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    • Deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • August 26, 2023
      • Lydia Rycroft + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage: Insights, Case Studies, and Key Learnings presents the latest research and technologies on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), building on the topics to provide case studies and lesson learned from early stage projects. The book highlights CCS storage technologies deployed at scale to offer readers insights and guidance that will ensure they make sound decisions when developing CCS programs. Cost and risk minimization techniques are included to minimize cost and risk for wide-scale commercial deployment required by 2050. Global case studies on CCS technology and high TLR provide readers with unique insight into worldwide activity.Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the full CCS chain as applied across multiple settings including energy, chemical, geological and environmental industries, as well as an authoritative understanding of international policy and regulation factors.

    • Antiviral and Antimicrobial Smart Coatings

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2023
      • Aditya Kumar + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Antiviral and Antimicrobial Smart Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications provides a critical analysis of all types of smart antiviral and antimicrobial coatings currently being researched. The book opens with a discussion of the microbial and viral pathogens, including how to identify them and their interaction with surfaces. The next three sections look at the concept of smart coatings, specifically antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral smart coatings, types, effects, and applications. The book concludes by discussing the methods and standards for characterization of coatings and then presents several real world case studies. A valuable resource for those working in the smart coatings field.

    • Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

      • 1st Edition
      • January 10, 2023
      • Izharul Haq + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bioremediation of Endocrine Disrupting Pollutants in Industrial Wastewater describes the occurrence and sources of endocrine disruptive pollutants (EDPs) in various industrial wastewaters. It discusses the type of EDPs, their effects and detection and treatment methods and presents the fate and effect of EDPs, their quantitative and qualitative analysis in industrial wastewaters and treatment through conventional and advanced technologies. It also presents the most advanced and innovative approaches for the management of EDPs in industrial wastewaters.The book will be a vital source of information for the students and researchers who have interest in emerging pollutants, specifically endocrine disruptive pollutants for their treatment and management.

    • Renewable Dyes and Pigments

      • 1st Edition
      • September 19, 2023
      • Shahid Ul Islam
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Renewable Dyes and Pigments takes an interdisciplinary approach to bridging the gap between established knowledge of traditional natural dyes and pigments and their emerging aspects in various rapidly growing industrial sectors. Research into new natural dye and pigment sources along with the discovery of sophisticated instrumentation and technology for their processing, characterization, and applications has greatly assisted in widening their scope in various advanced application disciplines is covered, along with information on a number of synthetic dyes and their detrimental effects on the environment and associated allergic, toxic, carcinogenic, and harmful responses. Amidst growing environmental and health concerns, eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes and pigments from renewable materials have re-emerged as a potential viable, sustainable option as an alternative or co-partner to synthetic compounds. This book covers a wide range of topics related to the chemistry and applications of natural dyes and pigments, with an emphasis on recent technological developments in textile dyeing, the food sector and the use of natural pigments in dye-sensitized solar cells, and more.

    • Databook of Plasticizers

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 1, 2023
      • Anna Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Databook of Plasticizers, Third Edition contains data on more than 300 of the most important generic and commercial plasticizers in use today. The data comes from a range of sources beyond plasticizers manufacturers, allowing for a detailed comparison of properties of different plasticizers. Over 100 different data fields are provided, from general information, such as molecular structure and formula, to physical properties, health and safety information, ecological properties, and recommendations regarding appropriate use and performance of each plasticizer. This data book is an essential resource for engineers, technicians and materials scientists responsible for specifying a plasticizer. The book has been updated to reflect the recent changes in plasticizer approvals for production of various materials, including chloroparaffins, refined oil derivatives, and phalates, and also includes data details on a range of new plasticizers that have recently gained market approval. It serves as an ideal companion to the Handbook of Plasticizers.

    • Introductory Differential Equations

      • 6th Edition
      • December 21, 2023
      • Martha L. Abell + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Introductory Differential Equations, Sixth Edition provides the foundations to assist students in learning not only how to read and understand differential equations, but also how to read technical material in more advanced texts as they progress through their studies. The book's accessible explanations and many robust sample problems are appropriate for a first semester course in introductory ordinary differential equations (including Laplace transforms), for a second course in Fourier series and boundary value problems, and for students with no background on the subject.

    • Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • September 8, 2023
      • Mejdi Jeguirim + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications discusses the optimization of chemical, biochemical, thermochemical and hydrothermal processes for biofuels. With a strong focus on applications, the book bridges the gap between technological developments and prospects of commercialization. Initial chapters review efficient hydrolysis and biofuel and bio-alcohol production before reviewing key processes such as biomass gasification, syngas conversion to biofuel, and pyrolysis techniques. Several biofuel applications are presented, including those within the transport industry as well as domestic and industrial boilers. The book then finishes with a review of the circular economy, biofuel policies and ethical considerations. This will act as a systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technologies in biofuels production. It is an essential read for students, researchers and engineers interested in renewable energy, biotechnology, biofuels production and chemical engineering.

    • High Temperature Miniature Specimen Test Methods

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2023
      • Wei Sun + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      High Temperature Miniature Specimen Test Methods focuses on a comprehensive and thorough introduction to a range of high temperature, miniaturized test methods at elevated temperatures which are used to obtain “bulk” creep or fatigue properties from a small volume of material. The book will be of use to a wide range of audience of engineers (e.g., designers, manufacturers, metallurgists, stress analysts), researchers (e.g., materials scientists) and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the field of high-temperature material and structural integrity assessment. Specific novel features include 1] theoretical basis of each method; 2], data interpretation method of each test, and 3] specific applications.

    • Antiviral and Antimicrobial Coatings Based on Functionalized Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 15, 2023
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Antiviral and Antimicrobial Coatings Based on Functionalized Nanomaterials: Design, Applications, and Devices is the first book on functionalized nanoparticles-based coatings that encompasses the majority of aspects of antimicrobial and antiviral coatings. The use of functionalized nanoparticles has revolutionized all fields of science and engineering, and this book provides the reader with a fundamental, interdisciplinary look at this emerging field. It focuses on the most advanced coating systems being utilized by various industries including a discussion of the current challenges to be considered during manufacturing. This book provides both academics and those working in industry with a broad-based introduction to the area of modern antimicrobial coatings practices.

    • Advances in Computers

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 130
      • March 1, 2023
      • Ali Hurson
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The 130th volume is an eclectic volume inspired by recent issues of interest in research and development in computer science and computer engineering. The volume is a collection of five chapters.

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