Books in Physical sciences and engineering

A New Systems Thinking Approach to Sustainable Resource Management

1st Edition
June 29, 2024
Kok Siew Ng + 2 more
English
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A New Systems Thinking Approach to Sustainable Resource Management: Principles and Applications introduces an innovative approach to exploring systems holistically and understanding complex interconnected dynamics effectively among technical systems, natural systems, and human activities to address challenges in resource management.This book covers the fundamental principles of “systems” and ”sustainability”, and introduces the methodology of “new systems thinking,” which comprises system modeling, mapping, integration, analysis, and sustainability assessment. The application of this new systems thinking approach is demonstrated through practical case studies, including waste management systems, food-energy-water nexus, and biorefinery systems. This is an excellent reference for academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, professional engineers, and policymakers across various disciplines including: chemical and process engineering, environmental science, environmental engineering, and environmental management.

Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends

1st Edition
June 28, 2024
Sabu Thomas + 2 more
English
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Nanofillers for Binary Polymer Blends covers major advances in the field of polymer-blend nanocomposites. The book encompasses the fundamentals of polymer blends, various nanofillers, experimental techniques used in their fabrication, the characterization of various polymer blend nanocomposites, and theoretical evaluations of various properties. The properties and potential applications that have been achieved in various polymer blends by the addition of nanofillers are also highlighted. Applications for commercial products, including automotive parts, packaging, construction materials, biotechnology, medical devices, building materials, computer housings, car interiors, etc., are also covered in detail.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers looking to increase their understanding of how nanofillers are being used in polymer blends.

Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon

1st Edition
June 28, 2024
Velumani Subramaniam + 6 more
English
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Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon: Innovative Materials, Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Novel Device Structures presents the latest innovations in materials, processing and devices to produce electricity via advanced, sustainable photovoltaics technologies. The book provides an overview of the novel materials and device architectures that have been developed to optimize energy conversion efficiencies and minimize environmental impacts. Advances in technologies for harnessing solar energy are extensively discussed, with topics including materials processing, device fabrication, sustainability of materials and manufacturing, and the current state-of-the-art. Contributions from leading international experts discuss the applications, challenges and future prospects of research in this increasingly vital field, providing a valuable resource for students and researchers working in this area.

Recent Trends and Perspectives on Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

1st Edition
June 28, 2024
Sibel A. Ozkan
English
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Recent Trends and Perspectives on Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring presents current trends and progress on electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring. The book comprehensively discusses various strategies to design electrochemical sensors for the analysis of contaminants of emerging concern in environmental samples and offers a thorough perspective on the most prominent methods, materials, and procedures available in the literature on electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring.This book will be a helpful resource for the development of new sensor technologies and advanced onsite applications that can be used in routine analysis.

Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 1

1st Edition
Volume 58
June 28, 2024
Franz Chouly + 3 more
English
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Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Volume 58, Part One highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover hp adaptive Discontinuous Galerkin strategies driven by a posteriori error estimation with application to aeronautical flow problems, An anisotropic mesh adaptation method based on gradient recovery and optimal shape elements, and Model reduction techniques for parametrized nonlinear partial differential equations.

Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Vol 2

1st Edition
June 28, 2024
Stefan Schneiderbauer + 3 more
English
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Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Volume Two: Building Transformative Resilience in Mountain Regions Worldwide presents an overview of the relevant research in mountain regions worldwide, identifies existing challenges, and provides an understanding of the diversity of mountain ecosystems in different regions. It focuses on understanding, protecting, and enhancing mountain social-ecological systems.This second volume places a stronger emphasis on building transformative resilience in mountain regions, indicating a focus on proactive measures to address challenges and promote sustainable development. It also highlights regional perspectives and case studies and insights from various mountain regions worldwide.

Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry

1st Edition
June 27, 2024
Roshan Paul + 1 more
English
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**2025 PROSE Award Category Winner in Engineering and Technology**Sustaina... Innovations in the Textile Industry addresses advances taking place at every stage of the textile value chain that are leading to improvements in sustainability and resource efficiency. It contains comprehensive coverage of the complete textile process sequence, including fiber to textile manufacture and wet processing techniques, such as dyeing, printing, finishing, coating and cleaning. In addition, it also provides the latest industry knowledge on technological advances in textile machinery, supply chain, recycling, effluent discharge, and other innovations that enhance sustainability. This holistic approach is required to effectively address the sustainability issue, which requires action across the value chain.Having included historical aspects of sustainability in textiles as well as the state of the art in innovative fibers, chemicals and manufacturing processes, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable directions in the textile industry.

34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering /15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering

1st Edition
Volume 53
June 27, 2024
Flavio Manenti + 1 more
English
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The 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering: ESCAPE-34/PSE2024, Volume 53 provides the latest information to come out of the International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering joint event. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students, and consultants for chemical industries.

Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide

1st Edition
Volume 106
June 27, 2024
Suresh Kumar Kailasa
English
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Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide, Volume 106 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, presents timely topics in this area of study. Chapters in this new release include 2. Surface Modifications of Graphene Oxide Nanomaterials for Analytical Applications, Analytical techniques for the characterization of graphene oxide, Perspectives of graphene oxide in separation science, Features of graphene oxide-based membranes in water purification, Graphene oxide nanocomposites for the removal of inorganic species, Graphene oxide nanocomposites as promising adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants, Graphene oxide-based metal nanocomposites for colorimetric sensing applications, Graphene oxide-based fluorescence analytical methods for bioassays, and much more.Additional sections delve into Graphene oxide in molecular biology approaches for nucleic acid detection, Analytical applications of graphene oxide-based hydrogels, Magnetic graphene oxide in analytical science, Applications of Magnetic graphene oxide in water decontamination, Graphene oxide nanocomposites in electroanalytical tools for assaying of organic and biomolecules, Graphene oxide in electroanalytical tools for the detection of inorganic species, and much more.

Cancer Epigenetics and Nanomedicine

1st Edition
June 26, 2024
Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
English
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Cancer Epigenetics and Nanomedicine: Targeting the Right Player via Nanotechnology is a complete package that provides a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the key players that modulate the various steps of carcinogenesis and malignant progression of the disease and the critical targets to be exploited for developing novel modalities of diagnosis and therapeutics.Since epigenetic aberrations can be potentially reversed and restored to their normal state through epigenetic therapy, the book also discusses the challenges and the future of the field with the cutting-edge revelations and limitations that this research endeavor can offer, thereby helping the readers to enhance their critical thinking and adopt strategies of therapeutic importance.

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