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

Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites

1st Edition
October 7, 2024
Chandrabhan Verma + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites: Recent Advances and Applications covers the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of natural and synthetic nanofibers and their related composites. The book covers industrial, biological, and environmental applications, including biomedical, wastewater treatment, energy storage and conversions, gas adsorption, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, electronics, sensors, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, water splitting, catalysis, separation, and purification.With an international author base, this book can be considered a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, and all those working in the fabrication of nanofibers, design of nanomaterials, and polymers, composites, and their related industrial applications.

Homogeneous Catalysts Development

1st Edition
October 4, 2024
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Homogeneous Catalysts Development, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, covers hydrogenation and metathesis reactions in two separate sections. The first section is devoted to homogeneous hydrogenation reactions and related processes, including hydrogenation of alkenes, esters, olefins, etc. In the second section, the metathesis reactions of olefins, alkenes, and alkynes are presented. In addition, the industrial application of homogeneous metathesis reactions is investigated.

Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies

1st Edition
September 30, 2024
Arindam Basu
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies explores the recent advancements in yarn spinning technologies, focusing on improving production and embracing sustainability. While ring spinning remains popular, newer developments in rotor spinning and natural fibre spinning systems are covered.This book also addresses challenges, including the circularity theory, providing concise insights into the evolving landscape of yarn spinning technologies. Ideal for professionals and researchers alike, this book offers valuable perspectives on the industry’s dynamic changes.

Bioprocess Engineering Principles

3rd Edition
September 27, 2024
Ross Carlson + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Third Edition provides a solid introduction to bioprocess engineering for students with a limited engineering background. The book explains process analysis from an engineering perspective using worked examples and problems that relate to biological systems. Application of engineering concepts is illustrated in areas of modern biotechnology, such as recombinant protein production, bioremediation, biofuels, drug development, and tissue engineering, as well as microbial fermentation. With new and expanded material, this remains the book of choice for students seeking to move into bioprocess engineering

Char-based Composites

1st Edition
September 26, 2024
W. A. K. G. Wan Azlina + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Char-based Composites: Production, Characterization, Limitations and Emerging Applications provides the reader with a wide spectrum of information on char and biochar-based composites. Emphasis is placed on their production, characterization, applications, and limitations towards commercialization. The book's chapters concentrate on char/biochar as nanofillers in composite materials which are currently used in various advanced technologies including nanotechnology, environmental sectors (gas cleaning and wastewater treatments), energy storage, and solid fuel and catalysts.This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as biotechnologists working in the development of advanced char and biochar-based composite materials.

Hybrid Nanofluids for Application in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry

1st Edition
September 25, 2024
Shriram S. Sonawane + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Hybrid Nanofluids for Application in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry covers the basics of hybrid nanofluids in heat transfer processes as well as their applications in the chemical and petroleum industries. This book begins with a detailed overview of the thermo-physical and optical properties of hybrid nanofluids, before covering the application of the heat-transfer enhancement in heat exchangers, CO2 absorption/regenerat... and metal extraction/stripping operations. It also covers the applications of hybrid nanofluids and heat transfer enhancement in the petroleum industry, as well as recent advances and challenges involved in nanofluid applications in industrial processes. The detailed interrelation of nanofluids’ properties and performance enhancement mechanisms in the various chemical and petroleum processes are also reviewed. This book is written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in the fields of nanotechnology and chemical engineering, executive engineers, government workers in manufacturing, chemical and biomedical industry, or R&D laboratories working on nanotechnology and chemical processes.

Renewable Energy Integration in Utility Grids

1st Edition
September 23, 2024
Om Prakash Mahela + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Renewable Energy Integration in Utility Grids: Advances in Power Quality, Protection, Stability, and Flexibility reviews current challenges and technologically driven solutions to mitigate the significant issues associated with increasing renewable resource penetration in utility grid networks. It provides a detailed framework to address significant challenges for high renewable energy integration into the utility grid networks, using intelligent techniques and advanced power electronics technology. Chapters address current advances in the grid integration of wind technology, solar PV systems, solar thermal plants, reactive power management, grid stability, variability, power quality, power system protection, generation-side flexibility, demand-side flexibility, smart monitoring and communication, and regulatory frameworks.

Homogeneous Oxidation Reactions

1st Edition
September 18, 2024
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Homogeneous Oxidation Reactions, a volume in the Advances Homogeneous in Catalysis series, covers oxidation and hydrogenation reactions in detail. Split into two sections, the first is devoted to various homogeneous oxidation processes, such as oxidation of olefins, phenols, and aromatic acids. The second presents homogeneous hydrogenation reactions and related processes, including hydrogenation of alkenes, esters, and olefins. Relevant reactor design, industrial case studies, economic analysis and environmental issues of both oxidation and hydrogenation homogeneous reactions are considered. This book will be of particular interest and benefit to catalysts users, manufacturers, and creators.

Homogeneous Hydrogenation and Metathesis Reactions

1st Edition
September 18, 2024
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 6 5 6 4
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 6 5 7 1

Homogeneous Hydrogenation and Metathesis Reactions, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, covers hydrogenation and metathesis reactions in two separate sections. The first section is devoted to homogeneous hydrogenation reactions and related processes, including hydrogenation of alkenes, esters, olefins, etc. In the second section, the metathesis reactions of olefins, alkenes, and alkynes are presented. In addition, the industrial application of homogeneous metathesis reactions is investigated.

Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources

1st Edition
September 12, 2024
Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources focuses on recent advances in the synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of non-textile fibers. The book provides a general introduction to the uses of natural fibers in technical textile applications while also reviewing the latest technical methods for producing these high-performance materials. As the textile industry is focused on finding alternative green fibers with the aim of providing high quality products which are fully recyclable and biodegradable, natural fibers from renewable sources play an increasingly important role in the industry due to their unique properties and functionality.

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