Preparation of Functional Materials and Utilization of Renewable Resources in Green Solvents
Author: Honglei Fan
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2022-12-06
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 2832508790
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Organic Functional Materials for Clean Energy
Author: Weifeng Wei
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2024-07-23
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1036407527
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe rapid advancement of the modern industry necessitates a particularly crucial focus on the development of clean energy technologies. At present, energy storage systems mainly consist of alkali metal ion batteries, fuel cells, electrolytic capacitors, dielectric capacitors and supercapacitors. Organic functional materials are playing an indispensable role in this field. The key to advancing sustainable energy lies in the further understanding and developing of organic functional materials. This book can serve as a valuable reference for advanced graduate students and active researchers by providing a fundamental understanding of organic functional materials. Scientists and engineers who wish to diversify their research into clean energy will find this book immensely beneficial. The selected topics in this book offer a global perspective on the current state of this field. Evolving methodologies and techniques constantly provide new dimensions every year as the general interest in clean energy continues to grow.
Sustainable Materials and Green Processing for Energy Conversion
Author: Kuan Yew Cheong
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2021-10-05
Total Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 0128228385
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSustainable Materials and Green Processing for Energy Conversion provides a concise reference on green processing and synthesis of materials required for the next generation of devices used in renewable energy conversion and storage. The book covers the processing of bio-organic materials, environmentally-friendly organic and inorganic sources of materials, synthetic green chemistry, bioresorbable and transient properties of functional materials, and the concept of sustainable material design. The book features chapters by worldwide experts and is an important reference for students, researchers, and engineers interested in gaining extensive knowledge concerning green processing of sustainable, green functional materials for next generation energy devices. Additionally, functional materials used in energy devices must also be able to degrade and decompose with minimum energy after being disposed of at their end-of-life. Environmental pollution is one of the global crises that endangers the life cycles of living things. There are multiple root causes of this pollution, including industrialization that demands a huge supply of raw materials for the production of products related to meeting the demands of the Internet-of-Things. As a result, improvement of material and product life cycles by incorporation of green, sustainable principles is essential to address this challenging issue. Offers a resourceful reference for readers interested in green processing of environmentally-friendly and sustainable materials for energy conversion and storage devices Focuses on designing of materials through green-processing concepts Highlights challenges and opportunities in green processing of renewable materials for energy devices
Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals
Author: Ashok Pandey
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2021-03-02
Total Pages: 908
ISBN-13: 0128218932
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBiomass, Biofuels, Biochemical: Circular Bioeconomy: Current Developments and Future Outlook presents the views of experienced academicians and researchers working in the area of the circular bioeconomy. This book presents an assortment of Resource recovery, Waste Biorefineries, Bio-electrochemical systems, Biopolymers and Green solvents, Bio-adsorbents, and Technology transfer topics. Environmental engineers, biotechnologists, science graduates, chemical engineers, industrial experts and policymakers working in these areas will find the information on the circular economy and its important part in developing low carbon and resource-productive economies very informative. Methodologies and beneficial strategic approaches to address the usage of wastes from agriculture, co-products, and by-products are also discussed. - Provides information on recent developments in technology transfer and global scenarios of circular bioeconomy as a single point of reference for any query regarding circular economies - Covers information on the recovery of resources, waste biorefineries and bio-electrochemical systems, and product development surrounding the circular bioeconomy - Includes information on the integration of processes and technologies for the production of biofuels and value-added products - Presents strategic integrations of various techniques/bioprocess that are essential in establishing a circular biorefinery
Lignocellulosic Fibre and Biomass-Based Composite Materials
Author: Mohammad Jawaid
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2017-06-03
Total Pages: 524
ISBN-13: 0081009666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLignocellulosic Fibre and Biomass-Based Composite Materials reviews the development, characterization and applications of composite materials developed from the effective use of lignocellulosic fibre and biomass. The book gathers together a wide spectrum of cutting-edge research on biomass fillers and reinforcements used for the fabrication and synthesis of composites. The book takes a systematic approach, investigating processing, design, characterization and applications of biocomposites, in order to establish their important relationship as a general guideline for end-user applications. Beginning with an introduction to biomass and its composites, a team of leading experts in the field cover rice husk, kenaf, oil palm, alfa and doum fibres, bamboo, cork, and many other materials, considering a range of applications, along with key issues such as performance and sustainability. The groundbreaking research presented opens the door to obtaining advanced material characteristics and significant enhancements in physical, mechanical, and thermal properties. This will be become an extremely useful reference and technical guide for academic and industrial researchers in composite materials, as well as for advanced students and industrialists working in material commercialization. - Gathers together a wide spectrum of research on lignocellulosic fiber and biomass fillers and reinforcements used for the fabrication and synthesis of composites - Presents multidisciplinary work in relation to materials engineering, polymer chemistry and physics, materials processing, organic synthesis and industrial design and applications - Demonstrates systematic approaches and investigations from processing, design, characterization and applications of biocomposites
Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry
Author: Wei Zhang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2018-01-18
Total Pages: 1127
ISBN-13: 1119288584
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn updated overview of the rapidly developing field of green techniques for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry Green chemistry remains a high priority in modern organic synthesis and pharmaceutical R&D, with important environmental and economic implications. This book presents comprehensive coverage of green chemistry techniques for organic and medicinal chemistry applications, summarizing the available new technologies, analyzing each technique’s features and green chemistry characteristics, and providing examples to demonstrate applications for green organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The extensively revised edition of Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry includes 7 entirely new chapters on topics including green chemistry and innovation, green chemistry metrics, green chemistry and biological drugs, and the business case for green chemistry in the generic pharmaceutical industry. It is divided into 4 parts. The first part introduces readers to the concepts of green chemistry and green engineering, global environmental regulations, green analytical chemistry, green solvents, and green chemistry metrics. The other three sections cover green catalysis, green synthetic techniques, and green techniques and strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Includes more than 30% new and updated material—plus seven brand new chapters Edited by highly regarded experts in the field (Berkeley Cue is one of the fathers of Green Chemistry in Pharma) with backgrounds in academia and industry Brings together a team of international authors from academia, industry, government agencies, and consultancies (including John Warner, one of the founders of the field of Green Chemistry) Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Second Edition is an essential resource on green chemistry technologies for academic researchers, R&D professionals, and students working in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
Advanced Functional Solid Catalysts for Biomass Valorization
Author: Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2020-05-29
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0128226730
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdvanced Functional Solid Catalysts for Biomass Valorization presents the basic concepts in catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymatic) and the properties of various kinds of heterogeneous solid catalysts, including their structure, porosity, particle size, BET surface area, acid-base, and redox properties. Useful information about biorefineries, types of biomass feedstocks, their structures and properties as well as about several potential catalytic routes for biomass upgrading to useful fuels and chemicals is provided in this book. Importantly, this book covers the most recent developments toward functionalization of various solid catalysts, optimization of catalysts' properties, developing cascade catalytic strategies, exploring reaction kinetics/mechanisms, and evaluating catalysts' stability/reusability during biomass upgrading. Current challenges and opportunities for the future biorefineries as well as for the design of advanced functional solid catalysts are critically discussed. - Describes catalysis as a promising technology for the development of eco-friendly and economically viable strategies for several important energy and environmental applications. - Covers heterogeneous solid catalysts because of their versatile benefits in terms of catalysts' synthesis, production cost, stability, and reusability as compared to homogeneous liquid catalysts. - Provides promising strategies for the design of new catalytic materials, such as carbon materials, metal–organic frameworks, zeolites, and mesoporous silicas. - Describes functional solid catalysts for developing one-pot cascade processes for efficient biomass valorization and other vital chemical transformations.
Green Solvents II
Author: Ali Mohammad
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-03-19
Total Pages: 518
ISBN-13: 9400728905
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe conventional solvents used in chemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical and separation processes represent a great challenge to green chemistry because of their toxicity and flammability. Since the beginning of “the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry” in 1998, a general effort has been made to replace conventional solvents with environmentally benign substitutes. Water has been the most popular choice so far, followed by ionic liquids, surfactant, supercritical fluids, fluorous solvents, liquid polymers, bio-solvents and switchable solvent systems. Green Solvents Volume I and II provides a throughout overview of the different types of solvents and discusses their extensive applications in fields such as extraction, organic synthesis, biocatalytic processes, production of fine chemicals, removal of hydrogen sulphide, biochemical transformations, composite material, energy storage devices and polymers. These volumes are written by leading international experts and cover all possible aspects of green solvents’ properties and applications available in today’s literature. Green Solvents Volume I and II is an invaluable guide to scientists, R&D industrial specialists, researchers, upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, Ph.D. scholars, college and university professors working in the field of chemistry and biochemistry.
Solvents - Dilute, Dissolve, and Disperse - Insights on Green Solvents and Distillation
Author: Raffaello Papadakis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2024-08-21
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 0854661379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book Solvents - Dilute, Dissolve, and Disperse - Insights on Green Solvents and Distillation takes the reader on a journey of chemistry and engineering toward sustainability. The book unravels the potential of green solvents, which are remarkably versatile, low-toxicity alternatives to traditional solvents that promise to reduce environmental impact. Latest research on supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, and deep eutectic solvents are carefully reviewed with emphasis on the numerous applications of green solvents. Additionally, as industrial demands evolve, the development of existing techniques is necessary. Distillation, the cornerstone of industrial separation, has been reimagined through groundbreaking approaches allowing for reduced operational costs and a diminished environmental footprint. The novel approaches in distillation offer advancement, allowing us to tackle the complexities of separating complex mixtures with unprecedented precision. Acknowledging these facts, this book covers new trends in this exciting research field of science and engineering. The book is an essential read for chemists, engineers, environmentalists, and anyone committed to fostering innovation for a greener tomorrow.
Hydrotalcite-based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Application
Author: Ravi Tomar
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Published: 2024-08-09
Total Pages: 387
ISBN-13: 9815256122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHydrotalcite-based materials, characterized by their unique composition are integral to diverse applications in heterogeneous catalysis and beyond. Renowned for their catalytic prowess, these compounds serve as versatile bases for organic reactions, support structures for metal catalysts, and facilitators in organic transformations and water treatment. This comprehensive book introduces readers to hydrotalcite-like compounds, with ten chapters exploring variations in metal ion ratios and interlayer anions, and their impact on properties crucial for industrial applications (ranging from industrial catalysis to medicine). Key Features • Detailed exploration of hydrotalcite and hydrotalcite-like compounds • Recent trends and applications in industrial catalysis, organic synthesis, and environmental remediation • Hydrotalcite synthesis including methods like coprecipitation, sol-gel processing, and advanced techniques • Contributions from leading researchers in the field with references • Comprehensive overview for each topic suitable for both academics and industry professionals With its exhaustive coverage of hydrotalcite-based materials and their multifaceted applications, this book promises to be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the utilization of hydrotalcites for advanced catalytic processes.
