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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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    • Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Komal Agrawal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 2 2 9 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 2 3 0 1
      Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes addresses the global interest in sustainable practices and the challenges faced by modern society. It explores the transformative potential of green technologies as sustainable alternatives to conventional methodologies and non-renewable resources. The book focuses on finding sustainable and renewable alternatives addressing the increase in industrial activities and unregulated discharge of pollutants into the environment, and provides exhaustive information on the remediation of wastewater and agricultural waste, which are crucial for shaping the global economy. The target audience for this book includes researchers, scientists, academicians, and professionals in agriculture, environmental science, waste management, sustainability, and bio-energy. It also aims to bridge the gap between the scientific community and policymakers, serving as a pivotal reference work for students, faculty members, environmentalists, and industrial practitioners in the field of green and bio-based technologies. The book offers insights into the paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability and future trajectories, fostering a diverse readership.

    • Databook of Flame Retardants

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 4 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 5 0
      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
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 9 5 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 9 6 4
      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
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 7 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 8 1
      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.

    • Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • V. Ponnusami + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 3 9 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 4 0 3
      Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development: Volume 1: Thermochemical Processes deals with the intersection of circular economy principles and biorefinery innovation, exploring how biorefineries can play a central role in closing the loop of resource use and promoting sustainable development. Through a comprehensive examination of circular economy concepts and biorefinery technologies, it illustrates how waste streams can be valorized and transformed into valuable products through efficient and sustainable processes. From organic wastes to agricultural residues and industrial by-products, it covers how diverse biomass feedstocks can be utilised within circular biorefinery systems to produce bioenergy, biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioplastics. The volumes cover the basic components of biorefineries and various approaches required for the valorization of versatile feedstocks which make an indispensable resource for (under)graduate students. The discussion of role of biorefineries in addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, current research trends, and future directions offers valuable guidance for researchers seeking to deepen their understanding and identify opportunities for further investigation. Volume 1 of this two-volume set deals with thermochemical processes, and includes an introduction to circular biorefinery, biomass preparation & pretreatment, and thermochemical routes for converting biomass into bioproducts and biofuels.

    • Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1

      • 6th Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 6 7 5
      Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1, Sixth Edition covers the properties of fillers, providing a deep understanding of their diverse functions in materials that can lead to well-designed material formulation. The book defines terms and methods of classifications of fillers, their typical properties, and expected performance. Over 100 groups of fillers are presented by their average properties and available data, including a list of manufacturers, brand names and grades, applications of groups of fillers in products and polymers, and their major advantages. Methods of transportation, storage, processing, and quality control of fillers are also outlined. The final section of the book features chapters discussing the physical properties, chemical properties, and influence of fillers on the performance of other additives, as well as testing methods of filler systems and health and safety considerations related to the use and processing of fillers. This 6th edition has been split into 2 volumes, this volume covering properties, and the second volume covering applications. Each volume is complementary and required for the understanding and implementing the benefits of filler use.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 6 6 3 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 6 6 4 5
      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.

    • Handbook of Fillers, Volume 2

      • 6th Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 0 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 7 1 2
      Handbook of Fillers, Volume 2, Sixth Edition covers the applications of fillers, analyzing the effects of fillers on the mechanical properties of filled materials, their effects on rheological properties, the implications of them on the morphology of filled systems, the organization of interface and matrix-containing systems, and the effect of fillers on the durability of materials exposed to different environments as well as their flammability. The book also discusses the technical aspects and benefits of filler incorporation, as well as their applications in different products, such as polymers, blends, alloys, interpenetration networks, composites, and laminates. Methods of processing are outlined as well. This 6th edition has been split into 2 volumes, this volume covering applications, and the first volume covering properties. Each volume is complementary and required for the understanding and implementing the benefits of filler use.

    • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 5 8 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 5 9 9
      Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering delves into the applications of microbial nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of how innovative, eco-friendly solutions derived from microbial processes can significantly mitigate pollution. With a focus on sustainability, it features cutting-edge research and practical methodologies aimed at transforming pollution control strategies. The book is structured into five insightful parts. It begins with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, covering essential topics such as nanoparticle synthesis, characterization techniques, and bioremediation strategies. Following this foundational knowledge, subsequent sections delve into air quality management, advanced water treatment solutions, and real-world case studies that illustrate the efficacy of microbial nanotechnological solutions in combating pollution. The concluding chapters discuss regulatory considerations and future directions, setting the stage for ongoing innovation in the field. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering serves as a vital reference for professionals across various disciplines, including environmental science, biotechnology, public policy, and chemical engineering. By emphasizing sustainable practices and providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional pollution control methods, this book equips its audience with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a cleaner, healthier planet.

    • High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 15, 2025
      • J.R Thomson
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 9 4 5 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 9 4 6 2
      High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries, Second Edition serves as an overview of best practices as applied to high integrity systems, including their design, maintenance, regulation, and detailed guidance surrounding safety management processes. Across three parts, this book introduces current, key themes for all engineering managers of high-hazard plants, including aging plants, cybersecurity, crisis management, corporate social responsibility, and the significance of local culture to operational safety.This book uses real-world examples and a multidisciplinary approach to safety case management to bridge the disciplinary gap and help readers understand the latest advice and technology underpinning high integrity systems and safety management. It will be an invaluable guide for industry professionals, researchers, and students at graduate level or above working or researching in hazardous industries.

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