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    • Introduction to Homeland Security

      • 6th Edition
      • October 28, 2020
      • George Haddow + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Written by renowned experts, Introduction to Homeland Security, Sixth Edition, informs users about the concepts and bedrock principles of homeland security. Readers will gain a solid appreciation of the broad range of topics that fall within the expanse of the homeland security umbrella and understand how and why they are so closely interconnected. The text will also provide an overview of the evolutionary process behind modern homeland security structures, which helps users to understand why certain functions exist and how they contribute to national and local security efforts. Unlike most books that focus solely on terrorism, this text covers an expansive range of homeland security topics including all-hazards emergency management, cybersecurity, border and transportation security, immigration and customs enforcement, and others.

    • Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 27, 2020
      • Luisa F. Cabeza
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems, 2nd edition, presents a fully updated comprehensive analysis of thermal energy storage systems (TES) including all major advances and developments since the first edition published. This very successful publication provides readers with all the information related to TES in one resource, along with a variety of applications across the energy/power and construction sectors, as well as, new to this edition, the transport industry. After an introduction to TES systems, editor Dr. Prof. Luisa Cabeza and her team of expert authors consider the source, design and operation of the use of water, molten salts, concrete, aquifers, boreholes and a variety of phase-change materials for TES systems, before analyzing and simulating underground TES systems. This edition benefits from 5 new chapters covering the most advanced technologies including sorption systems, thermodynamic and dynamic modelling as well as applications to the transport industry and the environmental and economic aspects of TES. It will benefit researchers and academics of energy systems and thermal energy storage, construction engineering academics, engineers and practitioners in the energy and power industry, as well as architects of plants and storage systems and R&D managers.

    • Advanced Spinel Ferrite Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2020
      • Raghvendra Singh Yadav + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Spinel Ferrite Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications presents recent developments in advanced spinel ferrite nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding, including microwave absorption applications. The book includes the basics of shielding mechanisms, synthesis of advanced nanocomposites, and characterization, as well as results analysis. It also discusses the relationship between nanocomposite structure and physical properties. The book systematically explores how spinel ferrite nanoparticle composites are utilized with polymer, carbon source materials (carbon nanotube, graphene, etc.), metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, hard ferrite nanoparticles, glass, rubber, wood, fabrics/textiles, and cement/concrete in the development of advanced spinel ferrite nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding application. Academics, scientists, engineers, students, and industrial researchers will find this book beneficial.

    • Biodiesel Soot

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2020
      • Chuan Li + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biodiesel Soot: Tribology, Properties, and Formation covers the basic properties of biodiesel soot, focusing particularly on its tribological behaviors, dispersion characteristics, and techniques for controlling and altering its tribological and material behavior. The book begins with a concise overview of the fundamentals of the properties and preparation of biodiesel, including coverage of the processes involved in the formation of soot particulates, the influence of different fuels on formation, and the effects of different soot on air pollution, friction reduction, and wear resistance of lubricating oil. Other sections cover the influence of biodiesel soot on engine parts and combustion devices. This book will be of particular interest to graduate students and academic or industrial researchers in materials science, as well as mechanical, automotive and chemical engineering.

    • Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 5
      • October 27, 2020
      • Michael Montenari
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy, Volume Five in the Advances in Sequence Stratigraphy series, covers research in stratigraphic disciplines, including the most recent developments in the geosciences. This fully commissioned review publication aims to foster and convey progress in stratigraphy with its inclusion of a variety of topics, including Carbon isotope stratigraphy - principles and applications, Interpreting Phanerozoic δ13C patterns as periodic glacio-eustatic sequences, Stable carbon isotopes in archaeological plant remains, Review of the Upper Ediacaran-Lower Cambrian Detrital Series in Central and North Iberia: NE Africa as possible Source Area, Calibrating δ13C and δ18O chemostratigraphic correlations across Cambrian strata of SW, and much more.

    • Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites for Industrial Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2020
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites for Industrial Applications summarizes the properties of polymer nanocomposites, discusses their industrial scale fabrication methods, and presents their applications for various industrial sectors at both experimental and theoretical models scales. The book also addresses existing challenges for the use of polymer nanocomposites in major industrial sectors. Overall, the aim of this book is to summarize the recent advancements in the use of PNCs in a variety of industry sectors. Particular attention is paid to those approaches that enable green and sustainable industrial developments. The legal, economical and toxicity aspects of polymer nanocomposite are also presented in detail.

    • Organometallic Luminescence

      • 1st Edition
      • October 26, 2020
      • Giuseppe Baldacchini
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Organometallic Luminescence: A Case Study of Alq3, an OLED Reference Material contains many discoveries on Alq3, an important organometallic material to the optoelectronics community that includes insights that can be applied to other organic compounds. The book contains groundbreaking research from the author’s own investigation into the Alq3 material that is based on years of experiments, the results of which initially escaped any logical explanation. The book describes a simple method based on photoluminescence to observe optical properties in Alq3, also covering the optical properties of absorption and long decay from theoretical and experimental perspectives.

    • The Future of Agricultural Landscapes, Part I

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 63
      • October 26, 2020
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Ecological Research, Volume 63, the latest release in this ongoing series includes specific chapters on Tropical Ecosystems in the 21st Century. Chapters in this volume cover topics such as Landscape-scale expansion of agroecology to enhance natural pest control: a systematic review and Ecosystem services and the resilience of agricultural landscapes

    • Analytical Applications of Graphene for Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 91
      • October 26, 2020
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Analytical Applications of Graphene for Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry, Volume 91 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Graphene based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Application as Electrochemical Sensors, Graphene based Sample Preparation Techniques, Graphene Based Sample Preparation Techniques, Graphene-based thin film nanocomposite membranes for separation and purification, Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide for Membrane Processes as Separation and Concentration Methods, Physico-chemically Functionalized Hybrid Graphene Derivatives for Miniaturized Microfluidics and Biotransducer Platform, and much more. Other chapters cover Graphene-based chemiresistive gas sensors, Graphene based Sensors, Applications of graphene-based sensors for biomedical industries, Point of care applications with graphene in human life, Ethical, Legal, Social & Economics Issues of Graphene, Safety and toxicity concerns of graphene and its composites, and the Future of Analytical Chemistry with Graphene.

    • Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • October 25, 2020
      • Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering provides an integrated reference for academics and professionals working on land, air, and water pollution. The protocols discussed and the extensive number of case studies help environmental engineers to quickly identify the correct process for projects under study. The book is divided into four parts; each of the first three covers a separate environment: Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere. The first part covers ground assessment, contamination, geo-statistics, remote sensing, GIS, risk assessment and management, and environmental impact assessment. The second part covers atmospheric assessment topics, including the dynamics of contaminant transport, impacts of global warming, indoor and outdoor techniques and practice. The third part is dedicated to the hydrosphere including both the marine and fresh water environments. Finally, part four examines emerging issues in pollution assessment, from nanomaterials to artificial intelligence. There are a wide variety of case studies in the book to help bridge the gap between concept and practice. Environmental Engineers will benefit from the integrated approach to pollution assessment across multiple spheres. Practicing engineers and students will also benefit from the case studies, which bring the practice side by side with fundamental concepts.

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