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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Quantum Cryptography and Annealing for Securing Industrial IoT

    • 1st Edition
    • Seifedine Kadry + 5 more
    • English
    Quantum Cryptography and Annealing for Securing Industrial IoT focuses on the rapidly evolving field of quantum security solutions for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms, emphasizing the critical intersection of quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and their practical applications in IIoT. The book’s primary objective is to drive advancements that significantly intersect quantum cryptography in securing IIoT devices, elevate secure IIoT infrastructures, and optimize the overall delivery. Distinguishing itself by prioritizing practical applications, it offers a nuanced perspective on how technological integrations in quantum cryptosystems are actively employed in real-world scenarios. The authors meticulously examine the role of quantum cryptosystems in the design, analysis, and optimization of IIoT-specific hardware, covering their resilience to physical and side-channel attacks and evaluating performance. This book strikes a balance between theoretical concepts and practical applications, providing insights into the challenges and solutions encountered in applying quantum cryptographical principles to IIoT engineering problems.

  • Artificial Intelligence-Based Renewable Energy Systems

    Standards, Communication Systems, and Data Networks
    • 1st Edition
    • Kashif Naseer Qureshi + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence-based Renewable Energy Systems: Standards, Communication Systems, and Data Networks provides a comprehensive guide to integrating AI into renewable energy systems, addressing both fundamental principles and practical applications. Sections explore the evolution of AI in energy-efficient systems, advanced applications, architectural frameworks, standards, and distributed renewable energy networks while also delving into data communication systems, including networking protocols, advanced learning techniques, blockchain applications, big data analytics, green communication solutions, cybersecurity, and privacy challenges. Combining theoretical foundations with practical insights, this book offers students, researchers, and engineers a holistic perspective on AI communication and data networks for renewable energy systems.

  • Advances in Ecological Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English
    Advances in Ecological Research, Volume 74 brings together cutting-edge developments, current trends, and emerging concepts in the field of ecology. The book provides an in-depth exploration of fundamental and applied ecological research, offering insights into the complex interactions between organisms and their environments. Specific chapters cover how Conformal Prediction quantifies the uncertainty of Species Distribution Models, How do Earth Observation Foundation Models Help to Predict Multi-Trophic Soil Biodiversity, Evaluating Multi-Sensor Foundation Models as a Strategy for Leveraging Earth Observation Data in Biodiversity Modeling, Exploring Remote Sensing Contributions to High-Resolution IAS Distribution Modeling Using ML/DL Techniques, and much more. Additional sections cover Predicting Ecological Invasions, The carrying capacity of a fragmented landscape depends on the home-range size of a species, Quantitative tools that form an approach that allows social impacts of ecosystem change, Extending genomic prediction from individuals to a population and community, and Full prediction uncertainty quantification: a plea from science and decision-making.

  • Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Aboubakr El Hammoumi + 1 more
    • English
    With its well-thought-out overview of the topic, Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications serves diverse audience across both in academia and industry. The volume discusses the AUTOSAR architecture and standards, highlighting their role in enabling the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain-based security within the Internet of Vehicles. It further addresses embedded software design, implementation, and validation techniques that are fundamental to developing reliable and safety-critical automotive systems. In addition, it examines electric vehicle technologies, with particular focus on advanced battery management strategies and real-time power and health monitoring. Autonomous driving is explored through LiDAR-SLAM techniques and FPGA-based hardware architectures designed to support robust vehicle navigation. The book also emphasizes vehicle connectivity and telematics applications, encompassing innovations in smart mobility and intelligent transport. Together, these themes provide readers with a rigorous and well-rounded understanding of the challenges, methodologies, and opportunities shaping next-generation automotive embedded systems.

  • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 more
    • English
    Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications.Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

  • Advancing Thermal Technologies

    Practical Applications and Future Materials
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Soni + 3 more
    • English
    Advancing Thermal Technologies: Practical Applications and Future Materials is a comprehensive exploration of the vital intersection between thermal materials and technology. This book delves into the intricate realm of thermal science, navigating through the latest advancements and innovative materials shaping the future landscape of technology. With a focus on practical applications, it offers insights and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and promote sustainability across various industries. Topics covered include thermoelectric devices and applications, advancements in thermoelectric technology, and ejector-enhanced heat pumps. It also explores heat transfer and conduction in composite materials, as well as advanced materials for thermal applications.The book further delves into solar energy and energy efficiency, including the application of phase change materials in solar panels, and energy storage and nanotechnology, such as recent developments in energy storage utilizing quantum dots.

  • Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development

    Volume 1: Thermochemical Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Ponnusami Venkatachalam + 4 more
    • English
    Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development: Volume 1: Thermochemical Processes deals with the intersection of circular economy principles and biorefinery innovation, exploring how biorefineries can play a central role in closing the loop of resource use and promoting sustainable development. Through a comprehensive examination of circular economy concepts and biorefinery technologies, it illustrates how waste streams can be valorized and transformed into valuable products through efficient and sustainable processes. From organic wastes to agricultural residues and industrial by-products, it covers how diverse biomass feedstocks can be utilised within circular biorefinery systems to produce bioenergy, biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioplastics. The volumes cover the basic components of biorefineries and various approaches required for the valorization of versatile feedstocks which make an indispensable resource for (under)graduate students. The discussion of role of biorefineries in addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, current research trends, and future directions offers valuable guidance for researchers seeking to deepen their understanding and identify opportunities for further investigation. Volume 1 of this two-volume set deals with thermochemical processes, and includes an introduction to circular biorefinery, biomass preparation & pretreatment, and thermochemical routes for converting biomass into bioproducts and biofuels.

  • Lithium-ion Battery Safety

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhirong Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Lithium-ion Battery Safety provides an in-depth exploration of the safety challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries, focusing on thermal runaway—a critical and potentially catastrophic failure mode. The book systematically analyzes the mechanisms, characteristics, and influencing factors of thermal runaway under various abusive conditions, such as mechanical, electrical, and thermal stresses. It examines the propagation of thermal runaway, its derivative disasters, and effective countermeasures, offering valuable insights into prevention, mitigation, and safety management to safeguard lives and property while supporting sustainable development. This book is ideal for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students involved in battery technology, energy storage, and safety management.It aims to enhance understanding, promote industry-standard safety practices, support technological innovation, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the new energy ecosystem. Whether you are involved in battery design, safety regulation, or industry application, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge needed to prevent accidents and advance safer energy storage solutions.

  • Fundamentals of Extrusion-Based Aluminum Welding and Additive Manufacturing

    A Step-by-Step Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Øystein Grong
    • English
    Fundamentals of Extrusion-Based Aluminum Welding and Additive Manufacturing explores the potential of extrusion-based aluminum welding and additive manufacturing (AM) in an industrial context, in light of how age-hardened Al–Mg–Si alloys respond to conventional fusion welding and friction stir welding (FSW). The primary focus is on the hybrid metal extrusion and bonding (HYB) process, which employs continuous rotary extrusion to achieve metallurgical bonding between different metals and alloys in the solid state with the addition of aluminum filler metal. Thanks to its versatility and flexibility, the HYB process can be applied to a wide range of operations, including butt, fillet, and lap welding, as well as plate surfacing, multimaterial welding, and AM.The chapters are organized in a manner that makes the HYB technology easily accessible to professionals in both academia and industry who are already familiar with FSW. Detailed information is provided on the design and operation of the PinPoint extruder, representing the core outcome of the HYB development project. To help readers with diverse backgrounds understand and engage with the topics covered, the learning process is enhanced by integrating relevant physically based models into specially designed case studies throughout the text.

  • Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI

    Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights
    • 1st Edition
    • Erin Bunting + 3 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI: Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights is an in-depth analysis of the transformative power of AI and Big Data in remote sensing. This book provides readers with the knowledge and tools to utilize these technologies to enhance decision-making and analysis. Starting from fundamental concepts, it progresses to advanced applications, offering accessible explanations and real-world examples to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book uses a structured format to balance theoretical knowledge with immersive case studies, giving readers a deeper understanding of practical implications.It also covers ethical and legal considerations, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students keen on using AI and Big Data techniques in remote sensing to solve complex geospatial challenges.

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