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    • Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Niravkumar J. Joshi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies: Innovations and Challenges serves as a comprehensive guide to ozone gas sensors, exploring their critical role in environmental preservation, industrial safety, and healthcare applications. From the fundamental principles of ozone gas detection to the latest advances in sensor technology, this book presents a comprehensive and accessible account of the field for researchers, students and industry experts. Across fifteen chapters, readers will uncover a diverse array of ozone gas sensor types, including electrochemical, semiconductor, optical, and catalytic sensors, each offering their own specific advantages and challenges. Calibration methods and precision in measurements are examined to ensure accurate and reliable ozone detection. While detailing recent advances and successes, this book also addresses challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing, such as interference and cross-sensitivity issues, opening the door for future improvements. Emphasizing practicality, the book equips industry professionals and researchers alike with valuable insights into designing and deploying effective ozone gas monitoring systems, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ozone sensing. From environmental monitoring and air quality control to industrial processes and indoor air quality, this book sheds light on a wide range of applications where ozone gas sensors can play a pivotal role. As the world moves towards smart cities and sustainable living, this book explores emerging trends and the potential of ozone gas sensing technologies in shaping a greener future and will be an excellent guide to policy makers and any researchers working in towards more sustainable technologies.

    • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications.Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

    • Databook of Flame Retardants

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Databook of Flame Retardants contains information on commonly-used additives broken out into five sections, including General, Physical, Health and Safety, Ecological, and Use. Over one hundred types of data are included for over three hundred and fifty commercial-based products. All data fields are defined and include a broad range of information, such as calcium contents, molecular mass, brightness, freezing/melting points, viscosity, volatility, UN/NA class, autoignition temperature, partition coefficient, processing methods, concentrations used, and more. This book is best utilized in tandem with the Handbook of Flame Retardants. Each book complements the other without repeating information, with the other release explaining the role of these products, their selection, mechanism of action, use in different polymers and products, and health and commercial issues related to flame retardants.

    • Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Adam A.L. Michalchuk + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Mechanochemistry is being heralded as a transformation for green and sustainable chemistry by allowing materials and molecules to be synthesized without need for solvent and both more quickly and in higher yields than conventional solution methods. The continued development of mechanochemistry therefore promises to revolutionize the chemical industry and help to tackle global environmental challenges. The potential applications of mechanochemistry are growing rapidly, catalyzed by the growing diversity of scientists entering the field. Therefore, it is crucial to give newcomers to the field a clear overview of the key features of mechanochemistry, many of which seemingly contradict the conventional rules of chemistry. Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids provides an outline of the fundamental principles of mechanochemistry in relation to solid-state reactivity as much-needed point of introduction to the field, allowing readers to achieve a better understanding of the processes that take place in a mechanoreactor during and after mechanical action. The book tackles the following key questions:How and why can mechanical treatment help when solution chemistry fails?Why might different sample preparation be important for the outcome of mechanical treatment?Why does treatment in different devices and/or different protocols of mechanical treatment give different results?When and why does adding fluids matter?How can we know what happens in a mechanochemical reactor at the moment of treatment?Introducti... to the Mechanochemistry of Solids will help expedite the further development of mechanochemistry and achieve the full potential of this transformative technology in the modern world. It is written primarily for advanced undergraduate/early graduate level students and researchers with interest in solid-state chemistry, materials science, sustainable/green chemistry, solid state physics, or applications of solid-state reactivity to industry such as the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. It provides a much-needed resource for advanced-level courses on the mechanochemistry of solids.

    • Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Harish Kumar Chopra + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing: Green Protocols serves as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of ionic liquids and their applications within biomass processing. In addition to this fundamental knowledge, this book also walks the reader through the practical aspects of ionic liquids, from synthesis through to methodology and experimental design in real world industrial case studies. This book covers various industries and applications of ionic liquids for multiple types of biomasses; each chapter covers a specific type of biomass or provides an overview of how effective ionic liquid can be in various industrial sectors and research areas. The book provides real world examples and case studies, coupled with the latest research and economic and environmental insights into ionic liquids and biomass conversion technologies. Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing: Green Protocols will be a valuable resource to anyone investigating, or working with, sustainable and alternative energy sources and chemical processes. This book will be used primarily be researchers, academics, students and industry experts in green chemical engineering and chemistry, or any related scientific discipline involving alternative energy and green synthesis of value-added products.

    • Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Fuad Khoshnaw
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2025 Edition gives engineers expedient 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. It 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. Rounding out with an introductory, foundational layer of corrosion principles, this book delivers what is needed to solve equipment corrosion problems. Finally, additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included.

    • Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Marc Ponçot + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites summarizes, in a comprehensive manner, recent research accomplishments in this important area. The book offers an in-depth study of the current state-of-the-art, covering the fundamentals and recent experimental developments. Almost all the characterization techniques coupled in situ with Raman spectroscopy are discussed in detail. The book also covers various aspects of polymer applications, as well as related topics in polymer composites and nanocomposites. Filled polymers, reinforced plastics, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and rubbers are also discussed.The book is designed to address all aspects of Raman spectroscopy with respect to polymers and measurements, along with experimental conditions. It contains numerous case study examples to illustrate how Raman spectroscopy coupled in situ with more classical techniques can be useful to enhance material performance.

    • Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Md Amir Sohel + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

    • Biocomposites and Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Sustainable Processes in the Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • September 12, 2025
      • Alexandre Chagnes
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Sustainable Processes in the Circular Economy: From Virgin to Recycled Raw Materials addresses the different challenges in sustainable management of resources, the sustainable development of processes to extract raw materials, recycle spent materials, and more generally, the circular economy, including social aspects in mining, recycling, the geopolitics of primary and secondary materials, and different business models. The book focuses on the place of chemical processes in the circular economy, and on the notion that circularity reflects the desire to develop a global approach that cares about the environment.In addition, it explores eco-design approaches and tools so that the value chain can reduce the environmental and societal impact of human activity while still creating value. Additional comments discuss and illustrate the link between the economic model and the environmental and societal model.

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