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Alternative Energy ..................................................3

Energy, Fuels, and Petrochemicals ........................7

Environmental and Sustainable Engineering........11

Process and Design ..............................................12

Catalysis and Reaction Engineering ....................15

Fuel Cells ..............................................................16

Materials Engineering ..........................................18

Bioengineering ....................................................22

Nanotechnology ..................................................25

Industry Applications and General Resources ......29

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New!

Nuclear Hydrogen Production HandbookEdited by

Xing L. Yan and Ryutaro HinoJapan Atomic Energy Agency

Selected Contents:

HYDROGEN AND ITS PRODUCTION FROMNUCLEAR ENERGY. The Role of Hydrogen in theWorld Economy. Nuclear Hydrogen Production.

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION METHODS. WaterElectrolysis. Steam Electrolysis. ThermochemicalDecomposition of Water. Conversion ofHydrocarbons. Biomass Method. Radiolysis ofWater.

NUCLEAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.Water Reactor. High-Temperature Gas Reactor.Sodium Fast Reactor. Gas Fast Reactor. FluorideSalt Advanced High-Temperature Reactor. STAR-H2: A Pb-Cooled, Long Refueling Interval Reactor.Fusion Reactor Hydrogen Production.

APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. High-Temperature Electrolysis of Steam.Thermochemical Iodine–Sulfur Process. TheHybrid Sulfur Cycle. Nuclear Coal Gasification.Nuclear Steam Reforming of Methane. HydrogenPlant Construction and Process Materials. NuclearHydrogen Production Process Reactors. NuclearHydrogen Production Plant Safety. NuclearHydrogen Plant Operations and Products.Licensing Framework for Nuclear HydrogenProduction Plant.

WORLDWIDE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.Hydrogen Production and Applications Programin Argentina. Nuclear Hydrogen ProductionDevelopment in China. European Union Activitieson Using Nuclear Power for HydrogenProduction. HTTR-IS Nuclear HydrogenDemonstration Program in Japan. NuclearHydrogen Project in Korea. NGNP and NHIPrograms of the U.S. Department of Energy.International Development of Fusion Energy.

APPENDICES. Chemical, Thermodynamic, andTransport Properties of Pure Compounds andSolutions. Thermodynamic and TransportProperties of Coolants for Nuclear ReactorsConsidered for Hydrogen Production.

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Catalog no. K10540, March 2011, 939 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1083-5, $229.95 / £146.00Also available as an eBook

“This handbook gives us the most thorough review ofthe state of art of nuclear hydrogen, which could beused not only for scientific and technological communi-ties, but also for the potential users to assess its reality.”

—Dr. Toru Ogawa, Japan Atomic Energy Agency

“Nuclear hydrogen will be significant for a low carbonsociety. This book is excellent for the first step.”

—Dr. Yoshimi Okada, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan

Written by leading researchers from the Japan AtomicEnergy Agency, the Nuclear Hydrogen ProductionHandbook provides an unrivalled overview of current andfuture prospects for the effective production of hydrogenvia nuclear energy. Combining information from scholarlyanalyses, industrial data, references, and other resources,this handbook illustrates hydrogen’s versatility and poten-tial both as a sustainable energy carrier (e.g., fuel for vehi-cles and power generators) and as a feedstock material forindustry (agriculture, oil, chemical, and steel, etc.).

Packed with details about the science, engineering, andproduction involved in nuclear hydrogen generation, thishandbook presents case studies that delve into:

• Research results of hydrogen development pro-grams sponsored by Japan, Argentina, China,Korea, the US, and the EU, among others

• Operational developments at major nuclear reactors

• Cutting-edge hydrogen production systems andmethods, including high-temperature electrolysis ofsteam and biomass gasification

• Applications such as heat- and corrosion-resistantconstruction materials, chemical reactors, and heatexchangers, and thermochemical iodine-sulfurprocesses

• Integrated process designs (including thermochem-ical and hybrid methods)

• Nuclear hydrogen plant operation managementand safety

Far exceeding the limited introductory detail offered inother books on the topic, this reference offers an all-encompassing international perspective on nuclearhydrogen production. Addressing a wide range of perti-nent technologies, scientific trends, and technical details,this resource will be a useful tool for readers at all levelsof understanding.


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Alternative Energy

BiodieselScience andTechnologyFrom Soil to OilJan C.J. Bart & StefanoCavallaroUniversity of Messina, Italy

Natale PalmeriISAB, Sicily, Italy

Biodiesel Science and Technology provides a com-prehensive coverage of the technological develop-ments involved in improving biodiesel quality andproduction capacity that are crucial to the future ofthe industry. It begins by systematically reviewingfeedstock resources and vegetable oil formulations,including the economics of vegetable oil conversionto diesel fuel. It also covers emerging energy crops forbiodiesel production. The book then discusses thetransesterification process, including chemical (cataly-sis) and biochemical (biocatalysis) processes, withextended coverage of industrial process technologyand control methods and standards for biodiesel fuelquality assurance. Final chapters cover the sustainabil-ity, performance, and environmental issues ofbiodiesel production.

Catalog no. N10147, 2010ISBN: 978-1-4398-2730-7, $239.95 / £180.00Also available as an eBook

Hydrogen FuelProduction,Transport, andStorageEdited by

Ram B. GuptaAuburn University, Alabama,USA

Hydrogen Fuel: Production, Transport, andStorage describes various aspects of hydrogen fuel,including production from both renewable and non-renewable sources, purification, storage, transport,safety, codes, and carbon dioxide sequestration. Itexamines the unique properties and uses of thehydrogen molecule, its ability to be produced fromnumerous energy sources, and its separation andpurification. It explains how to transport hydrogenusing pipelines and tankers and how to store it usingcompressed tanks, metal hydrides, carbon adsor-bents, and chemical hydrides. The expert contributorsalso discuss codes and standards, monitoring tech-niques, and safety designs.

Catalog no. 4575X, 2009, 624 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4575-8, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Solid-StateHydrogenStorageMaterials andChemistryEdited by

Gavin WalkerThe University of Nottingham,England, UK

The past few years have seen an emergence of hydro-gen fuel cells as an alternative energy option in bothtransportation and domestic use. A vital area of thistechnological breakthrough is hydrogen storage. Thedesign and selection of the materials is critical to thecorrect and long-term functioning of fuel cells andmust be tailored to the type of fuel cell. The booklooks in detail at each type of fuel cell and the specif-ic material requirements and challenges. The text cov-ers storage technologies, hydrogen containmentmaterials, hydrogen futures and storage systemdesign. It analyzes porous storage materials, metalhydrides, and complex hydrides as well as chemicalhydrides and hydrogen interactions.

Catalog no. WP7788, 2009, 500 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7788-9, $299.95 / £158.00Also available as an eBook

Handbook ofPlant-BasedBiofuelsEdited by

Ashok PandeyNational Institute forInterdisciplinary Science andTechnology, Tribandrum, India

This book reports on the status of the production ofbiofuels, in particular, bioethanol and biodiesel. Afterprofiling plant-based biofuels, it supplies an overviewof the production of biofuels from biomass materialsby thermochemical and biochemical methods. Itexamines the thermochemical conversion of biomassto liquids and gaseous fuels. Next, it analyzes bio-mass-to-ethanol programs, followed by a discussionon ethanol fermentation from molasses and processpractices applied for the improvement of ethanol pro-duction by ethanologenic microorganisms. The finalchapters explore biodiesel production substrates, thelipase-catalyzed preparation of biodiesel, andbiodiesel production with supercritical fluid technolo-gies.

Catalog no. 21755, 2009, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-56022-175-3, $129.95 / £83.00Also available as an eBook





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New!

Introduction toBiofuelsDavid M. MousdaleBeocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

Discussing the multidisciplinary study of bioenergyand its potential for replacing fossil fuels, Introductionto Biofuels provides a roadmap for understanding thebroad sweep of technological, sociological, and ener-gy policy issues that intermingle and intertwine.Copiously illustrated, it explores including biotechnol-ogy, bioprocessing, and genetic reprogramming ofmicroorganisms. The author examines the future ofbiofuels—addressing the economic, social, and envi-ronmental issues crucial for studying the sustainabledevelopment of bioenergy. Each chapter begins withquestions and provides the answers later in the chap-ter as key informational points.

Catalog no. K10607, January 2011, 455 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1207-5, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook

New!

The BiodieselHandbookSecond EditionEdited by

Gerhard Knothe, Jürgen Krahl, and Jon Van GerpenDrawing on the expertise of researchers from aroundthe world, the second edition of this popular hand-book has been updated to cover the latest advancesacross several areas of research. It offers one of themost complete and respected references on biodieseldevelopment, improvements, and applications. It cov-ers the conversion of vegetable oils, animal fats, andused oils into biodiesel fuel. The handbook deliverssolutions to issues associated with biodiesel feed-stocks, production issues, quality control, viscosity,stability, and applications, as well as emissions andother environmental impacts. In addition to technicalmaterial, it updates readers on the status of thebiodiesel industry worldwide.

Catalog no. N10342, January 2011, 516 pp.ISBN: 978-1-893997-62-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

Biomass toRenewableEnergyProcessesEdited by

Jay ChengNorth Carolina State University,Raleigh, USA

"This volume is a major achievement for its coverage ofthe production and implementation of biologicallybased resources, and related principles and technolo-gies. Cheng is an expert in bioprocessing and environ-mental engineering … Summing Up: Recommended."

—CHOICE, June 2010

An introduction to fundamental principles and practi-cal applications, this book explains the theories of bio-logical processes, biomass materials and logistics, andconversion technologies for bioenergy products suchas biogas, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel, and syntheticgases. It discusses anaerobic digestion of waste mate-rials, bioethanol and biobutanol production fromstarch and cellulose, and biodiesel production fromplant oils. The thermal processes addressed includegasification and pyrolysis of agricultural residues andwoody biomass.


ProcessSynthesis forFuel EthanolProductionC.A. CardonaUniversidad Nacional deColombia, Sede Manizales

O.J. Sánchez and L.F. GutiérrezUniversidad de Caldas, Columbia

This comprehensive guide describes how process sys-tems engineering can be applied to fuel ethanol pro-duction to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency.The book first focuses on liquid biofuels, before exam-ining the role of process synthesis in the rapid andhigh-tech analysis and design of complex biotechno-logical processes. It then describes various types offeedstocks, including sugars, starchy crops, lignocellu-losic biomass, and microorganisms, as well as hydrol-ysis technologies. The authors cover the fuel ethanolproduction technologies for different feedstocks, thenew technological innovations based on process inte-gration to reduce energy consumption, as well as theenvironmental issues of bioethanol production.

Catalog no. K10819, 2010, 415 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1597-7, $129.95 / £78.99Also available as an eBook






Alternative Energy

BiofuelsBiotechnology,Chemistry, andSustainableDevelopmentDavid M. MousdaleBeocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

Evaluating a wealth of quantitative data, this book dis-cusses different types of biofuels, the science behindtheir production, the economics of their introductionto the marketplace, their environmental impacts, andtheir implications for world agriculture. It broadensthe discussion on biofuels by taking into account thedata, ideas, and bioproducts that have appeared overthe last fifty years. With over 1,000 references andnearly 200 graphs and tables of data, this well-researched, comprehensive work explores the addi-tional innovations required in microbial and plantbiotechnology, metabolic engineering, bioreactordesign, and the genetic manipulation of novel bio-mass species of plants, such as softwoods and algae.


AlternativeEnergy SystemsDesign and Analysiswith InductionGenerators, Second EditionM. Godoy SimõesColorado School of Mines,Golden, USA

Felix A. FarretUFSM-CT-DPEE, Santa Maria, Brazil

Durable and cost-effective, induction power genera-tors have undergone numerous improvements thatmake them an increasingly attractive option for renew-able energy applications, particularly for wind andhydropower generation systems. From fundamentalconcepts to the emerging technologies, the secondedition of this popular reference provides detailed cov-erage of the design, operation, and overall analysis ofsuch systems. Providing clear and succinct explana-tions, this second edition features new and updatedcontent, figures, tables, equations, and examples. Eachchapter introduces a multi-step, chapter-length prob-lem relating the material to a real application. The solu-tion appears at the end of the chapter, along withadditional practice problems and references.


Handbook ofAlternative FuelTechnologiesEdited by

Sunggyu Lee,James G. Speight, andSudarshan K. LoyalkaThis handbook focuses on the different intermediatesand raw material options that can generate energyoutput and products equivalent to conventional petro-leum sources. It presents short-term options for cleanenergy that complement the development of long-term sustainable energy infrastructures. Detailing thechemical processes for each technology, the textassesses the environmental impact, benefits, and per-formance of the various processes and fuel products. Itsummarizes processing and transportation issues, safe-ty concerns, and regulations associated with alterna-tive fuels. The book also describes clean and alternativemethods of producing liquid fuels, crude oil, syngas,and methanol from coal, coal slurry, natural gas, resids,oil sand bitumen, and oil shale.

Catalog no. DK2250, 2007, 568 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8247-4069-6, $167.95 / £107.00Also available as an eBook

Zero EmissionsPower CyclesE. Yantovsky, J. Górski,and Mykola ShokotovFocusing on fossil-fueled, non-polluting power generationsystems, Zero EmissionsPower Cycles presents alter-native solutions to the emissions problems of powerplants. Along with describing thermodynamic cyclesand the results of computational analyses, this volumeprovides analytical tools and equations to evaluateexergy. The authors explore various aspects of zeroemissions power plant (ZEPP) technology, includingcarbon dioxide sequestration, ion transport, and oxy-gen enrichment. Addressing human contribution toglobal warming, this book presents reasonable andeffective approaches to minimize the pollution thatresults from fossil fuel emissions. It shows how to cre-ate and operate ZEPPs to help make our energy futureclean, secure, and inexpensive.






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New Edition of a Bestseller!

Fundamentals of Natural Gas ProcessingSecond EditionArthur J. Kidnay, William R. Parrish, and Daniel G. McCartney

Selected Contents:

Processing Principles

Pumps

Heat Transfer

Separation Processes

Phase Separation Equipment

Overview of the Natural Gas Industry

Overview of Gas Plant Processing

Field Operations and Inlet Receiving

Compression

Gas Treating

Gas Dehydration

Hydrocarbon Recovery

Nitrogen Rejection

Trace Component Recovery or Removal

Liquids Processing

Acid Gas Processing and Disposal

Transportation and Storage

Liquefied Natural Gas

Capital Costs of Gas Processing Facilities

Natural Gas Processing Plants

Appendices

Index

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Catalog no. 85190, January 2011, 574 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8519-8, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

Offering indispensable insight from experts in thefield, the new edition of this bestseller provides anintroduction to the gas industry and the processesrequired to convert wellhead gas into natural gas andhydrocarbon liquids products. The authors compileinformation from the literature, meeting proceedings,and their own work experiences to give an accuratepicture of where gas processing technology stands—highlighting new technologies that could becomeimportant in the future. This edition reflects importantadvances in gas processing technologies, includingthose related to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

New to the Second Edition

• Background information in five new chaptersthat cover processing principles, pumps, heattransfer, separation processes, and phase separa-tion equipment

• More discussions of many gas processes

• Questions and exercises at the end of mostchapters to stress important concepts

To help non-engineers understand the technicalissues, the first part of the text presents an overview ofthe basic concepts. The topics covered in this part areapplicable throughout the gas, oil, and chemicalindustries. The second part addresses each step of nat-ural gas processing, with a focus on gas plant process-es. The chapters in this section follow the gas stream,from gas bought at the wellhead to gas entering themarketplace. Wherever possible, the authors examinethe advantages, limitations, and ranges of applicabili-ty of the processes so that their selection and integra-tion into the overall gas plant can be fully understood.

For readers without a background in chemical engi-neering or who are just entering the field, this bookoffers a thorough introduction to the natural gasindustry. It also helps those in the gas industry betterunderstand how their products and services fit intothe overall process.




Surface Activityof PetroleumDerivedLubricantsLilianna Z. PillonPetroleum Products Consulting,Ontario, Canada

Hundreds of lubricant additives are available industry-wide to improve base stock properties and protectmetal surfaces; however, the wrong combination ofthese commodities can result in substandard per-formance. This volume explains how surface activity isaffected by several factors: the interfacial properties oflube oil base stocks at oil/surface interfaces, lubricantsolvency properties, additive interactions, and varia-tions in temperature. The book provides an under-standing of these factors that will influence properselection of base stocks and additives necessary forresisting foaming and air entrainment, inhibiting rustand corrosion, preventing wear, and controlling emul-sification and demulsification.


Advanced SeparationTechniques for Nuclear FuelReprocessing and RadiactiveWaste TreatmentEdited by

K.L. NashWashington State University, USA

G.J. LumettaPacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

Advanced separations technology is key to the nuclearfuel cycle in order to relieve future generations fromthe burden of today’s nuclear power industry andensure protection from radioactive materials. Thisbook provides a comprehensive and timely referenceon nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive wastetreatment. It features characterization and analysis ofthe behavior of the main radioactive materials pro-duced by nuclear power generation, the processesinvolved in their treatment, as well as novel methodsused in treating these materials. This book will also beuseful to those handling nuclear materials from othersources, including legacy/historic waste.

Catalog no. WP9488, January 2011, 500 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9488-6, $249.95 / £153.00

Fundamentalsof PetroleumandPetrochemicalEngineeringUttam Ray ChaudhuriUniversity of Calcutta, India

Fundamentals of Petroleum and PetrochemicalEngineering provides a holistic understanding ofpetroleum and petrochemical products manufactur-ing, presented in a step-by-step sequence that coversthe entire supply chain. Filled with crucial informationrelevant to a range of applications, the book coverstopics such as: the exploration and production ofcrude petroleum oil and gas, an analysis of crude oiland its petroleum products, the processing of petrole-um in refineries, the fundamentals of lubricating oiland grease, petrochemicals, theories and problems ofunit operations and the processes involved in refiner-ies and petrochemical plants, and commercial andmanagerial activities necessary for the ultimate suc-cess of a refining or manufacturing business.


AsphaltenesChemicalTransformationDuringHydroprocessing ofHeavy OilsJorge Ancheyta,Fernando Trejo, andMohan Singh Rana

“...the authors have impressive credentials in thefield, have co-authored this much-needed volume onan impurity found in upgrading crude oil and thescience and practice necessary for its refinement.”

—Book News, June 2010

This work highlights the various changes thatasphaltenes undergo during catalytic hydroprocess-ing. After defining and characterizing asphaltenestructure, the book examines the composition ofpetroleum and the processes and catalysts for upgrad-ing heavy oils. It then details the characterization ofasphaltenes after hydroprocessing and the effect ofreaction conditions on their structures.






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Coming Soon!

Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy CarriersEdited by

Nazim Z. MuradovUniversity of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

T. Nejat Veziro�luInternational Association for Hydrogen Energy, Miami, Florida, USA

Selected Contents:

Introduction

Earth Carbon Balance and Mitigating Strategies forCombating Global Climate Change

Will Hydrogen Economy Eliminate Global Warming?

Fossil Fuel Decarbonization: In the Quest of Cleanand Sustainable Fossil Energy

Nuclear-based Hydrogen and Synthetic HydrocarbonFuels

Renewables for Sustainable Hydrogen Production

High Temperature Solar Chemistry for ConvertingSolar Heat to Fuels

Solar Production of Fuels from Water and CO2

Storage of Intermittent Renewable Energy

Hydrogen via Electrolysis: A Key to Utilization ofRenewable Energy Resources.

The Bio-Analogue Strategy for a Sustainable EnergyFuture

Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fuel Production fromLignocellulosic Biomass Fundamentals of BiologicalHydrogen Production

Photobiological and Biomimetic Systems forHydrogen and Fuels Production

Fermentative Fuels: Prospects of Practical Application

Biofuels from Oily Biomass

Conclusions

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Catalog no. K10980, July 2011, 860 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1857-2, $159.95 / £99.00

Emphasizing the role of carbon-neutral energysources, fuels, and associated technologies, Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers explores the tran-sition period from fossil-based to sustainable carbon-free energy systems of the future. The text focuses ondecarbonization of fossil energy, nuclear energy, andrenewable energy sources.

• Offers a practical guide to the field of alternativeenergy sources and green fuels and technologies

• Provides a single source for the most updatedinformation on a variety of renewable and car-bon-free energy sources and alternative fuels

• Introduces state-of-the-art carbon-neutral tech-nologies, alternative energy sources, and cleantransportation fuels

• Facilitates a clear understanding of the interrela-tion between energy and the environment andsustainable energy systems of the future

• Presents an overview of current and potentialsources of carbon-free energy and green alterna-tive fuels

After providing an overview of carbon-neutral tech-nologies, contributors thoroughly analyze each topic,examining the role of hydrogen as a carbon-free ener-gy carrier and fuel of the future. Each chapter coversa specific area related to carbon-neutral energysources and fuels, including most essential principles,recent progress, and the future directions of researchand development.




ProductionChemicals forthe Oil and GasIndustryMalcolm A. KellandUniversity of Stavanger, Norway

“… covers the multitude ofproblems facing the produc-tion chemist in the oil indus-try … very readable … a fine reference book forexperienced personnel … an excellent source ofinformation for newcomers.”—E.J. Vase, in Chromatographia 2010, 72, July, No. 1/2

This comprehensive text discusses all types of produc-tion chemicals used by the oil and gas industry fordown hole and topside applications, both onshoreand offshore. The author reviews past and presentclasses of production chemicals with numerous diffi-cult to obtain references, including SPE papers andpatents. The book focuses on the specific structures ofchemicals known to deliver the required or desiredperformance and also addresses the environmentalaspects of chemicals.


Bestseller!

PetroleumRefiningTechnology andEconomics, Fifth EditionJames H. Gary, Glenn E. Handwerk,and Mark J. KaiserWritten by experts with both academic and profes-sional experience, Petroleum Refining Technologyand Economics, Fifth Edition continues its traditionas an essential textbook for students and a vitalresource for engineers. This edition features updateddata and addresses changes in refinery feedstocks,product distribution, and processing requirementsresulting from federal and state legislation. Providinga detailed overview of today’s integrated fuels refinery,it discusses each major refining process, includingfeedstock preparation, operating costs, catalysts,yields, finished product properties, and economics. Italso contains end-of-chapter problems and an ongo-ing case study.


ProcessChemistry ofPetroleumMacromoleculesIrwin A. WieheSoluble Solutions, Gladstone,New Jersey, USA

". . . invaluable for engineers engaged in operationof refining units or upgraders that process vacuumresidues . . . this volume presents numerous insightsfor future development of both process technologyand the science of petroleum macromolecules."

– Murray R. Gray, University of Alberta, in Energy & Fuels, May 2009, Vol. 23, No. 6

Although there is a shortage of light petroleum, thereis plenty of heavy petroleum rich in macromoleculesavailable, creating an increasing interest for processesthat can convert these heavy oils to light oils. This bookprovides the scientific basis for such processes. It pres-ents methods to determine the potential for improve-ment and discusses self-associating macromolecules.


Industrial GasHandbookGas Separation andPurificationFrank G. KerryScarsdale, New York, USA

"The book has many excellent features in addition tobeing very well written and thoroughly covering the topic.The prose is well-supplemented with numerous tables, fig-ures, and pictures of equipment that add tremendously tothe understanding of the process being discussed."

– Gary F. Bennett, University of Toledo, in Journal ofHazardous Materials, Jan 2009, Vol. 161, No. 1

This practical handbook explains the principles andapplications of gas separation and purification. It cov-ers chronological development, industrial applica-tions, air separation technologies, noble gases, frontend purification systems, insulation, non-cryogenicseparation, safety, cleaning for oxygen systems, eco-nomics, and product liquefaction, storage, and trans-portation. It also addresses machinery, equipment,instrumentation, and controls.






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Environmental and Sustainable Engineering


GreenChemistry forEnvironmentalSustainabilityEdited by

Sanjay Kumar SharmaRajastan, India

Ackmez MudhooUniversity of Mauritius, Mauritius

By adopting green chemistry principles and method-ologies, researchers can devise new processes to helpprotect the environment from further damage. In thisbook, eminent international experts in green chem-istry, green engineering, and environmental sustain-ability discuss the fundamentals of green chemistryand address current issues of social concern. The textcovers sustainable development through green engi-neering, sustainable economics, environmentallybenign technologies for greener processes, computa-tional methods and modeling, environmental ethics,and green approaches to minimize air, water, soil,marine, noise, thermal and nuclear pollution.


Introduction toGreenChemistrySecond EditionAlbert MatlackUniversity of Delaware, Newark,USA

In the nearly 10 years since the publication of thebestselling first edition, interest in green chemistryand clean processes has increased. Many topics, suchas fluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frame-works, and process intensification, barely mentionedin the first edition, have become major areas ofresearch. In addition, government funding hasramped up the development of fuel cells and biofuels.Designed as a textbook and a reference, the secondedition provides an update from the frontiers of greenchemistry. Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures,the book takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach tothe subject.


Efficiency andSustainability inthe Energy andChemicalIndustriesScientific Principlesand Case Studies,Second EditionKrishnan Sankaranarayanan, Hedzer vander Kooi, and Jakob de Swaan Arons"… a much needed textbook, appropriate for chemi-cal, mechanical, process, and environmental engi-neers. … the authors have done an excellent job atcombining a difficult subject (thermodynamics) withan area that eludes quantification due to its complex-ity (the environment). … a highly recommended read."

—Polymer News, 2005, Vol. 30

Translating fundamental principles into day-to-day engi-neering concepts, this reference provides the tools toaccurately measure process efficiency and sustainabilityin the power and chemical industries. It helps engineersrecognize why losses occur and how they can bereduced utilizing familiar thermodynamic principles.


EnvironmentalMicrobiologyfor EngineersVolodymyr IvanovNanyang TechnologicalUniversity, Singapore

Designed specifically for engineers with little or nobiology training, this book covers diversity and func-tion of microorganisms in environmental engineeringsystems, environmental bioengineering processes,applied microbial genetics and molecular biology,microbiology of water and wastewater treatment,biotreatment and bioremediation, and microbialmonitoring. It also explores biocorrosion of the con-structions, biodeterioration of the materials, bioce-mentation and bioclogging of soil, biopollution ofindoor environment, and biofouling of the facilities.Each chapter includes quizzes and tutorials withinstructor’s solutions available in a separate solutionsmanual with qualifying course adoption.







Process and Design

Principles ofChemicalEngineeringProcessesNayef GhasemUAE University, Al-Ain, UnitedArab Emirates

Redhouane HendaLaurentian University, Sudbury,Ontario, Canada

Includes a CD-ROM with Software and Exercises

Written in a clear and concise style, this text providesan introduction to chemical process principles. Itmeets the needs of advanced undergraduates withdetailed information on materials and energy bal-ances that arise in connection to chemical reactions.With its wide coverage across the biomechanical andelectromechanical fields, the book is also suitable as areference for professional engineers. It introduces thenumerical methods used to solve equations funda-mental to more advanced topics. A solutions manualcovering problems presented in the text and otherpedagogical features are available upon qualifiedcourse adoption.


ChemicalProcessCalculationsK. AsokanCentral Electrochemical ResearchInstitute, Karaikudi, India

Includes More than 170Worked Examples and150 Practice Problems

Moving from raw material to finished product, thisbook demonstrates how to solve the main process-related problems that crop up in chemical engineer-ing practice. It demonstrates the steps required todetermine how much of various materials and chem-icals are needed to satisfy output requirements andhow to compensate for energy gained or lost for eachstep of the process. Presenting easy-to-understandmethods, illustrations, 170 worked examples, and150 practice problems, it provides access to a wealthof current calculations needed by chemical processprofessionals in petroleum/petrochemicals andbiotechnology.

Catalog no. UN7150, 2008, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7150-4, $135.95 / £87.00

Chemical andEnergy ProcessEngineeringSigurd SkogestadNTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Emphasizing basic mass and energy balance princi-ples, Chemical and Energy Process Engineeringprepares the next generation of process engineersthrough an exemplary survey of energy process engi-neering, basic thermodynamics, and the analysis ofenergy efficiency. By emphasizing the laws of thermo-dynamics and the law of mass/matter conservation,the author builds a strong foundation for performingindustrial process engineering calculations. The book’ssystematic treatment applies these core principles ona macro-level scale, allowing for more manageablecalculations. The instruction within these pagesenables readers to understand and analyze existingprocesses and primes them for participation in thedevelopment of new ones.

Catalog no. 8755X, 2009, 440 pp.,ISBN: 978-1-4200-8755-0, $94.95 / £41.99Also available as an eBook

ProcessEngineeringand DesignUsing VisualBasic®Arun K. Datta Worley Parsons, LTD, Brisbane,Queensland, Australia

Includes a CD-ROM withNine Programs and a Unit Conversion Tool

This book provides a unique and versatile suite ofprocess design and engineering programs and buildsa firm understanding of the principles needed toeffectively use the software. Emphasizing the impor-tance of not relying completely on software tools, theauthor examines design guidelines based on interna-tional codes, discusses problems with software tools,and shows how to apply this knowledge to designand simulation programs. He supplies nine programswritten in Visual Basic™ to overcome the limitations ofother software tools or proprietary software based onExcel™ spreadsheets. Numerous examples demon-strate the development and utility of the programssupplied on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Catalog no. 45423, 2008, 472 pp.,ISBN: 978-1-4200-4542-0, $144.95 / £92.00Also available as an eBook





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New!

DistillationControl,Optimization,and TuningFundamentals andStrategiesLanny RobbinsLarco Technologies LLC

Emphasis on improved quality and performance ofdistilled products and the demand for reduced oper-ating costs place a heavy burden on both the person-nel responsible for profitability and the manufacturingdepartment charged with operating the processingequipment. There have been dramatic improvementsin the computer software and hardware used to sim-ulate and model the distillation process and potentialresponse to experimentation, but mastering the art ofdistillation process and control still requires solidunderstanding of a large body of information.

With a focus on achieving product purity at low cost,Distillation Control, Optimization, and Tuning:Fundamentals and Strategies highlights core con-cepts. These include process variables for continuousbinary distillation columns and the four basic controlstrategies, the distillate and bottoms product qualityperformance objectives, and the tuning of processcontrol loops.

Without dwelling on complex mathematical descrip-tions, the book presents the fundamentals of processcontrol of a distillation column as a separation andpurification unit operation. It covers the concepts andfunctional criteria that are critical to successful imple-mentation of process control, as well as measurementand improvement of product quality performance. Itdescribes how process control loops for distillationcolumns can be tuned for stable operation, with a bal-ance between minimum variability from setpointchanges and excellent response to load disturbances.

Designed for students, engineers, technicians, andplant operators alike, this book emphasizes the pre-vailing need to strike a balance between the details ofhypotheses and good engineering judgment. Theauthor outlines learning objectives at the beginning ofeach chapter and includes chapter-end summaries,exercises, and references to help readers acquireessential knowledge and understanding. The result isa resource that will inform future decisions for thedesign, operation, and troubleshooting of distillationprocess control systems.

Catalog no. K12689, April 2011, 144 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5748-9, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

New!

Mass TransferConceptsK. AsokanCentral Electrochemical ResearchInstitute, Karaikudi, India

Mass transfer involves the use of various operations toseparate a mixture into its individual components, afrequent requirement in chemical industries. The dif-ferences in the physical properties of the componentsto be separated—such as the vapor pressure, solubili-ty, or diffusivity—are utilized to transfer material fromone homogenous phase to another. Techniques suchas gas absorption, distillation, leaching, extraction,crystallization, humidification, drying, adsorption, andmembrane based separation processes involve masstransfer and can be carried out due to the existence ofa concentration gradient within the system.

Mass Transfer Concepts supplies engineers with therequired knowledge of all these operations. Explaininga wide range of operations and their fundamentalprinciples, the book:

• Starts each chapter with an introduction

• Contains 153 worked examples

• Includes 169 exercise problems with solutions

Designed for a two-semester course in chemical,biotechnology, petrochemical, and pharmaceuticalengineering, this book provides accessible treatmentof the essential concepts, definitions, and derivations.Numerous figures, problems with solutions, andworked examples typical of their industrial applica-tions clarify key concepts.

Contents:

Diffusion

Interphase Mass Transfer

Gas Absorption

Distillation

Leaching and Extraction

Crystallisation

Humidification

Drying

Adsorption

Other Separation Processes

Answers to Problems

Catalog no. K13093, March 2011, 416 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-6806-5, $99.95 / £63.99




Process and Design

ChemicalProcessPerformanceEvaluationAli Cinar, AhmetPalazoglu, and Ferhan Kayihan

"Most texts that attempt to combine SPC or SPM(statistical process monitoring) with automated con-trol methods fail to incorporate multivariate methodsas well. This text does an excellent job of covering allthe bases in that regard . . . I highly recommend thistext for chemical engineers and statisticians … ."

—Dean V. Neubauer, Corning Inc., in Technometrics,February 2008, Vol. 50, No. 1

Emphasizing the balance between practice and theo-ry, this book is an excellent tool for comparing alterna-tive techniques for process monitoring, signal model-ing, and process diagnosis. The unique integration ofprocess and controller monitoring and fault diagnosisfacilitates the practical implementation of unified andautomated monitoring and diagnosis technologies.


Analytical andApproximateMethods inTransportPhenomenaMarcio L. de Souza-SantosState University at Campinas,Brazil

Organized for quick and easy reference to practicalsolutions, Analytical and Approximate Methods inTransport Phenomena provides a reference for theday-to-day problems encountered with heat, mass, ormomentum transfer. Examining various analyticalmethods with several examples for each method,every chapter uses a simple three-digit code to desig-nate the order of the differential equation, theamount of independent variables involved, and thehighest class of boundary condition involved.Detailing how to derive solutions from mathematicalmethods, the text demonstrates how readers can sim-plify equations to reach a simple mathematical repre-sentation of physical phenomena.

Catalog no. DK34XX, 2008, 592 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-3408-5, $157.95 / £99.00Also available as an eBook

CRC Handbookof PhaseEquilibria andThermodynamicData ofCopolymerSolutionsChristian WohlfarthMartin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany

Ten years after the debut of the expansive CRCHandbook of Thermodynamic Data of CopolymerSolutions, the CRC Handbook of Phase Equilibriaand Thermodynamic Data of Copolymer Solutionsupdates and expands the world’s first comprehensivesource of this vital data. Author Christian Wohlfarth, achemical thermodynamicist specializing in phaseequilibria of polymer and copolymer solutions and arespected contributor to the CRC Handbook ofChemistry and Physics, has gathered up-to-the-minutedata from more than 500 newly published references.Fully committed to ensuring the reliability of the data,the author included only results with published or per-sonally communicated numerical values.


Mass Transferand SeparationProcessesPrinciples andApplications, Second EditionDiran BasmadjianUniversity of Toronto, Ontario,Canada

Revised and expanded, Mass Transfer andSeparation Processes: Principles and Applications,Second Edition provides a complete theoretical intro-duction to mass transfer theory and separationprocesses—discussing a range of biomedical, engi-neering, and environmental applications. It featuresover 100 real-world worked examples, illustrative fig-ures, end-of-chapter exercises, as well as a solutionsmanual upon qualified course adoption. Avoiding anoverly mathematical presentation of material, theauthor conveys a sense of scale in order to developthe art of simplifying assumptions, perform propermodeling, and arrive at quick first estimates.Photographs of actual installations are included.






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Catalysis and Reaction Engineering


New!

Small-ScaleSynthesis ofLaboratoryReagents withReactionModelingLeonid LernerSchool of Chemical and PhysicalSciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

The in-lab preparation of certain chemical reagentsprovides a number of advantages over purchasingvarious commercially prepared samples. This is espe-cially true in isolated regions where acquiring the nec-essary substances from overseas can cause unduedelay and inconvenience due to restrictions on thetransportation of hazardous chemicals. An invaluableresource for chemists in a variety of environments,Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents withReaction Modeling presents efficient, sensible, andversatile methods for the laboratory preparation ofcommon chemical reagents.

Designed to facilitate smooth experimentation in thelab, this volume presents preparations chosen for theirshort duration, availability of apparatus, high yield, andhigh purity of the product. Adding an educational com-ponent, the book also discusses fundamental processesin inorganic chemistry, presenting original modeling ofreactions and their practical implementation.

Theoretical aspects are discussed to a greater extentthan is usual in synthetic literature in cases wherethere is a direct impact on experimental parameters,such as the reaction time, yield, and purity of theproduct. Focusing on simple synthesis of high-purityreagents, the book contains over 30 presentations, asubstantial number of which are mathematically mod-eled for the first time. Most syntheses can be carriedout in one day using common laboratory equipment,making this volume a valuable and time-saving tool.

Selected Contents:

Safety in the Laboratory. Sodium. Potassium.Lithium. Cesium. Lithium Hydride and SodiumHydride. Bromine. Aluminum Bromide. LithiumAluminum Hydride. Triethylaluminum andDiethylaluminum Bromide.

Hydrazine Sulfate and Alcoholic Hydrazine Hydrate.Sodium and Potassium Azide. Potassium t-Butoxideand Potassium Hydride. Carbon Disulfide.

Chlorine. Carbon Tetrachloride. Bis-TrichloromethylCarbonate (Triphosgene).

Phosphorus Pentachloride. Phosphorus Oxychloride.Sulfur Trioxide and Oleum. Thionyl Chloride andChlorosulfonic Acid. Appendix: Assay of Reagents.

Catalog no. K10672, February 2011, 240 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1312-6, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

TransportPhenomenaFundamentalsSecond EditionJoel PlawskyRensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Troy, New York, USA

This book supplies unified treatment of heat, mass,and momentum transport based on a balance equa-tion approach. The first part of the book takes readersthrough the balance equation in the context of diffu-sive transport. Each chapter adds a term to the bal-ance equation, highlighting the effects of that addi-tion on the physical behavior of the system and theunderlying mathematical description. The second halfbuilds upon the balance equation description of diffu-sive transport by introducing convective transportterms, focusing on partial rather than ordinary differ-ential equations. A series of example modules areprovided online. A solutions manual is also availableupon qualified course adoption.


ComputationalTransportPhenomena forEngineeringAnalysesRichard C. Farmer,Ralph W. Pike, Gary C. Cheng, andYen-Sen ChenWith the dramatic advancement of computer tech-nology, chemical engineers must have a firm under-standing of complex transport phenomena analysis.Bringing together a wealth of professional andinstructional experience, this graduate-level curricu-lum focuses on the current concepts of fluid mechan-ics, turbulent flow, and multiphase flow. It stresses aproblem-solving approach that incorporates a relianceon the Computational Fluid Dymanics Code (CFD).The text presents one code at a time so that readersare better able to understand the technique. The bookincludes an appendix with problems and cases andincludes online access to CTP code and examples.






Fuel Cells

Coming Soon!

Solar ModulePackagingPolymericRequirements andSelectionMichelle PoliskieConsultant, San Jose, California,USA

“Excellent, targeted material encompassing packag-ing in the PV industry, manufacturing and state ofindustry, economic trends, and a global frameworkfor state of the science and state of the industryniche for solar cells and products.”

—Karen Rayment, MSEE, P.E., Licensed ProfessionalEngineer, State of California, USA

Accessible to readers with limited knowledge of poly-mer chemistry and processing, this book offers aninsider’s perspective on current manufacturingprocesses in the solar industry. It covers various classi-fications of polymers, their material properties, andoptimal processing conditions. The author addressesmaterial selection and process requirements for plasticpackaging and emphasizes industrial requirements formaterial development, including cost reduction,increased material durability, and improved productperformance and processing. She also explores thenext generation of materials and applications, such asluminescent solar concentrators.

• Presents a broad overview of current materialsand industrial practices, including packagingapplications of polymers in solar

• Explains how polymer properties and techniquesare related to functional product testing used insolar manufacturing

• Shows how to make a material selection basedon aggressive service life requirements of solarpanels and limited polymer knowledge

• Provides explanations of commonly used jargon,ideal for readers without a polymer sciencebackground or new to the field

Selected Contents:

Introduction to Polymers. Certification andCharacterization of Photovoltaic Packaging. PolymerSpecifications for Photovoltaic (PV) Packaging andBalance of System (BOS) Components. PolymerProcessing Techniques Used in PhotovoltaicPackaging and Balance of Systems (BOS)Component Fabrication. Economic Theory andPhotovoltaic Packaging. Other PolymericApplications in Photovoltaic Modules.

Catalog no. K12310, May 2011, 232 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5072-5, $149.95 / £95.00

ProtonExchangeMembrane FuelCellsContamination andMitigation StrategiesEdited by

Hui Li, Shanna Knights,Zheng Shi, John W. VanZee, and Jiujun ZhangThis volume discusses the impacts of contamination onfuel cell performance and the mitigation strategies toimprove performance and durability. It covers thenature, sources, and electrochemistry of contaminants;their effects on fuel cell performance and lifetime; andthe mechanisms of contamination. Exploring themajor findings from experimental and theoretical stud-ies in contamination-related research, the expert con-tributors present methods and tools used for diagnos-ing various contamination phenomena, along withstrategies for mitigating the adverse effects of contam-ination. They also describe key issues in the future R&Dof fuel cell contamination and control.


ProtonExchangeMembrane FuelCellsMaterials Propertiesand PerformanceEdited by

David P. Wilkinson,Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui,Jeffrey Fergus, and Xianguo LiWritten by international PEMFC scientists and engi-neers from top-level organizations, this volume coversthe selection and development of materials forimproved PEMFC performance. It assesses the currentstatus of PEMFC fuel cell technology, research anddevelopment directions, and the scientific and engi-neering challenges facing the fuel cell community.The book focuses on the major components of thefuel cell unit, along with design and modelingaspects. It covers catalysts and catalyst layers beforediscussing the key components of membranes, diffu-sion layers, and bipolar plates. The book also exploresmaterials modeling for the PEMFC.





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Fuel Cells


Coming Soon!

PEM Fuel Cell Durability HandbookTwo-Volume SetEdited by

Haijaing Wang, Hui Li, and Xiao-Zi YuanNational Research Council Canada, Vancouver

This two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive research source in PEM fuelcell durability, one of the top technical challenges hindering the commercializationof PEM fuel cell technology. Enriched with information on various failure modesanalysis, the set provides readers with a set of tools to diagnose cell performanceand identify failure modes of degradation.

PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis provides a systematic analysis of PEM fuel cellfailure modes, including the fundamental understanding of the insufficient fuel cell durability, identification of var-ious failure modes and failure mechanisms of PEM fuel cells, fuel cell component degradation testing, and mitiga-tion strategies against degradation.

PEM Fuel Cell Diagnostic Tools reviews various tools developed in PEM fuel cell research, for diagnosing the PEM fuelcells and stacks, including in situ and ex situ diagnostic tools, electrochemical techniques and physical/chemicalmethods, by outlining the principle, experimental implementation, data processing, and the application of eachtechnique. Also, this volume attempts to incorporate the most recent technical advances in PEM fuel cell diagno-sis. It discusses capabilities and weaknesses of these techniques.

Features:

• Provides a comprehensive look at PEM fuel cell durability, including failure mode analysis and degradationtesting

• Focuses on diagnostic tools for PEM fuel cells• Explains how to identify PEM fuel cell failure modes and diagnose cell performance to improve PEM fuel

cell performance and durability• Supplies resources that can be used by material developers to mitigate the degradation problems• Dicusses direct diagnostic tools, including the principle and experimental implementation, as well as the

application of each technique

BUY THE SET & SAVE!Catalog no. K11785, August 2011, 1016 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3921-8, $279.95 / £178.00

Also available as individual volumes…

PEM Fuel Cell DiagnosticToolsSelected Contents:

PEM Fuel Cell Diagnostic Tools. Introduction. Part I Insitu Diagnostic Tools. PEM Fuel Cell Testing. PolarizationCurve. EIS. CV (including CO stripping). LSV (includingchronocoulomet). Current Interruption. CathodeDischarge. Water Transfer Factor Measurement.Temperature Mapping. Current Mapping. TransparentCell. Pressure Drop. Neutron Imaging. MagneticResonance Imaging. Part II Ex situ diagnostic tools. SEM(including EDX). TEM (including EDX). IR imaging. FTIR.XPS (including XANES, EXAFS). AFM. Gas Diffusion. GasPermeability. Species Detection (including MS, ion chro-matograph, GC, HPLC). 3D X-ray CT. Porosimetry(including BET). XRD (including WAX, SAXS). RDE(including RRDE). ICP (including XRF).

Catalog no. K11784, August 2011, c. 648 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3919-5, $169.95 / £108.00

PEM Fuel Cell FailureMode AnalysisSelected Contents:

PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis. Introduction.Catalyst Degradation. Catalyst SupportDegradation. Membrane Degradation. GDL andMPL Degradation. Degradation of Bipolar Plates.Degradation of the Other Components.Contaminant-Induced Degradation. Environment-Induced Degradation. Operation-InducedDegradation. Manufacturing Process-RelatedDurability Issue. Design-Related Durability Issue.






Materials Engineering

RadiationTechnology forPolymersSecond EditionJiri George DrobnyDrobny Polymer Associates,Merrimack, New Hampshire,USA

With a heightened focus on green chemistry and sus-tainability as well as the development of nanomateri-als, this second edition explores emerging applica-tions of radiation technology to polymers. It considersnovel uses in the automotive, electronics, and wood-processing industries, as well as various equipmentand instrumentation developments in applicationssuch as waterborne coatings and adhesives, film mod-ifications, high-performance coatings, and inkjet tech-nology. Along with new problems and worked solu-tions, this edition discusses new uses for UV and elec-tron beam irradiation, the response of polymers toirradiation, dosimetry and radiometry, and safety andhygiene.


MacroporousPolymersProduction Propertiesand Biotechnological/Biomedical ApplicationsEdited by

Bo Mattiasson and Igor GaleaevLund University, Sweden

Ashok KumarIndian Institute of Technology, Kampur, India

Macroporous polymers are rapidly becoming thematerial of choice for many tissue engineering,bioseparation, and bioprocessing applications.Presented in a systematic way, this book addresses theproduction, characterization, and application of thesepolymers. The text considers traditional methods ofproduction, including phase separation polymeriza-tion, leaching, foaming, and double emulsion, as wellas newly merging methods such as cryogelation. Thechapters also detail the various applications of macro-porous gels for the separation of biomolecules and forthe cultivation of mammalian cells in bioreactors, aswell as for tissue engineering.


Porous MediaApplications inBiological Systemsand BiotechnologyEdited by

Kambiz VafaiUniversity of California, Riverside,USA

Presenting state-of-the-art research advancements,this volume explores innovative approaches to effec-tively apply existing porous media technologies tobiomedical applications. In each peer-reviewed chap-ter, world-class scientists and engineers address signif-icant problems and discuss exciting research in bio-logical systems. They cover various transport process-es, mechanical behavior, and material properties ofbiological tissues from a porous media point of view.The book also presents pertinent aspects of experi-mental work and numerical techniques and discussesthe modeling of several phenomena, including flowchanges in cerebral aneurysms, biomass growth,marine systems, and tissue homeostasis and repair.


Materials forthe HydrogenEconomyEdited by

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

George J. ThomasGJThomas Consulting LLC and Sandia NationalLaboratories, Reno, Nevada, USA (retired)

"A number of experts in the field have contributedchapters related to their areas of expertise … excellentreading for the novice as well as the expert in the field. . . This is a very timely text with a lot of useful basicand advanced information on using hydrogen as a fuelto propel the usage of alternative energies forward."

– In JOM, September 2008

Providing a broad review of material requirements forhandling hydrogen from production to market, thisbook explores the development of these materialsalongside essential considerations and issues associat-ed with their deployment.






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New!

MagnetoLuminousChemical VaporDepositionHirotsugu YasudaUniversity of Missouri-Columbia,USA

The magneto luminous chemical vapor deposition(MLCVD) method is the perfect example of the front-end green process. It employs an entirely new processthat expends the minimum amount of materials ingas phase, yields virtually no effluent, and thereforerequires no environmental remediation. Unlike theback-end green process, which calls for add-onprocesses to deal with effluent problems, the newerMLCVD approach is a completely different phenome-non that has never been adequately described, untilnow.

Dispelling previous misconceptions and revealing newareas for investigation, Magneto LuminousChemical Vapor Deposition describes the keyprocess of dielectric breakdown of gas moleculesunder the influence of a magnetic field. It emphasizesbehavioral distinctions between molecular gasses thatcause plasma polymerization (such as methane andtrimethylsilane) and mono-atomic gases (e.g., heliumand argon) when dealing with the dielectric break-down of the gas phase under low pressure. Theauthor also reveals his minimum perturbation theoryof biocompatibility. This is based on the realizationthat nanofilms prepared using MLCVD have unique,stable interfacial characteristics necessary to achieve asurface that can be tolerated in various biological envi-ronments.

The author presents alternating views based onNASA’s recent discovery that a magnetic field burstfrom the earth triggers the inception of the auroraborealis. Detailing similarities between this phenome-non and the inception of the magneto luminous gasphase described in this book, the author proposesthat proof of the one occurrence could shed light onthe other. Expanding on the author’s previous works,this book introduces new discoveries, highlights thenewfound errors of previous assumptions, and juxta-poses many cutting-edge alternative views and anom-alies associated with the field.

Catalog no. K11762, April 2011, 268 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3877-8, $179.95 / £108.00Also available as an eBook

Coming Soon!

OxideSemiconductorsfor Solar EnergyConversionTitanium DioxideJanusz NowotnyUniversity of Western Sydney,Australia

Titanium dioxide (Ti02 or titania) can be applied for awide range of uses, such as solar hydrogen genera-tion, air and water purification, and anti-polluting andself-cleaning coatings. This book presents the basicproperties of Ti02, which can be used as a raw mate-rial for the processing of Ti02 -based photosensitivesemiconductors with controlled performance in vari-ous applications. The text considers Ti02 nonstoi-chiometry in terms of its defect disorder and relatedsemiconducting properties, and effects of light onthese properties and reactivity.

• Describes the properties of Ti02 in an accessiblemanner

• Discusses Ti02 nonstoichiometry in terms of itsdefect disorder and related semiconductingproperties as well as the effect of light on theseproperties and reactivity

• Explores the processing of Ti02 -based semiconductors with controlled surface vs bulkproperties

• Covers applications, such as solar hydrogen gen-eration, air and water purification, and antipol-luting and self-cleaning coatings

• Examines Ti02 for energy applications—one ofthe first books to do so

Selected Contents:

Structure

Processing

Structural Defects

Nonstoichiometry

Defect Chemistry

Electrical Properties

Diffusion. Interface Segregation

Reactivity

Light-Induced Effects

Applications






The PhysicalChemistry ofMaterialsEnergy andEnvironmentalApplicationsRolando M.A. Roque-MalherbeUniversity of Turabo, Gurabo,Puerto Rico, USA

“Extensive equations, figures and references providesuitable complement to the text. The productionquality allows the reader to understand the ideaswith minimal confusion or difficulty. … Not onlydoes this book summarize the classical theoriesunder the discipline of physical chemistry of materi-als, but also exhibits their engineering applicationsin response to the currently urgent needs of energyand environmental issues.”

—Materials Today, March 2010

“All chapters contain extensive, up-to-date, compre-hensive bibliographies. … an excellent balancebetween chapters on principles and chapters on spe-cific applications; this balance makes the bookattractive as a textbook. … Summing Up:Recommended.”

—CHOICE, September 2010

This book examines the structure, synthesis, proper-ties, and applications of adsorbents, catalysts, ionexchangers and conductors, and permeable porousand dense materials. The book shows how the mate-rials are used in gas separation, membrane reactors,pollution abatement, detergency, agriculture, sustain-able energy applications, and more. It also discussesthe theoretical aspects of materials physics, describesthe characterization of materials, and explains diffu-sion in dense and porous materials.

Selected Contents:

Materials Physics. Structure of Adsorbents, IonExchangers, Ion Conductors, Catalysts, andPermeable Materials. Synthesis Methods of CatalystAdsorbents, Ion Exchangers, and PermeableMaterials. Material Characterization Methods.Diffusion in Materials. Adsorption in NanoporousMaterials. Ion Exchange. Solid-State Electrochemistry.Heterogeneous Catalysis and Surface Reactions.Membranes.


New Edition of aBestseller!

PhysicalProperties ofMaterialsSecond EditionMary Anne WhiteDalhousie University, Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada

This second edition of a bestseller introduces princi-ples of materials science from the perspective of vari-ous properties—optical, thermal, electrical, magnetic,and mechanical—highlighting the relationshipsamong the properties from an atomic approach. Thebook covers timeless principles along with excitingcontemporary materials science concepts. • Provides comments and tutorials that illustrate

the role of materials, including a new cap-stonetutorial on the materials science of cymbals

• Includes updated references at the end of eachchapter

• Contains more than 60 new end of chapterproblems

• Introduces the principles of materials science,through an atomic and molecular approach

Catalog no. K12969, July 2011, c. 480 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-6651-1, $79.95 / £49.99

Introduction tothe Physics andChemistry ofMaterialsRobert J. NaumannUniversity of Alabama,Huntsville, USA

“... focuses on the solid-statephysics and chemistry ofmaterials …well-written ….Graduate students, primarily those specializing inelectronic materials, as well as faculty and practi-tioners will benefit tremendously from this book. …Summing Up: Highly recommended.”

—T.Z. Kattamis, University of Connecticut, in CHOICECurrent Reviews for Academic Libraries, Vol. 46, No.11

Providing the foundation needed for more advancedwork in materials science, this text discusses the struc-ture and properties of materials. It covers chemicalbonding, crystal structure, mechanical properties,phase transformations, and materials processing,along with thermal, electronic, photonic, optical, andmagnetic properties of materials.





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New!

SemiconductorDevice-BasedSensors for Gas,Chemical, andBiomedicalApplicationsEdited by

Fan Ren and Stephen J. PeartonUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, USA

“Until now, a scientist or engineer could only readgeneral-interest books in the sensor area; a practi-tioner was forced to scour through piles of researcharticles to find the details on state of the art sensortechnology. This work by Pearton and Ren bringstogether the theory and experimental descriptions ofadvanced sensor technology in one book. … a musthave for any engineer or scientist working in thechemical, gas, or biological sensor field. … The edi-tors have written hundreds of excellent research andreview articles, and the chapter authors are the pre-eminent scientists in the sensor field.

— Michael Mastro, US Naval Research Lab

This book provides a basic understanding of newdevelopments in semiconductor-based sensors. Itpresents original theory and experimental research,featuring numerous experts in the field who reviewprogress in semiconductor and nano-material-basedsensors and discuss the latest research regarding theirapplications. Fields addressed include: Si-MOS basedsensors, nano-material based sensors, GaN-bsed sen-sor arrays for nano- and pico-fluidic systems, and InNbased sensors.

Selected Contents:

AlGaN/GaN Sensors for Direct Monitoring of NerveCell Response to Inhibitors. Recent Advances in WideBandgap Semiconductor Biological and Gas Sensors.Advances in Hydrogen Gas Sensor Technology andImplementation in Wireless Sensor Networks. InN-Based Chemical Sensors. ZnO Thin Film andNanowire Based Sensor Applications. Bio-AffinitySensors Based on MOS Field-Effect Transistors.MEMS-Based Optical Chemical Sensors.

Catalog no. K10716, April 2011, 324 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1387-4, $149.95 / £95.00

New!

EnergeticMaterialsThermophysicalProperties,Predictions, andExperimentalMeasurementsEdited by

Veera BodduUS Army ERDC-CERL, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Paul RednerUS Army, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, USA

Integrate Cutting-Edge Research Sponsoredby the U.S. Department of Defense

The development, processing, and lifecycle environ-mental impact analysis of energetic materials all posevarious challenges and potential dangers. Becausesafety concerns severely limit study of these sub-stances at most research facilities, engineers will espe-cially appreciate a tool that strengthens understand-ing of the chemistry and physics involved and helpsthem better predict how these materials will behavewhen used in explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics,and other applications.

Energetic Materials: Thermophysical Properties,Predictions, and Experimental Measurements cov-ers a variety of advanced empirical modeling and sim-ulation tools used to explore development, perform-ance, sensitivity, and lifecycle issues of energetic mate-rials. Focusing on a critical component of energeticmaterials research—prediction of thermophysicalproperties—this book elucidates innovative andexperimental techniques being used to:

• Apply molecular and meso-scale modelingmethodologies to measure reactivity, perform-ance, and properties of new energetic materials

• Gain insight into shear initiation at the particu-late level

• Better understand the fate, transport, and overallenvironmental impact of energetic materials

• Evaluate the performance of new materials andassess their reaction mechanisms

Edited by two respected U.S. Army engineers, thisbook highlights cutting-edge research from leaders inthe energetics community. Documenting the history,applications, and environmental behavior of energeticmaterials, this reference is a valuable resource for any-one working to optimize their massive potential—either now or in the future.





Bioengineering

BiomaterialsA Nano ApproachSeeram Ramakrishna,Murugan Ramalingam,T.S. Sampath Kumar,and Winston O. SoboyejoThere are several well-known books on the marketthat cover biomaterials in a general way, but few pro-vide adequate focus on the future of and potential foractual uses of emerging nanontechnology in this bur-geoning field.

Biomaterials: A Nano Approach is written from amulti-disciplinary point of view that integrates aspectsof materials science and engineering, nanotechnolo-gy, bioengineering, and biosciences. The book fills avoid in the literature by providing a comprehensivediscussion of biomaterials and a scientifically plausibleextrapolation of likely scenarios in which nanotech-nology could play a significant role.

The authors introduce and examine basic concepts,processing methodologies, and techniques involvedin the preparation and characterization of nanobio-materials that are specific to biomedical applications.Spanning from the historical development of bioma-terials to cutting-edge advances in the field, the textdescribes how basic concepts in nanotechnology areapplied to the processing of novel nanobiomaterials,including nanostructured metals and alloys.

With its illustrative examples and presentation ofapplications, this text offers a solid framework forunderstanding present and future trends of biomate-rials in human healthcare systems. It is an ideal com-panion resource for students, researchers, and indus-trial scientists specializing in biomaterials andnanobiomaterials.

Selected Contents:

Overview of Biomaterials. Basics of Human Biology.Degradation and Corrosion of Biomaterials. Failureand Tribology of Biomaterials. NanoscalePhenomena. Metallic Biomaterials. CeramicBiomaterials. Polymeric Biomaterials. CompositeBiomaterials. Nanobiomaterials for TissueEngineering. Glossary. Exercises. References.


Coming Soon!

Chitosan-BasedHydrogelsFunctions andApplicationsEdited by

Kangde Yao, Junjie Li,Fanglian Yao, and Yuji YinTianjin University, People's Republic of China

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer obtained throughthe deacetylation of chitin, which is derived frommarine shellfish and other biological sources.Providing a theoretical basis for the design of bioma-terials, this book discusses the relationship betweenthe structure and functions of chitosan-based hydro-gels. The text covers many research fields, includingmaterials science, biotechnology, pharmaceutics,regenerative medicine, and cell engineering. Theauthor also presents numerous real-world examplesthat illustrate the vast array of potential applicationsfor chitosan-based hydrogels. This includes its use as acarrier in drug delivery/release and in the scaffolds oftissue engineering.

Catalog no. K11120, July 2011, c. 506 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2114-5, $189.95 / £121.00

Coming Soon!

BioseparationTechnologyNeeraj Mishra andAkhilesh DubeyAne Books, India

Designed for those with a background in engineeringor biology, this text explores the fundamentals of theemerging field of bioseparation technology. It beginswith an introduction to bioprocesses and providesfocused chapters on cell disruption, filtration, centrifu-gation, adsorption, and extraction. The book alsoexamines membrane separation processes, precipita-tion, chromatography, electrokinetic and methods ofseparation as well as finishing operations and formu-lation.

Catalog no. N10039, August 2011, c. 300 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0172-7$49.95 / £31.99




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Bioengineering


New!

Biological and Biomedical Coatings HandbookTwo-Volume SetEdited by Sam Zhang, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeWritten in a style that will benefit the novice and expert alike,Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Setexplores the state of the art in the development and implementationof advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field.

The set covers advances in the latest understanding, design, and performance of biological and biomedical coat-ings for a vast array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomateri-als. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical appli-cations for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine.

• Covers processing, properties, and performance

• Discusses sol-gels, bio-ceramics, polymers, glasses, nanomaterials, and other materials

• Explores CVD and PVD

• Includes information on drug delivery and released-control coatings

• Presents cutting-edge developments from world leaders in films and coatings research

• Serves as a simplified introductory stepping stone for new entrants to the field

• Gives experts up-to-date figures, tables, plots, and images to aid their own work

With chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set con-sists of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—to cover a subject that is truly funda-mental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.

BUY THE SET & SAVE!Catalog no. K11126, April 2011, 976 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2125-1, $249.95 / £159.00


Processing andCharacterizationSelected Contents:

Bonelike Mineral and Organically Modified BonelikeMineral Coatings. Synthesis and Characterization ofHydroxyapatite Nanocoatings by Sol–Gel Method forClinical Applications. Hydroxyapatite and Other BiomedicalCoatings by Electrophoretic Deposition. Thermal SprayedBioceramic Coatings: Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite (HA)and HA-Based Composites. Nanostructured TitaniaCoatings for Biological Applications: Fabrication anCharacterization. Hydrothermal Crystallization withMicrostructural Self-Healing Effect on Mechanical andFailure Behaviors of Plasma-Sprayed HydroxyapatiteCoatings. Bioceramic Coating on Titanium by Physical andChemical Vapor Deposition. Coating of Material Surfaceswith Layer-by- Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films.Bioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces:Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and ClinicalApplications for Regenerative Medicine.


ApplicationsSelected Contents:

Sol-Gel Derived Hydroxyapatite Coatings onMetallic Implants: Characterization, In Vitroand In Vivo Analysis.Amorphous CarbonCoatings for Biological Applications.Biomedical Applications of Carbon-BasedMaterials. Impedance Spectroscopy onCarbon-Based Materials for BiologicalApplication. Control of Drug Release fromCoatings: Theories and Methodologies.Release-Controlled Coatings. Orthopedic andDental Implant Surfaces and Coatings.Piezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum NitrideFilms for Microfluidic and BiosensingApplications. Medical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films.Bioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices.






Bioengineering

The Metabolic Pathway EngineeringHandbookTwo Volume SetChristina D. SmolkeStanford University, California, USA

Christina Smolke, who recently developed a novel way to churn outlarge quantities of drugs from genetically modified brewer’s yeast, isregarded as one of the most brilliant minds in biomedical engineer-ing. In this handbook, she brings together pioneering scientists fromdozens of disciplines to provide a complete record of accomplishmentin metabolic pathway engineering. With a wealth of cutting edge research and analysis, this work also serves as aninvaluable resource for those seeking to add their own contributions. Organized by topic, this 3000 page referenceis available as a two-volume set or, can be purchased individually.

The first volume provides an overview of metabolic pathway engineering with a look towards the future. It dis-cusses cellular metabolism, including transport processes inside the cell and energy generating reactions, as well asrare metabolic conversions. This volume also explores balances and reaction models, the regulation of metabolicpathways, and genome scale and multiscale modeling tools. It also covers developing appropriate hosts for meta-bolic engineering including the use of Escherichia coli, yeast, Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces, filamentous fungi, anndmammalian cells using cell culture.

The second volume delves into evolutionary tools, including those associated with gene expression for metabolicpathway engineering. It covers applications of emerging technologies, including research on genome-wide tech-nologies, DNA and phenotypic microarrays, and proteomics tools for experimentally determining flux throughpathways. It also evaluates emerging applications for producing fine chemicals, drugs, and alternative fuels.

• Presents a thorough and complete overview of the burgeoning field of metabolic pathway engineering

• Focuses on the future areas of metabolic engineering and the impact of new technologies

• Contains extensive references in each chapter

• Features contributions from well-established experts in various subfields of metabolic engineering

BUY THE SET & SAVE!Catalog no. 3923, 2010, 1259 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-3923-3, $257.95 / £164.00

Also available as an eBook


The Metabolic PathwayEngineering HandbookTools and ApplicationsSelected Contents:

Evolutionary Tools in Metabolic Engineering. GeneExpression Tools for Metabolic Pathway Engineering.Applications of Emerging Technologies to MetabolicEngineering. Future Prospects in MetabolicEngineering. Appendix I: Tools for ExperimentallyDetermining Flux through Pathways. Appendix II:Applications.


The Metabolic PathwayEngineering HandbookFundamentalsSelected Contents:

Cellular Metabolism. Balances and Reaction Models.Regulation of Metabolic Pathways. Modeling Toolsfor Metabolic Engineering. Developing AppropriateHosts for Metabolic Engineering.





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Nanotechnology


New!

NanoporousMaterialsAdvanced Techniquesfor Characterization,Modeling, andProcessingEdited by

Nick KanellopoulosDemokritos National Centre for Scientific Research, Greece

Includes a CD with Video Presentations ofthe Basics

Having successfully replaced elements used in tradition-al, pollution-prone, energy-consuming separationprocesses, nanoporous materials play an important rolein chemical processing. Although their unique structuralor surface physicochemical properties can, to an extent,be tailored to meet specific process-related requirements,the task of characterizing them completely is still a diffi-cult and frequently controversial problem.

Nanoporous Materials: Advanced Techniques forCharacterization, Modeling, and Processing out-lines existing and expected innovations in the combi-nation of characterization and modeling techniquesused to distinguish, monitor, and control the evolu-tion of properties in nanoporous sorbents, catalysts,and membranes during their synthesis and utilizationin several important energy processes.

Providing broad coverage of the subject to make ituseful for academic and industrial researchers fromdifferent disciplines and backgrounds, this book:

• Presents the basic principles and major applica-tions of key characterization techniques—fromdiffraction and spectroscopy to calorimetry andpermeability

• Explores computer simulation techniques, anindispensable complement to the combinationof the aforementioned analytical techniques

• Covers the fundamentals and the recentadvances in sorption, membrane, and catalystprocesses

• Describes two case studies on emerging areas ofapplication of porous solids in the fields of gas-to-liquid conversion and hydrogen storage

This reference takes a detailed approach to the sub-ject, starting with basics, so that beginners or non-expert readers can learn and apply presented funda-mentals and examples to their work. Organized intowell-focused sections written by internationallyknown experts, this book includes case studies, end-of-chapter problems, and illustrative video presenta-tions of basic principles.

Catalog no. K10550, February 2011, 578 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1104-7, $169.95 / £108.00Also available as an eBook

New!

AdvancedPolymerNanoparticlesSynthesis andSurfaceModificationsEdited by

Vikas MittalThe Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Polymer latex particles continue to become increas-ingly important in numerous commercial applica-tions. Advanced synthesis techniques are the key todeveloping new functionality for nanoparticles. Thesemethods make it possible to tailor the size, chemicalcomposition, or properties of these particles, as well asthe molecular weight of the polymer chain as a whole,based on given requirements.

Advanced Polymer Nanoparticles: Synthesis andSurface Modifications summarizes important devel-opments in the advanced synthesis and surface mod-ification techniques used to generate and mold poly-mer particles. This book explores the evolution andenhancement of processes such as emulsion, mini-emulsion, micro-emulsion, dispersion, suspension,inverse emulsion (in organic phase), and polymeriza-tion. Understanding these developments will enablethe reader to optimize particle system design, givingrise to a greater application spectrum.

• Focuses on synthesis and characterization of par-ticles with core-shell morphologies

• Details generation of nonspherical polymer parti-cles using different synthetic routes

• Explores generation of specific architectures,such as block, star, graft, and gradient copoly-mer particles

The authors describe pH-responsive nanoparticles andsmart, thermally responsive particles. They also coversurface tailoring of various organic and inorganicnanoparticles by polymers, as well as theoretical stud-ies on the kinetics of controlled radical polymerizationtechniques. Condensing and evaluating currentknowledge of the development of polymer nanopar-ticles, this reference will prove a valuable addition tothe area of polymer latex technology.





Nanotechnology

InterfacialElectrovisco-elasticity andElectrophoresisJyh-Ping HsuNational Taiwan University, Taipei

Aleksandar M. SpasicInstitute for Technology ofNuclear and Other Mineral RawMaterials, Serbia

Introducing profound and in-depth treatises related tothe liquid-liquid finely dispersed system), this bookdescribes a new theory developed through theauthors’ work. These findings are likely to impactother research and applications in a wide array ofother fields, considering that the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is key to numerous chemical manu-facturing processes, including those used for emul-sions, suspensions, nanopowders, foams, biocolloids,and plasmas. The authors cover phenomena at themicro, nano, and atto-scales, and their techniques,theory, and supporting data will be of particular inter-est to nanoscientists, especially with regard to thebreaking of emulsions.


NanoparticleEngineering forChemical-MechanicalPlanarizationFabrication of Next-GenerationNanodevicesEdited by

Ungyu Paik & Jea-Gun ParkHanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Nanoparticle Engineering for Chemical-MechanicalPlanarization explains the physicochemical propertiesof nanoparticles according to each step in the CMPprocess, including dielectric CMP, shallow trend isola-tion CMP, metal CMP, poly isolation CMP, and noblemetal CMP. The authors provide a detailed guide tonanoparticle engineering of novel CMP slurry for next-generation nanoscale devices below the 60nm designrule. They present design techniques using polymericadditives to improve CMP performance. The final chap-ter focuses on novel CMP slurry for the application tomemory devices beyond 50nm technology. With itscoverage of fundamental concepts and novel tech-nologies, this book delivers expert insight into CMP.

Catalog no. 59114, 2009, 221 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5911-3, $154.95 / £99.00Also available as an eBookTransport

Phenomena inCapillary-PorousStructures andHeat PipesHenry SmirnovPromgasapparat, Odessa, Ukraine

Until now, researchers have lacked a definitive resourcethat provides a complete review of micro- and nano-scale evaporative heat and mass transfer in capillaries-porous structures. This book covers experiementalresearch efforts in two-phase thermal control technolo-gy research and development. It considers vaporizationheat transfer and hydrodynamic processes occurring incapillary channels and porous structures—paying par-ticular attention to the physical mechanisms of thesephenomena. Extensive experimental research activitieson unique film and photo materials of boiling insideslits, capillaries, and capillary-porous structures arereviewed. This volume provides the findings needed toavoid unnecessary experimental efforts and to furtherthe development of this area of research.


Advances inPolyolefinNanocompositesEdited by

Vikas MittalThe Petroleum Institute, AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates

Written and edited by pioneers in the field, this textelucidates recent advancements in polyolefinnanocomposites, which have been shown to be com-mercially viable as nanocomposites across a numberof fields, including biomedical science, aerospace, andautomotive engineering. It focuses on theoreticalmodels to understand the organic-inorganic inter-faces in polyolefins and also provides a detaileddescription of the recently developed models forproperty prediction of these nanocomposites. It con-centrates on developments with not only the alumi-nosilicate fillers, but also with equally important fillerslike layer double hydroxides and nanotubes.






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Nanotechnology


GreenNanotechnologySolutions forSustainability andEnergy in the BuiltEnvironmentGeoffrey B. SmithUniversity of Technology,Broadway, Australia

Claes G. GranqvistUppsala University, Sweden

“… the two authors of the book, are eminent opticalscientists with a longstanding fondness for the visi-ble and infrared properties of particulate compositematerials. … All technoscientists, not only physicistsand materials researchers, would do well to read thelist of 17 characteristics that the Smith–Granqvistvision possesses. These characteristics delineate ablueprint for research directions … . Remarkable fea-tures of this book are the bridges built throughoutthe volume with contemporary research topicsthrough call-out boxes. … profusely illustrated,mostly in black and white but also with 10 pages ofmulticolored illustrations. Occasional flashes ofquiet humor grace the book … . Another remarkablefeature of this book is its price. … Other academicpublishers should take note.”

—Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University,Journal of Nanophotonics, Vol. 5, 2011

A focused exploration of the role nanotechnologyplays in meeting the challenges inherent in minimiz-ing environmental impacts while maximizing energyresources, this book provides an overview of our ener-gy supply. It examines increasing energy productionwhile reducing cost as well as novel energy sources. Itexplores the ways in which nanotechnologies canimprove structural engineering of energy sources, cre-ate new methods of cooling, and inspire freshapproaches to water supply and treatment.

Selected Contents:

Nanotechnology and Environmental Challenges.Physical and Chemical Characteristics of theEnvironment. Nanomaterials for "Green" Systems.Windows, Skylights, and Lighting. Paints, Roofs,Walls, and Cooling. Solar Thermal Energy andPhotovoltaics. Desalination and Purification of Water.Fuels and Energy Storage.


Microscale andNanoscale HeatTransferFundamentals andEngineeringApplicationsC.B. SobhanNational Institute of Technology,Calicut, India

G.P. PetersonGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

Compiling the most relevant findings from the vastamount of literature available, along with the authors’own research results, this text provides a useful treatiseon the principal concepts and practical design engi-neering aspects of heat transfer. It describes all modes ofheat transfer, including phase change and two-phaseflow, and compares the methods and observations relat-ed to size-affected domains with conventional heattransfer analyses. Emphasizing engineering applications,the book covers micro heat exchangers and pipes aswell as microchannel heat sinks. It also includes worked-out examples that illustrate how to apply the results ofheat transfer analysis to practical design problems.


PolymerNanocompositesHandbookEdited by

Rakesh K. Gupta andElliot KennelWest Virginia University,Morgantown, USA

Kwang-Jea KimThe University of Akron, Inst. of Polymer Eng., Ohio, USA

Reflecting the exceptional growth in the use of nanostructured materials for an increasing range ofindustrial applications, Polymer NanocompositesHandbook comprehensively covers the synthesis ofboth nanomaterials that act as the building blocks ofpolymer nanocomposites as well as polymers that actas matrix materials. It examines molecular precursorsand related challenges for large-scale manufacturing.It describes current processing techniques and the dif-ficulty to obtain good dispersion. Discussing futureapplications in civilian and defense-related fields, italso presents methods to characterize the bulk andinterfacial structure of polymer nanocomposites.






Nanotechnology

Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films andCoatings, Three-Volume SetEdited by Sam Zhang, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeEdited by a leading expert and with contributions from pioneers, the three-volumeHandbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings is a resource as dynamic andflexible as the field itself. The first two volumes cover the latest research and applica-tion of the mechanical and functional properties of thin films and coatings, while thethird volume explores the cutting-edge organic nanostructured devices used to pro-duce clean energy.

The first volume, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties,covers the mechanical properties (i.e., hardness, toughness, and adhesion), includingprocessing, properties, and performance. It also offers a detailed analysis of theoriesand size effect, in addition to other key topics.

Volume two, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Functional Properties, focuses on functional properties(i.e., optical, electronic, and electrical) and related devices and applications.

The third volume, Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy, addresses variousaspects of the processing and properties of organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy applications.

A complete resource, this three-volume set provides the detailed explanations for newcomers and the latest researchand data for experts. Covering a wide range of mechanical and functional technologies, including those used inclean energy, these books feature figures, tables, and images that aid researchers and help professionals acquire andmaintain a solid grasp of this burgeoning field.

BUY THE SET & SAVE!Catalog no. 94351, 2010, 1232 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9435-0, $279.95 / £178.00

Also available as an eBook


FunctionalPropertiesSelected Contents:

Large Scale Fabrication ofFunctional Thin Films withNanoarchitecture via ChemicalRoutes. Fabrication andCharacterization of SiCNanostructured/ NanocompositeFilms. Low DimensionalNanocomposite Fabrication:Physico-chemical and Bio-applica-tions. Optical Properties of SiliconNanocrystals. Electrical Properties ofSi Nanocrystals Embedded inAmorphous SiO2 Films. Propertiesand Applications of Sol-Gel DerivedNanostructured Thin Films: TheOptical Aspects. ControllablyMicro/Nanostructured Films andDevices. Thin Film Shape MemoryAlloy for Microsurgery Applications.

Catalog no. 93959, 2010, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9395-7$129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

MechanicalPropertiesSelected Contents:

The Fundamentals of Hard andSuperhard Nanocomposites andHeterostructure. Determination ofHardness and Modulus of Thin Films.Fracture Toughness and InterfacialAdhesion Strength of Thin Films.Toughness and Toughening of HardNanocomposite Coatings.Processing and MechanicalProperties of Hybrid Sol-Gel-DerivedNanocomposite Coatings. UsingNanomechanics to OptimizeCoatings for Cutting Tools.Electrolytic Deposition ofNanocomposite Coatings. DiamondCoatings. Amorphous CarbonCoatings. Transition MetalNitride–Based NanolayeredMultilayer Coatings andNanocomposite Coatings as NovelSuperhard Materials. Plasma PolymerFilms: From Nanoscale Synthesis toMacroscale Functionality.

Catalog no. 94025, 2010, 550 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9402-2$129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

OrganicNanostructuredThin Film Devicesand Coatings forClean EnergySelected Contents:

Thin Film Solar Cells Based on theUse of Polycrystalline Thin FilmMaterials. Anodized TitaniaNanotube Array and Its Applicationin Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.Progress and Challenges ofPhotovoltaic Applications of SiliconNanocrystalline Materials.Semiconductive NanocompositeFilms for Clean Environment. ThinCoating Technologies andApplications in High-TemperatureSolid Oxide Fuel Cells. NanoscaleOrganic Molecular Thin Films forInformation Memory Applications.

Catalog no. 93932, 2010, 254 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9393-3,$129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook





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Industry Applications and General Resources


Coming Soon!

A First Coursein DifferentialEquations,Modeling, andSimulationCarlos A. Smith andScott W. CampbellUniversity of South Florida,Tampa, USA

Emphasizing a practical approach for engineers andscientists, this book avoids overly theoretical explana-tions and shows readers how differential equationsarise from applying basic physical principles andexperimental observations to engineering systems. Itcovers classical methods for obtaining the analyticalsolution of differential equations and Laplace trans-forms. In addition, the authors discuss how theseequations describe mathematical systems and how touse software to solve sets of equations where analyti-cal solutions cannot be obtained. Using simplephysics, the book introduces dynamic modeling, thedefinition of differential equations, two simple meth-ods for obtaining their analytical solution, and amethod to follow when modeling.

Catalog no. K12318, May 2011, 345 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5087-9, $89.95 / £57.99

GreenEntrepreneurHandbookThe Guide toBuilding andGrowing a Greenand Clean BusinessEric KoesterGeneral Counsel, Appature Inc.,Seattle, Washington, USA

Written by a practicing business attorney with startupexperience in the environmental and technology sec-tors, this comprehensive handbook assists entrepre-neurs in tackling the wide variety of opportunities togo green. A one-stop resource for entrepreneurs, ithelps readers incorporate clean technology, environ-mental practices, and green business approaches intothe work environment. The book discusses how to sellto utilities, explores fundraising outlets for green busi-nesses, covers government incentives, presents keystartup tools aimed at green businesses, and address-es challenges of many new businesses, such as raisingmoney and making sales. Additional resources areavailable on the book’s website.

Catalog no. K10895, January 2011, 460 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1729-2$49.95 / £31.99Also available as an eBook

Process PlantsA Handbook forInherently SaferDesign, Second EditionTrevor KletzPaul AmyotteDalhousie University, Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada

The second edition of this popular reference demon-strates the importance of designing with preventionin mind. It emphasizes the role of inherent safety inprocess safety management systems and in ensuringan appropriate process safety culture. Keeping theeasy to understand style that made the first edition sopopular, this book clearly delineates practical, every-day issues and complex technical ones. This editionfeatures new chapters that outline the role of inher-ently safer design in explosion prevention and mitiga-tion and the link between inherently safer design andprocess safety design. New sections address the hier-archy of controls and highlight human factors indetermining risk.


Fires, Explosions,and Toxic GasDispersionsEffects Calculationand Risk AnalysisMarc J. Assael andKonstantinos E.KakosimosAristotle University, Thessaloniki,Greece

This volume provides an overview of the methodsused to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxicgas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effectsand consequences of these events. The authors covervarious aspects of such incidents, including the prob-ability that an accident will occur, and they describehow to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, andthe concentration of toxic clouds. The book examinesthe consequences to people (injury or death) andmaterial damages, and it concludes with a discussionof possible causes of destruction and common cir-cumstances that can result in accidents.







Industry Applications and General Resources

New Edition of aBestseller!

CRC Handbookof Basic Tablesfor ChemicalAnalysisThird EditionThomas J. BrunoNational Institute of Standardsand Technology, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Paris D.N. SvoronosCity University of New York, Bayside, USA

Praise for the previous edition:

“… another excellent work from CRC Press. …Thisreviewer is very grateful to have all of this informa-tion in one place, and will make regular use of it inthe research and teaching lab settings. This hand-book will become a standard in the libraries of aca-demics and industrial researchers alike. SummingUp: Highly recommended.”

—CHOICE


BiotechnologyA ComprehensiveTraining Guide for theBiotechnologyIndustrySyed Imtiaz Haider,Ph.D. and Anika AshtokJulphar Gulf Pharm. Industries,United Arab Emirates

Includes a CD-ROM with Helpful Training Tools

Answering the call for a one-stop training resource thatfocuses exclusively on this multi-faceted, high-techindustry, this valuable training tool provides ready-to-implement training templates that save time andexpense without cutting corners. This complete refer-ence contains 28 complete biotechnology courses anda customizable CD-ROM with hands-on training tools.The book provides information on how to orientemployees involved in writing and executing batchmanufacturing and in-process control documents. Italso includes step-by-step guidance for optimizingresearch and development expenditures, avoidingmarketing delays, reducing product development fail-ures, developing skilled manpower, and maintaininglocal and international regulatory compliance.

Catalog no. 84488, 2009, 868 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-8448-1, $102.95 / £65.99Also available as an eBook

ReverseEngineeringTechnology ofReinventionWego WangUniversity of Massachusetts,Lowell, USA

“ … represents an importanttechnological field that hasheretofore been ignored byacademics, despite being well accepted in industry. Iam delighted by its publication.”—Professor Lavernia, Dean of Engineering at UC Davis

Written to advance the technology of reinvention andimprove the competitiveness of commercial parts inthe aftermarket, this volume discusses the propermeasuring and analyses required to reproduce orrepair an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)part using modern reverse engineering technologies,as well as regulations that govern the practice. Offeringnumerous real-world examples, the book enablesreaders to determine if a duplicated or repaired partcan meet the design functionality of the original.


Albright'sChemicalEngineeringHandbookEdited by

Lyle F. AlbrightPurdue University, WestLafayette, Indiana, USA

"… a fine job of bringing together a large number ofcontributions that cover the sector well. Many goodexamples are included throughout the text … writ-ten in a very accessible form that students and prac-titioners are likely to find very useful indeed. …Overall, I would strongly recommend that librariesand departments in universities, as well as consult-ants and industrial engineers, purchase this book."

—Professor Tim Langrish, University of Sydney, inDrying Technology, Vol. 27, No. 6, 2009






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