Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Zhou Tao + 1 more
English

Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book then reviews the origin and historical developments of nuclear energy and nuclear technology across multiple applications, such as industry, agriculture, and medicine. A collection of global case studies are then presented, reviewing national conditions of typical countries or regions to explain the differences in the impact of nuclear science and technology on similar communities.The book also offers a deep dive into the energy demand for nuclear science technology, considering topics such as carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It concludes with a discussion on the future of human and nuclear civilization, outlining the impact of future, advanced nuclear technology.

Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Igor Krupa + 2 more
English
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Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in wastewater treatment supported mainly by nanotechnology-assis... techniques. It brings together the latest advances in nanomaterials and technologies and their diverse applications for wastewater remediation.The book begins by discussing water quality standards, monitoring strategies and different sources of water pollution, including various organic and inorganic contaminants like oil spills, dyes, metal pollutants, food waste and pharmaceutical wastes. Subsequent chapters provide the latest developments on the science, engineering and application of advanced nanomaterials for a wide range of technologies used for wastewater treatment and produced water treatment, such as physical, chemical, nanomaterial assisted, and membrane supported methods and techniques.Scientist... and researchers in academia and industry will benefit from this comprehensive resource on the nanomaterials behind the technologies at which wastewater sources can be purified from contaminants.

Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering

1st Edition
November 1, 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.

Lightweight Composites

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mrityunjay Doddamani + 2 more
English

Lightweight Composites: Mechanics, Processing, Properties, and Applications provides practical information for all types of lightweight composites, including cutting-edge processing techniques and applications. It highlights the utilization of porosity in design and development of material systems in a unique and innovative way with strength and moduli property maps included throughout. The synthesis, mechanics, characterization, and testing of these materials are each covered at length, with particular attention paid to advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. Sandwich composites, lightweight nanocomposites, functionally-graded foams, syntactic foams, metal matrix composites, Al and Mg-based composites, and more are covered. Weight critical structural applications in aerospace, automobile, marine, electronics, sports, and biomedicine are also discussed,

Density Functional Theory

1st Edition
Volume 25
November 1, 2025
Aleksey E. Kuznetsov
English
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Density Functional Theory: Current Trends and Applications provides a thorough and detailed explanation and overview of this important computational quantum mechanical modelling method and its applications. The book's chapters are structured to be easier to understand and more accessible to the target audience. Split into three distinct sections, it examines foundational knowledge surrounding DFT, covering key concepts such as the Thomas-Fermi model and Hohenberg-Kohn-Sham theory, exchange-correlation functionals, the advantages and disadvantages of DFT compared to MO theory, and other methods before exploring areas of future DFT development.The second section then examines practical methods and approaches for DFT, looking at the types of density functionals such as LSDA, GGA and meta-GGA functionals, hybrid functionals, DFTB methods, dispersion corrected functionals, Time-Dependent DFT, and the Plane-wave approach. It also looks at relations between DFT and ab initio molecular dynamics and the QM/MM approach. The final section then focuses on applications and some useful case studies of use of DFT in different areas, whilst weighing up strengths and weaknesses in such applications.

GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Joseph Awange
English
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GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards provides a comprehensive guide to using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) methodologies to observe and mitigate natural disasters. The book meticulously details step-by-step techniques, ensuring reproducibility and understanding of how these methods can be employed effectively. It emphasizes the benefits of GNSS in hazard monitoring and early warning systems, showcasing the practicality and necessity of these technologies in preventing catastrophic events.In addition to hazard monitoring, the book offers insights into implementing GNSS techniques in research, providing valuable methodologies for academics and professionals. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in applying GNSS technologies to understand and mitigate natural hazards.

Handbook of Satellite Land Products

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Shunlin Liang + 1 more
English

Handbook of Satellite Land Products compiles the key information of as many satellite products as possible for each essential land variable. It provides a comprehensive list of openly accessible high-level satellite products that characterize the essential land surface variables of the Earth system, including the original data sources, inversion algorithms, product characteristics, validation accuracy, and any existing applications. Each product includes satellite data inversion methodology and high-level product generation and application information, allowing for comparison of different products and selection of the correct ones for different applications.This book will help researchers, professors, and graduate students grasp the knowledge of existing satellite land products, understand the advantages and limitations, and follow the practical application examples.

Microbial Engineering

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal + 3 more
English
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Microbial Engineering: A Sustainable Approach for Remediation of Emerging Soil Pollutants offers a synthesis of the latest findings on new and emerging pollutants in a single volume. Focusing on emerging contaminants like heavy metals, nanoparticles, microplastic and organic contaminants, the book covers environmental impacts, remediation strategies, and regional policy frameworks.

Physical Metallurgy

6th Edition
November 1, 2025
David E. Laughlin + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Physical Metallurgy, Sixth Edition preserves the excellence of the previous editions of this popular work, keeping everything up-to-date and offering definitive, in-depth chapters with superb coverage and clarity of explanations. The book provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, written by leaders in the respective field, going from fundamental and foundational understanding to a higher level of knowledge. The book expertly integrates fundamental theory with advanced materials characterization techniques. It is an excellent resource for students and early-career metallurgists, while also offering great depth and insight for more experienced readers.The chapters have been revised and expanded, with new chapters on the physical metallurgy of light alloys and titanium alloys, as well as atom probe field ion microscopy, computational metallurgy, and orientational imaging microscopy. Emphasis on sustainability is encouraged throughout, and the volumes incorporate the latest experimental research results and theoretical insights.

Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Patricia Abimbola I Popoola + 3 more
English
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Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation: Properties and Applications covers the processing, fabrication, characterization, and resultant properties of polymer micro and nanocomposites for high voltage insulation applications. The book serves as a valuable reference book for researchers, engineers, and R&D professionals interested on polymer materials and nanotechnologies for insulation applications. Chapters address the fundamental, theoretical aspects of polyimides materials used for high voltage insulation, while following chapters discuss the effects of micro and nano inorganic insulation fillers on the mechanical, electrical and thermal insulation properties of polyimide microcomposites and polyimide nanocomposites.Diele... strength, behavior of space charge, and high temperature resistance of polyimide reinforced insulation filler are also discussed. Finally, ending chapters focus on the effects of the environment on the material’s insulation properties and review the methods used for the evaluation of insulation of polymer micro and nanocomposite materials.

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