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Adsorption of Dyes at Solid Surfaces

1st Edition
Volume tbd
December 31, 2099
Antonio R. Cestari
English

Twisted String Actuation Systems

1st Edition
December 31, 2099
Igor Gaponov + 2 more
English

Twisted String Actuation Systems: Applications, Modelling, and Control discusses the emerging area of twisted string actuation. It provides the basics of modeling and control, while also outlining the potential advantages of this actuation technique. Several detailed case studies describe the requirements and design parameters of the TSAs developed for different robotic applications. In addition, the book covers guidelines for engineers on the design and implementation of TSA in new areas and applications, discussing how to select strings with appropriate properties and suitable material, how to model actuators, and how to predict efficiency and lifetime.The book will benefit the engineering community and increase the popularity of this promising novel type of actuator as it brings together the most up-to-date technologies and advances in the TSA field, along with their background and history.

Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology

2nd Edition
December 31, 2099
Manuel Blanco + 2 more
English

Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology, Second Edition is a fully updated and revised reference which presents the very latest technologies and research on CST worldwide. With significant progress on CST technologies, such as solar optics, chemical systems, thermal storage, and solar radiation assessment techniques, as well as system level modeling, optimization, and economic analysis, this book facilitates a deep understanding of the CST research and innovation taking place. Experts deliver a clear and in-depth description of the advances and innovations taking place, or are about to take place, in their areas of expertise.For those researching and working in the energy field, this book provides valuable information on the status of CST technologies which is taking place around the world. Students will gain a solid understanding of the topic to inform their own research areas and experts working in industry, including policymakers, will obtain a status of the technologies available and the role they will play in the energy transition.

Lens Design Fundamentals

3rd Edition
December 31, 2099
R. Barry Johnson + 1 more
English

Rudolf Kingslake is regarded as the American father of lens design; his book, originally published in 1978, is viewed as a classic in the field. Dr. R. Barry Johnson, a past SPIE President, revised the book in 2010 providing key updates to address the availability of powerful lens design software packages, theoretical advances, new and improved optical materials, and new surface fabrication technologies. The second edition received the SPIE/OSA 2012 Joseph Goodman Book Writing Award—a biennial award that recognizes outstanding books in the field of optics & photonics that has contributed significantly to research, teaching or industry. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the substantial changes in the field. Aberration theory has been expanded to include wave aberrations, Zernike polynomials, and nodal aberration theory. Design methods for zoom lenses has been added, along with additional material for design of microscope objectives and eyepieces, with relevant examples. New chapters have been added that cover the fundamentals of anamorphic lenses, miniature lenses used in devices such as smartphones, infrared lenses, freeform optics, and athermalization. Optical engineers working in lens design will find this book an invaluable guide to lens design in traditional and emerging areas of application; it is also suited to advanced undergraduate or graduate course in lens design principles and as a self-learning tutorial and reference for the practitioner.

Thorp and Covich's Freshwater Invertebrates

4th Edition
December 1, 2099
James H. Thorp
English

Thorp and Covich’s Freshwater Invertebrates: Key to Fauna of the Australian Bioregion, Fourth Edition is developed to be the most modern and consistent set of taxonomic keys in the region. The design of the series provides a highly comprehensive, current set of keys for each of these bioregions, with all keys written in a consistent style. The book can be used to the full spectrum of interested readers, from students through to university professors and government agencies. This new volume provides an all-in-one reference for taxonomic classifications across this diverse bioregion and indispensable for biomonitoring and other studies of environmental health.

Stem Cells - A Nano Approach

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Murugan Ramalingam + 2 more
English

Stem cells are immature or undifferentiated cells that are able to renew by themselves and differentiate into more specialized, tissue-/organ-specific cells. Stem cells are known for their potential to repair damaged tissues and organs of the human body. Stem cell research and therapy opens a new avenue in regenerative medicine to address clinical challenges. There has been a dramatic increase in the utilization of stem cells in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine as a consequence of the revolution in nanotechnology or the use of materials with fundamental size scales in the nanometer regime. For example, nanoengineered scaffolds can be utilized for stem cell culture and transplantation, and magnetic nanomaterials can be utilized for stem cell tracking and imaging. The goal of Stem Cells - A Nano Approach, is to present a comprehensive overview of all the key aspects from fundamentals to current advancements of nanotechnology in stem cell research and therapy. The book brings all the current information and breakthroughs of various biomedical elements such as nanobiomaterials, nanodevices, stem cell nanotechnology, stem cell biology, stem cell delivery, stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, biosafety, and various clinical translational aspects into a self-contained course module. The book also addresses ethical and regulatory issues of using stem cells for basic research as well as clinical treatments from an international perspective. The book aims to stimulate a discussion of the future research directions in these multi-disciplinary fields from the scientific, engineering, ethical, and clinical point of view. This will assist multi-disciplinary communities to address and investigate stem cell fields of shared interest.

Mechanical Metallurgy of Nuclear Materials

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Korukonda L. Murty + 2 more
English

Mechanical Metallurgy of Nuclear Materials reviews the mechanical metallurgy of metallic materials primarily in thermal and irradiation conditions and discusses the latest developments on this frontier. The book draws heavily upon the author’s own research conducted over the past four decades on various metallic materials, and also includes the current research in the field. This comprehensive reference details the mechanical aspects of nuclear materials, including materials processing, mechanical and fracture properties, modeling and simulation of mechanical properties, as well as plant life management and extension.

Palladium Oxides: Materials Properties, Synthesis and Processing Methods, and Applications

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Alexander M. Samoylov + 2 more
Ghenadii Korotcenkov
English

The main focus of Palladium Oxides is the analysis and systematization of the most relevant experimental and theoretical data concerned with the investigation of palladium oxides formation processes and physicochemical properties. Another key focus is the emerging applications of palladium oxide materials. A vast volume of experimental data has accumulated on palladium oxides. However, many experimental facts in a certain degree contradict each other. Besides, many aspects of palladium oxides physical and chemical properties were previously not established. In the book the authors review the materials properties and key applications of palladium oxides including applications in catalysis, sensing, and energy storage. Semiconductor properties of palladium (II) oxide and palladium (IV) oxide are also presented with both experimental and theoretical data. In addition, materials synthesis methods of palladium oxides with different morphologies are discussed. Palladium Oxides is suitable for researchers in materials science of semiconductors and solid-state chemistry.

Corrosion Damage and Corrosion-Assisted Fracture

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Florin Bobaru + 2 more
English

Corrosion Damage and Corrosion-Assisted Fracture: Peridynamic Modelling and Computations covers cutting-edge developments in predicting corrosion damage and its influence on reducing material ductility, which can lead to crack nucleation, propagation, and final failure. The computational simulations included in the book match detailed experimental observations of corrosion damage and cracking induced by corrosion, and are enabled by a state-of-the-art peridynamic framework for modeling complex phenomena involving material dissolution, fracture, and damage in a unified way. The book provides a modeling framework that can be validated against experiments and delivers predictive results for corrosion-induced damage and fracture. A companion website features simulation movies of the modeling techniques and material corrosion, and also features code with which readers can directly test or even expand on the methods covered in the book.

Smart and Sustainable Buildings Systems

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Eoin O'Driscoll
English

Smart Buildings Systems: Data Collection, Management and Analytics provides a broad range of data sources and a thorough explanation of the methods used to extract information from the vast quantities of available data. This reference presents a complete spectrum of smart building inputs, including the heuristics, rule-based logic engines, and machine learning algorithms that generate informational data. Written by an author with 10 years of experience, this comprehensive resource offers data-driven approaches to improve equipment lifetimes, enhance occupant experience, and minimize energy consumption. It is an ideal reference for construction engineers, design engineers architects, owners and facilities managers. Topics discussed include energy metering instrumentation, control loop theory, automation system architectures, and various computational approaches to fault detection. Step-by-step descriptions of large-scale, practical implementations also provide readers with a roadmap to elevate a building into a ‘smart’ operating state.