploring how nature-inspired microcapsules and hierarchical structures improve PCM stability, heat transfer and environmental sustainability. Describes the practical implementation of PCMs, detailing their use in renewable energy systems, flexible electronics, 3D-printed PCM structures and wearable thermal management solutions, including fabrication techniques, scalability and real-world applications, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineer, and industry professionals.

  • Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment

    Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0
    • 1st Edition
    • Saakshy Agrawal + 2 more
    • English
    Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment: Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0 presents a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to effluent treatment in the pulp and paper industry. The book addresses both conventional and advanced physico-chemical treatment methods, delves into the role of beneficial microorganisms, and highlights cutting-edge technological interventions for effective effluent detoxification. Its detailed contents cover critical topics such as the environmental impacts of the pulp and paper industry, lifecycle assessments of wastewater treatment technologies, and the techno-economic feasibility of various treatment methods.It also examines the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing effluent treatment processes, alongside the potential of low-cost adsorbents and innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. With a focus on nutrient recovery and decentralized treatment approaches utilizing Industry 4.0 advancements, it serves as a vital framework for understanding and implementing sustainable practices in the industry. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the latest findings and advancements, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike.

  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in this new edition.Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. It will serve as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages.

  • Microplastic Removal from Water and Wastewater

    Sustainable Solutions and Circular Economy Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Cristina B. Llamero + 1 more
    • English
    Microplastic Removal from Water and Wastewater: Sustainable Solutions and Circular Economy Approaches: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes delves into the urgent issue of microplastic pollution, presenting cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly strategies to combat this environmental crisis. The book synthesizes scientific research with practical applications, offering insights into the sources and impacts of microplastics while exploring innovative solutions for their removal. It is structured into four key sections, beginning with an introduction to microplastic pollution that details its sources and effects and covers advanced technologies such as biotechnological approaches, nanotechnology, and enzymatic solutions for degradation.Subseque... sections emphasize green chemistry and circular economy principles, showcasing sustainable water treatment methods and waste valorization strategies. Finally, it presents global case studies and discusses policies and future innovations aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution. This is an invaluable resource for researchers, environmental professionals, policymakers, and students in fields such as environmental science, chemistry, and sustainability.

  • Independent All-Wheel Drive Technology for Electric Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinyue Tian
    • English
    Independent All-wheel Drive Technology for Electric Vehicles provides a detailed review of all-wheel-drive, technology for electric vehicles, including state estimation, stability torque control, motor driven torque control, basic requirements and design methods for implementing electronic differential steering. This includes: the overall design of all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; the structural principles of all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle parameters and matching calculation methods; vehicle driving state estimation; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle anti-skid control; stable drive torque control technology; electronic differential control technology; energy-saving drive torque control strategy for all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle drive fault compensation control; and thermal analysis of all-wheel-drive electric vehicle wheel hub motors.

  • Mastering Java Full Stack Development

    From Spring Boot to ReactJS
    • 1st Edition
    • Usharani Bhimavarapu
    • English
    Mastering Java Full Stack Development: From Spring Boots to ReactJS is an essential handbook for building robust, scalable, and future-ready enterprise applications using today's most in-demand technologies. Structured for progressive learning, the book blends theory with hands-on examples to help readers build applications that are not just functional, but maintainable, secure, and scalable. Each chapter provides the why behind the how, enabling readers to make informed technical decisions grounded in industry best practices. The book offers a unified, full-stack view of enterprise application development, integrating backend, frontend, database, and cloud layers.It provides an integrated, end-to-end guide that shows how Spring, Hibernate, React, and Microservices work together in a cohesive architecture, while also addressing the growing interest and practical implementation challenges associated with applying the most current development methodology to Java software engineering environments and offering a deep dive into foundational concepts, the challenges faced in real-world applications, and potential future developments. The book is written for full stack developers and Java backend developers who want to expand into frontend technologies, as well as frontend developers looking to master enterprise-level backend development.

  • AI-Driven Diagnostics for 6G-Enabled Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Sangeeta Kumari + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Diagnostics for 6G-Enabled Smart Healthcare explores the transformative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation 6G networks in the healthcare sector. The book begins by highlighting the evolution of healthcare technology and the critical role of AI-driven diagnostics, emphasizing how 6G facilitates real-time, ultra-reliable communication. Key features of 6G, such as ultra-low latency and massive connectivity are discussed, showcasing their impact on advanced healthcare applications like remote diagnostics and patient monitoring. In addition, the integration of AI in medical diagnostics is examined, focusing on machine learning and deep learning techniques that enhance disease detection through medical imaging and clinical data analysis.Users will also find content that explores the benefits of remote patient monitoring, particularly for underserved populations, and delves into edge AI for localized, low-latency diagnostic processing. Other sections cover real-time imaging diagnostics are highlighted and address predictive analytics, detailing AI models that forecast diseases and the role of IoT devices and wearables in healthcare diagnostics. Final sections cover ethical considerations and regulatory challenges.

  • Composite Truss Bridges With Concrete-filled Rectangular Steel Tube Members

    • 1st Edition
    • Yongjian Liu + 1 more
    • English
    Composite Truss Bridges with Concrete-filled Rectangular Steel Tube Members provides an overview of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) and new structures and technologies in bridge engineering based on CFRST trusses. The book covers both the mechanical properties of different CFRST structures and design and calculation methods of CFRST composite truss bridge structures. In addition, it reviews the characteristics and advantages of new CFRST structures and the new technologies applied in real-world engineering situations.

  • Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus

    Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael F. L'Annunziata
    • English
    Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus: Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding explores how chemists and physicists have used scientific principles and experimentation to unveil the structure of the atom, factors governing nuclear stability and decay, modes of nuclear decay, and how the components of the atom interrelate to govern nuclear stability or predict its instability. Examples are featured, showing how discoveries (some considered insignificant at the time) have led to remarkable findings and resulted in our knowledge of the concepts and properties of the atom, such as Oliphant’s discovery of nuclear fusion, Bethe’s energy production in stars, and consequent current fusion energy development.The book also provides a summary of current advances in vital applications of atomic energy, such as current applications in nuclear medicine, including positron emission tomography, hadron therapy, targeted hadron therapy and radioactive nanoparticles in cancer therapy, stable and radioactive nuclides in research to enhance agricultural production, food preservation, and applied nuclear fusion. It concludes by looking at the status of international treaties and efforts to control nuclear weapon proliferation and nuclear war.

  • Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincent Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery explores the innovative intersection of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. The book reviews current electrochemical technologies and future trends in sustainable bioenergy and resource recovery, including biodegradable materials into usable forms of energy. It covers the basics of electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and cell configurations and focuses on hydrogen and other energy carriers such as syngas and ammonia. The book also introduces electrochemical CO2 reduction technologies and provides a cost analysis and lifecycle assessment of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems.It begins with fundamentals, covering principles, electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell configurations, and examines the integration of electrolysis with waste-to-energy processes. In addition, the book introduces electrochemical solutions for energy and resource recovery, highlighting the role of electrolysis in sustainable energy production and photoelectrochemical systems. A dedicated chapter on electrolytic hydrogen production, including design considerations and integration with renewable energy sources is also included as are advanced wastewater treatment through electrolysis. The book also explores electrochemical methods for biomass upgrading and valorization, integrating electrolysis with anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy processes, amongst many other important topics.

  • Recent Advances on Hydrogen Storage in Micro- and Mesoporous Materials

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science
    • 1st Edition
    • Amir Al-Ahmed + 2 more
    • English
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  • Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling

    • 1st Edition
    • Roger Ruan + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling discusses recent developments in the mechanical and chemical recycling of waste plastics for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The plastic chemistry and status of plastic recycling is introduced, and the book addresses optimization and upgrading procedures that aim to improve the quality and the environmental impact of plastic conversion as well as the techno-economic, lifecycle assessment, and social impacts of chemical recycling. In addition, the book covers how to effectively manage and recycle global waste plastics and various plastic pathways.

  • Next-Generation VAPT

    Combining OSINT and AI-ML for Enhanced Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Sheth + 4 more
    • English
    Next-Generation VAPT: Combining OSINT and AI/ML for Enhanced Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing empowers information security threat intelligence with the fusion of Open-Source Intelligence Tools (OSINT) and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to identify and detect vulnerabilities more efficiently and effectively. The book highlights the concept of OSINT for gathering actionable threat intelligence and AI/ML for automating threat detection, which ultimately enhances VAPT processes. The authors explain concepts for assessing the security of networks, wireless networks, performing VAPT on mobile devices, and conducting red teaming, which helps end users deal with upcoming threats at an early stage.It focuses on using machine intelligence for developing and validating exploits and AI-driven exploitation testing, which helps field experts discover and exploit vulnerabilities more quickly and accurately. Readers will find essential ethical and legal considerations in AI/ML and OSINT-based VAPT, ensuring responsible and compliant testing practices, accountability, and transparency. Industry Case Studies with solutions and safeguards are an integral part of the books applied approach.

  • Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems

    Application of Data Centric Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Diogo Ribeiro + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems: Application of Data Centric Engineering offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements transforming railway management. With a strong focus on practical and theoretical approaches, this book introduces innovative AI techniques including machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. These methodologies are presented in the context of railway infrastructure, empowering engineers and researchers to utilize cutting-edge technology for enhanced system reliability. By bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications, the book enables early detection of anomalies, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and improved operational efficiency in railway networks.This book acts as a vital reference for those seeking to understand and implement AI-driven solutions in railway systems, encouraging the adoption of anticipatory strategies to shape future trends. Readers will discover how AI innovations can streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and significantly improve network safety, making it an essential guide for professionals looking to stay ahead in the evolving field of railway infrastructure management.

  • Mine Tailings

    Fundamental and Engineering Aspects of Colloidal/Fine Mine Wastes
    • 1st Edition
    • Akira Otsuki + 3 more
    • English
    Mine Tailings: Fundamental and Engineering Aspects of Colloidal/Fine Mine Wastes offers an in-depth examination of mine waste and related issues such as storage, safety, environmental impact, water management, and sustainability. The book begins with a review of regulations and global standards for tailings management that is followed by an analysis of common types of tailings storage facilities. The book delves into the behavior of tailings materials, including particle interactions, dispersion/aggregati... and the rheology of mineral suspensions. It covers soil mechanics and toxic substance treatment, as well as managing the closure and safety of mine waste management facilities.Additiona... it addresses the environmental, social, and governance factors essential for sustainable mining operations, making it a valuable resource for those concerned with mine waste management. This comprehensive text is crucial for researchers and engineers aiming to understand and mitigate the impacts of mine waste.

  • Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • English
    Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter, Volume 62 provides a concise, practical guide that traces thermal management from the microchip to the data center. It explains how heat is generated at the transistor level, and how cooling strategies, conduction, convection, liquid immersion, and phase change cooling scale up to keep entire data centers reliable and energy-efficient. The book blends fundamentals (heat transfer, modeling, materials) with real-world design guidelines, case studies, and best practices for engineers, researchers, and students working on electronics cooling across all scales.

  • Green Membrane Separation Technology: Sustainable Solutions

    Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-membranes
    • 1st Edition
    • Ajit P. Rathod + 1 more
    • English
    Green Membrane Separation Technology: Sustainable Solutions: Current Trends and Future Developments in bio-Membranes delves into the innovative world of environmentally-frie... membrane technologies. The book covers the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and practical applications of green membrane systems, focusing on their role in sustainable practices across various industries. With an emphasis on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the utilization of renewable resources, this book serves as a vital reference for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing sustainable membrane technology. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of green membrane separation technology, beginning with the basic concepts and progressing through sustainable membrane materials and fabrication techniques.Sections explore energy-efficient membrane processes, evaluate environmental impacts through lifecycle assessments, and highlight applications in water treatment, the food and beverage industry, and energy and environmental sectors. Additionally, the book addresses the economic analysis of green membrane technologies, the challenges faced, and future directions for research and industrial applications.

  • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 86
    • English
    Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 86 collects invited chapters from leading researchers, covering advances in synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and cutting-edge applications in catalysis, materials science, and sustainable chemistry. Chapters in this new release cover Unveiling non-covalent interaction patterns along reaction paths using density-based descriptors, Steering Catalysis with Weak Forces: the Role of Non-covalent Interactions in Reactions with Hydrogen Ions Transfer, New real-space computational methods for the analysis of noncovalent interactions in orgametallic systems, Dispersion Effects in Sterically Crowded Main Group and Transition Metal Alkyls, and more.Additional chapters cover Reassessing Secondary Interactions: Arene and Halogen Contacts in Electron-Rich Metals, making this a comprehensive reference for researchers and graduate students seeking the latest methods, trends, and insights in organometallic science.

  • Wide/Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices for Harsh Environments

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 123
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • BSIM-SOI Industry-Standard Compact Model

    Surface Potential-Based FET Model for RFIC Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Chetan Kumar Dabhi + 5 more
    • English
    This book provides complete coverage of compact modeling and design techniques specific to silicon-on-insulator (SOI) transistors. It is the first comprehensive guide that thoroughly explains the industry-standard surface-potential-ba... BSIM-SOI compact model (BSIM-SOI 100 series), contrasting it with the legacy threshold-voltage-ba... BSIM-SOI model (BSIM-SOI 4 series), and provides unique modeling and RF design techniques necessary for the accurate extraction and implementation of the model.BSIM-SOI is the most widely used compact model for SOI MOSFETs in the semiconductor industry. This book aims to equip designers, engineers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools required to optimize SOI-based RF technology, circuit performance, and system integration using BSIM-SOI. The book explains the fundamental surface-potential calculations and addresses various real device effects (such as floating body effect, self-heating effect, dynamic depletion effect, nonlinear body resistance effect, noise, and various leakages, etc.) and layout influences to accurately replicate realistic device behavior. Additionally, it outlines step-by-step parameter extraction procedures for the BSIM-SOI model and presents results from benchmark circuit validations with a primary focus on RF SoC applications.This book will be a valuable reference for the expanding field of SOI technology, catering specifically to circuit designers, device engineers, academic researchers, and students.

  • Intelligent IoT-based Diagnostic and Assistive Systems for Neurological Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Hanif Heidari + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent IoT-based Diagnostic and Assistive Systems for Neurological Disorders discusses the latest developed methods in IoT and its applications in neurological disorders that emphasize end-user requirements. Intelligent IoT is used to explore the intersection between medicine, data science, biomedical engineering, and healthcare systems. A comprehensive overview of modelling and analyzing the requirements of people with neurological disorders is presented in this book. Signals and images of biological activity are collected and analyzed based on patient specifications to facilitate more accurate diagnosis and treatment. The book also discusses cutting-edge AI methods for IoT devices designed to treat neurological conditions.

  • Sensitivity of Energetic Materials

    Prediction and Measurement of Shock, Impact, Friction, and Spark Sensitivity
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz
    • English
    Sensitivity of Energetic Materials: Prediction and Measurement of Shock, Impact, Friction, and Spark Sensitivity provides an in-depth exploration of the sensitivity of energetic materials, including how compounds such as explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics respond to various external stimuli (sparks, shocks, impacts, and friction). Starting from foundational principles, the book systematically builds toward advanced experimental techniques and state-of-the-art computational models that predict material sensitivity and behavior. Key themes include the underlying science of sensitivity, experimental protocols, computational and machine learning models, and real-world case studies that address both established and emerging materials (including nitramines, polynitro arenes, and ionic liquids).The book’s structure encompasses theoretical background, measurement techniques, predictive modeling, and practical applications. Its target audience includes academic researchers, postgraduate students, and industry professionals in chemistry, materials science, engineering, defense, aerospace, mining, and industrial safety. By bridging theory and practice, and addressing inconsistencies in testing and data management, the book fills a critical gap in safety and innovation.

  • Advances in Battery Corrosion Analysis and Prevention

    • 1st Edition
    • Qihui Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Battery Corrosion Analysis and Prevention provides a comprehensive exploration of battery corrosion mechanisms, assessment techniques, and advanced inhibition strategies across various battery technologies. Spanning electrochemical, spectroscopic, and field-testing techniques, the book tackles corrosion problems in traditional, air, ion, and next-generation battery classes. Sections also cover regulatory standards, environmental considerations, and trends like AI-driven corrosion prevention. The book is intended for readers with an interest in both the field of fundamental corrosion science and its applied use in industry, including coverage of modern research and technological developments.As industries dependent on batteries rapidly expand, knowledge and mitigation of battery corrosion have become vital, and this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance battery performance, longevity, and safety.

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