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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems
Fundamentals and Applications
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Zafar Said + 1 more
English
Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems: Fundamentals and Applications is an essential reference that delves into the intricate realm of energy conversion, thermal science, and thermofluids, with a focus on sustainable energy systems. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, up-to-date applications, and emerging innovations in the field of thermofluids, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It aims to deliver a practical reference on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in sustainable energy systems. It equip readers, including students, researchers, engineers, and professionals, with a consolidated knowledge base that merges fundamental principles with practical applications, equipping them to address real-world challenges in energy conversion, thermal management, and energy-efficient solutions. This book addresses the problem of scattered and fragmented information by providing a unified, contemporary resource on thermofluids in sustainable energy systems. It offers readers an in-depth understanding of thermofluid phenomena in energy conversion and their application in various sustainable energy technologies. By unraveling the fundamental principles, challenges, and innovations in the field, the book provides readers the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions.
Ground Penetrating Radar
Theory and Practice
2nd Edition
October 1, 2026
Erica Carrick Utsi
English
Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice, Second Edition provides well-thought-out, fully updated, and expanded coverage of this NDT, trenchless technique for investigating the subsurface. Written by a recognized field specialist, the volume clearly explains not only how the technology works with introductions to the underlying physics and formation of signal patterning, but also spotlights how it can be successfully applied, including experiential insights into how parameters such as wavelength, attenuation (loss), environment, target size, and depth need proper consideration in any sampling strategy to obtain good survey results.Additional chapters explore a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggest where they may be useful, review data processing, and address signal loss in challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments with a suite of useful resolution best practices. New to this edition are discussions on specialist GPR applications and state-of-the-art innovations (e.g., data digitization tools; machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence to improve detection and reliability in data interpretation; and robotization).
Learning-based Soft Sensing and Predictions for Process Industries
Theory, Methodology and Applications
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Hamid Reza Karimi + 1 more
English
Learning-Based Predictions and Soft Sensing for Process Industries: Theory, Methodology and Applications covers prediction and soft sensing in industrial processes that are subject to specific challenges with AI-empowered learning algorithms. With the aid of a data-driven modeling strategy, the book explores the problems of industrial prediction and soft sensing and formulates a series of learning-based theory, methodologies, and applications. The book introduces the basics of prediction and soft sensing backgrounds, including different categories of prediction theory. Secondly, covers the foundations of machine learning methodologies, including supervised learning prediction, semi-supervised, and self-supervised prediction. Finally, the book examines novel learning-based models/architectures...
Digital Twins in Manufacturing
Applications and Case Studies
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
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.
Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
English
Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering delves into innovative, sustainable practices for biomedical applications. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest scientific advancements in environmentally conscious nanomaterial synthesis and their implications for cutting-edge biomedical technologies. Readers will discover how these eco-friendly solutions can revolutionize drug delivery systems, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, all while adhering to the principles of sustainability and green science. Structured into five insightful parts, this volume begins with the fundamentals of green microbial (nano)biotechnology, covering essential topics such as nano-enabled drug delivery, nanoparticle-mediate... therapies, and applications in neurological disorders. Subsequent sections dive into advanced biomedical imaging techniques using microbial nanoprobes and nanosensors, the application of (nano)biotechnology in various engineering domains, and compelling case studies that illustrate real-world applications. Finally, the book addresses future perspectives, regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations, ensuring a holistic understanding of the field. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an invaluable resource for researchers, chemical engineers, and professionals in microbiology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and environmental science, providing the knowledge and insights needed to explore the promising advancements and challenges of green microbial (nano)biotechnology, paving the way for sustainable innovations.
Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
English
Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the synergy between microbial nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions. The book presents the latest scientific advancements and innovative applications that harness the power of microorganisms and nanomaterials to enhance green energy sources. Readers will discover how these eco-friendly technologies can significantly contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. The book is organized into six parts, beginning with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, including topics such as biofuel synthesis, microbial nanocatalysts, and solar energy conversion. Subsequent sections delve into practical applications, from microbial nanodevices and nanoscale enzymes to energy-efficient buildings and advanced energy storage systems. The exploration of biofuel production and energy storage technologies further emphasizes the transformative potential of microbial nanotechnology, while case studies and future perspectives provide a holistic view of the field. This is an essential resource for researchers, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers interested in sustainable energy solutions.
Agile Systems Engineering with SysML v2 and AI
2nd Edition
October 1, 2026
Bruce Powel Douglass
English
Agile Systems Engineering with SysML v2 and AI, Second Edition presents a practical vision of systems engineering in which requirements, structure, behavior, and analysis are captured as precise engineering data—while still addressing the “big system” concerns of safety, security, reliability, privacy, and performance in an agile context. World-renowned author and speaker Dr. Bruce Powel Douglass shows how agile methods, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and artificial intelligence (AI), work together to reduce ambiguity, expose defects earlier, and sustain end-to-end traceability from stakeholder intent to verification evidence.This edition goes beyond concepts by providing usable, repeatable workflows for modern programs—covering incremental, agile, and DevSecOps-oriented lifecycles and the concrete process steps and gates that make them executable in practice. Rather than treating modeling as documentation, the book treats SysML v2 as a semantic backbone for capturing requirements, architecture, interfaces, behaviors, constraints, and verification intent in one coherent source of truth.New to this edition is an introduction to SysML v2 and an entire chapter on AI and modern MBSE, showing where AI assistants provide leverage, how to apply quality-control gates to keep outputs trustworthy, and how to integrate AI into real engineering workflows without surrendering correctness. Each chapter includes AI prompt patterns for MBSE—ready-to-use prompt structures for generating SysML v2 model elements, extracting and normalizing requirements from external sources, reconciling terminology, and reviewing models against project rules and acceptance criteria. Throughout, Douglass equips systems engineers with concrete methods to prevent specification defects, improve system quality, and reduce rework—so teams can move faster and build with greater confidence
AI Below the Surface
Navigating the Deep Ocean with Intelligence
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Palanichamy Naveen + 2 more
English
AI Below the Surface: Navigating the Deep Ocean with Intelligence provides a comprehensive overview of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is utilized in marine science, marine biology, and oceanography. Through its exploration of advanced AI technologies and their interaction with complex underwater ecosystems, this edited volume offers valuable insights into future applications and trends as well as to ethical considerations and challenges. Comprised of twelve chapters authored by global experts in AI, marine biology, and oceanography, the book caters to students, researchers, and practitioners seeking a deep understanding of AI's impact in these fields.This resource serves as an accessible and indispensable guide, shedding light on the transformative role of AI in marine exploration.
Animals and Human Society
Impacts of Animals on People and People on Animals
2nd Edition
October 1, 2026
Colin G. Scanes + 1 more
English
Animals and Human Society: Impacts of Animals on People and People on Animals, Second editon provides a solid, scientific, research-based background to advance our understanding of how animals and humans interact and impact each other. Animals and humans have had profound effects on each other throughout human history, spanning all aspects of human society from agriculture, disease, culture, religion, companionship, entertainment, environment, and more. Developed by renowned experts Colin Scanes and Samia Toukhsati, this second edition features a new introductory chapter covering the biological concepts necessary for technical and non-technical audiences of this book. All first edition chapters have been revised to bring readers up to date on research advancements from the last decade, and novel chapters cover animal ethics, welfare, the basis of anthrozoology, zooarchaeology, and more. Guest essays further supplement updated chapter content by providing broad interdisciplinary and geographically diverse perspectives in the field. Animals and Human Society, Second Edition is an excellent resource for academics and industry professionals requiring fundamental information on the history and biology behind human-animal interactions, as well as interested laypersons looking to augment their knowledge on the many impacts of animals in human society.
Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Rahul Baidya + 4 more
English
Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization delves into the intricacies of waste management and resource circulation, exploring specific aspects of the circular economy framework, including innovative technologies for waste treatment and recycling, case studies on successful circular economy initiatives across industries, and policy recommendations to foster the adoption of circularity principles on a global scale. By synthesizing cutting-edge research and practical insights, this edited book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and contribute to the advancement of circular economy practices through effective waste managements and waste utilization.With a focus on practical solutions and actionable strategies, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern waste management systems and harnessing the potential of resource circulation to achieve sustainable development goals. Each chapter offers a unique perspective on key challenges and opportunities in the transition towards a circular economy and resource circulation, from the integration of circular principles through sustainable waste management to the optimization of waste-to-energy technologies and the development of circular supply chains.

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