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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.

  • Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials

    Operating Mechanisms, State-of-the-Art Methods, and Applications to the Atomistic Modelling of Batteries and Capacitors
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniele Fazzi + 1 more
    • English
    One of the most important goals in sustainable energy management is the design of new energy storage materials capable of increasing battery performance, durability, and at the same time, taking up the global challenge of increasing the energy saving capabilities through sustainable solutions. Atomistic design has experienced a tremendous boost in the last two decades thanks to the implementation and application of quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics-based approaches coupled, very recently, to artificial intelligent/machine learning algorithms. Such methods pave the way for the discovery and design of new materials for energy storage technologies. Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials: Operating Mechanisms, State-of-the-Art Methods, and Applications to the Atomistic Modelling of Batteries and Capacitors demonstrates how theoretical and computational chemistry methods can be applied in describing and predicting the properties of energy storage materials. Part I of the book introduces the reader to this heterogeneous topic, providing a general overview of the different types of batteries and capacitors, highlighting (from both historical and mechanistic points of view) the physical and operating principles of such systems. Part II contains the methodological core of the book, in terms of theoretical and computational methods. Most existing books includes a similar section where the formalisms of different methods are given, such as by explaining the theoretical concepts. Although this approach is certainly valid, this book goes a step further by giving more relevance to the computational side. Part III concerns the application of the methods described in Part II (as standalones or as a combination of those methods) to study mechanisms, processes, properties, and working principles of several energy storage systems, all based on the initial description in Part I. Computational Modelling Approaches to Energy Storage Materials is written primarily for chemists, physicists and materials scientists at graduate, post-doc, and researcher level (with both theory and experimental background), wishing to apply computational methods to model the complexity of energy storage materials. The book will be highly relevant to researchers interested in applying different atomistic methods to the topic of energy materials, as well as specialists across the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, and related engineering areas who require a better understanding of materials modelling.

  • 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, validations via rigorous simulations, including visual descriptions and videos of the simulation tasks. This book provides a comprehensive overview of both conventional and complex distillation systems for the separation of multicomponent mixtures. It covers the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and simulation techniques required to effectively analyze and optimize these systems. This book combines conceptual design methods for different types of distillation systems with the validation steps that follow by using rigorous simulations, as well as the inclusion of detailed explanations and illustrative examples throughout to explain all concepts explored in each chapter. This book 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.

  • Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • English
    A concise, practical guide that traces thermal management from the microchip to the data center. It explains how heat is generated at the transistor level, and how cooling strategies, conduction, convection, liquid immersion, and phase change cooling, scale up to keep entire data centers reliable and energy-efficient. The book blends fundamentals (heat transfer, modeling, materials) with real-world design guidelines, case studies, and best practices for engineers, researchers, and students working on electronics cooling across all scales.

  • Thermal and Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons for the Production of Light Olefins

    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli + 1 more
    • English
    Thermal and Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons for the Production of Light Olefins reviews thermal and catalytic cracking processes of hydrocarbons for the production of light olefins. The book completely reviews and discusses all aspects of the process, including the olefin market, process description, kinetics of reactions, mathematical modeling and simulation of different parts of the process, along with optimal design and operation, and process control of olefin production plants. Further it presents some of the commercial software packages in the market for the simulation and optimization of the process.This is an indispensable resource for researchers in R&D and operators of olefin plants who have to address challenges in simulation, modelling, and optimization of olefin plants.

  • Advances in Chemical Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • English
    Advances in Chemical Engineering, Volume 68, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in the field. Featuring contributions from an international panel of experts, this volume highlights emerging methodologies, theoretical advances, and technological innovations, serving as an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in chemical engineering and related disciplines.

  • Catalytic Methods in Flow Chemistry: Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 78
    • English
    Catalytic Methods in Flow Chemistry: Part B, Volume 78 in the Advances in Catalysis series, highlights recent breakthroughs in catalytic methods under continuous‐flow conditions. This new volume presents chapters written by an international board of authors and explores cutting-edge strategies for enabling sustainable, scalable chemical synthesis. Topics include technological innovations that enhance efficiency and selectivity in continuous flow systems, the integration of biocatalysts for greener processes, and the development of streamlined approaches for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis. Together, these contributions provide researchers and industrial practitioners with a comprehensive overview of advances that are shaping the future of flow chemistry and catalysis.

  • Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources

    Prospects for Net Zero Emission
    • 1st Edition
    • Pau Loke Show + 3 more
    • English
    Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources: Prospects and Opportunity in Net Zero Emission serves as an essential guide to all aspects of microalgae biorefinery research, offering a strong theoretical foundation coupled with practical guidance, case studies, and real-world applications. Sections provide a thorough overview of the latest technological advancements, market trends, and policy landscapes while also exploring the potential of microalgae biorefinery by focusing on value-added production in algae-based energy, economics, and commercial viability across industry and research fields. The book also examines the intersection of microalgae biorefinery with sustainability trends, regulations, and corporate strategies, offering a roadmap for stakeholders pursuing net-zero emissions.Finally, this book extends practical guidance for implementing these solutions, catering to researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the transition to a sustainable future. It will be a valuable guide for anyone interested in the transformative potential of microalgae, including researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, and industry professionals. This book will also be of value to policymakers and decision-makers focused on sustainable resources, production, and the conversion of waste into high-value products.

  • Process Intensification for Carbon Capture and Utilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Suttichai Assabumrungrat + 2 more
    • English
    Process Intensification for Carbon Capture and Utilization provides a comprehensive review of carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) technologies from a process engineering approach, focusing on the concept of process intensification to enhance sustainability and efficient chemical process and process design. This book begins with a brief theoretical overview of CCU process design, then builds up to chapters on practical guidance – offering case studies and real-world applications of process intensification for achieving environmental sustainability goals, reduction of carbon emissions, and creation of value-added products from captured CO2. The book will also highlight the advancement in development of methodologies and tools of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) for the design of CCU processes, including process design outlines and worked examples. The book is suitable for a wide audience in academia and industry interested in CCU technologies. It is valuable for students, research scientists, engineers, and practitioners seeking an overview or in-depth knowledge on CCU. Additionally, the book's content can be used as teaching resources for advanced courses.

  • 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.

  • Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy

    Chemical Process Design and Simulation
    • 1st Edition
    • Jingzheng Ren + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Waste Valorization for Circular Economy: Chemical Process Design and Simulation is an essential guide for chemical process design, simulation, optimization, and sustainability assessment within waste volarization. The book covers chemical process design, simulation, optimization, sustainability assessment, decision-making processes, Industry 4.0 technology applications, and circular supply chain design. Additionally, it delves into advanced waste valorization technologies for various waste types, including industrial, municipal, medical, plastic, agricultural, and food waste. Users will find up-to-date resources for industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students to understand circular process design and its real-life implementations.The book includes learning objectives, case studies, step-by-step methodologies and review exercises in each chapter to help students and researchers alike deepen and test their understanding of crucial aspects of sustainable waste valorization. This book is suitable for a very broad audience, including chemical engineering professionals such as professors, researchers, chemical engineers, and industry experts, particularly those engaged in process systems engineering, intelligent manufacturing, intelligent process control, advanced waste management, and renewable energy.

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