Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mirko Farina + 3 more
English

The last decade has seen exponential growth in the development of digital technologies. These have led to significant shifts in the political arena as well as in the economy, precipitating a series of revolutionary changes in the fabric of our societies, which have had far reaching consequences and effects on the way we relate and connect to each other. Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges focuses on analyzing the engineering requirements as well as the political consequences and the overarching philosophical and ethical implications of this transformation, especially in relation to its application in Artificial Systems. In this context, the concept of digital transformation (understood as the practice of redefining models, functions, operations, processes, and activities by leveraging technological advancements to build efficient digital environments) has become increasingly important. While many researchers have studied and analyzed this concept from the perspective of their own disciplinary norms or boundaries, this book brings together key concepts, ideas, and frameworks related to this idea and previously developed in isolation (in disciplines such as computer science, engineering, philosophy, economy, and sociology).Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges focuses on analyzing the engineering requirements as well as the political consequences and the overarching philosophical and ethical implications of this notion, especially in relation to its application in Artificial Systems. The authors encourage and promote an inclusive and responsible digital transformation (development) capable of addressing constraints on global digital divide; deepening cooperation in digitization, industrialization, and innovation, while furthering our understanding of the ethical and moral challenges associated with such a development. The distinctive and most original element of the book is its interdisciplinarity. The development of a collaborative, highly interdisciplinary, and synthetic framework for describing digital transformation in artificial systems as discussed by the authors will allow readers to gather crucial insights that will be instrumental to better understand the reach of the forthcoming AI revolution, its multidimensionality, as well as its potential impact on people and society. Such an original and multidisciplinary understanding is of paramount importance for the realization of practical objectives (such as the development of fairer policies) that will ultimately be directed at promoting human flourishing, social harmony, and moral good.

Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Bin Gao + 1 more
English

Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water will address the removal of emerging contaminants in soils and water. Offering an in-depth look at topics such as PPCPs, PFAs, and microplastics, readers will gain a thorough understanding of adsorption and degradation mechanisms, sustainable recovery approaches, and circular economy prospects. This book delves into the intricate processes involved in eliminating chemicals of emerging concern, engineered nanoparticles, and microplastics, providing valuable insights into adsorption and degradation technologies. It aims to fill a crucial gap in knowledge by summarizing recent advances in the removal of emerging contaminants.

Decarbonization of Wastewater Pollutants as a Sustainable Solution

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Alok Prasad Das + 2 more
English

Decarbonization of Wastewater Pollutants as a Sustainable Solution: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes discusses various eco-friendly wastewater treatment techniques which allow recycling of unwanted pollutants and handling residual wastes in a way that is more palatable to biological systems. The book focuses on current and new wastewater treatment and reuse technologies, and outlines their limits and future opportunities. The book deals with current issues in the creation, handling, and processing of anthropogenic waste into different value-added products, which is of particular interest in situations where trash is simply dumped in open dumping yards, and pose a serious hazard to humans, animals, and the environment. It researches organic waste and fourth-generation biomass for a variety of targeted goods, and provides insights in how to accomplish full decarbonization, where all residual emissions, including the carbon footprint of chemical use and transportation, are balanced. Decarbonization of Wastewater Pollutants as a Sustainable Solution: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes provides a wealth of technologies relevant to wastewater (from municipal and industrial sources) as well as water sources (drinking water), as well as the physical, chemical, and thermal processes used in the covered technologies and procedures, which makes it an indispensable resource for many researchers in this field.

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Shrikaant Kulkarni + 1 more
English

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management introduces waste and pollution treatment methods and examines appropriate resource management strategies for environmentally related issues. It aims to highlight the important role of education in environmental sustainability, in particular the area of urban waste management. Presenting the latest research topics and innovative ideas regarding sustainable development of the environment, this book investigates the diverse environmental effects of environmental pollution and emphasizes how urgent it is to resolve the ecological costs of waste contamination. It will also offer information on practical management of green resources using empirical analyses, reduction trials, and environmental bioremediation.

Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mirela Panait + 3 more
English

Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management: Current Sustainability Practices and Future Trends links the discourse on recycling, upcycling, and waste management to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the three pillars of sustainability. This book makes important contributions by answering key questions about the importance of these processes for fast-tracking SDGs and ensuring social, economic, and environmental sustainability. This book explores topics such as the circular economy, innovative solutions for sustainability, the role of artificial intelligence in waste reduction, and international perspectives on waste management. It also provides practical case studies and best practices in recycling and waste management.

Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
English

Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

Economic Impact of the Energy Transition

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Jinsoo Kim + 2 more
English
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Economic Impact of the Energy Transition: Energy-Environment-E... Models explores and analyzes the complex nature of energy transition, the inter-relationships between energy, environment, and economy, and the use of 3E models to assess economic impact, including a new energy-environment-e... model introduced by the book's editors. The book begins by introducing energy transition and economic impacts, explaining classical macro-econometric models, input-output and CGE models, and macroeconomic models. The second part of the book focuses on energy-environment-e... (3E) models developed globally, with in-depth chapters examining GEC, E3ME, NEMS-MAM, and finally the new System of Three E-Models (STEM).The last section of the book provides case studies demonstrating the utilization of different 3E models in various parts of the world. A final chapter carefully examines the advantages and limitations of each model, its policy implications, and considerations for empirical analysis, discusses how these can be applied, addresses the remaining challenges in the field of energy transition and economic impact analysis, and suggests directions for future research. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, analysts, policy makers, consultants, and other industry professionals with an interest in energy transition, modeling, policy, and the interconnection between energy, environment, and economy.

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction

2nd Edition
November 1, 2025
Caroline West + 1 more
English

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction, Second Edition presents an in-depth look at the modern practices of supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) and extraction (SFE). The book emphasizes how both techniques can be implemented effectively in laboratory science for the analysis, isolation, and production of compounds. With significant advancements in instrumentation, SFC has gained renewed interest and enhanced its reputation within the scientific community, offering new possibilities beyond column liquid chromatography. SFE has been predominantly used in the food industry but is now expanding into various other fields with diverse applications.This book serves as a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemists, researchers, academics, and students. It provides essential knowledge for those working with supercritical fluids at both preparative and process-scale applications. Additionally, it is ideal for individuals looking to enter the fields of SFC and SFE, offering a comprehensive introduction that consolidates their understanding and enhances their skills. It covers advancements, benefits, and potential applications of both techniques, ensuring readers are well-equipped to leverage these methods in their work.

Wind-induced Vibration of Long Span Suspension Bridges

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Yang Yang + 2 more
English

Wind-induced Vibration of Long Span Suspension Bridges includes the author’s research on these types of bridges, adopting a combination of onsite measurements, wind tunnel tests, theoretical analyses, and numerical calculations to discuss the characteristics and parameters of the wind environment at bridge sites, the buffeting response of bridges under the effect of winds on bridges in mountainous areas, the vortex response of wide-bodied flat steel box girders, chattering characteristics (i.e., noise characteristics), and the vibration characteristics of wind-vehicle-bridge systems.

Managing the Future

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Maria Angela Capello
English

Managing the Future: Sustainability Leadership in Energy reveals, first hand, how to lead sustainability in the energy sector and shares factual and practical experiences of leaders who integrated sustainability and made it work. The book lays a framework through an overview of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), covers Sustainability Strategies, Sustainability and ESG reporting, the intersections of Sustainability and Geoscience, Communicating, Vision and Strategy Setting. A special chapter is dedicated to faculty leaders of academia in careers related to the energy sector who have advanced programs with a fresh perspective grounded in advancing the 2030 UN Sustainability Agenda. Narratives and stories from other sectors are also included, to showcase that both hurdles and acceleration paths for rooting sustainability in corporate arenas are not only similar, but identical, when entities set out to pursue the betterment of people, the planet and prosperity.

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