Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products

2nd Edition
October 1, 2025
Eduardo Jacob-Lopes + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds, Second Edition is an essential resource for understanding commercial-scale microalgae production and utilization. Covering the fundamentals, processes, products, engineering approaches, and advancements in microalgae technology, this comprehensive guide explores microbiology, metabolic aspects, production systems, wastewater treatment, CO2 capture, and harvesting techniques. It provides detailed insights into biogas, biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, single-cell protein, biofertilizers, and many other microalgal products. Moreover, the book discusses the engineering tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, intensification, techno-economic analysis, biorefineries, and lifecycle assessment.Finally, it addresses industrial applications and sustainable development, making it invaluable for researchers, students, and professionals in bioenergy, biomass, and high-value compounds. The holistic coverage of microalgae processes and products positions this handbook as a critical reference for engineering and bio-based industry planning.

Restoration and Sustainable Development of Mine-Affected Soils and Degraded Lands

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Jaume Bech + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Restoration and Sustainable Development of Mine-Affected Soils and Degraded Lands: Advances for Natural Resources Conservation and Land Sustainability delves into the latest advancements in sustainable post-mining land development. This comprehensive volume begins by assessing environmental legacies from mining activities, considering their impacts on different environmental spheres such as the pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It explores the interconnections between these spheres and the material fluxes that result from mining interventions, offering in-depth analysis for professionals in the field. The book also discusses the prediction and analysis of environmental benefits and challenges related to mine closures and the transition to renewable energy.It includes social and economic opportunities and obstacles of mine closure and the phasing out of coal, viewed from regional, national, and global standpoints. Management approaches are examined, considering environmental, socio-economic, and political challenges, drawing insights from successful experiences and lessons learned. Finally, the connection between soil and human health in mine-affected areas is analyzed, providing a valuable resource for mining engineers, soil scientists, and environmental resource managers.

Cybersecurity Defensive Walls in Edge Computing

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Agbotiname Lucky Imoize + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Cybersecurity Defensive Walls in Edge Computing dives into the creation of robust cybersecurity defenses for increasingly vulnerable edge devices. This book examines the unique security challenges of edge environments, including limited resources and potentially untrusted networks, providing fundamental concepts for real-time vulnerability detection and mitigation through novel system architectures, experimental frameworks, and AI/ML techniques. Researchers and industry professionals working in cybersecurity, edge computing, cloud computing, defensive technologies, and threat intelligence will find this to be a valuable resource that illuminates critical aspects of edge-based security to advance theoretical analysis, system design, and practical implementation of defensive walls. With a focus on fast-growing edge application scenarios, this book offers valuable insights into strengthening real-time security for the proliferation of interconnected edge devices.

Strategies for an Energy Transition

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.

IoT Security

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
SK Hafizul Islam + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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IoT Security: Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies explores the complex interactions between Internet of Things (IoT) and the pressing need for effective cyber security solutions. Diving into real-world case studies to provide insights into implementing efficient security measures that safeguard against online dangers, this book comprehensively analyzes the challenges and possibilities presented by intelligent technologies fueling transformational change, emphasizing the crucial role cybersecurity plays in defending networks, data, and user privacy in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.Coverage includes cryptographic methods, communication networks, device identity and access, data governance and privacy, as well as regulatory frameworks and standards for IoT security. Computer science researchers and engineers will benefit from this compilation of cutting-edge research and practical case studies, learning how to minimize risks for IoT and intelligent technologies.

Advances in Treatment Methods Towards Emerging Contaminants

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advances in Treatment Methods Towards Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Occurrences and Health Effects is a vital resource for understanding the detection, monitoring, analysis, and remediation of emerging contaminants. This comprehensive guide offers both theoretical insights and practical instructions, making it indispensable for researchers and industry experts. By exploring fundamental aspects such as transformations and toxicology, the book provides a thorough understanding of emerging pollutants and contaminants. In addition to recent advancements in detection techniques, this book features case studies on new remediation strategies, including the use of green technology and nanotechnology.It is an essential reference for policymakers, graduate students, and professionals working in environmental monitoring and waste treatment.

Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Esbeydi Villicaña-García + 5 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems: From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization brings together insights into sustainable energy production and carbon capture technologies, as well as strategies for more sustainable chemical processes, from all aspects from process design and optimization strategies, through to effective implementation. This book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable chemical processes, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to advance sustainability and energy optimization in their respective fields. The content combines a strong theoretical foundation, methodology details, real-world case studies and calculations to offer detailed process design theory and methodology, integrated strategies, carbon-capture technologies and eco-friendly energy system designs. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in sustainable energy systems and related practices, including researchers, faculty, industry professionals, policy makers, decision makers, and environmental advocacy groups.

Perovskite Optoelectronics

1st Edition
Volume 119
October 1, 2025
Heping Shen
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This book introduces the fundamentals of cutting-edge perovskite materials, explores the use of machine learning in their design, and highlights their applications in optoelectronic devices, offering an in-depth review for recent progress and insights on the future prospect.

Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

1st Edition
Volume 84
October 1, 2025
Pedro J. Perez
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 84, the latest release in this longstanding serial, is known for its comprehensive coverage of topics in organometallic synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, homogeneous catalysis, and more. Sample chapter titles in this new release include Grignard-type Reactions for the Synthesis of Calcium-Based Organometallics, Alkylidyne-alkylidyn... coupling reactions and related chemical transformations at a multimetallic site, and Heterocyclic Organogermanium Derivatives, and much more.

Microbial Cell Factories in Food Waste Biorefinery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Vishal Ahuja + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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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.

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