Clean Energy for Sustainable Development: Comparisons and Contrasts of New Approaches presents information on the fundamental challenge that the energy sector faces with regard to meeting the ever growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cleaner energy. The book compares recent developments in the field of energy technology, clean and low emission energy, and energy efficiency and environmental sustainability for industry and academia.

Rasul, Azad and Sharma, along with their team of expert contributors, provide high-end research findings on relevant industry themes, including clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies, renewable energy technologies and their applications, biomass and biofuels for sustainable environment, energy system and efficiency improvement, solar thermal applications, and the environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems.

This book uses global institutes and case studies to explore and analyze technological advancements alongside practical applications. This approach helps readers to develop and affirm a better understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions necessary to achieve clean energy and sustainable development in both medium and large-scale industries.

Compares in-depth research on a wide range of clean technologies, from global institutes in Australia, Europe, and India Evaluates the recent developments in clean technologies against the efficiency of tried and tested applications Considers case studies on the advancements of sustainable energy into industry from around the world

Clean Energy for Sustainable Development: Comparisons and Contrasts of New Approaches presents information on the fundamental challenge that the energy sector faces with regard to meeting the ever growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cleaner energy. The book compares recent developments in the field of energy technology, clean and low emission energy, and energy efficiency and environmental sustainability for industry and academia.Rasul, Azad and Sharma, along with their team of expert contributors, provide high-end research findings on relevant industry themes, including clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies, renewable energy technologies and their applications, biomass and biofuels for sustainable environment, energy system and efficiency improvement, solar thermal applications, and the environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems.This book uses global institutes and case studies to explore and analyze technological advancements alongside practical applications. This approach helps readers to develop and affirm a better understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions necessary to achieve clean energy and sustainable development in both medium and large-scale industries.- Compares in-depth research on a wide range of clean technologies, from global institutes in Australia, Europe, and India- Evaluates the recent developments in clean technologies against the efficiency of tried and tested applications- Considers case studies on the advancements of sustainable energy into industry from around the world

This book focuses on when to use the various analytic techniques and how to interpret the resulting output from the most widely used statistical packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS).

Effective measurement is a cornerstone of scientific research. Yet many social science researchers lack the tools to develop appropriate assessment instruments for the measurement of latent social-psychological constructs.

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications examines the issues involved in developing and validating multi-item self-report scales of latent constructs. Distinguished researchers and award-winning educators Richard G. Netemeyer, William O. Bearden, and Subhash Sharma present a four-step approach for multi-indicator scale development. With these steps, the authors include relevant empirical examples and a review of the concepts of dimensionality, reliability, and validity.

Interdisciplinary in application, this reader-friendly handbook includes

A discussion of measurement in the social sciences and the importance of theory in scale development Techniques for assessing dimensionality of constructs An overview of reliability and validity models, theory, and criteria Suggestions for generating and judging measurement items Recommended procedures for designing and conducting studies to develop the scale Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) for finalizing the scale

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications supplies cutting-edge strategies for developing and refining measures. Providing concise chapter introductions and summaries, as well as numerous tables, figures, and exhibits, the authors present recommended steps and overlapping activities in a logical, sequential progression.

Designed for graduate students in measurement/psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and survey research seminars across the social science disciplines, Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications also addresses the needs of researchers and academics in all business, psychology, and sociology-related disciplines.

Effective measurement is a cornerstone of scientific research. Yet many social science researchers lack the tools to develop appropriate assessment instruments for the measurement of latent social-psychological constructs.

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications examines the issues involved in developing and validating multi-item self-report scales of latent constructs. Distinguished researchers and award-winning educators Richard G. Netemeyer, William O. Bearden, and Subhash Sharma present a four-step approach for multi-indicator scale development. With these steps, the authors include relevant empirical examples and a review of the concepts of dimensionality, reliability, and validity.

Interdisciplinary in application, this reader-friendly handbook includes

A discussion of measurement in the social sciences and the importance of theory in scale development Techniques for assessing dimensionality of constructs An overview of reliability and validity models, theory, and criteria Suggestions for generating and judging measurement items Recommended procedures for designing and conducting studies to develop the scale Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) for finalizing the scale

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications supplies cutting-edge strategies for developing and refining measures. Providing concise chapter introductions and summaries, as well as numerous tables, figures, and exhibits, the authors present recommended steps and overlapping activities in a logical, sequential progression.

Designed for graduate students in measurement/psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and survey research seminars across the social science disciplines, Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications also addresses the needs of researchers and academics in all business, psychology, and sociology-related disciplines.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.

The volume:

Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociology Includes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the field Has separate chapters on sustainable development and climate change Discusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global South

A key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.

The volume:

Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociology Includes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the field Has separate chapters on sustainable development and climate change Discusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global South

A key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.The volume:Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociologyIncludes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the fieldHas separate chapters on sustainable development and climate changeDiscusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global SouthA key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.The volume:Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociologyIncludes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the fieldHas separate chapters on sustainable development and climate changeDiscusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global SouthA key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to heterostructure thin films and multifunctional nanomaterials, highlighting how the stacking of dissimilar materials enables interface-driven properties that surpass those achievable in bulk systems. It covers fundamental concepts such as band alignment, strain and charge coupling, and built-in fields, alongside advanced synthesis techniques including pulsed laser deposition, atomic layer deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and chemical/physical vapor deposition. The volume emphasizes state-of-the-art characterization methods, ranging from structural and compositional analyses to electrical, optical, and in-situ approaches, as well as AI-assisted multimodal techniques to probe interfaces and defects. Functional phenomena, including ferroelectricity, magnetoelectric coupling, spintronic effects, thermoelectric and piezoelectric responses, are closely tied to device applications such as non-volatile memories, sensors, actuators, solar cells, and flexible/wearable electronics. Case studies on multiferroic, van der Waals, and hybrid organic–inorganic systems illustrate the power of interface engineering. Chapters on inorganic perovskite solar cells, thin-film sensors, and PAAO-based plasmonic metamaterials demonstrate scalable, application-driven innovations. Concluding perspectives explore AI-assisted optimization, quantum and topological heterostructures, and strategies for scalable, energy-efficient device integration, offering a roadmap for future research in multifunctional thin films. Multifunctional Heterostructure Thin Films Handbook: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Device Applications serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working at the forefront of materials science, nanotechnology, and the development of next-generation devices.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to heterostructure thin films and multifunctional nanomaterials, highlighting how the stacking of dissimilar materials enables interface-driven properties that surpass those achievable in bulk systems. It covers fundamental concepts such as band alignment, strain and charge coupling, and built-in fields, alongside advanced synthesis techniques including pulsed laser deposition, atomic layer deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and chemical/physical vapor deposition. The volume emphasizes state-of-the-art characterization methods, ranging from structural and compositional analyses to electrical, optical, and in-situ approaches, as well as AI-assisted multimodal techniques to probe interfaces and defects. Functional phenomena, including ferroelectricity, magnetoelectric coupling, spintronic effects, thermoelectric and piezoelectric responses, are closely tied to device applications such as non-volatile memories, sensors, actuators, solar cells, and flexible/wearable electronics. Case studies on multiferroic, van der Waals, and hybrid organic–inorganic systems illustrate the power of interface engineering. Chapters on inorganic perovskite solar cells, thin-film sensors, and PAAO-based plasmonic metamaterials demonstrate scalable, application-driven innovations. Concluding perspectives explore AI-assisted optimization, quantum and topological heterostructures, and strategies for scalable, energy-efficient device integration, offering a roadmap for future research in multifunctional thin films. Multifunctional Heterostructure Thin Films Handbook: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Device Applications serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working at the forefront of materials science, nanotechnology, and the development of next-generation devices.

This book explores the role of catalysis in enabling cleaner, more sustainable technologies across energy, environmental, and industrial sectors. Catalysis is foundational to modern civilization, influencing everything from fuel production and pollution control to pharmaceuticals and food processing. As the global community faces escalating environmental challenges and the urgent need for climate action, the development of intelligent and responsive catalytic systems has become a scientific and technological priority.This book provides a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of the latest advances in smart catalysis, with a strong emphasis on materials design, catalytic mechanisms, and real-world applications. It highlights the emerging field of piezocatalysis, where materials like BiFeO₃, BaTiO₃, ZnO, and novel structures such as layered transition metal dichalcogenides and metal-organic frameworks exhibit enhanced charge separation through piezoelectric effects. These innovations are directly aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including clean water, affordable energy, responsible production, and climate action.Structured across multiple chapters authored by leading experts, the book begins with foundational principles of catalysis and progresses through advanced topics such as multiferroic nanostructured materials, hybrid catalytic systems, and stimuli-responsive catalyst design. It explores cutting-edge fabrication techniques, theoretical modeling using density functional theory (DFT), and the integration of machine learning and AI in catalyst discovery. Applications span environmental remediation, dye and antibiotic degradation, CO₂ reduction, and the development of flexible, wearable, and self-powered catalytic systems.By combining theoretical insights with practical case studies and future perspectives, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, engineers, and students working at the intersection of materials science, catalysis, and sustainable technology.

This book explores the vision and practice of corporate spiritual responsibility from multiple religious, philosophical, and practice traditions. It interrogates and strives to widen and deepen the current discourse of corporate social responsibility as well as contemporary conceptions, organizations and practices of business, economy, corporation, and the world. It also explores new visions and practices of leadership and management in corporations and society as well as new visions and practices of economy, self, society, and the world. It proposes Atmic (soul-attuning) Planetary paths of leadership and a New Earth Sastra for business, society and the world. It also challenges us to realize the pathology in our current models and practices of business and society and moves towards paths of corporate social healing and healing of self and society. It brings cases on corporate social and spiritual responsibility from diverse fields such as disability studies, Ayurveda, etc. The book is transdisciplinary and cultivates trans-civilizational dialogues and planetary conversations on rethinking and transforming business, economy, management and the world today.

This book explores the vision and practice of corporate spiritual responsibility from multiple religious, philosophical, and practice traditions. It interrogates and strives to widen and deepen the current discourse of corporate social responsibility as well as contemporary conceptions, organizations and practices of business, economy, corporation, and the world. It also explores new visions and practices of leadership and management in corporations and society as well as new visions and practices of economy, self, society, and the world. It proposes Atmic (soul-attuning) Planetary paths of leadership and a New Earth Sastra for business, society and the world. It also challenges us to realize the pathology in our current models and practices of business and society and moves towards paths of corporate social healing and healing of self and society. It brings cases on corporate social and spiritual responsibility from diverse fields such as disability studies, Ayurveda, etc. The book is transdisciplinary and cultivates trans-civilizational dialogues and planetary conversations on rethinking and transforming business, economy, management and the world today.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

Clean Energy for Sustainable Development: Comparisons and Contrasts of New Approaches presents information on the fundamental challenge that the energy sector faces with regard to meeting the ever growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cleaner energy. The book compares recent developments in the field of energy technology, clean and low emission energy, and energy efficiency and environmental sustainability for industry and academia.

Rasul, Azad and Sharma, along with their team of expert contributors, provide high-end research findings on relevant industry themes, including clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies, renewable energy technologies and their applications, biomass and biofuels for sustainable environment, energy system and efficiency improvement, solar thermal applications, and the environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems.

This book uses global institutes and case studies to explore and analyze technological advancements alongside practical applications. This approach helps readers to develop and affirm a better understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions necessary to achieve clean energy and sustainable development in both medium and large-scale industries.

Compares in-depth research on a wide range of clean technologies, from global institutes in Australia, Europe, and India Evaluates the recent developments in clean technologies against the efficiency of tried and tested applications Considers case studies on the advancements of sustainable energy into industry from around the world

Clean Energy for Sustainable Development: Comparisons and Contrasts of New Approaches presents information on the fundamental challenge that the energy sector faces with regard to meeting the ever growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cleaner energy. The book compares recent developments in the field of energy technology, clean and low emission energy, and energy efficiency and environmental sustainability for industry and academia.Rasul, Azad and Sharma, along with their team of expert contributors, provide high-end research findings on relevant industry themes, including clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies, renewable energy technologies and their applications, biomass and biofuels for sustainable environment, energy system and efficiency improvement, solar thermal applications, and the environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems.This book uses global institutes and case studies to explore and analyze technological advancements alongside practical applications. This approach helps readers to develop and affirm a better understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions necessary to achieve clean energy and sustainable development in both medium and large-scale industries.- Compares in-depth research on a wide range of clean technologies, from global institutes in Australia, Europe, and India- Evaluates the recent developments in clean technologies against the efficiency of tried and tested applications- Considers case studies on the advancements of sustainable energy into industry from around the world

This book focuses on when to use the various analytic techniques and how to interpret the resulting output from the most widely used statistical packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS).

Effective measurement is a cornerstone of scientific research. Yet many social science researchers lack the tools to develop appropriate assessment instruments for the measurement of latent social-psychological constructs.

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications examines the issues involved in developing and validating multi-item self-report scales of latent constructs. Distinguished researchers and award-winning educators Richard G. Netemeyer, William O. Bearden, and Subhash Sharma present a four-step approach for multi-indicator scale development. With these steps, the authors include relevant empirical examples and a review of the concepts of dimensionality, reliability, and validity.

Interdisciplinary in application, this reader-friendly handbook includes

A discussion of measurement in the social sciences and the importance of theory in scale development Techniques for assessing dimensionality of constructs An overview of reliability and validity models, theory, and criteria Suggestions for generating and judging measurement items Recommended procedures for designing and conducting studies to develop the scale Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) for finalizing the scale

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications supplies cutting-edge strategies for developing and refining measures. Providing concise chapter introductions and summaries, as well as numerous tables, figures, and exhibits, the authors present recommended steps and overlapping activities in a logical, sequential progression.

Designed for graduate students in measurement/psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and survey research seminars across the social science disciplines, Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications also addresses the needs of researchers and academics in all business, psychology, and sociology-related disciplines.

Effective measurement is a cornerstone of scientific research. Yet many social science researchers lack the tools to develop appropriate assessment instruments for the measurement of latent social-psychological constructs.

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications examines the issues involved in developing and validating multi-item self-report scales of latent constructs. Distinguished researchers and award-winning educators Richard G. Netemeyer, William O. Bearden, and Subhash Sharma present a four-step approach for multi-indicator scale development. With these steps, the authors include relevant empirical examples and a review of the concepts of dimensionality, reliability, and validity.

Interdisciplinary in application, this reader-friendly handbook includes

A discussion of measurement in the social sciences and the importance of theory in scale development Techniques for assessing dimensionality of constructs An overview of reliability and validity models, theory, and criteria Suggestions for generating and judging measurement items Recommended procedures for designing and conducting studies to develop the scale Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) for finalizing the scale

Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications supplies cutting-edge strategies for developing and refining measures. Providing concise chapter introductions and summaries, as well as numerous tables, figures, and exhibits, the authors present recommended steps and overlapping activities in a logical, sequential progression.

Designed for graduate students in measurement/psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and survey research seminars across the social science disciplines, Scaling Procedures: Issues and Applications also addresses the needs of researchers and academics in all business, psychology, and sociology-related disciplines.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.

The volume:

Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociology Includes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the field Has separate chapters on sustainable development and climate change Discusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global South

A key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.

The volume:

Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociology Includes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the field Has separate chapters on sustainable development and climate change Discusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global South

A key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.The volume:Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociologyIncludes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the fieldHas separate chapters on sustainable development and climate changeDiscusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global SouthA key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book presents a comprehensive, lucid, and accessible approach to environmental sociology. It traces the origin of environmental sociology and examines the realist–constructionist debate in ecology for a holistic exploration of the field.The volume:Presents a step-by-step systematic approach to the study of environmental sociologyIncludes case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas and introduces theoretical perspectives from Asia, Africa, and South America to provide a more comprehensive view of the fieldHas separate chapters on sustainable development and climate changeDiscusses ecological movements in India and highlights environmental issues of the Global SouthA key text for undergraduates, postgraduates, and civil services aspirants, this book goes beyond western scholarship to include indigenous approaches to the field. It will be indispensable for students of sociology, climate change, environmental studies, and sustainable development.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to heterostructure thin films and multifunctional nanomaterials, highlighting how the stacking of dissimilar materials enables interface-driven properties that surpass those achievable in bulk systems. It covers fundamental concepts such as band alignment, strain and charge coupling, and built-in fields, alongside advanced synthesis techniques including pulsed laser deposition, atomic layer deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and chemical/physical vapor deposition. The volume emphasizes state-of-the-art characterization methods, ranging from structural and compositional analyses to electrical, optical, and in-situ approaches, as well as AI-assisted multimodal techniques to probe interfaces and defects. Functional phenomena, including ferroelectricity, magnetoelectric coupling, spintronic effects, thermoelectric and piezoelectric responses, are closely tied to device applications such as non-volatile memories, sensors, actuators, solar cells, and flexible/wearable electronics. Case studies on multiferroic, van der Waals, and hybrid organic–inorganic systems illustrate the power of interface engineering. Chapters on inorganic perovskite solar cells, thin-film sensors, and PAAO-based plasmonic metamaterials demonstrate scalable, application-driven innovations. Concluding perspectives explore AI-assisted optimization, quantum and topological heterostructures, and strategies for scalable, energy-efficient device integration, offering a roadmap for future research in multifunctional thin films. Multifunctional Heterostructure Thin Films Handbook: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Device Applications serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working at the forefront of materials science, nanotechnology, and the development of next-generation devices.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to heterostructure thin films and multifunctional nanomaterials, highlighting how the stacking of dissimilar materials enables interface-driven properties that surpass those achievable in bulk systems. It covers fundamental concepts such as band alignment, strain and charge coupling, and built-in fields, alongside advanced synthesis techniques including pulsed laser deposition, atomic layer deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and chemical/physical vapor deposition. The volume emphasizes state-of-the-art characterization methods, ranging from structural and compositional analyses to electrical, optical, and in-situ approaches, as well as AI-assisted multimodal techniques to probe interfaces and defects. Functional phenomena, including ferroelectricity, magnetoelectric coupling, spintronic effects, thermoelectric and piezoelectric responses, are closely tied to device applications such as non-volatile memories, sensors, actuators, solar cells, and flexible/wearable electronics. Case studies on multiferroic, van der Waals, and hybrid organic–inorganic systems illustrate the power of interface engineering. Chapters on inorganic perovskite solar cells, thin-film sensors, and PAAO-based plasmonic metamaterials demonstrate scalable, application-driven innovations. Concluding perspectives explore AI-assisted optimization, quantum and topological heterostructures, and strategies for scalable, energy-efficient device integration, offering a roadmap for future research in multifunctional thin films. Multifunctional Heterostructure Thin Films Handbook: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Device Applications serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working at the forefront of materials science, nanotechnology, and the development of next-generation devices.

This book explores the role of catalysis in enabling cleaner, more sustainable technologies across energy, environmental, and industrial sectors. Catalysis is foundational to modern civilization, influencing everything from fuel production and pollution control to pharmaceuticals and food processing. As the global community faces escalating environmental challenges and the urgent need for climate action, the development of intelligent and responsive catalytic systems has become a scientific and technological priority.This book provides a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of the latest advances in smart catalysis, with a strong emphasis on materials design, catalytic mechanisms, and real-world applications. It highlights the emerging field of piezocatalysis, where materials like BiFeO₃, BaTiO₃, ZnO, and novel structures such as layered transition metal dichalcogenides and metal-organic frameworks exhibit enhanced charge separation through piezoelectric effects. These innovations are directly aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including clean water, affordable energy, responsible production, and climate action.Structured across multiple chapters authored by leading experts, the book begins with foundational principles of catalysis and progresses through advanced topics such as multiferroic nanostructured materials, hybrid catalytic systems, and stimuli-responsive catalyst design. It explores cutting-edge fabrication techniques, theoretical modeling using density functional theory (DFT), and the integration of machine learning and AI in catalyst discovery. Applications span environmental remediation, dye and antibiotic degradation, CO₂ reduction, and the development of flexible, wearable, and self-powered catalytic systems.By combining theoretical insights with practical case studies and future perspectives, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, engineers, and students working at the intersection of materials science, catalysis, and sustainable technology.

This book explores the vision and practice of corporate spiritual responsibility from multiple religious, philosophical, and practice traditions. It interrogates and strives to widen and deepen the current discourse of corporate social responsibility as well as contemporary conceptions, organizations and practices of business, economy, corporation, and the world. It also explores new visions and practices of leadership and management in corporations and society as well as new visions and practices of economy, self, society, and the world. It proposes Atmic (soul-attuning) Planetary paths of leadership and a New Earth Sastra for business, society and the world. It also challenges us to realize the pathology in our current models and practices of business and society and moves towards paths of corporate social healing and healing of self and society. It brings cases on corporate social and spiritual responsibility from diverse fields such as disability studies, Ayurveda, etc. The book is transdisciplinary and cultivates trans-civilizational dialogues and planetary conversations on rethinking and transforming business, economy, management and the world today.

This book explores the vision and practice of corporate spiritual responsibility from multiple religious, philosophical, and practice traditions. It interrogates and strives to widen and deepen the current discourse of corporate social responsibility as well as contemporary conceptions, organizations and practices of business, economy, corporation, and the world. It also explores new visions and practices of leadership and management in corporations and society as well as new visions and practices of economy, self, society, and the world. It proposes Atmic (soul-attuning) Planetary paths of leadership and a New Earth Sastra for business, society and the world. It also challenges us to realize the pathology in our current models and practices of business and society and moves towards paths of corporate social healing and healing of self and society. It brings cases on corporate social and spiritual responsibility from diverse fields such as disability studies, Ayurveda, etc. The book is transdisciplinary and cultivates trans-civilizational dialogues and planetary conversations on rethinking and transforming business, economy, management and the world today.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.

This volume presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM 2024). It covers a wide range of topics such as multifunctional materials, 2D materials, biomaterials, materials for environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and double perovskite materials, luminescent materials, smart materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites, liquid crystals, materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials and thin films, smart devices and quantum dots synthesis technique, and characterization tools with application in smart devices. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in various areas of materials science.