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Myconanotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary science emerging at a fast pace and has garnered the attention of nanotechnologists, mycologists, biomedical experts, and agriculture scientists, among others. For the last decade, there has been tremendous progress in this field owing to its wider and more effective applications. In this book, the authors have attempted to discuss different evolving trends in medicine, food, agriculture, veterinary, environment, and textiles.Globally contributed by eminent authors and experts, the present book contains valuable chapters on the diverse aspects of Myconanotechnology and thus would be essential reading for academicians.This book will cater to the need of postgraduate and research students in fungal biology, microbiology, chemistry, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and pharmacology.

This book gives a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the valorization of agri-food waste and discusses the main process conditions needed to overcome the difficulties of using waste as alternative raw materials.

With a focus on advances in metal matrix composite (MMC) fabrications from a theoretical and experimental perspective, this book describes the recent development for the manufacturing of MMCs, various processing methods and parameters, mechanical properties, and synthesis of MMCs composites.

This book investigates human-machine systems through the use of case studies such as crankshaft maintenance, liner piston maintenance, and biodiesel blend performance. Through mathematical modelling and using various case studies, the book provides an understanding of how a mathematical modelling approach can assist in working out problems in any industrial-oriented activity.Mathematical Modelling: Simulation Analysis and Industrial Applications details a data analysis approach using mathematical modelling sensitivity. This approach helps in the processing of any type of data and can predict the result so that based on the result, the activity can be controlled by knowing the most influencing variables or parameters involved in the phenomenon. This book helps to solve field and experimental problems of any research activity using a data-based modelling concept to assist in solving any type of problem.Students in manufacturing, mechanical, and industrial engineering programs will find this book very useful. This topic has continued to advance and incorporate new concepts so that the manufacturing field continues to be a dynamic and exciting field of study.

This book presents a detailed know-how regarding sustainable management of wastes produced in municipal and industrial activities through novel state-of-the-art techniques used for the treatment of toxic industrial wastes and municipal wastewater. It deals with the management of municipal sludges and solid wastes produced from landfill sites.

This book is a compendium of various applications and current progress in a powerful technology known as the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT provides a system of interconnecting things such as vehicles, electrical equipment, agriculture devices, etc. Such items are allocated with the computing device so that they can use a network to transfer data to one another and automate their actions on certain events.Internet of Things: Applications for Sustainable Development will throw light on recent developments in the latest field and will be of great interest to know various application areas for sustainable development. This book mainly focuses on the current state of the art, including protocol design and low-cost sensor design, for the sustainable development of society using IoT.The sustainable development areas include climate, healthcare systems, electrical systems, and energy that can meet present and next-generation advancement using IoT. Sustainable development faces various issues, challenges, opportunities, and future enhancements with the latest technologies, hardware, and software.Features:A real-world problem-solving approach for diversified problemsPotential contributors from industries/academia have been given the opportunity to publish their workIdentification of various challenges in IoT for future contributionsDiversified coverage of the book, including applications, securities, industrialization, automation, etcIoT for the sustainable development areasThis book will offer strong support as a reference book for students, practitioners, researchers, and scientific investigators worldwide, as well as anyone who wants to set up IoT-enabled industries. It provides pertinent industries with new ideas and innovations to visionaries.

Video has rich information including meta-data, visual, audio, spatial and temporal data which can be analysed to extract a variety of low and high-level features to build predictive computational models using machine-learning algorithms to discover interesting patterns, concepts, relations, and associations. This book includes a review of essential topics and discussion of emerging methods and potential applications of video data mining and analytics. It integrates areas like intelligent systems, data mining and knowledge discovery, big data analytics, machine learning, neural network, and deep learning with focus on multimodality video analytics and recent advances in research/applications.Features:Provides up-to-date coverage of the state-of-the-art techniques in intelligent video analytics.Explores important applications that require techniques from both artificial intelligence and computer vision.Describes multimodality video analytics for different applications.Examines issues related to multimodality data fusion and highlights research challenges.Integrates various techniques from video processing, data mining and machine learning which has many emerging indoors and outdoors applications of smart cameras in smart environments, smart homes, and smart cities.This book aims at researchers, professionals and graduate students in image processing, video analytics, computer science and engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and electrical engineering.

In recent times, group theory has found wider applications in various fields of algebra and mathematics in general. But in order to apply this or that result, you need to know about it, and such results are often diffuse and difficult to locate, necessitating that readers construct an extended search through multiple monographs, articles, and papers. Such readers must wade through the morass of concepts and auxiliary statements that are needed to understand the desired results, while it is initially unclear which of them are really needed and which ones can be dispensed with. A further difficulty that one may encounter might be concerned with the form or language in which a given result is presented. For example, if someone knows the basics of group theory, but does not know the theory of representations, and a group theoretical result is formulated in the language of representation theory, then that person is faced with the problem of translating this result into the language with which they are familiar, etc.Infinite Groups: A Roadmap to Selected Classical Areas seeks to overcome this challenge. The book covers a broad swath of the theory of infinite groups, without giving proofs, but with all the concepts and auxiliary results necessary for understanding such results. In other words, this book is an extended directory, or a guide, to some of the more established areas of infinite groups.FeaturesAn excellent resource for a subject formerly lacking an accessible and in-depth referenceSuitable for graduate students, PhD students, and researchers working in group theoryIntroduces the reader to the most important methods, ideas, approaches, and constructions in infinite group theory.

Handbook of Sustainable Materials presents recent developments in sustainable materials and how these materials interact with the environment. It highlights the recent advancements involved in proper utilization of sustainable materials, including chemical and biological approaches. With chapters written by global experts, the book offers a guide and insights into sustainable materials from a variety of engineering disciplines. Each chapter provides in-depth technical information on the sustainable materials theory and explores synthesis strategies, green materials, and artificial intelligence. The book considers applications in sectors such as aerospace, automobile, and biomedical for rapid prototyping and customized production without negative environmental impacts. It features research outcomes and case studies of optimization and modeling techniques in practice.Features:Presents recent developments in sustainable materials from various engineering fields and industry applications.Emphasizes analytical strategies, computational, and simulation approaches develop innovative sustainable materials.Discusses an artificial intelligence approach, rapid prototyping, and customized production.This book is designed for researchers and professionals working with sustainable materials, clean manufacturing, and environmental impacts.

Nutraceutical encapsulation envelopes protection of products from oxidative damage, controlled delivery of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals and improved nutraceutical bioavailability as well as biological action. It is a promising technique to ensure the stabilization of such labile compounds and to protect the core ingredients from premature reactions and interactions In a comprehensive manner, the Handbook of Nanoencapsulation: Preparation, Characterization, Delivery and Safety of Nutraceutical Nanocomposites presents various nanosystems/nanocarriers, physical and chemical techniques used in encapsulation of various nutraceuticals, and the targeted delivery of various significant nutraceuticals.This book bridges the gap between academia and research as it encompasses the ubiquitous applications of nanoencapsulation technique used on significant nutraceuticals derived from plants, animals as well as microalgae.Key Features:Provides a quick and easy access to major plant, animal and microalgae derived nutraceutical ingredientsDiscusses nanoencapsulation techniques for protection and targeted release of various food bioactive ingredientsCovers safety, bioaccessibility and multiple applications of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in the food industryUnveiling pivotal aspects of nanoencapsulation of significant nutraceuticals, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, food toxicologists, food scientists, nutritionists, and scientists in medicinal research.

Green chemistry is a vital subject playing a key role in environmental sustainability. Despite its importance, very little has been explored in the past years. This book is a comprehensive compilation of the methods, techniques and strategies used in green chemistry. The book highlights some critical aspects of green chemistry related to agriculture and food production. It has been put together for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Each chapter has been cited with new and updated research discoveries to help the postgraduate, and doctorate students and researchers. I hope the presented book will be an important tool for students and researchers.

With rapid technological developments and lifestyle advancements, electronic sensors are being seamlessly integrated into many devices. This comprehensive handbook explores current, state-of-the-art developments in flexible and wearable sensor technology and its future challenges.Numerous recent efforts have improved the sensing capability and functionality of flexible and wearable sensors. However, there are still many challenges in making them super-smart by incorporating features such as self-power, self-healing, and multifunctionality. These features can be developed with the use of multifunctional nanostructured materials, unique architectural designs, and other advanced technologies. This book provides details about the recent advancements, materials, and technologies used for flexible and wearable sensors. Its wide range of topics addresses the fundamentals of flexible and wearable sensors, their working principles, and their advanced applications.This handbook provides new directions to scientists, researchers, and students to better understand the principles, technologies, and applications of sensors in healthcare, energy, and the environment.

This book addresses the two major issues faced by the modern steel industry: CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The steel industry accounts for 6.7% of the anthropogenic CO2 emissions and consumes 6% of the total energy consumed in manufacturing. In response to these critical issues, a new technology called flash ironmaking has been developed, aimed at producing iron directly from iron ore concentrate using gaseous reductants/fuels such as natural gas or hydrogen. This ironmaking technology takes advantage of the rapid reaction rate of fine particles and bypasses the palletization process. This book discusses the principles of flash ironmaking, laboratory experiments, and design and operation of a prototype flash reactor.Provides theories and principles of ironmaking and a novel ironmaking technologyIncludes laboratory experiments to establish the kinetic feasibility of flash ironmakingCovers the design and operation of a prototype flash reactor as well as the design of industrial-size flash ironmaking reactorsDescribes various cases of flow sheet development, which forms the basis for process analysis and simulationPresents economic analysis case studiesPresenting a novel technology that addresses contemporary issues facing one of the largest manufacturing industries, this book is aimed at professionals and researchers in metallurgy, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, and related disciplines.

This book is a comprehensive survey on safety for older adults. It contains contributions by experts from over a dozen disciplines, including physicians, audiologists, optometrists, mental health professionals, lawyers, occupational therapists, and policy makers. This multi-disciplinary approach provides a new and expansive conceptual framework for health care professionals, students, policymakers, and others who care for older adults, and promotes an understanding of the many challenges that adults face as they age.This book describes the complex range of issues that need to be considered when safeguarding older adults. We hope that this book will be of benefit to anyone currently working or training to work with older adults, helping them to fully appreciate the many safety issues that can arise. The book will be also be useful for both older adults and their caregivers, helping them to identify and address areas of concern. Our goal is to mitigate injury or other harm through an increased understanding of the risks encountered by older adults. This text will also appeal to professionals and graduate students in the fields of human factors and ergonomics, occupational health, and safety.

Blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) have been identified as emerging technologies that can enhance global supply chain management processes. Given the embryonic nature of the technology, use cases pertaining to how it can be adopted and deployed in supply chain contexts are scarce. This book shares blockchain supply chain use cases across a range of industries including smart cities, food imports, product traceability, decentralised finance, procurement, energy management, consensus mechanism security, and industry 4.0. Given its scope, it is primarily intended for academics, students, researchers, and practitioners who want to learn more about how blockchain can digitally transform global supply chains.

Bionanotechnology Towards Green Energy explains the role of bionanotechnology in the next generation technologies of green energy from an interdisciplinary and sustainability perspective. Chapters cover different roles of bionanotechnology such as applications of bio-nano enabled materials/coatings, scaling-up of green energy production, design and synthesis of bio-inspired nanomaterials and their applications, bio-nanofluid-based photovoltaic thermal systems, the use of bio-templated and biomimetic materials, and so forth. It focuses on waste-to-energy conversion and fixing intricate environmental issues.Key features:Provides detailed coverage of green energy production through bionanotechnological interventionReviews future research needs in bionanotechnology in the green energy sector and scientific challenges in the mitigation of energy crisesDeals with cutting-edge research on microbial synergism in biohydrogen production and storageDiscusses the fabrication of bio-nano/hybrid electrode materials for supercapacitors and energy storage devicesIncludes extensive illustrations, case studies, summary tables, and up-to-date referencesThis book is aimed at researchers and professionals in bionanotechnology, energy sciences, and environmental engineering.

This book narrates an assessment of numerous advanced power converters employed on primitive phase to enhance the efficiency of power translation pertaining to Renewable Energy Systems. It presents the mathematical modelling, analysis, and control of recent power converters topologies viz. AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters.

The complete guide for all candidates studying and working in the field of sport and exercise medicine, including higher specialist training and post graduate examinations. This revision guide covers all key elements of the UK National Curriculum in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Key features to facilitate learning include:A pictorial summary at the start of each chapter'Clinical consideration' sections that show how knowledge can be applied to working clinical practiceMCQ questions for each chapter, including answersMFSEM examination candidates, MSc students in sport and exercise medicine, sport and exercise medicine specialist trainee doctors, physiotherapists and general practitioners with an extended role in musculoskeletal or sport and exercise medicine will all benefit from this new text.

This comprehensive volume provides current, state-of-the-art information on specialty polymers that can be used for many advanced applications. The book covers the fundamentals of specialty polymers, synthetic approaches, and chemistries to modify their properties to meet the requirements for special applications, along with current challenges and prospects. Chapters are written by global experts, making this a suitable textbook for students and a one-stop resource for researchers and industry professionals.¿¿Key Features:¿¿- Presents synthesis, characterization, and applications of specialty polymers for advanced applications.¿¿- Provides fundamentals and requirements for polymers to be used in many advanced and emerging areas.¿¿¿¿¿- Details novel methods and advanced technologies used in polymer industries.¿¿¿- Covers the state-of-the-art progress on specialty polymers for a range of advanced applications.¿¿

This book covers the fundamentals, applications, algorithms, protocols, emerging trends, problems, and research findings in the field of AI and IoT in smart healthcare. It includes working examples, case studies, implementation and management of smart healthcare systems using AI.

The prime focus of the book is to determine the mechanism, extent, and efficiency of biodegradation processes, as it is necessary to know the composition of the original crude oil or crude oil product. The technology of bioremediation and the concerns of whether or not bioremediation technologies can accelerate this natural process enough to be considered practical, and, if so, whether they might find a niche as replacements for, or adjuncts to, other crude oil-spill response technologies. This book also introduces the reader to the science of the composition of crude oil and crude oil products is at the core of understanding the chemistry of biodegradation and bioremediation processes.

Nanomaterials from Renewable Resources for Emerging Applications details developments in nanomaterials produced from renewable materials and their usage in food and packaging, energy conservation, and environmental applications.¿ Introduces fundamentals of nanomaterials from renewable resources, including processing and characterization.¿ Covers nanomaterials for applications in food and packaging, including nanocellulose, lignin- and chitosan-based nanomaterials, and nanostarch.¿ Discusses applications in energy conservation, such as supercapacitors, electrolyte membranes, energy storage devices, and insulation.¿ Describes environmental uses such as water remediation and purification and oil spill clean-ups.¿ Highlights advantages and challenges in commercialization of green nanoparticle-based materials.Equally beneficial to researchers and professionals, this book is aimed at readers across materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, and related fields interested in sustainable engineering.

This book provides a practical platform to the readers for facile preparation of various forms of carbon in its nano-format, investigates their structure-property relationship, and finally, realizes them for a variety of applications taking the route of application engineering. It covers the preparation and evaluation of nanocarbons, variety of carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, additively manufactured 3D carbon fibres, their properties, and various factors associated with them. A summary and outlook of the nanocarbon field is included in the appendices. ¿Features:Presents comprehensive information on nanocarbon synthesis and properties and some specific applicationsCovers the growth of carbon nanoparticles, nanotubes, ribbons, graphene, graphene derivatives, porous/spongy phases, graphite, and 3D carbon fabricsDocuments a large variety of characterizations and evaluations on the nature of growth causing effect on structure propertiesContains dedicated chapters on miniaturized, flat, and 2D devicesDiscusses a variety of applications from military to public domains, including prevalent topics related to carbon.This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science and materials engineering, and physics.

This book is a re-assessment of the structure and reach of symmetry, by an interdisciplinary group of specialists from the arts, humanities, and sciences at Oxford University. This book aims to open up the scope of interdisciplinary work in the study of symmetry and is intended for scholars of any background.

The book focuses on developments in AI and IoT integration for smart healthcare, with an emphasis on current methodologies and frameworks for the design, growth, implementation, and creative use of such convergence technologies to provide insight into smart healthcare service demands, including connectivity and intelligent networks.