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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.

  • Handbook of Coarse-Grained and Multiscale Modeling of Soft Matter

    From the Fundamentals to Scientific and Industrial Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Valeriy V. Ginzburg + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Coarse-Grained and Multiscale Modeling of Soft Matter: From the Fundamentals to Scientific and Industrial Applications provides a comprehensive overview of multiscale modeling of soft materials, with a special emphasis on the details of the coarse-graining process and the development of multiscale modeling workflows, going from chemical structure to mesoscale morphology to mechanical, physical, transport, electrical, and optical properties of final materials. Starting with general principles and the fundamentals of coarse-graining, the book then reviews particle-based modeling approaches (molecular dynamics and dissipative particle dynamics), field-based models, such as self-consistent field theory and density functional theory, and data-driven and AI-based models.Additional sections cover examples of various systems of interest (synthetic polymers, liquid crystals, surfactants, nanocomposites, and biopolymers), along with specific challenges and questions. Final sections cover specific case studies where modeling is used to help solve industrial problems in the fields of polymer recycling, personal care, energy, transportation, and others. Each chapter is written by a leading academic or industrial scientist working in the specific area.

  • Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Ehtisham Khan
    • English
    Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications addresses the urgent global need for sustainable, high-performance water purification technologies by bridging cutting-edge nanoscience with practical deployment strategies. As water scarcity, industrial contamination, and emerging pollutants intensify worldwide, researchers and practitioners require resources that move beyond laboratory-scale discovery toward scalable, economically viable solutions. This reference responds to that demand by integrating materials design, mechanistic understanding, and translational pathways. It emphasizes not only adsorption, photocatalysis, membrane systems, and hybrid nano-enabled platforms, but also techno-economic feasibility, regulatory compliance, lifecycle thinking, and environmental safety. The volume is organized into thematic sections covering advanced nanomaterial synthesis, green fabrication routes, morphology and surface engineering, and industrial scale-up strategies. Mechanistic chapters examine adsorption phenomena, redox processes, photocatalytic and electrocatalytic systems, electro spun nanofibers, nano-bio interfaces, and the treatment of emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and microplastics. Subsequent sections address system integration, hybrid treatment architectures, environmental fate, toxicological risk assessment, circular economy frameworks, and global regulatory considerations. Case studies highlight decentralized systems, industrial effluent treatment, techno-economic modeling, digital integration with smart monitoring platforms, and commercialization pathways supported by pilot- and full-scale demonstrations.Advan... Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Innovation to Real-World Applications provides researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and graduate students with a rigorous yet application-oriented framework for translating nanotechnology into deployable water solutions. By combining multidisciplinary expertise with real-world case analyses, this reference supports informed material selection, process optimization, risk evaluation, and strategic innovation toward sustainable global water security.

  • Supercritical Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies

    From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanna Della Porta
    • English
    Supercritical Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies: From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering describes the well-studied, but previously not well summarised supercritical fluid technologies useful for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Supercritical technologies have been described over the last 20 years as innovative and capable of solving many problems relating to conventional chemical processes such as extraction, crystallization, foaming, drying precipitation, aerogels fabrications. This is generally true but there remain exceptions and limitations. Featuring extensive case studies and examples presenting from lab-scale to industrial scale, the author highlights the innovations of the described processes, but also their drawbacks, such as the difficulties to generalize the process application to several drugs and biomolecules. The book provides a critical overview on the necessity of process optimization case-by case that have limited the use of these dense gases in larger scale pharmaceutical or biomedical industrial production.Supercrit... Fluids in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Technologies: From Controlled Drug Release Formulation to Tissue Engineering will appeal to graduate and postdoc level students and researchers primarily in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and chemical engineering. R&D scientists at pharma and biotech companies and postdoc students studying advanced pharmaceutical technologies for drug delivery and tissue engineering, medical biomedical technology and bioengineering will also find the book useful for reference.

  • Enzymatic Reactors

    Design and Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • F. Xavier Malcata
    • English
    Enzymatic Reactors: Design and Optimization delves into the performance analysis of enzyme-based reactors, starting from the simplest ideal reactors considered as single units and then progressing to combinations of multiple units. The book gradually improves the quality of modeling with contributions from nonideal hydrodynamics and mass transfer; and eventually addresses interactions with separation and classical control of operation. Three levels of description are accordingly covered: macroscopic (kinetic regime), microscopic (nonideal flow patterns and multiphasic systems), and submicroscopic (nonideal mixing); the quality of approximation logically increases with the complexity of mathematical models and experimental datasets. Overall, the book helps readers evolve their understanding of reactor concepts, provides them with optimization tools, and extends their knowledge to overall operation – essential to optimize industrial processes.

  • Mechanical Processes in Solid-Phase Transformations

    The Role of Stresses and Relaxation Processes in the Kinetics of Polymorphic Transformations and Chemical Reactions
    • 1st Edition
    • Stanislav A. Chizhik + 2 more
    • English
    Mechanical Processes in Solid-Phase Transformations: The Role of Stresses and Relaxation Processes in the Kinetics of Polymorphic Transformations and Chemical Reactions provides a systematic treatment of the role of mechanical feedback through several different real-world examples covering the major types of solid-state transformations. It provides a novel, comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the role of mechanical stresses and relaxation processes induced by solid-state chemical reactions. This topic has previously been addressed in a very fragmented manner, with a primary focus on superficial phenomenological levels and qualitative conclusions.The chapters feature experimental results and quantitative models of the kinetics of various types of solid-state transformations (polymorphic phase transitions, topochemical reactions, photochemical reactions in crystals) accompanied by stress, plastic deformation, fracture, and macroscopic changes in the shape of crystals. Clear examples are given of controlling transformation kinetics and product morphology by influencing mechanical properties and conditions. Mechanical Processes in Solid-Phase Transformations will help to improve understanding in the growing field of solid-state mechanochemical transformations and polymorph control.It is written for academics both in research and advanced graduate/postdoc level teaching, as well as their students, who are interested in solid-state chemistry, materials science, solid-state physics, or applications of solid-state reactivity to industry. It will also be relevant to this in the areas of nanotechnology, chemical engineering, catalysis and also pharmaceutical technologies.

  • Chemical Process Design with Aspen Plus®

    • 1st Edition
    • Vassilis J. Inglezakis
    • English
    Chemical Process 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.

  • Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids

    • 1st Edition
    • Adam A.L. Michalchuk + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to the Mechanochemistry of Solids offers a thorough exploration of mechanochemistry, a field rapidly reshaping modern chemistry by enabling solvent-free, efficient synthesis of materials. The book serves as a vital resource for those new to solid-state reactivity, presenting foundational theories and practical insights that illuminate how mechanical forces can drive chemical change. Readers are introduced to the complexities of mechanochemical processes, the nuances of device selection, and the impact of sample preparation, providing a solid framework for understanding how physical forces influence chemical transformations in solids.In addition, the book discusses the growing diversity of scientists contributing to mechanochemistry and outlines the transformative potential of this technology for sustainable and green chemistry. It is especially recommended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in chemistry, materials science, and related fields.

  • Methanol Synthesis from CO2

    Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality
    • 1st Edition
    • Lebohang Macheli + 3 more
    • English
    Methanol Synthesis from CO2: Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality explores the conversion of CO2 into methanol, a vital step towards carbon neutrality, and delves into the intricate chemical reactions, catalytic mechanisms, and engineering strategies that underpin this transformative process. By addressing the global carbon challenge, the book emphasizes the urgent need to repurpose CO2 from a harmful pollutant into a valuable feedstock, paving the way for a sustainable future powered by methanol. The book covers a wide array of topics, including the historical evolution of methanol synthesis, sustainable feedstocks, and advanced catalytic methods. Readers will gain insights into reaction mechanisms, process technologies, and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing production. Additionally, the book examines the environmental and economic implications of methanol synthesis, providing a holistic view of its potential applications across various industries, from fuel blending to chemical manufacturing. This is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals in fields such as chemical engineering, environmental science, and renewable energy.

  • Industrial Process Scale-up

    A Practical Innovation Guide from Idea to Commercial Implementation
    • 3rd Edition
    • Jan Harmsen
    • English
    Industrial Product and Process Scale-up: A Practical Innovation Guide from Idea to Commercial Implementation, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive guide for all aspects of process and product scale-up from idea generation, through R&D, engineering, procurement, construction to implementation, providing insights on identifying and mitigating risks associated with commercial scale implementation - providing insights on identifying and mitigating risks associated with commercial scale implementation. The Third Edition introduces new strategies for product scale-up and integrating product and process scale-up across six innovation stages, offering methods for pilot plant decision-making, scale-down processes, and evaluation criteria for demo-plant versus commercial scale plant selection. Special emphasis is placed on unit operation scale-up methods and intensified process steps to aid decision-making during the feasibility stage, benefiting industries like pharma and active pharma ingredients. This book will be a valuable guide to researchers in industry, working to scale-up products and processes across commercial sectors. This book will also be a very useful guide to late-stage students and academics working in industrial chemical process engineering.

  • Occupational Safety and Health in Advanced Manufacturing

    Principles, Risks and Control Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Francisco J.G. Silva
    • English
    Occupational Safety and Health in Advanced Manufacturing: Principles, Risks and Control Systems is an essential resource for safety professionals, managers, engineers and researchers. The book delves into the critical aspects of workplace safety and health, summarizing significant scientific contributions and offering practical insights. Covering a wide array of topics, the book addresses risk management, regulatory frameworks, and best practices across various industries, including chemical, mechanical, electrical, construction, and agriculture. It also emphasizes the importance of operator behavior, training, and the economic implications of safety and health initiatives, and explores the integration of innovative solutions, such as automation and smart manufacturing principles, to enhance workplace safety. Readers will find in-depth discussions on the role of sensors, actuators, and artificial intelligence in creating safe and healthy automated production environments. With case studies and future prospects, this work provides a well-rounded perspective on the evolving landscape of occupational safety and health.

  • Distillation

    Fundamentals and Operations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mirko Skiborowski + 1 more
    • English
    Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the scientific and engineering foundations of modern distillation technology, and is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. Revised and extended, the volume covers the fundamental principles, practical aspects, and recent developments relevant to the analysis, design, and operation of distillation processes. The chapters trace the history of distillation and examine vapor–liquid equilibria, physical properties, mass transfer, energy use, heat exchange, and column internals. Further sections provide practical guidance on performance testing, troubleshooting, and special distillation operations. This updated edition also introduces high-gravity distillation as an example of process intensification aimed at improving mass-transfer performance, energy efficiency, and equipment compactness. This edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. Whether you are involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, or advanced process design, this book serves as a vital reference, empowering you to enhance your expertise and drive innovation in distillation technology.

  • Distillation

    Design, Optimization and Control of Distillation Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mirko Skiborowski + 1 more
    • English
    Distillation: Design, Optimization, and Control of Distillation Processes, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of modern methods for the systematic development of efficient, intensified, and operable distillation processes, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability. It is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. The chapters address the modeling and optimization of individual columns and separation sequences, as well as the conceptual design of batch, zeotropic, azeotropic, and extractive distillation processes. Further sections examine dividing wall columns, systematic entrainer selection, hybrid separation processes, and reactive distillation. The volume concludes with practical guidance on the control and operation of conventional and intensified distillation systems. Throughout, particular emphasis is placed on technical feasibility, energy efficiency and economical viability.This edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. Whether you are involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, or advanced process design, this book serves as a vital reference, empowering you to enhance your expertise and drive innovation in distillation technology.

  • Animal Products

    Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 4 more
    • English
    Animal Products: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment offers a rigorous, practically relevant exploration connecting fundamental science with applied engineering, highlighting mechanistic degradation pathways of proteins, fats, and oils, persistent pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance factors. By analyzing how effluent composition affects advanced treatment performance, the book links chemistry to process design and efficiency. It blends detailed analysis with case studies to illuminate environmental risks and technological opportunities inherent in these streams. Going beyond conventional methods, it showcases hybrid and integrated systems, advanced oxidation, electrochemical and membrane technologies, and emerging digital approaches such as data-driven modeling and AI for optimization.Animal Products: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment links scientific advances to industrial practice, demonstrating contributions to environmental sustainability, resource recovery, and the circular economy. It situates the discussion within regulatory frameworks, presenting strategies to meet stricter standards, reduce ecological footprints, and valorize wastewater for energy and products across animal-product industries worldwide.

  • Molecular Physics of Supercritical Fluid Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Tae-Young Yoon
    • English
    Supercritical fluids occupy a unique space between liquids and gases, showing unusual behaviors such as density fluctuations, transport anomalies, and tunable solvation. These properties make them powerful tools for processes ranging from extraction and drying to nanomaterial synthesis and environmental treatment. Yet, the connection between molecular-level understanding and real-world industrial design remains difficult, as near-critical phenomena are both complex and highly sensitive to operating conditions. Molecular Physics of Supercritical Fluid Technologies narrows this gap by combining core principles with practical design strategies. The first part of the book introduces the essential theory statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, molecular simulations, and interfacial science, presented in a coherent and accessible way. The second part moves toward applications, showing how these concepts support supercritical extraction, drying and particle formation, thin-film synthesis, supercritical water processes, and battery recycling. Each topic is complemented by case studies, visual explanations, and computational tools to guide process development and scale-up. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals in fields such as chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental science, the book provides both a solid theoretical foundation and practical insights. By linking molecular physics with engineering practice, it equips readers to innovate confidently and apply supercritical fluid technologies more effectively in diverse sectors.

  • Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy Production, Storage, and Environmental Remediation

    Advances in Clean Energy Storage, Conversion, and Environmental Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • Rama Rao Karri + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy Production, Storage, and Environmental Remediation: Advances in Clean Energy Storage, Conversion, and Environmental Remediation addresses the twin challenges of environmental remediation and clean energy generation by providing a comprehensive overview of designing and integrating nanostructured materials. The book opens with a discussion on energy insecurity, pollution, and plastic waste, and the need for sustainable materials, then walks the readers through the basics of electrochemical storage and photocatalysis before exploring the state-of-the-art synthesis routes, green chemistry policies, and advanced characterization techniques. The different classes of materials, including metal organic frameworks (MOFs), Single-atom crystals (SACs), metal oxides, organic electrodes, 2D metal oxides, and chalcogenides, were explored by illustrating how defect control, bandgap engineering, co-catalyst loading, and doping can be tuned for H2 generation, water treatments, supercapacitors, batteries, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation. It will also stress the key role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in advancing material discovery. Besides, it also focuses on the incorporation of circular economy principles and policy frameworks to facilitate the industrial adoption of green technologies. The book targets scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and industry professionals seeking fundamentals of material design, synthesis, characterization, and real-world implementation, uniting the fields of photocatalysis and energy storage. The book serves as a guide for anyone seeking understanding and contribution in the development of a sustainable future through advanced material science.

  • Solution and Interfacial Characteristics of Surfactants and Polymers and Their Industrial Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Dr. Malik Abdul Rub + 3 more
    • English
    Solution and Interfacial Characteristics of Surfactants and Polymers and Their Industrial Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles governing the solution, surface, and interfacial behavior of surfactants and polymers. The book explains how molecular structure influences physicochemical properties, self-assembly, micellization, adsorption, and interfacial phenomena, while integrating recent advances in synthesis, characterization, and theoretical understanding of these systems. Bridging fundamental science with real-world relevance, the book highlights a wide range of industrial and technological applications, including pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, wastewater treatment, petrochemicals, biotechnology, environmental remediation, food, cosmetics, textiles, and advanced materials. Emphasis is placed on sustainable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly surfactants and polymers, as well as emerging materials such as biosurfactants, ionic liquid surfactants, polymeric micelles, and multifunctional polymer systems. Edited by internationally recognized experts and featuring contributions from leading researchers worldwide, this volume serves as an authoritative reference for both academia and industry. It is designed for graduate and senior undergraduate students, researchers, scientists, and engineers working in surfactant science, polymer chemistry, colloidal and interfacial science, and related disciplines, offering both theoretical insight and practical guidance for advancing research and industrial innovation.

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 63
    • English

  • Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams

    • 1st Edition
    • Surajbhan Sevda
    • English
    Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical materials that power modern technologies such as renewable energy systems, electronics, batteries, and advanced catalysts. However, their extraction from primary ores is energy-intensive, environmentally damaging, and increasingly unsustainable due to rising global demand and limited reserves. Wastewater streams from industries such as mining, metallurgy, and electronics manufacturing represent an overlooked but valuable secondary source of rare earths. Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams provides a comprehensive resource that explores the scientific principles, technological innovations, and sustainable practices for recovering REEs from wastewater. Covering conventional methods, biological and bio-inspired processes, and emerging nanotechnologies, it bridges the gap between environmental biotechnology and materials recovery. The purpose of this book is to present a unified, interdisciplinary perspective on how wastewater can serve as a sustainable resource for rare earth elements, aligning with circular economy principles. It equips readers with the tools to understand, evaluate, and implement sustainable REE recovery methods, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.Essential for academic researchers, graduate students, industry professionals, and policymakers, Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Wastewater Streams serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide for advancing circular economy practices and sustainable materials management.

  • Mastering Fluidization

    Fundamentals, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Subrata Kumar Majumder
    • English
    Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications addresses the growing need for a comprehensive and application-oriented resource in fluidization engineering. Fluidized bed technology plays a central role in modern chemical, energy, environmental, and materials processing industries, yet practitioners and students often face challenges in connecting fundamental hydrodynamics with practical design and reactor performance. This reference responds to that need by systematically integrating particle science, multiphase flow behavior, transport phenomena, and reactor analysis within a unified framework. It is designed to bridge foundational theory and industrial implementation, offering clarity on complex flow regimes, minimum fluidization conditions, and scale-up considerations essential for reliable system design and optimization. The contents progress logically from introductory concepts and industrial applications to detailed treatment of particle characterization, Geldart classification, and transport properties. Subsequent chapters examine flow regimes, regime maps, minimum fluidization velocity in mono- and multicomponent systems, and gas distributor design. Advanced discussions cover bubbling and slugging phenomena, entrainment, attrition, mixing and segregation, gas dispersion, mass-transfer modeling, heat-transfer mechanisms, and reactor performance under various operating conditions. Finally, the chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and their application to fluidized-bed phenomena. Each chapter incorporates worked examples, numerical problems, multiple-choice questions, and objective assessments to reinforce conceptual understanding and practical competence.Mastering Fluidization: Fundamentals, Design and Applications equip senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with the analytical tools and engineering insight required for fluidized bed design and performance evaluation. By combining rigorous scientific treatment with real-world design considerations, this reference supports academic coursework, research development, and industrial process optimization across diverse sectors including energy, environmental engineering, and chemical manufacturing.

  • Calculations in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Industrial Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Adewale Giwa + 1 more
    • English
    Calculations in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Industrial Processes is an valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field of chemical engineering. The book bridges the gap between theoretical principles and their industrial applications, focusing on process calculations. With detailed coverage of both fundamental concepts and specialized topics, this book equips readers with the necessary tools to address real-world challenges in the chemical industry. The text is divided into two parts: Calculations in Chemical Engineering Fundamentals and Calculations in Industrial Chemical Processes. Part A covers foundational topics such as material and energy balances, chemical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, and process dynamics. Part B provides advanced applications, including environmental chemical engineering, sustainability, oil and gas process engineering, and biochemical engineering. Each chapter is designed to enhance understanding through step-by-step problem-solving techniques, real-world case studies, and supplementary materials like software tools for process simulations.

  • Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuanyuan Sun + 2 more
    • English
    Multi-Scale and Whole-Process Oriented Potential Analysis & Technical Evaluation of Industrial Pollution Reduction introduces innovative multi-scale models like SPECM and SDM-BCPP, focusing on precise, collaborative emission reduction strategies across industrial, regional, and basin levels. The book systematically explores the mechanisms of whole-process emission reduction, integrating source control, process optimization, and end-of-pipe treatment, supported by practical case studies in industries such as packaging, printing, sugar manufacturing, and cement, as well as regional applications in the Liaohe River Basin and Gansu. It emphasizes multi-objective optimization, balancing emission reduction, cost-effectiveness, and carbon mitigation to generate actionable schemes. The detailed content spans research progress, model applications, and technical pathways for achieving sustainable industrial development, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.

  • Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Cíntia Soares + 2 more
    • English
    Intensification and Sustainability in Chemical Engineering serves as a comprehensive guide to chemical process engineering and sustainability. Across four sections, the book covers topics such as sustainability metrics, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, green synthesis, process intensification, circular economy, electrification, biotechnology, digitalization, and nanotechnology - all of which are crucial concepts in developing sustainable chemical processes as they address challenges, drive sustainability, and promote innovation within the field. This book serves as an invaluable resource to students at postgraduate and late undergraduate level within chemical engineering, as well as other engineering disciplines involving sustainable chemical processes.It is also a useful reference for students, industrial researchers, and process designers working in other industries, or for decision/policymaker... looking to make their research design and practices more sustainable and reduce environmental impacts.

  • Cosmetic Science and Technology

    Theoretical Principles and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kazutami Sakamoto + 4 more
    • English
    Cosmetic Science and Technology: Theoretical Principles and Applications, Second Edition covers the fundamental aspects of cosmetic science that are necessary to understand material development, formulation, and the dermatological effects that result from the use of these products.The book fulfils this role by offering a comprehensive view of cosmetic science and technology, including environmental and dermatological concerns. As the cosmetics field quickly applies cutting-edge research to high value commercial products that have a large impact in our lives and on the world's economy, this book is an indispensable source of information that is ideal for experienced researchers and scientists, as well as non-scientists who want to learn more about this topic on an introductory level.The second edition features much greater emphasis on the sustainable development goals which have now become so central to the cosmetics industry and society more generally, linked to critical environmental and safety concerns which are also increasingly central to the field. This book will appeal to chemical engineers, chemists, physical chemists and cosmetic chemists in cosmetics research and development, as well as dermatologists and toxicologists.

  • Gas-particle Cyclonic Separation Dynamics: Fundamentals and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Bingtao Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Gas-particle Cyclonic Separation Dynamics: Fundamentals and Technology provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of swirling gas-particle flow and centrifugal separation systems. With rapid progress in computational modeling, advanced measurement tools, and process intensification, the field lacks a single reference connecting fundamental theory with modern technological advancements. This book bridges that gap by presenting core principles of multiphase flow, particle dynamics, turbulence, and vortex behavior, followed by analytical models for separation performance, pressure drop, and energy efficiency. It highlights state-of-the-art CFD simulations and emerging AI/ML-based predictive approaches, along with experimental techniques such as PIV, LDV, and PDPA. Practical design considerations, operating conditions, and performance-enhancin... cyclone configurations are addressed with real-world applicability. By integrating theoretical foundations with industrial strategies and optimization methods, the book equips researchers, engineers, and graduate students with the tools needed to analyze, design, and improve high-efficiency cyclone separators across chemical, environmental, and energy sectors.

  • Resource Recovery

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi + 3 more
    • English
    Resource Recovery: Principles and Applications plays a crucial role in modern industry by enabling the extraction and reuse of valuable materials from various solid, liquid, and gaseous waste streams- thus, reclaiming valuable materials, such as precious and critical metals, in their original form for direct reuse, and plant-based proteins for alternative foods.Resource recovery: Principles and Applications provides an in-depth exploration of resource recovery techniques and their applications across diverse waste streams, including municipal and industrial solid waste, industrial effluents, brines, and gaseous emissions. It includes detailed chapters on the recovery of minerals, nutrients, and valuable products from diverse waste streams, providing readers with practical knowledge and innovative approaches. It highlights the latest technological advancements in resource recovery, such as membrane filtration, MOF/COF adsorbents, and biotechnologies and includes real life applications and case studies. The book serves as an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and the circular economy.

  • Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Julian Martínez + 2 more
    • English
    Supercritical Fluid Technology for Food Processing: Fundamentals and Applications aims to bring a didactic approach to supercritical fluid technologies, considering the specific aspects of their use in food processing, and including issues that must be considered in a food industrial plant. The book's chapters cover fundamentals and then move through extraction, separation, adsorption, impregnation, drying, physical processing, particle formation, coprecipitation, reaction, and enzyme and microorganism inactivation. It concludes with a chapter on current practice and future challenges, as well as a look at project formulation for developing new food products.Supercritic... fluids have gained increasing attention in the scientific community and industries where their application can lead to valuable products by means of green and sustainable processes. Food processing is one of the greatest application fields of supercritical technology, which can help produce new and natural ingredients. It is increasingly applied by research groups in universities, including food engineering schools.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment

    Emerging Applications and Best Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • Izharul Haq + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart and Sustainable Waste Treatment provides a much-needed, specialized resource on the application of Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in sustainable waste management. The book provides methods to help streamline processes, improve recycling rates, reduce contamination, and lower operational costs along with Machine learning models that can enhance forecasting and planning, allowing municipalities to optimize collection schedules and waste processing strategies. By combining theoretical insights with practical solutions, this book closes the gap between advanced technology and real-world applications, providing a roadmap for transforming solid waste management through data-driven, AI-powered approaches and seeks to drive forward the integration of intelligent, sustainable solutions into waste management practices across the globe.

  • HAZOP: Guide to Best Practice

    • 4th Edition
    • Phil Eames + 1 more
    • English
    HAZOP: Guide to Best Practice, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for professionals in the process industries, offering a comprehensive overview of the HAZOP study method. This updated edition incorporates the latest insights and practices to enhance safety and operational efficiency within HAZOP teams. Readers will discover how to effectively implement HAZOP techniques in both new and existing facilities, with clear guidance through every stage of the study process. The book features diagrammatic representations of key concepts, making complex information accessible and easy to understand. Delving into the intricacies of HAZOP, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the detailed HAZOP study procedure, organizing and conducting studies, recording and auditing processes, and advanced aspects of HAZOP. It also addresses specific applications, such as transient operations and proprietary equipment, while providing valuable appendices that illustrate HAZOP studies for various operational scenarios. With new content on the implications of AI and advanced control systems, this edition is timely and relevant.

  • Atomic Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiangbo Meng + 1 more
    • English
    Atomic Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications offers a systematic overview of ALD, highlighting its scientific foundations, surface chemistry, and processing techniques. The book explores the origin and evolution of ALD, along with its key applications across various fields, making it an essential reference for understanding this versatile technology. The book is organized into four main parts: Fundamentals of ALD, ALD in Semiconductors, Heterogeneous Catalysis, and Emerging Applications. It covers topics such as precursors, characterization methods, and advanced processing strategies. Readers will find detailed insights into ALD’s role in memory devices, interconnects, catalysts, energy storage, photovoltaics, water treatment, and innovative fields like additive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.Atom... Layer Deposition: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in chemistry, physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

  • Multi-Scale Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Efstratios Pistikopoulos + 1 more
    • English
    Multi-Scale Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering introduces a unified framework for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing complex energy systems, emphasizing interconnections across materials, processes, and sectors to accelerate future energy pathways and the energy transition. The book covers advanced mathematical algorithms, uncertainty management, machine learning, and life cycle assessment, supported by real-world case studies like renewable hydrogen production. Readers will find detailed methods for designing large-scale energy solutions such as power-chemical polygeneration, renewable integration, and supply chain planning, along with considerations for dynamic, environment-aware operations. The final sections explore the food-energy-water nexus and provide practical tutorials using the ENERGIA software platform. This self-contained resource empowers researchers, engineers, policymakers, and graduate students to develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy challenges and contribute meaningfully to the transition towards cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

  • Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Qi Qiao + 2 more
    • English
    Accounting for the Generation and Discharge of Pollutants from Industrial Sources for Precise Environmental Management advances scientific understanding by systematically analyzing the laws governing pollutant production and release in China's industrial sectors. The book introduces innovative core technologies, including the modular Pollution Generation and Discharge Modular Accounting (PGDMA) model, parameter quantification methods, and data quality control systems, all supported by practical case studies from the sugar manufacturing, thermal power, iron and steel, and photovoltaic industries.Balancing theoretical depth with practical application, the content is organized into detailed chapters covering industry classification standards, pollution coefficients, industrial production characteristics, the PGDMA model, parameter quantification techniques, dynamic coefficient management, and future prospects. It offers a step-by-step guide from workshop division to emission accounting, including stratified sampling methods and coding systems for pollution sources.This book is an indispensable resource for environmental engineering technicians, industrial environmental managers, ecological supervision staff, and researchers. It serves as a practical tool for pollution prevention, discharge permit management, and environmental statistics, supporting sustainable industrial development and environmental protection.

  • Advances in Microbial Bioplastics

    Materials, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • E.K. Radhakrishnan + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the field of microbial bioplastics. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of biopolymer biosynthesis, their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications, especially in active packaging. It emphasizes sustainable production methods, circular economy integration, and innovative trends such as omics approaches and AI-driven processes, offering readers a detailed understanding of how microbial bioplastics can revolutionize eco-friendly packaging solutions. The chapters cover a wide array of topics, including microbial bioplastics' types and properties, biosynthetic pathways, development of packaging materials, reinforced applications, and their role as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging. The book also discusses recent advances, environmental sustainability, and the current status and future prospects of microbial bioplastics in industry, providing a bridge from laboratory research to commercial scale.Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into microbial biopolymer production and application. It is particularly valuable for those involved in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation, supporting efforts to develop eco-friendly, sustainable, and commercially viable bioplastic materials.

  • Sustainability in Waste Management

    An Engineering Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Shailendra Kumar Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainability in Waste Management: An Engineering Perspective presents a comprehensive framework for integrating environmental engineering, renewable energy, digital innovation, and circular economy principles into modern waste management. The book blends theory with real-world applications, drawing insights from diverse regions, including both developed and developing countries. Sections covers core concepts such as waste classification, characterization, landfilling, and decentralized wastewater treatment, resource recovery from organic, biomedical, and food waste, renewable-powered systems such as solar dryers and PV-based waste handling, and emerging technologies like hydrogen production, energy storage, carbon capture, and AI-enabled waste monitoring.The book aligns with key global targets such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Intended for engineers, researchers, urban planners, and policymakers, this book offers scalable, adaptable, and technically sound solutions to modern waste challenges.

  • Advanced Hybrid Composite Materials and their Applications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ibrahim M. Alarifi + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Hybrid Composite Materials and Their Applications, Second Edition provides an in-depth, comprehensive reference on the latest developments in hybrid composite materials. It integrates foundational science with emerging topics including additive manufacturing, smart and multifunctional properties, sustainability, and machine learning. The book reflects technological advances since 2023, covering new hybridization strategies, improved additive manufacturing techniques, self-sensing and self-healing composites, eco-friendly solutions, and AI-driven design and analysis. Its scope spans synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of hybrid composites, with particular focus on hybrid nanoparticles, interfacial engineering, recycling, and regulatory guidelines relevant to researchers and industry professionals worldwide.Six new chapters expand coverage of additive manufacturing, metal and ceramic matrix hybrids, smart and self-healing materials, and machine learning for optimization and failure analysis. Case studies spanning aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, and environmental sectors connect theory to practice, supporting researchers and practitioners navigating rapid advances in composites and sustainability.

  • Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Joris W. Thybaut + 5 more
    • English
    Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is a practical focused text that brings together the relevant basics for reaction engineering and shows their applications to a wide variety of examples, whilst looking at the intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, reaction mechanism elucidation, elementary step-based modelling and model-based design and optimization involved.The book aims at spanning the entire process from acquisition of the relevant data in specifically designed experimental set-ups, over the proper data treatment and the corresponding interpretation up to the quantification of the gained understanding in a (kinetic) model. The latter aspect allows the reader to challenge the interpretation made of the data and design subsequent experiments or improve the interpretation/model formulation. The coverage goes beyond the generic (theoretical) principles, which are, evidently, also dealt with, by carefully considering and explaining their application to a variety of real-life applications including gas- and liquid-phase reactions, heterogeneously catalyzed reactions involving adsorption either in the Henry regime or at full saturation of the catalyst or combined homogeneous-heteroge... reactions.Elementary Kinetic Modelling in Catalytic Reaction Engineering is written primarily for graduate students and postdoc researchers in chemical engineering or applied industrial chemistry studying chemical reaction engineering and catalysis, as well as physical chemists studying kinetics.

  • Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment

    Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms
    • 1st Edition
    • Imran Ahmad + 1 more
    • English
    Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms offers a comprehensive examination of the scientific foundations, engineering mechanisms, and practical designs that drive modern algal-based wastewater treatment technologies. Bridging fundamental bioprocess principles with real-world reactor configurations, the book presents a unified resource that addresses both closed and open photobioreactor systems, including light distribution, hydrodynamics, nutrient kinetics, and scale-up strategies. Through mechanistic modeling and performance evaluation frameworks, it consolidates scattered knowledge and emerging innovations into a single, authoritative reference. The book unfolds in three parts: Part I explores closed photobioreactor systems, detailing the design and optimization of horizontal, vertical, and flat-panel reactors. Part II deals with open systems, covering circular ponds, raceway ponds, and hybrid configurations, with a focus on natural flow, modeling, and integration. Part III investigates innovative designs, the role of artificial intelligence and digital twins, and the future of sustainable, circular wastewater management.Closed and Open Photobioreactor Systems for Wastewater Treatment: Design Principles and Operational Mechanisms is an essential guide for researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals in biotechnology, wastewater management, environmental engineering, and sustainable process development. It provides critical insights for advancing resource recovery, carbon capture, and sustainable development in both academic and applied settings.

  • Hydrodynamic Cavitation

    Fundamentals, Design and Applications in Process Intensification
    • 1st Edition
    • Xun Sun + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Fundamentals, Design and Applications in Process Intensification offers a comprehensive introduction and in-depth insights into this promising engineering approach. Covering fundamental principles, flow dynamics, experimental and numerical analysis, and reactor design, this book explores a wide range of applications including water treatment, biodiesel production, biomass pre-treatment, and food processing, among others. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students eager to harness hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) for industrial innovations. The book is organized into key chapters that detail the cavitating flow mechanisms, advanced measurement and simulation techniques, and practical design strategies for scalable, cost-effective HC systems. It also provides in-depth discussions on optimizing energy efficiency and applying HC across diverse fields such as sludge management, resource recovery, flotation, desulfurization, denitrification, and lab-on-a-chip devices. With this structure, readers gain both theoretical foundations and practical guidance.

  • Carbon Dioxide Utilization

    From Synthetic Chemistry to Global Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin
    • English
    Carbon Dioxide Utilization: From Synthetic Chemistry to Global Sustainability provides a comprehensive exploration of the emerging developments, bridging fundamental concepts, cutting-edge research, and industrial implementation, thereby offering readers an in-depth understanding of the exciting and rapidly evolving field of CO₂ utilization.The book provides readers with detailed insights into the versatile applications of CO₂, its role in carboxylation and heterocycle synthesis, and its catalytic hydrogenation into methanol and formic acid. Emerging technologies such as microwave plasma conversion, artificial enzyme mimics, and microbial pathways are thoroughly discussed, alongside applications in biomass utilization, polymer processing, and MOF-based catalysis. In addition, the volume explores the industrial potential of supercritical CO₂ across food, textiles, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and energy recovery, as well as its role in carbon capture, storage, and next-generation energy systems like CO₂ batteries and Brayton cycles. With highly skilled experts, this work highlights both current practices and future perspectives, including artificial photosynthesis, to show how CO₂ utilization can contribute to sustainability and global climate solutions.

  • The Safety Critical Systems Handbook

    A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety
    • 6th Edition
    • David J. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    The Safety Critical Systems Handbook: A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety, 6th edition is a practical, fully updated guide to achieving safer technology in systems that protect workers and the public against injury and death, while also addressing environmental risk. Building on IEC 61508 and related guidance, this sixth edition incorporates the latest 2026 updates, including clarified scope for artificial intelligence (software technology class), expanded coverage of human factors and security, and strengthened requirements for competence and levels of independence in functional safety assurance. It introduces enhanced technical expectations including relocated semiconductor content, new requirements for diagnostic functions and common cause failures, and expanded guidance on software off-line support tools. For systems engineering, it incorporates and extends IEC TS 61508:2016 to support Systematic Capability SC3 and SC4, clarifies the difference between SIL (required) and SC (achieved), and strengthens software lifecycle management, traceability, and regression testing, including new guidance for data-driven systems.

  • Mineral Processing Design and Operations

    An Introduction
    • 3rd Edition
    • Denis S. Yan + 2 more
    • English
    Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction, Third Edition outlines methods commonly used in mineral beneficiation and concentration processes. The book balances fundamental theoretical operational principles and practical explanations of the design and operation of apparatus and equipment. The basics of process controls for efficient and economic modes of separation are also introduced. The book covers the theory and formula for unit capacities and power requirements to help designers develop the necessary equipment and flowsheets to economically attain maximum yield and grade. Application of the theory to practice is explained at each stage, helping operators understand associated implications in each unit process.This fully updated third edition features updates on key areas within the field such as the properties of slurries and tailings waste management, as well as the increasing importance of sensor-based ore sorting options to improve efficiency and sustainability. It aims to help students, practicing engineers and operators who are interested in processing minerals to economically liberate and concentrate them for down-stream extraction processes. It also remains a valuable text for professional engineers working in industry given its breadth of coverage.

  • Waste to Wealth

    Sustainable Metal Recovery from Wastewater Streams
    • 1st Edition
    • Surajbhan Sevda + 1 more
    • English
    Waste to Wealth: Sustainable Metal Recovery from Wastewater Streams provides a comprehensive resource on the latest research, technologies, process optimization, sustainable practices, and case studies related to the recovery of metals from wastewater. It highlights approaches that can be used in different disciplines, or in a collaborative team, making it useful for people having expertise in a variety of fields who want an interdisciplinary bioremediation and bio-electroremediati... approach for metal recovery and wastewater treatment. The book serves as a guide and reference for professionals, academics, students, and policymakers invested in advancing the field of metal recovery and wastewater treatment.By catering to this diverse readership, the book aims to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge, foster collaborative efforts, and drive positive change in the field of metal recovery and wastewater management.

  • Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery

    Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery
    • 1st Edition
    • André Bezerra dos Santos + 1 more
    • English
    Anaerobic Digestion for Resource Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities in the Integrated Biorefinery serves as a comprehensive guide to anaerobic digestion (AD) by covering fundamental principles, advanced techniques, and real-world applications of AD as applied to resource recovery, integrated biorefinery, and the circular economy. Chapters provide clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical insights to explore the integration of AD in biorefinery operations, covering topics such as mass and energy balances, economical evaluations, environmental considerations, and upscaling strategies. Additionally, the book provides guidance on identifying and mitigating inhibitory factors that can limit the real-world applications of AD research.This book equips readers with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in AD and biorefinery operations, and is very useful guide for students, researchers, and industry professionals working with, or looking to get into, research with anaerobic digestion, resource recovery, integrated biorefinery, and bioenergy technologies. The book will also provide useful information for decision makers, policymakers, and consultants working to make their business more sustainable and focus on circular economy practices.

  • Bioelectrochemical Systems: From Fundamentals to Practical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Enas Taha Sayed + 3 more
    • English
    Bioelectrochemical Systems: From Fundamentals to Practical Applications serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, and policymakers interested in the fundamentals and latest advancements of bioelectrochemical systems. It provides practical insights into energy harvesting, water treatment, and environmental applications, while addressing challenges related to material development, system scaling, and sustainability. With real-world case studies and a focus on innovative, cost-effective solutions, this guide helps readers understand how BES can contribute to sustainable energy production and environmental protection, supporting global efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Integrated Nanoscience

    A Crossroads of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
    • 1st Edition
    • Jagriti Narang + 1 more
    • English
    Provides a structured and interdisciplinary overview of nanoscience, integrating the physical, chemical, and biological foundations that define nanomaterials. The book offers in-depth coverage of topics including the physics of nanomaterials (quantum effects, molecular and atomic structures, and size-dependent properties), the chemistry of nanomaterials (synthesis routes, morphology, and surface modification), and nanobiotechnology (cell–nanomaterial interactions, nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery, and biocompatibility). It further details advanced characterization techniques such as microscopy (SEM, TEM, AFM), spectroscopy, magnetic and electrical measurements, and analytical methodologies for assessing nanomaterial behavior in environmental and biological systems. Dedicated chapters address nanotoxicology, biosafety, and environmental nanotechnology, emphasizing responsible research and sustainable applications.By combining theoretical concepts with case studies and experimental insights, the book serves as a practical reference for students, researchers, and professionals in nanoscience, materials science, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. It supports both academic study and applied research aimed at developing safe and innovative nanotechnological solutions.

  • Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents

    • 3rd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Foaming and Blowing Agents, Third Edition includes the most current information on foaming technology, guiding users on the proper selection of formulation, which is highly dependent on the mechanisms of action of blowing agents and foaming agents, as well as dispersion and solubility. The book features 14 chapters covering theory, materials, processing, morphology, and performance related to foaming and blowing agents, including mechanistic explanations supported by chemical reactions, diagrams, and tables. Chemical, physical, and supercritical foaming methods are discussed, and the book covers properties of 23 groups of blowing agents and the typical range of technical performance for each group, including general properties, physical-chemical properties, health and safety, environmental impact, and applications in different products and polymers.

  • Vegetable Oils

    Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oils examines vegetable oils' intricate chemical composition and unique properties, elucidating their profound impact on wastewater treatment processes. Through rigorous analysis supported by empirical evidence, the book reveals the complicated mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of vegetable oils in removing contaminants and highlights their versatility in various treatment scenarios. In addition, it addresses state-of-the-art developments and explores new methods and innovative strategies that utilize the potential of plant oils to enhance treatment efficacy and sustainability. This book equips researchers with the tools necessary to optimize wastewater treatment systems and address pressing environmental challenges by synthesizing the latest research findings and practical expertise.

  • Shreir's Corrosion

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stuart Lyon
    • English
    This five-volume reference work builds upon the success of the previous edition in bringing the underpinning science and understanding of materials degradation up to date. Shreir’s Corrosion, 2nd edition will cover the range of innovations and applications that have emerged in recent years and address the needs of engineers, consultants, and researchers alike.The new edition extends the more science-oriented contents of the previous edition to cover technological problems and solutions for specific industries and application areas. Examples of industry focus include: energy (new nuclear, thermal power, hydrocarbon extraction, wind, solar, battery and fuel cell systems), infrastructure (built environment, key utility assets), transport (highways, rail, vehicles, aerospace) and new materials (e.g. composites).Comprehe... updated where appropriate, Shreir’s Corrosion, new content has also been added to expand coverage in areas such as corrosion management, risk-based inspection and management, field inspection; environmental concerns, including sustainability and legislative drivers; general economic concerns, including moving towards a circular economy and re-cyclability.Each chapter offers a detailed and in-depth overview of the topic it treats and is complemented by an extensive reference list, tables, figures as well as other elements such as glossary, key objectives, introductory and conclusions paragraphs to aid both learning and teaching. The accessible style, the comprehensive coverage of topics, the rich yet coherent structure of the work, and the level of detail provided make this work a fundamental reference for both academic and corporate libraries.

  • Copper Oxides and Related Materials

    Properties, Synthesis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Suresh Sagadevan + 2 more
    • English
    Copper Oxides and Related Materials: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications provides a thorough description of the physical, structural, electrophysical, chemical, electronic, and biological properties of copper oxides in one convenient volume. The book focuses on human and environmental aspects, paying particular attention to health, environmental remediation, electronic applications, energy storage, and solar energy conversion.Copper oxides are widely used in many applications such as antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anticancer treatments; as biocide agents against phytopathogens or hospital-acquired diseases; and, they are also a standard material used for superconductivity. This volume thoroughly explores the most exciting and relevant applications of copper oxides, a class of material with a sometimes bewilderingly wide array of potential uses.

  • Design and Simulation of Conventional and Complex Distillation Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Arturo Jiménez-Gutiérrez + 2 more
    • English
    Design and Simulation of Conventional and Complex Distillation Systems serves as a comprehensive guide to the design of conventional and complex distillation processes with a unique combination of conceptual design methods and validations via rigorous simulations, including visual descriptions and videos of simulation tasks. The book provides a comprehensive overview of both conventional and complex distillation systems, covering the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and simulation techniques required to effectively analyze and optimize. Users will find conceptual design methods for different types of distillation systems with validation steps that follow using rigorous simulations, as well as detailed explanations and illustrative examples.It will be an invaluable guide chemical engineering students, researchers, and professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of distillation processes and enhance their knowledge to design and simulate efficient and modern distillation systems.

  • Green Energy Harvesting from Waste Resources

    Opportunities and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Srijan Aggarwal + 4 more
    • English
    Green Energy Harvesting from Waste Resources: Opportunities and Challenges addresses the urgent need for innovative, sustainable solutions at the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. As global sustainability and circular economy initiatives intensify, this reference serves as a multidisciplinary resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to transform diverse waste streams into viable energy sources. The book fills a critical knowledge gap by providing a systems-level perspective that bridges engineering, biotechnology, materials science, and policy. The contents are organized into three comprehensive sections. Section A explores advanced materials, zero waste strategies, recycling, nanotechnology, and circular economy models, establishing the scientific foundation for energy conversion from waste. Section B delves into biochemical and thermochemical approaches, covering microbial fuel cells, biodiesel, hydrogen production, and energy recovery from e-waste, food, wastewater, and agricultural byproducts. Section C critically evaluates life cycle assessments, economic feasibility, policy frameworks, and scalability, offering actionable insights for overcoming technical and regulatory challenges. Each chapter combines cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and global perspectives, enabling readers to understand both the science and practical deployment of waste-to-energy technologies. The resource equips its audience with the knowledge to innovate, implement, and advocate for sustainable energy transitions. By integrating scientific advances, economic analysis, and policy guidance, the reference empowers researchers, engineers, and sustainability professionals to unlock the potential of waste resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to global net-zero and sustainable development goals.

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