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  • Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Garmestani + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Microstructure Characterization of Materials is an essential resource for understanding the various techniques and methods used in material characterization. This book delves into spectroscopic methods involving electromagnetic radiation, X-ray photoelectron analysis, atomic emission spectroscopy, and more. It provides thorough explanations of scanning electron microscopy and sample preparation techniques, including cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching.Other important points covered in the book include microscopy fundamentals such as lens types, optical image formation principles, depth of field, and depth of focus. Statistical analysis methods, including cumulative distribution function, probability density function, and Gaussian distribution, are also discussed. Additionally, the application of X-ray diffraction in phase analysis of materials is explored in detail.
  • Pulp and Paper Industry

    Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
    • English
    Pulp and Paper Industry: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment provides detailed discussion on the characteristics, environmental hazards, and human health effects of pulp and paper wastewater. The book discusses their different treatment methods and related challenges. These techniques start from physical methods such as sedimentation and froth flotation, followed by physiochemical treatments including activated carbon filtration, chemical precipitation, as well as biological techniques like aerobic and anaerobic processes. The book also covers application of advanced and novel wastewater treatment techniques in pulp and paper industries, such as ozonation, photocatalysis, advanced oxidation process, electrolysis, microbial fuel cells, etc., as well as challenges of industries, economic assessments, and future perspectives of pulp and paper wastewaters treatments.
  • The Leadership Trajectory

    Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship
    • 2nd Edition
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 2 more
    • English
    Designed to help you excel at every stage of your leadership path, The Leadership Trajectory: Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship, 2nd Edition, follows a five-element framework that addresses the core attributes of a leader — character, commitment, connectedness, compassion and confidence. This unique and practical text offers strategic guidance on the actions you need to take to become more influential in any environment to move yourself and your team to greater contributions. You’ll learn how to develop the skills, mindset, and aptitude to succeed regardless of where you are in your position, setting or education journey.
  • Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments

    • 1st Edition
    • Anjali Gupta + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments explores the principles and applications of green engineering across various industries, providing both a theoretical overview and practical insights with case studies focusing on how industries can transition to more sustainable practices. Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments covers important topics such as efficient synthesis methods, renewable feedstocks, reducing environmental impact, life cycle assessment, economic benefits, regulatory considerations, and case studies illustrating successful implementation. This book will be an invaluable guide for researchers, academics, industry experts, graduate students and post-graduate students working with industrial practices, industrial processes, and process development, particularly chemical engineers, environmental engineers, industrial engineers as well as any related or intersecting disciplines. This book could also serve as a very useful guide for policy and decision makers in industry who want to deepen their understanding sustainable processes and practices, particularly with regard to cost-effective Solutions, compliance with increased regulatory standards, risk management and innovative technologies and trends withing chemical production and processes.
  • Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hongyi Gao + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications presents a comprehensive overview on the application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to energy and environmental areas. MOFs are a promising class of materials due to their tunable structures, high surface area, and versatile functionalities, and are capturing the attention of the global scientific community due to their intersection with environmental concerns. Chapters summarize recent research on MOFS and synthesis strategies for catalysis, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and thermal catalysis, and how MOFs offer enhanced performance, selectivity, and efficiency.Additiona... the vital role MOFs play in energy storage, environmental purification, including degradation of harmful agents, and resource utilization is explored. The book also presents new research on machine learning and data mining, including how researchers can leverage datasets and algorithms to discover new, high-performance MOFs. Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications will be a valuable reference for those studying and working in the field of MOFs as they apply to energy, environmental technologies, catalysis, and materials science.
  • Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare delves into the transformative impact of fog computing and IoT on modern healthcare systems. This comprehensive guide educates researchers and graduate students on the fundamental concepts of these technologies, illustrating their practical applications in healthcare. Real-world use cases showcase the technologies' ability to enhance patient monitoring and personalized medicine. The book also addresses significant challenges such as privacy, security, data management, and regulatory compliance, providing strategies for overcoming them.Alongside its companion book, Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare, this volume empowers various industries to leverage IoT technologies while optimizing performance and system efficiency. It highlights the crucial role of fog computing in processing data closer to the source, ensuring faster and more efficient data processing and contributing to the creation of effective IoT ecosystems. This synergy between fog computing and IoT facilitates smarter applications and services, advancing the landscape of healthcare with more efficient, personalized, and accessible services.
  • Indicators of Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Trevor Letcher
    • English
    Indicators of Climate Change focuses on the root causes of global warming and climate change. The book includes detailed discussions on the indicators of climate change, highlighting the rapidity of the changes. Indicators discussed in this book include the rise in the average atmospheric temperature, ocean heat, rising sea levels, melting ice sheets and glaciers, changes in plant adaption, changes in insect adaption, and weather pattern changes. The book also highlights fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change, and the urgency of the problem.
  • Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-4
    • Maully J. Shah + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Maully J. Shah and Raina Bianca Tan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease. Top experts discuss key topics in this area, including advances in medical imaging, catheter-based interventions, and device therapy that have improved the ability to manage complex arrhythmias in pediatric patients, offering affected children better outcomes and quality of life.
  • Algae Biotechnology

    Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Aamer Mehmood + 4 more
    • English
    Algae Biotechnology: Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts provides a thorough compilation of chapters that focus on carbon capture using microalgae, photosynthetic resource recovery, and the biotransformation of algae biomass into energy and bioproducts. Highlighting unique opportunities for algae-based carbon capture and bioprocessing, the book offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and industrialists. It presents contemporary and robust approaches to algae bioprocessing, showcasing its potential applications in various industries. The book also describes the challenges and opportunities of large-scale algae cultivation for decarbonization, clean biomass processing routes, and sustainable production and consumption practices using microalgae.It emphasizes resource recovery, recycling, and carbon-neutral approaches, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable production. By providing up-to-date information on advancements in algae cultivation technologies, the book aims to educate readers on the role of microalgae in achieving energy sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.
  • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

    Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
    • English
    Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.