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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Advanced Queueing and Reliability Engineering

    Theory, Optimization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chandra Shekhar + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Queueing and Reliability Engineering: Theory, Optimization, and Applications combines queueing theory, reliability engineering, and optimization techniques, offering a balanced view of both theory and practical application. It focuses on engineering applications, real-world case studies, and computational tools, making it relevant for academics and industry practitioners alike. By incorporating interdisciplinary approaches like AI-driven reliability modeling and uncertainty analysis, the book not only presents existing solutions but also outlines future research avenues. Structured for progressive learning, it begins with fundamental concepts and advances to sophisticated techniques, ensuring accessibility for graduate students and early-career researchers while providing depth for seasoned scholars. Key topics include Markovian and non-Markovian systems, breakdown modeling, and reliability engineering, with chapters supported by case studies from various sectors, including telecommunications, healthcare, and aviation. This book emphasizes optimization techniques, including metaheuristics and classical methods such as dynamic programming, to enhance system performance. Additionally, it includes an introductory chapter on probability, statistics, and optimization to equip readers with essential knowledge. Overall, this resource is invaluable for those looking to navigate the complexities of queueing and reliability models in modern engineering contexts.

  • Rare Earths

    Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacques Lucas + 5 more
    • English
    Rare Earths: Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling, Second Edition explores and examines the extraction and critical uses of the REE in the 21st Century as determined by their occurrence, chemistry, physics, and atomic structure. High-technology and environmental applications of the rare-earth elements (REE) have grown dramatically in diversity and importance over the past five decades. This book provides a scientific understanding of rare earth properties and uses, present and future. It also points the way to efficient recycle of the rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products. This new edition examines the geology, mineralogy, discovery, ore, concentration, mining, mineral processing, rare earth extraction and production of pure rare earth metals and compounds (e.g., rare earth oxides, chlorides), atomic structures, properties, applications including military, economics, and future. High-end environmental applications of the earth elements have grown dramatically in diversity over the past decade, for example the scientific understanding of the way to efficiently recycle rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products such as lasers. Scientists and students will appreciate the book’s approach to the availability, structure, and properties of rare earths, and how they have led to a myriad of critical uses, present and future. Experts will also get an integrated picture of production and use (present and future) of rare earths and the science behind this picture. The book will be directed to senior undergraduate science and engineering students and postgraduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science and engineering, and optical engineering. Also, employees in the rare earth and associated industries, or government and industrial libraries. This book will continue prove valuable as a resource to obtain a clear picture of production and use of rare earths in the 21st Century, and the science behind this picture.

  • Image Segmentation in the Geosciences

    From Fundamentals to Frontiers
    • 1st Edition
    • Ardiansyah Koeshidayatullah
    • English
    Image Segmentation in Geosciences: From Fundamentals to Frontiers is the definitive resource for researchers, practitioners, and students working with complex geological imagery. This volume addresses the increasing need for precise, quantitative interpretation of diverse datasets, from micro-CT scans to satellite imagery, by consolidating classical and modern computational methodologies. As the volume of geoscience data expands, the book emphasizes the necessity of advanced segmentation techniques, including machine learning and deep learning, to transform raw data into actionable insights. It systematically covers core principles, innovative AI-driven approaches, and applications across reservoir characterization, geophysics, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring, supported by detailed case studies. The content spans methods, fractal and multifractal analysis, and cutting-edge AI architectures like CNNs, GANs, and transformers. It guides readers through practical workflows, visualization tools, and evaluation metrics, enabling them to bridge the gap between theoretical algorithms and real-world geoscience problems. This book empowers geoscientists, data scientists, and engineers to leverage the latest computational advances for more accurate resource assessment, hazard detection, and environmental management, fostering a new era of data-driven Earth sciences.

  • Sustainable Energy Storage and Harvesting

    Fundamentals and Material Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • A.L. Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Energy Storage and Harvesting: Fundamentals and Material Advances is a comprehensive reference that springboards from foundational information to cutting-edge materials and technologies shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. It encompasses a wide array of topics, including inorganic materials for solar cells, polymer electrolytes, hybrid supercapacitors, and advanced LED lighting applications, offering an interdisciplinary glimpse into energy storage and harvesting mechanisms. Readers will explore the global energy landscape, synthesis tools and characterization techniques essential for material innovation. From inorganic semiconductors to emergent materials like thermoelectric compounds and hybrid supercapacitors, each chapter provides insights into enhancing energy efficiency and performance across different sectors. Readers will gain a holistic understanding of how these materials contribute to advancements in energy storage, harvesting, and lighting. The book's multi-disciplinary approach bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, catering to researchers, engineers, students, and professionals seeking to advance sustainable energy technologies. This essential resource caters to a diverse audience, including researchers, engineers, students, and professionals in the fields of energy, materials science, and agriculture. By offering in-depth discussions on emerging materials and addressing key challenges in energy technologies, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to drive innovation and sustainability in the evolving landscape of energy storage, harvesting, and lighting solutions.

  • Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

    Connecting Cognitive Science with AI
    • 1st Edition
    • Tilottama Goswami + 2 more
    • English
    Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence: Connecting Cognitive Science with AI offers a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of where AI stands today in relation to human intelligence and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. While currently cognitive science and AI courses are offered distinctly, this book equips readers with a foundational understanding of human cognition and how it shapes the field of AI. The structure of the book is designed to move progressively from accomplished AI domains to emerging frontiers. Real-world examples, state-of-the-art models, and active research directions are paired with philosophical, psychological, and social insights to ground the technical discussions in human relevance. As human–machine interactions enter a new era with the advent of agentic AI, understanding human cognitive processes becomes essential to designing, operating, and governing agentic systems and to building a safe, trustworthy, and responsible AI ecosystem.

  • Nanobiosensors Technology

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Nabeel Ahmad + 2 more
    • English
    Nanobiosensors Technology: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and research advancements concerning the transition of biosensors nanotechnology from laboratory settings to practical, real-world applications, emphasizing the journey from concept to commercialization. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a one-stop resource for researchers and scientists across various fields seeking to understand the process of translating nanotechnology-enabl... biosensors into practical applications. It covers the latest advancements, regulatory considerations, commercialization strategies, and future trends.

  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • Sustainable Waste-Derived Electrochemical Energy Device Materials

    A Circular Economy Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhoomika Yadav + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Waste-derived Electrochemical Energy Device Materials: A Circular Economy Approach aims to address the growing need for sustainable materials in the energy and semiconductor industries. With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, there is significant demand for supercapacitor and battery electrode materials that are efficient and environmentally friendly. This book bridges that gap by exploring the use of waste-derived materials to produce sustainable supercapacitors and battery electrodes.The book covers the chemical and physical properties of these sustainable materials, their environmental impact, and the economic networks associated with their use. By emphasizing the circular economy, it promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction, aligning with global sustainability goals and carbon neutrality targets, and will serve as a valuable reference for academics, industry professionals, and policymakers working towards sustainable energy solutions.

  • Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams

    • 1st Edition
    • Surajbhan Sevda
    • English
    Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical materials that power modern technologies such as renewable energy systems, electronics, batteries, and advanced catalysts. However, their extraction from primary ores is energy-intensive, environmentally damaging, and increasingly unsustainable due to rising global demand and limited reserves. Wastewater streams from industries such as mining, metallurgy, and electronics manufacturing represent an overlooked but valuable secondary source of rare earths. Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams provides a comprehensive resource that explores the scientific principles, technological innovations, and sustainable practices for recovering REEs from wastewater. Covering conventional methods, biological and bio-inspired processes, and emerging nanotechnologies, it bridges the gap between environmental biotechnology and materials recovery. The purpose of this book is to present a unified, interdisciplinary perspective on how wastewater can serve as a sustainable resource for rare earth elements, aligning with circular economy principles. It equips readers with the tools to understand, evaluate, and implement sustainable REE recovery methods, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.Essential for academic researchers, graduate students, industry professionals, and policymakers, Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide for advancing circular economy practices and sustainable materials management.

  • Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures

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

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajiv Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Systems: A Comprehensive Guide provides engineers and system designers who are exploring the application of AI/ML methods for safety-critical systems with a dedicated resource on the challenges and mitigation strategies involved in their design. The book's authors present ML techniques in safety-critical systems across multiple domains, including pattern recognition, image processing, edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), encryption, hardware accelerators, and many others. These applications help readers understand the many challenges that need to be addressed in order to increase the deployment of ML models in critical systems. In addition, the book shows how to improve public trust in ML systems by providing explainable model outputs rather than treating the system as a black box for which the outputs are difficult to explain. Finally, the authors demonstrate how to meet legal certification and regulatory requirements for the appropriate ML models. In essence, the goal of this book is to help ensure that AI-based critical systems better utilize resources, avoid failures, and increase system safety and public safety.

  • Bacterial Nanocellulose

    Biosynthesis, Functionalization, Applications, and Sustainability Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan + 4 more
    • English
    Bacterial Nanocellulose: Biosynthesis, Functionalization, Applications, and Sustainability Challenges provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), highlighting its versatility as a bio-based material with potential application across several fields. The book begins with an introduction to BNC, detailing how it is produced through bacterial biosynthesis, including a discussion on the mechanisms of production, the factors that influence quality, and the analytical techniques used to study BNC. The second part of the book focuses on functionalization methods, including chemical, biological, and physical modifications that improve BNC properties for various uses. The following section covers a wide range of applications for BNC, including its use in biomedicine, electronics, energy, packaging, cosmetics, food, textiles, and more. The final section addresses sustainability, reviewing the recycling and reusability of BNC, life-cycle assessments, and its environmental impacts. This book is an essential resource for materials scientists, polymer scientists, and nanotechnology researchers interested in the development, production, and applications of bacterial nanocellulose.

  • Mastering Fluidization

    Fundamentals, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Subrata Kumar Majumder
    • English
    Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications addresses the growing need for a comprehensive and application-oriented resource in fluidization engineering. Fluidized bed technology plays a central role in modern chemical, energy, environmental, and materials processing industries, yet practitioners and students often face challenges in connecting fundamental hydrodynamics with practical design and reactor performance. This reference responds to that need by systematically integrating particle science, multiphase flow behavior, transport phenomena, and reactor analysis within a unified framework. It is designed to bridge foundational theory and industrial implementation, offering clarity on complex flow regimes, minimum fluidization conditions, and scale-up considerations essential for reliable system design and optimization. The contents progress logically from introductory concepts and industrial applications to detailed treatment of particle characterization, Geldart classification, and transport properties. Subsequent chapters examine flow regimes, regime maps, minimum fluidization velocity in mono- and multicomponent systems, and gas distributor design. Advanced discussions cover bubbling and slugging phenomena, entrainment, attrition, mixing and segregation, gas dispersion, mass-transfer modeling, heat-transfer mechanisms, and reactor performance under various operating conditions. Finally, the chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and their application to fluidized-bed phenomena. Each chapter incorporates worked examples, numerical problems, multiple-choice questions, and objective assessments to reinforce conceptual understanding and practical competence.Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications equip senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with the analytical tools and engineering insight required for fluidized bed design and performance evaluation. By combining rigorous scientific treatment with real-world design considerations, this reference supports academic coursework, research development, and industrial process optimization across diverse sectors including energy, environmental engineering, and chemical manufacturing.

  • Calculations in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Industrial Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale Giwa + 1 more
    • English
    Calculations in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Industrial Processes is an valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field of chemical engineering. The book bridges the gap between theoretical principles and their industrial applications, focusing on process calculations. With detailed coverage of both fundamental concepts and specialized topics, this book equips readers with the necessary tools to address real-world challenges in the chemical industry. The text is divided into two parts: Calculations in Chemical Engineering Fundamentals and Calculations in Industrial Chemical Processes. Part A covers foundational topics such as material and energy balances, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, and process dynamics. Part B provides advanced applications, including environmental chemical engineering, sustainability, oil and gas process engineering, and biochemical engineering. Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding through step-by-step problem-solving techniques, real-world case studies, and supplementary materials like software tools for process simulations.

  • Metamorphosis of Computational Chemistry Driven by Artificial Intelligence and Industry 5.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Garikapati Narahari Sastry + 3 more
    • English
    Metamorphosis of Computational Chemistry Driven by Artificial Intelligence and Industry 5.0 explores the cutting-edge synergy among Computational Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the emerging paradigm of Industry 5.0. The book offers a comprehensive, introductory overview of how AI-driven techniques are revolutionizing the field of computational chemistry and transforming industries. Readers will explore the convergence of AI algorithms, big data analytics, and advanced computational methods such as Natural language Processing, Image Processing, and Machine Learning in the context of chemical research and industrial processes. The book also discusses how AI is accelerating Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, and Chemical Engineering by automating complex calculations, predicting molecular properties, and optimizing chemical processes. Furthermore, it provides a deep dive into the concept of Industry 5.0, which envisions a new era of manufacturing characterized by human-robot collaboration, intelligent factories, and decentralized production systems. The book illustrates how AI and Computational Chemistry play pivotal roles in realizing the vision of Industry 5.0 by optimizing manufacturing processes, quality control, and sustainability efforts.

  • Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuanyuan Sun + 2 more
    • English
    Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction introduces innovative multi-scale models like SPECM and SDM-BCPP, focusing on precise, collaborative emission reduction strategies across industrial, regional, and basin levels. The book systematically explores the mechanisms of whole-process emission reduction, integrating source control, process optimization, and end-of-pipe treatment, supported by practical case studies in industries such as packaging, printing, sugar manufacturing, and cement, as well as regional applications in the Liaohe River Basin and Gansu. It emphasizes multi-objective optimization, balancing emission reduction, cost-effectiveness, and carbon mitigation to generate actionable schemes. The detailed content spans research progress, model applications, and technical pathways for achieving sustainable industrial development, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.

  • Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation

    Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Esuru Rita Okoroafor + 3 more
    • English
    Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications explores the complexities of hydrogen storage and generation in subsurface environments, providing valuable insights into reservoir engineering aspects and numerical simulation techniques. The book progresses seamlessly from introducing fundamental concepts of hydrogen in energy storage and generation to exploring advanced topics such as hydrogen sources and conversion technologies. It delves into subsurface hydrogen storage options, including capacity estimation and storage system design, discusses hydrogen injection techniques, pressure build-up considerations, and production estimation in subsurface environments, addressing losses and providing site selection guidance.The book culminates in a thorough examination of geological hydrogen resource assessment, flow prediction models, and enhanced production techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen utilization in diverse settings. The comprehensive examination includes geological resource assessment and production techniques for diverse settings. This valuable text delivers critical content in a structured format featuring principles, methods, examples, and applications for better comprehension.

  • Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB®

    From Fundamentals to AI Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Samir I. Abood + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB®: From Fundamentals to AI Applications provides coverage of discrete-time signals and systems, and lays out the mathematical fundamentals of digital signal processing (DSP) systems. The book contains a solution to large-scale signal processing problems, namely the development of methods and algorithms that increase (a) operational efficiency under different uncertainty conditions and (b) system stability rate. It offers an algebraic approach to digital signal processing, including algorithms related to digital systems, the setting of parameters, plus operational estimation, detection, classification, resolution, and reliability. Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB®: From Fundamentals to AI Applications begins with a thorough explanation of MATLAB® in recognition of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requirements for integrating computer tools into DSP. The principles of DSP are presented using a step-by-step approach; each chapter starts with an introduction that states the chapter objectives, and ends with a discussion of practical applications of DSP, including providing problems that help the reader understand how the concepts are used in real-life situations. Sometimes, problems are solved in two or three ways to facilitate a deeper understanding and comparison of different approaches. Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB®: From Fundamentals to AI Applications teaches the fundamental principles of digital signal processing, and explains how MATLAB® can be used in the development of methods and algorithms for DSP.

  • Magnetic Biochar

    Chemistry, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
    • English
    Magnetic Biochar: Chemistry, Design and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of magnetic biochar, encompassing its synthesis, chemical properties and practical applications. A timely response to the rising demand for sustainable, multifunctional materials, the book fills a gap in the literature by uniting fundamental and applied perspectives on this emerging class of adsorptive, catalytic and magnetically recoverable material. It presents detailed procedures for producing magnetic biochars, methods for surface functionalization, and techniques for characterizing their magnetic, chemical and adsorptive properties, alongside computational modelling for process optimization and troubleshooting.The book covers real-world applications in environmental remediation, industrial catalysis and sustainable energy systems—including wastewater treatment, air purification and energy storage—supported by case studies and emerging trends. It also addresses standardized measurement protocols, quality control, and sustainability through lifecycle assessment and environmental and health-impact evaluation, serving as a reference for environmental scientists, materials chemists, engineers and industry professionals.

  • Smart Stimuli-Responsive Biocompatible Polymers for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahmoud H. Abu Elella + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Stimuli-Responsive Biocompatible Polymers for Biomedical Applications offers researchers, graduate students, and biomedical professionals a detailed guide to smart, stimuli-responsive biocompatible polymer systems. Users will apply its content throughout the research and development lifecycle—from understanding classification and design strategies to fabricating specialized formulations like hydrogels, nanogels, and 3D printed structures. It aids problem-solving in drug targeting, regenerative therapies, and sensor development, providing up-to-date literature, visuals, and practical examples. The resource supports innovation by linking theory with application, helping users design safer, more effective biomedical polymers that improve patient outcomes and meet evolving healthcare needs.

  • Grass Fibers and their Composites

    Characterization, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Manickam Ramesh + 3 more
    • English
    Grass Fibers and Their Composites: Characterization, Properties and Applications explores the development and utilization of grass fiber-based composite materials in various industrial applications. It focuses on the extraction, characterization, manufacturing, and application of these sustainable materials, highlighting their environmental advantages and potential uses in sectors such as aerospace, construction, automotive, and structural engineering. Given the increasing demand for eco-friendly materials, this book addresses the worldwide need for renewable plant-based resources, particularly grass fibers and their biomass derived from agricultural sources, as alternatives to petroleum-based synthetic materials.The book covers new developments in sustainable materials, renewable resources, and bio-based composites, featuring contributions from leading global experts. It is structured into sections addressing extraction methods, properties, applications, and advancements of grass fiber composites, with key themes including lifecycle assessment, economic feasibility, and environmental impact assessment.

  • Soft and Continuum Robots for Medical Applications

    A Practical Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Manish Chauhan + 1 more
    • English
    Soft and Continuum Robots for Medical Applications: A Practical Approach introduces present and future technologies of soft and continuum robotics for medical applications. This book dives into the importance of medical device development for electronics, control theory, microcontrollers, MATLAB programming, machine design, biophysics, anatomy, and physiological limitations through a structured approach that clearly presents underlying key concepts to educate readers on the methodology of approaching medical device development. This book also explores soft and continuum robotic technology in various sub-domains such as robotic navigation, robotic navigation, sensing and bio photonics, autonomy, and shared autonomy. Biomedical engineers, doctors, and researchers in biomedical robotics, biomechanics, robotics, biotechnology, engineering in medicine, mechanical and electrical engineering, health science, and technology will find this book helpful in providing theoretical and practical knowledge in using robotics in the medical field.

  • Elements of Smog Monitoring and Mitigation

    • 1st Edition
    • Shanawar Hamid + 2 more
    • English
    Elements of Smog Monitoring and Mitigation provides an overview of the sources and processes of smog formation in industrial and agricultural areas, along with its monitoring and mitigation. Chapters describe the past, present, and future scenario of smog effects on human health and the economy while also describing the regulatory frameworks of smog prevention, mitigation, and control. This is followed by an analysis of the physics and chemistry of smog, including precursor conditions and pollutants. Later chapters cover big data and its utilization in the modeling of smog formation, locations, and patterns for preventive and decision-making measures.Additional sections cover various models and techniques for smog and air quality monitoring, small scale devices for monitoring of smog precursors from agricultural and industrial sources, the agricultural sources and mitigation practices of smog, and prevention techniques and technologies from industrial sources, including recent advances in smog and its precursor mitigation such as nano technology and chemical and physical means of smog abatement.

  • Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Sensing in Construction

    • 1st Edition
    • Shun Weng + 2 more
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Sensing in Construction systematically integrates fundamental theories of structural health monitoring (SHM) with cutting-edge intelligent sensing technologies. Topics range from monitoring system overviews, machine vision, and advanced piezoelectric, piezoresistive, thin-film, and fiber optic sensing, to nondestructive methods such as acoustic emission and electromagnetic testing. The book also examines data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and AI-based applications, alongside practical aspects like modal identification, model updating, and damage assessment. Through abundant case studies and exercises, the book emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, aiming to equip readers with the skills to tackle complex engineering challenges

  • Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Baidya + 4 more
    • English
    Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization delves into the intricacies of waste management and resource circulation, exploring specific aspects of the circular economy framework, including innovative technologies for waste treatment and recycling, case studies on successful circular economy initiatives across industries, and policy recommendations to foster the adoption of circularity principles on a global scale. By synthesizing cutting-edge research and practical insights, this edited book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and contribute to the advancement of circular economy practices through effective waste managements and waste utilization.With a focus on practical solutions and actionable strategies, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern waste management systems and harnessing the potential of resource circulation to achieve sustainable development goals. Each chapter offers a unique perspective on key challenges and opportunities in the transition towards a circular economy and resource circulation, from the integration of circular principles through sustainable waste management to the optimization of waste-to-energy technologies and the development of circular supply chains.

  • Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care

    Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
    • 1st Edition
    • Sandeep Kautish + 4 more
    • English
    Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care: Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations introduces key concepts and the historical evolution of AI, providing a foundation for understanding its applications in mental health. The content delves into various aspects of AI, including diagnostic tools, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, highlighting their roles in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and improving patient care. The discussion encompasses significant mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and severe psychological disorders, showcasing how AI technologies can assist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Ethical considerations and privacy issues are critically examined, ensuring a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with AI-driven interventions. Practical applications, such as virtual psychotherapists and AI-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy illustrate real-world implementations and their impact on patient care. Additionally, case studies provide insights into successful AI applications in mental health settings, thus enhancing our understanding of potential advantages and obstacles.

  • Fatigue Design Optimization

    Fundamentals to Artificial Intelligence
    • 1st Edition
    • Shun-Peng Zhu + 2 more
    • English
    Fatigue Design Optimization: Fundamentals to Artificial Intelligence bridges the gap between traditional fatigue assessment methods and the need for modern, data-driven, and integrated design optimization. It offers a theoretically rigorous and practical approach, empowering engineers and researchers to accurately predict fatigue behavior, enhance structural safety, and achieve cost-effective design solutions. The book addresses inadequate and inconsistent fatigue design methods that often fail to accurately predict the fatigue life of materials and structures by offering a cohesive framework integrating stress-strain analysis with advanced optimization techniques. Robust methodologies for quantifying uncertainties and incorporating reliability analysis into fatigue design are provided, as are AI and multidisciplinary optimization methods to address real-world engineering challenges and improve decision-making processes. Advanced probabilistic models and computational techniques are outlined for more reliable fatigue estimations, and the book is written so that the solutions provided can be applied to a wide-range of materials and design conditions, including case studies from the aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering sectors.

  • Sustainable Welding Technologies

    Green Joining Processes and Environmental Innovation in Manufacturing
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhinav Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Welding Technologies: Green Joining Processes and Environmental Innovation in Manufacturing covers an array of sustainable welding technologies, providing actionable strategies for transitioning from traditional welding practices to sustainable alternatives without compromising quality, productivity, or cost-effectiveness, and demonstrating how these alternative methods can optimize energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and minimize waste. Cost-benefit analyses and return on investment calculations are included throughout, as are case studies showing these techniques being applied in the aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries. Energy-efficient laser and arc welding, sustainable welding in extreme environments, and advanced plasma and solid-state joining techniques are outlined. The book also includes insight on implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning in sustainable welding, eco-friendly filler materials, low-emission consumables, recycled, bio-based, and low-toxicity consumables, troubleshooting and optimization methods, and much more.

  • Smart Chemical Sensors

    AI and IoT for Global Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Samuel Mugo
    • English
    Smart Chemical Sensors: Integrating AI and IoT for Real-World Applications examines the transformative potential of chemical sensors, highlighting their role in advancing technologies that enhance global sustainability and improve living standards for communities across both the Global North and South. With a focus on AI-powered chemical sensors and IoT integration, the book empowers its audience with a one-stop resource that highlights the most current research on these technologies and how they can be deployed to tackle global challenges in environmental monitoring, healthcare, industrial safety, and agriculture. From smart water quality monitoring and air pollution control to precision agriculture and personalized affordable healthcare, the book demonstrates how interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemical sensors, IoT, and AI are driving impactful solutions that can democratize societal well-being. It also addresses important ethical, governance, and policy considerations to ensure that these technologies benefit all communities, especially those in the Global South. Featuring detailed case studies in industrial automation, precision agriculture, and digital health, the book supports specialized coursework and interdisciplinary research across sustainable development, AI, and smart technologies, making it a valuable resource at all educational levels. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for students, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers eager to understand and contribute to the global movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future by leveraging AI-powered chemical sensors and data analytics.

  • Design Research Through Practice

    From the Lab, Field, and Showroom
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ilpo Koskinen + 4 more
    • English
    Design Research Through Practice: From the Lab, Field, and Showroom is a revision of the 2011 classic design book. Written by world-renowned experts in the field of design and human-computer interaction (HCI), it focuses on one type of contemporary design research known as constructive design research. It looks at three approaches to constructive design research: laboratory research, field research, and the Showroom. The book shows how theory, research practice, and the social environment create commonalities between these approaches. It illustrates how one can successfully integrate design and research based on work carried out within industrial design and interaction design. Thoroughly revised since the original edition with contemporary case studies, up-to-date modelling, and a brand new chapter on 'Studio: research from the heart of design', the book begins with an overview of the rise of constructive design research, as well as constructive research programs and methodologies. It then describes the logic of studying design in the laboratory, design ethnography and field work, and the origins of the Showroom and its foundation in art and design rather than in science or the social sciences. It also discusses the theoretical background of constructive design research, along with modelling and prototyping of design items. Finally, it considers recent work in Lab that focuses on action and the body instead of thinking and knowing.Design Research Through Practice: From the Lab, Field, and Showroom expands on the original edition to embrace the changes to design research and design-oriented HCI, including: the rise of social design; the rise of GenAI; changes in service design and design thinking; collaborations with scientists; and the rise of craft research and so called practice-based research.

  • In-Memory Processing Architectures and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 147
    • English
    In-Memory Processing Architectures and Applications, published as Volume 144 of the serial Advances in Computers, provides a comprehensive and up‑to‑date examination of processing‑in‑memory (PIM) and compute‑in‑memory (CIM) architectures, addressing their architectural foundations, circuit‑level innovations, security and reliability challenges, and emerging application domains. This volume brings together authoritative contributions that span DRAM‑ and SRAM‑based in‑memory computing, ferroelectric and other emerging memory technologies, modelling and simulation frameworks, and system‑level interconnect innovations, offering a balanced perspective on both the promises and pitfalls of PIM. Collectively, the chapters position in‑memory processing as a key enabler for overcoming data‑movement bottlenecks in modern computing systems while highlighting the reliability, energy efficiency, scalability, and security considerations that must be addressed for real‑world deployment.

  • Intelligent Construction

    Smart Design, Smart Construction and Smart Operations
    • 1st Edition
    • Ding Lieyun
    • English
    Intelligent Construction: Smart Design, Smart Construction and Smart Operations provides a framework for understanding intelligent construction and how it can inform and improve performance and productivity in the industry, featuring invaluable real-world case studies and digital resources. The book presents a clear definition, theoretical foundation and systematic framework for intelligent construction, helping readers understand its role in informing and transforming the industry. The book describes and evaluates key cutting edge technologies such as AI-driven design, smart factories, construction robotics, 3D printing and digital twins, offering readers practical insights into how these innovations optimize efficiency, quality, sustainability and overall business benefits.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Energy Systems

    Sustainable, Secure, and Intelligent Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Energy Systems: Sustainable, Secure, and Intelligent Solutions provides guidance on leveraging A.I. to address challenges for renewable integration in modern energy systems. The increasing complexity of modern power systems creates a need for intelligent, scalable, and adaptive solutions. This book distinguishes itself by consolidating AI-driven innovations and advances, technical insights, and practical industrial case studies to enable readers to create these effective solutions.Chapters review innovative technologies including machine learning, deep learning, optimization, and big data analytics to enable intelligent forecasting and fault detection. Case studies demonstrate the application of these technologies for renewable energy integration, electric vehicle integration, and energy storage and distribution, and common challenges such as rid resilience, demand forecasting, and cyber-secure energy management. The book's diverse range of authorship presents challenges and solutions for energy systems across a variety of geographic regions and infrastructures. Social, ethical considerations, and future challenges for the integration of A.I. into energy systems are also included.This book is valuable for academics, researchers, professors, and graduate students working on artificial intelligence, energy engineering, and sustainable technologies. Industry professionals developing next-generation energy systems in labs, universities, and technical institutes will also benefit from this volume.

  • High-Pressure Water Jetting and Coating of Steel Structures

    • 2nd Edition
    • Andreas Momber
    • English
    High-Pressure Water Jetting and Coating of Steel Structures covers the fundamentals of the coating, cleaning, and preparation of steel surfaces through high-pressure water jetting. It starts by covering the basics, providing readers with key definitions, classifications, and general applications, before discussing fundamental concepts and equipment, such as water jet generation, drop impact erosion, high-pressure pumps, pressure accessories, and more. Steel surface preparation is covered next, outlining process optimization and modeling techniques, water and paint disposal methods, and more. Surface quality aspects and standards are also discussed, and this revised edition has been updated to include a brand new chapter on coating performance, as well as new sections throughout covering the use of artificial intelligence in modeling and process optimization, new corrosion protection methods, new jetting methods and equipment, and much more.

  • Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites:

    Processing, Properties, Characterization and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive resource covering the principles, materials, processing techniques, and applications of polymer nanocomposites. It examines the nanoscale interactions between polymers and nanoparticles, from molecular structure through to mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Chapters cover polymer matrices, nanofillers, synthesis and fabrication methods, and key characterization techniques such as TEM, SEM, FTIR, XRD, and DMA, before moving into a systematic presentation of applications across the automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, and biomedical industries, alongside emerging trends shaping the field for both academic researchers and industry professionals.The book addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly, high-performance materials by dedicating chapters to environmental and sustainability aspects, health and safety considerations, and regulations, standards, and certifications for sustainable nanocomposites. By consolidating foundational science with recent advances and industrial case studies, it bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, offering researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students a single, up-to-date reference on this fast-moving field.

  • Medicinal Plants of Asia Volume 2

    Novel Sources for Drug Discovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Asif Hanif + 5 more
    • English
    Medicinal Plants of South Asia: Novel Sources for Drug Discovery Volume 2 offers a comprehensive exploration of the extraction, isolation, identification, and bioactivity of key natural products used in traditional medicine. This book uniquely synthesizes traditional knowledge from with contemporary scientific research, detailing the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of over 20 significant plants. Each chapter follows a template that easily allows for cross-referencing information between chapters and plants, in keeping with the template from Volume 1. Targeted at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in pharmacology, ethnobotany, and natural product chemistry, this book serves as an essential resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of South Asian medicinal plants. By addressing the gap between traditional practices and modern scientific validation, it empowers readers to explore new avenues for research and application in the field.

  • Graptolites from the Wufeng Formation (latest Ordovician) in the Yangtze Region of China

    • 1st Edition
    • Chen Xu + 3 more
    • English
    The age and stratigraphic division of the Wufeng Shale has buried an unresolved issue in the Chinese geological community for a long time since its birth. A paper "On the Wufeng Shale" was published in 1954 (Mu, 1954) with a reliable conclusion obtained that the Wufeng Formation belongs to the Upper Ordovician.There are too much insignificant species or subspecies and many wrong identification in the monograph “Upper Ordovician Graptolites of Central China Region” (Mu et al., 1993). It makes confusion of age duration of the Wufengian species. This is the one of reasons for the need to restudy the Wufengian graptolites.In the past two decades, two black shales, the Wufeng Formation (uppermost Ordovician) and the Lungmachi Formation (lower Silurian) in the Yangtze Region have become important shale gas production horizons. Among them, the division and precise comparison of graptolite biozones is an important basis for downhole determination and comparison of shale gas sweet spots. This requires the accuracy and recognized graptolite classification. This is the other one of most important reasons for restudying the Wufengian graptolites.Since 1990s of last century, a large number of Ordovician graptolites, including Wufengian graptolites have been collected for the research on the global boundary stratification of the Ordovician stages in South China. Recently some better preserved graptolite specimens, in particular a few three-dimensional graptolite specimens, have been obtained from Shuibatang section in Guizou. It provided a good opportunity for restudying the Wufengian graptolites. In this book, all the Wufengian graptolites in South China are restudied and revised, in order to clarify their morphological characteristics, systematic classification, temporal and spatial distribution, and evolutionary significance.

  • Optical and Electrochemical Sensors for Biomedical Applications

    Chemical and Microstructural Analyses in Design and Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • Fabian I. Ezema + 2 more
    • English
    Optical and Electrochemical Sensors for Biomedical Applications: Chemical and Microstructural Analyses in Design and Performance is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference resource in this rapidly evolving field. The book's focus is on the crucial importance that chemical and microstructural analyses play in biomedical sensor design and performance. The chapters delve deeply into the significance of microstructure, providing insights into how it influences sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and overall performance. With real-world examples, researchers will gain practical insights into the design and manufacture of sensors and their applications in diagnostics, healthcare, and medical devices.The book takes a consolidated and practical approach, making it accessible to a wide audience, which will make it an ideal choice for those seeking a deeper understanding of sensor design across a broad range of biomedical applications.

  • Advances in Nanocellulose Biopolymer Composites

    Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Nanocellulose Biopolymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications presents the latest research on a versatile class of materials that combine synthetic and natural polymers at the nanoscale. Responding to the drive for eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, the book provides an in-depth examination of biopolymer cellulose-based nanocomposite systems, covering their preparation, characterization, morphology and structure–property relationships. It explains how surface modification, hydrophilization and plasma treatment influence dispersion and performance, and assesses the interfacial interactions that govern the behaviour of these renewable, biodegradable materials.Contribute... by an international team of leading researchers, the book surveys a broad spectrum of applications, including membrane technology, water purification, air filtration, biomedical devices, food packaging, energy storage, sensing and 3D printing. It also addresses theory, modelling, life cycle assessment and the environmental opportunities and challenges of these systems, making it a valuable reference for researchers, materials scientists, polymer technologists and industrial practitioners.

  • Digital Waste Valorization

    Pathways to Circularity and Environmental Innovation
    • 1st Edition
    • Alaa El Din Mahmoud
    • English
    As global waste generation continues to rise, so do challenges like environmental pollution, resource depletion, prolonged waste persistence, and inefficient land use. Digital Waste Valorization: Pathways to Circularity and Environmental Innovation offers a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of integrated waste valorization techniques and how advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital tools can transform diverse waste streams including plastics, e-waste, biomass, and hazardous materials into valuable resources. Drawing on case studies and emerging strategies, it addresses the thermodynamics, kinetics, and life cycle assessments of valorization processes, while introducing AI-enhanced forecasting, digital twins, and computational materials design to optimize decision-making. Aimed at environmental researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals, the book promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven solutions to support circular economy goals. It provides a much-needed platform for global experts to converge on sustainable waste strategies, offering practical insights into the future of resource recovery and environmental management.

  • Textile Surface Engineering

    Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Mather
    • English
    Textile Surface Engineering: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions highlights the wide range of approaches available for modifying textile surfaces while also considering textile surface modification strategies for a variety of textile applications and discussing the actual practical benefits arising from these strategies. The book concludes with outline discussions of emerging trends and potential future developments in the field of surface modified textiles. Readers will find this to be an updated critique of the practical benefits of textile surface modifications and the improvements that they can bestow on textile products.Textiles possess an enormous range of diverse applications. The diversity of these applications requires an astonishing range of textile properties, and it is widely recognized that the structure and geometry of textile fibers and the types of fabric constructed from them are key factors. Important additional factors, however, are the nature of the fiber surface and the nature of the surface of the constructed fabric. These surfaces can often be modified to provide much improved performance in the application for which the fabric is intended.

  • Emerging Micropollutants in Agro-ecosystems

    Sources, Challenges, and Mitigation Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Kuldeep Bauddh + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Micropollutants in Agro-ecosystems: Sources, Challenges, and Mitigation Approaches offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of Emerging Micropollutants (EMPs) in agricultural environments—trackin... their origins, environmental behavior, health risks, and cutting-edge solutions. Structured into five in-depth sections, the book examines the identification and fate of various EMPs in agro-ecosystems, while also unpacking the health threats they pose to soil biodiversity, aquatic systems, and human populations through the food chain. It evaluates the efficiency and limitations of physical, chemical, and biological approaches for reducing EMP contamination, while emphasizing the crucial role of plant-microbe partnerships in ecosystem restoration.The book also looks ahead, highlighting how advanced technologies, forward-thinking policymaking, and public awareness can drive long-term environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture. Bridging scientific depth with practical insight, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, environmental professionals, and policymakers working to secure healthier soils, safer food, and a cleaner future.

  • Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Cíntia Soares + 2 more
    • English
    Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering serves as a comprehensive guide to chemical process engineering and sustainability. Across four sections, the book covers topics such as sustainability metrics, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, green synthesis, process intensification, circular economy, electrification, biotechnology, digitalization, and nanotechnology - all of which are crucial concepts in developing sustainable chemical processes as they address challenges, drive sustainability, and promote innovation within the field. This book serves as an invaluable resource to students at postgraduate and late undergraduate level within chemical engineering, as well as other engineering disciplines involving sustainable chemical processes.It is also a useful reference for students, industrial researchers, and process designers working in other industries, or for decision/policymaker... looking to make their research design and practices more sustainable and reduce environmental impacts.

  • Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajan Jose + 1 more
    • English
    Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries is a comprehensive information resource on popular inorganic electrolytes (oxides, phosphates, sulphides, and zeolites), their synthesis, properties, and performance in batteries. The book is a source of up-to-date and critical information required for the research community in light of the failure of solid-state batteries using oxide ceramic electrolytes. Each chapter in the book provides in-depth information on the secondary products formed and their growth during cycling. Further, in response to the sustainability aspects, the book provides a detailed life-cycle analysis of each material

  • Biorefineries for Energy Transition

    Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification
    • 1st Edition
    • Julio C. Santos + 3 more
    • English
    Biorefineries for Energy Transition: Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification, the latest release in the Bioenergy series, offers a systematic approach to biofuel production, including liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels, and covering first, second, third, and fourth generation biofuels. The book describes main concepts, processing, and the latest advances across each type of biofuel, also addressing sustainability from the perspective of economics, the environment, and social considerations. The final part of the book focuses on the role and implications of biofuels in transport, discussing aviation and shipping, fleet electrification, and hybrid engines.This latest volume will be of interest to researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers working in bioenergy, biorefinery, or biofuels.

  • Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Michal Petrů + 1 more
    • English
    Polymer Composites for the Automotive Industry covers a classification of polymer-based composites and nanocomposites that is accompanied by elucidations on material properties and characterization alongside modeling and testing methods for specific fabrication of a multitude of car parts in need of modernizing modifications (including chassis, exterior components, internal accessories, seats, brakes, floors, springs, wheels, battery boxes, etc.). Some application examples for other road transport, aerospace, aviation, and marine vehicles are also summarized for a more complete digest of polymer composites’ relevance across the industry.This in-depth review further proves to be a highly valuable resource as it closes the gap between research and practical implementation by offering guidance to transform prototype designs into tangible, testable products at industrial scale at a time when sustainability is seen as a critical priority and cost-effectiveness is essential for competitive advantage. This book equips readers with sought-after, systematic information on these materials, whose application will keep transforming the vehicle engineering sector in a pivotal way.

  • Wind Turbine Wakes

    Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaolei Yang
    • English
    Wind Turbine Wakes: Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies offers a detailed introduction to wind turbine wake dynamics, computational models, and wake mitigation strategies, bridging the gap between research and industry by showcasing the latest developments in the field with insights and case studies. This book is structured in four parts, offering in-depth coverage of the science of wind turbine wakes, mid-fidelity and high-fidelity numerical models, engineering models, and wake mitigation strategies. While the book delves into theoretical aspects, it also emphasizes the practical applications of various computational models for wind turbine wakes. Step-by-step tutorials for setting up the case, selection of model parameters, and result analysis will be included in the book to enable readers to employ and test various models in their work. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in wind turbine design and layout, wind farm development and optimization, wind resource assessment, and wind power plant operation, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, and industry practitioners.

  • Computational Modeling for Advanced Photovoltaics

    Materials, Interfaces, and Phenomena for Beyond-Silicon Solar Cells
    • 1st Edition
    • Sergei Manzhos + 3 more
    • English
    The need to develop innovative solar cell technologies beyond traditional silicon is becoming ever more central to efficient and scalable solar-to-electrical energy conversion. Computational Modeling for Advanced Photovoltaics: Materials, Interfaces, and Phenomena for Beyond-Silicon Solar Cells provides a structured approach to understanding key post-silicon solar cell technologies, including Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC), Organic Solar Cells (OSS), Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), and tandem cells. It outlines the computational challenges and opportunities associated with each technology, providing insights into the modeling techniques best suited for analyzing light absorption, electron transport, and material properties. The chapters feature clear explanations of various modeling methods, from Density Functional Theory (DFT) to emerging techniques like time-dependent DFTB and orbital-free DFT, which promise enhanced accuracy in solar cell applications. The book also highlights the role of data-based methods and materials informatics, bridging the gap between computational chemistry and practical solar cell research. The volume emphasizes didactic value, ensuring that readers can navigate the complexities of computational modeling with ease. It provides a comprehensive guide to the fundamental computational methodologies driving advancements in what is a hugely dynamic field. Modelling of Materials and Processes for Post-Silicon Photovoltaics is written primarily for graduate students and researchers at the intersection of solar energy technologies and computational materials chemistry and science, as well as being accessible to undergraduate students in advanced courses related to these fields. It will be invaluable for computational chemists and faculty seeking to expand their knowledge of modeling techniques in photovoltaics.

  • Cyanobacterial Biofuel

    Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae
    • 1st Edition
    • Neelam Atri + 4 more
    • English
    Cyanobacterial Biofuel: Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae addresses the urgent global demand for sustainable and low-carbon energy alternatives by focusing on cyanobacteria as a third-generation biofuel feedstock. Cyanobacteria possess unique metabolic versatility, efficient carbon fixation, and adaptability to diverse cultivation environments, positioning them as highly promising systems for renewable fuel production. Despite rapid advances in research, knowledge remains fragmented across disciplines and scale levels, creating barriers to commercialization. This reference responds to the need for a consolidated, cyanobacteria-centri... resource bridging fundamental science with applied bioenergy solutions. The volume systematically covers the entire biofuel production pipeline. Chapters introduce biofuel fundamentals and cyanobacterial biology, followed by detailed treatments of strain diversity, cultivation systems, harvesting, contamination control, and scale-up strategies. Dedicated sections examine biochemical and thermochemical conversion routes for biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, biomethane, and sustainable aviation fuels, alongside emerging applications such as microbial fuel cells and space-based life-support systems. Advanced topics include genetic and metabolic engineering, synthetic biology tools, machine learning-guided strain development, biorefinery integration, co-product valorization, and techno-economic and life-cycle assessments.Cyanobac... Biofuel: Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae serves as an authoritative guide for researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and advanced students engaged in bioenergy, industrial microbiology, and sustainability sciences. By combining experimental protocols, comparative analyses, case studies, and economic frameworks, the reference supports informed decision-making, reduces translational risk, and accelerates the transition of cyanobacterial biofuels from laboratory research to industrial-scale implementation.

  • Manganese Nanostructures

    Synthesis and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hitesh Kulhari + 1 more
    • English
    Manganese Nanostructures: Synthesis and Applications provides comprehensive insights into manganese nanostructures, beginning with the discovery of manganese, progressing to its properties, synthesis, and characterization, and culminating in an extensive examination of its applications in drug delivery, gene delivery, biosensing, therapy, nanoelectronics, energy storage devices, and agriculture. The final chapter addresses the toxicity and environmental risks associated with manganese nanoparticles, offering an overview of management and biosafety protocols to mitigate manganese toxicity. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers in both industry and academia, particularly those engaged in nanoscience and advanced materials research. It aims to enhance their understanding of the fundamentals of manganese-based nanoparticles and their diverse applications across various fields.

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