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.

Books Journals

Decarbonization of Wastewater Pollutants as a Sustainable Solution

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Alok Prasad Das + 2 more
English
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Decarbonization of Wastewater Pollutants as a Sustainable Solution: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes explores eco-friendly techniques for treating wastewater, enabling the recycling of pollutants and managing residual wastes in a biologically acceptable manner. The book addresses current and emerging technologies for wastewater treatment and reuse, discussing their limitations and future potential. It examines the transformation of anthropogenic waste into value-added products, emphasizing the critical need to handle waste more sustainably to mitigate hazards to humans, animals, and the environment.It delves into organic waste and fourth-generation biomass for targeted goods and provides insights into achieving full decarbonization by balancing residual emissions, including the carbon footprint of chemical use and transportation. The book covers technologies relevant to wastewater from municipal and industrial sources, as well as drinking water, and details physical, chemical, and thermal processes, making it indispensable for researchers in the field.

Advances in Data-Driven Modeling, Fault Detection, and Fault Identification

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mohamed N. Nounou + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Advances in Data-Driven Modeling, Fault Detection, and Fault Identification: Applications to Chemical Processes presents a comprehensive collection of research focused on data-driven modeling techniques for robust modeling, fault detection, and fault identification in chemical processes.This accessible guide caters to both academic and industrial researchers seeking to enhance their work with data-driven methodologies. The book begins with an overview of key methods, emphasizing their significance in research and industry applications. Chapters delve into various chemical processes, such as the Tennessee Eastman Process and a Fischer-Tropsch bench scale setup, to validate and compare the discussed techniques. The content is organized into three main categories:Basic and advanced robust empirical techniquesProminent empirical statistical charts for detecting faults in multivariate systemsConventional and novel, multiclass classification, machine-learning techniques for accurately distinguishing between different fault types in batch or real-time scenariosWhether a researcher or practitioner, this book is an essential resource for leveraging data-driven approaches in chemical engineering fields.

Membrane Bioreactor Technology: An Innovative Water Treatment Process

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Ranjana Das + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Membrane Bioreactor Technology: An Innovative Water Treatment Process delves into the fundamental concepts and advancements of membrane bioreactor technology, addressing the crucial challenge of providing a safe water supply. The book comprehensively covers the theoretical aspects of membrane bioreactors, detailing their design and operational nuances. Furthermore, the book explores various membrane bioreactor topics, including filtration characteristics, membrane modification techniques, and strategies for fouling mitigation and control. This is an invaluable resource for readers interested in understanding the intricate dynamics of membrane bioreactor technology and its applications in addressing the emerging pollutant characteristics.Othe... sections discuss practical and operational challenges, maintenance, and representative case studies, providing readers with a thorough understanding of this innovative water treatment process.

Algae Biotechnology

1st Edition
November 1, 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.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Part B:

1st Edition
Volume 66
November 1, 2025
Mihir Kumar Purkait + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, Volume 65 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, explores the latest innovations in continuous manufacturing. This volume presents insightful chapters covering key topics such as the design of flow reactors for small molecule production, enabling technologies and equipment, continuous separations, and real-time monitoring using Quality-by-Design (QbD) and Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Additionally, it highlights the role of high-throughput experimentation, artificial intelligence integration, and regulatory considerations, offering a comprehensive outlook on the challenges and future perspectives of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Advances in Heat Transfer

1st Edition
Volume 60
November 1, 2025
John Patrick Abraham + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 60 presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sample chapters in this new release include A Thermal Performance Improvement Study on a Novel Heat Sink Design and Innovative thermal management solutions for high-performance electronics: Advanced simulation techniques and practical applications.

Enzymatic Reactors

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
F. Xavier Malcata
English
Paperback
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Enzymatic Reactors: Design and Optimization delves into the performance analysis of enzyme reactors, starting from the simplest ideal reactors considered individually as single units, then progressing to combinations of multiple units. The book gradually improves the quality of modeling with contributions from nonideal hydrodynamics and mass transfer, eventually addressing interactions with separation and classical control of operation. It helps readers evolve their understanding of reactor concepts and extends their knowledge to overall reactor operation. The book covers three levels of description: macroscopic (ideal), microscopic (nonideal hydrodynamics and mass transfer), and submicroscopic (nonideal mixing).The quality of approximation increases with the complexity of mathematical models and experimental data. It explores ideal reactors, nontrivial flow patterns, multiphasic systems, and the mixing processes essential for optimizing enzyme reactor performance.

Chemical Looping Processes

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Nader Mahinpey
English
Paperback
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Chemical Looping Processes: Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives is a comprehensive reference for researchers involved in chemical looping processes. The book provides a systematic grasp of the fundamental principles underlying chemical looping and its various applications in conversion and emissions control. It presents recent advancements in chemical looping technologies, current emerging trends, and future outlooks to address the challenges for technology commercialization. Each chapter displays the principles of the specific process, describing its thermodynamics, kinetics, oxygen carrier development, and reactor specifications and design.Finally, application details and benefits are shown, along with faced challenges such as process optimization and how they are addressed. Future trends round out this edition.

Machine Learning for Membrane Separation Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Mashallah Rezakazemi + 2 more
English
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Machine Learning for Membrane Separation Applications covers the importance of polymeric membranes in separation processes and explains how machine learning is taking these processes to the next level. As polymeric membranes can be used for both gas and liquid separations, along with several other applications, they provide a bypass route to separation due to several fold benefits over traditional techniques. Sections cover the role of Machine Learning in membranes design and development, fouling mitigation, and filtration systems. Machine Learning in a wide variety of polymeric membranes, such as nanocomposite membranes, MOF based membranes, and disinfecting membranes are also covered.This book will serve as a useful tool for researchers in academia and industry, but will also be an ideal reference for students and teachers in membrane science and technology who are looking for new ways to develop state-of-the-art membranes and membrane technologies for liquid and gas separations, such as wastewater treatment and CO2 mitigation.

Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Md Amir Sohel + 2 more
English
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Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

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