Chemical Processes for a Sustainable Future / edited by T. M. Letcher, Janet L. Scott, Darrell A. Patterson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Letcher, T. M., editor.

Scott, Janet L., editor.

Patterson, Darrell A., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biochemical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 800 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023.

Summary:

This comprehensive book approaches sustainability from two directions, the reduction of pollution and the maintaining of existing resources, both of which are addressed in a thorough examination of the main chemical processes and their impact.

Contents:

Introduction;General Concepts in Sustainable Chemical Technologies;Separations and Purifications;Overview by Darrell Patterson;Membrane Separation;Gas Separations using Ionic Liquids;Absorption and Adsorption Processes;Liquid-Liquid Extractions and Stripping (including supercritical fluids);Ionic Liquids and their application to a more sustainable chemistry;Crystallisation in Continuous Flow Processes;Chemical Transformation and Reactors;Overview by Janet Scott;Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis and Catalytic Reactors;The application of supercritical carbon dioxide extractions of functional compounds for more sustainable future;Processes employing cavitation e.g. ultrasound, hydrodynamic cavitation;Microwave Chemistry and Microwave Reactors;Continuous Flow Processes;Bioelectrochemical Systems for a Sustainable Future;Nanoparticles and their application in sustainable chemistry;Sustainable Processes in the Metal and Mining Industry;Photochemical production of Fine Chemicals;Biochemical Transformations and Reactors;Overview, by Professor David Leak;Enzyme Biotransformations and Reactors;Algae and Bacterial Technologies for Biofuels;Fermentations and Sustainable Technologies;Process Integration;Overview by Rafiqul Gani;Process Control for Sustainable Processes;Quantifying the Impact of New Materials and Processes Towards Environmentally Sustainable Technology;Systematic Computer Aided Framework for Process Synthesis, Design and Intensification.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781839168642

1839168641