Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Membrane Technologies for Biohydrogen Production and Purification

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Angelo Basile + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Membrane Technologies for Biohydrogen Production and Purification: Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-Membranes focuses on the introduction, analysis, and application of membrane technologies for biohydrogen production, purification, storage, and transport. The book provides comprehensive coverage of emerging membrane-based technologies for the production and purification of biohydrogen by integrated engineering approaches with a special focus on novel membrane-based techniques for maximizing biohydrogen yields. It details recent developments in materials, design, and engineering aspects of membranes-assisted biohydrogen technology, illustrating their advantages over conventional systems, improved performance, and industry potential. The book sheds light and gives a broad, but very detailed, view from the point of view of scientists, researchers, students, and industrial engineers working in the field of biohydrogen and its technology transfer from laboratory to industry. It also includes an exclusive chapter on case studies of pilot-scale demonstrations of membrane-assisted biohydrogen production and purification, assuring the industrial potential of the book's topic. This makes it a key reference for experts and R&D managers interested in the industrial development of biohydrogen production as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the wider areas of membrane technology and biohydrogen technology.

Advances in Technical Nonwovens

2nd Edition
June 1, 2025
George Kellie
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.

Machine Learning for Membrane Separation Applications

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Machine Learning for Membrane Separation Applications covers the importance of polymeric membranes in separation processes and explains how machine learning is taking these processes to the next level. As polymeric membranes can be used for both gas and liquid separations, along with several other applications, they provide a bypass route to separation due to several fold benefits over traditional techniques. Sections cover the role of Machine Learning in membranes design and development, fouling mitigation, and filtration systems. Machine Learning in a wide variety of polymeric membranes, such as nanocomposite membranes, MOF based membranes, and disinfecting membranes are also covered.This book will serve as a useful tool for researchers in academia and industry, but will also be an ideal reference for students and teachers in membrane science and technology who are looking for new ways to develop state-of-the-art membranes and membrane technologies for liquid and gas separations, such as wastewater treatment and CO2 mitigation.

ChatGPT

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Ge Cheng
English
Paperback
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eBook
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ChatGPT: Principles and Architecture is an important comprehensive book, bringing readers up to date with the latest developments in large language models such as ChatGPT, and fulfilling the need for a resource that not only explains the theory but also provides insights into the implementation of AI technologies. The book bridges the knowledge gap between theoretical AI concepts and their practical applications. It equips industry professionals and researchers with a deeper understanding of large language models, enabling them to leverage these technologies effectively in their respective fields. This book tackles the complexity of understanding large language models and their practical applications. It demystifies the underlying technologies and strategies used in developing ChatGPT and similar models, offering readers a clear roadmap from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world examples, the book enables readers to grasp the nuances of AI technologies, paving the way for innovative applications and solutions in their professional domains. In exploring the intricacies of large language models, the book focuses on the principles, architecture, pretraining, transfer learning, and middleware programming techniques of ChatGPT, providing a useful resource for the research and academic communities. The book addresses the needs of industry professionals, researchers and students in the field of AI and computer science who face daily challenges in understanding and implementing complex large language model technologies. It provides them with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical insights to effectively apply these technologies in their work. Furthermore, it helps in overcoming the gap between theoretical concepts of large language models and their practical applications, offering guidance on how to navigate through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.

Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Sasan Zahmatkesh + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques: in Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy lays out the basics and provides fundamental knowledge on the applications of the plate heat exchanger (PHE) and how it can be optimized to make energy conversion more efficient and improve the economy. This reference introduces relevant studies that explain the heat transfer mechanism of the PHE, its design, and how developing more compact and evolved heat exchangers contributes to a sustainable, cleaner, and more energy-efficient future.Researchers, scientists, engineers, professionals, and students working in nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainability, particularly on reuse and end-of-life materials from renewable sources, will find this volume, written by a global panel of experts, valuable to their work and ensuring their pursuit of the shared goal of clean, affordable energy.

Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Biocomposites

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan + 4 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluation and Modelling presents the latest research findings in this important research field. The chapters focus on the causes of damage in these materials, its initiation, progression, detection, and evaluation using both experimental and numerical methods. It is only by understanding these mechanisms at a deeper level that new materials can be developed with enhanced properties for a broad range of different industrial applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers and other professionals working in the damage mechanics of composites and polymer biocomposite materials.

Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites

2nd Edition
June 1, 2025
Ulf Breuer + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Multifunctionality of Polymer Composites: Challenges and Applications, Second Edition, brings together contributions from experts in the field of multifunctionality, presenting state-of-the-art discussion on the possible routes to achieve multifunctionality in reinforced polymers and composite structures, as well as their application in various industries. This new edition has been revised and expanded to include the latest advances, new materials, and applications that have emerged in recent years, and includes new chapters on self-healing composites, thermoelectric generators, programmable materials, morphing composites, and vascular composites. The text will enable engineers and materials scientists to achieve multifunctionality in their own products using different types of polymer matrices and various nano- and micro-sized fillers and reinforcements, including carbon nanotubes and graphene. In addition, technologies for the integration of active materials such as shape memory alloys are discussed. The latest developments in a wide range of applications, including automotive/aerospace, electronics, construction, medical engineering, and future trends are discussed, making this book an essential reference for any researcher or engineer seeking to stay ahead in this high-potential area.

Photochemical Splitting of Water

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Soney C. George + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Photochemical Splitting of Water: Fundamentals to Applications brings together information on photochemical water splitting for hydrogen production, covering basic concepts, mechanisms, instrumentation, experimental set-up, analysis, materials used as catalysts, innovative methods, and future opportunities. The book introduces the role of water splitting and hydrogen production in the current and future global energy mix and provides a basic understanding of the theories behind photochemical water splitting, instrumentation, experimental set-up, and the criteria for materials selection. Other sections offers thorough coverage of the use of specific cutting-edge active materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic water splitting processes, discussing recent advances and future opportunities.The final chapters of the book focus on challenges, emerging trends, and key opportunities for the future, including tandem approaches that combine a solar cell with a suitably formulated water splitting cell. A glossary of technical terms is also included, providing a clear explanation of the main concepts.

Quantum Computing

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Sukhpal Singh Gill + 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.

Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Luc Vervisch + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the specificities involved in numerical simulation of gaseous turbulent reactive flows and flames, including their most current applications. This title is intended for individuals with a background in fluid mechanics who are seeking to delve into the fundamentals of turbulent combustion modeling. It offers methodologies to simulate flames while taking into account their multi-physics character. Moreover, the text addresses emerging numerical technologies within this field and highlights the relevance of new sustainable fuels. The structure of the book is carefully organised to cover various aspects. It begins with an exploration of the fundamentals of aerothermochemistry, presenting key quantities and their corresponding balance equations that require numerical solutions. The book then delves into the essential concepts and tools necessary to handle the strongly non-linear nature of turbulent flames, with a specific focus on the interplay between turbulence and chemistry. Furthermore, readers will gain insights into the numerical modeling of flames within the context of sustainable combustion. This includes the introduction of novel fuels, such as hydrogen and solid metals, which have become increasingly relevant in recent times. The book also takes into account cutting-edge techniques, like the systematic integration of machine learning in numerical simulations of complex systems and the lattice Boltzmann approach. These innovations open new possibilities for tackling challenges in numerical turbulent combustion research. Both the fundamental methods and modeling tools are presented in detail, along with best practice guidelines for their practical application in simulations. This ensures that readers not only grasp the underlying theories but also gain valuable insights into how to implement these techniques effectively. Overall, Numerical Turbulent Combustion serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of numerical simulations in the field of turbulent combustion.

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