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Books in Chemical engineering

The Chemical Engineering collection offers content that combines research with foundational knowledge, practical information, methods and case studies, in a variety of areas, including biochemical engineering, catalysis, filtration & separation, colloids & surface chemistry, electrochemical engineering, energy & transport processes, materials chemistry, metallurgy, process engineering, safety & reliability, sustainable & environmental, to help chemical engineers address the challenges we face today, including climate change, global warming, health and nutrition, and alternative energy.

  • Calculations in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Industrial Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale Giwa
    • English
    Calculations in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Industrial Processes is an valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field of chemical engineering. The book bridges the gap between theoretical principles and their industrial applications, focusing on process calculations. With detailed coverage of both fundamental concepts and specialized topics, this book equips readers with the necessary tools to address real-world challenges in the chemical industry. The text is divided into two parts: Calculations in Chemical Engineering Fundamentals and Calculations in Industrial Chemical Processes. Part A covers foundational topics such as material and energy balances, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, and process dynamics. Part B provides advanced applications, including environmental chemical engineering, sustainability, oil and gas process engineering, and biochemical engineering. Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding through step-by-step problem-solving techniques, real-world case studies, and supplementary materials like software tools for process simulations.

  • Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Cíntia Soares + 2 more
    • English
    Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering serves as a comprehensive guide to chemical process engineering and sustainability. Across four sections, the book covers topics such as sustainability metrics, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, green synthesis, process intensification, circular economy, electrification, biotechnology, digitalization, and nanotechnology - all of which are crucial concepts in developing sustainable chemical processes as they address challenges, drive sustainability, and promote innovation within the field. This book serves as an invaluable resource to students at postgraduate and late undergraduate level within chemical engineering, as well as other engineering disciplines involving sustainable chemical processes.It is also a useful reference for students, industrial researchers, and process designers working in other industries, or for decision/policymaker... looking to make their research design and practices more sustainable and reduce environmental impacts.

  • Resource Recovery

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi + 3 more
    • English
    Resource Recovery: Principles and Applications plays a crucial role in modern industry by enabling the extraction and reuse of valuable materials from various solid, liquid, and gaseous waste streams- thus, reclaiming valuable materials, such as precious and critical metals, in their original form for direct reuse, and plant-based proteins for alternative foods.Resource recovery: Principles and Applications provides an in-depth exploration of resource recovery techniques and their applications across diverse waste streams, including municipal and industrial solid waste, industrial effluents, brines, and gaseous emissions. It includes detailed chapters on the recovery of minerals, nutrients, and valuable products from diverse waste streams, providing readers with practical knowledge and innovative approaches. It highlights the latest technological advancements in resource recovery, such as membrane filtration, MOF/COF adsorbents, and biotechnologies and includes real life applications and case studies. The book serves as an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and the circular economy.

  • Mastering Fluidization

    Fundamentals, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Subrata Kumar Majumder
    • English
    Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications addresses the growing need for a comprehensive and application-oriented resource in fluidization engineering. Fluidized bed technology plays a central role in modern chemical, energy, environmental, and materials processing industries, yet practitioners and students often face challenges in connecting fundamental hydrodynamics with practical design and reactor performance. This reference responds to that need by systematically integrating particle science, multiphase flow behavior, transport phenomena, and reactor analysis within a unified framework. It is designed to bridge foundational theory and industrial implementation, offering clarity on complex flow regimes, minimum fluidization conditions, and scale-up considerations essential for reliable system design and optimization. The contents progress logically from introductory concepts and industrial applications to detailed treatment of particle characterization, Geldart classification, and transport properties. Subsequent chapters examine flow regimes, regime maps, minimum fluidization velocity in mono- and multicomponent systems, and gas distributor design. Advanced discussions cover bubbling and slugging phenomena, entrainment, attrition, mixing and segregation, gas dispersion, mass transfer modeling, reactor performance under various operating conditions, and heat transfer mechanisms. Each chapter incorporates worked examples, numerical problems, multiple-choice questions, and objective assessments to reinforce conceptual understanding and practical competence.Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications equip senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with the analytical tools and engineering insight required for fluidized bed design and performance evaluation. By combining rigorous scientific treatment with real-world design considerations, this reference supports academic coursework, research development, and industrial process optimization across diverse sectors including energy, environmental engineering, and chemical manufacturing.

  • Gas-particle Cyclonic Separation Dynamics: Fundamentals and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Bingtao Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Gas-particle Cyclonic Separation Dynamics: Fundamentals and Technology provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of swirling gas-particle flow and centrifugal separation systems. With rapid progress in computational modeling, advanced measurement tools, and process intensification, the field lacks a single reference connecting fundamental theory with modern technological advancements. This book bridges that gap by presenting core principles of multiphase flow, particle dynamics, turbulence, and vortex behavior, followed by analytical models for separation performance, pressure drop, and energy efficiency. It highlights state-of-the-art CFD simulations and emerging AI/ML-based predictive approaches, along with experimental techniques such as PIV, LDV, and PDPA. Practical design considerations, operating conditions, and performance-enhancin... cyclone configurations are addressed with real-world applicability. By integrating theoretical foundations with industrial strategies and optimization methods, the book equips researchers, engineers, and graduate students with the tools needed to analyze, design, and improve high-efficiency cyclone separators across chemical, environmental, and energy sectors.

  • Photo-Driven Solar Hydrogen Production and Storage: From Fundamentals to Industrial Pilots

    • 1st Edition
    • Mehdi Mehrpooya
    • English
    As global warming and rising fuel prices push the demand for renewable energy, efficient storage and conversion of intermittent solar energy into viable fuel remains a major challenge. Photo-Driven Solar Hydrogen Production and Storage: From Fundamentals to Industrial Pilots provides a comprehensive evaluation of solar hydrogen pathways through a comparative evaluation of PEC, photocatalytic, and photobiochemical systems that convert sun and water into clean, storable hydrogen fuel. The book methodically outlines pioneering concepts of electrochemistry, photonics, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in terms of the governing equations and multiphysics models. These theoretical accounts with easily usable COMSOL/ANSYS reactor optimization templates provide graduate students conceptual understanding along with practical tools. It also includes computational resources like AI-driven design pipelines, modular CFD reactor templates, and adaptive digital twin design resources, particularly engineered to make technology transfer from lab to field usage easier.

  • Hydrodynamic Cavitation

    Fundamentals, Design and Applications in Process Intensification
    • 1st Edition
    • Xun Sun + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Fundamentals, Design and Applications in Process Intensification offers a comprehensive introduction and in-depth insights into this promising engineering approach. Covering fundamental principles, flow dynamics, experimental and numerical analysis, and reactor design, this book explores a wide range of applications including water treatment, biodiesel production, biomass pre-treatment, and food processing, among others. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students eager to harness hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) for industrial innovations. The book is organized into key chapters that detail the cavitating flow mechanisms, advanced measurement and simulation techniques, and practical design strategies for scalable, cost-effective HC systems. It also provides in-depth discussions on optimizing energy efficiency and applying HC across diverse fields such as sludge management, resource recovery, flotation, desulfurization, denitrification, and lab-on-a-chip devices. With this structure, readers gain both theoretical foundations and practical guidance.

  • Computational Methods for Predicting Physicochemical Properties of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents

    • 1st Edition
    • Saeid Atashrouz + 2 more
    • English
    Computational Methods for Predicting Physicochemical Properties of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents presents a comprehensive overview of computational, theoretical, and AI-driven approaches for predicting and designing the physicochemical properties of ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES). It systematically discusses classical modeling methods such as group contribution techniques, equations of state, and semi-empirical correlations alongside modern machine learning and molecular simulation frameworks. By comparing the accuracy, reliability, and computational efficiency of these predictive models across key properties including density, viscosity, thermal conductivity, surface tension, heat capacity, electrical conductivity, and gas solubility, the book enables readers to select the most appropriate approach for their research or industrial needs. In addition, it integrates case studies and practical resources, including tutorials, datasets, and simulation guides, making it a valuable reference for students, researchers, and professionals working in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, and materials science.

  • Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuanyuan Sun + 2 more
    • English
    Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction introduces innovative multi-scale models like SPECM and SDM-BCPP, focusing on precise, collaborative emission reduction strategies across industrial, regional, and basin levels. The book systematically explores the mechanisms of whole-process emission reduction, integrating source control, process optimization, and end-of-pipe treatment, supported by practical case studies in industries such as packaging, printing, sugar manufacturing, and cement, as well as regional applications in the Liaohe River Basin and Gansu. It emphasizes multi-objective optimization, balancing emission reduction, cost-effectiveness, and carbon mitigation to generate actionable schemes. The detailed content spans research progress, model applications, and technical pathways for achieving sustainable industrial development, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.

  • Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams

    • 1st Edition
    • Surajbhan Sevda
    • English
    Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical materials that power modern technologies such as renewable energy systems, electronics, batteries, and advanced catalysts. However, their extraction from primary ores is energy-intensive, environmentally damaging, and increasingly unsustainable due to rising global demand and limited reserves. Wastewater streams from industries such as mining, metallurgy, and electronics manufacturing represent an overlooked but valuable secondary source of rare earths. Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams provides a comprehensive resource that explores the scientific principles, technological innovations, and sustainable practices for recovering REEs from wastewater. Covering conventional methods, biological and bio-inspired processes, and emerging nanotechnologies, it bridges the gap between environmental biotechnology and materials recovery. The purpose of this book is to present a unified, interdisciplinary perspective on how wastewater can serve as a sustainable resource for rare earth elements, aligning with circular economy principles. It equips readers with the tools to understand, evaluate, and implement sustainable REE recovery methods, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.Essential for academic researchers, graduate students, industry professionals, and policymakers, Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide for advancing circular economy practices and sustainable materials management.

  • Industrial Process Scale-up

    A Practical Innovation Guide from Idea to Commercial Implementation
    • 3rd Edition
    • Jan Harmsen
    • English
    Industrial Product and Process Scale-up: A Practical Innovation Guide from Idea to Commercial Implementation, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive guide for all aspects of process and product scale-up from idea generation, through R&D, engineering, procurement, construction to implementation, providing insights on identifying and mitigating risks associated with commercial scale implementation - providing insights on identifying and mitigating risks associated with commercial scale implementation. The Third Edition introduces new strategies for product scale-up and integrating product and process scale-up across six innovation stages, offering methods for pilot plant decision-making, scale-down processes, and evaluation criteria for demo-plant versus commercial scale plant selection. Special emphasis is placed on unit operation scale-up methods and intensified process steps to aid decision-making during the feasibility stage, benefiting industries like pharma and active pharma ingredients. This book will be a valuable guide to researchers in industry, working to scale-up products and processes across commercial sectors. This book will also be a very useful guide to late-stage students and academics working in industrial chemical process engineering.

  • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
    • English
    Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in dedicated experimental set-ups, over the proper treatment of the data and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage is not just limited to the generic (theoretical) principles but will also carefully consider and explain their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.

  • Methanol Synthesis from CO2

    Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality
    • 1st Edition
    • Lebohang Macheli + 3 more
    • English
    Methanol Synthesis from CO2: Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality explores the conversion of CO2 into methanol, a vital step towards carbon neutrality, and delves into the intricate chemical reactions, catalytic mechanisms, and engineering strategies that underpin this transformative process. By addressing the global carbon challenge, the book emphasizes the urgent need to repurpose CO2 from a harmful pollutant into a valuable feedstock, paving the way for a sustainable future powered by methanol. The book covers a wide array of topics, including the historical evolution of methanol synthesis, sustainable feedstocks, and advanced catalytic methods. Readers will gain insights into reaction mechanisms, process technologies, and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing production. Additionally, the book examines the environmental and economic implications of methanol synthesis, providing a holistic view of its potential applications across various industries, from fuel blending to chemical manufacturing. This is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals in fields such as chemical engineering, environmental science, and renewable energy.

  • Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Julian Martínez + 2 more
    • English
    Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing: Fundamentals and Applications aims to bring a didactic approach to supercritical fluid technologies, considering the specific aspects of their use in food processing, and including issues that must be considered in a food industrial plant. The book's chapters cover fundamentals and then move through extraction, separation, adsorption, impregnation, drying, physical processing, particle formation, coprecipitation, reaction, and enzyme and microorganism inactivation. It concludes with a chapter on current practice and future challenges, as well as a look at project formulation for developing new food products.Supercritic... fluids have gained increasing attention in the scientific community and industries where their application can lead to valuable products by means of green and sustainable processes. Food processing is one of the greatest application fields of supercritical technology, which can help produce new and natural ingredients. It is increasingly applied by research groups in universities, including food engineering schools.

  • Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment

    Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms
    • 1st Edition
    • Imran Ahmad + 1 more
    • English
    Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms offers a comprehensive examination of the scientific foundations, engineering mechanisms, and practical designs that drive modern algal-based wastewater treatment technologies. Bridging fundamental bioprocess principles with real-world reactor configurations, the book presents a unified resource that addresses both closed and open photobioreactor systems, including light distribution, hydrodynamics, nutrient kinetics, and scale-up strategies. Through mechanistic modeling and performance evaluation frameworks, it consolidates scattered knowledge and emerging innovations into a single, authoritative reference. The book unfolds in three parts: Part I explores closed photobioreactor systems, detailing the design and optimization of horizontal, vertical, and flat-panel reactors. Part II deals with open systems, covering circular ponds, raceway ponds, and hybrid configurations, with a focus on natural flow, modeling, and integration. Part III investigates innovative designs, the role of artificial intelligence and digital twins, and the future of sustainable, circular wastewater management.Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms is an essential guide for researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals in biotechnology, wastewater management, environmental engineering, and sustainable process development. It provides critical insights for advancing resource recovery, carbon capture, and sustainable development in both academic and applied settings.

  • Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Qi Qiao + 2 more
    • English
    Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management advances scientific understanding by systematically analyzing the laws governing pollutant production and release in China's industrial sectors. The book introduces innovative core technologies, including the modular Pollution Generation and Discharge Modular Accounting (PGDMA) model, parameter quantification methods, and data quality control systems, all supported by practical case studies from the sugar manufacturing, thermal power, iron and steel, and photovoltaic industries.Balancing theoretical depth with practical application, the content is organized into detailed chapters covering industry classification standards, pollution coefficients, industrial production characteristics, the PGDMA model, parameter quantification techniques, dynamic coefficient management, and future prospects. It offers a step-by-step guide from workshop division to emission accounting, including stratified sampling methods and coding systems for pollution sources.This book is an indispensable resource for environmental engineering technicians, industrial environmental managers, ecological supervision staff, and researchers. It serves as a practical tool for pollution prevention, discharge permit management, and environmental statistics, supporting sustainable industrial development and environmental protection.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment

    Emerging Applications and Best Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Izharul Haq + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment provides a much-needed, specialized resource on the application of Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in sustainable waste management. The book provides methods to help streamline processes, improve recycling rates, reduce contamination, and lower operational costs along with Machine learning models that can enhance forecasting and planning, allowing municipalities to optimize collection schedules and waste processing strategies. By combining theoretical insights with practical solutions, this book closes the gap between advanced technology and real-world applications, providing a roadmap for transforming solid waste management through data-driven, AI-powered approaches and seeks to drive forward the integration of intelligent, sustainable solutions into waste management practices across the globe.

  • HAZOP: Guide to Best Practice

    • 4th Edition
    • Phil Eames + 1 more
    • English
    HAZOP: Guide to Best Practice, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for professionals in the process industries, offering a comprehensive overview of the HAZOP study method. This updated edition incorporates the latest insights and practices to enhance safety and operational efficiency within HAZOP teams. Readers will discover how to effectively implement HAZOP techniques in both new and existing facilities, with clear guidance through every stage of the study process. The book features diagrammatic representations of key concepts, making complex information accessible and easy to understand. Delving into the intricacies of HAZOP, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the detailed HAZOP study procedure, organizing and conducting studies, recording and auditing processes, and advanced aspects of HAZOP. It also addresses specific applications, such as transient operations and proprietary equipment, while providing valuable appendices that illustrate HAZOP studies for various operational scenarios. With new content on the implications of AI and advanced control systems, this edition is timely and relevant.

  • Atomic Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiangbo Meng + 1 more
    • English
    Atomic Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications offers a systematic overview of ALD, highlighting its scientific foundations, surface chemistry, and processing techniques. The book explores the origin and evolution of ALD, along with its key applications across various fields, making it an essential reference for understanding this versatile technology. The book is organized into four main parts: Fundamentals of ALD, ALD in Semiconductors, Heterogeneous Catalysis, and Emerging Applications. It covers topics such as precursors, characterization methods, and advanced processing strategies. Readers will find detailed insights into ALD’s role in memory devices, interconnects, catalysts, energy storage, photovoltaics, water treatment, and innovative fields like additive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.Atom... Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in chemistry, physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

  • Supercritical Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies

    From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanna Della Porta
    • English
    Supercritical Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies: From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering describes the well-studied, but previously not well summarised supercritical fluid technologies useful for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Supercritical technologies have been described over the last 20 years as innovative and capable of solving many problems relating to conventional chemical processes such as extraction, crystallization, foaming, drying precipitation, aerogels fabrications. This is generally true but there remain exceptions and limitations. Featuring extensive case studies and examples presenting from lab-scale to industrial scale, the author highlights the innovations of the described processes, but also their drawbacks, such as the difficulties to generalize the process application to several drugs and biomolecules. The book provides a critical overview on the necessity of process optimization case-by case that have limited the use of these dense gases in larger scale pharmaceutical or biomedical industrial production.Supercrit... Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies: From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering will appeal to graduate and postdoc level students and researchers primarily in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and chemical engineering. R&D scientists at pharma and biotech companies and postdoc students studying advanced pharmaceutical technologies for drug delivery and tissue engineering, medical biomedical technology and bioengineering will also find the book useful for reference.

  • Multi-Scale Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Efstratios Pistikopoulos + 1 more
    • English
    Multi-Scale Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering introduces a unified framework for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing complex energy systems, emphasizing interconnections across materials, processes, and sectors to accelerate future energy pathways and the energy transition. The book covers advanced mathematical algorithms, uncertainty management, machine learning, and life cycle assessment, supported by real-world case studies like renewable hydrogen production. Readers will find detailed methods for designing large-scale energy solutions such as power-chemical polygeneration, renewable integration, and supply chain planning, along with considerations for dynamic, environment-aware operations. The final sections explore the food-energy-water nexus and provide practical tutorials using the ENERGIA software platform. This self-contained resource empowers researchers, engineers, policymakers, and graduate students to develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy challenges and contribute meaningfully to the transition towards cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

  • Critical Risk Control

    Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Maureen Hassall + 2 more
    • English
    Critical Risk Control: Fundamental Knowledge and Case Studies presents an essential approach to managing high-stakes risks in industrial operations, aiming to prevent catastrophic health, safety, environmental, and business outcomes. The book offers a comprehensive update on the critical control management (CCM) framework, informed by the ICMM’s guidelines from 2026. It explores the history, fundamental principles, and current frameworks for identifying, monitoring, and maintaining effective risk controls. Rich with case studies—from vehicle crashes and airborne contaminat exceedances to underground fires and work at height—it provides practical insights into applying CCM across various scenarios. The book also discusses leveraging CCM to develop key risk indicators, forecast vulnerabilities, and enhance overall risk management performance. Covering topics such as risk assessment, treatment options, transient operation control, and integration with business systems, the book is a vital resource for professionals and researchers dedicated to safety, risk management, and operational excellence.Whether you work in mining, manufacturing, safety regulation, or academic research, this book equips you with the latest strategies and tools to advance your understanding and application of critical risk control methods, ultimately helping to prevent accidents and promote sustainable operations.

  • Emerging Technologies in Industrial Waste Clarification

    Pollutant Mitigation and Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Jayato Nayak + 4 more
    • English
    Industrial wastewater is one of the biggest challenges for sustainability, as traditional treatment methods often fall short in dealing with today’s complex pollutants. Emerging Technologies in Industrial Waste Clarification: Pollutant Mitigation and Resource Recovery brings together new Physico-chemical and biological approaches that aim to make treatment more effective and sustainable. The book covers a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, food, energy, metallurgy and e-waste. It highlights not just the types of wastes and their impact, but also the new solutions being developed such as microbial remediation, nanotechnology, advanced oxidation, membrane processes, and resource recovery techniques. Several chapters also show how case studies and pilot-scale work are moving these technologies from research to practice. In addition, the book considers global policies, regulatory frameworks, and the 3R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle), which are essential for large-scale adoption. Written for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals, this book connects current research with practical applications and policy needs. It offers both technical insights and real-world relevance, helping readers understand how innovative waste treatment can support a circular economy and reduce environmental impact.

  • The Safety Critical Systems Handbook

    A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety
    • 6th Edition
    • David J. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    The Safety Critical Systems Handbook: A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety, 6th edition is a practical, fully updated guide to achieving safer technology in systems that protect workers and the public against injury and death, while also addressing environmental risk. Building on IEC 61508 and related guidance, this sixth edition incorporates the latest 2026 updates, including clarified scope for artificial intelligence (software technology class), expanded coverage of human factors and security, and strengthened requirements for competence and levels of independence in functional safety assurance. It introduces enhanced technical expectations including relocated semiconductor content, new requirements for diagnostic functions and common cause failures, and expanded guidance on software off-line support tools. For systems engineering, it incorporates and extends IEC TS 61508:2016 to support Systematic Capability SC3 and SC4, clarifies the difference between SIL (required) and SC (achieved), and strengthens software lifecycle management, traceability, and regression testing, including new guidance for data-driven systems.

  • Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents

    • 3rd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents, Third Edition includes the most current information on foaming technology, guiding users on the proper selection of formulation, which is highly dependent on the mechanisms of action of blowing agents and foaming agents, as well as dispersion and solubility. The book features 14 chapters covering theory, materials, processing, morphology, and performance related to foaming and blowing agents, including mechanistic explanations supported by chemical reactions, diagrams, and tables. Chemical, physical, and supercritical foaming methods are discussed, and the book covers properties of 23 groups of blowing agents and the typical range of technical performance for each group, including general properties, physical-chemical properties, health and safety, environmental impact, and applications in different products and polymers.

  • Design and Simulation of Conventional and Complex Distillation Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Arturo Jiménez-Gutiérrez + 2 more
    • English
    Design and Simulation of Conventional and Complex Distillation Systems serves as a comprehensive guide to the design of conventional and complex distillation processes with a unique combination of conceptual design methods and validations via rigorous simulations, including visual descriptions and videos of simulation tasks. The book provides a comprehensive overview of both conventional and complex distillation systems, covering the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and simulation techniques required to effectively analyze and optimize. Users will find conceptual design methods for different types of distillation systems with validation steps that follow using rigorous simulations, as well as detailed explanations and illustrative examples.It will be an invaluable guide chemical engineering students, researchers, and professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of distillation processes and enhance their knowledge to design and simulate efficient and modern distillation systems.

  • Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery

    Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery
    • 1st Edition
    • André Bezerra dos Santos + 1 more
    • English
    Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery serves as a comprehensive guide to anaerobic digestion (AD) by covering fundamental principles, advanced techniques, and real-world applications of AD as applied to resource recovery, integrated biorefinery, and the circular economy. Chapters provide clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical insights to explore the integration of AD in biorefinery operations, covering topics such as mass and energy balances, economical evaluations, environmental considerations, and upscaling strategies. Additionally, the book provides guidance on identifying and mitigating inhibitory factors that can limit the real-world applications of AD research.This book equips readers with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in AD and biorefinery operations, and is very useful guide for students, researchers, and industry professionals working with, or looking to get into, research with anaerobic digestion, resource recovery, integrated biorefinery, and bioenergy technologies. The book will also provide useful information for decision makers, policymakers, and consultants working to make their business more sustainable and focus on circular economy practices.

  • Cosmetic Science and Technology

    Theoretical Principles and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kazutami Sakamoto + 4 more
    • English
    Cosmetic Science and Technology: Theoretical Principles and Applications, Second Edition covers the fundamental aspects of cosmetic science that are necessary to understand material development, formulation, and the dermatological effects that result from the use of these products.The book fulfils this role by offering a comprehensive view of cosmetic science and technology, including environmental and dermatological concerns. As the cosmetics field quickly applies cutting-edge research to high value commercial products that have a large impact in our lives and on the world's economy, this book is an indispensable source of information that is ideal for experienced researchers and scientists, as well as non-scientists who want to learn more about this topic on an introductory level.The second edition features much greater emphasis on the sustainable development goals which have now become so central to the cosmetics industry and society more generally, linked to critical environmental and safety concerns which are also increasingly central to the field. This book will appeal to chemical engineers, chemists, physical chemists and cosmetic chemists in cosmetics research and development, as well as dermatologists and toxicologists.

  • Advances in Microbial Bioplastics

    Materials, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • E.K. Radhakrishnan + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the field of microbial bioplastics. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of biopolymer biosynthesis, their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications, especially in active packaging. It emphasizes sustainable production methods, circular economy integration, and innovative trends such as omics approaches and AI-driven processes, offering readers a detailed understanding of how microbial bioplastics can revolutionize eco-friendly packaging solutions. The chapters cover a wide array of topics, including microbial bioplastics' types and properties, biosynthetic pathways, development of packaging materials, reinforced applications, and their role as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging. The book also discusses recent advances, environmental sustainability, and the current status and future prospects of microbial bioplastics in industry, providing a bridge from laboratory research to commercial scale.Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into microbial biopolymer production and application. It is particularly valuable for those involved in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation, supporting efforts to develop eco-friendly, sustainable, and commercially viable bioplastic materials.

  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

    A Primer for Advanced Process Development
    • 1st Edition
    • René Holm + 2 more
    • English
    Pharmaceutical Engineering: A Primer for Advanced Process Development provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused description of pharmaceutical dosage form process development and manufacturing. This volume introduces the most commonly used manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical dosage forms and addresses critical formulation and process parameters that influence drug product process performance and product quality.This is supplemented with detailed descriptions of engineering models as well as tools that can be used to support their development and verification (such as process analytical technology (PAT)) as well as the appropriate utilization of process and equipment knowledge. Typical scale-up challenges inspired by real industrial examples will be presented as well as a review of the latest correlations, theories and models that can form the basis for science-based scale-ups and transfers.

  • Vegetable Oils

    Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oils examines vegetable oils' intricate chemical composition and unique properties, elucidating their profound impact on wastewater treatment processes. Through rigorous analysis supported by empirical evidence, the book reveals the complicated mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of vegetable oils in removing contaminants and highlights their versatility in various treatment scenarios. In addition, it addresses state-of-the-art developments and explores new methods and innovative strategies that utilize the potential of plant oils to enhance treatment efficacy and sustainability. This book equips researchers with the tools necessary to optimize wastewater treatment systems and address pressing environmental challenges by synthesizing the latest research findings and practical expertise.

  • Mineral Processing Design and Operations

    An Introduction
    • 3rd Edition
    • Denis S. Yan + 2 more
    • English
    Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction, Third Edition outlines methods commonly used in mineral beneficiation and concentration processes. The book balances fundamental theoretical operational principles and practical explanations of the design and operation of apparatus and equipment. The basics of process controls for efficient and economic modes of separation are also introduced. The book covers the theory and formula for unit capacities and power requirements to help designers develop the necessary equipment and flowsheets to economically attain maximum yield and grade. Application of the theory to practice is explained at each stage, helping operators understand associated implications in each unit process.This fully updated third edition features updates on key areas within the field such as the properties of slurries and tailings waste management, as well as the increasing importance of sensor-based ore sorting options to improve efficiency and sustainability. It aims to help students, practicing engineers and operators who are interested in processing minerals to economically liberate and concentrate them for down-stream extraction processes. It also remains a valuable text for professional engineers working in industry given its breadth of coverage.

  • Bioelectrochemical Systems: From Fundamentals to Practical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Enas Taha Sayed + 3 more
    • English
    Bioelectrochemical Systems: From Fundamentals to Practical Applications serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, and policymakers interested in the fundamentals and latest advancements of bioelectrochemical systems. It provides practical insights into energy harvesting, water treatment, and environmental applications, while addressing challenges related to material development, system scaling, and sustainability. With real-world case studies and a focus on innovative, cost-effective solutions, this guide helps readers understand how BES can contribute to sustainable energy production and environmental protection, supporting global efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Green Energy Harvesting from Waste Resources

    Opportunities and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Srijan Aggarwal + 4 more
    • English
    Green Energy Harvesting from Waste Resources: Opportunities and Challenges addresses the urgent need for innovative, sustainable solutions at the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. As global sustainability and circular economy initiatives intensify, this reference serves as a multidisciplinary resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to transform diverse waste streams into viable energy sources. The book fills a critical knowledge gap by providing a systems-level perspective that bridges engineering, biotechnology, materials science, and policy. The contents are organized into three comprehensive sections. Section A explores advanced materials, zero waste strategies, recycling, nanotechnology, and circular economy models, establishing the scientific foundation for energy conversion from waste. Section B delves into biochemical and thermochemical approaches, covering microbial fuel cells, biodiesel, hydrogen production, and energy recovery from e-waste, food, wastewater, and agricultural byproducts. Section C critically evaluates life cycle assessments, economic feasibility, policy frameworks, and scalability, offering actionable insights for overcoming technical and regulatory challenges. Each chapter combines cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and global perspectives, enabling readers to understand both the science and practical deployment of waste-to-energy technologies. The resource equips its audience with the knowledge to innovate, implement, and advocate for sustainable energy transitions. By integrating scientific advances, economic analysis, and policy guidance, the reference empowers researchers, engineers, and sustainability professionals to unlock the potential of waste resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to global net-zero and sustainable development goals.

  • Shreir's Corrosion

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stuart Lyon
    • English
    This five-volume reference work builds upon the success of the previous edition in bringing the underpinning science and understanding of materials degradation up to date. Shreir’s Corrosion, 2nd edition will cover the range of innovations and applications that have emerged in recent years and address the needs of engineers, consultants, and researchers alike.The new edition extends the more science-oriented contents of the previous edition to cover technological problems and solutions for specific industries and application areas. Examples of industry focus include: energy (new nuclear, thermal power, hydrocarbon extraction, wind, solar, battery and fuel cell systems), infrastructure (built environment, key utility assets), transport (highways, rail, vehicles, aerospace) and new materials (e.g. composites).Comprehe... updated where appropriate, Shreir’s Corrosion, new content has also been added to expand coverage in areas such as corrosion management, risk-based inspection and management, field inspection; environmental concerns, including sustainability and legislative drivers; general economic concerns, including moving towards a circular economy and re-cyclability.Each chapter offers an detailed and in-depth overview of the topic it treats and is complemented by an extensive reference list, tables, figures as well as other elements such as glossary, key objectives, introductory and conclusions paragraphs to aid both learning and teaching. The accessible style, the comprehensive coverage of topics, the rich yet coherent structure of the work, and the level of detail provided make this work a fundamental reference for both academic and corporate libraries.

  • Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

    2027 Edition
    • 1st Edition
    • Fuad Khoshnaw
    • English
    Corrosion engineers today spend enormous amounts of time and money searching multiple detailed sources and variable industry-specific standards to locate known remedies to corrosion equipment problems. Corrosion Atlas Series is the first centralized collection of case studies containing challenges paired directly with solutions together in one location. The fifth release of content in the series, Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2027 Edition, gives engineers expedient daily corrosion solutions for common industrial equipment, no matter the industry. Providing a purely operational level view, this reference is designed as concise case studies categorized by material and includes content surrounding the phenomenon, equipment appearance supported by a color image, time of service, conditions where the corrosion occurred, cause, and suggested remedies within each case study. Additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included. Rounding out with an introductory foundational layer of corrosion principles critical to all engineers, Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2027 Edition delivers the daily tool required for engineers today to solve their equipment’s corrosion problems.

  • Green Solvents for the Sustainable Development of the Chemical Industry

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES)
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin
    • English
    Green Solvents for the Sustainable Development of the Chemical Industry: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES) comprehensively explores advances in green solvents, emphasizing their role in promoting sustainability within the chemical sector. The book covers fundamental principles, fabrication techniques, sustainable engineering tools, and diverse applications—from laboratory research to industrial implementation. Key topics include green analytical chemistry, bio-derived solvents, ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, and innovative uses in food processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and more, providing readers with a thorough understanding of current trends and future directions.The book discusses concepts, challenges, and evolving trends in green solvents, highlighting their applications in chromatography, spectroscopy, cleaning, lubrication, and manufacturing. It also examines the environmental, toxicological, and regulatory aspects of green solvents, offering a comparative assessment with traditional alternatives. Additionally, it explores advanced topics such as solvent use in reactive distillation, membrane preparation, and metal recovery, making it a vital resource for researchers and practitioners. Designed for scientists, researchers, engineers, and students in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and related fields, this book is an essential guide for advancing sustainable practices.

  • Waste to Wealth

    Sustainable Metal Recovery from Wastewater Streams
    • 1st Edition
    • Surajbhan Sevda + 1 more
    • English
    Waste to Wealth: Sustainable Metal Recovery from Wastewater Streams provides a comprehensive resource on the latest research, technologies, process optimization, sustainable practices, and case studies related to the recovery of metals from wastewater. It highlights approaches that can be used in different disciplines, or in a collaborative team, making it useful for people having expertise in a variety of fields who want an interdisciplinary bioremediation and bio-electroremediati... approach for metal recovery and wastewater treatment. The book serves as a guide and reference for professionals, academics, students, and policymakers invested in advancing the field of metal recovery and wastewater treatment.By catering to this diverse readership, the book aims to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge, foster collaborative efforts, and drive positive change in the field of metal recovery and wastewater management.

  • Sustainability in Waste Management

    An Engineering Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Shailendra Kumar Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainability in Waste Management: An Engineering Perspective presents a comprehensive framework for integrating environmental engineering, renewable energy, digital innovation, and circular economy principles into modern waste management. The book blends theory with real-world applications, drawing insights from diverse regions, including both developed and developing countries. Sections covers core concepts such as waste classification, characterization, landfilling, and decentralized wastewater treatment, resource recovery from organic, biomedical, and food waste, renewable-powered systems such as solar dryers and PV-based waste handling, and emerging technologies like hydrogen production, energy storage, carbon capture, and AI-enabled waste monitoring.The book aligns with key global targets such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Intended for engineers, researchers, urban planners, and policymakers, this book offers scalable, adaptable, and technically sound solutions to modern waste challenges.

  • Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joaquim Casal
    • English
    Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants, Third Edition is a fully updated and expanded edition that delves into a diverse range of significant accidents, including fires, explosions, and toxic clouds while also providing key models and methods for calculating their effects and consequences. New chapters on Natech accidents and the transportation of hazardous materials, along with updated data on accident frequencies and the domino effect ensure that readers are equipped with the latest insights and methodologies relevant to real-world incidents. The book cover topics such as source terms, fire accidents, vapor cloud explosions, and quantitative risk analysis.Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding, with detailed analyses of recent significant accidents and the increasing risks posed by climate change, particularly in the context of forest fires and hydrogen safety. Additional annexes provide vital constants, flammability limits, and guidelines for assessing human exposure to hazardous events.

  • Ludwig's Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants Incorporating Process Safety Incidents

    Volume 2
    • 5th Edition
    • A. Kayode Coker
    • English
    Ludwig's Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants is ever evolving starting with the first edition some 60 years ago. The volumes in this fifth edition provide improved techniques and fundamental designs methodologies to guide the practicing engineer in designing process equipment and applying chemical processes to the properly detailed hardware. Like its predecessor, this new edition continues to present updated information for achieving optimum operational and process conditions and to avoid problems caused by inadequate sizing and lack of internally detailed hardware. The volumes provide both fundamental theories where applicable and direct application of these theories to applied equations essential in the design effort. This approach in presenting design information is essential for troubleshooting process equipment and in executing system performance analysis. Volume 2 covers distillation, packed towers, petroleum fractionation, gas processing and dehydration, and liquid-liquid extraction. It focuses on distillation and packed towers and presents the methods and fundamentals of plant design along with supplemental mechanical and related data, nomographs, data charts and heuristics. The revision covers new content on divided wall column, and liquid-liquid extraction / design that ensure readers can analyze problems and find practical design methods and solutions to accomplish their process design objectives.

  • Phase Equilibrium Engineering

    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 13
    • Esteban Alberto Brignole + 1 more
    • English
    Phase Equilibrium Engineering, Second Edition, Volume Thirteen offers a comprehensive study on the application of phase equilibrium tools for chemical process development. This updated edition shifts the focus from computing phase equilibria using thermodynamic relationships to designing and controlling phase conditions essential for various processes. The book emphasizes thermodynamic modeling of mixtures crucial for process synthesis, simulation, design, and optimization, providing updated chapters, new sections, case studies, and additional chapters based on the latest experimental work. The book delves into the relationship between mixture molecular properties, the selection of thermodynamic models, and applicable process technologies. It includes a classification of mixtures, separation processes, thermodynamic models, and technologies to guide engineers. The phase conditions required for reacting systems at subcritical and supercritical conditions are studied. The four cardinal points of phase equilibrium engineering—chemical plant/process, laboratory, phase equilibria modeling, and simulation—are harmonized to improve the design and operation of chemical processes.

  • Integrated Nanoscience

    A Crossroads of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
    • 1st Edition
    • Jagriti Narang + 1 more
    • English
    Provides a structured and interdisciplinary overview of nanoscience, integrating the physical, chemical, and biological foundations that define nanomaterials. The book offers in-depth coverage of topics including the physics of nanomaterials (quantum effects, molecular and atomic structures, and size-dependent properties), the chemistry of nanomaterials (synthesis routes, morphology, and surface modification), and nanobiotechnology (cell–nanomaterial interactions, nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery, and biocompatibility). It further details advanced characterization techniques such as microscopy (SEM, TEM, AFM), spectroscopy, magnetic and electrical measurements, and analytical methodologies for assessing nanomaterial behavior in environmental and biological systems. Dedicated chapters address nanotoxicology, biosafety, and environmental nanotechnology, emphasizing responsible research and sustainable applications.By combining theoretical concepts with case studies and experimental insights, the book serves as a practical reference for students, researchers, and professionals in nanoscience, materials science, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. It supports both academic study and applied research aimed at developing safe and innovative nanotechnological solutions.

  • Biofuel-Reforming for Sustainable Energy

    • 1st Edition
    • Maryam Meshksar + 2 more
    • English
    Biofuel-Reforming for Sustainable Energy delivers a comprehensive and forward-looking perspective on the technologies transforming renewable fuels into clean energy, hydrogen, and value-added products. Bridging fundamental science with engineering practice, the book begins with the principles of biofuel reforming, feedstock selection, thermodynamic analysis, and advanced reactor design before presenting the latest developments in catalyst engineering, including metallic, mixed-metal oxide, ferrite, composite, and bio-derived catalysts, together with machine learning approaches for catalyst discovery and process optimization.The book provides in-depth coverage of the major biofuel conversion pathways, including steam reforming, dry reforming, autothermal reforming, partial oxidation, plasma-assisted reforming, thermal and hydrothermal cracking, and catalytic cracking for fuels and chemical production. Dedicated sections examine emerging applications in fuel cells, biomass gasification integrated with reforming, niche end-use technologies, and sustainable utilization of agricultural residues.Beyond technology, the book addresses the broader challenges of deploying biofuel reforming at scale through environmental impact assessment, life cycle assessment, techno-economic and industrial evaluation, policy frameworks, and exergy, exergoeconomic, and exergoenvironmental analyses. Bringing together established knowledge and the latest advances in one authoritative volume, this book is an essential reference for researchers, engineers, graduate students, and industry professionals developing next-generation sustainable energy systems.

  • Particle Technology and Engineering

    Fundamentals and Computational Methods
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jonathan P.K. Seville + 1 more
    • English
    Particle Technology and Engineering: Fundamentals and Computational Methods, Second Edition provides a comprehensive reference and introduction to the topic, ranging from single particle characterization to bulk powder properties, from particle-particle interaction to particle-fluid interaction, from fundamental mechanics to advanced computational mechanics for particle and powder systems.The book begins with a theoretical framework, with the first eight chapters focusing on properties of single particles and powder systems, their characterization, particle-fluid interactions, and the mechanics of particle and powder systems. These foundational chapters provide examples and exercises to aid in understanding these concepts. The last three chapters build upon this overview to provide more advanced practical guidance focus on modeling and simulations for particle systems and powder processing, including discrete element methods, finite element methods, and machine learning - case studies and complete algorithm models are included to demonstrate the modeling procedures and capabilities. This book serves as an invaluable comprehensive guide to students at postgraduate and late undergraduate level within chemical engineering, as well as other engineering disciplines involving particle technology and chemical processes.This book will also be incredibly useful to early-stage researchers working in chemical process engineering and experienced researchers on mathematical and mechanistic analysis of particulate systems, and on advanced computational methods. This book would also be a useful reference for students, industrial researchers and process designers working in other industries, such as pharmacy, mechanical and civil engineering, food processing and fast-moving consumer goods.

  • Element Transfer Reaction Theory

    Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis
    • 1st Edition
    • Lei Yu
    • English
    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.

  • Developments in Enzyme Immobilization

    Enhanced Biocatalysts for a Bio-based Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Pratima Bajpai
    • English
    Developments in Enzyme Immobilization: Enhanced Biocatalysts for a Bio-based Circular Economy explores scientific breakthroughs in transforming enzymes into reusable, high-performance catalysts through advanced nanomaterials, intelligent carrier systems, and cutting-edge techniques such as electrocoagulation and photocatalysis. The book discovers how innovations like metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), magnetic nanoparticles, and AI-driven modeling are enhancing enzyme stability, minimizing waste, and enabling scalable applications in pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and precision medicine. The book covers traditional and novel immobilization methods, matrixes and carrier materials, engineering considerations for industrial deployment, and applications in bio-based industries. It addresses the importance of enzyme immobilization in sustainable manufacturing, explores environmental and economic benefits, and provides insights into future directions and ongoing challenges. "Developments in Enzyme Immobilization" offers essential knowledge and practical tools for researchers, process engineers, chemists, biotechnologists, and environmental scientists working in pharmaceuticals, food technology, bioenergy, and environmental management. This resource empowers professionals to create efficient, eco-friendly processes that contribute to global sustainability.

  • Green Tools for Sustainable Chemical Processes

    Concepts and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Pedro Lozano
    • English
    Green Tools for Sustainable Chemical Processes: Concepts and Applications is intended to be a conceptual work of all the tools used in green and sustainable chemistry, as well as a demonstration of those applications that may already be operational at industrial level, or in the process of being introduced. The book is structured and grouped into sections that cover the concepts and principles of sustainability of chemical processes, sustainable tools to develop more efficient and environmental-friend... chemical processes, advanced tools, and specific applications.In all cases, basic and advanced concepts for tools, as well as various application examples are addressed in each chapter. As a whole, the book aims to provide a solid foundation of knowledge to students and professionals in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering to understand and know the scope of these new tools, and to be able to incorporate them into their wealth of technological possibilities for real applications.

  • Light Olefin Production Technologies

    From Reaction Mechanisms to Industrial Plant Design and Operation
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli + 1 more
    • English
    Thermal and Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons for the Production of Light Olefins reviews thermal and catalytic cracking processes of hydrocarbons for the production of light olefins. The book completely reviews and discusses all aspects of the process, including the olefin market, process description, kinetics of reactions, mathematical modeling and simulation of different parts of the process, along with optimal design and operation, and process control of olefin production plants. Further it presents some of the commercial software packages in the market for the simulation and optimization of the process.This is an indispensable resource for researchers in R&D and operators of olefin plants who have to address challenges in simulation, modelling, and optimization of olefin plants.

  • Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials

    Operating Mechanisms, State-of-the-Art Methods, and Applications to the Atomistic Modelling of Batteries and Capacitors
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27
    • Daniele Fazzi + 1 more
    • English
    One of the most important goals in sustainable energy management is the design of new energy storage materials capable of increasing battery performance, durability, and at the same time, taking up the global challenge of increasing the energy saving capabilities through sustainable solutions. Atomistic design has experienced a tremendous boost in the last two decades thanks to the implementation and application of quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics-based approaches coupled, very recently, to artificial intelligent/machine learning algorithms. Such methods pave the way for the discovery and design of new materials for energy storage technologies. Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials: Operating Mechanisms, State-of-the-Art Methods, and Applications to the Atomistic Modelling of Batteries and Capacitors demonstrates how theoretical and computational chemistry methods can be applied in describing and predicting the properties of energy storage materials. Part I of the book introduces the reader to this heterogeneous topic, providing a general overview of the different types of batteries and capacitors, highlighting (from both historical and mechanistic points of view) the physical and operating principles of such systems. Part II contains the methodological core of the book, in terms of theoretical and computational methods. Most existing books includes a similar section where the formalisms of different methods are given, such as by explaining the theoretical concepts. Although this approach is certainly valid, this book goes a step further by giving more relevance to the computational side. Part III concerns the application of the methods described in Part II (as standalones or as a combination of those methods) to study mechanisms, processes, properties, and working principles of several energy storage systems, all based on the initial description in Part I. Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials is written primarily for chemists, physicists and materials scientists at graduate, post-doc, and researcher level (with both theory and experimental background), wishing to apply computational methods to model the complexity of energy storage materials. The book will be highly relevant to researchers interested in applying different atomistic methods to the topic of energy materials, as well as specialists across the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, and related engineering areas who require a better understanding of materials modelling.

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