Environmental and biological scientists review recent developments and current thinking in the theory and practice of bioremediation. Among their topics are the role of microbes in the eco-remediat
In a research handbook on nanotechnology-related sensor modeling, electrical and electronic engineers and other contributors explore such topics as silicene nanoribbons and nanopores for nanoelectroni
Samui, Chakraborty, and Kim present developments in advanced computational techniques and new research areas in the diverse field of structural engineering. The chapters are written by more than fifte
Contributors mostly from physical sciences but also from biological sciences review recent findings and current directions of research into sustainable nanosystems. Their topics include self-organizin
Editors Dondo Gazzano, Crespo, Cicuttin, and Rincon Calle present readers with a collection of professional and academic perspectives on contemporary theoretical and experimental research on field-pro
Industrial ecology, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry are guiding the development of the next generation of materials, products, and processes. Considerable growth has been seen in the use of biocom
The development of new and superior materials is beneficial within industrial settings, as well as a topic of academic interest. By using computational modeling techniques, the probable application an
The Discrete Element Method (DEM) has emerged as a solution to predicting load capacities of masonry structures. As one of many numerical methods and computational solutions being applied to evaluate
The rail-based transit system is a popular public transportation option, not just with members of the public but also with policy makers looking to install a form of convenient and rapid travel. Even
Gaseous photomultipliers are defined as gas-filled devices capable of recording single ultraviolet (UV) and visible photons with high position resolution. Used in a variety of research areas, these de
A recent initiative within the civil engineering field is the use of nanotechnology and materials within the construction industry. While there has been great success in the adoption of various nanoma
With the popularity and prevalence of high-speed rail in countries from Europe to Asia, this volume cites reasons for the United States to jump on the bandwagon: cost-effective, alternative to highway
The use of lasers in material processing has become a useful method for transforming industrial materials into finished products. The benefits of laser material processing are vast, including increase
The editors present readers with a collection of academic and professional contributions on emerging and contemporary methods and research in the systemic and strategic planning of energy usage. The n
Written by chemists and chemical engineers from the US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, the 15 articles in this volume outline developments in petrochemical technologies, focusing on technologies for c
