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The demand for integration of smart devices into our daily lives has led to a pressing challenge – the effective design and optimization of antennas for wearable and implantable applications. As our reliance on interconnected devices grows, so does the need for antennas that transcend their conventional roles and adapt to the diverse, dynamic needs of users. Addressing these challenges is vital, considering the unique demands imposed by this technology, ranging from size constraints to energy efficiency, biocompatibility, and signal integrity. Design and Optimization of Wearable, Implantable, and Edible Antennas, is an innovative work that confronts these challenges head-on. In this exploration, the book sheds light on the evolving landscape where electromagnetic research intersects with the demands of human life. As antennas seamlessly weave into attire, revolutionize healthcare through implants, and even find their place in edibles, this book serves as a guide for academic scholars, researchers, engineers, and students navigating the intricate terrain of antenna engineering.
The replacement of fossil-derived compounds by bio-based fuels and chemicals is crucial for the implementation of a sustainable bioeconomy. In this context, microorganisms are key players for biofuels’ production from renewable sources. Biotechnological biofuel production processes require conversion microorganisms capable of both efficiently assimilating renewable low-cost carbon sources and diverting their metabolisms towards the specific biofuel. Exploring the wide diversity of microorganisms available on Earth will surely aid to make the production of green fuels a reality. This book gives a wide overview of different microbial-based processes for green fuels production. The book also includes techno-economic analysis and highlights strategic, commercial and environmental interests in promoting green fuels. All these facts make this book very valuable not only for the scientific community but also for biofuel companies and policy makers.
This book provides a comprehensive account of past, present and future of the biomass based biorefineries. It is an all-inclusive and insightful compilation of recent advancements in the technology and methods used for conversion of biomass to bioenergy and other useful biochemicals. The book also focuses on the limitations of existing technologies and provides the future prospects, as well as discusses socio-economic impact of biomass based biorefineries. This book assists researchers in the area of lignocellulosic biorefineries and can be used by the students, scientist and academician as an advanced reference textbook.
Digital platforms have transformed consumer behavior, shaping how people discover, explore, and purchase products and services. With the rise of social media, e-commerce sites, and mobile applications, consumers are more informed and connected. These platforms allow for instant access to information and reviews while creating communities where users can share experiences and recommendations. As a result, traditional marketing strategies are evolving, requiring brands to adapt to the fast-paced digital landscape and engage with consumers in meaningful ways. Understanding the influence of these platforms is essential for businesses that want to understand modern consumer behavior and build las...
This book consists of select proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Technologies and Advances in Automation, Aerospace and Robotics (STAAAR 2022). This book focuses on advancements in the fields of robotics and automation, applications of AI, aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, material characterization, renewable energy, computer-aided engineering design, rapid prototyping, aerospace engineering, and dynamics and vibrations. The major topics in the book include Industry 4.0, applications of additive manufacturing in biomedical, automotive and aviation industries, implants and prosthesis applications in human body, applications of latest technologies such as machine learning, IoT, static and dynamic balancing, force transmissibility, advanced mechanisms, etc. This book provides vital information to researchers, academicians and industrialists to enhance their knowledge in the field of recent advancements in the field of mechanical engineering.
The integration of smart technologies into healthcare systems is revolutionizing how medical services are delivered, enhancing the quality and accessibility of care. These innovations play a critical role in advancing global health. By leveraging technology, healthcare systems can address long-standing challenges such as inefficiencies, rising costs, and disparities in access. This transformation is not only driving better patient outcomes but also contributing to sustainable healthcare practices, aligning with global efforts to ensure well-being for all and support public health goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the world faces ongoing public health challenges, the ado...
This book discusses major technological advances in the treatment and re-use of wastewater. Its focus is on both novel treatment strategies and the modifications and adaptions of conventional processes to optimize the treatment of a complex variety of pollutants, including organic matter, chemicals and micropollutants in different water resources, as well as the integration of water treatment with bioelectricity production. Written by leading researchers in the field, it will be of interest to a wide range of researchers in both industry and academia.
The current trend is to develop novel sustainable composite materials to enhance their properties for use in wider range of applications. With an emphasis on SDG 9, SDG 11 and SDG 12, academicians and industrialists have intensified R&D on sustainable composite materials for use in myriad applications such as construction, membrane technology, water purification and energy capture. This book aims to provide comprehensive understanding of fundamentals, properties and applications of sustainable composite materials. The book, comprising of 21 chapters, promises to be highly beneficial for academicians and early career researchers working in the field of sustainable composite materials.
Numerous studies have pointed to the key role of complement in the pathogenesis of retinal disease, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reports about new gene associations and links to other physiological pathways are emerging almost on a weekly base. Several promising clinical candidates covering a wide area of potential treatment applications are in the pipelines of both industrial and academic groups. This indicates an increasing interest in complement as a therapeutic target. In view of these exciting discoveries, scientists from around the world convened at the First Aegean Conferences Conference on Inflammation and Retinal Disease: Complement Biology and Pathology (Jun...
This book highlights progress and trends in the rapidly evolving field of complement-related drug discovery and spotlights examples of clinical applications. As an integral part of innate immunity and critical mediator in homeostatic and inflammatory processes, the human complement system has been identified as contributor to a large number of disorders including ocular, cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases as well as in ischemia/reperfusion injury, cancer and sepsis. In addition, complement is often involved in adverse immune reactions to biomaterials, cell and organ transplants or drug delivery systems. Although the complement cascade with its close to 50 extrac...