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  • Industrial Water Conservation

    Systematic Design Tools and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Dominic Foo + 3 more
    • English
    Industrial Water Conservation: Systematic Design Tools and Case Studies offers fundamental knowledge of various established process integration tools for water conservation, including water pinch analysis and mathematical programming techniques. The book provides a demonstration of water conservation tools on various industrial case studies, enabling readers to learn how these methods can be implemented in actual industrial settings. Part A provides various systematic methods on water recovery system design based on process integration techniques, whereas Part B provides various industrial case studies covering the success stories of the implementation of the methods covered in Part A.This is an indispensable resource for practitioners in various industrial sectors – chemicals and petrochemicals, pulp and paper, food and beverage, textile, etc., consultants in water-related industries, as well as (post)-graduate students in chemical engineering.

  • Net ZERO: Foundations, Technologies and Strategic Innovation

    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Farooq Sher
    • English
    Net Zero: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability is a profound exploration of the crucial journey toward achieving net-zero emissions to combat climate change and global warming. It serves as an essential guide in climate action literature, delving into the complexities of climate change mitigation and emphasizing the necessity of global net-zero emissions. The book examines both the technological advancements, such as renewable energy and carbon capture, and the socio-economic and ethical implications of this endeavor.It further explores the significance of achieving net-zero emissions across various industries including business, chemicals, manufacturing, aviation, heat, electricity, building, and power sectors, emphasizing the collective effort needed for sustainability.

  • Advanced Grid Technologies, Volume 1

    Grid Evolution, Smart Grid Fundamentals, and Renewable Energy Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Haris M. Khalid + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Grid Technologies: Grid Evolution, Smart Grid Fundamentals, and Renewable Energy Integration, Volume One provides a coherent, practical introduction to the innovative, modern techniques required to integrate renewable energy into power grids. The book focuses on the basic history of the grid, fundamental aspects of grid management, and the challenges set by renewable integration. It begins by outlining the history of the modern energy grid before providing a comprehensive overview of renewable energy sources, the challenges their use present for typical energy grids, and the fundamentals of modern smart adaptations.Specific major challenges are broken down into fundamentals, including electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid, energy storage, intelligent electronic device-based substations, and demand forecasting for energy stability. Including a variety of numerical examples and working from early principles for each topic, this book provides late-stage undergraduate and graduate students in energy systems and power engineering, as well as engineers working to modernize the power grid, with a fundamental resource for renewable energy integration.

  • Flexible Constant-Force Robotic Manipulators

    Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Qingsong Xu
    • English
    Flexible Constant-Force Robotic Manipulators: Design and Applications offers a comprehensive survey of recent designs of flexible constant-force robotic manipulators, focusing on their applications in biomedical fields. The book presents innovative design approaches, including flexure mechanisms and bistable beams that enable compliant constant-force and constant-torque motion. Key topics include constant-force gripper designs for biological sample manipulation, polishing end-effectors for robotic manufacturing, and manipulators for ultrasound imaging that maintain consistent contact with the human body. This book defines the roles of these manipulators in biological cell manipulation, part polishing, ultrasound imaging, and healthcare, aiming to improve the quality of life. It is suitable for beginners, providing fundamental principles of compliant mechanism-based flexible robotics, and for advanced audiences, offering in-depth descriptions of state-of-the-art techniques. Readers will gain insights into the current limitations and future directions of robotic technology in precision medical treatment, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced professionals in the field.

  • Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Yang Liu + 2 more
    • English
    Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative resource that explores the development and progress of self-propelled capsule robots for medical use. This book guides readers from the initial conceptual stages to the final proof-of-concept demonstrations, with a special focus on applied dynamics principles. It introduces various mathematical modeling techniques that allow these robots to navigate and propel themselves within the human intestine. Researchers, professors, engineers, and postgraduate students alike will find this a crucial addition to their libraries.The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject, enabling the design of new driving technologies for capsule endoscopy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for applied mathematics, robotics, and biomechanical engineering. The comprehensive coverage of this book provides guidance in designing and optimizing advanced medical devices, pushing the boundaries of current medical practices and advancing the field of capsule endoscopy.

  • Graphene Hydrogels

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Tejraj M. Aminabhavi + 3 more
    • English
    Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.Contemp... applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.

  • Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths

    Including Actinides
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • November 24, 2025
    • English
    Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths: Including Actinides, Volume 68 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution

    Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management
    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • Shrikaant Kulkarni + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management explores methods for treating waste and pollution while examining strategies for managing environmental resources. It aims to underscore the critical role of education in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in urban waste management. This book presents recent research and innovative ideas concerning sustainable environmental development, investigating the diverse impacts of pollution and the urgent need to address ecological costs associated with waste contamination. It also provides practical information for managing green resources through empirical analyses, reduction trials, and bioremediation techniques.

  • Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Analytical Chemistry

    A Practical Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • Suresh Kumar Kailasa + 2 more
    • English
    Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Analytical Chemistry: A Practical Approach provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental, theoretical aspects and advanced applications of fluorescence spectroscopy in analytical chemistry. The book provides basic knowledge and recent advances, enabling new users to effectively apply techniques. Readers will gain significant insights into recent developments of organic and inorganic fluorophores and their potential applications in fluorescence spectroscopy for quantitative analysis of various molecules. Sections explore the challenges and potential applications, with an emphasis on understanding the theory, detection mechanisms, and new fluorophores for molecular recognition.The book is a valuable resource, practical guide, and roadmap to fluorescence spectroscopy for all chemists, analytical scientists, academics, and researchers investigating organic and inorganic fluorophore-based sensor technology for molecular and ionic species sensing. It is also an important reference for researchers, bioanalytical chemists, and technologists working on fluorescence spectroscopy.

  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Removal of Emerging Contaminants

    Sustainable Approach for Environmental Clean-up and Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • November 23, 2025
    • Mika Sillanpää + 1 more
    • English
    Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Removal of Emerging Contaminants: Sustainable Approach for Environmental Clean-up and Circular Economy focuses on the exploitation of various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to treat emerging contaminants and the restoration of contaminated sites. The book addresses critical environmental issues and challenges faced by society to meet such challenges. It highlights artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in the removal of environmental contaminants, such as industrial effluents, air, and to overcome limitations of conventional methods, predict water quality parameters and decrease the chances of error.Advanced tools, updated information, and future directions for researchers and scientists working in the bioremediation of emerging contaminants, bioenergy and reutilization of waste biomass in the production of value-added products for environmental safety are also thoroughly discussed.

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