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Libros en Ingeniería Química

  • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications.Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

  • Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies

    Innovations and Challenges
    • 1 Edición
    • Niravkumar J. Joshi + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies: Innovations and Challenges serves as a comprehensive guide to ozone gas sensors, exploring their critical role in environmental preservation, industrial safety, and healthcare applications. From the fundamental principles to the latest advances in sensor technology, this book presents a comprehensive and accessible account for researchers, students, and industry experts. Across fifteen chapters, readers will uncover a diverse array of ozone gas sensor types, including electrochemical, semiconductor, optical, and catalytic sensors, each offering their own specific advantages and challenges. Calibration methods and precision in measurements are also examined to ensure accurate and reliable ozone detection.While detailing recent advances and successes, this book also addresses challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing, such as interference and cross-sensitivity issues, thus opening the door for future improvements. Emphasizing practicality, it equips industry professionals and researchers alike with valuable insights into designing and deploying effective ozone gas monitoring systems, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ozone sensing.

  • Ultrasonic Treatment of Water and Wastewater

    Removal of Biological and Chemical Pollutants and Combined Processes
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    • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Ultrasonic Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Removal of Biological and Chemical Pollutants and Combined Processes is a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the innovative technology of sonochemistry in the field of water and wastewater treatment. The book provides a detailed overview of the fundamental principles of sonochemistry, the different types of sonochemical reactors and their applications, and the advantages and limitations of sonochemical treatment. The book focuses on the practical applications of sonochemistry in the treatment of water and wastewater, making it an extremely useful resource for professionals and researchers working in the field. The book also provides a thorough discussion of the environmental benefits of sonochemical treatment, such as reducing the amount of hazardous chemicals used and reducing energy consumption.Ultrason... Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Removal of Biological and Chemical Pollutants and Combined Processes has an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as chemistry, physics, and environmental science. This makes it a valuable resource for professionals and students from a variety of backgrounds.

  • Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development

    Volume 1: Thermochemical Processes
    • 1 Edición
    • Ponnusami Venkatachalam + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Development: Volume 1: Thermochemical Processes deals with the intersection of circular economy principles and biorefinery innovation, exploring how biorefineries can play a central role in closing the loop of resource use and promoting sustainable development. Through a comprehensive examination of circular economy concepts and biorefinery technologies, it illustrates how waste streams can be valorized and transformed into valuable products through efficient and sustainable processes. From organic wastes to agricultural residues and industrial by-products, it covers how diverse biomass feedstocks can be utilised within circular biorefinery systems to produce bioenergy, biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioplastics. The volumes cover the basic components of biorefineries and various approaches required for the valorization of versatile feedstocks which make an indispensable resource for (under)graduate students. The discussion of role of biorefineries in addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, current research trends, and future directions offers valuable guidance for researchers seeking to deepen their understanding and identify opportunities for further investigation. Volume 1 of this two-volume set deals with thermochemical processes, and includes an introduction to circular biorefinery, biomass preparation & pretreatment, and thermochemical routes for converting biomass into bioproducts and biofuels.

  • Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications

    Simulation Models of Secondary Batteries: From Quantum Physics to Techno-economic Scale
    • 1 Edición
    • Julia Kowal + 1 más
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    Electrochemical Power Sources: Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications: Simulation Models of Secondary Batteries: From Quantum Physics to Techno-economic Scale gives an overview of the different modeling approaches for battery simulation models used for different purposes, such as battery pack design or state of charge estimation. Solutions for different applications are presented, and a classification into electrical, thermal, aging models is given, along with degree of precision ranging from physico-chemical, over impedance based to energy flow or empirical models with their specific advantages and disadvantages.In applications such as a vehicle energy management, it is important to know the state of the battery, e.g., what is the remaining driving range or when should the battery be replaced.

  • Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification

    • 1 Edición
    • Xiaoping Lu + 4 más
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    Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification focuses on acoustic foundations and ultrasound cavitation. The book describes the theory and methodologies of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction, mass and heat transfer process, mechanical separation, pulverization process, and other unit operation processes. Users will find various sonochemical reactors and industrial ultrasonic processing equipment and devices as well as the application and progress of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction process, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and process industries.Finally, the book specifies the main problems and challenges and provides suggestions and prospects for future development of ultrasonic chemical process intensification.

  • Waste Derived Catalysts

    Sustainable Materials for Energy and Environment
    • 1 Edición
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Waste Derived Catalysts: Sustainable Materials for Energy and Environment explores the significant potential of waste materials as catalyst precursors for clean energy generation and environmental remediation. The book simultaneously addresses the problems of waste management, resource depletion, and environmental pollution while promoting the transition towards a sustainable and cleaner energy future. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications of waste derived catalysts in the fields of energy and environment and as such it serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and students who are interested in exploring the potential of waste materials as catalyst precursors and their implications in sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation. The book covers a wide range of waste streams, including agricultural and biomass waste, industrial and municipal waste, and electronic waste, shedding light on their conversion into catalysts through appropriate processing techniques. Furthermore, the book investigates various clean energy technologies, such as hydrogen production, fuel cells, carbon capture and utilization, and renewable fuel synthesis, where waste derived catalysts have shown promise.

  • Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants

    Advanced Treatment Technologies Using Computational Tools
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    • Riti Thapar Kapoor + 1 más
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    Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants: Advanced Treatment Technologies Using Computational Tools offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge research and future directions in utilizing waste biomass for biochar catalyst development and environmental remediation. The book delves into the application of computational tools for wastewater and industrial effluent treatment, soil remediation, and air pollutant removal. From an in-depth analysis of AI and ML tools in enhancing process efficiency to case studies showcasing the practical implications of biochar-based catalysts, the book equips readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to address environmental challenges effectively.Research... and policymakers will find guidance on planning future research endeavors and making informed decisions to unlock the full potential of waste biomass resources for sustainable development and the circular bio-economy. Readers from a variety of backgrounds will find this to be a great resource that bridges the gap between current knowledge and future strategies, offering a roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability.

  • Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Microbiome in Ecosystem

    A Sustainable Approach for Wastewater Treatment
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    • Maulin P. Shah + 1 más
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    Microbiome in Ecosystem: A Sustainable Approach for Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes delves deeply into the pioneering use of microbiome for the sustainable treatment of waste water. The book examines the biochemical, physicochemical, and molecular pathways of microbes involved in waste water treatment processes, elucidating their indispensable contributions to environmental preservation and sustainable development. From the exploration of microbiome-generated nanoparticles to the discourse on bioengineering methodologies and the synthesis of bioactive metabolites and enzymes, the book provides a thorough analysis of state-of-the-art techniques and advancements in the field. The book reveals invaluable insights into the microbiome of diverse ecosystems, including their multifaceted functions, interactions, and the underlying molecular, genetic, and biochemical processes relevant to waste water treatment. Emphasizing global challenges and offering forward-looking perspectives, the book serves as an essential reference for students, researchers, scientists, and professionals across various disciplines such as biotechnology, microbiology, environmental science, and waste treatment engineering.

  • Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste

    • 1 Edición
    • Ashok Pandey + 3 más
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    Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.Sustainabl... Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.

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