Developments in lasers continue to enable progress in many areas such as eye surgery, the recording industry and dozens of others. This book presents citations from the book literature for the last 25 years and groups them for ease of access which is also provided by subject, author and titles indexes.
Microwaves can be effectively used in the processing of industrial materials under a wide range of conditions. However, microwave processing is complex and multidisciplinary in nature, and a high degree of technical knowledge is needed to determine how, when, and where the technology can be most profitably utilized. This book assesses the potential of microwave technology for industrial applications, reviews the latest equipment and processing methods, and identifies both the gaps in understanding of microwave processing technology and the promising development opportunities that take advantage of this new technology's unique performance characteristics.
In this modern technological era, conserving and making better use of resources like energy, water, and other essential resources have recently been one of the main concerns for the manufacturing industry. To successfully compete against the competition, industries are replacing outdated manufacturing techniques with cutting-edge ones that are sustainable in terms of cost, energy usage, better product quality, and environmental safety. Green manufacturing has become one of the key priorities for attaining this. Green Manufacturing and Materials Processing Methods: Characterizations, Applications, and Design offers a critical review of the past work done in green manufacturing and material processing technologies. It presents recent research and development that is going on currently with green manufacturing techniques and discusses characterizations, applications, and the design aspect of materials processed through green manufacturing technologies. With a focus on the sustainability aspect, this book showcases new breakthroughs and comparisons of cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing and materials processing with currently available conventional methods. Highlights throughout the book are on improvements used in various manufacturing processes such as casting, joining, drilling, surface engineering, sintering, and composite manufacturing. This book will serve as a first-hand information source for academic researchers and industrial firms. With the help of this book, readers will have a unique opportunity to comprehend and evaluate recent advancements in green manufacturing and material processing technology. This book will be the go-to resource for individuals who desire to do research or development in the area of sustainable manufacturing and material processing technologies.
This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Manufacturing Engineering Conference and 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Manufacturing Systems (iMEC-APCOMS 2019), held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on 21–22 August 2019. Covering scientific research in the field of manufacturing engineering, with focuses on industrial engineering, materials, processes, the book appeals to researchers, academics, scientists, students, engineers and practitioners who are interested in the latest developments and applications related to manufacturing engineering.
The implementation of hydrogen production processes on an industrial scale requires a comprehensive understanding of the chemical proprieties of catalytic materials and the applications such materials in electrocatalysis. This volume presents information about catalytic materials for hydrogen production and hydrogen valorization in electro-oxidation reactions. Chapters emphasize on materials for classical steam, CO2 sorption enhanced steam reforming and dry reforming for hydrogen production. The hydrogen electro-oxidation reaction in anodes of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) is also explained. Chapters have been contributed by experts in industrial chemistry, adding a valuable perspective for readers. This volume is essential to chemical engineering researchers and industrial professionals interested in hydrogen production systems and the science behind the materials driving the reactions in key processes.
Annotation More than 700 presentations at ANTEC?98, the Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, comprise an encyclopedic compilation of the newest plastics technology available. This is the single most comprehensive annual presentation of new plastics technology!