Books in Physical sciences and engineering

New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective

1st Edition
Volume 112
February 2, 2026
Miguel de la Guardia Cirugeda + 1 more
English

The book places in a general frame the challenge of the introduction and consume of new psychoactive drugs, their identification and quantification, paying attention of the three main aspects: the target molecules, the analytical tools and the matrices in which the new psychoactive substances (NPS) can be found. So, the book will provide a guide in NPS analysis with a complete information about their chemical structure and effects on the human health. So offering complementary information to the readers from the pharmacology to the law aspects.

Seaweed Bioenergy

1st Edition
February 2, 2026
J. Jay Liu + 1 more
English

Seaweed Bioenergy: Cultivation, Conversion, and Policy Integration is a comprehensive resource designed to address the technological, economic, and policy challenges of producing energy from seaweed biomass. The book provides an in-depth exploration of seaweed-to-energy conversion technologies, including pre-treatment methods, biochemical, thermochemical, and mechanical processes. It also offers a detailed look at the transition from bench-scale experimentation to large-scale industrial deployment, providing readers with invaluable insights into the complexities of this process. Divided into three parts, Part I introduces the seaweed industry, the concept of biomass, and the need for new sources of biomass. It also provides a global overview of the seaweed industry, including current cultivation and harvesting practices, and large-scale R&D projects. Part II delves into the conversion of seaweed to biofuels, bioenergy, and proteins based on bench-scale investigations. It explores various pretreatment methods, biochemical processes, and thermochemical processes. Part III focuses on modeling, optimization, and analysis of seaweed conversion. It includes large-scale techno-economic feasibility studies for seaweed-based biorefineries and a comparative sustainability analysis of biofuels and bioenergy production routes from seaweed. The book concludes with recommendations from technical and policy aspects for the dissemination of seaweed bioenergy. Seaweed Bioenergy: Cultivation, Conversion, and Policy Integration is an essential guide for students, researchers, and practicing engineers working on the production of bioenergy and biofuels.

Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Shangyan Zou + 2 more
English
eBook
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Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters: Theory and Applications outlines the fundamental theory and applications of wave energy production techniques, with detailed explanations of the dynamics and hydrodynamics of wave energy converters. Methods and models of control are described next, including essential techniques from systems response and PID control to state space realization. Next, advanced reactive control techniques, such as Latching Control, Bang-Bang Control, and advanced optimal control algorithms, will be outlined. The final chapters show how to calculate optimal estimation for wave energy conversion using techniques such as Kalman Filters and Extended Kalman filters.Providing a range of problems and case studies to enhance understanding, this book will take readers from the essentials of wave energy conversion to advanced control techniques for responsive energy production.

Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 3

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan + 3 more
English
eBook
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The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Versatile Applications offers a comprehensive and current overview of advanced uses of natural biopolymers across diverse fields. Beginning with an introduction to the state-of-the-art and emerging opportunities, the book explores natural polymers in areas such as biosensing, drug delivery, cosmetics, tissue engineering, textiles, adhesives, food technology, super adsorbents, automotive and construction materials, 3D printing, paper, nanoelectronics, separation processes, military uses, smart devices, water purification, dentistry, agriculture, packaging, and energy storage.Each section details polymer sources, preparation, properties, and applications, highlighting innovations and new directions. Sustainable themes including environmental remediation and conversion of natural polymers into biofuels are also addressed.As part of a three-volume handbook offering comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will appeal to academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, and R&D professionals across multiple disciplines and industries seeking broad and detailed knowledge of natural polymers and their applications.

Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures

2nd Edition
February 1, 2026
Krishnan K. Sankaran + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, Second Edition provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate connections between processing, microstructure, and material properties. Focusing on metallic materials, particularly those used in aircraft structures, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how hierarchical microstructures influence performance. It bridges the gap between computational materials science, physical metallurgy, and alloy design. By balancing multiple engineering properties such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, this resource equips readers with the tools to optimize materials for critical structural applications.The book stands out by offering new coverage of fundamental metallurgy concepts, worked examples, and applications. It introduces the latest developments in the field and integrates structure-property relationships in a manner not previously achieved. With a focus on solving practical problems through calculations and microstructural design, it empowers engineers and scientists to address real-world challenges. Additionally, its emphasis on multi-component materials broadens its applicability across material systems, ensuring relevance beyond aerospace applications.

Quantum Communication and Cryptography

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Walter O. Krawec
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Quantum Communication and Cryptography introduces readers to the theory of quantum cryptography, with a focus will on quantum key distribution (QKD) and more advanced quantum cryptographic protocols beyond QKD. It contains a brief introduction to the field of modern cryptography that is needed to fully appreciate and understand how quantum cryptographic systems are proven secure, and how they can be safely used in combination with current day classical systems. Readers are then introduced to quantum key distribution (QKD) - perhaps the most celebrated, and currently the most practical, of quantum cryptographic techniques.Basic protocols are described, and security proofs are given, providing readers with the knowledge needed to understand how QKD protocols are proven secure using modern, state- of-the-art definitions of security. Following this, more advanced QKD protocols are discussed, along with alternative quantum and classical methods to improve QKD performance. Finally, alternative quantum cryptographic protocols are covered, along with a discussion on some of the practical considerations of quantum secure communication technology. Throughout, protocols are described in a clear and consistent manner that still provides comprehensive, theoretical proofs and methods.

Quantitative Methods in Stratigraphy

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Ondřej Bábek
English

Quantitative Methods in Stratigraphy: A Multi-Proxy Palaeoenvironmental Analysis of Outcrop and Core Data explores the current advances in technology, offering a wide range of quantitative geophysical, geochemical, and spectral methods, which are less expensive, timesaving, and often non-destructive. The book first outlines the main principles and applications of stratigraphy and paleoenvironmental analysis. Chapters then work methodically through quantitative data in stratigraphy, gamma-ray methods, magnetic susceptibility and magnetometry, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Near infrared (NIR) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as well as energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy are reviewed in- depth.With the wide range of now affordable quantitative methods, high-resolution sampling, and large datasets available across strata, outcrop research can offer unprecedented potential for outcrop-to-core-to-w... log correlation, and subsequent (paleo)environmental analysis while keeping data reproducibility at a high level.This book serves as a useful reference guide for geoscientists, academicians, and researchers, helping them keep pace with advances in technology and instrumentation and conduct state-of-the-art research in geosciences.

Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Mohammad Ali Nazari + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures provides fundamental knowledge in functional anatomy and innervation of the orofacial region, in mechanical characteristics of orofacial soft tissues, in the biomechanical modeling of the orofacialorgans, and in their use in the context of clinical applications. The book covers the design of biomechanical models that take into account the anatomy, muscle organization, innervation, and specific mechanical properties of muscles and soft tissue. It also discusses how these functions work under normal conditions, and how they degrade after surgery in the context of aging, or in the context of neuropathy altering the efferent or afferent nervous system in the orofacial region. The book is organized into three parts: I. General knowledge about orofacial organs and structuresII. Biomechanical modelsIII. Clinical applications A new volume in the Biomechanics of Living Organs series, this book features the latest research developments in the truly multidisciplinary scientific domain that tackles the understanding and modeling of basic orofacial functions,which are essential for the quality of life of humans.

Data Science and Interactive Visualization Tools for the Analysis of Qualitative Evidence

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Manuel González Canché
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Data Science and Interactive Visualization Tools for the Analysis of Qualitative Evidence empowers qualitative and mixed methods researchers in the data science movement by offering no-code, cost-free software access so that they can apply cutting-edge and innovative methods to synthetize qualitative data. The book builds on the idea that qualitative and mixed methods researchers should not have to learn to code to benefit from rigorous open-source, cost-free software that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data visualization tools—just as people do not need to know C++ or TypeScript to benefit from Microsoft Word. The real barrier is the hundreds of R code lines required to apply these concepts to their databases. By removing the coding proficiency hurdle, this book will empower their research endeavors and help them become active members of and contributors to the applied data science community. The book offers a comprehensive explanation of data science and machine learning methodologies, along with access to software application tools to implement these techniques without any coding proficiency. The book addresses the need for innovative tools that enable researchers to tap into the insights that come out of cutting-edge data science tools with absolutely no computer language literacy requirements.

Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools & Applications

1st Edition
Volume 140
February 1, 2026
Shiho Kim + 1 more
English

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