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  • Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Mahmoud H. Abu Elella + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications presents cutting-edge research on biopolymers and their engineered materials, discussing advancements of 1D and 2D biopolymer technologies and showcasing their applications in water purification and biomedical fields. The book starts with an introduction to biopolymers and their engineered formulations, highlighting their classifications, properties, and fabrication methods. It then covers practical solutions for water purification, including the use of biopolymer micro- and nanofibers, nanotube technology-modified biopolymers, and thin layered biopolymer films.Other chapters explore recent developments in biopolymer-based micro- and nanofibers, smart thin films, and 2D membrane technology, along with applications in fabric technologies, cotton textiles, and advanced filter paper in biomedical settings. By offering in-depth coverage of the synthesis, properties, and applications of engineered biopolymers, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of biopolymer applications in environmental remediation and biomedical fields.

  • The Science of Soil Security

    Multidisciplinary Perspectives
    • 1 Edición
    • Daniela Figueroa + 4 más
    • Inglés
    The Science of Soil Security: Multidisciplinary Perspectives examines soil conservation and sustainable management through the conceptual framework of soil security, integrating its five dimensions: capacity, condition, capital, connectivity, and codification. The chapters collectively analyze current challenges and propose practical pathways for advancing soil security across multiple scales. This contribution offers a valuable multidimensional approach for addressing soil-related challenges at local, regional, national, and global levels, making this volume relevant to researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers interested in the future of sustainable soil systems.

  • Biopolymer Applications in 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Engineering

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

  • Green Materials for a Circular Economy

    Materials Selection, Product Development, and Life Cycle Extension Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • S. M. Sapuan + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Green Materials for a Circular Economy: Materials Selection, Product Development, and Life Cycle Extension Strategies provides fundamental and practical knowledge on design for circularity, especially for product development applications and throughout their entire life cycle. Topics covered range from conceptual design to materials selection, environmental life cycle assessment, and life cycle extension strategies. Additionally, there are a number of recent case studies showing design for circularity in practice in applications such as automotive component design, furniture design, user behavior, and joining design. Researchers, students, design practitioners, and engineers working with green materials, biocomposites, recycling, and materials will find this book to be a comprehensive source.

  • Natural Fiber Composites

    Emerging Trends and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • P. Senthamaraikannan + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers used as reinforcements in composite materials. Additionally, potential applications of plant fiber-reinforced composites across industries are discussed in detail via practical case study examples, along with recent developments in testing and fabrication. Valuable insights into sophisticated surface modification methods that aim to optimize composite performance by enhancing fiber-matrix adhesion are also covered. In addition to discussing challenges and optimization strategies, this book will be a valuable reference resource, giving readers (researcher and engineer) the knowledge required to fabricate environmentally sustainable composite materials that exhibit superior performance.

  • Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling

    Design, Numerical Modeling, and Optimization
    • 1 Edición
    • Saeid Mohammadzadeh Bina
    • Inglés
    Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Renewable Heating and Cooling: Design, Numerical Modeling, and Optimization presents a comprehensive account of GSHP systems and their potential for renewable heating and cooling based on unique case studies from Akita University since 2014. The book covers all aspects of ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems for meeting the heating and cooling demands of energy-efficient buildings across the world. With access to critical data and experimental results across countries, from Japan to Canada, and including both vertical and horizontal grounds heat exchangers, this book presents the latest steps and best practices for utilization.Practica... elements include maps, installations, field measurements and numerical modeling using the experience of researchers in Japan. Bringing these tools together, the book's chapters offer solutions to the many challenges of these systems, including feasibility studies, optimum well depths, unbalanced heating and cooling demands, and hybrid systems.

  • Animal and Agricultural Waste Biomass and their derived Biocomposites

    • 1 Edición
    • Sathish Kumar Palaniappan + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Animal and Agricultural Biomass and their derived Biocomposites comprehensively explores the experimental, analytical, and practical aspects of creating biocomposites from animal and agricultural waste biomass. The book investigates waste valorization strategies, biomass conversion procedures, and the role of these biocomposites in fostering a circular economy. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the characteristics, uses, and environmental benefits of biocomposites derived from renewable resources, specifically agricultural and animal waste. In addition, it addresses the substitution of petroleum-derived products with eco-friendly alternatives, emphasizing novel waste conversion techniques, biodegradability, and lifecycle analyses to assess environmental impacts.It is the first publication to cover this concept extensively, offering updates on finite element analysis of polymers and their composite materials. Contributions from global experts enrich the content, making it invaluable for academics, researchers, engineers, and students.

  • Stratigraphy & Timescales

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 11
    • Inglés
    Stratigraphy & Timescales series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

    • 1 Edición
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, it provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, it fosters progress in developing safer, and more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications.This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

  • Smart Manufacturing 5.0

    Sustainability, Human-Centricity and Resilience
    • 1 Edición
    • Daniel Alejandro Rossit + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Smart Manufacturing 5.0: Sustainability, Human-Centricity and Resilience offers essential insights into sustainable engineering and industrial innovation trends. The fourth industrial revolution, or Smart Manufacturing, integrates digital technologies with production and management systems, enabling real-time data access and improved decision-making. This integration enhances agility, flexibility and control, potentially achieving zero-defect manufacturing. However, the heavy reliance on technology and real-time data processing can challenge human interaction. As humans cannot process vast data in real-time, there is a need for better approaches to facilitate effective human-technology interaction.

  • AI-Driven Optimization and Automation of Integrated Circuit Design

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

  • Sustainable Plant-Based Natural Fibers in Textiles

    • 1 Edición
    • Sheraz Ahmad + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Plant‑based Natural Fibres in Textiles provides a focused and up‑to‑date overview of renewable, biodegradable fibre alternatives and their increasing importance in modern textile science and manufacturing. Addressing the growing demand for environmentally responsible materials, the book explores plant‑based natural fibres in terms of their structure, properties, processing methods, and performance, offering readers a clear understanding of their potential as sustainable textile solutions.Through applied examples and discussion of implementation strategies, it supports individuals, professionals, researchers, students and industry practitioners in evaluating and adopting plant‑based fibres as part of a broader transition toward more sustainable textile systems.

  • Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets

    A Theoretical Analysis
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40
    • Eric Lee
    • Inglés
    Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets: A Theoretical Analysis provides a detailed description of the fundamentals of the electrostatics and electrokinetics of various kinds of droplets: dielectric droplets, conducting droplets such as liquid metal droplets, polymeric liquid droplets and the implications they have for their broad practical applications. It is crucial to fully understand the underlying electrokinetic mechanisms before any meaningful practical applications of liquid droplets can be launched successfully.This is the first book to directly address phoretic motion of droplets; previously there has only been brief mention in texts mostly about solid particles, on which there is much more literature. Droplets of different kinds have different applications in practice. For instance, conducting droplets like liquid metal droplets have an inherent advantage in drug delivery over liposomes of dielectric droplets in terms of chemiphoresis, although both are widely used in drug delivery and micro/nanofluidic operations, among other practical applications. The book provides insights and guidelines for design engineers in drug delivery even in the fabrication stage of the droplets carrying therapeutic chemicals. Moreover, it is helpful in analyzing data for experimental researchers as well. For instance, a droplet filled with dielectric materials may not behave electrokinetically like a dielectric droplet under certain circumstances in practice, as might be expected by experimentalists.Pho... Motions of Liquid Droplets is written for researchers, industry engineers, and graduate and postdoc students in the field of colloidal and interface science and technology who are working on colloidal physics aspects and focused on electrokinetics, primarily from a chemical engineering, biomedical and biochemical engineering background.

  • Fundamentals and Advances in Sustainable Energy Processes and Applications

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

  • Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers

    • 1 Edición
    • Padma Shree Vankar + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers explores the development of special auxiliaries that enhance the colorfastness, color depth, and sustainability of naturally dyed fabrics that maintain low carbon footprints. Key topics include chapters on mordants, bio-mordants, transitional metal salts, and rare earth salts. Additionally, the book covers various modifiers and auxiliaries designed to improve color adherence, as well as a chapter dedicated to post-mordanting treatments with amino compounds. Natural dye enthusiasts will gain valuable insights into using mordants sustainably, achieving vibrant, long-lasting colors from common flowers and other local vegetative materials.

  • Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing

    Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends
    • 1 Edición
    • Ignazio Roppolo
    • Inglés
    Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends overviews these cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques, the materials they can produce, and applications for these techniques and materials. Sections cover the fundamentals, with chapters discussing the core principles of vat photopolymerization, related technological requirements, the characteristics of digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SL) compared to other light-induced methods, as well as the chemistry and materials used, including how to formulate a resin. Section two covers applications, such as design for structural applications, as well as DLP and SL use in dentistry, soft robotics, sensors, biomedicine, microfluidics, catalysis and chemical engineering, and more.The book concludes with a section discussing current trends and future directions for the technology, with chapters analyzing sustainable materials, including efforts to substitute synthetic materials with bio-based ones, vitrimers, controlled polymers, and 4D printing and DLP and SL in hybrid AM.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

    Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1 Edición
    • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.

  • Tribological Behaviour of Advanced Materials

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

  • Company Digital Twins

    Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde
    • Inglés
    Company Digital Twins, a new volume in the Advances in Digital Twin Computing and Sensor Networks series, explores virtual companies based on digital twin technologies. The book covers foundational concepts, emerging trends, underlying technologies, practical applications, future directions, data security, privacy concerns, integration issues, and the scalability of digital twins across large companies. It is essential reading for anyone who needs to benefit from the capabilities of digital twins within the organization. The timeliness of this book lies in the rapid, current digital transformation and the increasing complexity of systems requiring real-time, intelligent management to achieve competitive advantages and sustainability goals.The concept of the digital twin, a virtual representation of a physical system, has gained significant attention due to advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and data analytics. It plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making across industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and urban planning.

  • Polymer Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts

    Innovations in Environmental and Energy Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh
    • Inglés
    Polymer Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts: Innovations in Environmental and Energy Applications provides a clear, accessible guide to polymer nanocomposites used as photocatalysts. It aids users in understanding fundamental principles, selecting appropriate synthesis methods and evaluating material properties relevant to their projects. Positioned at the stages of experimental design, performance optimization, and application development, the book helps solve problems related to photocatalytic efficiency, stability, and scalability. By bridging theory with practical examples, this resource accelerates innovation, enabling users to develop advanced polymer photocatalysts that address environmental pollution and sustainable energy challenges effectively.

  • Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation

    Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Rohit Jasrotia + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation presents the latest developments in this important field. The book provides an overview of cutting-edge research which addresses the latest scenarios, key developments, as well as future aspects and challenges and opportunities.This book will be valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers, and other professionals working in, the area of advanced magnetic nanomaterials for wastewater remediation and green hydrogen energy applications.

  • Applied Phycology

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

  • Process Safety Calculations

    • 3 Edición
    • Renato Benintendi
    • Inglés
    Process Safety Calculations, Third Edition introduces the topic in four key sections, including Fundamentals that covers the chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics of process safety; Consequence Assessment, which includes source and dispersion models, as well as fire and explosion analysis; Quantitative Risk Assessment, detailing methodologies such as Layer of Protection Analysis and integrity management; and finally, a new section on Process Safety of Offshore Installations, which explores risk assessments related to risers, vessel collisions, and dropped objects. Each chapter is designed to provide clear explanations and step-by-step calculations, making it a practical guide for understanding and applying process safety principles.With a focus on practical applications, the book maintains its successful approach of solving real-world examples through detailed calculations, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible and applicable.

  • Biomass-Derived Carbons

    Preparations and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Michio Inagaki + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Biomass-Derived Carbons: Science and Applications provides a comprehensive explanation of the synthesis and structure of biomass-derived carbons. The book's focus on energy storage (such as supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries) and environmental remediation (including pollutant removal and water desalination) directly addresses the practical application needs of professionals in these fields. The inclusion of sustainability as a key theme, particularly in terms of selecting biomass precursors and understanding the environmental impact of these materials, directly responds to the growing demand for sustainable materials and processes. The book also discusses carbonization and activation techniques, so that readers are aware of the latest advancements in material processing and modification, which is crucial for researchers and students in the field. The book's interdisciplinary approach ensures that it covers the convergence of material science, chemistry, and environmental engineering, helping readers understand how biomass-derived carbons can solve challenges across various sectors. Finally, the book's in-depth exploration of various biomass sources and their applications helps industry professionals understand the commercial potential and scalability of these materials, providing them with the insights needed to navigate market trends and economic feasibility in the field.

  • Green and Sustainable Materials for Biomedical Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Sanjeev Gautam + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Green and Sustainable Materials for Biomedical Applications examines the applications and advantages of green materials within biomedical engineering and sustainable development. Written by an international team of contributors, this book shows how innovative green materials can contribute positively to healthcare and other areas by merging perspectives from materials science, biomedical engineering, and sustainability studies. These important concepts are increasingly important, with the critical importance of addressing environmental sustainability in various sectors, including healthcare and biomedicine.These fields often rely on traditional materials and manufacturing methods that significantly harm the environment, from depleting resources to generating pollution and waste. Concurrently, advancements in materials science have led to the development of "green" or eco-friendly materials that promise to lessen environmental damage while maintaining or even enhancing performance.

  • Micro- and Nano-scale Surface and Interface Engineering

    Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Ajay Kumar + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Micro- and Nano-scale Surface and Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications addresses the challenges of micro- and nano-scale surface and interface engineering by providing a comprehensive exploration of surface design, texture, porous structure, surface reaction, degradation, and surface strengthening processes. It offers solutions for understanding interface reactions of materials, particularly in the context of micro-electromechani... systems (MEMS), biomaterials surfaces, self-cleaning structures, and surface modeling and characterization. The content extends to practical applications across diverse sectors, including microelectronics and nanoelectronics, microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems, nanomanufacturing, and nanofabrication.The focus lies on the scientific principles underpinning surface and interface engineering at the micro- and nano-scale, incorporating various surface modification techniques utilizing a spectrum of materials, ranging from traditional structural materials to advanced smart materials.

  • Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

    Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability
    • 1 Edición
    • Virat Khanna + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanofibers, in tackling environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. Key topics covered include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their mechanisms of pollutant removal, environmental fate and transport, and potential risks and implications for human health and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that nanotechnology interventions are environmentally benign and socially responsible. Through case studies, practical examples, and emerging trends, this book offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of these materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, protection and sustainability. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications.

  • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1 Edición
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the synergy between microbial nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions. The book presents the latest scientific advancements and innovative applications that harness the power of microorganisms and nanomaterials to enhance green energy sources. Readers will discover how these eco-friendly technologies can significantly contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. The book is organized into six parts, beginning with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, including topics such as biofuel synthesis, microbial nanocatalysts, and solar energy conversion. Subsequent sections delve into practical applications, from microbial nanodevices and nanoscale enzymes to energy-efficient buildings and advanced energy storage systems. The exploration of biofuel production and energy storage technologies further emphasizes the transformative potential of microbial nanotechnology, while case studies and future perspectives provide a holistic view of the field. This is an essential resource for researchers, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers interested in sustainable energy solutions.

  • Methods in Chemical Process Safety

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 10
    • Inglés
    Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems, Volume Ten, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Introduction to Safety Culture, Fundamentals and Foundation Principles of a Resilient Safety Culture, The Role of Safety Culture in Several CSB Investigations, Safety Driven by Internal Values: Compliance to Commitment, Safety Training, Incident Investigation and Learning Lessons, Case Studies I, Case Studies II, Assessing Safety Culture Score, Diagnosing Safety Culture Story Behind the Score, and much more.Additional chapters cover Innovation in Enhancing Safety Culture: AI, Automation and Digitalization, Ethics in AI-Driven Safety Culture, Integrating Global and Cultural Dimensions into Safety Practices, and The Role of Sustainability in Evolving Safety Culture.

  • Natural Polymer-Based Films and Coatings in Food Technology

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

  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part II

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 239
    • Inglés
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 239 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Bioplastics for Food Packaging

    Materials, Procedures, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Mehran Ghasemlou + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials, Procedures, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of bioplastics tailored specifically for food packaging applications. Covering critical topics such as the environmental impact of plastic waste and the regulatory landscape driving the adoption of bioplastics in the food industry, this book discusses the unique benefits and drawbacks associated with different types of bioplastics. It explores practical applications of bioplastic flexible films, containers, coatings, and more, and showcases real-world success stories and industry insights.This is a valuable reference for those looking to understand the application of bioplastics in the food industry and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in bioplastics for food packaging purposes.

  • Essential Statistics, Regression, and Econometrics

    • 3 Edición
    • Gary Smith
    • Inglés
    Essential Statistics, Regression, and Econometrics, Third Edition will helps students in introductory statistics courses develop statistical reasoning and critical thinking skills. The book demonstrates the power, elegance, and beauty of statistical reasoning, providing hundreds of new and updated examples and discussing the uses and potential abuses of statistics. Examples are drawn from real, contemporary areas to showcase that statistical reasoning is not an irrelevant abstraction, but instead an important part of everyday life. This updated resource highlights recent, exciting discoveries and provides a thorough foundation for students, instructors, and researchers alike, all of which are approaching the field from different backgrounds.Innovati... in its extended emphasis on statistical reasoning, real data, pitfalls in statistical analysis, the perils of p-hacking and data mining, and modeling issues, including functional forms and causality, the book includes extensive word problems that emphasize intuition, understanding, and practical applications.

  • Down-Flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) Reactors

    A Self-Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment
    • 1 Edición
    • Vinay Kumar Tyagi + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Down-Flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) Reactors: A Self-Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment explores the innovative features and advantages of DHS technology, including its energy-efficient design, minimal maintenance requirements, and removal efficiency. Readers will gain insights into the historical development of the DHS process, its application across various wastewater types, and its capabilities in nutrient and pathogen removal, all while maintaining short hydraulic retention times. Structured around critical topics such as process microbiology, sludge reduction efficiency, and real-world case studies from pilot and full-scale implementations, the book serves as an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and academics.Each chapter provides a detailed examination of the DHS process, including its applications in diverse regions and industries, from aquaculture to industrial effluent treatment. This book is a vital tool for professionals seeking to enhance effluent quality while navigating stringent environmental regulations.

  • Introduction to Supercritical Fluids

    A Spreadsheet-Based Approach
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 4
    • Richard L. Smith + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Introduction to Supercritical Fluids, Second Edition provides an accessible overview of elementary supercritical fluid processes (extraction, particle formation, mass transfer, heat exchangers, phase equilibrium, chemical reaction equilibrium) supported by easy-to-use Excel spreadsheets suitable for both specialized-discipli... (chemistry or chemical engineering student) and mixed-discipline (engineering/economi... student) classes. Each chapter contains worked examples, tip boxes and end-of-the-chapter problems and projects.Part I covers web-based chemical information resources, applications and simplified theory presented in a way that allows students of all disciplines to delve into the properties of supercritical fluids and to design energy, extraction and materials formation systems for real-world processes that use supercritical water or supercritical carbon dioxide.Part II takes a practical approach and addresses the thermodynamic framework, equations of state, fluid phase equilibria, mass transfer (newly added), heat transfer and cycle analysis (newly added), chemical equilibria and reaction kinetics of supercritical fluids. Spreadsheets are arranged as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) functions and macros that are completely (source code) accessible for students who have interest in developing their own programs. Programming is not required to solve problems or to complete projects in the text.Introduction to Supercritical Fluids, Second Edition is written primarily for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.

  • Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites

    Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties and Applications, Volume 2
    • 1 Edición
    • Imran Khan + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Magnetic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites: Structural, Electrical, and Optical Properties and Applications, Volume Two focuses on the manufacturing and design of innovative magnetic polymeric nanocomposite materials for a broad range of different applications. These materials have truly outstanding and sustainable properties unlike other composites because they are combined with organic (polymer matrix) and inorganic (semiconductor nanoparticles) materials to form a sustainable composite material. The focus in this book is on magnetic semiconductor and polymer nanocomposites made from bioresorbable and biocompatible polymers, modified with magnetic nanoparticles. This book provides detailed knowledge on the modern research application of magnetic semiconductor and polymeric nanocomposites that have tremendous commercial value. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, postgraduate students, and engineers working in nanocomposite materials.

  • Lattice Dynamics of Molecular Crystals and Weak Chemical Interactions

    Investigation using Raman Spectroscopy Methods
    • 1 Edición
    • Boris Kolesov
    • Inglés
    Lattice Dynamics of Molecular Crystals and Weak Chemical Interactions: Investigation using Raman Spectroscopy Methods shows how to fully exploit the capabilities of Raman spectroscopy in weak chemical interactions in molecular crystals, presenting the concept of weak chemical interactions based on experimental study of a wide class of molecular crystals. Primarily written for physical and organic chemists, scientists, and engineers involved in crystal engineering and the synthesis and design of molecular crystals and crystalline structures containing weak chemical interactions, this book is also ideal for anyone investigating lattice dynamics probed by Raman spectroscopy, including a diverse range of chemists and physicists.Provided information on the temperature dependence of the parameters of vibrational modes makes it possible to obtain information on the potential of intermolecular interaction, the degree of its anharmonicity, the orientational mobility of molecules in a crystal, structural phase transitions, and the behavior of a proton on a hydrogen bond.

  • Plastic Circularity

    Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination
    • 1 Edición
    • Paul T. Mativenga + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Plastic Circularity: Data Development, Flow Analysis, and Value Chain Coordination presents a comprehensive framework for tackling the challenge of plastic waste through a circular-economy approach. It explores innovative methodologies for modeling plastic material flows, evaluating sustainability metrics, and enhancing stakeholder participation across the value chain. This essential resource covers critical topics such as lifecycle impact assessments, data building, and stakeholder dynamics, providing actionable insights for transitioning to tighter circularity loops. By offering practical tools and case studies, this book empowers decision-makers to enhance recycling systems and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a more environmentally responsible plastic economy.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

    Technologies, Materials, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Hamid Reza Vanaei + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Technologies, Materials, and Applications provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of the intersection between additive manufacturing (AM) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Its primary objective is to bridge the knowledge gap between AM technologies and polymer composites, delivering an integrated perspective that encompasses fundamental principles, material selection, process optimization, technological advancements, and emerging applications. The book’s timely significance is highlighted by the rapidly evolving use of AM to fabricate lightweight and high-performance composites for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial tooling. It covers new developments such as smart composites, 4D printing, and AI-driven process optimization, which are areas not yet fully addressed in the current literature. The book’s content is structured to follow a logical progression, beginning with a foundational overview of AM and PMCs, then exploring materials and their properties, examining technological processes and process parameter optimization, and finally addressing advanced characterization, quality control, and applications. Future perspectives, including sustainability, smart materials, and digital innovations, are also included. Key themes include material-process integration, quality assurance, sustainability, and the application of AM-PMCs in complex engineering contexts.

  • Slosh Dynamics

    Theory and Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Musaddiq Al Ali
    • Inglés
    Slosh Dynamics: Theory and Practice offers a rigorous and technically rich exploration of fluid dynamics in constrained, partially filled containers, characterized by nonlinear behavior with critical implications across engineering systems. Rooted in the fundamental principles of fluid and solid mechanics, this volume progresses through detailed mathematical modeling and thorough stability assessment of coupled multiphase phenomena, culminating in applied methodologies for controlling and mitigating sloshing effects.The book combines analytical depth with state-of-the-art computational techniques, including finite element, finite volume, and particle-based methods, alongside practical guidance on relevant software tools. It addresses challenges in a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, marine, automotive, energy, and process industries, through real-world case studies and advanced simulation workflows.Ideated to serve as an authoritative reference resource, Slosh Dynamics supports both academic enquiry and practical engineering applications at the highest level by uniquely bridging the divide between specialized understanding of sloshing-induced behavior and the broader demands of performance optimization and safety-critical design for integrated systems.

  • Microbial–material Interfaces for Environmental and Human Health

    Design, Function, and Sustainability of Bio-Interactive Materials
    • 1 Edición
    • Matthew Chidozie Ogwu + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Microbial–Material Interfaces for Environmental and Human Health: Design, Function, and Sustainability of Bio-Interactive Materials provides a comprehensive materials science framework explaining how microbial ecology and biofilm processes at material surfaces govern degradation, transformation, and health risks. Researchers, engineers, and applied scientists will use this content to understand and predict microbial impacts on metals, polymers, minerals, and emerging materials like nanomaterials and 3D-printed structures. This book supports problem-solving at multiple workflow stages—from fundamental research and interface characterization to materials design and risk assessment—helping users anticipate biodeterioration, contaminant mobility, antimicrobial resistance, and exposure pathways. It enables the development of safer, more durable, and sustainable materials under environmental and climate pressures.

  • Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase

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

  • The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 3

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

  • Explainable AI for Transparent and Trustworthy Medical Decision Support

    • 1 Edición
    • Abhishek Kumar + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Explainable AI for Transparent and Trustworthy Medical Decision Support equips readers with a comprehensive and timely resource that presents the principles, methodologies, and real-world applications of explainable AI (XAI) within the medical context. Covering a wide range of use cases—from radiology and pathology to genomics and clinical decision support systems—the book provides in-depth discussions on how XAI techniques can enhance interpretability, improve clinician trust, meet regulatory requirements, and ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. The book demystifies the workings of machine learning models and highlights techniques that make them interpretable.It is designed to empower not only AI researchers and developers but also healthcare administrators and policymakers with the knowledge needed to evaluate, adopt, and trust AI solutions in critical medical applications. The book's authors bring together theory, implementation strategies, ethical implications, and case studies under one cover, offering a multidisciplinary perspective that aligns computer science with medical practice and healthcare policy.

  • Smart Civil and Structural Engineering

    Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence
    • 1 Edición
    • Shahryar Habibi
    • Inglés
    Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart technologies and civil and structural engineering. It discusses the transformative role of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing the way design is transforming structural engineering. The central theme of the book is the seamless integration of innovative technologies in the field, enabling engineers to create structures that are not only robust but also intelligent and adaptable.Key themes include:Innovative TechnologiesIntellig... Structural SystemsInterdiscipli... CollaborationSustain... in Practice

  • Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

    • 1 Edición
    • Linni Jian + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids offers in-depth knowledge on how to optimize electric vehicle charging and grid integration in a range of novel and traditional distribution architectures. The book begins with a rigorous foundation in the mathematical modeling required and provides extensive analysis of regulatory standards, thus ensuring readers can maximize the practical potential of these technologies. Later chapters dig deeply into novel distribution architectures and the opportunities in nano- and microgrids, as well as peak load management and voltage stability enhancement and other aspects of optimization and control of EV charging demand in active power distribution grids.Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, regulatory guidance, and industry insight.

  • Carbon Dioxide Valorization

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1 Edición
    • Angelo Basile + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a comprehensive guide that addresses the pressing issues of climate change, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. The book explores CO2 valorization technologies as a means to mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable industrial practices. The book delves into the integration of CO2 valorization technologies into industrial processes, the role of these technologies in the global energy transition, and their potential to offer alternatives to traditional resource-intensive processes. It provides insights into ongoing research, technological advancements, and innovative solutions that address challenges in the field. The book also educates the public about the importance of CO2 valorization and advocates for supportive policy measures and industry collaboration. The contents include detailed exploration of various advanced technologies such as membrane technology used in carbon dioxide valorization to value-added material, economic perspectives, and environmental sustainability in carbon dioxide valorization. Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a key reference for R&D managers in industry, academic researchers, postgraduate students, and professors.

  • Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials

    • 1 Edición
    • N. M. Nurazzi + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introductory section explaining the fundamentals of composite recycling including sorting and separation techniques for waste composites. Thermal, mechanical and chemical recycling processes are then discussed in detail as well as information on the additives used in recycled composites. The middle section of the book then discusses the various types of recycled composites that are currently commercially available and their related technology. These include thermoplastic, thermoset-matrix waste, metal-waste and rubber-polymer based composites. The utilization of lignocellulosic waste is also discussed in detail.The chapters address the challenges and solutions in recycling these complex structures for a board range of different applications. With its focus on idea generation and informed decision-making, the book will serve as a valuable reference resource for individuals engaged in research, design, and engineering across both public and private sectors, fostering a vision for sustainable product development.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 92
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • Inglés
    Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 93
    • Atta-ur-Rahman
    • Inglés
    Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With the rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products.

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