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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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Homogeneous Polymerization and Oligomerization Reactions

  • 1st Edition
  • October 22, 2024
  • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Homogeneous Polymerization and Oligomerization Reactions, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, covers polymerization and oligomerization reactions with homogeneous catalysts. In section one, homogeneous polymerization of alkenes, olefins, polycarbonates and polystyrene are discussed, while the second section, presents in detail homogeneous oligomerization, cyclopolymerization, dimerization, and telomerization reactions. Finally, process reactor design, industrial applications, economic assessment, and environmental challenges are discussed in-depth, making this volume of particular interest to academic researchers and industrialists.

Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • October 19, 2024
  • Madhu Puttegowda + 4 more
  • English
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Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering provides an up-to-date review of recent application advancements in different engineering fields. The book concentrates on the availability and utilization of various fibers and reinforcements in composites and analyzes the suitability of them in different engineering and commercial applications. The latest research as well as possible application avenues for the future are discussed in detail.

Low Cost Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional and Recent Advances

  • 1st Edition
  • October 15, 2024
  • Xuan-Thanh Bui + 3 more
  • English
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Low Cost Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional and Recent Advances introduces different conventional and advanced low-cost systems for water and wastewater treatment. The technologies involve conventional biological processes with low-cost and newly developed processes for improving the performance of the treatment processes. The book also contains chapters describing some main topics which discusses their principles, development, and applications: 1) low-cost biological treatment system; 2) bioremediation technologies; 3) natural-based technologies; 4) biomedia-based technologies; 5) adsorption-based technologies; 6) membrane filtration-based technologies; and 7) emerging technologies.It investigates various low-cost treatment technologies and applies these to the removal of organic matters, nutrients, and emerging micro pollutants in developing countries and worldwide.

Method of process systems in energy systems: Current system part I

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 8
  • October 10, 2024
  • Zaman Sajid + 2 more
  • English
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Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Current System Part 1, Volume Eight, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites

  • 1st Edition
  • October 7, 2024
  • Chandrabhan Verma + 1 more
  • English
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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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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.

Odorous Emission Control: Monitoring and Abatement

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 63
  • October 4, 2024
  • Marzio Invernizzi
  • English
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Odorous Emission Control: Monitoring and Abatement, Volume 63 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on the Characterization of the odorous fluxes, Continuous odorous emission monitoring, Wet scrubbing, Biological treatments, Activated Carbon adsorption, Thermal Oxidation, and Selection of the proper control technology.

Computational Insights into Catalytic Transformations

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 75
  • October 3, 2024
  • Maria Biosca
  • English
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Computational Insights into Catalytic Transformations, Volume 75 in the Advances in Catalysis series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Quantum Chemical Investigations on Electrophilic F/CF3/SCF3 Transfer Hypervalent Iodine Reagents, Combining DFT and experimental studies in enantioselective catalysis. From rationalization to prediction, Molecular Modelling of encapsulation and reactivity within metallocages, On the role of computational chemistry in the design of artificial metalloenzymes, and Computational Modelling of Catalytic Oxidation Reactions with H2O2 promoted by transition metal-substituted polyoxometalates.

Advances in Heat Transfer

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 58
  • October 1, 2024
  • John Patrick Abraham + 2 more
  • English
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Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 58 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 Nanoscale Thin Film Evaporation and Ice thermal energy storage modeling: A review.

Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies

  • 1st Edition
  • September 30, 2024
  • Arindam Basu
  • English
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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.

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