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  • Ozone Hole

    Past, Present, Future

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book underscores the re-emergence of the ozone hole problem and deals with it in its current context of exacerbating global warming. It traces the history of the ozone hole from the stage of formation of the stratospheric ozone ‘layer’, millions of years ago, into the late 20th century when the anthropogenic destruction of that ozone was discovered. The chapters are written to bring the the ... Read more

    $58.49 USD

  • Vermicomposting and Other Zoocomposting Systems for Solid Waste Valorization

    Concepts, Designs, and Applications

    This groundbreaking book explores the science and innovation behind zoocomposting – composting facilitated by animals such as earthworms, black soldier flies (BSF), and termites. It presents the high‑rate vermicomposting (HRVC) paradigm, a revolutionary approach that enables the rapid conversion of phytowaste, even toxic and recalcitrant plant materials, into potent organic fertilizers without the ... Read more

    $170.00 USD

  • Biogas Energy

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    In recent years, the importance of biogas energy has risen manifold and has become universal. This is due to the realization that biogas capture and utilization has great potential in controlling global warming. By capturing biogas wherever it is formed, we not only tap a source of clean energy, but we also prevent the escape of methane to the atmosphere. Given that methane has 25 times greater ... Read more

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    Sustainable Energy Planning and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Communities

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Global warming is changing the world as we know it. Climate change can have catastrophic impacts in numerous cities across the world. It is time for us to react – quickly and effectively. The European Community (EC) has been leading the fight against climate change, making it one of its top priorities. We have introduced the most ambitious targets of their kind, known as the “20/20/20 by 2020” ... Read more

    $188.09 USD

  • The Rediscovery of Synchronous Reluctance and Ferrite Permanent Magnet Motors

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    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book offers an essential compendium on the analysis and design of synchronous motors for variable-speed applications. Focusing on synchronous reluctance and ferrite permanent-magnet (PM) synchronous reluctance machines, it provides a broad perspective on three-phase machines for variable speed applications, a field currently dominated by asynchronous machines and rare-earth PM synchronous ... Read more

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  • Cereal Straw as a Resource for Sustainable Biomaterials and Biofuels

    Chemistry, Extractives, Lignins, Hemicelluloses and Cellulose

    by RunCang Sun ...
    Materials from renewable resources are receiving increased attention, as leading industries and manufacturers attempt to replace declining petrochemical-based feedstocks with products derived from natural biomass, such as cereal straws. Cereal straws are expected to play an important role in the shift toward a sustainable economy, and a basic knowledge of the composition and structure of cereal ... Read more

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  • How to Change Minds About Our Changing Climate

    The book to spark action on the defining challenge of our time In our post-truth world, there's only one place to turn to if we want to live in reality: science. And the research on climate change is clear: It's real, it threatens us all, and human activity is the primary cause. This essential handbook dismantles all the most pernicious misunderstandings spread by deniers and replaces them with ... Read more

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  • Investigation into High Efficiency Visible Light Photocatalysts for Water Reduction and Oxidation

    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This thesis describes novel strategies for the rational design of several cutting-edge high-efficiency photocatalysts, for applications such as water photooxidation, reduction, and overall splitting using a Z-Scheme system. As such, it focuses on efficient strategies for reducing energy loss by controlling charge transfer and separation, including novel faceted forms of silver phosphate for water ... Read more

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  • Plows, Plagues, and Petroleum

    How Humans Took Control of Climate

    Series series Princeton Science Library
    The impact on climate from 200 years of industrial development is an everyday fact of life, but did humankind's active involvement in climate change really begin with the industrial revolution, as commonly believed? Plows, Plagues, and Petroleum has sparked lively scientific debate since it was first published--arguing that humans have actually been changing the climate for some 8,000 years--as a ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • Proceedings of the IV Advanced Ceramics and Applications Conference

    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This is the Proceedings of III Advanced Ceramics and Applications conference, held in Belgrade, Serbia in 2014. It contains 25 papers on various subjects regarding preparation, characterization and application of advanced ceramic materials. ... Read more

    $242.09 USD

  • Climate Change: A Wicked Problem

    Complexity and Uncertainty at the Intersection of Science, Economics, Politics, and Human Behavior

    Under one cover, Frank P. Incropera provides a comprehensive, objective and critical assessment of all issues germane to the climate change debate: science, technology options, economic ramifications, cultural and behavioural issues, the influence of special interests and public policy, geopolitics and ethical dimensions. The underlying science is treated in depth, but in an approachable and ... Read more

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  • Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers

    Design, Operation and Maintenance

    by Prabir Basu ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    · Explains operation and scientific fundamentals of circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers· Outlines practical issues in industrial use· Teaches how to optimize design for maximum reliability and efficiency· Discusses operating and maintenance issues and how to troubleshoot themThis book provides practicing engineers and students with insight into the design and operation of circulating fluidized ... Read more

    $89.09 USD