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  • Composite Truss Bridges With Concrete-filled Rectangular Steel Tube Members

    • 1st Edition
    • Yongjian Liu + 1 more
    • English
    Composite Truss Bridges with Concrete-filled Rectangular Steel Tube Members provides an overview of concrete filled steel tubular or CFST and the new structures and technologies in bridge engineering based on CFRST trusses. It covers both the mechanical properties of different CFRST structures and the design method and calculation method of CFRST composite truss bridge structures. It reviews the characteristics and advantages of new CFRST structures and the new technologies applied in real-world engineering situations

  • Digital Twins in Manufacturing

    Applications and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies explores digital twin technologies, demonstrating how digital twins enhance manufacturing processes, optimize efficiency, and facilitate informed decision-making. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness. It covers a wide array of topics, including digital twins for biomanufacturing, polymerization processes, additive manufacturing, and energy industries. Readers will find detailed discussions on predictive maintenance, process optimization, and the integration of AI and IoT strategies.Each chapter presents actionable insights and step-by-step implementation guides, addressing real-world challenges and showcasing successful applications in smart factories and high-risk environments. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness.

  • Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste

    Challenges and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Atun Roy Choudhury + 4 more
    • English
    Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste: Challenges and Opportunities examines the complexities in managing biomedical and hazardous industrial waste, focusing on innovative resource recovery techniques. This book addresses the challenges of global waste management systems and presents practical solutions, covering waste classification, collection, treatment technologies, and environmental impacts. This book will also emphasize emerging methodologies such as waste-to-energy, recycling, and the valorization of hazardous materials into valuable resources, promoting sustainable practices. With a thorough analysis of emerging trends, including the impact of COVID-19 on waste management, and a strong emphasis on innovative, sustainable practices, it provides valuable insights for advancing waste recovery solutions.

  • Remote Sensing Techniques for Blue Carbon and Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Uzair Aslam Bhatti + 2 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing Techniques for Blue Carbon and Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge remote sensing technologies for the effective monitoring and conservation of blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrass beds. In the face of increasing threats from emerging contaminants such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and pollutants, this book highlights the vital role these ecosystems play in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. Combining satellite imagery, UAV-based sensing, hyperspectral techniques, and ecological models with GIS integration, it provides both theoretical insights and practical case studies from around the world.Essential for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this guide equips readers with the tools necessary to assess ecosystem health, inform management strategies, and support sustainable coastal development in a rapidly changing environment.

  • Sustainable Soil Management

    Bridging the Sustainable Development Goals
    • 1st Edition
    • Owais Bashir + 4 more
    • English
    Sustainable Soil Management: Bridging the Sustainable Development Goals addresses the issue of sustainable soil management and its connection to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents a range of strategies, policies, and implementation approaches for sustainable soil management, drawing on examples from around the world. In addition to sustainable soil management practices, the book also covers the dynamics of soil health, the role of soil organic matter, and the integration of agroecology and biodiversity in enhancing food security and environmental sustainability.By examining the interconnectedness of soil with key SDGs—such as zero hunger, clean water, and climate action—this book provides a roadmap for addressing global challenges.

  • Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology

    Powering a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Amol V. Sonawane + 2 more
    • English
    Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology: Powering a Sustainable Future provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy systems, covering the fundamental science, engineering, policy, and economic aspects. The book explores hydrogen properties, various production methods—including water electrolysis, biomass gasification, and photobiological techniques—and highlights advanced electrolyzer technologies such as AEM and SOECs. The publication also delves into catalyst innovations for solar-to-hydrogen conversion and examines multiple storage options like solid-state, liquid organic carriers, ammonia, and cryogenic systems. It emphasizes infrastructure development, with a focus on hydrogen hubs, pipelines, and port facilities, particularly in the context of India's initiatives.Sections analyze different fuel cell types and their operational principles, design considerations, and emerging materials like self-healing components. Applications extend beyond transportation to backup power, marine, aviation, and distributed generation. Recent innovations and future trends are highlighted, including next-generation electrolyzers, modular systems, integrated infrastructure, and advanced storage solutions, supported by case studies and environmental assessments.

  • Microcapsule-based Intelligent Resilience in Concrete

    Design, Performance and Evaluation
    • 1st Edition
    • Feng Xing + 1 more
    • English
    Microcapsule-based intelligent resilience concretes are being widely recognized as a remedial technique to improve the durability of concrete. Microcapsule-based Intelligent Resilience in Concrete: Design, Performance and Evaluation provides an overview of the creation and further development of novel microcapsule-based self-resilience systems and their applications in concrete structures. The three comprehensive self-resilience systems - namely physical, chemical and bionic restoration systems - are discussed in detail: together with the major challenges regarding evaluation and future developments in self-resilience in concrete structures.

  • Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators

    • 1st Edition
    • Arun K. Misra + 1 more
    • English
    Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge of tethered space systems, including their potential applications, history, and a description of past and current space tether missions. This is followed by an in-depth investigation into various aspects of the dynamics and control of rigid and flexible single-tether space systems, tether propulsion, and multi-tether satellite systems. The use of tethers to remove space debris is discussed next alongside other sustainability-relat... considerations, making the content all the more relevant in view of the global pressures that stakeholders in the space sector currently face.An entire section of chapters on the dynamics of partial and full space elevators concludes the volume.

  • The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis

    Chemistry, Pharmacology, Manufacturing, Use, and Control of Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Dosage Formulations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Brian F. Thomas + 2 more
    • English
    The Analytical Chemistry of Cannabis: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Manufacturing, Use, and Control of Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Dosage Formulations: Second Edition presents advanced methods in analytical chemistry to address modern issues surrounding cannabis-based products. Since the first edition, the cannabis industry has rapidly expanded its array of recreational and medicinal products. This volume provides crucial methods to support the manufacturing, labeling, and distribution of safe, consistent products with known chemical content and performance. It offers updated information on the chemistry and pharmacology of cannabis and cannabinoids and aims to resolve industry challenges by fostering understanding among scientists, public health officials, and non-scientist stakeholders.The book is valuable for professionals in analytical chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, and law enforcement, as well as for advanced academic courses in related fields.

  • Sediment Quality Assessment and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments

    Current Approaches, Emerging Tools, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabine E. Apitz + 1 more
    • English
    Sediment Quality Assessment and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments: Current Approaches, Emerging Tools, and Future Directions addresses the urgent need for practical, state-of-the-science guidance on assessing and managing contaminated sediments in both marine and freshwater systems. Recognizing the vital role sediments play in water quality, ecosystem health, and human infrastructure, this comprehensive volume bridges the gap between scientific principles and real-world management practices. The book provides a thorough examination of current assessment frameworks, diagnostic tools, and innovative methodologies, while highlighting the unique challenges of transboundary and site-specific sediment management.With contributions from leading experts, it offers clear insights into the biological, chemical, and geophysical factors that influence sediment quality, and explores the latest advances in ecotoxicology, bioavailability, passive sampling, risk assessment, and remediation. Designed for students and researchers of sediment quality, marine biologists, and professionals studying water quality and hydrology, this essential reference equips readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to protect aquatic resources and human uses of the aquatic environment, setting a new standard for sediment quality management worldwide.

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