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  • Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru + 3 more
    • English
    Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment is an essential guide focusing on water reuse, wastewater, and wastewater applications for resource recovery and sustainability. The book's editors, all experts in the field, cover various physical, chemical, and biological methods which are being utilized to provide a complete remediation to an extent where wastewater could be discharged safely into inland waterbodies or could be possibly reused for agriculture or other purposes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the current strategies and tools that are used to address water pollution and the efficient treatment of contaminated water sources.Using real-life applications and case studies, this comprehensive reference book is a necessary tool for students and researchers learning about waste remediation and wastewater treatment.

  • Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater

    Advancements and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mihir Kumar Purkait + 1 more
    • English
    Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Advancements and Environmental Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of ozone and related oxidation methods for eliminating harmful contaminants from drinking water and wastewater. Beginning with an overview of water resource management, pollution sources, and treatment limitations, the book delves into the principles and mechanisms of ozonation, including operational factors and impacts. Subsequent chapters include advancements in ozone nano bubble technology that are supported by mathematical models and reaction kinetics. Discussions of the practical applications of ozone-based processes in water treatment are also explored.A necessary guide for students and researchers in water science, this book provides a blend of foundational knowledge and cutting-edge insights presented in an accessible manner with real-world case studies.

  • Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes

    From Theory to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahad Ghaemi + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes: From Theory to Applications serves as a comprehensive resource on artificial neural networks within chemical engineering, including understanding the fundamental principles, learning about relevant algorithms and architectures, and exploring practical case studies. This book covers theoretical principles, relevant algorithms, and practical case studies, this book covers artificial neural network concepts, architectures, and algorithms, with a focus on applications in chemical engineering processes. This book also addressed common challenges by providing practical guidance through successful case studies, offering insights on data pre-processing, model selection, training strategies, and performance evaluation. The book serves as a valuable tool for bridging the gap between neural networks and their practical implementation in chemical engineering.This book will be an invaluable resource for chemical Engineers, particularly researchers and industry professionals working in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It will also be a very useful guide for Graduate and Postgraduate Students in Chemical Engineering and machine learning. Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering will also be a valuable resource for anyone working with artificial neural networks in other industries, particularly data scientists and analysts.

  • Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Pablo Rodríguez Gonzálvez + 2 more
    • English
    Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring provides a thorough examination of the applications and methods of satellite remote sensing for analyzing and managing forest environments. From forest height mapping to biodiversity modeling, the book explores a variety of Earth observation applications across cutting-edge sensors and platforms. The book addresses the ability of satelitte technologies to observe and analyse ecological functions, conditions, and socioeconomic benefits for sustainable nature protection in the face of anthropogenic change, offering practical tools and strategies for large-scale forest inventories, fire risk assessment, and freshwater management. Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring offers postgraduates, researchers, and academics in remote sensing and geospatial technologies, particularly those focusing on forestry applications and related disciplines insights into environmental changes, land use patterns, vegetation mapping, and climate indicators.

  • Micro and Nano Colloids and Their Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdelhamid Elaissari + 2 more
    • English
    Micro and Nano Colloids and Their Biomedical Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of the preparation methods, characterization techniques, and real-world applications of micro and nano colloids in the fields of drug delivery, sensory technology, imaging, cosmetics, food preservation, in vitro diagnostics, and cutting-edge theranostics. It covers a wide range of nanoparticles, including liposomes, magnetic nanoparticles, latex particles, thin films, and silica-based and metal oxides nanomaterials. With a focus on showcasing the state-of-the-art and most recent developments across various life science-related disciplines, this book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals in the fields of nanotechnology, colloidal chemistry, and biotechnology.

  • Nanotechnology in Textile Dyeing and Printing

    • 1st Edition
    • Satyaranjan Bairagi + 2 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology in Textile Dyeing and Printing explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology and its application in creating innovative, functional textiles with advanced coloration properties. It discusses the future potential of nanotechnology in textile dyeing and printing, examining its impact on the textile industry. Additionally, it addresses ethical and environmental considerations associated with the use of advanced technology in textile production. The book starts by providing an overview of the fundamentals of nanotechnology pertinent to the textile dyeing and printing. It then features various types of nano-based dyes and pigments, including those based on nanoparticles, quantum dots, and other advanced materials currently in development. The exploration extends to how these nano-based dyes and pigments are employed to create new, advanced coloration effects in textiles. Examples from different areas, such as fashion, interior design, and technical textiles, are included. This book serves as an essential guide for those seeking to understand the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of textile dyeing and printing.

  • Cyanoximes

    Chemistry, Coordination and Organometallic Compounds and their Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Nikolay Gerasimchuk
    • English
    Cyanoximes: Chemistry, Coordination and Organometallic Compounds and their Applications contains vast information about the use of cyanoximes as small molecules ligands in coordination, bioinorganic, and in organometallic chemistry. In addition, it presents the structural chemistry of these compounds and shows their most interesting spectroscopic properties, along with the practical aspects of their chemistry. Methods of syntheses, stereochemistry of cyanoximes ligands, their structures and properties, as well as the most interesting coordination compounds are described, as well as a broad spectrum of practical applications of both cyanoximes and their metal complexes.These simple, low molecular weight organic molecules represent a series of new excellent ampolydentate ligands for coordination chemistry. Currently, 48 cyanoximes are known, and users will find more than two hundreds cyanoxime complexes synthesized and studied using a variety of different spectroscopic methods and X-ray analysis.

  • Innovations in Solar Thermal Energy

    Techniques to Enhance Photovoltaic-Thermal System Efficiency
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohsen Sheikholeslami
    • English
    Innovations in Solar Thermal Energy: Techniques to Enhance Photovoltaic-Thermal System Efficiency delves into the transformative potential of solar thermal energy as a pivotal solution to modern energy challenges. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of state-of-the-art advancements, strategies, and innovations in photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, with a focus on improving their efficiency and sustainability. From understanding the principles behind solar harnessing to addressing practical challenges in system integration, the text serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and energy enthusiasts aiming to revolutionize renewable energy technologies and contribute to a sustainable future through optimized solar solutions.Beyond its technical insights, the book also addresses broader applications, including innovative design techniques, economic implications, and emerging technologies in the field. With clear illustrations and case studies, it offers actionable knowledge for both academic and industrial professionals.

  • Next-Generation Biofuels

    • 1st Edition
    • Sonil Nanda + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Biofuels delves into recent innovations and research advancements in alternative fuel processing for sustainable energy management. Focusing on thermochemical biorefining technologies, the book explores the production of advanced biofuel products, covering topics such as reaction mechanisms, catalysis, kinetic modeling, thermodynamics, process integration and optimization. It also addresses key aspects like process design and scale-up, supply chain management, and lifecycle and techno-economic assessments. The book highlights the benefits and drivers of next-generation biofuels, examining economic feasibility, sustainability, and policy frameworks through detailed case studies. Furthermore, it discusses future challenges and opportunities for large-scale implementation of thermochemical biomass conversion technologies.Aimed at scientists, researchers, engineers, and students in the field, this book offers valuable insights into biofuels, biochemicals, and biomass conversion technologies and its potential impact on sustainability.

  • Point Source Nitrogen Pollution

    Climate Mitigation and Sustainable Solutions for the Modern Era
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Point Source Nitrogen Pollution: Climate Mitigation and Sustainable Solutions for the Modern Era explores the sources, impacts, and challenges related to point source nitrogen pollution. It provides an overview of challenges and opportunities for nutrient management to contribute solutions to nitrogen pollution and how nitrogen pollution can contribute to climate change. This book emphasizes point sources of nitrogen pollution by exploring potential solutions to nitrogen pollution that originate from identifiable and specific sources such as water streams and soil pollution. It will cover topics such as digital agriculture technology, optical sensor-based nitrogen management, and nature-based solutions.

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