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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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    • Next-Generation Biofuels

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Sonil Nanda + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Next-Generation Biofuels offers a comprehensive examination of the latest innovations and breakthroughs in alternative fuel processing, emphasizing sustainable energy management. The book centers on thermochemical biorefining technologies and the creation of advanced biofuels, delving into essential scientific topics such as reaction mechanisms, catalysis, kinetic modeling, and thermodynamics. Through a detailed exploration of process integration and optimization, this resource provides readers with a robust understanding of how these technologies contribute to the evolution of renewable energy. With a strong scientific foundation, it is an invaluable reference for those interested in the future of biofuel production.In addition to technical insights, the book covers critical areas like process design, scale-up strategies, supply chain management, and lifecycle and techno-economic assessments. It investigates the economic viability and sustainability of next-generation biofuels, supported by thorough case studies and analysis of relevant policy frameworks. The discussion extends to future challenges facing large-scale deployment of thermochemical biomass conversion and identifies emerging opportunities in the field.

    • Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Mayank Pandey + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Multifaceted Applications provides comprehensive discussion on the fundamental aspects, properties, and various applications of these materials. Sections cover new synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, fundamental properties, spectroscopic and microscopic characterization, and a broad range of applications. Computational modeling and simulations are also discussed in detail. This book is an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the field of material science, nanocomposites, and polymer engineering, specifically in the field of conjugated polymers, blends, and nanocomposites for a broad range of different applications.

    • Waste Derived Catalysts

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 2 9 5 9 3
      Waste Derived Catalysts: Sustainable Materials for Energy and Environment explores the significant potential of waste materials as catalyst precursors for clean energy generation and environmental remediation. The book simultaneously addresses the problems of waste management, resource depletion, and environmental pollution while promoting the transition towards a sustainable and cleaner energy future. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications of waste derived catalysts in the fields of energy and environment and as such it serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and students who are interested in exploring the potential of waste materials as catalyst precursors and their implications in sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation. The book covers a wide range of waste streams, including agricultural and biomass waste, industrial and municipal waste, and electronic waste, shedding light on their conversion into catalysts through appropriate processing techniques. Furthermore, the book investigates various clean energy technologies, such as hydrogen production, fuel cells, carbon capture and utilization, and renewable fuel synthesis, where waste derived catalysts have shown promise.

    • 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 Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Ashok Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 3 1 9 1
      Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.Sustainabl... Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.

    • Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Divya Bajpai Tripathy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and real-world applications of green engineering in modern industries. The book blends theoretical foundations with practical case studies, demonstrating effective strategies for transitioning toward more sustainable practices. Readers are introduced to efficient synthesis methods, renewable feedstocks, and approaches for minimizing environmental impacts. This guide is essential for researchers, academics, and professionals working to enhance industrial processes. In addition, it provides valuable insights into sustainable development across diverse industrial sectors.Trhe book also thoroughly examines lifecycle assessment, economic advantages, and regulatory considerations, helping readers understand the full scope of sustainable industrial practices. Case studies illustrate successful implementations, while dedicated sections address cost-effective solutions, compliance with evolving standards, and risk management strategies.

    • Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Xiaoping Lu + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification focuses on acoustic foundations and ultrasound cavitation. The book describes the theory and methodologies of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction, mass and heat transfer process, mechanical separation, pulverization process, and other unit operation processes. Users will find various sonochemical reactors and industrial ultrasonic processing equipment and devices as well as the application and progress of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction process, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and process industries.Finally, the book specifies the main problems and challenges and provides suggestions and prospects for future development of ultrasonic chemical process intensification.

    • Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Marc Ponçot + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Catalytic Methods in Flow Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 76
      • November 28, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Catalytic Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Methods in Flow Chemistry, Volume 76 in the Advances in Catalysis series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics covered include an Introduction to flow chemistry and reactor applications, Last advances in homogeneous catalysis under continuous flow: unlocking synthetic opportunities and novel technologies, Heterogeneous catalysis in continuous flow (metal and organocatalysis), Novel methods of catalytic activation (photo-, electro-chemistry, etc.), and Technological innovations for continuous flow catalysis.

    • Algae Biotechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2025
      • Muhammad Aamer Mehmood + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Algae Biotechnology: Decarbonization, Resource Recovery, and Bioproducts provides a thorough compilation of chapters that focus on carbon capture using microalgae, photosynthetic resource recovery, and the biotransformation of algae biomass into energy and bioproducts. Highlighting unique opportunities for algae-based carbon capture and bioprocessing, the book offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and industrialists. It presents contemporary and robust approaches to algae bioprocessing, showcasing its potential applications in various industries. The book also describes the challenges and opportunities of large-scale algae cultivation for decarbonization, clean biomass processing routes, and sustainable production and consumption practices using microalgae.It emphasizes resource recovery, recycling, and carbon-neutral approaches, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable production. By providing up-to-date information on advancements in algae cultivation technologies, the book aims to educate readers on the role of microalgae in achieving energy sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.

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