Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure

1st Edition
June 26, 2024
Thainswemong Choudhury + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure delves into cutting-edge advancements in eco-materials, offering solutions crucial for building resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It provides profound insights into pioneering research on eco-materials for construction, offering a comprehensive guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bioconcrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products like fly ash and shape memory alloys. Chapters explore design applications of bioconcrete and the utilization of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry, while also addressing obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of green concrete and bioconcrete, proposing practical solutions. This book serves as a cornerstone for the development of sustainable design methodologies, embraced by environmental monitoring bodies worldwide.

Advances and Technology Development in Greenhouse Gases: Emission, Capture and Conversion

1st Edition
June 26, 2024
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advances and Technology Development in Greenhouse Gases: Emission, Capture and Conversion is a comprehensive series that discusses the composition and properties of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and introduces different sources of GHGs’ emission and the relation between GHGs and global warming. The comprehensive and detailed presentation of common technologies as well as novel research related to all aspects of GHGs makes this work an indispensable encyclopedic resource for researchers in academia and industry. Greenhouse Gases Emissions and Climate Change reviews the sources of GHGs’ emissions and controlling techniques and introduces the sources of GHGs from domestic and industrial to agricultural. The book addresses the impact of their release on human health followed by politics and economics. Section 1 deals with the sources GHGs’ emission and its health impact and political and economic effects, followed by the environmental and economic assessments of inhibition techniques. Section 2 is devoted to mineral carbonation as an efficient tool for controlling GHGs’ emission. Section 3 discusses other strategies such as stratospheric aerosol injection and ocean mirror that help control GHGs’ emission.

Chemometrics

1st Edition
June 26, 2024
Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Chemometrics: Data Treatment and Applications demonstrates best practices for treating real-world analytical instrument data and how to apply chemometrics to this data. Rather than focusing on the mathematical theory involved in chemometrics, the book is meant for the industrial chemist, academics, and advanced students that want to use chemometrics in practice. Case studies on several applications are presented. Unlike existing literature, this book focuses on best practices, practical realities, and challenges when treating data, rather than on the mathematical theory. It also provides basic information on chemometrics and the best practices used to treat data from different analytical instruments.The book is written primarily for analytic chemists as practitioners in analytical laboratories and other industries. It will also be useful to academics and graduate, masters and postdoc students chiefly working in analytical chemistry who want to improve the practical aspects of their research activities.

Recycling and Deinking of Recovered Paper

2nd Edition
June 26, 2024
Pratima Bajpai
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Recycling and Deinking of Recovered Paper, Second Edition covers recent advances in recycling technologies. This second edition examines this new process, which is more eco-friendly than the virgin-papermaking process, and which uses less energy and natural resources, produces less solid waste and fewer atmospheric emissions, and helps to preserve natural resources and landfill space. In addition, the most recent information about the recycling of fibers into various grades of paper and board, the control of stickies, and the effects of recycled fiber on paper machines are also covered.Recycling technologies have been improved in recent years due to advances in pulping, flotation deinking, and cleaning/screening, resulting in the quality of paper made from secondary fibers remarkably approaching that of virgin paper.

Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2

1st Edition
June 25, 2024
Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume Two: Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties covers modifications, functionalization, analysis and properties of polymers from natural sources. The book begins by introducing the current state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities in natural polymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of methods for chemical, physical and surface modifications, and functionalization of natural polymers, including nanocellulose composites, gluten, chitin, alginate, pectin, keratin, shellac, wool, hemicellulose, lignin, natural rubber, albumin, collagen, gelatin, zein, soya protein, silk fibroin, gutta percha and gum. The final chapters explain several other key aspects, such as microscopical and spectroscopical analysis, mechanical, thermal, and more.The book aims to offer potential avenues for the preparation, modification, and implementation of advanced natural polymer-based materials with the desired properties for specific applications.

MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials

1st Edition
June 25, 2024
Mumtaz A. Quraishi + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials: From Fundamentals to Industrial and Biomedical Applications covers numerous aspects of the basic science and applications of MXenes, including synthesis, classification, structure, and properties, as well as applications in gas storage and separation, environment and catalysis, tribology, biomedicine, and more. The book focuses on the characterization, synthesis and properties of MXenes, including surface/interface chemistry properties and metal- MXenes interaction. Other sections illustrate the current and potential applications of these nanomaterials within industry and biomedicine. These include a through discussion of surface chemistry and surface interaction of MXenes with different materials, along with current and future applications.This book provides a complete exploration of surface and interface applications of MXenes, highlighting established research and future perspectives, and is a valuable resource to scientists and professionals in the field of material science, nanotechnology, and 2D material chemistry.

Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Solar Harvesting

1st Edition
June 24, 2024
Samrana Kazim + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Solar Harvesting: Chemistry, Materials, Devices provides an up-to-date appraisal of the photon engineering of innovative catalysts for solar energy harvesting. This book analyzes the overall progress, potential challenges, and the industrialization of new catalysts in the near future. The primary emphasis is on experimental approaches from materials synthesis to device applications, however, there is also an introduction to relevant photochemistry concepts. This book is suitable for materials scientists and chemists who, through the use of photonics, are in continuous pursuit of improving the efficiencies of different devices used to capture solar energy for the generation of sustainable fuel.Sunlight-driven fuel synthesis is the most sustainable and potentially economical option for producing energy vectors through water splitting. Thus, this book focuses on the design of photocatalysts and water oxidation catalysts, as artificial photosynthesis and hydrogen fuel production via water oxidation (in place of fossil fuels) are two promising approaches towards renewable energy.

Seismic Geology and Basin Analysis

1st Edition
June 23, 2024
Changsong Lin
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Seismic Geology and Basin Analysis: Case Studies on Sedimentary Basins in China introduces the principles, approaches and techniques needed to solve problems using seismic data calibrated with well log, cores and outcrop profiles. The book emphasizes the adoption of seismic techniques into basin analysis and broadens the usage of seismic data in geological research which may be referred to as “seismic geology.” The principle of the book is mainly summarized from a series of case studies in different basins in China. In addition, through this book readers can understand the primary characteristics and basin fill evolution of major petroleum basins around the world. When starting research on a basin, researchers and professionals are confronted with how to reveal the general architecture of basin fills and depict three-dimensional geometry, and the internal architecture of subsurface depositional bodies and their arrangement, hence this book is a great tome on necessary areas of exploration.

Nanofluids

1st Edition
June 22, 2024
Mohammad Hatami
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Nanofluids: Advanced Applications and Numerical Simulations combines the mathematical and numerical studies of nanofluids and their application to a range of applications. The book begins by introducing the principles of nanofluids, structures, types, properties, methods and stability. This is followed by a detailed chapter that explains a full range of numerical techniques for the modeling of nanofluids. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage of target areas, including cooling and heating applications, micro-electric and magnetic devices, chemistry and oil recovery, biomedicine, renewable energy, and automotive engineering. Throughout the book, methods for numerical modelling are described in detail, with supporting equations, techniques, and applied examples. This is a valuable resource for advanced students, scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals working with nanofluids, simulation, and numerical methods for advanced applications, as well as researchers across nanotechnology, biomedicine, electronics, energy, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering.

Fractional Calculus

1st Edition
June 21, 2024
Behzad Ghanbari
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Fractional Calculus: Bridging Theory with Computational and Contemporary Advances is an authoritative and comprehensive guide that delves into the world of fractional calculus, offering a unique blend of theoretical foundations, numerical algorithms, practical applications, and innovative perspectives. This book explores the mathematical framework of fractional calculus and its relevance across various disciplines, providing readers with a deep understanding of this rapidly growing field. The author presents a rigorous yet accessible approach to fractional calculus, making it suitable for mathematicians, researchers, academics, graduate students, and professionals in engineering and applied sciences. The book covers a wide range of topics, including numerical methods for fractional calculus equations, fractional differential equations, fractal dynamics, and fractional control systems. It also explores applications in areas such as physics, engineering, signal processing, and data analysis. Fractional Calculus: Bridging Theory with Computational and Contemporary Advances equips readers with the necessary tools to tackle challenging problems involving fractional calculus, empowering them to apply these techniques in their research, professional work, or academic pursuits. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of fractional calculus, explaining the theoretical concepts and key definitions in a clear and accessible manner. This helps readers build a strong foundation in the subject. The book then covers a range of numerical algorithms specifically designed for fractional calculus problems, explaining the underlying principles, step-by-step implementation, and computational aspects of these algorithms. This enables readers to apply numerical techniques to solve fractional calculus problems effectively. The book also provides examples that illustrate how fractional calculus is applied to solve real-world problems, providing readers with insights into the wide-ranging applications of the subject.

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