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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases

    • 1st Edition
    • It Meng Low
    • English
    Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases provides techniques for improving the thermal stability of MAX phases, enabling their enhanced performance in extreme environments. The book provides a general overview of the physical and mechanical properties of MAX phases, including techniques for their synthesis and characterization. Oxidation characteristics, thermal stability, and decomposition kinetics are then covered for many individual MAX phases, including titanium silicon carbide, titanium aluminum carbide, titanium aluminum nitride, chromium aluminum carbide, and many more. In addition, their mechanical behaviors in vacuum settings and argon gas environments, in particular, are covered at length, and the application of these materials in aerospace, nuclear, and other settings is also discussed.

  • Resilient Cities and Infrastructure in Earthquake Zones

    Sustainable Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdullah Ansari + 2 more
    • English
    Resilient Cities and Infrastructures in Earthquake Zones: Sustainable Solutions explores strategies and technologies to enhance the resilience of infrastructure in earthquake-prone areas, focusing on innovative approaches to mitigate seismic risks. The book assesses sustainable urban planning practices that incorporate seismic hazard, vulnerability, and risk evaluations, ensuring safety and long-term sustainability. Additionally, it examines the critical role of community engagement in fostering disaster-resilient urban environments. Chapters offer actionable insights and best practices that align with the UN SDGs, serving as a comprehensive resource for policymakers, urban planners, engineers, and industry professionals.By spotlighting advanced materials, engineering solutions, and modern construction strategies, the book provides guidance on promoting seismic resilience while prioritizing community safety.

  • Biochar Applications

    Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba + 4 more
    • English
    Biochar Applications: Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery provides a combined approach between environmental science and environmental engineering that involves the improvement of the natural environment, or the remediation, of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering, including the synthesis, modification, characterization, and management of biochar from biomass waste materials. The book includes coverage on sources, impacts, and applications of biochar that could potentially be used as catalysts to enhance environmental remediation and resource recovery processes. Examples of applied research that demonstrate the relationship between wastewater, soil, contaminated environments, remediation, resource recovery, sustainability, and circular bioeconomy are also included.The book bridges the gap between biochar applications in wastewater treatment, soil improvement, gas mitigation, and resource recovery.

  • Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering

    A Knowledge-Based Reference for Future Nuclear Energy Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Zohuri + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering: A Knowledge-Based Reference for Future Nuclear Energy Solutions addresses the urgent need for safe, sustainable, and resilient energy solutions. The book systematically covers next-generation reactor concepts, passive safety technologies, electromagnetic pump design, and advanced cooling and energy conversion cycles. It explores the transformative role of AI in predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and smart grid operations, offering practical insights and case studies that bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world application. Each chapter follows a consistent structure, presenting foundational principles, design methodologies, and applications relevant to current and future energy systems.The book empowers its audience to analyze, design, and implement innovative nuclear and AI solutions. By consolidating knowledge across disciplines, it equips professionals and academics with the tools to address critical energy and environmental challenges.

  • Engineering of Point Defects in Solids

    A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors
    • 1st Edition
    • Sergey V. Bulyarskiy
    • English
    Engineering of Point Defects in Solids: A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors covers the theoretical and experimental thermodynamics and kinetics of defect formations in solids, including the formation of complex defects from simple ones. The book describes point defects (vacancies, antistructural, interstitial atoms, and impurities) while also providing algorithms for calculating their defect concentrations, conductivity, and stoichiometric composition. Doping of a substance with impurities, with a focus on germanium and silicon (as common semiconductors), is covered, including retrograde solubility, polytrophy, the solubility of impurities, and the mutual influence of donor and acceptor impurities. The thermodynamics of complex defects formed with the participation of vacancies (divacancies and complexes) are discussed, as is luminescence as a non-destructive method for monitoring the dynamics of changes in the concentration of defects in certain technological processes, with particular attention paid to the phenomenon of electron-photon interaction. Other topics covered include the optical properties of various complexes, compounds with volatile components, analyzing the kinetics of precipitate and nanocrystal formation, and more.

  • Federated Learning

    Foundations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajkumar Buyya + 2 more
    • English
    Federated Learning: Foundations and Applications provides a comprehensive guide to the foundations, architectures, systems, security, privacy, and applications of federated learning. Sections cover fundamental concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, centralized learning, and distributed learning processes. The book then progresses to coverage of the architectures, algorithms, and system models of Federated Learning, as well as security, privacy, and energy-efficiency techniques. Finally, the book presents various applications of Federated Learning through real-world case studies, illustrating both centralized and decentralized Federated Learning.Federated Learning has become an increasingly important machine learning technique because it introduces local data analysis within clients and requires exchange of only model parameters between clients and servers, hence the addition of this new release is ideal for those interested in the topics presented.

  • Valorization of Organic Wastes for Bioenergy and Bioproducts

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11
    • English
    Volume 11 of the Advances in Bioenergy book series presents a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge approaches to organic waste valorization, addressing both the tremendous opportunities and critical challenges facing the field. This volume brings together leading experts to examine diverse pathways for converting organic waste streams into valuable bioenergy and bioproducts, ranging from traditional methods like composting and biogas production to emerging technologies such as biohydrogen generation and bio-graphene synthesis. The chapters tackle crucial technical barriers including the enhancement of oily food waste conversion, advanced membrane separation technologies for organic acid recovery, and thermochemical conversion processes for high-value material production. Recognizing that sustainable waste valorization must address environmental concerns alongside economic viability, the volume dedicates substantial attention to pressing issues such as PFAS contamination in organic waste streams and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural valorization systems. By bridging fundamental research with practical implementation challenges, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to advance the circular bioeconomy through innovative organic waste management and conversion technologies.

  • Structural Damping with Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloys

    • 1st Edition
    • Cheng Fang
    • English
    Structural Damping with Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloys introduces the fundamental properties and practical applications of iron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMAs) from the perspective of seismic engineering. The book objectively discusses the superiority of this novel class of materials that could potentially address the limitations of the existing seismic control technology. The results, vividly presented as tables and figures, are demonstrated with religious experimental verifications supplemented by comprehensive numerical investigations. The book aims to help bridge the gap between materials science and structural engineering fronts, and to shed light on the opportunity of commercializing Fe-SMA products in construction industry.From the knowledge provided, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the working mechanisms of various Fe-SMA-based structural devices and members, including braces, dampers, steel connections, base isolators, and concrete components, and as a result they will be provided with a broader vision of next-generation performance-based seismic design for novel adaptive structural systems. The cutting-edge research introduced in this book will also provide technical incentives to encourage design professionals, contractors, and building officials to use high performance and smart materials in structural design, allowing them to remain at the forefront of construction technology.

  • Biopolymer-Based Intelligent Food Packaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Swarup Roy
    • English
    Biopolymer-Based Intelligent Food Packaging explores the transformative potential of intelligent packaging technologies that not only enhance food preservation but also actively monitor freshness and safety throughout the supply chain. The book starts with a comprehensive introduction to intelligent packaging and innovative solutions, discussing technologies such as real-time monitoring and their implications for food safety. Following chapters explore the use of biopolymers as a sustainable solution, with each chapter reviewing applications of biopolymer-based intelligent packaging across various food categories, from fresh produce to processed items, while highlighting practical applications and benefits.In addition, the book addresses the challenges associated with scaling up commercial applications and outlines future research directions aimed at improving the economic viability and environmental sustainability of intelligent packaging technologies. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and advanced students in polymer science, packaging, and food science, as well as scientists and R&D professionals interested in innovative solutions in food packaging.

  • Fractal Soil Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Yongfu Xu
    • English
    Fractal Soil Mechanics, Second Edition presents a detailed approach to understanding soil behavior by applying fractal geometry to characterize soil structure and mechanics. Drawing on over 30 years of research, the author develops original fractal models that link the micro-scale complexity of soil pores and particle fragmentation to macro-scale mechanical properties. The book systematically explores fractal dimensions of soil surfaces and particles, methods for their determination, and their application in modeling unsaturated soil mechanics, effective stress principles, swelling behavior of expansive soils, and shear strength criteria. Through comprehensive theoretical development, experimental data analysis, and numerical simulations, the book offers fresh insights into soil-water interactions, scaling laws, and critical state behavior, providing a robust framework for researchers and engineers to predict soil performance with greater accuracy. The book equips researchers, postgraduate students, and practicing engineers with innovative tools and perspectives to tackle complex soil mechanics problems, bridging the gap between empirical soil mechanics and microstructural analysis.

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