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Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry
QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Luciana Scotti + 1 more
English
Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry: QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning serves as a valuable resource chock full of applications extending into multiple knowledge domains. The meticulous construction of a robust model holds significance, not only in drug discovery but also in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical, and food-related research, illustrating the broad spectrum of fields where QSAR methodologies can be instrumental. The activities considered in QSAR span chemical measurements and biological assays, making this approach a versatile tool applicable across various scientific domains. Currently, QSAR finds extensive use in diverse disciplines, prominently in drug design and environmental risk assessment.Quantitat... Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) represent a concerted effort to establish correlations between structural or property descriptors of compounds and their respective activities. These physicochemical descriptors encompass a wide array of parameters, accounting for hydrophobicity, topology, electronic properties, and steric effects, and can be determined empirically or, more recently, through advanced computational methods.
Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Jan Bakker + 4 more
English
Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes assesses the transition of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site from agricultural land to protected nature reserve from the 1970s to present day. Bordered by Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is home to barrier island marshes, man-made foreland salt marshes, and estuarine marshes. This book explores the important question of how to prioritize the biodiversity of man-made and natural ecosystems during such a transition and how to effectively manage it.Written by leading experts in coastal marsh ecology, this book collates half a century of research along the Wadden Sea. It is systematically organized for effective delivery of its major themes. The first section of the book discusses the crucial mechanisms of differing salt-marsh ecosystems. The second section examines how various management regimes, including livestock grazing, drainage, cutting, and restoration, affect these mechanisms. The third section concludes the book by summarizing the results of unintentional and deliberate management efforts to maintain salt marsh biodiversity.Ecology... Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes comprehensively summarizes the multi-decadal collaboration between conservation agencies and universities from the Wadden Sea's bordering countries to examine the effectiveness and utility of various marsh management regimes. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers, land managers, and policy makers tasked with maintaining natural and man-made biodiversity and effectively ushering coastal marsh communities through land use changes.
Selenium-Based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Hélder A. Santos + 1 more
English
Selenium-based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications delves into the evolving landscape of selenium research and it’s novel uses in biomedical applications. Edited and contributed by leading experts from academia and industry, this book details the progression of selenium from an essential micronutrient to a promising therapeutic agent. Chapters encompass selenium's pivotal roles in maintaining physiological balance, its contribution to metabolic pathways, and its implications for human health. Furthermore, the book thoroughly reviews recent advancements in developing and utilizing selenium-based nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, cancer treatment, and immunomodulation against viral pathogens. Selenium-based Compounds and Nanobiomaterials in Biomedical Applications is a must-read reference for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers and academics in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and more.
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications
Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Tarek Saadawi + 5 more
English
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications: Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering offers an integrated view of AI’s transformative potential in multidisciplinary engineering, bridging the gap between AI advances and their applications in various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and robotics. The book starts with an introduction to the field, providing an overview of AI technologies and their relevance to engineering, discussing different AI approaches such as machine learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.In addition, the computational tools and software used for each of these approaches are covered, as are AI-driven innovations in electronics design and manufacturing and the role of AI in the development of advanced sensors and IoT devices. Chapters then cover the deployment of AI in specific engineering disciplines, outlining its use in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and chemical engineering. The use of AI as a solution for energy efficiency and management and renewable energy integration is also discussed.
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students
5th Edition
September 1, 2026
Howard D. Curtis
English
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Fifth Edition, is a key text for students of aerospace engineering. While this latest edition has been updated with new content and end-of-chapter problems, it retains its teach-by-example approach that emphasizes analytical procedures, computer-implemented algorithms, and the most comprehensive support package available, including fully worked solutions, PPT lecture slides, and animations of selected topics. Highly illustrated and fully supported with downloadable MATLAB algorithms for project and practical work, this book provides all the tools needed to fully understand the subject.
Metal-ion Capacitors
Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Debasish Sarkar
English
Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.
Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Katelyn Swindle-Reilly + 1 more
English
Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems provides a focused look at key ocular biomaterials and the latest advances in drug and gene delivery for ophthalmic applications, covering their use in ocular implants, medical devices, and targeted delivery systems. The benefits and challenges of select biomaterials are assessed, including hydrogels, nanoemulsions, and polymers, aiding materials selection for improved outcomes. Practical applications are detailed, such as the use of nanoformulations, contact lenses, corneal implants, and intravitreal injections, as well as the development of eye drops and other formulations targeting the anterior and posterior chambers, such as the cornea, retina, and optic nerve.With a clear emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, this book is essential for those working on the forefront of novel biomaterials for vision care and ocular disease therapy.
Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
English
Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in dedicated experimental set-ups, over the proper treatment of the data and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage is not just limited to the generic (theoretical) principles but will also carefully consider and explain their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.
Exoplanet Detection Methods
Uncovering the Evolution of Planetary Systems
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Camilla Danielski
English
Exoplanet Detection Methods: Uncovering the Evolution of Planetary Systems is a comprehensive guide that delves into modern techniques for detecting exoplanets. It explores current methods while unravelling the fascinating story of planetary system evolution. Each chapter is meticulously structured to introduce detection methods, offer step-by-step instructions, analyze datasets, and present available instrumentation. This book caters to both beginners and seasoned researchers, providing them with the means to understand the characteristics and evolutionary timelines of different planetary populations.Beyond methodological insights, the book includes online proposal case studies, curated lists of resources, and further detailed step-by-step methods. This makes it an indispensable companion for those venturing into exoplanetary studies or working on planetary demographics.
Graphene and 2D Materials in Heat Transfer
Fundamentals and Applications
1st Edition
September 1, 2026
Mohammad Khalid + 3 more
English
Heat transfer is a major engineering challenge that has implications in several areas including space, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and medicine. Graphene and other 2D materials have outstanding thermo-physical properties. As a result, these materials are being exploited in various applications. Although several reports have been published on fundamental heat transfer aspects of such materials, the topic remains challenging to understand for many who are new to it.Graphene and 2D Materials in Heat Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications aims to provide readers with the most recent information on the synthesis and applications of graphene in heat transfer. Furthermore, mechanical and thermal properties of 2D materials, solid-liquid interface phonon transfer at the molecular level, methods and observations of transport phenomena in nano-micro domains will be addressed. The book also offers detailed coverage of the emerging applications of 2D nanofluids and nanolubricants as alternatives to conventional heat transfer fluids The book explores applications in microchannel heat sinks, micro heat exchangers, and micro heat pipes, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations for heat transport problems related to 2D materials and applications. In addition, convective heat transfer approaches for 2D materials and nanocomposites are also addressed.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who want to learn more about how graphene and other classes of 2D materials are being used as heat transfer agents.

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