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  • Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Michal Petrů + 1 more
    • English
    Growing demands for fuel efficiency and control of greenhouse gas emissions have become the driving force for automakers to produce lightweight vehicles, contributing to meeting both users’ expectations of superior performance (e.g., improved driving economy, braking behavior, and crashworthiness) and regulatory circularity requirements for design and manufacturing. In response to these evolving needs, Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry equips readers with sought-after, systematic information on these materials, whose application will keep transforming the vehicle engineering sector in a pivotal way.The volume encompasses a classification of polymer-based composites and nanocomposites that is accompanied by elucidations on material properties and characterization alongside modeling and testing methods for specific fabrication of a multitude of car parts in need of modernizing modifications (including chassis, exterior components, internal accessories, seats, brakes, floors, springs, wheels, battery boxes, etc.). Some application examples for other road transport, aerospace, aviation, and marine vehicles are also summarized for a more complete digest of polymer composites’ relevance across the industry.This in-depth review further proves to be a highly valuable resource as it closes the gap between research and practical implementation by offering guidance to transform prototype designs into tangible, testable products at industrial scale at a time when sustainability is seen as a critical priority and cost-effectiveness is essential for competitive advantage.

  • Load Frequency Control in Microgrids

    Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition presents a guide to the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This broad, multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the necessary tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. This book delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in microgrid frequency control. Including access to Simulink models and code files for practical learning, Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

  • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2027

    2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert C. Kaebisch
    • English
    Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2027: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind. To improve student learning, the early chapters have been revised and expanded with additional assignments, more explicit step-by-step guidance for the earliest assignments, improved readability, and a new concise drafting fundamentals reference section focusing on orthographic projection, basic standards, and naming conventions.

  • Deformation Processing of High Entropy Alloys

    • 1st Edition
    • Bharat Gwalani + 1 more
    • English
    Deformation Processing of High Entropy Alloys offers an in-depth exploration of the mechanical properties and processing methods of high entropy alloys (HEAs), covering topics such as microstructural evolution, deformation mechanisms, alloy composition, processing techniques, and various applications. The book provides an introduction to HEAs, outlining their differences from more traditional alloys before diving into more complex subjects such as their stability and metastability, their crystal structures, FCC- and BCC-based HEAs, as well as thermomechanical treatments and their mechanical properties. Deformation processing techniques, solid state processing methods, and additive manufacturing of HEAs are each discussed as well, as are modeling and simulation approaches. Finally, a broad range of applications and limitations for these cutting-edge materials are also covered.

  • Mitochondria-targeted Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Mitochondria-targete... Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy explores the innovative use of biocompatible, multifunctional nanoplatforms to target mitochondria for selective drug delivery, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, reviewing the basics of nanotechnology and cancer biology, advanced nanoengineering strategies, and the development of mitochondria-targete... drug delivery systems, such as liposomal therapies, photosensitizer nanoparticles, and peptides for cancer treatment, along with strategies to modulate mitochondrial functions using nanomaterials. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and scientists interested in the application of nanotechnology for improved cancer therapy as it provides a thorough overview of real-world applications and future research trends, as well as a discussion on overcoming challenges in mitochondrial targeting.

  • Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Remediation of Refractory Pollutants

    • 1st Edition
    • Sougata Ghosh + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Remediation of Refractory Pollutants explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology for environmental remediation. The book delves into the innovative development of biogenic nanoparticles, emphasizing their catalytic capabilities in degrading a wide array of environmental pollutants, including hazardous dyes, pesticides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, oil spills, and microplastics. Readers will gain valuable insights into the synthesis mechanisms, physio-chemical properties, and applications of these nanomaterials, providing a solid foundation for future research and practical applications in environmental science. The book covers critical topics, including the impact of refractory pollutants and various remediation approaches, the role of bionanomaterials in removing hazardous dyes and pesticides, and the application of nanotechnology in managing oil spills and microplastics. It also addresses the use of biochar, biopolymer-based hydrogels, and engineered nanoparticles for effective water treatment and pollutant removal. Furthermore, it discusses the environmental toxicity and regulatory concerns associated with nanotechnology, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. "Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Remediation of Refractory Pollutants" is an essential resource for researchers, environmental scientists, and students in fields such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology. It serves as a guideline for those looking to harness the potential of biogenic nanoparticles in combating environmental pollution, offering a pathway to sustainable solutions and innovative research opportunities.

  • Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors

    with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors
    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor Giurgiutiu
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors, Third Edition provides an authoritative theoretical and experimental guide to this fast-paced, interdisciplinary area with exciting applications across a range of industries. It judiciously combines theory, numerical examples, and experiments providing the background needed to fully understand the physical principles involved in performing structural health monitoring (SHM) with piezoelectric wafer active sensor (PWAS) transducers. The book starts with a detailed yet digestible consolidation of the fundamental theory relating to SHM, covering fracture and failure basics, relevant piezoelectric material properties, vibration modes in different structures, and different wave types, providing the background necessary to understand SHM and apply it to real-world structural challenges. From there the book segues to experimental practice covering several complementary methods of using PWAS transducers for SHM applications, such as propagating guided waves (pitch-catch; pulse-echo; phased-array) and standing guided waves. Numerical examples have been added throughout in support of understanding the underlying theory, and the companion website contains MATLAB code, simulation videos, and other supporting materials. An instructor’s manual is available upon request for teachers using the book in the classroom. Updates to this 3rd edition include sections covering flexural vibration energy of a beam; bulk wave interaction at interfaces; power and energy of Rayleigh waves; group velocity, power, and energy of shear waves; power and energy of Lamb waves; simplified Helmholtz equations solution through gauge condition manipulation; normal mode expansion solution for Lamb waves tuning; guided wave interaction with damage, hybrid global local method; and determination of wave damage interaction coefficients through local FEM analysis with nonreflective boundaries in the frequency domain.

  • Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation

    Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details
    • 1st Edition
    • Swapan Basu
    • English
    Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process, and manufacturing plants, including updates on specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. Chapters review new and emergent control intelligence types, including those made possible by artificial intelligence, neural networks, remote control, and robotics.Control system networking and interrelated communication technologies within, and external to, the network are comprehensively addressed. The volume also discusses network usage and system integration through field bus as well as at network levels.

  • Biotribology of Engineering Materials

    Principles, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed Abdelbary + 1 more
    • English
    Biotribology of Engineering Materials: Principles, Modeling, and Applications introduces readers to the tribology of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, covering their mechanical behaviors, surface modification, failure modes, modeling, and much more. Lubricants, testing and evaluation methods, coating technologies, and tribocorrosion of these materials are also discussed. Materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and ti-, co-, mg-, zn-, and fe-based alloys. Coverage of micro- and nano-materials is also included, as are specific biomedical applications, such as the tribological behavior of materials for joint and dental implants, dental restoration devices, and fracture fixation devices.

  • Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization

    • 1st Edition
    • Buchun Si
    • English
    Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization serves as a comprehensive guide to processing a wide array of waste materials, including biomass, wastewater, and plastics, and their potential transformation into renewable value-added and sustainable products. The book combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to equip readers with innovative solutions and a roadmap for implementing sustainable waste management strategies. Each chapter delves into the principles of various waste treatment technologies—such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal conversion—reinforce... by real-world case studies.Covering a wide range of applications from plastics recycling and liquid fuel production to biogas generation and hydrogen production, this book is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in chemical and environmental engineering. Additionally, it evaluates the environmental impacts of these technologies, providing insights into sustainability and policy implications.

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