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Designing Emerging Markets: A Quantitative History of Architectural Globalisation
by Giaime BottiThis book offers a unique glance into the process of globalisation of the architectural practice during the last three decades through the lenses of innovative methodologies in architectural history based on quantitative data. Focusing on the golden age of globalisation (1990-2019), it investigates the transnational work of more than one thousand architectural firms of different business models from Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific in a broad sample of emerging markets: Mainland China, South-East Asia, India, the Persian Gulf, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia and Kazakhstan, and Latin America. In the book, different thematic geographies are presented to explore the global scope of the contemporary profession, examine significant projects and the structural conditions behind them, and reveal the debates that such works generated. Understanding the global agency of design firms in emerging markets also becomes a way to study different market conditions, modes of production, and architectural trends comparatively and to highlight the shifts that occurred in the profession over the last few decades. The use of quantitative methodologies produces a novel and updated narrative on contemporary architecture in emerging markets grounded in quantitative data rather than in preassumptions and purely qualitative interpretations. Richly illustrated, this book is further enhanced by an ample set of maps, graphs, and tables to visualise data better.
Analysis and Mitigation of Broadband Oscillation in Renewable Energy Generation and AC/DC Transmission Systems
by Weisheng Wang Guanghui Li Guoqing HeWith the growth of the installed capacity and the proportion of REG, mainly including wind power and PV power generation, the stable operation of REG and AC/DC transmission systems has become a technical bottleneck for the sustainable development of REG. Since 2009, broadband oscillation incidents have occurred frequently in REG and AC/DC transmission systems in China and some foreign countries, resulting in severe consequences such as large-scale tripping-off of REG units, damaging equipments, and an increasing curtailment of wind and PV power generation. However, there are great difficulties and challenges for the analysis and mitigation of broadband oscillation.This book focuses on the analysis and mitigation of broadband oscillation in renewable energy generation and AC/DC transmission systems. The theoretical knowledge and practical approaches to solve this issue are explored through the contents of 4 parts, 18 chapters. Part Ⅰ is Small-signal Modeling of Converters, containing four chapters. The frequency-domain small-signal modeling method and impedance modeling of three types of basic converters commonly used in power electronic devices, including the two-level converter, modular multilevel converter, and thyristor converter are introduced. Part Ⅱ is Impedance Model and Characteristics Analysis of REG and HVDC Transmission, containing six chapters. The impedance model and characteristics analysis of the full power conversion wind turbine, DFIG-based wind turbines, PV unit, SVG, LCC-HVDC, and MMC-HVDC are introduced. Part Ⅲ is Broadband Oscillation Analysis in REG and AC/DC Transmission Systems, containing three chapters. The impedance modeling and characteristics analysis of REG plants, and oscillation analysis of REG connected into AC and HVDC transmission systems are introduced. Part Ⅳ is Broadband Oscillation Mitigation in REG and AC/DC Transmission Systems, containing five chapters. The impedance reshaping of the REG unit, SVG, LCC-HVDC, and MMC-HVDC as well as project cases are presented.This book can be used by the researchers engaged in the design, technology research and development, and operation management of electrical engineering and renewable energy engineering, which can also be a reference book for teachers and students of electrical engineering in colleges and universities.
Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Plasma and Energy Conversion: ISPEC 2022, 14-16 Oct, Foshan, China (Springer Proceedings in Physics #391)
by Dong Dai Cheng Zhang Zhi Fang Xinpei LuThese proceedings highlight the fundamental researches and up-to-data developments on energy conversion and high-voltage application by means of low temperature and atmospheric pressure plasma. In recent years, plasma-assisted energy conversion gains increasing attention as an alternative to thermal-catalysis or electro-catalysis. These proceedings discuss and exchange cutting-edge scientific innovations and technological advances in fields like plasma-enabled synthesis of chemicals and fuels, plasma-enabled the environmental clean-up, plasma-enabled catalysis treatment, in-situ probing of plasma-catalyst interactions and its high-voltage applications, which show great potentials in industrial demands like CO2 hydrogenation, CH4 reforming and nitrogen fixation, plasma deposition, chemical synthesis, VOC abatement and high-voltage insulation.This collection of papers presents the main applications of plasma-induced energy conversion and high-voltage discharge in the form of separate chapters, including cutting-edge studies on conversion technology, complex mechanism simulation, in-situ detection and converged applications by artificial intelligence. These proceedings are suitable for researchers engaged in fields like plasma-catalysis, discharge diagnosis and modelling, chemical modelling and high-voltage applications.The major topics covered in the conference proceedings are:1) Advanced plasma-catalysis conversion technology;2) Advanced in-situ discharge diagnosis technology;3) Advanced in-situ plasma-catalysis characterization;4) Multi-scale or innovative modelling technology;5) High-voltage discharge and application.
Green Hybrid Composite in Engineering and Non-Engineering Applications (Composites Science and Technology)
by Tabrej Khan Mohammad JawaidThis book introduces the different advanced hybrid composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, marine, and general engineering infrastructures. It represents the current development processes and applications in aircraft, automobile, and marine structures. This book also contains test cases and their validation using a finite element approach using computer tools. The book also deals with the design approach for innovative hybrid composite materials focused on diverse engineering and non-engineering applications. A detailed review of the state-of-the-art composite materials study presented here would be of interest to scientists, academics, students, and engineers and professionals in general working in the field of advanced composite materials and structures. This book is also useful for Ph.D. research scholars to improve their fundamental understanding of advanced materials and is also suitable for master’s and undergraduate courses on composite materials.
Intelligent Computing and Communication: Proceedings of 6th ICICC 2022 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1447)
by M. Seetha Sateesh K. Peddoju Vishnu Pendyala Vedula V. S. S. S. ChakravarthyThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2022) organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (for women) Autonomous, Hyderabad, India, on November 18–19, 2022. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical solutions to a number of problems in society, the environment, and industry. Further, the book also addresses the deployment of emerging computational and knowledge transfer approaches, optimizing solutions in various disciplines of science, technology, and healthcare.
Molecular Marker Techniques: A Potential Approach of Crop Improvement
by Nitish KumarThis edited book covers the applications of molecular markers in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Recent advances in molecular marker techniques such as the development of high-throughput genotyping platforms, marker-assisted selection, and non-coding RNA-based markers have been discussed. Essential information is provided on functional markers, genotype-by-sequencing, and association mapping methodologies that can facilitate accelerated crop breeding programs for increased yield, high nutritional quality, and tolerance to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses. This volume presents basic information on molecular marker techniques from marker location up to gene cloning. The book includes a description of technical approaches in genome analysis such as comparison of marker systems, positional cloning, and array techniques. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, and plant breeders. The book also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
Advanced Nanomaterials and Their Applications: Select Proceedings of ICANA 2022 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #22)
by N. Madhusudhana Rao Giribabu Lingamallu Mangilal AgarwalThis book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications (ICANA 2022) and presents recent developments in the fields of nanoscale sciences. The topics covered in this book include energy storage and conversion, bio- and healthcare materials, sensors and actuators, functional materials, optical materials, and computational and simulation methods. This book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the various fields of nanotechnology.
Machine Intelligence and Data Science Applications: Proceedings of MIDAS 2022 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Amar Ramdane-Cherif T. P. Singh Ravi Tomar Tanupriya Choudhury Jung-Sup UmThis book is a compilation of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Machine Intelligence and Data Science Applications (MIDAS 2022), held on October 28 and 29, 2022, at the University of Versailles—Paris-Saclay, France. The book covers applications in various fields like data science, machine intelligence, image processing, natural language processing, computer vision, sentiment analysis, and speech and gesture analysis. It also includes interdisciplinary applications like legal, healthcare, smart society, cyber-physical system, and smart agriculture. The book is a good reference for computer science engineers, lecturers/researchers in the machine intelligence discipline, and engineering graduates.
Inventive Systems and Control: Proceedings of ICISC 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #672)
by V. Suma Pascal Lorenz Zubair BaigThis book presents selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC 2023), held on January 30–31, 2023, at JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India. The conference proceedings of ICISC 2023 include an analysis of the class of intelligent systems and control techniques that utilizes various artificial intelligence technologies, where there are no mathematical models and system available to make them remain controlled. Inspired by various existing intelligent techniques, the primary goal of ICISC 2023 proceedings is to present the emerging innovative models to tackle the challenges faced by the existing computing and communication technologies.
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Future Perspectives
by Rajaram S. Mane Rashmi P. Sharma Amruta P. KanakdandeThis book highlights recent advances in variety of nanomaterials classes including metal chalcogenides, metal oxides/hydroxides, polymer, metal-organic frameworks, and hybrid nanostructures, with a focus on their properties, synthesis methods, and key applications. It also offers detailed coverage on the toxicity aspects with possible solution. Additionally, it provides complete and comprehensive information on surface modification strategies of nanoparticles to achieve desired outcomes. This book discusses potential applications and major challenges of using these nanomaterials in the fields of biomedical sciences, agricultural industry, bioenergy, biofuel production, and environmental remediation, etc. Overall, this book provides crucial background in nanobiotechnology that compliments the understanding of experimental design for the production of more customized nanomaterials to avail desirable benefits.
Neural Information Processing: 29th International Conference, ICONIP 2022, Virtual Event, November 22–26, 2022, Proceedings, Part VI (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1793)
by Mohammad Tanveer Sonali Agarwal Seiichi Ozawa Asif Ekbal Adam JatowtThe four-volume set CCIS 1791, 1792, 1793 and 1794 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2022, held as a virtual event, November 22–26, 2022. The 213 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 810 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Theory and Algorithms; Cognitive Neurosciences; Human Centered Computing; and Applications.The ICONIP conference aims to provide a leading international forum for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals who are working in neuroscience, neural networks, deep learning, and related fields to share their new ideas, progress, and achievements.
Neural Information Processing: 29th International Conference, ICONIP 2022, Virtual Event, November 22–26, 2022, Proceedings, Part VII (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1794)
by Mohammad Tanveer Sonali Agarwal Seiichi Ozawa Asif Ekbal Adam JatowtThe four-volume set CCIS 1791, 1792, 1793 and 1794 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2022, held as a virtual event, November 22–26, 2022. The 213 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 810 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Theory and Algorithms; Cognitive Neurosciences; Human Centered Computing; and Applications.The ICONIP conference aims to provide a leading international forum for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals who are working in neuroscience, neural networks, deep learning, and related fields to share their new ideas, progress, and achievements.
Regenerated Cellulose and Composites: Morphology-Property Relationship (Engineering Materials)
by Mohd ShabbirThis book highlights the morphology-property relationship of regenerated cellulose materials and composites, as morphology of materials is the key feature and corresponds to associated applications of/to the materials. It is highly essential to assimilate the literature on morphology-property relationship of cellulose materials. Being the most abundant natural polymer on earth and gateway to large number of applications, cellulose is expected to be researched for higher efficiencies. Various books and research articles have targeted the specific morphologies, the respective characteristics and application areas. This book presents literature on morphology-property relationship of cellulose materials and provides a direction to this relationship.
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems in Industry 4.0: Select Proceedings of IPDIMS 2022 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by B. B. V. L. Deepak M. V. A. Raju Bahubalendruni D. R. K. Parhi B. B. BiswalThis book presents the select proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2022). It covers the latest trends in the areas of design and manufacturing. The main topics covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics, and CAD/CAM/CIM. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, and industrial engineering.
Cross-Technology Coexistence Design for Wireless Networks (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Junmei Yao Kaishun WuThis book introduces readers to the fundamentals of the cross-technology coexistence problem in heterogeneous wireless networks. It also highlights a range of mechanisms designed to combat this problem and improve network performance, including protocol design, theoretical analysis, and experimental evaluation.In turn, the book proposes three mechanisms that can be combined to combat the cross-technology coexistence problem and improve network performance. First, the authors present a fast signal identification method. It provides the basis for the subsequent protocol design and allows heterogeneous devices to adopt proper transmission strategies. Second, the authors present two cross-technology interference management mechanisms in both the time domain and the frequency domain, which can mitigate interference and increase transmission opportunities for heterogeneous devices, thus improving network performance. Third, they present a cross-technology communication mechanism based on symbol-level energy modulation, which allows heterogeneous devices to transmit information directly without a gateway, improving transmission efficiency and paving the way for new applications in IoT scenarios. Lastly, they outline several potential research directions to further improve the efficiency of cross-technology coexistence. This book is intended for researchers, computer scientists, and engineers who are interested in the research areas of wireless networking, wireless communication, mobile computing, and Internet of Things. Advanced-level students studying these topics will benefit from the book as well.
Decarbonization of Maritime Transport (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability)
by Burak Zincir Pravesh Chandra Shukla Avinash Kumar AgarwalThis contributed book focuses on decarbonization of maritime transport by highlighting different aspects of decarbonization methods indicated in the International Maritime Organization’s Initial Greenhouse Gas Strategy (2018). The book contains studies on alternative fuels and alternative energy systems with their life cycle assessment, electrification and hybridization of ships, carbon capture technologies, green port concept, energy efficiency management, and market-based measures. This book will be of interest to those working in academia and industry in maritime technologies and transportation.
Emerging Technologies for Future Sustainability: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy; ICoBiomasSE 2022; 20–21 Sept., Malaysia (Green Energy and Technology)
by Hafiza Shukor Hairul Nazirah Abdul Halim Hui Lin Ong Boon-Beng Lee Mohd Hanif Mohd PisalThis book presents high-quality peer-reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy 2022 (ICoBiomasSE 2022) organized by the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (COEBU), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia. The theme of the conference “Emerging Technology for Future Sustainability” is chosen in view of the current revolution and rapid developments in the field of biomass innovation towards sustainable development. The contents are broadly divided into five parts: (1) sustainable biomass resources for decarbonizing the economy, (2) biomass conversion technologies for bioenergy and biofuels, (3) biomass conversion to intermediates and products, (4) bioeconomy sustainability, impacts and policies and (5) bioenergy integration. It provides a platform for students, professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers and industries working in the areas of biomass utilization and sustainable energy to solve long-standing environmental issues for a healthier planet.
Proceedings of the NIELIT's International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technology: NICE-DT 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #676)
by Sri Niwas Singh Saurov Mahanta Yumnam Jayanta SinghThe book presents selected papers from NIELIT's International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technology (NICE-DT 2023) held during February 10–11, 2023, in New Delhi, India. The book covers state-of-the-art research insights on artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, data analytics, cyber security and forensic, network and mobile security, advance computing, cloud computing, quantum computing, VLSI and semiconductors, electronics system, Internet of Things, robotics and automations, blockchain and software technology, digital technologies for future, assistive technology for divyangjan (people with disabilities) and Strategy for Digital Skilling for building a global Future Ready workforce.
Magnetomicrofluidic Circuits for Single-Bioparticle Transport
by Roozbeh Abedini-NassabThis book highlights the current state of the art in magnetophoretic circuits and their use in the emerging field of single-cell analysis. This interdisciplinary topic involves many fields of science including cellular biology, drug screening, cancer research, personalized medicine, microfabrication, biomedical microdevices, and lab-on-a-chip. This book not only provides the required fundamental knowledge and background needed in magnetics and the circuit theory but also describes the idea of magnetophoretic circuits as well as the cutting-edge developed technologies. It provides a sufficient background in i) the required theory in magnetics, ii) SCAs in general, iii) the circuit theory, iv) the developed idea of the magnetophoretic circuits, v) the fabrication process and magnetic cell labeling techniques, vi) the magnetophoretic-based SCA tools, and vii) the bio-applications. Methods for performing simulations as well as designing, fabricating, and running experiments are explained. Author of the book is one of the inventors of some of the ideas and the author/co-author of some of the related articles in high-impact journals. The book appeals to the readers interested in clinical applications as well as the ones interested in its technical aspects. It is beneficial for researchers interested in the field of single-cell analysis from various disciplines including biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, and cellular biology.
Smart Nanomaterials Targeting Pathological Hypoxia (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)
by Azamal Husen Sachidanand Singh Sonam ChawlaThe book showcases the newest research on smart nanoplatforms responding to “hypoxia”; an omnipresent pathological feature of many modern-day diseases and its potential applications. The book demonstrates the versatility of hypoxia targeted smart nanoplatforms in disease management in diverse pathological settings presented in chapters contributed by various experts in the field. The themes in the book touch upon critical facets to address pathological hypoxia such as nanomaterials enhancing oxygenation, hypoxia responsive nanoformulations which deliver the drug directly to the hypoxic site, limited toxicity and enhanced efficacy of smart nanoformulations to counter molecular consequences of hypoxia, and theranostics combining hypoxia detection systems with drug delivery systems. This book disseminates the current implications of smart nanomaterials in disease management that can be exploited by scholars, researchers, and pharma industries to develop, manufacture, and commercialize hypoxia targeted diagnostics and therapeutics.
Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering
by D. K. SinghThis book contains important words and terminologies of the core subjects in mechanical engineering such as engineering mechanics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, IC engines, heat and mass transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning, manufacturing processes, theory of machines, industrial engineering and management, electric vehicles, etc. that are explained in a concise and lucid manner. The contents also touch upon some terminologies of basic science subjects. This dictionary is an easy-to-use and a practical resource which will be highly useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of mechanical engineering.
Intelligent Sustainable Systems: Proceedings of ICISS 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #665)
by Jennifer S. Raj Isidoros Perikos Valentina Emilia BalasThis book features research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Intelligent Sustainable Systems (ICISS 2023), held at SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India, during February 2–3, 2023. The book reports research results on the development and implementation of novel systems, technologies, and applications that focus on the advancement of sustainable living. The chapters included in this book discuss a spectrum of related research issues such as applications of intelligent computing practices that can have ecological and societal impacts. Moreover, this book emphasizes on the state-of-the-art networked and intelligent technologies that are influencing a promising development in the direction of a long-term sustainable future. The book is beneficial for readers from both academia and industry.
3D Printing of Composites (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)
by Mrityunjay Doddamani H. S. Bharath Pavana Prabhakar Suhasini GururajaThis book presents a unique approach to developing lightweight feedstock material for 3D printing of structural components for weight-sensitive structural applications across aerospace, automobile, and marine regimes. In addition to making wide feedstock materials choices available for AM industry, the content also presents a novel approach of 3D printing of lightweight core sandwich composites, all at once. It discusses the process of fused filament fabrication (FFF) as one of the most widely used additive manufacturing (AM) techniques to fabricate lightweight complex functional parts with zero tooling cost, lower energy, and reduced material consumption. The chapters presented in this book deal with a special class of lightweight feedstock material development, synthesis of the developed filaments, optimization of 3D printing parameters on a commercially available FFF-based printer, mechanical and dynamic property investigations of prints, and finally demonstration of 3D-printed industrial-scale lightweight components. This book guides students, researchers, and industrial professionals in lightweight materials design and development.
Microbial products for future industrialization (Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances)
by Angana Sarkar Idris Adewale AhmedThis book “Microbial Products for Future Industrialization” focuses on the exploitation of various advanced microbial and molecular biology technologies and their associated processes, especially the microbial-molecular-chemical nexus, for the future industrialization of emerging new microbial products. The descriptions given in its chapters take the reader through an entire journey of new emerging microbial products from lab to industry and provide new information that has not yet been fully exploited for future industrialization steps. This volume is a great resource for readers seeking a more comprehensive material covering the technical, economic, and societal aspects that impact bioprocessing of microbial products at the industrial level along with biotechnological intervention for better production of microbial products in near future. This book also encompasses advanced and updated information as well as future directions for young researchers and scientists, and academics who are working in the field of microbial product production related to sustainability.
Expert Clouds and Applications: Proceedings of ICOECA 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #673)
by I. Jeena Jacob Selvanayaki Kolandapalayam Shanmugam Ivan IzoninThe book features original papers from International Conference on Expert Clouds and Applications (ICOECA 2023), organized by RV Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore, India, during February 9–10, 2023. It covers new research insights on artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, sustainability, and knowledge-based expert systems. The book discusses innovative research from all aspects including theoretical, practical, and experimental domains that pertain to the expert systems, sustainable clouds, and artificial intelligence technologies. The thrust of the book is to showcase different research chapters dealing with the design, development, implementation, testing and analysis of intelligent systems, and expert clouds, and also to provide empirical and practical guidelines for the development of such systems.