Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management This new volume explores important recent approaches and advanced techniques for the effective management and treatment of wastewater. The book provides a range of diverse techniques for achieving optimum water quality management for restoration of water bodies for the improvement of a circular water economy and for effective water reuse. Many of the new methods and technologies included in the book focus on sustainable phytoremediation techniques such as the use of earthworms ecological floating beds and anaerobic biovalorization. The book also comprehensively discusses the scope of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. Some of the least explored aspects of water quality improvement such as use of eco-roofs the role of remote sensing in water quality management and biosand filters for household wastewater treatment are discussed as well. | Advanced Technologies for Water Quality Treatment and Management GBP 124.00 1
Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0 Impact and Challenges This new book provides an insightful look at the varied and exciting uses and applications of Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things in agriculture. With internet-enabled communications becoming more widely available farms and agricultural establishments can take advantage of these new technologies for a wide range of farm operations such as crop management farm vehicle tracking livestock monitoring storage monitoring and more. The collected data from these devices can be stored in the cloud system or server and accessed by the farmers via the internet or mobile phones. This book shows the many benefits to farmers from applying IoT including better utilizing information for monitoring crops optimizing water use planning effective fertilization strategies and saving time and reducing the operation expenses. Topics include using IoT for vertical farming IoT-based smart irrigation system landslide susceptibility assessment automated aeroponics systems crop survival analysis and more. The volume also considers the challenges of IoT in agriculture such as the requirements of applications of wireless sensor networks the threat of attacks and the detection of vulnerabilities in wireless sensor networks and more. Internet of Things for Agriculture 4. 0: Impact and Challenges provides a better understanding of the time- and resourcing-saving benefits of wireless sensors and remote monitoring devices in agriculture. The volume will be useful for those involved in agricultural operations as well as scientists and researchers and faculty and students in agriculture and computer and information science engineering. | Internet of Things for Agriculture 4. 0 Impact and Challenges GBP 131.00 1
Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation This new volume presents informative research on the different aspects of employing nanotechnology for environmental pollution decontamination highlighting the main tools methods and approaches for contaminants detection and remediation. The book takes a biotechnological point of view that considers the main environmental pollutants; the safety and economic aspects of nanoremediation nanosensors and nanobiosensors for the detection of pollutants; and strategies to promote nanoremediation and nanobioremediation. The chapters offer a comprehensive overview of nanotechnologic strategies as essential tools to restore polluted environments and to make more feasible and harmonic the pathway to sustainable development. The volume also discusses the use of sensors to detect pollutants and to monitor the quality of environmental restoration. Topics include nanozymes; organic and inorganic pollutants threatening human health; different types of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials in nanosensors and nanobiosensors to detect environmental pollution; nanomaterials that specifically deal with water soil or air pollution; and assisted nanoremediation promoted by plants (nanophytoremediation) or microorganisms (for example mycorrhizal fungus) that promote in situ nano-phyto-mycorrhizo-remediation. Also addressed are aspects related to a macroperspective of nanoremediation that highlight the economic aspects related to nanotechnology the safety aspects of the use of nanomaterials and the sustainability aspects related to the use of nanomaterials in strategies of environmental restoration. Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination: Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge on nanotechnology applied to pollution detection and remediation assisted or not by biological strategies. | Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination Tools Methods and Approaches for Detection and Remediation GBP 147.00 1
Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems This new volume offers a variety of perspectives from investigators industry professionals stakeholders and economic strategists that look at new ways of solving optimization problems related to different industrial sectors. Case studies relay how optimization methods deal with both real operative conditions in process industries and in service industries. The volume also explores emerging research areas toward the implementation of optimization algorithms for enhancement of system performance as well as system effectiveness. The book explores the role of optimization methods in engineering applications in industrial and mechanical engineering as well as in the fields of healthcare/medicine food production oil textiles energy and agriculture. The volume offers new ways of solving optimization problems related to different industrial sectors incorporating mathematical formulation for particular design problems and thus aiding the selection of the optimal design among many alternatives. It shows optimization methods that deal with actual operative conditions both in process and in service industries. A unique advantage of this volume is its wide range of topics in different engineering domains using novel mathematical modeling-based optimization methods for solving the real-life problems. The array of examples and case studies of the effective use of optimization in diverse areas of engineering include healthcare analysis and monitoring (fetal phonocardiography) medical device design (3D printing design for protheses) agriculture/farming (monitoring climate conditions) environmental science (waste management) automotive and aeronautic design industrial manufacturing solar energy and more. Key features: Presents case studies on optimization problems related to industry Discusses case studies on operations management practices optimization Provides an overview of design optimization Highlights case studies on process optimization Assesses different techniques for handling engineering problems This valuable book will be useful for researchers scientists faculty and students involved or interested in the field of optimization engineering in industrial design. Indexed in SCOPUS. | Optimization Methods for Engineering Problems GBP 124.00 1
Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management This book covers topics on the basic models assessments and techniques to calculate evapotranspiration (ET) for practical applications in agriculture forestry and urban science. This simple and thorough guide provides the information and techniques necessary to develop manage interpret and apply evapotranspiration [ET] data to practical applications. The simplicity of the contents facilitates a technician to develop an ET data for effective water management. | Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management GBP 82.99 1
Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences GBP 82.99 1
Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems This volume provides a good understanding of the binary fluid system highlighting new dimensions of the existing Kalina cycle system a thermodynamic process for converting thermal energy into usable mechanical power. The book illustrates that providing new flexibility leads to new research outcomes and possible new projects in this field. The information provided in the book simplifies the application of the Kalina cycle system with an easy-to-understand and thorough explanation of properties development processes solutions sub-system work and total system work. There are currently no books available in the area of binary fluid system in the field of KCS with added fallibility in the operation and process design. Currently decentralized power systems are gaining more attention due to shortages in power and cooling demands are competing with other electrical loads. This book fills a valuable information gap providing insight into a new dimension for designers practicing engineers and academicians in this area. | Flexible Kalina Cycle Systems GBP 82.99 1
Chemistry and Industrial Techniques for Chemical Engineers This book Chemistry and Industrial Techniques for Chemical Engineers brings together innovative research new concepts and novel developments in the application of new tools for chemical and materials engineers. It contains significant research reporting new methodologies and important applications in the fields of chemical engineering as well as the latest coverage of chemical databases and the development of new methods and efficient approaches for chemists. With clear explanations real-world examples this volume emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of chemical science engineering and technology while introducing the newest innovations in the field. GBP 82.99 1
Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services This volume demonstrates the diverse state-of-the-art applications that combine artificial intelligence with soft computing which has great potential for creating smart personalized healthcare services. The book showcases the myriad uses of AI and computer techniques in healthcare that employ deep learning robotics machine learning blockchain emerging cloud edge computing Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance consensus CNN architecture Splunk genetic algorithms (GA) DurBhashan and many more. These technologies can be used in healthcare for enhanced data sharing remote health monitoring tele-rehabilitation connecting rural populations with healthcare services identifying diseases and health issues automated medical diagnosis analyzing information in surgical videos ensuring timely communication and transportation during health disasters and emergencies for optimizing expenditures and more. | Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services GBP 193.00 1
Crop Breeding Bioinformatics and Preparing for Climate Change This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Climate change will severely impact the world’s food supply unless steps are taken to increase crop resilience. Otherwise the negative effects on both the yield and the quality of crop plants are predicted to be immense. Plant genomics is a potentially powerful defense against this looming threat. This compendium volume offers a global perspective on the topic with contributions from 42 eminent researchers from 12 nations around the world. The editor is a respected and published scientist in the bioinformatics field who has chosen articles in the following topics: An overview of the genetic challenges presented by climate changeA genomic toolkit for crop-related researchSpecific methods of improvement for specific crop by means of genomic applicationsThe hand-picked up-to-date research makes this volume an excellent reference not only for university-level academics but also for policymakers and stakeholders who must tackle the challenge of the world’s food security. | Crop Breeding Bioinformatics and Preparing for Climate Change GBP 82.99 1
Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops This book focuses on best management practices for drip irrigated crops. It cover irrigation methods scheduling of micro irrigation and mulching and crop performance. Micro irrigation techniques with diverse crops are discussed including sweet pepper chili tomatoes cauliflower wheat sweet peas sugarcane and potatoes. The performance of the various techniques has been tested and evaluated in the field. Written by experts on micro irrigation this valuable book is a must-have for micro irrigation professionals as well as advanced students. GBP 82.99 1
Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications Taking a multidisciplinary approach this book focuses on recent milestones in basic and applied mycology focusing on many and diverse applications in the agricultural food and biofuel sectors. Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods: Industrial Applications provides an informative update of the current biological status of fungi and advances in conventional and modern molecular tools in identification taxonomy of fungi and applications of different taxonomic groups of fungi in various sectors such as agriculture food development postharvesting biological control of crop diseases biofertilizers bioremediation pigments pharmaceuticals enzymes biofuel production etc. The volume addresses fungal biodiversity conservation the emerging field of fungal metagenomics the role of fungi in eco-safety and warfare and the bioprospecting of fungi for hydrocarbons for biofuel production. Several chapters discuss using fungi in agricultural management such as for the biocontrol of plant diseases using entomopathogenic fungi as a pesticide using nematophagous fungi for controlling nematodes that eat crops using fungi in the development of biofertilizers and more. The role of fungi in post-harvest diseases management in horticultural crops is looked at as well. Key features: Provides up-to-date information and advances in biological status and classification of fungi Discusses the comprehensive role of fungi in various sectors in food and agriculture in biofuel production in the production of production of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents etc. Presents the recent systemic taxonomic classifications developments applications in molecular mycology and conservation strategies for mycoflora Aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between basic and applied aspects of mycology this volume provides a wealth of information that will be valuable for researchers industrial scientists faculty and students in mycology and plant pathology as well as in botany microbiology food microbiology pharmaceutical development biotechnology and biofuel production and other professional disciplines. | Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications GBP 147.00 1
Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications This new volume Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting: Principles and Applications covers recent research on brain physiology and the development of drug delivery systems. It explores a diverse variety of strategies that can be employed to achieve drug targeting to the brain. The nanocarriers that are discussed include nanoparticles vesicular carriers carriers having carbon as a core constituent dispersed systems and more. The inherent anatomy and physiology of the brain renders it different from other organs. The past few decades have witnessed significant research on brain ailments in response to a majority of hospitalizations that occur due to age-related central nervous system disorders. The prevalence of diverse diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis HIV-dementia etc. affect about 1. 5 billion people globally which is further anticipated to reach 1. 9 billion by the year 2020. Nanocarriers for drug delivery to the brain are seen as one of the answers to this growing problem. | Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting Principles and Applications GBP 82.99 1
Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture New Research and Strategies Taking a sustainable approach this volume explores the various soil management techniques. It begins with an overview of the elementary concepts of soil management and then delves into new research and novel soil management tools and techniques. Topics include:• Clays as a critical component in sustainable agriculture with respect to carbon sequestration in conjunction with its interaction with soil enzymes• The potential utilization of microbes to mitigate crop stress• Resource conservation technologies and prospective carbon management strategies• The use of smart tools for monitoring soils• Effective nutrient management approaches• Nanotechnological interventions for soil management• Techniques for the remediation of soils contaminated by metals and pesticides | Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture New Research and Strategies GBP 147.00 1
Urban Ecology Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. With increasing global urbanization the environments and ecologies of cities are often perceived to suffer. While pollution and destruction of green space and species may occur cities also remain part of natural systems. Cities provide natural processes necessary for survival for humans and other living organisms in urban areas. Urban ecology elucidates some of these processes and sheds light on their importance to healthy fulfilling urban livelihoods. Urban Ecology: Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use provides background on issues relating to urban ecology and urban natural processes. The first section covers the types values and recognition of ecosystem services provided by natural processes in urban areas. The second section details the importance and potential of green spaces in urban areas. The third section focuses on biodiversity traits of cities and the ways in which urbanization affects biodiversity indicators. Finally the fourth section covers some of the tools and approaches available for urban planners and designers concerned with improving or maintaining urban environments and the services they provide. This easily accessible reference volume offers a comprehensive guide to this rapidly growing field. Case studies and up-to-date research provide urban planners with new options for creating cities that will meet the demands of the twenty-first century. Also appropriate for graduate students who are preparing for careers related to urban planning this compendium captures and integrates the current work being done in this vitally important field. | Urban Ecology Strategies for Green Infrastructure and Land Use GBP 82.99 1
Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification With contributions from experts from both the industry and academia this book presents the latest developments in the identified areas. In addition a thorough and updated coverage of the traditional aspects of heterogeneous catalysis such as preparation characterization and use in well-established technologies such as nitration ammoxidation and hydrofluorination is included. This book incorporates appropriate case studies explanatory notes and schematics for more clarity and better understanding. | Industrial Catalysis and Separations Innovations for Process Intensification GBP 82.99 1
Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers This book offers a modern view of process control in the context of today’s technology. It provides innovative chapters on the growth of educational scientific and industrial research among chemical engineers. It presents experimental data on thermodynamics and provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for chemical processing. Readers will gain an understanding of the areas of process control that all chemical engineers need to know. The information is presented in a concise and readable format. The information covers the basics and also provides unique topics such as using a unified approach to model representations statistical quality control and model-based control. The methods presented have been successfully applied in industry to solve real problems. Designed as an advanced research guide in process dynamics and control the book will be useful in chemical engineering courses as well as for the teaching of mechanical nuclear industrial and metallurgical engineering. | Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers GBP 82.99 1
Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects Precision farming involves soil fertility and crop growth monitoring electronic equipment remote sensing global information and positioning systems computer models decision support systems variable-rate technology and accurate recordkeeping. This book on precision techniques provides valuable information on instrumentation and methodology. It discusses the impact of precision techniques on soil fertility nutrient dynamics and crop productivity and highlights the application of GPS techniques to regulate fertilizer supply based on soil nutrient distribution and yield goals set by farmers. The book considers advances and examples from different agroecosystems from all continents. | Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects GBP 82.99 1
Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture Addressing the most critical issues in the management of emerging diseases throughout the world experts in plant pathology from internationally renowned institutes share their research and examine key literature. They look at both traditional pathology and advanced biotechnological and molecular diagnosis and integrated management practices. This book is divided into four parts covering viral and fungal disease detection and management nematode diseases and management bio-control and biotechnological approaches and impact of climate change. The authors look at the challenges of crop protection against diseases caused by plant pathogens for the most economically important crops. The establishment and management of plant diseases using conventional and eco-friendly methods are discussed with an emphasis on the use of beneficial microbes and modern biotechnological approaches. | Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture GBP 82.99 1
Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture This new volume explores the integration of bionanomaterials and sustainable resources for the development of new and emerging sustainable processes. It highlights the concept of essential bionanomaterials derived from sustainable resources with examples of interdisciplinary methodologies and research that highlight the reuse of biomass waste as well as the proper usage of green technologies. The volume considers the most recent trends challenges and applications in bionanomaterials derived from sustainable sources in energy production and environmental mitigation. The book looks at state-of-the-art trends in the use of bionanomaterials for renewable energy such as in production of solar energy for energy harvesting and for energy conversion and storage. Chapters consider the application of bionanomaterials for the development of improved optical and electrical biosensors. The volume goes on to address the promising use of bionanomaterials for environmental remediation such as for recovering heavy metals radioactive metals and other pollutants from wastewater from river water from soils etc. Other topics include the use of sustainable nanomaterials in the food industry in the biomedical field in ecological research and more. | Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biosystems Engineering Trends in Renewable Energy Environment and Agriculture GBP 147.00 1
X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications X-ray diffraction is a useful and powerful analysis technique for characterizing crystalline materials commonly employed in MSE physics and chemistry. This informative new book describes the principles of X-ray diffraction and its applications to materials characterization. It consists of three parts. The first deals with elementary crystallography and optics which is essential for understanding the theory of X-ray diffraction discussed in the second section of the book. Part 2 describes how the X-ray diffraction can be applied for characterizing such various forms of materials as thin films single crystals and powders. The third section of the book covers applications of X-ray diffraction. The book presents a number of examples to help readers better comprehend the subject. X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research: From Fundamentals to Applications also • provides background knowledge of diffraction to enable nonspecialists to become familiar with the topics• covers the practical applications as well as the underlying principle of X-ray diffraction• presents appropriate examples with answers to help readers understand the contents more easily• includes thin film characterization by X-ray diffraction with relevant experimental techniques• presents a huge number of elaborately drawn graphics to help illustrate the content The book will help readers (students and researchers in materials science physics and chemistry) understand crystallography and crystal structures interference and diffraction structural analysis of bulk materials characterization of thin films and nondestructive measurement of internal stress and phase transition. Diffraction is an optical phenomenon and thus can be better understood when it is explained with an optical approach which has been neglected in other books. This book helps to fill that gap providing information to convey the concept of X-ray diffraction and how it can be applied to the materials analysis. This book will be a valuable reference book for researchers in the field and will work well as a good introductory book of X-ray diffraction for students in materials science physics and chemistry. | X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications GBP 82.99 1
Therapeutic Mushrooms for Diabetes Mellitus Current Evidences and Future Scope This new book provides valuable insight into the role of mushrooms in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Mushrooms are enriched with various bioactive constituents with antidiabetic efficacy such as polysaccharides terpenes sterols etc. The extracts as well as bioactive constituents through different mechanisms exhibit antidiabetic action. Medicinal mushrooms such as Ganoderma lucidum Innotus obliquus Grifola frondosa Phellinus species etc. are considered in this volume for their beneficial qualities toward the mitigation of the disease. The volume considers mushroom powders mushroom extracts and their bioactive components for the management of diabetic syndrome. It presents various in vitro in vivo and clinical studies on lowering hyperglycemia and other diabetes associated with secondary abnormalities as well as provides information regarding mushroom-based antidiabetic market products. | Therapeutic Mushrooms for Diabetes Mellitus Current Evidences and Future Scope GBP 139.00 1
Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications This new volume discusses the valuable contribution of immune-boosting properties of nutraceuticals and functional foods toward human health exploring dietary antioxidants vitamins and minerals edible microalgae herbs phytonutrients omega 3-fatty acids and probiotics. The volume addresses the immune-boosting properties of herbs and vegetables and the pharmacological and therapeutic importance of commonly used medicinal herbs and carotenoids-containing vegetables and their immunological and biological actions for treating disease and maintaining health. Several chapters focus on marine-derived sources used to boost immunity such as microalgae-derived compounds and compounds from coral reefs which can promote better health and alleviate the risk of development of degenerative diseases. | Immune-Boosting Nutraceuticals for Better Human Health Novel Applications GBP 147.00 1
Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders: Health Benefits and Safety presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. It details the healing benefits of specific spices and herb plant-based remedies such as garlic onion black pepper aloe vera Indian gooseberry chamomile and dandelion for the treatment of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids irritable bowel syndrome gallstones celiac disease peptic ulcers etc. It also discusses the therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages and the healing benefits of lectins in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The abundance of research presented in this volume will be valuable for researchers scientists growers students processors traders industries and others in the development of plant-based therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases. | Herbs Spices and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders Health Benefits and Safety GBP 124.00 1
Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research This volume provides valuable insight into diverse topics related to mechanical engineering and presents state-of-the-art work on sustainable development being carried out throughout the world by budding researchers and scientists. Divided into three sections the volume covers machine design materials and manufacturing and thermal engineering. It presents innovative research work on machine design that is of relevance to such varied fields as the automotive industry agriculture and human anatomy. The second section addresses materials characterization an important tool in assessing proper materials for application-oriented jobs and emerging unconventional machining processes that are important in design engineering for new products and tools. The section on thermal engineering broadly covers the use of viable alternate fuels such as HHO biodiesel etc. with the objective of reducing the burden on petroleum reserves and the environment. | Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research GBP 82.99 1