Application of Microfluidics in Cell Manipulation and Biosensing
Thermal Management of Low Concentrated Photovoltaics with Heat Sinks encapsulated NePCM
Qualitative-Environmental Aspects to Improve Materials and Processes of Their Formation
Advanced Technologies in Power Quality and Power Disturbance Data Application
Essential Oils Unveiled
Essential Oils Unveiled: Complex Compositions for Food, Cosmetics, and Medicine. Essential oils have been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years. Their applications are highly diverse and range from fragrances to natural constituents of a healthy diet and use as active ingredients in medicinal products. Essential oils are natural complex substances (NCS) - complex mixtures of plants, animals and minerals as they occur in nature, and also as preparations derived from them. The secrets of the mutual interactions of the single substances that constitute NCS have not yet been unveiled. Synergistic, antagonistic and additive effects can all occur. Further research of such complex plant mixtures offers new options for the development of active plant-based medicines and biologically active resources for human, animal and plant life. This is especially important as mono-substance remedies, such as antibiotics, are reaching their therapeutic limits. This book provides a concise insight into essential oils as NCS, their analytic and galenic properties, their use in veterinary medicine and aromatherapy for humans, as well as their role in cosmetic and food industries.
Autonomous Marine Vehicle Operations
The world has witnessed a rapid development of unmanned systems, which has created fruitful innovative approaches to previously unsolvable problems in Marine and Ocean Engineering. Advanced and intelligent operation methods for marine vehicles are being applied to a variety of significant engineering applications, contributing to the joy of interdisciplinary cooperation. This Reprint focuses on research related to the operation of autonomous marine vehicles, which discusses perception, decision-making, control, and other topics of single/multiple marine vehicles.
Advanced Research in Combustion Energy
Recent research and development activities aimed at achieving sustainable energy conversion include the development of new energy-conversion devices, alongside the optimization of existing ones. Advanced research on combustion energy is vital for taking full advantage of alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuel. This Special Issue focuses partially on zero- and low-carbon fuels and related carbon-neutral combustion technologies. This includes the analysis and optimization of the performance of combustion devices that are designed either to run on 100% non-conventional renewable fuels or to be fuel-flexible, meaning they use up to 100% renewable fuels. One unique challenge for a fuel-flexible combustion engine is the co-optimization of higher-efficiency engines and high-performance fuels while being 100% renewable fuel compliant. The other aspect on which this Special Issue is focused is the optimization of combustion engines for alternative fuels and their application. This Special Issue presents state-of-the-art research and innovation in combustion energy, from fundamental analysis and optimization to practical applications.
Integrated Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics and Control
The development of intelligent vehicles and connected autonomous vehicles has significantly changed the traffic environment. In recent developments, automated vehicles and human-driven vehicles have started to coexist on roads. These new change has brought about new scientific and technological challenges for academia and industry. Intelligent vehicle dynamics and control should respond to face these new issues to enhance vehicles' functional design and performance. The integration of intelligent vehicle dynamics and control is important to understand vehicle dynamics behavior and provide a basis for a control strategy and algorithm design. The aim of the Special Issue is to present original papers concerned with integrated intelligent vehicle dynamics and control.
Sustainable Pavement Materials
The study of pavement sustainability integrates environmental, economic, and social considerations across the pavement life cycle, with material selection profoundly influencing durability, resource efficiency, safety and maintenance strategies. As global demand for sustainable infrastructure grows, recent research has prioritized innovative road materials and design methodologies to enhance pavement sustainability. Despite significant progress, challenges such as optimizing material performance, reducing environmental footprint, and ensuring cost-effectiveness persist, necessitating further exploration. This Special Issue, "Sustainable Pavement Materials: Design, Application, and Performance Evaluation", in Materials (2024-2025) presents studies that advance sustainable pavement technologies, addressing durability, environmental impact, and resource efficiency in road engineering. Collectively, these studies advance sustainable pavement solutions through their exploration of innovative materials, recycling options, and robust performance evaluation, laying the foundation for durable, eco-friendly road infrastructure. To further their adoption, future research should focus on long-term field performance, cost-effectiveness, and standardized testing.
Research towards the Green and Sustainable Buildings and Cities
Our era is at a pivotal juncture, calling for profound transformation in shaping the built environment. Challenges such as global climate change, depletion of energy resources, escalating greenhouse gas emissions, and the multifaceted demands of sustainable development in traditional architecture highlight the urgent need to reimagine architectural paradigms. There is growing consensus on the crucial importance of adopting energy-efficient, environmentally conscious, and sustainable building practices. Emerging technologies-including green building techniques, artificial intelligence, and digital twins-are redefining sustainable architecture. They enable the design and operation of eco-friendly buildings in previously unimaginable ways. Simultaneously, preserving architectural heritage and culture introduces further complexity. Revitalizing traditional methods, protecting cultural heritage, and renewing communities collectively shape the essence of sustainable building, blending tradition with innovation. These challenges underscore the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions. Addressing them offers a unique opportunity to steer architecture toward a sustainable future. This transformation extends beyond environmental concerns to include heritage preservation, community enhancement, and exploring new frontiers in sustainable architecture.
Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-hazards
Throughout a building's service life, its structure will inevitably face multiple hazards, such as seismic and wind events. The vulnerability of buildings under the impact of multi-hazards has become a significant issue for the sustainable development of society. This issue can be approached fundamentally by enhancing the resilience of buildings against multi-hazards, e.g., seismic and wind hazards, and updating design approaches. To this end, we launched the Special Issue of Buildings titled "Structural Reliability, Resilience and Design of Buildings against Multi-hazards". The main aim of this Special Issue, reprinted here, is to explore the recent challenges and developments in the field of reliability assessment, resilience evaluation/enhancement techniques, and structural design theories for individual building structures and clusters under multiple hazards.
Power Electronics in Renewable Systems
As renewable energy gains prominence in modern power systems, power electronics have become crucial for the efficient and reliable integration of diverse energy resources. These converters not only connect generation units to the grid but also shape system stability, control performance, and efficiency. The increasing penetration of large-scale photovoltaic, wind, and hydropower units, however, introduces new challenges. Reliable operation under grid disturbances, fault recovery in distribution networks with high levels of distributed generation, and advanced control strategies for turbines and motor drives are now key research priorities. Meanwhile, innovations in converter topologies offer opportunities for higher efficiency and power density, while also bringing new design considerations.This Reprint brings together contributions that reflect the diversity of innovations in renewable power electronics. The papers address topics such as redundancy design in hydro-generator excitation systems, nonlinear pitch control for large wind turbines, and fault reconfiguration strategies in distribution networks with high levels of distributed generation. Advances in converter topologies are also highlighted, including modified multilevel inverters and quasi-Z-source cascaded structures, alongside improved control methods such as sensorless motor drives, predictive control for photovoltaic inverters, and voltage optimization strategies in distribution systems.
Laser as a Detection
This Reprint surveys cutting-edge laser-based sensing for remote-sensing applications, with an emphasis on spectral imaging and Lidar. It assembles peer-reviewed advances in instrumentation, methods, and deployment strategies that span the ultraviolet to the mid-infrared. Topics span hyperspectral and multispectral imaging; resonance fluorescence and laser spectroscopy; differential absorption and Raman Lidar; Doppler and frequency-modulated schemes; fiber-optic and integrated-photonics sensors; optical waveguides and resonant cavities; laser metrology and interferometry; and algorithmic, data-driven processing.The contributions demonstrate how laser sensing enables precise measurement and mapping of the atmosphere, land, ocean, and urban environments; supports autonomous perception; and advances environmental monitoring, resource management, and industrial inspection. Emphasis is placed on miniaturization and stability; calibration and standardization; multimodal data fusion; real-time processing; and interoperability for large-scale networks.This Reprint serves researchers and engineers in photonics, remote sensing, environmental science, and robotics. It provides a balanced view of fundamentals; system design and modeling; laboratory and field validation; and emerging applications, offering a timely reference for intelligent, networked laser-detection platforms.
New Advances in Oil, Gas and Geothermal Reservoirs
The exploration and exploitation of geo-energy resources, including oil, gas, and geo-thermal reservoirs, is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the implementation of innovative technologies and advanced approaches. This Special Issue assembles cutting-edge research focusing on three major areas: the development of mature and unconventional reservoirs (especially heavy oil), the application of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) in oil and gas fields, and advancements in gas storage technologies. The selected studies combine state-of-the-art numerical modeling, experimental methods, and big data with AI technologies to tackle challenges including optimizing resource extraction from difficult reservoirs, improving operational efficiency through data analysis, and enhancing gas storage safety. This Special Issue provides a comprehensive foundation for future progress in the sustainable and efficient management of geo-energy resources.
Transparent Ceramics
This Special Issue is dedicated to the domain of transparent ceramics (TCs); passive or active ones (owing to controlled doping-able to induce designed spectral behavior). It intends to treat topics such as the optimization of all aspects of TC fabrication-related engineering and the introduction of new processing techniques. There is also interest in studies devoted to performance level enhancement of current products (commercial and in prototype stage), relevant characterization techniques (concerning fabrication or performance estimation), and new applications. The issue also intends to honor Dr. Adrian Goldstein (former head of the Israel Ceramics and Silicates Institute) for his significant contribution to the development of the TC domain.
Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues
In recent years, the field of biomechanics has experienced significant growth, reflecting its importance across multiple disciplines. Mechanical stimuli play crucial roles at every biological scale-from molecules to organs-governing processes such as tissue development, growth, remodeling, regeneration, and disease progression. Understanding the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and biomaterials is therefore essential for applications including interactions with medical devices, evaluations of biocompatibility, and surgical tissue repair. Combining experimental investigations with computational modeling provides essential support for clinical trials and surgical planning, improving the precision and effectiveness of medical interventions. This research is further driven by the development of innovative biomaterials and advanced computational tools that complement experimental methods.This Special Issue, "Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues", focuses on the mechanical responses and characterizations of biological tissues and biomaterials from both experimental and modeling perspectives, including studies on soft tissue testing, constitutive modeling, and additive manufacturing for biomedical applications. The articles in this Reprint reflect the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of current biomechanical research. Together, these contributions highlight the critical role of biomechanics in addressing challenges at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. This collection serves as a reference for ongoing research and encourages future collaboration in the field of tissue biomechanics.
Crude Oil Price Influences USA
The discovery and rapid development of unconventional oil resources in the United States during the first quarter of the twenty-first century has increased the global supply of crude oil and significantly influenced global oil prices. This research defines the United States' unconventional oil production as the most important influence on global oil prices from January 2006 to the present, with two to five times the relative importance compared to the United States conventional, Saudi Arabian, other OPEC, OPEC+, and the rest of world oil production
Fermentation Processes
Fermentation processes play a crucial role in the biotechnology, food, and pharmaceutical industries. This Reprint focuses on recent advances in modeling, optimization, and control strategies applied to fermentation systems. The accurate modeling of microbial kinetics and metabolic pathways allows for the better understanding and prediction of process dynamics; optimization techniques, including machine learning and evolutionary algorithms, enable the identification of ideal operational conditions to maximize yield and productivity; advanced control strategies ensure robust performance under varying conditions. The integration of these approaches contributes to improved efficiency, reduced costs, and higher product quality. This Reprint presents cutting-edge research and novel methodologies that push the boundaries of fermentation technology.
Application and Optimization of CCUS Technology in Shale Gas Production and Storage
Worldwide climate change poses a significant challenge to current energy consumption patterns, prompting heightened interest in the development of comprehensive technologies that can enhance energy supply while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. Against this backdrop, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in shale gas production and storage has garnered increasing attention in recent years. This technique offers dual benefits: extracting energy from geological formations while simultaneously sequestering CO₂ underground. Shale gas reservoirs are widely regarded as suitable geological targets for CCUS deployment. However, the technology remains insufficiently mature for large-scale field implementation. Consequently, shale-based CCUS has become a focal point of extensive scientific research, which has motivated the organization of this Special Issue.
Nonlinear Phenomena, Chaos, Control and Applications to Engineering and Science and Experimental Aspects of Complex Systems
The aims of this Reprint are to publish theories and techniques in nonlinear systems, chaos and complexity to stimulate more interest in nonlinearity and complexity. This Reprint will focus on the recent developments, findings and progress in theories, principles, methodology and computational techniques in nonlinear systems and mathematics with engineering applications. This Reprint covers a broad scope of topics, including nonlinear dynamical systems and complex systems, and each one contributes theoretical analyses, practical applications, and numerical simulations to advance the understanding of complex nonlinear phenomena.
Mission Analysis and Design of Lighter-than-Air Flying Vehicles
This Special Issue presents engineers with a summary of the most active lines of research related to the development of lighter-than-air (LTA) technology. The progress that LTA technology is currently experiencing, fostered by the development of electricity-based solutions for propulsion, energy harvesting, and storage with improved power-to-weight and energy-to-weight metrics, has once again triggered investigations into the potential of airships and balloons for diverse missions. However, while emerging technologies have enabled new potential designs and applications for LTA platforms, they have also increased the general complexity of the design and characterization phases when developing a novel airship concept, in turn requiring deeper insight into more technological aspects than in previous decades. In this sense, the present Special Issue offers a glimpse into some of the most interesting aspects of the ongoing research on lighter-than-air flying machines.
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Nondestructive Evaluation NDE4.0
This Special Issue reprint, "Applied Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Nondestructive Evaluation" (NDE4.0), brings together a collection of innovative research that showcases the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on modern industrial inspection and monitoring. As industries face growing demands for reliability, safety, and efficiency, AI has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing the long-standing challenges of nondestructive evaluation, namely, noisy data environments, complex defect characterization, and the integration of intelligent systems into real-world workflows.Across 11 peer-reviewed contributions, the reprint covers a diverse range of applications, including additive manufacturing, battery health monitoring, rolling element diagnostics, pipeline inspection, surface defect detection, and thermographic data interpretation. Techniques such as deep learning, attention mechanisms, time-series modeling, and hybrid optimization approaches are applied to achieve enhanced precision and predictive capabilities.
Advances in Human-Machine Systems, Human-Machine Interfaces and Human Wearable Device Performance
The rapid advancement of technology has led to the emergence of innovative devices such as AR and VR devices. Based on cutting-edge technologies, these devices are equipped with powerful processing capabilities, real-time data transmission, and immersive interactive features. From medical simulations to industrial design and entertainment, VR and AR have unlocked a wide range of applications, revolutionizing the ways in which humans interact with digital environments. Given the increasing integration of these devices into various fields, scientists are actively investigating their usability, efficiency, and compatibility with human operators. Understanding human performance and potential ergonomic challenges when using such devices is crucial for optimizing their design and functionality. To address these concerns, a Special Issue on Advances in Human-Machine Systems, Human-Machine Interfaces, and Human Wearable Device Performance was curated, compiling ten rigorously reviewed research articles published over a three-and-a-quarter-year period. These studies focus on human-machine interfaces, wearable device performance, and user interaction dynamics, providing critical insights into how humans adapt to and utilize these advanced systems. The primary objective of this collection is to identify key challenges, evaluate user experiences, and propose improvements that can guide future developments in human-machine interfaces. We sincerely hope that readers will benefit from the articles we collected in these aspects.
Robotics and Parallel Kinematic Machines
Parallel kinematic machines (PKMs) are widely recognized for their higher stiffness, high payload-to-weight ratio, and superior precision compared to serial robots. Their applications span high-speed machining, medical robotics, and space. Despite these advantages, PKMs face inherent challenges in design and control due to complex kinematics, limited workspaces, and intricate singularity conditions. Recent research and industrial developments have focused on improved modeling techniques, analysis of singular configurations, and reconfigurable architectures. Considerable attention has been given to workspace optimization, singularity avoidance, robust design procedures, and the integration of compliant components to meet evolving application demands. Still, several theoretical and practical aspects remain underexplored, including cuspidal configurations-where a robot can shift between multiple inverse kinematic solutions without singularities-and self-motion conditions, in which the end-effector moves even with locked actuators.Emerging topics such as modular PKM architectures, dynamic performance evaluation, and control-aware design optimization are also attracting attention, particularly for high-precision applications under uncertain or varying load conditions.This Special Issue brings together eight articles addressing PKMs and their potential applications to meet growing industrial demands, providing researchers and industry experts with deeper insights into PKM analysis and architecture-based applications.
Advanced Technologies in Optical Wireless Communications
Optical wireless communication (OWC) is an innovative technology that combines the advantages of optical fiber and radio frequency (RF) communication, enabling high-speed broadband wireless data transmission without the requirement for licensing the used optical frequency band. As a result, there is a significant increase in interest in developing OWC technologies for a range of wireless applications, such as indoor visible light communications (VLC), underwater OWC, and space communications.While significant progress has been made in developing OWC related technologies over the past decade, many critical challenges remain unsolved or require further advancement. This Reprint of the Special Issue published by Photonics aims to address some of the ongoing challenges in OWC by presenting a collection of 16 peer-reviewed articles. The contributions come from research institutions and universities across nine countries, including Australia, Belgium, China, Japan, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, and Ecuador, reflecting the global interest and collaborative effort to advance this field.
Mixture of Human and Machine Intelligence in Digital Manufacturing
This Reprint examines the evolving role of human-machine interfaces (HMI) within the context of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing, where human and machine intelligence are increasingly integrated to enhance design, production, and decision-making. It highlights research on advanced interaction technologies that move beyond traditional tools toward dynamic, collaborative relationships between humans and autonomous systems. Topics include novel design patterns in perception, control, and arbitration; the application of human expertise in machine decision-making; and the use of sensory data for informed, adaptive manufacturing processes. By bringing together contributions from both academic and industrial perspectives, the Reprint provides a comprehensive view of the opportunities, challenges, and future directions for human-machine collaboration in digital manufacturing.
New Advances in Indoor Acoustics and Thermal Comfort for Sustainable Buildings
Nowadays, the concept of "sustainable building" is gaining increasing interest. The European plan on climate change, the general situation regarding global pollution and the anthropogenic greenhouse effect, as well as the increased comfort expectations of building occupants are all driving the idea of urban development aimed at combating climate change.The United Nations estimates that by 2050, about 70% of the world's population will live in cities, which means that a correct design of urban environments is more necessary than ever: this is needed in order to minimize the consumption of water and energy, as well as to create living spaces that are both comfortable and free of pollution, be it acoustic, aquatic or in the air.Designing only in accordance with current regulations means designing a building that is already obsolete from a thermodynamic and acoustic point of view. Standards related to the insulation of nZEB and passive houses, which are already compliant with or able to meet future requirements, are highly recommended.The advent of new, sustainable and highly efficient thermo-acoustic insulating materials, the development of modern numerical methods and software for the computer-aided design of whole-building physics, as well as state or local incentives for increasing building efficiency are all aspects that make this book published after a Special Issue a real opportunity to showcase cutting edge and pioneering scientific research on these topics.
Optimization of Intelligent Transport Systems Planning Energy Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility
This Special Issue of Energies, "Optimization of Intelligent Transport Systems Planning Energy Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility," will consist of manuscripts describing problems and challenges for transport systems. The modern approach to city planning generates new expectations for mobility. The geographic space is a type of limited resource. Currently, dynamic changes in land-use are being observed. During such processes, administrative units do not always prepare for land-use planning when considering sustainable development. Vehicle numbers are increasing, as are the number of trips being made. This results from changes in people's lifestyles, the habits created, and the increased convenience associated with personal transport. This development of individual transport, which contributes to the deterioration of road conditions (congestion), is harming the environment due to air and noise pollution and energy consumption and is causing the deterioration of residents' health (due to increased use of personal transport).
Insulating Materials for Future Power Systems
A wide variety of electrical materials, including polymeric insulating materials, energy storage materials, functional ceramics, semiconductive sensing materials, and high-conductive metallic materials, comprise the complex power transmission system. Recently, modern renewable energy systems are replacing traditional energy systems due to the more precise and controlled power stations. In this context, insulation materials, as one of the core components in electrical power equipment, will face unprecedented challenges and opportunities that may enhance operational complexity while reducing the power system's safety and reliability.The variations in operational conditions raise questions about the insulation strength of the numerous ultra-high voltage (UHV) assets that have been newly developed. Consequently, there is an essential need for a credible performance analysis, defect detection, and condition assessment of insulation materials in UHV equipment.Therefore, in this reprint, we discuss several interesting topics focusing on the fabrication, performance analysis, deterioration mechanisms, defect detection, and condition assessment of new electrical materials.
Advances in Boundary Lubrication
This Reprint summarises recent advancements in the science and application of boundary lubrication. The collection of articles addresses the fundamental mechanisms of friction and wear at contacting interfaces, including molecular dynamics simulations, predictive statistical models, and methodologies for tribological testing. Experimental studies emphasise the importance of advanced additives, such as MXenes and carbon quantum dots, alongside sustainable formulations derived from vegetable oils and esters. Contributions also investigate tribosystem robustness, forging processes utilising bio-based lubricants, and the integration of modelling with experimental validation. By combining theoretical insights, innovative materials research, and practical testing strategies, this Reprint provides a comprehensive overview of how boundary lubrication is evolving in response to the demands of modern machinery and sustainable engineering. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and enhance lubricant performance under challenging contact conditions.
Leveraging Industrial Management Principles to Improve Sustainability and Efficiency in Food Process
This book delves into the application of industrial management principles to address critical challenges in the global food processing industry, such as resource depletion, environmental impacts, and inefficiencies in production. The study explores how Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Industry 4.0 technologies can revolutionize sustainability and operational efficiency in food processing. Lean Manufacturing principles focus on waste reduction and process optimization, employing tools like 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Just-in-Time (JIT) production to streamline operations. Six Sigma enhances quality and consistency through data-driven methods, while TQM promotes continuous improvement and fosters a culture of excellence across all organizational levels. The integration of Industry 4.0 technologies-such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, and Cyber-Physical Systems-enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and greater process control. These technologies reduce waste, optimize energy usage, and enhance product quality, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient food supply chain. This book highlights the potential of combining these methodologies to create holistic solutions for the industry. For instance, Lean Six Sigma blends the strengths of both approaches, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Similarly, the synergy between TQM and Industry 4.0 technologies facilitates rapid, data-driven decision-making while ensuring compliance with stringent food safety standards. Despite the benefits, the book acknowledges the challenges in adopting these principles, including high implementation costs, workforce training requirements, and technological integration hurdles. Recommendations include developing clear implementation strategies, enhancing employee training, and fostering a culture of change to overcome these barriers. By adopting these principles, the food processing industry can achieve sustainable growth, reduce its environmental footprint, and ensure long-term food security while maintaining profitability and high product standards.
Failure Behavior and Mechanism of a Slope Under the Action of Earthquake and Rainfall
Earthquake and rainfall may be coupled, which will lead to landslides easily, but the studies about this problem are at the initial stage. In this paper, the failure behavior and mechanism of a slope under the action of earthquake after rainfall were investigated with a shaking table test, based on similarity law. The experimental results showed that the failure process of the slope during earthquake after rainfall undergoes four characteristic stages. There exist velocity zoning in the slope during failure. The moisture content of soil in the slope has different growth rates at different positions during rainfall. Transient and cumulative pore water pressure occurs in the slope during earthquake after rainfall. However, due to the short period of earthquake action, the soil moisture content is not very sensitive to this action, but the pore water pressure changes sharply during earthquake. Under the combined action of rainfall and earthquake, there is a multi-physical field effect in the slope. Rainfall weakens the strength of the soil, mainly causes local instability of the slope. More extensive damage of the slope is caused under the combined action of seismic inertia force.
Towards Sustainable Construction
"Towards Sustainable Construction: Green Building Materials and Technologies Reshaping the Industry for a Greener Future" explores the innovative materials and technologies reshaping the construction industry toward sustainability. This book delves into various eco-friendly building materials, including recycled materials, bio-based products, and energy-efficient solutions. Each chapter presents detailed case studies highlighting successful applications, sustainability assessments, and the environmental impacts of these materials. Readers will gain insight into the benefits of green materials, such as reduced carbon footprints, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced durability. The book also addresses the challenges of adopting these materials, offering practical guidance for architects, builders, and policymakers on integrating sustainability into their projects. With expert contributions and up-to-date research, this comprehensive resource serves as a vital tool for navigating the modern landscape of eco-friendly construction, inspiring a shift towards a more sustainable future in the built environment.
Mastering Electronic Components
Discover the Building Blocks of Modern Electronics! Step into the exciting world of electronics with Mastering Electronic Components, a comprehensive guide designed for beginners, students, and professionals alike. This book breaks down the complexity of electronic components into simple, easy-to-understand explanations, making it an essential resource for anyone eager to master the fundamentals of electronics. From passive components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors to active elements such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits, Mastering Electronic Components explores the essential parts of every electronic device. Learn their functions, features, testing methods, and practical applications with real-world examples and illustrations. Whether you want to build your first circuit, repair electronic devices, or deepen your understanding of how electronics work, this book is your go-to reference. It includes step-by-step guides, troubleshooting tips, and exercises to reinforce your knowledge, ensuring you gain both theoretical insights and practical skills. Key Features: 1. A complete overview of electronic components: passive, active, electromechanical, optoelectronic, and integrated circuits. 2. Detailed testing methods using multimeters and other tools. 3. Practical examples and exercises to apply your knowledge. 4. Insights into modern technologies like semiconductors and voltage regulation. 5. Ideal for DIY enthusiasts, students, and engineers. Electronics power the modern world. With Mastering Electronic Components, you'll gain the confidence to explore, design, and repair electronic systems. Whether it's for work, study, or hobby, this book equips you with the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving field of electronics. Take your first step into the fascinating universe of electronics today!
Emerging methodologies in waterbody delineation
In an era where sustainable water management is critical, the accurate identification and delineation of waterbodies have never been more important. Emerging Methodologies in Waterbody Delineation: An In-depth Review offers a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge techniques shaping the field today. From traditional cartographic practices to modern innovations such as satellite remote sensing, GIS-based mapping, and AI-driven algorithms, this book delves into the evolution of waterbody delineation. It examines the strengths and limitations of various approaches while highlighting the importance of integrating technology with environmental stewardship. Whether you're a researcher, environmentalist, or policymaker, this book provides the insights needed to navigate the complexities of hydrological mapping in a rapidly changing world. Authored by S. Rajeswari and P. Rathika, it stands as a definitive resource for advancing knowledge and practices in this crucial domain.
An Intelligent Approach for Seizure Detection Using Data Analysis
Blurb for the Book: An Intelligent Approach for Seizure Detection using Data Analysis In an era of advanced healthcare technology, the battle against epilepsy demands innovative solutions. An Intelligent Approach for Seizure Detection using Data Analysis delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence and data science in detecting and predicting seizures with precision. This groundbreaking book explores cutting-edge methodologies, including machine learning algorithms and EEG signal analysis, to uncover patterns and insights that enhance diagnosis and patient care. Designed for researchers, clinicians, and technology enthusiasts, this work bridges the gap between medicine and technology, offering a path to improved lives through intelligent healthcare systems.
Comparative Analysis of Structure Wall Framed Tube System and Framed Tube System Using ETABS
With the growing cost and demand of clients as well as architects, it is imperative to deliver a robust and economical structural design. Framed tube and structural wall systems are relatively unexplored and have the potential to be the leading structural system of choice among engineers to withstand lateral seismic loads, even if many other structural systems have been utilised to provide an appropriate design. The most common approach for analyzing the distribution of seismic force was response spectrum analysis, and the preferred software for both analysis and design is ETABS. In the present study, analysis of building with structure wall framed system was compared with that of frame tube system using ETABS software. The primary gaol of the study was to examine the stiffness, base shear, drift, and deflections of two structural systems, namely the structure wall framed tube system and the frame tube system, for earthquake and gravity loads. The analytical findings demonstrated a substantial decrease in the dynamic response of the structure, namely in terms of base shear. The inclusion of structurally framed walls resulted in a reduction of 9.11% and 16.88% in x and y-direction, respectively. Additionally, there was a substantial decrease in the displacement, story drift, and fundamental time period of the structure.
