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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.

  • Electrochemical Membrane Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale Giwa
    • Adewale Giwa
    • English
    Electrochemical Membrane Technology includes a comprehensive discussion of timely topics surrounding electrochemical membrane technologies, including SWOT analysis of each electrochemical membrane technology, along with a discussion on energy production. The book covers both theoretical and experimental studies on electrochemical membrane technologies and applications, making it ideal for chemical and environmental engineers, professors and other university teachers, research scientists, graduate students, water treatment managers, research institutions, and R&D departments of industries involved in sustainable water treatment and coproduction of valuable products from water treatment technologies.

  • Electrodeionization

    Fundamentals, Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • P. Senthil Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Electrodeionization: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications explains the latest developments in research on ion exchange membranes, wastewater zero discharge based on ion exchange membranes, membrane capacitive deionization, membrane free, and resin wafer electrodeionization cells. This cost-effective method efficiently assists in ion removal and recovery and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including desalination, water and wastewater treatment, extraction of high-value products, concentrating and purifying operations, and energy savings, and as such will be of interest to researchers and students working on these areas as well as those in chemicals manufacture, energy generation and storage.Electrodeion... is a fully advanced ion exchange method that combines ion exchange, electrodialysis, and elusion procedures for metal particle removal from wastewater.

  • Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

    Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mayank Pandey + 2 more
    • English
    Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings. The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, postgraduate students, and those working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites, helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field.

  • Enzymes in Oil Processing

    Recent Developments and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Showkat Ahmad Bhawani + 3 more
    • English
    Enzymes in Oil Processing: Recent Developments and Applications provides solid, quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines surrounding the development of enzyme technology for oil processing. This book provides comprehensive understanding of topics such as enzymatic degumming, enzymatic interesterification and enzymatic biodiesel production, focusing on the different enzyme assisted extraction methods used in oil in various sources such as soybean, canola, corn, olive, etc. The book also highlights the most exciting enzymatic transesterification of cooking oil and bioremediation of cooking oil waste by lipases. This book will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of enzymes, oil processing, applied science and bio-wastes. It will also be useful to scientists working on the processing of oil by enzymes and students in the development of green and sustainable methods for the processing of oil in chemistry, biotechnology and chemical engineering.

  • Advanced Materials-Based Fluids for Thermal Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Hafiz Muhammad Ali
    • English
    Advanced Materials-Based Fluids for Thermal Systems focuses on new advanced materials called nanofluids that can be used to maximize heat transfer rates by adding nanoparticles (nanocomposites) into conventional heat transfer fluids. This comprehensive resource covers fundamentals, brief history, definitions, literature review, an introduction to thermophysical properties, and heat transfer characteristics with mathematical models, techniques, performance-affectin... factors, applications, and challenges of hybrid nanofluids. The book includes thermal characteristics, measurement, design, and applications of nanoparticles, as well as up-to-date advances in thermal engineering. Sections cover basics then advance to major topics with mathematical models, schematic diagrams, and summaries of experimental work of different researchers. The book also summarizes previous research and contemporary advances on nanofluids worldwide and introduces new techniques, resolving existing problems, and includes tactics on the implementation in practical applications.

  • Advances in Drinking Water Purification

    Small Systems and Emerging Issues
    • 1st Edition
    • Sibdas Bandyopadhyay
    • English
    Advances in Drinking Water Purification: Small Systems and Emerging Issues captures the knowledge and impact on the performance of various types of water purification technologies and identities the need for further development with a view to carry forward the SDG global targets of achieving safe and affordable drinking water. The book bridges the knowledge gap between various types of treatability options which is essential for selection of suitable treatment systems and augmentation in the desirable levels of specific contaminants. It focuses on providing the scope of selecting location specific technology options by presenting multiple approaches for treatment of most crucial toxic contaminants/pathoge... In addition, it provides insights into the effect of nature of impurities and selection of treatment options on the global quality of drinking water, comprising its possible impacts on the efficiency of the techniques used and thus on the safety of drinking water. This information is indispensable in identifying the appropriate technology depending on the socioeconomic conditions to address the problem of decontamination in drinking water.

  • Single Atom Catalysts

    Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Prashanth W. Menezes + 2 more
    • English
    Single Atom Catalysts: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Energy focuses on the synthesis, design, and advanced characterization techniques for single-atom catalyst (SAC) materials and their direct energy conversion and storage applications. This book reviews the emerging applications of SACs in fuel cells, batteries, water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen fixation. Both noble metal and non-noble metal SACs are discussed, as noble metal-based SACs are highly efficient while non-noble metal-based SACs might have lower associated costs. There is an emphasis on materials’ design focused on improving the performance of catalysts based on overall catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability. Specific parameters that impact this performance are emphasized throughout the book, including single-metal atom stabilization, metal–support interactions, and the coordination environment.

  • Machine Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • K. Palanikumar + 3 more
    • English
    Machine Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering explains the latest applications of machine intelligence and data-driven decision-making in mechanical engineering industries. By providing introductory theory, trouble-shooting case studies, detailed algorithms and implementation instructions, this interdisciplinary book will help readers explore additional applications in their own fields. Those with a mechanical background will learn the important tasks related to preprocessing of datasets, feature extraction, verification and validation of machine learning models which unlock these new methods. Machine Intelligence is currently a key topic in industrial automation, enabling machines to solve complex engineering tasks and driving efficiencies in the smart production line. Smart preventative maintenance systems can prevent machine downtime, smart monitoring and control can produce more effective workflows with less human intervention.

  • Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites

    • 1st Edition
    • Sabu Thomas + 3 more
    • English
    Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites provides an in-depth study of recent developments in this fast-evolving research field. This book covers diverse aspects of materials engineering, surface treatments, and fabrication of green nanocomposites. It consolidates recent studies and qualitative findings on the incorporation of a myriad of nanocellulose variants into various types of elastomer matrices with the main goal of enhancing its mechanical integrity and potentially phasing out conventional elastomer fillers. The current market is likewise discussed in detail. This book will provide an in-depth study of current developments of nanocellulose incorporated elastomer composites and their applications.The book will be an essential reference resource for material scientists, academic and industrial researchers, and technologists covering all aspects in the field. Carbon black and silica are currently used as fillers in elastomer-based composites, but the use of these reinforcing agents is not sustainable or eco-friendly. Therefore there is a need to look for more sustainable filler materials for elastomers.

  • Waste Valorization for Bioenergy and Bioproducts

    Biofuels, Biogas, and Value-Added Products
    • 1st Edition
    • Ong Hwai Chyuan + 2 more
    • English
    Waste Valorization for Bioenergy and Bioproducts: Biofuels, Biogas, and Value-Added Products presents a review of the state-of-the-art of waste valorization from solid, liquid, and gaseous waste streams. The book examines the conversion of waste-to-energy from the following waste streams: Commercial, institutional, and residential food wastes, particularly those currently disposed of in landfills, Biosolids, organic-rich aqueous streams, and sludges from municipal wastewater treatment processes, Manure slurries from concentrated livestock operations, Organic wastes from industrial operations, including, but not limited to, food and beverage manufacturing, biodiesel production, and integrated biorefineries, as well as other industries such as pulp and paper, forest products, and pharmaceuticals.Othe... sections discuss Biogas derived from any of the above feedstock streams such as landfill gas. Each chapter critically examines the challenges and opportunities in the production of waste-to energy processes, along with addressing the acceptability and marketability of transforming wastes into value-added products.

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