Uyiosa Osagie Aigbe - Böcker

Applications of Contemporary Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion discusses the applications of contemporary nanomaterials for advanced energy storage and conversion such as supercapacitors, Li-ion batteries, and fuel cells. Due to their unique properties and structure, including high surface area, electron conductivity, capacitance, energy density, charge-discharge, cycle stability and power conversion efficiency, contemporary nanomaterial applications as essential efficient energy devices have advanced over the years. Contemporary nanomaterials also offer better thermal constancy, mechanical robustness, and microstructure properties. Consequently, this book comprehensively covers the design, processing, and applications of contemporary nanomaterials-based nanoarchitectures in high-performance energy storage and conversion devices. Hence, this book will be of great support to students, professionals, practitioners, scientists, researchers, and academicians in various research domains, particularly those in material science and sustainable and eco-friendly energy technologies.Key Features:Highlights the applications of nanomaterials for advanced energy storage and conversionDiscusses the synthesis of nanomaterials as well as the state-of-the-art advances and future prospects of contemporary nanomaterials for advanced energy storage and conversionThe first book to focus on both advanced energy storage and conversion technologies

Harnessing Machine Learning for Environmental Restoration and Surveillance is an extensive and comprehensive book, showcasing the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring of the quality of air, soil and water, prediction of environmental risks, optimisation and prediction of remediation processes and enhancement of resource management.The book offers readers an opportunity to understand how contemporary smart technology (machine learning and artificial intelligence) can be used to safeguard and improve our environment as well as to solve environmental problems and provide sustainable solutions. It offers insight and an opportunity to evaluate theoretical concepts and real-world case studies, thereby boosting innovation and collaboration. The authors give modest explanations of how artificial intelligence and machine learning can monitor pollution, forecast environmental hazards, and support the optimisation process for the effective removal of environmental contaminants. Real-world examples where these advanced smart technology tools have been successfully utilised are also presented in this book.The content and coverage of this academic text are ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, professionals in environmental science, data science, and engineering, as well as individuals interested in the environment and technology.

Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things for a Sustainable Food Production in Agriculture: Transformative Technologies looks at how advanced technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in farming.The book discusses how these innovations enhance resource efficiency, support sustainable food systems, and improve crop and livestock management. Focusing on both the theoretical and practical applications, it provides readers with current insight into sustainable agricultural practices. It also offers insights into how digital twins, AI, and IoT are integrated into agriculture for sustainable food production. The book will cover how digital copies of farms, smart computers, AI, IoT, and connected devices help farmers optimize food production. It draws its strength from a multidisciplinary approach with an emphasis on practical applications and future prospects in smart agriculture toward improved efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in food production.This book is suitable for a broad academic audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals in fields such as agricultural science, environmental science, computer science, and engineering, as well as policymakers and government functionaries. It is meant to be used as a textbook or additional reading for courses on precision farming, smart agriculture, and sustainable food systems. The content is designed to be understandable to people who have just a cursory understanding of technology and agriculture, but it also provides in-depth analysis for practitioners and advanced students.

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Environmental Fate, Health Impacts, and Remediation Strategies provides useful information on recent advancements in the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as well as their sources, environmental fate and conveyance, potential health impacts, and remediation strategies by harnessing the latest research findings and key scientific literature. The book draws its strength from a multidisciplinary approach with an emphasis on the enhancement of the understanding of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and informs future research and management efforts.Key FeaturesThe book focuses on how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances can be used in the environmental and biomedical sectors to create sustainability.The book covers practical case studies, implementation guides, and the latest advancements and future trends in perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for environmental and biomedical sustainability.The book is unique in its comprehensive coverage of sustainability and its applications in sustainable environmental and biomedical science, as highlighted by the title.

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Environmental Fate, Health Impacts, and Remediation Strategies provides useful information on recent advancements in the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as well as their sources, environmental fate and conveyance, potential health impacts, and remediation strategies by harnessing the latest research findings and key scientific literature. The book draws its strength from a multidisciplinary approach with an emphasis on the enhancement of the understanding of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and informs future research and management efforts.Key FeaturesThe book focuses on how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances can be used in the environmental and biomedical sectors to create sustainability.The book covers practical case studies, implementation guides, and the latest advancements and future trends in perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for environmental and biomedical sustainability.The book is unique in its comprehensive coverage of sustainability and its applications in sustainable environmental and biomedical science, as highlighted by the title.

This book explores some of the latest and recent advances in the synthesis, characterization and applications of magnetic nanomaterials. It starts with an overview of magnetic nanomaterials, followed by a list of their synthesis and characterization methods. The book shows the potential of magnetic materials in different applications, including theranostic nanomedicine, heavy metals detection, dyes sensing, solar cells, wastewater treatment,  decontamination of soil, and detection and monitoring of toxic gases. Moreover, it explores their use as drug and gene delivery agents, their biosafety and bioregulation facets, tissue engineering applications, and their potential for combating pathogens