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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • The Alkaloids

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 90
    • English
    The Alkaloids, Volume 90, the newest release in a series that has covered the topic for more than 60 years, discusses key aspects of alkaloid chemistry, biology and pharmacology. Sections in this release include chapters on Recent Progress in the Chemistry of Naphthylisoquinoline Alkaloids, The Biological Activities of Quinolizidine Alkaloids, and C NMR Spectral Data and Pharmacological Activities of Aporphine Alkaloids.
  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56
    • English
    Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 56, presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • Studies in Natural Products Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 78
    • Atta-ur Rahman
    • English
    Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 78 covers the synthesis or testing and recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of the fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over the millennia through genetic effects. With rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and then determine the structures and biological activity of natural products rapidly, thus opening up exciting opportunities in the field of new drug development to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Sustainable Remediation Technologies for Emerging Pollutants in Aqueous Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Technologies for Remediation of Emerging Pollutants from Aqueous Environment compiles and collates advanced technologies for the purification of water and wastewater. The book covers the biological purification of wastewater, the use of adsorbents for decontamination of water, the role of membrane technology and its composites for removing emerging pollutants, and applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) for removal of emerging pollutants. This resource provides a single source solution to academicians and young researchers by assembling the latest information on the application of the conventional and non-conventional in water and wastewater purification.
  • Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes

    Decomposition
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Progresses in Ammonia: Science, Technology and Membranes: Decomposition considers the membrane technology for improving ammonia decomposition. Various aspects are considered, including the catalytic extraction of hydrogen from ammonia, the recovery of hydrogen from ammonia production processes, the hydrogen production system combined with a membrane reactor from ammonia, highly purified hydrogen production from ammonia for PEM fuel cell, the carbon dioxide capture by aqueous ammonia with membrane, and the Ammonia decomposition in auto-thermal microchannel reactors). Mathematical simulation using the CFD model to investigate the effect of Ammonia decomposition is also discussed.
  • Water Treatment Using Engineered Carbon Nanotubes

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 2 more
    • English
    Water Treatment Using Engineered Carbon Nanotubes provides complete and detailed information on carbon nanotubes for wastewater treatment, covering preparation, properties, and application. The book begins by introducing the cross-disciplinary fundamentals of pollutants, water treatment, and carbon-based nanomaterials. This is followed by chapters focusing on adsorption mechanisms, properties, modeling, and preparation techniques for carbon nanotube-based materials in the context of wastewater treatment. The subsequent sections of the book focus on specific applications of carbon nanotubes in removal of pollutants and as catalysts of co-catalysts for water treatment. Finally, other novel applications, key challenges, and research trends are discussed. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science, chemical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, sustainability, and engineering, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in advanced nanomaterials for water treatment and environmental protection
  • Precision CNC Machining for High-Performance Gears

    Theory and Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Shilong Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Precision CNC Machining for High-Performance Gears: Theory and Technology covers basic theories and methods, key technologies, and machining equipment in precision CNC machining of high-performance gears. Sections cover research status and development trends of machining technologies and CNC machining equipment of high-performance gears, calculation theories of the precision modification method of high-performance gears, methods of reducing the machining principle errors of high-performance gears, the modeling method of multi-source errors and the compensation technique of CNC gear machine tools, the key technologies of precision CNC gear machine tools, the optimization method of the process parameters of hobbing and grinding, key technologies, and more.
  • Biomass to Bioenergy

    Modern Technological Strategies for Biorefineries
    • 1st Edition
    • Sonil Nanda + 1 more
    • English
    Biomass to Bioenergy: Modern Technological Strategies for Biorefineries provides an in-depth review of the latest innovations and developments in biomass conversion technologies for energy and biochemical products. The book presents the fundamental principles, recent developments, challenges and solutions, innovative state-of-the-art technologies and future perspectives on biorefining technologies of waste biomass resources to biofuel production.
  • Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Massimiliano Lo Faro + 1 more
    • English
    Polymer Electrolyte–Based Electrochemical Devices: Advances, provides a complete overview of the theoretical and applied aspects of energy-related polymer electrolyte-based technologies. The book presents detailed thermodynamic and other basic requirements for smart materials like fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, sensors and devices for the abatement of pollutants. Delving into the physical-chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties of smart materials, it covers fundamental analysis and modeling to optimize the application of smart materials in terms of conductivity, chemical stability and kinetic properties. Detailed protocols for operation are suggested and discussed, including component development to optimize functionality, cost and upscaling. By exploring examples of actual prototypes based on recent research findings, analyzing requirements and cost estimate for large-scale production and implementation, as well as for their integration into existing systems, the environmental impact of multiple electrochemical applications is also examined.