Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Modeling, Dynamics and Control approaches for Modern Robotics

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Ahmad Taher Azar + 1 more
English

Modeling, Dynamics and Control approaches for Modern Robotics explores and investigates various theoretical and practical principles related to modeling, dynamics, and control in robotics. The objective is to enhance the understanding and development of robotic systems by applying these principles. Through accurate representations of robot kinematics and dynamics, researchers aim to effectively analyze and predict robot behavior. This title focuses on designing algorithms and control strategies for precise and efficient robotic system management.Additiona... the book delves into sensory feedback and perception systems for robots, advancements in autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, humanoid robots, and medical robotics, showcasing the integration of technology and computing power in modern applications. The study of control approaches and the development of optimized performance schemes are highlighted, demonstrating the significance of stability and adaptive response in changing environments. This comprehensive examination underscores the evolution and complexity of robotic systems, emphasizing their growing role in various sectors.

Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Tawfik Abdo Saleh
English
Paperback
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Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
A. Praveen Kumar + 1 more
English

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures explores the revolutionary field of 3D printing combined with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities. The book delves into advances made in additive manufacturing, focusing on the creation of intelligent materials and structures. By leveraging the potential of 3D printing, industries such as aerospace, medicine, and robotics can benefit immensely from these innovations. This comprehensive guide is essential for understanding how additive manufacturing can be utilized to produce smart and multifunctional structures.In addition to offering technical insights, the book presents numerous real-world applications and strategic insights, making it an invaluable resource for professionals in various fields. The intersection of 3D printing technology with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities is highlighted throughout, showcasing the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in shaping the future of multiple industries.

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Sustainable Environment

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Gwanggil Jeon + 2 more
English

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Sustainable Environment addresses urgent environmental issues stemming from urbanization, deforestation, and pollution by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. This book offers readers crucial insights into how AI can be integrated with IoT, providing the knowledge necessary for leveraging these technologies to foster a sustainable future. In addition to theoretical knowledge, this book serves as a practical guide, offering tailored practices for AI and IoT integration. Case studies provide hands-on experience, empowering readers to make informed decisions on selecting and applying various AI and IoT frameworks for environmental sustainability.

Analysis of Chiral Pollutants in the Environment: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications

1st Edition
Volume 111
November 3, 2025
Irene Aparicio + 2 more
English

Analysis of Chiral Pollutants in the Environment: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications, Volume 111 provides in-depth information on a variety of chiral pollutants. Chapters in this new release include Fundamentals of chirality. Enantioselective behavior and ecotoxicity of environmental chiral pollutants, Chiral pharmaceuticals in environmental samples, An overview of the enantioselective determination of pesticides in environmental samples, An overview of the enantioselective determination of illicit drugs in environmental samples, Recent progress in the analysis of isomers and enantiomers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in environmental and biological samples, An overview of the enantioselective determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in environmental samples, and much more.Additional chapters cover an overview of the enantioselective determination of musk fragrances in environmental samples, Supercritical fluid chromatography with mass spectrometry for the determination of chiral pollutants, Multidimensional chromatography. A powerful technique in analysis of chiral agrochemicals in environment, Capillary electrophoresis for the determination of chiral pollutants, Indirect chromatographic approach for enantioselective analysis of chiral environmental pollutants, Chiral pesticide fate in soils: processes, experimental considerations, and case studies, and many more interesting topics.

Deep Learning for Image Recognition

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Peng Long + 1 more
English

Deep Learning for Image Recognition provides a detailed explanation of the fundamental theories underpinning image recognition and code for recognition tasks in specific application scenarios. Readers can manipulate the existing code, thereby deepening their understanding. Chapters include project work enabling readers to apply the skills and knowledge gained from that section of the book. Projects are based on the accessible Pytorch framework, which is straightforward to learn and can be replicated and modified. Readers are presented with current research findings and up to date techniques in image recognition and deep learning.

Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Julia Kowal + 1 more
English
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Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications: Simulation Models of Secondary Batteries: From Quantum Physics to Techno-economic Scale gives an overview of the different modeling approaches for battery simulation models used for different purposes, such as battery pack design or state of charge estimation. Solutions for different applications are presented, and a classification into electrical, thermal, aging models is given, along with degree of precision ranging from physico-chemical, over impedance based to energy flow or empirical models with their specific advantages and disadvantages.In applications such as a vehicle energy management, it is important to know the state of the battery, e.g., what is the remaining driving range or when should the battery be replaced.

Analysis of Crude Oil Pollution

1st Edition
Volume 111
November 1, 2025
Piero Gardinali
English
Hardback
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Analysis of Crude Oil Pollution, Volume 105 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume updating on topics surrounding pollution in the crude oil realm.

Urban Energy Transition

3rd Edition
November 1, 2025
Peter Droege
English
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Urban Energy Transition: Renewable Strategies for Cities and Regions, Third Edition is the definitive scientific and practice-based reference on energy transformations in the global urban system. This fully revised compendium provides a structured approach to the four integral areas of finance, governance, technology, and design related to current progress and innovation in urban energy transition. Dedicated to essential strategies for abundant and ubiquitous energy for all, global statistics of decoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions, the role of cities in the global transition to renewable energy, and principles, models, and tools of policy and planning for renewable energy-based communities are covered.This book will be extremely relevant and of interest to the global community, energy and sustainability practitioners and researchers, scholars, teachers and students in sustainability and urban energy managers.

Wellbore Stability and Integrity

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Meng Meng + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Wellbore Stability and Integrity: Models and Case Studies for Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and CO2 Sequestration gives today’s engineers both the foundations and practical applications needed to mitigate common and future wellbore challenges. Organized into distinct parts, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to model wellbore stability and integrity from fundamental elastic models before moving on to more advanced thermo-chemo-poro-el... models. Dynamic loading and multiphase flow effects are also introduced as is a comprehensive comparison between analytical methods and numerical methods in modeling wellbore stability and integrity with recommendations for field applications of specific problems.Lastly, the reference provides guidelines for researchers and engineers on future research developments that support the energy transition, such as in geothermal wellbores and CO2 storage capability. Supported by case studies throughout, this book delivers a critical tool for engineers to solve the future of wellbores.

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