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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.

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    • Crude Glycerol – A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Gobinath Rajagopalan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Crude Glycerol – A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals delves into the transformative potential of crude glycerol (CG) as a sustainable, cost-effective feedstock for biofuels and biochemicals. Covering essential topics such as the microbial fermentation of CG into valuable products like biohydrogen, biogas, and biobutanol, this book serves as a critical resource for researchers, industry professionals, and educators. The book addresses various aspects of CG valorization, including its inherent impurities and purification techniques, alongside detailed discussions on the microbial production of key biochemicals such as butanediol, succinic acid, and lactic acid. Each chapter is crafted to provide insights into bioprocess engineering, genetic manipulation of microbial catalysts, and techno-economic analyses to ensure effective conversion and commercialization of biofuels and biochemicals derived from CG.

    • Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Buchun Si
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization serves as a comprehensive guide to processing a wide array of waste materials, including biomass, wastewater, and plastics, and their potential transformation into renewable value-added and sustainable products. This book combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, to equip the reader with innovative solutions and a roadmap for implementing sustainable waste management strategies. Each chapter delves into the principles of various waste treatment technologies—such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal conversion—reinforce... by real-world case studies.Covering a wide range of applications from plastics recycling and liquid fuel production to biogas generation and hydrogen production, Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in chemical and environmental engineering. Additionally, it evaluates the environmental impacts of these technologies, providing insights into sustainability and policy implications.

    • Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies explores digital twin technologies, demonstrating how digital twins enhance manufacturing processes, optimize efficiency, and facilitate informed decision-making. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, the book equips professionals with the tools needed to leverage digital twins for improved product quality and operational effectiveness. The book covers a wide array of topics, including digital twins for biomanufacturing, polymerization processes, additive manufacturing, and energy industries. Readers will find detailed discussions on predictive maintenance, process optimization, and the integration of AI and IoT strategies. Each chapter presents actionable insights and step-by-step implementation guides, addressing real-world challenges and showcasing successful applications in smart factories and high-risk environments. Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies is an essential resource for engineers, manufacturing professionals, data scientists, and business leaders seeking to harness the power of digital twin technology. By providing practical use cases and future trends, this book empowers readers to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and improve worker safety in their organizations.

    • Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Harshita Jain + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes approaches wastewater management, by emphasizing the transformation of effluents into valuable resources. The book explores cutting-edge technologies and methodologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges and promoting circular economy principles. From biomass valorization to electrochemical processes and algal biorefinery systems, the book presents a wealth of information for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers focused on resource recovery and sustainability. The book covers a variety of innovative techniques, including microbial fuel cells, hydrothermal liquefaction, and the Fenton process, providing practical insights through real-world examples and case studies. Each chapter illustrates how these methods have been successfully implemented, empowering readers to apply theoretical concepts in their own fields, whether in industry or academia. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of circular economy principles and sustainable practices in wastewater management. Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes is an essential resource, equipping readers with the knowledge needed to harness the potential of wastewater, fostering innovation, economic growth, and a cleaner planet.

    • Supercritical CO2 Extraction

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ivana Lukić + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) as the most used fluid, is the first and arguably best-known application in the field, as well as the first area where supercritical fluid technology has found an established industrial application. Today, scCO2 extraction is commercially applied in industries such as food (decaffeination of coffee and tea; extraction of hops, herbs, and spices; recovery of flavours and antioxidants; de-oiling of press cakes etc), pharmaceutical (extraction of herbal medicines), cosmetics (active ingredients for cosmetic preparations, fragrances). This book systematizes current knowledge in the field of scCO2 extraction. Beginning with a useful background introduction to supercritical CO2 and a summary of the fundamentals of supercritical fluids, the authors then clearly outline the ScCO2 extraction process and provide a range of key examples of its usage, such as extraction from plant, alternative (non-plant), agricultural and food by-products. Modelling approaches and scale-up guidelines are then presented, before the closing chapters look at integrated process, industrial applications, and examples of transition from research to industry, such as coffee decaffeination. Supercritical CO2 Extraction: From Basic Principles to Industrial Applications is written primarily for research and development scientists and masters or PhD students in chemical engineering, but also closely related areas of biotechnology, food engineering and technology, pharmaceutical chemistry, industrial and process engineering

    • Biotemplated Catalysts

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Amin Makarem + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive guide to the field of biotemplated catalysis, providing a systematic exploration of synthesis and characterization methods. The book compiles state-of-the-art research, methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, serving as a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of biotemplated catalysts. It presents clear explanations of key concepts, detailed discussions of synthesis methods and characterization techniques, and real-world examples of biotemplated catalysts in action. Additionally, the book highlights the relevance and potential impact of biotemplated catalysis in various industries, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. It empowers readers to explore new avenues for research, innovation, and collaboration in this dynamic field.

    • Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Joaquim M.S. Cabral + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability describes the basic concepts of chemical and biochemical kinetics, chemical reaction engineering, reactors design, ideal reactors, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors. The book brings together in a single source the most significant types of reactors that use molecular (enzymes) and cells biocatalysts for biological applications, which range from enzyme reactors, microbial reactors, plant cell culture and reactors, photobioreactors, cell reactors, reactors for stem cell culture, reactors for tissue and organ engineering, microbioreactors, reactors for cellular agriculture products, to bioreactors for waste-water treatment. It elaborates on bioreactors from molecular level enzymes, to microbial, plant, animal and human cells and tissue and organs, and provides sustainable applications in industrial, environmental and health sectors. As such the book bridges the gap between the Engineering Sciences and Technology and Health Sciences areas. Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability brings a novel contribution to biotechnology that is based on the upstream of a biological process, which makes it of broad interest for professionals, researchers, and students in biological/biochemic... engineering and bioengineering.

    • Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods explores digital twin technologies, providing innovative perspectives and practical insights that transcend traditional coverage. The book addresses the complexities of understanding and applying digital twin concepts in manufacturing environments, where professionals often struggle to bridge the gap between physical and virtual systems. With contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the future of digital twins. The book covers critical areas such as the systems components of digital twins, foundational definitions, modeling and simulation techniques, data integration, and the role of AI and machine learning. Readers will also gain insights into communication technologies, interoperability, security considerations, and the development life cycle of digital twins. Each chapter is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively replicate and monitor real-world assets, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation. Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods is an invaluable asset for engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, and researchers in manufacturing and industrial engineering. By demystifying complex concepts and providing actionable methodologies, this book empowers readers to leverage digital twins for sustainable growth and improved product design.

    • Practical Process Research and Development

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Neal G. Anderson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Practical Process Research and Development: A Guide for Organic Chemists, Third Edition provides a concise, comprehensive, step-by-step framework to support understanding and implement organic process research and development in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and agricultural chemical industries. Neal G. Anderson has heavily updated the book once again for its third edition, whilst retaining the basic spirit and structure of the first two editions. The book describes the steps taken following synthesis and evaluation to bring key compounds to market in a cost-effective manner. He describes hands-on, step-by-step, approaches to solving process development problems, including route, reagent, and solvent selection, optimising catalytic reactions, chiral syntheses, and green chemistry. Practical Process Research and Development: A Guide for Organic Chemists, Third Edition is written primarily for organic, medicinal, pharmaceutical, and chemical process development chemists as well as chemical engineers- it is well suited for beginners at upper undergraduate and graduate student level and early career researchers who need an accessible insight into industrial process R&D.

    • Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Wang Hualin
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation comprehensively and systematically provides the basic theory, experimental research, test analysis, simulation calculations, and engineering applications, reflecting the current trends and characteristics in this field. The book offers a new detection method for the liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation process, launches a liquid-solid micro-hydorcyclone parallel amplification engineering design model, as well as a new technology for enhanced liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation based on particle high speed self-rotation, particle sorting, and particle filtration. It constructs process flows and engineering equipment of methanol-to-olefin reaction wastewater treatment using liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation as the core, liquid-solid on-line separation of fluidized bed hydrogenation, resource utilization of fluidized bed efflux catalyst and wastewater deep treatment.The relevant achievements covered in this book formed the industry standard "Technical Conditions for Liquid-Solid Hydrocyclone Separator" (HG/T 4380-2012), in which the "Coke Cooling Water Closed Cycle Treatment Process" was approved by the national environmental protection industry standard "Clean Production in Petroleum Refining Industry" (HG/T 125-2013)

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Biochemical engineering

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