Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Enhancing Resilience in Distribution Systems

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Fangxing Fran Li + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Enhancing Resilience in Distribution Systems presents practical guidance for readers on the challenges and potential solutions for resilience in modern power systems. The book begins by explaining the risks and problems for resilience presented by renewable-based power systems. It goes on to clarify the current state of research and propose several novel methodologies and technologies for analysis and improvement of power system resilience. These methods include deep learning, linear programming, and generative adversarial networks.Packed with practical steps and tools for implementing the latest technologies, this book provides researchers and industry professionals with guidance on the resilient systems of the future.

Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Henri Vahabi + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology covers both the fundamentals and advanced information about various aspects of bio-based additives for different polymers and their numerous applications, providing practical guidance to researchers and industry professionals on how to select, rank, formulate and apply bio-based additives in polymer manufacturing processes.The book starts with a general overview of each bio-based additive and its role in polymer industry, along with their mechanisms of action based on their defined functions. In Part II, industrial and research developments are discussed, as well as classification of materials’ family, their loading level, main advantages over their usage, challenging aspects, and mechanism of performance. Finally, Part III focuses on the economy and commercial grades for each family of bio-based additives, followed by a discussion on research directions and future development in Part IV.

Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Monika Freunek
English
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Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures: Case Studies in Energy Systems takes readers from the basic principles of cybersecurity in essential public infrastructure to the specific requirements of energy systems connected to the Internet-of-Things. This book provides a holistic approach to the challenges (legal, technological, and human) of AI and IOT integration for renewable, modern energy infrastructure. It outlines the fundamental challenges and technologies of cybersecurity for essential infrastructure and goes on to apply this specifically to energy grids and systems, in the light of the ML, AI, and IOT technologies required for renewable integration.Case studies are provided to ensure the reader is fully equipped to problem-solve and apply the knowledge in the development and planning of secure energy infrastructure. Packed with a wealth of practical experience and guidance, this book is a critical resource for energy system engineers looking for a primer on the cybersecurity needs of connected, renewable-integrated energy infrastructure.

Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Rajendra Awasthi + 2 more
English
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Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers delivers an up-to-date and complete overview of the range of biomedical applications for porous silicon nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on drug delivery. This book introduces the fundamentals and beneficial properties of porous silicon, including thermal properties and stabilization, photochemical and nonthermal chemical modification, protein modification, and biocompatibility. The book then builds on the systematic detailing of each biomedical application using porous silicon, such as vaccine development, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also contains new insights on in-vivo assessment of porous silicon, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, micro- and nanoneedles, cancer immunotherapy, and more. Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers is of interest to researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, and cancer research.

Microfluidics in Chemical Engineering

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Wei Wang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Microfluidics for Chemical Engineering: Flow and Reaction, Microreaction, On-line Detection, and Product Engineering presents the fundamentals of microfluidic flow and dispersion and provides new insights on the use of microfluidics in the field of chemical engineering. The book provides a timely, comprehensive, and detailed overview, demonstrating this state-of-the-art methodology, research advances, and classic instances, and providing insightful, forward-looking perspectives. Content ranges from flow and dispersion in microfluidics, microreaction regulation via the coalesce and transfer of droplets, to product engineering regarding controllable fabrication of microparticles and microfibers with advanced functions.The chapters clearly summarize the design concepts and general strategies involved as well as the involved mechanisms and classic instances. Instructive advice is also featured throughout on rational regulation of multiphase flows and interfaces in microfluidics, thus offering guidance for process intensification of chemical engineering. It is primarily written for advanced graduate/postdoc students and researchers chemical engineering, but with relevance to materials scientists, physical and materials (including polymer) chemists, physicists, biochemists, as well as pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists.

6G-life

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Frank H. P. Fitzek + 3 more
English
Paperback
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6G-Life: Unveiling the Future of Technological Sovereignty, Sustainability and Trustworthiness, gives a journey into the multifaceted landscape of 6G technologies. It transcends the conventional boundaries of wireless communication as it dives into groundbreaking areas like joint sensing and communication, terahertz frequencies, and optical links, while also delving into quantum communication and molecular communication, revealing the captivating potential of these emerging fields. The book's comprehensive approach ensures that readers are equipped to navigate the complexities of 6G not just theoretically, but with a clear roadmap for practical implementation. With insights drawn from the collaborative efforts of over 200 esteemed researchers in the groundbreaking 6G-Life project, the book presents an unparalleled depth of knowledge, seamlessly bridging the gap between theoretical exploration and practical application, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, industry engineers and students eager to explore the cutting-edge realm of 6G.

Advanced Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies and Power Plant Engineering

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Md Hasanuzzaman
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advanced Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies and Power Plant Engineering provides a one-stop resource that covers advanced renewable energy conversion and power plant engineering, offering a practical applications-oriented approach. The book begins by introducing renewable energy, basic thermodynamics, energy conversion, and power plants. This is followed by in-depth chapters that cover a specific renewable energy source and their conversion and power plant integration, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean energy, solar, photovoltaics, solar thermal, and wind. Finally, energy storage technologies are considered. Throughout the book, chapters are supported by modeling, performance analysis, and case studies.It will support anyone with an interest in renewable energy, energy conversion technologies, and power plant engineering, including advanced students, researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, and policymakers.

Circular Plastics Economy

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Pooja Ghosh + 4 more
English
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Circular Plastics Economy: A Multidisciplinary Perspective provides an understanding of the complex issues surrounding plastic waste management, including environmental challenges, risks associated with microplastic contamination, and the detection of micro- and nano-plastics. The book explores conventional and emerging technological solutions for plastic waste management, such as reusing, recycling, pyrolysis, and heterogeneous catalysis while also considering alternative approaches like biochar and microbe-based degradation that foster a holistic perspective on the transition towards a circular plastics economy.With its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides an analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with circular plastics economy, guiding the development of sustainable solutions on a global scale. By addressing these diverse perspectives, this book offers a guide for researchers and professionals interested in tackling the challenges of plastic waste to achieve a sustainable and circular approach to managing plastic waste.

Quantum Computing

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Rajkumar Buyya + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantum Computing: Principles and Paradigms covers a broad range of topics, providing a state-of-the-art and comprehensive reference for the rapid progress in the field of quantum computing and related technologies from major international companies (such as IBM, Google, Intel, Rigetti, Q-Control) and academic researchers. This book appeals to a broad readership, as it covers comprehensive topics in the field of quantum computing, including hardware, software, algorithms, and applications, with chapters written by both academic researchers and industry developers.This book presents readers with the fundamental concepts of quantum computing research, along with the challenges involved in developing practical devices and applications.

Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems Part II

1st Edition
Volume 9
July 1, 2025
Faisal Khan + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Method of process systems in energy systems: Emerging energy systems part II, Volume Nine, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

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