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  • 1
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    Transformation of Transportation (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Effect of Different Stop Sign Configurations on Driving Speed When Approaching A Rural Intersection at Night-Time -- Traffic Flow Simulators With Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: A Short Review -- Application of Dimensionless Method to Estimate Traffic Delays at Stop-Controlled T-Intersections -- In-depth evaluation of reinforcement learning based adaptive traffic signal control using TSCLAB -- Discrete Simulation Model for Urban Passenger Terminals.
    Abstract: This book features original scientific manuscripts submitted for publication at the International Conference – The Science and Development of Transport (ZIRP 2020), organized by University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, and held in Šibenik, Croatia, from 29th to 30th September 2020. The conference brought together scientists and practitioners to share innovative solutions available to everyone. Presenting the latest scientific research, case studies and best practices in the fields of transport and logistics, the book covers topics such as sustainable urban mobility and logistics, safety and policy, data science, process automation, and inventory forecasting, improving competitiveness in the transport and logistics services market and increasing customer satisfaction. The book is of interest to experienced researchers and professionals as well as Ph.D. students in the fields of transport and logistics.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 226 p. 84 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664640
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66464-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66464-0
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    Coasts, Estuaries and Lakes : Implications for Sustainable Development (2023)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geomorphology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geomorphology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Coastal, Estuarine and Lake (Brackish) Environments: Introduction, Definition, Processes and Dynamics -- Chapter1. Bibliometric analysis of the literature on coastal sediment pollution -- Chapter2. Coastal flooding in India – An Overview -- Part2. Water quality/ Hydrological Processes -- Chapter3. Appraisal of coastal water quality of two hot spots on Southwest coast of India: A case study of multi-year biogeochemical observations -- Chapter4. Assessment of water quality from the Gundlakamma estuary, Andhra coast, Southeast coast of India -- Chapter5. Evaluation ofPhysico-chemical Parameters of Coastal Water from Pennar River Estuary, East Coast of India: An integrated approach -- Chapter6. Climatic variability and anthropogenic forcing on marine ecosystems: Evidence from the Lakshadweep Archipelago -- Part3. Sediment Characteristics -- Chapter7. Geochemical characterization of suspended sediments in the Nethravati estuary, southwest coast of India: insights to redox processes, metal sorption and pollution aspect -- Chapter8. Geochemical Studies of Ilmenite from Bhimunipatnam to Konada Coastal Sands, North Andhra Pradesh, East Coast of India -- Chapter9. Study of beach sand from Harihareshwar, Shrivardhan and Diveagar beach of Raigad District, Maharashtra, India -- Chapter10. Impact of Seasonal Sediment Dynamics on Beach Morphology: A case study from the Govindampalli-Durgarajupatnam Coast, East Coast of India -- Chapter11. Heavy Minerals Studies of Coastal Sands from Bavanapadu to Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, East coast of India -- Chapter12. Mineral Chemistry of Ilmenites as a source indicator for coastal sediments between Vamsadhara and Nagavali river mouth, North Coastal, Andhra Pradesh -- Chapter13. Major and trace elements in the Sediments of the Gollumutta Paya Estuary of the Krishna River, East Coast of India -- Part4. Biodiversity/ Bio-indicators/ ecological studies -- Chapter14. Assessment of Trace Metal contamination in Saccostrea cucullata (Born, 1778) from the coast ff South Andaman Island, India -- Chapter15. Analytical approach of Haematology in variation to physical parameters of Indian Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna from Indian waters -- Chapter16. Geochemistry of Mollusk Shells as proxies of Marine Pollution, East coast of India -- Chapter17. Sedimentary structures of tidal flats in Recent Chandipur East Coast of Orisha, India -- Part5. Climate Change and Anthropocene -- Chapter18. Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Index: A case study for Kuwaiti Coast -- Chapter19. Total suspended matter variability in response to tropical cyclone Titli along coastal waters of southeast India using satellite observations: Implications to Climate Change -- Chapter20. Climate Change and its Impact on Depletion of Oxygen Levels on Coastal Waters and Shallow Seas -- Chapter21. Nanoparticle based bioremediation for crude oil removal from marine environment -- Part6. Socio-economic scenarios related to Sustainable Development -- Chapter22. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Coastal Tourism of Andaman Isles, India: Sustainable Development Scenario -- Chapter23. Spatial planning for sustainable resource use with a special reference to aquaculture development -- Chapter24. Sustainable Aquaculture and Economic Development in Coastal Areas: The Case of Andhra Pradesh, India -- Chapter25. Marine and Coastal ecosystem services for Sustainable Development -- Part7. Application of Geospatial tools -- Chapter26. Advanced remote sensing methods for high-resolution, cost-effective monitoring of the coastal morphology using Video Beach Monitoring System (VBMS), CoastSnap and CoastSat techniques -- Chapter27. Coastal morpho-dynamics and Environmental variables of Ennore Creek: An Integrated approach -- Chapter28. A study on dynamics of Krishna river mouth, East coast of India: A Geospatial approach -- Chapter29. Non monsoonal coastal erosion due to the tropical cyclone (OCKHI) and it’s impacts along Thiruvananthapuram coast, Southwest coast of India - A geospatial approach .
    Abstract: This volume discusses geological, biological and sustainability aspects of coastal, estuary and lake environments. It offers a comprehensive understanding of biotic, physico-chemical, sedimentological and socio-environmental factors associated with the sustainable development of these environments in areas vulnerable to climate change and other anthropogenic activities. The book is divided into several main sections, covering the geological and biological processes and dynamics of these environments, water quality and hydrological modeling, sediment characteristics, bio-indicators and ecological analysis, climate change impacts, geospatial applications, and sustainable development practices and scenarios. The book aims to be a useful resource for academics, scientists, coastal and marine practitioners, meteorologists, environmental consultants and computing experts working in the areas of earth and ocean sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVI, 489 p. 231 illus., 206 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031216442
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21644-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-21644-2
    DDC: 551.46
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    Recent Advances in the Study of Oceanic Whitecaps : Twixt Wind and Waves (2020)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Climatology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Part 1 Whitecap Parameterizations -- Chapter 2 Parameterizing Coverage using Sea Surface Imagery -- Chapter 3 Estimates of Whitecap Wave Breaking Energy Dissipation Rate from Measurements of Whitecap Coverage -- Chapter 4 Inferences to be Drawn from a Consideration of Power-Law Descriptions of Multiple Data Sets Each Comprised of Whitecap Coverage, WB and 10m-Elevation Wind Speed Measurements -- Chapter 5 Wave Breaking and Spray -- Chapter 6 Measurements of Air-Side Shear- and Wave-Induced Viscous Stress over Strongly Forced, Young Wind Waves -- Part 2 Whitecaps and Gas Transfer -- Chapter 7 What Controls Air-Sea Gas Exchange at Extreme Wind Speeds? Evidence from Laboratory Experiments -- Chapter 8 Studying the Role of Gas Bubbles on Air-Sea Gas Transfer Using Computer Models -- Chapter 9 The role of physical chemical properties of gases in whitecap facilitated Gas Transfer -- Chapter 10 Sea Spray and gas transfer -- Part 3 Whitecaps and Remote Sensing -- Chapter 11 Global Whitecap Coverage from Satellite Remote Sensing and Wave Modelling -- Chapter 12 The Case for Measuring Whitecaps Using Ocean Color and Initial Linkages to Subsurface Physics -- Chapter 13 Bright Oceans: Spectral differentiation of whitecaps, sea ice, plastics, and other flotsam -- Part 4 A Historical Perspective -- Chapter 14 Twixt Wind and Waves: A first-person account of the early years of the study of oceanic whitecaps.
    Abstract: This book provides the reader with the a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in the study of whitecaps. It is the first major publication focusing specifically on whitecaps and their role in a variety of climate-relevant air-sea interaction processes since the publication, in 1986, of Oceanic Whitecaps, and Their Role in Air-Sea Exchange Processes, edited by Edward Charles Monahan and Gearoid Mac Niocaill (published by Springer). This book also provides the interested reader with a review of the initial work done on this topic in the second half of the 20th Century.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 290 p. 89 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030363710
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36371-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36371-0
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    Advanced Studies in Ocean Physics (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Geology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Linear and nonlinear surface waves -- 2. Internal waves at the interface -- 3. Transformation of waves on the flow -- 4. Surface contamination -- 5. Ocean Acoustic Waves -- 6. Stratification of the ocean environment -- 7. Internal gravity waves in a stratified medium -- 8. Convective phenomena in the sea -- 9. Interaction of surface waves with regions of near-surface convection -- 10. Anomalous waves.
    Abstract: This book describes a comprehensive selection of ocean processes such as wave phenomena (surface, internal gravitational, and acoustic waves), the influence of surfactants and pollutants on the aquatic environment's dynamics, the models of the stratified natural environment, convective phenomena in the ocean, and the interaction of wave and convective processes. Finally, this book dedicates the last section to unsolved problems in the physics of anomalous waves. Most of the chapters present the most hegemonic theories but also they introduce the revulsive ideas based on alternative approaches. The underlying mathematical models are scientifically justified both at the physical and formal mathematical levels. In all known limiting cases lead to well-known classical results. They are in good agreement with experimental data. Several sections show the application of developed approaches to the description of natural phenomena. The book is of interest to specialists working in the field of ocean physics, as well as undergraduate and graduate students specializing in marine physics and oceanography.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 257 p. 73 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030722692
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72269-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-72269-2
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    Bio#Futures : Foreseeing and Exploring the Bioeconomy (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Power resources. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Biotechnology. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Setting the Scene for Bio#Futures -- Chapter 1. Bioeconomy as a driver for upcoming 7th K-wave (2050–2100) -- Chapter 2. What can we do? Participatory foresight for the bioeconomy transition -- Chapter 3. The Emergence of Bioeconomy in the 6th Kondratiev Wave of Change – A Horizon Scanning-Based Approach -- Part 2. Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Biosociety -- Chapter 4. Strategies for Rapid Transition to a Circular, Bio-based Society -- Chapter 5 -- Circular Bioeconomy – A Path to Sustainable and Climate wise (Material) Economy? -- Chapter 6 -- The Bioeconomy Perspectives in Transformation towards a Circular Economy in Poland -- Part 3. BioEcoJust Themes and Approaches -- Chapter 7. OPEN BIOFUTURES: the Challenge of maintaining Agency for long-term Futures -- Chapter 8. Sensing and Making Sense of Emergent BioEthos Using Futuring Games -- Chapter 9. Bioeconomy in maturation - A pathway towards a “good” bioeconomy or distorting silence on crucial matters? -- Part 4. Agro-Food and Healthcare Advancements -- Chapter 10. Technological Landscape of the Agriculture and Food Sector: A Long-Term Vision -- Chapter 11. Parallels between the Future for MedTech and Agri-Tech, Perspectives Drawing on the British Experience -- Chapter 12. Genomic vaccines for pandemic diseases in times of COVID-19: global trends and patent landscape -- Chapter 13. Non- Communicable Diseases in the era of precision medicine: an overview of the causing factors and prospects -- Chapter 14. Obstacles in the Adaptation of Biopesticides in India -- Chapter 15. Energy Solutions for Agricultural Machinery – From the Oil Era Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy -- Part 5. Sustainability Constraints and Prospects -- Chapter 16. Embedding Sustainability Strategies to Protect God's Gift: The Earth -- Chapter 17. Biological Degradation of Odorous Air Pollutants -- Chapter 18. A Systematic Approach for Assessing and Managing the Urban Bioeconomy -- Part 6. Innovative Energy Solutions -- Chapter 19. Innovation in Bioenergy - Factors Affecting Innovation in Biofuels -- Chapter 20. Increasing Flexibility of Biogas Plants Through the Application of Innovative Concepts -- Chapter 21. Case Study for Status and Exploration of Microalgae in Egypt -- Part 7. Bioeconomic Catalysts of Socio-Economic Development -- Chapter 22. Approaches on Bioeconomy Education -- Chapter 23. Bio-Economy as Proponent of Digital Meanings Society -- Chapter 24. New Humanism: A Vital Component of Sustainable Socio-Technical Change -- Part 8. The Way Ahead, Key Trends and Lessons -- Chapter 25. Bioeconomy in the 21st Century: Global Trends Analysis Perspectives -- Chapter 26. Responsible Innovation in Industry: The Role of a Firm's Multi-Stakeholder Network -- Chapter 27 -- Inclusion and Resilience in the Bioeconomy.
    Abstract: This volume presents a timely recognition, warning and mapping of the fast approaching wave, or “bio-tsunami”, of global socio-technical transformation, built by a much wider spectrum of converging powers, including biotechnology, new agriculture, novel foods, health, quality of life, environment, energy, sustainability, education, knowledge management, and design of smart applications. The book contains eight sections corresponding to different clusters of bioeconomic and socio-technical change, as identified by the editors’ “Scanning the Horizon” foresight research; it also offers an integrated view of the future bioeconomy landscape though the convergence of several technologies that affect everyday life. The clusters offer methodologies for forecasting the future bioeconomy, and how these predictions can affect target-setting and the orientation of policies and actions to manage cultural and societal change, and achieve sustainable development in less developed areas. The book will be of interest to researchers, producers, logistics experts, policy makers, regulators, business and financial institutions, and biotechnologists (e.g. geneticists, food experts, etc.).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 644 p. 105 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030649692
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64969-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64969-2
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    Nanozymes for Environmental Engineering (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Analytical chemistry. ; Catalysis. ; Nanochemistry. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Analytical Chemistry. ; Catalysis. ; Nanochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1 Amino acids functionalized inorganic metal nanoparticles: Synthetic nanozymes for target specific binding, sensing and catalytic applications -- Chapter 2 Thermal decomposition routes for magnetic nanoparticles: development of next-generation artificial enzymes, their phase transfer and biological applications -- Chapter 3 Nanozymes: Emerging Nanomaterials to Detect Toxic Ions -- Chapter 4 Applications of nanozymes in wastewater treatment -- Chapter 5 Aptamer mediated sensing of environmental pollutants utilizing peroxidase mimic activity of nanozymes -- Chapter 6 Nanozyme-based sensors for pesticide detection -- Chapter 7 Metal-based nanozyme: Strategies to modulate the catalytic activity to realize environment application -- Chapter 8 Nanozymes in Environmental Protection.
    Abstract: Protection of the environment is essential because pollution has become a global problem with many adverse effects on life and ecosystems. For that, remediation strategies and techniques have been designed, yet they are limited. Here, the recent development of nanotechnology opens a new vista for environmental remediation. In particular, nanomaterials displaying enzyme-like activities, named ‘nanozymes’, appear very promising for environmental monitoring, contaminant detection, microbial management, and degradation of organic pollutants. Nanomaterials including metallic, metal oxides and carbon-based nanoparticles with nanozymes activities have been synthesized. These nanozymes have similar activities as natural peroxidase, oxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase enzymes. Nanozymes have several advantages, yet they suffer from several limitations such as low catalytic efficiency, less substrate selectivity, biocompatibility, and lack of engineering of the active sites. This book reviews the latest developments and applications of nanozymes in environmental science.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 241 p. 92 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030682309
    Series Statement: Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, 63
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68230-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-68230-9
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    Modern Nanotechnology : Volume 1: Environmental Sustainability and Remediation (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Fundamentals of Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering -- Chapter2. Fundamental Aspects of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Protection and Remediation -- Chapter3. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Current Trends and Future Prospects -- Chapter4. Nanomaterials in Soil Health Management and Crop Production -- Chapter5. Nanomaterials for Water Purification and Reclamation -- Chapter6. Role of Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Wastewater -- Chapter7. Applications of Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Current Trends and Future Scope -- Chapter8. Engineered Nanomaterials for Water Treatment Applications -- Chapter9. Research Trends in Photocatalytic Water Purification: Current Perspectives and Future Prospects – A Review -- Chapter10. Nanotechnology for Water Splitting: A Sustainable Way to Generate Hydrogen -- Chapter11. Carbon Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter12. Nanosorbents – A Nanotechnological Approach for the Treatment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wastewater -- Chapter13. Nanofiltration Membrane Techniques for Heavy Metal Separation -- Chapter14. Carbon Dots as Nanoprobes for Heavy Metal Detection -- Chapter15. Nanotechnology for Plastic Degradation -- Chapter16. Role of Nanomodification and Nanofertilizers in Crop Production and Soil Health -- Chapter17. Microbes Induced Biofabrication of Gold Nanoparticles and its Exploitation in Biosensing of Phytopathogens -- Chapter18. Removal of Radioactive Wastes Using Nanomaterial -- Chapter19. Nanotechnology-based Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals -- Chapter20. Nanotechnological Interventions in the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Compounds -- Chapter21. Nanocomposites for Removal and Degradation of Organic Pollutants -- Chapter22. Nanotechnological Approaches against Fungal Pathogens of Economically Important Crop Plants -- Chapter23. Advanced Approaches in Micro- and Nano-sensors for Harsh Environmental Applications: A Review -- Chapter24. Cellulose Based Gels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications -- Chapter25. Artificial Photosynthesis Using Nanotechnology -- Chapter26. Artificial Photosynthesis with Gold Nanostructures Incorporation in Non-photosynthetic Bacteria.
    Abstract: This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of modern nanoscience, and encompasses advanced techniques of nanocomposite materials that make their way from the laboratory to the field for the revival of energy and environmental systems in a sustainable manner. It includes the design and the sophisticated fabrication of nanomaterials along with their potential energy and environmental applications, while looking at how nanoscience and nanotechnology can be used to promote environmentally friendly processes and strategies. The books' purpose is to promote eco-friendly methods and techniques by covering many elements of both the synthesis and uses of nanoparticles and nanofluids for energy and environmental engineering. They provide an up-to-date synthesis of nanocomposite materials for modern nanotechnology applications in the fields of environment protection, heterogeneous catalysis, wastewater treatment, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion, and storage applications. The set is designed for environmental scientists, nanotechnologists, chemists, engineers, and individuals seeking current research on nanotechnology and its applications in environmental engineering. Graduate students working in these fields will also find it a valuable resource. Volume 1 focuses on the fundamentals of nanotechnology, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, bioremediation, bio-nanocomposites, and wastewater treatment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 687 p. 92 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031311116
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31111-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-31111-6
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    Environmental Oceanography and Coastal Dynamics : Current Scenario and Future Trends (2023)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Physical geography. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Studies. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: An introduction to Oceanography -- Marine Ecosystems -- Oceans and Human Activities -- Basic Oceanographic Parameters and their Significance -- Coastal Pollution – An Overview -- Nutrient Pollution -- Organic pollution -- Persistent Organic Pollutants -- Heavy metals -- Marine Oil Pollution -- Plastic Pollution -- Ocean Acidification -- Energy from the Ocean -- Marine Mineral Resources -- Coastal Hazards: Climatic and Hydrogeological Hazards -- Coastal Hazards: Geomorphic and Tectonic Hazards -- Global Sea-Level Rise and Associated Problems.
    Abstract: This book deals with every aspect of oceanography in detail including various aspects of physical, chemical, geological, and biological discourse. ‘Earth and Planetary Science’ is perhaps the oldest, dynamic, and ever-evolving subject. Oceanography is one of its domains, which has become important in the present date, given the ubiquitous and undeniable climate change that we are experiencing. The subject domain of oceanography encompasses several environmental issues, which need serious attention from the present scientific community. Despite the ocean’s significant role in the collective well-being of the human race, a multitude of anthropogenic activities has drastically polluted and degraded several crucial oceanic ecosystems within a short span. This book aims to present a concise yet succinct introduction to Oceanography as a subject and at the same time highlight the cutting-edge topics of research encompassing marine pollution, coastal processes, and many other associated phenomena. Oceanography is an interdisciplinary emerging subject and students all over the world who come from varied disciplines are pursuing it as higher studies. Long sections are devoted to ocean–atmosphere interaction, tides, waves, and related coastal processes. The book represents a comprehensive idea of human activities bestowing the ocean with particular reference to Indian examples. This book helps to understand marine pollution and the behavior of oil, plastic, and other agents in the light of real-world examples and empirical models. Harnessing electricity from waves and tides is a technological advancement in the field of unconventional energy. The vast resources of the ocean like oil, mineral, methane hydrate, and their proper estimation and exploitation is the topic of discussion in the third part of the book. This book is designated to meet the essential needs of the students studying oceanography and marine science. It may be helpful to professional oceanographers also.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 440 p. 141 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031344220
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34422-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-34422-0
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    Climate Change Impact on Environmental Variability in the Forest (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Forestry. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Forestry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book discusses the impact of climate change on rural forest areas. It analyses data provided by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) to not only demonstrate that climate change has occurred in Portuguese forests, but also to suggest how forestry practices can be adapted to minimise its effects. In turn, the book distils data collected over several years into a comprehensive and coherent review of the ways in which the climate has changed in Portugal. It addresses the changes in rainfall, temperatures, and climatic anomalies, and how these changes correlate with effects such as rural forest fires. Though the text chiefly focuses on Portugal, the tools implemented are easily transferable to other countries and regions, making it relevant to readers around the globe. The book offers a valuable asset for students, researchers, foresters and those working at environmental (research) institutions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 89 p. 59 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344177
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34417-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-34417-7
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    SDG 14: Life Below Water : A Machine-Generated Overview of Recent Literature (2023)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental health. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- A Comprehensive Overview of SDG 14 -- Marine Solid Pollution -- Ocean Acidification And Sea Warming -- Fishing And Overfishing -- Reinventing Marine Exploitation -- Conservation And Restoration -- Science Monitoring And Scientific Outreach -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book focuses, in seven chapters, on the perspectives and solutions that different research groups offer to try to address problems related to SDG 14: Life Below Water. The different objectives developed in SDG 14 are treated independently, with an attempt to give a global vision of the issues. The mechanism used to select the book's content was through an Artificial Intelligence program, choosing articles related to the topics by means of keywords. The program selected those articles, and those that were not related to the topic or did not focus on SDG 14 were discarded by a subject matter expert. Obviously, the selection was partial and the entire subject is not covered, but the final product gives a very solid idea of how to orient ourselves to delve deeper into the topic of SDG 14 using published chapters and articles. The AI program itself selected the text of these contributions to show the progress in different topics related to SDG 14. This mode of operation will allow specialists (and non-specialists) to collect useful information for their specific research purposes in a short period of time. At a time when information is essential in order to move quickly by providing concrete answers to complex problems, this type of approach will become essential for researchers, especially for a subject as vast as SDG 14.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 596 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031194672
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19467-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-19467-2
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    Ecosystem Conservation and Management : Models and Application (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Biodiversity. ; Epidemiology. ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Stochastic models. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Biodiversity. ; Epidemiology. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Stochastic Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Species and populations threatened by extinction -- Chapter 1. Threatened biodiversity -- Chapter 2. The risk of extinction: Allee effect and genetic deterioration -- Chapter 3. Extinction risk analysis: demographic and environmental stochasticity -- Chapter 4. Problems on the analysis of Extinction Risk (ER) -- Part II. Populations in spatially explicit landscapes -- Chapter 5. Movement of organisms and the dynamics of populations in space -- Chapter 6. Habitat fragmentation and destruction: the dynamics of metapopulations -- Chapter 7. Problems on Spatial Ecology (SE) -- Part III. Sustainabilty of biomass harvesting and its harvesting (M) -- Chapter 8. The management of natural populations harvesting -- Chapter 9. Problems on the Management of renewable resource harvesting (M) -- Part IV. Parasite and disease ecology -- Chapter 10. Ecology of parasites and infectious diseases -- Chapter 11. Problems on the Ecology of Parasites and Disease (PD).
    Abstract: This textbook provides basic quantitative models allowing researchers and decision makers to a) assess viability of threatened populations and evaluate the success of species reintroductions, b) estimate invasion abilities of alien species, c) evaluate the persistence of metapopulations subjected to habitat destruction and fragmentation, d) analyze policies and strategies for the sustainable harvesting of biological resources, and e) assess the course of human and nonhuman diseases and the possible containment measures. Air and water pollution, overexploitation of renewable resources (e.g. marine fish stocks and forests), massive land-use change together with climate change impact the Earth biodiversity and impair the functioning of ecosystems. Globalization increases the risk of diffusion of alien species and new pathogens. A panoply of numerical problems mainly based on real data from the ecological literature enables the reader to practice the presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. presented modelling tools. .
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    Pages: XV, 289 p. 182 illus., 168 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031094804
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09480-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09480-4
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    Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics — Challenges, Methods and Best Practices : Volume 2 (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Impact of Internet of Things on Food Supply Chains -- An Agent-Based Approach to Evaluate Freight Consolidation Center Strategy for Last Mile Deliveries in Jaipur City, India -- A Proposed Framework for Designing Blockchain Solutions for Logistics in Post-Covid Scenario and Future Pandemics -- Application of Big Data Analytics in Modern Logistics Solutions -- Case Study Validation of a Predictive Maintenance Implementation Framework.
    Abstract: The application of artificial intelligence methods and the increasing digitalization of the processes in a supply chain contribute the more seamless flow of materials and information. The disturbances in global supply chain during pandemic put pressure on companies to improve the existing operations. The Sustainable Development Goals put pressure on local and global markets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to implement a more resource-efficient business model. Integration of physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve more environmentally friendly, efficient logistics and supply chain operations. This book presents the contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow in supply chain. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss new qualitative and qualitative theoretic methods, models and present case studies from business practice. This book might be a valuable source of knowledge for the academics, PhD students and practitioners to deepen their knowledge in the field of logistics and SCM.
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    Pages: IX, 282 p. 81 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031154126
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15412-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15412-6
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    Bottom Gravity Currents and Overflows in Deep Channels of the Atlantic Ocean : Observations, Analysis, and Modeling (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Abstract of the book. Bottom gravity currents and overflows in deep channels of the Atlantic -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Deep Water Masses of the South and North Atlantic -- Chapter 2. General Overview of Abyssal Pathways, and Channels (for Waters of the Antarctic Origin) -- Chapter 3. Source Regions -- Chapter 4. Exchange between the Argentine and Brazil Basins; Abyssal Pathways and Bottom Flow Channels (for Waters of the Antarctic Origin) -- Chapter 5. Further Propagation of Antarctic Bottom Water from the Brazil Basin -- Chapter 6. Fractures in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge of the North Atlantic -- Chapter 7. Eastern Basin Pathways and Further Propagation of Antarctic Bottom Water in the East Atlantic -- Chapter 8. Passages in the East Azores Ridge -- Chapter 9. Flows through the Northern Channels in the North Atlantic -- Summary of Research and Integrated Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book is dedicated to the analysis of bottom waters flows through underwater channels of the Atlantic Ocean. The study is based on recent observations of the authors, analysis of historical data, numerical modeling, and literature review. For example, studying both the measurements from the World Ocean Circulation experiment in the 1990s and recent measurements reveals the decadal variations of water properties in the ocean. Seawater is cooled at high latitudes, descends to the ocean bottom, and slowly flows to the tropical latitudes and further. This current is slow in the deep basins, but intensifies in the abyssal channels connecting the basins. The current overflows submarine topographic structures and sometimes forms deep cataracts when water descends over slopes by several hundred meters. The flow of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) is studied on the basis of CTD sections combined with Lowered Acoustic Doppler Profiling (LADCP) carried out annually, and long-term moored measurements of currents. This book is a collection of oceanographic data, interpretation, and analysis, which can be used by field oceanographers, specialists in numerical modeling, and students who specialize in oceanography. .
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    Pages: XXX, 483 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030830748
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83074-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83074-8
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    Holistic Approach to Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management : Linking Biological Hierarchies for Sustainable Fishing (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Applied ecology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Ecosystems. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Applied Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction -- Chapter 2 - Conventional fisheries management and the need of the ecosystem approach -- Chapter 3 - Ecosystem trophic structure and dynamics: basic concepts Chapter 4 - Fisheries within the ecosystem context: the production, surplus production and balanced harvest -- Chapter 5 -Holistic indicators: theoretical basis -- Chapter 6 - Resilience -- Chapter 7 - Reference Points: Stock-based BRP vs. ecosystem(holistic)-based BRP -- Chapter 8 - Managing fisheries under an holistic approach -- Chapter 9 - Adaptability as management policy -- Chapter 10 - Selected study cases -- Chapter 11- Holistic approach and management practice.
    Abstract: This book provides cutting-edge scientific idea and novel concepts on the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. It begins by reviewing the scientific fundamentals and problems currently faced by conventional fisheries science, based on population dynamics. In turn, it reviews the theoretical basis of ecosystem dynamics, including selected ecosystem indicators. Surplus production and balanced harvests are discussed in the ecosystem dynamics context. Several ecosystem-holistic indicators are described, but particular emphasis is placed on two: the noxicline (gain in entropy due to loss of biomass) and resilience, which are expressed as ecosystem (holistic) points of reference for defining allowable harvest rates. Both biological (population) and ecosystem (holistic) points of reference are subsequently analyzed in the context of fisheries management and conservation. An adaptability concept is also discussed as a management policy for facing climate change. In closing, the concepts presented are applied to six study cases involving a range of different ecosystems and fisheries.
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    Pages: XXI, 160 p. 65 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030968472
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96847-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-96847-2
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    Modern Approaches in Waste Bioremediation : Environmental Microbiology (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Water. ; Chemistry. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bioremediation: The solution to rising pollution -- Role of microbes in cleaning the environment -- Various approaches in bioremediation process -- New advances in use of microbial culture for industrial waste treatment -- Importance of aerobic bioremediation -- Anaerobic bioremediation: types, methods and implementations -- Removal of heavy metals using bio-remedial techniques -- Use of genetic engineering in bioremediation -- Microbes in industrial waste treatment -- Bioremediation of radioactive wastes -- Application of fungi in bioremediation -- Modern enhanced In-Situ techniques of bioremediation -- Advanced role of biosurfactants -- Nanotechnology for bioremediation of industrial wastewater treatment -- Emerging pollutants from the industries and their treatment.
    Abstract: The book highlights the importance of newly developed bioremediation technologies in industrial waste treatment to clean up the environment from pollution caused by human activities. It assesses the potential application of several existing bioremediation techniques and introduces new emerging and application-based technologies. This technology includes several techniques such as bio-stimulation, bio-generation, bioaccumulation, biosorption, physical correction and rhyming-emission. This book describes the limitations and challenges associated with some generally accepted bioremediation strategies and evaluate the possible applications of these corrective strategies to eliminate toxic pollutants from the environment through integrated Technologies in Industrial wastewater treatment.
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    Pages: IX, 526 p. 54 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031240867
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24086-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-24086-7
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    Agromining: Farming for Metals : Extracting Unconventional Resources Using Plants (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Pollution. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Pollution. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 The Long Road to Developing Agromining/Phytomining -- 2 Agronomy of ‘Metal Crops’ Used in Agromining -- 3 Processing of Bio-ore to Products -- 4 Processing of Bio-ore to Products: REEs, and other elements -- 5 Life Cycle Assessment and Ecosystem Services of Agromining -- 6 Global Distribution and Ecology of Hyperaccumulator Plants -- 7 Physiology and Molecular Biology of Trace Element Hyperaccumulation -- 9 Tools for the Discovery of Hyperaccumulator Plant Species and Understanding Their Ecophysiology -- 10 Genesis and Behaviour of Ultramafic Soils and Consequences for Nickel Biogeochemistry -- 11 The Role of the Rhizosphere and Microbes Associated with Hyperaccumulator Plants in Metal Accumulation -- 12 Incorporating Hyperaccumulator Plants into Mine Rehabilitation in the Asia-Pacific Region -- 13 Agromining of High-Value Elements and Contaminants from Minerals Wastes -- 14 Agromining from Various Industrial Wastes -- 15 Phytoextraction of Cadmium: Feasibility in Field Applications and Potential Use of Harvested Biomass -- 16 Metal recovery with agromining from former mine and industrial sites under restoration -- 17 Element Case Studies: Nickel (temperate/Mediterranean regions).
    Abstract: This second and expanded edition of the first book on agromining (phytomining) presents a comprehensive overview of the metal farming & recovery of the agromining production chain. Agromining is an emerging technology that aims to transform the extraction of sources of target elements not accessible by traditional mining and processing techniques. Agromining, which is based on sustainable development, uses hyperaccumulator plants as 'metal crops' farmed on sub-economic soils or minerals wastes to obtain valuable target elements. This volume is edited and authored by the pioneers in the rapidly expanding field of agromining and presents the latest insights and developments in the field. This book provides in-depth information on the global distribution and ecology of hyperaccumulator plants, their biogeochemical pathways, the influence of rhizosphere microbes, the physiology and molecular biology of hyperaccumulation, as well as aspects of propagation and conservation of these unusual plants. It describes the agronomy of metal crops and opportunities for incorporating agromining into rehabilitation and mine closure, including test cases for agromining of nickel, cobalt, manganese, arsenic, selenium, cadmium, zinc, thallium, rare earth elements and platinum group elements. Since the first edition was published, there have successful nickel agromining field trials in the tropics (in Malaysia and Guatemala), and these are presented in a dedicated case study chapter. Other new chapters focus on the processing of bio-ore for elements other than nickel, such as rare earth elements and cadmium, and on agromining from industrial wastes such as tailings, and industrial by-products and sites. Furthermore, the book features two new chapters that provide a comprehensive assessment of accumulation a very wide range elements from the Periodic Table in various plant species around the globe, and a chapter on practical methods for discovery of hyperaccumulator plant species in the field and in the herbarium. This book is of interest to environmental professionals in the minerals industry, government regulators, and academics.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030589042
    Series Statement: Mineral Resource Reviews,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58904-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-58904-2
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    The Future of the Red-legged Partridge : Science, Hunting and Conservation (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ocean Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- 1. The Red-legged Partridge: A Historical Overview on Distribution, Status, Research and Hunting -- 2. Advances in Research on Ecophysiology and Evolutionary Ecology: the Red-legged Partridge as a Study Model -- 3. Habitat Use and Selection: Is Habitat Management the Key to Restore Red-legged Partridge Populations? -- 4. Habitat Use and Selection: Is Habitat Management the Key to Restore Red-legged Partridge Populations? -- 5. The Introduced Red-legged Partridge in Britain: Management and Challenges for the Future -- 6. Molecular DNA studies in the Red-legged Partridge: from population genetics and phylogeography to the risk of anthropogenic hybridization -- 7. Enough Reared Red-legs for Today, but Fewer Wild Ones for Tomorrow? The Dilemma of Gamebird Rearing and Releasing -- 8. Ecotoxicology relevant to the Red-legged Partridge and other Galliformes -- 9. Health Monitoring and Disease Control in Red-legged Partridges -- 10. Red-legged Partridge Monitoring and Population Trends -- 11. Social and Economic Aspects of Red-legged Partridge Hunting and Management in Spain -- 12. Epilogue: Would the Red-legged Partridge has a future?.
    Abstract: There has been a recent upsurge of red-legged partridge research in most countries where the species is distributed, but no comprehensive review of that fresh and relevant multidisciplinary and international knowledge is available. In fact, this is probably the first scientific book on this important species, apart from Dick Potts’ excellent works on British-introduced population, or ONCFS’s (Office Nationale de la Chasse et le Faune Sauvage, France) older technical reports. This is in strong contrast with a plethora of literature in hunting magazines or non-academic books, not often precise, realistic, or well informed. Thus, the book fills a great bibliography gap that could have important social impact. The common thread of the book is the prominent role a species like this may play for research, from basic physiological or ecological knowledge to socio-economics of hunting and the rural world. The general framework of the book [I1] is the important role that hunting and game management may play in both rural economies and biodiversity conservation, with the partridge as flag species, and also in identifying the “dark drift” that industrial, incorrectly deployed management, or hunting vision may have on both sustainability of resources and nature conservation at large. The final aim of the book is identifying the best future scenario, both for partridge hunters and managers as well as the general public.
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    Pages: XI, 302 p. 42 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030963415
    Series Statement: Wildlife Research Monographs, 6
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96341-5
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    Biorefinery for Water and Wastewater Treatment (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Biotechnology. ; Water. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Assessment of industrial wastewater for future Bio-refinery -- Sewage water as potential bio-refinery -- Municipal waste water as potential bio-refinery -- Industrial waste water as potential bio-refinery -- Industrial Wastewater treatment technologies with prospective bio-refinery -- Bio-gas as a value generation from industrial waste water -- Bio-ethanol production as a promising approach of wastewater bio-refinery -- Bio-diesel production as a promising approach of industrial wastewater bio-refinery -- Electricity generation during industrial wastewater treatment -- Nutrient recovery and utilization from wastewater for soil less agriculture -- Bio prospecting of novel and industrially relevant enzymes -- Bio-fertilizer from industrial waste water -- Techno-economic feasibility analysis process for industrial waste water bio-refinery -- Case studies on recent development of waste water bio-refinery.
    Abstract: Bio-refinery approach of microbial fermentation, production of biogas, bioenergy, enzymes, bioactive molecules, agricultural nutrient and many more, which is presently restricted to specific journals, review articles and research papers in conference proceedings. Hence, my effort is to provide a complete and globally available advance knowledge in wastewater treatment with an aim of recovery of value added products. This will help in designing new approaches of waste water treatment with this value added thoughts. Thus, it will be a boon for a concern broad range of readers and industry professionals to their means of technology development for pollution prevention and economic growth of the country.
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    Pages: VII, 496 p. 69 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031208225
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20822-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20822-5
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    The Blue Economy : An Asian Perspective (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Environmental economics. ; Sustainability. ; Economic geography. ; Biotic communities. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental Economics. ; Sustainability. ; Economic Geography. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Blue Economy: An overview -- Chapter 2: Advancement of Science and Technology: Future prospect of Blue Economy -- Chapter 3: Marine Ecosystem Services: Viewing from a Sustainable Management Approach -- Chapter 4: Commerce and trade of marine-based industries in a blue economy -- Chapter 5: Role and Prospect of Marine biotechnology in a blue economy -- Chapter 6: Powering the Blue Economy: An Assessment of Marine Renewable Energies -- Chapter 7: Operationalizing of Ocean wealth : Contribution of Fisheries, Edible and Non-edible seafood and aquaculture -- Chapter 8: Desalinisation of ocean water: How far does it contribute to the blue economy -- Chapter 9: Ocean as a repository for waste: An Assessment -- Chapter 10: Role of Blue Carbon in the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems -- Chapter 11: Conservation and Protection of Marine Biodiversity: Assessing the role of blue economy -- Chapter 12: Multifacet role of mangroves in the blue economy and its assessment -- Chapter 13:Tourism and recreation: Valuing its role in the blue economy -- Chapter 14: Monitoring the Health of Blue Ecosystems -- Chapter 15: Climate Change and induced impact on Blue Economy -- Chapter 16: Coastal Urbanisation: Challenges towards a sustainable blue economy -- Chapter 17: Present Status of ocean and International maritime regulations -- Chapter 18: Issues in designing future marine policy in regard to oceans governance and integrated Ocean management.
    Abstract: This volume defines and analyzes the Blue Economy, a system that encompasses all the economic activities which are happening in and around the ocean within a sustainable development framework, with focus on countries in Asia. This work is timely, as Blue Economy activities account for a significant share of GDPs in the island and coastal economies in the Asia region, sustaining the livelihoods of one of the largest sections of the world's population. This book, therefore, assesses how the Blue Economy contributes to these livelihoods from economic and ecological perspectives and analyzes the various types of ecosystem services provided, and how these services are regulated and maintained. While most studies of the Blue Economy focus only on the economic aspects, this book provides ample statistical data to demonstrate why ecosystem services should additionally be considered for the estimation and valuation of the Blue economy. The book is primarily meant for researchers, students, and teachers in the fields of environmental and ocean economics, sustainable development, and ecosystem services, and will be of further interest to policymakers and government officials working in matters related to the Blue Economy and sustainability policy. .
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    Pages: XVI, 338 p. 35 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030965198
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96519-8
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    Simulation of the Sea Surface for Remote Sensing (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The surface elevation probability distribution of nonlinear random waves -- Chapter 2. Statistical distribution sea surface slopes -- Chapter 3. On the dispersion relation of sea waves -- Chapter 4. Modeling the shape of the pulse reflected from the sea surface -- Chapter 5. Effect of long surface waves on the Bregg scattering of microwave -- Chapter 6. Impact of physical and chemical characteristics of the sea water on Bregg scattering of the radio waves -- Chapter 7. Measurements of statistical moments of sea surface slopes based on satellite sensing data -- Chapter 8. Contrast of optical images at the slick-ripple interface -- Chapter 9. Variability of the ocean-atmosphere interface as a light reflecting surface -- Chapter 10. Physical limitations on the accuracy of remote detection of wind speed over the sea.
    Abstract: This book considers the formation of the signal reflected from the sea surface when sensing in the radio and optical range. Currently, remote sensing from space is the main source of information about the processes taking place in the atmosphere and ocean. The correct interpretation of remote sensing data requires detailed information about the rough surface that forms the reflected signal. The first three chapters describe the statistical and spatial-temporal characteristics of the sea surface, focusing on the effects associated with the nonlinearity of sea surface waves. The analysis makes extensive use of data obtained by the authors on a stationary oceanographic platform located on the Black sea. In the next seven chapters, the authors analyze how the nonlinearity of waves affects the formation of a signal reflected from the sea surface. This book is geared for advanced level research in the general subject area of remote sensing and modeling as they apply to the coastal marine environment. It is of value to scientists and engineers involved in the development of methods and instruments of remote sensing, analysis and interpretation of data. It is useful for students who have decided to devote themselves to the study of the oceans.
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    Pages: XIV, 222 p. 105 illus., 1 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030587529
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58752-9
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    Biotechnology Business - Concept to Delivery (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology.
    Abstract: This book is an effort to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in young minds. It reviews a wide range of product ideas, opportunities and challenges associated with start-ups. In addition, it discusses popular molecular targets for biotechnology research / the biotech industry such as attenuated microbes, gene sequences, biomarkers, and the latest advance in the sector, CRISPR. These molecular targets can be modified for the production of sufficient quantities of food and fuel. Very often, researchers limit their focus to the proof of concept, and fail to successfully convert it into a finished product. To help young entrepreneurs avoid this pitfall, the book addresses various aspects like intellectual property regulations, commerce and management. The book’s contributing authors hail from various specialized sectors, and from around the globe. Taken together, the respective chapters are intended to overcome the borders between disciplines that otherwise rarely interact. .
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    Pages: XVI, 193 p. 34 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030361303
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36130-3
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    Membrane Technology Enhancement for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Industrial Growth (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Polymers. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Polymers. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Membrane definition, characterization and simulations -- High performance membrane for natural gas sweetening plants -- Hydrocarbon separation and removal using membranes -- Hydrodynamic condition in a pressure-driven membrane system and its impact on membrane fouling -- Hydrodynamic enhancement within dynamic filtration for resource recycling -- Treatment of concentrated saline effluent by membrane distillation and pervaporation -- Advanced membrane technology for textile wastewater treatment -- Photocatalytic membrane for micro-polluted wastewater treatment -- Recent trends in membrane processes for water purification of brackish water -- Ageing and degradation of ion-exchange membranes -- Current strategies for the design of antifouling ion-exchange membranes -- Membrane applications in agriculture and food industry -- Membrane applications in fuel cells -- Energy optimization in membrane desalination -- Membrane-based energy recovery ventilators -- Membrane technology: Recent patents and industrial products.
    Abstract: This book presents a detailed discussion of the fundamentals and practical applications of membrane technology enhancement in a range of industrial processes, energy recovery, and resource recycling. To date, most books on the applications of membrane technology have mainly focused on gas pollution removal or industrial wastewater treatment. In contrast, the enhancement of various membrane processes in the areas of energy and the environment has remained largely overlooked. This book highlights recent works and industrial products using membrane technology, while also discussing experiments and modeling studies on the membrane enhancement process.
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    Pages: V, 195 p. 135 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030412951
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41295-1
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    Catalysis for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability : Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry - Volume 1 (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Catalysis. ; Green chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Catalysis. ; Green Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Thermochemical conversion of biomass and upgrading of bio-products to produce fuels and chemicals -- Chapter 2. Biochemical Conversion of Residual Biomass: An Approach to Fuel Gas and Green Fertilizers -- Chapter 3. Bio-catalytic Itaconic Acid and Bio-based Vinyl Monomer Production Processes -- Chapter 4. Biological and Environmental degradations of Polyamides, Polylactic Acid and chitin for future prospects -- Chapter 5. Plant microbial fuel cell as a biomass conversion technology for sustainable development -- Chapter 6. Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Microalgae -- Chapter 7. Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Methods for Biodiesel Production -- Chapter 8. Castor oil-based derivatives as a raw material for the chemical industry: A REVIEW -- Chapter 9. Sustainability of the catalytic process for biomass conversion: Recent trends and future prospects -- Chapter 10. Understanding Biomass Chemistry Using Multiscale Molecular Modeling Approach -- Chapter 11. Levulinic acid and furan-based multifunctional materials – Opportunities & Challenges -- Chapter 12. Solid Acid Catalyzed Esterification of Levulinic Acid for Production of Value-added Chemicals -- Chapter 13. cC(sp3)–H Bond Hetero-functionalization of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid Equivalents Enabled by Transition Metals -- Chapter 14. Carbohydrates to chemicals and fuel additives over modified polyoxometalate catalysts -- Chapter 15. Catalytic conversion of biomass derived glycerol to value added chemicals -- Chapter 16. Catalytic conversion of alcohols into value-added products -- Chapter 17. Steam Reforming of Methanol, Ethanol and Glycerol over Catalysts with Mesoporous Supports: A Comparative Study -- Chapter 18. Catalytic production of high-value chemicals from high volume non-food biomass -- Chapter 19. Efficient Nanocomposite Catalysts for Sustainable Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Furanics -- Chapter 20. Waste Valorization of Water Hyacinth using Biorefinery Approach: A Sustainable Route -- Chapter 21. Furfural and Chemical routes for its Transformation into Various Products -- Chapter 22. A sustainable process for the synthesis of alkylpyrazines by dehydrocyclization of crude glycerol and ethylenediamine over metal chromite catalysts -- Chapter 23. The role of Group VIII metals in hydro-conversion of lignin to value added chemicals and bio-fuels -- Chapter 24. Biochar as a Catalytic Material -- Chapter 25. Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry -- Chapter 26. Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Degradation of Environmental Pollutants -- Chapter 27. Biohydrometallurgy: A Sustainable Approach for Urban Mining of Metals and Metal Refining.
    Abstract: This book is part of a two-volume work that offers a unique blend of information on realistic evaluations of catalyst-based synthesis processes using green chemistry principles and the environmental sustainability applications of such processes for biomass conversion, refining, and petrochemical production. The volumes provide a comprehensive resource of state-of-the-art technologies and green chemistry methodologies from researchers, academics, and chemical and manufacturing industrial scientists. The work will be of interest to professors, researchers, and practitioners in clean energy catalysis, green chemistry, chemical engineering and manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. This volume focuses on the potentials, recent advances, and future prospects of catalysis for biomass conversion and value-added chemicals production via green catalytic routes. Readers are presented with a mechanistic framework assessing the development of product selective catalytic processes for biomass and biomass-derived feedstock conversion. The book offers a unique combination of contributions from experts working on both lab-scale and industrial catalytic processes and provides insight into the use of various catalytic materials (e.g., mineral acids, heteropolyacid, metal catalysts, zeolites, metal oxides) for clean energy production and environmental sustainability.
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    Pages: XI, 933 p. 387 illus., 124 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030650179
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65017-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65017-9
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    Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics – Trends, Challenges, Methods and Best Practices : Volume 1 (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Regional Geography. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Smart Contracts in the Context of Procure-to-Pay -- Out-of-home delivery as a solution of the last mile problem in e-commerce -- Evaluation and Control of a Collaborative Automated Picking System -- Integrating RFID Signal with Scene for Automatic Identification in Logistics and Production -- Logic for Management of Vehicles at Warehouse.
    Abstract: This book discusses the critical contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow. It explores the digitalization of logistics processes and the need for a more integrated and a seamless cooperation in supply chain management, which are dominant trends in business practice. Moreover, it examines how the pressure for CO2 emission reductions and more resource- efficient business models influences the organization of logistics operations on both a local and global scale, demonstrating that integrating physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve a more environmentally friendly, safe logistics and supply chain operations. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss the new qualitative and quantitative theoretical methods and models and also analyze case studies from business practice. This book provides valuable insights for academics, Ph.D. students and practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding of logistics operations and management.
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    Pages: IX, 439 p. 100 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030619473
    Series Statement: EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61947-3
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    Catalysis for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability : Petrochemicals and Refining Processes - Volume 2 (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Catalysis. ; Green chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy. ; Catalysis. ; Green Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Recent Advances in Hydrotreating/ Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts: Part I – Nature of Active Phase and Support -- Chapter 2. Recent Advances in Hydrotreating/ Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts: Part II – Catalyst Additives, Preparation Methods, Activation, Deactivation and Regeneration -- Chapter 3. Recent Developments in FCC process and Catalysts -- Chapter 4. Emerging Trends in Solid Acid Catalyst Alkylation Processes -- Chapter 5. Production of C3 based Petrochemicals: Recent Advances and Role of Catalyst -- Chapter 6. Selective Hydrogenation of 1, 3-Butadiene to 1-Butene: Review on Catalysts, Selectivity, Kinetics and Reaction Mechanism -- Chapter 7. Thermocatalytic conversion of Natural gas to petrochemical feedstocks via non oxidative methods: Theoretical and Experimental Approaches -- Chapter 8. Insights into Transition Metal Catalysed C-H Bond Activations -- Chapter 9. Flue gas treatment via dry reforming of methane -- Chapter 10.Catalysts deactivation challenges in refining and petrochemicals industries -- Chapter 11. Non-Conventional Catalytic materials for Refining and Petrochemicals -- Chapter 12. Petcoke gasification: challenges and future prospects -- Chapter 13. Steam Reforming Catalyst for Membrane Refomer -- Chapter 14. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis in Silicon and 3D Printed Stainless Steel Microchannel Microreactors -- Chapter 15. Recent advancement on catalyst development and kinetics for synthesis gas conversion into liquid fuel -- Chapter 16. Recent developments on clean fuels over SAPO type catalysts -- Chapter 17. Synthesis of Novel Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Products of Value -- Chapter 18. Perspectives in Carbon Oxides Conversion to Methanol/Dimethyl ether: Distinctive Contribution of Heterogeneous and Photocatalysis -- Chapter 19. Efficient homogeneous catalysts for conversion of CO2 to fine chemicals -- Chapter 20. Potential Application of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Reduction of Industrial CO2 Emissions -- Chapter 21. Evolution of Ziegler Natta Catalysts for Polymerization of Olefins -- Chapter 22. Stability and Destabilization of Water-in-Crude Oil Emulsion.
    Abstract: This book is part of a two-volume work that offers a unique blend of information on realistic evaluations of catalyst-based synthesis processes using green chemistry principles and the environmental sustainability applications of such processes for biomass conversion, refining, and petrochemical production. The volumes provide a comprehensive resource of state-of-the-art technologies and green chemistry methodologies from researchers, academics, and chemical and manufacturing industrial scientists. The work will be of interest to professors, researchers, and practitioners in clean energy catalysis, green chemistry, chemical engineering and manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. This volume focuses on catalyst synthesis and green chemistry applications for petrochemical and refining processes. While most books on the subject focus on catalyst use for conventional crude, fuel-oriented refineries, this book emphasizes recent transitions to petrochemical refineries with the goal of evaluating how green chemistry applications can produce clean energy through petrochemical industrial means. The majority of the chapters are contributed by industrial researchers and technicians and address various petrochemical processes, including hydrotreating, hydrocracking, flue gas treatment and isomerization catalysts.
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    Pages: XI, 755 p. 414 illus., 159 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030650216
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65021-6
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    Geophysical Fluid Dynamics II : Stratified / Rotating Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere—Ocean (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Stratified / rotating fluid dynamics of the atmosphere.– Ocean -- Development of the equations -- Basic and perturbed states -- Quasi-Geostrophic theory -- Internal waves -- Two-layer model -- Convection -- Boundary layers in stratified fluids -- Jets and buoyant plumes -- Diffusion and transport processes -- Equations for diffusion processes -- Simple models of turbulent diffusion and transport -- Shear flow dispersion -- Transport of suspended sediments -- Estuarine transport -- Simple ecosystem models -- Introduction -- Dynamics of ecosystems -- Ecosystem models.
    Abstract: This book develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics based on a mathematical description of the flows of inhomogeneous fluids. It covers these topics: 1. development of the equations of motion for an inhomogeneous fluid 2. review of thermodynamics 3. thermodynamic and kinetic energy equations 4. equations of state for the atmosphere and the ocean, salt, and moisture effects 5. concepts of potential temperature and potential density 6. Boussinesq and quasi-geostrophic approximations 7. conservation equations for vorticity, mechanical and thermal energy instability theories, internal waves, mixing, convection, double-diffusion, stratified turbulence, fronts, intrusions, gravity currents Graduate students will be able to learn and apply the basic theory of geophysical fluid dynamics of inhomogeneous fluids on a rotating earth, including: 1. derivation of the governing equations for a stratified fluid starting from basic principles of physics 2. review of thermodynamics, equations of state, isothermal, adiabatic, isentropic changes 3. scaling of the equations, Boussinesq approximation, applied to the ocean and the atmosphere 4. examples of stratified flows at geophysical scales, steady and unsteady motions, inertia-gravity internal waves, quasi-geostrophic theory 5. vorticity and energy conservation in stratified fluids 6.boundary layer convection in stratified containers and basins.
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    Pages: XVI, 323 p. 100 illus., 96 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030749347
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74934-7
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    Little Bustard: Ecology and Conservation (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Ecology . ; Bioinformatics. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Ecology. ; Computational and Systems Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- 1. Why a monograph on little bustard? -- 2. The little bustard and its family: an overview of relationships -- 3. Natural history of the little bustard: morphology, biometry, diet, sexual dimorphism, and social and breeding behaviour -- 4. The little bustard around the world: distribution, global conservation status, threats and population trends -- 5. Breeding biology and demographic traits -- 6. Habitat selection and space use -- 7. Migration, movements and non-breeding ecology -- 8. Behavioural ecology of the little bustard: sexual selection and mating systems -- 9. Interspecific relationships -- 10. Captive breeding, handling and care, and the impact of releases on wild populations -- 11. Little bustard population dynamics -- 12. Threats affecting little bustards: human impacts -- 13. Little bustard and humans : Conservation and management -- 14. Conclusions and perspectives.
    Abstract: This book is devoted to the Little Bustard, a medium sized Paleartic steppe bird whose distribution ranges from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia. At present, the European population is suffering a severe decline mainly due to agricultural intensification, although its status and concerns in non-European countries are relatively unknown. In spite of this dramatic situation, the Little Bustard is an interesting model species for topics as varied as phylogeny, life history evolution and demographic traits, sexual selection and lekking behavior, habitat selection, intra- and interspecific relationships, or interaction with farming and other anthropogenic disturbances. This book provides an updated, interdisciplinary, and worldwide review of the most recent information of this crucial species in the Palearctic steppe-bird community, from specific biological aspects and traits to research-focused management. Some of the most prominent scientists from different fields (systematics, breeding ecology, behavior, competence, predation, population dynamics, farming, conservation) update and synthesize the existing information on a singular, threatened and vulnerable species.
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    Pages: X, 313 p. 48 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030849023
    Series Statement: Wildlife Research Monographs, 5
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84902-3
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    World Atlas of Submarine Gas Hydrates in Continental Margins (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Cogeneration of electric power and heat. ; Fossil fuels. ; Geology. ; Physical geography. ; Business. ; Management science. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Water. ; Fossil Fuel. ; Geology. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Business and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. A History of gas hydrate research -- Chapter 1. Gas Hydrate Research: From the Laboratory to the Pipeline -- Chapter 2. Shallow gas hydrates near 64° N, off Mid-Norway: Concerns regarding drilling and production technologies -- Chapter 3. Finding and using the world’s gas hydrates -- Part II. Gas Hydrate Fundamentals -- Chapter 4. Seismic rock physics of gas-hydrate bearing sediments -- Chapter 5. Estimation of gas hydrates in the pore space of sediments using inversion methods -- Chapter 6. Electromagnetic applications in methane hydrate reservoirs -- Part III. Gas Hydrate Drilling for Research and Natural Resources -- Chapter 7. Hydrate Ridge - A gas hydrate system in a subduction zone setting -- Chapter 8. Northern Cascadia Margin gas hydrates – Regional geophysical surveying, IODP drilling Leg 311 and cabled observatory monitoring -- Chapter 9. Accretionary wedge tectonics and gas hydrate distribution in the Cascadia forearc -- Chapter 10. Bottom Simulating Reflections below the Blake Ridge, western North Atlantic Margin -- Chapter 11. A review of the exploration, discovery, and characterization of highly concentrated gas hydrate accumulations in coarse-grained reservoir systems along the Eastern Continental Margin of India -- Chapter 12. Ulleung Basin Gas Hydrate Drilling Expeditions, Korea: Lithologic characteristics of gas hydrate-bearing sediments -- Chapter 13. Bottom simulating reflections in the South China Sea -- Chapter 14. Gas hydrate and fluid related seismic indicators across the passive and active margins off SW Taiwan -- Chapter 15. Gas Hydrate Drilling in the Nankai Trough, Japan -- Chapter 16. Alaska North Slope Terrestrial Gas Hydrate Systems: Insights from Scientific Drilling -- Part IV -- Arctic -- Chapter 17. Gas Hydrates on Alaskan Marine Margins -- Chapter 18. Gas Hydrate related bottom-simulating reflections along the west-Svalbard margin, Fram Strait -- Chapter 19. Occurrence and distribution of bottom simulating reflections in the Barents Sea -- Chapter 20. Svyatogor Ridge - A gas hydrate system driven by crustal scale processes -- Chapter 21. Gas hydrate potential in the Kara Sea -- Part V. Greenland and Norwegian Sea -- Chapter 22. Geophysical indications of gas hydrate occurrence on the Greenland continental margins -- Chapter 23. Gas hydrates in the Norwegian Sea -- Part VI. North Atlantic. Chapter 24. U.S. Atlantic Margin Gas Hydrates -- Chapter 25. Gas Hydrates and submarine sediment mass failure: A case study from Sackville Spur, offshore Newfoundland -- Chapter 26. Bottom Simulating Reflections and Seismic Phase Reversals in the Gulf of Mexico -- Chapter 27. Insights into gas hydrate dynamics from 3D seismic data, offshore Mauritania -- Part VII. South Atlantic -- Chapter 28. Distribution and Character of Bottom Simulating Reflections in the Western Caribbean Offshore Guajira Peninsula, Colombia -- Chapter 29. Gas hydrate systems on the Brazilian continental margin -- Chapter 30. Gas hydrate on the southwest African continental margin -- Chapter 31. Shallow gas hydrates associated to pockmarks in the Northern Congo deep-sea fan, SW Africa -- Part VIII. Pacific -- Chapter 32. Gas hydrate-bearing province off eastern Sakhalin slope -- Chapter 33. Tectonic BSR Hypothesis in the Peruvian margin: A forgotten way to see marine gas hydrate systems at convergent margins -- Chapter 34. Gas hydrate and free gas along the Chilean Continental Margin -- Chapter 35. New Zealand’s Gas Hydrate Systems -- Part IX. Indic -- Chapter 36. First evidence of bottom simulation reflectors in the western Indian Ocean offshore Tanzania -- Part X. Mediterranean Sea -- Chapter 37. A Gas Hydrate System of Heterogenous Character in the Nile Deep-Sea Fan -- Part XI. Black Sea -- Chapter 38. Gas hydrate accumulations in the Black Sea -- Part XII. Lake Baikal -- Chapter 39. The position of gas hydrates in the sedimentary strata and in the geological structure of Lake Baikal -- Part XIII. Antarctic -- Chapter 40. Bottom Simulating Reflector in the western Ross Sea Antarctica -- Chapter 41. Bottom Simulating Reflectors along the Scan Basin, a deep-sea gateway between the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) and Scotia Sea -- Chapter 42. Bottom Simulating Reflections in Antarctica -- Part XIV. Where Gas Hydrate Dissociates Seafloor Microhabitats Flourish. Chapter 43. Integrating fine-scale habitat mapping and pore water analysis in cold seep research: A case study from the SW Barents Sea.
    Abstract: This world atlas presents a comprehensive overview of the gas-hydrate systems of our planet with contributions from esteemed international researchers from academia, governmental institutions and hydrocarbon industries. The book illustrates, describes and discusses gas hydrate systems, their geophysical evidence and their future prospects for climate change and continental margin geohazards from passive to active margins. This includes passive volcanic to non-volcanic margins including glaciated and non-glaciated margins from high to low latitudes. Shallow submarine gas hydrates allow a glimpse into the past from the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) to modern environmental conditions to predict potential changes in future stability conditions while deep submarine gas hydrates remained more stable. This demonstrates their potential for rapid reactions for some gas hydrate provinces to a warming world, as well as helping to identify future prospects for environmental research. Three-dimensional and high-resolution seismic imaging technologies provide new insights into fluid flow systems in continental margins, enabling the identification of gas and gas escape routes to the seabed within gas hydrate environments, where seabed habitats may flourish. The volume contains a method section detailing the seismic imaging and logging while drilling techniques used to characterize gas hydrates and related dynamic processes in the sub seabed. This book is unique, as it goes well beyond the geophysical monograph series of natural gas hydrates and textbooks on marine geophysics. It also emphasizes the potential for gas hydrate research across a variety of disciplines. Observations of bottom simulating reflectors (BSRs) in 2D and 3D seismic reflection data combined with velocity analysis, electromagnetic investigations and gas-hydrate stability zone (GHSZ) modelling, provide the necessary insights for academic interests and hydrocarbon industries to understand the potential extent and volume of gas hydrates in a wide range of tectonic settings of continental margins. Gas hydrates control the largest and most dynamic reservoir of global carbon. Especially 4D, 3D seismic but also 2D seismic data provide compelling sub-seabed images of their dynamical behavior. Sub-seabed imaging techniques increase our understanding of the controlling mechanisms for the distribution and migration of gas before it enters the gas-hydrate stability zone. As methane hydrate stability depends mainly on pressure, temperature, gas composition and pore water chemistry, gas hydrates are usually found in ocean margin settings where water depth is more than 300 m and gas migrates upward from deeper geological formations. This highly dynamic environment may precondition the stability of continental slopes as evidenced by geohazards and gas expelled from the sea floor. This book provides new insights into variations in the character and existence of gas hydrates and BSRs in various geological environments, as well as their dynamics. The potentially dynamic behavior of this natural carbon system in a warming world, its current and future impacts on a variety of Earth environments can now be adequately evaluated by using the information provided in the world atlas. This book is relevant for students, researchers, governmental agencies and oil and gas professionals. Some familiarity with seismic data and some basic understanding of geology and tectonics are recommended.
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    Pages: XXI, 514 p. 309 illus., 294 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030811860
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81186-0
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    Dynamics of Planktonic Primary Productivity in the Indian Ocean (2023)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Ecology . ; Biotic communities. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Biooceanography. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1-An overview of phytoplankton productivity dynamics in the Indian Ocean -- 2-Marine optics and primary productivity -- 3-How much carbon does northern Indian Ocean biota export to the deeper ocean?- 4-Characterizing the phytoplankton dynamics and primary productivity in the estuarine and open oceanic waters of the Indian Ocean -- 5-Primary productivity dynamics in the northern Indian Ocean: an ecosystem modeling perspective -- 6-Spatial distribution of coloured dissolved organic matter and its relation to phytoplankton community structure in the Off-Kochi waters – a seasonal comparison in 2019 -- 7-Biophysical control on the variability in the upper layer production pattern of the Arabian Sea -- 8-Harmful algal blooms: an ecological perspective and its implications to productivity patterns in tropical oceans -- 9-Observation of phytoplankton bloom and associated features around the southern peninsular India using satellite data -- 10-A review on the phytoplankton primary production in relation to environmental forcing in Indian estuaries -- 11-Observation of satellite derived monthly scale variability of surface water chlorophyll over the basins Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea -- 12-Ocean Primary Productivity and its implications to fishery and biodiversity -- 13-Inter-basin comparisons of primary productivity and its controlling factors between Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal -- 14-Phytoplankton productivity in the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean: present and future perspectives -- 15-Remote sensing-based estimation of primary production in Arabian Sea -- 16-Patterns of phytoplankton biomass and primary production in Indian Seas -- 17-Mixoplankton paradigm and its role in food-web dynamics and carbon sequestration potential of the oceanic environment -- 18-Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This volume compiles recent research on phytoplankton primary productivity (PP) in the Indian Ocean to provide an understanding and consolidation of the driving mechanisms of PP variability in diverse oceanic ecosystems globally. The book aims to facilitate a holistic overview of the research carried out in this field in various oceanic realms such as Indian coastal and oceanic waters (estuaries, coastal waters, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean). The contents of this book also address the United Nations sustainable development goals i.e., SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life below Water), with a focus on the impacts of climate change oceanic ecosystems. The book can serve as a comprehensive baseline of information for researchers studying planktonic primary productivity and biogeochemistry-related research in the above-mentioned marine ecosystems and other global oceans. It is intended to attract the attention of researchers, professionals, undergraduate and graduate oceanography students, and policy makers in the field of marine sciences.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031344671
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34467-1
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    Introduction to Development Engineering : A Framework with Applications from the Field (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Development economics. ; Economic development. ; Engineering design. ; Developmental psychology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Development Economics. ; Development Studies. ; Engineering Design. ; Developmental Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: A New Discipline: Development Engineering -- Chapter 1: The Role Of Technology In Development -- Chapter 2: The Development Engineering Framework: Innovate, Evaluate, Scale -- Chapter 3: Asking the Right Questions -- Part II: Water, Sanitation and Health -- Chapter 4: Advances In Water and Health Technologies -- Chapter 5: Case Study: Electrochemical Arsenic Remediation, India (Innovation) -- Chapter 6: Case Study: Information For Intermittent Water Supply, India (Evaluation) -- Chapter 7: Case Study: Mobile Phone Diagnostic Microscopy, Vietnam/Cameroon (Innovation, Scale) -- Part III: Governance -- Chapter 8: Technologies for Governance And Accountability -- Chapter 9: Case Study: Sensors For Aid Accountability, Rwanda (Evaluation, Scale) -- Chapter 10: Case Study: High Resolution Development Indicators, Afghanistan (Evaluation, Scale) -- Chapter 11: Case Study: Monitoring For Elections And Public Service Delivery, Kenya (Evaluation, Scale) -- Part IV: Energy and Resources -- Chapter 12: Advances in Energy & Environmental Technologies -- Chapter 13: Case Study: Economic Impacts Of Rural Electrification, Kenya (Evaluation, Scale) -- Chapter 14: Case Study: Cool Joule: Flexible Energy Loads, Nicaragua (Innovation, Evaluation) -- Chapter 15: Case Study: Cookstove Monitoring and Use In East Africa (Innovation, Evaluation) -- Part V: Information -- Chapter 16: Information and Communications Technology For Development -- Chapter 17: Case Study: Community Cellular Networks, Philippines (Innovation, Evaluation) -- Chapter 18: Case Study: ICT Solutions To Bring Telemedicine To Rural India (Innovation) -- Chapter 19: Case Study: Platforms For Development Data (ODK/Mezuri) (Innovation, Scale) -- PART VI: Markets (Incorporates Agriculture) -- Chapter 20: Technologies To Improve Market Performance -- Chapter 21: Case Study: Ag Market Information Platforms, India (Innovation, Evaluation, Scale) -- Chapter 22: Case Study: Agricultural Trading Platforms, Uganda (Innovation, Evaluation) -- Chapter 23: Case Study: Inventory And Supply Chain Tracking, Sri Lanka (Evaluation) -- PART VII: Human Capital (Incorporates Labor) -- Chapter 24: Increasing the Productivity of Human Capital -- Chapter 25: Case Study: Electronic Job Search Platforms, India (Evaluation, Scale) -- Chapter 26: Case Study: Customized E-Learning Innovations, India (Evaluation) -- Chapter 27: Case Study: TBD (Evaluation) -- PART VIII: Conclusion -- Chapter 28: Promising Directions in Development Engineering.
    Abstract: This open access textbook introduces the emerging field of Development Engineering and its constituent theories, methods, and applications. It is both a teaching text for students and a resource for researchers and practitioners engaged in the design and scaling of technologies for low-resource communities. The scope is broad, ranging from the development of mobile applications for low-literacy users to hardware and software solutions for providing electricity and water in remote settings. It is also highly interdisciplinary, drawing on methods and theory from the social sciences as well as engineering and the natural sciences. The opening section reviews the history of “technology-for-development” research, and presents a framework that formalizes this body of work and begins its transformation into an academic discipline. It identifies common challenges in development and explains the book’s iterative approach of “innovation, implementation, evaluation, adaptation.” Each of the next six thematic sections focuses on a different sector: energy and environment; market performance; education and labor; water, sanitation and health; digital governance; and connectivity. These thematic sections contain case studies from landmark research that directly integrates engineering innovation with technically rigorous methods from the social sciences. Each case study describes the design, evaluation, and/or scaling of a technology in the field and follows a single form, with common elements and discussion questions, to create continuity and pedagogical consistency. Together, they highlight successful solutions to development challenges, while also analyzing the rarely discussed failures. The book concludes by reiterating the core principles of development engineering illustrated in the case studies, highlighting common challenges that engineers and scientists will face in designing technology interventions that sustainably accelerate economic development. Development Engineering provides, for the first time, a coherent intellectual framework for attacking the challenges of poverty and global climate change through the design of better technologies. It offers the rigorous discipline needed to channel the energy of a new generation of scientists and engineers toward advancing social justice and improved living conditions in low-resource communities around the world.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783030860653
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86065-3
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    Green Roofs and Water Retention in Košice, Slovakia (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Climatology. ; Pollution. ; Building materials. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Climate Sciences. ; Pollution. ; Building Materials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. Questionnaire -- 2. Climate Change Is Not a Threat of Future, It Is Already Happening Now -- 3. Heat Islands -- 4. Colors: Green, Blue, Red -- 5. Košice -- 6. Modeling Košice Heat Islands Map -- 7. Modeling Košice Green Roofs Map -- 8. Conclusion and Future Benefits -- 9. References -- Appendix.
    Abstract: This book discusses how climate change and heat islands are a main contributor to water related problems in urban areas in Košice, Slovakia. Green roofs are used as a tool to assist in solving these water related issues. The need to provide housing in urban areas is expected to rise to 66% in 2050, according to the United Nations. Many urban areas have seen natural permeable green areas replaced with concrete constructions and hard, non-permeable surfaces. The densification of existing built-up areas is responsible for the decreasing vegetation, which results in the lack of evapotranspiration cooling the air, thereby creating urban heat islands. Several studies, discussed in this book, have shown that natural and permeable surfaces, as in the case of green roofs, can play a crucial role in mitigating this negative climate phenomenon and providing higher efficiency for buildings, leading to savings such as water, one of the focal points of this research.
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    Pages: XV, 133 p. 126 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030240394
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24039-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24039-4
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    European Spatial Data for Coastal and Marine Remote Sensing : Proceedings of International Conference EUCOMARE 2022-Saint Malo, France (2023)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Pollution. ; Ecology Methodology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Water. ; Pollution. ; Ecological Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Detection of Coccolithophore bloom episodes in Algiers Bay using satellite and in-situ analysis -- Chapter2. Multiscale spatiotemporal NDVI mapping of salt marshes using Sentinel-2, Dove, and UAV imagery in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, France -- Chapter3. Contribution of near and mid infrared wavebands to mapping fine-scale coastal ecogeomorphological features -- Chapter4. Monitoring land cover change in the south-eastern Baltic sea since the 1980s by remote sensing -- Chapter5. Assessment of land cover changes in the Allala watershed based on object based image analysis using Landsat and Sentinel-2 images -- Chapter6. Deep Learning based Bathymetry Mapping from Multispectral Satellite Data around Europa Island -- Chapter7. Assessment of coastal vulnerability to erosion risk using geospatial and remote sensing methods (case of Jerba Island, Tunisia) -- Chapter8. A Random Forest approach for evaluating forest cover changes outside dikes with Sentinel images -- Chapter9. Spatial monitoring of coastal protection dikes case-study of the touristic beach “Palm Beach, west-Algiers Algeria’’ -- Chapter10. Monitoring shoreline changes in the Vietnamese Mekong delta coastal zone using satellite images and wave reduction structures -- Chapter11. Automatic detection of hydrodynamical and biological indicators of the shoreline using a convolutional neural network -- Chapter12. Very high-resolution monitoring and evaluation of tidal and ecological restoration in Beaussais’ bay -- Chapter13. Assessment of shoreline change of Jerba Island based on remote sensing data and GIS using DSAS tools -- Chapter14. New insights into the shallow morpho-sedimentary patterns using high-resolution topo-bathymetric lidar: the case study of the Bay of Saint-Malo -- Chapter15. Spatial modeling of the benthic biodiversity using topo-bathymetric lidar and neural networks -- Chapter16. Local circalittoral rocky seascape structuring fish community: insights from a photogrammetric approach -- Chapter17. Local circalittoral rocky seascape structuring fish community: insights from a photogrammetric approach -- Chapter18. Increasing the nature-based coastal protection using bathymetric lidar, terrain classification, network modelling: reefs of Saint-Malo’s lagoon?.
    Abstract: This volume presents full paper contributions from the International Conference of European Spatial Data for Coastal and Marine Remote Sensing (EUCOMARE) 2022, with the support of the ERASMUS+ Programme of the European Union, held in Saint Malo, France. EUCOMARE aims to promote academic and technical exchange on coastal related studies including coastal environmental and socio-economic issues, with the use of European remotely sensed data. The book is an excellent resource for scientists, engineers, and programme managers eager to learn about the recent developments and achievements in the field of remote sensing applications on marine and coastal areas. Readers will learn about recent advances in sensors' radiometric, spatial, temporal and spectral resolution, as well as new data processing approaches in remote sensing for monitoring and mapping the various characteristics of marine, coastal and aquatic systems.
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    Pages: XIX, 249 p. 135 illus., 124 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031162138
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16213-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-16213-8
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    Coastal Environments of India : A Coastal West Bengal Perspective (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Ecology . ; Sedimentology. ; Natural disasters. ; Geomorphology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Biooceanography. ; Sedimentology. ; Natural Hazards. ; Geomorphology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Coastal Processes, Coastal Waters and Sediments -- Chapter 2 - Coastal Geomorphology -- Chapter 3 - Cyclonic Storms and Other Natural Phenomena -- Chapter 4 - Beach Environment -- Chapter 5 - Sea Level Rise, Climate Change and Natural Disasters in Coastal Sunderbans -- Chapter 6 - Coastal Floral Diversity -- Chapter 7 - Coastal Zone Management -- Chapter 8 - Granulometry of Coastal Beach Sands -- Chapter 9 - Coastal Tourism and Pollution -- Chapter 10 - Foraminifera and Benthic Mollusks -- Chapter 11- Coastal Environments – Case Studies.
    Abstract: This book is the result of comprehensive research work on the various aspects of the West Bengal coast including the world’s largest riverine delta system, the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta. The role of various hydrodynamic factors in shaping the coastal configuration and physicochemical parameters of coastal waters, soils, and granulometry of beach sands are extensively discussed. The coasts of the Indian peninsula, particularly the east coast, are subjected to severe cyclones, tidal bores, storm surges, and strong drift, which changes the coastal configuration as well as the quality of waters and the fertility of soils. A systematic description of major cyclones and their effects on coastal areas are described in detail. The book offers comprehensive information on the prevailing ecological conditions and lush green mangrove forests with wide-ranging flora and fauna of Sundarbans. UNESCO has declared Sundarbans as one of the world’s heritage sites, and as in other parts of the world, some of the coastal areas in West Bengal have attracted the attention of many tourists. Various steps undertaken by the government for coastal zone management and sustainable development of the coastal areas have been highlighted in the book. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of the coastal environment.
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    Pages: XXIX, 232 p. 34 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031188466
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18846-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-18846-6
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    Pollution in the Black Sea : Observations about the Ocean's Pollution (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. General Concepts Of Pollution and Pollutants and Their Nature (Natural And Man-Made Sources Of Pollution Of The World's Oceans) -- 2. Current Problems of The World Ocean Pollution By Microplastic -- 3. Current Problems of The World Ocean Pollution by Oil and Oil Products -- 4. Numerical Modeling Of The Hydrocarbon Spot Shape On The Water Surface -- 5. Oil Spill Response At Sea: Methods and Technologies -- 6. Marine Ecosystems and Features of Their Functioning.
    Abstract: This book provides information on the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to modern environmental problems associated with ocean pollution with a particular focus on the Back Sea. The oceans are a vast but fragile complex. In recent decades, it has become especially manifest when ocean pollution has reached an unparalleled situation. Meanwhile, not only the well-being of ecosystems depends on the state of ocean waters, but human civilization largely depends on the oceans as a consequence of environmental dependence. This book examines the consequences of pollutants such as oil and hydrocarbon products (including plastics and microplastics), water acidification, sewage, wastewaters discharge into the ocean, thermal pollution, nuclear pollution, and biological pollution. Beyond the types of pollutants and their consequences, this book outlines the state of the art of the legal situation internationally regarding ocean pollution. The authors also show the current pollution of the inland seas, taking as an example of the Black Sea (anthropogenic and natural sources of pollution, its shelf, and shallow waters as well as international legislation). A part of the book analyzes the main types of environmental monitoring of the oceans and their role in solving ocean pollution problems with a particular interest in the Black Sea. The book is of interest to specialists in ocean pollution, ecologists, oceanologists, students, and graduate students studying oceanography, marine ecology, current methods of environmental monitoring, and legal problems related to the oceans and seas pollution, as well as to anyone interested in modern problems of the oceans.
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    Pages: XIV, 213 p. 42 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030618957
    Series Statement: Springer Oceanography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61895-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61895-7
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    From Hurricanes to Epidemics : The Ocean's Evolving Impact on Human Health - Perspectives from the U.S. (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Medical sciences. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Public health. ; Epidemiology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Health Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Public Health. ; Epidemiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Overview: Global Ocean Changes – Impact on Human Health -- Chapter 2-Marine Chemistry: Acidity, Salinity and Chemical Composition -- Chapter 3-Marine Phytoplankton and CO2 Balance -- Chapter 4-Deep Water Horizon and Petroleum Exploration -- Chapter 5-The Ocean’s Impact on Emerging Infectious Diseases -- Chapter 6-Diminishing Fisheries and Impact on Human Food Supplies -- Chapter 7-Decreasing Marine Biodiversity -- Chapter 8-Marine Pollutants -- Chapter 9-Marine Biopharmaceuticals -- Chapter 10-Oceans and Rapid Climate Change -- Chapter 11-Hurricanes and Monsoons -- Chapter 12-Arctic Communities and Declining Ice Flow -- Chapter 13-Estuaries and Coastal Ecosystems -- Chapter 14-Current Research Activities.
    Abstract: This book provides a complete and current overview of the correlation between ocean conditions and human health, publishing comprehensively for the first time on the direct interactions among oceanography, marine biology and impacts on human health. Specifically the text addresses how changing ocean conditions result in health impacts and disruptions, with a focus on cases in the USA. ­ The changing ocean conditions that are discussed include diminishing marine biodiversity, climactic changes such as intensified weather events, shifting sea currents and increasing sea temperature. The book addresses the resulting health issues brought about by these various ocean conditions, such as emerging infectious diseases, starvation and poisoning among impacted communities, toxic algae blooms, threatened ecosystems, and other future implications. ­ The text was developed in conjunction with scientists from Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California at Riverside and Ochsner Health, all located in areas deeply impacted by the changing Oceans. ­ The book will be of interest to marine research scientists, health care professionals, students, and general enthusiasts of oceanography and health. .
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    Pages: XXI, 180 p. 26 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030550127
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55012-7
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    Geophysical Fluid Dynamics I : An Introduction to Atmosphere—Ocean Dynamics: Homogeneous Fluids (2020)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Climatology. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental sciences. ; Physics. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Environmental Physics.
    Description / Table of Contents: A Brief Review of Algebra and Calculus -- Some Properties and Kinematics of Fluids -- Equations Governing the Motion of a Fluid (the Equation of Motion) -- Flow of a Homogeneous Incompressible Viscous Fluid -- Rotating, Homogeneous, Incompressible Fluids -- Shallow Water Theory -- Quasi-geostrophic Theory.
    Abstract: This textbook develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics by providing a mathematical description of fluid properties, kinematics and dynamics as influenced by earth’s rotation. Its didactic value is based on elaborate treatment of basic principles, derived equations, exemplary solutions and their interpretation. Both starting graduate students and experienced scientists can closely follow the mathematical development of the basic theory applied to the flow of uniform density fluids on a rotating earth, with (1) basic physics introducing the "novel" effects of rotation for flows on planetary scales, (2) simplified dynamics of shallow water and quasi-geostrophic theories applied to a variety of steady, unsteady flows and geophysical wave motions, demonstrating the restoring effects of Coriolis acceleration, earth’s curvature (beta) and topographic steering, (3) conservation of vorticity and energy at geophysical scales, and (4) specific applications to help demonstrate the ability to create and solve new problems in this very rich field. A comprehensive review of the complex geophysical flows of the ocean and the atmosphere is closely knitted with this basic description, intended to be developed further in the second volume that addresses density stratified geophysical fluid dynamics. .
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    Pages: XVI, 287 p. 98 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030169732
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16973-2
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    Atmospheric Water Harvesting Development and Challenges (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Atmospheric science. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Water. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Atmospheric Water Generator Technologies -- Outdoor testing of double slope condensation surface for extraction of water from air -- New materials for sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting:opportunities and challenges -- Metal-oxide frameworks for Atmospheric Water Harvesting -- Solar adsorption-based atmospheric water harvesting systems: Materials and technologies.
    Abstract: The commercial operation of atmospheric water harvesting systems is still limited to few countries; this is mainly due to the low energy efficiency of the system and the inability to effectively operate throughout the various seasons of the year. Researchers have attempted to develop strategies to render the operation of atmospheric water harvesters easier and cost effective. This book covers work progress toward such direction, including among others the co-operation of these systems with renewable energy source and the adaptation of the systems to local conditions; the response of the communities around the world to such technology and how its implementation is affected by cultural believe, cost, and technological friendliness. The book is of interest to academic researchers, students, water authorities, professional in relevant industries, government regulatory bodies officers, and environmentalists.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 212 p. 87 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031217463
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 122
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21746-3
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    Aquatic Physiosphere-Biosphere Dynamics and Modelling : A Reference for Studies of the Coupled System (2021)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Physical geography. ; Ecology . ; Ecology Methodology. ; Geochemistry. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Biooceanography. ; Ecological Modelling. ; Geochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Earth System Science -- 2. Ecosystems, Regions, Regimes -- 3. Scientific Methods and Concepts -- 4. Systems Theory -- 5. Water Properties -- 6. Fluid Dynamics Concepts -- 7. Hydrodynamic System of Equations -- 8. Coordinate Systems -- 9. Hydrodynamic Approximations and Balances -- 10. Physical Processes and Phenomena -- 11. Waves, General -- 12. Mechanical Waves -- 13. Boundaries -- 14. Tides -- 15. Topographic Effects -- 16. Ice -- 17. Mathematical Basics -- 18. Differential Equations -- 19. Discrete Mathematics -- 20. Mathematical Concepts and Methods -- 21. Discretized Prototype Equations -- 22. Numerical Concepts and Methods -- 23. Models and Modelling -- 24. Subgridscale Parametrizations -- 25. Carbonate Chemistry -- 26. Biological, Biogeochemical and Ecological Concepts -- 27. Planktonic Organisms -- 28. Life Processes -- 29. Limited Growth -- 30. Primary Production -- 31. Species Interactions -- 32. Biospheric Modeling Concepts and Models -- 33. Aquatic Element Cycling. .
    Abstract: This encyclopedia is a reference for aquatic physical, biological and biogeochemical sciences, collecting and connecting a number of topics, concepts and facts about aquatic systems and their scientific investigation. The scope of the book comprises the aquatic physiosphere-biosphere transition zone, an entity that encompasses both inanimate matter and collectives (the physiosphere) as well as living organisms and collectives (the biosphere). This combined approach is meaningful because both realms are intimately linked and because available methods of investigation are often similar. Much can be gained from considering both spheres at and across their interface jointly, and while there is a strong focus on marine systems, most concepts presented are also applicable to freshwater systems. This presented snapshot of knowledge of the transition zone between the aquatic physiosphere and biosphere is taken from a very specific angle: the point of view of a modeler. Modeling is not only a state-of-the-art mode of scientific investigation, but also requires the explicit specification of all assumptions (helping to avoid fallacies), and offers the advantage of being quantitative and allows for theoretical "what if" scenarios. As in any reference work, equal emphasis is given to fundamental facts, the definition of terms and the explanation of concepts, in an attempt to establish a joint language for physicists, biologists and biogeochemists. Although originating from a modeler's approach to nature, the resulting suite of compatible concepts may also be useful beyond modeling purposes. Furthermore, the material is presented in a condensed, straightforward way. Hence, the length of each entry is limited to one (occasionally two) pages, thus offering a quick introductory overview. This excludes lengthy derivations and very specialized details. The book is geared towards researchers, teachers and advanced students in the field of aquatic (marine and limnic) sciences, in particular those interested or involved in interdisciplinary work. .
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    Pages: XXVII, 582 p. 242 illus., 206 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030541576
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54157-6
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    Blue Carbon Dynamics of the Indian Ocean : The Present State of the Art (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Biogeography. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Biooceanography. ; Conservation Biology. ; Biogeosciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A General Introduction to the Concept of Blue Carbon -- Chapter 2. Carbon Dynamics in the Open Indian Ocean -- Chapter 3. Carbon Dynamics in the Estuaries and Continental Shelves of Indian Ocean -- Chapter 4. Blue Carbon Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Mangrove Ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Blue Carbon Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Seagrass Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Blue Carbon Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Salt Marshes and Tidal Flats -- Chapter 7. An overview of the Indian Ocean coral ecosystems -- Chapter 8. Blue carbon dynamics of Australia -- Chapter 9. Threats to the blue carbon ecosystems adjoining the Indian Ocean -- Chapter 10. Blue Carbon ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: Conservation and Management.
    Abstract: This book gives an overview of various aspects of blue carbon dynamics from each country bordering the Indian Ocean. Given the importance of the topic of blue carbon, it can be assumed that in near future, more and more researchers from the Indian Ocean countries will pursue environmental research in this domain. This book is a ready reference to all those who are interested to have a holistic understanding about the ground scenario of blue carbon in the Indian Ocean. There are many research institutes situated in the periphery of the Indian Ocean that are devoted to nurturing the new avenues of marine carbon research. Researchers and scholars interested in this domain will find this book provides a good overview, wherein all the necessary information on the status and functioning of these blue carbon ecosystems are detailed in a concise way. The book is also helpful to postgraduate students of ‘marine science’ or those who have a specialization in ‘marine biogeochemistry’ or ‘chemical oceanography’ to develop a basic understanding about the very concept of ‘blue carbon’ from the perspective of the Indian Ocean.
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    Pages: XX, 328 p. 41 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030965587
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96558-7
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    Perspectives on Deep-Sea Mining : Sustainability, Technology, Environmental Policy and Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Mining engineering. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Metals. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. ; Mining and Exploration. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Metals and Alloys.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Deep-sea mining — historical perspectives -- Chapter2. Approach towards deep-sea mining — current status and future requirements -- Chapter3. Estimates of metals contained in abyssal manganese nodules and ferromanganese crusts in the global ocean -- Chapter4. Geological Characterization of Ferromanganese Crust Deposits in the NW Pacific Seamounts for Prudent Deep-sea Mining -- Chapter5. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Microanalysis of Platinum in Hydrogenetic Ferromanganese Crusts -- Chapter6. A precautionary approach to developing nodule collector technology -- Chapter7. Mining and Processing of Seafloor Massive Sulfides:Experiences and Challenges -- Chapter 8. Comparative advantages of the mineral processing of deep sea polymetallic nodules over terrestrial ores -- Chapter9. Exploring the use of renewable resources for processing of deep-sea minerals -- Chapter10. Reductive Ammonia Leaching Process for Metal Recovery from Manganese Nodules: Can there be a Zero Waste Approach? -- Chapter11. Natural variability versus anthropogenic impacts on deep-sea ecosystems of importance for deep-sea mining -- Chapter12. Comprehensive understanding of seafloor disturbance and environmental impact scenarios -- Chapter13. Adaptive Management as a tool for effective environmental management of deep-sea mining -- Chapter14. Integrated environmental management of the ecological impacts from seafloor massive sulfide mining — perspectives from the Kermadec Volcanic Arc, New Zealand -- Chapter15. Analysis of different models for improving the feasibility of deep-sea mining -- Chapter16. Conceptual 3D modelling and direct block scheduling of a massive seafloor sulfide occurrence -- Chapter17. Risk assessment in deep-seabed mining -- Chapter18. An evaluation of the payment regime for deep seabed polymetallic nodule mining in the Area -- Chapter19. Sharing Financial Benefits from Deep Seabed Mining: the case for a Seabed Sustainability Fund -- Chapter20. Achieving Effective Seabed Mining Regulation and Management: A Missing Link -- Chapter21. Operational aspects of implementing regulatory frameworks to manage deep-sea mining activities -- Chapter22. Traditional and socio-ecological dimensions of seabed resource management and applicable legal frameworks in the Pacific Island States- Chapter23. Safeguarding the interests of developing states within the context of deep-sea mining in the Area.
    Abstract: This book is a sequel to ’Deep-sea mining: resource potential, technical and environmental considerations’ (2017) and ‘Environmental issues of deep-sea mining: impacts, consequences and policy perspectives’ (2019), and aims to provide a comprehensive volume on the evolution of different aspects and perspectives of deep-sea mining from specialists around the world. The work is timely, as deep-sea minerals continue to enthuse researchers involved in activities such as ascertaining their potential as alternative sources for critical metals for green energy and other industrial applications, as well as technology development for their sustainable exploration and exploitation while addressing environmental concerns. With a steady increase in the number of contractors having exclusive rights over large tracts on the seafloor in the ‘Area’, i.e. regions beyond national jurisdictions, the International Seabed Authority is mandated with the responsibility of regulating such activities, and is in the process of developing a code for exploitation of deep-sea minerals. These coupled with growing interest among private entrepreneurs, investment companies and policy makers underlines the need for updated information to be made available in one place on the subject of deep-sea mining. The book evaluates the potential and sustainability of mining for deep-sea minerals compared to other land-based deposits, the technologies needed for mining, and processing of ores, approach towards environmental monitoring and management, as well as the regulatory frameworks and legal challenges to manage deep-sea mining activities. The book is expected to serve as an important reference for all stake holders including researchers, contractors, mining companies, regulators and NGOs involved in deep-sea mining. .
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    Pages: XI, 689 p. 266 illus., 231 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030879822
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87982-2
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