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Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2025
- Authors: Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed, Maisa El Gamal
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 2 9 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 3 0 - 9
Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering examines new opportunities in Sustainable Chemistry by using renewable resources and sulfur as… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering examines new opportunities in Sustainable Chemistry by using renewable resources and sulfur as a building block for manufacturing sustainable functional materials that can be used in applied sciences and engineering practice. It also discusses bio-polymeric materials that are made from sulfur and renewable resources.
Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering also outlines life cycle assessment studies, the sustainability of circular economy, sulfur, bio-polymeric materials, and bio-polymerized sulfur. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering enables new options in using polymerized sulfur in the development of engineered products and to further sustainability.
- Introduces the basic principles of bio and sulfur polymerization
- Outlines the methods for conducting life cycle assessment in the manufacturing of bio polymerized sulfur for use in waste management, agriculture, ground treatment, construction, road infrastructures, and production of high functional materials
- Contributes to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental scientists, environmental engineers, civil engineers, chemical engineers, materials chemists, researchers, postgraduate students, and waste management professionals for sustainable waste management practices
1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Sustainability Challenge
1.3 Circular Economy (CE)
1.4 CE Legislation
1.5 CE Drivers, Challenges, Inhibitors and Enablers
1.6 CE Monitoring Indicators
1.7 CE and Sustainable Development
1.8 CE and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
1.9 Summary and Concluding Remarks
2. Sources, Characteristics and Utilization of Sulfur
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Sulfur Sources
2.3 Physical Characteristics
2.4 Chemical Characteristics
2.5 Market Demand
2.6 Current Utilizations
2.7 Summary and Concluding Remarks
3. Bio-polymeric Materials
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Types of Bio-polymeric Materials (BPMs)
3.3 Sources of BPMs
3.4 Physical Characteristics
3.5 Chemical Characteristics
3.6 Summary and Concluding Remarks
4. Bio-polymerized Sulfur
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Polymerization Processes
4.3 Controlling Parameters
4.4 Physical Characteristics
4.5 Chemical Characteristics
4.6 Summary and Concluding Remarks
5. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for the Construction Industry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Engineering Specifications
5.3 Materials
5.4 Controlling Parameters
5.5 Physico-chemical Properties
5.6 Mechanical Properties
5.7 Case Studies
5.8 Lifecycle Assessment
5.9 Summary and Concluding Remarks
6. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for the Road Infrastructure
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Engineering Specifications
6.3 Materials
6.4 Controlling Parameters
6.5 Physico-chemical Properties
6.6 Mechanical Properties
6.7 Case Studies
6.8 Lifecycle Assessment
6.9 Summary and Concluding Remarks
7. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Ground Improvement
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Engineering Specifications
7.3 Materials
7.4 Controlling Parameters
7.5 Physico-chemical Properties
7.6 Case Studies
7.7 Summary and Concluding Remarks
8. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for the Agriculture Industry
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Environmental Regulations
8.3 Materials
8.4 Controlling Parameters
8.5 Physico-chemical Properties
8.6 Case Studies
8.7 Lifecycle Assessment
8.8 Summary and Concluding Remarks
9. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Waste Treatment
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Environmental Regulations
9.3 Materials
9.4 Controlling Parameters
9.5 Physico-chemical Properties
9.6 Case Studies
9.7 Lifecycle Assessment
9.8 Summary and Concluding Remarks
10. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for High Functional Materials
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of High Functional Materials
10.3 Engineering Specifications
10.4 Materials
10.5 Controlling Parameters
10.6 Physico-chemical Properties
10.7 Case Studies
10.8 Lifecycle Assessment
10.9 Summary and Concluding Remarks
- No. of pages: 660
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443135293
- eBook ISBN: 9780443135309
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Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed
Prof. Dr. Eng. Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed earned his PhD from McGill University, Canada, where he was later employed as the Associate Director of the Geotechnical Research Centre and Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics. He has held many senior positions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Associate Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Zayed University, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Abu Dhabi University, and Research Director at the UAE University. He has 14 patents in areas of sustainable use of elemental sulfur and alkaline solid wastes, production of sulfur cement and concrete, carbon sequestration and utilization for treatment of solid wastes, and stabilization of desert dunes. He has authored and co-authored 21 scientific books and has published over 385 papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings. He has been the recipient of several university and nationwide research accolades. He is the General Managing Director of EX Scientific Consultants, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Senior Advisor, Uberbinder, Inc., Seattle, Washington, USA, and an Editorial Board Advisor for several Scientific Journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chief Technology Advisor at Uberbinder LimitedMG
Maisa El Gamal
Dr. Maisa M. El Gamal is an Associate Professor in the Environmental Science Department at Zayed University's College of Natural and Health Sciences in the UAE. She earned her Doctorate and Master's in Chemical Science and Material Science from Egypt. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. El Gamal has significantly contributed to various fields, including CO2 capture and storage, soil stability, sulfur concrete production, and solid waste management. Her recent research focuses on "E-Devices Purchase and Disposal Behaviors in the UAE: An Exploratory Study. Dr. El Gamal is deeply committed to advancing waste management techniques through synthesizing and applying sustainable solutions. Her work is driven by the principles of a circular economy, where she creatively repurposes waste into eco-friendly products that address societal needs while reducing environmental impact. Dr. El Gamal is a leading figure in her field with a prolific record of over 100 publications in high-impact journals, patents, books, and conference contributions. She is known for her dedication to bridging research with practical applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor in the Environmental Science Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences at Zayed University