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Bio-based Foam Sorbents

For Oil Spill Cleanups

by Arnold A. Lubguban, Roberto M. Malaluan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold C. Alguno ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the advantages of using sorbents in oil spill cleanup while dealing with the challenges of limited capacity and disposal. Bio-based foam sorbents are new but promising sorbents to oil spill cleanup. They are environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oil and biomass, designed to absorb or adsorb oil and other pollutants from water, ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book highlights the advantages of using sorbents in oil spill cleanup while dealing with the challenges of limited capacity and disposal. Bio-based foam sorbents are new but promising sorbents to oil spill cleanup. They are environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oil and biomass, designed to absorb or adsorb oil and other pollutants from water,
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Fuel Generation

Designing Highly Efficient Semiconductor Materials

Edited by Hairus Abdullah ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible
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Mesoscale Models

From Micro-Physics to Macro-Interpretation

Edited by Sinisa Mesarovic, Samuel Forest, Hussein Zbib ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book helps to answer the following questions: How far have the understanding and mesoscale modeling advanced in recent decades, what are the key open questions that require further research and what are the mathematical and physical requirements for a mesoscale model intended to provide either insight or a predictive engineering tool? It is addressed to young researchers including doctoral ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The book helps to answer the following questions: How far have the understanding and mesoscale modeling advanced in recent decades, what are the key open questions that require further research and what are the mathematical and physical requirements for a mesoscale model intended to provide either insight or a predictive engineering tool? It is addressed to young researchers including doctoral
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Generation, Detection and Processing of Terahertz Signals

Edited by Aritra Acharyya, Arindam Biswas, Palash Das ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book contains detailed descriptions and associated discussions regarding different generation, detection and signal processing techniques for the electrical and optical signals within the THz frequency spectrum (0.3–10 THz). It includes detailed reviews of some recently developed electronic and photonic devices for generating and detecting THz waves, potential materials for implementing THz ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book contains detailed descriptions and associated discussions regarding different generation, detection and signal processing techniques for the electrical and optical signals within the THz frequency spectrum (0.3–10 THz). It includes detailed reviews of some recently developed electronic and photonic devices for generating and detecting THz waves, potential materials for implementing THz
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Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Catalysts

Edited by Shikha Gulati ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of MOFs in catalysis, highlighting the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. It provides an exceptional insight into the strategies for the synthesis and functionalization of MOFs, their use as CO2 and chemical warfare agents capture, their role in bio-catalysis and applications in ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book highlights the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of MOFs in catalysis, highlighting the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. It provides an exceptional insight into the strategies for the synthesis and functionalization of MOFs, their use as CO2 and chemical warfare agents capture, their role in bio-catalysis and applications in
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Nano Devices and Circuit Techniques for Low-Energy Applications and Energy Harvesting

Edited by Chong-Min Kyung ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the development of core technologies to address two of the most challenging issues in research for future IT platform development, namely innovative device design and reduction of energy consumption. Three key devices, the FinFET, the TunnelFET, and the electromechanical nanoswitch are described with extensive details of use for practical applications. Energy issues are also ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book describes the development of core technologies to address two of the most challenging issues in research for future IT platform development, namely innovative device design and reduction of energy consumption. Three key devices, the FinFET, the TunnelFET, and the electromechanical nanoswitch are described with extensive details of use for practical applications. Energy issues are also
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Inorganic Perovskite Materials and Devices

by Zhigang Zang, Shuangyi Zhao, Wensi Cai, Huaxin Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes in detail the reported synthesis methods of inorganic perovskite semiconductors, including nanocrystal, films, and single crystals. Then, the promising properties of inorganic perovskite semiconductors, such as high luminescent efficiencies, strong absorption, and excellent stability, are discussed and summarized. Owing to the attracted performance of inorganic perovskite ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book describes in detail the reported synthesis methods of inorganic perovskite semiconductors, including nanocrystal, films, and single crystals. Then, the promising properties of inorganic perovskite semiconductors, such as high luminescent efficiencies, strong absorption, and excellent stability, are discussed and summarized. Owing to the attracted performance of inorganic perovskite
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Resonant Dynamical X-ray Diffraction

Theory and Experiments

by Tomoe Fukamachi, Takaaki Kawamura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book has three keywords: X-ray resonant scattering, diffraction, and multiple scattering. X-ray resonant scattering occurs due to the excitation of the inner shell electrons of atoms. Now that it is possible to obtain high-intensity X-rays with a continuous spectrum using synchrotron radiation, the use of resonant scattering becomes easier. Recent advances in crystal growth technology enables ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book has three keywords: X-ray resonant scattering, diffraction, and multiple scattering. X-ray resonant scattering occurs due to the excitation of the inner shell electrons of atoms. Now that it is possible to obtain high-intensity X-rays with a continuous spectrum using synchrotron radiation, the use of resonant scattering becomes easier. Recent advances in crystal growth technology enables
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Stochastic Thermodynamics of Multicomponent Molecular Machines

by Matthew Leighton ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis makes significant advances in the theoretically-grounded analysis of experimental biophysical data, applying existing and novel tools from stochastic thermodynamics to study multicomponent biological molecular machines. The work in this book derives fundamental limits, explores model systems, and develops tools for inference from experimental data, all of which allow for novel analysis ... Read more

$125.09 USD

This thesis makes significant advances in the theoretically-grounded analysis of experimental biophysical data, applying existing and novel tools from stochastic thermodynamics to study multicomponent biological molecular machines. The work in this book derives fundamental limits, explores model systems, and develops tools for inference from experimental data, all of which allow for novel analysis
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Applied Polymer Science

by Ulf W. Gedde, Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Minna Hakkarainen, Fritjof Nilsson, Oisik Das ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This companion volume to “Fundamental Polymer Science” (Gedde and Hedenqvist, 2019) offers detailed insights from leading practitioners into experimental methods, simulation and modelling, mechanical and transport properties, processing, and sustainability issues. Separate chapters are devoted to thermal analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, scattering methods, and chromatography. Special problems ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This companion volume to “Fundamental Polymer Science” (Gedde and Hedenqvist, 2019) offers detailed insights from leading practitioners into experimental methods, simulation and modelling, mechanical and transport properties, processing, and sustainability issues. Separate chapters are devoted to thermal analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, scattering methods, and chromatography. Special problems
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Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease

Edited by Cristian Falup-Pecurariu, Peter Jenner ...

Series Book 1 - International Review of Movement Disorders
Autonomic dysfunction is one of the most prevalent non-motor symptoms that occurs in Parkinson's disease. Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease provides up to date information on this important topic, which affects quality of life of these patients. This include a large number of domains: orthostatic hypotension, excessive sweating, dry eyes, constipation, weight loss, increased sensitivity ... Read more

$198.49 USD

Autonomic dysfunction is one of the most prevalent non-motor symptoms that occurs in Parkinson's disease. Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease provides up to date information on this important topic, which affects quality of life of these patients. This include a large number of domains: orthostatic hypotension, excessive sweating, dry eyes, constipation, weight loss, increased sensitivity
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Order and Fluctuations in Collective Dynamics of Swimming Bacteria

Experimental Exploration of Active Matter Physics

by Daiki Nishiguchi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied
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Next-Generation High-Speed Electronics and Optoelectronics

Volume 1

Edited by Aritra Acharyya, Angsuman Sarkar, Mariya Aleksandrova ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book explores the state-of-the-art advancements in the terahertz (THz), millimeter-wave (mm-wave), and infrared (IR) technologies. By bridging the gap between electronics and photonics, it explores wide-bandgap semiconductors, nanostructures, nanomaterials, photonic integration, and quantum confinement technologies, linking foundational physics with practical applications. Challenges such as ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book explores the state-of-the-art advancements in the terahertz (THz), millimeter-wave (mm-wave), and infrared (IR) technologies. By bridging the gap between electronics and photonics, it explores wide-bandgap semiconductors, nanostructures, nanomaterials, photonic integration, and quantum confinement technologies, linking foundational physics with practical applications. Challenges such as
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Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials

by Guo-Cong Guo, Xiao-Ming Jiang ...

Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of MaterialsDetailed resource on the method of electronic structure crystallography for revealing the experimental electronic structure and structure-property relationships of functional materialsElectronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials describes electronic structure crystallography and functional motifs of ... Read more

$125.00 USD

Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of MaterialsDetailed resource on the method of electronic structure crystallography for revealing the experimental electronic structure and structure-property relationships of functional materialsElectronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials describes electronic structure crystallography and functional motifs of
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Quantum Monte-Carlo Programming

For Atoms, Molecules, Clusters, and Solids

by Wolfgang Schattke, Ricardo Díez Muiño ...

Quantum Monte Carlo is a large class of computer algorithms that simulate quantum systems to solve many body systems in order to investigate the electronic structure of many-body systems. This book presents a numeric approach to determine the electronic structure of atoms, molecules and solids.Because of the simplicity of its theoretical concept, the authors focus on the variational Quantum-Monte ... Read more

$75.00 USD

Quantum Monte Carlo is a large class of computer algorithms that simulate quantum systems to solve many body systems in order to investigate the electronic structure of many-body systems. This book presents a numeric approach to determine the electronic structure of atoms, molecules and solids.Because of the simplicity of its theoretical concept, the authors focus on the variational Quantum-Monte
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Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional Materials

Tailoring Properties for Applications

by Ying Dai, Wei Wei, Yandong Ma, Chengwang Niu ...

Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional MaterialsA comprehensive guide to methods for calculating and simulating the properties of low-dimensional materialsTwo-dimensional materials are those, such as graphene and 2D oxides, whose thickness is so small as to approach the atomic scale. Potential applications for these materials exist in an enormous range of scientific and industrial fields. ... Read more

$125.00 USD

Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional MaterialsA comprehensive guide to methods for calculating and simulating the properties of low-dimensional materialsTwo-dimensional materials are those, such as graphene and 2D oxides, whose thickness is so small as to approach the atomic scale. Potential applications for these materials exist in an enormous range of scientific and industrial fields.
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Density Functional Theory

Foundations and Applications in Material Science

Edited by Roshan Thotagamuge ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) and its applications in materials science, with a particular focus on undergraduate students and early-stage researchers. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin DFT, followed by the theoretical development of the method and its practical implementation in ... Read more

$125.09 USD

This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) and its applications in materials science, with a particular focus on undergraduate students and early-stage researchers. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin DFT, followed by the theoretical development of the method and its practical implementation in
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Proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies

NITK-CREST 2025, 27 Febuary - 01 March, Surathkal, India

Edited by Hari Prasad Dasari, Chinta Sankar Rao, Vaishakh Nair ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer reviewed articles from The 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (NITK-CREST 2025) held on 27 February-01 March at Surathkal in India. The Conference themes include sustainable materials and waste management (advanced nanomaterials), sustainable water management and conversion (wastewater treatment), renewable energy and ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book presents peer reviewed articles from The 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (NITK-CREST 2025) held on 27 February-01 March at Surathkal in India. The Conference themes include sustainable materials and waste management (advanced nanomaterials), sustainable water management and conversion (wastewater treatment), renewable energy and
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Principles of Semiconductor Processes and Device Technology

by Zhigang Zang, Qingkai Qian ...

From fundamental physics to frontier devices in semiconductor technologySemiconductor devices underpin modern electronics, from power systems to optical sensors and light emitters. Principles of Semiconductor Processes and Device Technology delivers detailed coverage spanning fundamental physics through advanced fabrication techniques. Written by professors Zhigang Zang and Qingkai Qian of ... Read more

$106.00 USD

From fundamental physics to frontier devices in semiconductor technologySemiconductor devices underpin modern electronics, from power systems to optical sensors and light emitters. Principles of Semiconductor Processes and Device Technology delivers detailed coverage spanning fundamental physics through advanced fabrication techniques. Written by professors Zhigang Zang and Qingkai Qian of
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AI-Driven Polymer Design

Structure, Properties, and Applications

Edited by Bhasha Sharma, Vijay Chaudhary, Chanchal Ahlawat, James Njuguna ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the design, analysis, and application of polymers in modern science and industry. AI technologies, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning, have revolutionized the discovery, prediction, and optimization of polymers, enabling the rapid development of materials with specific properties suited for various applications ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the design, analysis, and application of polymers in modern science and industry. AI technologies, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning, have revolutionized the discovery, prediction, and optimization of polymers, enabling the rapid development of materials with specific properties suited for various applications
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High Entropy Alloys

Fundamentals and Recent Advances

Edited by Shashanka Rajendrachari ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the history and the evolution of high entropy alloys. It discusses the properties, microstructure, and applications of these alloys. The basic introduction to high entropy alloys and their important effects are also presented. Various metallurgical techniques starting from the traditional to advanced techniques used to prepare high entropy alloys the chances of forming various ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book presents the history and the evolution of high entropy alloys. It discusses the properties, microstructure, and applications of these alloys. The basic introduction to high entropy alloys and their important effects are also presented. Various metallurgical techniques starting from the traditional to advanced techniques used to prepare high entropy alloys the chances of forming various
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Multiblock Method for Fluid Flow

Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications

by Hansong Tang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents the multiblock method, also known by other names such as the zonal method and the domain decomposition method. The multiblock method offers a systematic approach to tackle large-scale, intricate problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable sub-problems. The method addresses each sub-problem individually while accounting for its interconnections with the others, ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents the multiblock method, also known by other names such as the zonal method and the domain decomposition method. The multiblock method offers a systematic approach to tackle large-scale, intricate problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable sub-problems. The method addresses each sub-problem individually while accounting for its interconnections with the others,
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2D Materials for Electrochemical Water Splitting

Edited by Om Prakash Pandey, Piyush Sharma, Shagun Kainth ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the advancement of 2D materials and their composites for electrochemical water splitting. It explores fundamental aspects such as the structure, synthesis, and chemical diversity of various 2D materials (TMDCs, TMTCs, MXenes, Borophenes, MBenes, Graphene and Graphdiyne) with a viewpoint for water splitting. The book also covers designing strategies to integrate an ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book highlights the advancement of 2D materials and their composites for electrochemical water splitting. It explores fundamental aspects such as the structure, synthesis, and chemical diversity of various 2D materials (TMDCs, TMTCs, MXenes, Borophenes, MBenes, Graphene and Graphdiyne) with a viewpoint for water splitting. The book also covers designing strategies to integrate an
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The Nature of X-Rays and Their Interactions with Matter—Volume II

Beyond Semi-Classical Concepts

by Joachim Stöhr ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Volume II of the second edition, subtitled Beyond Semi-Classical Concepts, expands the description of x-rays into the framework of quantum optics, rooted in the full theory of light and matter: quantum electrodynamics (QED). Following a brief introduction, the book is organized into three parts and an appendix.Part I explores the description of x-rays and diffraction phenomena within the advanced ... Read more

$179.09 USD

Volume II of the second edition, subtitled Beyond Semi-Classical Concepts, expands the description of x-rays into the framework of quantum optics, rooted in the full theory of light and matter: quantum electrodynamics (QED). Following a brief introduction, the book is organized into three parts and an appendix.Part I explores the description of x-rays and diffraction phenomena within the advanced
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