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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • The PyPSA Handbook

    Integrated Power System Analysis and Renewable Energy Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • December 2, 2025
    • Neeraj Dhanraj Bokde + 1 more
    • English
    The PyPSA Handbook: Integrated Power System Analysis and Renewable Energy Modeling is a comprehensive guide to the landmark open-source platform for modeling modern energy systems. Starting from core concepts in energy system analysis, the book builds a clear theoretical foundation before progressing to advanced topics such as renewable integration, storage, grid expansion, system stability, and future developments. Designed for both newcomers and experienced users, it features layered examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies. This book is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and energy professionals.

  • Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics

    • 1st Edition
    • December 2, 2025
    • Vinod Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics explores the transformative developments in photovoltaic energy conversion, offering insightful coverage on the theoretical and fundamental aspects of this field. The book delves into the diverse materials and technologies that drive innovation, connecting them with emerging applications that disrupt traditional energy paradigms. Catering to both seasoned and early-career researchers, this publication provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to photovoltaic science, bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements.In addition to theoretical foundations, the book emphasizes practical tools, such as detailed sections on characterization techniques for solar cells and advanced modeling methods using software like COMSOL. It offers a balanced perspective on the intersection of materials science and photovoltaic applications, making it a crucial resource for researchers and professionals working on solar energy solutions.

  • Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • December 2, 2025
    • Majid Baniassadi + 3 more
    • English
    Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials outlines methods for assessing the properties of advanced polymer composite materials, discussing sample preparation, microscopy and scattering techniques, data analysis and interpretation, microstructure identification, constitutive models, and more. It introduces the constituting laws of soft materials and demonstrates how to identify microstructure based on microscopy images. Techniques for measuring the thermal properties, electrical, and thermal characterization of these materials are covered including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, focused ion beam microscopy, as well as scattering techniques such as wide-angle X-ray, small-angle x-ray, and small-angle neutron. Each chapter starts with a brief explanation of the characterization technique followed by practical examples demonstrating methods of interpreting experimental results.

  • Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles

    Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 2, 2025
    • Fabiano Bernardi
    • English
    Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications combines a theoretical description of the metal–oxide interface and its fabrication with the current state-of-the-art in characterization and applications. The book takes a holistic approach that allows readers to view this complex field of research from many different angles, reach new conclusions, and develop new methods and materials. It presents approaches to these materials from a diverse range of perspectives, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers in materials science, engineering, physics, and chemistry to learn about the latest developments in the field.It addition, the book elaborates on how different synthesis techniques from different fields can be applied to metal oxide supported metal nanoparticles. Recent uses of metal oxide supported metal nanoparticles are also presented, including applications in the catalysis, photocatalysis, energy, and sensor fields.

  • Carbon Dots in Food Packaging and Preservation

    • 1st Edition
    • December 2, 2025
    • Jong Whan Rhim
    • English
    Carbon Dots in Food Packaging and Preservation provides an introduction to carbon dots (CDs) and explores their practical application in food packaging, addressing common challenges such as the need for safer food storage, longer shelf life, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of CDs and their unique properties relevant to this industry, such as their ability to fight germs, prevent food spoilage, and shield against harmful UV rays, which are crucial for improving food quality and safety. It then discusses their various applications and practical uses in creating innovative packaging materials, smart packaging systems, and sensors that respond to changes in food quality and counterfeiting, showcasing the potential of CDs in addressing key issues in food packaging technology. This book provides practical insights into the use of CDs for active and intelligent packaging, serving as a valuable resource for scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking sustainable and effective solutions in food packaging practices.

  • An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • December 1, 2025
    • Malcolm Griffiths
    • English
    An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials presents everything a reactor engineer needs to know to work on reactor core structural materials and core internals. This book outlines the impact of radiation damage on materials and provides the necessary tools to perform calculations of atomic displacement and transmutation, especially He and H gas production, with the aid of software available in the public domain. An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials includes an explanation of metallurgical properties of reactor components that are dependent on microstructure and alloying elements. The effect of fabrication (and then irradiation) on the microstructure; and modelling of radiation effects and the methods for the determination of microstructure parameters that are needed for modelling are also addressed. The effect of radiation on materials (creep, swelling and hardening) are also described as are rate theory formulations used to model radiation effects. In addition, the book explores how tensors are used and the important properties of common engineering alloys used in nuclear reactors (austenitic and ferritic stainless steels, Ni-alloys, Zr-alloys, graphite). Key features relevant to reactor operation are highlighted, and information needed to evaluate the performance of nuclear reactor materials are also discussed.Intended for nuclear engineers, reactor operations, and academics and students researching nuclear reactors, An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials is sure to be a welcomed reference.

  • Surface Plasmon Coupling

    Fundamentals and Applications to Light-Emitting Devices
    • 1st Edition
    • December 1, 2025
    • Chih-Chung Yang
    • English
    Surface Plasmon Coupling: Fundamentals and Applications to Light-Emitting Devices offers a thorough introduction to the essential principles of surface plasmon coupling and its significant role in modern optoelectronics. The book systematically explains key concepts, including the mechanisms behind surface plasmon coupling and its impact on improving both emission efficiency in light emitters and color conversion for display technologies. Addressing widespread misunderstandings—su... as the differences between surface plasmon resonance and coupling—the text begins by clarifying foundational topics before progressing to practical applications. This structure gives readers a strong base and helps them confidently navigate the subject’s complexities.Beyond the basics, the book stands out for its comprehensive coverage, blending theoretical frameworks with advanced developments and real-world case studies. It includes detailed methodologies and experimental techniques, making it a valuable resource for both researchers and practitioners. By integrating practical examples with robust discussions, the book not only reveals the broad scope of surface plasmon coupling applications but also equips readers to apply these concepts effectively in their work.

  • Polyoxometalate-Based Materials and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • December 1, 2025
    • Nilesh R. Chodankar + 2 more
    • English
    Polyoxometalate-Base... Materials and Applications focuses on recent progress in polyoxometalate-base... materials for various electrochemical and biomedical applications. First, the structure, composition, classification, and properties of POMs-based materials are introduced. Then, their design for energy applications such as supercapacitors, batteries, hydrogen production are discussed. Finally, their use in biomedical (antibacterial, antiviral, cancer prevention/treatment... and sensing applications are reviewed. This book will be a great resource for materials scientists, engineers, chemists, and chemical engineers.

  • Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

    Synthesis, Properties and Multifaceted Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • December 1, 2025
    • Mayank Pandey + 1 more
    • English
    Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Multifaceted Applications provides comprehensive discussion on the fundamental aspects, properties, and various applications of these materials. Sections cover new synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, fundamental properties, spectroscopic and microscopic characterization, and a broad range of applications. Computational modeling and simulations are also discussed in detail. This book is an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the field of material science, nanocomposites, and polymer engineering, specifically in the field of conjugated polymers, blends, and nanocomposites for a broad range of different applications.

  • Ecological Model Types

    Theories and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • December 1, 2025
    • Young-Seuk Park + 1 more
    • English
    Ecological Model Types: Theories and Applications, Second Edition presents an understanding of how to quantitatively analyze complex and dynamic ecosystems with the tools available today. Recently, besides process-based models, data driven models such as machine learning methods are popularly applied in ecological and environmental models. This second edition covers both process-based models and data-driven models which are fundamental and popular in ecological modeling studies with theories and applications. It also explains how ecological modeling can assist the implementation of sustainable development as well as how mathematical models and systems analysis can describe ecological processes, which can support sustainable management of resources.

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