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September 28, 2023

IT Applications for Sustainable Living

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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 126 Pages | ISBN : 3031407504 | 29.6 MB
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a new paradigm that connects the physical world with the digital world. It is a network of interconnected devices, sensors, and objects that can communicate with each other, collect and exchange data, and perform various tasks without human intervention. The IoT has the potential to revolutionize various industries, such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture, by enabling real-time monitoring, automation, and optimization of processes. This book is a collection of research manuscripts that explores the latest developments in smart technologies for sustainable living with reference to the IoT landscape, including its architecture, applications and challenges. The research covers a wide range of topics including character segmentation, recognition and classification, deep learning, smart home, earthquake early-warning system, wireless sensor network, embedded RFID system and many more. It also discusses various IoT platforms, protocols, and standards that are being developed to enable seamless integration and interoperability of IoT devices and services. The research book aims to become a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in smart technologies and sustainable living.

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September 26, 2023

Urban Energy and Climate Prospects for a Sustainable Transition

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by Peter J Marcotullio, Josh Sperling & Andrea L Pierce
English | 2023 | ISBN: 9811268118 | 355 pages | True PDF | 44.79 MB
With the continuous migration of people towards metropolitan areas in search of employment, the demands for core services and energy, coupled with an increasing awareness of the impact of climate change, have placed the management and planning of global urban energy under a lot of pressure. Trends toward urban energy service transformations that offer greater affordability, reliability, efficiency and adaptability provide hope for a global sustainable future. At the same time, there are also limits to these transitions, as well as risks involved. For example, on one end of the spectrum, our urban energy future includes land use sprawl, high fossil fuel use, pollution, and unhealthy urban conditions. On the other side of this transition spectrum is more energy choices, and healthier, more livable cities, along with less energy use and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. What the future might hold for transforming the world’s cities depends upon an understanding of the risks of current trajectories and the opportunities for and limitations to developing sustainable urban energy systems. This edited volume brings together leading experts on the prospects and challenges of urban energy innovation and on related-economic, social and environmental sustainability transitions. The focus of the volume is on multidisciplinary reviews, research informing technologies and policies for sustainability, and analytical insights addressing rapid urbanization and changes across a diverse typology of global cities. The volume will include an overview of the current state of urban energy systems. It will also document and evaluate urban energy prospects for a sustainable, resilient future.

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September 26, 2023

Sustainable Treatment and Management of Sewage Sludge

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by Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1032397969 | 322 pages | True PDF | 11.3 MB
This reference book provides updated information about the technological advancement in sustainable thermochemical bioprocessing of sewage sludge disposal and resource recovery. It discusses the innovative strategies of resource recovery for the formulation of feedstock, clean compost production and safe application. This book traces the main chemical and biological properties of sewage sludge and covers biostabilization, detoxification, the role of microorganisms in sewage sludge management and the sustainable use of sewage sludge from a circular economy perspective. Key Features * Discusses organic waste disposal and recycling * Covers knowledge transfer from waste bioprocessing to commercially important end products * Includes industrial application of biological and thermochemical sewage sludge treatment toward emerging nutrient recovery technologies * Reviews the function and applications of microorganisms in sewage sludge treatment * Describes the application of sewage sludge as fertilizers in agriculture This book is meant for researchers and industry experts in environmental sciences, biochemical engineering and biotechnology.

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September 26, 2023

Sustainable Production Innovations Bioremediation and Other Biotechnologies

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by Patel, Alok Kumar;Sharma, Amit Kumar;, Amit Kumar Sharma
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1119791901 | 464 pages | True EPUB | 8.92 MB
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION INNOVATIONS Presenting the latest technologies and practices in this ever-changing field, this groundbreaking new volume covers the gambit for providing solutions and practical applications of smart and efficient energy systems. The global and climate changes we are witnessing are primarily driven by factors such as rising population, economic growth, and industrialization. These changes have led to an increase in atmospheric CO2, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, and hunger, among other pressing issues. To ensure a green and sustainable future, it is crucial to harness renewable resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The book, Sustainable Production Innovations , addresses several bioprocesses that are integral to our daily lives, tackling important topics such as biofuel production, energy and food security, and wastewater management. The commercial interest in biotechnological processes has grown significantly due to their ability to utilize biocatalysts such as enzymes, bacteria, plant cells, or animal cells in bioreactors for the production of medications, health supplements, foods, biofuels, and chemicals. Switching to bioproducts offers key benefits such as the sustainability of third-generation biofuels, CO2 sequestration, effective waste utilization, and meeting the increasing demand for clean water. The book explores various procedures used in biomass biorefineries and bioprocessing for the production of biofuels, biobased chemicals, and bioproducts. It also delves into advancements in utilizing oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceuticals, biological wastewater treatment, and microplastic detection techniques in water. Additionally, the book covers topics such as biolubricant technologies, bioprocessing of agricultural and forest waste, biotechnological approaches in the cosmetic industry, and large-scale applications of nanomaterials for water treatment. Authored by experts from leading biotechnology research groups around the world, the book comprises 13 chapters featuring the latest research in each subject. It is a valuable resource for scholars in chemical engineering, applied microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and related fields, offering new insights into the sustainable use of renewable energy and biochemicals. Professionals, including biochemical engineers, phycologists, bioprocess engineers, chemical engineers, scientists, and researchers in the water, food, pharmaceutical, and renewable energy industries will find this book beneficial. Likewise, students and faculty in the chemical engineering and energy departments will gain valuable knowledge from its contents.

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September 26, 2023

Sustainable Process Integration and Intensification Saving Energy, Water and Resources (De Gruyter Textbook), 3rd Edition

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by Jiří Jaromír Klemeš, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Zainuddin Abdul Manan, Yee Van Fan, Hon Huin Chin
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3110782839 | 394 pages | True PDF EPUB | 40.05 MB
This Third Edition of Sustainable Process Integration and Intensification extends the presentation of fundamentals of Energy Integration, Water Integration and CO2 management into Process Integration for waste valorisation and advanced Water Integration involving water mains and considering multiple contaminants. This edition is thoroughly updated and extended to include the latest developments and illustrated working sessions to assist readers in gaining a deeper understanding of the materials. The book is a suitable reference for graduate students as well as professionals seeking to apply Process Integration solutions in plant design and operation.

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