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Solid Acid CatalysisFrom Fundamentals to ApplicationsHideshi HattoriKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan

Yoshi OnoTokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro, Japan

Solids that possess acidic properties on their surfaces function as catalysts just like liquid acids, such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. By using solid acid catalysts, chemical processes become more productive and more environmentally friendly. In fact, solid acids are being used in many industrial chemical processes from the largest chemical process of catalytic cracking in petroleum refining to the synthesis of various fine chemicals. This book covers the fundamentals of solid acid catalysis, including its history and characterization, and discusses different types of catalysts and solid acid-catalyzed reactions as well as their industrial applications. It comprehensively covers solid acid catalysis from fundamentals to applications.

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eBook ISBN: 978-981-4463-29-4 April 2015

Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume ThreeHigh Performance Materials and MethodsEdited by

Eli M. Pearce, Ph.D; Bob A. Howell, Ph.D; Richard A. Pethrick, Ph.D, D.Sc; and Gennady E. Zaikov, D.Sc

This volume presents the various categories of high performance materials and their composites and provides up-to-date synthesis details, properties, characterization, and applications for such systems to give readers and users better information to select the required material.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-6232-2 April 2015

Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume TwoPolymeric Materials and ProcessingEdited by

Eli M. Pearce, Ph.D; Bob A. Howell, Ph.D; Richard A. Pethrick, Ph.D, D.Sc; and Gennady E. Zaikov, D.Sc

This book presents some fascinating phenomena associated with the remarkable features of high performance polymers and also provides an update on applications of modern polymers. It offers new research on structure–property relationships, synthesis, and purification, and potential applications of high performance polymers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-6231-5 April 2015

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease Stanley W. JacobOregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA

Jack C. de la TorreUniversity of Texas at Austin, USA

For the first time, the collective data on the biological, chemical, and medical actions of DMSO are presented and analyzed from the published scientific literature. This book examines the major clinical uses of DMSO in humans as supported by basic evidence derived from experiments in animals, including the effects of DMSO in disorders such as osteoarthritis, interstitial cystitis, gastrointestinal inflammatory changes, scleroderma, respiratory distress, myasthenia gravis, cardiac disease, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. The actions of DMSO on pain, cancer, stroke, and spinal cord injury are also discussed.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4987-1468-6 April 2015

C-H Bond Activation in Organic SynthesisEdited by

Jie Jack LiUniversity of San Francisco, California, USA

C–H activation involves any of a wide range of techniques, often using catalysts in which a carbon to hydrogen covalent bond of an organic compound is cleaved to replace the hydrogen with a functional group. C–H activation for functionalization is the state of the art in organic chemistry. It enables chemists to carry out reactions in the most environmentally friendly fashion with the least contamination of by-products. Written by an author experienced in this rapidly developing field, this book covers C–H activation by a variety of catalysts.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3311-7 April 2015

Biomass Power for the WorldEdited by

Wim P. M. van Swaaij and Sascha R. A. KerstenUniversity of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

Wolfgang PalzWorld Council for Renewable Energy, Brussels, Belgium

This book explores the development of biomass, the largest renewable energy source at present, to efficient applications in modern and developing society. Accessible to non-experts and detailed enough for experts, the book reveals the true challenges that lie ahead in this extremely broad area. It focuses on specific technologies, both biological and thermos-chemical, from the simple to the extremely complex, and provides clear, concise explanations that include future prospects. Written by experts, the book highlights the role of bio-energy in the future of renewable energy.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4613-89-7 April 2015


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Brain NeurotraumaMolecular, Neuropsychological, and Rehabilitation AspectsEdited by

Firas H. Kobeissy, Ph.DUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, USASeries: Frontiers in Neuroengineering Series

With contributions from more than 100 CNS neurotrauma experts, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account on the latest developments in the area of neurotrauma, including biomarker studies, experimental models, diagnostic methods, and neurotherapeutic intervention strategies in brain injury research. The book discusses neurotrauma mechanisms, biomarker discovery, and neurocognitive and neurobehavioral deficits. Also included are medical interventions and recent neurotherapeutics used in the area of brain injury that have been translated to the area of rehabilitation research. In addition, a section is devoted to models of milder CNS injury, including sports injuries.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-6599-9 February 2015

CRC Handbook of Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Data of Polymer Solutions at Elevated PressuresChristian WohlfarthMartin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany

There is a continuing interest in thermodynamic properties of polymer solutions at elevated pressures. This updated book provides newly published experimental data from the last decade. It includes nearly 500 newly published references containing approximately 175 new vapor-liquid equilibrium data sets, 25 new liquid-liquid equilibrium data sets, 540 new high-pressure fluid phase equilibrium data sets, 60 new data sets describing PVT properties of polymers, and 20 new data sets with densities or excess volumes.



X-Ray DiffractionModern Experimental TechniquesEdited by

Oliver H. SeeckHASYLAB am DESY, Hamburg, Germany

Bridget M. MurphyInstitut für Experimentelle und Angewandte Physik, Kiel, Germany

High-resolution x-ray diffraction and scattering is a key tool for structure analysis not only in bulk materials, but also at surfaces and buried interfaces from the sub-nanometer range to micrometers. This book offers an overview of diffraction and scattering methods currently available at modern synchrotron sources and illustrates bulk and interface investigations of solid and liquid matter with up-to-date research examples. It presents important characteristics of the sources, experimental set-up, and new detector developments. The book also considers future exploitation of x-ray free electron lasers for diffraction applications.



Dancing with LightAdvances in Photofunctional Liquid-Crystalline MaterialsHaifeng YuPeking University, Beijing, China

Recent progress in this field indicates that integrating photochromic molecules into liquid-crystalline (LC) materials enables one to photo-manipulate unique features such as photoinduced phase transition, photocontrolled alignment, and phototriggered molecular cooperative motion, leading to their novel applications beyond displays. This book introduces readers to this field, from the primary to the advanced level in photoresponsive LC materials. The subject is introduced step by step, including the basic knowledge of LCs, photoresponsive properties of LCs, and their detailed performances in the form of low-molecular-weight compound, polymer, cross-linked elastomer, and block copolymer.



Analytical Methods in Petroleum Upstream ApplicationsEdited by

Cesar OvallesChevron Energy Technology Company, Richmond, California, USA

Carl E. Rechsteiner Jr.CRechsteiner Consulting, LLC, Petaluma, California, USA

Effective measurement of the composition and properties of petroleum is essential for its exploration, production, and refining. This volume explores advances in the analytical instrumentation that allows more accurate determination of the components, classes of compounds, properties, and features of petroleum. Recognized experts cover a number of analytical techniques developed for residue characterization and promote understanding of the characteristics of heavy petroleum to address problems in production. The book encompasses a multidisciplinary scope from the fields of chemistry, geology, biology, and petroleum.



Molecular and Cellular BiomechanicsEdited by

Bradley LaytonUniversity of Montana, Missoula, USA

This book bridges the gap between life sciences and physical sciences by providing several perspectives on cellular and molecular mechanics on a fundamental level. It begins with a general introduction to the scales and terms that are used in the field of cellular and molecular biomechanics, and then moves from the molecular scale to the tissue scale. It discusses various tissues or cellular systems through the chapters written by prominent engineers and physicists working in various fields of biomechanics.


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Computational Optical Biomedical Spectroscopy and ImagingEdited by

Sarhan M. MusaPrairie View A&M University, Houston, Texas, USA

Growth in the use of computational optical technology for biomedical research and health care has been explosive. New applications are made possible by emerging technologies in lasers, optical devices, fiber optics, spectroscopy, and imaging, all of which are being applied to medical research, diagnostics, and therapy. This book covers recent discoveries in the field by some of the best inventors and researchers in the world. It presents useful computational methods and applications used in optical biomedical spectroscopy and imaging. The book also discusses future applications, directions, opportunities, and challenges in technical industry, academia, and government.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3082-6 January 2015

Lecture Notes on Impedance SpectroscopyVolume 5Edited by

Olfa KanounChemnitz University of Technology, Germany

Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy is a book series covering new advances in the field of impedance spectroscopy, including theory, fundamentals, and applications. In every volume, it releases a selection of scientific contributions as extended chapters with detailed information about recent scientific research results.



Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringNew Materials and Developed ComponentsEdited by

Ali Pourhashemi, Ph.DChristian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee, USASeries: AAP Research Notes on Chemical Engineering

This book facilitates the study of problematic chemicals in such applications as chemical fate modeling, chemical process design, and experimental design. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of modern biochemical engineering, detailing the basic concepts underlying the behavior of bioprocesses as well as advances in bioprocess and biochemical engineering science. It combines contemporary engineering science with relevant biological concepts in a comprehensive introduction to biochemical engineering.



Metal-Organic FrameworksMaterials Modeling towards Engineering ApplicationsEdited by

Jianwen JiangNational University of Singapore

This book presents a broad collection of recent modeling studies in the field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) toward potential engineering applications, such as gas storage/separation, carbon capture, catalysis, water purification, and drug delivery. The subject of this book renders it unique, for while the various topics on MOFs boast vast literature, there is not yet a single coherent collection for modeling endeavors. The book will appeal to scientists, engineers, and students in the multidisciplinary intersections of materials science, chemistry, and engineering.



Metal-Induced CrystallizationFundamentals and ApplicationsEdited by

Zumin Wang, Lars P. H. Jeurgens, and Eric J. Mittemeijer

This book provides the first comprehensive and in-depth overview of the current fundamental understanding of metal-induced crystallization and further elucidates how to employ this process in various technologies, including in thin-film solar cells and display technologies. It aims to give the reader a thorough perspective of metal-induced crystallization and thereby stimulate the development of novel crystalline-semiconductor-based technologies.



Electrochemical BiosensorsEdited by

Serge CosnierUniversité Joseph Fourier, Grenoble Cedex, FranceSeries: Pan Stanford Series on the High Tech of Biotechnology

This book provides an overview of biosensors based on amperometry, conductimetry, potentiometry, square-wave voltammetry, impedance, and electrochemiluminescence, and describes the use of ultramicroelectrodes for the real-time monitoring and understanding of exocytosis. Areas of particular interest are the use of silver and gold nanoparticles for signal amplification, photocurrent transduction, and aptamer design. Moreover, advanced insights in the innovative concept of self-powered biosensors derived from biofuel cells are also discussed.









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Computational Approaches to Protein DynamicsFrom Quantum to Coarse-Grained MethodsEdited by

Mónika FuxreiterUniversity of Debrecen, HungarySeries: Series in Computational Biophysics

This book presents modern biomolecular computational techniques that address protein flexibility/dynamics at all levels of theory. It shows how these advanced methods provide insights into dynamic aspects of biochemical processes. The book covers a wide spectrum of dynamics, from electronic structure-based to coarse-grained techniques via multiscaling at different levels. It describes the methods and results of enzyme catalysis, examines computational techniques to tackle biological problems involving intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), and discusses computational issues related to experimental characterization of IDPs.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-9786-7 December 2014

Synergy in Supramolecular ChemistryEdited by

Tatsuya Nabeshima

Cooperative and synergistic chemical events have attracted significant attention from many researchers engaged in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, polymer chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and other related materials sciences. Synergistic supramolecular systems could be developed to amplify the functions and integration of molecular devices in ways that cannot be achieved by conventional single molecules. This book introduces basic concepts and examples of supramolecular chemistry in terms of cooperation and synergy, and it surveys recent progress in this field.



Carbonated HydroxyapatiteMaterials, Synthesis, and ApplicationsMichael FleetUniversity of Western Ontario, London, Canada

This book introduces recent advances in understanding the crystal structure of carbonate hydroxylapatite (also known as bone mineral), which forms the hard tissue of bones and teeth. The book includes chapters on apatite mineralogy and geochemistry, synthesis methods, x-ray structure, infrared spectroscopy, crystal chemistry of carbonate hydroxylapatite, and biological apatites. There are 75 illustrations, 25 tables of data, and 3 appendices. Discussion of the new research is supported by an outline of the theory behind the methods of investigation and reviews of previous research on hydroxylapatite materials, for the benefit of non-specialist students and researchers.



Topical Antimicrobials Testing and EvaluationSecond EditionDaryl S. PaulsonBioSciences Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman, Montana, USA

Highlighting techniques for testing antimicrobial compounds, this second edition of a bestselling handbook provides tips and tools for navigating the ins and outs of FDA approval procedures. It offers strategies for the servicing of expanding markets, outlines testing protocols, presents a range of testing techniques, and reviews their efficacy and appropriate uses. It also demonstrates specific methods for testing the effectiveness and safety of preinjection and preoperative washes, health care and food workers’ handwashes and sanitizers, and other surgical scrubs.



Organic Structures DesignApplications in Optical and Electronic DevicesEdited by

Tahsin J. ChowAcademia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan

The application of organic materials on optical and electronic devices is a fast-growing research area, combining the classical electronic properties of metals and the advantageous properties of organic materials. The functional applications include light-emitting diodes, organic solar cells, field-effect transistors, artificial machines, chemical sensors, and many others. This book provides a review on several topics in this area. The contents are focused mainly on the design and synthesis of organic functional molecules, and also include related topics such as model study on electron transfer phenomena and fabrication technologies of organic nanostructures.



Nanocomposites in Wastewater TreatmentEdited by

Ajay Kumar MishraUniversity of Johannesburg, South Africa

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a comprehensive discussion about nanocomposites for remediation of waste-water and microbial treatment. It presents the fundamental knowledge and recent advancements for research and development. It covers biopolymers-based nanocomposites for organic/inorganic pollutant removal and techniques for decontamination of water.









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Engineering MaterialsApplied Research and Evaluation MethodsEdited by

Ali Pourhashemi, Ph.DChristian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

This book covers many important aspects of applied research and evaluation methods in chemical engineering and materials science that are important in chemical technology and in the design of chemical and polymeric products. This book gives readers a deeper understanding of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at surfaces and interfaces. The link between interfacial behavior and the performance of products and chemical processes is important. Helping to fill the gap between theory and practice, this book explains the major concepts of new advances in high-performance materials and their applications.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5605-5 November 2014

Analytical Chemistry of UraniumEnvironmental, Forensic, Nuclear, and Toxicological ApplicationsZeev KarpasNuclear Research Center (Retired), Negev, Israel

Accurate uranium analysis, and particularly for isotope measurements, is essential in many fields, including environmental studies, geology, hydrogeology, the nuclear industry, health physics, and homeland security. This volume covers the fascinating advances in the field of analytical chemistry of uranium. Exploring a broad range of topics, the book focuses on industrial processes that involve uranium, its presence in the environment, health and biological implications of exposure to uranium compounds, and nuclear forensics. Each chapter includes an overview of the topic and several examples to demonstrate the analytical procedures. Separation and purification techniques are included where necessary.



LipidsNutrition and HealthClaude Leray

Lipids (fats and oils) are essential cellular components in animals, plants, and bacteria, and they play an important role in human nutrition. This book presents a detailed account of the nutritional aspects of all types of lipids—fatty acids, triacylglycerols, phospholipids, sphingolipids, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). The importance of the omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular health is well known, but the nutritional balance of lipids also impacts the immune system, the central nervous system, and cancer processes.



Safety of Nanomaterials along Their LifecycleRelease, Exposure, and Human HazardsEdited by

Wendel Wohlleben, Thomas A.J. Kuhlbusch, Jürgen Schnekenburger, and Claus-Michael Lehr

The incorporation of nanomaterials into products can improve performance, efficiency, and durability both in industrial applications and in consumer articles. This book presents the state of the art in nanosafety research from a lifecycle perspective. It is divided into four parts: characterization, hazard, release and exposure, and real-life case studies. To improve coherence throughout the book, various chapters review the same suite of well-characterized, judiciously chosen, and identical industrial nanomaterials.



Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications of Near-Infrared SpectroscopySecond EditionEmil W. CiurczakDoramaxx Consulting, Goldens Bridge, New York, USA

Benoit IgneSeries: Practical Spectroscopy

Now in its second edition, this volume covers the instrumentation, computerization, calibration, and methods development of NIR spectroscopy. It examines novel applications for accurate time- and cost-effective analyses of pharmaceuticals as well as biomedical applications. The book covers pharmaceutical assays, including qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, determination of actives in tablets and capsules, and considerations for intact dosage form analysis. It also explores a range of medical applications, including those related to blood glucose measurements, tissue and major organ analysis, fetal analysis, and cancer research.



Endohedral MetallofullerenesBasics and ApplicationsEdited by

Xing Lu, Luis Echegoyen, Alan L. Balch, Shigeru Nagase, and Takeshi Akasaka

Endohedral metallofullerenes (EMFs) stand as a novel type of newly emerged metal-carbon hybrid molecules and occupy an important position in the family of nanocarbon materials. Research on EMFs has increased dramatically during the last 10-15 years. This area is now ready for a systematic and up-to-date summary. This book presents the most advanced review on all aspects of EMFs, including the generation, extraction, isolation, structural issues, theories, intrinsic properties, chemical behaviors, and potential applications, ending with a perspective on the field’s future directions.









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Re-inventing Drug DevelopmentEdited by

Jeffrey S. Handen, Ph.D

The biopharmaceutical industry has entered an era of unprecedented change and challenge, characterized by increasing pricing pressures, rising rates of attrition in the product development lifecycle, and decreasing scientific innovation. The most successful products are losing patent protection, and pipelines have been unable to fill the gap. This book explores the evolving definition of innovation in therapeutic product development and begins to examine its effects on the life sciences R&D industry.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7999-6 October 2014

Nanostructured Energy DevicesEquilibrium Concepts and KineticsJuan BisquertUniversitat Jaume I, Castello, Spain

This book covers the physical principles and applications of a range of nanoscale materials and devices that are key for the energy revolution, including hybrid and organic solar cells, lithium batteries, and supercapacitors. Topics discussed range from the fundamental concepts of operating nanoscale energy devices to advanced device modeling. Modeling is presented as a function of the characterization techniques used to test device properties, emphasizing impedance spectroscopy characteristics, since it provides a unifying theme that connects the properties of the different energy devices.



BiosurfactantsProduction and Utilization—Processes, Technologies, and EconomicsEdited by

Naim KosaricUniversity of Western Ontario, London, Canada

Fazilet Vardar-SukanEge University, Izmir, Turkey

Biosurfactants can successfully replace and augment the properties of chemically synthesized surface-active agents. This book contains specialty chapters dealing with methods for the production of biosurfactants on a laboratory and industrial/commercial scale. It presents novel and proven applications of biosurfactants. This edition is aimed at actual production and applications of biosurfactants in modern biotechnology, reflecting the advances made since the publication of the first edition. A special chapter is devoted to the overview and evaluation of specific selected patents relating to biosurfactants.



Surfactants in TribologyVolume 4Edited by

Girma BiresawUSDA, ARS, NCAUR, CPF, Peoria, Illinois, USA

K.L. MittalHopewell Junction, New York, USA

This fourth volume in a new series offers information on advances in the tribological aspects of innovative areas in micro- and nanodevices, including MEMS, NEMS, biosurfactants, biolubricants, and bioemulsions. Written by a global team of respected authors, it serves as a reference for scientists and engineers developing advanced materials and devices where nanoscale understanding of the tribiological properties is critical. The text offers up-to-date coverage of the state of the art, with an emphasis on green solutions. Cutting-edge topics include the superlubricity of fullerness, nanotribology of SAMs, and the effect of surface texturing on tribological phenomena, among many others.



Physics and Chemistry of Classical MaterialsApplied Research and ConceptsEdited by

Ewa Klodzinska, Ph.DInstitute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, Torun, Poland

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the concepts, properties, and applications of classical materials. It also provides the first unified treatment for the broad subject of classical materials. The authors use a fundamental approach to define the structure and properties of a wide range of solids on the basis of the local chemical bonding and atomic order present in the material. Emphasizing the physical and chemical origins of different material properties, this important volume focuses on the most technologically important materials being utilized and developed by scientists and engineers.



Mass Spectrometry-Based MetabolomicsA Practical GuideEdited by

Sastia Prama Putri and Eiichiro FukusakiOsaka University, Suita, Japan

This book is a simple, step-by-step reference for profiling metabolites in a target organism. It discusses optimization of sample preparation for urine, serum, blood, tissue, food, and plant and animal cell samples. The book summarizes all steps in metabolomics research, from experimental design to sample preparation, analytical procedures, and data analysis. Case studies are presented for easy understanding of the metabolomics workflow and its practical applications in different research fields.









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High Performance Elastomer MaterialsAn Engineering ApproachEdited by

Dariusz M. Bielinski, D.Sc; Ryszard Kozlowski, Ph.D; and Gennady E. Zaikov, D.ScSeries: AAP Research Notes on Chemistry

This book presents selected papers on various aspects of rubber engineering, technology, and exploitation. The contributions range from new methods of the modification of filler surface and crosslinks structure of rubber vulcanizates, through modern functional elastomer composites, to aspects of their thermal stability, flammability, and ozone degradation.



Modern NMR Techniques for Synthetic ChemistryEdited by

Julie FisherUniversity of Leeds, UKSeries: New Directions in Organic & Biological Chemistry

This book illustrates how the key analytical technique, NMR spectroscopy, may be used to determine the abundance, size, shape, and function of organic molecules. It provides the reader with a physical picture for the NMR technique used (pictorial rather than mathematical), indicating the most common pulse sequences, some practical information as appropriate, followed by illustrative examples. This format is followed for each chapter so that the reader may go straight to practical and theoretical details as appropriate.



Environmentally Friendly Syntheses Using Ionic LiquidsEdited by

Jairton Dupont, Toshiyuki Itoh, Pedro Lozano, and Sanjay V. MalhotraSeries: Sustainability

Increased environmental consciousness within the scientific community has spurred the search for environmentally friendly processes as alternatives to conventional organic solvents. Numerous advances—including the use of ionic liquids—have made it possible to develop substitutes for some toxic solvents. The book presents the latest developments in the field. It also reviews the latest applications in a wide range of fields including biotechnology, nuclear science, medicine, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and organic and inorganic chemistry—all from the standpoint of green sustainable chemistry.



Chemistry of PyrrolesBoris A. Trofimov, Al’bina I. Mikhaleva, Elena Yu Schmidt, and Lyubov N. Sobenina

Pyrrole is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. The book is devoted to the latest achievements of the chemistry of pyrrole, a fundamental structural unit with vitally important molecular systems (chlorophyll and hemoglobin), natural hormones, antibiotics, pigments, and pheromones. The book provides condensed, clear-cut information on novel syntheses of substituted pyrroles as key structural units of living matter (chlorophyll and hemoglobin), pharmaceuticals, and monomers for optoelectronic materials.



Cell Membrane NanodomainsFrom Biochemistry to NanoscopyEdited by

Alessandra CambiRadboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, The Netherlands

Diane S. LidkeUniversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA

This book furthers the readers’ understanding of the fundamental molecular mechanisms that govern nanostructures and protein function relationships at the cell membrane, and explains the ins and outs of this rapidly developing high- or super-resolution microscopy field. Contributing writers include experts from the optical nanoscopy and microscopy fields, biophysicists, biochemists, and cell biologists. Since super-resolution optical techniques helped advance the understanding of cellular structure and protein behavior, there has been a special emphasis on technologies that are enabling the visualization of lipids, proteins, and other molecular components at unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution.



Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and TechnologyEdited by

Abbas Hamrang, Ph.DIndependent Polymer Consultant, Manchester, UK

Devrim Balköse, Ph.DIzmir Polytechnic Institute, Turkey

This book covers a broad range of polymeric materials and provides industry professionals and researchers in polymer science and technology with a single, comprehensive book summarizing all aspects involved in the functional materials production chain.



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Advanced Separations by Specialized SorbentsEdited by

Ecaterina Stela Dragan“Petro Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, RomaniaSeries: Chromatographic Science Series

This book provides a comprehensive source of knowledge of new sorbent materials, presenting fundamental principles for their syntheses and adsorption properties. It presents advanced techniques employed to create specialized sorbents with a wide range of functions, which can be used to enhance the separation and/or purification of useful bioactive compounds, heavy metals, dyes, and more. It discusses original results compared with the most recent developments in the field of separation processes, covering specialized sorbents such as monolith cryogels, composite hydrogels, metal impregnated ion exchangers, and molecularly imprinted polymers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2056-8 September 2014

Human LongevityOmega-3 Fatty Acids, Bioenergetics, Molecular Biology, and EvolutionRaymond C. ValentineUniversity of California, Davis, USA

David L. Valentine

Human cells are protected from the ravages of aging by defensive systems including novel mechanisms against membrane oxidation introduced in this book. The book proposes a unified concept in which aging cells faced with declining energy production by mitochondria and the relatively high cost of protecting membranes against oxidation are triggered by energy stress to activate programmed cellular death. It includes case histories illustrating the duality of polyunsaturated membranes in aging and longevity. It also explains the relationship between membrane unsaturation and longevity leading to a unified concept of aging.



Transport & Fate of Chemicals in SoilsPrinciples & ApplicationsH. Magdi SelimLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

This book provides the fundamentals for the understanding of reactive chemicals retention and their transport in soils and aquifers. The book offers the first comprehensive treatment with supporting examples of mathematical models that describe contaminants reactivity and transport in soils and aquifers. It is also a practical guide for designing experiments and collecting data that focuses on characterizing retention as well as release kinetic reactions in soils and contaminant transport experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse (column), and in the field.



Reversibility of Chronic Disease and Hypersensitivity, Volume 3Clinical Environmental Manifestations of the Neurocardiovascular SystemsWilliam J. Rea, M.D.Environmental Health Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

Kalpana D. Patel, M.D.Allergy and Environmental Health Center Western New York, Buffalo, USA

This work is the third of an encyclopedic four-volume set describing the basic physiology and the chemical sensitivity of chronic degenerative diseases and methods for diagnosis and reversal of chronic illness. Volume III focuses on laboratory data and treatment. Distinguishing itself from previous works on chemical sensitivity, this set explains newly understood mechanisms of chronic disease and hypersensitivity involving core molecular function. It discusses new information on ground regulation system, genetics, the autonomic nervous system, and immune and non-immune functions. It includes sophisticated diagnostic technology and cutting-edge treatment techniques as well as numerous color figures and supporting research.



Natural Biomarkers for Cellular MetabolismBiology, Techniques, and ApplicationsEdited by

Vladimir V. GhukasyanUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA

Ahmed A. HeikalUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth, USASeries: Series in Cellular and Clinical Imaging

This guide covers the current state of knowledge on intrinsic fluorescent biomarkers and highlights advances in using these biomarkers for the metabolic mapping and clinical diagnosis of healthy and diseased cells and tissues. The book’s first section introduces the fundamentals of cellular energy metabolic pathways as well as natural biomarkers within the context of their biological functions. The second section outlines the theoretical and technical background of quantitative, noninvasive, autofluorescence microscopy, and spectroscopy methods. The last two sections explore applications in biochemistry, cell biology, and medicine.



A Novel Green Treatment for TextilesPlasma Treatment as a Sustainable Tech-nologyChi-wai KanThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitySeries: Sustainability

Focusing on green chemistry and sustainability, this book discusses how plasma treatment is used to modify textile properties. It highlights the benefits of generating plasma and the reaction mechanisms between the surface of a textile and plasma species. The text addresses the nature of plasma gas, gas flow rate, system pressure, and discharge power that affect the results of plasma treatments. An opening chapter presents the environmental, economic, and social costs of current methods of treating textiles. Throughout the book, the author explains how the 12 principles of green chemistry can be applied to the textile industry.









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Molecular Modeling at the Atomic ScaleMethods and Applications in Quantitative BiologyEdited by

Ruhong ZhouIBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, USASeries: Series in Computational Biophysics

Developments in molecular modeling from experimental and computational techniques have enabled a wide range of biological applications. This timely summary reflects the recent advances in bridging novel algorithms and high performance computing with characterization of important biological processes, such as folding dynamics of key proteins. It encompasses the perspectives of leading experts on this transformation in molecular biology, illustrating with state-of-the-art examples how molecular modeling approaches are being applied to critical questions in modern quantitative biology.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-6296-7 August 2014

PhotopolymersPhotoresist Materials, Processes, and ApplicationsKenichiro NakamuraTokai University, Tokyo, JapanSeries: Optics and Photonics

Photopolymers have led to groundbreaking achievements in the electronics, optical engineering, and medical fields. At present, photopolymers have myriad applications in semiconductor device manufacturing, printed circuit boards (PCBs), ultraviolet (UV) curing, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and medical materials. Addressing topics such as chemically amplified resists, immersion lithography, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, and nanoimprinting, this book covers photopolymers from core concepts to industrial applications, providing the chemical formulae and structures of the materials discussed as well as practical case studies from some of the world’s largest corporations.



Nanoparticle- and Microparticle-Based Delivery SystemsEncapsulation, Protection and Release of Active CompoundsDavid Julian McClementsUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA

This book covers the formation, properties, characterization, and application of different kinds of colloidal delivery systems that can be utilized within the food industry, including surfactant-based, emulsion-based, and biopolymer-based systems. The book takes a traditional colloid science approach to the subject, with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of formulation of particulate and emulsion-based delivery systems for pharmaceutical and food applications. It covers active ingredients drawn from proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids as well as mineral-based active ingredients. The book describes particle characteristics and explains mechanical particle fabrication methods.



CavitationA Novel Energy-Efficient Technique for the Generation of NanomaterialsEdited by

Manickam SivakumarThe University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih

Muthupandian AshokkumarUniversity of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

The past decade has witnessed the development of a wide range of nanomaterials using cavitation. While a few currently available books deal with the fundamental aspects of cavitation and sonochemistry, there is no book devoted specifically to the technologically important nanomaterials obtained by cavitation. This was the stimulus behind the development of this book. Leading researchers working on utilizing cavitation for the generation of nanomaterials have made their contributions to this book.



Fuel Production with Heterogeneous CatalysisEdited by

Jacinto SaPaul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw

This book presents the current state of the art and future perspectives of the heterogeneous catalytic production of fuels, complete with reaction mechanism schemes, engineering solutions, and valuable industry insights. It describes the production of fuels from renewable sources using environmentally friendly technologies, exposing the advantages and disadvantages of each production process and suggesting solutions to minimize the impact of fuel transportation. Comprised of chapters authored by leading experts in the field, this authoritative text conveys the importance of catalysis for the sustainable production of fuels.



Chemistry and Chemical BiologyMethodologies and ApplicationsEdited by

Gennady E. Zaikov, D.Sc; A.K. Haghi, Ph.D; Roman Joswik, Ph.D; and Andrei A. Dalinkevich, D.ScSeries: AAP Research Notes on Chemistry

This important volume highlights the latest developments and trends in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. It presents the developments of advanced materials and respective tools to characterize and predict the material properties and behavior. The book provides original, theoretical, and important experimental results that use non-routine methodologies often unfamiliar to the usual readers. The papers on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of chemical, biochemistry, and biological programs indicate the need for new experimental approaches.








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High-Resolution XAS/XESAnalyzing Electronic Structures of CatalystsEdited by

Jacinto SaPaul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw

This book covers recent developments in X-ray light sources, detectors, crystal spectrometers, and photon-in-photon-out core level spectroscopy techniques. Providing a comprehensive overview of this exciting field, the text addresses photon-in-photon-out core level spectroscopy applications for the study of catalytic systems, highlighting hard X-ray measurements. Complete with guidelines for the use of this type of spectroscopy, it describes the advantages and disadvantages of each spectrometer developed to perform core level X-ray spectroscopy, detailing methods to elucidate aspects of catalysts under working conditions, such as active sites and molecules adsorption.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9299-5 July 2014

Environmental Forensics FundamentalsA Practical GuideIoana Gloria PetrisorVista, California, USA

This book contains state-of-the-art information in the emerging field of environmental forensics. It provides an up-to-date overview of the main environmental forensics techniques, exemplified through real case studies. Emphasizing methodologies targeting both the contaminant and the associated environmental matrix, the text presents a variety of challenging situations and offers appropriate solutions through practical application of forensic techniques. The book is meant to function as a road map, presenting readers with a comprehensive forensic toolkit and the knowledge of how to use it in challenging situations.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7159-4 July 2014

Nanostructural BioceramicsAdvances in Chemically Bonded CeramicsEdited by

Leif HermanssonDoxa AB, Uppsala, Sweden

This book describes the general and specific properties of biomaterials based on nanostructural chemically bonded bioceramics. It also presents an overview of the nanostructural chemically bonded bioceramics themselves, including their processing aspects, properties, integration with tissues, relation to other bioceramics and biomaterials, and nanostructural integration in different dental and orthopaedic applications. Plus, the text discusses potential application areas for these new chemically bonded bioceramics.



Research Methodology in Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and InterfacesEdited by

Nekane Guarrotxena, Ph.DInstitute of Polymer Science and Technology, Madrid, Spain

This book covers a selection of recent research studies and new developments in physics and chemistry of micro- and nanoscale materials. It brings together research contributions from eminent experts in both academia and industry, providing the latest developments in advanced materials chemical domains.



Pharmaceutical Industry Practices on Genotoxic ImpuritiesEdited by

Heewon LeeBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, USASeries: Chromatographic Science Series

A great deal of confusion and uncertainty over genotoxic impurity (GTI) identification, assessment, and control exists. This book strives to facilitate scientific and systematic consensus on GTI management by presenting rationales, strategies, practices, and case studies from the pharmaceutical industry. Exploring the safety, quality, and regulatory aspects of GTIs, the text explains the how and why of various GTI control tactics and practices, including GTI control examples in drug substance and drug product development processes from large and small pharmaceutical firms in multiple geographical regions.



Electromagnetic, Mechanical, and Transport Properties of Composite MaterialsRajinder PalUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaSeries: Surfactant Science

For the first time in a single source, this volume provides a systematic, comprehensive, and up-to-date exploration of the electromagnetic, mechanical, thermal, and mass-transport properties of composite materials. The book begins with a brief discussion of the relevance of these properties for designing new materials to meet specific practical requirements. It then examines the electromagnetic properties of composite materials subjected to time-varying and time-invariant electric and magnetic fields, the mechanical elastic and viscoelastic properties of composites, heat transfer in composites, and mass transfer in composite membranes and composite materials.









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Advanced Materials for Clean EnergyEdited by

Qiang Xu (Kyo Jo) and Tetsuhiko KobayashiNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Osaka, Japan

This book surveys the key developments in the science and engineering of state-of-the-art materials for clean energy. The book provides a broad overview of materials for photovoltaics, solar energy conversion, thermoelectrics, piezoelectrics, supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen production and storage. Each of these topics is covered by an experienced international group of contributors, all of whom are experts in their respective fields. This is a valuable resource for those wanting to delve into research for maximizing the efficiency of alternative energy approaches.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-0580-0 April 2015

Cognitive Radio NetworksEfficient Resource Allocation in Cooperative Sensing, Cellular Communications, High-Speed Vehicles, and Smart GridTao Jiang, Zhiqiang Wang, and Yang Cao

Resource allocation is an important issue in wireless communication networks. In recent decades, cognitive radio-based networks have garnered increased attention and have been well studied to overcome the problem of spectrum scarcity in future wireless communication systems. Many new challenges in resource allocation appear in cognitive radio-based networks. This book focuses on effective resource allocation solutions in several important cognitive radio-based networks, including opportunistic spectrum access networks, cooperative sensing networks, cellular networks, high-speed vehicle networks, and smart grids.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4987-2114-1 April 2015

A Guide to Publishing for AcademicsInside the Publish or Perish PhenomenonEdited by

Jay LiebowitzHarrisburg University of Science and Technology, Pennsylvania, USA

Most academics still wrestle with the “publish or perish” phenomenon. Based on Dr. Liebowitz’s 25 years serving as the editor-in-chief of a leading international journal, along with insights from some of the most knowledgeable journal editors, this book shares key lessons learned to help new professors, doctoral students, and practitioner–scholars increase their chances of being published in selective, refereed international journals. It focuses on the key practices needed to ensure journal publication, with interesting cases and helpful tips sprinkled throughout the book.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5627-7 April 2015

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry of Light Gas-Forming ElementsEdited by

V.S. SevastyanovVernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

Providing a complete picture of the latest advancements in the field, this book explores different methods of isotope analysis, including spark, secondary ion, laser, glow discharge, and isotope ratio mass spectrometry. It explains how to determine the isotopic composition of light elements in solid, liquid, and gaseous samples of organic and inorganic substances, aiding readers from a variety of disciplines in identifying the fundamental processes in biological, ecological, and geological systems and in revealing the subtle features of many physicochemical processes and chemical transformations.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9408-1 July 2014

NanosiliconProperties, Synthesis, Applications, Methods of Analysis and ControlA.A. Ischenko, G.V. Fetisov, and L.A. Aslalnov

This book focuses on methods for producing nanosilicon, its electronic and optical properties, research methods to characterize its spectral and structural properties, and its possible applications. The book covers the basic properties of semiconductors, gives special attention to the photoluminescence of silicon nanoparticles, and describes methods used for studying and controlling the structure and properties of nanocrystalline silicon. It also explores the practical applications of nanocrystalline silicon, including the use of nanoparticles in sunscreens.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9423-4 July 2014

Chemical Reagents for Protein ModificationFourth EditionRoger L. LundbladLundblad Biotechnology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

The fourth edition represents a major revision, offering a comprehensive review of reagents used for the chemical modification of proteins. The text is substantially larger and includes five additional chapters: Alkylating Agents, Acylating Agents, Nitration and Nitrosylation, Oxidation, and Modification of Proteins with Reducing Agents. The format has been markedly revised, presenting information based on the chemical nature of the modifying material and on the amino acid residue modified. Much of the information is in tabular form to enable the rapid location of cited material.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7191-4 July 2014







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Heat Transfer Enhancement with NanofluidsEdited by

Vincenzo Bianco, Oronzio Manca, Sergio Nardini, and Kambiz Vafai

This book is designed as a reference point for experienced engineers and scientists on the topic of heat transfer in nanofluids. It explores the heat transfer capabilities of this new category of fluids. It introduces innovative methodologies of analysis, such as entropy generation, and discusses the coupling of nanofluids with other heat transfer enhancement methodologies. In addition, it emphasizes the specific insights of current applications, such as coupling between nanofluids and porous media and use of second law-analysis of heat transfer problems in nanofluids.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5402-0 April 2015

Project IdentificationCapturing Great Ideas to Dramatically Improve Your OrganizationCharles A. Tryon, Jr.Tryon and Associates, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA

Organizations of every type struggle to remain relevant in their marketplace. They continuously strive to introduce new products and services at a rate that satisfies their customers. In their search for fresh ideas, organizations often overlook the most significant source of new thought—their employees. Today’s employees are knowledgeable and able to see opportunities or solutions to problems. This book describes a process for turning “great ideas” into actionable proposals. It presents a simple, but powerful set of questions that has proven to deliver a never-ending stream of inspiration to an organization.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-6213-1 April 2015

The Drilling ManualFifth EditionEdited by

Australian Drilling Industry Training Committee Limited

Of all the technologies employed by hydrologists, hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, and scientists interested in subsurface conditions, drilling is one of the most frequently used but most poorly understood. Now this industry-tested manual, developed by one of the world’s leading authorities on drilling technology, is available to a worldwide audience. It is written, illustrated, and peer-reviewed by some of the world’s leading experts, and heavily illustrated with clear diagrams and charts.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-1421-5 April 2015

Micro- and Nano-Scale Sensors and TransducersEzzat G. BakhoumUniversity of West Florida, Pensacola, USA

Summarizing the state of the art in sensor and transducer technology, this book assists in making more informed selections of sensors or transducers for particular applications. The book describes the differences between new sensor and transducer technologies that are based on nanotechnology and nanofabrication and the older or “classical” sensor technologies. It presents the new structures of pressure sensors being used in such applications as mechanical pressure sensing, gas pressure sensing, and atmospheric pressure sensing. Each chapter in the book includes a set of short questions with answers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5091-6 April 2015

Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared SystemsWilliam Wolfgang ArrasmithFlorida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, USA

Electro-optical systems are fundamental in many areas including the military, medical, commercial, industrial, and private sectors. This book integrates solid fundamental systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques with the technical focus of contemporary electro-optical and infrared optics, imaging, and detection methodologies and systems. The text provides a running base study throughout the book that illustrates concepts and applies topics learned.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7993-4 April 2015

Multifunctional Materials for Tribological ApplicationsEdited by

Robert J. K. WoodUniversity of Southampton, UK

As designs of machine components require cheaper, lighter, smarter, longer-lasting, and more environmentally friendly surfaces that see applications that are hotter, faster, highly pressurized, and exposed to other increasingly hostile environments, there is a need for engineering surfaces to be multifunctional. This book focuses on the increasingly important need for engineering surfaces to be multifunctional, with an emphasis on tribological applications. It presents the state of the art and covers a range of multifunctional coatings and materials that relate to a wide range of engineering applications.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4463-91-1 April 2015







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Dam Protections against Overtopping and Accidental LeakageEdited by

Miguel Ángel Toledo, Rafael Morán, and Eugenio Oñate

This book provides a comprehensive summary of dam protections, covering case studies and applied research worldwide. It is invaluable to professionals, academics, and students of dam engineering.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-315-68535-9 March 2015

Progress in Environmental EngineeringWater, Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Protection IssuesEdited by

Janusz Tomaszek and Piotr KoszelnikRzeszów University of Technology, Poland

This book features unique contributions that aid in understanding select aspects of environmental protection. The book also proposes methods to effectively solve pollution problems. The text will be of particular interest to academia and professionals interested or involved in environmental engineering.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-315-68547-2 March 2015

Introduction to PlasmonicsAdvances and ApplicationsEdited by

Sabine SzuneritsUniversity of Lille, Villeneuve d’Ascq Cédex, France

Rabah BoukherroubNational Center for Scientific Research, Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Villeneuve d’Ascq Cédex, France

Plasmonics is a highly dynamic field, and a number of researchers and scientists from other disciplines have become involved in it. This book presents the most widely employed approaches to plasmonics and the numerous applications associated with it. There are several underlying elements in plasmonics research. Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology have made possible the fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, deposition of thin films, and development of highly sensitive optical characterization techniques. The different approaches to nanostructuring metals have led to a wealth of interesting optical properties and functionality via manipulation of the plasmon modes that such structures support. The sensitivity of plasmonic structures to the changes in their local dielectric environment has led to the development of new sensing strategies and systems for chemical analysis and identification. This book discusses all of these aspects.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4613-13-2 March 2015

Carbon-Based ElectronicsTransistors and Interconnects at the NanoscaleAshok Srivastava, Jose Mauricio Marulanda, Yao Xu, and Ashwani Sharma

Discovery of one-dimensional material carbon nanotubes in 1991 by the Japanese physicist Dr. Sumio Iijima has resulted in voluminous research in the field of carbon nanotubes for numerous applications, including possible replacement of silicon used in the fabrication of CMOS chips. Although various models for carbon nanotube-based transistors and interconnects have been proposed in the literature, an integrated approach to make them compatible with the present simulators is yet to be achieved. This book makes an attempt in this direction for the carbon-based electronics through fundamentals of solid-state physics and devices.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4613-11-8 March 2015

Transforming Business with Program ManagementIntegrating Strategy, People, Process, Technology, Structure, and MeasurementSatish P. SubramanianSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

Organizations need to constantly innovate and improve products and services to maintain a strong competitive position in the market-place. The vehicle used by organizations for such constant reinvention is a business transformation program. This book illustrates a tested program management roadmap along with the supporting comprehensive frameworks to successfully execute business transformation programs, formulated strategies, and strategic initiatives. It outlines the steps to successfully transform any business and deliver tangible business outcomes.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9100-4 March 2015

Total Project ControlA Practitioner’s Guide to Managing Projects as Investments, Second EditionStephen A. DevauxAnalytic Project Management, Inc., Swampscott, Massachusetts, USASeries: Industrial Innovation Series

Demonstrating how to maximize the business value of a project, this book covers critical path drag and its corollaries: drag cost, true cost, resource availability drag (RAD), and the cost of leveling with unresolved bottlenecks (the CLUB). It shows how to compute and right-size staffing levels for projects, programs, and organizations. It details earned value techniques and explains the essentials about earned value tracking: uses, abuses, value, distortions, and potential fixes. The book then extends these metrics into techniques for indexing, tracking, progressing, and improving the business value of projects.


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Indoor Wayfinding and NavigationEdited by

Hassan A. KarimiUniversity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Outdoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services have become indispensable in people’s mobility in unfamiliar environments. Advances in key technologies (e.g., positioning and mobile devices) have spurred interest in research and development of indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services in recent years. This book provides both breadth and depth of knowledge in designing and building indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services. It covers the types of sensors that are feasible and practical for localization of users inside buildings.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3085-7 March 2015

Building AcousticsMarc AsselineauPeutz & Associates, Paris, France

This book is devoted to practical building and room acoustics, and illustrated by numerous examples. It introduces the basics for the different specialists in a design team, and for the client, and assists in drawing up sensible acoustic specifications. The book is written for non-specialists and gives an outline of potential problems, shows what to consider before the construction project begins, and empowers its readers to express their needs to a specialist consultant and to avoid the worst pitfalls.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8247-7 March 2015

Lean Six Sigma for Engineers and ManagersWith Applied Case StudiesMatthew John FranchettiUniversity of Toledo, Ohio, USA

This book introduces Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to engineers and managers interested in implementing LSS at their organizations. The book provides a detailed road-map and industry examples to aid in understanding and implementing the LSS system. This book discusses the LSS process to define improvement needs, measure current business performance, analyze performance results using statistical tools, improve business and financial results, and control peak business performance.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-4353-6 March 2015

Electric Field AnalysisSivaji ChakravortiJadavpur University, Kolkata, India

This text begins by introducing the physical and mathematical fundamentals of electric fields, presenting problems from power and dielectric engineering to show how the theories are put into practice. It then discusses finite difference, finite element, charge simulation, and surface charge simulation methods for the numerical computation of electric fields, providing case studies for electric field distribution and exploring numerical field calculation for electric field optimization. The book also explains how high-voltage field optimization studies are carried out to meet the desired engineering needs.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3337-7 March 2015

Remote Sensing Image FusionLuciano Alparone, Bruno Aiazzi, Stefano Baronti, and Andrea Garzelli

A synthesis of more than ten years of experience, this book covers methods specifically designed for remote sensing imagery. The authors supply a comprehensive classification system and rigorous mathematical description of advanced and state-of-the-art methods for pansharpening of multispectral images, fusion of hyperspectral and panchromatic images, and fusion of data from heterogeneous sensors such as optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images and integration of thermal and visible/near-infrared images. They also explore new trends of signal/image processing, such as compressive sensing and sparse signal representations.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8750-2 March 2015

Optical Fiber SensorsAdvanced Techniques and ApplicationsEdited by

Ginu RajanUniversity of New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book provides a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications of fiber optic sensing systems. It describes the physical principles of, and latest developments in, optical fiber sensors, supplying detailed examples of various technologies in use. Chapters address state-of-the-art topics and emerging areas of research including photonic crystal fiber sensors, micro- and nanofiber sensing, and liquid crystal photonics. The text draws upon the extensive academic and industrial experience of its contributing authors to deliver a comprehensive introduction with a strong practical focus.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2829-8 March 2015







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Laser-Based Optical Detection of ExplosivesEdited by

Paul M. Pellegrino, Ellen L. Holthoff, and Mikella E. FarrellSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book reviews past, present, and emerging optical laser-based technologies for the detection of explosives. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert on the respective technology, and is structured to offer historical perspective, address current advantages and challenges, and discuss novel research and applications. With the ultimate goal of aiding military and security forces in increasing speed and accuracy of explosive detection and identification, the text covers terahertz, laser-induced breakdown, ultrafast, cavity ringdown, Raman, and reflectance spectroscopy, photodissociation laser-induced fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging, and more.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3329-2 March 2015

Electromagnetic Fields in Biology and MedicineEdited by

Marko S. MarkovWilliamsville, New York, USA

Electromagnetic field (EMF) modalities offer an alternative to the increasing use of pharmaceutical products for therapeutic use. This book presents state-of-the-art EMF use in clinical practice. It also covers the benefits and hazards of EMFs and details the biophysical aspects behind this therapeutic approach. Results of clinical studies from around the world are presented along with the results of EMF use in wound healing, cartilage repair, bone repair, and the use of EMF for pain control and inhabitation of cancer growth.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-4851-7 March 2015

Mobile EvolutionInsights on Connectivity and ServiceSebastian ThalananyU.S. Cellular, Chicago, Illinois, USA

This book presents insights, interpretations, concepts, and interdependent views—in the landscape of mobile connectivity and service—that emphasize the significance of a harmonious interplay, cooperation, and coalescing of a variety of interdisciplinary domains of science and art. The text explores the forward-looking and enabling capabilities of mobile connectivity and service in the context of long term evolution (LTE) systems and multimedia services, as viewed through a lens of human experience. It provides information and guidelines pertaining to the strategies and technologies associated with the next-generation mobile ecosystem.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2481-8 March 2015

Solid-State Radiation DetectorsTechnology and ApplicationsEdited by

Salah AwadallaTaibah University, Yanbu, Saudi ArabiaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book offers a comprehensive review of new and emerging solid-state materials-based technologies for radiation detection, integrating aspects of engineering, application physics, and medical science. Each chapter is structured to address the current advantages and challenges of each material and technology presented, as well as to discuss novel research and applications. Containing contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, this text provides a valuable reference for engineers and scientists looking to enhance the performance of radiation detector technology for medical imaging and other applications.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-6221-6 March 2015

Dual-Fuel Diesel EnginesGhazi A. KarimUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This book explains the benefits and challenges associated with internal combustion, compression ignition, gas-fueled, and premixed dual-fuel engines. It explores methane and natural gas as engine fuels, as well as liquefied petroleum gases, hydrogen, and other alternative fuels. It examines safety considerations, combustion of fuel gases, and the conversion of diesel engines to dual-fuel operation. It addresses dual-fuel engine combustion, performance, knock, exhaust emissions, operational features, and management. It also describes dual-fuel engine operation on alternative fuels and the predictive modeling of dual-fuel engine performance.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4987-0309-3 March 2015

Applied Engineering Failure AnalysisTheory and PracticeHock-Chye Qua, Ching-Seong Tan, Kok-Cheong Wong, Jee-Hou Ho, Xin Wang, Eng-Hwa Yap, Jong-Boon Ooi, and Yee-Shiuan Wong

This book fills the gap between failure analysis theory and the actual conducts of the failure cases. The text demonstrates the main methodologies that have evolved over time and includes examples from the 1970s to date. Engineering calculations and estimation of system stresses and strengths are given in the relevant chapters. The book presents a wide variety of cases studies, ranging from mechanical engineering, metallurgy, mining, and civil/structural engineering to electrical power systems and radiation damage.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2219-7 March 2015







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Optical Fiber SensorsAdvanced Techniques and ApplicationsEdited by

Ginu RajanThe University of New South Wales, AustraliaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book provides a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications of fiber optic sensing systems. It describes the physical principles of, and latest developments in, optical fiber sensors, supplying detailed examples of various technologies in use. Chapters address state-of-the-art topics and emerging areas of research including photonic crystal fiber sensors, micro- and nanofiber sensing, and liquid crystal photonics. The text draws upon the extensive academic and industrial experience of its contributing authors to deliver a comprehensive introduction with a strong practical focus.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2829-8 March 2015

Bioadhesion and BiomimeticsFrom Nature to ApplicationsEdited by

Havazelet Bianco-Peled and Maya Davidovich-PinhasTechnion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa

This book highlights different aspects of bioadhesion. The first section of the book describes studies of natural adhesives. These include “wet” adhesives that are produced and secreted by sessile marine organisms such as mussels and algae and “dry” adhesives such as the one characterizing the gecko foot. The second section focuses on biomimetic adhesives. These man-made materials are fabricated on the basis of the lessons learned from nature. Finally, the last section reviews medical applications of adhesive materials, including surgical sealants and mucoadhesive drug delivery vehicles.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4463-99-7 March 2015

Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, Fourth Edition, Volume 2Design and Analysis of Large Mirrors and StructuresEdited by

Paul YoderNorwalk, Connecticut, USA

Daniel VukobratovichRaytheon, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Concentrating on the design and mounting of significantly larger optics and their structures, this volume details how to design and fabricate very large single-substrate, segmented, and lightweight mirrors; describes mountings for large mirrors with their optical axes in vertical, horizontal, and variable orientations; indicates how metal and composite mirrors differ from ones made of glass; explains key design aspects of optical instrument structural design; and explores the evolution and applications of silicon and silicon carbide in mirrors and other types of components for optical applications.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5773-1 March 2015

Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, Fourth Edition, Volume 1Design and Analysis of Opto-Mechanical AssembliesEdited by

Paul YoderNorwalk, Connecticut, USA

Daniel VukobratovichRaytheon, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Focusing primarily on smaller optics topics, this volume covers the opto-mechanical design process, considers pertinent environmental influences, lists key parameters for materials, and illustrates numerous designs and mounting techniques for individual and multiple lenses, windows, prisms, and small mirrors. It also explains the benefits of kinematic design and uses of flexures, describes how to analyze various types of opto-mechanical interfaces, demonstrates how the strength of glass can be determined and how to estimate stress generated in optics, and explains how changing temperature affects opto-mechanical assemblies.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-5771-7 March 2015

Mobile DevicesTools and TechnologiesEdited by

Lauren CollinskCura Inc., Peotone, Illinois, USA

Scott R. EllisLake Bluff, Illinois, USA

This book provides readers at all levels of technical expertise with an understanding of mobile device concepts, application development processes, networking and infrastructure, and security methods. In chapters contributed by engineers with extensive real-world experience in the mobile and wireless field, the book offers insights into the tools and technologies critical to evaluating and implementing mobile strategies. The contributors illustrate proven best practices and methodologies using real-world case studies drawn from their extensive experiences with mobile software and infrastructures for enterprise customers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9417-3 March 2015

Electromagnetics for Electrical MachinesSaurabh Kumar Mukerji, Ahmad Shahid Khan, and Yatendra Pal Singh

This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible treatment of the linear theory of electromagnetics and its application to the design of electrical machines. Leveraging valuable classroom insight gained by the authors during their impressive and ongoing teaching careers, this text emphasizes concepts rather than numerical methods, providing presentation/project problems at the end of each chapter to enhance subject knowledge. It makes an ideal text for postgraduate-level students of electrical, electronics, and communication engineering and physics. It is also useful to researchers concerned with electromagnetic-related problems.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4987-0915-6 March 2015







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Energy Efficiency in the Urban EnvironmentHeba Allah Essam E. Khalil and Essam E. KhalilUniversity of Cairo, EgyptSeries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series

This book offers an integrated view of energy systems and urban planning supported by extensive data, references, and case studies. With a special focus on Egypt, this text examines the energy efficiency performance of cities following sustainable urbanism principles, investigates how informal areas in developing countries achieve sustainable development, presents energy-efficient urban planning as a tool for improving city energy performance, proposes a common procedure for obtaining an energy performance certificate, and calculates the energy performance of buildings, accounting for heating/cooling systems and other variables.



X-Ray DiffractionModern Experimental TechniquesEdited by

Oliver H. SeeckHASYLAB am DESY, Hamburg, Germany

Bridget M. MurphyInstitut für Experimentelle und Angewandte Physik, Kiel, Germany

High-resolution x-ray diffraction and scattering is a key tool for structure analysis not only in bulk materials but also at surfaces and buried interfaces from the sub-nanometer range to micrometers. This book offers an overview of diffraction and scattering methods currently available at modern synchrotron sources and illustrates bulk and interface investigations of solid and liquid matter with up-to-date research examples. It presents important characteristics of the sources, experimental set-up, and new detector developments. The book also considers future exploitation of x-ray free electron lasers for diffraction applications.



Data Storage at the NanoscaleAdvances and ApplicationsEdited by

Gan Fuxi and Wang YangShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, China

This book compiles the cutting-edge research progresses of nanometer-scale data storage by several famous Chinese scientists in the information storage field. The main topics covered include optical memory, random access memory, and magnetic and hybrid memory. Emphasis has been put on more practical techniques for data storage developments and applications. The book presents the authors’ thoughts on information storage in the present and the future. It provides the basic knowledge and techniques related to data storage at the nanoscale that are useful for students, researchers, and engineers in this field.



Wireless Transceiver CircuitsSystem Perspectives and Design AspectsEdited by

Woogeun RheeTsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

Featuring contributions from renowned experts, this book offers an in-depth look at integrated circuit design for modern transceiver circuits and wireless systems. Ranging in scope from system perspectives to practical circuit design for emerging wireless applications, this cutting-edge reference provides system design considerations in modern transceiver design, covers both systems and circuits for the millimeter-wave transceiver design, introduces four energy-efficient short-range radios for biomedical and wireless connectivity applications, and emphasizes key building blocks in modern transceivers and transmitters, including frequency synthesizers and digital-intensive phase modulators.



Tubular String Characterization in High Temperature - High Pressure Oil and Gas WellsJiuping Xu and Zezhong WuSichuan University, Chengdu, ChinaSeries: Multiphysics Modeling

This book covers the mechanical behavior, temperature, and pressure variation of tubular strings in different conditions. It establishes mathematical models for different conditions, providing corresponding algorithms. Experiments are presented to verify the validity of the models and the feasibility of algorithms, and the impact of the parameters of models for oil and gas wells is discussed. This book assists production and testing engineers in making more effective numerical decisions. It serves as a reference for petroleum and gas testing technicians and researchers, as well as mathematicians, teachers, and students.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-315-74824-5 March 2015

Organic Solar CellsMaterials, Devices, Interfaces, and ModelingEdited by

Qiquan QiaoSouth Dakota State University, Brookings, USASeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This comprehensive book encompasses the full spectrum of organic solar cell materials, modeling, simulation, and device physics and engineering. It discusses active layer, interfacial, and transparent electrode materials. It explains how to relate synthesis parameters to morphology of the photoactive layer using molecular dynamics simulations, as well as offers insight into coupling morphology and interfaces with charge transport in organic solar cells. It also explores photoexcited carrier dynamics, defect states, interface engineering, nanophase separation, inorganic–organic hybrids, tandem structure, and graphene-based polymer solar cells.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2984-4 March 2015







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Mechanical Fastening, Joining, and AssemblySecond EditionJames A. SpeckThe Johnson Gage Company, Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA

This edition offers practical information for understanding how fasteners and fastening systems work as well as how these products and systems are manufactured. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to increase fastening system performance and reliability. It also explores changes that have occurred in the practice of fastening and joining. New material includes joint efficiency, creativity and innovation in fastener applications, engineering dynamics, corrosion-resistant materials, thermodynamics, an overview of statics, and numeric methods. With numerous examples, this reference is ideal for industry professionals.



NanoelectronicsQuantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional NanoensemblesVijay Kumar AroraWilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

Based on the quantum-mechanical and high-field effects that have impact on the design of optoelectronic devices and other micro-circuits, this book focuses on nanoelectronic and device properties of low dimensional materials and is applicable to nanolayers, nanowires, graphene, and carbon nanotubes. This module follows the bottom-up approach in moving from atomic structure to quantum wells forming the crux of nanoelectronics. It includes exclusive chapters on high-field charge transport as well as a discussion on associated devices.



Stakeholder EngagementThe Game Changer for Program ManagementAmy BaughSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

Strong stakeholder engagement is perhaps the most critical factor for achieving successful program execution in our fast-paced world. Many program managers get stuck in the “science” of program management, spending vast amounts of effort on tasks, charts, and metrics. Program managers who emphasize activities around relationship building and stakeholder engagement usually have the best chance for program success. This book focuses on how to engage your stakeholders in the right way, and keep them engaged throughout the course of your program.



Integrated ReliabilityCondition Monitoring and Maintenance of EquipmentJohn OsarenrenIntegrated Agriculture and Industrial Consultancy, LLC, Bronx, New York, USA

This text highlights solutions to the common failures and reliability of equipment in major industries through integrated reliability condition monitoring and maintenance with a technological inheritance model-based program. It describes all operating conditions of a critical cylindrical equipment part (shaft) throughout its life cycle, from design to manufacturing and actual equipment service application. The mathematical relationship of a desired operating manufacturing process and work-piece condition is developed as a system multivariate quality model that relates with its part failure mechanism.



Making Projects WorkEffective Stakeholder and Communication ManagementLynda BourneStakeholder Management Pty Ltd, Melbourne, AustraliaSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

This book provides a framework for understanding and managing factors required for achieving successful project and program outcomes. It presents guidelines for developing an understanding of governance and its connection to strategy as the starting point for decisions on what work needs to be done. The book describes how to craft appropriate communication strategies to develop and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of existing project controls and outlines effective communication techniques for managing expectations and acquiring the support required for successful delivery.



Advanced Digital Optical CommunicationsSecond EditionLe Nguyen BinhEuropean Research Center, Huawei Technologies, Munich, GermanySeries: Optics and Photonics

Complete with new end-of-chapter problems, this extensively updated second edition contains new chapters on optical fiber structures and propagation, optical coherent receivers, digital signal processing (DSP) equalizer algorithms, and high-order spectral DSP receivers. The text provides a comprehensive treatment of the modern aspects of coherent homodyne and self-coherent reception techniques using algorithms incorporated in DSP systems and DSP-based transmitters to overcome several linear and nonlinear transmission impairments and frequency mismatching between the local oscillator and the carrier, as well as clock recovery and cycle slips.









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Kansei InnovationPractical Design Applications for Product and Service DevelopmentMitsuo NagamachiInternational Kansei Design Institute, Japan

Anitawati Mohd LokmanUniversiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, MalaysiaSeries: Industrial Innovation Series

Thanks to Apple and the smart-phone phenomenon, almost everyone has realized the emerging trend of user experience in design. Kansei engineering is the method to achieve that. This book defines Kansei and Kansei Engineering, and then describes in detail the application and development process. It provides 30 case studies that underscore the concepts and demonstrate their practical application. Also included are examples of manufacturing, implementations of worker-oriented philosophy, improvement of working postures, and one-man assembly systems.



Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing ScienceEdited by

Dawei ZhengInternational Research Association of Information and Computer Science, Beijing, ChinaSeries: IRAICS Proceedings

This volume of proceedings contains selected papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing Science, held in Tianjin, China. Contributions cover the latest developments and advances in the fields of industrial, mechanical, and manufacturing science.



Small-Scale Gas to Liquid Fuel SynthesisEdited by

Nick KanellopoulosNational Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Greece

This book explores next-generation technologies geared toward overcoming the significant cost and technical barriers prohibiting the extensive use of conventional gas to liquid (GTL) processes for the exploitation of small and/or isolated natural gas reservoirs. This concise text highlights key research activities of two large European projects—Innovative Catalytic Technologies & Materials for Next Gas to Liquid Processes (NEXT-GTL) and Oxidative Coupling of Methane followed by Oligomerization to Liquids (OCMOL)—examining novel technical developments that reduce the costs associated with air fractioning and syngas production.



Stakeholder EngagementThe Game Changer for Program ManagementAmy BaughSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

Strong stakeholder engagement is perhaps the most critical factor for achieving successful program execution in our fast-paced world. Many program managers get stuck in the “science” of program management, spending vast amounts of effort on tasks, charts, and metrics. Program managers who emphasize activities around relationship building and stakeholder engagement usually have the best chance for program success. This book focuses on how to engage your stakeholders in the right way, and keep them engaged throughout the course of your program.



Big DataAlgorithms, Analytics, and ApplicationsEdited by

Kuan-Ching Li, Hai Jiang, Laurence T. Yang, and Alfredo CuzzocreaSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Big Data Series

Presenting the contributions of leading experts in their respective fields, this book bridges the gap between the vastness of big data and the appropriate computational methods for scientific and social discovery. It covers fundamental issues regarding big data, including efficient algorithmic methods to process data, better analytical strategies to digest data, and representative applications in fields such as medicine, science, and engineering. Coverage includes big data management, big data processing, big data streaming techniques and algorithms, big data privacy, and big data applications.



Soft ErrorsFrom Particles to CircuitsJean-Luc AutranAix–Marseille University, France

Daniela MunteanuNational Center for Scientific Research, Marseille, FranceSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book addresses the problem of soft errors in digital integrated circuits subjected to the terrestrial natural radiation environment, providing comprehensive knowledge of the complete chain of the physics of soft errors. The text discusses particle interactions with matter, soft-error mechanisms, and instrumentation developments in environment characterization, particle detection, and real-time and accelerated tests. It describes the latest computational developments, modeling, and simulation strategies for the soft error-rate estimation in digital circuits. It also explores trends for future technological nodes and emerging devices.









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Dancing with LightAdvances in Photofunctional Liquid-Crystalline MaterialsHaifeng YuPeking University, Beijing, China

Recent progress in this field indicates that integrating photochromic molecules into liquid-crystalline (LC) materials enables one to photo-manipulate unique features such as photoinduced phase transition, photocontrolled alignment, and phototriggered molecular cooperative motion, leading to their novel applications beyond displays. This book introduces readers to this field, from the primary to the advanced level in photoresponsive LC materials. The subject is introduced step by step, including the basic knowledge of LCs, photoresponsive properties of LCs, and their detailed performances in the form of low-molecular-weight compound, polymer, cross-linked elastomer, and block copolymer.



Myocardial Tissue EngineeringEdited by

Tatsuya Shimizu and Katsuhisa MatsuuraTokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan

This book broadly summarizes myocardial tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, which consists of myocardial cell sources, cell therapy for damaged hearts, and tissue engineering technologies for fabricating beating hearts. It focuses on myocardial cell sources, cardiac cells differentiated from embryonic stem (ES)/induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Several chapters highlight innovative technologies developed to overcome the vascularization problem. Remarkable results obtained in the past and present, and challenges for the future in myocardial tissue engineering research field, are described in the book.



Carbon NanotubesTheoretical Concepts and Research Strategies for EngineersA. K. Haghi, Ph.DCanadian Research and Development Center of Sciences and Cultures, Montreal, Quebec

Sabu Thomas, Ph.DMahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

This book presents the diversity of recent advances in carbon nanotubes from a broad perspective that will be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers. Presenting leading-edge research in this dynamic field, this volume is an introduction to the physical concepts needed for investigating carbon nanotubes and other one-dimensional solid-state systems. Written for a wide scientific readership, each chapter consists of an instructive approach to the topic and sustainable ideas for solutions.



Data Storage at the NanoscaleAdvances and ApplicationsEdited by

Gan Fuxi and Wang YangShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, China

This book compiles the cutting-edge research progresses of nanometer-scale data storage by several famous Chinese scientists in the information storage field. The main topics covered include optical memory, random access memory, and magnetic and hybrid memory. Emphasis has been put on more practical techniques for data storage developments and applications. The book presents the authors’ thoughts on information storage in the present and the future. It provides the basic knowledge and techniques related to data storage at the nanoscale that will be useful for students, researchers, and engineers in this field.



Big Data AnalyticsA Practical Guide for ManagersKim H. PriesValue Transformation, LLC, El Paso, Texas, USA

Robert Dunnigan

This book provides managers and decision-makers with the tools to make more informed decisions about big data purchasing initiatives. It not only supplies descriptions of common tools, but also surveys the various products and vendors that supply the big data market. Comparing and contrasting the different types of analysis commonly conducted with big data, this accessible reference provides clear-cut explanations of the general workings of big data tools. Instead of spending time on how to install specific packages, it focuses on the reasons why readers would install a given package.



Future Mechatronics and AutomationEdited by

Guohui YangSeries: Studies in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering, 1

This volume of proceedings contains selected papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Future Mechatronics and Automation, held in Beijing, China. Contributions cover the latest developments and advances in the field of mechatronics and automation.









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Cloud Computing with e-Science ApplicationsEdited by

Olivier Terzo and Lorenzo MossuccaISMB Istituto Superiore Mario Boella, Italy

This book presents innovative cloud migration methodologies applicable to a variety of fields where large data sets are produced. It discusses challenges imposed by big data on scientific data infrastructures, including security and trust issues. It covers vulnerabilities such as data theft or loss, privacy concerns, infected applications, threats in virtualization, and cross-virtual machine attack. It details IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions based on public, private, and hybrid models, demonstrating how cloud computing aids in resource control, vertical and horizontal scalability, interoperability, and adaptive scheduling.



Noninvasive Molecular Markers in Gynecologic CancersEdited by

Debmalya Barh

In cancer treatment, non-invasive diagnosis can avoid complications of biopsy and other unfavorable impacts on patient’s health. DNA, methylation, SNPs, miRNA, mRNA, protein, autoantibodies, metabolite, and omics-based markers from remote media such as blood, plasma, and urine are emerging as noninvasive molecular markers with high specificity and sensitivity towards many cancers. These markers are also emerging as next-generation personalized diagnostics and targets or therapeutics for personalized cancer treatment. This book classifies the available molecular tumor markers according to their principal characteristics and relative methodologies.



Systems Engineering SimplifiedRobert Cloutier, Clifton Baldwin, and Mary Bone

Although there are many facets of systems engineering, it basically can be explained as focusing on addressing “why” a system is needed, “what” the system must do, and then “how” the system will accomplish the task over the entire life of the system—from conception to disposal. Designed for student systems engineers, this book provides a holistic understanding of systems engineering while considering applications of fluid power into broader systems.



Medical Image ProcessingAdvanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic TechniquesTamalika ChairaCentre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi

This higher-level text provides a brief introduction to advanced fuzzy set theory, fuzzy/intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators, and distance/similarity measures. It covers medical image enhancement using advanced fuzzy sets, including MATLAB®-based examples to increase contrast of the images. In addition, the book describes intuitionistic fuzzy and Type II fuzzy thresholding techniques that separate different regions/leukocyte types/abnormal lesions, demonstrates the clustering of unwanted lesions/regions even in the presence of noise, uses intuitionistic fuzzy edge detection to find the edges of different regions, and discusses fuzzy mathematical morphology.



Computational Optical Biomedical Spectroscopy and ImagingEdited by


Growth in the use of computational optical technology for biomedical research and health care has been explosive. New applications are made possible by emerging technologies in lasers, optical devices, fiber optics, spectroscopy, and imaging, all of which are being applied to medical research, diagnostics, and therapy. This book covers recent discoveries in the field by some of the best inventors and researchers in the world. It presents useful computational methods and applications used in optical biomedical spectroscopy and imaging. The book also discusses future applications, directions, opportunities, and challenges in technical industry, academia, and government.



Nanoscale Energy Transport and HarvestingA Computational StudyEdited by

Gang ZhangPeking University, Beijing, China

This book introduces current computational technology, and examines the applications of nanostructures in renewable energy and the associated research topics. It addresses the current commonly used computational technologies and their applications in the study of nanoscale energy transport and conversion. The book is useful to graduate-level students who want to explore this new field of research. With content relevant to both academic and commercial viewpoints, the book will also interest researchers and postgraduates, as well as consultants in the renewable energy industry.









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Electronics, Information Technology and IntellectualizationProceedings of the International Conference EITI 2014, Shenzhen, China, 16-17 August 2014Edited by

Young Min SongPusan National University, Busan, Korea

Kyung Sup KwakInha University, Incheon, Korea

The International Conference on Electronics, Information Technology and Intellectualization (EITI) 2014 was a high-level international academic communication forum for international experts and scholars. This first conference of an annual series was held in Pengcheng, Shenzhen, China August 16-17, 2014. Many prestigious experts and scholars from around the world took part in discussing and sharing new research on the topics of electrical and electronic engineering, computers and information technology, and mechatronics technology and intellectualization.



Applied Engineering SciencesEdited by

Wei DengAmerican Applied Sciences Research Institute, City of Industry, California, USASeries: Advances in Engineering & Applied Science

This proceedings volume contains selected papers presented at the 2014 American Applied Sciences Research Institute (AASRI) International Conference on Applied Engineering Sciences, held in Hollywood, California, USA. Contributions cover the latest developments and advances in the field of applied engineering sciences.



Optical Probes in BiologyEdited by

Jin Zhang, Sohum Mehta, and Carsten SchultzSeries: Series in Cellular and Clinical Imaging

This book explores the diverse capabilities of optical probes and presents various approaches used to design, develop, and implement these powerful and versatile tools. It examines the use of optical probes to detect and track numerous molecular processes in living cells, including GTPase and kinase activities, metabolic signals, RNA, and histone modifications. The book also covers sophisticated imaging techniques and equipment used to visualize and track optical probes and discusses emerging techniques that are expanding optical probe-based approaches into new biological frontiers.



Industrial EngineeringManagement, Tools, and Applications, Three-Volume SetEdited by

Bahar Y. Kara, Ihsan Sabuncuoglu, and Bopaya BidandaSeries: Industrial Engineering

The books provide innovative applications and case studies that are drawn from multiple countries. The chapters in the books represent the best papers from the International Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) Conference held in Istanbul in June 2013. The books showcase real-life case studies and applications that are set internationally, and allow students and practitioners to learn from best practices and also to study the growth of the discipline internationally.



Green Biorenewable BiocompositesFrom Knowledge to Industrial ApplicationsEdited by

Vijay Kumar Thakur, Ph.D and Michael Kessler, Ph.DWashington State University, Pullman, USA

Keeping in mind the advantages of bio-based materials, this book focuses on the potential efficacy of different biocomposites procured from diverse natural resources and the preparation and processing of the biocomposites to be used for a variety of applications. Each chapter gives an overview of a particular biocomposite material and its processing and successful utilization for selected applications.



High Resolution ImagingDetectors and ApplicationsEdited by

Swapan K. SahaIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Bangalore

This book deals with the fundamentals of the important aspects of high resolution imaging, such as electromagnetic radiations, particularly, optical wavelengths and their distortions due to optical elements and Earth’s atmosphere while passing through a detector; semiconductor physics; lasers; fiber optics; photon-detection process; photodetectors; charge-transfer devices; photon-counting devices in visible wavelength; radiation detectors in infrared wavelengths; and detecting systems for high energies.









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Humanoid Robotics and NeuroscienceScience, Engineering and SocietyEdited by

Gordon ChengSeries: Frontiers in Neuroengineering Series

With contributions from prominent scientists, this volume presents a scientific understanding of humans with a view toward developing better-engineered systems and machines for society. It covers dexterous robotic hand control, humanoid vision and locomotion, motor control and learning of motor skills, and cognitive aspects of the humanoid robot. The book also discusses the impact of robotic systems and devices on society as a whole.



Computer-Aided Graphing and Simulation Tools for AutoCAD UsersP. A. SimionescuTexas A&M University, Corpus Christi, USASeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer and Information Science Series

This book allows readers to expand the versatility of AutoCAD® design and documentation software. It provides ready-to-use procedures and computer programs for solving problems in a variety of application areas, including computer-aided design, data visualization, evolutionary computation, numerical methods, single and multicriteria optimization, linkage and robot kinematics, cam mechanisms, and involute gears. Students, engineers, and scientists alike will benefit from the text’s illustrative examples, first-rate figures, and many original problem-solving approaches.



Viral DiagnosticsAdvances and ApplicationsEdited by

Robert S. Marks, Leslie Lobel, and Amadou Sall

With an emphasis on the newer technologies in development, this book covers a spectrum of topics in the diagnostics and monitoring of viral ailments. The book emphasizes optical fiber and electrochemical immunosensors, reverse genetics, and luminescent molecular imprints of neutrophil biomarkers. The contributors comprise experts from the fields of epidemiology, biotechnology, virology, industry, technologists, and the clinics. With coverage of viruses ranging from influenza to emerging Ebola virus, this text provides readers with a survey of various aspects of the field as well as a glimpse of future possibilities.



Implementing ISO 9001:2015Edited by

B. PurushothamaPurushothama Consultants, Bangalore, IndiaSeries: Woodhead Publishing India in Textiles

The ISO 9000 guidelines were accepted as international standards in 1987, and amended in 1996, 2000, and 2008. The standards are being completely rewritten in 2015, and the committee draft is circulated the world over. This book is based on the document ISO/TC/176/SC2/N-1147 released on June 3, 2013 to help the industry align itself to the new standards by the time the rewrite is released. Written in advance so that companies can implement new systems proactively, this text aids in complying with the anticipated ISO 9001:2015 guidelines.



Control Engineering and Information SystemsEdited by

Zhijing LiuXidian University, Xi’An, Shanxi, China

Covering a wide range of topics, from intelligent systems to the application of spatial information systems, this book is intended for scholars, researchers, and academics in control engineering and information systems.



Industrial Engineering Applications in Emerging CountriesEdited by

Ihsan Sabuncuoglu, Bahar Y. Kara, and Bopaya BidandaSeries: Industrial Engineering

The second volume of a three-volume series on global logistics management, this book focuses on recent developments and implementations of operations research techniques on selected logistic problems in emerging countries. The book covers topics ranging from quality management in pharmaceutical supply chains to risk analysis of maritime ports, and identifies quality management practices that impact supply chain performance using empirical data from the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Pakistan. It provides case studies and discusses the application of industrial engineering tools.









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Microwave-Assisted Organic SynthesisA Green Chemical ApproachEdited by

Suresh C. Ameta, Pinki B. Punjabi, Rakshit Ameta, and Chetna Ameta

The large-scale production of chemicals to meet various societal needs has created environmental pollution, including pollution from by-products and improper disposal of waste. With the world facing adverse consequences due to this pollution, green chemistry is increasingly being viewed as a means to address this concern.



Imaging for Plastic SurgeryEdited by

Luca Saba, Warren Rozen, Alberto Burgos, and Diego Ribuffo

This book covers the techniques, applications, and potentialities of medical imaging technology in plastic and reconstructive surgery. It provides a practical introduction to imaging modalities that can be used during preoperative planning, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of all available imaging modalities while demonstrating the added value of imaging in different clinical scenarios. It addresses imaging principles of the face, head, neck, breast, trunk, and extremities, making it a comprehensive and essential imaging resource for surgeons, radiologists, and patient care professionals.



GeotherapyInnovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 IncreaseEdited by

Thomas J. Goreau, Ronal W. Larson, and Joanna Campe

Conventional solutions to ecosystem loss are far too small to make a meaningful difference. The large-scale restoration of damaged ecosystems is essential if the climate is to be stabilized. This book covers innovative new technologies for restoring the most productive ecosystems on land while maintaining high biodiversity. It presents the dramatic results of revolutionary new methods that resolve major factors limiting ecosystem growth, productivity, and the capacity to resist severe environmental stresses, while simultaneously increasing global carbon storage and reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide.



Crystal Growth and Evaluation of Silicon for VLSI and ULSIGolla ErannaCentral Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, India

This is one of the first books to cover the systematic growth of silicon single crystals and the complete evaluation of silicon wafers, from sand to useful wafers for device fabrication. Written for engineers and researchers in semiconductor fabrication industries, this essential reference describes techniques used to grow silicon single crystals, reviews methods to evaluate silicon wafers to determine suitability, examines the effect of intentional and unintentional impurities, explores defects found in regular silicon-crystal lattice, and discusses silicon wafer preparation for VLSI and ULSI processing.



Carbonated HydroxyapatiteMaterials, Synthesis and ApplicationsMichael FleetUniversity of Western Ontario, London, Canada

This book introduces recent advances in understanding the crystal structure of carbonate hydroxylapatite (also known as bone mineral), which forms the hard tissue of bones and teeth. The book includes chapters on apatite mineralogy and geochemistry, synthesis methods, x-ray structure, infrared spectroscopy, crystal chemistry of carbonate hydroxylapatite, and biological apatites. There are 75 illustrations, 25 tables of data, and 3 appendices. Discussion of the new research is supported by an outline of the theory behind the methods of investigation and reviews of previous research on hydroxylapatite materials, for the benefit of non-specialist students and researchers.



Alternative Energy TechnologiesAn Introduction with Computer SimulationsGavin BuxtonRobert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USASeries: Nano and Energy

This text explores the science and engineering behind emerging alternative energy technologies, including polymer solar cells, algae biofuels, and artificial leaves. It also addresses the environmental need for these technologies. Unlike its predecessors, this book employs simple computer models implemented within spreadsheet environments to simulate different aspects of the alternative energy technologies and therefore teach the subject matter. This unique approach elucidates the fundamental behaviors and complex interactions within the alternative energy systems and makes computer simulation accessible to readers with no prior programming experience.









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Creating Life from LifeBiotechnology and Science FictionEdited by

Rosalyn W. BerneUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA

This book melds essays on biotechnology written by scientists into science fiction stories. It opens a conversation about the morality of what we may one day be, and what it may mean to be human as our biotechnological endeavors continue to evolve. The biotechnology revolution, launched on a global scale many decades ago, has taken a direct course toward re-creating life. Yet there are still many choices to be made in shaping the future that it may one day make possible. The book motivates readers toward deep reflection and continual discourse, which is essential if biotechnology is to evolve in ethical, meaningful, and sustainable ways.



Visualization Analysis & DesignTamara MunznerUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaSeries: AK Peters Visualization Series

This book provides a systematic, comprehensive framework for thinking about visualization in terms of principles and design choices. It features a unified approach encompassing information visualization techniques for abstract data, scientific visualization techniques for spatial data, and visual analytics techniques for interweaving data transformation and analysis with interactive visual exploration. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced designers, the book does not assume any experience with programming, mathematics, human–computer interaction, or graphic design.



Vibration Analysis, Instruments, and Signal ProcessingJyoti Kumar SinhaThe University of Manchester, UK

Over the past four decades, the technology in vibration instrumentation and measurements, signal processing, and analytical simulation using finite element methods has advanced significantly. This book introduces four aspects required in vibration and dynamics. These are instruments related to vibration transducers, experimental methods, signal processing, and theoretical modeling and analysis to understand the experimental results. This book also communicates the fundamental principles of all three facets of vibration-based analysis in a simplified tutorial manner, which is not readily available in literature.



Photoacoustic TomographyHuabei JiangUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Presenting the research of a well-respected pioneer and leading expert, this first-of-its-kind book covers the underlying principles and practical applications of photoacoustic tomography (PAT) in a systematic manner. Written in a tutorial format, the text addresses nearly every aspect of PAT, from the theory on photoacoustic effect, image reconstruction methods, instrumentation, and animal studies to the technology’s clinical uses. The book also discusses advanced methods for quantitative PAT, array-based PAT systems, photoacoustic microscopy (PAM), combinations of PAT/PAM with other imaging methods, and contrast-agents-based molecular PAT.



Phase Behavior of Petroleum Reservoir FluidsSecond EditionKaren Schou Pedersen, Peter L. Christensen, and Jawad Azeem Shaikh

This book introduces industry standard methods for modeling the phase behavior of petroleum reservoir fluids at different stages in the process. Featuring new figures, references, and updates throughout, this edition adds simulation results for PVT data obtained with the PC-SAFT equation, describes routine and EOR PVT experiments with enhanced procedural detail, and expands coverage of sampling, compositional analyses, and measurement of PVT data. It provides practical knowledge essential for achieving optimal production of reservoir fluids, and cost-effective design and operations of pipelines and petroleum processing plants.



Nanoparticles in the LungEnvironmental Exposure and Drug DeliveryEdited by

Akira TsudaHarvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Peter GehrUniversity of Bern, Switzerland

Featuring contributions from renowned subject-matter experts, this book provides a better understanding of how inhaled nanoparticles behave in the lungs and body. It describes the sequence of events that nanoparticles encounter in the lungs when moving from the air into the bloodstream, as well as addresses practical considerations for drug delivery to the respiratory tract, drug and gene delivery in the lungs, and bio-nanocapsules. In addition, the book explores issues such as dosimetry for in vitro nanotoxicology and the potential for nose-to-brain delivery of drugs.









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Biomaterial ApplicationsMacro to NanoscalesEdited by

Sabu Thomas, Ph.D; Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Ph.D; Yang Weimin, M.D.; and Snigdha S. Babu

This book covers a variety of recent research on natural polymers, biomaterials, composites, and their applications. It provides valuable insights into the developments that arose with the merger between biological and polymeric materials that have led to many technological and commercial developments. The extensive research being conducted in the field of bio-based polymers will eventually lead to better health care, cleaner energy sources, and a safer environment for future generations.



Design and Control of Automotive Propulsion SystemsZongxuan Sun and Guoming G. Zhu

This book presents analytical and experimental methods and achievements in design, modeling, and control of automotive propulsion systems. The text presents a systems view on the working principles of engines, transmissions, and hybrids. It offers plenty of examples on designing key powertrain subsystems, and developing models and controls for integrating and optimizing the powertrain system. It also presents future trends to address the stringent fuel economy and emissions requirement.



Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global WorldProceedings of the International Conference on Current Issues of Science and Research in the Global World, Vienna, Austria; 27–28 May 2014Edited by

Vlasta Kunova and Martin DolinskyPan-European University, Bratislava, Slovakia

This book presents an overview of papers resulting from an International Conference in Vienna, organized by the Pan-European University (PEU). The conference’s research aims were the analysis, synthesis, and comparison of current impacts of globalization on those scientific disciplines that are in the center of PEU’s academic orientation. Thus, scientific teams and individuals from the fields of law, economics, media sciences, informatics, and psychology define the scholarly opinions and conclusions. Interdisciplinary research on complex issues such as globalization may ultimately provide innovative and creative solutions.



Computational Modeling of Pulverized Coal Fired BoilersVivek V. RanadeNational Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India

Devkumar F. GuptaThermax, Ltd., Pune, India

Pulverized coal fired boilers have highly turbulent flow, complex gas-solid flow, coal combustion, and radiative heat transfer. Over the years, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools have evolved as powerful design and predictive tools for simulating complex equipment. This book describes the methodology needed to formulate CFD models to simulate boilers. It also offers guidelines on implementing the methodology in commercial CFD solvers, like Ansys Fluent, and provides various case studies to understand the effect of operating conditions on boiler performance.



Combustion for Material SynthesisAlexander S. Rogachev and Alexander S. Mukasyan

This book summarizes the state of the art in combustion synthesis of advanced materials. It is a first attempt to summarize and critically review in one monograph the mechanisms of combustion and product structure formation for a variety of systems, including nanosystems. The authors discuss a wide range of topics such as phenomenology, theory, and modern in-situ experimental approaches to investigate the heterogeneous self-sustained reactions, as well as properties of the product synthesized, and methods for large-scale materials production.



Industrial BiocatalysisEdited by

Peter GrunwaldUniversity of Hamburg, Germany

Modern biocatalysis relies on the tremendous advances in omics techniques and the structural elucidation of biomolecules, which have led to synthetic biology and metabolic engineering as new research fields with high application potential for the rational design of enzymes and microbial production strains. In this book, renowned scientists discuss the actual developments in these research fields together with a variety of application-oriented topics.









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Nanotechnology Towards the SustainoceneEdited by

Thomas FaunceAustralian National University, Canberra

While the sustainability of our world is being endangered or destroyed by the misguided activities of artificial human entities, real people have begun to expand their moral sympathies sufficiently to prioritize protecting our world’s interests. They have developed a new technology—nanotechnology—that has the potential to advance human society toward a period of long-term sustainability, termed “the Sustainocene.” This book features chapters authored by experts in various fields of nanotechnology and in related areas of governance under the theme of how nanotechnology can assist in the creation of the Sustainocene.



Medical Devices and SystemsEdited by

Joseph D. BronzinoBiomedical Engineering Alliance and Consortium, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Donald R. PetersonTexas A&M University, Texarkana, USASeries: The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition

As the second volume of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition, this book covers broad areas such as biomedical sensors, medical instrumentation and devices, human performance engineering, rehabilitation engineering, and clinical engineering. More than three dozen specific topics are examined, including optical sensors, implantable cardiac pacemakers, electrosurgical devices, blood glucose monitoring, human–computer interaction design, orthopedic prosthetics, clinical engineering program indicators, and virtual instruments in health care. The material is presented in a systematic manner and has been updated to reflect the latest applications and research findings.



Science, Technology and Cultural HeritageEdited by

M.A. Rogerio-CandeleraInstituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla, Spain

The Second International Congress on Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage was held in Seville, Spain, June 24-27, 2014, under the umbrella of the TechnoHeritage network. This book features a total of 72 contributions which reflect some of the most recent responses to the challenge of cultural assets conservation and the application of different scientific approaches to the common goal of the conservation of cultural heritage.



Carbon-Based SuperconductorsTowards High-Tc SuperconductivityEdited by

Junji HaruyamaAoyama Gakuin University, Kanagawa, Japan

This book describes basic physics and the recent advancement of carbon-based superconductors (CBSCs), such as diamond, graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and others. The small mass of carbon atoms provides high phonon frequency, high Debye temperature, and opportunities to achieve high superconducting transition temperature (Tc). Individual materials also provide different mechanisms and opportunities to achieve high Tc. Consequently, it is highly expected that CBSCs will open the door to high-Tc superconductivity, for example, CuO2-based superconductors.



Biomimetic Architectures by Plasma ProcessingFabrication and ApplicationsEdited by

Surojit ChattopadhyayNational Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan

This book focuses on plasma processing of biomimetic nanostructures and, therefore, is different from the other available books of similar nature that are more general. The theoretical description provided in the book helps readers understand why and how these structures are so important in materials science and physics. Essential schematics are provided for ease of understanding of the student community. Sufficient details and advanced instrumentation techniques have been discussed for the benefit of researchers and to increase the acceptability of the book among the wider scientific community.



Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and InformaticsEdited by



As the third volume of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition, this book covers broad areas such as biosignal processing, medical imaging, infrared imaging, and medical informatics. More than three dozen specific topics are examined including biomedical signal acquisition, thermographs, infrared cameras, mammography, computed tomography, positron-emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, hospital information systems, and computer-based patient records. The material is presented in a systematic manner and has been updated to reflect the latest applications and research findings.









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System Safety Engineering and Risk AssessmentA Practical Approach, Second EditionNicholas J. Bahr

This book gives engineers and managers working in companies and governments around the world a pragmatic approach to system safety and risk assessment techniques. It explains in easy-to-understand language how to design workable safety management systems and implement tested solutions immediately. The book’s many practical tips and best practices explain not only how to prevent accidents, but also how to build safety into systems at a sensible price. The book includes numerous case studies from real disasters that describe what went wrong and the lessons learned.



Sparse ModelingTheory, Algorithms, and ApplicationsIrina RishIBM, Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

Genady Ya. GrabarnikSt. John’s University, Queens, New York, USA

This book provides an introduction to the growing field of sparse modeling, including application examples, problem formulations that yield sparse solutions, algorithms for finding such solutions, and recent theoretical results on sparse recovery. It describes optimization problems involving commonly used sparsity-enforcing approaches as well as sparse recovery problems that extend the basic formulation to more sophisticated forms of structured sparsity and to different loss functions. The book also covers sparse graphical models, dictionary learning, and sparse matrix factorizations.



Software Patterns, Knowledge Maps, and Domain AnalysisMohamed Fayad, Huascar A. Sanchez, Srikanth G.K. Hegde, Anshu Basia, and Ashka Vakil

This book introduces a new process for creating software design patterns that leads to highly stable, reusable, and cost-effective software. The basis of this new process is a topology of software patterns called knowledge maps. This book is designed to allow readers to master the basics of knowledge maps from their theoretical aspects to practical applications. Each chapter of the book concludes with an open research issue, review questions, exercises, and a series of projects.



Silicon, Germanium, and Their AlloysGrowth, Defects, Impurities, and NanocrystalsEdited by

Gudrun KissingerInnovations for High Performance Microelectronics, Frankfurt, Germany

Sergio PizziniUniversity of Milano-Bicocca, Italy

This authoritative reference book covers the entire spectrum of R&D activities in silicon, germanium, and their alloys, presenting the latest achievements in the field of crystal growth, point defects, extended defects, and impurities of silicon and germanium nanocrystals. Its chapters span bulk, thin film, and nanostructured materials growth and characterization problems, theoretical modeling, crystal defects, diffusion, and issues such as chemical etching as a defect delineation technique, the spectroscopic analysis of impurities, and the use of devices as tools for the measurement of materials quality.



Nanoscale FlowAdvances, Modeling, and ApplicationsEdited by


This book presents the latest research in the multidisciplinary area of nanoscale flow. It contains contributions from top inventors in industry, academia, and government on topics including the boiling heat transfer and critical heat flux phenomena of nanofluids; modeling for heat transfer of nanofluids using a fractal approach; thermal conductivity enhancement in nanofluids measured with a hot-wire calorimeter; two-phase laminar mixed convection AL2O3—water nanofluid in an elliptic duct; molecular imaging, omics, and nanoscale flow-mediated medicine tumors strategies; and nanoscale flow applications in medicine.



Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering HandbookEdited by

Daniele Gianni, Andrea D’Ambrogio, and Andreas TolkSeries: Engineering Management

Modeling and simulation (M&S) is increasingly becoming a central activity in the development of new and existing systems, because it enables designers and researchers to manage system complexity and investigate system behaviors through virtual representation. To date, a handbook that includes established M&S practices is not available in the systems engineering community. This multi-contributed reference book provides the M&S practices for supporting systems engineering in diverse domains. Readers can also identify their systems engineering needs and adapt these practices to suit their specific application domains, thus avoiding redefining practices from scratch.









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Global Logistics ManagementEdited by

Bahar Y. Kara, Ihsan Sabuncuoglu, and Bopaya BidandaSeries: Industrial Engineering

Academic interest in research on logistics—a key concept of industrial engineering—has increased rapidly throughout the years, solidifying the need for a consolidated resource on the topic. An outlet for the recent development in global logistics, this book clearly illustrates logistics problems encountered in many different application areas, and provides the state of the art on some classical applications. It highlights the richness of logistics applications in the industrial engineering discipline and how to use them.



Fundamentals of Database Indexing and SearchingArnab Bhattacharya

Requiring only a basic computer science background, this book presents well-known database searching and indexing techniques. After defining database queries and similarity search queries, the book describes low-dimensional index structures, memory-based index structures, hierarchical disk-based index structures, useful distance measures, and index structures that use the distance information to efficiently solve similarity search queries. It also presents several indexing methods that specifically deal with high-dimensional spaces. In addition, the book covers data reduction techniques, including embedding, various data transforms, and histograms.



Environmental Impacts of Renewable EnergyFrank R. SpellmanSpellman Environmental Consulting, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

This book outlines the environmental implications of several renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, tidal, biomass, and geothermal. Each comes with its own unique benefits as well as downsides. For example, impacts might include sensitive land use concerns, animal habitat disruption/displacement, noise pollution (wind turbines), hazardous materials use for processing (solar panels and fuel cells), sulfur dioxide emissions, land subsidence/sinkholes, and increased risk for earthquakes (geothermal), heavy water use, nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, and smog (biomass).



Cognitive Systems Engineering in Health CareEdited by

Ann M. BisantzUniversity at Buffalo, New York, USA

Catherine M. BurnsRollin J. Terry Fairbanks

Cognitive systems engineering has been widely applied in the design of safety critical systems such as nuclear power, aviation, and military command-and-control. More recently, these methods are being applied to the design of health and medical systems to improve health care quality, reduce errors and adverse events, and improve efficiencies. This book provides an overview of cognitive systems engineering principles in the context of health care, and uses state-of-the-art examples of applications in health care which can be used and adapted by health care practitioners interested in systematic engineering approaches to systems improvement.



BiomechanicsPrinciples and PracticesEdited by


Donald R. PetersonTexas A&M University, Texarkana, USA

This book draws on material from the biomechanics section of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition, and includes additional chapters containing highly relevant, cutting-edge material dealing with cellular mechanics. Edited by Joseph D. Bronzino and Donald R. Peterson, it brings together contributions by world-class experts in the field. Offering an overview of major research topics in biomechanics, this is a useful resource for practitioners, scientists, and researchers in biomechanics, as well as biomedical engineering graduate students studying biomechanics, biodynamics, human performance engineering, and human factors.



Biomedical Engineering FundamentalsJoseph D. BronzinoBiomedical Engineering Alliance and Consortium, Hartford, Connecticut, USA


As the first volume of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition, this book covers broad areas such as physiological systems, biomechanics, biomaterials, bioelectric phenomena, and neuroengineering. More than three dozen specific topics are examined, including cardiac biomechanics, the mechanics of blood vessels, cochlear mechanics, biodegradable biomaterials, soft tissue replacements, neural engineering, and visual prostheses. The material is presented in a systematic manner and has been updated to reflect the latest research findings.









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Physics and Chemistry of Classical MaterialsApplied Research and ConceptsEdited by

Ewa Klodzinska, Ph.DInstitute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, Torun, Poland

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the concepts, properties, and applications of classical materials. It also provides the first unified treatment for the broad subject of classical materials. The authors use a fundamental approach to define the structure and properties of a wide range of solids on the basis of the local chemical bonding and atomic order present in the material. Emphasizing the physical and chemical origins of different material properties, this important volume focuses on the most technologically important materials being utilized and developed by scientists and engineers.



Image and Video CompressionFundamentals, Techniques, and ApplicationsMadhuri A. Joshi, Mehul S. Raval, Yogesh H. Dandawate, Kalyani R. Joshi, and Shilpa P. Metkar

In an accessible way, this book covers basic schemes for image and video compression, including lossless techniques and wavelet- and vector quantization-based image compression and digital video compression. The MATLAB® programs enable readers to gain hands-on experience with the techniques. The authors provide quality metrics used to evaluate the performance of the compression algorithms. They also introduce the modern technique of compressed sensing, which retains the most important part of the signal while it is being sensed.



GrapheneEnergy Storage and Conversion ApplicationsZhaoping LiuNingbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Xufeng ZhouSeries: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

Suitable for readers from broad backgrounds, this book describes the fundamentals and cutting-edge applications of graphene-based materials for energy storage and conversion. It provides an overview of recent advancements in specific energy technologies, such as Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and solar cells. It also considers the outlook of industrial applications in the near future. Offering a brief introduction to major graphene synthesis methods, the text details the latest academic and commercial research and developments, covering all potential avenues for graphene’s use in energy-related areas.



Analytical Chemistry of UraniumEnvironmental, Forensic, Nuclear, and Toxicological ApplicationsZeev KarpasNuclear Research Center (Retired), Negev, Israel

Accurate uranium analysis, and particularly for isotope measurements, is essential in many fields, including environmental studies, geology, hydrogeology, the nuclear industry, health physics, and homeland security. This volume covers the fascinating advances in the field of analytical chemistry of uranium. Exploring a broad range of topics, the book focuses on industrial processes that involve uranium, its presence in the environment, health and biological implications of exposure to uranium compounds, and nuclear forensics. Each chapter includes an overview of the topic and several examples to demonstrate the analytical procedures. Separation and purification techniques are included where necessary.



Revising Green InfrastructureConcepts Between Nature and DesignEdited by

Daniel Czechowski, Thomas Hauck, and Georg Hausladen

This book addresses the theme of green infrastructure from the perspective of landscape architecture. It brings together the work of selected ecologists, engineers, and landscape architects who discuss a variety of theoretical aspects, research projects, teaching methods, and best practice examples in green infrastructure.



Airborne Electronic Hardware Design AssuranceA Practitioner’s Guide to RTCA/DO-254Randall FultonSoftwAir Assurance, Inc., Redwood City, California, USA

Roy VandermolenMoog Aircraft, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Written by an FAA consultant DER and an electronics hardware design engineer, this practical guide to the use of RTCA/DO-254 in the development of airborne electronic hardware for safety critical airborne applications describes how to optimize engineering processes and practices to harmonize with DO-254. It also discusses common pitfalls encountered by practitioners of DO-254, explains how to write requirements that will minimize the cost and effort of electronic design and verification, and promotes embracing DO-254 as the best path to high-quality airborne electronic hardware.









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Signal ProcessingA Mathematical Approach, Second EditionCharles L. ByrneUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell, USASeries: Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics

This book explains how mathematical tools can be used to solve problems in signal processing. Assuming an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level understanding of mathematics, this second edition contains new chapters on convolution and the vector DFT, plane-wave propagation, and the BLUE and Kalman filters. It expands the material on Fourier analysis to three new chapters to provide additional background information, presents real-world examples of applications that demonstrate how mathematics is used in remote sensing, and includes robust appendices and problems for classroom use.



Project Planning and Project SuccessThe 25% SolutionPedro Serrador, Ph.DSerrador Project Management, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

Although project planning is known to be critical to project success, it remains a relatively under-studied area of project management research. This book draws on a literature review of planning that covers more than 270 sources. It also discusses new research that analyzes data from more than 1,300 global projects. The book brings this under-studied area of knowledge to the forefront. It emphasizes that planning is required for project success and that shortchanging planning will have a negative impact on project success.



Phase Estimation in Optical InterferometryEdited by

Pramod RastogiEPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne

Erwin HackEmpa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dubendorf

This book covers the essentials of phase-stepping algorithms used in interferometry and pseudointerferometric techniques. It presents the basic concepts and mathematics needed for understanding modern phase estimation methods. The book first focuses on phase retrieval from image transforms using a single frame. It then examines the local environment of a fringe pattern, the phase estimation approach based on local polynomial phase modeling, temporal high-resolution phase evaluation methods, and methods of phase unwrapping. It also discusses experimental imperfections liable to adversely influence the accuracy of phase measurements.



Clearing of Industrial Gas EmissionsTheory, Calculation, and PracticeUsmanova Regina Ravilevna, Ph.DUfa State Aviation Technical University, Bashkortostan, Russia

Gennady E. Zaikov, D.ScN.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, MoscowSeries: AAP Research Notes on Chemical Engineering

This book presents the newest scientific research data under the theory and practice of wet clearing of industrial gases from dispersion particles. The authors consider the modern aspects of the separation process and gas-dispersed impurities. The book contains three main sections on the following types of wet gas purifiers: dynamic scrubbers, wet gas clean apparatuses of shock-inertial act, and bubble dust traps.



Monte Carlo Methods for Particle TransportAlireza HaghighatVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA

This book explains the fundamental concepts, issues, and limitations of the Monte Carlo method. A practical guide to the method’s application, the text introduces the particle importance equation and its use for variance reduction, describes general and particle-transport-specific variance reduction techniques, presents particle transport eigenvalue issues and methodologies to address these issues, explores advanced formulations based on the author’s research activities, discusses parallel processing concepts and factors affecting parallel performance, and includes illustrative examples, mathematical derivations, computer algorithms, and homework problems.



Introduction to Imaging from Scattered FieldsMichael A. FiddyUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

R. Shane RitterPerigon Engineering, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

This book provides the necessary details for readers to design improved experiments and process measured data more effectively. It shows how to obtain the best estimate of a strongly scattering object from limited scattered field data. The book covers widely used and novel approaches to recover information about diverse objects from their scattered field data, including Fourier-based signal and image processing techniques and the authors’ inverse algorithm approach.






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Microbial BiotechnologyProgress and TrendsEdited by

Farshad Darvishi HarzeviliUniversity of Maragheh, Iran

Hongzhang ChenInstitute of Process Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

Microbial biotechnology is defined as “any technological application that uses microbiological systems, microbial organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use.” This book presents an overview of all the latest developments and innovations taking place in this highly interdisciplinary field. Many of the contributors are world-class researchers in a number of key subfields. The text also incorporates relevant case studies throughout.



Design of 3D Integrated Circuits and SystemsEdited by

Rohit SharmaIndian Institute of Technology Ropar, PunjabSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book covers 3D circuit and system design, new processes and simulation techniques, alternative communication schemes for 3D circuits and systems, application of novel materials for 3D systems, and the thermal challenges to restrict power dissipation and improve performance of 3D systems. Containing contributions from experts in industry as well as academia, the text discusses the use of interposer technology and the role of through-silicon vias, addresses thermal management for multiprocessor systems-on-chip, and explores thruchip interface, NAND flash memory stacking, and emerging applications.



Chemical and Biochemical TechnologyMaterials, Processing, and ReliabilityEdited by

Sergei D. Varfolomeev, D.ScMoscow State University, Russia

By providing an applied and modern approach, this volume helps readers understand the value and relevance of studying chemical physics and technology in all areas of applied chemical engineering, and gives them the depth of coverage they need to develop a solid understanding of the key principles in the field. Presenting a wide-ranging view of current developments in applied methodologies in chemical and biochemical physics research, the papers in this collection, all written by highly regarded experts in the field, examine various aspects of chemical and biochemical physics and experimentation.



Energy IntermittencyBent SorensenRoskilde University, Denmark

In one concise volume, this practical text provides a comprehensive overview of all the causes and remedies of energy intermittency. It describes different levels of variability for traditional and renewable energy sources, presenting detailed solutions for handling energy intermittency through trade, collaboration, demand management, and active energy storage. It simulates scenarios regarding resource time-flow, energy conversion devices, and demand structure to assist in evaluating technical viability. It also discusses the conditions for establishing such systems in terms of economic requirements and regulatory measures.



LogiQLA Query Language for Smart DatabasesTerry HalpinINTI International University, Malaysia

Spencer RugaberGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

LogicQL is a new state-of-the-art programming language based on Datalog. This book explains how to design, implement, and query deductive databases using this programming language. LogiQL’s declarative approach enables complex data structures and business rules to be simply specified and automatically executed. It is especially suited to business applications requiring complex rules to be implemented efficiently, for example, in predictive analytics and supply chain optimization. Suitable for both novices and experienced developers, the book includes many examples and exercises to consolidate understanding.



Industrial Engineering Non-Traditional Applications in International SettingsEdited by

Bopaya Bidanda, Ihsan Sabuncuoglu, and Bahar Y. KaraSeries: Industrial Engineering

The rapid growth of the industrial engineering (IE) profession and academic departments outside the United States has led to a significant body of IE knowledge being developed, but this body of knowledge often does not find the appropriate archival outlets. This book focuses on two key aspects of the IE discipline—non-traditional settings and international environments. It clearly illustrates how IE-based tools and techniques have been applied to a diversity of environments, many of which can be found in this book.





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Regularization, Optimization, Kernels, and Support Vector MachinesEdited by

Johan A.K. Suykens, Marco Signoretto, and Andreas Argyriou

This book is a collection of invited contributions from leading researchers in machine learning. Comprised of 21 chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the latest research and advances in regularization, sparsity, and compressed sensing; describes recent progress in convex and large-scale optimization, kernel methods, and support vector machines; and discusses output kernel learning, domain adaptation, multi-layer support vector machines, and more.



Planetary Geodesy and Remote SensingEdited by

Shuanggen JinShanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Written by international scientists well established in the planetary science and remote sensing fields, this book presents recent developments of planetary exploration techniques. It covers the latest results in planetary science, including theory, methods, measurements, topography, gravity and magnetic field, atmosphere and ionosphere, geomorphology, volcano, craters, internal structure, and water. The book also highlights comparative studies with the Earth in the atmosphere, geomorphology, and the interiors of the planets. It discusses future missions and future objectives of planetary exploration and science using the latest advances in remote sensing.



Drug Delivery and Development of Anti-HIV MicrobicidesEdited by

José das Neves and Bruno SarmentoUniversity of Porto, Portugal

This book provides a thorough and critical overview of current aspects, recent developments, and trends in the formulation and drug delivery concerning anti-HIV microbicides. It also covers promising prophylactic strategies, pertinent regulatory aspects, and socioeconomical issues. Plus, the book explores new formulation approaches, targeted drug delivery systems, nanotechnology-based systems, and stimuli-sensitive formulations currently undergoing pre-clinical or clinical testing.



Nanostructured Energy DevicesEquilibrium Concepts and KineticsJuan BisquertUniversitat Jaume I, Castello, Spain

This book covers the physical principles and applications of a range of nanoscale materials and devices that are key for the energy revolution, including hybrid and organic solar cells, lithium batteries, and supercapacitors. Topics discussed range from the fundamental concepts of operating nanoscale energy devices to advanced device modeling. Modeling is presented as a function of the characterization techniques used to test device properties, emphasizing impedance spectroscopy characteristics, since it provides a unifying theme that connects the properties of the different energy devices.



Innovation, Commercialization, and Start-Ups in Life SciencesJames F. JordanCarnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

This book specifically provides the reader with the methodologies necessary to create a successful life sciences start-up from initiation to exit. The readers gain an appreciation for the necessary data, partnership, and skills to be acquired, and the constituencies that must be satisfied, along the way. It presents data and analytical processes, articulating the fundable milestones for angel and venture capital. It also provides tools for creating branding for public investors and more.



Biometric TechnologyAuthentication, Biocryptography, and Cloud-Based ArchitectureRavindra DasApollo Biometrics, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA

Most biometric books are either extraordinarily technical for technophiles or extremely elementary for the lay person. Striking a balance, this book is geared toward the business, IT, or security manager required to make purchasing, migration, or adoption decisions. Presenting technical background on the various biometric technologies and how they work, it looks at optimal application in various settings and their respective strengths and weaknesses—considering ease of use, false positives and negatives, and privacy and security issues. It also discusses exciting trends in biotechnology such as biocryptography and biometrics in the cloud.









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High Performance Elastomer MaterialsAn Engineering ApproachEdited by

Dariusz M. Bielinski, D.Sc; Ryszard Kozlowski, Ph.D; and Gennady E. Zaikov, D.ScSeries: AAP Research Notes on Chemistry

This book presents selected papers on various aspects of rubber engineering, technology, and exploitation. The contributions range from new methods of the modification of filler surface and crosslinks structure of rubber vulcanizates, to modern functional elastomer composites and aspects of their thermal stability, flammability, and ozone degradation.



Steam Generators and Waste Heat BoilersFor Process and Plant EngineersV. GanapathyBoiler Consultant, Chennai, IndiaSeries: Mechanical Engineering

The text shows how design and performance calculations of complete steam generators and waste heat boilers of fire tube and water tube type may be done using basic heat transfer principles. It discusses recent developments in boiler technology, and explores novel design ideas for improving efficiency and lowering operating costs. In addition, it presents examples of problems with steam generators and HRSGs that are faced by plant engineers, along with solutions. Appendices provide heat transfer correlations in all three systems of units.



Horizons in Clinical NanomedicineEdited by

Varvara Karagkiozaki and Stergios LogothetidisAristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Nanomedicine—the application of nanotechnology to health sciences—has the potential to address many important medical problems by exploiting the improved and novel physical/chemical characteristics of nanostructured materials and devices. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the forefront developments of nanotechnology in various domains of clinical medicine, such as cardiology, oncology, pharmacology, immunology, dermatology, virology, hematology, orthopaedics, embryology, congenital defects, dentistry, and tissue engineering. It also discusses the toxicology aspects of the engineered nanomaterials.



Green Building, Materials and Civil EngineeringEdited by

Jimmy C.M. Kao, Wen-Pei Sung, and Ran Chen

This book contains select green building, materials, and civil engineering papers from the 4th International Conference on Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering (GBMCE), which was held in Hong Kong, August 21-22, 2014. This volume of proceedings aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals from all over the world to present their materials, energy, environment, and civil engineering research results and development activities.



Geothermal EnergyRenewable Energy and the Environment, Second EditionWilliam E. GlassleyThe Energy Institute, University of California, Davis, USA and Geologisk Institut, Aarhus University, Denmark

Fully updated and featuring a new chapter on enhanced geothermal systems, this second edition of a Choice Award winner contains the latest scientific information used to discern applications and regions best suited for geothermal energy. Stressing environmental effects related to acquisition and consumption, the text explores where geothermal energy comes from and how to find it, as well as how it can be accessed, applied, and improved for future use. It provides background, theory, and practical techniques for implementing different types of geothermal energy projects.



Software and Systems Architecture in ActionRaghvinder SangwanMalvern, Pennsylvania, USASeries: Applied Software Engineering Series

This book explores practices that can be helpful in the development of architectures of large-scale systems in which software is a major component. Examining the synergies that exist between software and systems engineering, it details an approach to architecture design that is driven from systemic quality attributes determined from both the business and technical goals of the system. This approach utilizes analytically derived patterns and tactics for quality attributes that inform the architect’s design choices and help shape the architecture of a given system.



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Omics Technologies and Crop ImprovementEdited by

Noureddine BenkebliaUniversity of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

Omics technologies are modern approaches that give insight into the plant genome and its analysis using DNA-based methods for variety identification, RNA interference, elicitor biotechnology, and marker-assisted selection and breeding applications in some major crops. This book reviews data on food sciences and omics, and introduces researchers to the benefits of using these technologies. It covers a wide range of crop science categories, and is organized to give a broad view on how omics can help crop science and horticulture.



Labs on ChipPrinciples, Design and TechnologyEugenio IannoneDianax s.r.l. CEO and Founder, Milano, ItalySeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This book provides a complete reference for labs on chip in biotechnology, presenting a global view of current research and development. It integrates coverage of technology issues with strong theoretical explanations of design techniques; describes biochemical elements required to work on labs on chip; discusses fabrication, microfluidic, and electronic and optical detection techniques; and addresses planar technologies, polymer microfabrication, and process scalability to huge volumes. Devoting a chapter to labs on chip for genetics, this cutting-edge text offers valuable guidance for the design decision-making process.



Quaternary Alloys Based on II–VI SemiconductorsVasyl TomashykV.Ye. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv

This book collects data pertaining to diagrams of quaternary systems based on II–VI semiconductor compounds. It illustrates up-to-date experimental and theoretical information about phase relations based on II–VI semiconductor systems with four components. It critically evaluates many industrially significant systems presented in two-dimensional sections for the condensed phases. Each quaternary database description includes the diagram type, possible phase transformations and physical–chemical interactions of the components, thermodynamic characteristics, and methods for equilibrium investigation and sample preparation.



Handbook of Imaging in Biological MechanicsEdited by

Corey P. Neu and Guy M. Genin

Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence fluctuation analysis, and other methods allow for the study of the mechanics of cancer, dissection of the origins of cellular force regulation, and examination of biological specimens at the nanoscale. This handbook presents the spectrum of imaging techniques used for noninvasive visualization of the morphology and mechanics of the large and small—from organs to individual macromolecules. It discusses the selection and application of imaging technologies to study deformation, stress, and constitutive behavior of tissues, cells, and proteins.



Diffusion-Driven Wavelet Design for Shape AnalysisTingbo HouGoogle, Inc., Mountain View, California, USA

Hong QinStony Brook University, New York, USA

This work presents recent research results in wavelet designs on 3D shapes and their applications in shape analysis. It explains how to apply the design methods to various types of 3D data, such as polygonal meshes, point clouds, manifolds, and volumetric images. Unlike many other wavelet books, this one does not involve complicated mathematics. Instead, the book uses simplified formulations and illustrative examples to explain deep theories.



Solar EnergyApplication, Economics, and Public PerceptionEdited by

Muyiwa AdaramolaNorwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim

Due to climate change, the rise in energy demand, and issues of energy security, more countries are being forced to reexamine their energy policies and consider more renewable sources of energy. Solar power is expected to play a significant role in the changing face of energy economies, due in a large part to technological advances in the field and the significant decrease in cost. This book describes these advances and examines the current state of solar power. The sections of the book cover the following topics: an overview of hybrid solar energy systems, solar energy and conservation, current solar energy technologies, the economics of solar power, and public perceptions of solar energy.





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Engineering Optimization 2014Edited by

H.C. Rodrigues, J. Herskovits, C.M. Soares, J.M. Guedes, A.L. Araujo, J.O. Folgado, F. Moleiro, and J.F.A Madeira

Optimization methodologies are fundamental instruments to tackle the complexity of today’s engineering processes. This book is dedicated to optimization methods in engineering, and contains the papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Engineering Optimization (ENGOPT2014, Lisbon, Portugal, September 8-11, 2014). The book will be of interest to engineers, applied mathematicians, and computer scientists working on research, development, and practical applications of optimization methods in engineering.



Nanotechnology and Regenerative EngineeringThe Scaffold, Second EditionEdited by

Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.DUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA

Lakshmi S. Nair, M.Phil, Ph.DUniversity of Connecticut, Farmington, USA

Featuring contributions from world-class researchers in the field of tissue engineering, the first edition of this book was the first comprehensive source to explain the developments in nanostructured biomaterials for tissue engineering, the relevance of nanostructured materials in tissue regeneration, and the current applications of nanostructured scaffolds for engineering various tissues. This fully revised second edition provides a thorough update to the existing material, plus new coverage of the FDA approval process of nanostructure scaffolds, cutting-edge clinical trials, and products based on nanostructured scaffolds.



Micro- and NanoelectronicsEmerging Device Challenges and SolutionsEdited by

Tomasz BrozekPDF Solutions, San Jose, California, USASeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

Presenting a comprehensive overview of the state of the art of micro- and nanoelectronics, this book covers the field from fundamental science and material properties to novel ways of making nanodevices. It explores silicon compounds and processes; discusses FD SOI devices and candidates for post-CMOS nanoelectronics; and describes the latest developments in carbon nanotubes, graphene, and iii-v device structures. Containing contributions from experts in industry and academia, the text examines emerging materials and device architecture alternatives with the potential to shape the future of nanotechnology.



EEG/ERP AnalysisMethods and ApplicationsEdited by

Nidal Kamel and Aamir Saeed MalikUniversity of Teknology Petronas, Malaysia

This book covers EEG/ERP processing and analysis and their various applications. It explains the different techniques used for preprocessing the EEG/ERP data for artifacts removal and the advanced techniques used for signal enhancement, source localization, data fusion, classification, and quantitative EEG. It also demonstrates successful clinical applications of EEG/ERP in various areas. The book provides clinicians and engineers with an understanding of the technical issues, theoretical approaches, and clinical applications of EEG/ERP.



Cell and Matrix MechanicsEdited by

Roland KaunasTexas A&M University, College Station, USA

Assaf ZemelThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

This book covers several key areas of cell and tissue mechanics, providing the data and modeling framework for a multiscale analysis. The first section introduces basic concepts and outlines popular approaches used to study the mechanical properties of cells and matrix. The following two sections focus on molecular-scale studies of subcellular and matrix protein mechanics. The third section focuses on cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The final section deals with studies at the tissue scale.



Project Health AssessmentPaul S. Royer, PMPProactive Risk ManagementSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

This book presents an innovative approach for assessing project processes through a set of ten critical success factors based on PMI’s PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas. The findings from such assessments can help project managers to reduce project risk, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and increase the likelihood of project success. The book illustrates critical success factor points through numerous case studies.




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A Novel Green Treatment for TextilesPlasma Treatment as a Sustainable TechnologyChi-wai KanThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitySeries: Sustainability

Focusing on green chemistry and sustainability, this book discusses how plasma treatment is used to modify textile properties. It highlights the benefits of generating plasma and the reaction mechanisms between the surface of a textile and plasma species. The text addresses the nature of plasma gas, gas flow rate, system pressure, and discharge power that affect the results of plasma treatments. An opening chapter presents the environmental, economic, and social costs of current methods of treating textiles. Throughout the book, the author explains how the 12 principles of green chemistry can be applied to the textile industry.



NanoplasmonicsVasily KlimovLebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

This book presents, for the first time, the physical principles and mathematical descriptions of the main nanoplasmonic effects that now are scattered over thousands of research articles. Importantly, it contains many methods, accompanied by diagrams, for fast estimations and calculations of the main properties of nanoparticles of very different shapes and clusters. It also presents the most important applications of nanoplasmonics, including those in medicine, nanolasers, electronics, perfect lenses, and invisibility cloaks.



Magnetic Nanoparticle AssembliesEdited by

Kalliopi N. TrohidouInstitute of Materials Science, Athens, Greece

A great deal of scientific interest has been focused on the functionalization of magnetic nanoparticle assemblies. The understanding of interparticle interactions is necessary to clarify the physics of these assemblies and their use in the development of high-performance magnetic materials. This book reviews prominent research on the static and dynamic magnetic properties of nanoparticle assemblies. It gathers experimental and computational techniques that reveal the optimized magnetic properties of nanoparticles for biomedical uses and as ultra-high magnetic recording media.



Light-Induced Defects in SemiconductorsEdited by

Kazuo Morigaki, Harumi Hikita, and Chisato Ogihara

This book covers electronic and structural properties of light-induced defects, light-induced defect creation processes, and related phenomena in crystalline, amorphous, and microcrystalline semiconductors. It provides a theoretical treatment of recombination-enhanced defect reaction in crystalline semiconductors, particularly GaAs and related materials. It also discusses experimental evidence for this phenomenon. Light-induced defect creation in hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) is described in more detail, including its mechanism and experimental results. The subjects treated by the book are important issues from the viewpoints of physics and applications.



Digital Avionics HandbookThird EditionEdited by

Cary R. Spitzer, Uma Ferrell, and Thomas Ferrell

This book offers a comprehensive view of avionics. Complete with case studies of avionics architectures as well as examples of modern systems flying on current military and civil aircraft, this third edition of a perennial bestseller includes ten additional chapters covering new topics and emerging trends, significant restructuring to deliver a more coherent and cohesive story, and updates to all existing chapters to reflect the latest software and technologies. It also discusses new data bus and display concepts involving retina scanning, speech interaction, and synthetic vision.



Sustainable Watershed ManagementEdited by

I. Ethem Gonenc, John P. Wolflin, and Rosemarie C. Russo

This volume of proceedings contains papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Watershed Management (SuWaMa 2014). Contributions cover the following topics: sound watershed management practices, decision support tools (such as monitoring, GIS, ecological economics, cost/benefit analysis, and decision making models), integrated environmental model applications for management, trans-boundary environmental issues, and global watershed sustainability. This multidisciplinary volume benefits natural and social scientists, engineers, managers, and other professionals and stakeholders with an interest in water resources and their management.









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Robust Cluster Analysis and Variable SelectionGunter RitterUniversität Passau, GermanySeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics & Applied Probability

Clustering remains a vibrant area of research in statistics. Although there are many books on this topic, there are relatively few that are well founded in the theoretical aspects. This book presents an overview of the theory and applications of probabilistic clustering and variable selection, synthesizing the key research results of the last 50 years. It includes all the important theoretical details, and covers probabilistic models, inference, robustness issues, optimization algorithms, validation techniques, and variable selection methods. The book illustrates the different methods with simulated data, and then applies them to real-world data sets.



Optical Nanoscopy and Novel Microscopy TechniquesEdited by

Peng XiPeking University Hospital, Beijing, China

Many new methods in light and super-resolution microscopy have been developed over the last few years. This edited volume overviews the latest advances in microscopy, complete with experimental methods and data analysis of the results. Each chapter begins with a brief description of the principles of the technique for clarity and concludes with a set of problems. Cutting-edge microscopy techniques presented include STED, PALM/STORM, and light sheet microscopy.



Neurotechnology in National Security and DefensePractical Considerations, Neuroethical ConcernsEdited by

James GiordanoPellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA and Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, Arlington, Virginia, USASeries: Advances in Neurotechnology

Research and applications of neurotechnology are expanding at a rapid pace, and are fostering public concern and debate about the ethical issues generated by such research and use. This second volume in the Advances in Neurotechnology series specifically addresses the neuroethical, legal, and social issues arising from the use of neurotechnology in national security and defense. Presenting an integrative perspective, leading international experts lay the scientific groundwork and establish the premises necessary to appreciate the ethical aspects of neurotechnology in national security and defense.



Natural Biomarkers for Cellular MetabolismBiology, Techniques, and ApplicationsEdited by

Vladimir V. GhukasyanUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA

Ahmed A. HeikalUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth, USASeries: Series in Cellular and Clinical Imaging

This guide covers the current state of knowledge on intrinsic fluorescent biomarkers and highlights advances in using these biomarkers for the metabolic mapping and clinical diagnosis of healthy and diseased cells and tissues. The book’s first section introduces the fundamentals of cellular energy metabolic pathways as well as natural biomarkers within the context of their biological functions. The second section outlines the theoretical and technical background of quantitative, noninvasive, autofluorescence microscopy, and spectroscopy methods. The last two sections explore applications in biochemistry, cell biology, and medicine.



Mobile Point-of-Care Monitors and Diagnostic Device DesignEdited by

Walter KarlenThe University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

Presenting the combined expertise of contributors from various fields, this multidisciplinary text offers valuable insight into state-of-the-art technologies, research, and methods for designing personal diagnostic and ambulatory health care devices. Covering everything from sensors, systems, and software to integration, usability, and regulatory challenges, the book uses practical examples to illustrate key aspects related to instrumentation, information processing, and implementation. It not only gives an overview of the latest mobile health and point-of-care technologies, but also provides important background information about the device design process.



Combinatorial MapsEfficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image ProcessingGuillaume DamiandCNRS/Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne Cedex, France

Pascal LienhardtUniversity of Poitiers, Futuroscope Chasseneuil Cedex, France

This book gathers important ideas related to combinatorial maps and explains how the maps are applied in geometric modeling and image processing. It focuses on two subclasses of combinatorial maps: n-Gmaps and n-maps. The book presents the data structures, operations, and algorithms that are useful in handling subdivided geometric objects. It shows how to study data structures for the explicit representation of subdivided geometric objects and describes operations for handling the structures. The book also illustrates results of the design of data structures and operations.









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Engineering Technology and ApplicationsEdited by

Fun Shao, Wise Shu, and Tracy Tian

Divided into three main sections (civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering), this book is an invaluable resource for professionals and academics involved in civil, environmental, electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.



Materials Science and EngineeringTwo-Volume SetEdited by

Abbas Hamrang, Ph.D; Gennady E. Zaikov; A.K. Haghi; and E. Klodzinska

This set brings together research contributions from eminent experts on subjects that have gained prominence in material and chemical engineering and science. It presents the last developments along with case studies, explanatory notes, and schematics for clarity and enhanced understanding. The books present new research and studies on the efficiency of gas purification, the transport properties of films of chitosan-amikacin, operating conditions of clearing of gas in a rotoklon, properties and characteristics of varies materials and compounds, and more.



Synthetic JetsFundamentals and ApplicationsEdited by

Kamran MohseniUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Rajat MittalThe Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

This book focuses on fundamental concepts and applications of synthetic jets, in particular their uses in flow control and thermal management in electronic devices. It provides a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying synthetic jet behavior, as well as surveys the state of the art and offers a pathway to future advances in the field. It discusses efforts to improve and accelerate the design and optimization processes involved in the wide breadth of applications from flow control to electronic cooling and propulsion.



Polymer Electrolyte Fuel CellsPhysical Principles of Materials and OperationMichael EikerlingSimon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Andrei Kulikovsky

This book provides a systematic and profound account of scientific challenges in fuel cell research. The introductory chapters bring readers up to date on the urgency and implications of the global energy challenge, the prospects of electrochemical energy conversion technologies, and the thermodynamic and electrochemical principles underlying the operation of polymer electrolyte fuel cells. The book then presents challenges in fuel cell research as a systematic account of distinct components, length scales, physicochemical processes, and scientific disciplines. The main part of the book focuses on theory and modeling.



Computational Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal SystemEdited by

Ming ZhangHong Kong Polytechnic University

Yubo FanBeihang University, Beijing, China

Focusing on orthopedic and rehabilitation engineering applications, this comprehensive reference collects the latest research and cutting-edge techniques used in computational biomechanics. The book is divided into chapters based on body part: foot and ankle joint, knee joint, lower limb, hip joint, spine, and upper extremity. Each chapter covers the basic anatomy of the body part and details the scientific questions and medical problems that are addressed by modeling. The book discusses computational model development and techniques used, related experimental studies for model setup and validation, and clinical applications.



Adaptive FilteringFundamentals of Least Mean Squares with MATLAB®

Alexander D. PoularikasThe University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA

This book covers the fundamentals of adaptive filtering, with a focus on the least mean square (LMS) adaptive filter. It discusses random variables, stochastic processes, vectors, matrices, determinants, discrete random signals, and probability distributions, while delivering a concise introduction to MATLAB®—complete with problems, computer experiments, and over 110 functions and script files. The text not only addresses the basics of the LMS adaptive filter algorithm but also explores the Wiener filter and its applications, details the steepest descent method, and develops the Newton’s algorithm.









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VascularizationRegenerative Medicine and Tissue EngineeringEdited by

Eric M. BreyIllinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA

This book presents the latest research and science on the process of vessel assembly, with an emphasis on methods for controlling the process for therapeutic applications. It has a strong orientation toward regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications with contributions from engineers, basic scientists, and biologists. The book provides the reader with an understanding of the process of how blood vessels and methods for controlling this process are engineered to develop treatments for various pathologies and surgical situations.



Project Management for Research and DevelopmentGuiding Innovation for Positive R&D OutcomesLory Mitchell WingateSeries: Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series

Many successful research and development (R&D) companies have already realized the benefits of applying project management processes for achieving better project results. The key is to apply proven project management principles in a way that enables R&D and innovation. This book explains how to apply project management to obtain positive outcomes in R&D and innovation projects. Each chapter includes diagrams, surveys, checklists, and question-answer forms to guide readers in determining where their activities fall within the project spectrum, and to help them structure their own R&D or innovation projects.



CavitationA Novel Energy Efficient Technique for the Generation of NanomaterialsEdited by

Manickam SivakumarThe University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih

Muthupandian AshokkumarUniversity of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

The past decade has witnessed the development of a wide range of nanomaterials using cavitation. While a few currently available books deal with the fundamental aspects of cavitation and sonochemistry, there is no book devoted specifically to the technologically important nanomaterials obtained by cavitation. This was the stimulus behind the development of this book. Leading researchers working on utilizing cavitation for the generation of nanomaterials have made their contributions to this book.



Compressive Sensing for Urban RadarEdited by

Moeness AminVillanova University, Pennsylvania, USA

This is the first book to focus on a hybrid of compressive and urban sensing. It explains how reliable imaging, tracking, and localization of indoor targets can be achieved using compressed observations that amount to a tiny percentage of the entire data volume. Capturing the latest and most important advances in the field, this state-of-the-art text includes successful applications of compressive sensing for target detection and revealing building interiors, sparse reconstruction techniques for urban environments, and supporting examples using real data and computational electromagnetic modeling.



Cellular In Vitro TestingMethods and ProtocolsEdited by

John Haycock, Arti Ahluwalia, and J. Malcolm Wilkinson

Focusing on new 3D in vitro methods now available to researchers, this book brings together examples of leading-edge work being conducted internationally for improving in vitro cell culture methods, in particular the use of systems for enabling cell culture under laminar flow and the use of 3D scaffolds for providing cells with a structure which replicates the function of the extracellular matrix and encouraging interactions more akin to an in vivo environment.



Micro- and NanobubblesFundamentals and ApplicationsEdited by

Hideki TsugeKeio University, Tokyo, Japan

The field of micro- and nanobubbles has shown a strong potential for growth and is frequently highlighted in the news. Micro- and nanobubbles have many applications in a variety of fields including engineering, agriculture, environment, food, and medicine. This book is divided into three parts for the convenience of the readers: fundamentals, applications of microbubbles, and applications of nanobubbles. The book comprehensively discusses these topics and presents the possibility of micro- and nanobubbles as a new technology that can be utilized globally.









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Enterprise Integration and Information ArchitectureA Systems Perspective on Industrial Information IntegrationLi Da XuOld Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USASeries: Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (ASSE)

This book explains how to improve industrial information integration through the application of a systems approach. Describing how systems science is impacting current research, it covers enterprise architecture, information architecture for enterprises, business process/work flow modeling, and enterprise information integration. Complete with numerous examples of extended enterprise integration in actual supply chain environments, the book illustrates the critical issues that arise in professional practice, and explores emerging trends in enterprise integration and its information architecture.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-5025-1 July 2014

SinusoidsTheory and Technological ApplicationsPrem K. KytheUniversity of New Orleans, Louisiana, USASeries: Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics

With more than 200 illustrations, this book explains how sinusoids and Fourier transforms are used in a variety of application areas, including signal processing, GPS, optics, x-ray crystallography, radioastronomy, poetry and music as sound waves, and the medical sciences. The book discusses electromagnetic force and sychrotron radiation comprising all kinds of waves. It also covers topics of common interest, such as quasars, pulsars, the Big Bang theory, Olbers’ paradox, black holes, Mars mission, and SETI.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2107-7 July 2014

Handbook of Alternative Fuel TechnologiesSecond EditionEdited by

Sunggyu Lee, James G. Speight, and Sudarshan K. LoyalkaSeries: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

This book focuses on the different intermediates and raw material options that can generate energy output and products equivalent to conventional fossil energy sources. It presents short-term options for clean alternative energy sources that complement the development of long-term sustainable energy infrastructures. Detailing the chemical processes for each technology, the text assesses the environmental impacts, benefits, and performance of the various processes and fuel products. It also summarizes processing and transportation issues, process design options, safety concerns, regulations, and other practical considerations associated with alternative fuels.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9457-9 July 2014

Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems EngineeringEdited by

Alex Gorod, Brian E. White, Vernon Ireland, S. Jimmy Gandhi, and Brian SauserSeries: Complex and Enterprise Systems Engineering

Suitable as a reference for industry practitioners and as a textbook for classroom use, this book provides an understanding of systems engineering (SoSE), enterprise systems engineering (ESE), and complex systems engineering (CSE). Industry practitioners present and analyze case studies from a range of domains that demonstrate the underlying principles and best practices. A number of the case studies focus on addressing real human needs. Diverse approaches such as use of soft systems skills are illustrated in applications, and other helpful techniques are also provided.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-0240-6 July 2014

Handbook of Oral BiomaterialsEdited by

Jukka MatinlinnaUniversity of Hong Kong

The book introduces the latest advances in dental materials and biomaterials science. It contains a comprehensive introduction and covers ceramic, metallic, and polymeric oral biomaterials. The contributing authors are from all over the world and are distinguished in their disciplines. A solid primer for dental students, the book is also highly recommended for students of engineering and basic science who want to gain an insight in contemporary biomaterials science. For medical practitioners, the book offers an invaluable opportunity to learn about the latest steps in dental biomaterials.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4463-13-3 July 2014

Essential Principles of Image SensorsTakao KurodaConsultant, Osaka, Japan

This book provides a succinct introduction to the systemization, noise sources, and signal processes of image sensor technology, discussing image information and its four factors: space, light intensity, wavelength, and time. Insightfully illustrated, the text explains how image sensors convert optical image information into image signals, as well as details the operational principles, pixel technology, and evolution of CCD, MOS, and CMOS sensors. It also describes sampling theory and explores causes for the decline of image information quality.









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Advances in Visual Data Compression and CommunicationMeeting the Requirements of New ApplicationsFeng WuSeries: Multimedia Computing, Communication and Intelligence

This book provides a theoretical and technical basis for advanced research on visual data compression and communication. It presents the results of the author’s research on visual data compression and transmission. Studying scalable video coding (SVC), it considers the fundamental problem to be solved in SVC—motion compensation. It explores directional transforms, extends the current coding framework by visual synthesis and reconstruction, and explains how to apply compressive sensing to solve the compression problems in transmission. It also develops the pseudo-analog transmission for image and video.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3415-2 July 2014

Data ClassificationAlgorithms and ApplicationsEdited by

Charu C. AggarwalIBM Research, Yorktown Heights, New York, USASeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series

Research on the problem of classification tends to be fragmented across such areas as pattern recognition, database, data mining, and machine learning. Addressing the work of these different communities in a unified way, this book explores the underlying algorithms of classification as well as applications of classification in a variety of problem domains, including text, multimedia, social network, and biological data. It presents core methods in data classification, covers recent problem domains, and discusses advanced methods for enhancing the quality of the underlying classification results.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8675-8 July 2014

NanosiliconProperties, Synthesis, Applications, Methods of Analysis and ControlA.A. Ischenko, G.V. Fetisov, and L.A. Aslalnov

This book focuses on methods for producing nanosilicon, its electronic and optical properties, research methods to characterize its spectral and structural properties, and its possible applications. The book covers the basic properties of semiconductors, gives special attention to the photoluminescence of silicon nanoparticles, and describes methods used for studying and controlling the structure and properties of nanocrystalline silicon. It also explores the practical applications of nanocrystalline silicon, including the use of nanoparticles in sunscreens.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-9423-4 July 2014

Zinc Oxide NanostructuresAdvances and ApplicationsEdited by

Magnus WillanderLinköping University, Norrköping, Sweden

This book deals with one of the hottest nanomaterials today—zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures. The book describes different methods to grow ZnO nanostructures, as well as their optical and piezoelectrical properties and photo-toxicity. Applications in LEDs, lasers, power generators, and chemical sensors are discussed. In addition, growth on flexible substrates, particularly ZnO nanostructures and devices on paper substrates, is described.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4411-34-9 July 2014

Fluorescence Lifetime Spectroscopy and ImagingPrinciples and Applications in Biomedical DiagnosticsEdited by

Laura Marcu, Paul M. W. French, and Daniel S. Elson

This book reflects the remarkable advances in time-resolved fluorescence techniques and their role in a wide range of biological and clinical applications. Fluorescence lifetime approaches maximize contrast between different fluorophores for improved specificity of measurements, enabling characterization of intact tissue and disease diagnostics. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of fundamental principles, instrumentation, analytical methods, and applications. It covers the wide range of methods, including single channel (point) spectroscopy, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, and single- and multi-photon excitation.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-6168-4 July 2014

Nanopatterning and Nanoscale Devices for Biological ApplicationsEdited by

Šeila SelimovicHarvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Krzysztof IniewskiCMOS Emerging Technologies Research, Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSeries: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

Offering valuable insight into the latest developments in nanoscale technologies for the study of biological systems, this book covers device fabrication methods targeting the substrate on the nanoscale through surface modification, explores the generation of nanostructured biointerfaces and bioelectronics elements, discusses biosensors and integrated devices with nanoscale functionalities, and examines biological applications of nanoscale devices, including a review of nanotechnology in tissue engineering. It provides a deep understanding of the cutting-edge applications of nanotechnologies in biological engineering, and how to apply the relevant scientific concepts.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8632-1 July 2014







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NanomedicineA Soft Matter PerspectiveEdited by

Dipanjan Pan

This book provides a broad introduction to soft matters for nanomedicinal applications, with a deeper discussion of the individual modalities for molecular imaging. It includes a general introduction to the opportunities provided by this technology in chemistry, materials, biology, and nanomedicine. It is designed and written for anyone, with or without previous knowledge of nanotechnology, to benefit from the material.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7283-6 July 2014

Handbook of Hydrogen EnergyEdited by

S.A. Sherif, D. Yogi Goswami, E.K. Stefanakos, and Aldo SteinfeldSeries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series

This text provides the technical know-how for creating a hydrogen-based economy in which hydrogen is the main energy carrier along with electricity. It outlines the benefits and issues involved in converting to a hydrogen economy. It details how hydrogen can be produced efficiently, and how to take advantage of it being an abundant and completely renewable fuel. It examines the advantages and challenges in the areas of hydrogen storage and transportation, and explores ways of efficiently converting it into other forms of energy.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-5450-7 July 2014

Computational Biophysics of the SkinEdited by

Bernard QuerleuxL’OREAL Research & Innovation, Aulnay-Sous-Bois, France

This book gathers, for the first time, chapters describing scientific computing and numerical modeling for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved in skin physiology. The book is structured around some skin properties and functions, including optical and biomechanical properties, skin barrier functions, and homeostasis, covered through several chapters describing either biological or physical models at different scales.


eBook ISBN: 978-981-4463-85-0 July 2014

Biointeractions of NanomaterialsEdited by

Vijaykumar B. Sutariya and Yashwant PathakUniversity of South Florida College of Pharmacy, Tampa, USA

With the advent of nanotechnology and its applications in various fields such as nanomaterials and nanosystems, there is an increased concern about the safety and compatibility of these systems with biosystems. The main routes of nanomaterials contact are inhalation, dermal absorption, and ingestion. This book addresses the issues related to nanotoxicity and nanosafety of nanomaterials and nanosystems. It covers the interactions in biological systems and presents various tools and methods used to evaluate the nanotoxicity and nanosafety issues.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8239-2 July 2014

Big Data Analytics Strategies for the Smart GridCarol L. StimmelManifest Mind, LLC

A comprehensive data analytics program can help utility companies meet the continually evolving challenges of modern grids that are operationally efficient, while reconciling the demands of greenhouse gas legislation and establishing a meaningful return on investment. This book addresses the requirements for applying big data technologies and approaches, including Big Data cybersecurity, to the critical infrastructure that makes up the electrical utility grid. It explores the unique needs of electrical utility grids, including operational technology, IT, storage, processing, and how to transform grid assets for the benefit of both the utility business and energy consumers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-1829-9 July 2014

Background Modeling and Foreground Detection for Video SurveillanceEdited by

Thierry Bouwmans, Fatih Porikli, Benjamin Höferlin, and Antoine Vacavant

This book provides a complete overview of the concepts, algorithms, and applications related to background modeling and foreground detection. It presents the top methods and algorithms for detecting moving objects in video surveillance. It covers statistical models, clustering models, neural networks, and fuzzy models. The book also addresses sensors, hardware, and implementation issues, and discusses the resources and datasets required for evaluating and comparing background subtraction algorithms. The datasets and codes used in the text are available on https://sites.google.com/site/backgroundmodeling/.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-0538-1 July 2014






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Design of Structural ElementsConcrete, Steelwork, Masonry and Tim-ber Designs to British Standards and Eurocodes, Third EditionChanakya AryaUniversity College London, UK

This third edition of a popular text is a concise single-volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and composites. It provides design principles and guidance in line with both British Standards and Eurocodes, current as of late 2007. Topics discussed include the philosophy of design, basic structural concepts, and material properties. After an introduction and overview of structural design, the book is conveniently divided into sections based on British Standards and Eurocodes.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-8862-9 April 2009

Preventing Medical Device RecallsDev Raheja

Based on the author’s extensive experience in the medical device, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering industries, this book presents a detailed structure for systems thinking that can help to prevent costly device recalls. Based on Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge, this structure can help medical device designers and manufacturers exceed their customers’ expectations for quality and safety. This book is among the first to demonstrate how to control safety risks—from specifications all the way through to safely retiring products without harm to the environment.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-6823-5 July 2014

Biomedical Photonics Handbook, Second EditionFundamentals, Devices, and TechniquesEdited by

Tuan Vo-DinhDuke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Biomedical photonics is defined as the science of harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy to address problems in medicine and biology. The field has experienced explosive growth due to the non-invasive or minimally invasive nature and cost-effectiveness of photonic modalities in medical diagnostics and therapy. This first volume focuses on the fundamentals and advanced optical techniques and devices. It is an authoritative reference source for those involved in the research, teaching, learning, and practice of medical technologies.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-8513-6 July 2014

Biomedical Photonics Handbook, Second EditionBiomedical DiagnosticsEdited by


Biomedical photonics is defined as the science of harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy to address problems in medicine and biology. The field has experienced explosive growth due to the non-invasive or minimally invasive nature and cost-effectiveness of photonic modalities in medical diagnostics and therapy. This second volume focuses on biomedical diagnostic technologies and applications from the bench to the bedside. It is an authoritative reference source for those involved in the research, teaching, learning, and practice of medical technologies.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-8515-0 July 2014

Biomedical Photonics Handbook, Second EditionTherapeutics and Advanced BiophotonicsEdited by


Biomedical photonics is defined as the science of harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy to address problems in medicine and biology. The field has experienced explosive growth due to the non-invasive or minimally invasive nature and cost effectiveness of photonic modalities in medical diagnostics and therapy. This third volume focuses on therapeutic and future trends. It is an authoritative resource that examines the potential of photonics in medicine.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-8517-4 July 2014

Biomedical Photonics HandbookThree-Volume Set, Second EditionEdited by


This handbook presents the most recent technological advances and applications in the areas of biomedical photonics. The second edition contains introductory material and covers the state-of-the-art methods and instrumentation for biomedical photonic technologies. It integrates interdisciplinary research and development critically needed for scientists, engineers, manufacturers, teachers, students, and clinical providers to learn about the most recent advances and predicted trends in instrumentation and methods as well as clinical applications in important areas of biomedical photonics. Extensive references are provided to enhance further study.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-6319-0 July 2014







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Sparse ModelingTheory, Algorithms, and ApplicationsIrina RishIBM, Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

Genady Ya. GrabarnikSt. John’s University, Queens, New York, USA

This book provides an introduction to the growing field of sparse modeling, including application examples, problem formulations that yield sparse solutions, algorithms for finding such solutions, and recent theoretical results on sparse recovery. It describes optimization problems involving commonly used sparsity-enforcing approaches as well as sparse recovery problems that extend the basic formulation to more sophisticated forms of structured sparsity and to different loss functions. The book also covers sparse graphical models, dictionary learning, and sparse matrix factorizations.



The Uncanny Valley in Games & AnimationAngela TinwellUniversity of Bolton, UK

This book is an essential guide for animators and video game designers on how to overcome the uncanny valley phenomenon when designing human-like characters in digital applications. The author provides a synopsis of literature about the uncanny valley phenomenon and explains how it was introduced into contemporary thought. She then presents her theories on its possible psychological causes based on a series of empirical studies. The book focuses on how aspects of facial expression and speech can be manipulated to overcome the uncanny valley in character design.



Visualization Analysis & DesignTamara MunznerUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaSeries: AK Peters Visualization Series

This book provides a systematic, comprehensive framework for thinking about visualization in terms of principles and design choices. It features a unified approach encompassing information visualization techniques for abstract data, scientific visualization techniques for spatial data, and visual analytics techniques for interweaving data transformation and analysis with interactive visual exploration. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced designers, the book does not assume any experience with programming, mathematics, human–computer interaction, or graphic design.



Introduction to High-Dimensional StatisticsChristophe GiraudParis Sud University, Laboratoire de Mathématiques d’Orsay, France and École Polytechnique, Centre de Mathématiques Appliquées, Palaiseau, FranceSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics & Applied Probability

This is a concise guide to state-of-the-art models, techniques, and approaches for handling high-dimensional data. The book is intended to expose the reader to the key concepts and ideas in the simplest settings possible while avoiding unnecessary technicalities. This highly accessible text describes the challenges related to the analysis of high-dimensional data; covers cutting-edge statistical methods including model selection, sparsity and the lasso, aggregation, and learning theory; and provides detailed exercises at the end of every chapter with collaborative solutions on a wikisite.



Medical Image ProcessingAdvanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic TechniquesTamalika ChairaCentre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi

This higher-level text provides a brief introduction to advanced fuzzy set theory, fuzzy/intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators, and distance/similarity measures. It covers medical image enhancement using advanced fuzzy sets, including MATLAB®-based examples to increase contrast of the images. In addition, the book describes intuitionistic fuzzy and Type II fuzzy thresholding techniques that separate different regions/leukocyte types/abnormal lesions, demonstrates the clustering of unwanted lesions/regions even in the presence of noise, uses intuitionistic fuzzy edge detection to find the edges of different regions, and discusses fuzzy mathematical morphology.



Handbook of Package EngineeringThird EditionJoseph F. Hanlon, Robert J. Kelsey, and Hallie Forcinio

Now in its third edition, this handbook is still considered the standard industry reference on packaging materials and engineering. The text is a useful source of information for anyone involved in packaging. Designed as a refresher on packaging fundamentals, this complete guide also provides information on recent changes in the materials and structures of packaging. It reviews the essentials of production, packaging operations, line layout, and the machines that are required to perform basic packaging functions. It also introduces the increasing web of laws and regulations controlling virtually all packaged products.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4987-3193-5 April 1998







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Secure Development for Mobile AppsHow to Design and Code Secure Mobile Applications with PHP and JavaScriptJ. D. Glaser

Although there are many books that address security issues, most do not explain how to incorporate security into the building process. This book does exactly that. It supplies step-by-step guidance on how to integrate security measures into social applications running on mobile platforms. It explains how to design and code applications with security as part of the process and not an afterthought. The author outlines best practices to help readers build better, more secure software.



Handbook of Mixed Membership Models and Their ApplicationsEdited by

Edoardo M. Airoldi, David M. Blei, Elena A. Erosheva, and Stephen E. FienbergSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Handbooks of Modern Statistical Methods

Incorporating more than 20 years of the editors’ and contributors’ statistical work in mixed membership modeling, this handbook shows how to use these flexible modeling tools to uncover hidden patterns in modern high-dimensional multivariate data. It explores the use of the models in various application settings, including survey data, population genetics, text analysis, image processing and annotation, and molecular biology. Through examples using real data sets, readers will discover how to characterize complex multivariate data in a range of areas.



LogiQLA Query Language for Smart DatabasesTerry HalpinINTI International University, Malaysia

Spencer RugaberGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

LogicQL is a new state-of-the-art programming language based on Datalog. This book explains how to design, implement, and query deductive databases using this programming language. LogiQL’s declarative approach enables complex data structures and business rules to be simply specified and automatically executed. It is especially suited to business applications requiring complex rules to be implemented efficiently, for example, in predictive analytics and supply chain optimization. Suitable for both novices and experienced developers, the book includes many examples and exercises to consolidate understanding.



Biometric TechnologyAuthentication, Biocryptography, and Cloud-Based ArchitectureRavindra DasApollo Biometrics, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA

Most biometric books are either extraordinarily technical for technophiles or extremely elementary for the lay person. Striking a balance, this book is geared toward the business, IT, or security manager required to make purchasing, migration, or adoption decisions. Presenting technical background on the various biometric technologies and how they work, it looks at optimal application in various settings and their respective strengths and weaknesses—considering ease of use, false positives and negatives, and privacy and security issues. It also discusses exciting trends in biotechnology such as biocryptography and biometrics in the cloud.



Image and Video CompressionFundamentals, Techniques, and ApplicationsMadhuri A. Joshi, Mehul S. Raval, Yogesh H. Dandawate, Kalyani R. Joshi, and Shilpa P. Metkar

In an accessible way, this book covers basic schemes for image and video compression, including lossless techniques and wavelet- and vector quantization-based image compression and digital video compression. The MATLAB® programs enable readers to gain hands-on experience with the techniques. The authors provide quality metrics used to evaluate the performance of the compression algorithms. They also introduce the modern technique of compressed sensing, which retains the most important part of the signal while it is being sensed.



The Art of Game DesignA Book of Lenses, Second EditionJesse SchellCarnegie Mellon University and Schell Games, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

This second edition presents 100+ sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game’s design, encompassing diverse fields such as psychology, architecture, music, film, software engineering, theme park design, mathematics, anthropology, and more. Written by one of the world’s top game designers, this book describes the deepest and most fundamental principles of game design, demonstrating how tactics used in board, card, and athletic games also work in video games. It provides practical instruction on creating world-class games that will be played again and again.









Computer Science


RNA-seq Data AnalysisA Practical ApproachEija Korpelainen, Jarno Tuimala, Panu Somervuo, Mikael Huss, and Garry WongSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical and Computational Biology

This guide enables researchers to examine differential expression at gene, exon, and transcript levels and to discover novel genes, transcripts, and whole transcriptomes. It takes readers through the whole data analysis workflow. Each chapter starts with theoretical background, followed by descriptions of relevant analysis tools and practical examples. Accessible to both bioinformaticians and nonprogramming wet lab scientists, the examples illustrate the use of command-line tools, R, and other open source tools.



Regularization, Optimization, Kernels, and Support Vector MachinesEdited by

Johan A.K. Suykens, Marco Signoretto, and Andreas Argyriou

This book is a collection of invited contributions from leading researchers in machine learning. Comprised of 21 chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the latest research and advances in regularization, sparsity, and compressed sensing; describes recent progress in convex and large-scale optimization, kernel methods, and support vector machines; and discusses output kernel learning, domain adaptation, multi-layer support vector machines, and more.



Computational Trust Models and Machine LearningEdited by

Xin Liu, Anwitaman Datta, and Ee-Peng Lim

This book provides a detailed introduction to the concept of trust and its application in various computer science areas. Identifying trust modeling challenges that cannot be addressed by traditional approaches, this text effectively demonstrates how novel machine learning techniques can improve the accuracy of trust assessment. It explains how reputation-based systems are used to determine trust in diverse online communities, discusses collaborative filtering-based trust aware recommendation systems, and investigates the objectivity of human feedback, emphasizing the need to filter out outlying opinions to ensure credibility.



Diffusion-Driven Wavelet Design for Shape AnalysisTingbo HouGoogle, Inc., Mountain View, California, USA

Hong QinStony Brook University, New York, USA

This work presents recent research results in wavelet designs on 3D shapes and their applications in shape analysis. It explains how to apply the design methods to various types of 3D data, such as polygonal meshes, point clouds, manifolds, and volumetric images. Unlike many other wavelet books, this one does not involve complicated mathematics. Instead, the book uses simplified formulations and illustrative examples to explain deep theories.



Precision PhotoshopCreating Powerful Visual EffectsLopsie SchwartzLonita, California, USA

In clear, conversational language using extensive images and screenshots, this book provides in-depth guidance on learning how to use Photoshop. Requiring no prior experience, the book first offers a step-by-step beginner’s tutorial on the main features of Photoshop. It next provides solutions to the most common questions asked by new Photoshop users. The author explains how to customize brushes, work with camera raw files, and use 3D and video within Photoshop. She also covers more advanced tutorials involving higher concepts and specific source images.



Quantitative Graph TheoryMathematical Foundations and ApplicationsEdited by

Matthias DehmerFrank Emmert-StreibQueen’s University Belfast, UKSeries: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications

This is the first book devoted exclusively to quantitative graph theory. It presents and demonstrates existing and novel methods for analyzing graphs quantitatively. Incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge from graph theory, information theory, measurement theory, and statistical techniques, this book covers a wide range of quantitative-graph theoretical concepts and methods, including those pertaining to real and random graphs. Through its broad coverage, this text fills a gap in the contemporary literature of discrete and applied mathematics, computer science, systems biology, and related disciplines.









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Computational and Visualization Techniques for Structural Bioinformatics Using ChimeraForbes J. BurkowskiUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical and Computational Biology

This book shows how to perform computations with Python scripts in the Chimera environment. It covers topics that deal primarily with protein structure and encourages mathematical analysis by providing a firm foundation for computations. Through more than 60 exercises that involve the development of Python scripts, the book gives readers concrete guidance on using the scripting capabilities of Chimera.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-3662-0 July 2014

Proof TheorySequent Calculi and Related FormalismsKatalin BimbóUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaSeries: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications

Although sequent calculi constitute an important category of proof systems, they are not as well known as axiomatic and natural deduction systems. Addressing this deficiency, this book presents a comprehensive treatment of sequent calculi, including a wide range of variations. It focuses on sequent calculi for various non-classical logics, from intuitionistic logic to relevance logic, linear logic, and modal logic. The author presents a variety of proof systems for classical and non-classical logics and devotes chapters to proofs of cut theorems and decidability theorems.



Molecular Modeling at the Atomic ScaleMethods and Applications in Quantitative BiologyEdited by

Ruhong ZhouIBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, USASeries: Series in Computational Biophysics

Developments in molecular modeling from experimental and computational techniques have enabled a wide range of biological applications. This timely summary reflects the recent advances in bridging novel algorithms and high performance computing with characterization of important biological processes, such as folding dynamics of key proteins. It encompasses the perspectives of leading experts on this transformation in molecular biology, illustrating with state-of-the-art examples how molecular modeling approaches are being applied to critical questions in modern quantitative biology.



Exploring Neural Networks with C#Ryszard Tadeusiewicz, Rituparna Chaki, and Nabendu Chaki

This book presents the important properties of neural networks, while keeping the complex mathematics to a minimum. Explaining how to build neural networks and use them, the book presents complicated information about neural networks structure, functioning, and learning in a manner that is easy to understand. Taking a “learn-by-doing” approach, the book is filled with illustrations to guide readers through the mystery of neural networks. Examples of experiments are provided in the text to encourage individual research.



Combinatorial MapsEfficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image ProcessingGuillaume DamiandCNRS/Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne Cedex, France

Pascal LienhardtUniversity of Poitiers, Futuroscope Chasseneuil Cedex, France

This book gathers important ideas related to combinatorial maps and explains how the maps are applied in geometric modeling and image processing. It focuses on two subclasses of combinatorial maps: n-Gmaps and n-maps. The book presents the data structures, operations, and algorithms that are useful in handling subdivided geometric objects. It shows how to study data structures for the explicit representation of subdivided geometric objects and describes operations for handling the structures. The book also illustrates results of the design of data structures and operations.



Robust Cluster Analysis and Variable SelectionGunter RitterUniversitat Passau, GermanySeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics & Applied Probability

Clustering remains a vibrant area of research in statistics. Although there are many books on this topic, there are relatively few that are well founded in the theoretical aspects. This book presents an overview of the theory and applications of probabilistic clustering and variable selection, synthesizing the key research results of the last 50 years. It includes all the important theoretical details, and covers probabilistic models, inference, robustness issues, optimization algorithms, validation techniques, and variable selection methods. The book illustrates the different methods with simulated data, and then applies them to real-world data sets.









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Software EssentialsDesign and ConstructionAdair DingleSeattle University, Washington, USASeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Innovations in Software Engineering and Software Development Series

This book goes beyond syntax to explicitly define and illustrate high-level design concepts. It provides a solid understanding of control flow, ADTs (objects), memory, type relationships, and dynamic behavior, while promoting modern software design options independent of a particular programming language or tool. It compares and contrasts C# and C++ design solutions, explains how to evaluate the short- and long-term costs and benefits of various design choices, and offers extensive code examples, supportive appendices, and a glossary of more than 200 common terms.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-4121-1 July 2014

Virtual World DesignAnn Latham Cudworth

This book illustrates how the intertwining disciplines of 2D graphics, 3D models, lighting, sound, and storytelling come together by design in the creation of an accessible virtual environment for teaching, research, and entertainment. With 200 illustrations and 12 step-by-step projects, the book delivers hours of creative challenges for people working in public virtual worlds or on private grids.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7966-8 July 2014

Data ClassificationAlgorithms and ApplicationsEdited by

Charu C. AggarwalIBM Research, Yorktown Heights, New York, USASeries: Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series

Research on the problem of classification tends to be fragmented across such areas as pattern recognition, database, data mining, and machine learning. Addressing the work of these different communities in a unified way, this book explores the underlying algorithms of classification as well as applications of classification in a variety of problem domains, including text, multimedia, social network, and biological data. It presents core methods in data classification, covers recent problem domains, and discusses advanced methods for enhancing the quality of the underlying classification results.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8675-8 July 2014

Background Modeling and Foreground Detection for Video SurveillanceEdited by

Thierry Bouwmans, Fatih Porikli, Benjamin Höferlin, and Antoine Vacavant

This book provides a complete overview of the concepts, algorithms, and applications related to background modeling and foreground detection. It presents the top methods and algorithms for detecting moving objects in video surveillance. It covers statistical models, clustering models, neural networks, and fuzzy models. The book also addresses sensors, hardware, and implementation issues and discusses the resources and datasets required for evaluating and comparing background subtraction algorithms.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-0538-1 July 2014

Big Data Analytics Strategies for the Smart GridCarol L. StimmelManifest Mind, LLC

A comprehensive data analytics program can help utility companies meet the continually evolving challenges of modern grids that are operationally efficient, while reconciling the demands of greenhouse gas legislation and establishing a meaningful return on investment. This book addresses the requirements for applying big data technologies and approaches, including big data cybersecurity, to the critical infrastructure that makes up the electrical utility grid. It explores the unique needs of electrical utility grids, including operational technology, IT, storage, processing, and how to transform grid assets for the benefit of both the utility business and energy consumers.


eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-1829-9 July 2014






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