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  • Prof. of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 52
    • Inglés
    Physical and chemical data, synthesis or degradation pathways, various analytical techniques for identification and quantification, multiple separation methods, and the pharmacology of drug substances are essential at all stages of pharmaceutical development and are invaluable to practitioners; however, they are scattered throughout the scientific literature. The Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients compiles this information into a singular source. No other book series delivers this crucial information as swiftly and relevantly. The Profiles series comprises review articles and database compilations organized into five principal categories: Physical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; ADME Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Methodology for the Characterization of Drug Substances and Excipients; and Methods of Chemical Synthesis. The 52nd volume of Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology offers detailed profiles of five pharmaceutical compounds: Pazopanib, Fenofibrate, Sumatriptan, Beclomethasone dipropionate, and Ceftaroline fosamil. This volume contains a review article on Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, detailing their types, classification, and applications in drug delivery.

  • Phytonanoparticles as Green Catalysts for the Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants

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    • Dipak S. Dalal + 2 más
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    Phytonanoparticles as Green Catalysts for the Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants provides comprehensive overview about Phytonanoparticle synthesis, catalytic properties, and effectiveness for breaking down hazardous organic compounds. The main aim of this book is to bridge-up the gaps between nanotechnology and environmental remediation by showcasing phytonanoparticles as eco-friendly, sustainable alternatives to conventional catalytic methods. Traditional approaches often rely on the generation of toxic chemicals along with expensive processes, whereas phytonanoparticles present a more sustainable and cost-effective solution. Moreover, this book may also be used as a cutting-edge reference by the researchers working in the field of green nanotechnology and pollution control. Despite notable advancements in environmental nanotechnology, there is a distinct lack of comprehensive resources focusing specifically on the catalytic applications of phytonanoparticles. This volume will also address the research gaps by involving recent research, technological advancements and practical case studies. Surely, it will be a valuable guide for the scientists, engineers, and policymakers seeking sustainable and innovative strategies to combat persistent organic pollutants and advance the field of green environmental technology.

  • Methods and Tools for Resilience and Dynamic Risk Assessment of Chemical Processes

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    • Chi-Min Shu + 4 más
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    Methods and Tools for Resilience and Dynamic Risk Assessment of Chemical Processes introduces systematic approaches in risk assessment in chemical process safety along with relevant tools, models, and the latest methodologies for assessing safety and resilience in chemical processes, systems engineering, risk and resilience engineering, and simulation and modeling. Chapters outline the theoretical framework of chemical process safety, emphasizing the integration of safety into chemical engineering through key ideas like inherent safety and corporate culture and highlight the significance of Process Hazard Identification (PHI) methods, including traditional techniques and advancements such as AI, for effectively identifying and mitigating hazards.Further chapters investigate advanced hazard assessment methodologies like Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) and Risk-Based Process Safety (RBPS), alongside dynamic risk assessment techniques. The text also discusses the evolution of "resilience" in process safety, resilience assessment methods, and simulation tools for enhancing safety. It includes real-world case studies coupled with insights on future trends in technology to help researchers and students alike to conduct their own future research into risk and resilience assessment in chemical process safety fields.

  • Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging

    A Subsurface Measurement Technology
    • 1 Edición
    • Ahmed Badruzzaman
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    Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging: A Subsurface Measurement Technique delves into the basic physics employed in nuclear measurements. It explores the use of these principles in tool design and interpretation. First used in 1939 to probe the subsurface, nuclear/atomic techniques now play a crucial role in down-hole physics measurements of geological media. This book is a valuable resource for upper division and graduate students, offering insight into the fundamentals and serving as a reference for practitioners.In addition, the book discusses the safety and security challenges associated with radionuclide-based techniques and highlights the research aimed at mitigating these risks through advanced generator-based methods. It emphasizes the dynamic characterization of geological formations and well-bores, providing a range of interpretations unattainable through other subsurface techniques. This comprehensive guide is essential for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of nuclear logging practices.

  • Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy

    Thermochemical Methods
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    • Dan Bahadur Pal + 2 más
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    Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of how enzymatic pretreatment can optimize thermochemical biomass conversion processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, and torrefaction. The book addresses the challenges of biomass recalcitrance by exploring enzyme functions that enhance thermal degradation efficiency and bioenergy yield, supporting sustainable energy goals. It covers the fundamentals of biomass composition, enzymatic and combined pretreatment strategies, and detailed enzyme-assisted thermochemical pathways.The book further discusses practical considerations for industrial deployment, including scalability, techno-economic analysis, and circular economy perspectives. Optimization methods such as response surface methodology are also elaborated to guide process improvements. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to integrate enzymatic technologies into thermochemical bioenergy systems.

  • Neural Networks

    A Concise Theoretical Foundation
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    • Aydin Sarraf + 1 más
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    This book presents deep learning as both a mathematical discipline and an applied field, connecting theoretical principles with the modeling and design choices that shape modern neural systems. It explores how neural networks are formulated and how they learn, from multilayer perceptrons, activation and loss functions, optimization, and backpropagation to questions of expressivity and generalization. These ideas are applied to neural architectures for different forms of data, including convolutional, recurrent, and graph neural networks, with attention to the mathematical principles, training challenges, and design choices that distinguish them. The book then turns to generative models and sequential decision-making, covering variational and adversarial models, diffusion, and reinforcement learning.The later parts follow the evolution of neural networks toward increasingly general systems, exploring attention and transformer architectures, multimodal models, large language models, retrieval-augmented systems, and autonomous agents. The book also considers directions beyond conventional deep learning, including continuous-time and physics-informed neural networks, biologically-inspire... and neuromorphic models, Bayesian approaches to uncertainty, and quantum neural networks.The term “theoretical” in the title, Neural Networks: A Concise Theoretical Foundation, refers to the mathematical formulation of neural networks, not to a comprehensive, proof-oriented treatment of neural network theory. Organized in four parts, the book connects mathematical descriptions with the architectures, learning methods, and emerging directions that continue to shape neural computation.

  • Physical Principles of Imaging in Medicine

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    • Adam W. Anderson + 3 más
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    Medical Imaging: Mathematical and Physical Principles gives an introduction to the mathematical and physical concepts and principles that underlie modern radiological imaging techniques. It explains the basic phenomena and mathematical concepts that are central to the use of physical methods for image formation in biomedicine. By focusing on the physical and mathematical principles, it provides knowledge that will continue to hold true even as technological and other advances change the nature and detail of future medical imaging applications.Written as a pedagogic textbook explaining the principles rather than a technical manual describing imaging methods, Medical Imaging: Mathematical and Physical Principles is very suitable as a foundational reference for senior undergraduates, graduate students and researchers with a background in either biomedical engineering, engineering, applied physics, computer science, and mathematics. It will be a well-thumbed resource throughout a researcher’s career.

  • Cellulose Technologies

    Innovations and Applications
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    • Kalim Deshmukh + 2 más
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    Cellulose Technologies: Innovations and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this field. The book covers the synthesis, properties, and diverse applications of cellulose and its derivatives while also examining synthesis techniques, structural aspects, and various properties, including electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties. Additionally, exfoliation and functionalization methods, along with microscopic and spectroscopic characterizations of cellulose are also discussed. Applications of cellulose in a wide range of fields such as 3D printing, electronics, photonics, biosensors, energy storage, water treatment, EMI shielding, and biomedical applications are addressed in detail.The diverse array of topics covered make this book a valuable reference resource for all individuals engaged in the cellulose domain, particularly for the development of new innovations and advanced applications.

  • Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1

    Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 1
    • Ali Akbar Firoozi + 1 más
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    Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects, thus creating a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment. The book thoroughly reviews methodologies for identifying and classifying hazardous materials; systematic processes for their handling, storage, transportation, and disposal; innovative risk detection and monitoring techniques; remediation and emergency preparedness measures; and standards and best practices from different regions across the world.By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.

  • Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management

    Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions
    • 1 Edición
    • Zhao Youcai + 1 más
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    Hazardous, Industrial, and Biological Waste Management: Technologies, Treatments, and Sustainable Solutions provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment and sustainable management of hazardous, industrial, electronic, and biological wastes, addressing one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. The book explores innovative approaches such as detoxification and pretreatment methods, recycling and reuse pathways, advanced thermal processes, secure landfill strategies, and cutting-edge biological conversions. Special focus is given to emerging technologies, including thermodynamics of CO₂ bioelectroconversion and the circular economy implications of e-waste recycling.With chapters authored by leading experts, it covers the entire spectrum of waste streams- from hazardous materials and healthcare waste to e-waste and sewage sludge, offering practical and research-based insights into prevention, treatment, and resource recovery.

  • Intelligent Monitoring of Transport Infrastructure

    Remote Sensing and Analytical Techniques
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    • Mercedes Solla Carracelas + 1 más
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    Intelligent Monitoring of Transport Infrastructure comprehensively addresses the challenges of efficiently inspecting, managing, and maintaining transport systems, structures, and networks. It fundamentally proves how transformative the leveraging of cutting-edge instruments and accompanying techniques to enhance data collection, processing, and visualization can be for the field, resulting in more environmentally conscious as well as cost-efficient decision-making operations. From the latest advances in remote sensing, satellite imagery, digital twins, extended reality, and UAV applications to innovative uses of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the book offers a systematic overview whose added value is in the multitude of multi-disciplinary perspectives and invaluable actionable insights that it contributes.The volume is divided into four sections, each of the first three focusing on a key area of development: data collection and analysis; data processing and AI applications; data visualization and management. Finally, the fourth section is fully dedicated to real-world case studies that illustrate data integration methods and the stumbling blocks of inherent implementation practices alongside lessons learnt and workable solution examples that readers from both academia and industry can benefit from, essentially enabling further investigations into enhancing the safety, resilience, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure.

  • Blockchain-Enabled Innovations in Location-Based Services for Healthcare

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    • Ajay Kumar Gupta + 3 más
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    Blockchain-Enabled Innovations in Location-Based Services for Healthcare addresses the growing need for secure, intelligent healthcare solutions integrating location-based services (LBS), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies. This reference explores how these technologies transform healthcare delivery improving autonomy and real-time care while safeguarding sensitive data. It responds to the challenges posed by the proliferation of wearable sensors and smart medical devices by proposing decentralized, privacy-preserving frameworks.The book’s comprehensive chapters cover blockchain trust models, adaptive privacy for patient trajectories, wearable computing, deep learning for medical imaging, secure communication in healthcare IoT, and AI-powered diagnostics. Contributions from global experts provide case-driven analyses and technical depth, addressing current challenges in healthcare data security, interoperability, and predictive modeling. The interdisciplinary approach integrates computer science, data privacy, and healthcare informatics, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals.Blockc... Innovations in Location-Based Services for Healthcare benefits academic researchers, industry practitioners, graduate students, and policymakers by offering cutting-edge knowledge in secure, decentralized healthcare systems. It equips readers with advanced methodologies and practical solutions to design inclusive healthcare technologies, fostering innovation in smart health monitoring, medical image analysis, and data-driven diagnostics within privacy-compliant frameworks.

  • Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment

    Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0
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    • Saakshy Agrawal + 2 más
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    Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment: Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0 presents a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to effluent treatment in the pulp and paper industry. The book addresses both conventional and advanced physico-chemical treatment methods, delves into the role of beneficial microorganisms, and highlights cutting-edge technological interventions for effective effluent detoxification. Its detailed contents cover critical topics such as the environmental impacts of the pulp and paper industry, lifecycle assessments of wastewater treatment technologies, and the techno-economic feasibility of various treatment methods.It also examines the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing effluent treatment processes, alongside the potential of low-cost adsorbents and innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. With a focus on nutrient recovery and decentralized treatment approaches utilizing Industry 4.0 advancements, it serves as a vital framework for understanding and implementing sustainable practices in the industry. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the latest findings and advancements, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike.

  • Synthetic Polymer Chemistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Pradip Bhowmik
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    Synthetic Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive introduction to polymers and their physical properties, as well as different types of polymerization reactions. The book covers an array of integral topics, from the introduction of polymers and their physical properties, to morphology (crystalline and amorphous phase), and molecular weights measurements and solubility. Different types of polymerization reactions (free radical, cationic, anionic condensation) based on organic reaction mechanisms are also discussed. Users will find this book to be a great resource for students and researchers who want to build a strong foundation of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.Topics discussed in this resource will provide an important foundation and understanding that helps readers grasp the materials covered in advanced polymer chemistry. It is ideal for courses in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, materials science and engineering, and biomedical engineering.

  • An Introduction to Quantum Physics

    From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing
    • 1 Edición
    • Michael I. Bergman
    • Inglés
    An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger’s Equation to Quantum Computing develops physical insight and introduces a few mathematical techniques to make quantum physics accessible and engaging. The book introduces the Schrodinger wave equation, solving classic problems such as the infinite square well and the quantum harmonic oscillator, before solving for the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom. It also provides intuition into the famous Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and uses the Pauli exclusion principle to explain the origin of the periodic table. Unusual for an introductory quantum physics text, the book then introduces matrix mechanics for spin, which leads to more recent work on entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and elements of quantum computing. The book explores rigorously philosophical issues that are now experimentally testable, which students find compelling and have become of practical importance. The text makes a point to connect physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Through clear and entertaining text, ample figures, worked examples, and thoughtful homework problems, the book builds physical intuition and skill at problem solving.

  • Multifunctional Composite Coatings

    Sustainable Nano-coatings and Advanced Innovations
    • 1 Edición
    • Rotimi Sadiku + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Sustainable Nano-Coatings and Advanced Innovations discusses the latest advances in this important field. The book explores the integration of nanomaterials into polymer matrices to enhance the performance of coatings and adhesives. It covers the latest technological developments and innovations in composite coatings. It addresses the various properties of these coatings, such as hardness, electrical conductivity, resistance to high temperatures, and protection from environmental factors. Emphasis is placed on the design, processing, characterization, and applications of multifunctional composite coatings. It will be a valuable reference resource for researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers, providing an in-depth understanding of the compatibility and functionality of nanomaterials and their use in coating applications.

  • Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Clinical and Pharmacological Analysis

    Principles and Applications in Lipids and Biomarkers
    • 1 Edición
    • Dimitrios Tsikas
    • Inglés
    Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Clinical and Pharmacological Analysis: Principles and Applications in Lipids and Biomarkers is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and analytical scientists involved in clinical and pharmacological analysis. It provides practical guidance on using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) for the accurate quantification of physiological substances such as lipids, fatty acids, bile acids, eicosanoids, and biomarkers of oxidative stress like malondialdehyde and isoprostanes. Emphasizing the use of stable isotope-labelled internal standards and chemical ionization techniques, the book enables sensitive and precise measurement of analytes in complex biological samples like blood and urine, supporting disease diagnosis, therapy monitoring, and biomedical research. Designed with a focus on real-world application, it offers step-by-step procedures, troubleshooting tips, and illustrative diagrams to aid understanding. The content covers sample preparation, method validation, and quality control, making it a practical reference for laboratory scientists. Additionally, it highlights recent developments and biomedical applications, providing current knowledge and innovative approaches in the field. Overall, this comprehensive manual bridge analytical techniques with clinical and pharmacological needs, facilitating accurate biomarker analysis to improve health outcomes and scientific understanding.

  • Ionic Liquid Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites

    Materials, Properties, and Devices
    • 1 Edición
    • Daniela M. Correia + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Ionic Liquid Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites: Materials, Properties, and Devices offers a comprehensive review and analysis of ionic liquid polymer-based hybrid composites, a subfield of smart and multifunctional materials that is having a growing impact on a wide range of application areas. The book explores various qualities of ionic liquids, including their adaptability in terms of functional response, tuneability, and their ability to be integrated into polymer matrices. Such qualities make these materials extremely interesting for iontronics and related applications, potentially allowing the development of a large variety of sensors, actuators, and energy systems, along with other applications.Finally... the book considers these materials’ adaptable responsiveness and versatility in processing, including additive manufacturing technologies.

  • Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies, Volume 2

    Processes and Practical Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • Inglés
    Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies Volume 2: Processes and Practical Applications covers every facet necessary for a deep understanding of modern dressing and grinding processes. Combining theoretical foundations with extensive industrial case studies, the book shows how tool selection, process parameters, and machining strategies affect process outcomes. By connecting process fundamentals with real-world applications, it offers valuable guidance for both experts and readers seeking a deeper insight into dressing and grinding technologies.Topics include mechanical dressing with stationary and rotary diamond dressers, vitrified-bonded conventional dressing tools, and non-mechanical methods such as WEDM and laser dressing. The volume also addresses major grinding processes, including external cylindrical, centreless, internal cylindrical, surface, tool, free-form, jig, hybrid, and double-sided surface grinding, as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation techniques.

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Cíntia Soares + 1 más
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    Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications presents the key concepts that are the base of this discipline, showing how it is strongly related to a variety of adjacent areas. The fundamentals of the necessary mathematical modeling required and the solution of complex system of equations using CFD techniques are presented in detail, along with a variety of applications of CFD in the context of Chemical Reaction Engineering. Detailed examples, ranging from single-phase to multiphase reactors (including operation in microfluidic devices before presenting the main trends, challenges, and opportunities for CFD in this area over the next decades) are explored.Other sections present a variety of applications of CFD in the context of the Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Detailed examples, ranging from fluid mixing to coupled heat and mass transport phenomena, passing through heat transfer, solids handling and transport in porous media are explored. The book concludes with an overview of advanced uses of CFD in Chemical Engineering and related areas with a focus on Multiphysics applications (e.g., combining CFD with acoustics, analyzing and designing photochemical reactors coupling CFD with light modelling, etc.). Multiscale applications combining CFD with macroscopic and molecular simulation are also discussed. Finally, an overview of combining CFD with optimization techniques (including DOE and machine learning) is presented.

  • Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health

    A Future-Ready Perspective
    • 1 Edición
    • Arletty Pinel + 2 más
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    Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health: A Future-Ready Perspective presents a collective body of knowledge and global experiences that demonstrate current status and future trends in the use of exponential technologies and their potential for poverty reduction, improving health outcomes, strengthening health systems, and transforming traditional development aid structures. The book uses a translational innovation perspective to guide the reader—regardless of their area of expertise—on the rationale behind the co-creation of human-centered, affordable, and sustainable digital solutions.It addresses the interest of professionals from multiple areas (e.g., technology, health, social development, global financing), and it is a valuable resource for professionals, social scientists, practitioners, researchers, instructors, and undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the challenges and complexities of global public health and the applied uses of health technologies for equitable access to primary health care and universal health coverage.

  • ARM Processors for Power Electronic Applications

    Fundamentals to Programming
    • 1 Edición
    • P. Ponnambalam + 2 más
    • Inglés
    ARM Processors for Power Electronic Applications: Fundamentals to Programming teaches the concept of controlling power converters using the ARM processor, from its fundamentals to implementation procedure, including using advanced controllers for energy management. The book discusses coding the ARM processor for different power converters and a variety of applications. It covers the step-by-step procedure in the design of advanced controllers, the ARM processor and parallel processing, creating driver circuits to interface the ARM processor with power circuits, the peripherals to ARM processors so it can used to control power converters and coding for power circuits.

  • MXene in Hydrogen Technology

    Unleashing the Power of Two-Dimensional Materials for Clean Energy
    • 1 Edición
    • Pooja Devi + 2 más
    • Inglés
    MXene in Hydrogen Technology: Unleashing the Power of Two-Dimensional Materials for Clean Energy offers a thorough exploration of how MXenes can address major challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cells. Drawing on insights from leading experts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of MXene structures, properties, and their catalytic roles, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking practical knowledge in green hydrogen technologies. Beyond foundational concepts, the book delves into application-specific details including electro-catalytic and photo-catalytic hydrogen generation, material requirements for hydrogen storage, and the integration of MXenes with metal hydrides and fuel cells.Readers gain practical insights through real-world case studies and learn about cutting-edge topics such as life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, environmental impact, and the use of machine learning for material performance prediction. Each chapter systematically details the latest advances, making this volume a unique reference for accelerating progress toward a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future.

  • Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines

    • 1 Edición
    • Prashant Kesharwani
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    Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines provides an overview of the development of phytoconstituents and nano-phytoconstituen... as a leading therapeutic agent in the management of various diseases. This book reviews the mechanisms and properties of phytoconstituents while also describing recent developments in emerging drug delivery systems derived from nanotechnology. The content will help readers design and develop novel nano-drug delivery systems and devices for the delivery of phytoconstituents, while also providing insights and analysis of regulatory and clinical aspects. It will be a useful reference for researchers in the fields of materials science, pharmaceutical science, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology.

  • Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials

    • 1 Edición
    • Francisco Agrela + 3 más
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    Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials explores processing techniques to optimize the properties of different biomass-derived products, guiding readers through material selection that is suitable to specific applications depending on the required performance. Next, a variety of expert studies, including lifecycle assessment and lifecycle cost analysis, 3D printing, and perspectives on BBA formulations describe recent progress in the use of biomass in building materials. Finally, high value-added applications are detailed, rounding out a comprehensive investigation into effective ways to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of construction composites while also contributing to waste-to-wealth strategies.Readers will find this to be a single-point reference for researchers, practitioners, and other AECO stakeholders interested in innovative building components developed with organic materials' residues and derivatives.

  • Antiferromagnetic Spintronics

    • 1 Edición
    • Atsufumi Hirohata + 2 más
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    Antiferromagnetic materials display significant potential for the development of low-power and ultrafast spintronic devices for logic, memory, and storage applications, potentially enabling low-power devices operating at THz frequencies. This book provides a succinct and comprehensive overview of recent developments in these materials.Antiferrom... Spintronics is broken into three sections, the first looking at theory and modelling, the second addressing synthesis and fabrication, and the third covering characterisation and validation. The chapters are written by international experts and discuss key developments and achievements, as well as future directions for further research. The book will be of interest to researchers in the field at both the junior and senior level.

  • Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Composites

    Fabrication, Performance, Sustainability and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 más
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    Bamboo Fiber-reinforced Composites: Fabrication, Performance, Sustainability and Applications extensively covers the classifications, basic structure, compositions, extraction, morphology, processing and surface modification, and properties of various types of bamboo fibers. It also delves into the processing, fabrication, characterizations, and diverse applications of multifunctional composites consisting of bamboo fibers and their diverse matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, biopolymers, geopolymers, biodegradable polymers and concrete), along with their applications in aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, medical devices, wind turbines, infrastructure, water purification, piezoresistive sensors, fire retardants, EMI shielding, and eco-friendly packaging.Finally, the book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to bamboo fiber composites, including manufacturing, processing parameters, dimensional stability, and sustainability.

  • Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines

    Volume 1: Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Zhiyu Jiang + 1 más
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    Published as an Open Access book freely available for download on Science Direct, Marine Operations for Offshore Wind Turbines, Volume 1: Fundamentals and Application is a practical reference that links fundamentals to methods to application in this unique, important, and highly interdisciplinary area, helping readers to ensure operational safety, reduced installation costs, and improved wind farm efficiency and reliability. The first part of the book introduces the fundamentals of offshore wind energy systems and marine operations, along with analysis methods and numerical modelling and simulation tools. The second section focuses on in-depth case studies based on the authors’ own research and incorporating real-world practical experience in key areas, guiding the reader through lifting operations for turbine components, environmental loads, motion control, structural modelling, and safety assessment for installations, modelling, analysis and control of full assembly installation, and design and optimization for floating installations. Finally, the critical phases of transportation and final mooring hook-up are introduced, and a concluding chapter provides an overview of recent trends and emerging topics, such as robotic technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced decommissioning solutions, offering routes for future research and development. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is an essential resource for all those looking learn the fundamentals, to improve their understanding, and to gain insights into installation concepts, analysis methods, modelling approaches, key tools, and problems and challenges, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policy makers and industry professionals.

  • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

    Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
    • 1 Edición
    • Sayan Ganguly + 2 más
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    From aerospace to medicine, 3D printing is poised to reshape the future of manufacturing in many industries. Additive manufacturing is a game-changing technology that will in the future drastically alter the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. 3D Printing in Materials Engineering presents the latest developments in this important field. The book covers the fundamentals, materials, types of 3D printing techniques, and their multi-dimensional applicability over various engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing over various engineering applications.

  • Advances in Catalysis

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 79
    • Inglés
    Advances in Catalysis series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Copper Oxides and Related Materials

    Properties, Synthesis, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Suresh Sagadevan + 2 más
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    Copper Oxides and Related Materials: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications provides a thorough description of the physical, structural, electrophysical, chemical, electronic, and biological properties of copper oxides in one convenient volume. The book focuses on human and environmental aspects, paying particular attention to health, environmental remediation, electronic applications, energy storage, and solar energy conversion.Copper oxides are widely used in many applications such as antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anticancer treatments; as biocide agents against phytopathogens or hospital-acquired diseases; and, they are also a standard material used for superconductivity. This volume thoroughly explores the most exciting and relevant applications of copper oxides, a class of material with a sometimes bewilderingly wide array of potential uses.

  • Principles of Planetary Science

    From the Earth–Moon System to Retrograde Triton and ExoLife
    • 1 Edición
    • Nick Gorkavyi + 2 más
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    Principles of Planetary Science: From the Earth–Moon System to Retrograde Triton and ExoLife offers a captivating journey into the origins and evolution of our Solar System. Designed for students, researchers, and space enthusiasts, this book combines clear explanations with stunning illustrations and online resources to make complex phenomena accessible. It covers fundamental topics such as Earth’s formation, lunar origins, planetary atmospheres, asteroid dynamics, and the mysteries surrounding exoplanets and irregular satellites. The volume emphasizes original models and recent discoveries, encouraging critical thinking and inspiring future research.Whether used as a textbook or reference, it provides a solid scientific foundation while highlighting unresolved problems and intriguing phenomena. The book’s engaging approach aims to foster curiosity, deepen understanding, and motivate exploration of space data through satellite images and telescopic observations. This comprehensive yet accessible volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the dynamic processes shaping our planetary neighborhood and beyond.

  • Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing

    • 1 Edición
    • Mukund Janardhanan + 2 más
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    Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing explores the vital role of digitalization and collaboration in manufacturing, presenting the latest research on technologies that drive innovative systems. The book emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge tools, connectivity and collaborative practices to enhance productivity and efficiency. Structured in two sections, the first part covers the principles of digital and collaborative systems, focusing on key concepts and trends that facilitate manufacturing innovation. The second part delves into designing and managing collaborative manufacturing ecosystems, highlighting supply chain integration, digital collaboration platforms, and human-robot cooperation.Featurin... case studies and best practices from various industries worldwide, this book offers practical insights into the current state of digital manufacturing. Key themes include digital transformation, sustainability, collaborative ecosystems, and emerging business models. Intended for scientists, engineers, academics, manufacturing service providers and technical management professionals, this comprehensive guide is essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 in a competitive digital age.

  • Precision Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness

    Theory, Compensation, and Application
    • 1 Edición
    • Pan Dou + 4 más
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    Precision Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness: Theory, Compensation, and Application offers a comprehensive scientific reference for researchers, engineers, and students interested in tribology, mechanical engineering, and machine condition monitoring. The book addresses the increasing demand for accurate, in situ monitoring of lubrication film thickness in critical machinery, a key factor in reliability and predictive maintenance. Integrating acoustics, signal analysis, and multiphysics modeling, this book provides a systematic, multidisciplinary resource in the field.The contents span fundamental principles, ultrasonic system design, multilayer and thin-film measurement models, calibration and compensation strategies, and advanced signal processing. Readers are guided through practical engineering case studies, including sliding and rolling bearings, fuel pumps, hydropower generator bearings, and wind turbine pitch bearings. Each chapter provides theoretical background, experimental validation, and actionable methodologies for both laboratory and industrial environments.This book equips its readers with the knowledge to implement high-precision measurement systems, address practical engineering challenges, and translate laboratory advances into robust industrial solutions. It supports academic research, industrial innovation, and the development of next-generation condition monitoring and maintenance strategies.

  • Carbon Materials and Technologies for Energy, Medical and Environmental Sustainability Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Mudasir Ahmad + 1 más
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