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    • Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Pablo Rodríguez Gonzálvez + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring provides a thorough examination of the applications and methods of satellite remote sensing for analyzing and managing forest environments. From forest height mapping to biodiversity modeling, the book explores a variety of Earth observation applications across cutting-edge sensors and platforms. The book addresses the ability of satelitte technologies to observe and analyse ecological functions, conditions, and socioeconomic benefits for sustainable nature protection in the face of anthropogenic change, offering practical tools and strategies for large-scale forest inventories, fire risk assessment, and freshwater management. Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring offers postgraduates, researchers, and academics in remote sensing and geospatial technologies, particularly those focusing on forestry applications and related disciplines insights into environmental changes, land use patterns, vegetation mapping, and climate indicators.

    • Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

      • 4th Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Fourth Edition, has been completely updated with the most recent literature and patents, discussing different aspects of UV-related phenomena that occur when polymeric materials are exposed to UV radiation. It reviews existing literature, looking at how plants, animals, and humans protect themselves against UV radiation. This review permits the evaluation of mechanisms of protection against UV used by living things and potential application of these mechanisms in the protection of natural and synthetic polymeric materials. Other chapters look at more specific aspects of UV degradation and stabilization, such as photophysics, specific polymers and rubbers, analytical methods used in UV stabilization, health and safety, and more. This book is an excellent companion to the Databook of UV Stabilizers. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information- one contains data, the other theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

    • Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification provides readers with a thorough overview of the principles and practices involved in membrane-assisted water purification. It explains the concepts and procedures involved in membrane-assisted water filtration, as well as some of its practical applications. Various types of membranes are discussed, including porous polymeric, ultrafiltration, 3D-printed, biochar-based, hydrogel, air-gap, and more. The morphology, structure, properties, and best-use applications of each are outlined, and other considerations such as preparation techniques, characterization techniques, reverse osmosis, deep eutectic solvents, and modeling techniques are covered as well.

    • A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Veerpratap Meena + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework: Fundamentals, Protocols, and Case Studies presents a cutting-edge guide on leveraging IoT technologies to optimize renewable energy integration through microgrid clusters. The book begins by detailing the fundamental aspects of microgrid clusters, encompassing design, control, and optimization. This comprehensive grounding prepares readers for the exploration of IoT integration to harness big data analytics for energy efficiency, power management, fault monitoring, and cybersecurity. The book further delves into the meticulous analysis of protocol selection for effective operation and control.It covers wired protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet, wireless protocols like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and IoT protocols including CoAP, MQTT, and HTTP. By outlining an adaptable framework for interdisciplinary opportunities, this book guides researchers and engineers in creating the flexible, renewable grid of the future.

    • Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials for Hemostasis

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kokkarachedu Varaprasad
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advancing Hemostasis: Innovations in Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials provides an in-depth review of hybrid polymeric biomaterials and their applications in hemostasis, particularly at the interface where polymers and nanomaterials meet. This advanced guide explores the transformative potential of these materials in bleeding management, infection control, and wound healing. Chapters cover a range of hybrid polymeric biomaterials, including polysaccharide-based hemostatic biomaterials, peptide and protein hybrid biomaterials, nanostructured hemostatic hybrid biomaterials and more; in addition, a selection of key clinical case studies is detailed, bridging the gap between research and clinics to enhance patient care outcomes. Advancing Hemostasis: Innovations in Hybrid Polymeric Biomaterials is an invaluable resource for academic and industrial researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering, as well as clinicians interested in the development of novel biomaterials for hemostasis.

    • Methanol Synthesis from CO2: towards achieving Carbon Neutrality

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Lebohang Macheli + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Methanol Synthesis from CO2: towards achieving Carbon Neutrality explores the conversion of CO2 into methanol, a vital step towards carbon neutrality, and delves into the intricate chemical reactions, catalytic mechanisms, and engineering strategies that underpin this transformative process. By addressing the global carbon challenge, the book emphasizes the urgent need to repurpose CO2 from a harmful pollutant into a valuable feedstock, paving the way for a sustainable future powered by methanol. The book covers a wide array of topics, including the historical evolution of methanol synthesis, sustainable feedstocks, and advanced catalytic methods. Readers will gain insights into reaction mechanisms, process technologies, and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing production. Additionally, it examines the environmental and economic implications of methanol synthesis, providing a holistic view of its potential applications across various industries, from fuel blending to chemical manufacturing. Methanol Synthesis from CO2: towards achieving Carbon Neutrality is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals in fields such as chemical engineering, environmental science, and renewable energy. By bridging fundamental research with practical applications, this book equips its audience with the knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the quest for a carbon-neutral world.

    • Internet of Multimedia Things Security

      • 1st Edition
      • January 12, 2026
      • Gururaj H L + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The proliferation of IoT devices and the exponential growth of multimedia brings opportunities and challenges. IoMT has uses in a variety of fields, including healthcare, education, agriculture, communication and entertainment, but IoMT networks are susceptible to security issues that must be addressed. Internet of Multimedia Things Security: Tools and Applications introduces the principles behind the IoMT by exploring three converging three domains: Internet of Things, Data Security, and Multimedia. It covers vulnerabilities such as cyber-attacks, unauthorized access, data breaches, and privacy preservation, and provides case studies to assist research students and engineers in securely incorporate multimedia into their applications.

    • Artificial Intelligence for Energy Efficiency

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Dasheng Lee + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Artificial Intelligence for Energy Efficiency is a comprehensive exploration of AI application technologies. The book integrates AI algorithms with the operational principles of electrical machinery and energy systems and introduces how these algorithms can alter the operational characteristics of such systems. With a focus on their use in enhancing energy efficiency, it imparts interdisciplinary knowledge and a deep understanding of the principles and methods of AI applications. The book begins with an overview of global trends in enhancing energy efficiency, followed by an introduction to AI algorithms applied in this field. Subsequent chapters, supported by industry case studies, delve into AI applications in enhancing motor efficiency, building and energy saving for building equipment, and smart city development. The book also addresses AI computing power saving and discusses the evolution of AI and the limits of energy efficiency improvement. It concludes with future prospects and the most beneficial application of AI for sustainable human development. Artificial Intelligence for Energy Efficiency is an essential read for graduate students in mechanical, electrical, architectural, and energy-related fields, as well as researchers interested in the intersection of AI and energy efficiency. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of research case studies, making it a valuable reference tool for professionals in the energy sector.

    • Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Anasua GuhaRay + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The design of structures and infrastructure facilities has typically assumed a future climate that is much the same as today’s. However, a changing climate and the resulting more extreme weather events mean those climate bands are becoming outdated, leaving infrastructure operating outside or at the limit of its tolerance levels.With its evaluation of a host of assets in the built environment, Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure: Advanced Tools for Monitoring, Mitigation, and Lifecycle Optimization instructs readers how to assess and predict structural vulnerabilities resulting from climate change as well as ensuing hazard patterns using mathematical tools and data-driven models. The carefully compiled contributions also comprehensively survey the latest technological developments and the most useful approaches to counteract and/or prevent damage and connected socio-economic risks.The volume proves to be an even more invaluable resource thanks to its real-world application examples that spotlight the urgency of further investigations into the implementation of cost-effective and sustainable adaptive measures that can enhance or extend the reliable performance, durability, and efficiency of structures and infrastructure systems throughout their entire lifecycle.

    • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Building Information Modeling or BIM has been widely applied to new construction projects, but is less used to used to support renovation activities. Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment: A Practical Guide addresses that issue and provides a practical guide centered around well-defined use cases of applying BIM to demonstration projects.The authors have worked on the European Union’s Horizon 2020 funded BIM-Speed project where they developed more than 20 such use cases with demonstrative implementations on real-world renovation projects. The use cases were also formalized as standard BuildingSmart International use cases.The book provides a more accessible and general description of a selected number of the most important of these use cases for renovation practitioners. Additionally, the book will discuss requirements for information management and BIM implementation planning for renovation projects to allow for the seamless implementation of use cases on projects.

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