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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics

    Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design
    • 1st Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Mohamed Arezki Mellal
    • English
    Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics: Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse applications of computational intelligence in the realm of applied electronics. By compiling cutting-edge research and practical case studies, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering insights into how CI techniques can be effectively utilized to solve real-world problems in electronic systems design, analysis, and optimization. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, algorithmic implementations, and practical examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of CI in various applications within the field of applied electronics.From optimizing circuit designs to enhancing signal processing algorithms, CI has demonstrated its efficacy in addressing challenges across diverse domains such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, renewable energy systems, and medical devices. As the demand for intelligent electronic systems continues to grow, understanding and harnessing the potential of computational intelligence becomes imperative for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field of applied electronics.

  • Applied Thermodynamics

    Low Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Andriy Redko + 1 more
    • English
    Applied Thermodynamics: Low-Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems pairs key fundamentals with practical applications that support sustainability. After outlining basic concepts and positions of thermodynamics, the book breaks down theory, the classic governing laws of thermodynamics, and overviews thermodynamic processes. The text then shifts to practical application examples, examining open systems, heat power plants, HVAC and power supply systems from renewable sources, methods and the efficiency of thermal systems, and machines and equipment. Geared to students and researchers, the book is packed with solved problems and self-control tests to facilitate understanding.The text fosters practical innovation in a well-established field by offering readers a contemporary examination of a topic as essential to energy as heat itself. Grounded in classical principles, this contemporary reference considers throughout the context of our current energy mix, applying the critical lens of sustainability and sustainable options for energy conversion.

  • Humanizing Artificial Touch

    Skin, Sensing, and Structures
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • John-John Cabibihan
    • English
    Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

  • Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells

    Principles, Design, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Abu Yousuf + 3 more
    • English
    Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Applications is an essential resource that brings together the latest advancements in materials, design, fabrication techniques, and applications. This book offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells technology, identifying challenges and future opportunities. By providing a step-by-step approach, practical examples, and case studies, it serves as an invaluable guide for researchers, students, engineers, R&D scientists, policymakers, and professionals interested in fuel cells, energy storage, renewable energy, and the wider energy sector.In addition to introducing the basics of fuel cell systems, thermodynamics, Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells, materials, and electrochemical reactions, the book delves into cell, stack, and system-level modeling, transport of charged particles, performance characterization techniques, degradation, system design, application, and stack manufacturing cost. Further chapters explore future research directions, environmental impact, sustainability, safety, and risk assessment.

  • Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry

    QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Luciana Scotti + 1 more
    • English
    Robust Theoretical Models in Medicinal Chemistry: QSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning serves as a valuable resource chock full of applications extending into multiple knowledge domains. The meticulous construction of a robust model holds significance, not only in drug discovery but also in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical, and food-related research, illustrating the broad spectrum of fields where QSAR methodologies can be instrumental. The activities considered in QSAR span chemical measurements and biological assays, making this approach a versatile tool applicable across various scientific domains. Currently, QSAR finds extensive use in diverse disciplines, prominently in drug design and environmental risk assessment.Quantitat... Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) represent a concerted effort to establish correlations between structural or property descriptors of compounds and their respective activities. These physicochemical descriptors encompass a wide array of parameters, accounting for hydrophobicity, topology, electronic properties, and steric effects, and can be determined empirically or, more recently, through advanced computational methods.

  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Frede Blaabjerg
    • English
    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Three Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.

  • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
    • English
    Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in dedicated experimental set-ups, over the proper treatment of the data and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage is not just limited to the generic (theoretical) principles but will also carefully consider and explain their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.

  • GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Joseph Awange
    • English
    Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a cornerstone of modern geodetic positioning, but their true potential extends far beyond traditional applications. GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards presents a systematic, step-by-step methodology for leveraging satellite-based positioning to detect, analyze, and mitigate environmental threats—from floods and droughts to seismic shifts and landslides. As climate change intensifies natural hazards, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering researchers, engineers, and policymakers reproducible techniques to enhance early-warning systems. For the first time, it also explores AI-enhanced GNSS, demonstrating how machine learning can unlock real-time hazard prediction and adaptive monitoring. Designed for both experts and newcomers, this work translates cutting-edge research into actionable strategies, empowering readers to harness GNSS technology for a more resilient future. Whether optimizing disaster response or decoding subtle environmental changes, this book is an essential guide to reducing the impact of catastrophic events through innovation.

  • Exoplanet Detection Methods

    Uncovering the Evolution of Planetary Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Camilla Danielski
    • English
    Exoplanet Detection Methods: Uncovering the Evolution of Planetary Systems is a comprehensive guide that delves into modern techniques for detecting exoplanets. It explores current methods while unravelling the fascinating story of planetary system evolution. Each chapter is meticulously structured to introduce detection methods, offer step-by-step instructions, analyze datasets, and present available instrumentation. This book caters to both beginners and seasoned researchers, providing them with the means to understand the characteristics and evolutionary timelines of different planetary populations.Beyond methodological insights, the book includes online proposal case studies, curated lists of resources, and further detailed step-by-step methods. This makes it an indispensable companion for those venturing into exoplanetary studies or working on planetary demographics.

  • Graphene and 2D Materials in Heat Transfer

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Mohammad Khalid + 3 more
    • English
    Heat transfer is a major engineering challenge that has implications in several areas including space, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and medicine. Graphene and other 2D materials have outstanding thermo-physical properties. As a result, these materials are being exploited in various applications. Although several reports have been published on fundamental heat transfer aspects of such materials, the topic remains challenging to understand for many who are new to it.Graphene and 2D Materials in Heat Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications aims to provide readers with the most recent information on the synthesis and applications of graphene in heat transfer. Furthermore, mechanical and thermal properties of 2D materials, solid-liquid interface phonon transfer at the molecular level, methods and observations of transport phenomena in nano-micro domains will be addressed. The book also offers detailed coverage of the emerging applications of 2D nanofluids and nanolubricants as alternatives to conventional heat transfer fluids The book explores applications in microchannel heat sinks, micro heat exchangers, and micro heat pipes, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations for heat transport problems related to 2D materials and applications. In addition, convective heat transfer approaches for 2D materials and nanocomposites are also addressed.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who want to learn more about how graphene and other classes of 2D materials are being used as heat transfer agents.

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