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Renewable Energy
(2020)
The demand for secure, affordable and clean energy is a priority call to humanity. Challenges associated with conventional energy resources, such as depletion of fossil fuels, high costs and associated greenhouse gas ...
Autonomous Vehicle and Smart Traffic
(2020)
Long-term forecasting of technology has become extremely difficult due to the rapid realization of any suggested idea. Communication and software technologies can compensate for the problems that may arise during the ...
Innovation in Energy Systems
(2019)
It has been a little over a century since the inception of interconnected networks and little has changed in the way that they are operated. Demand-supply balance methods, protection schemes, business models for electric ...
Multilayer Thin Films
(2020)
This book, "Multilayer Thin Films-Versatile Applications for Materials Engineering", includes thirteen chapters related to the preparations, characterizations, and applications in the modern research of materials engineering. ...
Processing of Heavy Crude Oils
(2019)
Unconventional heavy crude oils are replacing the conventional light crude oils slowly but steadily as a major energy source. Heavy crude oils are cheaper and present an opportunity to the refiners to process them with ...
Open Scientific Data
(2020)
This book shows how the vision for open access to scientific data can be more readily achieved through a staged model that research funders, policy makers, scientists, and research organizations can adopt in their practice. ...
Advances in Spacecraft Attitude Control
(2020)
Spacecraft attitude maneuvers comply with Euler's moment equations, a set of three nonlinear, coupled differential equations. Nonlinearities complicate the mathematical treatment of the seemingly simple action of rotating, ...
Emerging Trends in Mechatronics
(2020)
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering combining mechanical, electrical and electronics, control and automation, and computer engineering fields. The main research task of mechatronics is design, control, ...
Hysteresis of Composites
(2019)
This book introduces the hysteresis and damping of, and damage to, composites. It analyzes the following areas: damage mechanisms affecting the hysteresis of composites, mechanical hysteresis of ceramic-matrix composites, ...
Advanced Communication and Control Methods for Future Smartgrids
(2019)
Proliferation of distributed generation and the increased ability to monitor different parts of the electrical grid offer unprecedented opportunities for consumers and grid operators. Energy can be generated near the ...
Reliability and Ecological Aspects of Photovoltaic Modules
(2020)
Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy is expected to be the world's largest source of electricity in the future. To enhance the long-term reliability of PV modules, a thorough understanding of failure mechanisms is of vital ...
Model Predictive Control mit MATLAB und Simulink
(2019)
Model Predictive Control (MPC) is used to solve challenging multivariable-constrained control problems. MPC systems are successfully applied in many different branches of industry. The MPC ToolboxTM of MATLAB®/Simulink® ...
Optical Coherence Tomography and Its Non-medical Applications
(2020)
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a promising non-invasive non-contact 3D imaging technique that can be used to evaluate and inspect material surfaces, multilayer polymer films, fiber coils, and coatings. OCT can be ...
Harnessing Knowledge, Innovation and Competence in Engineering of Mission Critical Systems
(2020)
This book explores the critical role of acquisition, application, enhancement, and management of knowledge and human competence in the context of the largely digital and data/information dominated modern world. Whilst ...
New Trends in the Use of Artificial Intelligence for the Industry 4.0
(2020)
Industry 4.0 is based on the cyber-physical transformation of processes, systems and methods applied in the manufacturing sector, and on its autonomous and decentralized operation. Industry 4.0 reflects that the industrial ...
Intelligent and Efficient Transport Systems
(2020)
The aim of this book is to present a number of digital and technology solutions to real-world problems across transportation sectors and infrastructures. Nine chapters have been well prepared and organized with the core ...
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Lighting
(2020)
The lighting of both exteriors and interiors is a field within electrical and lighting engineering, where important technological changes have been taking place oriented towards environmental sustainability and energy ...
Industry 4.0
(2020)
This book shows a vision of the present and future of Industry 4.0 and identifies and examines the most pressing research issue in Industry 4.0. Containing the contributions of leading researchers and academics, this book ...
Design Optimization of Wind Energy Conversion Systems with Applications
(2020)
Modern and larger horizontal-axis wind turbines with power capacity reaching 15 MW and rotors of more than 235-meter diameter are under continuous development for the merit of minimizing the unit cost of energy production ...
Diesel and Gasoline Engines
(2020)
The internal combustion engine was invented around 1790 by various scientists and engineers worldwide. Since then the engines have gone through many modifications and improvements. Today, different applications of engines ...
Smart Cities and Construction Technologies
(2020)
This book includes nine chapters presenting the outcome of research projects relevant to building, cities, and construction. A description of a smart city and the journey from conventional to smart cities is discussed at ...
Advanced Oxidation Processes
(2020)
Advanced Oxidation Processes – Applications, Trends, and Prospects constitutes a comprehensive resource for civil, chemical, and environmental engineers researching in the field of water and wastewater treatment. The book ...
Advanced Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, and Fault Detection in Renewable Energy Systems
(2020)
Fault detection, control, and forecasting have a vital role in renewable energy systems (Photovoltaics (PV) and wind turbines (WTs)) to improve their productivity, ef?ciency, and safety, and to avoid expensive maintenance. ...
Advances in Microfluidic Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications
(2020)
Microfluidics have aroused a new surge of interest in recent years in environmental and energy areas, and inspired novel applications to tackle the worldwide challenges for sustainable development. This book aims to present ...
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
(2020)
The 21st century is characterized as an era of natural resource depletion, and humanity is faced with several threats due to the lack of food, energy, and water. Climate change and sea-level rise are at unprecedented levels, ...
Advances in Modelling and Control of Wind and Hydrogenerators
(2020)
Rapid deployment of wind and solar energy generation is going to result in a series of new problems with regards to the reliability of our electrical grid in terms of outages, cost, and life-time, forcing us to promptly ...
Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Wind Farms and Hybrid Systems
(2020)
The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a major governmental goal worldwide. The main target, hopefully by 2050, is to move away from fossil fuels in the electricity sector and then switch to clean power to fuel ...
Deterministic Artificial Intelligence
(2020)
Kirchhoff’s laws give a mathematical description of electromechanics. Similarly, translational motion mechanics obey Newton’s laws, while rotational motion mechanics comply with Euler’s moment equations, a set of three ...
Analysis of Electrical Machines
(2020)
This book is devoted to students, PhD students, postgraduates of electrical engineering, researchers, and scientists dealing with the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical machine properties. The purpose is to ...
Risk Assessment in Air Traffic Management
(2020)
One of the most complex challenges for the future of aviation is to ensure a safe integration of the expected air traffic demand. Air traffic is expected to almost double its current value in 20 years, which cannot be ...
Advances in Membrane Technologies
(2020)
Membrane technologies are currently the most effective and sustainable methods utilized in diversified water filtration, wastewater treatment, as well as industrial and sustainable energy applications. This book covers ...
Chapter Dissipative Solitons in Fibre Lasers
(2016)
During the last few years, large-scale efforts towards realizing high-photonic integration densities have put SOAs in the spotlight once again. Hence, the need to develop a complete framework for SOA-induced signal distortion ...
Chapter Lipids and liposomes in the enhancement of health and treatment of disease
(2015)
Earth sciences
Chapter Bioreactor-Based Bone Tissue Engineering
(2016)
Omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that play critical role in human health and have to be provided by food. In the brain, PUFAs are also precursors of endocannabinoids. The aim of this ...
Chapter Carbon Nanotube (CNT)-Reinforced Metal Matrix Bulk Composites: Manufacturing and Evaluation
(2016)
This chapter deals with the blending and processing methods of CNT-reinforced metal matrix bulk composites (Al/CNT, Cu/CNT and Ni/CNT) in terms of solid-state processing, referring mainly to the research works of the last ...
Chapter High and Efficient Production of Nanomaterials by Microfluidic Reactor Approaches
(2016)
The in vivo analysis of a model organism, such as the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, enables fundamental biomedical studies, including development, genetics, and neurobiology. In recent years, microfluidics technology ...
Chapter Biomarkers in Rare Genetic Diseases
(2016)
Today, as the need of new regenerative solutions is steadily increasing, the demand for new bio-devices with smart functionality is pushing material scientists to develop new synthesis concepts. Indeed, the conventional ...
Chapter Progress in Polymer Thermoelectrics
(2016)
This chapter focuses on the relationship between structural and magnetic properties of cubic spinel ferrite MFe2O4 (M = Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn) nanoparticles (NPs). First, a brief overview of the preparation methods ...
Chapter Viscoelasticity in Foot-Ground Interaction
(2016)
Dynamical models of robots performing tasks in contact with objects or the environment are difficult to obtain. Therefore, different methods of learning the dynamics of tasks have been proposed. In this chapter, we present ...
Chapter Nature-Inspired Nanotechnology and Smart Magnetic Activation: Two Groundbreaking Approaches Toward a New Generation of Biomaterials for Hard Tissue Regeneration
(2016)
Diatomite is a natural porous silica material of sedimentary origin, formed by remains of diatom skeletons called “frustules.” The abundance in many areas of the world and the peculiar physico-chemical properties made ...
Chapter Remote Sensing Studies of Urban Canopies: 3D Radiative Transfer Modeling
(2016)
Need for better understanding and more accurate estimation of radiative fluxes in urban environments, specifically urban surface albedo and exitance, motivates development of new remote sensing and three‐dimensional (3D) ...
Chapter Hyperglycemia-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction
(2018)
Glucose-induced endothelial dysfunction plays a fundamental role in the development of diabetic vascular complications and glycemic control (the foundation of diabetes care) provides limited protection against the ...
Chapter Selected endothelial responses after ionizing radiation exposure
(2018)
Along with the development of novel chemotherapeutic agents, radiation therapy has revolutionized the prognosis of patients with various cancers. However, with a longer life expectancy, radiation treatment-related comorbidity, ...
Chapter Determinants of Established Entrepreneurs’ Innovative Activity in Northern and Western Europe
(2018)
For established entrepreneurs from Western European economies (WEEs) and Northern European economies (NEEs), we estimated relationships between firms’ innovative activity and their owner-managers’ educational level, the ...
Chapter Irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer
(2018)
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of the gastrointestinal tract with 5-year survival rates of less than 5%. Given common asymptomatic early disease course, most patients (50%) present with an already metastatic disease, ...
Chapter A Scientometric Study on Graphene and Related Graphene- Based Materials in Medicine
(2018)
Here we carried out a scientometric analysis of scientific literature published referred to the use of graphene and graphene-based materials. We found that in the last 15 years, more than 1200 issues have been produced, ...
Chapter Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Fatty Acids of Hazelnut by GC-TOF/MS
(2018)
On the basis of gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry, we assessed the constituents and relative quantities of fatty acids extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide in seeds of hazelnut. Hazelnut ...
Chapter Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
(2013)
Semiotics / semiology
Chapter Dietary Omega-6/Omega-3 and Endocannabinoids: Implications for Brain Health and Diseases
(2016)
In this study, we compare two economic models of urban gardening in Ljubljana, Slovenia. First is an avoided costs model (ACM) and the second one is a business model (BM). Comparison is made to exemplify the main economic ...
Chapter Topological Characterization and Advanced Noise-Filtering Techniques for Phase Unwrapping of Interferometric Data Stacks
(2016)
Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) have been extensively used in a wealth of telecom and datacom applications as a powerful building block that features large optical gain, all-optical gating function, fast response, ...
Chapter Silica-Based Nanovectors: From Mother Nature to Biomedical Applications
(2016)
Energy management in households gets increasingly more attention in the struggle to integrate more sustainable energy sources. Especially in the electrical system, smart grid systems are envisioned to be part in the efforts ...
Chapter Usage of Infrared-Based Technologies in Forensic Sciences
(2016)
Artificial intelligence
Chapter Active and Passive Acoustic Methods for In-situ Monitoring of the Ocean Status
(2017)
Recent European strategic plans for the successful monitoring of the status of the ocean push on the development of an integrated observing system able to further link existing instruments and techniques with the aim to ...
Chapter Smart Specialisation Strategies as Drivers for (Smart) Sustainable Urban Development
(2016)
The place-based approach is at the forefront of the current European cohesion policy reform. The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) boosts economic development through research and innovation. It is built on place-based ...
Chapter Applying Heat for Joining Textile Materials
(2016)
The middle of the last century presents the beginning of a wide use of heat technologies for joining of the textile materials. Up to now, adhesive bonding/fusing of textile materials by application of heat and pressure ...
Chapter Applications of the Selective Laser Melting Technology in the Industrial and Medical Fields
(2016)
The existence of an MCP Realizer II SLM 250 equipment at the National Centre of Innovative Manufacturing from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUC-N) facilitated the starting of different research activities in ...
Chapter Introductory Chapter: Land Use Change Ecosystem Services and Tropical Forests
(2016)
Meteorology & climatology
Chapter Plasmonics in Sensing: From Colorimetry to SERS Analytics
(2018)
This chapter gives a brief overview of plasmonic nanoparticle (NP)-based sensing concepts ranging from classical spectral-shift colorimetry to the highly active field of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. ...
Chapter Production of Microbial Lipids from Lignocellulosic Biomass
(2018)
The current industrial production of the biodiesel relies mainly on vegetable oils that could result in the shortage of edible oils in food markets and increase in their prices. Microbial lipids produced by oleaginous ...
Chapter Operations Management and Decision Making in Deployment of an On-Site Biological Analytical Capacity
(2018)
Deployment of an on-site laboratory to contain an expanding outbreak and protect public health through rapid diagnosis of infected patients and identification of their contacts is a challenging and complex response, further ...