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  • Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI

    Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights
    • 1st Edition
    • Erin Bunting + 3 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing, Big Data, and GeoAI: Exploring Applications with Geospatial Insights is an in-depth analysis of the transformative power of AI and Big Data in remote sensing. This book provides readers with the knowledge and tools to utilize these technologies to enhance decision-making and analysis. Starting from fundamental concepts, it progresses to advanced applications, offering accessible explanations and real-world examples to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book uses a structured format to balance theoretical knowledge with immersive case studies, giving readers a deeper understanding of practical implications.It also covers ethical and legal considerations, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students keen on using AI and Big Data techniques in remote sensing to solve complex geospatial challenges.

  • Metal-ion Capacitors

    Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
    • 1st Edition
    • Debasish Sarkar
    • English
    Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.

  • Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging

    Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • Saleh Aghajan-Eshkevari + 4 more
    • English
    Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration offering a multidisciplinary approach to integrating electric vehicle charging needs into renewable-powered grids.This book begins with an overview of fundamental technical challenges, tariff mechanisms, and successful implementation examples for renewable-to-vehicle smart charging. Subsequent chapters detail cutting-edge machine learning and Internet-of-Things techniques for load-forecasting and charging resilience, before guiding readers through planning considerations including energy trading methods, fuel-cell vehicles, charging points size and location, and uncertainty modeling.Combining a step-by-step grounding in key challenges and opportunities with practical case studies in the latest ML and AI technologies, Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration will support students, researchers, and engineers in integrating electric vehicle charging to the renewable-based grids of the future.

  • River Pollution

    Causes, Consequences and Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • Ningombam Linthoingambi Devi + 1 more
    • English
    River Pollution: Causes, Consequences and Remediation delves into the critical issue of river pollution, offering a comprehensive analysis of various pollutants and their sources. Sections explore the natural and anthropogenic origins of river pollutants, including harmful algal blooms, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, atmospheric deposition, emerging contaminants, industrial waste, and heavy metals and then examine the profound impacts of these pollutants on microbial diversity, aquatic flora and fauna, fish health, river chemistry, salinization, and human health, as well as the socioeconomic repercussions.The final section focuses on the assessment of water quality and presents a range of remedial measures, from wastewater treatment and physical, chemical, and bioremediation methods to innovative techniques for pollution mitigation. This essential resource provides valuable insights for students and researchers of environmental science, policymakers, and organizations committed to preserving the health of our rivers and the ecosystems they support.

  • Ceramics for Nuclear Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Peng Xu + 3 more
    • English
    Ceramics for New Nuclear Applications provides a comprehensive review on the most up-to-date technologies for advanced ceramics and composites for nuclear applications. The book's chapters cover nuclear fuel and structural materials, materials for the next generation of reactors and fusion reactors, and materials for nuclear medicine. Cutting-edge topics such as accident tolerant fuels, space applications and nuclear medicine are covered in detail. Academic and industrial researchers working in the field of materials for nuclear energy systems, nuclear propulsion systems, and nuclear medicine will find the book a valuable reference resource.

  • Age-Friendly Engineering for the Built Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • David S.-K. Ting + 1 more
    • English
    Age-Friendly Engineering for the Built Environment emphasizes the integration of human-centric planning and design approaches with innovative technologies to enhance accessibility, safety, and quality of life for an aging population as they navigate daily activities, interact with their surroundings, and maintain independence within evolving urban landscapes.This well-thought-out research reference book advocates for inclusive, efficient, and resilient localities by exploring the pivotal role of engineers in shaping them, while addressing the various engineering challenges that must be overcome to realize these goals. It considers a broad range of topics specific to the built environment and its dwellers—from well-lit walkways, accessible buildings, pace-sensitive traffic lighting, easily navigable transportation infrastructure and services, aging-in-place housing, and multigeneration cultural facilities to wearable devices and in-home, AI-powered sensors and smart assistive equipment to optimize health and safety—aptly spanning both macro- and microscales.Details on the latest advancements, actionable insights from case studies, and application examples strengthen the coverage and amplify its value for advanced students, researchers, practitioners, and other technical stakeholders involved in the development of future-ready cities.

  • Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation

    Volume III Control Intelligence and Communication (Field and Network)
    • 1st Edition
    • Swapan Basu
    • English
    Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process, and manufacturing plants, including updates on specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. Chapters review new and emergent control intelligence types, including those made possible by artificial intelligence, neural networks, remote control, and robotics.Control system networking and interrelated communication technologies within, and external to, the network are comprehensively addressed. The volume also discusses network usage and system integration through field bus as well as at network levels.

  • Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology

    Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Maciej Zalewski
    • English
    Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology: Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential, a volume in the reputable book series, Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology: Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential, delves into the intricate and dynamic interplay between hydrological and ecological processes. By introducing fundamental water/biota interactions, this book provides a comprehensive framework for developing innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) aimed at mitigating human impact and enhancing catchment resilience. Sections cover both terrestrial and aquatic phases of the hydrological cycle, offering insights into water-plants-soil interactions, ecotone processes, floodplain dynamics, river continuum processes, and coastal zone interactions.The book further explores the development of Advanced Nature-Based Solutions (ANBS) enhanced by molecular biology and biotechnology that are tailored to various catchments with different climates, geologies, and urbanization levels. It also discusses the harmonization of NBS with hydrotechnical infrastructure to create efficient and cost-effective hybrid systems. This necessary guide integrates hydroengineering, ANBS, and hybrid systems and presents a thorough approach for sustainable water management, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers committed to achieving a greener future.

  • Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Water Purification

    Advances and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Edison Ang Huixiang
    • English
    Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Water Purification: Advances and Applications explores the transformative potential of 2D nanomaterials in enhancing water purification technologies, covering a wide range of applications, including filtration membranes, membrane distillation, solar evaporation, photocatalytic treatment, antibacterial strategies, adsorption, and capacitive deionization. The book begins with an overview of fundamental separation mechanisms, design configurations for various purification technologies, and material characterization techniques specific to 2D nanomaterials. Following chapters discuss computational approaches, advanced fabrication methods, and performance comparisons, all while emphasizing sustainability in water treatment.This comprehensive resource provides researchers and engineers with valuable information about the potential applications and future directions of 2D nanomaterial-based water purification technologies.

  • AI-Powered Developments in Medical Robotics

    Data-Driven Techniques for Enhanced Surgical Efficiency
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Heinrich Musiolik + 3 more
    • English
    AI-Powered Developments in Medical Robotics: Data-Driven Techniques for Enhanced Surgical Efficiency offers a comprehensive exploration of AI-driven innovations, robotics, and data-driven techniques specifically tailored for medical applications. The book strikes a balance by addressing foundational principles, emerging technologies, and their practical implementation in real-world scenarios. It enhances its value through the inclusion of real-world case studies and interdisciplinary perspectives, making it relevant for professionals, researchers, and students alike. The book explores future developments, such as augmented and virtual reality in medical robotics, positioning itself as a forward-thinking resource.By addressing current gaps in the field, including regulatory challenges, training needs, and cost-effectiveness, the book ensures a well-rounded approach that appeals to both advanced and emerging markets. This multifaceted perspective enriches the reader's understanding and equips them with actionable insights for navigating the complexities of AI-driven healthcare robotics. The book serves as a definitive reference for a global audience seeking innovation and practical solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of medical technology, bridging the gap between theory and practice in a critical area of healthcare advancement.

  • Grey Wolf Optimizer

    A Pack of Solutions for Your Optimization Problems
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyedali Mirjalili
    • English
    Grey Wolf Optimizer: A Pack of Solutions for Your Optimization Problems offers in-depth coverage of recent theoretical advancements in GWO, as well as several variants, improvements, and hybrid approaches developed to enhance the GWO's performance and adaptability. The use of generative AI to improve this algorithm and make it more generic is also explored, along with diverse applications across multiple fields to illustrate the practical utility and versatility of the methods presented. The book offers a deep dive into the algorithm's foundations and presents new developments to help researchers overcome common challenges.It features numerous case studies and real-world examples across various fields, such as engineering, healthcare, finance, and environmental management. These applications demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of the GWO in addressing complex, interdisciplinary challenges, making the content highly relevant and practical for readers. Written by some of the world’s most highly cited researchers in the field of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and machine learning, the book serves as an essential resource for researchers and practitioners interested in applying and developing the Grey Wolf Optimizer.

  • Frequency Control in Microgrids

    • 1st Edition
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Frequency Control in Microgrids presents the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. It delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of challenges and opportunities.This book is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

  • Learning-Based Soft Sensing and Predictions for Process Industries

    Theory, Methodology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Reza Karimi + 1 more
    • English
    Learning-Based Soft Sensing and Predictions for Process Industries: Theory, Methodology and Applications covers prediction and soft sensing in industrial processes that are subject to specific challenges with AI-empowered learning algorithms. With the aid of a data-driven modeling strategy, the book explores the problems of industrial prediction and soft sensing and formulates a series of learning-based theory, methodologies, and applications. The book introduces the basics of prediction and soft sensing backgrounds, including different categories of prediction theory. Secondly, covers the foundations of machine learning methodologies, including supervised learning prediction, semi-supervised, and self-supervised prediction. Finally, the book examines novel learning-based models/architectures...

  • Carbon-Based Materials and Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Abu Hassan Nordin + 2 more
    • English
    Carbon-Based Materials and Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment discusses the potential utilization of carbon-based materials and composites for the removal of various type of contaminants in water bodies due to their unique features, such as earth-abundance, recyclability, low-cost of production processes, and stability. As carbon can be derived from many types of raw materials and process techniques, the book covers various sources of raw materials from synthetic or natural precursors that have high carbon content, along with their synthesis processes. This synthesized carbon is used in different types of water and wastewater treatment technologies, including adsorbents, membranes, photocatalysts, electrodes, and fenton-catalysts.The book covers the application and efficiency of these carbon-based technologies in the removal of different type of pollutants from water bodies. The feasibility, practicability and economic aspects of using carbon-based materials in water and wastewater treatment are also described in the book

  • Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Taher Azar + 1 more
    • English
    Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics explores a wide range of topics, from biomechanics-inspire... exoskeletons to neural control strategies for mobile robot swarms. From autonomous vehicles to medical robotics, this book delves into the latest advancements in modeling, dynamics, and control. Each chapter offers insights essential for navigating the complexities of modern robotic systems. By focusing on precise modeling techniques, researchers aim to better understand and predict robot behavior while advanced control strategies optimize performance and adaptability in dynamic environments. With a keen eye on integrating sensory feedback and perception systems, robots are becoming increasingly autonomous and intelligent. Whether you're interested in cable-driven haptic devices or AI-enhanced biosensors in medical robotics, this book provides a deep-dive into cutting-edge developments shaping the future of robotics.

  • Electric Mobility Systems

    Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcos Tostado-Véliz + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Mobility Systems: Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends presents a systems-level examination of electrified transport within the broader context of global decarbonization and energy transition strategies. The book addresses the growing need for an integrated reference that connects vehicle technologies, charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, grid interaction, and regulatory frameworks. By situating electric mobility within current climate objectives and CO₂ reduction pathways, it clarifies the technical, economic, and geopolitical drivers shaping the transformation of the transportation sector. The volume explores foundational principles across electric powertrains, battery and hydrogen storage technologies, power electronics, charging architectures, and vehicle-to-everythin... (V2X) paradigms. It provides structured coverage of electric vehicle typologies—including passenger cars, UAVs, and other emerging platforms—alongside smart charging strategies and grid-integrated energy management. Emphasis is placed on lifecycle emissions, supply-chain vulnerabilities, market evolution, standards, and system-level trade-offs, enabling readers to understand both technological capabilities and deployment constraints. Designed for researchers, engineers, infrastructure planners, policymakers, and advanced students, the book balances technical rigor with accessibility. Each chapter follows a consistent format—introduction, technical foundations, current applications, and future implications—allowin... independent consultation and digital discoverability. By synthesizing comparative technology assessments, data-driven insights, and forward-looking analysis, the reference supports evidence-based decision making and strategic planning toward resilient, low-carbon transport systems.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 90
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 90 covers the synthesis, or testing and recording, of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. With rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry.Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 91
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 91 covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting- edge accounts of fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects.With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to rapidly isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food and Agriculture

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food and Agriculture: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the intersection between microbial sciences, nanotechnology, and sustainable practices in the food and agriculture sectors. The book delves into innovative solutions that harness the power of microorganisms and nanotechnology to tackle pressing challenges, emphasizing eco-friendly approaches that enhance food production and agricultural practices while minimizing environmental impact. Readers will discover valuable insights and practical strategies aimed at fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.The book is structured into five detailed parts, beginning with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, covering topics such as enhanced seed germination, precision agriculture, and climate-resilient practices. Subsequent sections address nano-enabled insecticides and biosensors, food processing innovations for improved safety and quality, and real-world case studies that illustrate successful applications. The final part discusses ethical considerations, regulatory landscapes, and the challenges and opportunities in scaling up these technologies. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Food & Agriculture: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, scientists, and environmentalists, providing a wealth of knowledge on innovative applications that enhance food safety, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals.

  • Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mariappan Rajan
    • English
    Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for researchers and professionals in the field. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in nanofiber materials, focusing on their sources, properties, characterization, and diverse applications. This book is invaluable for understanding the cutting-edge fiber production processes and their impact on biomedical advancements. Additionally, the book delves into the structural properties of fibrous materials, their commercial potential, and future market needs. It addresses the critical challenges in biomedical applications and highlights the innovative solutions provided by fibrous technologies.

  • Manufacturing

    Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erik Tempelman + 1 more
    • English
    Manufacturing: Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made, Second Edition presents a fresh view on the world of industrial production, in terms of both abstraction levels and trade-offs. The book invites its readers to distinguish between what is possible in principle for a certain process (as determined by physical law); what is possible in practice (the production method as determined by industrial state-of-the-art); and what is possible for a certain supplier (as determined by its production equipment). Specific processes considered include metal forging, extrusion, and casting; plastic injection molding and thermoforming; additive manufacturing; joining; recycling, and more. By tackling the field of manufacturing processes from this new angle, the book makes the most out of a reader's limited time. It gives the knowledge needed to not only create well-producible designs, but also to understand supplier needs in order to find the optimal compromise. Apart from improving design for production, this publication raises the standards of thinking about producibility.

  • Encyclopedia of Ecology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Brian D. Fath
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Ecology, Third Edition, Four Volume Set once again provides a comprehensive reference work covering the current ideas and practices in ecology.Ecology is the ideal field for studying complex, adaptive, and self-organizing systems and by observing and understanding ecosystems, it provides valuable insights into creating sustainable systems. This knowledge is essential for addressing challenges in areas such as land management, environmental policy development, urban metabolism, industrial symbiosis, the global commons, and renewable energy.Ecology traditionally focused on measuring species abundance and distribution through field observations to establish a baseline understanding of nature. More recently, it emphasizes the relationships within populations, among species, and with their environment—networks of life central to this encyclopedia. Understanding these ecological connections is key to sustainability science and human-nature interactions. Current research spans biodiversity loss, soil conservation, sustainable agriculture, emerging diseases, eco-mimicry, and climate change. Ecological education and environmental literacy are increasingly integrated into curricula.Written and edited by an international team of experts and with special focus on interdisciplinary work in socio-ecological systems, this 3rd edition again links theory with application, and helps allow students needing entry-level summaries of specific ecology topics to create connections and find relevant, more in-depth resources in this exciting field.

  • Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Bone

    From Model to Patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Luis Cardoso + 2 more
    • English
    Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Bone: From Model to Patient provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the modelling and assessment of bone biomechanics. It addresses topics such as biosubstitutes and bone implants from the point of view of design, properties, computational modeling, and choice of biomaterials. It concentrates on the biomechanics and mechanobiology modeling approaches of bone, including biological models, multiphysical approaches, surface and volumetric growth models, and bone fluid flow models. This is augmented by case studies and examples of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of bone diseases. Readers are introduced to bone physiology, adaptation, and disease, including cellular aspects at the root of bone mechanotransduction and leading to bone growth and remodeling, and management of diseases. Chapters also cover the mechanical, multiphysical multiscale properties of bone and constitutive laws including bone viscoelasticity, poroelasticity, bone damage, fatigue and fracture, as well as measurement techniques of bone properties.

  • Advanced Smart Hydrogel Modeling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hua Li
    • English
    Advanced Smart Hydrogel Modeling provides structured computational models alongside experimental validation for predicting hydrogel performance under complex biochemical and physical stimuli. Guidance on using these models in specific biomedical and engineering applications is also covered, as are the latest developments in the area of hydrogels. Stimuli discussed include magnetic field, pressure coupled with temperature, pH coupled with magnetic field, salt concentration, light, glucose or carbohydrate concentration, urea concentration, and pH coupled with oxygen concentration.The book also includes a chapter discussing the plant mimosa pudica as a smart natural plant system, focusing on two-dimensional biochemical-electric... transient models to capture its rapid collapse and slow recovery movements, providing a bridge from smart artificial synthesis materials to smart natural materials.

  • Technical and Ethical Optimization:

    Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel A. Vallero
    • English
    Technical and Ethical Optimization: Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the scientific foundations, moral hazards and considerations, and societal implications of existing and emerging technologies. The book addresses key issues such as innovation, responsibility, justice, and sustainability, providing credible references and real-world case studies to illuminate complex debates. Chapters cover topics like discovery through design, ethical frameworks, the roles of science and biomedical ethics, environmental concerns, human enhancement, risk assessment, and technological justice.The book also discusses sustainability, resilience, and the knowledge needed to navigate technological progress responsibly. Each chapter critically examines the scientific, engineering, and moral underpinnings, fostering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by modern innovations. This is an essential resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and students across engineering, science, medicine, environmental studies, security, and philosophy.

  • Machine Learning Solutions for Inverse Problems: Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27
    • English
    Machine Learning Solutions for Inverse Problems: Part B, Volume 27 in the Handbook of Numerical Analysis, continues the exploration of emerging approaches at the intersection of machine learning and inverse problem theory. This volume presents a collection of chapters addressing a wide range of contemporary topics, including deep image prior methods for computed tomography, data-consistent learning strategies, and unified frameworks for training and inversion in machine learning-based reconstruction methods. Additional chapters examine learned regularization techniques, generative models for inverse problems, and the integration of deep learning with traditional computational frameworks such as full waveform inversion and PDE-based inverse modeling.The volume also discusses advances in self-supervised learning, data selection strategies, plug-and-play denoising methods, and diffusion models for solving imaging inverse problems. Further contributions explore neural network representations, operator learning, and learned iterative schemes, along with theoretical perspectives on stability, approximation hardness, hallucinations, and trustworthiness in AI-driven inverse problem methodologies.

  • Mountain Diversity

    Dynamics of High‑Altitude Environments
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Marchant
    • English
    Mountain Diversity: Dynamics of High-Altitude Environments explores the highly biodiverse, culturally rich, and often threatened mountain regions that comprise a quarter of the world’s continental land surface. Mountains cover only 25% of global continental land surface yet are home to more than 85% of the world’s amphibians, birds, and mammals, many of which are entirely restricted to mountains. Despite their importance as stores of biodiversity and drivers of global sustainability, mountains are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and how these interact with human populations and their livelihoods.Written by a leading expert in tropical mountain ecology, this book explores the processes that define the world’s high-altitude areas in an easily digestible manner. Prof. Marchant collates paleoecological, archaeological, historical, and contemporary insights on mountain functioning to synthesize the interactions between mountain societies, ecosystems, and environments. Many mountain ranges remain completely unprotected despite their importance as storehouses of biodiversity and providing goods and services to the world, not least water, food and energy. Mountains are under increasing threat via population growth, climatic extremes, and land use changes. This book provides insight to what underpins current biodiversity across the world’s mountains and uses this information to identify priorities for new ways to understand, value, protect, and conserve mountain areas for future generations.

  • Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants

    Omics and Phytotech Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad + 3 more
    • English
    Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants: Omics and Phytotech Approaches explores transgenic plant technologies and their important role in addressing environmental pollution. The book provides practical applications for improving environmental management strategies by examining established protocols and innovative techniques that enhance phytoremediation efficacy. By addressing current environmental challenges, this book not only advances academic understanding but also develops practical solutions for pollution control. It is a critical resource that assimilates the latest methodologies on genetic engineering and omics approaches for an extensive range of contaminants, from pharmaceuticals to heavy metals.

  • Environmental Turbulence

    From Fundamental Physics to Critical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Elie Bou-Zeid + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Turbulence: From Fundamental Physics to Critical Applications explains how to understand environmental and geophysical turbulence, both at a theoretical level and in engineering applications. Sections cover the effects of these new features on the fundamental flow dynamics in relatively simple domains. That is, how the turbulence statistics and structure are modified by the stabilizing or destabilizing effects of buoyancy and rotation is surveyed. Scalar transport is also described in detail. Flow in more complex domains is then described, focusing on vegetated and urban canopies, wind farms, air-sea interfaces, the upper ocean and clouds.Turbulence in environmental media is strongly modulated by buoyancy forces at all scales and by rotation at the largest scales, in contrast to canonical turbulent flows. It is rarely steady, which can give rise to non-equilibrium effects, and the domains such as wind farms or cities are often quite complex, leading to more intricate dynamics than in classic wall-bounded or free shear flows.

  • Nanodynamic Therapies

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Panchanathan Manivasagan + 2 more
    • English
    Nanodynamic Therapies: Principles and Applications explores the innovative use of nanosensitizers to generate reactive oxygen species for the targeted treatment of cancer and bacterial infections. Covering a broad spectrum of ROS-based therapeutic strategies, including photodynamic, chemodynamic, sonodynamic, electrodynamic, radiodynamic, thermodynamic, piezoelectric dynamic, and pyroelectric dynamic therapies, this book provides comprehensive insights into their fundamental principles, biomedical applications, and emerging clinical perspectives. The book highlights the role of diverse nanomaterials, such as metal-based, polymer-based, carbon-based, lipid-based, and two-dimensional nanomaterials, in enhancing anticancer and antibacterial therapies. With a strong focus on translation research and therapeutic innovation, it presents the recent advances and future direction in nanodynamic approaches for combating cancer and microbial infections.This volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers; postgraduate students in nanotechnology, materials science, biomaterials, and pharmaceutical sciences; and clinicians and cancer researchers seeking a comprehensive understanding of nanodynamic therapies and their impact on modern therapeutic strategies.

  • Nonlinear Process Modeling in Chemical and Particle Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Lakshmanan Rajendran + 1 more
    • English
    Nonlinear Process Modeling in Chemical and Particle Systems delivers a comprehensive guide to the analysis and application of nonlinear models in chemical engineering. Addressing the growing demand for simulation-driven design, process optimization, and sustainable innovation, the book integrates nonlinear ordinary and partial differential equations with real-world chemical and particle system applications. Readers are introduced to fundamental principles of nonlinear transport, reaction kinetics, and multiphase systems, followed by advanced treatments of particle dynamics, electrochemical processes, and environmental modeling. Each chapter combines theoretical underpinnings with detailed methods, computational strategies, and case studies, ranging from catalytic reactor dynamics to biosensor design and CO₂ capture technologies.The inclusion of both semi-analytical and numerical approaches, alongside predictive analytics and machine learning, ensures that the book speaks equally to mathematical rigor and industrial relevance. Written for graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers, this resource provides the skills to model, analyze, and optimize nonlinear processes across a range of chemical engineering applications. Its balance of theory, methods, and applied insights makes it an indispensable reference for advancing research, teaching, and professional practice in the field.

  • Dynamics of Marine Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Yingguang Wang
    • English
    Dynamics of Marine Structures begins by outlining foundational concepts of stochastic wave theory to facilitate cardinal understanding of nonlinear dynamical systems in the marine environment that respond to complex interactions with a wide range of factors. The book then illustrates, in detail, up-to-date statistical methods and hydro-elastic numerical modeling techniques to accurately predict extreme responses and operating limits of marine structures. Next, users will find comprehensive practical guidance on how to undertake marine structural design work for a variety of structures, including ships, sea walls, vertical breakwaters, harbors, and offshore energy facilities.Finally, the volume also reviews existing literature and summarizes the latest applied research investigations for students, researchers, and professional engineers alike, thus paving the way for further advancements in next-generation marine construction in support of global sustainable development targets.

  • Quantum Computing and Instrumentation for Smart Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Shubham Mahajan + 2 more
    • English
    Quantum Computing and Instrumentation for Smart Agriculture provides a detailed overview of quantum technologies and their applications in agriculture, exploring its transformative potential in improving agricultural practices Organized in five parts, the first section of the book introduces quantum technologies, their historical context, and the need for innovation in agriculture. The following sections discuss specific applications, including quantum computing for data analysis, quantum and nano-enabled sensors for precision farming, and quantum imaging for crop monitoring. In addition to addressing technological advancements, the book highlights sustainable practices and the future of quantum agriculture. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals interested in the integration of quantum and nanoscience with agricultural innovation, offering insights into innovative solutions that improve productivity while minimizing environmental impact.

  • Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues

    • 1st Edition
    • R. Praveen Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the bioenergy field, along with the challenges and opportunities for its future research. The book delivers solutions to specific problems through case studies and examples of successful bioenergy projects from different parts of the world, which can serve to inform and inspire policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in advancing sustainable energy production. This timely text analyzes economic and environmental implications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues and provides insights into the development of sustainable bioenergy systems.It serves as a quality resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and the utilization of agricultural residues for bioenergy production, including economic and environmental aspects, which is aligned with Elsevier’s Energy with Purpose commitment to support meeting the world's energy needs while protecting the planet for future generations.

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence for Cloud Systems

    A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming an Analyst
    • 1st Edition
    • Gianni D'Angelo
    • English
    Cyber Threat Intelligence for Cloud Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming an Analyst begins with the foundational study of asset vulnerabilities, laying the groundwork for understanding the weak points within cloud environments. It then introduces tools and methodologies for the automated collection and supervision of data from assets, culminating in the exploration of advanced techniques, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for data analysis and automated threat response. Alongside theoretical concepts, the book includes practical examples, hands-on exercises in Python, existing tools, and real-world case studies to help readers solidify their understanding and apply what they’ve learned.Cybersecurit... is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s technological landscape, and with the increasing complexity and pervasiveness of cyber threats, especially in cloud environments, the need for qualified professionals such as Cyber Threat Analysts has never been more critical. Here, author Gianni D’Angelo provides the technical knowledge required to analyze and defend digital infrastructures, covering both traditional and modern approaches, highlighting how CTI supports decision-making and proactive defense strategies.

  • Ceramic Nanocomposites

    Interface Design, Processing and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rotimi Sadiku + 3 more
    • English
    Ceramic Nanocomposites: Interface Design, Properties and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this field. The book thoroughly explores every aspect, from preparation techniques to performance testing and practical applications. It not only shares the latest research findings but also systematically summarizes various preparation methods and design strategies. Sections focus on the selection of nanofillers, interface optimization techniques, and how these factors influence key properties of the resultant composites such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and electrical properties.Additiona... the book extensively discusses the application prospects of nanocomposites in high-performance electronics, biomedical, and energy storage, and conversion sectors, offering a systematic theoretical and practical perspective. This makes it a comprehensive guide for developing new ceramic nanocomposite materials and promoting their industrial applications.

  • Nanoclays in Medical Therapy

    Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Meththika Vithanage + 2 more
    • English
    Nanoclays in Medical Therapy: Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, properties, and preparation methods of nanoclays, as well as the latest advancements in their application in medical therapy. The book is organized into five sections, each thoroughly reviewing the application of nanoclays in emerging fields such as drug delivery and regenerative medicine, antimicrobial and combination therapies, medical imaging and diagnostics, and clinical transformation and manufacturing. Within these sections, the book provides an in-depth analysis of biocompatibility and safety assessment, optimization of drug delivery systems, combination therapies, regenerative medicine, antibacterial properties, clinical translation, and more.This is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field who want to learn more about biocompatibility, safety, regulatory approval, and commercialization of nanoclays.

  • Climate-Smart Water Resource Management: A Paradigm Shift from Ancient to Modern Practices with Integrated Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15
    • English
    A concise exploration of how climate-smart water resource management has evolved from ancient irrigation wisdom to cutting, edge modern technologies. This book traces a paradigm shift—from traditional practices that harmonized with local climates to data-driven, integrated solutions that optimize supply, demand, and resilience in the face of climate variability. It blends historical case studies with contemporary innovations such as sensors, automation, AI-driven analytics, and sustainable policy frameworks. Readers gain practical insights into designing adaptive, resilient water systems that protect ecosystems, support communities, and ensure water security for the future.

  • Spectrophotometry in Food Analysis

    Fundamentals, Applications and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Marco Iammarino
    • English
    Spectrophotometry in Food Analysis: Fundamentals, Applications and Methods is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in food analysis. This comprehensive book offers a detailed exploration of analytical techniques and methodologies pivotal to the food industry. Combining a solid overview of fundamental principles with practical case studies, it guides readers through the intricacies of spectroscopic and spectrophotometric analysis. From instrumentation to laboratory techniques, this book covers all essential aspects, making it a must-read for students, researchers, and professionals aiming to enhance their understanding and application of these techniques.The book is systematically divided into nine sections, beginning with a broad overview of spectrophotometry. It progresses to practical applications in food quality, safety, traceability, and characterization, with specific sections dedicated to Raman, Near-Infrared, and FTIR spectroscopy. Each section is enriched with real-world examples, method validations, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring readers gain a robust understanding of the subject. This book is particularly valuable for chemists, food technologists, and laboratory technicians, but also serves as a useful guide for newcomers and interdisciplinary researchers interested in food analysis.

  • Intelligent Railway Alignment Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Hao Pu + 4 more
    • English
    Intelligent Railway Alignment Design offers a comprehensive exploration of intelligent railway alignment optimization. The book considers a variety of critical topics, starting with the optimal selection of key technical standards for railway design and then introduces the comprehensive geographic information model. The methods for evaluating the suitability of the railway alignment based on the comprehensive geographic information model are discussed, together with economic optimization models aimed at cost-effective railway alignment design. In addition, the book considers optimization models for managing risks related to typical geological hazards and minimizing environmental impacts.Intelligent search algorithms for solving railway alignment optimization models are explained in detail, including corridor searching algorithms and 3D alignment searching algorithms. Additionally, the book explores concurrent optimization strategies for coordinating railway alignments with stations and large temporary engineering projects. Finally, it introduces intelligent models and methods for reconstructing and optimizing existing railway alignments, ensuring that both new and updated railways operate efficiently and sustainably.

  • Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics

    • 1st Edition
    • Adarsh Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics explores the cutting-edge applications of swarm robotics in safeguarding national security and advancing marine forensics. This book delves into the innovative use of collaborative robotic systems inspired by nature, where multiple autonomous agents work together seamlessly to address complex challenges. From enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for national defence to revolutionizing marine forensic investigations, this comprehensive guide highlights the transformative impact of swarm robotics on critical domains. A must-read for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in robotics, artificial intelligence, and security, this book illuminates the future possibilities of swarm robotics in shaping a safer and more secure world.

  • Digital Twins in the Smart Classroom

    Utilising Sensor Networks in the Educational Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen
    • English
    Digital Twins in the Smart Classroom: Utilising Sensor Networks in the Educational Environment explores virtual schools that have incorporated digital twin computing into the day-to-day running of the classroom. The book discusses the foundational concepts, practical applications, future directions, and the various aspects of virtual school, such as the student's daily activities, intelligent wireless sensor networks, privacy issues, and how the internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and fog/edge-computing can enable a smarter, more efficient, more optimized classroom.The smart classroom allows the incorporation of digital devices and learning software into the school environment, as well as sensor networks for tracking classroom processes, for data gathering, and to developed insights into the management of scholarly activity. Additionally, modern infrastructure within schools can involve the installation of advanced Information and communication technology (ICT): student-friendly data can be collected from wearable devices (personal digital assistants, iPads, iPods, smart watches, etc.) via wireless sensor networks; smart sensors can monitor the classroom environment, such as noise level, CO2 level, temperature, humidity, lecturers’ voice, and students/lecturers’ motion (by PIR - passive infrared sensors), and much more.

  • Lunar Exploration

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English
    Advances in Geophysics, Volume 67 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include Introduction to the special issue, Electromagnetic induction in the Earth's mantle and oceans: Forward and inverse modeling, Marine controlled source and magnetotelluric methods, Probing the Lunar Interior with Electromagnetic Geophysical Methods, and Sensor development and applications in mineral exploration.

  • Foundations of Real Analysis

    Expanding Horizons beyond the click
    • 1st Edition
    • William R. Brian
    • English
    Foundations of Real Analysis: Expanding Horizons beyond the click covers the central topics of analysis, like continuity, differentiation, and integration, with a particular emphasis on set-theoretic and topological aspects of the real line, such as the Baire Category Theorem and the infinite-length Banach-Mazur games. These mathematical spectacles aim to challenge the student’s preconceptions about the real line, while at the same time the main part of the text builds up a more well-founded intuition. The book connects analysis with other adjacent areas of mathematics, including important arguments and ideas from topology, measure theory, abstract algebra, descriptive set theory, and functional analysis.It is richly illustrated and includes a wealth of interesting examples and counterexamples, such as Hilbert’s space-filling curves and Volterra’s non-integrable derivative aims to give students a thorough and rigorous introduction to real analysis, leaning on the more intuitive and imaginative aspects of the subject, while also revealing some of the broader context of modern mathematics in which the subject is situated. This introductory course is designed not only for future analysts, but for anyone wanting to understand analysis and to sharpen their mathematical insight. The text is well suited to a two-semester university course, but can also be used for self-study by the curious reader.

  • High-speed Railway Train–Track–Bridge Systems

    A Seismic Safety Technology Framework
    • 1st Edition
    • Guo Wei + 2 more
    • English
    High-speed Railway Train–Track–Bridge Systems: A Seismic Safety Technology Framework systematically constructs a seismic safety technology framework for high-speed railways, focusing on three key dimensions: catastrophe simulation innovation, in-depth mechanism revelation, and the implementation of prevention technologies. The book transcends the traditional limitation of modeling tracks as inertial masses by establishing, for the first time, a seismic failure model of railway tracks. For core prevention technologies, it proposes a disruptive SI (Spectral Intensity) velocity spectrum index that dynamically maps train derailment states to the responses of bridges.These results have already been applied to hundreds of bridges along the Guiyang–Guangzhou and Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railways, surviving nine strong earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or greater. This book serves as an integrated knowledge source for both academic researchers and professional engineers: scholars will gain proficiency in the complete "experiment–simulati... research workflow; engineers can directly leverage SI velocity spectrum design metrics embedded in industry standards, improving efficiency in seismic-region bridge design; industry leaders can adapt maglev train-bridge coupled vibration test technologies to support national maglev R&D initiatives.

  • Natural Disasters Under Changing Climate

    Modeling Strategies, Predictions, and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Omid Rahmati + 4 more
    • English
    Natural Disasters Under Changing Climate: Modeling Strategies, Predictions, and Management is an essential textbook within the natural disaster prediction domain, functioning as a comprehensive book on natural disasters, and focusing on floods, landslides, earthquakes, dust storms, land subsidence, wildfire, sea level rise, drought, snow avalanches, debris flow, desertification, sand dune migration, and heatwaves. In addition to taking a range of natural disasters into account, it covers novel approaches in artificial intelligence and remote sensing and provides an overview of the different concepts of natural disasters perception and how geo-environmental, topo-hydrological, and edaphic variables are connected with their occurrences.The initial chapters of the book shed light on the main principles and mechanisms of disasters prediction and the application of artificial intelligence algorithms in natural disasters domain. They discuss the applicability of the predictive models in the natural hazards domain and how the understanding of disaster management can happen with the help of disaster susceptibility maps. The book then pivots into landslide susceptibility modeling under climate change and details the use of DInSAR as a powerful tool for studying the effects of earthquakes in various regions. Following that, dust storm frequency and intensity, and how these are impacted by climatic factors, as well as water and land use management, is discussed at length.

  • Essential Kubeflow

    Engineering ML Workflows on Kubernetes
    • 1st Edition
    • Prashanth Josyula + 2 more
    • English
    Essential Kubeflow: Engineering ML Workflows on Kubernetes provides the tools needed to transform ML workflows from experimental notebooks to production-ready platforms. Through hands-on examples and production-tested patterns, readers will master essential skills for building enterprise-grade Machine Learning platforms, including architecting production systems on Kubernetes, designing end-to-end ML pipelines, implementing robust model serving, efficiently scaling workloads, managing multi-user environments, deploying automated MLOps workflows, and integrating with existing ML tools. Whether you're a Machine Learning engineer looking to operationalize models, a platform engineer diving into ML infrastructure, or a technical leader architecting ML systems, this book provides solutions for real-world challenges.With this comprehensive guide to Kubeflow, a widely adopted open source MLOps platforms for automating ML workloads, readers will have the expertise to build and maintain scalable ML platforms that can handle the demands of modern enterprise AI initiatives.

  • Machine Learning Made Visual with Python

    • 1st Edition
    • Weisheng Jiang
    • English
    Machine Learning Made Visual with Python makes machine learning intuitive through Python coding and dynamic visualizations. The book helps readers grasp complex math concepts by showing how algorithms evolve step-by-step. Readers will learn how to develop a hands-on, visual, and practical path to mastering core machine learning algorithms. Importantly, the book includes practical examples and coding exercises.

  • The Alkaloids

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 96
    • English
    The Alkaloids, Volume 96 continues the longstanding tradition of this authoritative series, presenting in-depth and up-to-date reviews on the chemistry and biology of alkaloids. This volume features comprehensive chapters on the chemistry of quinoline alkaloids, the chemistry and biology of securinega alkaloids, and the structure, biological activity, and chemical synthesis of Myrioneuron alkaloids. Together, these contributions provide critical insights into alkaloid structures, biosynthetic origins, biological activities, and synthetic strategies. This volume serves as an essential reference for researchers and advanced students working in natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and pharmacognosy.

  • Supercritical CO2 Extraction

    From Basic Principles to Industrial Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 10
    • Ivana Lukić + 2 more
    • English
    Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) has become one of the most recognized and widely applied technologies in green processing, with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) leading the way as the fluid of choice. It represents not only the first but also the most established industrial application of supercritical fluids, paving the path from laboratory research to large-scale production.This book, Supercritical CO2 Extraction: From Basic Principles to Industrial Applications, brings together and systematizes the current state of knowledge on scCO2 extraction, offering both a comprehensive overview and practical insights. It begins with an accessible introduction to the unique properties of scCO2 , followed by a clear explanation of the principles and operation of SFE. A broad spectrum of applications is then explored, ranging from plant materials to non-plant sources, agricultural residues, and food by-products, highlighting the versatility and growing potential of this technology.In addition to practical case studies, the book addresses modeling strategies and scale-up considerations, providing valuable guidance for translating experimental findings into industrial practice. Special emphasis is placed on integrated processes and real-world examples, showcasing how SFE has successfully bridged the gap between science and industry. The final chapter looks toward the future, outlining the challenges and opportunities that will shape the next generation of scCO2-assisted technologies.The book is intended for master’s and PhD students in chemical engineering, biotechnology, food engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and process engineering. It also serves as an essential resource for industry professionals seeking to understand and apply one of the most promising technologies in sustainable extraction.

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