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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Global Drought and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Fares
    • English
    Global Drought and Sustainability delves into the multifaceted global issue of drought, its link to climate change, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to manage water resources. The book addresses the impact of climate change on arid regions, advanced drought forecasting techniques, fundamental water management strategies, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key highlights include AI applications for drought prediction, ecosystem resilience strategies, and approaches for mitigating the effects of drought on human health and water quality. By offering actionable insights and case studies, this comprehensive book is a necessary tool for students, researchers, and practitioners who want to create more sustainable, drought-resilient systems.Users will find this to be a timely and essential resource for addressing the growing challenges of drought in an era of climate change with its actionable insights and practical solutions to safeguard water resources and build resilience in human and ecological systems. By examining the interplay of climate patterns, water resource management, and environmental sustainability, the book emphasizes the need for important technologies and frameworks to tackle these issues globally.

  • Geochemical Equilibrium Modeling in Soils and Sediments

    • 1st Edition
    • Arthur Paul Schwab
    • English
    Geochemical Equilibrium Modeling in Soils and Sediments provides a systematic examination of the application of thermodynamic principles to chemical reactions of elements in soils. Classical thermodynamic concepts are introduced, providing a theoretical foundation. Equilibrium reactions are then discussed element-by-element in order of decreasing average abundance in the solid phase of soils and sediments. Solid phase transitions, dissolution, volatilization, and aqueous speciation are investigated in detail, with each chapter giving readers greater depth of understanding of these complex systems.The book represents a modernization of the approach to geochemical modeling, updating thermodynamic data and focusing on reactions that are known to occur at the solid-solution interface in soil and sediment environments. Readers are shown how these developments are integrated into geochemical modeling and how to interpret geochemical modeling results. The tools in this book will further allow readers to understand the interactions among elements, predict solubility as the physical environment changes, and give them the means to anticipate chemical and biological lability in response to perturbations.

  • Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks

    • 1st Edition
    • Mustafa Soylak + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks offers an in-depth exploration of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a class of porous polymers known for their structural versatility and robustness. This book delves into the cutting-edge research on COFs and their potential to reduce the environmental impact of chemical processes through green chemistry principles. With a focus on synthesis, functionalization, and practical application, the book presents COFs as transformative materials for pollution absorption, gas storage, and water purification, addressing the critical need for specialized resources that bridge fundamental research and real-world environmental solutions.The text also covers the unique attributes of COFs, including their ability to be tailored to specific environmental challenges through molecular design. It emphasizes the importance of COFs in sustainable development and their role in advancing cleaner and more efficient chemical processes. With insights from leading experts, Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks is a crucial resource for researchers, chemists, and environmental scientists aiming to innovate and achieve sustainable progress.

  • Sustainable Development Unveiled

    Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Taneja + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Development Unveiled: Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative solutions driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book highlights recent advancements through case studies and literature reviews while emphasizing the interconnected nature of SDGs. By sharing this information, it aims to create outcomes that significantly contribute to positive global change. Readers will find a holistic approach to sustainability, uniting scholars, practitioners, and researchers across various disciplines.

  • Lebesgue Measure and Integration Theory

    Foundations and Solved Exercises
    • 1st Edition
    • Alberto Cabada + 1 more
    • English
    Lebesgue Measure and Integration Theory: Foundations and Solved Exercises offers a thorough, engaging introduction to Lebesgue measure and the theory of integration for students of mathematics and physics. This book provides the complete theoretical underpinnings of this theory, with the corresponding proofs, adapted to the level of advanced undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. Beginning with a fundamental discussion of measure spaces, the book moves onto measurable and non-measurable sets, approximation of measurable sets, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, the relationship between differentiation and integration on R, and product measures, among other topics. Examples and solved exercises are included across chapters to reinforce understanding and application.

  • Handbook of Flame Retardants

    • 2nd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition contains an extensive evaluation of the existing literature, products, and patents related to flame retardance. The book provides fundamental information on the ignition and spread of fire, energy effects on ignition, ignition sources, as well as the effects of pressure, oxygen concentration, gravity, buoyancy, airflow, and heat absorption. The topics of combustion, pyrolysis, smoke, and char formation are each covered, as are the properties of 30 chemical groups of flame retardants and the mechanisms of action and outcomes in preventing, delaying, or extinguishing burning material for 21 groups of flame retardants. The final chapter discusses flame retardants, their peculiarities of action, specific mechanisms, applications to different products, and the results of their incorporation. The book is a perfect complement to The Databook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition.

  • Digital Twins for Sustainable Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Valentina Emilia Balas + 4 more
    • English
    Digital Twins for Sustainable Development covers digital twins for sustainability as a virtual representation of a physical system or environment, such as a building, city, or natural ecosystem and how they are used to support sustainable development and management practices. The book demonstrates how data from a variety of sources, such as sensors, satellite imagery, and other monitoring tools can be used for advanced analytics and modeling techniques to simulate the system's behavior over time. This allows researchers and professionals in computer science to manage complex systems and promote sustainable development and resource management practices.

  • Economic Impact of the Energy Transition

    Energy-Environment-Economy Models
    • 1st Edition
    • Jinsoo Kim + 2 more
    • English
    Economic Impact of the Energy Transition: Energy-Environment-E... Models explores and analyzes the complex nature of energy transition, the inter-relationships between energy, environment, and economy, and the use of 3E models to assess economic impact, including a new energy-environment-e... model introduced by the book's editors. The book begins by introducing energy transition and economic impacts, explaining classical macro-econometric models, input-output and CGE models, and macroeconomic models. The second part of the book focuses on energy-environment-e... (3E) models developed globally, with in-depth chapters examining GEC, E3ME, NEMS-MAM, and finally the new System of Three E-Models (STEM).The last section of the book provides case studies demonstrating the utilization of different 3E models in various parts of the world. A final chapter carefully examines the advantages and limitations of each model, its policy implications, and considerations for empirical analysis, discusses how these can be applied, addresses the remaining challenges in the field of energy transition and economic impact analysis, and suggests directions for future research. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, analysts, policy makers, consultants, and other industry professionals with an interest in energy transition, modeling, policy, and the interconnection between energy, environment, and economy.

  • Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete

    The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials
    • 1st Edition
    • Xu Long + 3 more
    • English
    Multiscale Finite Element Simulation of Reinforced Concrete: The Impact of Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures and Materials provides readers with a fully-fledged theoretical framework of multiscale finite element analysis for the performance of reinforced concrete structures under extreme loads. The book updates readers by demonstrating novel methods and the latest developments that have recently been introduced into the field. It includes detailed explanations of advanced modeling techniques, insights into computational methods, clear guidance on their software implementation, theory, practice, and real world case studies and numerical simulations, thus enabling readers to apply advanced finite element analysis techniques to evaluate real-world engineering problems.In addition, the book discusses engineering challenges, including design optimization, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

  • Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau

    Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration
    • 1st Edition
    • Shibin Liu + 3 more
    • English
    Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau: Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration summarizes the approaches for assessing the degradation of alpine grasslands, highlighting its effects on vegetation, soil characteristics, water cycles, and ecosystem services. It examines soil carbon and nutrient distribution on the Tibetan Plateau, discusses how degradation impacts nutrient and water cycling, and explores the effects of climate change. The influence of varying moisture conditions on vegetation distribution is also analyzed, along with a quantitative summary of restoration strategies for degraded grasslands.This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers seeking to understand the current state of research in the field of alpine grassland degradation.

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