Books in Physical sciences and engineering

14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering

1st Edition
Volume 49
June 10, 2022
Yoshiyuki Yamashita + 1 more
English
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14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering, Volume 49 brings together the international community of researchers and engineers interested in computing-based methods in process engineering. The conference highlights the contributions of the PSE community towards the sustainability of modern society and is based on the 2021 event held in Tokyo, Japan, July 1-23, 2021. It contains contributions from academia and industry, establishing the core products of PSE, defining the new and changing scope of our results, and covering future challenges. Plenary and keynote lectures discuss real-world challenges (globalization, energy, environment and health) and contribute to discussions on the widening scope of PSE versus the consolidation of the core topics of PSE.

Climate Impacts on Extreme Weather

1st Edition
June 10, 2022
Victor Ongoma + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Climate Impacts on Extreme Weather: Current to Future Changes on a Local to Global Scale presents fundamentals and advances in the science of weather and climate extremes, building on the existing knowledge by using regional and global case studies. The book provides an analysis of historical and future changes, physical processes, measurements, space-time variability, socioeconomic impact, and risk management. It provides policy makers, researchers and students working in climate change with a thorough reference for understanding the diverse impacts of extreme weather and climate change on varying geographic scales. With contributions from experts across the globe, the book utilizes methods, case studies, modeling, and analysis to present valuable, up-to-date knowledge about the interaction of climate change, weather and the many implications of the changing environment.

32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering

1st Edition
Volume 51
June 10, 2022
Ludovic Montastruc + 1 more
English
Hardback
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32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering: ESCAPE-32 contains the papers presented at the 32nd European Symposium of Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE) event held in Toulouse, France. It is a valuable resource for chemical engineers, chemical process engineers, researchers in industry and academia, students and consultants for chemical industries who work in process development and design.

Imperiled: The Encyclopedia of Conservation

1st Edition
June 9, 2022
Dominick A. DellaSala + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Imperiled: The Encyclopedia of Conservation, part of a three-volume set, updates on humanity’s expanding ecological footprint. With climate change, increases in human population, consumption levels, and other anthropogenic factors, nearly half the known species on Earth could soon be gone. This book provides a global synthesis of the world’s imperiled species and ecosystems. It documents rarity and endangerment, the major drivers of loss, areas of conservation importance, and implementation strategies to save and restore imperiled species and ecosystems. This is first of its kind coverage of Earth’s imperiled species and ecosystems in a comprehensive encyclopedia.

Engineered Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

1st Edition
June 9, 2022
M. T. Rahul + 5 more
English
Paperback
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Engineered Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications looks at materials engineering, characterization and design aspects of mechanical energy harvesting devices for superior performance. Tapping into electrical energy from various mechanical stimuli, such as stress, elongation, tension and vibration has been getting substantial research attention, however, there are many challenges associated with the development energy harvesters with efficient conversion capabilities. This title consolidates a broad spectrum of material engineering and devices design research into one resource and will be an invaluable reference for those working in this field.

Computers as Components

5th Edition
June 9, 2022
Marilyn Wolf
English
Paperback
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Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design, Fifth Edition continues to focus on foundational content in embedded systems technology and design while updating material throughout the book and introducing new content on machine learning and Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems.

Pyrochlore Ceramics

1st Edition
June 9, 2022
Anirban Chowdhury
English
Paperback
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Present-day interest in pyrochlore materials is immense. Academic and industrial researchers working with pyrochlore materials need a fundamental understanding of what pyrochlores are and their potential applications. Pyrochlore Ceramics: Properties, Processing, and Applications provides key knowledge and information needed on pyrochlore materials. With an emphasis on recent research developments, the contents review a broad spectrum of pyrochlore systems, focusing on their structures, their successful synthesis, multifaceted properties, and applications. The book brings all aspects together and presents recent research findings on pyrochlore materials. It will be the definitive text for all researchers who aim to venture into the eclectic world of pyrochlores. In addition, the book will be of interest to researchers who are already working on pyrochlore materials, providing them with novel information on the uncommon virtues of pyrochlore systems. All chapters presented in the book are at the cutting edge of research and have never been assembled in book form before. Any researcher working in related fields will gain not only a historical perspective but also a comprehensive overview of recent developments. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in ceramics and materials science, mechanical, electronics, and chemical engineering, as well as physical and chemical science.

Recent Advances in Smart Self-Healing Polymers and Composites

2nd Edition
June 8, 2022
Guoqiang Li + 1 more
English
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There have been many new developments since the first edition of this book was published back in 2015. These can be summarized as follows: integration of multiple properties into self-healing polymer materials, such as the shape memory effect and flame retardancy; beyond self-healing and the development of recyclable thermoset polymers; and the application of self-healing polymers in both 3D and 4D printing. Recent Advances in Smart Self-healing Polymers and Composites, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating field of smart self-healing polymers and composites. All chapters are brought fully-up-to-date with the addition of six brand new contributions on the characterization of self-healing polymers, light-triggered self-healing, additive manufacturing, multifunctional thermoset polymers with self-healing ability, and recyclable thermoset polymers and 4D printing. It is written for a large readership including not only R&D researchers from diverse backgrounds such as chemistry, materials science, aerospace, physics, and biological science, but also for graduate student working on self-healing technologies as well as their newly developed applications.

Energy Landscapes of Nanoscale Systems

1st Edition
Volume 21
June 8, 2022
David J. Wales
English
Paperback
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Energy Landscapes of Nanoscale Systems provides a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in energy landscapes theory and applications. The book's chapters reflect diversity and knowledge transfer that is a key strength of the energy landscape approach. To reflect the breadth of this field, contributions include applications for clusters, biomolecules, crystal structure prediction and glassy materials. Chapters highlighting new methodologies, especially enhanced sampling techniques are included. In particular, the development and application of global optimization for structure prediction, methods for treating broken ergodicity on multifunnel landscapes, and treatment of rare event dynamics that reflect the state-of-the-art are featured. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and energy engineers who want to understand more about how nanotechnology applies to the energy landscape approach. This volume is dedicated to Prof. Roy L. Johnston, who was formerly Co-Editor of the Frontiers of Nanoscience series, and who passed away in 2019.

Exploring Monte Carlo Methods

2nd Edition
June 7, 2022
William L. Dunn + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Exploring Monte Carlo Methods, Second Edition provides a valuable introduction to the numerical methods that have come to be known as "Monte Carlo." This unique and trusted resource for course use, as well as researcher reference, offers accessible coverage, clear explanations and helpful examples throughout. Building from the basics, the text also includes applications in a variety of fields, such as physics, nuclear engineering, finance and investment, medical modeling and prediction, archaeology, geology and transportation planning.

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