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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.

  • New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms

    Current Research and Future Trends in Microbial Biofilms
    • 1st Edition
    • Mukesh Kumar Yadav + 1 more
    • English
    New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms is divided into three sections: microbial adhesion/biofilms in medical settings, microbial adhesion/biofilms in agriculture, and microbial adhesion/biofilm in the environment and industry. Chapters cover adhesion and biofilm formation by pathogenic microbes on tissue and on indwelling medical devices, including sections on human infections, microbial communication during biofilm mode of growth, host defense and antimicrobial resistance, and more. Other sections cover the biofilms of agriculturally important and environmental friendly microbes, including biofilm formation on plants, in soil, and in aquatic environments. Finally, the latest scientific research on microbial adhesion and biofilm formation in the environment and in industry is covered.

  • Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

    2019 Edition
    • 1st Edition
    • Fuad Khoshnaw + 1 more
    • English
    Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2019 Edition provides engineers with expedient daily corrosion solutions for common industrial equipment, no matter the industry. Providing a purely operational level view, this reference consists of concise templated case studies categorized by material and includes all the necessary details surrounding the phenomenon. Additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included, as well as a glossary. Rounded out with an introductory foundational layer of corrosion principles critical to all engineers, Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2019 Edition delivers the daily tools required for engineers today to solve their equipment’s corrosion problems.

  • Surface Area and Porosity Determinations by Physisorption

    Measurement, Classical Theories and Quantum Theory
    • 2nd Edition
    • James B. Condon
    • English
    Surface Area and Porosity Determinations by Physisorption: Measurement, Classical Theories and Quantum Theory, Second Edition, covers the experimental method for measuring physical adsorption, various methods for analyzing the data obtained, and the theoretical background to these calculation techniques. This latest edition includes additional theoretical topics, such as the criterion to avoid theoretical anomalies, increased data on physical adsorption—including data on monolayers, and the important concept of the critical pressure for adsorption initiation. The experimental apparatus is also described, along with the various data analyses that yield surface area and porosity measurements and their analysis techniques. Modern techniques are also presented, such as the chi, disjoining pressure and DFT analysis methods, all of which yield realistic and consistent answers.

  • Hyperspectral Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32
    • English
    Hyperspectral Imaging, Volume 32, presents a comprehensive exploration of the different analytical methodologies applied on hyperspectral imaging and a state-of-the-art analysis of applications in different scientific and industrial areas. This book presents, for the first time, a comprehensive collection of the main multivariate algorithms used for hyperspectral image analysis in different fields of application. The benefits, drawbacks and suitability of each are fully discussed, along with examples of their application. Users will find state-of-the art information on the machinery for hyperspectral image acquisition, along with a critical assessment of the usage of hyperspectral imaging in diverse scientific fields.

  • Sustainable Nanoscale Engineering

    From Materials Design to Chemical Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • Gyorgy Szekely + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Nanoscale Engineering: From Materials Design to Chemical Processing presents the latest on the design of nanoscale materials and their applications in sustainable chemical production processes. The newest achievements of materials science, in particular nanomaterials, opened new opportunities for chemical engineers to design more efficient, safe, compact and environmentally benign processes. These materials include metal-organic frameworks, graphene, membranes, imprinted polymers, polymers of intrinsic microporosity, nanoparticles, and nanofilms, to name a few. Topics discussed include gas separation, CO2 sequestration, continuous processes, waste valorization, catalytic processes, bioengineering, pharmaceutical manufacturing, supercritical CO2 technology, sustainable energy, molecular imprinting, graphene, nature inspired chemical engineering, desalination, and more.

  • Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes

    Reverse and Forward Osmosis: Principles, Applications, Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 2 more
    • English
    Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Reverse and Forward Osmosis: Principles, Applications, Advances covers the important aspects of RO, FO and their combination in integrated systems, along with their specific and well-established applications. The book offers an overview of recent developments in the field of forward and reverse osmosis and their applications in water desalination, wastewater treatment, power generation and food processing. General principles, membrane module developments, membrane fouling, modeling, simulation and optimization of both technologies are also covered. The book's ultimate goal is to support the scientific community, professionals and enterprises that aspire to develop new applications.

  • Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes

    Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 2 more
    • English
    Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors presents the latest information on the application of ceramic MBR technology, including its maximum robustness and reliability when compared with other membrane-based systems. The book includes a comprehensive analysis of scenarios that are ideal for the potential use of ceramic MBRs. Sections cover applications, advantages/disadvant... the modeling of ceramic membrane bioreactors, a comparison with other membrane systems, and a section on fouling mechanisms.

  • Visible Light Active Structured Photocatalysts for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants

    Science and Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Olga Sacco + 1 more
    • English
    Visible Light Active Structured Photocatalysts for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants: Science and Engineering addresses the potential role of visible active photocatalytic processes for the removal of emerging contaminants. The book discusses the classification, sources and potential risks of emerging pollutants in water as well as the different synthesis methods of visible active structured photocatalysts with relation to their applications in photocatalytic processes for the removal of organic and inorganic emerging contaminants. Finally, the possible reaction pathways occurring during the visible or solar photocatalytic processes together with toxicity assessment are discussed. The book is a useful guide for academics, researchers and technicians in chemical engineering, chemistry and environmental sciences.

  • Smart Polymer Catalysts and Tunable Catalysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Songjun Li + 3 more
    • English
    Smart Polymer Catalysts and Tunable Catalysis describes the latest advances in smart polymer catalysts and tunable catalysis. This book will serve as an ideal reference for scientists, students and researchers working in the fields of catalysis, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Users will find this to be a distinct, systematic and comprehensive body of knowledge on the field with its compilation of essential knowledge and discussions of extensive potential in both social and commercial impacts.

  • Nuclear Radioactive Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Khalid Alnabhani + 1 more
    • English
    Nuclear Radioactive Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry comprehensively discusses the TENORMs generated from various types of oil and gas processes and their associated adverse human health effects, effective TENORM waste management strategies, and the quantitative risk analysis. The book thoroughly investigates current knowledge, addressing the three main gaps identified in available studies: 1) Exposure to radioactivity, 2) High volume waste as a source of radiation exposure, and 3) A lack of uniform, international safety regulations. This book offers researchers, scientists and graduate and undergraduate students a comprehensive and well-researched reference that covers fundamental concepts, problem identification and solutions development. It is an ideal, comprehensive guideline for professionals involved in the oil and gas and nuclear industries who are concerned about radiological issues.

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