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This journal's volume includes articles based on research results that focus on solutions to actual issues of sustainable development of modern civil infrastructure, starting from energy management, development of urban drainage systems, and water treatment and supply finishing with seismic safe buildings design and environmental geology research. The presented articles will be interesting to a wide range of specialists whose professional activity is related to sustainable urban development.

Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 7th International Conference on Material Engineering Research (ICMER 2024)Aggregated Book

Comprehensive reference exploring innovative auxiliary materials as a variety of battery components to enhance battery performance, safety, and longevity Functional Auxiliary Materials in Batteries: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications overviews the latest research on the applications of organic functional materials and low-dimensional structural materials as functional auxiliary materials in batteries. The book introduces the properties and preparation methods of these materials, summarizes the application mechanisms and conclusions, and puts forward novel insights and prospects towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly battery technologies. The first five chapters of this book expand around the application of organic functional materials in batteries, including separators, binders, electrolytes, and functional additives. The last two chapters of this book expand around the application of low-dimensional structural materials in batteries, including conductive agents and functional additives. Functional Auxiliary Materials in Batteries includes information on: Film forming, flame retardant, high voltage, and overcharge protection additives Adjusting factors in biopolymer materials such as molecular structure, composition, and morphology to precisely regulate and optimize battery performance Ionic liquids and single-ion conductors as a more secure and widely usable alternative to traditional organic electrolytes Self-healing materials, covering their positive effects on energy density, cost reduction, safety, and sustainability and their challenges including complexity and material compatibility Carbon-based materials that mitigate polysulfide shuttle effects and extend cycle life Functional Auxiliary Materials in Batteries is an essential reference for new researchers seeking to quickly understand the progress of research in related fields. The book is also valuable for senior researchers seeking inspiration for innovation.

This book provides an overview of the latest scientific developments and technological advances in two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials for fire-safe polymers. It summarizes the preparation methods for diverse types of 2D nanomaterials and their polymer composites and reviews their flame-retardant properties, toxic gas and smoke emission during combustion, and inhibition strategies. Covers fundamental aspects like influence of size and dispersion of 2D nanomaterials to help readers develop efficient, multi-functional, and ecofriendly fire-safe polymer composites for a wide range of applications Discusses new-emerging 2D nanomaterials for fire-safe polymer applications, including MXenes, graphitic carbon nitride, boron nitride, and black phosphorus Introduces basic modes of flame retardant action of 2D nanomaterials, including smoke and toxic gas suppression, and the role of 2D nanomaterials in promoting char formation This book is suitable for both scholars and engineers in the fields of polymer science and engineering. It is also aimed at graduate students in chemistry, materials, and safety science and engineering.

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Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 8th International Conference on Applied Engineering, Materials and Mechanics (ICAEMM 2023)Aggregated Book

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Understand the energy storage technologies of the future with this groundbreaking guide Magnesium-based materials have revolutionary potential within the field of clean and renewable energy. Their suitability to act as battery and hydrogen storage materials has placed them at the forefront of the world's most significant research and technological initiatives. It has never been more essential that professionals working in energy storage and energy systems understand these materials and their extraordinary potential applications. Magnesium-Based Energy Storage Materials and Systems provides a thorough introduction to advanced Magnesium (Mg)-based materials, including both Mg-based hydrogen storage and Mg-based batteries. Offering both foundational knowledge and practical applications, including step-by-step device design processes, it also highlights interactions between Mg-based and other materials. The result is an indispensable guide to a groundbreaking set of renewable energy resources. Magnesium-Based Energy Storage Materials and Systems readers will also find: In-depth analysis of the effects of employing catalysts, nano-structuring Magnesium-based materials, and many more subjectsDetailed discussion of electrolyte, cathode, and anode materials for Magnesium batteriesSnapshots of in-progress areas of research and development Magnesium-Based Energy Storage Materials and Systems is ideal for materials scientists, inorganic chemists, solid state chemists, electrochemists, and chemical engineers.

This book systematically discusses the workability, mechanical properties, water stability, and material design methods of ultra-high ductility magnesium phosphate cement-based composites (UHDMC) with PVA fibers, PE fibers, or hybrid fibers. The developed UHDMC possesses strain-hardening behavior, multi-cracking, and ultra-high ultimate tensile strain, which can be used in many engineering projects, such as rapid repair and strengthening of airport runways, roads, bridges, and military installations. Meanwhile, this book covers the development of sprayable UHDMC, which further expands the application scope of UHDMC. This book is expected to provide some technical guidance for the development and design of UHDMC. The book is intended for graduate students who are interested in the ductility improvement of magnesium phosphate cement-based composites, researchers investigating the mechanical properties (strength, toughness, etc.), water stability, microstructure, and sprayabilityof magnesium phosphate cement-based composites, and engineers working on rapid repair of concrete structures.

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Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 9th International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology (ICAET 2023)Aggregated Book

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This book presents experimental investigations and digital image processing, highlighting the interaction of polarized radiation with phase-inhomogeneous and optically anisotropic biological layers. The promising and efficient use of vector-parametric description of the formation of polarization-inhomogeneous object fields is noted. Applications of a set of Mueller-matrix polarimetry methods are highlighted. The book includes- structural and logical scheme of multi-parameter (singular, interference and layer-by-layer Stokes-polarimetric), polarization-correlation study of the structure of distributions of the number of singularities, maps of local contrast of interference distributions and layer-by-layer maps of microscopic polarization azimuth and ellipticity; determination of relationships between changes in the magnitude of statistical parameters characterizing polarization-correlation distributions and pathology of prostate tumors.

Ultrasonic nano/microfabrication, handling and driving is an emerging actuation technology, which utilizes ultrasonic vibration and the physical effects of ultrasonic vibration in fluids and solids to implement the fabrication, handling and driving of nano/micro scale objects. This book provides readers with the fundamentals, principles and characteristics of the ultrasonic devices for nano/micro fabrication, handling and driving, and design methods of the devices. Introduces fundamental concepts and offers examples of ultrasonic nano fabrication, including ultrasonic nano rolling, cutting and coating methods Features a wealth of examples to illustrate the ultrasonic concentration and ultrasonic tweezers Explains the principles of ultrasonic driving of gas molecules and demonstrates their applications in high-performance gas sensor systems and metal-air flow batteries Teaches the principles of ultrasonic driving of microfluids and their applications in metal-air flow batteries and cooling of small solid heat sources Provides examples for the finite element method (FEM) modeling and computation of ultrasonic devices for nano/micro fabrication, handling and driving Summarizes the current and future trends in ultrasonic nano/microfabrication, handling, and driving This book shares the advances, methods and applications of ultrasonic micro/nano fabrication techniques for entry-level and advanced readers working on nano/microfabrication, gas sensing, biological sensing, metal-air batteries, electronic component cooling, and other related areas.

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Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 9th International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology (ICAET 2023)Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 2023 9th International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology (ICAET 2023), May 19-21, 2023, Incheon, South Korea

Non-halogenated Flame-Retardant Technology for Epoxy Resins, Thermosets and Composites provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the latest advances and technological developments in this field. The chapters cover important flame-retardant systems based on phosphorus, nitrogen, silicon, and boron as well as novel flame retardant epoxy nanocomposites such as graphene, graphitic carbon nitride, MoS2, phosphorene, CNTs, LDHs, and POSS. The use of flame retardant epoxy thermosets and composites in varying applications are also covered, for example, in coatings and paints, in electric and electronic applications and in aviation and automotive sectors. This comprehensive book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and polymer engineers, and for those who are working in the development of flame retardant epoxy-based materials. - Covers basic properties, flame retardant mechanisms, emerging nanomaterials, and industrial applications - Provides the latest information on biobased flame retardants - Discusses hybridization technologies between different morphologies

This book mainly focuses on the multi-media energy prediction technology and optimization methods of iron and steel enterprises. The technical methods adopted include swarm intelligence algorithm, neural network, reinforcement learning, and so on. Energy saving and consumption reduction in iron and steel enterprises have always been a research hotspot in the field of process control. This book considers the multi-media energy balance problem from the perspective of system, studies the energy flow and material flow in iron and steel enterprises, and provides energy optimization methods that can be used for planning, prediction, and scheduling under different production scenes. The main audience of this book is scholars and graduate students in the fields of control theory, applied mathematics, energy optimization, etc.

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MACHINE INTELLIGENCE, BIG DATA ANALYTICS, AND IoT IN IMAGE PROCESSING Discusses both theoretical and practical aspects of how to harness advanced technologies to develop practical applications such as drone-based surveillance, smart transportation, healthcare, farming solutions, and robotics used in automation. The concepts of machine intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to improve our lives through various cutting-edge applications such as disease detection in real-time, crop yield prediction, smart parking, and so forth. The transformative effects of these technologies are life-changing because they play an important role in demystifying smart healthcare, plant pathology, and smart city/village planning, design and development. This book presents a cross-disciplinary perspective on the practical applications of machine intelligence, big data analytics, and IoT by compiling cutting-edge research and insights from researchers, academicians, and practitioners worldwide. It identifies and discusses various advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, image processing, network security, cloud computing, and sensors, to provide effective solutions to the lifestyle challenges faced by humankind. Machine Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and IoT in Image Processing is a significant addition to the body of knowledge on practical applications emerging from machine intelligence, big data analytics, and IoT. The chapters deal with specific areas of applications of these technologies. This deliberate choice of covering a diversity of fields was to emphasize the applications of these technologies in almost every contemporary aspect of real life to assist working in different sectors by understanding and exploiting the strategic opportunities offered by these technologies. Audience The book will be of interest to a range of researchers and scientists in artificial intelligence who work on practical applications using machine learning, big data analytics, natural language processing, pattern recognition, and IoT by analyzing images. Software developers, industry specialists, and policymakers in medicine, agriculture, smart cities development, transportation, etc. will find this book exceedingly useful.

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Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 6th International Conference on Material Engineering Research (ICMER 2023)Aggregated Book

Co-authored by the discoverer of the piezotronic effect, this book is a fundamental and comprehensive survey of piezotronics and piezo-phototronics. Piezotronics is a term broadly applied to devices fabricated using the piezopotential as a “gate” voltage to tune/control charge carrier transport at a contact or junction. The piezo-phototronic effect describes the use of the piezopotential to control the carrier generation, transport, separation and/or recombination for improving the performance of optoelectronic devices. The book first introduces the theory of the piezotronic effect and its applications in transistors, sensors, and catalysis. Subsequent chapters comprehensively cover the fundamentals of the piezo-phototronic effect and its impacts on photon sensors, solar cells, and LEDs.The updated and significantly expanded second edition covers the most recent advances and breakthroughs in this field over the last decade — gas, chemical, and biological nanosensors; quantumdots, wells, and wires; piezocatalysis; the piezo-photonic effect; and the pyro-phototronic effect. This seminal book serves as a basic text for scientists and students in the field of piezotronic devices and third-generation semiconductors.

This book aims to introduce the knowledge, tests, and designs of materials in civil engineering. The scope of this book includes the fundamental mechanical and physical properties of materials; properties, tests, and gradation designs of aggregates; production, composition, hydration, properties, and tests of lime and cement; composition, tests, and design of cement concrete; mechanisms, properties, and design of inorganic binder stabilized material; properties, tests, and grading of asphalt; composition, properties, tests, and designs of asphalt mixture; and properties, treatments, tests, and selections of steel. This book can be used as a textbook or a reference book for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the field of civil, pavement, bridge, geotechnical, and environmental engineering. In this book, many charts on the key properties are used to help explain the mechanisms of materials. Step-by-step examples are presented to help understandboth the knowledge and practices of material design such as the aggregate gradation design, cement concrete design, asphalt grading, and asphalt mixture design. The tests, designs, and specifications of civil engineering materials in China are introduced in detail.

New Polymeric Products: Fundamentals, Forming Methods and Applications introduces applications of polymer materials in different fields, including new products and processing methods. This book is rich in content and creativity and introduces the development, history, characteristics and existing processing methods of polymer materials in a comprehensive and systematic manner. Sections include the latest achievements from future travel, energy problems, special environment, lens materials and biomedicine, which are the most concerning areas of human society today. The book also introduces forming principles, methods, achievements and development prospects from shallow to profound. It will benefit researchers and new academic participants and broaden their vision. Sections cover the development history and prospect of polymer materials, introduce polymer materials, including new materials, characteristics, synthesis, naming and functionality, and delve into new processing and forming methods which are introduced in three parts: plastic, rubber and fiber according to different product types. - Composed of relevant research results from the author's team, including general basic knowledge and the latest research in relevant fields - Introduces basic knowledge such as polymer development history, material characteristics and forming principles - Arranges trivial contents such as polymer development history in tables to make it clearer and easier to understand - Gives readers a clearer understanding of products, processing equipment and processes

BSIM-Bulk MOSFET Model for IC Design - Digital, Analog, RF and High-Voltage provides in-depth knowledge of the internal operation of the model. The authors not only discuss the fundamental core of the model, but also provide details of the recent developments and new real-device effect models. In addition, the book covers the parameter extraction procedures, addressing geometrical scaling, temperatures, and more. There is also a dedicated chapter on extensive quality testing procedures and experimental results. This book discusses every aspect of the model in detail, and hence will be of significant use for the industry and academia. Those working in the semiconductor industry often run into a variety of problems like model non-convergence or non-physical simulation results. This is largely due to a limited understanding of the internal operations of the model as literature and technical manuals are insufficient. This also creates huge difficulty in developing their own IP models. Similarly, circuit designers and researcher across the globe need to know new features available to them so that the circuits can be more efficiently designed. - Reviews the latest advances in fabrication methods for metal chalcogenide-based biosensors - Discusses the parameters of biosensor devices to aid in materials selection - Provides readers with a look at the chemical and physical properties of reactive metals, noble metals, transition metals chalcogenides and their connection to biosensor device performance

Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 9th Annual International Conference on Material Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2021)Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 9th Annual International Conference on Material Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2021), July 23-25, 2021, Guiyang, China

High Plasticity Magnesium Alloys focuses on the microstructure, mechanical properties and processing methods of magnesium alloy materials. The title offers theory and methods on high-plasticity magnesium alloys, including phase diagram construction, alloying and deformation. Four typical high-plasticity magnesium alloys are discussed through thermodynamic phase diagram construction and the characterization of their microstructure, mechanical properties and texture at as-cast, extruded, rolled and heat-treated states. Chapters update principle calculations for the effects of alloying elements, Mg-Gd-Zr medium strength and high-plasticity alloys, medium strength and high-plasticity Mg-Mn based alloys, medium strength and high-plasticity Mc-Sn based alloys, and Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Mn high-strength and high-plasticity magnesium alloys. This book presents the plasticity of magnesium alloys, and guides the design and development of new high-strength and high-plasticity magnesium alloys. It provides detailed solutions for practicing industrial engineers. - Presents in-depth theory and research methods on high-plasticity magnesium alloys - Considers the microstructure, mechanical properties and processing methods of high-performance magnesium alloys - Shows the first principles needed to calculate the effects of various alloying elements - Introduces the development of magnesium alloys with relatively high plasticity - Characterizes the plasticity of polycrystalline metallic materials - Provides detailed solutions for industrial engineers who need to use high-performance magnesium alloys

The volume acquaints readers with the research results on the properties of additively created alloys and special steel, analyses their heat treatment processes, and studies some laser processing technologies from micro hole drilling to laser ablation of nanoparticles. This issue also presents the results of properties research for materials used in photovoltaics, electronics and energy storage devices. The edition will be helpful to specialists in machinery, materials processing technologies, electronics, photovoltaic technologies and energy storage design.

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Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

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Rechargeable Ion Batteries Highly informative and comprehensive resource providing knowledge on underlying concepts, materials, ongoing developments and the many applications of ion-based batteries Rechargeable Ion Batteries explores the concepts and the design of rechargeable ion batteries, including their materials chemistries, applications, stability, and novel developments. Focus is given on state-of-the-art Li-based batteries used for portable electronics and electric vehicles, while other emerging ion-battery technologies are also introduced. The text addresses innovative approaches by reviewing nanostructured anodes and cathodes that pave new ways for enhancing the electrochemical performance. The first three chapters are dedicated to the general concepts of electrochemical cells, enabling readers to understand all necessary concepts for batteries from a single book. The following chapter covers the exciting applications of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, while the subsequent chapters on Li-battery components include new types of anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes that have been developed recently, complemented by an overview of designing mechanically stable ion-battery systems. The last three chapters summarize recent progress in lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, magnesium-ion and zinc and emerging ion-battery technologies. In Rechargeable Ion Batteries, readers can expect to find specific information on: Electrochemical cells, primary batteries, secondary batteries, recycling of batteries, applications of lithium and sodium batteries Next-generation cathodes, anodes and electrolytes for secondary lithium-ion batteries, which allow for improved performance and safety Multiphysics modeling for predicting design criteria for next generation ion-insertion electrodes Developments in lithium-sulfur batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and future ion-battery technologies Rechargeable Ion Batteries provides informative and comprehensive coverage of the subject to interested researchers, academics, and professionals in various fields, including materials science, electrochemistry, physical chemistry, mechanics, engineering, recycling and industry including the battery manufacturers and supply chain ancillaries, automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors, energy storage installers and environmental stakeholders. Readers can easily acquire a base of knowledge on the subject while understanding future developments in the field.

Smart Stimuli-Responsive Poymers, Films, and Gels Discover the most important developments in synthesis, simulation, and applications of a fascinating compound class There exist a range of natural materials that respond to environmental changes by altering their physical or chemical properties, known as stimuli-responsive polymers, these substances are responsive to light, temperature, pressure, and more. The study of these so-called “smart” polymers is essential to a range of application fields, many of which have generated cutting-edge research in recent decades. A comprehensive introduction to the subject is therefore well-timed Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels provides an introduction to these polymers and their applications. It includes producing these polymers through synthetic approaches, simulating their responses to different stimuli, and applying these materials in different industries and research capacities. Written to serve the requirements of advanced students and senior researchers alike, this timely work will drive years of research in this vital field. In Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels readers will also find: Treatment of mechanoresponsive, photoresponsive, and ionizing-radiation responsive polymers Applications in emerging fields such as sensors, biomedicine, catalysis, and more Interdisciplinary research into the properties and responses of these vital compounds Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels promises to become a seminal work for chemists, materials scientists, and industrial researchers seeking to incorporate these materials into a variety of industrial and research areas.

This book reports thermo-mechanical coupling constitutive equations and impact damage distributions of 3-D braided composite materials under impulsive loadings, in multidisciplinary fields among mechanical engineering, textile engineering and impact dynamics. The 3-D braided composite is one of the unique textile composites with integrated braided preform structure. Currently the 3-D braided composite has been rapidly applied to aerospace, automotive and medical engineering because the materials could realize the integration of material structure to manufacture complex structural parts and reduce the number of assembly connections. This book presents a thermo-mechanical coupled multiscale geometrical model of the 3-D braiding composite beams and tubes for analyzing damage mechanisms under various impact velocities. Impact deformation and damage morphologies have been described both in experimental observations with high speed cameras, micro-CT and finite element analyses. All theimpact damages are shown in figures for unveiling the relationships between microstructure and failure modes. This provides a vivid way for how to design braided structures with high impact damage tolerance. The book is intended for graduate students who are interested in composite materials and mechanics, researchers investigating on impact dynamics of composite structure design, and engineers working on impact-proof structure design. The English translation of this book from its Chinese original manuscript was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service provider DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision of the content was done by the author.

Direct Natural Gas Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals comprehensively discusses all major aspects of natural gas conversion and introduces a broad spectrum of recent technological developments. Specifically, the book describes heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, microwave-assisted conversion, non-thermal plasma conversion, electrochemical conversion, and novel chemical looping conversion approaches. Provides an excellent benchmark resource for the industry and academics Appeals to experienced researchers as well as newcomers to the field, despite the variety of contributing authors and the complexity of the material covered Includes all aspects of direct natural gas conversion: fundamental chemistry, different routes of conversion, catalysts, catalyst deactivation, reaction engineering, novel conversion concepts, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer issues, system design, and recent research and development Discusses new developments in natural gas conversion and future challenges and opportunities This book is as an excellent resource for advanced students, technology developers, and researchers in chemical engineering, industrial chemistry, and others interested in the conversion of natural gas.

This textbook illustrates one-component phase diagrams, binary equilibrium phase diagrams and ternary phase diagrams for ceramics, polymers and alloys by presenting case studies on preparation processes, and provides up-to-date information on nano-crystal materials, non-crystal materials and functional materials. As second volume in the set, it is an extension of the first volume on physical aspect of materials.

This textbook summarizes physical aspects of materials at atomic and molecular level, and discusses micro-structure of metals, alloys, ceramics and polymers. It further explains point defects, dislocations and surface imperfections, and the motions of atoms and molecular in solid state. As first volume in the set, it prepares students for further studies on phases and transitions which are discussed in the next volume.

'Developing Green and Sustainable Materials. Polyurethane is one of the fastest-growing industries with a wide variety of commercial applications. Unfortunately, the high flammability of polyurethane foams restricts valuable developments. This two-volume (1399, 1400) set presents the state of the field of flame-retardant polyurethanes. This volume focuses green and sustainable materials, with a focus on specific materials and mechanisms for future development of new materials. This comprehensive set will be a valuable tool for scientists and researchers working on polyurethanes in both academia and industry.'--