Kingsley Ukoba

Bioderived and Synthetic Hydrogen Storage Materials presents innovative approaches for developing efficient, safe, and cost-effective hydrogen storage technologies. It demonstrates how the combination of biosynthesized and engineered nanomaterials can overcome hydrogen’s inherent storage challenges of low density and high diffusivity. Covering physical, chemical, and hybrid storage methods, this book showcases how waste biomass and plastic can be transformed into functional hydrogen storage materials through sustainable processes. It addresses metal hydrides, complex hydrides, carbon-based materials, and metal-organic frameworks while expanding on the emerging application of 3D printing in fabricating optimized storage structures. Readers will gain insight into the complete development pathway for next-generation storage materials from precursor selection and biosynthesis to functionalization, thermal activation, and performance testing. Graduate students and researchers in materials science and energy engineering, as well as industry professionals developing sustainable energy technologies, waste valorization processes, and nanomaterials for energy systems, will find this book a useful reference.

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is an emerging gas-phase deposition process that offers several advantages over conventional deposition methods. However, despite its benefits, reports on its application in membrane modification are minimal. This book focuses on the use of ALD as a membrane modification approach for improved separation applications across various fields. It starts with an introduction to membrane science and ALD chemistry, followed by a detailed examination of the application of ALD in modifying polymeric, ceramic, and hybrid membranes. The text covers applications in reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, and various gas separation technologies, including CO₂ capture, hydrogen purification, and hydrocarbon separations. This book integrates fundamental concepts, recent research, and practical knowledge in the field of membrane technology and is a useful resource for industrialists, researchers, and advanced graduate students working or entering the field.

Green Hydrogen in Energy Systems: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach provides a comprehensive exploration of how CFD modeling techniques are revolutionizing the development, optimization, and safety analysis of green hydrogen technologies. It addresses the critical role hydrogen plays in the global energy transition while offering practical analytical frameworks. The book systematically examines the entire hydrogen value chain—from innovative production methods like membraneless electrolyzers to storage mechanisms, transportation systems, and end-use applications. Through detailed CFD simulations, it demonstrates how computational modeling can solve complex fluid dynamics challenges unique to hydrogen systems, improving efficiency and addressing safety concerns essential for widespread adoption. This book serves as a reference for graduate students, researchers, and energy practitioners focused on hydrogen technology, fluid mechanics, renewable energy systems, and computational modeling.

This book discusses corrosion and inhibition using agricultural waste including the impact of corrosion on key emerging technologies such as 3D printing, clean energy, smart coating, and machine learning via environment, sustainability, and governance and economies (ESG) approach. The advantages and disadvantages of using this ecofriendly, sustainable natural product as a corrosion inhibitor over other commercially available corrosion inhibitors is discussed. Features: Discusses the concept of Industry 4.0 in corrosion inhibition technology. Explains how agricultural wastes are used in solving global corrosion challenges that aim to demystify machine learning, artificial intelligence, and waste to wealth, in different industries. Reviews in-depth inhibitor application in solving global challenges of housing, transport, oil and gas, among others. Explores impact of corrosion on the environment, sustainability, and governance and economies. Examines corrosion and 3D printing focusing on history, materials, manufacturers, and trends. The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in corrosion, materials science, and waste processing.

This two-volume work explores the convergence of thin films and 3D printing within the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), targeting engineers, researchers, students, and professionals. The book begins by elucidating Industry 4.0 and its pivotal drivers, emphasizing the integration of advanced digital technologies, automation, and data-driven insights. Subsequent chapters look into the history, properties, and emerging trends of thin films, showcasing their diverse applications in flexible electronics, green hydrogen production, battery technologies, solar technology, and high-performance displays and lighting. Additionally, it explores the transformative role of 3D printing across industries, from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and consumer goods. The work meticulously addresses challenges and opportunities in adopting these technologies, advocating for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Lastly, it underscores the integration of thin films and 3D printing, highlighting their synergistic potential in driving innovation, customization, and sustainability in manufacturing and beyond. The work serves as an insightful guide, offering valuable perspectives and insights into the applications and relevance of thin films and 3D printing in the 4IR landscape. This second volume deals with concrete applications.

This book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to addressing pressing global challenges through the lens of sustainability looking into four critical areas—biomedical marvels, waste polymers, corrosion inhibition, and nanotechnology. It takes multidisciplinary approach, bringing together insights from biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, and environmental science to offer a holistic perspective on sustainability documenting the latest research and developments in each field. Features:Addresses pressing environmental challenges and offers practical solutions for a more sustainable future. Provides a comprehensive exploration of innovative and eco-conscious approaches to addressing a wider range of pressing global challenges. Features updated research findings and advancements in each field covered. Offers a unique blend of insights from diverse fields such as biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, and environmental science. Includes real-world case studies and success stories. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials, environmental and sustainability engineering.

This book explores the pivotal role that smart materials and energy systems play in driving innovation and sustainability in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The book’s chapters cover a wide range of topics, cutting across advanced materials science, energy technologies, and the ongoing digital transformation known as the 4IR. By connecting smart materials to large-scale sustainability efforts and clean energy technologies, this work assists readers looking for solutions to climate change and global energy challenges, broadening its relevance to environmental policy and renewable energy sectors.• Examines the development, classification, and application of smart materials across key industries, emphasizing their role in driving innovation and sustainability.• Dives deeply into the evolving energy landscape and addresses the future of energy systems and clean energy solutions.• Offers authoritative insights and cutting-edge research, ensuring that readers gain access to the latest developments and trends.• Provides a future-oriented analysis of how smart materials can be applied across diverse industries such as renewable energy, nanotechnology, and smart grids.• Involves real-world examples of smart materials used in healthcare, construction, and renewable energy, helping readers understand how these innovations are applied in practice.• Emphasizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and the role of smart materials in addressing global energy challenges. Offering forward-looking insights into emerging technologies and trends in smart materials, energy storage, and clean energy, this book equips readers in materials, chemical, and related engineering disciplines with the knowledge to stay ahead in their fields and adapt to future industry shifts.

Thin Films, Atomic Layer Deposition, and 3D Printing explains the concept of thin films, atomic layers deposition, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) with an aim to illustrate existing resources and give a broader perspective of the involved processes as well as provide a selection of different types of 3D printing, materials used for 3D printing, emerging trends and applications, and current top-performing 3D printers using different technologies. It covers the concept of the 4IR and its role in current and future human endeavors for both experts/nonexperts. The book includes figures, diagrams, and their applications in real-life situations. Features: Provides comprehensive material on conventional and emerging thin film, atomic layer, and additive technologies. Discusses the concept of Industry 4.0 in thin films technology. Details the preparation and properties of hybrid and scalable (ultra) thin materials for advanced applications. Explores detailed bibliometric analyses on pertinent applications. Interconnects atomic layer deposition and additive manufacturing. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in mechanical, materials, and metallurgical engineering.

This two-volume work explores the convergence of thin films and 3D printing within the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), targeting engineers, researchers, students, and professionals. The book begins by elucidating Industry 4.0 and its pivotal drivers, emphasizing the integration of advanced digital technologies, automation, and data-driven insights. Subsequent chapters look into the history, properties, and emerging trends of thin films, showcasing their diverse applications in flexible electronics, green hydrogen production, battery technologies, solar technology, and high-performance displays and lighting. Additionally, it explores the transformative role of 3D printing across industries, from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and consumer goods. The work meticulously addresses challenges and opportunities in adopting these technologies, advocating for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Lastly, it underscores the integration of thin films and 3D printing, highlighting their synergistic potential in driving innovation, customization, and sustainability in manufacturing and beyond. The work serves as an insightful guide, offering valuable perspectives and insights into the applications and relevance of thin films and 3D printing in the 4IR landscape. This second volume deals with concrete applications.

This two-volume work explores the convergence of thin films and 3D printing within the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), targeting engineers, researchers, students, and professionals. The book begins by elucidating Industry 4.0 and its pivotal drivers, emphasizing the integration of advanced digital technologies, automation, and data-driven insights. Subsequent chapters look into the history, properties, and emerging trends of thin films, showcasing their diverse applications in flexible electronics, green hydrogen production, battery technologies, solar technology, and high-performance displays and lighting. Additionally, it explores the transformative role of 3D printing across industries, from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and consumer goods. The work meticulously addresses challenges and opportunities in adopting these technologies, advocating for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Lastly, it underscores the integration of thin films and 3D printing, highlighting their synergistic potential in driving innovation, customization, and sustainability in manufacturing and beyond. The work serves as an insightful guide, offering valuable perspectives and insights into the applications and relevance of thin films and 3D printing in the 4IR landscape. This first volume deals with fundamental aspects.

This book discusses corrosion and inhibition using agricultural waste including the impact of corrosion on key emerging technologies such as 3D printing, clean energy, smart coating, and machine learning via environment, sustainability, and governance and economies (ESG) approach. The advantages and disadvantages of using this ecofriendly, sustainable natural product as a corrosion inhibitor over other commercially available corrosion inhibitors is discussed. Features: Discusses the concept of Industry 4.0 in corrosion inhibition technology. Explains how agricultural wastes are used in solving global corrosion challenges that aim to demystify machine learning, artificial intelligence, and waste to wealth, in different industries. Reviews in-depth inhibitor application in solving global challenges of housing, transport, oil and gas, among others. Explores impact of corrosion on the environment, sustainability, and governance and economies. Examines corrosion and 3D printing focusing on history, materials, manufacturers, and trends. The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in corrosion, materials science, and waste processing.

Thin Films, Atomic Layer Deposition, and 3D Printing explains the concept of thin films, atomic layers deposition, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) with an aim to illustrate existing resources and give a broader perspective of the involved processes as well as provide a selection of different types of 3D printing, materials used for 3D printing, emerging trends and applications, and current top-performing 3D printers using different technologies. It covers the concept of the 4IR and its role in current and future human endeavors for both experts/nonexperts. The book includes figures, diagrams, and their applications in real-life situations. Features: Provides comprehensive material on conventional and emerging thin film, atomic layer, and additive technologies. Discusses the concept of Industry 4.0 in thin films technology. Details the preparation and properties of hybrid and scalable (ultra) thin materials for advanced applications. Explores detailed bibliometric analyses on pertinent applications. Interconnects atomic layer deposition and additive manufacturing. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in mechanical, materials, and metallurgical engineering.