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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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    • Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions

      • 4th Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Shijie Liu
      • English
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      Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions is a systematic and comprehensive resource that explores principles and analysis of reactions within the bioprocess and biotechnology industries. The book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding batch, continuous, and fed-batch reactor operations, reflecting the growth behaviour of cells through various phases, and introduces innovative pinch methods for optimizing batch reactors without relying on complex mathematical models, while also addressing the intricacies of enzymatic systems and the impact of phase separation on reaction dynamics. The book covers a wide array of topics, including biomolecular reaction basics, ideal flow reactors, batch fermentation, continuous culture, and the engineering of cells. It also emphasizes sustainability and stability in bioprocess operations, while discussing critical factors such as reactivity hazards and biohazards. With a focus on mass and heat transfer, reactor design, and real reactor deviations, it equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of bioprocess engineering. Bioprocess Engineering of Reactions is an invaluable resource for bioprocess engineers, researchers, and students in in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and molecular biology. By linking reactor operations to specific cell growth patterns and providing insights into optimization strategies, the book also empowers professionals to enhance productivity and ensure safety in their bioprocess endeavors.

    • Technological Applications of Ionic Liquids

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Maliha Uroos + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Technological Applications of Ionic Liquids serves as a comprehensive guide to the applications of ionic liquids (ILs) as green alternatives to hazardous chemicals in various industrial processes. The book details the unique physical and chemical properties of ionic liquids and why this makes them invaluable in many crucial chemical processes and techniques such as organic synthesis, biomass processing, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, energy storage, and separation technologies. Each chapter delves into specific applications, detailing synthesis methods, environmental benefits, and challenges, thereby serving as a valuable guide for both academic and industrial researchers. The book also addresses the toxicity and sustainability of ILs, paving the way for their safe integration into future sustainable chemical practices and technologies.

    • 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.

    • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers an in-depth look at the intersection of microbial nanotechnology and sustainable energy innovation. The book highlights the latest breakthroughs in using microorganisms and nanomaterials to improve green energy production, such as biofuel synthesis, microbial nanocatalysts, and solar energy conversion. By showcasing eco-friendly technologies, it demonstrates how these advances can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the shift toward renewable energy, making it an invaluable resource for those dedicated to environmental sustainability.Secti... examine a broad range of practical applications, including microbial nanodevices, nanoscale enzymes, advanced energy storage systems, and energy-efficient building technologies. Case studies and future outlooks further showcase the field’s transformative potential, making the text especially useful for researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers seeking to lead innovation in renewable energy and green technology.

    • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

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

    • Practical Process Research and Development

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Neal G. Anderson
      • English
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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.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Gobinath Rajagopalan + 2 more
      • English
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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.

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