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Biofuels And Bioenergy - Processes And Technologies

by Sunggyu Lee e Y.T. Shah

265,00€ + 10% CARD

 The newest addition to the Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering series from CRC Press, Biofuels and Bioenergy: Processes and Technologies provides a succinct but in-depth introduction to methods of development and use of biofuels and bioenergy. The book illustrates their great appeal as tools for solving the economic and environmental challenges associated with achieving energy sustainability and independence through the use of clean, renewable alternative energy. Taking a process engineering approach rooted in the fuel and petrochemical fields, this book masterfully integrates coverage of current conventional processes and emerging techniques.Topics covered include: Characterization and analysis of biofuels Process economics Chemistry of process conversion Process engineering and design and associated environmental technologies Energy balances and efficiencies Reactor designs and process configurations Energy materials and process equipment Integration with other conventional fossil fuel processes Byproduct utilization Governmental regulations and policies and global trends After an overview of the subject, the book discusses crop oils, biodiesel, and algae fuels. It examines ethanol from corn and from lignocelluloses and then explores fast pyrolysis and gasification of biomass. Discussing the future of biofuel production, it also describes the conversion of waste to biofuels, bioproducts, and bioenergy and concludes with a discussion of mixed feedstock. Written for readers with college-level backgrounds in chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering, this reference explores the science and technology involved in developing biofuels and bioenergy. It addresses the application of these and other disciplines, covering key issues of special interest to fuel process engineers, fuel scientists, and energy technologists, among others.
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Carbon-Neutral Fuels And Energy Carriers

158,99€ + 10% CARD

 Concerns over an unstable energy supply and the adverse environmental impact of carbonaceous fuels have triggered considerable efforts worldwide to find carbon-free or low-carbon alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources, transportation fuels, and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry and electrochemistry, solar and nuclear energy, biofuels and synthetic fuels, carbon sequestration, and alternative fuel vehicles.After an introductory chapter on different energy options in a carbon-constrained world and proposed measures to stabilize atmospheric CO2, the book analyzes the advantages and challenges facing the introduction of hydrogen fuel to the marketplace. It then examines the role of nuclear power in the production of carbon-free energy and fuels as well as the efficient use and storage of renewable energy resources, emphasizing the production of solar fuels from water and CO2. The book also discusses different aspects of bioenergy and biofuels production and use and the potential role of bio-inspired energy systems and industrial processes. The final chapters present a thorough overview and analysis of state-of-the-art fossil fuel decarbonization technologies and clean transportation options.This authoritative work provides the information needed to make more informed choices regarding available clean energy and fuel alternatives. It helps readers to better understand the interconnection between energy and the environment as well as the potential impact of human activities on climate.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries - Advanced Materials And Technologies

278,25€ + 10% CARD

 Focusing on the most advanced materials, this book reviews the most recent technical progress in lithium-ion battery technology. The content covers a wide spectrum of lithium-ion battery materials, numerical modeling and theoretical calculation, as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
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Hydrogen Energy And Vehicle Systems

124,54€ + 10% CARD

 With contributions from noted laboratory scientists, professors, and engineers, Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems presents a new comprehensive approach for applying hydrogen-based technologies to the transportation and electric power generation sectors. It shows how these technologies can improve the efficiency and reliability of energy and transportation systems.The bookâ€™s interdisciplinary approach to sustainable energy systems disproves common misconceptions regarding hydrogen technologies and demonstrates that hydrogen technologies are a viable part of a sustainable, stable, and secure energy infrastructure. The book discusses intelligent energy management schemes for hydrogen energy and vehicle systems, safety and environmental science related to hydrogen technologies, and the infrastructure required for safe, renewable hydrogen options.A clear and up-to-date resource on hydrogen systems, this work provides a balanced presentation of theoretical/technical and application aspects of hydrogen technologies. It presents all stakeholder perspectives and connects hydrogen technology through proper systems analysis and integration, covering both quantitative and qualitative factors.
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Microplastics Pollution And Worldwide Policies On Plastic Use

by Soo Tueen Bee e Tin Sin Lee

~~78,16€~~ 70,34€ 10% OFF

 The book discusses microplastic pollution and global policies developed to tackle the problem. Details the mechanisms of microplastics occurrence, sources, and impacts. It offers a comprehensive overview of the policies created by specific countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa to address plastics use and minimize its effects.
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Hydrogen Safety - Production, Transport, Storage, Use, And The Environment

by Fotis Rigas

~~75,69€~~ 68,12€ 10% OFF

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 Updated to include the latest advances, the book highlights physiological, physical, and chemical hazards associated with hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use systems. It is organized to address questions associated with the hazards of hydrogen and the ensuing risk associated with its industrial and public use.
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Microplastics Pollution And Worldwide Policies On Plastic Use

by Soo Tueen Bee e Tin Sin Lee

~~75,69€~~ 68,12€ 10% OFF

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 The book discusses microplastic pollution and global policies developed to tackle the problem. Details the mechanisms of microplastics occurrence, sources, and impacts. It offers a comprehensive overview of the policies created by specific countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa to address plastics use and minimize its effects.
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Introduction To Chemical Product Design

by Jecksin Ooi, Mario R. Eden e Nishanth G. Chemmangattuvalappil

~~133,81€~~ 120,43€ 10% OFF

 Chemical engineering has traditionally focused on design of chemical processes to produce commodity chemicals, but there has been more attention on engineering high-performance chemical products. This book covers chemical product design, explains the role of chemical engineers, and explains approaches to design different chemical products.
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Integrated Optimization Of Energy And Water Networks For Sustainable Industrial Systems

by Cesar (Umsnh, Mexico) Ramirez Marquez, Eusiel Rubio-Castro, Fabricio Napoles-Rivera, Jose Maria (Michoacan Uni Of Saint Nicholas Of Hidalgo, Mexico) Ponce-Ortega e Luis Fernando Lira-Barragan

~~317,69€~~ 285,92€ 10% OFF

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 This book addresses the integrated optimization of heat and water networks in industrial systems, with a focus on advancing sustainability, resource efficiency, and process performance.
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Introduction To Chemical Product Design

by Jecksin Ooi, Mario R. Eden e Nishanth G. Chemmangattuvalappil

~~140,58€~~ 126,52€ 10% OFF

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 Chemical engineering has traditionally focused on design of chemical processes to produce commodity chemicals, but there has been more attention on engineering high-performance chemical products. This book covers chemical product design, explains the role of chemical engineers, and explains approaches to design different chemical products.
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Industrial Decarbonization - Materials, Methods, And Developments

~~193,44€~~ 174,10€ 10% OFF

 This book, the first of its kind in industrial decarbonization, presents the research and development efforts in materials and processes for industrial decarbonization, including but not limited to chemical, cement, iron/steel, paper/pulp, building and other industries.
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Managing Biogas Plants - A Practical Guide

by Mario (Sustainable Technologies Sl, Barcelona, Spain) Alejandro Rosato

~~197,36€~~ 177,62€ 10% OFF

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 Driven by the increasing focus on sustainable energy production and recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technology, the Second Edition of Managing Biogas Plants: A Practical Guide, provides insights into optimizing biogas plant operations, laboratory testing protocols, and practical management techniques.
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Valorisation Of Food Waste - Process And Product Design

~~78,16€~~ 70,34€ 10% OFF

 This book explores innovative strategies for repurposing food waste, focusing on process and product design. It highlights diverse food waste sources like expiring materials and often overlooked resources, offering a comprehensive evaluation of technologies, methods, and sustainable solutions to address the global challenge of food waste.
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Valorisation Of Food Waste - Process And Product Design

~~197,36€~~ 177,62€ 10% OFF

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 This book explores innovative strategies for repurposing food waste, focusing on process and product design. It highlights diverse food waste sources like expiring materials and often overlooked resources, offering a comprehensive evaluation of technologies, methods, and sustainable solutions to address the global challenge of food waste.
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Efficiency And Sustainability In The Energy And Chemical Industries - Scientific Principles And Case Studies

by Krishnan (Exxonmobil Research And Engineering, Fairfax, Virginia, Usa) Sankaranarayanan

~~75,69€~~ 68,12€ 10% OFF

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 This new edition supplies the tools required to measure process efficiency and sustainability with improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, the book investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce them. It focuses on economics as a key enabler of technology choices and shareholder returns.
Industrial Decarbonization - Materials, Methods, And Developments

~~197,36€~~ 177,62€ 10% OFF

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 This book, the first of its kind in industrial decarbonization, presents the research and development efforts in materials and processes for industrial decarbonization, including but not limited to chemical, cement, iron/steel, paper/pulp, building and other industries.
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Magneto Luminous Chemical Vapor Deposition

by Hirotsugu Yasuda

158,99€ + 10% CARD

 The magneto luminous chemical vapor deposition (MLCVD) method is the perfect example of the "front-end green process." It employs an entirely new process that expends the minimum amount of materials in gas phase, yields virtually no effluent, and therefore requires no environmental remediation. Unlike the "back-end green process," which calls for a
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Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells - Materials Properties And Performance

255,71€ + 10% CARD

 Fuel cells are an important enabling technology for the hydrogen economy and have the potential to revolutionize the way we power our world. This book examines the issues and progress on key materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). It reviews these materials in terms of properties and functions in fuel cells.
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Chemicals From Biomass - Integrating Bioprocesses Into Chemical Production Complexes For Sustainable Development

by Debalina Sengupta e Ralph W. Pike

120,56€ + 10% CARD

 Chemicals from Biomass: Integrating Bioprocesses into Chemical Production Complexes for Sustainable Development helps engineers optimize the development of new chemical and polymer plants that use renewable resources to replace the output of goods and services from existing plants. It also discusses the conversion of those existing plants into faci
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Oxide Semiconductors For Solar Energy Conversion - Titanium Dioxide

by Janusz Nowotny

158,99€ + 10% CARD

 Oxide semiconductors, including titanium dioxide (TiO2), are increasingly being considered as replacements for silicon in the development of the next generation of solar cells. Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Conversion: Titanium Dioxide presents the basic properties of binary metal oxide semiconductors and the performance-related properties
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Process Integration For Resource Conservation

by Dominic C.Y. Foo

~~120,56€~~ 108,50€ 10% OFF

 This book presents state-of-the-art, cost-effective techniques, including pinch analysis and mathematical optimization, for numerous conservation problems. The Second Edition of this best seller adds chapters on heat integration and retrofitting of water networks and features multiple optimisation examples via downloadable MS Excel spreadsheets.
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Process Integration For Resource Conservation

by Dominic C.Y. Foo

~~120,56€~~ 108,50€ 10% OFF

 This book presents state-of-the-art, cost-effective techniques, including pinch analysis and mathematical optimization, for numerous conservation problems. The Second Edition of this best seller adds chapters on heat integration and retrofitting of water networks and features multiple optimisation examples via downloadable MS Excel spreadsheets.
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Handbook Of Alternative Fuel Technologies

96,71€ + 10% CARD

 While strides are being made in the research and development of environmentally acceptable and more sustainable alternative fuels-including efforts to reduce emissions of air pollutants associated with combustion processes from electric power generation and vehicular transportation-fossil fuel resources are limited and may soon be on the verge of d
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Nuclear Hydrogen Production Handbook

133,81€ + 10% CARD

 Written by two leading researchers from the world-renowned Japan Atomic Energy Agency, the Nuclear Hydrogen Production Handbook is an unrivalled overview of current and future prospects for the effective production of hydrogen via nuclear energy. Combining information from scholarly analyses, industrial data, references, and other resources, this h
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