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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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    • Wastewater Treatment with Biochar

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Wastewater Treatment with Biochar: From Fundamental Research to Technical Developments and Applications explores the transformative role of biochar as an innovative solution in wastewater treatment systems. With rising global concerns about water pollution and the impact of climate change, this text examines biochar's potential to serve as a powerful adsorbent material that supports cleaner water practices and contributes to achieving carbon neutrality. By bridging core scientific principles with practical applications, the book provides a comprehensive examination of how biochar can address environmental challenges while driving sustainable advancements in water management technologies.Beyond its focus on biochar's efficiency in wastewater treatment, the book delves into cutting-edge research methodologies and technical developments shaping the future of this field. It considers the scalability of biochar applications, challenges in implementation, and the economic feasibility of integrating biochar into existing systems.

    • Biocomposites and Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 4 more
      • English
      Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach explores the transformative shift from traditional linear economic models to the innovative concept of the Circular Economy. The book delves into sustainable materials synthesis and advanced technologies that cater to eco-friendly production in industries like manufacturing and process engineering. With a focus on precision tailoring of material structures, it highlights how systematic synthesis is revolutionizing material properties to meet the growing demands of diverse applications. The book is designed to inspire sustainable innovations that align seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy.Beyond its primary focus, the book extensively discusses biocomposites, bio-adhesives, bioplastics, keratin-based products, and pharmaceutical developments. Key topics include sustainable production techniques, heterogeneous catalysis, carbon sequestration, and waste management strategies. Real-world industrial case studies provide practical insights into transitioning to eco-friendly practices. By showcasing cutting-edge research and applications, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for integrating circular economy frameworks into material development and industrial processes.

    • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
      • English
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      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.

    • 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

    • Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Komal Agrawal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes delves into the global movement towards sustainability, focusing specifically on the critical role of green technologies within waste management. The book recognizes the growing urgency brought about by increased industrial activity and the unregulated discharge of pollutants, and thus, explores alternative methodologies that emphasize renewable resources. It offers a comprehensive look at how innovative solutions can help address environmental challenges, making it a valuable resource for those interested in tackling pressing ecological concerns through sustainable practices.Beyond its focus on wastewater and agricultural waste remediation, the book serves a broad audience, including researchers, scientists, academicians, environmentalists, and industry professionals. It aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy, providing insights into the paradigm shift toward environmental sustainability. The text highlights the importance of green and bio-based technologies for a resilient economy, offers guidance for students and faculty members, and examines future trajectories in sustainable waste management, fostering a diverse and informed readership.

    • Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Wang Hualin
      • English
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      Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation presents a thorough exploration of the latest advancements in hydrocyclone-based liquid-solid separation. The book covers foundational theory, experimental studies, analytical testing, simulation techniques, and real-world engineering applications, highlighting contemporary trends and innovations in the field. Notably, it introduces a novel detection method for monitoring the separation process, as well as an engineering design model for parallel amplification using micro-hydrocyclones. Additionally, the text showcases advanced technologies that enhance separation efficiency through mechanisms like particle high-speed self-rotation, precise sorting, and improved filtration.Beyond technical innovation, the book details practical engineering solutions, including process flows and equipment for treating methanol-to-olefin reaction wastewater and on-line separation in fluidized bed hydrogenation. It also addresses the reuse of efflux catalysts and deep wastewater treatment. The achievements outlined have set industry benchmarks, contributing to the establishment of the Technical Conditions for Liquid-Solid Hydrocyclone Separator and influencing national standards for clean production in petroleum refining.

    • Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Jingzheng Ren + 2 more
      • English
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      Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy: Chemical Process Design and Simulation is a comprehensive resource designed to advance knowledge in chemical process design, simulation, and sustainability assessment focused on waste valorization. The book emphasizes circular economy principles and provides practical guidance for optimizing waste management strategies. Covering a broad spectrum of waste types such as industrial, municipal, medical, plastic, agricultural, and food waste, it equips readers with the latest methodologies, including simulation and decision-making processes, and explores Industry 4.0 technologies and circular supply chain design. This guide supports professionals, researchers, and students committed to building a sustainable future.In addition, the book offers learning objectives, case studies, and review exercises in every chapter to deepen understanding and support skill development. It is tailored for a wide audience, including chemical engineering professors, researchers, industry experts in process systems engineering and renewable energy, as well as environmental consultants and administrators involved in waste management. Undergraduate and graduate students specializing in energy, environmental, or chemical engineering will find it an invaluable textbook for mastering sustainable waste valorization and circular process design.

    • Modern Energy Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Huaiguang Jiang
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Modern Energy Storage: The Key to Energy System Transformation is a unique reference designed to give students and researchers the most advanced information on technologies in energy storage systems.Energy storage is a complex system, often containing several energy storage techniques to complement each other. This reference covers those techniques by looking at li-ion battery-based energy storage systems and all indispensable technologies in different scenarios or real applications including Compressed Air Storage, Power to gas systems, Pumped Thermal, Liquid Air Storage, Thermochemical storage, and more.Compiled by global experts and considering latest advances related to full recyclable process, second use, pollution reduction, and low-carbon industry & economy, which will boost the real applications of the energy storage systems. By addressing the current challenges of energy storage technologies and potential solutions, this comprehensive text uses algorithms, methods, and programs as a technical-encycloped... for energy-storage-relat... areas such as Electric vehicles, Intelligent Transportation, Environment, and smart cities.Designed to inform, advise, and create discussion about the energy transition, climate, low carbon power and economy, the contributors provide abundant and valuable materials and references for the students, researchers, engineers, professors in in energy, engineering and environmental areas.

    • Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Souravi Bardhan + 1 more
      • English
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      Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes offers a thorough examination of the principles and practical applications of piezocatalysis in modern wastewater treatment. The book delves into the detailed mechanisms behind this innovative process, emphasizing its unique ability to simultaneously break down pollutants and control microbial populations. By streamlining both pollutant degradation and microbial management, piezocatalysis enhances the overall efficiency of wastewater treatment systems. The text also explores the latest advancements in material synthesis and design, providing in-depth insights into how these innovations are shaping the field.In addition, the book addresses real-world implementation, offering practical guidance for researchers in both academia and industry. It highlights the versatility of piezocatalytic solutions for degrading persistent organic pollutants and eliminating harmful microbes, making it an essential resource for addressing complex water contamination challenges. The discussion extends to recent developments, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities, positioning piezocatalysis as a promising approach for sustainable wastewater remediation.

    • Thermal and Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons for the Production of Light Olefins

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli + 1 more
      • English
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      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.

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