Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, involve the construction of electrical circuits using flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK, or transparent conductive polyester sheets. Flexible electronic assemblies are made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including printing, laminating, and deposition, which enables the circuit board to bend or take on a desired shape. They allow the user to create extremely flexible, light-weight, and thin electronic components such a...

This book delves into the history of biometrics, the different systems that have been developed to date, problems that have arisen from these systems, the necessity of AI-based biometrics systems, different AI techniques developed to date (including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and pattern recognition), their potential uses and applications, security and privacy issues in AI-based Biometric systems, current trends in AI-based biometrics, and presents case s...

This book presents a thorough examination of computational intelligence and its significant influence on solving intricate engineering challenges. It covers fundamental theories as well as advanced applications, illustrating how techniques in computational intelligence are transforming engineering practices. The book is organized into distinct sections, each concentrating on specific engineering domains in which computational intelligence assumes a critical role. The bookpres...

Future of Internet of Bio-nano Things in Personalized Healthcare: Applications and Challenges explores the core principles of nanomaterials and the sensing paradigms essential for medical devices based on nano-sensors technology, examining the latest theoretical and practical developments in Internet of Bio-nano Things (IoBNT) for health applications. This book explores how IoBNT facilitates the detection and treatment of diseases within the human body through communication between an in-b...

This book explores the applications and advancements of federated learning across diverse sectors, focusing on its integration with cutting- edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate federated learning’s role in healthcare, smart cities, and maritime applications while addressing critical concerns such as security. It provides insights into federated learning’s transformative...

A digital twin, in simple words, is a virtual model such that it accurately reflects an object or data. The usage of blockchain, along with the amalgamation of AI and big data, exploits the potential of the data generated from current industrial practices, giving rise to the digital twin model that can benefit from blockchain technology. This new book addresses this technology to actualize secure systems, networks, and environments. It details the modeling and simulation of blockchain-base...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global media landscape, AI-assisted journalism and media: opportunities and challenges provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of this technological revolution. Edited by Dr. Pham Chien Thang and Dr. A. Prasanth, this volume brings together cutting-edge research to explore how AI tools from natural language generation to predictive analytics are redefining journalistic practices. Going beyond technical theory, this book focuses on the practical ...

This book comprehensively explores the multifaceted realm of solar energy conversion, delving into various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies spanning photovoltaics, thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, innovative approaches, and solar optics. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges across these domains, catering to researchers, practitioners, and academics in the field of optical sciences and photonics.

Technological Advancement in Internet of Medical Things and Blockchain for Personalized Healthcare presents an overview of the innovative concepts, technologies, and various biomedical applications of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).Features:• Provides insights into smart contracts, healthcare monitoring equipment, and the next generation of Internet of Things sensors to improve adherence to chronic disease management programs and patient hea...

Cognitive Computing for Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) offers a complete assessment of the present scenario, role, challenges, technologies, and impact of IoMT-enabled smart healthcare systems. It contains chapters discussing various biomedical applications under the umbrella of the IoMT.Key FeaturesExploits the different prospects of cognitive computing techniques for the IoMT and smart healthcare applicationsAd...

This volume covers recent advanced battery systems such as metal-ion, hybrid, and metal-air batteries. It includes an introduction to fluoride, potassium, zinc, chloride, aluminium, and iron-ion batteries; special or hybrid batteries are included, with calcium, nuclear, thermal, and lithium-magnesium hybrid batteries also explained. It summarizes the recent progress and chemistry behind the popular metal-air batteries, including a systematic overview of the components, design, and integrat...

This volume focuses on alkaline metal-ion, redox flow, and metal sulfur batteries and provides details about the various kinds of advanced rechargeable batteries. It explains magnesium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, metal sulfur batteries, and redox flow batteries with an introduction to rechargeable batteries and major upcoming batteries (magnesium-/sodium-ion batteries). Various kinds of redox flow batteries from introduction extending to the recent progress in redox flow batteries...