Element Transfer Reaction Theory
Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Lei Yu
- Language: English
Element Transfer Reaction Theory: Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis introduces a framework for modern chemical manufacturing. Bridging molecular reaction theory… Read more
Description
Description
Element Transfer Reaction Theory: Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis introduces a framework for modern chemical manufacturing. Bridging molecular reaction theory with the complex realities of industrial practice, the book pioneers the Element Transfer Reaction (ETR) approach that is anchored on the interplay between Element Source, Driving Force, and Output. Through compelling case studies, including lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) production and by-product valorization, the book demonstrates how ETR enables more sustainable, efficient, and resilient process design. Structured for clarity and depth, this resource covers the emergence of ETR theory in chemical synthesis and foundational pillars, including Element Source, Driving Force, and Output.
Users will find this to be a rigorous methodology and resource for evaluating synthetic reactions using practical, industry-relevant metrics, and key insights for future innovation in industrial chemistry. This is an essential resource for chemical engineers, industrial chemists, process designers, and sustainability researchers seeking to advance resource efficiency, supply chain stability, and sustainable manufacturing in their fields.
Users will find this to be a rigorous methodology and resource for evaluating synthetic reactions using practical, industry-relevant metrics, and key insights for future innovation in industrial chemistry. This is an essential resource for chemical engineers, industrial chemists, process designers, and sustainability researchers seeking to advance resource efficiency, supply chain stability, and sustainable manufacturing in their fields.
Key features
Key features
- Explains holistically the ETR framework, enabling systematic evaluation of element circulation, resource efficiency, and industrial ecology
- Showcases industrial case studies that illustrate how ETR solves practical pain points like waste reduction and supply chain risk
- Quantifies sustainability with practical metrics to measure and optimize process performance beyond lab-scale efficiency
Readership
Readership
Industrial chemists, chemical engineers, and researchers in sustainable chemical synthesis and process optimization
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction: The Emergence of Element Transfer Reaction Theory in Chemical Synthesis
2. Element Source
3. Driving Force
4. Output
5. Metrics for Evaluating Synthetic Reactions
6. ETR Theory in Chemical Education
2. Element Source
3. Driving Force
4. Output
5. Metrics for Evaluating Synthetic Reactions
6. ETR Theory in Chemical Education
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Lei Yu
Professor Lei Yu is a doctoral supervisor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University. He earned his BSc from Nanjing University (1999–2003) and PhD from Zhejiang University (2003–2008), followed by postdoctoral studies and research experiences at Yangzhou University, Nanjing University, and the University of Toronto as a visiting scholar. His research focuses on green synthetic chemistry, new materials, and industrial chemistry, with landmark achievements including the "element transfer reaction" theory, the industrialization of hydrofluoric acid-free LiPF₆ synthesis, and the invention of selenized glucoses as the selenium source for modern functional agriculture development. He has published over 200 papers. Committed to bridging academia and industry, he has led tech transfers creating significant economic and environmental benefits.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, China