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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Magnesium-Based Cementitious Materials

    Developments and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yong Yang + 1 more
    • English
    Magnesium-Based Cementitious Materials: Developments and Applications provides a comprehensive and systematic overview for readers, covering reaction mechanisms, theoretical ratios and practical production application techniques. The book begins by examining the raw materials of magnesium-based cementitious materials. It then goes on to cover: the reaction mechanisms and mole ratios of chloromagnesium cementitious materials, sulfomagnesium cementitious materials, sulfoclay composite cementitious materials, and phosphomagnesium cementitious materials; processes and related equipment, including the overview and mechanism explanations of the mixing process, foaming process, molding process, demolding process, curing process, and post-processing process; finally, it looks at the application of magnesium-based cementitious materials in high value-added application fields such as building materials, insulation, special materials, medical materials, and new energy.
  • Energy Storage Technologies

    Pathways to a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepanraj Balakrishnan + 3 more
    • English
    Energy Storage Technologies: Pathways to a Sustainable Future responds to the fragmented landscape of existing literature, offering researchers, engineers, and educators an authoritative guide that bridges scientific fundamentals with emerging interdisciplinary advances, including artificial intelligence, optimization, and system integration. The book's contents span the full spectrum of energy storage mechanisms, from electrochemical batteries and hydrogen storage to thermal, mechanical, and hybrid systems. Dedicated chapters cover AI-driven management, mathematical and data-driven optimization, smart grid integration, materials innovation, cybersecurity, and policy frameworks.Each chapter is designed for modular use, with clear definitions, methods, case studies, and future outlooks that support both academic instruction and professional development. The reference equips its audience with the latest technical knowledge, practical applications, and strategic insights. It empowers users to innovate, deploy, and manage energy storage systems that advance sustainability, resilience, and affordability in global energy infrastructures.
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence for Neuroimaging

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepika Koundal + 1 more
    • English
    Generative Artificial Intelligence in Neuroimaging: Methods and Applications offers a clear and practical guide for biomedical engineers and data scientists interested in using generative AI to improve neuroimaging techniques. The book explains key generative models, such as GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models, and shows how these methods can enhance data analysis, improve image quality, and support personalized medicine. It includes real-world examples that demonstrate the successful use of AI in diagnosing diseases and developing brain-computer interfaces. The book also discusses important ethical considerations and best practices for using AI responsibly in healthcare.Finally, the book addresses technical challenges and highlights future research opportunities in the field of AI and biomedical engineering. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new researcher, this book provides the knowledge and tools needed to advance neuroimaging and contribute to better patient care.
  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

    Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities
    • 1st Edition
    • Pardeep Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities addresses the complex interplay between clean energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The book thoroughly examines the challenges and opportunities presented by green energy adoption, providing insights into how these practices can be aligned with sustainable development goals. By addressing conflicting interests across various disciplines, the text offers innovative strategies for promoting harmony among these critical areas. From foundational concepts to practical applications, the book covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding the nexus of energy efficiency and sustainability. Readers will find discussions on the interconnections between energy efficiency and consumer behavior, trends in renewable energy adoption, and the impact of development on energy consumption. Additionally, the book highlights the role of digitalization, international alliances, and policy frameworks in advancing sustainable practices. With case studies and actionable recommendations, it equips readers with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of promoting energy efficiency and sustainable development across various sectors.
  • Applied Phycology

    • 1st Edition
    • Wai Yan Cheah + 3 more
    • English
    Applied Phycology delves into the latest advancements in algal sustainability, from the preservation of microalgae to the application of artificial intelligence. It provides knowledge and tools to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and unlock the potential of algae in various industries and sectors. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book includes chapters on topics like algal bio factories, medical applications of algae, and genetic modification techniques. Explore the application of artificial intelligence in optimizing algal processes while uncovering the environmental aspects of algae.
  • Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion

    Materials, Methods, and Mechanisms
    • 1st Edition
    • Srabanti Ghosh + 1 more
    • English
    Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion: Materials, Methods, and Mechanisms provides a broad-ranging overview of heterostructured photocatalysts, from fundamentals to experimental methods and mechanisms of photocatalytic process to practical applications for solar energy conversion and environmental remediation. As well as assessing the state of this innovative research area and addressing current challenges, the very latest research trends and opportunities are discussed in detail. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in photocatalysts, solar energy conversion and storage, hydrogen technologies, renewable energy, energy materials, and chemical engineering, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and other professionals working in the energy, chemical engineering, or environmental sectors.
  • Sustainable Smart Water Systems

    A Comprehensive Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Kamil Reza Khondakar + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Smart Water Systems: A Comprehensive Approach is an essential guide for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable water management. This book thoroughly examines potential threats to water quality from industrial activities, agricultural practices, and climate change, and also addresses the vital regulations and policies governing smart water systems. With a deep dive into innovative technologies, particularly advanced sensors, readers will uncover cutting-edge advancements in water treatment, including membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes, and green chemistry methods. The insightful chapters illustrate the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and big data analytics on water quality monitoring, prediction, and decision-making, and are enriched by compelling case studies. Moreover, the book explores the revolutionary use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for real-time water quality monitoring and control, shedding light on the challenges and future research directions in this dynamic field.
  • AI-Driven Optimization and Automation of Integrated Circuit Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Neha Singh + 2 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Optimization and Automation of Integrated Circuit Design discusses the latest AI-based methods, algorithms, architectures, and frameworks for digital, analog, and mixed-signal VLSI circuit design, verification and testability, physical design and related areas. The book considers the issues with traditional circuit design and explains how machine learning techniques can optimize and automate the process. It goes on to explain how AI-driven design can impact logic synthesis, circuit placement and routing, and behavioral simulation. Final sections include cases studies and a look at future developments for implementations of VLSI design, IC design, and hardware realization using AI tools and techniques.Artificia... Intelligence (AI) offers a solution to the bottleneck issues in the design of integrated circuits (IC) by optimizing and automating tasks in the design and fabrication process. As the world focuses on the development of skilled manpower and automation tools for chip design, verification, testing and fabrication, AI can be utilized to optimize and automate various steps in design cycle, saving time, reducing errors, and managing power consumption.
  • Material Corrosion and Degradation

    Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Javaherdashti
    • English
    Material Corrosion and Degradation: Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries outlines the causes and effects of commonly encountered corrosion and degradation issues specific to the oil, gas, and process industries. Sections introduce readers to the fundamental principles of both microbial induced corrosion (MIC) and microbial induced deterioration (MID), investigating different types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking and corrosion under insulation. From there, the book analyzes a number of challenges related to corrosion management, such as soil side corrosion in above ground storage tanks, corrosion in aromatic petrochemical plants, and pipeline corrosion management from design to operation.Following sections cover corrosion countermeasure strategies, such as effective material selection, corrosion behavior in complex concentrated alloys, and coatings and linings as corrosion prevention tools. The distinction between MIC, MID, and other types of corrosion is emphasized throughout.
  • Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives

    • 1st Edition
    • Asmae Berrada + 1 more
    • English
    Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives offers a technical analysis of renewable hydrogen production, utilization, and storage. The book explores the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize high-emissions industries through successful case studies. Sections cover hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, showcasing their applications in various industries, including agriculture and transportation. The book begins with an in-depth assessment of hydrogen storage for short, medium, and long-term needs. It then explores strategies for decarbonizing the transport and steel industries throughout their lifecycles, focusing on utilizing hydrogen derivatives and emphasizing sustainability.Along... environmental sustainability, the book evaluates the profitability of using hydrogen in these industries through detailed economic analysis. This comprehensive analysis is supported by real-world case studies and examples of pilot projects that showcase the implementation of hydrogen technologies across different sectors. These practical examples provide readers with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with using hydrogen and its derivatives for decarbonization.
  • Risk Management for Renewable Energy Projects

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamed El-Reedy
    • English
    Risk Management for Renewable Energy Projects delves into the unique risks involved in managing clean energy projects. The book begins with an introduction to risk management, clean energy, and renewable energy projects, setting the foundation for understanding subsequent chapters. It then covers topics such as project economic risk assessment, project management risk, engineering studies' risks, contracts and procurement risks, cost estimation and schedule planning, and project environment risks. It includes a dedicated chapter on case studies that explore risk management strategies in various renewable energy sources, including solar photovoltaic projects, hydropower, and offshore and onshore wind turbine projects.These case studies provide readers with valuable insights and lessons learned from successful projects. Professionals in renewable energy contracting, offshore and onshore contracting, engineering firms, researchers and regulatory and governance professionals in the energy industry will find this book particularly useful.
  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Danping Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.
  • Laser Processing

    Engineering Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Petr Hauschwitz
    • English
    Laser Processing: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications provides readers with practical explanations of the fundamentals of laser processing technology alongside guidance on how to effectively incorporate the technology into a variety of different engineering and manufacturing workflows. Common challenges and solutions are highlighted throughout, providing actionable guidance that will save time and money. The book starts with the fundamentals, including the basics on how lasers work, different laser generation modes, types of lasers, process parameters, and more. Optical experiment skills are integrated within chapters discussing beam delivery, measurement tools, and system setup, making the book useful for hands-on laser work.The second part of the book features chapters discussing different laser technologies in practice, such as micromachining, surface functionalization, engraving, drilling, cutting, cleaning, welding, additive manufacturing and more. The book concludes with chapters that outline the use of computational simulations in laser applications and safety considerations.
  • The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 3

    The Body of Knowledge around Disruptive Sustainability Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Mark Von Rosing
    • English
    The Sustainability Handbook: The Body of Knowledge around Disruptive Sustainability Innovation, Volume Three provides a comprehensive and holistic understanding of sustainability, bridging the gap between academic theory and business practices. Using numerous specific case studies and insights from industry leaders, the book shows how to strategically integrate sustainability into an organization, with extensive focus on policies, incentives, measures, operations, production, consumption and lifecycle management. Aimed at those who have already established a mature Sustainability Portfolio Management approach, it explores the “why” of Disruptive Sustainably Innovation and how to capture and use Sustainability Drivers and Requirements.Global climate change poses enormous environmental challenges, and societies across the world must adapt and innovate to further the goals of sustainability for present and future generations. The private sector especially must find new ways of doing business to align their practices with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community. Using a conceptually structured framework throughout, the book examines the latest academic research to summarize what environmental, social, and economic sustainability actually means in different contexts. This book will be ideal for researchers, students and businesspeople at all levels and sectors.
  • Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes

    • 1st Edition
    • Jan Bakker + 4 more
    • English
    Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes assesses the transition of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site from agricultural land to protected nature reserve from the 1970s to present day. Bordered by Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is home to barrier island marshes, man-made foreland salt marshes, and estuarine marshes. This book explores the important question of how to prioritize the biodiversity of man-made and natural ecosystems during such a transition and how to effectively manage it.Written by leading experts in coastal marsh ecology, this book collates half a century of research along the Wadden Sea. It is systematically organized for effective delivery of its major themes. The first section of the book discusses the crucial mechanisms of differing salt-marsh ecosystems. The second section examines how various management regimes, including livestock grazing, drainage, cutting, and restoration, affect these mechanisms. The third section concludes the book by summarizing the results of unintentional and deliberate management efforts to maintain salt marsh biodiversity.Ecology... Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes comprehensively summarizes the multi-decadal collaboration between conservation agencies and universities from the Wadden Sea's bordering countries to examine the effectiveness and utility of various marsh management regimes. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers, land managers, and policy makers tasked with maintaining natural and man-made biodiversity and effectively ushering coastal marsh communities through land use changes.
  • Designing Technology for an Aging Population

    Towards Universal Design
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jeff Johnson + 1 more
    • English
    Designing User Interfaces for an Aging Population: Towards Universal Design, Second Edition explores the unique needs of older adults in today’s digital landscape. The authors examine this demographic’s wide-ranging sensory, cognitive, physical, and emotional characteristics, connecting each to the challenges and opportunities older users face with technology. Backed by hundreds of global research studies, the book provides actionable design guidelines to enhance satisfaction and usability for seniors. Updated to reflect the latest advances in AI, robotics, and speech recognition, it offers fresh examples and case studies to keep designers informed about emerging trends.Beyond demographics and design principles, the book highlights common pitfalls in technology that can reduce accessibility for older adults. It discusses strategies for involving seniors directly in research and design, ensuring their voices shape digital innovation. The authors emphasize that older users remain underserved and often overlooked in technology studies, urging designers to broaden their approach. By addressing these gaps, the book helps professionals create more inclusive interfaces that better serve a rapidly growing segment of the technology-using population.
  • Quantitative Methods in Stratigraphy

    A Multi-Proxy Palaeoenvironmental Analysis of Outcrop and Core Data
    • 1st Edition
    • 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.
  • Causal Machine Learning in Civil and Environmental Engineering

    Case Studies and Datasets
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Z. Naser
    • English
    Machine learning (ML) is in constant transformation and various engineering disciplines are now heavily investing in it too. Currently, the majority of civil- and environmental-based works on ML are utilizing pure data-driven (i.e., black box) models built on correlations and associations. These models, however, do not truly identify the cause-effect relationship needed to answer questions such as: what caused a given structure to fail? Why does a particular construction material behave the way it does under specific conditions?Causal Machine Learning in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Case Studies and Datasets aims to introduce causal ML approaches to civil and environmental engineering, covering theories, applications, as well as providing datasets, code, and examples of solutions to key problems in the sector. Students, academics, and engineering professionals both in the private and public sectors will find this book to be an invaluable reference source.
  • Wetlands in a Climate-Changing World

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuanchun Zou + 2 more
    • English
    Wetlands in a Climate-Changing World aims to clarify our understanding of natural wetland structures, processes, and functions in the context of a changing climate, drawing on real-life case studies to help the reader comprehend current knowledge related to wetland research under the background of climate change. Unlike other terrestrial ecosystems, wetlands are more directly connected to, and influenced by, climate change. They help mitigate global warming by serving as CO2 sinks and organic carbon reservoirs, but they also contribute to warming by emitting CH4.As wetlands are vital ecosystems worldwide, possessing unique and irreplaceable natural resources and ecological functions, this book is a great addition to research on presented topics.
  • Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase

    A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kiransinh Rajput
    • English
    Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications explores the essential role of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) in starch degradation and its diverse industrial applications. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals, offering comprehensive insights from the genetic basis of CGTase to its practical applications. The book covers the production of CGTase by different bacterial genera, including Bacillus spp., and their purification strategies. It delves into the structural and functional characteristics of CGTase, highlighting its catalytic mechanisms, substrate specificity, and factors affecting enzyme activity and stability. Additionally, the book explores recombinant CGTases, their properties, and advancements in protein engineering and enzyme immobilization. With a strong focus on practical applications, the book discusses the remarkable properties of cyclodextrins, such as inclusion complex formation, and their wide range of uses in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, bioremediation, and food. Detailed case studies and real-world examples illustrate how CGTase and cyclodextrins can address specific challenges and drive innovation in these fields.This book is an essential resource for applied science researchers working in the field of starch processing enzymes, providing them with the knowledge to advance their research and development. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers in the starch processing industries, offering insights into the latest advancements and practical applications of CGTase and cyclodextrins.
  • 3D Printing and Bioprinting: From State-of-the-Art to Emerging Innovations Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English
    3D Printing and Bioprinting: From State-of-the-Art to Emerging Innovations, Volume 67 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, highlights new developments and forward-looking perspectives in the rapidly evolving field of additive manufacturing. The volume provides insights into current progress, emerging methodologies, and future directions in 3D printing and bioprinting, emphasizing their growing impact across scientific and engineering disciplines. Chapters in this release include 3D Printing and Bioprinting Techniques in Engineering, Advanced Printing: Photon-Based Strategies, Functional Materials and Bioinks for Next-Generation Printing, 3D Printing for Prototyping Bioreactors, Applications of Bioprinting in Tissue Engineering, Bioprinting Strategies for Fish Cell Agriculture Applications, and much more.Additional sections cover Synergistic Shores: Harmonizing Microfluidics and 3D Bioprinting to Assemble Functional Tissues and In Situ Monitoring: Challenges and Strategies for High-Quality Control in 3D Printing and Bioprinting. Together, these chapters showcase cutting-edge research and innovation, making this volume an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and professionals working in materials science, chemical engineering, and related fields.
  • EnviroGIS

    Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Jesús Rodrigo-Comino
    • English
    EnviroGIS: Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Analysis is a comprehensive and timely textbook that provides a foundation for those considering further research in GIS, environmental sciences, or geosciences. It offers a thorough understanding of how to initiate a GIS course in Geosciences, introducing the importance of GIS by taking a step-by-step approach for delineating the study area. This book provides diverse ideas, data, and practical examples for both replication and reference to students, scientists, and lecturers engaging with GIS and environmental science, particularly areas focused on Earth Surface Processes using tools like ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Terrset/Idrissi, Google Earth Engine, R, and Pix4D.In the first part, the textbook delineates the importance of GIS. Moving on, in the second part it focuses on the most relevant topics in environmental analysis. It outlines the preparation of seminars related to changing scales, soil, plant, and catchment dynamic processes, such as erosion and interpolations. Covering topics such as data mining, and connectivity processes, EnviroGIS highlights the way in which Artificial Intelligence enables the creation of accurate forecasts of challenging-to-predi... Earth surface processes. Additionally, the biosphere is delved into to show how GIS courses assess fauna and vegetation within natural or human ecosystems. The final part of the book is centered on specific cases, considering different GIS data formats including shapefiles, multilayer projects, and recent natural hazards or disasters, such as volcanic eruptions or hillslope degradation due to human activities.
  • Tribological Behaviour of Advanced Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Yashas Gowda T G + 2 more
    • English
    Tribological Behaviour of Advanced Materials examines the complex discipline of tribology, investigating the frictional, wear, and lubrication properties of cutting-edge advanced materials used in a diverse range of modern engineering applications. The book provides readers (researcher and engineer) with a comprehensive examination of the fundamental mechanisms that control friction, wear, and lubrication in advanced materials and explores important subjects such as surface interactions, contact mechanics, lubrication regimes, and wear mechanisms. It also includes extensive details on tribological characteristics, causes of failure, and methods to improve the performance of different modern materials.The book equips reader with a profound understanding of the underlying concepts that control tribological behavior. These concrete illustrations will offer valuable perspectives that will empower researchers and engineers to make well-informed decisions when it comes to selecting materials, engineering surfaces, and designing components that fit the final intended use.
  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Frede Blaabjerg
    • English
    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Four Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.
  • Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Ewelina Jamróz + 1 more
    • English
    Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology provides a thorough overview of several bio-based polymers used in the preparation of single- or multi-layer films and coatings, as well as their current and potential applications in the field of food science. The book starts with an introduction to biopolymer films and coatings, followed by a discussion of their properties, production, and utilization as smart packaging materials. It then discusses the applications and future trends of biopolymer films and coatings in food technology, as well as the interaction between food and packaging, including chemical migration.In the last chapters, the book addresses materials’ biodegradation, lifecycle assessment, and packaging legal regulations, ending with a presentation of real-world examples of industrial and commercial applications. This book is a valuable resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and R&D professionals seeking to explore the advancements and applications of natural polymer-based films and coatings in the food industry.
  • The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies

    • 1st Edition
    • Dou Lirong
    • English
    The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies discusses the history, motivations, carbon neutrality targets, roadmaps, and main measures and effectiveness of international oil companies in low-carbon development. In addition, the book provides a detailed introduction to the operational status of typical CCS/CCUS, wind power, solar power, and hydrogen projects in which international oil companies are currently involved. Sections provide forward-looking updates on the external situation of global climate governance and the development trends of international oil companies' carbon neutrality.It selects seven leading international oil companies in the petroleum industry and reviews the history of each company's response to climate change, analyzing current targets, policies, and the possible future trends. With carbon neutrality a new issue for oil companies, this book provides practical experience and research in this very limited area.
  • Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Hassan Elahi + 2 more
    • English
    Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems provides the fundamental knowledge of mechatronics engineering and its applications in control engineering, instrumentation engineering and multidisciplinary practice. The book explores recent advancements in mechatronics technologies and the state-of-the-art research on the design, fabrication, and characterization techniques for the development of electromechanical systems i.e., sensors, actuators, and transducers. It also delves into the operational aspects of these systems and multidisciplinary approaches with monitoring devices. This is a complete and useful reference tool for engineers, researchers, and students.Whilst exploring recent advancements, this title addresses the key challenges that affect the creation of mechatronics systems and explores future pathways, such as Artificial Intelligence for acquiring and analyzing data.
  • Geomorphometry

    Concepts, Software, Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 37
    • Hannes I. Reuter + 2 more
    • English
    Geomorphometry: Concepts, Software, Applications, Second Edition aims to inform, educate, and assist users in the field by expanding the reach of the Geomorphometry community's knowledge. Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative land-surface analysis, evolved from geomorphology and quantitative terrain analysis, rooted in 19th-century geometry and physical geography. The modern discipline addresses the processing of elevation data, topography visualization, and numerous numerical analyses. Focusing on continuous land-surface and discrete features like watersheds, geomorphometry's operational goal is the extraction of measures and spatial features from digital topography.Since the book's first edition in 2009, there have been significant advancements in data production methods, the data itself, and software applications. The editors have proposed a second edition, maintaining the original structure while incorporating these improvements. The book also covers the refinement and analysis of digital elevation models (DEMs), the use of GIS tools, and the application of geomorphometric techniques in various fields such as hydrology, ecology, and urban planning.
  • Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors

    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor Giurgiutiu
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors, Third Edition provides an authoritative, theoretical, and experimental guide to this fast-paced, interdisciplinary area that has applications across many industries. The book judiciously combines theory, numerical examples, and experiments, providing the background needed to fully understand the physical principles involved in performing structural health monitoring (SHM) with piezoelectric wafer active sensor (PWAS) transducers. Sections cover the fundamental theory relating to SHM, including fracture and failure basics, relevant piezoelectric material properties, vibration modes in different structures, and different wave types, providing the background necessary to understand SHM and apply it to real-world structural challenges.From there, the book segues to experimental practice, covering several complementary methods of using PWAS transducers for SHM applications, such as propagating guided waves (pitch-catch; pulse-echo; phased-array) and standing guided waves. Numerical examples have been added throughout in support of understanding the underlying theory, and the companion website contains MATLAB code, simulation videos, and other supporting materials.
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain in Digital Twin Computing

    • 1st Edition
    • Parikshit Narendra Mahalle + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain in Digital Twin Computing explores the synergy between artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, and digital twin computing. The book overviews each technology, establishing a clear understanding of their individual roles and potential when combined. The second section delves into the integration of these technologies, focusing on key themes such as enhancing system simulations, ensuring data integrity, and enabling secure, real-time decision-making. Practical applications and case studies are used to illustrate how this convergence can drive innovation in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Final sections look ahead, discussing emerging trends, challenges, and future opportunities.Digita... twin computing is the bridge between the real and virtual worlds. Digital twin computing also is the mirror that reflects the real world into the virtual world. Blockchain technology can refine the digital twins (DTs) by ensuring transparency, decentralized data storage, data immutability, and peer-to-peer communication in various applications. DT provides a powerful tool able to generate a huge amount of training data for machine learning algorithms (MLAs).
  • Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste

    • 1st Edition
    • Wojciech Czekała
    • English
    Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, provides a comprehensive overview of the conversion of agricultural biomass and waste to bioenergy, covering characteristics, properties, and energy use by source, and offering in-depth information on a range of biological treatment processes to produce biogas and biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel, as well as thermal treatment processes. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental, social, and economic aspects of converting agricultural biomass and waste to energy, along with the role and combination of biological and thermal aspects in the context of sustainable development.This book will be of interest to scientists, researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on, or looking to understand, how to utilize and add value to agricultural biomass and waste.
  • From the Catchment to Coast in Japan

    The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities
    • 1st Edition
    • Takashi Asaeda + 3 more
    • English
    From the Catchment to Coast in Japan: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities addresses seven broad questions relating to water resource management in Japan: What water reforms have occurred in Japan over the past 100 years? What is the current condition of Japan related to regional and rural communities, major water-related assets, and salinity and water quality? How have the water reforms to date influenced policy and management? How do traditional and modern water resources differ from Western countries? What challenges face Japan over the next and beyond 30 years, particularly due to climate change?, and more.Other questions answered include: What are possible policy and management responses to climate change and other future challenges? What can be done to improve decision-making processes given the general lack of trust in the governments, agencies, and their current processes? What is the way ahead for policy and management reforms in Japan?, and much more.
  • Fundamentals and Advances in Sustainable Energy Processes and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Lina María Grajales Agudelo + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals and Advances in Sustainable Energy Processes and Applications offers a holistic approach to sustainable energy, covering the fundamentals of production, storage, and deployment, as well as new technologies and innovations, environmental issues, economic factors, energy transition, non-conventional energy resources, new opportunities, and future perspectives. The book begins by providing an overview of sustainable energy resources, introducing solar, wave, wind, nuclear, and geothermal power. The second part of the book focuses on emerging bioenergy and agroenergy production technologies, discussing biofuels, biorefinery, agroenergy, bioenergy production technologies, bioenergy via fermentation, and biogas.A final section addresses cross-cutting technologies and energy resources, with information on AI for sustainable energy, carbon capture, synfuels, carbon-free hydrogen, techno-economic analysis, and opportunities in rural areas. Part of the Elsevier Renewable Energy Fundamentals Book Series, this volume supports all those looking to gain a basic understanding of sustainable energy processes and systems, including students, graduates, junior engineers, technicians, R&D personnel, scientists, policy makers, and other professionals with an interest in clean energy and the energy sector.
  • Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management

    Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Carmen Quintano + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management: Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions provides a theoretical foundation to Earth Observation methodologies, algorithms, and technologies for analyzing forest fires. From detection to damage assessment, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of forest fires, incorporating insights from remote sensing, ecology, forest management, and meteorology. Through real-world case studies and the utilization of state-of-the-art deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms on remote sensing data, readers will gain a multidisciplinary perspective on forest fire management. This is essential for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking to utilize remote sensing techniques to further their research and knowledge of forest fire management through cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and interdisciplinary insights.
  • Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Shunli Wang + 5 more
    • English
    Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in integrating artificial intelligence with lithium-ion battery technology. The book offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental principles, advanced modeling techniques, and state estimation strategies that are vital for enhancing battery performance, safety, and longevity. The book presents systematic coverage of battery operation, performance testing methods, and application scenarios, providing a solid foundation for understanding current challenges and innovations. Sections delve into core AI algorithms, including machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches, illustrating how they revolutionize battery modeling and health monitoring.Key topics include hybrid modeling methods that combine equivalent circuit models, electrochemical theories, and AI techniques; precise estimation of State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP); and strategies for joint state estimation to facilitate comprehensive battery management. Practical insights are reinforced with detailed discussions on experimental platform design, validation procedures, and data visualization techniques, bridging theory and real-world engineering.
  • Quantum Communication and Cryptography

    • 1st Edition
    • Walter O. Krawec
    • English
    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.
  • Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gary A Molander
    • English
    Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III, Four Volume Set is the essential one-stop resource for researchers navigating the vast landscape of organic transformations. This new edition builds on the legacy of its predecessors by offering 130 expertly curated in-depth reviews, each focused on the efficient formation and interconversion of functional groups. This new edition covers breakthrough methodologies that are reshaping the field. Topics like C–H and C–F activation speak to the growing ability to functionalize previously inert bonds, opening new pathways in drug discovery and materials science. The coverage of alkene difunctionalization and dual catalysis highlights the push toward complexity-building in fewer steps, while continuous-flow methods and electrochemistry reflect the shift toward greener, scalable, and more automated synthesis. Organocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and biocatalysis showcase the integration of biological and light-driven processes, aligning with the broader movement toward sustainable and selective transformations. Whether for teaching, research, or industrial application, Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III empowers users to quickly identify the best synthetic route for any functional group transformation, making it an indispensable tool for chemists at all levels.
  • Biopolymer Applications in 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Aufa Adlia Nzaria + 3 more
    • English
    Biopolymer Applications in 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Engineering covers the fundamentals of polymer-based bioprinting materials, as well as the latest developments and advancements in 3D bioprinting processes. The book starts with an introduction to the principles of biomedical engineering and discusses the application of additive manufacturing in the biomedical field. This is followed by an overview of cell culture in 3D bioprinting, including in-situ bioprinting and in vitro studies and a review of the use of bio-based polymers and synthetic polymers in 3D bioprinting, with a focus on analyzing their properties and selecting the most suitable polymers for specific 3D bioprinting projects.The book's final section explores the applications and challenges of 3D bioprinting in various areas, including anatomical structure, organ bioprinting, skin bioprinting, drug delivery, grafts, blood vessels, orthodontics, ocular and neural tissues, and composite tissues. This book is a valuable reference for industrial and academic researchers, advanced students, and R&D professionals looking for an authoritative overview of biopolymer materials and products prepared by 3D bioprinting.
  • Additive Manufacturing of Biomaterials and Their Behavior

    From Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • S. Renold Elsen + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Biomaterials and Their Behavior: From Fundamentals to Applications delves into the cutting-edge advancements and revolutionary potential of this technology. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles behind additive manufacturing, the latest innovations, and its practical applications in biomaterials. This essential resource bridges the gap between fundamental knowledge and real-world uses, creating a solid foundation for researchers, professionals, and students alike. This work is a vital guide for those looking to stay at the forefront of advancements in biomaterials and their applications.In addition to its detailed exploration of additive manufacturing technologies, the book features case studies that illustrate specialized topics and practical applications. It equips readers with the essential knowledge required to design, fabricate, and test biomaterials for diverse purposes, from patient care to research. Highlighting its versatility, the book underscores how additive manufacturing is reshaping traditional production methods, fostering innovation, and opening new possibilities across the biomaterials industry.
  • Confidential Computing

    Principles and Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Jiewen Yao
    • English
    Confidential Computing: Principles and Technology comprehensively introduces the design principles and usage methods of TEE in terms of security models, lifecycle, attestation models, attack methods, and mitigation strategies, helping readers understand the security attributes and implementation points of confidential computing. At the same time, this book takes the TEE provided by the mainstream X86, ARM, and RISC-V architectures in the industry as examples to analyze the specific implementation methods and similarities and differences of hardware TEE, helping users deeply understand the advantages and disadvantages of different implementations, including inspiration for future TEE software and hardware designers.
  • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering delves into innovative, sustainable practices for biomedical applications. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest scientific advancements in environmentally conscious nanomaterial synthesis and their implications for cutting-edge biomedical technologies. Readers will discover how these eco-friendly solutions can revolutionize drug delivery systems, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, all while adhering to the principles of sustainability and green science. Structured into five insightful parts, this volume begins with the fundamentals of green microbial (nano)biotechnology, covering essential topics such as nano-enabled drug delivery, nanoparticle-mediate... therapies, and applications in neurological disorders. Subsequent sections dive into advanced biomedical imaging techniques using microbial nanoprobes and nanosensors, the application of (nano)biotechnology in various engineering domains, and compelling case studies that illustrate real-world applications. Finally, the book addresses future perspectives, regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations, ensuring a holistic understanding of the field. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an invaluable resource for researchers, chemical engineers, and professionals in microbiology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and environmental science, providing the knowledge and insights needed to explore the promising advancements and challenges of green microbial (nano)biotechnology, paving the way for sustainable innovations.
  • Calculation Methods in Nuclear Physics

    Nuclear and Thermonuclear Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Sergey Dubovichenko
    • English
    Calculation Methods in Nuclear Physics: Nuclear and Thermonuclear Processes addresses the critical need for advanced computational tools and mathematical models in nuclear physics research. The book focuses on solving Schrödinger equations for various nuclear systems, including scattering states and bound states using numerical and variational techniques. It covers both real and complex potentials, with detailed algorithms and source code examples primarily in Fortran 90 and Turbo Basic, thus enabling researchers and students to implement these methods in their own work. Chapters are organized systematically, covering topics such as scattering phase shifts, bound state characteristics, and cross-section analyses for nuclear scattering and photonuclear processes.The structure emphasizes practical, step-by-step procedures and computational algorithms, making it suitable for both theoretical development and implementation. The content systematically explores the Schrödinger equation, tensor potentials, phase shift analysis, and reaction cross sections, providing a comprehensive toolkit for nuclear reaction modeling. By offering detailed algorithms and models, the book enhances researchers’ ability to perform precise nuclear data analysis and modeling, supporting ongoing advancements in nuclear science.
  • Mathematical Modeling

    Process and Presentation
    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Marland + 3 more
    • English
    Mathematical Modeling: Process and Presentation offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of mathematical modeling, engaging students through thought-provoking questions and interactive content. Each chapter presents a different canonical modeling type, guiding readers through the essential components of the modeling process, from problem posing and assumptions to reflection and purpose definition. With relatable examples, such as estimating efforts in balloon filling or developing metrics for college roommate matching, students are encouraged to explore and expand on the models presented. This text stands out by revisiting the modeling process throughout, rather than focusing solely on examples, fostering a deeper understanding of the methodology. Accessible to a broad audience, it invites readers to apply their mathematical tools at varying levels of sophistication, ensuring that the focus remains on the core process, which remains relevant as their knowledge grows. Mathematical Modeling: Process and Presentation is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students and early graduate-level mathematics learners seeking to enhance their modeling skills and engage with real-world applications.
  • Sustainable Biogas Production

    Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilisers
    • 1st Edition
    • Katarzyna Chojnacka + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Biogas Production: Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers is a comprehensive guide to managing digestate from biogas plants, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Grounded in the principles of circular economy, the book explains technological foundations and treatment technologies, all supported by sustainability assessments and global case studies. It begins with an introduction to biogas technology, providing an overview of biogas production, its historical context, evolution, and its role in sustainable waste management. It then delves into the principles of biogas production, explaining the types of organic waste suitable for biogas production, the anaerobic digestion process, and more. Other sections discuss the efficacy and application of biogas fertilizers, present global case studies on biogas projects, and provide an overview of the sustainability and economic viability of biogas production. The book concludes with a discussion on the policy and regulatory framework for biogas production, including future outlooks on policy trends and their implications for the biogas industry.
  • Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems

    Theories and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Adel Ouannas + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems: Theories and Applications delves into the cutting-edge developments in the field of fractional discrete time systems. This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications, offering readers a thorough understanding of the dynamics and control mechanisms of these systems. With a blend of rigorous mathematical theory and real-world examples, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to master the complexities of fractional discrete time systems.
  • Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites

    Characterization, Mechanics and Machine-Learning Based Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Chao Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites: Characterization, Mechanics and Machine-Learning Based Modelling presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introduction to these materials including their mechanical features, damage and failure mechanisms and typical applications. The contents are then divided into three main sections on experimental characterization; mechanics-based modeling and machine-learning based modeling approaches. By taking a multi-scale modeling approach, that includes progressive damage and impact simulation, as well as theoretical modelling, machine-learning and multi-scale mechanics aspects, the author presents key findings in this important field. A systematic introduction is given to the multi-scale and machine-learning based modeling approach, along with their corresponding source codes for the progressive damage model. Then an up-to-date theoretical model is also presented, as well as, high-efficient finite element mesh of the unit cell, for conducting multi-scale analysis and design of these materials and structures. Numerical examples are also presented to illustrate the application of presented methods for quasi-static and impact problems. To enhance the reader’s understanding numerous engineering case studies are also included, together with examples of material/structure optimization. The book provides the latest knowledge and methodology for the design and analysis of aerospace structures and other materials technologies, guiding the researcher to understand this cutting-edge research framework.
  • Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
    • English
    Advanced ceramics exhibit exceptional properties such as high-temperature resistance, superior strength, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them integral in various industries like aerospace, healthcare, and electronics. However, traditional manufacturing methods for ceramics still pose various challenges for achieving intricate designs and complex structures. Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials provides a comprehensive exploration of additive manufacturing techniques that are tailored to overcome these challenges, offering researchers, engineers, and industry professionals a roadmap to harness the full potential of advanced ceramics through innovative 3D printing and related processes. The reader will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of additive manufacturing processes such as selective laser sintering, binder jetting, and stereolithography as applied to ceramics, along with discussions on material properties, design considerations, and post-processing techniques. Additionally, the book explores emerging trends such as multi-material printing, hybrid manufacturing, and the integration of advanced characterization techniques, empowering readers to leverage additive manufacturing technologies to innovate and optimize the production of high-performance ceramic components for various applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to biomedical and electronics industries.
  • Superalloys

    Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases
    • 1st Edition
    • Jung Bahadur Singh
    • English
    Superalloys: Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases covers the strengthening mechanisms associated with all types of precipitates that form in superalloys, synthesizing a vast body of literature on the strengthening behavior of these phases, with each chapter introducing fundamental metallurgical principles to help readers develop a clear understanding. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the deformation mechanisms of intermetallic phases in superalloys, focusing on the interaction between matrix dislocations and these phases. Chapter 1 provides an overview of superalloys, their classifications, compositions, and the various strengthening phases, also covering the reasons behind the varying strengthening behavior of different precipitates.Chapter 2 lays the foundation for understanding deformation and strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 each focus on strengthening behavior and mechanisms of specific precipitates, γ′, γ″, and Ni2(Cr,Mo), respectively. Chapter 6 discusses the strengthening effects of the δ and η phases, which form at intermediate temperatures and play a crucial role in controlling grain size, enhancing creep, and fatigue resistance. Chapter 7 examines the role of other strengthening agents, including oxides, borides, and carbides that improve high-temperature strength by impeding dislocation motion and grain boundary sliding.
  • AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Balamurugan Balusamy + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the intersection between AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The book offers detailed insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. It presents case studies and real-world applications to illustrate the effectiveness of these solutions and highlights the significance of data privacy in healthcare and methods to ensure secure data sharing and storage. Topics such as federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology are covered to demonstrate how AI can enhance data security without compromising patient privacy.This book will be an essential resource for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, offering practical solutions and fostering a more in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare.
  • Advanced Computational and Mathematical Approaches in Applied Differential Equations

    • 1st Edition
    • Snehashish Chakraverty + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Computational and Mathematical Approaches in Applied Differential Equations explores cutting-edge techniques and methodologies in solving complex differential equations, a cornerstone of mathematical modeling across science and engineering. The book bridges theory and application, offering advanced computational strategies and innovative mathematical insights to address real-world problems. Beginning with an overview that presents a unified framework that defines the types of differential equations covered (e.g. ordinary, partial, fractional, fuzzy), the book then progresses to foundations and methods such as Lie symmetries, homotropy, Adomian, FEM, FDM, spectral, machine learning, fuzzy, and fractional derivatives, addressing both computational and mathematical dimensions.Different... equations are fundamental to modeling complex systems, yet solving them often involves significant challenges due to their complexity and nonlinearity. The book equips readers with advanced tools and methodologies to overcome these challenges, providing innovative solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and applicability in real-world scenarios. Ideal for researchers, practitioners, and advanced students, it provides a comprehensive resource for tackling challenging applied differential equations with better precision and efficiency.