This book systematically summarizes the development of biodegradable polyester PBAT in recent decades and describes in detail the layout of the panel, technology and equipment, roadway support, and other aspects of PBAT synthesis, structure, properties, and manufacturing. The subject of the book belongs to materials, especially polymer science. The latest scientific research achievements, such as the life circle analysis of PBAT resin, PBAT-based alloys, PBAT plastics blending with biomass...

This book systematically presents and classifies the latest advances in suicide research in contemporary China, examines the status quo of suicides in China and analyzes the reasons for suicides among three high-risk groups, namely: rural females, teenagers, and the elderly. It reveals the deep-seated influence of traditional Chinese values and socio-cultural customs on suicide and puts forward a way to prevent suicide. This book argues that high suicide rates stem from flaws in the social...

This book presents essential topics in terahertz communications, including channel measurement, modeling, and security properties.Its chapters explore propagation mechanisms, multipath effects, and atmospheric impacts and delve into advanced measurement techniques, such as time-domain and frequency-domain methods. The book also provides insights into environment-specific channel modeling for indoor, outdoor, and aerial scenarios, as well as discussions of security challenges, encry...

This detailed volume explores robust analytical workflows for post-translational modification (PTM) analysis in both basic and translational contexts. After brief foundational reviews of the field, the book delves into detailed experimental and computational protocols for traditional bottom-up strategies and top-down proteoform analysis, as well as PTM analysis of biotherapeutic proteins, reflecting the growing emphasis on PTMs as critical quality attributes in biologic drug development an...

There is an increasing tendency to integrate optical communication with wireless communication to satisfy continuously emerging (new) data communication demands. Thus, optical-wireless-integrated access networks and transmission systems, as well as LED-based visible light communication are attracting ever increasing research interest. Digital signal processing (DSP) is one new technology for optical transmission. As such this book is designed to pave the way to the better understanding of ...

Resilient Integrated Space Information Network: A Space-Based Network for Communication Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement and Cross-Domain Interconnection provides readers with expert proposals for top-level architecture design ideas and key technologies for future large-scale, complex space network systems. The book clarifies technical issues and challenges encountered in the development and deployment of large-scale spatial network systems. Presents readers with a detailed analysi...

This is an open access book. It is valuable in gaining an understanding of the working mechanism of pulsed plasma thrusters. It facilitates the evaluation of the thruster's working characteristics and propulsive performance, thereby providing a crucial theoretical foundation and reference for the design, development, and engineering application of pulsed plasma thrusters. Additionally, this book significantly contributes to the advancement of space electric propulsion technology. Researche...

Financial technology—or fintech—is gaining in popularity globally as a way of making financial services more efficient and accessible. In rapidly developing China, fintech is taking off, catering to markets that state-owned banks and an undersized financial sector do not serve amid a backdrop of growing consumption and a large, tech-savvy millennial generation. It is becoming increasingly likely that some of China’s fintech firms will change the way the world does business.In C...

Financial technology—or fintech—is gaining in popularity globally as a way of making financial services more efficient and accessible. In rapidly developing China, fintech is taking off, catering to markets that state-owned banks and an undersized financial sector do not serve amid a backdrop of growing consumption and a large, tech-savvy millennial generation. It is becoming increasingly likely that some of China’s fintech firms will change the way the world does business.In C...

LASER INTER-SATELLITE LINKS TECHNOLOGYState of the art resource covering key technologies and related theories of inter-satellite linksLaser Inter-Satellite Links Technology explores satellite networking as a growing topic in the field of communication technology, introducing the definition, types, and working frequency bands of inter-satellite links, discussing the number of orbital elements of the spacecraft motion state under tw...

INTELLIGENT SATELLITE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATIONIntegrate cutting-edge technology into spacecraft design with this groundbreaking workArtificial intelligence and machine learning have revolutionized virtually every area of computing and complex engineering, and the design of satellite spacecraft is no exception. Intelligent satellites are increasingly capable of human-like perception, decision-making, and operations, and their problem-solvin...

Spatial Cognitive Engine Technology discusses the increase in user demand for satellite wireless communication services that has led to the increasing development of spectrum resources and the fixed spectrum allocation mode which makes the utilization rate of spectrum resources lower. As an intelligent spectrum sharing technology, cognitive radio has innovated the traditional spectrum management system and is one of the effective ways to solve the above-mentioned problems. As the core of s...