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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

    Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Virat Khanna + 2 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanofibers, in tackling environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. Key topics covered include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their mechanisms of pollutant removal, environmental fate and transport, and potential risks and implications for human health and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that nanotechnology interventions are environmentally benign and socially responsible. Through case studies, practical examples, and emerging trends, this book offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of these materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, protection and sustainability. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications.

  • Waste

    A Handbook for Management
    • 3rd Edition
    • Trevor Letcher + 1 more
    • English
    Waste: A Handbook for Management, Third Edition, presents updated information on the latest advancements in waste management, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative technologies. This edition introduces new chapters on emerging issues, including food waste management and waste from renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring that readers are equipped with the tools necessary to develop sustainable waste management strategies. This book covers topics such as best practice and management of waste, regulation of waste streams, waste collection, and bioengineering. Readers will also find detailed discussions in each chapter on health aspects, waste prevention and reuse, emission pathways, collection and transport, sustainability and life cycle, the ecological effects of waste, and community involvement. Contributions from leading experts in the field are featured, ensuring that readers have access to reliable guidance on managing diverse waste streams.

  • Mastering Java Full Stack Development

    From Spring Boot to ReactJS
    • 1st Edition
    • Usharani Bhimavarapu
    • English
    Mastering Java Full Stack Development is an essential handbook for building robust, scalable, and future-ready enterprise applications using today's most in-demand technologies. Written for full-stack developers, software engineers stepping into enterprise systems, as well as students preparing for real-world architecture challenges, this comprehensive guide walks readers through every layer of modern application design—from Spring Boot and Hibernate to Node.js and ReactJS, and from secure RESTful APIs to microservices and cloud-native deployment. Structured for progressive learning, the book blends theory with hands-on examples to help readers build applications that are not just functional, but maintainable, secure, and scalable. Each chapter provides the why behind the how — enabling readers to make informed technical decisions grounded in industry best practices. Mastering Java Full Stack Development offers a unified, full-stack view of enterprise application development, integrating backend, frontend, database, and cloud layers. The book provides an integrated, end-to-end guide that shows how Spring, Hibernate, React, and Microservices work together in a cohesive architecture. The book also addresses the growing interest and practical implementation challenges associated with applying the most current development methodology to Java software engineering environments, offering a deep dive into foundational concepts, the challenges faced in real-world applications, and potential future developments. Java remains an integral programming language in modern web-based software development, which enables smoother collaboration, faster deployment, and improved quality of software products. The book is written for full stack developers and Java backend developers who want to expand into frontend technologies, as well as frontend developers looking to master enterprise-level backend development.

  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. The book's table of contents delves into various critical topics, starting with an introduction to the need for smaller flow passages and basic heat transfer considerations. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in the 3rd edition. Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition serves as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages. Professionals in microfluidics and educators teaching graduate-level courses in thermal engineering can benefit from the practical examples and real-life case studies presented in the book, making it an indispensable resource for those involved in the design and development of heat exchangers with minichannel and microchannel flow passages.

  • Modern Bioinformatics

    From Molecular Insights to Biomedical Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Kolla Bhanu Prakash + 2 more
    • English
    Modern Bioinformatics from Molecular Insights to Biomedical Innovation explores the rapidly advancing field of bioinformatics, addressing a critical gap in current literature by integrating quantum biology and quantum biosensors with computational bioinformatics. As quantum computing and nanotechnology revolutionize biomedical research, this book emerges as an essential resource for researchers navigating these interdisciplinary domains. It caters to the growing need for comprehensive material that bridges molecular biology, computational methods, and cutting-edge innovations, empowering scientists to harness the full potential of bioinformatics in understanding complex biological systems and developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Organized into eight thematic sections, the book offers a thorough exploration of bioinformatics from foundational concepts to translational applications. It begins with molecular structures of proteins, DNA, and RNA, advancing through nano-molecular visualization and structural domain analysis. Readers gain insights into deep learning techniques like AlphaFold for protein structure prediction, AI applications in genomics, and molecular interactions critical to function. The text further covers computational methods in drug discovery, forensic bioinformatics, and molecular evolution. A unique emphasis is placed on the convergence of nanotechnology and quantum innovations in molecular diagnostics and biosensing, including quantum biosensors and quantum computing applications. The final sections focus on computational strategies for drug target identification, biomarker discovery, and clinical trial analysis, providing a holistic view of modern bioinformatics workflows. This book is an indispensable reference for advanced researchers, graduate students, and professionals in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering seeking to integrate quantum computing and nanotechnology into their work.

  • Advances in Ecological Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 75
    • English
    Advances in Ecological Research is a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of the latest theories, methods, and findings shaping modern ecology. This edited volume brings together leading researchers to explore fundamental ecological processes and their applications to real-world environmental challenges. The book integrates field observations, experimental work, and modeling to illuminate how ecosystems function, respond to change, and recover from disturbance.

  • Efficient Implementation of Hydrogen Systems in Societies

    • 1st Edition
    • Nicola Paltrinieri + 2 more
    • English
    As the global energy sector transitions towards sustainable sources, the role of hydrogen is becoming increasingly significant. Efficient Implementation of Hydrogen Systems in Societies delves into the timely and critical need for safe integration of hydrogen technologies into society. With recent advancements in hydrogen systems, there is a growing demand for up-to-date knowledge and solutions to ensure their safe utilization. This comprehensive resource aims to bridge knowledge gaps, offer insights, and provide practical solutions for professionals and academics involved in hydrogen energy, making it an essential guide in this evolving field.

  • Annual Reports on Computational Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22
    • English
    A concise, reader-friendly synthesis of the field’s yearly progress, Annual Reports in Computational Chemistry surveys the most influential developments in theory, methods, and applications. From quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics to machine learning-accelerated predictions and big-data approaches, this volume distills cutting-edge algorithms, benchmarks, and case studies culled from leading research groups around the world. Ideal for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners, it highlights emerging trends, reproducibility practices, and open data resources shaping the next decade of computational chemistry.

  • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 86
    • English
    This volume collects invited chapters from leading researchers, covering advances in synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and cutting-edge applications in catalysis, materials science, and sustainable chemistry. It serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers and graduate students seeking the latest methods, trends, and insights in organometallic science.

  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. Methodologies and future perspectives

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 115
    • English

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