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  • Neural Networks

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55
    • English
    Neural Networks, Volume 55 delves into the world of deep learning machines, defining neural networks and covering their central role in the development of modern language models, machine‑learning‑bas... decision‑making systems, and many other advances in artificial intelligence. Chapters in this new release include Neural networks with random weights, Bayesian Neural Networks for Official Statistics: Modeling High-Dimensional Structure in Complex Surveys and Administrative Records, Weakly supervised learning for neural networks, How to test a neural network as a null hypothesis, Test-Time Adaptation with Neural Networks: Approaches and Advances in Image Classification, and much more.Additional sections cover Semantics and Verification of Neural Network Components in Robotic Control Software, Artificial Neural Network Procedures for the Nonlinear Dynamical Plankton System, Neural Networks from Statistical Perspective, Neural Network applications in Assistive and Collaborative Robotics, Neural Network applications in Assistive and Collaborative Robotics, and Neural Networks using SPDEs.

  • Metallophytes in Mineral Mining

    • 1st Edition
    • Vimal Chandra Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Metallophytes in Mineral Mining offers a cutting-edge look at the emerging technology of phytomining (or agromining) for the farming of metals in metal-rich soils. Metallophytes-based mineral mining is a rapidly growing field due to its potential contribution to socio-economic and ecological sustainability. The authors begin with a thorough overview of metallophytes and the analysis of metal-rich soils. The following chapters look closely at phytomining versus phytoremediation, metal transporter in hyperaccumulator plants, and microbe-assisted phytomining. The authors also carefully consider the implications of conserving metallophytes biodiversity. Finally, several case studies of valuable metals in agromining round out the chapters. This pioneering text provides the latest work and perspectives on metallophytes in mineral mining and how it may support sustainability.

  • Complexity in Mathematical Biology for Sustainable Development

    Modeling Climate, Disease, and Ecosystems through Difference, Differential, and Fractional Theory
    • 1st Edition
    • Fatma Bozkurt
    • English
    Complexity in Mathematical Biology for Sustainable Development: Modeling Climate, Disease, and Ecosystems through Difference, Differential, and Fractional Theory introduces new mathematical methods to derive complex modeling solutions for a wide range of engineering and scientific research applications. The book strikes a balance between high-level mathematical theory and technical derivations, offering step-by-step explanations, real-world case studies, and clear introductions to advanced mathematical models. Solutions include modeling and quantifying complexity, with emphasis placed on the growing need for interdisciplinary collaboration, the integration of real-time data into models, and the development of adaptive frameworks challenges such as pandemics, biodiversity loss, and climate uncertainty.The book is designed to meet the needs of a diverse primary audience, from graduate students to professionals in fields such as computer science, public health, environmental policy, applied mathematics, and biotechnology. By providing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the book equips readers with the skills and knowledge to tackle pressing global challenges through mathematical models, making it a valuable resource for both academic and professional development.

  • Performance-Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

    Advanced Modeling and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hong-Gun Park
    • English
    Performance-Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings addresses the critical need for specialized knowledge and advanced techniques to conduct accurate structural response assessments, particularly for buildings in earthquake-prone regions or older edifices not originally designed to withstand seismic forces.The book focuses on nonlinear analysis models, integrating theory-based principles, contextual specifications, and fully validated experimental data to optimally maintain the integrity of new and existing buildings under variable forces. By systematically outlining state-of-the-art approaches for characterizing and predicting the behavior of key structural components—including beams, columns, beam-column joints, walls, coupling beams, and slab diaphragms—supported by real-world examples and case studies that illustrate their applicability, this essential reference resource makes complex seismic evaluation methodologies accessible to technical readers both in academia and industry. The inclusion of performance-based seismic design strategies is also a prominent highlight, delivering a comprehensive framework for examining and strengthening reinforced concrete buildings against seismic threats.Originally published by the Architectural Institute of Korea (AIK) and the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), this volume serves as a national reference for performance-based seismic design. It provides essential insights and employs advanced tools to advance seismic design and retrofit practices, supporting global efforts to enhance long-term resilience in built environment development.

  • Digital Twin and Industry 4.0

    Concepts, Frameworks, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Abid Haleem + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twin and Industry 4.0: Concepts, Frameworks, and Applications champions the use of digital twin technologies in the support of the fourth industrial revolution. These technologies, such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, big data analytics, robotics, and VR can be combined to benefit a wide variety of industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to cybersecurity. Chapters discuss each respective technology, considering its classification, advantages, disadvantages, roles, its applications, and its potential for future developments. Alongside AI and IoT, the book looks at additive manufacturing, 5G, blockchain, sensors, holography, 3D-printing, drones, machine vision, and cyber-physical systems (CPS).Overall, Digital Twin and Industry 4.0 provides a comprehensive synthesis of theories and technologies underpinning digital twins for Industry 4.0, along with interdisciplinary coverage that connects digital twins with the other technologies. Sections also include applied case studies and examples that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial implementation.

  • Deep Learning in Bioinformatics

    Techniques and Applications in Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Habib Izadkhah
    • English
    Deep Learning in Bioinformatics: Techniques and Applications in Practice, Second Edition explores how deep learning can be utilized for addressing important problems in bioinformatics, including drug discovery, de novo molecular design, sequence analysis, protein structure prediction, gene expression regulation, protein classification, biomedical image processing and diagnosis, biomolecule interaction prediction, and in systems biology. The book also presents theoretical and practical successes of deep learning in bioinformatics, pointing out problems and suggesting future research directions. This updated edition includes several new chapters, applications, and examples for new Deep Learning advances and techniques.Dr. Izadkhah provides valuable insights and will help researchers use deep learning techniques in their biological and bioinformatics studies.

  • AI and Blockchain for Wireless Communications

    Creating Resilient and Secure Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Ferheen Ayaz + 1 more
    • English
    AI and Blockchain for Wireless Communications: Creating Resilient and Secure Systems describes the merger of AI and blockchain for the smooth functioning of secure wireless communications. The book covers both sides of blockchain and AI integration – blockchain for assisting AI, such as solutions involving distributed learning and trustworthy AI, and AI solutions designed to support blockchain, such as solutions embedded in smart contracts for automation and authentication. The methods and techniques presented in the book are also supported by use cases that show the practical implementation of AI and blockchain based wireless communication systems. It is suitable for students, researchers, and industry engineers in AI, blockchain, and wireless communications, and will help AI developers grasp concepts and see the benefits of blockchain integrated with AI—particularly in wireless communications—thus setting the groundwork for their future development.

  • Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Joaquim M.S. Cabral + 4 more
    • English
    Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability describes the basic concepts of chemical and biochemical kinetics, chemical reaction engineering, reactors design, ideal reactors, and homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors. The book brings together the most significant types of reactors that use molecular (enzymes) and cells biocatalysts for biological applications, which range from enzyme reactors, microbial reactors, plant cell culture and reactors, photobioreactors, cell reactors, reactors for stem cell culture, reactors for tissue and organ engineering, microbioreactors, reactors for cellular agriculture products, to bioreactors for waste-water treatment.The book elaborates on bioreactors from molecular level enzymes, to microbial, plant, animal and human cells and tissue and organs, and provides sustainable applications in industrial, environmental and health sectors. As such, the book bridges the gap between the Engineering Sciences and Technology and Health Sciences areas.

  • Engineered Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
    • English
    Engineered Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a core selection of engineering approaches and methods to optimize materials for drug delivery, including grafting, cross-linking, thiolation, conjugation, and the functionalization of biomaterials. A wide range of engineered biomaterial types are described, from biopolymers and nanobiomaterials, to metals, ceramics, and composites. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications.This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

  • The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action

    • 4th Edition
    • Richard B. Silverman + 2 more
    • English
    The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action, Fourth Edition presents a unique approach to medicinal chemistry based on physical organic chemical principles and reaction mechanisms that rationalize drug action. The book's coverage allows readers to extrapolate core principles and mechanisms to many related classes of drug molecules. It reflects the significant changes in the process of drug design over the last decade and preserves the successful approach of the previous editions while also including significant changes in format and coverage.It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry who are studying medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry. Users, including research chemists and biochemists working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will find this update to be useful in their daily work.

  • Floating Energy Systems

    Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Catalina Spataru
    • English
    Floating Energy Systems: Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy offers a detailed exploration and analysis of the latest technologies in floating energy systems – technologies and structures designed to generate power from renewable resources while floating on water bodies. These systems are part of the broader category of renewable energy technologies and have gained attention due to their potential to harness the untapped energy resources available on the surface of oceans, seas, lakes, and reservoirs. Key types of floating energy systems that are considered here include wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, systems that utilize algae and other aquatic plants to produce bioenergy, ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and hybrid systems, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and potential impact. Despite the many benefits floating energy systems offer, there are many challenges relating to weather and climate, reliability, performance, cost, and regulations, and the book provides in-depth coverage of transmission technologies, business models and finance, vulnerability and resilience of green energy assets, regulatory frameworks, legal challenges, and environmental impact assessments, as well as exploring future innovations, opportunities, and directions. This is a valuable resource for readers looking to understand floating energy systems and seeking to stay abreast of the latest innovations in sustainable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, practitioners in the energy sector, policy makers, and other professionals involved in sustainable energy policy, economics, investment, consultancy, or advocacy.

  • Biomaterials and Bioengineering Approaches in Cosmetics

    • 1st Edition
    • Román Pérez Antoñanzas + 3 more
    • English
    Biomaterials and Bioengineering Approaches in Cosmetics explores the intersection of biomaterials, bioengineering, and cosmetic science, bridging traditional practices with modern technological advancements. Divided into five parts, readers are systematically guided through the development and application of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, concluding with key case studies and industrial insights. This is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of biomaterials, biomedicine, biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science who are new to cosmetics and wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the field. It is also ideal for professionals in the cosmetics field who want to refresh their knowledge and better understand related fields.

  • Encyclopedia of Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM)

    • 1st Edition
    • Gholamreza Haseli + 2 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) presents current methods in MADM in a simple way, including Sections on Weighting Methods, Extensions for the MADM Methods, Ranking Methods, and Outranking Methods. Each method chapter presents two numerical examples for each method, one simple example with less than six criteria and six alternatives, and one complex example with six or more criteria and six or more alternatives. In addition, most chapters are written by the original developers of the method, ensuring insight into and practical application of MADM. The book is also filled with over 200 full-color figures that illustrate methods and applications.The book, in one volume, demystifies the complex world of MADM, blending theoretical concepts with hands-on practices and case studies. It bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, providing clear and practical understanding of the key principles and techniques essential for harnessing the power of MADM.

  • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

    Scaling and Performance Limits
    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor V. Zhirnov + 1 more
    • English
    Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits considers physical principles and trends in extremely scaled autonomous microsystems such as integrated intelligent sensor systems, with a focus on energy minimization. The book explores the implications of energy minimization on device and system architecture. It further details the behavior of electronic components and the further implications on system-level scaling and performance limits. In particular, fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation, and communication subsystems are developed, with new applications such as optical, magnetic, and mechanical sensors presented.This fully revised and updated edition includes information on semiconductor memories, betavoltaic energy conversion, advanced packaging, recent technology trends, and new technology roadmaps. This new edition of this well-proven book with its unique focus and interdisciplinary approach shows the complexities of the next generation of nanoelectronic microsystems in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, and is aimed for a broad audience within several disciplines.

  • Microplastics in Aquatic Environments

    Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Melvin Samuel Jayakumar
    • English
    Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of microplastic contamination, covering its sources, transport mechanisms, interactions with environmental pollutants, and potential health risks. From detection and monitoring techniques to advanced remediation strategies, this book delves into cutting-edge scientific research, innovative technologies, and policy frameworks aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution globally. By examining the role of biofilms, pollutant complexation, and emerging technologies such as nanomaterials and bioremediation, the book bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical solutions.It is a comprehensive guide for researchers, policymakers, environmental scientists, and industry leaders, offering data driven insights, advanced detection techniques, and actionable solutions to combat microplastic pollution. By addressing the scientific, technological, and policy-related challenges associated with microplastics, this book bridges knowledge gaps and paves the way for effective global action to mitigate one of the most pressing environmental threats of our time.

  • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
    • English
    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely used in new construction but is less commonly applied to renovation activities. Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment: A Practical Guide addresses this gap by offering a practical resource centered on well-defined use cases for applying BIM to renovation projects.The authors contributed to the EU Horizon 2020–funded BIM-Speed project, through which they developed over 20 use cases with demonstrative implementations on real-world renovation projects. These use cases were also formalized as standard BuildingSmart International use cases.This book presents a selection of the most important use cases in an accessible format tailored to renovation practitioners. It also outlines requirements for information management and BIM implementation planning to support the seamless integration of these use cases into practice.

  • Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Samad Sepasgozar + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment delves into the intersection of human interaction, digital information, and the architectural landscape. It thoroughly examines the instruments and methodologies vital to sustainable construction management and urban planning. The book provides a detailed look at how digital informatics equips professionals to make informed decisions. Moreover, it includes practical examples, such as a virtual tunnel boring machine that uses real-time data for training and monitoring, risk assessments for modular construction in a gaming environment, and big data and GIS analytics to understand urban challenges.This comprehensive guide also showcases the use of advanced technology to address issues like urban waste management, bushfire impacts, and pandemic responses. Readers will find valuable insights into the application of digital tools in the built environment, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating informatics with traditional practices. The book is an essential resource for those looking to leverage digital innovations to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban development projects.

  • Green Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT

    • 1st Edition
    • Saeid Jamshidi + 3 more
    • English
    Green Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT tackles the pressing security challenges posed by the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT). The book delves into innovative, lightweight security models and energy-aware IDS mechanisms that strike a balance between security efficacy, computational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Sections discuss the transformative role of IoT and the need for sustainable security solutions, highlight the distinctions between traditional and Green IDS, focus on lightweight security models essential for resource-constrained IoT devices, and delve into energy-efficient network designs.Additional sections explore green IDS mechanisms, including machine learning and distributed approaches, IoT vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, practical examples of sustainable IDS in various smart environments, real-world case studies, and future directions in sustainable IoT security. The book concludes with actionable recommendations that align technological advancements with global sustainability goals.

  • Higher-Order Theories of Functionally Graded Circular Cylindrical Beams and Columns

    • 1st Edition
    • Xueyang Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Higher-Order Theories of Functionally Graded Circular Cylindrical Beams and Columns provides a detailed exploration of the mechanical behaviors of functionally graded circular cylindrical beams and columns, including bending, vibration, and stability, and considering factors such as shear deformation, cross-section warping, elastic foundation interaction, non-local effects in nanoscale and piezoelectric and flexoelectric, and more. With a focus on higher-order theories and advanced analytical methods, the book enables researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of circular cylindrical structures.The detailed derivations and explanations of complex equations and concepts assist in the development of new research. This book will help engineers identify and address potential issues in the design and analysis of circular cylindrical structures. Detailed discussions on factors affecting mechanical performance, such as material selection, geometric parameters, and loading conditions enable engineers to make informed decisions and optimize their designs for improved performance and safety.

  • Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
    • English
    Synthetic biopolymers provide a readily available alternative to natural biopolymers found in nature, as well as being more easily modified for specific applications, such as drug delivery. Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of synthetic biopolymer types and their unique properties, including PLA, PLGA, PCL, Carbopols, cyclodextrins, synthetic lipids and much more. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications.This book is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, and Clinical Sciences.

  • 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.

  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part I

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 238
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 238 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Smart Healthcare 2.0

    Integrating Digital Twins with AI-Driven Predictive Analytics
    • 1st Edition
    • Ramesh Chandra Poonia + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Healthcare 2.0: Integrating Digital Twins with AI-Driven Predictive Analytics offers a groundbreaking exploration of how digital twin technology, combined with real-time sensing and predictive analytics, is transforming healthcare delivery. As the global healthcare landscape shifts toward proactive, personalized care, this book addresses the urgent need for comprehensive resources that unify artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and biomedical engineering within the digital twin framework. It provides an essential guide for researchers, engineers, and clinicians aiming to harness virtual patient models and data-driven insights to improve health outcomes and system efficiency in the era of ubiquitous healthcare.This volume covers a wide spectrum of topics, starting with foundational concepts of digital twins in precision health and advancing through smart sensing technologies, scalable system architectures, and AI-powered predictive analytics. Readers will explore detailed discussions on edge-cloud computing, secure communication protocols including blockchain, and simulation platforms that enable virtual patient modeling. The book also addresses critical themes such as chronic disease management, emergency response optimization, ethical AI deployment, interoperability standards, and workforce readiness. Real-world case studies and future-focused chapters on cognitive twins and quantum simulation provide a rich, multidisciplinary perspective.

  • Electrochemical Biomass Conversion

    Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajender Boddula + 2 more
    • English
    Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts presents an in-depth examination of the mechanisms, recent advancements, and sustainable practical applications of electrochemical biomass conversion. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book offers a detailed overview of both experimental findings and computational studies, presenting state-of-the-art approaches to electrochemical biomass conversion. The book opens with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and processes of electrochemical biomass conversion. The subsequent sections delve into various facets such as reactors, deconstruction, and valorization methods. Discussions extend to catalysts, characterization techniques, and electrochemical platforms derived from biomass. The book explores modeling, fermentation, reforming, oxidation, hydrogenation, and catalyst compositions including noble metals, alloys, carbon, and polymers. Integration approaches with microbial, photo, and thermal methods are discussed alongside fuel and biodiesel production through electrochemical means. Specific chapters focus on the conversion of various biomass derivatives like glucose, furfural, and glycerol, culminating in bioelectroconversion and technoeconomic assessments. The content addresses challenges, sustainability aspects, case studies, and concludes by outlining future directions and emerging trends in biomass electrochemistry. Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts is a comprehensive reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals involved in the electrochemical conversion of biomass, catalysis, sustainable chemistry, and the scale-up of bioenergy technologies.

  • MXene Quantum Dots

    Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Poushali Das + 2 more
    • English
    MXene Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Applications investigates MXene-derived quantum dots, from fundamentals to synthesis and applications. It provides a comprehensive understanding of what MXene quantum dots are, their properties, and their synthesis methods, including knowledge of their composition, structure, and unique characteristics, as well as offering insights into a range of applications for these materials. The book covers the specific methods and techniques used to synthesize MXene quantum dots, including precursor materials, synthesis conditions, and post-synthesis treatments.In addition, it provides crucial understanding of the optical and electronic properties of MXene quantum dots, which play a significant role in their use in optoelectronics, energy conversion, storage devices, sensors, bioimaging, catalysis, and other emerging applications. The advantages and challenges associated with their applications are also addressed, as are the safety considerations and potential environmental impacts associated with their synthesis, handling, and disposal.

  • Applied Hydrology and Green Infrastructure Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Schulenberg + 2 more
    • English
    Applied Hydrology and Green Infrastructure Systems combines theoretical insight with practical applications. This textbook captures the latest developments in green infrastructure and offers the skills that are necessary to interpret and solve complex hydrology and hydraulics problems. Integrating traditional hydrologic principles with cutting-edge green infrastructural solutions, it provides a foundation into groundwater dynamics, hydrological processes, and sustainable sewer design. It paves the way for understanding the importance of environmentally conscious practices in water resource management.The book is divided into three parts. Part One offers a deep exploration of groundwater dynamics and describes saturated and unsaturated flow principles. It then explores steady-state and transient well hydraulics, flow nets, and strategies for ensuring sustainable groundwater availability. Part Two largely focuses on hydrology, diving into surface runoff processes, unit hydrographs, and the application of NRCS unit hydrograph methodology. Probability and statistics in hydrology are introduced followed by hydrologic frequency analyses. Lastly, Part Three describes sewer design, green infrastructure, and water transmission. The principles of sewer system design with an emphasis on sustainability and the integration of green infrastructure are discussed.Applied Hydrology and Green Infrastructure Systems is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate students in environmental sciences studying engineering hydrology, hydraulics and hydrology. It is also useful for engineers, urban planners, and consultants who are looking for practical guidance to incorporate green infrastructure into urban design and development. This textbook contains case studies, self-assessments, spreadsheet shells, and a solutions manual as additional resources for students and instructors.

  • Baseline Geoscience Data Generation for Sustainable Exploration of Natural Resources

    • 1st Edition
    • O.P. Mishra + 1 more
    • English
    Baseline Geoscience Data Generation for Sustainable Exploration of Natural Resources offers a comprehensive examination of the critical role that baseline geoscience data plays in the sustainable exploration of natural resources. The book highlights the importance of global geophysical mapping as a catalyst for mineral exploration, providing an overview of various geophysical techniques essential for generating baseline data. It explores advanced methodologies in potential field surveying, geoelectrical surveying, electromagnetic techniques, and remote sensing, underscoring their applications in sustainable resource management. The text also examines geospatial surveying techniques, including GIS and GPS, and introduces innovative drone-based geoscientific surveying methods that enhance data collection efficiency.Additiona... the book covers seismic surveying techniques and marine mineral resource exploration, offering a global perspective on national geophysical mapping programs and their significance in mineral exploration. The discussion on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in resource exploration. Through case studies and practical applications, readers gain insights into effective data acquisition planning and strategies for utilizing geophysical applications in mineral exploration.

  • Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames

    Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Ke Ke + 3 more
    • English
    Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames: Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design provides readers with up-to-date information on hybrid steel frames equipped with self-centring energy dissipation bays (HSF-SCEDBs), an innovative seismic-resilient structural system. The book provides details on the conception and development of HSF-SCEDBs. It comprehensively discusses a series of experimental programmes investigating the hysteretic behaviour of novel materials and structural components that endow HSF-SCEDBs with self-centring and energy dissipation capabilities. Furthermore, the book reports detailed discussions on the dynamic behaviour of HSF-SCEDBs based on the results of numerical simulations. The book also reveals the seismic demand of HSF-SCEDBs from a spectral perspective using equivalent single-degree-of-fre... (SDOF) systems. Building upon these insights, it develops seismic design and evaluation frameworks to bridge the gap between academic research and practical implementation, positioning the book as a valuable resource for practitioners and academics in structural and seismic engineering. By integrating advanced technologies and methodologies aligned with current seismic design trends, the book aspires to advance the frontiers of knowledge in structural and seismic engineering.

  • Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

    Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Minh-Ky Nguyen + 3 more
    • English
    Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems: Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy provides a comprehensive analysis of the sources, transport mechanisms, and environmental fate of microplastics, emphasizing their ecotoxicological impacts. The book systematically explores advanced remediation technologies, including membrane filtration, nanofiber-based separation, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), biodegradation, and nature-based treatment approaches such as constructed wetlands. Furthermore, it examines circular economy strategies, sustainable waste management frameworks, and the development of bioplastics as integrated solutions to plastic waste mitigation.With contributions from leading experts, this book serves as an essential reference for researchers, environmental scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking evidence-based strategies for plastic waste reduction and sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary insights, it advances the discourse on plastic pollution governance and supports the broader objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Data Science, Interactive Visualizations, and Generative AI Tools for the Analysis of Qualitative, Mixed-Methods, and Multimodal Evidence

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel González Canché
    • English
    Too many qualitative and mixed-methods researchers are currently being asked to make an impossible choice: either remain outside the world of advanced data science and artificial intelligence, or enter it by learning programming, relying on expensive proprietary platforms, and uploading sensitive data to external servers. This book begins from a different premise: researchers should not have to choose between rigor, accessibility, privacy, and interpretive depth. Data Science, Interactive Visualizations, and Generative AI Tools for the Analysis of Qualitative, Mixed-Methods, and Multimodal Evidence presents an integrated methodological ecosystem for ethical and equity-driven data science in qualitative and mixed-methods research. It is designed for scholars working with textual, relational, temporal, affective, spatial, visual, and multimodal evidence who want access to rigorous data science and AI-supported analytic tools without needing to master programming, pay recurring fees, or surrender control of sensitive materials.The book introduces a fully local, no-code ecosystem of software tools for analyzing complex evidence across multiple layers of inquiry—from language and structure to time, emotion, interaction, and context. Special attention is given to ISARI (Intelligent Systems for Academic Research Integration), a fully offline, open-source, multimodal brainstorming partner designed to support scholarly memoing, comparison, synthesis, and evidence-grounded writing. ISARI is presented not as a substitute for interpretation, but as part of a broader local analytic environment in which computational outputs remain accountable to researchers’ judgment and to participants’ original evidence.This is not a book about replacing researchers with AI. It is a book about giving researchers ethical, privacy-conscious, and equity-driven access to advanced analytic tools that have too often remained restricted to those with programming expertise or privileged institutional support. By bringing together interactive visualizations, machine learning, natural language processing, geocontextualization... temporal analysis, relational modeling, and local generative AI, this book offers a practical and forward-looking vision for doing rigorous research without compromising transparency, scholarly control, or data sovereignty. It is intended for researchers, faculty, graduate students, institutional analysts, and interdisciplinary scholars interested in expanding their analytic toolkit while preserving methodological accountability and interpretive authority.

  • Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization

    • 1st Edition
    • Dominic Foo + 2 more
    • English
    Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization explores the latest mathematical methods driving large-scale adoption of technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in industrial systems. By examining systematic strategies for planning, decision-making, and designing low-carbon industrial processes, the book offers readers—both experts and newcomers—a comprehensive understanding of how recent advances in process engineering can support a sustainable future. Special emphasis is placed on the integration and optimization of cutting-edge technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), Negative Emission Technologies (NETs), and other innovative decarbonization solutions as they mature and become viable at scale.Beyond technical frameworks, the book addresses the urgent need to manage rising atmospheric CO₂ levels, which now average 420 ppm—well above safe thresholds. It highlights the importance of using decision-making tools to efficiently deploy and systematize available technologies, ensuring the industrial sector contributes effectively to climate mitigation.

  • Piezo-Supercapacitors as Sustainable Energy Devices

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Basheer Ahamed + 2 more
    • English
    Piezo-supercapacitor... as Sustainable Energy Devices: Fundamentals and Applications presents the latest advances in this important research field. Chapters cover the fundamentals, technological advancements, and diverse range of applications. By exploring the underlying principles, design considerations, manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge research, the book serves as a valuable reference resource for researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers who want to develop a deeper understanding of this new and emerging technology to help them overcome implementation challenges and explore new potential for future sustainable energy storage solutions.

  • Polylactic Acid

    A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA
    • 3rd Edition
    • Lee Tin Sin + 1 more
    • English
    Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Third Edition provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists engaged in PLA research and the development of new products. This new edition addresses the latest updates on PLA synthesis, eco-profiles such as lifecycle assessments, and advancements in 3D printing technology. It also includes details on the new PLA products available in the market and profiles major industrial players that have emerged in recent years. Additionally, it highlights newer applications like shape memory PLA, biomedical chemotherapy, and wearable electronics, which have garnered significant interest in recent years.The current market landscape for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, it covers the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheological, and degradation properties of PLA, providing a comprehensive understanding of this sustainable material. The book is not only a valuable introduction to academics, researchers, and policymakers to this topic, but also serves as a practical reference guide to support decision-making within the plastics industry.

  • Biotribology of Engineering Materials

    Principles, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed Abdelbary + 1 more
    • English
    Biotribology of Engineering Materials: Principles, Modeling, and Applications introduces readers to the tribology of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, covering their mechanical behaviors, surface modification, failure modes, modeling, and much more. Lubricants, testing, evaluation methods, coating technologies, and tribocorrosion of these materials are also discussed. Materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and ti-, co-, mg-, zn-, and fe-based alloys. Coverage of micro- and nano-materials is also included, as are specific biomedical applications, such as the tribological behavior of materials for joint and dental implants, dental restoration devices, and fracture fixation devices.

  • Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Yogesh K. Ahlawat + 2 more
    • English
    Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers a cutting-edge exploration of the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its transformative role in biobased biorefineries. The book delves into the diverse microbial organisms and innovative bioprocesses that are reshaping the production of sustainable biofuels, bioplastics, and high-value pharmaceuticals, and uncovers the fundamental principles of microbial biotechnology that enhance microbial performance, alongside practical case studies that illustrate real-world applications and the potential for commercial-scale impact. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of key topics, beginning with the engineering of biomass feedstocks for bioethanol production and extending to microbial biodiversity, enzyme applications, and metabolic engineering. Each chapter presents detailed insights into the processes that drive efficiency and sustainability in biorefineries, including the enzymatic conversion of biomass, microbial biosynthesis of platform chemicals, and the challenges of scaling up these technologies. Additionally, it addresses environmental considerations and market trends, offering a holistic view of the biobased economy. Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students in fields such as chemical engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental science. By integrating multidisciplinary knowledge, the book equips readers with the latest findings and practical strategies to optimize biorefinery operations, enhance sustainability, and contribute to a circular bioeconomy.

  • Biologically-Driven Carbon Capture and Utilization through Microorganisms for Sustainable CO₂ Biofixation and Bioenergy Generation

    • 1st Edition
    • Pratima Bajpai
    • English
    Biologically-Driven Carbon Capture and Utilization through Microorganisms for Sustainable CO₂ Biofixation and Bioenergy Generation explores biologically-driven carbon capture and utilization and covers the future of sustainable climate solutions. Focusing on microorganisms' pivotal role, the book investigates innovative methods for converting atmospheric CO₂ into valuable biomolecules, supporting both environmental health and energy production. It highlights advances in microbial strategies, genetic engineering, and metabolic modifications that enhance bio-capture efficiency. The book also examines integrating bioenergy systems with carbon sequestration, the potential of biochar as a removal strategy, and the bioconversion of C1 compounds, offering a holistic view of current technologies and future prospects.Covering topics from sources of CO₂ emissions to the latest biotechnological innovations, the book is an essential resource for researchers, biotechnologists, environmental scientists, and students dedicated to combating climate change. Whether you're involved in environmental policy, renewable energy, or microbial research, you'll find valuable insights into sustainable solutions for reducing carbon footprints and advancing bio-based technologies.

  • Structural Reliability and Health Monitoring of Composite Structures with Artificial Intelligence

    • 1st Edition
    • Wael A. Altabey
    • English
    Structural Reliability and Health Monitoring of Composite Structures with Artificial Intelligence offers a comprehensive review of the application of AI in the SHM of composite structures. Sections cover new developments such as the use of machine learning, deep learning, and artificial neural networks in SHM, while also illustrating the integration of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods with AI algorithms. The content structure follows logical progression: from basic material concepts, design, manufacturing and fabrication, through damage and failure modes, advanced SHM monitoring, probabilistic design concepts, and AI based schemes for SHM.In addition, a full chapter is also dedicated to applied case studies in pipelines, ducts, and plates) using analytical, numerical, and simulation tools (ANSYS, MATLAB). The book’s key audience includes postgraduate students, academic researchers, and practicing engineers who are working in civil, mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering.

  • Metal Matrix Composites

    Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yashas Gowda T G + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of these materials, covering not only the basics, but also sophisticated processing methods for real-world applications. Chapters cover materials selection, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and thermal characteristics, and other important factors that need to be considered when applying these materials in practical situations across various industrial sectors. With contributions from prominent authorities in the field, this book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals.The book's in-depth information and knowledge on the possible advantages, difficulties and uses of applying these materials across various industrial applications makes it a welcomed resource.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials

    Design, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Matteo Benedetti + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications provides readers with a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing, properties, and applications of these materials. Chapters cover modeling and numerical techniques, experimental approaches for investigating mechanical properties, as well as the thermal, electromagnetic, and corrosion fatigue properties of these materials. Design techniques, microstructure, and topology are each discussed as well. Materials covered include additive manufactured lattice structures, cellular lattice materials, acoustic and elastic locally resonant metamaterials, rationally designed cellular metamaterials, optical metamaterials, biological metamaterials, high strength strut-based lattices, and more.The book concludes with a chapter focused on data-driven design and artificial intelligence for architected metamaterials.

  • Advances in MXene-Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai Sunajadevi + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in MXene-Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications focuses on synthesis methods, characterization techniques, fundamental properties, and cutting-edge applications across various industrial sectors. It addresses the unique properties and performance of these materials, including mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and surface properties. With practical case studies, the book explores innovative uses of these materials across various research domains, making it a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, as well as manufacturers and other professionals who are working in the development of MXene-based polymer composites for a broad range of industrial applications.

  • Green Revolution

    Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcello Locatelli + 2 more
    • English
    Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative methods and diverse applications of waste-derived materials. By promoting recycling and innovative resource utilization, this book will empower readers to contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. It delves into the environmental importance of converting waste, while also highlighting various materials like carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and metal organic frameworks.

  • Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Shahid Ul Islam
    • English
    Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering introduces major topics related to sonochemical processing, including sonocleaning, scoring, dye extractions, sonodyeing, printing, ultrasound enzyme-assisted finishing, and sonosynthesis of nanoparticles for textile modifications. The book highlights a broad range of potential applications with an emphasis on how sonochemistry allows for the development of novel, prominent functionalities on different natural and synthetic textile substrates. Providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the textile sonochemistry area coupled with contributions from leading researchers in this field, this book is a valuable resource for both academia and industry interested in textile chemistry and fiber engineering.Conventi... textile production is an energy-hungry process characterized by the huge consumption of water and other chemicals. To overcome these challenges, interest in advanced sustainable technologies in textile chemical processing have been growing exponentially over recent years. With recent breakthroughs in the textile sector involving sonochemistry, the consumer market is expanding, with textiles finding a wide range of applications in the field of defense, the medical sector, sports, fire protection, radiation protection, etc. Sonochemistry offers several advantages in terms of energy savings, low environmental impact, ease of use, economy, and high treatment speed, and therefore has rapidly gained attention in the textile industry.

  • Rock Fracture

    Theories, Modeling Methods, and Engineering Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Shibin Tang + 1 more
    • English
    Rock Fracture: Theories, Modeling Methods, and Engineering Applications explores the principles and advanced techniques used to understand and predict rock fracture behavior. Sections discuss the theoretical framework of fracture mechanics, examining how factors like T-stress influence brittle rock failure under various loading conditions, including compression and tension. It then discusses various modeling approaches for crack propagation, such as fracture mechanics criteria, localized stress models, and their applications to different rock specimens and fault configurations. Hydraulic fracturing theories, including numerical models for fracture initiation and propagation around boreholes, along with the effects of end friction and jointed rock mass failure are also addressed.Finally, the book investigates the progressive failure of rock slopes, emphasizing the importance of numerical simulations to anticipate failure modes like toppling and shear failure. This comprehensive treatment underscores the importance of combining theoretical understanding with modeling techniques to optimize engineering practices. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights for researchers and engineers committed to safer and more efficient rock engineering solutions.

  • Advanced Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Kuldeep Vinchurkar + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems provides a detailed review of the latest developments in drug delivery biomaterials and technologies. Sections cover historical perspectives and current trends in the field before exploring advances in a range of novel materials, methods, and technologies utilized in targeted drug delivery. The benefits and challenges of key biomaterials – such as polymers, peptides, and nanomaterials – are assessed, as well as rapidly-growing technologies and approaches such as gene therapy, CRISPR-Cas systems, immunotherapy, and biological response modifiers. Regulatory and translational considerations are also covered, enabling readers to make informed decisions in their research.This is a useful reference of use to academics and researchers in the fields of biomaterials, pharmaceutical sciences, and biotechnology. This book may also be of interest to R&D groups developing novel biomaterials and technologies for targeted drug delivery.

  • Ceramic Membranes for Liquid Separation Processes

    From Research to Real-World Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhenghua Zhang
    • English
    Ceramic Membranes for Liquid Separation Processes: From Research to Real-World Applications aims to provide an extensive review of both conventional and advanced ceramic membranes, focusing on their development and real-world applications. The book presents the latest advancements in catalytic ceramic membranes and provides a comprehensive overview of the ceramic membrane industry. It addresses significant topics such as material innovations, fabrication techniques, mechanistic insights, membrane fouling and mitigation strategies, and the use of catalytic membranes in water and wastewater treatment applications.By highlighting both academic and industrial perspectives, the book seeks to educate and empower researchers, engineers, and policymakers working in the field of membrane technology and environmental engineering to promote the adoption of catalytic ceramic membranes as a promising solution for clean water reclamation.

  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. Matrices in which New Psychoactive Substances are determined

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 114
    • English
    New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. Matrices in which New Psychoactive Substances are determined, series highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems provides a clear and practical guide to the implementation of Artificial Intelligent (AI) techniques in modern, sustainable energy systems. Building from essential theory to advanced application processes, this book outlines the essential challenge of control for renewable and distributed energy sources and applies a range of AI solutions from deep learning, data-driven decision-making, advanced control, and optimization algorithms for smart grids. Case studies and latest results cover control across design, development, and operation of smart energy systems, touching on control in generation, distribution, and supply.Catering to newly interdisciplinary researchers as well as those with a basic understanding of AI technologies, this book supports higher-stage undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and system engineers in implementing best practice control techniques for a sustainable energy grid.

  • LLMs in Practice

    Real World Applications, Challenges and Success Stories
    • 1st Edition
    • Kiran Jot Singh + 3 more
    • English
    LLMs in Practice: Real World Applications, Challenges and Success Stories offers a deeply applied, interdisciplinary perspective on how Large Language Models (LLMs) are being integrated into the real world—spanning industries, healthcare, education, governance, mental health, creative domains, and intelligent systems. The book presents a blend of technical insights, sector-specific applications, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations. Designed for both academic and professional audiences, it equips readers to responsibly deploy LLMs while fostering innovation, equity, and scalability. The book addresses a significant gap in current literature by offering a focused, practice-oriented examination on how LLMs are being applied across diverse real-world domains.While there is widespread academic and public interest in generative AI, there exists no single resource that cohesively captures its deployment frameworks, sector-specific applications, ethical considerations, and pedagogical integration—especial... from a multidisciplinary and global perspective. This book provides deployment guidance, prompt optimization, and reliability strategies; governance frameworks, risk mitigation tools, and audit strategies; and offers case studies, instructional models, project templates, career-aligned examples, and skill-building paths.

  • Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 3 more
    • English
    Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials explores the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies and presents the vital role that LCA plays in assessing the environmental impact of natural resources in different industries, including agriculture, mining, bio-based products, and textiles. It demonstrates how LCA can be used to steer the creation of environmentally-frie... products and to advance sustainability within the circular economy. In addition, the book demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors.It will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are concerned about the environmental safety and sustainability of natural materials that are used in the development of environmentally- friendly products. It will allow the reader to make well-informed decisions regarding natural resources to actively participate in environmentally-cons... practices.

  • Advancements in Thermoelectric Modules

    Harvesting Energy through Innovative Applications and Integrations
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohsen Sheikholeslami + 3 more
    • English
    Advancements in Thermoelectric Modules: Harvesting Energy through Innovative Applications and Integrations addresses fundamental principles of thermoelectricity, materials selection, fabrication techniques, simulation methodologies, and diverse applications in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and electronics. Readers will benefit from the book's practical guidance, case studies, and in-depth analyses of emerging trends and future directions in thermoelectric technology. From optimizing thermoelectric module performance to integrating with renewable energy systems, this book provides a holistic view of harnessing waste heat recovery, energy harvesting, and temperature control through thermoelectric modules and their applications.Researc... and engineers can access the latest research findings and optimization techniques while industry professionals will find guidance on system integration and economic feasibility. Educators and students will benefit from a comprehensive resource covering fundamental principles, practical applications, and emerging trends in thermoelectrics.

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