Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Polyimides for Biomedicine

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Yu Chen + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Polyimides for Biomedicine fills a crucial information gap by systemically reviewing the development and use of polyimides across a selection of biomedical applications. As highly regarded engineering materials, PIs have found utility across aviation, aerospace, microelectronics, and more due to their exceptional attributes and synthesis capabilities. This book delves into the pivotal role PIs play in biomedicine, encompassing substrates for cell culture, biosensor membranes, and medical tubing systems. Emphasizing their unmatched thermal stability, mechanical robustness, and chemical resistance, this book comprehensively explores the intricate interplay between PI structure, performance, and bio-applications. Polyimides for Biomedicine is an indispensable resource for researchers in the fields of materials science, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, as well as those working in the biosciences with an interest in the development and application of novel materials for medical treatment.

Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Qilin Wang + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge: Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions considers various bioenergy production applications and sewage waste sludge treatments that promote further development of bioenergy, a key player in the industry’s transition to net zero. Specific chapters cover bioenergy production in the sludge anaerobic digestion process, pyrolysis of sludge for bioenergy production, and the potential limitations or challenges of bioenergy production from sludge. The book also carefully considers greenhouse gas emissions and control in sludge treatment processes.Written for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, engineering, or related fields, as well as industrial researchers, practitioners, and wastewater treatment plant operators alike, this is sure to be a welcomed resource.

Quantitative Geomorphology in the Artificial intelligence Era

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Hamid Reza Pourghasemi + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantitative Geomorphology in the Artificial Intelligence Era: Applications of AI for Earth and Environmental Change focuses on bridging the gaps in this emerging discipline, it delves into the complex interplay between landforms and the processes that shape them, offering innovative solutions through AI and data-driven methods. The book addresses the standards, quality assessment of data, spatial and temporal analysis tools, and rigorous validation techniques in geomorphology. It uses computational intelligence as a pivotal tool alongside GIS, remote sensing, and other advanced technologies. Readers will find a holistic resource that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among geological fields, aiming to address geomorphological challenges, hazards, and solutions. By harnessing AI, GIS, remote sensing, machine learning, and geophysical techniques, it offers new dimensions to existing assessment methods and techniques.

Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Fabiano Bernardi
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications combines a theoretical description of the metal–oxide interface and its fabrication with the current state-of-the-art in characterization and applications. The book takes a holistic approach that allows readers to view this complex field of research from many different angles, reach new conclusions, and develop new methods and materials. It presents approaches to these materials from a diverse range of perspectives, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers in materials science, engineering, physics, and chemistry to learn about the latest developments in the field.It addition, the book elaborates on how different synthesis techniques from different fields can be applied to metal oxide supported metal nanoparticles. Recent uses of metal oxide supported metal nanoparticles are also presented, including applications in the catalysis, photocatalysis, energy, and sensor fields.

Intelligent and Soft Computing

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Ishaani Priyadarshini + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Intelligent and Soft Computing: Techniques and Applications illustrates the synergistic effect of cutting-edge developments in all areas of both fields to build intelligent software systems to solve a multitude of problems. The book offers an introduction to artificial intelligence as well as fuzzy logic concepts, systems, and methods. Additional sections focus on AI tools and applications, search and data mining, reasoning and evolution, as well as nature-inspired computing techniques. Applications and case studies are included in all chapters, making this an ideal resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals working in these domains.Readers will find this to be a timely reference on current and future developments in this emerging domain for decision support, management, information technology, and business applications.

Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Adnan Ahmed Sheikh + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in the Life Sciences

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Dimitrios Tsikas
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: Principles in Life Sciences and Biochemical Applications provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of GC-MS. This comprehensive guide caters to researchers, academics, and graduate students engaged in analytical chemistry, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The book is structured to introduce the fundamentals before delving into advanced techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding for all readers. The book covers essential topics such as gas chromatography-tande... mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-tande... mass spectrometry, and the use of stable isotopes and labeled analogs. It also presents practical advice on method development, validation, and quality control.Additionally... it addresses common issues and troubleshooting in GC-MS, making it a valuable resource for those in fields like Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, and Metabolomics.

An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Malcolm Griffiths
English
eBook
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An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials details the impact of radiation damage on materials and offers tools for calculating atomic displacement and transmutation, specifically helium and hydrogen gas production using publicly available software from the IAEA website. Additionally, it explains the metallurgical properties of reactor components determined by microstructure and alloying elements, covering the effects of fabrication and subsequent irradiation. The book addresses radiation effects modeling, methods for determining microstructure parameters necessary for modeling, and the impact of radiation on materials such as creep, swelling, and hardening.Rate theory formulations used in modeling radiation effects are explained, making it accessible for practical applications. It also simplifies tensors with examples and describes properties of common engineering alloys used in nuclear reactors, highlighting key features relevant to reactor operation. This reference is intended for nuclear engineers, reactor operators, academics, and students researching nuclear reactors.

Materials Kinetics

2nd Edition
December 1, 2025
John C. Mauro
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Materials Kinetics: Transport and Rate Phenomena, Second Edition provides readers with a clear understanding of how physical-chemical principles are applied to fundamental kinetic processes. The book integrates advanced concepts with foundational knowledge and cutting-edge computational approaches, demonstrating how diffusion, morphological evolution, viscosity, relaxation, and other kinetic phenomena can be applied to practical materials design problems across all classes of materials. Thermodynamics, Fick’s law, dislocation and interfacial motion, kinetics of phase separation, molecular dynamics, energy landscapes, and Monte Carlo simulation techniques are each covered. This second edition also features brand new chapters on sintering, topological constraint theory, ab initio molecular dynamics, thermal conduction, and electrical conduction. All preexisting chapters have been revised and updated to include new exercises and topics covered have been expanded to include examples of multicomponent diffusion, particle jump frequency, diffusion along dislocations, modeling of grain boundary diffusion, applications of phase-field modeling, applications of diffuse interface theory, and much more.

Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Aqil Tariq + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals explores the transformative potential of Earth observation data through case studies showcasing its pivotal role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing regions. The book begins with a historical and theoretical overview of EO data missions, then shifts to actionable SDGs, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned. This comprehensive work delves into the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability. The book utilizes a consistent template for each chapter, exploring instances where satellite imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics converge to provide actionable insights.It emphasizes both achievements and obstacles, offering practical solutions and strategies for effective implementation.

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