Chemical & Biochemical

Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, Sixth Edition, is the most complete guide for chemical and process engineers who need reliable and authoritative solutions to on-the-job problems. The text is comprehensively revised and updated with new data and...

Use this guideline to develop an effective Process Safety Knowledge Management system When managing the risks of hazardous materials and energies, a well-developed process safety program is critical for maintaining a healthy workforce, for protecting the...

Applied Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers emphasizes the derivation of a variety of numerical methods and their application to the solution of engineering problems, with special attention to problems in the chemical engineering field. These...

This book is a practical guide to sensory evaluation methods and techniques in the food, cosmetic and household product industries. It explains the suitability of different testing methods for different situations and offers step-by-step instructions on...

This innovative reference provides a coherent and critical view on the potential benefits of a transition from batch to continuous processes in the biopharmaceutical industry, with the main focus on chromatography. It also covers the key topics of...

Measuring Climate Change to Inform Energy Transitions A useful assessment tool to inform energy transition decisions in view of climate change Climate change is without question the greatest global challenge of the twenty-first century. Among its many...

Thorough review of the dyeing of cellulose fibers with information on pre- and post-processing and various types of dyes Dyeing of Cellulose Fibers provides comprehensive coverage of the dying process of cellulose fibers, covering mechanisms, challenges,...

This volume focuses on the comprehensive discussion of the recent development toward the search for an alternative polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), the associated challenges, and remedies to overcome the underlying practical issues. It critically...

This book summarizes the state-of-the-art approaches and novel technologies developed for the sustainable production of energy and structural and functional materials. Each chapter includes a detailed review of current aspects pertaining to the energy...

The science of rheology and its applications have grown steadily. Although polymers dominated in the past, the applications to foods have become increasingly important over the last four decades. The complexity of food rheology has not only generated...

This book provides insights into essential oil extraction research with a special interest in the scalability concerns of each extraction method and their techno-economic concerns. It includes advancements and prognosis for the optimal extraction of...

Introductory resource on nanoscience and molecular engineering stressing the interdisciplinary nature of the field Principles of Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering introduces nanoscale principles in molecular engineering, providing hands-on experience...

This book explains the fundamental and advanced topics related to the field of different nano and macro structure-based materials toward combating the problem of water treatment, focusing on smart and advanced materials, their necessity, and advantages...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of biomass ashes and biochars as sustainable soil amendments. It is a comprehensive guide that details advanced production processes, environmental benefits, and practical applications, supported by detailed...

This book contains guidelines for clients who outsource manufacturing, brokers who aid in outsourcing, and manufacturers who develop and/or execute outsourced manufacturing on how to improve process safety performance by understanding and managing the...

Although lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the dominant technology used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and stationary power stations, there is concern about the long-term availability and sustainability of lithium to meet demand. Sodium...

Introduction to the surface renewal model of mass transfer for the analysis and design of gas-liquid contacting equipment and membrane filters Applications of the Surface Renewal Model of Mass Transfer provides a rigorous application of the surface...

Solid Waste Management: Navigation from Fundamentals to Innovation is a compendium that unravels the complexities of waste management. It traverses the historical backdrop of waste management practices and ushers in a realm where sustainability and...

This book presents a multifaceted examination of biomass valorization, biofuel, and bioenergy across diverse sectors and seeks to address the fundamental aim of advancing sustainable energy solutions while mitigating environmental challenges. It delves...

The book addresses fundamental principles of the membrane separation technology along with an insight of the modern membrane separation process. Conventional membrane processes are discussed in several books advanced membrane separation processes like...

Understanding failures and disasters using case studies and simple engineering techniques Decoding Disasters provides illustrated failure case histories on a multitude of technologies and shows how engineering analysis can explain and help professionals...

These glamorous, ceramic, cutesy figural vases got their start in florist shops during the 1950s and again in the middle 1960s. Today they are wildly popular among collectors, and this is a wonderful pocket guide. The 300 vases, illustrated in color,...

The second edition of Nanochemistry covers the main studies of nanoparticle production, reactions, and compounds, and reviews the work of leading scientists from around the world. This book is the first monograph on nanochemistry, giving perspectives on...

Keeping theory to a minimum without sacrificing scientific rigour, this comprehensive guide offers readers a practical approach to boosting the profitability of their biogas plants. The techniques explained allow for an assessment of a biogas plant...

The principal goal of this textbook is to prepare process and chemical engineers for careers in a wide variety of process-related jobs. This book will also serve as a reference resource for engineers working in the process and process design industries...

Processors and users of plastics often need to determine the chemical nature of a plastics specimen. This highly practical and useful manual, now in a fifth revised and supplemented edition, will enable you to determine the class of plastic of a...

Self-assembled nanostructures based on peptides and proteins have been investigated and presented as biomaterials with an impressive potential for a broad range of applications such as microfabrication, biosensing platforms, drug delivery systems,...

Up-to-date overview of the method for producing the main industrial gases This book covers process design for cryogenic processes like air separation, natural gas liquefaction, and hydrogen and helium liquefaction. It offers an overview of the basics of...

This comprehensive summary of the state of the art and the ideas behind the reaction engineering approach (REA) to drying processes is an ideal resource for researchers, academics and industry practitioners. Starting with the formulation, modelling and...

Heat exchangers are one of the most recurring items in the energy industries such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, and power plants, as well as the food, pharmaceutical industries, and many other industries, therefore accounting for a significant percentage...

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances continues to serve an essential text, guiding students on the basic principles and calculation techniques used in the field of chemical engineering and providing a solid...

Explore chemical engineering principles using MATLAB for data analysis, visualization, and solving intricate problems MATLAB-based Computations of Chemical Engineering Principles is an in-depth textbook that enables readers to transform classical...

In-depth and practical textbook resource on chemical engineering processes, ranging from fundamentals to advanced aspects Process and Facility Design for Chemical Engineers presents an extensive overview of the fundamental and advanced aspects of...

Tackle challenging optimization problems with MATLAB software Optimization techniques are used to measure the minimum or maximum value of a given function depending on circumstances and key factors. Engineering processes pertaining to design or...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable energy and resource management, this book is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike. Written by leading experts in the field, it delves into the multifaceted realm of...

Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Utilization: Technologies and Applications presents a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the scientific and engineering principles of hydrogen technology. Written in a technical and scientific manner, using...

The third edition of Cement Chemistry addresses the chemistry and materials science of the principal silicate and aluminate cements used in building and civil engineering, with emphasis throughout on the underlying science. Providing a solid grounding in...

Microbial Biofuel: A Sustainable Source of Renewable Energy explores microbial biofuel production from a technical standpoint addressing a wide range of topics including bio alcohol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, biomethane, biohythane, jet fuel, drop-in fuel,...

This book covers a wide range of applications and uses of simulation and modeling techniques in polymer injection molding, filling a noticeable gap in the literature of design, manufacturing, and the use of plastics injection molding. The authors help...

This text allows instructors to teach a course on heat and mass transfer that will equip students with the pragmatic, applied skills required by the modern chemical industry. This new approach is a combined presentation of heat and mass transfer,...