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Book SynopsisChemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the application of physical science, and life sciences with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In addition to producing useful materials, modern chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques - such as nanotechnology, fuel cells and biomedical engineering. This book reviews research related to chemical industry, chemical engineering and other connected areas.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the environmental sources, geochemistry and human effects of trace elements. Topics discussed include an assessment of cancer and non-cancer health risk caused by trace element content in Belgrade; flow opto-sensing applied to the analysis of trace elements; trace metals in fruits and vegetables and their effect on human health; excessive livestock mineral supplementation on environmental pollution; assessing the geochemistry of trace elements in canal sediments; and trace element deficiencies in crops.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the properties, health effects and environmental issues relating to phosphorus. Topics discussed in this compilation include aminophosphonate synthesis and applications; the effect of phosphorus doping on the electrical properties of diamond and carbon nanotubes; limiting nutrient and eutrophication in aquatic systems and the nitrogen/phosphorus dilemma; the environmental response of sedimentary phosphorus of shallow lakes and the anthropogenic impact; and the phosphorus complex of porphyrin.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present topical research from across the globe in the study of the chemical properties, uses and environmental effects of vanadium. Topics discussed include vanadium in biology and its contributions on the environmental cycles of chemical elements; ferritic stainless steel protected vanadium alloy as cladding material for fast reactors; vanadium oxides for solar control applications; global scientific production of vanadium research; and soft solution processing of nanoscaled lithium vanadium oxides as cathode materials for rechargeable lithium ion batteries.

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Book SynopsisThe discovery of fullerenes, a new allotropic modification of carbon, is a prominent achievement of the late 20th century in chemistry. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the synthesis, properties and applications of fullerene. Topics discussed include phase equilibria in the fullerene-containing system; ionic compounds of fullerenes obtained by synthesis in solution; symmetrical features of fullerene structures in the fundamental domains theory of point symmetry groups; the biomedical application of fullerene; metal complex catalysts in the chemistry of fullerenes; functionalised nanofullerenes for hydrogen storage; self-assembly properties of fullerenes and the radiation induced phenomena in fullerenes.

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Book SynopsisAs chemistry becomes more and more amenable to mathematically rigorous study, it is likely that chemistry will also become an alert and demanding consumer of new mathematical results. From theoretical chemistry and quantum chemistry to applied fields such as molecular modelling, drug design, molecular engineering, and the development of supramolecular structures, mathematical chemistry is an important discipline providing both explanations and predictions. This book reviews research on chemoinformatics and chemical engineering that has an important role in advancing chemistry to an era of detailed understanding of molecules and reactions.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors gather and present current research from across the globe in the study of the properties, technological applications and health issues relating to indium. Topics discussed include the properties of indium, gallium and Ga-In alloys in confined geometry; indium as a co-catalyst in Novel Cu or Ni catalysts for reduction of biomass derived fatty acids to alcohols; reliability of indium tin oxide thin films; indium reagents for chemical transformations; indium atoms using electron and optical spectroscopy; indium sulphide-manganese ore; rare earth ions doping on the photoluminescent properties of indium hydroxide; and hydrothermal synthesis of indium tin oxide nanoparticles without chlorine contamination.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the compounds, production and applications of platinum. Topics discussed include the structural aspects of platinum coordination complexes; the problems of geochemical antagonism between REE and PGE in mafic and ultramafic rocks and their petrogenetic significance; the synthesis of platinum complexes of cyclic phosphines and bisphosphines; platinum films YSZ with different types of grain boundaries; platinum nanoparticles and inflammation; and platinum-halide square-prism compounds and their optical features.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present topical research in the study of aldehydes. Topics discussed in this compilation include the synthesis and properties of intermediates in reactions of aldehydes with P(III) chlorides; synthesis of heterocyclic compounds by interaction of aldehydes with monoterpenoids; update on aliphatic aldehydes in lipid foods; inhibition of microbial biocatalysts by biomass-derived aldehydes and methods for engineering tolerance; co-oxidation processes promoted by N-hydroxyphthalimide/aldehyde systems; and the structure of gossypol condensation bis-product with 2-amino-4,6-dioxypyrimidine in acidic environment.

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Book SynopsisLithium is a chemical element with unique properties. Its applications in today''s world are countless, from psychiatry to cell phones, and we are still far from exploiting all the exotic signatures of this amazing metal. Even so, the reader will find here a good sample of what is being investigated at present in the field of lithium chemistry and future applications in the new energy supply concepts. From carbon sequestration to fusion energy research, from lithium mining to your cell phone battery, this book will guide you through the fascinating world of the lightest solid element in earth.

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Book SynopsisHelium is the second most abundant element in the solar system after the hydrogen atom and also the simplest of all atoms. In this book the authors present topical research in the study of the occurrence, applications and biological effects of helium. Topics discussed include the discontinuous yielding, stress drops and strength of metals in liquid helium; the use of helium with oxygen at pressure as a breathing gas mixture; the physics and chemistry of helium clusters and droplets; the interaction of helium atoms and ions with matter; postseismic leakage of mantle and crustal helium from seismically active regions; weak superfluidity of the nonstationary Josephson effect in He-4 and possible applications; and clean energy from Helium-3 fuelled muon-catalysed aneutronic fusion.

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Book SynopsisIn this handbook, the authors present current research in the study of the biological activity, classification and health and environmental implications of herbicides. Topics discussed include productive degradation of dichlorprop by transconjugant strains; weeds and their mechanisms of resistance to herbicides; application of 31P-NMR spectroscopy to glyphosate studies in plants; lethal and sublethal glyphosate effects on non-target fish species; chemical properties and genotoxic effects of phenylurea herbicides; action mode of triazines and toxic effects on vertebrates; photolysis experiments on alloxydim herbicide and biological response of its transformation product; glyphosate-resistant weeds in Southern Europe; herbicide paraquat genotoxicity-enhancement by the phenolic antioxidants Dl-A-tocopherl and 2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-P-Cresol; glyphosate adsorption in a soil depth profile; adsorption-desorption processes and mobility of (4-Chloro-2-Methylophenoxy) acetic acid (Mcpa) in Irish grassland soils; pesticides and cancer with a study on the interaction of phenoxy acid herbicides with DNA; herbicidal activity of pyrazole derivatives; behaviour of herbicides in paddy water and soil after application; and laboratory lysimeter for pesticide transport studies.

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Book SynopsisElectrochemical Capacitors (ECs) are a class of energy storage device that fill the gap between high energy density batteries and high-power-density electrostatic capacitors. ECs show shorter charge/discharge time and higher power density compared to batteries. However, to use ECs as alternatives to batteries, a significant increase in energy density is required. Although critical to the U.S.''s energy future, development of ECs has been hindered by the lack of cost-effective electrode materials that can store more energy. As a cheaper alternative transition metal, manganese (Mn) is abundant and environmentally-friendly. Manganese oxide shows theoretical capacitance of ~800 F g-1, which is comparable to that of RuO2. However, owing to low electronic and ionic conductance, manganese oxide powder exhibits much lower specific capacitances. This book discusses studies of charge-storage mechanism of manganese oxide nanomaterials for ECs. It also discusses sustainable electrode materials made from electrospun alkali lignin-based carbon nanofibres for high performacen supercapacitors; new strategies for the improvement of SC energy density by covalent and non-covalent addition of qunones of carbon surfaces; maganese dioxide based SCs; supercapacitors test methods; and hydrogenated barium titanate films and their potential for integrated SCs.

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Book SynopsisFullerenes are molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms, arranged into structures similar to graphite, i.e., stacked graphene sheets of linked hexagonal rings; but they may also contain pentagonal (or sometimes heptagonal) rings. The rings then form nanoparticles of various shapes, such as hollow spheres, ellipsoids, and also cylinders (tubes). Fullerenes are important biologically active molecules with diverse effects on cells and tissues. They are able to oxidize biological molecules and cause serious damage to them, which can lead to cell malfunctioning, genome mutations and cell death. Simultaneously, fullerenes can act as reduction agents. Both the harmful oxidizing effects and the beneficial reducing effects of fullerenes can be exploited for preventing and treating various disorders. This book discusses the chemistry of fullerenes, as well as its natural sources and several technological applications.

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Book SynopsisEngineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have greatly impacted human society as well as natural environments over the past decade, in consequence of their production on a massive scale to support the emerging market for nanotechnology. Among these ENMs, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles have been extensively employed in the development of novel solutions for photocatalytic applications in environmental remediation. This book discusses the effects of TiO2 in natural environments. Some other topics discussed include indoor environment control with functional mortars; the production, properties and applications of TiO2; dye-sensitized TiO2 for gas detection; TiO2 induced photocatalytic reduction for organic synthesis; and the effects of TiO2 nanoparticles on the inflammatory process.

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Book SynopsisThe process of electrospinning has experienced decades of development for a variety of applications including air filtration and tissue engineering. However, it has not been until the past decade that this process has been a focus in the field of tissue engineering. The unique properties of electrospun fibers have drawn remarkable attention within the field of tissue engineering due to its capacity to mimic the native tissue structural element, the extracellular matrix, and its ability to promote cell proliferation and enhanced tissue regeneration. Herein, we have summarised some different applications of electrospun fibers in tissue engineering while demonstrating the cellular interactions between various cells and electrospun fiber scaffolds. The key aspect is a focus on the potential use of electrospinning in tissue regeneration. The hope is that this book will be beneficial to students and researchers in developing a general knowledge of the tissue engineering and regeneration application of electrospun fibers. We hope it will also inspire their curiosity and creativity to allow for the fabricating of advanced tissue engineering scaffolds for use in developing successful products that will allow for improving the quality of life.

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Book SynopsisWater pollution occurs when toxic pollutants of varying kinds (organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on) are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove such potential pollutants. Today''s sources of these potential pollutants, which cause high deterioration of freshwater quality, are city sewage and industrial waste discharge, human agricultural practices, industrial waste disposal practices, mining activities, civil and structural work activities and obviously natural contamination with climate change. When our water is polluted, it is not only devastating to the environment but also to human health. Therefore, development of water and wastewater treatment processes to alleviate water pollution has been a challenging and demanding task for engineers, scientists and researchers. Perhaps this is even more challenging for underdeveloped and developing countries, where water and wastewater treatment facilities, knowledge and infrastructure are limited. Water and wastewater treatment processes are broad and often multidisciplinary in nature, comprising a mixture of research areas including physical, chemical and biological methods to remove or transform various potential pollutants. This is in hopes to achieve acceptable water quality and satisfy governmental and environmental protection agencies'' laws and regulations. With these objectives, this book has been written in order to provide various research results and compilation and up-to-date development on the current states of knowledge and techniques in the broad field of water and wastewater treatment processes. Basically, this book will give a comprehensive understanding and advancement and application of various physical, chemical and biological treatment methods in the reduction of potential pollutants (inorganics/organics) from water and wastewater. There are a total 18 book chapters contributed by large number of expert authors around the world, covering the following main research areas: Physical, chemical and biological water treatment processes such as adsorption, biosorption, coagulation/flocculation, electrocoagulation, denitration, membrane filtration/separation, photo-catalytic reduction, advanced oxidation, nutrients removal by struvite crystallisation and nanotechnology; Physical, chemical and biological methods for municipal wastewater and industrial wastewater treatment plants such as primary-secondary sludge treatments, anaerobic digestions, aerobic treatment, activated sludge processes, dewaterability by flocculants, pre-treatments of sludge and rheology of sludge in wastewater treatment; Various operational units/equipment and process control of wastewater treatment plant.

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Book SynopsisMolybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a semiconductor which is composed of Mo atoms sandwiched between two layers of hexagonal close packed sulfur atoms in a structure similar to graphene. Traditionally, it has been used as a solid lubricant due to its low friction properties and as a hydrodesulfurisation catalyst to lower the sulfur content in natural gas and fuels. Bulk MoS2 were first examined as a possible hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst as early as 1977 by Tributsch et al. However, it was not until about 20 years later that its potential in the hydrogen evolution reaction was fully unveiled. This book discusses the synthesis, properties and industrial applications of molybdenum disulfide.

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Book SynopsisTextbook on chemical engineering thermodynamics covers basic concepts, laws, applications, and properties with a focus on solutions, phase equilibrium, and chemical reaction equilibria. Includes examples, exercises, and objective-type questions. Second edition updates include more problems, updated VLE section, and GATE questions up to 2012.

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Book SynopsisFor those interested in understanding the underlying principles of inorganic polymer chemistry, Inorganic Polymers provides a concise overview and perspective of the preparation, characterization, and utilization of inorganic polymers.Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1.1: What Is a Polymer 1.2: How Polymers Are Depicted 1.3: Reasons for Interest in Organic Polymers 1.4: Types of Inorganic Polymers 1.5: Special Characteristics of Polymers II. Characterization of Inorganic Polymers 2.1: Molecular Weights 2.2: Molecular Weight Distribution 2.3: Other Structural Features 2.4: Chain Statistics 2.5: Solubility Considerations 2.6: Crystallinity 2.7: Transitions 2.8: Spectroscopy 2.9: Mechanical Properties III. Polyphosphazenes 3.1: Introduction 3.2: History 3.3: Alternative Synthesis Routes to Linear Polymers 3.4: Surface Reactions of Polyphosphazenes 3.5: Hybrid Systems through Block, Comb, or Ring-Linked Copolymers 3.6: Hybrid Systems through Composites 3.7: Organometallic Polyphosphazenes 3.8: Small-Molecule Models 3.9: Molecular Structure of Linear Polyphosphazenes 3.10: Structure-Property Relationships 3.11: Applications of Polyphosphazenes 3.12: Optical and Photonic Polymers 3.13: Polymers Related to Polyphosphazenes 3.14: Conclusions IV. Polysiloxanes and Related Polymers 4.1: Introduction 4.2: History 4.3: Nomenclature 4.4: Preparation and Analysis 4.5: General Properties 4.6: Reactive Homopolymers 4.7: Elastomeric Networks 4.8: Some New Characterization Techniques Useful for Polysiloxanes 4.9: Copolymers and Interpenetrating Networks 4.10: Applications V. Polysilanes and Related Polymers 5.1: Introduction 5.2: History 5.3: Synthesis 5.4: Chemical Modification of Polysilanes 5.5: Physical Properties of Polysilanes 5.6: Electronic Properties of Polysilanes 5.7: Chromotropsism of Polysilanes 5.8: Electrical Conductivity and Photoconductivity 5.9: Luminescence of Polysilanes 5.10: Photodegradation of Polysilanes 5.11: Cross-Linking 5.12: Structural Arrangements in Polysilanes 5.13: Technology of Polysilanes 5.14: Additional Readings VI. Ferrocene-Based Polymers, and Additional Phosphorus- and Boron-Containing Polymers 6.1: Ferrocene-Based Polymers 6.2: Other Phosphorus-Containing Polymers 6.3: Boron-Containing Polymers VII. Miscellaneous Inorganic Polymers 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Other Silicon-Containing Polymers 7.3: Polygermanes 7.4: Polymeric Sulfur and Selenium 7.5: Other Sulfer-Containing Polymers 7.6: Aluminum-Containing Polymers 7.7: Tin-Containing Polymers 7.8: Arsenic-Containing Polymers 7.9: Metal Organometallic Polymers 7.10: Other Organometallic Species for Sol-Gel Processes VIII. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Composites 8.1: Sol-Gel Ceramics 8.2: Fillers in Elastomers 8.3: Polymer-Modified Ceramics IX. Preceramic Inorganic Polymers 9.1: Overview of Ceramic Aspects 9.2: The Sol-Gel Process to Oxide Ceramics 9.3: Carbon Filter 9.4: Silicon Carbide 9.5: Silicon Nitride 9.6: Boron Nitride 9.7: Boron Carbide 9.8: Aluminum Nitride 9.9: Phosphorus Nitride 9.10: Poly(ferrocenylsilanes) as Ceramic Precursors

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Book SynopsisMost fields of science, applied science, engineering, and technology deal with solutions in water. This volume is a comprehensive treatment of the aqueous solution chemistry of all the elements. The information on each element is centered around an E-pH diagram which is a novel aid to understanding. The contents are especially pertinent to agriculture, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biomedical science and engineering, chemical engineering, geochemistry, inorganic chemistry, environmental science and engineering, food science, materials science, mining engineering, metallurgy, nuclear science and engineering, nutrition, plant science, safety, and toxicology.Trade ReviewListed in In Brief Section, Chemistry World Aug 2010 Short description in the Journal of the American Chemical SocietyTable of Contents1. E-pH Diagrams ; 2. The Construction of E-pH Diagrams ; 3. Reactions and Applications ; 4. Precipitation and Complexation ; 5. The Lithium Group ; 6. The Beryllium Group ; 7. The Boron Group ; 8. The Carbon Group ; 9. The Nitrogen Group ; 10. The Oxygen Group ; 11. The Fluorine Group ; 12. The Scandium Group ; 13. The Ti Group and the 5B, 6B, 7B and 8B Heavy Elements ; 14. The V-Cr-Mn Group ; 15. The Fe-Co-Ni Group ; 16. The Cu Group ; 17. The Zinc Group ; 18. The Actinoid Metals

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Book SynopsisProcess development bridges the gap between the laboratory synthesis of an organic compound and its industrial manufacture on a large scale. This book uses real examples to show the range of problems which may be encountered in scaling up chemical syntheses and the ways in which they may be overcome.Trade Reviewexcellent..volume * Chemistry in Britain *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Scale up issues ; 2. Environmental and regulatory issyes ; 3. Fun with cephalosporins ; 4. Thromboxane antagonists ; 5. Homochiral thrombozane antagonists ; 6. H2 blockers ; 7. Development of a manufacturing route for cloprostenol sodium ; 8. Synthesis of a potentially anti-obesity agent ; 9. Reagents for large scale operation

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Book SynopsisDr. Smil is the world's authority on nitrogenous fertilizer.The industrial synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen has been of greater fundamental importance to the modern world than the invention of the airplane, nuclear energy, space flight, or television. The expansion of the world's population from 1.6 billion people in 1900 to today's six billion would not have been possible without the synthesis of ammonia.In Enriching the Earth, Vaclav Smil begins with a discussion of nitrogen's unique status in the biosphere, its role in crop production, and traditional means of supplying the nutrient. He then looks at various attempts to expand natural nitrogen flows through mineral and synthetic fertilizers. The core of the book is a detailed narrative of the discovery of ammonia synthesis by Fritz Haber—a discovery scientists had sought for over one hundred years—and its commercialization by Carl Bosch and the chemical company BASF. Smil also exami

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Book SynopsisAs the subtitle indicates, the overriding intention of the authors has been to provide a practical guide to the design of electrolytic plant. Since this is a practical guide rather than a textbook, we have included a large number of worked examples on the principle that a good worked example is worth many paragraphs of text.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Electrochemical Engineering. Aspects of Mass and Heat Transfer and the Energetics of Electrolytic Cell Systems. Rate Processes and Reaction Models. Reactor Models. Electrolytic Reactor Design, Selection, and Scale Up. Cost Estimation, Profit Appraisal, Process Modelling and Optimization. Index.

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