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Dr. Richard Polin's Neonatology Questions and Controversies series highlights the toughest challenges facing physicians and care providers in clinical practice, offering trustworthy guidance on up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options in the field. In each volume, renowned experts address the clinical problems of greatest concern to today's practitioners, helping you handle difficult practice issues and provide optimal, evidence-based care to every patient.The thoroughly updated, full-color, 4th Edition of The Newborn Lung: Provides a clear management strategy for reducing lung damage and long-term sequelae in extremely premature infants, offering guidance based on the most up-to-date understanding of underlying pathophysiology. Places emphasis on controversial areas that can entail different approaches. Features the most current clinical information throughout, with an emphasis on those areas where there have been major new developments in recent years. Includes new chapters on Perinatal Nutrition and the Lung; Caffeine: Respiratory Stimulant or Magic Bullet?; Lung Ultrasound and Electrical Impedance Tomography; New Lung Imaging Techniques: CT, MRI and Other Modalities; Alveolar Homeostasis and Chronic Lung Disease; and Fetal Intervention in Congenital Malformations of the Respiratory System. Utilizes a consistent chapter organization to help you find information quickly and easily, and contains numerous charts, graphs, radiographic images, and photographs throughout. Offers the most authoritative advice available from world-class neonatologists who share their knowledge of new trends and developments in neonatal care. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. Purchase each volume individually, or get the entire 7-volume Neonatology Questions and Controversies set, which includes online access that allows you to search across all titles! Gastroenterology and Nutrition Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Neonatal Hemodynamics Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pharmacology Renal, Fluid, and Electrolyte Disorders Neurology The Newborn Lung

Master the PTA's role in treating and managing pediatric conditions! Comprehensive yet easy to understand, Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed both in the classroom and in clinical practice. The text guides you through a myriad of topics including child development, assessment tools, intervention principles, neurologic and muscular disorders, and congenital disorders such as Down Syndrome, along with other pediatric conditions including limb deficiencies and sports injuries. This edition adds six new chapters including a chapter introducing Movement Systems Analysis for pediatrics. From a team of expert contributors led by PT clinician/educator Roberta Kuchler O'Shea, this book teaches not only the lessons learned from textbooks and research but also from children and their families. Consistent approach in Disorders chapters first defines the disorder and then describes the pathology, clinical signs, and assessment and intervention, followed by a case study. Case studies provide examples of physical therapy applications, helping you build clinical reasoning skills as you connect theory to practice. Format of case studies each is summarized in the WHO model format to familiarize you with the standardized terminology used in practice. Most cases include movement systems analysis to introduce the most current clinical reasoning strategies encouraged by the APTA. Special boxes highlight important information with features such as Clinical Signs, Intervention, and Practice Pattern. Learning features in each chapter include key terms, a chapter outline, learning objectives, review questions and answers, illustrations, and summary tables. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Six new chapters include The Movement System, Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT), Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Clubfeet, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and Orthotics. NEW! Updated content includes musculoskeletal impairments, developmental impairments, and orthotics as well as contemporary cases with ICF and Movement system analysis discussion for cases. NEW! Full-color design is added to this edition. NEW! Updated references ensure that sources for content are completely current.

Minimally invasive, office-based aesthetic surgeries are performed millions of times per year all across the globe. In this highly visual, practical reference, Dr. Donald W. Buck II and a team of expert contributing authors bring you fully up to date with today’s most sought-after procedures. Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery is a must-have reference for plastic and aesthetic surgeons, both in practice and in training, who currently have or want to establish a minimally invasive aesthetic procedure practice.Offers authoritative guidance on the minimally invasive procedures you are most likely to perform, including chemodenervation, vaginal rejuvenation, soft tissue filler and Botox, non-invasive liposculpting, laser hair removal and vein ablation, hair transplantation, and more.Includes practical chapters on how to establish a minimally-invasive aesthetic procedure practice and the basics of skincare.Provides fundamental information such as product descriptions and background, the science behind the technology, indications for procedures, and contraindications.Contains technical, "how-to" pearls from key aesthetic opinion leaders worldwide, including tips on post-procedural care, outcomes, and managing complications.Features procedural videos of chemical peels, laser hair removal and laser vein ablation, redraping and setting sutures, treatment of suprapatellar wrinkled skin under local infiltration anesthesia, and more.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

High Temperature Miniature Specimen Test Methods focuses on a comprehensive and thorough introduction to a range of high temperature, miniaturized test methods at elevated temperatures which are used to obtain "bulk? creep or fatigue properties from a small volume of material. The book will be of use to a wide range of audience of engineers (e.g., designers, manufacturers, metallurgists, stress analysts), researchers (e.g., materials scientists) and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the field of high-temperature material and structural integrity assessment. Specific novel features include 1] theoretical basis of each method; 2], data interpretation method of each test, and 3] specific applications.

Concepts and Models for Drug Permeability Studies: Cell and Tissue Based in Vitro Culture Models, Second Edition, summarizes the most important developments in in vitro models for predicting the permeability of drugs. This book is structured around three different approaches, summarizing the most recent achievements regarding models comprising (i) immortalized cells with an intrinsic ability to grow as monolayers when seeded in permeable supports, (ii) primary cells isolated from living organisms and directly cultured as barrier monolayers, and (iii) tissue-based models constructed with cell lines and extracellular matrix that resembles the tridimensional structure of mucosae and other biological membranes, or animal/patient-derived tissues. Each model is covered in detail, including the protocol of generation and application for specific drugs/drug delivery systems. The equivalence between in vitro cell and tissue models and in vivo conditions is discussed, highlighting how each model may provisionally resemble different drug absorption route. Chapters included in the first edition were updated with relevant data published in recent years, while four new chapters were included to reflect new emerging directions and trends in drug permeability models. Concepts and Models for Drug Permeability Studies: Cell and Tissue Based in Vitro Culture Models, Second Edition, is a critical reference for drug discovery and drug formulation scientists interested in delivery systems intended for the administration of drugs through mucosal routes and other important tissue barriers (e.g. the BBB). Researchers studying mucosal biology can use this book to familiarize themselves and exploit the synergic effect of mucosal delivery systems and biomolecules.

Fundamentals and Applications of Multiway Data Analysis provides comprehensive coverage of the main aspects of multiway analysis, including selected applications that can resolve complex analytical chemistry problems. This book follows on from Fundamentals and Analytical Applications of Multiway Calibration, (2015) by addressing new theoretical analysis and applications on subjects beyond multiway calibration and devoted to the analysis of multiway data for other purposes. Specifically, this new volume presents researchers a set of effective tools they can use to obtain the maximum information from instrumental data. This book includes the most advanced techniques, methods, and algorithms related to multiway modelling for solving calibration and classification tasks and the way they can be applied. It collects contributions from a selected number of well-known and active chemometric research groups across the world, each covering one or more subjects where their expertise is recognized and appreciated.

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.  Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Robotics and VR systems are uniquely suited to provide functional assistance with mobility and activities of daily living, especially for patients with motor and sensory disorders of the central nervous system, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. Compiling both current knowledge and key challenges of robotic rehabilitation in one convenient text, Robotics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow resource on robotic and VR systems in all areas of medical rehabilitation. Covers the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on all aspects of health care delivery.  Focuses on the key technologies in developing robotics for a wide range of medical rehabilitation activities, including neuroprosthesis applications of robotic exoskeletons and brain-controlled assistive robotics and prosthetics.  Addresses artificial intelligence, medical robotics in acute care medicine, and robots on the battlefield and in space travel.  Contains chapters on the economics of the robotic industry and the future of robots in medicine.  Ideal for physiatrists and PM&R residents and fellows; clinicians in orthopaedics, sports medicine, spinal cord injury, and occupational therapy; and specialists working with orthotics and prosthetics.  An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Gastroenterology. This valuable resource is perfect for gastroenterologists and trainees, as well as?ER physicians, internists, family medicine physicians, and other specialists who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it's filled with diagnostic and treatment algorithms that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex, or whose treatment path is not completely certain. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common GI or liver disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making. Contains 80 algorithms covering commonly encountered symptoms and signs, specific gastrointestinal conditions, esophageal disorders, liver conditions, pancreatic diseases, and colorectal conditions. Outlines the key decision points in patient management, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the proper physical signs and test results that will guide your recommendations. Presents an algorithm on one page and instructional text for key nodes within the algorithm on the facing page. Offers a first-line approach to patients with common signs and symptoms in Section 1; Section 2 includes algorithms for the most commonly treated GI disorders. Provides step-by-step decision-making guidance for diagnosis and management of esophageal motility disorders, achalasia, foreign body ingestion, hepatic encephalopathy, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatocellular carcinoma, colonic ischemia, acute pancreatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, biologic therapy in inflammatory bowel disease, immune checkpoint inhibitor colitis, and much more. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Storage Tanks Selection, Design, Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance: Emission Management and Environmental Protection provides the latest research and technological advancements in storage tank design, including materials selection, welding, and techniques used order to reduce or prevent emissions. This book details essential information regarding inspections, testing, and maintenance that are performed to prevent the failure of storage tanks. The book also explores the different types of storage tank emissions and provides recommendations for the preventive, as well as safety systems, that are critical to minimize the failure of storage tanks. Researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and students in the environmental safety field will find this book to be a welcomed resource for learning about and working on storage tank emissions in the oil and gas industries.

Synthesis of Aziridines and Oxaziridines from Imines describes both new and old methods for the synthesis of aziridines from imines and covers an important and rapidly growing branch of heterocyclic chemistry. Readers will have access to different methods and information allowing them to evaluate which method is most suitable for particular cases. Several important advances in this area have been witnessed in recent years and discovering efficient novel methods for the synthesis of aziridines has been very active field of research. Its powerful synthetic utility has been described by an overpowering amount of documentation on the approaches for the formation of aziridine. The smallest possible saturated azaheterocycle, aziridine, is well-known to organic chemists for its tremendous potential in pharmaceutical chemistry and organic synthesis. The general biological importance of aziridines is proven by the fact that they found several uses as subunits in pharmacologically active compounds such as antitumor agents, enzyme inhibitors, and antibiotics. Although aziridines are highly reactive, this framework occurs in many synthetic compounds and the natural products of biological interest also contain aziridine skeleton in their structures.

Quantum Chemistry Methods for Oncological Drugs provides a comprehensive reference text for student, researchers, and academic staff across disciplines working in the field of Nanobiotechnology, who need to grasp the unique inter-relationship of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of oncological drugs and their interactions. It provides a theoretical/computational framework based on quantum chemistry and addresses key questions in which detailed analysis and precise predictions are always required. The sophisticated molecular recognition of various natural biological materials has been used in the formation of a complex network of structures potentially useful for a variety of pharmaceutical applications. They offer solutions to many of the obstacles that need to be overcome, with accuracy not feasible with the technologies usually available in materials science. Important common challenges presented in this book are aspects related to the biology of cancer using our immunological checking points, specialized proteins that act as brakes in the immune system, allowing it to recognize and attack more efficiently only the cancer cells, avoiding the destruction of healthy cells as in conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. This book is devoted to this burgeoning area of Nanobiotechnology for oncological drugs and will be valuable in covering the new developments that have occurred in the last decade or so. It is aimed at graduate students, faculty members and other researchers in physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and medicine.

Homogeneous Catalysis Concepts and Basics, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, covers hydrogenation and metathesis reactions in two separate sections. The first section is devoted to homogeneous hydrogenation reactions and related processes, including hydrogenation of alkenes, esters, olefins, etc. In the second section, the metathesis reactions of olefins, alkenes, and alkynes are presented. In addition, the industrial application of homogeneous metathesis reactions is investigated.

Electrochemical Membrane Technology includes a comprehensive discussion of timely topics surrounding electrochemical membrane technologies, including SWOT analysis of each electrochemical membrane technology, along with a discussion on energy production. The book covers both theoretical and experimental studies on electrochemical membrane technologies and applications, making it ideal for chemical and environmental engineers, professors and other university teachers, research scientists, graduate students, water treatment managers, research institutions, and R&D departments of industries involved in sustainable water treatment and coproduction of valuable products from water treatment technologies.

Nanofertilizer Synthesis: Methods and Types discusses the production of a variety of nano-fertilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical types. The book presents the latest information, highlights the benefits and impacts of each, and provides a single-volume resource to help effectively and efficiently identify options based on use-case. Exploring the topic from the various mechanistic types to the relevant regulatory, safety, and economic aspects, this volume will be appropriate for those working with and researching new nano-fertilizers which aid in nutrition control by increasing nutrient consumption efficiency as nutrients are bonded to nano-dimensional adsorbents, which in turn release nutrients considerably more slowly than traditional fertilizers. As the nano-fertilizer sector advances, one approach is to concentrate on macro elements (N, P, K), as switching to nano-fertilizers may result in significant environmental benefits by replacing the majority of these nutrients. Furthermore, the biosynthesis of nanomaterials employing bacteria, algae, yeast, fungus, actinomycetes, and plants has opened up a new field of study for the creation of inorganic nanoparticles as environmentally benign fertilizers. Because of the several-fold increase in the surface-to-volume ratio of nano-forms of nutrients, and their appropriateness for foliar application, where environmental losses are further decreased, nano-fertilizers may achieve higher efficiency.

Electrocoagulation Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Overview and Applications is a concise presentation of different real-life applications on the electrocoagulation treatment process involved in the removal of harmful contaminants from both drinking and industrial wastewater. Chapters focus on the global scenario of water purification, its types, and characteristics, along with different water treatment processes, including the electrocoagulation technique. The book explains both the foundational information and state-of-the-art topics involved in the treatment of water and wastewater using electrocoagulation and its hybrid techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The experimental studies conducted across the globe, along with their associated challenges and the possible solutions are explored, starting from the basics and gradually progressing towards the advanced level of the subject. In an organized manner, the book addresses both the standalone and hybrid electrocoagulation-based techniques established for water and wastewater treatment in real life applications. Readers will acquire in-depth knowledge on the field of drinking and industrial wastewater treatment from its basics to the current research accomplishments.

Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to Egan¿s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition, this comprehensive workbook reinforces your understanding of the essential concepts and skills presented in the text. It includes the latest NBRC-style questions, case study applications, and analysis-level questions to prepare you to excel on exams. This edition includes a second color that highlights important information, breaks up text, and offers improved usability. Chapters correlate with the text to keep you current, and a wide range of activities engage and guide you through some of the text¿s more difficult concepts.Case studies challenge you to apply assessment and intervention strategies and strengthen your critical thinking skills.What Does the NBRC Say? outlines expectations for credentialing and provides a sampling of NBRC-style multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for the certification exam.Word Wizard tests your knowledge of key terms to help you master the language of respiratory care.Meet the Objectives assesses your understanding of the learning objectives for each chapter.Key Points identify the main concepts that are most important to remember from each chapter.Food for Thought provides additional thought-provoking questions related to respiratory care topics.

Distributed fiber optic strain measurements, revolutionizing subsurface monitoring and hydraulic fracture characterization, offers a resource for geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and completion engineers. This cutting-edge technology leads the way in innovation with its ability to detect rock deformation and changes in strain along optical fibers, providing exceptional spatial resolution and measurement sensitivity. Its applications are broad and impactful, ranging from monitoring subsurface carbon storage and enhancing geothermal systems to advancing unconventional reservoir development. Despite the technology's advancements, accurately interpreting data of strain measurement from the hydraulic fracturing process poses a significant challenge due to the complex conditions in the subsurface. This book presents a comprehensive approach for analyzing strain responses from both horizontal and vertical monitoring wells to quantify hydraulic fracture propagation and the evolution of fracture geometry. The development of a forward geomechanics model significantly enhance the understanding of the field data. The introduction of a groundbreaking inversion model allows for in-depth data analysis and maximizes the dataset's value. Moreover, this book applies its findings through two field studies in unconventional reservoirs, illustrating the practical application of the technology. These case studies highlight effective field data interpretation and the critical insights that can be obtained. This book aims to elucidate data interpretation and analysis of complex subsurface measurements related to hydraulic fracture propagation, providing engineers with a novel perspective on subsurface exploration.

The energy transition is underway to low carbon, and energy companies need a guide to navigate through the uncertainties while maintaining an agile workforce. Powering through the Transition: Navigating the Energy Sector's Biggest Change since the Discovery of Oil delivers key principles to achieve performance excellence for energy managers and engineers, utilizing cutting edge tools and techniques around lean, visual management, scrum, agile and margin improvement methods. Practical and user-friendly, the methods introduced are already showing successful tangible results with super major energy companies backed by the author's 25-year experience. Strong visual graphics through flow charts and graphical abstracts are included as well as smart deployment methods utilizing digital technology and multiskilling of personnel. Rounding out with a glossary of terms and practical examples, Powering through the Transition gives today's companies a plan to thrive in low carbon energy markets.

Written by massage therapy experts Sandy Fritz and Luke Fritz, this unique review resource uses a variety of methods to help you prepare for the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). The comprehensive review features updated content and questions based on the most current exam blueprints! The practice exams are written in a five-part process -- not just as sample questions. Plus, a companion Evolve website comes loaded with practice exams and a variety of review activities such as labeling exercises, flashcards, electronic coloring book, games, and much more. No other massage review gives you such well-rounded exam preparation!

Prepare to be a more effective physical or occupational therapy professional by learning skills in healthcare leadership, management, and policy! Health System Management and Leadership for Physical and Occupational Therapists provides a guide to essential topics such as health legislation, current issues in health care, professionalism, proposal and grant writing, business administration, quality assurance, insurance and billing, and managing a therapy practice in a variety of care settings. Written by a team of expert contributors led by physical and occupational therapy educators, William R. VanWye and Dianna Lunsford, this resource helps readers become well-informed and knowledgeable physical and occupational therapy professionals. Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter guide your study and ensure that you understand important concepts and terminology. Chapter Summaries review the key content in each chapter. Figures with discussion prompts and key points are provided throughout the text. An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Occupational therapy (OT) models provide a structured way of assessing unique contexts, such as relationships, location and cultural considerations, and how these will affect the approach to care. Written by leading experts in this field, Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of OT models and how to use them. This book goes beyond the OT curriculum to provide additional conceptual frameworks for a full range of eleven OT models. An illustrated overview of the purpose and structure of each model is provided, along with concise examples, memory aids and online case studies. Readers will come away with a detailed understanding of how to use each model in real life, making this a valuable field guide for all OT practitioners wishing to take a fully holistic approach. Fully revised to reflect the latest literature and model updates Unique in its comprehensive coverage, with an in-depth overview of eleven different models Written by internationally renowned OT practitioners and scholars Each model placed within its cultural and historical context Concise examples demonstrate how models can relate to real life situations Memory aides to guide clinical reasoning for each model Illustrations and imagery to support understanding Easy to understand and follow - suitable for OT students and practitioners Case studies for each chapter in a supporting online eBook

Unlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care. Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a valuable resource for study and review. Wide scope of orthopedic coverage includes specialties ranging from anterior knee pain to X-ray imaging, featuring topics such as therapeutic dry needling plus functional movement screening and assessment. Annotated references provide a useful tool for further reading and research. Review questions are consistent with the level of difficulty encountered on the orthopedic or sports specialty examinations. Evidence-based content is based on the latest orthopedic research. Clinical tips provide guidance for a variety of physical therapy tasks and situations. Charts, tables, and algorithms summarize information in logical, quick-reference frameworks. NEW! Updated content reflects contemporary practice standards and provides the current information you need to pass the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Updated references ensure that information is based on the latest scientific literature.

Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings. The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, postgraduate students, and those working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites, helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field.

Specialty Optical Fibers: Materials, Fabrication Technology, and Applications reviews theoretical and experimental photonic research relevant to the synthesis, processing, characterization, modeling, physical features, and applications of Specialty Optical Fibers (SOFs) with significant technological impact potential. All fiber-based advanced photonics device components rely on specialty optical fibers, which have either a unique waveguide structure or a novel material composition. High power optical amplifiers, high power fiber, and novel fabrication techniques for optical fiber design have enabled significant technological advances. The book provides discussion on these applications, including current research directions, future opportunities, and remaining challenges. It is suitable for researchers in academia and practitioners in R&D working in materials science, electrical engineering, and fiber optics.

Power Systems Operation with 100% Renewable Energy Sources combines concepts of renewable energy integration into power systems with real-world case studies to bridge the gap between theory and implementation. The book examines the challenges and solutions for renewable energy integration into the transmission and distribution grids, and also provides information on design, analysis, and operation. Starting with an introduction to renewable energy sources and bulk power systems, including policies and frameworks for grid upgradation, the book then provides forecasting, modeling and analysis techniques for renewable energy sources. Subsequent chapters discuss grid code requirements and compliance, before presenting a detailed breakdown of solar and wind integration into power systems. Other topics such as voltage control and optimization, power quality enhancement, and stability control are also considered. Filled with case studies, applications and techniques, this book is a valuable read to researchers, students and engineers working towards more sustainable power systems.

Smart Textiles from Natural Resources is an interdisciplinary guide for best practices and emerging challenges in the use of natural textiles in smart applications. The movement towards smart textiles has attracted researchers from many fields creating multidisciplinary research frontiers with nanoscience, smart materials and structures, microelectronics, and wireless communication. This groundbreaking book provides technical advice and foundational support to researchers from all of these backgrounds. Each chapter in is written, reviewed, and edited to cover the principles of manufacture, process techniques and mechanisms, and state-of-the-art construction specifications, properties, test methods, and standards of major product areas and applications.

Flame Retardant Nanocomposites: Emergent Nanoparticles and their Applications covers the broad area of flame retardant polymer nanocomposites, their preparation, fire retardant mechanisms, and the various factors that affect them. The influence of various nanoparticles on their flammability is discussed in detail, as well as their structure, free radical trapping ability, char formation, and eventual barrier properties. This book will be a valuable reference resource for students, researchers, and engineers covering this important field of research. Chapters discuss the effect of different nanoparticles, their dispersion, and the effect of different polymer structures on fire retardant properties, along with possible applications.