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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control

    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the applications of microbial nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges. The book presents a comprehensive exploration on how innovative, eco-friendly solutions derived from microbial processes can significantly mitigate pollution. With a focus on sustainability, it features cutting-edge research and practical methodologies aimed at transforming pollution control strategies. Sections cover the fundamentals, including essential topics such as nanoparticle synthesis, characterization techniques, and bioremediation strategies. Subsequent sections discuss air quality management, advanced water treatment solutions, and explore case studies that illustrate the efficacy of microbial nanotechnological solutions in combating pollution. The concluding chapters discuss regulatory considerations and future directions, setting the stage for ongoing innovation in the field. This book is a vital reference for professionals across various disciplines, including environmental science, biotechnology, public policy, and chemical engineering. By emphasizing sustainable practices and providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional pollution control methods, it equips its audience with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a cleaner, healthier planet.
  • The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Thomas Wilhelm + 1 more
    • English
    The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Third Edition serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches readers how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clear explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping readers with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security.Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. This new edition includes six all-new chapters, and has been completely updated to the most current industry-standard tools, testing methodologies, and exploitable targets. New chapters on setting up a Pen Testing Lab and Hacking Careers have been added to expand and update the book. This is complemented by videos for in class use.
  • Signal Processing Roadmap

    Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Pushan Kumar Dutta + 4 more
    • English
    Signal Processing Roadmap: Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions explores cutting-edge and emerging signal-processing techniques across various measurement and monitoring applications, serving as an authoritative reference for engineers, researchers, and technologists. The book critically analyzes key signal processing considerations such as uncertainty modeling that enable more intelligent and reliable next-generation measurement systems, all of which are backed by real-world implementation examples in areas ranging from Internet of Things devices to complex biomedical equipment. In addition, sections provide an overview of the latest research in the hybrid information system modeling field, with a particular emphasis on practical applications in various fields. The book includes case studies and examples of how these models have been used to solve problems in finance, healthcare, engineering, and other related fields. Finally, the book reviews the theories and concepts related to non-linear optimization, fuzzy sets, and rough sets.
  • Comprehensive Cryospheric Science and Environmental Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Richard Kelly + 1 more
    • English
    The cryosphere is where water is frozen on the Earth. It includes glaciers and ice sheets, sea ice and terrestrial snow cover, permanently and seasonally frozen ground, and frozen lakes and rivers. It is also where indigenous and non-indigenous communities reside across the high latitudes and at high altitudes. As a result of human-induced global warming, the cryosphere is shrinking in its coverage and changing in its temporal behavior, which will have profound implications for society.Comprehensiv... Cryospheric Science and Environmental Change, Four Volume Set provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the cryosphere and our understanding of its energy and mass processes. Containing approximately 80 chapters written by world-leading experts, it contextualizes the state of current cryosphere against past states over geologic time, explaining how and why the cryosphere is changing and what the implications are for the environment and society.Structured using an integrative approach, it draws together scientific understanding of the cryosphere from the perspective of fundamental physical principles, field experimentation, remote sensing observations and numerical modelling, to demonstrate how society will be impacted and respond to consequential environmental change. With the availability of sophisticated modelling tools and big data, scientific skill in modelling cryospheric systems has led to improved understanding of past cryospheric environments and increasingly skillful predictions of the future. With our evolving, yet not fully formed understanding of how society responds to environmental change, this work outlines current thinking around vulnerability, impact, adaptation and mitigation of cryosphere-induced environmental change, for example sea level rise, snow and sea ice season changes and permafrost degradation.Ideal for geoscience and earth/environmental science researchers of all levels, this one-stop reference work provides deep-level treatment of data science and the human responses to cryospheric change via a fully integrated, interdisciplinary approach.
  • Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing

    • 1st Edition
    • Jay Kumar Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Traditional surveillance systems struggle to process large volumes of visual data, identify specific objects or behaviors, and adapt to dynamic environments. Computational intelligence, which encompasses techniques like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision, offers powerful tools to address these challenges by enabling automated analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making based on visual data. Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing addresses the unique challenges and ethical considerations of applying AI and ML, offering a nuanced understanding of the regulatory landscape. It provides insights into the responsible development and deployment of technologies to unlock the transformative potential of computational intelligence to revolutionize surveillance systems and advance the capabilities of security and monitoring across various sectors.
  • Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries

    • 1st Edition
    • Shunli Wang + 6 more
    • English
    Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries addresses battery management in new power systems which is an important component of the new generation of information technology and power systems. This book covers the application of this new type of power storage as well as power system identification modeling, intelligent energy storage battery status evaluation, and key technologies in intelligent management monitoring. Written for researchers, engineers, and students studying related areas, this book supports research in control science and control, automation, and electrical engineering, and serves as a technical reference for the application of new electric energy storage battery science and technology.
  • Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants

    Towards Industry 5.0
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdul Gaffar Sheik + 2 more
    • English
    Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants: Towards Industry 5.0 is an indispensable resource for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable environmental practices and the future of wastewater management. The book delves into the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 for biological wastewater treatment plants, building on the advancements of Industry 4.0. The chapters cover a wide range of cutting-edge topics, including the integration of smart machines with human expertise, the application of machine learning and deep learning for sustainable development, and the use of explainable AI and reinforcement learning. The editors explore the incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins, the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technologies, and the ethical considerations of adopting these innovations. The inclusion of methods and case studies highlight real-world applications, offering valuable insights into the digital transformation of wastewater treatment systems, particularly in developing countries. This comprehensive guide is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, and achieving sustainability goals in the wastewater management sector.
  • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 85
    • English
    Advances in Organometallic Chemistry provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments and emerging trends in the field of organometallic chemistry. Covering a wide range of topics, the book explores the synthesis, structure, reactivity, and applications of organometallic compounds across various chemical disciplines. Chapters are authored by leading experts and highlight both fundamental research and innovative applications, including catalysis, materials science, bioorganometallic chemistry, and sustainable processes. This volume serves as an essential reference for researchers, graduate students, and professionals seeking up-to-date information on the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of organometallic chemistry.
  • Advances in Inorganic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 88
    • English
    Advances in Inorganic Chemistry, Volume 87 continues this highly regarded series, highlighting recent developments in the field. This volume features authoritative reviews written by an international board of authors, providing advanced researchers with comprehensive and fully referenced content. As with previous volumes, it includes an index and serves as an indispensable reference in inorganic chemistry.
  • Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    Magnetic resonance now has a history exceeding 70 years. Not only has the range of applications of magnetic resonance-based techniques grown exponentially but so too has the literature. Consequently, a distillation and synthesis of the literature is in itself an extremely important research tool, providing an efficient means to take newcomers to the research frontiers and keeping experienced researchers aware of contemporary practice.Since 1968 Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy been at the vanguard of reviewing the magnetic resonance literature. Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy covers magnetic resonance in all its forms, including theory, experiment, applications, and interconnections with other techniques. It also provides the opportunity to make coherent aspects of magnetic resonance that were scattered and opaque. Historical articles are also welcomed.Potential authors are encouraged to consult with the Editor.William S. PriceWestern Sydney University, NSW, Australiae-mail address: w.price@westernsydne...