Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and pollution are intensifying. Addressing these global issues requires fresh perspectives and cutting-edge solutions that integrate AI with environmental sustainability. AI and computational intelligence technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, offering new tools and methodologies for tackling environmental challenges. Yet existing resources often fail to capture the latest breakthroughs and interdisciplinary approaches nee...

Advanced Manufacturing and Joining Technologies for Composite Materials delves into pivotal advancements that have enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness. The book covers topics not commonly addressed in other references, including automated composite manufacturing, out-of-autoclave curing, nanostructured composites, smart composites, recycling and sustainability, and hybrid composites. Additionally, it addresses the modeling and simulation of composite manufacturing processes and the...

This book explores the potential of plant-based solutions in addressing critical global challenges in agriculture and healthcare. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific advancements, it offers understanding of the way plants can be harnessed to promote sustainability, enhance agricultural productivity and improve human health. Chapters cover key concepts such as the role of medicinal plants in modern pharmacology, the bioactive compounds they contain and their applicat...

Medicinal plants have been trusted for centuries as natural sources of healing. Among their many bioactive constituents, phenolic compounds stand out for their remarkable diversity and wide-ranging health benefits. Phenolic Compounds from Medicinal Plants: Pharmaceutical and Health Benefits illustrates the science of these compounds, showing how they connect traditional plant wisdom with modern pharmaceutical research.The chapters explain the chemistry and structures of ph...

" Satvik Jeevan Ki aur ...' This novel will work like a nectar in the rush and busiest lifestyle of your life. From its study you will know what is true and real life. Through this novel, an attempt has been made to touch those aspects of life that you are still not aware of. You will also be able to know the answers to many important questions arising in your life."

Get to grips with SQL fundamentals and learn how to efficiently create, read and update information stored in databasesKey FeaturesUnderstand the features and syntax of SQL and use them to query databasesLearn how to create databases and tables and manipulate the data within themCreate advanced queries and apply them on realistic databases with hands-on activitiesBook DescriptionMany software applications are backed by powerf...

Starting with the very basics of Networking virtualization, this book is a comprehensive guide to help you get certified as a VMware Professional.This book discusses the relationships between physical and virtual network infrastructure, networking devices, their working concepts and moves on to demonstrating the installation, configuration, administration, and operations performance in VMware NSX environment. The easy to follow explanations along with relevant visual aids like snapshots, t...

What does it take to rise from a small Himalayan village to the helm of global dairy operations spanning India, the Middle East, and New Zealand?Dr. Rakesh Kumar’s deeply inspiring memoir traces his extraordinary journey—from a barefoot child walking miles to school in the mountains to boardrooms across continents. Along the way, he transformed struggling organizations, pioneered innovations in dairy and sustainability, and built bridges across diverse cultures.But this is ...

This book provides crucial information for adopting sustainable practices and enhancing pulp and paper production's performance and efficiency in the nanotechnology era. It examines the possibilities of nanotechnology in the established papermaking industry by showing cutting-edge uses of nanomaterials as reinforcements, coatings, and additives in manufacturing paper. This change can promote environmentally responsible and sustainable business practices within the sector while enhancing th...

As global agricultural activities continue to grow, so does the generation of significant amounts of organic waste. Sustainable Solutions for Agricultural Waste: Applications, Challenges, and Management delves into sustainable agricultural waste management, highlighting its critical role in environmental protection, resource efficiency, and economic growth.Spanning 18 chapters, the book explores various agricultural residues such as bagasse, rice and wheat...

This book provides an overview of chitin-based nanoparticles, including their properties, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques. It will also discuss the potential uses of chitin-based nanoparticles in agriculture, such as in crop protection, nutrient delivery, and soil improvement as well as potential areas for future research and development. Overall, the book would present a comprehensive and accessible resource for researchers, agricultural workers, policymakers, and other...

Intelligent and sustainable manufacturing is a broad category of manufacturing that employs computer-integrated manufacturing, high levels of adaptability and rapid design changes, digital information technology, and more flexible technical workforce training. Other goals sometimes include fast changes in production levels based on demand, optimization of the production system, efficient production, and recyclability. This handbook provides compiled knowledge of intelligent and sustainable...