Engineering Design and Technical Applications of Physical Science
An Integrated Approach for Sustainable Development
1st Edition
Published on 15. April 2025
352 pages
978-1-040-15984-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this era of rapidly advancing technology and global challenges, it has become crucial to adopt an integrated approach that bridges the gap between scientific principles and their practical applications. The chapters compiled in this book reflect this need for synergy and presents an eclectic selection of studies that address sustainable composite materials technology, emerging materials for sustainable energy, and environment, health, and sustainable development.
The book explores innovative methods and advancements in composite materials and their applications, highlights the development of materials that contribute to sustainable energy solutions, and considers the crucial interconnections between the environment, human health, and sustainable development. A selection of case studies presents real-world examples and in-depth analyses of various sustainable development initiatives.
The book explores innovative methods and advancements in composite materials and their applications, highlights the development of materials that contribute to sustainable energy solutions, and considers the crucial interconnections between the environment, human health, and sustainable development. A selection of case studies presents real-world examples and in-depth analyses of various sustainable development initiatives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 Line drawings, color; 48 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, color; 15 Halftones, black and white; 12 Illustrations, color; 63 Illustrations, black and white
File size
27,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-15984-2 (9781040159842)
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Chin Hua Chia | Sarani Zakaria | Ruey Shan Chen
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An Integrated Approach for Sustainable Development
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Persons
Chin Hua Chia, PhD, is a Professor of Applied Physics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia), Malaysia. A recipient of several awards for his work, he has published books and book chapters as well as more than 230 articles in professional journals. His research focuses on nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposite syntheses, with an emphasis on the structure control to tailor the properties of the materials in determining their performances for environmental remediation applications.
Sarani Zakaria, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She started her career as a Research Assistant at Chemistry Universiti Putra Malaysia and Research Officer at the Drug Centre of the University of Science Malaysia. She was also a Lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology. Professor Zakaria is an expert in utilizing bioresources such as lignocellulosic materials, especially from plant biomass and converting them into various high value-added products.
Ruey Shan Chen, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Physics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She has authored several books, book chapters, and over 70 articles in professional journals. Her primary research focus is on polymer matrix biocomposites and nanocomposites, with specific emphasis on enhancing the strength and performance of recycled polymers and biopolymers through the incorporation of agricultural fibers and nanoparticles.
Md. Shahariar Chowdhury, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Environmental Management at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, as well as a research fellow at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at INTI International University in Malaysia. In 2017, he was the recipient of a full scholarship from the Thailand Education Hub. He has been a guest editor for a journal and has published more than 60 research and review articles and book chapters.
Sarani Zakaria, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She started her career as a Research Assistant at Chemistry Universiti Putra Malaysia and Research Officer at the Drug Centre of the University of Science Malaysia. She was also a Lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology. Professor Zakaria is an expert in utilizing bioresources such as lignocellulosic materials, especially from plant biomass and converting them into various high value-added products.
Ruey Shan Chen, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Physics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She has authored several books, book chapters, and over 70 articles in professional journals. Her primary research focus is on polymer matrix biocomposites and nanocomposites, with specific emphasis on enhancing the strength and performance of recycled polymers and biopolymers through the incorporation of agricultural fibers and nanoparticles.
Md. Shahariar Chowdhury, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Environmental Management at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, as well as a research fellow at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at INTI International University in Malaysia. In 2017, he was the recipient of a full scholarship from the Thailand Education Hub. He has been a guest editor for a journal and has published more than 60 research and review articles and book chapters.
Content
PART I: SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 1. Single-Photon Generation Assisted by a Nonlinear Material with High Purity and Yield 2. Surface Modification of Cobalt-Manganese Sulfide Nanosheets by Cobalt Hydroxide as a Battery-Type Electrode for Supercapattery Application 3. Formation of Cellulose Spheres from Cotton Linter 4. Mechanical Properties of Recycled PE-PET-PS-PP Blends Produced by High Shear Mixing 5. Surface Modification of Composite Fabric Structures for Wound Dressing: New Trends and Achievements 6. Potentiometric pH-Sensing Characteristic of Hydrothermally Grown Undoped Zinc Oxide and Aluminum-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures 7. Influence of Ferrimagnetic Cr2S3 Addition on the AC Susceptibility and Critical Current Density of (Bi, Pb)-Sr-Ca-Cu-O Superconductors 8. The Influence of Varying Donor Concentration of N-CDS Buffer Layer on the Performance of Thin Film Photovoltaic Devices PART II: EMERGING MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY 9. Optimization of Spectral and Energy Efficiency for MIMO with Grey Wolf Optimizer and BSNOMA Using IoT 10. A Review of Generating Biofuels Through Syngas Fermentation: Toward Sustainable Energy Production and Its Challenges and Opportunities PART III: CASE STUDIES 11. Geostatistical Analysis to Determine Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Site for Exploiting the Jamalganj Coalfield in NW Bangladesh 12. Preliminary Assessment of Water-Related Policies and Plans in Davao, Philippines 13. Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production and Its Adaptation in Nepal 14. New Insights of the Characteristics of Equatorial Plasma Bubbles: A Case Study PART IV: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 15. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Particle Dispersion in Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study and Systematic Review 16. A Case Study on the Impacts of Global Warming on Climate Change 17. Trends and Research Progress in Intelligible Models for Healthcare 18. Preliminary Microgap Formation on a Leadframe Mold Compound Interface of Encapsulated Electronic Components Subjected to Flood Colloidal Nanoparticles 19. Deciphering the Comparative Pharmacological Insights of Thysanolaena maxima, Diploclisia glaucescens, and Pterospermum semisagittatum: Chemico-Biological Investigations
