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  • Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Adnan Ahmed Sheikh + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

  • Next-Generation Microgrids

    Components, Control Algorithms, and Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Olubayo Moses Babatunde + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design guides engineers or students through the design, control, and operation of microgrids, integrating cutting-edge techniques and technologies with pragmatic implementation advice. This book begins by breaking down the fundamental principles of microgrid technology, before detailed discussions on microgrid design and the integration of distributed energy resources. Subsequent chapters investigate optimization, energy storage systems, advanced power electronics, and critical power quality enhancement strategies. Using a multidisciplinary approach that includes practical questions such as regulatory guidance and communication and networking technology, the book provides everything a reader needs to maximise the sustainability impact of microgrids. Bridging the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced practical applications, Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design is an essential resource for the students, researchers, and industry professionals responsible for developing and implementing this technology in the grids of the future.

  • Industrial and Municipal Sludge

    Resource Recovery, Circular Economy, and Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    • 2nd Edition
    • Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad + 1 more
    • English
    Industrial and Municipal Sludge, Second Edition systematically addresses key aspects and pressing issues related to sludge management within the wastewater and sludge treatment industries, with the intent of aligning them more closely with global, sustainable development endeavors. This timely revision highlights technological advancements and current trends in cutting-edge sludge management methods and resource recovery strategies, providing valuable insights into innovative solutions that can also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a circular economy. The volume also features a host of case studies from different regions and industry contexts that illustrate adaptability and scalability of sludge management techniques.The updated coverage doesn’t overlook the challenges that the field faces, such as high costs, equipment limitations, regulatory hurdles, health and safety concerns, and public acceptance. Ultimately, the book functions as a platform for multidisciplinary perspectives and best-practice approaches to drive viable change in industrial and municipal operations alike.

  • Handbook of Astrochemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Wendy A. Brown + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Astrochemistry provides a comprehensive overview of astrochemistry as a series of tutorial reviews by leading experts on all experimental, theoretical, computational, and astronomical aspects of this field. Starting from an overview of the observational molecular Universe, it then moves on to describe the state-of-the-art knowledge in the fields of gas-phase and solid-phase laboratory and computational astrochemistry; its use in astrochemical modelling; and finally how observations of molecules shape our understanding of how stars and planets form and of the chemical origins of biology.Combining the knowledge and experience of an international team of experts, this book is an authoritative, accessible guide for all those working in related fields.

  • 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. 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 this new edition.Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. It will serve as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages.

  • Sustainable Nanofillers

    Fundamentals, Synthesis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Shadpour Mallakpour + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Nanofillers: Fundamentals, Synthesis, and Applications covers the latest advances in sustainable nanofillers, presenting fundamental concepts, state-of-the-art techniques, enhanced properties and novel applications. The book explains essential theoretical aspects, key concepts and methods for synthesis and fabrication. Sections provide coverage of sustainable nanofillers for a wide range of innovative applications, including in pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, drug delivery, environment, oils, lubricants, and fuels, rubber and tires, catalysis, antibacterial and antifungal coatings, textiles, bioactive materials, food and food packaging, and household goods. Final sections offer information on environmental, legal and health and safety issues, approaches to commercialization and standardization, and future opportunities. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across nanotechnology, polymer science, chemistry, sustainable materials, chemical engineering, and materials science, as well as for scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in sustainable nanofillers for a range of industrial applications.

  • GeoAI-Driven Earth Observation for Sustainable Development

    Contemporary Advances and Emerging Opportunities Across Scales
    • 1st Edition
    • Achala Shakya + 6 more
    • English
    GeoAI-Driven Earth Observation for Sustainable Development: Contemporary Advances and Emerging Opportunities Across Scales presents a comprehensive overview of how Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) is transforming Earth observation technologies to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The book begins by outlining the evolution of Earth observation and the integration of machine learning and deep learning techniques that enhance data analysis capabilities. It addresses the challenges and ethical considerations involved in deploying GeoAI, emphasizing the importance of open-source tools, cloud-edge intelligence, and reproducibility in advancing the field. The text explores a wide range of GeoAI applications tailored to specific SDGs, including precision agriculture for food security, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, forest and biodiversity conservation, and water resource management. It also highlights innovations in air quality mapping, clean energy monitoring, health and well-being, inclusive education, gender equality, sustainable economic growth, and infrastructure development. Additionally, the book discusses policy and governance frameworks that enable the effective use of GeoAI for sustainable development, alongside integrated scenario modeling to bridge science and technology in land-use and cover change. Further, it examines emerging GeoAI applications in groundwater quality, marine and coastal ecosystems, and regional security in the context of climate change.This multidisciplinary volume equips researchers and practitioners with the knowledge and tools to harness GeoAI for addressing complex environmental and societal challenges.

  • Saving Songbirds

    Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing World
    • 1st Edition
    • Stefania Casagrande + 2 more
    • English
    Saving Songbirds: Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing World is a timely work that delves into the complexities of songbird conservation. Central chapters discuss the physiological and behavioral adaptations of songbirds to modern stressors such as climate-driven threats. The book bridges gaps in current knowledge and introduces fresh perspectives on songbird conservation and scientific research, offering actionable advice and strategies for conservationists, policymakers, and scientists and providing a unique resource for university courses, ranging from ecology to environmental policy. Its structured layout and comprehensive scope make it suitable for diverse academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate studies.The book concludes with a look to the future of songbird populations and the landscape of management and conservation opportunities to protect these critical species.

  • Additively Manufactured Engineering and Structural Materials with High Mechanical Performance

    • 1st Edition
    • Laichang Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Additively Manufactured Engineering and Structural Materials with High Mechanical Performance presents state-of-the-art research advances and applications of high-performance materials and structures manufactured by different 3D printing methods. It covers the design, manufacturing, mechanical properties, post-processing, and applications of various engineering materials, including a broad array of metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites, examining their microstructures and what determines their optimal mechanical performance. Cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence-assiste... quality control, machine learning-assisted performance evaluation, and 4D printing are each discussed. Multi-material additive manufacturing, the thermomechanics of additive manufacturing, and metal powder recycling are also covered, and the book also provides insight into potential applications of these materials through illustrative case studies from the automotive, construction, and bioengineering industries.

  • Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater

    Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Satinder Kaur Brar + 3 more
    • English
    Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater: Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies explores the pressing issue of purifying wastewater for safe reuse, addressing the environmental and health risks posed by improper disposal, especially in agriculture. This comprehensive guide explores the latest tools and technologies in wastewater treatment, including biological, chemical, and membrane filtration methods. It also covers the composition of domestic and industrial wastewater, regulatory frameworks, and monitoring systems essential for maintaining water quality standards.Edited by experts in the field, this book offers innovative solutions and sustainable practices, and equips students, researchers, and practitioners with the necessary knowledge to implement effective wastewater reuse strategies globally, thus fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.

  • Reshaping Geotechnical Engineering with Machine Learning

    Theory, Applications, and Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Divesh Ranjan Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Reshaping Geotechnical Engineering with Machine Learning: Theory, Applications, and Innovations explores the transformative impact of machine learning (ML) on the field of geotechnical engineering. The book begins by examining the broad applications of ML in key areas such as foundation engineering and slope stability, demonstrating how advanced algorithms can enhance predictive accuracy and decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of robust data acquisition and preprocessing techniques, which are critical for the successful implementation of ML models in geotechnical contexts. The text examines the use of machine learning for predicting soil behavior, a complex challenge in geotechnical engineering, and highlights its role in risk assessment and management.In addition, it also addresses the integration of ML with finite element modeling to improve the analysis of tunnel and underground stability. The applications of machine learning in understanding geotechnical materials further showcase the versatility of these techniques. It also covers experimental investigations, including laboratory and field studies, which provide essential data for model training and validation. Through detailed case studies, the book illustrates practical implementations of machine learning, bridging theory and real-world problem-solving.

  • Understanding Faults

    Detecting, Dating, and Modeling
    • 2nd Edition
    • David Tanner + 1 more
    • English
    Understanding Faults: Detecting, Dating, and Modelling reveals the dynamic world of faults and earthquakes. It offers a single resource for analysing faults for a variety of applications, from hazard detection and earthquake processes to geophysical exploration. Chapters explore the intricate processes of fault detection, utilizing various methods to identify and characterize faults in different settings. Numerical modelling techniques are used to simulate fault behaviour and seismic activity, providing insights into fault dynamics and earthquake mechanisms. The book also closely examines faults under laboratory conditions, presenting analogue experiments that study fault growth and behaviour. The dating of fault movement sheds light on the timing of fault activity, providing crucial information for understanding seismic hazards and tectonic processes. Additionally, fault sealing mechanisms and their implications are examined, revealing how faults evolve and interact with their surrounding environment. A unique perspective is offered on faults in the context of the world’s energy transition, by analysing the role of faults in energy-related exploration, such as geothermal energy. By inspecting faults from multiple angles, including geological, geophysical, and energy perspectives, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of fault systems and their significance in various domains.

  • K-out-of-n Structures

    Theories, Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mangey Ram
    • English
    In an era where global economic development demands innovation, reliability engineering stands at the forefront of modern industrial challenges. Over the past 50 years, profound advancements in reliability analysis have transformed how engineers and academics approach system performance, offering significant economic benefits and improving quality of life worldwide. K-out-of-n Structures: Theories, Methods and Applications delves into the extensive research surrounding k-out-of-n structures, crucial for modeling diverse engineering systems—from telecom microwave stations to oil pipelines and electron accelerator vacuum systems. This comprehensive volume is designed for professionals, students and researchers eager to deepen their understanding of reliability engineering. Authored by leading scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, this book brings together current research and novel approaches.

  • The Fauna of Australia’s Tropical Savanna Biome

    Biodiversity, Biogeography, and Conservation
    • 1st Edition
    • Alan Andersen + 1 more
    • English
    The Fauna of Australia's Tropical Savanna Biome: Biodiversity, Biogeography and Conservation considers the full range of vegetation types and freshwater systems that occur within the dominant savanna matrix in Australia's monsoonal tropics. Edited by renowned experts of tropical ecology, it provides descriptions of diversity, taxonomic, functional composition and endemism, and ecological and biogeographical questions of wide interest. Chapters explore how diversity and composition vary among different habitats in a savanna landscape and along the savanna rainfall gradient. The book also considers how distinctive savanna fauna is within Australia and compared with tropical savannas elsewhere in the world. The book considers the unique biogeographic and evolutionary history of this highly diverse and distinctive biome, building on a rich foundation of knowledge accrued over decades of research on many aspects of the region's biodiversity, conservation values, and challenges. This is an indispensable resource for students and researchers studying tropical biodiversity, as well as conservationists and land managers of Australia's tropical savanna biome and those found across the globe.

  • Essential Statistics, Regression, and Econometrics

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gary Smith
    • English
    Essential Statistics, Regression, and Econometrics, Third Edition will helps students in introductory statistics courses develop statistical reasoning and critical thinking skills. The book demonstrates the power, elegance, and beauty of statistical reasoning, providing hundreds of new and updated examples and discussing the uses and potential abuses of statistics. Examples are drawn from real, contemporary areas to showcase that statistical reasoning is not an irrelevant abstraction, but instead an important part of everyday life. This updated resource highlights recent, exciting discoveries and provides a thorough foundation for students, instructors, and researchers alike, all of which are approaching the field from different backgrounds.Innovati... in its extended emphasis on statistical reasoning, real data, pitfalls in statistical analysis, the perils of p-hacking and data mining, and modeling issues, including functional forms and causality, the book includes extensive word problems that emphasize intuition, understanding, and practical applications.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Electric Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure

    • 1st Edition
    • V. Subramaniyaswamy + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Electric Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure offers a comprehensive exploration of how AI and data science are revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry. It guides readers through the basic concepts of EV technology and explains how machine learning and blockchain optimize battery management, predictive maintenance, and secure fault detection. The book highlights cutting-edge techniques like sensor fusion and computer vision for autonomous driving, alongside real-time analytics and edge computing for low-latency AI applications. It also covers intelligent charging infrastructure, route optimization, and renewable energy integration and shares insights into cybersecurity, business models, and demand forecasting, complemented by practical case studies.This book is a useful resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, software engineers, data scientists, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel working at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning with an interest in advancing AI and ML applications in electric vehicle technologies.

  • Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing

    Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Ignazio Roppolo
    • English
    Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends overviews these cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques, the materials they can produce, and applications for these techniques and materials. Sections cover the fundamentals, with chapters discussing the core principles of vat photopolymerization, related technological requirements, the characteristics of digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SL) compared to other light-induced methods, as well as the chemistry and materials used, including how to formulate a resin. Section two covers applications, such as design for structural applications, as well as DLP and SL use in dentistry, soft robotics, sensors, biomedicine, microfluidics, catalysis and chemical engineering, and more.The book concludes with a section discussing current trends and future directions for the technology, with chapters analyzing sustainable materials, including efforts to substitute synthetic materials with bio-based ones, vitrimers, controlled polymers, and 4D printing and DLP and SL in hybrid AM.

  • Pointgrammetry Principles And Applications

    Lidar 3d Point Cloud Intelligent Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • Yiping Chen
    • English
    Photogrammetry Principles and Applications: LiDAR 3D Point Cloud Intelligent Processing addresses the growing demand for advanced 3D point cloud processing in geospatial and Earth observation fields. With LiDAR technology playing a vital role in autonomous driving, smart cities, and environmental monitoring, this book offers a systematic overview of core algorithms, including 3D reconstruction, DEM generation, and semantic segmentation that use cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods like deep learning and large language models. It combines foundational knowledge with practical case studies from diverse regions such as Toronto, Xiamen, and Nanjing, illustrating how these techniques are applied in real-world scenarios.The book's content spans hardware descriptions, software workflows, and algorithmic insights, making it suitable for both self-study and academic courses. Featuring templates, flow diagrams, step-by-step processes, and tables, it ensures ease of cross-referencing and practical understanding. Thus, it empowers researchers, students, and industry professionals to process complex, massive point cloud data efficiently, leading to more accurate spatial analysis, environmental assessments, and urban planning.

  • Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

    Electronic Design and Practical Implementation
    • 1st Edition
    • Giorgio Pennazza + 2 more
    • English
    Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Electronic Design and Practical Implementation covers both foundational concepts and practical applications across various scientific disciplines to outline the development of chemical sensors. Section I, Fundamentals, explains sensor working principles, including key elements such as sensitivity, resolution, LOD, selectivity, repeatability, and reproducibility, along with calibration procedures. This section also outlines electronic interfaces needed for optimal sensor performance based on the theoretical knowledge established in the earlier sections. Section II, Practical Implementation, introduces application driven design and conceptual models for sensor development, including troubleshooting and common solutions across various sensors and their myriad applications.The final section discusses the future of sensors and sensing technologies and provides a tutorial to provide step-by-step guidance on understanding various methods and procedures associated with chemical sensor development and design. This is a invaluable resource for post graduate students and researchers both in academia and industry working with any kind of chemical sensor technology. Additionally, this book will be useful for engineers, physicists, chemists, and technical personnel and postgraduate students engaged in precision measurements with advanced instruments.

  • Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication

    • 1st Edition
    • Jun Qu + 1 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication, Three-Volume Set covers this multidisciplinary field that supports diverse areas of technology in daily life. As there are numerous situations in which rubbing parts must perform reliably over long lifetimes, the book covers materials, lubricants, and surface engineering treatments, along with the numerous choices and challenges that practicing engineers face. This structured resource guides users through proven strategies to reduce erosion friction, abrasion wear, and surface damage while also providing fundamental principles that underlie problems and mitigation.Data and case studies highlight the rationale for selecting materials, lubricants, and operating conditions, along with tactics on how to apply wear and friction measurements. Finally, standard test methods and supporting techniques, like hardness and surface roughness measuring methodology, are discussed in detail.

  • Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste

    Challenges and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Atun Roy Choudhury + 4 more
    • English
    Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste: Challenges and Opportunities examines the complexities involved in managing biomedical and hazardous industrial waste, focusing on innovative resource recovery techniques. This book addresses the challenges of global waste management systems and presents practical solutions, covering waste classification, collection, treatment technologies, and environmental impacts. It also emphasizes emerging methodologies such as waste-to-energy, recycling, and the valorization of hazardous materials into valuable resources, promoting sustainable practices.With a thorough analysis of emerging trends, including the impact of COVID-19 on waste management and a strong emphasis on innovative, sustainable practices, this book provides valuable insights for advancing waste recovery solutions.

  • Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices

    From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vishnu Chauhan + 3 more
    • English
    Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents new paradigms in the modification of both existing materials and the discovery of new materials by modifying materials at specific locations at the nanoscale. The book explores the effects of ion irradiation on different materials and devices and describes the resultant modifications in their structural, electrical, morphological, optical, and magnetic properties. It also provides an assessment of device performance and a comprehensive literature review. Thorough examination of ion beam-induced synthesis and characterization of various materials is included, along with reports of recent advances in materials modification through radiation, a promising technique for creating materials better suited for a range of specific applications.Lastly, the book highlights new materials, showcasing promising technologies and enhanced properties. This book will appeal to new and early career researchers as it examines the work done in the field of ion implantation over the past few decades while also proposing potential new areas of research and their applications.

  • Cheminformatics with Python

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26
    • Zhimin Huang + 2 more
    • English
    Cheminformatics with Python provides a ground-up, practical introduction that helps reader make effective use of the software. In four parts, including programming, data, methods, and applications, the book provides a brief introduction to Python language and related scientific computing, cheminformatics, machine learning, and deep learning packages and presents a systematic study of the representation of instrumental data, including molecular structures and common chemical databases. The methods section covers analytical signal processing, multivariate calibration, multivariate resolution, classical machine learning, and deep learning methods. Finally, the application section presents case studies of successful applications of cheminformatics in analytical chemistry, metabolomics, drug discovery, and more.A supporting appendix section and the necessary mathematical, statistical, and information theory-related theories are provided, along with practical tips such as code editors and source code management. Online coding materials on GitHub and an individual Jupyter notebook for each chapter further support practical learning. This book will be a great resource for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs, and professors primarily in the field of computational and analytical chemistry.

  • Bio-joining

    Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological Adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Lucas F. M. da Silva + 4 more
    • English
    Bio-joining: Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems explores the use of adhesives in biomedical applications, with a focus on sustainable development. This book introduces the core concepts of adhesive bonding and the different types of biological adhesives, before reviewing applications in dentistry and joint design and engineering. Biodegradability, sustainability, and degradation impact of bioadhesives are recurring themes throughout each chapter, with an emphasis on development and engineering of natural materials. This book is of interest to researchers, engineers and academics working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, and orthopaedics, with a focus on bio-joining and joint development.

  • Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging

    A Subsurface Measurement Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed Badruzzaman
    • English
    Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging: A Subsurface Measurement Technique delves into the basic physics employed in nuclear measurements. It explores the use of these principles in tool design and interpretation. First used in 1939 to probe the subsurface, nuclear/atomic techniques now play a crucial role in down-hole physics measurements of geological media. This book is a valuable resource for upper division and graduate students, offering insight into the fundamentals and serving as a reference for practitioners.In addition, the book discusses the safety and security challenges associated with radionuclide-based techniques and highlights the research aimed at mitigating these risks through advanced generator-based methods. It emphasizes the dynamic characterization of geological formations and well-bores, providing a range of interpretations unattainable through other subsurface techniques. This comprehensive guide is essential for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of nuclear logging practices.

  • Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters

    A New Tool for Synthetic Chemistry
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio Leyva-Pérez + 1 more
    • English
    Catalysis with Sub-Nanometer Metal Clusters: A new tool for Synthetic Chemistry provides the latest developments in sub-nanometer metal clusters as catalysts, bridging fundamental science with practical applications by offering detailed reaction mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, and innovative synthetic strategies for catalyst preparation. Its visual content—including diagrams, flow charts, and high-quality color figures—enhances clarity, making complex concepts accessible. It is designed for chemists, materials scientists, chemical engineers, and industrial practitioners seeking to understand the unique size-dependent properties of metal clusters and their applications in key chemical transformations such as hydrogen production, oxidation, and C–C coupling reactions.

  • Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling

    • 1st Edition
    • Roger Ruan + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling discusses recent developments in the mechanical and chemical recycling of waste plastics for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The plastic chemistry and status of plastic recycling is introduced, and the book addresses optimization and upgrading procedures that aim to improve the quality and the environmental impact of plastic conversion as well as the techno-economic, lifecycle assessment, and social impacts of chemical recycling. In addition, the book covers how to effectively manage and recycle global waste plastics and various plastic pathways.

  • Textile Waste Management

    Strategies for Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Shahid + 2 more
    • English
    The textile industry is a resource-intensive global business that produces significant amounts of garments and textiles annually, but it also generates substantial waste, raising environmental and social concerns. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions, and consumer education campaigns to minimize waste and promote recycling. Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability addresses these challenges, providing insights, analysis, and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

  • Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety

    Risks, Regulation, and Management
    • 4th Edition
    • Diana Bowman + 1 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Risks, Regulation, and Management, Fourth Edition explores the complex and evolving issues pertaining to nanotechnology's environmental health and safety (EHS). With significant advancements in nanomaterial usage, such as graphene and cellulose, and the intersection with fields like agriculture, climate change, medicine, and personal care products, this new edition provides insights into the current state of nanotechnology twenty years after pivotal health and safety discussions. It offers a preliminary roadmap for upcoming advancements, showcases the influence of nanotechnology on the emergence of new technologies, and raises vital questions about the broad application of nanotechnology in real-world settings.Additionall... this edition introduces new topics like AI and nanomaterials, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of nanotechnology. This thoroughly revised edition also incorporates real-world case studies to offer practical examples of specific challenges and scenarios faced by stakeholders at the forefront of nanotechnology-drive... industries, making it an invaluable resource to laboratory scientists, business leaders, regulators, service providers, and postgraduate researchers.

  • Computational Studies on Phosphorus Chemistry

    Structure, Spectroscopy, and Mechanisms
    • 1st Edition
    • Yu Lan + 3 more
    • English
    Computational Studies on Phosphorus Chemistry: Structure, Spectroscopy and Mechanisms provides a theoretical overview of optimized structures, synthesis, and transformation pathways in phosphorous chemistry. The book introduces the interaction and reaction mechanisms of phosphorus compounds through multiple kinds of simulations and calculations studies. Sections cover theoretical methods and examples; theoretical studies on optimized structures, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and reaction mechanism of phosphorus-containin... compounds; computational chemistry of the compounds of metal-organophosphor... ligand; the mechanism of organophosphine-cata... reactions; computational biotransformation of phosphorus containing drugs; and computational study of phosphorus-containin... pesticides, phosphorus containing neurotoxic agents, and phosphorus-containin... materials.

  • Digital Twins in Manufacturing

    Applications and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies explores digital twin technologies, demonstrating how digital twins enhance manufacturing processes, optimize efficiency, and facilitate informed decision-making. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness. It covers a wide array of topics, including digital twins for biomanufacturing, polymerization processes, additive manufacturing, and energy industries. Readers will find detailed discussions on predictive maintenance, process optimization, and the integration of AI and IoT strategies.Each chapter presents actionable insights and step-by-step implementation guides, addressing real-world challenges and showcasing successful applications in smart factories and high-risk environments. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness.

  • Food Unit Operations 4.0

    Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies for Optimizing Unit Operations in the Food Sector
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdo Hassoun + 1 more
    • English
    Food Unit Operations 4.0: Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies for Optimizing Unit Operations in the Food Sector comprehensively bridges traditional food engineering principles with cutting-edge innovations such as AI, IoT, robotics, smart sensors, and automation. It examines their impact across all key unit operations—from preparation and transformation to preservation, packaging, and transportation—highl... how these advancements enable smarter, more efficient, and sustainable food systems. The book emphasizes the integration of scientific fundamentals with a holistic, systems-based approach characteristic of Industry 4.0, fostering data-driven decision-making and real-time responsiveness throughout the agri-food value chain.Structured into five detailed parts, the book covers enabling technologies, digital innovations in food preparation, processing, preservation, and packaging. It discusses practical applications of Industry 4.0 in unit operations such as size reduction, separation, mixing, heating, refrigeration, and transportation, providing readers with a thorough understanding of how these technologies optimize food quality, safety, and sustainability. Readers will find this to be an essential resource for researchers, process engineers, industry professionals, and advanced students dedicated to advancing smart food manufacturing and sustainable food production.

  • Advances in Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mejdi Jeguirim
    • English
    Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies provides valuable insights into effective practices and innovative solutions to address the complexities of emissions management for internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel), alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid systems. The book opens with the fundamental theory of pollutants’ formation and a comprehensive examination of the critical challenges posed by harmful emissions to both human health and the environment. The ensuing structured framework allows for an in-depth exploration of exhaust gas control technologies, which delve into catalytic converters, oxidation and reduction methods, and advanced aftertreatment devices.The integration of renewable fuels and hybridization techniques is also addressed, spotlighting their significance in achieving cleaner and more efficient vehicle systems engineering. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this well-thought-out reference volume is the ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals who aim to drive the evolving automotive landscape forward in a pivotal way while also meeting both regulatory and consumer demands.

  • Renewable Photocatalysts

    Technologies, Applications, Economics, Environmental Analysis, and a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • MD Shouquat Hossain + 2 more
    • English
    Renewable Photocatalysts: Technologies, Applications, Economics, Environmental Analysis, and a Sustainable Future offers an innovative and broad approach to photocatalysts, integrating design, materials, methods, applications, economics, and sustainable development. The book begins by introducing solar energy and catalysis, before delving into cutting-edge photocatalyst technologies and applications. The third section focuses on regulations, economics, and commercialization, before the final chapters provide further in-depth coverage of environmental considerations, life cycle, and applications. The lens of sustainable development is applied throughout the book, with a view to developing renewable photocatalysts that support the reduction of CO2 emissions, net zero goals, and sustainable development. This is a valuable resource for researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers, with an interest in solar energy, photocatalysts, and sustainable development.

  • The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis

    Chemistry, Pharmacology, Manufacturing, Use, and Control of Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Dosage Formulations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Brian F. Thomas + 2 more
    • English
    The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Manufacturing, Use, and Control of Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Dosage Formulations: Second Edition presents advanced methods in analytical chemistry to address modern issues surrounding cannabis-based products. Since the first edition, the cannabis industry has rapidly expanded its array of recreational and medicinal products. This volume provides crucial methods to support the manufacturing, labeling, and distribution of safe, consistent products with known chemical content and performance. It offers updated information on the chemistry and pharmacology of cannabis and cannabinoids and aims to resolve industry challenges by fostering understanding among scientists, public health officials, and non-scientist stakeholders.The book is valuable for professionals in analytical chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, and law enforcement, as well as for advanced academic courses in related fields.

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    Computational Approaches and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Syed Mithun Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Computational Approaches and Modelling provides a comprehensive understanding of how computational approaches can be leveraged to address the challenges associated with sustainable supply chain management. It offers insights into emerging and advanced modelling techniques to optimize supply chain operations while considering environmental, social, and economic factors. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and implementing sustainable supply chain management practices through computational approaches and modelling. This book helps researchers understand the opportunities, challenges, and solutions by developing innovative computational tools and techniques to integrate sustainability considerations into supply chain decision-making processes.

  • Waste

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

  • Ultrathin Polymer Films

    Confinement Effects and Structural Properties
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 1 more
    • English
    Ultrathin Polymer Films: Confinement Effects and Structural Properties brings together cutting-edge research into polymeric ultrathin films below 100nm, covering preparation, characterization, measurement of structural properties, and applications.The book begins by introducing polymer confinement and anomalous behavior, and then describes the latest techniques for the preparation and characterization of ultrathin film. Subsequent chapters provide detailed, methodical coverage of the various steps and key factors in the process, especially relating to properties, including glass transition behavior, density variation, dewetting and stability, effect of supercritical carbon dioxide, relaxation of the swollen polymer, and the structure and swelling of block copolymer thin films. Throughout the book, the authors address the existing discrepancies and challenges relating to the effect of confinement on structural properties and their measurement, and aim to guide the reader towards novel applications.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in polymer science, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, and chemical engineering, as well as for engineers, scientists, and R&D professionals with an interest polymer-based ultrathin films for industrial applications.

  • Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus

    Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael F. L'Annunziata
    • English
    Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus: Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding explores how chemists and physicists have used scientific principles and experimentation to unveil the structure of the atom, factors governing nuclear stability and decay, modes of nuclear decay, and how the components of the atom interrelate to govern nuclear stability or predict its instability. Examples are featured, showing how discoveries (some considered insignificant at the time) have led to remarkable findings and resulted in our knowledge of the concepts and properties of the atom, such as Oliphant’s discovery of nuclear fusion, Bethe’s energy production in stars, and consequent current fusion energy development.The book also describes a dichotomy in the application of atomic energy that includes current advances in vital applications such as nuclear medicine and nuclear energy upon which we depend dearly and the current proliferation of nuclear weapons that threaten our continued existence.

  • High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers

    Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • He Zhiyuan + 1 more
    • English
    High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers: Design and Applications presents the latest developments in IGBT driver technology, drawing upon the authors’ extensive experience and authority within the field. The book fills the gap in the market for a reference resource specifically addressing IGBT driver development and implementation. The book combines current theory with practical, real-world case studies, to enhance readers’ understanding of IGBT driver technology. Detailed sections in the book on the principles of circuits and control will have particular appeal for academic readers. Engineers will find the systematic presentation of driver circuit reliability and testing methods especially useful. The book enables readers to design a high-reliability IGBT driver capable of managing high-voltage and high-power applications and able to resist strong electromagnetic interference. Provides readers with robust technical support for the engineering application of high-voltage and high-power IGBT drivers. Driver implementation and test methodologies are described in detail, together with a wide range of application scenarios.High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers is a comprehensive theoretical and practical reference resource for IGBT industry professionals and researchers.

  • Synthetic Applications of Green Chemistry in Industry

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin
    • English
    The goal of Green chemistry focusses on fabricating compounds and procedures that cause minimal environmental damage and are eco-friendly. With a primary focus on its industrial applications, the book Synthetic Applications of Green Chemistry in Industry: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science examines fascinating developments in the field of Green chemistry which will prompt industries to transition towards more sustainable and eco-friendly approaches, benefitting and protecting our environment. This text provides readers with detailed information on the green synthesis of various organic and inorganic compounds, and the resulting properties and advantages exhibited by these materials. Following this, the idea, synthesis, and potential applications of cutting-edge technologies including bioadhesives, biopesticides, biofertilizers, and artificial photosynthesis are thoroughly reviewed. It also sheds light on the concept of green solvents- intriguing readers to switch to environmentally safe solvents and abandon the traditional toxic ones. This book brings together panels of highly qualified experts and skilled professionals in the field of green chemistry with steadfast determination to provide a brief introduction into the concept of sustainability, green synthesis techniques, sustainability tools and green solvents.

  • Earth 5.0

    Innovations for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Suhaib A. Bandh + 1 more
    • English
    Earth 5.0: Innovations for a Sustainable Future is an important guide for navigating the planetary challenges of the Anthropocene through science, technology, and policy. The book explores how humanity can redesign its relationship with the planet in an age defined by environmental limits and systemic risk by bridging science and strategies for a sustainable future. It is organized into four parts, starting with a rethinking of the planetary framework, including chapters on the Anthropocene, planetary boundaries, and digital tools for environmental management. It then explores pathways of innovation in energy, circular economies, nature-based solutions, and ocean futures.The third section covers governance, climate justice, finance, and social change, while the final part focuses on designing the future through geoengineering, waste reduction, degrowth, real-world case studies, and a strategic roadmap for systemic transformation. This book is an essential resource for those committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and resilient future for our planet.

  • Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments

    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan + 4 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanocellulose in addressing challenges in water and wastewater treatment by discussing its fundamental properties, synthesis, modification, and applications in various treatment processes. Structured into four parts, the book begins with an overview of nanocellulose, including its classification, sources, and properties, as well as methods for its synthesis and modification. Following sections review the application of nanocellulose in water treatment processes, such as flocculation, filtration, photocatalysis, and pollutant detection, as well as its use in treating wastewater, including industrial and oily wastewater.The final section focuses on sustainable practices and environmental impacts, thoroughly covering the recycling and reusability of nanocellulose, lifecycle assessments, and future advancements in nanocellulose technologies for water and wastewater treatment. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in the sustainable use of nanocellulose in water treatment, providing insights into state-of-the-art research and advancements in the field.

  • Sediment Quality Assessment and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments

    Current Approaches, Emerging Tools, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabine E. Apitz + 1 more
    • English
    Contaminated sediments are a complex and persistent global challenge affecting aquatic ecosystem health, biodiversity, and the sustainable use of water resources. This book provides practical, state-of-the-science guidance on sediment quality assessment and management in marine and freshwater environments, bringing together leading international experts from academia, consulting, government, and applied research. This volume presents contemporary perspectives on the science, policy, and practice of sediment assessment, emphasizing that effective sediment management depends on understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes that control contaminant fate, exposure, and ecological risk. This foundation also supports consideration of sediment ecosystem services, beneficial reuse, and circular economy principles in modern management strategies.The book is organized into four sections. Part 1 summarizes the current state of practice for investigating sediment quality and interpreting chemical and biological data. Building upon this, Part 2 examines emerging tools and innovative methods for evaluating sediment quality and informing management decisions. Part 3 explores current national and regional approaches to sediment assessment and management. Finally, Part 4 explores the future of sediment assessment and management in the 21st Century, in a rapidly changing world.This volume serves as both a technical reference and a practical guide for environmental scientists, risk assessors, regulators, consultants, and resource managers working on contaminated sediments, aquatic resource protection, dredged material management, and sediment sustainability challenges. It also aims to stimulate continued research and innovation, strengthen the scientific basis for sediment management decisions, and support informed policy development and implementation.

  • Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joaquim Casal
    • English
    Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants, Third Edition is a fully updated and expanded edition that delves into a diverse range of significant accidents, including fires, explosions, and toxic clouds while also providing key models and methods for calculating their effects and consequences. New chapters on Natech accidents and the transportation of hazardous materials, along with updated data on accident frequencies and the domino effect ensure that readers are equipped with the latest insights and methodologies relevant to real-world incidents. The book cover topics such as source terms, fire accidents, vapor cloud explosions, and quantitative risk analysis.Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding, with detailed analyses of recent significant accidents and the increasing risks posed by climate change, particularly in the context of forest fires and hydrogen safety. Additional annexes provide vital constants, flammability limits, and guidelines for assessing human exposure to hazardous events.

  • Process Intensification for Carbon Capture and Utilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Suttichai Assabumrungrat + 2 more
    • English
    Process Intensification for Carbon Capture and Utilization provides a comprehensive review of carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) technologies from a process engineering approach, focusing on process intensification to enhance sustainability and efficient chemical process and process design. Sections provide a brief theoretical overview of CCU process design and then build to practical guidance – offering case studies and real-world applications for achieving environmental sustainability goals, reduction of carbon emissions, and the creation of value-added products from captured CO2. Chapters also highlight advancements in methodologies and tools of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) for the design of CCU processes, including outlines and worked examples.This book is suitable for a wide audience in academia and industry interested in CCU technologies, and will be valuable for students, research scientists, engineers, and practitioners seeking an overview or in-depth knowledge on CCU. Additionally, the book's content can be used as teaching resources for advanced courses.

  • Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

    Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Qilin Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge: Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions considers various bioenergy production applications and sewage waste sludge treatments that promote further development of bioenergy, a key player in the industry’s transition to net zero. Specific chapters cover bioenergy production in the sludge anaerobic digestion process, pyrolysis of sludge for bioenergy production, and the potential limitations or challenges of bioenergy production from sludge. The book also carefully considers greenhouse gas emissions and control in sludge treatment processes.Written for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, engineering, or related fields, as well as industrial researchers, practitioners, and wastewater treatment plant operators alike, this is sure to be a welcomed resource.

  • Nanocellulose for Water Purification

    Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose for Water Purification: Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact provides a comprehensive overview on the properties, modifications, and applications of nanocellulose-based materials for addressing water pollution. Initial chapters introduce the fundamental aspects of nanocellulose, including its origin, characteristics, and properties, while subsequent chapters discuss surface functionalization and modification techniques that improve the adsorption capabilities of nanocellulose. Next, readers will find an overview of the different forms of nanocellulose-based adsorbents, such as films, membranes, hydrogels, and aerogels, highlighting their effectiveness in removing various pollutants, including agrochemicals, organic solvents, cationic and anionic dyes, heavy metals, lipids, and pharmaceutical contaminants.The final chapters address the environmental and economic implications of nanocellulose advancements in water purification technologies and discuss the challenges and future directions in the field. This book serves as an important resource for researchers and industry professionals in nanotechnology, materials science, polymer science, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering, providing detailed information on the innovative use of nanocellulose in water treatment applications.

  • Data-Driven Developments of Entropic Materials under Extreme Conditions

    • 1st Edition
    • Yong Zhang
    • English
    Data-Driven Developments of Entropic Materials Under Extreme Conditions is a unique resource that offers readers an up-to-date understanding of data-driven design and development of entropic materials, including their behavior in extreme states. Drawing on examples and current research, the book covers the use of advanced data science in the development of high-entropy alloys, the dynamic behavior of entropic materials, and the development of entropic materials for nuclear, cryogenic, and high temperature applications.

  • Nanocellulose-Based Packaging

    Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Swarup Roy + 1 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose-based Packaging: Fabrication, Properties, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of cellulose nanomaterials and their applications in the packaging industry, emphasizing their role in developing sustainable and high-performance materials. The book begins by reviewing the fundamental concepts of nanocellulose, addressing its unique properties and recent advancements in the field. The following chapters explore several different applications, including its use in films, coatings, and active packaging systems. The use of natural additives such as plant extracts, polysaccharides, and proteins is also discussed, highlighting how these components can improve the functionality of nanocellulose-based materials. The final chapters discuss the challenges of industrializing nanocellulose production, addressing the economic viability and market potential of these materials. Regulatory and safety considerations are also discussed, providing an in-depth analysis of the broader implications of using nanocellulose in packaging applications. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and packaging technology, interested in a comprehensive overview of fundamentals, advances, and future opportunities in nanocellulose-based packaging.

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