Technology & Engineering - General

In this scholarly odyssey, the author prophetically envisions a utopian future where global poverty is abolished and human potential is fully realized. With philosophical depth and poetic flair, the book traverses the globe from the vibrant energy of Asia to the emergent Middle East,...

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods play important roles for the design and ability assessment of marine vehicles, structures, ships, etc. They are widely used in the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering. Nowadays, CFD techniques have developed to a very high level. They...

This Special Issue presents recent developments and challenges in the field of applied heat transfer. Focus is placed on studying, modeling, and optimizing heat transfer processes in energy devices and installations, with particular attention paid to environmental protection. Included are original research articles of...

Title: ISO 9001 for Small Enterprises: Achieving Certification and Maintaining Long-Term ComplianceSubtitle: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses to Implement, Certify, and Sustain ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsIntroduction: Achieving ISO 9001 certification is a crucial milestone for small enterprises seeking to enhance operational efficiency,...

This book comprises an experimental study that investigates the carbonation resistance of blended mortars incorporating various industrial by-products such as coal bottom ash, iron slag, copper slag, and silica fume. Carbonation, a chemical reaction between atmospheric CO₂ and cement hydration products, reduces the alkalinity...

This Special Issue explores advanced biosensing technologies, covering fluorescence, terahertz, photoelectrochemical, and optical fiber-based sensors. Topics include enzyme-assisted fluorescence biosensors for microRNA detection, NIR squaraine dye-peptide conjugates for trypsin detection, and metasurface-based terahertz sensors for tracing molecules. It discusses methods like backscattering Mueller matrix...

Differential Equations Using MATLAB is a clear and practical introduction designed for students, engineers, and beginners who want to master differential equations through hands-on computation. Blending essential mathematical concepts with step-by-step MATLAB examples, this book teaches readers how to model, solve, and visualize ordinary...

People today experience significant stress at work and constant worry about job demands, leading many to overwork. This lifestyle has contributed to a rise in several health problems, including diabetes, vision impairment, memory decline, and reduced tolerance levels. Individuals aged 35 and above are...

Currently, urban planning is assigned a crucial role in meeting a new and evolving combination of challenges, including climate change, increasing urbanization and globalization, and environmental degradation. Issues like urban sprawl, rural-to-urban interactions, climate resilience, and urban sustainability underline the need for innovative approaches...

In this Reprint, we gather innovative research on advanced strategies to enhance building energy sustainability and accelerate the transition toward nearly and completely net-zero-energy buildings. The articles combine experimental studies and numerical modeling to identify effective solutions for reducing energy use, limiting greenhouse gas...

Special Issue 'Additive Manufacturing of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites' has 13 pioneering studies advancing AM-FRPCs. Covering aerospace, automotive, energy, sustainability, it presents integration of novel materials, process/structural innovations, smart functionalities. It shows AM enables complex geometries, multifunctional parts with tailored mechanical, thermal, sensing properties. Articles...

Water and energy are crucial for sustainable development, yet both face growing challenges due to industrial growth, population increase, and resource depletion. With less than 0.03% of Earth's water being potable and conventional treatment often failing against persistent pollutants, innovative solutions are needed. Catalysis...

The development of advanced algorithms for wireless communication and the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a central theme in recent research, and this Reprint highlights studies related to mathematical and computational methods applied in these domains. This Reprint contains theoretical contributions, applied models,...

Your curiosity about the title of this book is no accident. It sparks a desire to uncover the secrets of the lost wealth of the world's richest continent. The very phrase "lost wealth" provokes thought, ignites debate, and demands reflection. It is natural for...

Game theory is the branch of Mathematics dedicated to the design of models that are able to make predictions, under the assumption that the agents under interaction (negotiation) are rational. Game theory can be applied to several different research fields, including computer and social...

The aim of this Reprint is to research related scientific problems involved in coatings during the process of cleaning, protecting and restoring objects of cultural heritage through original research papers. As the precious legacy of human beings with high historical, artistic and scientific values,...

Energy harvesting has been a promising technique for next-generation wireless and wearable electronic devices since it can deliver sustainable energy to power low-power electronic devices by capturing ambient forms of energy that would otherwise be lost, such as light, heat, sound, vibration, etc. Energy...

Renewable energy systems play a major role in the solution to global problems such as the energy crisis and climate change. The need for better and more efficient renewable energy systems requires state-of-the-art techniques and tools for their design and analysis. Computational Fluid Dynamics...

In today's world, wireless communication technologies demand high-performance antennas that can operate reliably even in remote environments. To achieve the required performance, these devices need to be compact and efficient. Antennas play a central role in any wireless system because they handle the transmission...

According to the IEEE standard, an antenna is defined as "a means for radiating or receiving radio waves." It is essentially a physical arrangement of metallic conductors connected electrically to a transmitter or receiver, enabling the conversion between electromagnetic fields and alternating currents. At...

In recent decades, rapid advancements in machine learning have significantly enhanced the ability to detect and classify objects within digital images. These technological developments have facilitated a wide range of applications, including the identification of malignant cells in histopathological images, the classification of flora...

In recent years, power systems have shifted from centralized generation and one-way transmission toward distributed architectures that are centered on renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging. This transition highlights the need for advanced control and operational strategies in microgrids and distribution networks...

With the advancement of modern technologies, wireless communication has undergone a major transformation, reshaping the entire communication landscape. It continues to evolve rapidly to meet the growing demand for faster and more efficient data transmission. Human activities today increasingly rely on high-speed information exchange...

Metaheuristic algorithms are advanced optimization methods widely used to solve complex engineering design problems. They operate by iteratively searching the solution space, employing strategies inspired by natural or physical processes to balance exploration and exploitation. Common examples include genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, simulated...

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide the reader with an overview of the technological revolution the shipping industry is experiencing through the integration of informatics and digitalization. Shipping 4.0 is leading the industry ahead, embracing new technologies, and, at the same...

This reprint from the Special Issue "Recent Advances in Hydrocarbon Production Processes from Geoenergy" brings together cutting-edge research on the exploration and development of unconventional reservoirs. It covers advanced technologies for geological sweet spot analysis, production enhancement, and long-term stabilization strategies, supported by theoretical...

The Special Issue "Advanced Technology for Solar Thermal Cooling, Heating, and Energy Storage" highlights recent advances that expand the role of solar energy in meeting cooling, heating, and storage demands. Published contributions focus on innovative approaches to overcome the variability of solar resources while...

Our era confronts a pivotal juncture, demanding the radical reimagining of urban and regional planning. Amid global climate change, energy resource depletion, escalating greenhouse gas emissions, and the intricate demands of sustainable development within historic urban contexts, the imperative to redefine planning paradigms grows...

Applied electromagnetics, a crucial branch of electromagnetics, serves as a link between theoretical electromagnetics and engineering requirements. It focuses on applying the fundamental theories and principles of electromagnetic fields and waves (characterized by Maxwell's equations) to address practical engineering issues, design diverse devices and...

In recent years, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and global conflicts have caused major uncertainty in the economy, society, and energy sectors. These events have introduced new and ongoing challenges in transportation. The central question regarding the future of transportation is as follows: Which new trends...

Underwater image processing is one of the key technologies driving advancements in fields such as marine biology, oceanography, underwater exploration, and more. Serving as a carrier of information, the quality of underwater images significantly impacts various applications. However, capturing high-quality underwater images is challenging...

Conflict once had a recognizable form. It marched beneath flags, crossed borders, occupied cities, and left its scars upon the earth. War began with declarations and ended with treaties. Peace was simply the interval between these moments-a period defined by order and the absence...

No commodity has done more to shape the modern world than oil. The History of Oil traces the story of petroleum from its earliest uses in ancient civilizations through the birth of the modern oil industry in the nineteenth century, the rise of the...

This Special Issue, "Advances in Engineered Wood Products and Timber Structures", showcases ten cutting-edge studies that explore innovative materials, structural solutions, and performance improvements in timber construction. Topics range from design strategies for modular multi-story timber buildings and assessments of space efficiency in high-rise...

This Special Issue was inspired by the 11th International Workshop on Numerical and Evolutionary Optimization (NEO 2024), held from 3 to 6 September 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico, and hosted by Cinvestav. Solving real-world scientific and engineering problems has always been a challenge, and...

This Reprint brings together cutting-edge research on sustainable buildings and resilient infrastructures. It explores how intelligence, decarbonization, and resilience can serve as foundational pillars to address the challenges of climate change, disaster risks, and social uncertainty in cities.Author: Shenghua ZhouISBN-10: 3725855714ISBN-13: 9783725855711Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage:...

This Reprint brings together nine contributions that showcase the latest advances in computational methods applied to structural engineering. It includes an introductory editorial and eight original research articles covering topics such as nonlinear finite element modeling under extreme loads, advanced plate and composite analysis,...

This Reprint, Buildings' Thermal Performance and Energy Efficiency for a Sustainable Construction, addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: reducing the energy consumption and carbon emissions of the building sector while ensuring human comfort and resilience. Buildings account for a large...

Functional materials are advanced materials engineered for specific purposes due to their unique intrinsic properties. They are widely used in electronic devices for applications such as magnetic, magnetocaloric, magnetoelastic, spintronic, optical, catalytic, thermometric, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and dielectric functionalities. These materials play a key role...

The escalating climate crisis underscores the urgent need for construction practices that are both sustainable and resilient. As the most widely used construction material worldwide, concrete remains indispensable for enabling safer, stronger, and more durable infrastructures, from buildings and bridges to lifeline systems. Beyond...

Fossil energy-coal-bed methane, shale oil, shale gas, and natural gas hydrates-significantly contribute to the world's energy production. This Reprint aims to disseminate the latest research on how advanced fracturing technologies unlock these resources. It covers the characterization of pre-fracture reservoirs, fracture propagation mechanics across...

This Reprint features selected papers from the 2025 Suwon ITS AP Forum, held from May 28 to 30, 2025, at the Suwon Convention Center in South Korea. Gathering over 4,000 experts and practitioners in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs), the Forum served as a leading...

Power electronics, such as renewable energy generation systems, electric vehicles, and smart grids, are key in energy conversion and management. However, industrial experience indicates that the power converter is one of the weakest components in the system. Thus, there is a pressing need to...

In an era where artificial intelligence races ahead at breakneck speed, one question towers above the technical jargon and hype: Why? AI - The Code of WHY? by Raj Singh isn't just another tome on algorithms or automation-it's a profound exploration of the purpose...

With the gradual transformation of hydraulic engineering from digitization and intelligence to WISDOM, remote sensing technology, artificial intelligence and deep learning methods have been widely used for automatic perception, processing, storage and analysis of hydraulic structure engineering monitoring data. The advent of remote sensing...

Fifth generation (5G) wireless communication technology will revolutionize communication, enabling faster data transfer, lower latency, and increased capacity. The Special Issue focuses on the latest millimeter-wave antennas for 5G wireless communication, covering topics related to their design and application, including basic elements, antenna arrays,...

This reprint contains 9 articles published in the Special Issue "Use of Modern Materials in Technological Processes Accompanied by Frictional Heating (Volume II)". The contributions can be divided into five thematic groups: (1) analytical models of frictional heating in layered systems, including coatings made...

This Reprint compiles research from the closed Special Issue "Symmetry in Advanced Technologies in Power Quality and Power Disturbance Data Application" published in the journal Symmetry. It explores the electrical power system as a complex symmetrical network balancing supply and consumption, emphasizing the critical...

Fractional-order systems have been applied in diverse areas of science and engineering. Fractional-order calculus is a generalization of the integration and differentiation operators to non-integer order. Factional order provides additional flexibility and adjustments to operation specifications. In automatic control, fractional systems allow forms of...

This Reprint on Advanced Control Techniques for Power Converters and Drives brings together recent advances in controlling power electronic systems and electric drives, with a focus on strategies that improve efficiency, robustness, and real-time feasibility. The collected works cover a wide spectrum of topics,...