Advanced Imaging Applications for Interdisciplinary Engineering is a multidisciplinary exploration of the applications of A.I based imaging technologies and predictive modelling across nanotechnology, quantum imaging, and environmental science.It covers AI-based image analysis and machine learning applications and innovations in nanoparticle-enhanced diagnostic imaging across modalities such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound. The book also explores quantum imaging techniques, including en...

Sustainable Energy Systems: Planning, Integration and Management provides integrated perspectives on engineering, management, and technological perspectives to examine how renewable energy sources, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and advanced forecasting methods can be effectively planned, integrated, and managed within contemporary energy infrastructures.The book begins by introducing AI-enabled smart grid systems and their role in improving energy efficiency, reliability, a...

From sustainable event planning to the influence of VR, AI, and mobile applications on tourist behaviour, this book explores the dynamic landscape where innovation meets tradition. It studies the intersection of green technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and the delicate balance between cutting-edge tools and the intrinsic emotional aspects of human engagement. Aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the book highlights AI's potential to drive meaningful con...

Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers a cutting-edge exploration of the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its transformative role in biobased biorefineries. The book delves into the diverse microbial organisms and innovative bioprocesses that are reshaping the production of sustainable biofuels, bioplastics, and high-value pharmaceuticals, and uncovers the fundame...

Surface Modification and Coating of Fibers, Polymers, and Composites: Techniques, Properties, and Applications outlines techniques, concepts, characterization, and applications of surface modification for fibers, polymers, and coated fiber-reinforced composites allowing for precision engineering of the mechanical and thermal properties, electrical conductivity, and chemical resistance of these materials. A broad range of fiber types are covered and the book highlights how surface modificat...

Cutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and Quality Control offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced methods in plant metabolomics, along with their integration in industrial applications across various sectors. The book delves into a range of methodologies, including metabolic engineering strategies, metabolite imaging techniques, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for plant metabolite analysis, microfluidics for metabolite profiling, computational met...

Explores the sustainable production of carbon materials and their applicationsOf increasing interest to practitioners and researchers in a variety of areas, biomass-derived carbon materials can be easily produced and possess the large surface areas and porosities that enable many applications in materials science, biochemistry, chemistry, and energy research.In Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials: Production and Applications, a team of accomplished re...

Providing well over 1,500 questions to test your knowledge of clinical farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering clinical veterinary medicine for common livestock species, this book includes questions about: - diseases of the haemolymphatic and immune system; - metabolic, genetic, neonatal and...

Stay ahead of the technological curve with this comprehensive, practical guide that showcases how the fusion of quantum principles and soft computing is delivering transformative solutions across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.Quantum-Inspired Approaches for Intelligent Data Processing explores the cutting-edge fusion of quantum computing principles and soft computing techniques, unraveling the synergistic potential of these two paradigms. The book...

This book offers comprehensive insights into the management of agroforestry for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics, addressing ecological interactions, productivity, and the monetization of carbon credits, while also outlining a future roadmap and policy challenges.Agroforestry is a brilliant land use farming practice that covers 1.6 billion hectares (78 percent in the tropics and 22 percent in the temperate regions) to enhance plant div...

Nanostructured, Functional, and Flexible Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems gathers and reviews developments within the field of nanostructured functional materials towards energy conversion and storage. Contributions from leading research groups involved in interdisciplinary research in the fields of chemistry, physics and materials science and engineering are presented. Chapters dealing with the development of nanostructured materials for energy conversion processes, inc...

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules presents the latest on these nanomaterials that have gained a lot of attention based on their unique properties of high mechanical flexibility, large surface area, chemical stability, superior electric and thermal conductivities that render them great choices as alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and sensor applications. The hybridization of graphene with other nanomaterials induces a synergetic effect,...