Chemical Engineers - October 2010 by CRC Press

Contents Biotechnology ..................................................3 Catalysis & Reaction Engineering ......................7 Chemical Engineering Textbooks ......................8 Environmental & Sustainable Engineering ......10 Fuel Cells ........................................................12 Page 7

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Fuels & Petrochemicals ..................................14 Materials Engineering ....................................18 Nanoscale Science & Engineering ..................22 Process Development......................................25 Transport & Energy Process ............................27 Industry Applications & General Resources ....28 Math for Engineers ........................................30

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Biotechnology New! New!

Colloids in Biotechnology Edited by

Monzer Fanun Al-Quds University, East Jerusalem, Palestine

Representing some of the earliest uses of nano, colloids continue to demonstrate great potential in a wide variety of applications, including drug delivery and medical imaging. This work describes developments in the area of biotechnological applications in the past decade and shows the connection between research efforts and commercially viable options. Striking a balance between the theoretical and experimental, between principles and applications, and between molecular and physical approaches to the subject, this book: • Assembles contributions from an international community of colloid / nano scientists • Discusses new types of biosurfactants, mixtures of surfactants, and peptides, proteins, and polyelectrolytes • Describes the formation and properties of magnetic colloids and their applications in chemical biology and medicine • Highlights progress in the design of self-assembled materials for biotechnology Contents abridged: Amphiphilic Biopolymers: DNA and Cellulose Mode of Interaction of Artificial Pulmonary Surfactant with an Amphiphilic -Helical Peptide at the Air/Water Interface Supramolecular Assemblies Formed by Self-Assembling Peptides Physicochemical Characterization of Anisotropic Molecules (Polyelectrolytes and Proteins) in Bulk Solutions Lysine-Based Surfactants Synthesis of Proteins in Cell-Free Systems Nonfood Applications of Milk Proteins: A Review The Role of Colloidal Delivery Systems in DNA Genetic Therapeutics Affinity Magnetic Beads for Chemical Biology and Medicine Catalog no. K11511, September 2010, 547 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3080-2, $159.95 / £99.00

Porous Media Applications in Biological Systems and Biotechnology Edited by

Kambiz Vafai University of California, Riverside, USA

Presenting state-of-the-art research, this manual explores innovative approaches involving the use of existing porous media technologies in biomedical applications. In each peer-reviewed chapter, world-class scientists and engineers address significant problems and discuss emerging issues in biological systems. Using a common nomenclature throughout, this cohesive book contains sophisticated porous media models that can be used to improve accuracy in modeling various biological processes. The book: • Discusses bioheat transfer equations for blood flows and surrounding biological tissue • Addresses the concept of electroporation • Covers hydrodynamic modeling of tissueengineered material, and resistance of microbial biofilms to common modalities of antibiotic treatments • Examines how biofilms influence porous media hydrodynamics • Describes the modeling of flow changes in cerebral aneurysms • Highlights recent advances in Lagrangian particles methods Contents abridged: A General Set of Bioheat Equations Based on the Volume Averaging Theory Mathematical Models of Mass Transfer in Tissue for Molecular Medicine with Reversible Electroporation Hydrodynamics in Porous Media with Applications to Tissue Engineering Biomedical Implications of the Porosity of Microbial Biofilms Influence of Biofilms on Porous Media Hydrodynamics Using Porous Media Theory to Determine the Coil Volume Needed to Arrest Flow in Brain Aneurysms Catalog no. 65416, August 2010, 632 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6541-1, $149.95 / £95.00

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Biotechnology New!

New!

Bionanotechnology

3D Cell-Based Biosensors in Drug Discovery Programs

Maheshwar Sharon IIT Bombay (retired), Birla College, Nanotechnology Research Center

Madhuri Sharon Monad Nanotech Pvt. Limited, Mumbai, India

This book focuses on all fundamental bionanomachines, addressing their applications in serving human biology. Subjects covered include applications involving a number of biosystems, including DNA, RNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. A distillation of the authors’ research and experimentation, this volume presents essential information gathered in the course of their groundbreaking research. This important reference contains well documented and researched information about how nanoscale technologies can enhance our lives and health and significantly impact human health and well-being. Catalog no. K12393, July 2010, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5214-9, $79.95 / £49.99

Includes CD-ROM

Biotechnology A Comprehensive Training Guide for the Biotechnology Industry Syed Imtiaz Haider and Anika Ashtok

Microtissue Engineering for High Throughput Screening William S. Kisaalita University of Georgia, Athens, USA

This book is based on cutting-edge research conducted in the author’s own cellular bioengineering lab, which over the past decade has developed a number of sophisticated techniques to facilitate use of 3D cell based assays or biosensors. This book uses data from peer-reviewed publications to conclusively justify use of 3D cell cultures in cell-based biosensors (assays) for (HTS). The majority of assays performed in accelerated drug discovery processes are biochemical in nature, but there is a growing demand for live cell-based assays. Unlike biochemical varieties, cellular assays are functional approximations of in vivo biological conditions and can provide more biologically relevant information. Catalog no. 73494, June 2010, 404 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7349-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Fundamentals of Microfluidics and Lab on a Chip for Biological Analysis and Discovery Paul C.H. Li

Julphar Gulf Pharm. Industries, United Arab Emirates

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

A valuable tool for new and existing biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, this comprehensive training resource includes 28 complete biotechnology courses and a customizable CD-ROM with hands-on training tools and templates that save time and expense without cutting corners on critical elements. The book also provides time-saving information on how to orient employees involved in writing and executing batch manufacturing and in-process control documents. The text presents step-bystep guidance that both researchers and project managers can use to establish best practices for optimizing research and development, marketing, regulatory compliance, and more.

Authored by one of the field’s pioneering researchers, this volume focuses on all key aspects of the microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technologies, offering an exceptionally cohesive overview of the science, its limitations, breakthroughs, and currently emerging advances. The book emphasizes analytical applications and presents in-depth coverage of micromachining methods, microfluidic operations, chemical separations, and sample preparation and injection methods, as well as detection technology and chemical and biological analyses. The book helps beginners navigate the vast literature on the technology, while experienced researchers will appreciate the wealth of compiled information in their further research.

Catalog no. 84488, 2009, 868 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-8448-1, $99.95 / £60.99

Catalog no. K10977, February 2010, 418 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1855-8, $99.95 / £38.99

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Biotechnology

The Metabolic Pathway Engineering Handbook (Two-Volume Set) Christina Smolke

New!

Biology for Engineers Arthur T. Johnson

Stanford University, California, USA

University of Maryland, College Park, USA

Christina Smolke is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds in biomedical engineering, having developed a novel way to churn out large quantities of drugs from genetically modified brewer’s yeast. With this handbook, she brings together pioneering scientists from dozens of disciplines to provide a complete record of accomplishment in metabolic pathway engineering. Filled with cutting-edge research and analysis, this work is an invaluable resource for those seeking to add their own contributions. Organized by topic, this 3000-page reference is available as two volumes that can be purchased individually or as a set.

To aid the application of biology in engineering analysis and design, this introductory text minimizes unnecessary memorization of connections and classifications and instead emphasizes concepts, technology, and the utilization of living things. Filled with practical examples, the book discusses biological responses from the perspectives of psychology, human factors, genetics, and plant and animal physiology, as well as imaging, control systems, actuary, and medicine. It also covers scaling of biological responses and attributes, and different types of applications related to biological systems. It includes numerous tables of useful information are included.

SAVE WHEN YOU BUY THE SET! Catalog no. 3923, January 2010, 1259 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3923-3, $249.95 / £159.00

Catalog no. 77635, September 2010, 775 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7763-6, $99.95 / £44.99

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Smart Polymers

Fundamentals provides an overview of metabolic pathway engineering with a look toward the future. It discusses cellular metabolism, including transport processes inside the cell and energy generating reactions, as well as rare metabolic conversions. It also explores balances and reaction models, the regulation of metabolic pathways, and genome scale and multiscale modeling tools. The authors also address development of appropriate hosts for metabolic engineering, including the use of Escherichia coli, yeast, bacillus subtilis, streptomyces, filamentous fungi, and mammalian cells using cell culture.

Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Second Edition

Catalog no. K10164, January 2010, 678 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0296-0, $159.95 / £99.00

Tool and Applications delves into evolutionary tools, including those associated with gene expression for metabolic pathway engineering. It covers applications of emerging technologies, including research on genome-wide technologies, DNA and phenotypic microarrays, and proteomics tools for experimentally determining flux through pathways. It also evaluates emerging applications for producing fine chemicals, drugs, and alternative fuels. Catalog no. 77651, January 2010, 581 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7765-0, $159.95 / £99.00

Edited by

Igor Galaev and Bo Mattiasson Lund University, Sweden

Despite their extensive range of applications in biotechnology, smart polymers have always been considered passive participants. This book promotes a more active role than previously envisioned for smart polymers in the process of bioseparation. The material focuses on the theory describing the behavior of smart polymers in solution, as gels, and when grafted to surfaces. It provides solid, quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines, reflecting the maturation of the field and the demand for the development of smart polymer systems. With contributions from leading researchers, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the field and the potential for future developments. Catalog no. 9161, 2008, 496 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9161-3, $139.95 / £90.00

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Biotechnology

A Laboratory Course in Biomaterials

Environmental Biotechnology

Wujing Xian

M. H. Fulekar

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, India

This volume trains biomedical and bioengineering students and professionals in laboratory skills, data analysis, problem solving, and scientific writing—all while integrating principles from materials science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and engineering. The author presents flexible modules that allow the material to be adapted to the needs of different departments, and each module is organized around a central theme, such as drug delivery and natural biomaterials. Valuable as a professional reference, the book provides step-by-step descriptions of common lab procedures, and information on supplies and reagents. Thought-provoking questions and answers follow each experiment.

This book provides information essential to students taking courses/modules in biotechnology as part of environmental sciences, environmental management, and environmental biology programs. It is also suitable for those studying water, waste management, and pollution abatement. Topics discussed include biodiversity, renewable energy, bioremediation technology, recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, solid waste management, composting, vermicomposting, biofertilizer, chemical pesticides, biological control of pests, and genetically modified organisms. The book also discusses bioethics and risk assessment, intellectual property rights, environmental cleanup technologies, and environmental nanotechnology.

Catalog no. 75829, 2009, 216 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-7582-3, $59.95 / £36.99

Particulate Systems in Nano- and Biotechnologies Edited by

Wolfgang Sigmund Hassan El-Shall Dinesh O. Shah Brij. M. Moudgil

Catalog no. N10286, July 2010, 620 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-57808-582-8, $89.95 / £57.99

Illustrated Dictionary of Biotechnology Himanshu Arora

Particulate Systems in Nano- and Biotechnologies summarizes the revolutionary developments that have occurred during the last decade and proposes solutions for overcoming present and future challenges. The world’s foremost scientific experts from European, Australian, Asian, and North American research centers give their critical view of particulate systems and adsorbed films and review the status of modern technologies.

Helping to support a common language in this rapidly evolving field, this reference includes a range of terms wide enough to satisfy the needs of any researcher, clinician, lawyer, investor, student, or instructor whose work involves advances in science and medicine. Using concise and lucid language, it provides straightforward definitions and invaluable background information so that even complex terms require only a rudimentary understanding of the life sciences. Extensive cross-referencing expands individual definitions, enabling readers to follow a chosen theme. Illustrations are included where they enhance understanding.

Catalog no. 7436, 2009, 385 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7436-4, $157.95 / £99.00

Catalog no. N10040, 2009, 450 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-0173-4, $59.95 / £38.99

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Catalysis & Reaction Engineering Coming Soon!

New!

Advances in Fluid Catalytic Cracking

Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology

Testing, Characterization, and Environmental Regulations Edited by

Mario L. Occelli Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Modern spectroscopic techniques have given us a better understanding of catalyst performance and feedstock properties. This volume examines the use of adsorption microcalorimetry to measure acidity, acid site density, and strength of the strongest acid sites in heterogenous catalysts. It discusses the use of H-NMR to characterize the properties of an FCCU feedstock, pilot plant testing of catalysts and nontraditional feedstocks, maximizing and improving LCO (heating oil) production and quality, and the improvement of FCCU operations. The final chapters review consent decree negotiation, as well as FCC emissions (SOx, NOx, CO, PM) reduction technologies. Contents abridged: Maximizing FCC Light Cycle Oil by Heavy Cycle Oil Recycle A New Catalytic Process Approach for Low Aromatic LCO Catalyst Evaluation Using an ARCO Pilot Unit on North Sea Atmospheric Residue Pilot Unit Test of Residue Type Catalystson North Sea Atmospheric Residue Novel FCC Catalysts and Processing Methods for Heavy Oil Conversion and Propylene Production Improving the Profitability of the FCCU Troubleshooting Complex FCCU Issues Catalytic Cracking for Integration of Refinery and Steam Crackers Advanced Artificial Deactivation of FCC Catalysts Coke Characterization by TemperatureProgrammed Oxidation of Spent FCC Catalysts That Process Heavy Feedstock The Effect of Cohesive Forces on Catalyst Entrainment in Fluidized Bed Regenerators Application of IH-NMR for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Feed Characterization

Tapio O. Salmi and Johan P. Warna Abo Akademi, Abo-Turku, Finland

Jyri-Pekka Mikkola Umea University, Sweden and Abo Akademi, Abo-Turku, Finland

The role of the chemical reactor is crucial in the industrial conversion of raw materials into products, and numerous factors must be considered in selecting an appropriate and efficient device. Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology defines the qualitative aspects that affect that decision and couples various reactor models to case-specific kinetic expressions for chemical processes. Offering a systematic development of the chemical reaction engineering concept, this volume discusses: • Essential stoichiometric, kinetic, and thermodynamic terms • Homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors • Residence time distributions and non-ideal flow conditions in industrial reactors • Solutions of algebraic and ordinary differential equation systems • Gas- and liquid-phase diffusion coefficients and gas-film coefficients • Correlations for gas-liquid systems • Solubilities of gases in liquids • Guidelines for laboratory reactors This book focuses on exact formulations and derivations of mass energy balances and their numerical solutions. Richly illustrated, with exercises and solutions covering a number of processes—from oil refining to the development of specialty and fine chemicals—the text elucidates chemical reactor analysis and design. Catalog no. 92685, August 2010, 644 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9268-4, $119.95 / £39.99

Catalog no. 62549, November 2010, c. 488 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6254-0, $199.95 / £127.00

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Catalysis & Reaction Engineering Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Edited by

Ching T. Hou United States Department of Agriculture, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Jei-Fu Shaw National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan

Chemical Engineering Textbooks Mass Transfer and Separation Processes Principles and Applications, Second Edition Diran Basmadjian University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Learn to Model and Make Quick First Estimates

With contributions from 55 distinguished international experts from all sectors of academia, industry, and government research institutes— a virtual who’s who among biocatalysis scientists—this book provides an in-depth exploration of advances in the field, emphasizing bio-based products and agricultural biotechnology. Divided into two sections, it covers research on improvements of agronomic and microbial traits and bio-based industry products. A reference for industrial science researchers, this book is also ideal for graduate students and others working in bioscience.

This expanded second edition provides a complete theoretical introduction to mass transfer theory and separation processes. It discusses various biomedical, engineering, and environmental applications and features more than 100 real-world worked examples, illustrative figures, and end-of-chapter exercises. The author includes numerous photographs of actual installations and avoids an overly mathematical presentation as it conveys principles.

Catalog no. 77031, 2009, 442 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7703-2, $179.95 / £109.00

Catalog no. 51598, 2007, 512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5159-9, $95.95 / £61.99

Catalysis of Organic Reactions Edited by

Chemical and Energy Process Engineering

Michael L. Prunier

Sigurd Skogestad

Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

NTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Twenty-second Conference

Based on findings gathered at the 22nd Conference on Catalysis of Organic Relations, this peer-reviewed volume covers catalyzed synthesis with particular emphasis on the production of organic chemicals. Taking a practical rather than theoretical approach, the book’s dominant theme is the traditional practice of heterogeneous catalysis. The contributors explore hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, C-C coupling, and amination and oxidation, including the precious metal, supported base metal, sponge metal, Raney process, and homogeneous catalyst types. They also discuss end uses of these products, including industrial petrochemicals, fine chemicals, and pharma intermediates.

Written in an easy-to-read style, this textbook is intended for second-year chemical engineering courses, but is intentionally designed to be of continuing use to practicing engineers. The author, a dynamic systems expert, approaches the introductory material in a fundamental way. He provides a thorough grounding in basic mass and energy balances, highlighting their importance. He also covers timely topics such as basic thermodynamics and analysis of energy efficiency. Especially popular with students, the pedagogic approaches in this book have been classroom-tested for a decade. Ancillary materials are available and additional problems are posted online.

Catalog no. 70762, 2009, 548 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7076-7, $179.95 / £113.00

Catalog no. 8755X, 2009, 440 pp ISBN: 978-1-4200-8755-0, $91.95 / £40.99

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Chemical Engineering Textbooks

New!

Introduction to Biofuels David M. Mousdale Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

What role will biofuels play in the scientific portfolio that might bring energy independence and security, revitalize rural infrastructures, and wean us off of our addiction to oil? The shifting energy landscape of the 21st century, with its increased demand for renewable energy technology, poses a worrying challenge. Discussing the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and its potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades, Introduction to Biofuels provides a roadmap for understanding the broad sweep of technological, sociological, and energy policy issues that intermingle and intertwine. Copiously illustrated and with numerous examples, this book: • Explores key technologies, including biotechnology, bioprocessing, and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms • Examines the future of biofuels from a broader perspective, addressing the economic, social, and environmental issues crucial for studying the sustainable development of bioenergy • Asks questions and provides the answers later in the chapter as key informational points • Includes embedded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) sections that provide detailed derivations and equations for a subset of popular topics Author David Mousdale does an excellent job of filtering through volumes of data, providing a historical perspective on which to anchor the information, and outlining the strengths and constraints of the different biofuels. Catalog no. K10607, July 2010, 455 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1207-5, $119.95 / £76.99

Transport Phenomena Fundamentals Second Edition Joel Plawsky Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

One of the foundations of chemical engineering is built upon transport phenomena. This text provides a unified treatment of heat, mass, and momentum transport based on a balance equation approach. The first part of the book takes students through the balance equation in the context of diffusive transport. The second half builds upon the balance equation description of diffusive transport by introducing convective transport terms, focusing on partial rather than ordinary differential equations. A series of example modules are provided online on the author’s website, which is designed to be a living component of the course. Contents Introductory Concepts. Fluxes, Gradients, and Transport Properties. Transport Properties of Materials. One-Dimensional, Steady-State, Diffusive Transport. Generation. Accumulation. Conservative Transport and WavesTransport Enhancement Using Extended Surfaces. Multidimensional Effects, Potential Functions, and Fields. Convective Transport – Microscopic Balances. Macroscopic/Engineering Balances. Convective Transport on a Flat Plate. Convective Transport: Systems with Curvature. Turbulent Boundary Layers. Radiative Transport. Nomenclature. Catalog no. 62336, January 2010, 857 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6233-5, $129.95 / £49.99

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering New Edition of a Bestseller!

Coming Soon!

Introduction to Green Chemistry

Environmental Microbiology for Engineers

Second Edition

Volodymyr Ivanov

Albert Matlack

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

University of Delaware, Newark, USA

Since the initial publication of the bestselling first edition of Introduction to Green Chemistry, interest in green chemistry and clean processes has grown so much that topics such as fluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frameworks, and process intensification are now major areas of research. In addition, government funding has ramped up the development of fuel cells and biofuels. It reflects the evolving focus from pollution remediation to prevention. Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures, this second edition provides an update from the frontiers of the field. New and expanded research topics: • Metal-organic frameworks • Solid acids for alkylation of isobutene by butanes • Carbon molecular sieves • Mixed micro- and mesoporous solids • Organocatalysis • Process intensification and gas phase enzymatic reactions • Hydrogen storage for fuel cells • Reactive distillation • Catalysts in action on an atomic scale Updated and expanded current events topics: • • • • • • • • •

Industry resistance to inherently safer chemistry Nuclear power Removal of mercury from vaccines Removal of mercury and lead from explosives Biofuels Uses for surplus glycerol New hard materials to reduce wear Electronic waste Smart growth

Designed specifically for engineers with little or no biology training, this book covers diversity and function of microorganisms in environmental engineering systems, environmental bioengineering processes, applied microbial genetics and molecular biology, microbiology of water and wastewater treatment, biotreatment and bioremediation, and microbial monitoring. It also explores biocorrosion of the constructions, biodeterioration of the materials, biocementation and bioclogging of soil, biopollution of indoor environment, biofouling of the facilities. Each chapter includes quizzes and tutorials with solutions available in a separate manual. Features • Combines microbiological knowledge and environmental biotechnology principles in a readable fashion for environmental and civil engineers • Contains a glossary of terms • Supplies a quiz and tutorial questions at the end of each chapter • Discusses “hot” topics in the area such as, environmental bionanotechnology, microbial geotechnology, and environmental engineering of closed microbial ecosystems • Teaches with minimal use of mathematical equations Contents abridged:

The book covers traditional green chemistry topics, including catalysis, benign solvents, and alternative feedstocks. Coverage highlights the importance of chemistry to everyday life and demonstrates how society can benefit from the expanded exploitation of green chemistry.

Stages of Bioprocessing. Bioagents of Bioprocessing. Microbial Metabolism and its control. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Microorganisms. Selection of Pure Cultures. Classifications ad Identifications of Prokaryotes. Periodic Table of Physiological Groups of Prokaryotes. Nutrition and Growth. Cultivation of Microorganisms and Downstream Processes. Microbial Adaptations and Engineering Control. Microbial Natural Ecosystems. Microbial Engineering Ecosystems. Public Health Microbiology for Engineers. …

Catalog no. 78119, April 2010, 599 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7811-4, $99.95 / £44.99

Catalog no. 92340, November 2010, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9234-9, $99.95 / £63.99

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering New!

Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability Edited by

Sanjay K. Sharma Rajastan, India

Ackmez Mudhoo University of Mauritius

When the Nobel Prize Committee recognized the importance of green chemistry with its 2005 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, this relatively new science came into its own. Although there is still no concerted agreement about the exact content and boundaries of this interdisciplinary discipline, there seems to be increasing interest in environmental topics that are based on the chemistry embodied in this subject. Linking green chemistry practice to environmental sustainability, Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability illustrates the efforts being made to remediate a scathed environment into a pristine one. Presenting the work of eminent international experts, this book discusses research on and the application of green chemistry and engineering in addressing current issues of an environmental and social nature. It covers: • Sustainable development and environmental sustainability with chapters on green chemistry and engineering research • Design and synthesis of environmentally benign chemical processes • Green approaches to minimize and/or remediate environmental pollution • Biocatalysis and policies and ethics in green chemistry The book also explores economics, environmentally benign technologies for greener processes, computational methods and modeling, and green approaches to minimize air and water. This text provides insight into the chemical and biochemical technologies that are being studied, optimized, and eventually developed to promote environmental sustainability. It provides up-to-date information on selected fields where the principles of green chemistry are being embraced for safeguarding and improving the quality of the environment. Catalog no. K11178, July 2010, 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2473-3, $159.95 / £99.00

New Edition of a Bestseller!

Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Second Edition Krishnan Sankaranarayanan ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Jakob de Swaan Arons and Hedzer J. van der Kooi Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Using classic thermodynamic principles as the point of departure, this new edition of a popular resource supplies the understanding and tools required to measure process efficiency and sustainability with much improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, this book investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce them. Numerous case studies, examples, and problems illustrate the thermodynamic analysis of process performance to explain how to effectively analyze and optimize work flows and environmental resources. The authors compare the present industrial society with an emerging one in which mass production and consumption are in harmony with the natural environment through closure of material cycles. With sections on Basics, Thermodynamic Analysis of Processes, Case Studies, and Sustainability, this reference contains new and updated information including: • A new chapter dedicated to the increasing levels of CO2 emissions, with special attention to the removal and storage of CO2 • A new chapter on the rapidly emerging hydrogen economy • An extended chapter on lifecycle analysis that examines the fate of the quality of energy during the lifecycle • New problem sets and exercises Complete with the keys to a quantification of process efficiency and sustainability, this cuttingedge resource is the ideal guide for those engaged in the transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources using low-waste procedures. Catalog no. K10757, May 2010, 393 pp ISBN: 978-1-4398-1470-3, $149.95 / £95.00

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering Materials for the Hydrogen Economy

Fuel Cells Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Materials Properties and Performance Edited by

Jeffrey Fergus, Rob Hui, Xianguo Li, David P. Wilkinson, and Jiujun Zhang

Edited by

Russell H. Jones Senior Materials Scientist, GT-Engineering, Redmond, Washington, USA

George J. Thomas GJThomas Consulting LLC and Sandia National Laboratories, Reno, Nevada, USA (retired)

“... excellent reading for the novice as well as the expert in the field ... a lot of useful basic and advanced information on using hydrogen as a fuel to propel the usage of alternative energies forward." —In JOM

This book describes the technical challenges and current efforts in developing materials possessing the properties required for handling each stage of the hydrogen fuel chain. It covers all seven of the current hydrogen production methods, as well as distribution, storage, and utilization technologies-fuel cells in particular.

With contributions from international scientists active in SOFC research, this volume provides information to aid in the selection and development of materials for improved SOFC performance. It describes current materials, future advances in materials, and significant technical problems that remain unresolved. The book covers electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes as well as interconnects and sealants, which are two supporting components of the fuel cell stack. It also addresses the various issues involved in materials processing for SOFC applications, such as the microstructure of the component layers and the processing methods used to fabricate the microstructure. Catalog no. 88831, 2009, 298 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8883-0, $146.95 / £93.00

Catalog no. 5024, 2008, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-5024-5, $152.95 / £97.00

Hybrid Vehicles Solubility in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Ram B. Gupta Auburn University, Alabama, USA

and the Future of Personal Transportation Allen Fuhs Distinguished Professor and Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Carmel, California, USA

Yeungnam University, Kyongbuk, Korea

"The book provides excellent information for a consumer to learn about almost every aspect of HEVs, including principles, safety, and maintenance . . . Summing Up: Recommended."

Introducing a complete collection of supercritical CO2 solubility data, this book features experimental data on more than 780 solutes, presented in consistent units, using an easily accessible format. Each compound includes a table with the temperature, pressure, and mole- or massfraction solubility, as well as reference sources and any existing synonyms. Additional information on topics such as co-solvents and molar or mass solubility are also included as available.

Making the jargon of fuel-efficient vehicles accessible to a wide audience, this book presents a crucial introduction to each of the technologies associated with hybrid vehicles. It arms prospective buyers with the facts for purchasing and operating a hybrid automobile. It also addresses the future of personal transportation in relation to global warming and the finite limit of petroleum.

Catalog no. 4240, 2007, 960 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-4240-0, $219.95 / £141.00

Catalog no. 75349, 2009, 504 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-7534-2, $83.95 / £52.99

Jae-Jin Shim

—C. Mi, University of Michigan Dearborn, in CHOICE

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Fuel Cells

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Contamination and Mitigation Strategies

Materials Properties and Performance

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Hui Li, Shanna Knights, Zheng Shi, John W. Van Zee, and Jiujun Zhang With contributions from international scientists and engineers active in PEMFC research, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Contamination and Mitigation Strategies discusses the impacts of contamination and the contamination mitigation strategies to improve fuel cell performance and durability. Features • Presents one of the first treatments on the contamination and mitigation issues of PEMFCs • Reviews the most recent research activities on PEMFC contamination • Illustrates how to develop contaminanttolerant catalysts by evaluating the impacts of impurities on PEMFC performance • Provides models for predicting performance degradation caused by contamination The book covers the nature, sources, and electrochemistry of contaminants. It also details their effects on fuel cell performance and lifetime, and the mechanisms of contamination. Exploring the major findings from experimental and theoretical studies in contamination-related research, the expert contributors present methods and tools used for diagnosing various contamination phenomena, along with strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of contamination. They also describe key issues in the future R&D of fuel cell contamination and control. Helping to facilitate pioneering PEMFC R&D and accelerate sustainable commercialization, this book contains the latest research efforts and novel developments as well as important new directions in PEMFC contamination. It offers a comprehensive overview of nearly every aspect of fuel cell contamination, from fundamentals to applications.

David P. Wilkinson, Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui, Jeffrey Fergus, and Xianguo Li Because of its lower temperature and special polymer electrolyte membrane, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is well suited for transportation, as well as portable and micro fuel cell applications. But the performance of these fuel cells critically depends on the materials used for the various cell components. Durability, water management, and reducing catalyst poisoning are important factors when selecting PEMFC materials. Written by international PEMFC scientists and engineers from top-level organizations, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials Properties and Performance provides a single compilation of information for understanding how to select and develop materials for improved PEMFC performance. The book focuses on the major components of the fuel cell unit, along with design and modeling aspects. It covers catalysts and catalyst layers, before discussing the key components of membranes, diffusion layers, and bipolar plates. The book also explores materials modeling for the PEMFC. This volume assesses the status of PEMFC fuel cell technology, research and development directions, and the scientific and engineering challenges facing the fuel cell community. It demonstrates how the production of a commercially viable PEMFC requires a compromise of materials with adequate properties, design interaction, and manufacturability. Catalog no. K10331, January 2010, 460 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0664-7, $139.95 / £89.00

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Fuels & Petrochemicals Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies Edited by

Sunggyu Lee Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA

James G. Speight CD & W, Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Sudarshan K. Loyalka

Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics, Fifth Edition James H. Gary Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA

Glenn E. Handwerk Consulting Chemical Engineer, Golden, Colorado, USA

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Mark J. Kaiser

Alternative fuel sources are a necessity to meet today's growing demand for low-cost, convenient energy that is clean and efficient. The Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies is a thorough guide to the science and available technologies for developing alternatives to petroleum fuel sources and petrochemical feedstocks.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

It focuses on the different intermediates and raw material options that can generate energy output and products equivalent to conventional petroleum sources. It presents short-term options for clean alternative energy sources that complement the development of long-term sustainable energy infrastructures. Detailing the chemical processes for each technology, the text assesses the environmental impact, benefits, and performance of the various processes and fuel products. It also summarizes processing and transportation issues, safety concerns, regulations, and other practical considerations associated with alternative fuels. • Describes clean and alternative methods of producing liquid fuels, crude oil, syngas, and methanol from coal, coal slurry, natural gas, resids, oil sand bitumen, and oil shale • Details the chemical reaction mechanisms, biological processes, and unit operations for converting corn, lignocellulosic materials, and biomass into alcoholic fuels • Covers the processes and thermodynamics of converting various waste materials into energy • Discusses the science, benefits, and applications of geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and fuel cells

Written by experts with academic and professional experience, this edition features current data and addresses changes in refinery feedstocks, product distribution, and processing requirements resulting from federal and state legislation. Providing a detailed overview of today's integrated fuels refinery, it discusses each major refining process, including feedstock preparation, operating costs, catalysts, yields, finished product properties, and economics. It also contains end-ofchapter problems and a case study. Catalog no. 7038, 2007, 488 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7038-0, $95.95 / £61.99

Industrial Gas Handbook Gas Separation and Purification Frank G. Kerry Scarsdale, New York, USA

"… very well written and thoroughly covering the topic. … well-supplemented with numerous tables, figures, and pictures of equipment that add tremendously to the understanding of the process being discussed." —Gary F. Bennett, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Toledo, in Journal of Hazardous Materials

Blending technical information with trend analyses and feasible implementation strategies, this handbook provides an ideal foundation for scientists, engineers, and policymakers interested in developing alternative energy sources.

Drawn from the author's 60 years of field experience, this practical handbook explains the principles and applications of gas separation and purification. It covers such topics as chronological development, industrial applications, air separation technologies, noble gases, front end purification systems, insulation, non-cryogenic separation, safety, cleaning for oxygen systems, economics, and product liquefaction, storage, and transportation. It also addresses machinery, equipment, instrumentation, and controls.

Catalog no. DK2250, 2007, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-4069-6, $162.95 / £99.00

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Asphaltenes Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils Jorge Ancheyta Mexican Institute of Petroleum, Mexico City

Fernando Trejo

Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production C.A. Cardona Departamento de Ingenieria Quimica, Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede, Manizales, Colombia

O.J. Sanchez

National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico

Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Universidad de Caldas, Columbia

Mohan Singh Rana

L.F. Gutierrez

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Ahmadi

Department of Engineering, Universidad de Caldas, Columbia

During the upgrading of heavy petroleum, asphaltene is the most problematic impurity since it is the main cause of catalyst deactivation and sediments formation. Exploring many aspects related to asphaltenes composition and conversion, this book highlights the various changes that these heavy and complex molecules undergo during catalytic hydroprocessing. After defining and characterizing asphaltene structure, this reference:

Focusing on a key tool of process engineering, this is a comprehensive guide to the design and analysis of the most advanced technologies for fuel ethanol production from feedstocks. It describes how process systems engineering can be applied to fuel ethanol production to achieve new levels of efficiency according to technical, economic, and environmental criteria. Drawing on the authors’ more than 15 years of process engineering and ethanol research, this book:

• Examines the composition of petroleum and the processes and catalysts for upgrading heavy oils • Details the characterization of asphaltenes after hydroprocessing and the effect of reaction conditions on their structures • Analyzes the deactivation and characterization of spent hydroprocessing catalysts as well as the role played by asphaltenes • Covers sediments formation during hydroprocessing and the role of asphaltenes on it

• Focuses on liquid biofuels, before examining the role of process synthesis in the rapid and high-tech analysis and design of complex biotechnological processes • Describes various types of feedstocks, including sugars, starchy crops, lignocellulosic biomass, and microorganisms, as well as hydrolysis technologies, such as saccharification • Covers the fuel ethanol production technologies for different feedstocks, the new technological innovations based on process integration to reduce energy consumption, and the environmental issues of bioethanol production

• Describes the hydrocracking and kinetics of asphaltenes and the fractionation of heavy crudes and asphaltenes

• Discusses the technological configurations for fuel ethanol production in the industry and the possible factors affecting food security with fuel ethanol production and consumption

Due to the increasing production of heavy crude oils, asphaltene has become one of the most studied molecules. This book provides a deep understanding of how asphaltenes transform during hydroprocessing, offering insight on designing catalysts and processing for the upgrading of heavy oils.

Supported by case studies that include calculations and discussions of results, this book uses a process engineering approach to explore the analysis and development of fuel ethanol production from different feedstocks. It shows how accurate analysis and precise design, along with responsible government policies, can lead to fair and sustainable development of energy crops worldwide.

Catalog no. 66307, March 2010, 461 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6630-2, $169.95 / £108.00

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Fuels & Petrochemicals

Production, Transport, and Storage

Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules

Edited by

Irwin A. Wiehe

Ram B. Gupta

Soluble Solutions, Gladstone, New Jersey, USA

Hydrogen Fuel

Auburn University, Alabama, USA

From Methane to Hydrogen—Making the Switch to a Cleaner Fuel Source The world’s overdependence on fossil fuels has created environmental problems, such as air pollution and global warming, as well as political and economic unrest. With water as its only byproduct and its availability in all parts of the world, hydrogen promises to be the next great fuel source. All of the Key Aspects of Hydrogen Fuel Hydrogen Fuel: Production, Transport, and Storage describes various aspects of hydrogen fuel, including production from both renewable and nonrenewable sources, purification, storage, transport, safety, codes, and carbon dioxide sequestration. The book examines the unique properties and uses of the hydrogen molecule, its ability to be produced from numerous energy sources, and its separation and purification. It explains how to transport hydrogen using pipelines and tankers and how to store it using compressed tanks, metal hydrides, carbon adsorbents, and chemical hydrides. The expert contributors also discuss codes and standards, monitoring techniques, and safety designs. The Path to a Cleaner World and Energy Independence Focusing on a clean, economical alternative to nonrenewable energy, this volume provides the latest information on the hydrogen fuel economy. Catalog no. 4575X, 2009, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4575-8, $135.95 / £86.00

". . . invaluable for engineers engaged in operation of refining units or upgraders that process vacuum residues . . . As a scientific memoire and summary of an eminent career, this volume presents numerous insights for future development of both process technology and the science of petroleum macromolecules." – Murray R. Gray, University of Alberta, in Energy & Fuels

This book provides the scientific basis for processes that can convert heavy oils to light oils. It presents methods to determine the potential for improvement and discusses selfassociating macromolecules, as well as liquid crystalline phases, reactions triggered by phase separation, and solutes that are both dispersed and dissolved. Catalog no. DK4759, 2008, 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-787-3, $199.95 / £127.00

Biofuels Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development David M. Mousdale Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

Assessing information from around the world, this work presents an accurate picture of the biofuels movement, its successes, its historical failures, and its achievable goals within the next few decades. It evaluates industrial processes for large-scale commercial production of ethanol from monocultures and agricultural waste products and discusses advances, including biobutanol and biohydrogen. By discussing the emergence of bioethanol, the author places biofuels in their historical context. He also explains how to minimize the potential social and environmental damages resulting from the production of feedstocks on large areas of cultivatable land. Catalog no. 51245, 2008, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5124-7, $125.95 / £79.99

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Fuels & Petrochemicals Zero Emissions Power Cycles Production Chemicals for the Oil and Gas Industry

Evgeny Yantovsky

Malcolm A. Kelland

Mykola Shokotov

University of Stavanger, Norway

Modern production methods and environmental constraints demand chemical solutions. And as oilfields age, the need for chemicals to ensure steady production increases. This book describes classes of production chemicals for use topside and downhole in the upstream oil and gas industry. It includes coverage of their mechanisms, deployment methods, and, where available, environmental properties. This comprehensive resource: • Offers a general overview of production chemistry issues, the factors that affect the choice of production chemicals, and environmental regulations • Discusses suggestions for designing greener chemicals, and presents a brief overview of how to remove mercury and arsenic compounds from production fluids • Begins some chapters with an introduction to a problem for which there is a production chemical • Addresses chemical and non-chemical methods, and then thoroughly details the structural classes of production chemicals and how they can be tested Chapter-end references provide details on the synthesis, testing, theory, and application of each type of chemical. Unfortunately, crude oil production is characterized by variable production rates and unpredictable changes to the nature of the fluids produced. Unlike other texts that focus on how products perform in the field and how they are tested, this book focuses on the specific structures of a range of chemicals that are known to deliver the required or desired performance. It also provides an understanding of the issues involved in the use of chemicals and a range of production chemical additives that may be used to rectify issues that would not otherwise be fully resolved. Catalog no. 92901, 2009, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9290-5, $129.95 / £78.99

Independent researcher, Aachen, Germany

J. Gorski Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland Independent researcher, Chemnitz, Germany

Focusing on fossil-fueled, nonpolluting power generation systems, this volume presents alternative solutions to the severe emissions issues of power plants. Along with a description of new thermodynamic cycles and the results of computational analyses, it provides modern analytical tools and equations to evaluate exergy and introduce currentology. The authors explore various aspects of zero emissions power plant technology, including carbon dioxide sequestration, ion transport, and oxygen enrichment. They also explain the Pareto optimization of power cycles, as well as solar energy conversion, such as seaweed photosynthesis, with zero emissions power generation. Catalog no. 87916, 2009, 282 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8791-8, $149.95 / £95.00

Handbook of Plant-Based Biofuels Edited by

Ashok Pandey National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tribandrum, India

This handbook provides discusses the status of the production of biofuels—in particular, bioethanol and biodiesel. It discusses the production of biofuels from biomass materials by thermochemical and biochemical methods. It also describes the production of biodiesel from various plant sources, including palm, rice bran, karanja seed, jatropha seed, mahua, and rubber seed oils. The book explains how increasing demand for fuel ethanol may influence the international market price of ethanol and looks at how the future of biodiesel needs improvements in conversion technology and an expansion of available feedstock through increased oil yields or oilseed production. Catalog no. 21755, 2009, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-56022-175-3, $125.95 / £79.99

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Materials Engineering

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Advanced Separation Techniques for Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Radioactive Waste Treatment

Magnetics, Dielectrics, and Wave Propagation with MATLAB® Codes

Edited by

A comprehensive description of wave propagation in magneto-dielectric materials, this book presents qualitative and quantitative arguments regarding calculation of magnetic parameters from first principles. The book’s theoretical approach combines coverage of macroscopic free magnetic energy with Maxwell's equations to yield wave propagation characteristics of magneto-dielectric materials. Useful as either a course text or professional reference, this multipurpose book provides a clear understanding of the origin of magnetic parameters and how to calculate these parameters as the dimensionality of materials is reduced toward the microscopic scale.

K.L. Nash Washington State University, USA

G.J. Lumetta Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

Advanced separations technology plays a key role in the nuclear fuel cycle. It could relieve future generations from the burden of today’s nuclear power industry and ensure protection from radioactive materials. This book provides a comprehensive and timely reference on nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste treatment. It covers characterization and analysis of the behavior of the main radioactive materials produced by nuclear power generation, the processes involved in their treatment, and novel methods used in treating these materials. Catalog no. WP9488, August 2010, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9488-6, $249.95 / £153.00

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Biodiesel Science and Technology From Soil to Oil J.C.J. Bart and S. Cavallaro University of Messina, Italy

N. Palmeri

Carmine Vittoria Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Catalog no. K11955, September 2010, 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4199-0, $129.95 / £82.00

Macroporous Polymers Production Properties and Biotechnological /Biomedical Applications Edited by

Bo Mattiasson and Igor Yu. Galeaev Lund University, Sweden

Ashok Kumar Indian Institute of Technology, Kampur

This book begins by systemically reviewing feedstock resources and vegetable oil formulations, including the economics of vegetable oil conversion to diesel fuel. It discusses the transesterverification process, including chemical and biochemical processes, with extended coverage of industrial process technology and control methods and standards for biodiesel fuel quality assurance. It concludes with discussions of the sustainability, performance, and environmental issues of biodiesel production. The book also highlights ways to improve glycerol by-product usage and the development of next-generation products.

Macroporous polymers are rapidly becoming the material of choice for many tissue engineering, bioseparation, and bioprocessing applications. With its systematic presentation of information, this book addresses the production, characterization, and application of these polymers. It considers traditional methods of production, including phase separation polymerization, leaching, foaming, and double emulsion, as well as newly merging methods such as cryogelation. The chapters also detail the various applications of macroporous gels for the separation of biomolecules and for the cultivation of mammalian cells in bioreactors, as well as for tissue engineering.

Catalog no. N10147, March 2010 ISBN: 978-1-4398-2730-7, $239.95 / £180.00

Catalog no. 84615, January 2010, 525 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8461-0, $129.95 / £82.00

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Materials Engineering Coming Soon!

Energetic Materials

The Physical Chemistry of Materials

Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements

Energy and Environmental Applications

Edited by

University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA

Veera Boddu US Army ERDC-CERL, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Paul Redner US Army, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, USA

Due to safety reasons, energetic materials are rarely studied at research facilities. Therefore, theoretical and empirical models are needed for studying their behavior. This book provides insight into the depth and breadth of theoretical and empirical models and experimental techniques being developed for energetic materials. It presents the latest research by US Department of Defense engineers and scientists, along with their academic and industrial research partners. Some of the topics and simulations discussed can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds, such as those used in the pharmaceutical industry. Features • Presents the latest research on modeling energetic system properties • Covers a wide range of topics, from performance to life-cycle analysis to new materials under development • Offers an extensive chapter on the role of modeling and simulation in current and future materials development • Includes information that can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds Contents (abridged) Introduction: Thermophysical Properties of Explosive Materials. The History, Chemistry, and Physics of Energetic Materials. Physical property prediction of energetic materials from molecular dynamics simulation. Predicting the Solvation Free Energy of 1,3,5-Triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) in Organic Solvents. Prediction of physicochemical properties of energetic materials via EPI Suite. Mechanisms and Kinetics of CL-20 Modes of Transformation via Alkali Hydrolysis and via Photolysis and Thermolysis Free Radical Reactions. Ignition of Metal Powder By Electrostatic Discharge…

Rolando M.A. Roque-Malherbe

In recent years, physical chemistry of materials has become an emerging discipline in materials science that emphasizes the study of materials for chemical, sustainable energy, and pollution abatement applications. Written by an active researcher in this field, Physical Chemistry of Materials: Energy and Environmental Applications presents methods for synthesizing and characterizing adsorbents, ion exchangers, ionic conductors, heterogeneous catalysts, and permeable porous and dense materials. It also discusses their properties and applications. Features • Provides an overview of the theoretical aspects of materials physics • Examines the structure, synthesis, properties, and applications of adsorbents, catalysts, ion exchangers and conductors, and permeable materials • Describes characterization of materials • Explains diffusion in dense and porous materials • Studies some of the most important aspects of solid-state electrochemistry The book explores various examples of these important materials, including perovskites, zeolites, mesoporous molecular sieves, silica, alumina, active carbons, carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide, clays, pillared clays, hydrotalcites, alkali metal titanates, titanium silicates, polymers, and coordination polymers. It shows how the materials are used in adsorption, ion conduction, ion exchange, gas separation, membrane reactors, catalysts, catalysts supports, sensors, pollution abatement, detergency, animal nourishment, agriculture, and sustainable energy applications. Catalog no. 82728, January 2010, 522 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8272-2, $149.95 / £95.00

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Materials Engineering New!

Electrochemistry of Porous Materials Antonio Doménech Carbó University of Valencia, Spain

“… a valuable reference for anyone interested in the electrochemical aspects of porous electrodes and…a great starting point for … developing a greater depth of understanding.” — Diego J. Díaz, University of Central Florida, in Journal of the American Chemical Society

Porous materials continue to attract considerable attention because of their wide variety of scientific and technological applications, because both research and applications of porous materials rely heavily on electrochemistry. Electrochemistry of Porous Materials focuses on generalized theoretical modeling and describes redox processes for different porous materials. Considering the large variety of materials that can be classified as porous, the text focuses on nanostructured micro- and mesoporous materials. Using this approach, the book offers a more focused and practical analysis of key porous materials that are considered relatively homogeneous from an electrochemical point of view. These include:

Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials Pradeep Fulay University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Taking a materials science and engineering-based approach, this book explores the fundamentals of electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. It integrates the physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering concepts with the technological aspects of materials used in the electronics, magnetics, and photonics industry, and it discusses applications in nanoscience and technology. Written clearly and concisely, this material includes numerous real-world technology examples, from computers to credit cards to optic fibers. The author also provides electronic teaching aids to illustrate concepts, available for download on the web. Catalog no. 9564, May 2010, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9564-2, $99.95 / £44.99

Perennial Bestseller!

Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials

• Porous silicates and aluminosilicates

David R. Gaskell

• Porous metal oxides and related compounds

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

• Porous polyoxometalates • Metal-organic frameworks • Porous carbons, nanotubes, and fullerenes • Porous polymers and certain hybrid materials With its detailed presentation of advances in electrochemistry of nanostructured materials, this text specifically addresses the foundation and applications of the electrochemistry of microporous materials, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in applied fields and fundamental research. Selective and streamlined, it culls a wide range of relevant and practical material from the extensive literature on the subject. Catalog no. K10316, January 2010, 338 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0633-3, $129.95 / £82.00

"… the definitive introduction to the thermodynamic behavior of material systems." —In Journal of Heat Treatment and Materials

"… excellently written … [of equal value] to firsttime students in thermodynamics of materials [and] metallurgical and materials engineers seeking to refresh their knowledge . . . This textbook has evolved over the past 30 years and has gained a state that permits [me] to recommend it without any restrictions to both students and professionals. I am convinced that it will continue to be one of the most significant titles in this field for many years to come." —Ewald A. Werner, Professor of Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials, Co-Editor Materials Science and Engineering, Technische Universität

Catalog no. GS1076, 2008, 618 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59169-043-6, $131.95 / £51.99

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Materials Engineering New!

Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings (Three-Volume Set)

Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Edited by

Robert J. Naumann

Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Authored by leading experts from around the world, the three-volume Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings gives scientific researchers and product engineers a resource as dynamic and flexible as the field itself. Set Includes:

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties The first volume concentrates on the mechanical properties, such as hardness, toughness, and adhesion, of thin films and coatings. It discusses processing, properties, and performance and provides a detailed analysis of theories and size effects. Catalog no. 94025, June 2010, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9402-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Functional Properties The second volume focuses on functional properties, including optical, electronic, and electrical properties. It explores the large-scale fabrication of functional thin films with nanoarchitecture via chemical routes, the fabrication and characterization of SiC nanostructured/ nanocomposite films, and low-dimensional nanocomposite fabrication and applications. Catalog no. 93959, June 2010, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9395-7, $129.95 / £82.00

Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy The third volume examines the processing and properties of organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy and information memory applications. Catalog no. 93932, June 2010, 254 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9393-3, $129.95 / £82.00

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University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA

". . . well-written . . .Highly recommended." —T.Z. Kattamis, University of Connecticut, in CHOICE

Providing the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science, this volume discusses the structure and properties of materials and how these materials are used in diverse applications. The text covers chemical bonding, crystal structure, mechanical properties, phase transformations, and materials processing. It also focuses on thermal, electronic, photonic, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. Features • Presents basic concepts of solid state chemistry, such as chemical bonding and diffraction, at an advanced undergraduate level • Relates mechanical, thermal, electronic, photonic, and magnetic properties to the structure of organic and inorganic materials • Introduces point and space groups, as well as Strukturbericht and Pearson notation • Explores contemporary developments in photonics and magnetoelectronics, including polymer light-emitting diodes, flash memories, and magnetic storage • Provides examples to evaluate how well simplified theories predict the actual performance of various materials • Includes end-of-chapter problems Contents abridged: Introduction to Materials Science. Fundamental Principles. Chemical Bonding.Crystals and Crystallography. The Structure of Matter. Reciprocal Lattice and X-Ray Diffraction. Theory of Elasticity. Defects in Crystals. Mechanical Properties of Materials. Composites. Phase Equilibria in Single Component Systems. Phase Equilibria in Multicomponent Systems. Alloy Solidification. Transformation Kinetics. Distribution Functions. Lattice Vibrations and Phonons… Catalog no. 6133X, 2009, 533 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6133-8, $131.95 / £46.99

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Thermoplastic Materials Properties, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications Christopher C. Ibeh

Nanoscale Science and Engineering Nanoparticle Engineering for ChemicalMechanical Planarization Fabrication of Next-Generation Nanodevices

Pittsburgh State University, Kansas, USA

Ungyu Paik and Jea-Gun Park

This text offers a detailed presentation of thermoplastic materials that are commercially available for use in the plastics and polymer industries. It discusses chemical structure-property relationships and various categories of thermoplastic resins, including general purpose/commodity, quasicommodity, engineering, and specialty varieties. Some of the thermoplastics covered include polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, and PMMA. Using a process-oriented format, the author explores application areas of thermoplastics to elucidate the interrelation and effect of processing on the properties and performance of these materials.

Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Features • Discusses the driving force behind the high growth rate of the plastics industry • Examines how polymer composition and microstructure determine the properties of plastics • Shows how crystallinity is a source of strength in thermoplastics • Describe the effect of molecular weight on the processing of thermoplastics • Categorizes thermoplastics as general purpose, quasicommodity, engineering, or specialty • Explores the roles of raw materials and polymerization processes in the characteristics of thermoplastics Contents abridged: Introduction and History of the Plastics Industry. Raw Materials and Their Sources: "The Plastics Tree". Basic Structures and Characteristics of Polymers and Plastics. Molecular Weight of Polymers. Polymerization (Resinification) Methods. Crystallinity and Crystallization in Polymers and Plastics. Classification of Thermoplastics...

In the development of next-generation nanoscale devices, higher speed and lower power operation is the goal. Increasing reliance on mobile computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices demands a greater degree of speed and power, and as chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) progressively becomes perceived less as black art and more as a cuttingedge technology, it is emerging as the technology for achieving higher performance devices. This book presents an overview of the field that: • Explains the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles according to each step in the CMP process, including dielectric CMP, shallow trend isolation CMP, metal CMP, poly isolation CMP, and noble metal CMP • Provides a detailed guide to nanoparticle engineering of novel CMP slurry for next-generation nanoscale devices below the 60nm design rule • Presents design techniques using polymeric additives to improve CMP performance • Focuses on novel CMP slurry for the application to memory devices beyond 50nm technology Most books published on CMP focus on the polishing process, equipment, and cleaning. Even though some of these may touch on CMP slurries, the methods they cover are confined to conventional slurries and none cover them with the detail required for the development of nextgeneration devices. With its coverage of fundamental concepts and novel technologies, this book delivers expert insight into CMP for all current and next-generation systems. Catalog no. 59114, 2009, 221 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5911-3, $149.95 / £95.00

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Nanoscale Science and Engineering New!

Interfacial Electroviscoelasticity and Electrophoresis Jyh-Ping Hsu National Taiwan University, Taipei

Aleksandar M. Spasic Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Serbia

This book meets a massive scientific challenge by presenting deeper research and developments in the basic and applied science and engineering of finely dispersed particles and related systems. Introducing more profound and in-depth treatises related to the liquid-liquid finely dispersed systems (i.e., emulsions and double emulsions), it describes a new theory developed through the authors’ work. These findings are likely to impact other research and applications in a wide array of other fields, considering that the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is key to numerous chemical manufacturing processes, including those used for emulsions, suspensions, nanopowders, foams, biocolloids, and plasmas. The authors cover phenomena at the micro, nano, and atto-scales, and their techniques, theory, and supporting data will be of particular interest to nanoscientists, especially with regard to the breaking of emulsions. This groundbreaking book: • Takes an interdisciplinary approach to elucidate the momentum transfer and electron transfer phenomena • Covers less classical chemical engineering insight and modern molecular and atomic engineering • Reviews basic theory of electrokinetics, using the electrophoresis of rigid particles as an example

Transport Phenomena in Capillary-Porous Structures and Heat Pipes Henry Smirnov Promgasapparat, Odessa, Ukraine

Two-phase nano- and micro-thermal control device research is now proving relevant to a growing range of modern applications, including those in cryogenics, thermal engineering, MEMS, and aerospace engineering. Until now, researchers have lacked a definitive resource that provides a complete review of micro- and nanoscale evaporative heat and mass transfer in capillaries-porous structures. An updated overview of the field, this book: • Covers the latest experiemental research efforts in two-phase thermal control technology research and development • Addresses vaporization heat transfer and hydrodynamic processes occurring in capillary channels and porous structures— paying particular attention to the physical mechanisms of these phenomena • Provides an extensive review of experimental research activities on unique film and photo materials of boiling inside slits, capillaries, and capillary-porous structures This book offers a complete record of research in the field. It gives gives researchers, engineers, and practitioners working on vaporization heat transfer and hydrodynamic processes the findings needed to avoid unnecessary experimental efforts, and it will help further the development of this dynamic area of research. Catalog no. 62034, January 2010, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6203-8, $179.95 / £109.00

Built around the central themes of hydrodynamic, electrodynamic, and thermodynamic instabilities that occur at interfaces, this book addresses recently developed concepts in the physics, chemistry, and rheological properties of those well-studied interfaces of rigid and deformable particles in homo- and hetero-aggregate dispersed systems. Catalog no. K10198, March 2010, 194 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0352-3, $139.95 / £89.00

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Nanoscale Science and Engineering New!

Green Nanotechnology Solutions for Sustainability and Energy in the Built Environment

Microscale and Nanoscale Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Engineering Applications Choondal B. Sobhan

Geoffrey B. Smith

National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India

University of Technology, Broadway, Australia

G.P. “Bud” Peterson

Claes-Goran S. Granqvist Uppsala University, Sweden

With consideration of how everyday products influence energy use, this volume explores the science and technology of tiny structures that have a huge potential to improve quality of life while simultaneously achieving reductions in the use of fossil fuels. It examines energy flows in nature and how the optical properties of materials can be designed to harmonize with those flows. It then discusses the properties that can be achieved in real materials to take advantage of nature’s energy flows. The authors cohesively examine a number of topics, highlighting their applications and the significance of their nano features. Coverage includes: • A cursory discussion of well-reviewed subjects, such as nanostructured solar cells • Timely topics, including methods for preventing excessive temperature and approaches to passive cooling • Identification of key materials, elucidating how their properties can be understood in terms of contemporary materials physics and chemistry • A concluding description of a scenario for future buildings that use much less energy while also providing better comfort A valuable side effect of most nanotechnologies is that they inherently put us in closer touch with the natural world. With broad coverage of how nanoparticles impact energy use in the built environment, this book opens readers’ eyes to a fascinating vision of how technology and nanoscience can merge and lead to commodityscale products that help preserve our planet. Catalog no. 85328, September 2010, 472 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8532-7, $79.95 / £49.99

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

Compiling the authors’ research results and other relevant findings, this text presents principal concepts and practical design engineering aspects of heat transfer. It describes all modes of heat transfer, including phase change and twophase flow, and compares methods and observations related to size-affected domains with conventional heat transfer analyses. Emphasizing engineering applications, the authors illustrate how to apply analysis to design problems. Catalog no. 7307, 2008, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7307-7, $99.95 / £46.99

Biomaterials A Nano Approach Seeram Ramakrishna, Murugan Ramalingham, T.S. Sampath Kumar, and Winston O. Soboyejo From a multidisciplinary point of view, this book examines basic concepts, various processing methodologies, and techniques involved in the preparation and characterization of nanobiomaterials that are specific to biomedical applications. It spans their historical development and reviews their current advances in the field. It describes how basic concepts in nanotechnology are applied to the processing of novel nanobiomaterials, including nanostructured metals and alloys. Presenting illustrative examples and a variety of applications, this text offers a solid framework for understanding present and future trends of biomaterials in human healthcare systems. Catalog no. 47817, June 2010, 372 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4781-3, $99.95 / £69.99

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Process Development Computational Transport Phenomena for Engineering Analyses Richard C. Farmer, Ralph W. Pike, Gary C. Cheng, and Yen-Sen Chen Although computer technology has dramatically improved the analysis of complex transport phenomena, the methodology has yet to be effectively integrated into engineering curricula. Applying innovative tools to aid comprehension and study of key processes, and connecting basic principles with numerical methodology for solving the conservations laws, this book presents the topic in terms of modern engineering analysis and: • Includes a production quality computer source code for expediting and illustrating analyses of mass, momentum, and energy transport, • Covers transport phenomena with examples that extend from basic empirical analyses to complete numerical analyses • Presents a computational transport phenomena (CTP) source code written in Fortran and developed and owned by the authors (it does not require a lease and can run on a PC or a supercomputer) • Allows users to modify the code to serve their particular needs Using the CTP code, grid generation and solution procedures are described and visual solution presentations are illustrated thus offering extensive coverage of the methodology for a wide range of applications. Bringing together a wealth of professional and instructional experience, this book stresses a problem-solving approach that uses one set of computational and graphical tools to describe all aspects of the analysis. It provides understanding of the principles involved so that code improvements and/or use of commercial codes can be accomplished knowledgeably. Catalog no. 67567, 2009, 530 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6756-9, $139.95 / £39.99

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Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes Nayer Ghasem UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

Redhouane Henda Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Written in a clear, concise style, Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes provides an introduction to the basic principles and calculation techniques that are fundamental to the field. The text focuses on problems in material and energy balances in relation to chemical reactors and introduces software that employs numerical methods to solve these problems. Upon mastery of this material, readers will be able to: • Understand basic processing terminology (batch, semibatch, continuous, purge, and recycle) and standard operations (reaction, distillation, absorption, extraction, and filtration) • Draw and fully label a flowchart for a given process description • Choose a convenient basis for calculation for both single- and multiple-unit processes • Identify possible subsystems for which material and energy balances might be written • Perform a degree of freedom analysis for the overall system and each possible subsystem, formulating the appropriate material and energy balance equations • Apply the first law of thermodynamics, calculate energy and enthalpy changes, and construct energy balances on closed and open systems Written as a text to fully meet the needs of advanced undergraduate students, it is also suitable as a reference for chemical engineers with its wide coverage across the biochemical and electromechanical fields. Each chapter of the text provides examples, case studies, and endof-chapter problems, and the accompanying CD-ROM contains software designed for solving problems in chemical engineering. Catalog no. 8013X, 2009, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8013-1, $99.95 / £46.99

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Process Development Engineering Economics and Economic Design for Process Engineers Thane Brown University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Presenting simple, fast, and inexpensive methods to enable process engineers to increase company profit and growth, this book explains how to combine technical and economic decisions to create cost-effective, optimal performance designs. A section on engineering economics discusses early stages of design and development and provides tools to perform economic analyses for evaluating design options. A section on economic design contains a unique framework that brings more economic rigor into process development, feasibility engineering, and conceptual engineering. It also contains effective tools to help lower both capital and production costs. Catalog no. 8212, 2007, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8212-3, $106.95 / £69.99

Lean for the Process Industries Dealing with Complexity Peter L. King Lean Dynamics LLC, Newark, Delaware, USA

“…a nice balance between lean philosophies and concepts, as well as guidance and examples. The content enables operations managers to gain an understanding of basic ideas and principles, and it is detailed enough that process engineers and lean practitioners can learn specific applications of the various tools. …highly recommended.”

Chemical Process Performance Evaluation Ali Cinar Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA

Ahmet Palazoglu University of California, Davis, USA

Ferhan Kayihan Integrated Engineering Technologies, Tacoma, Washington, USA

"… I highly recommend this text for chemical engineers and statisticians interested in learning how statistical methods can be integrated with process control methods." – Dean V. Neubauer, Corning, Inc., in Technometrics

Balancing theory and practice, this book reviews techniques for monitoring a single variable and discusses the limits of classical techniques. It provides statistical methods for evaluating multivariable processes and fault diagnosis and presents empirical model development techniques and statistical process monitoring methods that apply such techniques. Catalog no. DK8069, 2007, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3806-9, $184.95 / £117.00

Chemical Process Calculations K. Asokan Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India

Drawing on 40 years of experience at one of the world’s largest chemical and materials manufacturers, Peter King provides the first Lean resource written explicitly for the process industries. Focusing on where the needs of the process industry differ from those of parts assembly manufacturing, he discusses the eight wastes described in Lean literature, looking at how they manifest themselves in process operations.

Moving from raw material to finished product, this book demonstrates how to solve the main process-related problems that crop up in chemical engineering practice. It demonstrates the steps required to determine how much of various materials and chemicals are needed to satisfy output requirements and how to compensate for energy gained or lost for each step of the process. Presenting easy-to-understand methods, illustrations, worked examples, and practice problems ideal for either coursework or as a refresher for professionals, the book provides access to a wealth of current calculations required by chemical process professionals in petroleum/petrochemicals and biotechnology.

Catalog no. PP7851, 2009, c. 358 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7851-0, $49.95 / £30.99

Catalog no. UN7150, 2008, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7150-4, $131.95 / £85.00

—Janice M. Gullo, CFPIM, CSC writing in APICS magazine, July/August 2010

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Transport and Energy Process

Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes

Analytical and Approximate Methods in Transport Phenomena

Edited by

Jay Cheng

Marcio L. de Souza-Santos

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

State University at Campinas, Brazil

"… a major achievement … Recommended." —CHOICE

Biomass energy production is a possible solution to the world’s energy challenge. However, heavily dependent on sugarcane and corn production, this process is vulnerable to the fluctuation of the feedstock price. New technologies need to be developed to convert abundant biomass such as lignocellulosic materials into energy products in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. An introduction to fundamental principles and practical applications, this book: • Explains the theories of biological processes, biomass materials and logistics, and conversion technologies for bioenergy products such as biogas, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel, and synthetic gases • Discusses anaerobic digestion of waste materials for biogas and hydrogen production, bioethanol and biobutanol production from starch and cellulose, and biodiesel production from plant oils • Addresses thermal processes, including gasification and pyrolysis of agricultural residues and woody biomass • Covers pretreatment technologies, enzymatic reactions, fermentation, and microbiological metabolisms and pathways • Explores the engineering principles of biomass gasification and pyrolysis and potential endproducts Editor Jay Cheng has assembled contributors from multiple engineering disciplines, reflecting the breadth and depth of the field. These experts discuss the fundamental principles of the processes for bioenergy production, supplying the background needed to understand and develop biofuel technologies. They provide the foundation for future work and development on what can be a clean, green, renewable, and sustainable energy source for years to come. Catalog no. 9517X, January 2010, 517 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9517-3, $99.95 / £63.99

Organized for quick and easy access to practical solutions, this is a reference that can be used to tackle the day-to-day problems encountered with heat, mass, or momentum transfer. Examining various analytical methods with several examples for each method, every chapter uses a simple three-digit code to designate the order of the differential equation, the amount of independent variables involved, and the highest class of boundary condition involved. Detailing how to derive solutions from mathematical methods, the text demonstrates how readers can simplify equations to reach a simple mathematical representation of physical phenomena. Catalog no. DK34XX, 2008, 592 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3408-5, $152.95 / £97.00

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Process Engineering and Design Using Visual Basic Arun K. Datta Worley Parsons Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

This book provides a unique and versatile suite of process design and engineering programs and builds a firm understanding of the principles needed to effectively use software tools, while still emphasizing the importance of not relying completely on them. The author examines design guidelines based on international codes, discusses problems with software tools, and shows how to apply this knowledge to design and simulation programs. He supplies nine program written in Visual Basic™ to overcome the limitations of other software tools or proprietary software based on Excel™ spreadsheets. Numerous examples demonstrate the development and utility of the programs supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM. Catalog no. 45423, 2008, 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4542-0, $139.95 / £90.00

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Industry Applications and General Resources New!

Complex Analysis with Applications to Flows and Fields Luis Manuel Braga da Costa Campos

New!

Reverse Engineering Technology of Reinvention Wego Wang

Instituto Superior Technico, Lisboa, Portugal

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA

Presenting the theory of functions of a complex variable, from the complex plane and calculus of residues to power series and conformal mapping, this book offers the necessary mathematical background and physical principles to aid readers in building models for technological and scientific purposes. The author demonstrates how to formulate problems, justify the solutions, and interpret the results. He explores numerous physical and engineering applications concerning potential flows, the gravity field, electro- and magnetostatics, steady heat conduction, and other problems. The book also provides the mathematical results to sufficiently justify the solution of these problems, eliminating the need to consult external references.

Written to advance the technology of reinvention and improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket, this volume discusses the proper measuring and analyses required to reproduce or repair an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part using modern reverse engineering technologies, as well as regulations that govern the practice. Offering numerous real-world examples, the book enables readers to determine if a duplicated or repaired part can meet the design functionality of the original. Going beyond industrial manufacturing, the book also looks at the use of reverse engineering in academic research, and legal and forensic analyses.

Catalog no. 71181, September 2010, 1029 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7118-4, $129.95 / £82.00

The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness James G Speight

Catalog no. K10314, September 2010, 357 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0630-2, $139.95 / £89.00

New!

Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing Interdisciplinary Process Innovations Edited by

Wenwu Zhang

CD & W, Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

GE Global Research Center, Schenectady, New York, USA

This volume assists technical experts who must clearly convey often complicated information to a non-technical audience. Highly detailed and thorough in scope, the book discusses the functions of the expert witness, describes how attorneys find experts, and explores the professional resume and other tools expert witnesses can use to market themselves. It provides a primer on the rules of evidence and examines issues that arise during depositions. The book closes with a discussion of the trial itself and post-trial responsibilities. A complete glossary of terms further clarifies the material.

This book is an in-depth introduction to a fresh engineering methodology that not only integrates and but goes beyond methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, selfassembly, biometics, and more. It discusses dynamic M-PIE flows, the generalities of energy fields, logic functional materials and intelligence, the open scheme of intelligent EFM implementation, and the principles of intelligent EFM. The book takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that accounts for research frontiers including micro/nano fabrication, high strain rate processes, and laser shock forming, to name just a few.

Catalog no. 52586, 2009, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5258-9, $94.95 / £60.99

Catalog no. 71017, July 2010, 728 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7101-6, $149.95 / £95.00

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Industry Applications and General Resources New Edition of a Bestseller!

Coming Soon!

Green Entrepreneur Handbook

CRC Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis

The Guide to Building and Growing a Green and Clean Business

Third Edition Thomas J. Bruno National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Eric Koester

Paris D.N. Svoronos

Opportunities abound in the "Green Sector", and this book provides "must-know" information for anyone building a green business. It addresses macro issues in the green movement and key considerations for starting a green business, as well as common regulatory, legal, and operational issues. It discusses clean tech, green tech, and green business, how to get ideas, and how to turn those ideas into a profitable business. The author also covers market drivers and what it takes to build a green business in specific sectors, such as alternative energy, advanced materials, and waste and recycling.

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Seattle, Washington, USA

City University of New York, Bayside, USA

Praise for the previous edition: “… This handbook will become a standard in the libraries of academics and industrial researchers alike. … Highly recommended.” —CHOICE

Researchers in many fields routinely use chemical analysis, but the information they need is often scattered in different sources and difficult to access. This handbook is a one-stop reference that presents updated data in a handy format specifically designed for use when reaching a decision point in designing an analysis or interpreting results. In response to a decade of reader input, this new edition has been expanded to include even more of the critical information scientists rely on to make accurate analyses. Enhancements to the Third Edition:

Catalog no. K10895, November 2010, c. 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1729-2, $49.95 / £31.99

Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions

• Includes data from the CRC Handbook of Fundamental Spectroscopic Correlation Charts for the first time • Presents new information on gas, liquid, and thin layer chromatography, as well as nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, infrared spectrophotometry, and mass spectrometry • Explores the detection of outliers in experimental data • Provides basic information on thermocouples, chemical indicators, and chromatographic column regeneration • Details the latest stationary phases for chromatographic methods and extractions • Examines carcinogens and chemical, electrical, radiation, and laser hazards • Offers information on laboratory safety and equipment, from advice on choosing lab gloves and apparel to selecting respirators Unmatched in its coverage this resource offers quick, easy access to the data that forms the basis for experimentation and analysis.

This volume provides an overview of the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the probability that an accident will occur, and they describe how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, and the concentration of toxic clouds. The book examines the consequences to people (injury or death) and material damages, and it concludes with a discussion of possible causes of destruction and common circumstances that can result in accidents.

Catalog no. 80423, October 2010, 893 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8042-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Catalog no. K11314, February 2010, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2675-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis Marc J. Assael and Konstantinos E. Kakosimos Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

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Math for Engineers

Random Phenomena Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers Babatunde A. Ogunnaike University of Delaware, Newark, USA

“Introduces the theory by starting from well described engineering examples such that the resulting probability equations appear as the natural outcomes from engineering first principles and not as esoteric mathematics. Engineering significance is then reinforced with discussion of how the results apply to other problems…Concepts are clearly explained. A good balance is struck between the providing critical theoretical underpinnings without overwhelming mathematical detail… In summary… an excellent choice for anyone, educator or practitioner, wishing to impart or gain a fundamental understanding of probability and statistics from an engineering perspective.” —Dennis C. Williams, LyondellBasell Industries, in The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Journal (AIChE Journal)

Applied Calculus of Variations for Engineers Louis Komzsik Siemens, Huntington Beach, California, USA

" … a must-read book for engineers and applied mathematicians who wish to learn the important topic of calculus of variations…" —Professor Duc T. Nguyen, Multidisciplinary ParallelVector Computation Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

This book addresses the very important mathematical area of calculus of variations, which is applicable to many engineering disciplines. Its unique, application-oriented approach sets it apart from the theoretical treatises of most texts. It is aimed at enhancing the engineer’s understanding of the topic as well as aiding in the application of the concepts in a variety of engineering disciplines. Catalog no. 86626, 2009, 175 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8662-1, $62.95 / £40.99

Catalog no. 44974, January 2010, 1056 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4497-3, $129.95 / £49.99

Advanced Linear Algebra for Engineers with MATLAB® Sohail A. Dianat and Eli Saber Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA

Designed to elevate the reader’s analytical and problem-solving skills, this text provides systematic instruction to facilitate full use of the advanced capacities that MATLAB® provides. Based on the applied experience of two leading industry consultants in signal and image processing and circuit analysis, this book was designed to support the highly regarded courses the two teach at RIT. Also useful as a professional reference, it offers a broad selection of progressive exercises and MATLAB® problems, and each chapter features carefully chosen examples that demonstrate underlying ideas at work in practical scenarios. Catalog no. 95234, 2009, 346 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9523-4, $99.95 / £49.99

Practical MATLAB® for Engineers (Two-Volume Set) Misza Kalechman City University of New York, (CUNY) Brooklyn, USA

A comprehensive and accessible primer, this two-volume tutorial immerses readers in the essential technical skills that will enable them to put MATLAB® to immediate use. The first volume covers concepts such as functions, algebra, geometry, arrays, vectors, matrices, trigonometry, graphs, pre-calculus and calculus. It then delves into the MATLAB language, addressing syntax rules, notation, operations, computational programming. The second volume illustrates the direct connection between theory and real applications. Each chapter reviews basic concepts and then explores those concepts with a number of worked out examples. Catalog no. 47736, 2009, 900 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-4773-8, $129.95 / £86.00

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CRC Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis Third Edition • Quick, easy access to the data that forms the basis for experimentation and analysis Catalog no. 80423, November 2010, 893 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8042-1, $139.95 / £89.00 see page 29

Albright's Chemical Engineering Handbook • A thorough, yet succinct guide to day-to-day methods and calculations used in chemical engineering applications Catalog no. DK2204, 2009, 1909 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-5362-7, $169.95 / £94.00

Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Second Edition • Measure Process Efficiency and Sustainability with Improved Accuracy Catalog no. K10757, May 2010, 393 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1470-3, $149.95 / £95.00 see page 11

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