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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Handbook of Industrial Fluorochemicals

1st Edition
January 1, 2029
Thomas J. Leck
English

This book will be an overview of the fluorochemical gas and liquid compounds, which have industrial application at the present time. Such areas as Manufacturing, Properties, Uses, Storage, Handling, Safety, Toxicity, Environmemtal Environmental Considerations Concerns, etc. will be addressed

Handbook of Cleaning Solvents

1st Edition
January 1, 2029
John Durkee
English

High-precision cleaning is required across a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, defense, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing, semiconductor / electronics, etc. In this reference work, John Durkee provides a comprehensive guide to all the main materials and reagents involved in the cleaning of surfaces, providing key data alongside practical guidance on applications and techniques and advice about health and environmental aspects. This handbook is a reference guide that covers all solvent types in industrial use for surface cleaning applications. Durkee's comprehensive coverage includes the cleaning solvents of the past (hydrocarbon), present (halogenated including fluorinated and iodated), and future (binary azeotropes and ionic liquids), including underused cleaning agents (e.g. oxygenated). The spectrum of information included starts with synthesis methods, supplies the normal physical properties (e.g. surface tension), explains the current applications and potential uses, and provides thorough safety, environmental, and health information.

Extrusion Technology Handbook

1st Edition
January 1, 2029
Chris Rauwendaal
English

From the leading author in the field of polymer extrusion, the Extrusion Technology Handbook guides the reader through the most important aspects. Topics covered include materials and their properties, different types of extruders, the extrusion process, extruder screws, extrusion dies, extruder drives, instrumentation and control, and extrusion lines. Pitched at an intermediate level, this book provides a focused but highly informative guide to the polymer extrusion process.

Successful Injection Molding

1st Edition
January 1, 2029
John Philipp Beaumont
English

Successful Injection Molding is intended to help provide a foundation in practical injection molding and its relationship to the successful application of CAE. It is the first book to integrate practical aspects of injection molding product development with CAE. This book can be used by anyone involved with the development of injection-molded products, tooling, or processes. It will also provide insight for many CAE analysts or anyone in the industry who encounters analysis information. The book is written in a fashion that can be used by novices and experts alike. The thorough understanding of injection molding fundamentals and simulation technology will enable the reader to minimize development risks and time to market while maximizing productivity and quality of injection molded plastic parts.

High Performance Basalt Fiber

1st Edition
December 1, 2028
Peng-Cheng Ma + 1 more
English

Basalt fiber possesses many superior properties, such as excellent mechanical properties, high resistance to the chemical, temperature and environmental attacks, and outstanding electrical and sound insulation. In addition, it is cost-effective and environmentally friendly because the raw materials are widely found in nature and the fiber can be discarded into the environment without any negative effect. Basalt fiber has attracted great attention as reinforcement for composites in recent years, and developed materials have been extensively used in transportation, automobile, aerospace, and civil engineering.Despite its many attractive attributes, and the contributions of basalt fiber, there are still numerous challenges to be addressed in terms of preparation, properties, and application. In addition, some of the merits of this high-performance fiber reported in the literature are usually inconsistent and incomplete, where intuition often prevails over rationality.High Performance Basalt Fiber: Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the latest developments in this important research field. It offers a complete and thorough analysis of the correlation between the structure and properties of basalt fiber, as well as key methods and technologies for the preparation and application of this fiber and it related composites. There is also a detailed overview of the history of basalt fiber, as well functionalization and recent state-of-art progress on basalt fiber and its corresponding composites. The book will thus fill a gap in the field, in terms of not only covering the theory but more importantly the latest technologies.

Properties of Polymers

5th Edition
July 1, 2027
Pellegrino Musto + 3 more
English

Properties of Polymers, originally written by D. W. van Krevelen (1914-2001), has been an authoritative, widely cited book for decades that has been used all over the world since its first edition way back in 1972. Its primary objective has always been to correlate properties with chemical structure and to describe methods that permit the estimation and prediction of numerical properties from chemical structure including the solid, liquid, and dissolved states of polymers. This fifth edition constitutes a major update in view of the major advancements in the Polymer Science domain since the previous edition published in 2009. It maintains the core objectives and the spirit of the previous editions, grounded in the concept of additive group contributions and a strong pedagogical approach to a reference work. Newly written chapters directly address the critical, forward-looking issue of sustainability considerations for polymers, whilst there is reference throughout the book to important new topic areas including bioplastics, composites, and hybrids. In addition, a significant focus of this new edition is the description and presentation of contemporary approaches for the prediction of polymer properties and emerging polymer structures. New chapters have been introduced dealing with the latest developments in the field of computational chemistry modelling with reference to the topics covered in each part. These approaches, based on machine learning, can be used for the generation, modelling, and update of polymer libraries to support functional materials discovery. Unavailable at the time when the book was first conceived and during later editions, they nonetheless fit perfectly within the spirit of the book and – in a sense – were anticipated by the outstanding vision of D. W. van Krevelen. Properties of Polymers, Fifth Edition is written for a range of scientists active in the polymer science field: primarily chemical engineers, polymer technologists and polymer reaction engineers; material scientists and material science engineers in the laboratory, in engineering departments at universities and in development teams, as well as advanced undergraduate, graduate and PhD students seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of polymer chemical structure.

Encyclopedia of Fuel Processing Technology

1st Edition
June 1, 2027
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
English

Fuel processing technology involves a wide range of methods and processes to efficiently convert various fuel sources into usable energy while minimizing environmental impacts. This technology addresses the changing energy landscape, transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable alternatives. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, have historically been the primary sources of energy globally. However, extraction, processing, and combustion of these fuels lead to environmental impacts like air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In response, there is now a focus on developing fuel processing technologies that reduce environmental impact and support a cleaner energy future. These include carbon capture and storage systems (CCS); desulfurization technologies and desalting, the production and processing of sustainable fuels, such as biofuels, as well as renewable fuels and renewable energy sources. The Encyclopedia is based on the long-term vision that a significant portion of energy and raw material needs should be met through the commercial use of advancements in bio-processing technologies. This approach aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and finally replace fuels sourced from depleting fossil fuel reserves. This Encyclopedia has been compiled to thoroughly explore the diverse nature of energy and fuel sources, to achieve low emissions and zero carbon by 2050. It is designed to be user-friendly and a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and managers, providing comprehensive insights into the transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy practices.

Biomass to Platform Chemicals

1st Edition
April 1, 2027
Nazife Isik Haykir
English

Biomass to Platform Chemicals: Exploring Strategies from Chemical Processes and Energy Perspectives outlines technologies and chemical processes for transforming biomass into valuable platform chemicals, with a focus on practical applications and how to increase sustainability within existing industrial frameworks. This book explores biochemical, chemical, and catalytic routes for generating platform chemicals, and their conversions into value-added products. Biomass to Platform Chemical also covers established and emerging routes, market capacities, key producers, product separation technologies, recycling considerations, scale-up considerations, safety concerns, and potential problems. Alongside practical guidance, this book emphasizes green chemistry and circular economy principles through discussing the advantages of using biomass compared to fossil fuel equivalents and addresses the economic and social pressures related to each platform chemical. This book will be a great resource for researchers, students and industry experts seeking in-depth knowledge on sustainable biomass conversion technologies and applying green and sustainable practices to processes involving platform chemicals. This book will also provide useful information for policymakers and economists focused on the environmental and economic implications of platform chemicals and biomass technologies.

Polymerization Kinetics

1st Edition
March 1, 2027
Eduardo Vivaldo-Lima + 1 more
English

This book provides a much-needed resource for the Polymer Reaction Engineering (PRE) field covering polymerization kinetics, mathematical modelling, and polymer reactor design. Literature on this topic has historically been very fragmented; for example, information on crucial, recently developed areas such as Controlled Radical Polymerization (CRP) or Reversible-Deactivation Radical Polymerization (RDRP) and its variants in particular have been historically poorly documented and explained. The chapters are designed to assist the reader in understanding the problems encountered in the design and operation of polymerization reactors, giving them a knowledge of polymerization reaction kinetics and the ability to model these processes effectively. They show the aspiring modeler how to construct a reaction mechanism, create determination system parameters such as rate coefficients, (numerically) integrate sets of chemical kinetic equations, and effectively analyze the results. The book has a particular emphasis on mathematical modelling and its application to polymer reactors; while there are many courses and texts on numerical techniques, the application of these to a particular area can be a challenge. This text, with its explicit focus on polymer kinetics, will greatly ease the path to an effective and accurate model. Polymerization Kinetics is written primarily for upper undergraduate/graduate level students and researchers/academics in polymer chemistry and chemical engineering as well as materials/polymer science and engineering, with relevance to adjacent and overlapping fields where polymerization issues are addressed including biochemistry, biochemical engineering, physics, and general engineering areas.

Chemical Process Design with Aspen Plus®

1st Edition
February 1, 2027
Vassilis J. Inglezakis
English

Chemical engineers are increasingly reliant on powerful software tools like Aspen Plus®, which streamlines the design and simulation of complex chemical processes. Its sophistication leads to over-reliance, as users may be tempted to accept results without questioning the underlying assumptions and limitations. This over-reliance, coupled with the software's complexity, hinders a deeper understanding of the modelled processes. Consequently, it promotes a black box mentality where important aspects of the simulation are ignored. The only remedy is a strong grasp of both the software's functions and the relevant engineering principles – a task that can be daunting. Traditionally, books on this topic area focus primarily on either the theory and practice of chemical engineering design or the specific functionalities of Aspen Plus® software. This often leaves students with incomplete knowledge in both areas, hindering their ability to effectively apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Recognizing this gap, Chemical Engineering Design with Aspen Plus® adopts a unique, integrated approach. Prioritizing a solid foundation in Aspen Plus® alongside the essential framework of chemical engineering design principles, this book will equip students with crucial skills for setting up and conducting simulations, such as identifying relevant models and data, understanding their limitations, and correctly using them with the software. Additionally, students learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret the simulation's outputs effectively. This not only empowers them to master the software but also prepares them to tackle complex problems, draw sound conclusions from simulation scenarios, and make informed decisions in various fields. Chemical Process Design with Aspen Plus® is designed for advanced undergraduate chemical engineering students on and after their third year of studies, as well as at graduate, postdoc, or master’s level. Professional chemical engineers will also find this book useful as a window into using the popular Aspen Plus® software.