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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Progress in Medicinal Chemistry
1st Edition
Volume 64
October 24, 2025
English
Progress in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 64 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering
1st Edition
October 23, 2025
Yi Cheng + 1 more
English
Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering bridges the gap between the plasma and chemical engineering communities. It includes principles and mechanisms of plasma process intensification, novel plasma reactor and process design, and process optimization. The book highlights various plasma chemical processes, such as oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), methane reforming, CO2 conversion, and biomass tar reforming. It also discusses nitrogen fixation, plasma agriculture, and plasma biotechnology. The book further explores advanced oxidation processes, organic synthesis in microchannel reactors, electrostatic precipitation, plasma pyrolysis of coal into acetylene, synthesis of nanomaterials and ultrafine powders, and solid waste treatment.It brings together state-of-the-art research and development in advanced low-temperature plasma chemical engineering technologies. It also addresses challenges and future perspectives in this emerging area. Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, technicians, and students from various research backgrounds, including plasma physics, plasma chemistry, chemical engineering, energy engineering, materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, and electrical engineering.
Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics
1st Edition
Volume 236
October 23, 2025
English
Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 236 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.
Microbial Cell Factories in Food Waste Biorefinery
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Vishal Ahuja + 3 more
English
Microbial Cell Factories in Food Waste Biorefinery offers a thorough exploration of using food waste for both commercial and environmental purposes. The book delves into greener fuel production, biofertilizers to replace synthetic agro-chemicals, and high-value bioproducts to enhance waste-based biorefinery. It fosters innovation in food waste bio-refineries and provides insights into current research, limitations, and future trends. As reference material, it helps understand, practice, and promote sustainable systems to protect the environment. In addition to its comprehensive knowledge of food waste valorization via microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and microalgae, the book discusses the integration of related technologies for additional economic benefits.Sustainabil... of microbial systems for waste transformation, food-water-energy security perspectives, latest developments, innovations, challenges, and guidance to implement waste biorefinery processes are thoroughly assessed.
Stratigraphy & Timescales
1st Edition
Volume 10
October 22, 2025
English
Jurassic Stratigraphy - Part 2,Volume Ten in the Stratigraphy and Timescales series, showcases new advances in the field with a collection of engaging chapters. This volume spans a broad range of stratigraphic disciplines and offers insights into recent developments within the geoscientific research community. As a fully commissioned review, it aims to highlight progress in various areas of stratigraphy, including geochronology, magnetostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy, event-stratigraphy, isotope stratigraphy, astrochronology, climatostratigraphy, seismic stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, ice core chronology, cyclostratigraphy, palaeoceanography, sequence stratigraphy, and more.
Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Prashant Kesharwani
English
Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry offers an extensive overview of the properties, biological characteristics, advantages, limitations, actions, and future prospects of various nanoparticles. It delves into innovative strategies centered on nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems in dental healthcare. This book serves as an invaluable reference for researchers and scientists aiming to comprehend the pivotal role of nanoparticles in dentistry, addressing advanced strategies like implant and tissue engineering, safety considerations, toxicity, and the promising future applications of nanotechnology in this field.Nanoparticles are promising agents for enhancing dental care due to their unique characteristics, such as a high surface-to-volume ratio, antibacterial properties, physical, mechanical, and biological features, and distinctive particle size. The book thoroughly explores the applications of nanotechnology, including improving dental materials and techniques. It also examines the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize dental treatments and therapies, ensuring better patient outcomes and advancing the field of dental science.
Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Rajendra Awasthi + 2 more
English
Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers delivers an up-to-date and complete overview of the range of biomedical applications for porous silicon nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on drug delivery. This book introduces the fundamentals and beneficial properties of porous silicon, including thermal properties and stabilization, photochemical and nonthermal chemical modification, protein modification, and biocompatibility. The book then builds on the systematic detailing of each biomedical application using porous silicon, such as vaccine development, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also contains new insights on in-vivo assessment of porous silicon, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, micro- and nanoneedles, cancer immunotherapy, and more. Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers is of interest to researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, and cancer research.
Polymer Nano-Biocomposites
Preparation, Properties and Applications
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan + 3 more
English
Polymer Nano-Biocomposites Preparation, Properties, and Applications is a comprehensive guide that delves into the latest advancements in this field. The book provides a concise overview of the polymer bio-nanocomposites, their processing and properties. Furthermore, it features case studies that spotlight specific industrial and technological applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers who are involved in the research and development of advanced green materials and polymeric nanocomposites.
Powder Metallurgy
Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Sachin Salunkhe + 2 more
English
Powder Metallurgy: Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques explores the evolving role of powder metallurgy in producing parts for various applications. This comprehensive text focuses on the tribological performances of powder metallurgy materials. It delves into processes such as sintering, electrolytic methods, atomization techniques, cold compaction, and cold isostatic pressing, alongside techniques for measurement, testing, and characterization. Moreover, the book covers sustainability in powder metallurgy and the use of artificial intelligence for modeling and optimizing the process. Applications span across aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial products, and more.
Intelligent Medicine: Fundamentals to Future Perspectives
1st Edition
October 22, 2025
Zhe Liu
English
Intelligent Medicine: Fundamentals to Future Perspectives delves into the state-of-the-art materials and technologies that define the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The book explores the development of intelligent materials, medical equipment, and technologies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as prediction of disease and development of new therapeutic strategies. A range of technologies and techniques are covered from telemedicine and data mining and analysis, to surgical robots, implantable detection devices and organ-on-chips. The clinical translation and associated challenges of each are considered with a final look to trends and possible benefits for future use.This is an innovative reference for researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence, as well as clinicians with an interest in intelligent biomaterials and technologies. This book may also appeal to industry R&D groups developing materials and technologies for intelligent medicine.

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