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Advanced Non-Thermal Power Generation Systems (Sustainable Energy Strategies)
by Yatish T. ShahGenerally, sources for power generation are broken down into two categories: thermal and non-thermal. Thermal sources for power generation include combustion, geothermal, solar, nuclear, and waste heat, which essentially provide heat as a means for power generation. This book examines non-thermal (mechanical, electrochemical, nanoscale self-powered, and hybrid) sources of power generation and emphasizes recent advances in distributed power generation systems. Key Features Details recent advances made in wind power, including onshore, offshore, fixed and floating platform, and air wind energy systems, and offers detailed assessments of progress Covers advances in generation of hydropower, exploring dam hydropower, novel wave energy converters, and novel systems and turbines for hydrokinetic energy conversion to power Examines all types of fuel cells and their multi-functional roles, along with hybrid fuel cell systems in complete detail Explores advances in the development of self-powered nanogenerators for use in portable, wearable, and implantable power electronics Focuses on technologies with the best commercial possibilities and provides perspectives on future challenges that need to be solved This book will be of value to all researchers in academia, industry, and government interested in pursuing power generation technologies and seeking a comprehensive understanding of available and emerging non-thermal power generation sources. Readers who are interested in learning about thermal power generation sources can find it in the author’s companion text Advanced Power Generation Systems: Thermal Sources (2023).
Advanced Nondestructive and Structural Techniques for Diagnosis, Redesign and Health Monitoring for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Selected Works from the TMM-CH 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #33)
by Ahmad Osman Antonia Moropoulou Kyriakos LampropoulosThis book comprises the proceedings of the third TMM_CH International Conference on "Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage." This book showcases the latest advancements in non-destructive testing and structural techniques across a wide range of applications within the realm of cultural heritage. The conference, held at the esteemed Eugenides Foundation in Athens, Greece, brought together scientists, engineers, architects, archeologists, conservators, geologists, art historians, and other stakeholders. Thirteen sessions and panel discussions featuring 142 esteemed panelists provided a platform for the exchange of ideas. With a significant online presence and approximately 50,000 online viewers, the conference had a profound impact on a global scale. This book serves as a valuable resource, presenting recent scientific breakthroughs, non-destructive techniques, and technologies that contribute to the holistic preservation of our world's cultural heritage.
Advanced Polymer Structures: Chemistry for Engineering Applications
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this new book considers state-of-the-art developments and research in polymer science, such as advanced polymers, composites and nanocomposites, and the role of polymers in the progress of green chemistry and medicine. Polymers are studied in fields as diverse as polymer science (polymer chemistry and polymer physics), biophysics, biochemistry, and more generally in materials science and engineering. Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) and nanocomposites (PMNCs) are widely used in hightech material structures such as in the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. Their impact on the physical and mechanical performance is mainly due to their reinforcing agents, fibers (glass, carbon, aramid) or nanofibers (MMT, CNTs, graphene, etc) but also due to a perfect mastery of the matrix/reinforcement interface.
Advanced Polymer Structures: Chemistry for Engineering Applications
by Omar Mukbaniani Tamara Tatrishvili Marc Jean M. AbadieTaking an interdisciplinary approach, this new book considers state-of-the-art developments and research in polymer science, such as advanced polymers, composites and nanocomposites, and the role of polymers in the progress of green chemistry and medicine. Polymers are studied in fields as diverse as polymer science (polymer chemistry and polymer physics), biophysics, biochemistry, and more generally in materials science and engineering. Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) and nanocomposites (PMNCs) are widely used in hightech material structures such as in the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. Their impact on the physical and mechanical performance is mainly due to their reinforcing agents, fibers (glass, carbon, aramid) or nanofibers (MMT, CNTs, graphene, etc) but also due to a perfect mastery of the matrix/reinforcement interface.
Advanced Rail Geotechnology – Ballasted Track
by Buddhima Indraratna Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn Wadud SalimBallast plays a vital role in transmitting and distributing the train wheel loads to the underlying track substructure. The load-bearing capacity, safe train speed, and the levels of noise and vibration, as well as passenger comfort depend on the behaviour of ballast through particle interlocking and the corresponding deformation of this granular assembly. Attrition and breakage of ballast occur progressively under heavy and continual cyclic loading, causing track deterioration and rail misalignment affecting safety, while exacerbating the intensity of track maintenance. In the absence of realistic computational models, the track substructure is traditionally designed using mostly empirical approaches. In this book, the authors present the detailed information on the strength, deformation, and degradation aspects of fresh and recycled ballast under monotonic, cyclic, and impact loading using innovative geotechnical testing devices. A constitutive model for ballast incorporating particle breakage is presented representing a more realistic stress–strain response. The mathematical formulations and numerical models are validated using controlled experimental simulations and fully instrumented field trials. Revised ballast gradation is described to provide greater track resiliency and extended longevity. The book also provides a detailed description of geosynthetics for substructure improvement considering track deterioration caused by particle degradation, fouling, and impeded drainage. New to this second edition are extensive discussions on subgrade soil stabilisation, causes and mechanisms of soil fluidisation (mud pumping) under cyclic loading, and preventive and remedial measures to alleviate undue instability of ballast tracks. This book should prove most beneficial for final-year civil engineering students and for postgraduate teaching and learning. It is an ideal supplement for practising railway engineers and researchers engaged in the challenging tasks of future track design for heavier and faster trains.
Advanced Rail Geotechnology – Ballasted Track
by Buddhima Indraratna Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn Wadud SalimBallast plays a vital role in transmitting and distributing the train wheel loads to the underlying track substructure. The load-bearing capacity, safe train speed, and the levels of noise and vibration, as well as passenger comfort depend on the behaviour of ballast through particle interlocking and the corresponding deformation of this granular assembly. Attrition and breakage of ballast occur progressively under heavy and continual cyclic loading, causing track deterioration and rail misalignment affecting safety, while exacerbating the intensity of track maintenance. In the absence of realistic computational models, the track substructure is traditionally designed using mostly empirical approaches. In this book, the authors present the detailed information on the strength, deformation, and degradation aspects of fresh and recycled ballast under monotonic, cyclic, and impact loading using innovative geotechnical testing devices. A constitutive model for ballast incorporating particle breakage is presented representing a more realistic stress–strain response. The mathematical formulations and numerical models are validated using controlled experimental simulations and fully instrumented field trials. Revised ballast gradation is described to provide greater track resiliency and extended longevity. The book also provides a detailed description of geosynthetics for substructure improvement considering track deterioration caused by particle degradation, fouling, and impeded drainage. New to this second edition are extensive discussions on subgrade soil stabilisation, causes and mechanisms of soil fluidisation (mud pumping) under cyclic loading, and preventive and remedial measures to alleviate undue instability of ballast tracks. This book should prove most beneficial for final-year civil engineering students and for postgraduate teaching and learning. It is an ideal supplement for practising railway engineers and researchers engaged in the challenging tasks of future track design for heavier and faster trains.
Advanced Redox Flow Technology
by InamuddinADVANCED REDOX FLOW TECHNOLOGY This book serves as a comprehensive guide to redox flow technologies, from their basic principles to their applications. As a result, this book provides a thorough review of craftsmanship in the subject, as well as the potential for future advances. As energy becomes a greater global concern, redox flow technology must be considered as a possibility. There is concern over energy shortages and rising air pollution, paving the way for renewable energies like solar and wind energy which have been extensively analyzed and evaluated in recent years. These renewable sources, on the other hand, are intermittent and frequently unpredictably available, resulting in low-quality output energy and a negative influence on grid stability. To date, diverse types of energy storage systems have been designed for various purposes, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In recent years, redox flow technology, particularly vanadium redox flow, has progressed substantially. Experiments at various scales have been successfully carried out, proving the viability of redox flow technology in bulk energy storage applications. In addition, innovative redox flow technologies that offer more energy storage per unit mass or a more cost-effective volume of the storage device have attracted a lot of interest. This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide to redox flow technologies, from their basic principles to their applications. As a result, this book provides a thorough review of the craftsmanship in the subject, as well as the potential for future advances. Advanced redox flow technology has sparked interest in bulk energy storage due to its flexibility in design, safety in operation, efficient energy storage, and near-zero environmental impact. The technology has been extensively developed and tested at a range of levels in recent years, demonstrating its applicability and usage.
Advanced Redox Flow Technology
by Inamuddin Tariq AltalhiADVANCED REDOX FLOW TECHNOLOGY This book serves as a comprehensive guide to redox flow technologies, from their basic principles to their applications. As a result, this book provides a thorough review of craftsmanship in the subject, as well as the potential for future advances. As energy becomes a greater global concern, redox flow technology must be considered as a possibility. There is concern over energy shortages and rising air pollution, paving the way for renewable energies like solar and wind energy which have been extensively analyzed and evaluated in recent years. These renewable sources, on the other hand, are intermittent and frequently unpredictably available, resulting in low-quality output energy and a negative influence on grid stability. To date, diverse types of energy storage systems have been designed for various purposes, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In recent years, redox flow technology, particularly vanadium redox flow, has progressed substantially. Experiments at various scales have been successfully carried out, proving the viability of redox flow technology in bulk energy storage applications. In addition, innovative redox flow technologies that offer more energy storage per unit mass or a more cost-effective volume of the storage device have attracted a lot of interest. This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide to redox flow technologies, from their basic principles to their applications. As a result, this book provides a thorough review of the craftsmanship in the subject, as well as the potential for future advances. Advanced redox flow technology has sparked interest in bulk energy storage due to its flexibility in design, safety in operation, efficient energy storage, and near-zero environmental impact. The technology has been extensively developed and tested at a range of levels in recent years, demonstrating its applicability and usage.
Advanced Strategies for Biodegradation of Plastic Polymers
by Ravindra Soni Prasenjit Debbarma Deep Chandra Suyal Reeta GoelSynthetic plastic offers a wide range of utilities because of its physico-chemical properties, thus the demand for its commercial availability and generation of waste is inevitable. Although the scientists have proved over the years that plastics can be efficiently biodegraded by different potential microorganisms, this sustainable green technology is still in the cocoon phase and overlooked by the industry and government as well. Therefore, this book will showcase the cutting-edge microbial tools to mitigate the plastic waste sustainably in consideration of latest technologies and recent strategic advancements besides discussing the global plastic production and their impacts on environment. It will also provide the present status and future perspectives of the environmental clean-up technologies. Moreover, it is an effort to ascertain the potential areas for large-scale biodegradation or pilot scale or start-up ventures in the field of plastic remediation strategy.
Advanced Synthesis and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphates (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
Calcium phosphate materials are used in many medical and dental applications. Advanced Synthesis and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphates covers the structure, chemistry, synthesis, and properties of both natural and synthetic calcium-based biomaterials and details a variety of medical applications. Depicts the latest advances in using calcium phosphates in bone regeneration and tissue engineering Includes the latest generation of regenerative biomaterials with an integrated perspective combining both research and clinical issues Provides an understanding of the clinical targets and requirements for regenerative medicine Detailing fundamentals through applications, this book helps biomaterials researchers to better understand the clinical targets and requirements for use of these materials for optimal synthesis and development.
Advanced Synthesis and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphates (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by S. S. Nanda Jitendra Pal Singh Sanjeev Gautam Dong Kee YiCalcium phosphate materials are used in many medical and dental applications. Advanced Synthesis and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphates covers the structure, chemistry, synthesis, and properties of both natural and synthetic calcium-based biomaterials and details a variety of medical applications. Depicts the latest advances in using calcium phosphates in bone regeneration and tissue engineering Includes the latest generation of regenerative biomaterials with an integrated perspective combining both research and clinical issues Provides an understanding of the clinical targets and requirements for regenerative medicine Detailing fundamentals through applications, this book helps biomaterials researchers to better understand the clinical targets and requirements for use of these materials for optimal synthesis and development.
Advanced System Development Technologies I (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #511)
by Mykhailo Bezuglyi Nadiia Bouraou Volodymyr Mykytenko Grygoriy Tymchyk Artur ZaporozhetsThis book covers vibroacoustic monitoring, inertial attitude systems, and control system for device processing in complex objects. Modern approaches to the synthesis of algorithmic support for a strapdown inertial attitude system are considered. The general characteristics of navigation systems and the composition of their inertial measurement unit are given. The methods of initial alignment of the system on a stationary base are described. Particular attention is paid to the attitude kinematic parameters of the body frame and methods of their numerical integration. Picard's methods for integrating the Bortz and Poisson kinematic equations are shown. An algorithm for a strapdown inertial attitude system based on using real signals of high-precision laser gyroscopes is proposed. System simulation was carried out using the proposed algorithmic methods. The relevance of the control system created for the processing device parts in the conditions of automated manufacturing is substantiated. Theoretical studies are presented, and the relation between electrical signals, the level of tool wear, and the main reasons for generating electrical signals are identified. A mathematical model of cutting tool wear control was developed based on measuring the variable component of cutting electromotive force. A control system for processing device parts on computer numerical control machines in automated production conditions has been developed. It allows for recording critical wear and breakage of the cutting tool, performing its dimensional adjustment directly on the device, and carrying out its industrial approval in flexible production systems.
Advanced Systems for Environmental Monitoring, IoT and the application of Artificial Intelligence (Studies in Big Data #143)
by Jamal Mabrouki Mourade AzrourEnvironmental risks put one in six people at risk, as well as our complex ecosystems. Today, IoT sites can monitor the environment and assess risks. Clean technologies can help detect toxic substances, chemical spills, hazardous pollutants, and other issues, enabling both governments and industries to clean or protect the air, land, water, and other environments, and how IoT can support these processes. IoT-enabled environmental intelligence is the constant measurement and collection of our physical environment, through sensors and smart devices. Integrated sensors in irrigation facilities, water supply systems, pipelines, cisterns, weather stations, ocean, and industrial facilities—anywhere on the globe—can record temperature, relative humidity, water content, leaks, and any other physical parameters.
Advanced Techniques of Artificial Intelligence in IT Security Systems (Studies in Big Data #146)
by Marcin KorytkowskiThe book explores how modern technologies, including artificial intelligence and neural networks, are being used to enhance cybersecurity. In today's world, the development of the Internet is nothing short of transformative, affecting every aspect of our lives. Ensuring the safety of its users is a paramount concern, and it requires a diverse set of disciplines to address. Researchers from various fields, including IT, mathematics, psychology, and medicine, are collectively working to tackle this interdisciplinary challenge. The significance of this issue has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many aspects of our lives into the digital realm, from online payments to remote work and education. This shift brought new security challenges, with data privacy and system integrity taking center stage. It delves into the intricacies of Big Data by having to analyze an immense volume of network traffic data that can only be effectively analyzed with specialized tools. Real-time threat detection is critical, and the book sheds light on cutting-edge approaches to achieving this goal. The content of the book covers a broad spectrum of topics related to IT system security, from user and system profiling to preventing data leaks and defending against phishing attacks. Additionally, innovative concepts such as “glial networks” are introduced, offering new ways to interpret knowledge stored in convolutional networks. These solutions are not limited to security alone; they have applications across various domains. The book highlights the advantages of these cutting-edge approaches over existing methods, demonstrating their relevance to large corporations, public institutions, schools, small businesses, and households. In a world where security threats are constantly evolving, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the dynamic landscape of network security and the role of artificial intelligence in safeguarding our digital ecosystems.
Advanced Technologies for Cultural Heritage Monitoring and Conservation: The Collection of Chigi Palace in Ariccia, Italy (Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction)
by Sofia Ceccarelli Mauro Missori Roberta FantoniThis book provides the results of an extensive scientific measurements campaign using advanced technologies and innovative non-invasive approaches carried out for the first time in such large numbers inside one of the most important baroque residences in Italy, the Chigi Palace in Ariccia, near Rome (Italy), with the aims of monitoring, characterizing and documenting several kinds of heritage items with different conservative and artistic issues. The analyses involved several research groups from regional universities (Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma 3) and research institutions (ENEA, INFN, CNR) and they were performed within the ADAMO project, which was addressed to technologies of analysis, diagnostics and monitoring for the preservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage. The project was proposed by the Centre of Excellence at the Technological District for Cultural Heritage (DTC) financed by the Lazio Region. At the Chigi Palace, important collections of paintings, documents, statues and wall decorations are preserved, dating back from the 16th up to the 18th centuries. The purpose of this book is twofold: it provides an overview of methodologies and technologies currently available in the field of heritage science, through the presentation of their in situ applications for the study of different artworks and materials; furthermore, it shows how the non-invasive analyses and the integration of diagnostic results are useful and sometimes crucial, for the overall understanding of heritage items, their conservation status, and for their correct conservation. This book is addressed at a large audience with both humanistic and scientific backgrounds, focusing the reader's attention on the information gained from multidisciplinary studies, also allowing a curious look at scientific methodologies applied to an art-historical context.
Advancement of Science and Technology in Sustainable Manufacturing and Process Engineering (Green Energy and Technology)
by Kibret Mequanint Assefa Asmare Tsegaw Zenamarkos Bantie Sendekie Birhanu Kebede Ephrem Yetbarek GediluThis book presents current research on sustainable development issues and recent manufacturing and process engineering advances. Topics covered range from postharvest technologies to sustainable utilization of natural resources and supply chain integration to the design of renewable energy systems. The book provides researchers, engineers, industry professionals, graduate students, and practitioners with state-of-the-art research on the efforts being made toward sustainability in developing countries.
Advancements in Antenna Measurement: A Novel Approach to High-Frequency Attenuation (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1108)
by Martin Krchňák Marek Češkovič Pavol Kurdel Anton PandaThis book is a pioneering exploration of a new form of high-frequencyattenuation chamber that has the potential to revolutionize antenna measurementtechniques. The authors present an innovative concept that leverages theclassical principle of changing the polarization of radio waves, eliminatingthe need for traditional non-reflection chambers. By analyzing experimentalresults and searching for the optimal shape and composition of a depolarizationpanel, this monograph provides valuable insights into creating a non-reflectiveenvironment for accurately measuring the directional properties of antennas.The book delves into the methodology of frequency analysis, optimization of thedepolarization panel, and the creation of a measuring workplace using thispanel. It highlights the crucial attenuation phenomenon of suppressingcross-polarization coupling between transmitting and receiving antennas,enabling antenna measurements in any laboratory environment. With its promisingresults and practical applications in antenna technology, this publicationoffers a compelling and cutting-edge approach to antenna measurement that willcaptivate researchers, engineers, and professionals in the field.
Advancements in Science and Technology for Healthcare, Agriculture, and Environmental Sustainability: A Review of the Latest Research and Innovations
by Dimitrios A Karras Sai Kiran Oruganti Srinesh ThakurThis book is the collection of selected articles that appeared at the First International Analytics Conference 2023 held in Hyderabad in virtual mode on February 2nd the 3rd 2023. This informative volume offers a window into recent breakthroughs shaping healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. It showcases the cutting-edge developments in these essential fields. Explore the progress in healthcare, from personalized medicine to telemedicine and innovative treatments, demonstrating how technology is enhancing patient care and transforming global health. Dive into the agricultural sector, where precision farming, genetic engineering, and sustainable practices are revolutionizing food production. Science and innovation play a key role in building a more resilient and food-secure future.
Advancements in Science and Technology for Healthcare, Agriculture, and Environmental Sustainability: A Review of the Latest Research and Innovations
by Sai Kiran Oruganti Dimitrios A. Karras Srinesh ThakurThis book is the collection of selected articles that appeared at the First International Analytics Conference 2023 held in Hyderabad in virtual mode on February 2nd the 3rd 2023. This informative volume offers a window into recent breakthroughs shaping healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. It showcases the cutting-edge developments in these essential fields. Explore the progress in healthcare, from personalized medicine to telemedicine and innovative treatments, demonstrating how technology is enhancing patient care and transforming global health. Dive into the agricultural sector, where precision farming, genetic engineering, and sustainable practices are revolutionizing food production. Science and innovation play a key role in building a more resilient and food-secure future.
Advances and Challenges in Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems: Selected Contributions of ICAUAS 2023 (Springer Aerospace Technology)
by Zishun Liu Renfu Li Xiaodong He Zhenghong ZhuThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and their potential applications. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to UAS, such as Autonomy and Control, Flight Dynamic and Control, Communication and Navigation, Sensing and Perception, Design and Simulation, and Materials and Mechanics. The book is targeted toward a technical audience, including researchers, engineers, and practitioners working in the field of unmanned aerial systems. It provides an in-depth and detailed treatment of the subject matter, offering thorough discussions of the underlying principles and technical details of UAS technology.
Advances in 3D Bioprinting (Series in Materials Science and Engineering)
by Roger J. Narayan"3D bioprinting" refers to processes in which an additive manufacturing approach is used to create devices for medical applications. This volume considers exciting applications for 3D bioprinting, including its use in manufacturing artificial tissues, surgical models, and orthopedic implants.The book includes chapters from leaders in the field on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, biomedical applications of digital light processing, biomedical applications of nozzle-free pyro-electrohydrodynamic jet printing of buffer-free bioinks, additive manufacturing of surgical models, dental crowns, and orthopedic implants, 3D bioprinting of dry electrodes, and 3D bioprinting for regenerative medicine and disease modeling of the ocular surface.This is an accessible reference for students and researchers on current 3D bioprinting technology, providing helpful information on the important applications of this technology. It will be a useful resource to students, researchers, and practitioners in the rapidly growing global 3D bioprinting community.
Advances in 3D Bioprinting (Series in Materials Science and Engineering)
by Roger J. Narayan"3D bioprinting" refers to processes in which an additive manufacturing approach is used to create devices for medical applications. This volume considers exciting applications for 3D bioprinting, including its use in manufacturing artificial tissues, surgical models, and orthopedic implants.The book includes chapters from leaders in the field on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, biomedical applications of digital light processing, biomedical applications of nozzle-free pyro-electrohydrodynamic jet printing of buffer-free bioinks, additive manufacturing of surgical models, dental crowns, and orthopedic implants, 3D bioprinting of dry electrodes, and 3D bioprinting for regenerative medicine and disease modeling of the ocular surface.This is an accessible reference for students and researchers on current 3D bioprinting technology, providing helpful information on the important applications of this technology. It will be a useful resource to students, researchers, and practitioners in the rapidly growing global 3D bioprinting community.
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Selected Contributions to the 2nd Advances in Additive Manufacturing Conference (AIAM' 2023), May 18–20, 2023, Hammamet, Tunisia (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Tarek Mabrouki Habib Sahlaoui Haifa Sallem Farhat Ghanem Nourredine BenyahyaThis book reports on research and developments in the field of 3D printing, with a special emphasis on methods to analyse the products of additive manufacturing, and optimize different steps of the manufacturing process. Gathering selected contributions to the 2nd Advances in Additive Manufacturing Conference (AIAM' 2023), held on Mai 18-20, 2023, in Hammamet, Tunisia, this book covers a variety of topics, including: analysis of microstructure and material behavior, numerical simulation and model techniques for optimization of manufacturing processes, machine learning for quality control and automated monitoring, among others. Offering a good balance of fundamental research and industrially relevant findings, this book provides researchers and professionals with a timely snapshot of and extensive information on current developments in the field and a source of inspiration for future research and collaboration.
Advances in Air Quality Research in Africa: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ'Africa 2022) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Abdelwahid Mellouki Khanneh Wadinga Fomba Bertrand Tchanche Fankam Daniel M. Westervelt Michael R. GiordanoThis book presents the recent findings on air quality in Africa from the virtual event of the first International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ 2022), providing a comprehensive overview on many subjects of air pollution that affect African society. It highlights research progress in the chemical and physical characterization of air pollutants, their related respiratory and non-respiratory health effects, measurements and monitoring of air pollutants using satellite remote sensing and modeling techniques, currently implemented abatement policies in different African countries, existing research and networking infrastructures, and novel tools for monitoring air quality. The advances in the development of local cost-effective air quality monitoring tools in Africa as well as the use of low-cost sensors in quantifying air quality levels are presented. This book is an enrichment for researchers, experts, and advocates of air quality, atmospheric chemistry and physics, satellite remote sensing applications, and policymakers in Africa.
Advances in Applied Mechanics: Proceedings of The Eleventh International Congress for Applied Mechanics (JET’2022), November 16-18, 2022, Marrakech, Morocco (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Zitouni Azari Khalid El Had Mohamed ElAmine Ait Ali Aberrahim El Mahi Fakher Chaari Mohamed HaddarThis book reports on advances in applied mechanics research and applications. It covers methods, modeling, and simulation tools for products design, material behavior analysis, and for optimizing production processes. It also reports on cutting-edge techniques for increasing performance of mechanical systems. The book gathers selected contributions to the 11th International Congress for Applied Mechanics (JET’2022), held on November 16-18, 2022, in Marrakech, Morocco. The congress was organized by the Franco-Maghreb Association of Mechanics and Materials (AF3M) with the close collaboration of the Moroccan Society of Mechanical Sciences (SMSM). Overall, this book gives a special emphasis to theoretical and practical advances in mechanics, supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly development. It covers applications in transportation, building engineering, bioengineering and manufacturing.