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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Renewable Energy Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Farooq Sher
    • English
    Renewable Energy Technologies is a comprehensive guide to the utilization and application of the different sources of renewable energy, highlighting how these technologies can help to tackle environmental challenges and global warming, and to support energy transition with enhanced reliability, security, and resilience. Bioenergy, solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen, hydropower, marine energy, and geothermal energy are covered in various sections organized by energy type. Throughout the book, emerging technologies are discussed, such as energy storage and artificial intelligence, and pathways to the adoption of renewable energy are explored. Supported by clear definitions of key terms and phrases, chapter objectives and summaries, study questions, and case studies, this book supports all those looking to gain a fundamental understanding of renewable energy and related emerging technologies, including students, postgraduate researchers, faculty, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Organic Electrochemistry

    Fundamentals, Modern Concepts, and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Antonio Doménech-Carbó + 1 more
    • English
    Organic Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, Modern Concepts, and Methods offers a comprehensive perspective on the essentials, methodologies, and practical applications of electrochemistry in organic chemistry. Addressing fundamental principles and applied aspects arising from the convergence of electrochemistry and organic chemistry, the book strives to deliver a broad theoretical foundation. It meticulously outlines methods and applications, catering to the interests of researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students in these domains. With a focus on 'clean' preparative organic chemistry, sections explore the potential of electrosynthesis and elucidates the information offered by electrochemical methods, including their role in processes of biological relevance.Additional... it sheds light on the capabilities of electroanalytical techniques and underscores the importance of the electrochemistry of novel materials, such as organic-inorganic hybrids, organic polymers, and metal-organic frameworks in advancing the frontier of Organic Chemistry.

  • Composites and Biocomposites for Heavy Metal Adsorption

    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Abdullahi Haruna Birniwa + 4 more
    • English
    Composites and Biocomposites for Heavy Metal Adsorption delves into the latest advancements in this crucial area of research. With a focus on integrating materials like composites and bio-composites, the book demonstrates how these combinations can achieve superior heavy metal removal compared to single materials. This efficiency stems from their enhanced ability to eliminate hazardous intermediate metabolites present in heavy metals. Additionally, the book examines the application, mechanisms, and performance evaluation of various composites and bio-composites used in heavy metal removal. It also explores the techno-economic and lifecycle assessments of these materials, making it a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and students alike.

  • Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru + 3 more
    • English
    Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment is an essential guide focusing on water reuse, wastewater, and wastewater applications for resource recovery and sustainability. The book's editors, all experts in the field, cover various physical, chemical, and biological methods which are being utilized to provide a complete remediation to an extent where wastewater could be discharged safely into inland waterbodies or could be possibly reused for agriculture or other purposes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the current strategies and tools that are used to address water pollution and the efficient treatment of contaminated water sources.Using real-life applications and case studies, this comprehensive reference book is a necessary tool for students and researchers learning about waste remediation and wastewater treatment.

  • Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater

    Advancements and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Mihir Kumar Purkait + 1 more
    • English
    Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Advancements and Environmental Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of ozone and related oxidation methods for eliminating harmful contaminants from drinking water and wastewater. Beginning with an overview of water resource management, pollution sources, and treatment limitations, the book delves into the principles and mechanisms of ozonation, including operational factors and impacts. Subsequent chapters include advancements in ozone nano bubble technology that are supported by mathematical models and reaction kinetics. Discussions of the practical applications of ozone-based processes in water treatment are also explored.A necessary guide for students and researchers in water science, this book provides a blend of foundational knowledge and cutting-edge insights presented in an accessible manner with real-world case studies.

  • Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes

    From Theory to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Ahad Ghaemi + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes: From Theory to Applications serves as a comprehensive resource on artificial neural networks within chemical engineering, including understanding the fundamental principles, learning about relevant algorithms and architectures, and exploring practical case studies. This book covers theoretical principles, relevant algorithms, and practical case studies, this book covers artificial neural network concepts, architectures, and algorithms, with a focus on applications in chemical engineering processes. This book also addressed common challenges by providing practical guidance through successful case studies, offering insights on data pre-processing, model selection, training strategies, and performance evaluation. The book serves as a valuable tool for bridging the gap between neural networks and their practical implementation in chemical engineering.This book will be an invaluable resource for chemical Engineers, particularly researchers and industry professionals working in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It will also be a very useful guide for Graduate and Postgraduate Students in Chemical Engineering and machine learning. Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering will also be a valuable resource for anyone working with artificial neural networks in other industries, particularly data scientists and analysts.

  • Chemical Looping Processes

    Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Nader Mahinpey
    • English
    Chemical Looping Processes: Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives is a comprehensive reference for researchers involved in chemical looping processes. The book provides a systematic grasp of the fundamental principles underlying chemical looping and its various applications in conversion and emissions control. It presents recent advancements in chemical looping technologies, current emerging trends, and future outlooks to address the challenges for technology commercialization. Each chapter displays the principles of the specific process, describing its thermodynamics, kinetics, oxygen carrier development, and reactor specifications and design.Finally, application details and benefits are shown, along with faced challenges such as process optimization and how they are addressed. Future trends round out this edition.

  • Cellulose Science and Technology

    Recent Findings and Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Majid Montazer + 1 more
    • English
    Cellulose Science and Technology: Recent Findings and Emerging Applications presents the latest research in cellulose materials, including properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications. The book begins with an overview of developments in cellulose science, exploring biosynthesis, advanced modification techniques, and the challenges of molecular simulation in cellulose interactions. Further sections highlight recent discoveries regarding cellulose properties, such as aggregation-induced emissions, photoluminescence properties, and cellulose nanocrystals.Final chapters discuss applications in energy harvesting, wastewater treatment, and biomedical fields, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in sustainable materials.

  • Biological Oceanography

    An Introduction
    • 3rd Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Susanne Menden-Deuer
    • English
    This completely updated third edition of Biological Oceanography: An Introduction offers students a firm grounding in the fundamentals of biological oceanography, continuing the work of the first and second edition author team, Carol Lalli and Timothy Parsons. Additionally, it provides an enhanced learning experience with numerous illustrations, thorough chapter summaries, and questions with answers and comments at the back of the book. The updated material now focuses on communicating the importance of the ocean for Earth’s habitability and as such, new chapters that present humanity’s dependence on the ocean are included.This comprehensive textbook is an invaluable resource for second year and higher undergraduate students studying oceanography and marine science.

  • Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future

    Doing Chemistry in Water
    • 1st Edition
    • December 5, 2025
    • Bruce H. Lipshutz + 1 more
    • English
    This lab manual offers students the opportunity to learn organic chemistry through a green chemistry lens, resulting in a more sustainable, future-looking course. Lipshutz and Muchalski’s Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future: Doing Chemistry in Water approaches the subject with experiments, diagrams, and illustrations shaped by student feedback and honed through years of research and laboratory experience.Organic Laboratory Experiments of the Future: Doing Chemistry in Water includes material on reactions run in water, including but not limited to: ppm Pd-catalyzed couplings, SNAr reactions, nitro group reductions, enzyme-catalyzed reactions, catalytic hydrogenation of olefins, olefin metathesis, reductive aminations, and chemoenzymatic sequences. This lab manual is ideal for courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, sustainable and green chemistry, and environmentally-resp... lab courses.

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