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Becoming Bionic and Other Ways Science Is Making Us Super
Par Heather Camlot, Victor Wong. 2023
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY The book comprises 56 peer-reviewed chapters comprehensively covering in-depth areas of circular economy design,…
planning, business models, and enabling technologies. Some of the greatest opportunities for innovation in the circular economy are in remanufacturing, refurbishment, reuse, and recycling. Critical to its growth, however, are developments in product design approaches and the manufacturing business model that are often met with challenges in the current, largely linear economies of today’s global manufacturing chains. The conference hosted by the REMADE Institute in Rochester, NY, brought together U.S. and international researchers, industry engineers, technologists, and policymakers, to discuss the myriad intertwining issues relating to the circular economy. This book consists of 56 chapters in 10 distinct parts covering broad areas of research and applications in the circular economy area. The first four parts explore the system level work related to circular economy approaches, models and advancements including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to guide implementation, as well as design for circularity approaches. Mechanical and chemical recycling technologies follow, highlighting some of the most advanced research in those areas. Next, innovation in remanufacturing is addressed with descriptions of some of the most advanced work in this field. This is followed by tire remanufacturing and recycling, highlighting innovative technologies in addressing the volume of end-of-use tires. Pathways to net-zero emissions in manufacturing of materials concludes the book, with a focus on industrial decarbonization. Audience This book has a wide audience in academic institutes, business professionals and engineers in a variety of manufacturing industries. It will also appeal to economists and policymakers working on the circular economy, clean tech investors, industrial decision-makers, and environmental professionals.Mauerwerk-Kalender 2024: Schwerpunkte (Mauerwerk-Kalender)
Par Detleff Schermer, Eric Brehm. 2024
In seinem 49. Jahrgang begleitet der Mauerwerk-Kalender die erfolgreiche Bauart als verlässliches Nachschlagewerk mit den Eigenschaftswerten von Mauersteinen, Mauermörtel, Mauerwerk…
und Putzen, mit der aktuellen Übersicht über die Allgemeinen Bauaufsichtlichen Zulassungen bzw. Allgemeinen Bauartgenehmigungen dieses Fachgebietes und mit der Zusammenstellung der geltenden technischen Regeln für den Mauerwerksbau. Ein Schwerpunkt des diesjährigen Kalenders ist das klimaeffiziente und nachhaltige Bauen mit Mauerwerk. In mehreren Beiträgen wird ausführlich auf Methoden zur Erreichung von Klimaneutralität in den Baustoffen eingegangen. Zusätzlich werden die Ergebnisse der Meta-Studie zusammengefasst und die Ansätze zur Berücksichtigung der Recarbonatisierung von zement- und kalkgebundenen Mauersteinen erläutert. Im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsdebatte spielt auch die Kosteneffizienz eine maßgebende Rolle. Wie kostenoptimiertes Bauen funktionieren kann, wird ebenfalls in einem umfassenden Beitrag erläutert. Den wesentlichen Schwerpunkt in dieser Ausgabe bildet die Befestigungstechnik. In zwei ausführlichen Beiträgen wird nicht nur der Stand der Technik wiedergegeben, sondern sich auch dem komplexen Thema der Befestigung von absturzsichernden Fenstern angenommen. Weitere Beiträge beschäftigen sich mit der Bestandsanalyse und Sanierungskonzepten für bestehende Konstruktionen. Abgerundet wird dieser Teil durch ein hochaktuelles Projektbeispiel. Das abschließende Kapitel gibt eine Übersicht zu laufenden Forschungsvorhaben im Mauerwerksbau.Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications
Par Vasanthanathan Poongavanam, Vijayan Ramaswamy. 2024
Computational Drug Discovery A comprehensive resource that explains a wide array of computational technologies and methods driving innovation in drug…
discovery Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications (2 volume set) covers a wide range of cutting-edge computational technologies and computational chemistry methods that are transforming drug discovery. The book delves into recent advances, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application for protein structure prediction, AI-enabled virtual screening, and generative modeling for compound design. Additionally, it covers key technological advancements in computing such as quantum and cloud computing that are driving innovations in drug discovery. Furthermore, dedicated chapters that addresses the recent trends in the field of computer aided drug design, including ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification, computational strategies for designing new therapeutic modalities like PROTACs and covalent inhibitors that target residues beyond cysteine are also presented. To offer the most up-to-date information on computational methods utilized in computational drug discovery, it covers chapters highlighting the use of molecular dynamics and other related methods, application of QM and QM/MM methods in computational drug design, and techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, as well as leveraging big data to drive drug discovery efforts. The book is thoughtfully organized into eight thematic sections, each focusing on a specific computational method or technology applied to drug discovery. Authored by renowned experts from academia, pharmaceutical industry, and major drug discovery software providers, it offers an overview of the latest advances in computational drug discovery. Key topics covered in the book include: Application of molecular dynamics simulations and related approaches in drug discovery The application of QM, hybrid approaches such as QM/MM, and fragment molecular orbital framework for understanding protein-ligand interactions Adoption of artificial intelligence in pre-clinical drug discovery, encompassing protein structure prediction, generative modeling for de novo design, and virtual screening. Techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, along with harnessing big data to drive drug discovery efforts. Methods for performing ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification. Computational strategies for designing new therapeutic models, including PROTACs and molecular glues. In silico ADMET approaches for predicting a variety of pharmacokinetic and physicochemical endpoints. The role of computing technologies like quantum computing and cloud computing in accelerating drug discovery This book will provide readers an overview of the latest advancements in computational drug discovery and serve as a valuable resource for professionals engaged in drug discovery.The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age (The Plant Paradox #4)
Par Dr Steven R Gundry. 2019
From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking plan for living a long,…
healthy, happy life.From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age—but enjoy the benefits of youth?This groundbreaking book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In The Longevity Paradox, he maps out a new approach to aging well—one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies.Our gut bugs—the bacteria that make up the microbiome—largely determine our health over the years. From diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s to common ailments like arthritis to our weight and the appearance of our skin, these bugs are in the driver’s seat, controlling our quality of life as we age.The good news is, it’s never too late to support these microbes and give them what they need to help them—and you—thrive. In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition and lifestyle plan to support gut health and live well for decades to come. A progressive take on the new science of aging, The Longevity Paradox offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks to help anyone look and feel younger and more vital.This book presents a comprehensive framework for developing Industry 4.0 and 5.0 solutions through the use of ontology modeling and…
graph-based optimization techniques. With effective information management being critical to successful manufacturing processes, this book emphasizes the importance of adequate modeling and systematic analysis of interacting elements in the era of smart manufacturing. The book provides an extensive overview of semantic technologies and their potential to integrate with existing industrial standards, planning, and execution systems to provide efficient data processing and analysis. It also investigates the design of Industry 5.0 solutions and the need for problem-specific descriptions of production processes, operator skills and states, and sensor monitoring in intelligent spaces. The book proposes that ontology-based data can efficiently represent enterprise and manufacturing datasets. The book is divided into two parts: modeling and optimization. The semantic modeling part provides an overview of ontologies and knowledge graphs that can be used to create Industry 4.0 and 5.0 applications, with two detailed applications presented on a reproducible industrial case study. The optimization part of the book focuses on network science-based process optimization and presents various detailed applications, such as graph-based analytics, assembly line balancing, and community detection. The book is based on six key points: the need for horizontal and vertical integration in modern industry; the potential benefits of integrating semantic technologies into ERP and MES systems; the importance of optimization methods in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 concepts; the need to process large amounts of data while ensuring interoperability and re-usability factors; the potential for digital twin models to model smart factories, including big data access; and the need to integrate human factors in CPSs and provide adequate methods to facilitate collaboration and support shop floor workers.13th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems: Conference Proceedings (Springer Proceedings in Energy)
Par Matthew Read, Sham Rane, Ivona Ivkovic-Kihic, Ahmed Kovacevic. 2024
This new proceedings discusses developments in air, gas and refrigeration compressors, vacuum pumps, and expanders. It is the 13th edition…
of the International Conference on Compressors and their Systems, a three-day conference organised by the Centre for Compressors Technology at City, University of London in collaboration with, among other, the MEchE, IIR, and IOR.The conference offers a platform to identify current challenges in the field and provide the essential content and direction to shape future research. The International Conference on Compressors and their Systems series began in 1999 as a result of industrial consultation and a need for academic collaboration. Initially, the conference was organised by the Fluid Machinery Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) with the support of Holroyd. From 2009, the Centre for Compressor Technology at City, University of London took over its management and the conference is now one of the main conventions, taking place biennially in the UK, becoming world-renowned for its place in industry and academia to gather and discuss a broad range of topical issues related to compressors and compression systems.This year's conference has the theme "Compressors and Expanders in Future Energy Systems” and will be of interest to researchers and engineers in industry.Fractal Patterns with MATLAB (SpringerBriefs in Complexity)
Par Santo Banerjee, A. Gowrisankar, Komandla Mahipal Reddy. 2023
This book presents the iterative beauty of fractals and fractal functions graphically with the aid of MATLAB programming. The fractal…
images generated using the MATLAB codes provide visual delight and highly encourage the fractal lovers for creative thinking. The book compiles five cutting-edge research chapters, each with state-of-the art fractal illustrations. It starts with the fundamental theory for the construction of fractal sets via the deterministic iteration algorithm. Incorporating the theoretical base, fractal illustrations of elementary fractal sets are provided with the explicit MATLAB code. The book gives examples of MATLAB codes to present the fractal surfaces. This book is contributed to all the research beginners as well as the professionals on the field of fractal analysis. As it covers basic fractals like Sierpinski triangle to advanced fractal functions with explicit MATLAB code, the presented fractal illustrations hopefully benefit even the non-field readers. The book is a useful course to all the research beginners on the fractal and fractal-related fields.Molecular Dynamics
Par Ruben Santamaria. 2023
This molecular dynamics textbook takes the reader from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics and vice versa, and from few-body systems…
to many-body systems. It is self-contained, comprehensive, and builds the theory of molecular dynamics from basic principles to applications, allowing the subject to be appreciated by readers from physics, chemistry, and biology backgrounds while maintaining mathematical rigor. The book is enhanced with illustrations, problems and solutions, and suggested reading, making it ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses or self-study. With coverage of recent developments, the book is essential reading for students who explore and characterize phenomena at the atomic level. It is a useful reference for researchers in physics and chemistry, and can act as an entry point for researchers in nanoscience, materials engineering, genetics, and related fields who are seeking a deeper understanding of nature.Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis: Proceedings of 2022 International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis (MICAD 2022) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #810)
Par Ruidan Su, Yudong Zhang, Han Liu, Alejandro F Frangi. 2023
This book covers virtually all aspects of image formation in medical imaging, including systems based on ionizing radiation (x-rays, gamma…
rays) and non-ionizing techniques (ultrasound, optical, thermal, magnetic resonance, and magnetic particle imaging) alike. In addition, it discusses the development and application of computer-aided detection and diagnosis (CAD) systems in medical imaging. Given its coverage, the book provides both a forum and valuable resource for researchers involved in image formation, experimental methods, image performance, segmentation, pattern recognition, feature extraction, classifier design, machine learning / deep learning, radiomics, CAD workstation design, human–computer interaction, databases, and performance evaluation.Epigenetics in Oncology (Cancer Treatment and Research #190)
Par Jianjun Chen, G. Greg Wang, Jun Lu. 2023
This book addresses Epigenetics in Cancer and covers the most recent advances in RNA/histone/DNA epigenetics in Oncology. RNA/histone/DNA epigenetics have…
been shown to play pivotal roles in cancer initiation, progression, maintenance and drug response/resistance, tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cell self-renewal, cancer metabolism, and tumor immune evasion. In particular, research in RNA cancer epigenetics has made impressive progress in the last few years.Individual chapters in Part I (focusing on RNA epigenetics) are devoted to RNA modifications in Cancer Metabolism and Microenvironment, Cancer Stem Cell Biology, Immune Surveillance, Solid Tumors and Tumor Immunity, and Hematopoietic Malignancies, as well as to RNA editing in Cancer. Chapters in Part II and III of the book focus on histone epigenetics and DNA epigenetics, respectively.By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex and challenging field, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists, graduate students and clinicians alike.Dieses Buch stellt interdisziplinäre Forschung im Bereich Software-Engineering von Anwendungen für den sozialen Sektor vor. Der Autor konzentriert sich auf…
Softwareanwendungen, die für soziale Zwecke eingesetzt werden und den Bedürfnissen der Gesellschaft dienen. Der Autor möchte die Wissenslücke zwischen den Requirements Engineers, der Industrie und den Nutzern schließen, um dazu beizutragen, ein breites Spektrum an Bedürfnissen im sozialen Sektor zu identifizieren (unter Berücksichtigung der Vielfalt der Nutzergruppen in Bezug auf technologische Kompetenzen, Geografie, Demografie sowie verhaltensbezogene und psychografische Aspekte). Das Buch bietet rigorose empirische Studien und validierte Lösungen, die als Leitfaden für die Software-Engineering-Gemeinschaft sowie Forscher, Doktoranden und Lehrer dienen. - Bietet interdisziplinäre Forschung im Bereich Software-Engineering sowie den Bedürfnissen des sozialen Sektors und trägt dazu bei, die Erfolgsquote von auf die Gesellschaft ausgerichteten Startups und Anwendungen zu erhöhen- Ideal für soziale Unternehmer, um das Buch für die Kundenentwicklung mit verschiedenen Nutzern nutzen zu können - Etabliert eine neue Forschungslinie für die Entwicklung von Anforderungen im sozialen Sektor, die Alter, Sprache, Fähigkeiten und Zugang der Nutzer berücksichtigt.Progress in Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition: 8th International Congress on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition, IWAIPR 2023, Varadero, Cuba, September 27–29, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14335)
Par Yanio Hernández Heredia, Vladimir Milián Núñez, José Ruiz Shulcloper. 2024
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition, IWAIPR 2023, held…
in Varadero, Cuba, in October 2023. The 68 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The IWAIPR conference aims to provide a leading international forum to promote and disseminate ongoing research into mathematical methods of computing techniques for Artifical Intelligence and Pattern Recognition.Genetically Engineered Organisms in Bioremediation
Par Inamuddin, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Tariq Altalhi. 2024
Genetically Engineered Organisms in Bioremediation provides comprehensive coverage of biotechnological applications of genetically engineered microorganisms for the bioremediation of polluted environments.…
Chapters are contributed by international scientists with in-depth knowledge, expertise, vision and commitment in their scientific profession. They detail several genetically engineered microorganisms and their enzymes that could be applied to biologically break down persistent organic pollutants and recombinant DNA technologies which entail development of "suicidal-GEMs" for effective and safe remediation of heavily polluted sites. FEATURES: • Highlights genes that encode catabolic enzymes involved in the biodegradation of pollutants. • Explores combining genetically engineered microorganisms with bioaugmentation, biostimulation and bioattenuation strategies. • Details the application of genetic engineering of bacteria for managing aromatic organic compounds under hypoxic conditions. • Discusses tracking techniques and suppression strategies of genetically modified microorganisms. Written for researchers, engineers and academics working in bioremediation, microbiology and biotechnology, this book is both timely and important.Hazard Hydrogeology (Environmental Earth Sciences)
Par Peiyue Li, Jianhua Wu, Wanfang Zhou, James Wood LaMoreaux. 2023
This book addresses geohazards by establishing their unique hydrogeological conceptual site models. Geohazards occur in many forms and scales either naturally…
or induced by human's activities. Many geohazards such as earth fissure, ground collapse and subsidence, mine water inrush, and groundwater contamination are closely related to hydrogeological conditions and their dynamics. Water, either surface water or groundwater, acts as a resource and an enabling agent that elevates geohazard risks in areas that are inherently vulnerable. The book presents case studies to describe identification and investigation methods, monitoring and early-warning techniques, modeling approaches, and engineering measures to prevent, control, and mitigate these geohazards. It targets students, researchers, practitioners, and decision makers who are engaged in water resource management, project planning, and geohazard control and management.Role of Microbes in Sustainable Development: Human Health and Diseases
Par R. C. Sobti, Ramesh Chander Kuhad, Rup Lal, Praveen Rishi. 2023
This book examines the role of human microbiome in human health and diseases. The initial chapters present tools for genetic…
manipulation of gut microbiota and the therapeutic applications of engineered microbiota. They discuss the interaction between human microbiota and host in defining the prominent role of microbes in the development and progression of major human diseases. The book also summarizes the current applications and trends for the development, production and analytical characterization of recombinant therapeutic proteins in microbial systems. It also reviews the role of microbes in the production of vaccines and antibiotics. Further, the book presents bacterial products, including proteins, enzymes, immunotoxins and secondary metabolites, that target cancer cells and cause tumour regression. The chapters also discuss the critical role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease and in bowel-related diseases. Towards the end, the book explores the role of intestinal microbiota in metabolic health and the pathogenesis of common metabolic disorders. It presents state-of-the-art insights into important aspects of United Nations—Sustainable Developmental Goal 3.The Future of Liveable Cities (Footprints of Regional Science)
Par Luigi Fusco Girard, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp. 2023
This book explores the concept of livable cities, where people enjoy living and being, and examines indicators of citizens' well-being…
in relation to the urban environment. It is authored by experts from diverse disciplines, providing a citizen-centered perspective on urban well-being in sustainable, environmentally friendly, and climate-neutral (or -positive) cities. The contributions focus on the human and social aspects of cities, developing operational models and frameworks for circular cities, smart resource utilization, and examining contextual factors such as environmental and neighborhood quality, energy transition, climate neutrality, and recycling as factors that influence the well-being of "homo urbanus.” The chapters approach these topics from various analytical perspectives, including conceptual/theoretical, methodological/modeling, policy/planning, and evidence-based case studies. This book will be of interest to scholars in regional and spatial science, urban geography, economics, and related fields, as well as those interested in urban well-being.Data Analytics for Process Engineers: Prediction, Control and Optimization (Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering)
Par Daniela Galatro, Stephen Dawe. 2024
This book provides an industry-oriented data analytics approach for process engineers, including data acquisition methods and sources, exploratory data analysis…
and sensitivity analysis, data-based modelling for prediction, data-based modelling for monitoring and control, and data-based optimization of processes. While many of the current data analytics books target business-related problems, the rationale for this book is a specific need to understand and select applicable data analytics approaches pragmatically to analyze process engineering–related problems; this tailored solution for engineers gets amalgamated with governing equations, and in several cases, with the physical understanding of the phenomenon being analyzed. We also consider this book strategically conceived to help map Education 4.0 with Industry 4.0 since it can support undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable and applicable data analytics stills that can be further used in their workplace. Moreover, it can be used as a reference book for professionals, a quick reference to data analytics tools that can facilitate and/or optimize their process engineering tasks.Uncertainty Analyses in Environmental Sciences and Hydrogeology: Methods and Applications to Subsurface Contamination (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
Par Rachid Ababou, Juliette Chastanet, Jean-Marie Côme, Manuel Marcoux, Michel Quintard. 2023
This book highlights several methods and quantitative implementations of both probabilistic and fuzzy-based approaches to uncertainty quantification and uncertainty propagation…
through environmental subsurface pollution models with uncertain input parameters. The book focuses on methods as well as applications in hydrogeology, soil hydrology, groundwater contamination, and related areas (e.g., corrosion of nuclear waste canisters). The methods are illustrated for a broad spectrum of models, from non-differential I/O models to complex PDE solvers, including a novel 3D quasi-analytical model of contaminant transport, and a site-specific computer model of dissolved contaminant migration from a DNAPL (Dense Non Aqueous Phase Liquid) pollution source.Key Technologies of Internet of Things and Smart Grid (Advanced and Intelligent Manufacturing in China)
Par Xianwu Zeng, Shuping Bao. 2023
This book focuses on the key technology applied Internet of things and smart grid, which include some novel ICT technologies…
such as big data, edge computing, 5G, and wide area wireless communication technology. The mutual penetration, deep integration, and wide application of smart grid and IoT effectively integrate communication infrastructure resources and power system infrastructure resources, further realize energy conservation and emission reduction, improve the level of grid informatization, automation, and interaction, and improve grid operation capacity and quality of service. These key technologies are presented and studied in detail, which help readers deeply understand those key technologies to apply IoT and grid. The book benefits researchers, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of IoT and energy systems, etc.