Sustainable Nanosystems Development, Properties, and Applications
Sustainable Nanosystems Development, Properties, and Applications

Author: Putz, Mihai V.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 794

ISBN-13: 1522504931

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Global economic demands and population surges have led to dwindling resources and problematic environmental issues. As the climate and its natural resources continue to struggle, it has become necessary to research and employ new forms of sustainable technology to help meet the growing demand. Sustainable Nanosystems Development, Properties, and Applications features emergent research and theoretical concepts in the areas of nanotechnology, photovoltaics, electrochemistry, and materials science, as well as within the physical and environmental sciences. Highlighting progressive approaches and utilization techniques, this publication is a critical reference source for researchers, engineers, students, scientists, and academicians interested in the application of sustainable nanotechnology.

Nanostructured Catalysts for Environmental Applications
Nanostructured Catalysts for Environmental Applications

Author: Marco Piumetti

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-01-20

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 303058934X

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This book offers an overview of the recent studies and advances in environmental catalysis by nanomaterials, considering both the fundamental and the technological aspects. It offers contributions in different areas of environmental catalysis, including the catalytic and photocatalytic abatement of environmentally hazardous effluents from stationary or mobile sources, the valorization of waste and the production of sustainable energy. In other words, this monograph provides an overview of modern environmental and energy related applications with a particular emphasis to nano-sized catalytic materials. Recent concepts, experimental data and advanced theories are reported in this book to give evidence of the environmental and sustainable applications that can be found in the highly interdisciplinary field of catalysis.

Renewable and Alternative Energy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Renewable and Alternative Energy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-10-19

Total Pages: 2040

ISBN-13: 1522516727

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As the human population expands and natural resources become depleted, it becomes necessary to explore other sources for energy consumption and usage. Renewable and Alternative Energy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of emerging perspectives and innovations for alternative energy sources. Highlighting relevant concepts on energy efficiency, current technologies, and ongoing industry trends, this is an ideal reference source for academics, practitioners, professionals, and upper-level students interested in the latest research on renewable energy.

Innovative Applications of Mo(W)-Based Catalysts in the Petroleum and Chemical Industry: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Innovative Applications of Mo(W)-Based Catalysts in the Petroleum and Chemical Industry: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Ge, Hui

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1522522751

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Mo(W)-Based Catalysts have the capacity to drastically impact many different industries. Research on their most current applications is important for the success of many organizations and companies, specifically the chemical and petroleum industries. Innovative Applications of Mo(W)-Based Catalysts in the Petroleum and Chemical Industry: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an informative resource that overviews emerging methods and techniques that incorporate 2D layer Mo(W) dichalcogenides. Featuring extensive coverage on a range of subjects including 2D nanosheets, hybridization, dichacogenides, and oxide based catalysts, this is an ideal publication for academicians, students, engineers, and researchers seeking insight on the latest advancements in Mo(W)-Based catalyst applications.

Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Research Methods and Applications in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Author: Ali Pourhashemi

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-07-23

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0429754094

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This research-oriented book presents up-to-date experimental methods currently used in research for many branches of chemical and biological engineering. The book surveys essential ideas and research methodologies, concentrating on experiments used in applications rather than on the fine points of rigorous mathematics. Examples of important applications are reviewed in sufficient detail to provide the reader with a critical understanding of context and research methodology. The volume presents a broad spectrum of chapters in the various branches of chemical and biological engineering that demonstrate key developments in these rapidly changing fields. Chapters explore the design, development, operation, monitoring, control, and optimization of chemical, physical and biological processes. Case studies are included in some chapters, building a real-world connection.

Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Gebai, Sarah S.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1522548386

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The huge consumption of earth’s natural resources and the reliance on industrial manufactured products have produced significant impacts on the environment. As such, new strategies must be adopted in order to support the protection and continued development of numerous natural resources. Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines green energy sources and material enhancements that will help to solve ecological problems. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as harvesting techniques, origins of natural fibers, and modeling for textile composites, this book is geared towards engineers, researchers, scholars, and graduate students in the fields of materials science and engineering.

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts, Theories, and Trends
New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts, Theories, and Trends

Author: Mihai V. Putz

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-05-06

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0429663153

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New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts, Theories, and Trends, Volume 2: Topological Nanochemistry is the second of the new three-volume set that explains and explores the important basic and advanced modern concepts in multidisciplinary chemistry. Under the broad expertise of the editor, this second volume explores the rich research areas of nanochemistry with a specific focus on the design and control of nanotechnology by structural and reactive topology. The objective of this particular volume is to emphasize the application of nanochemistry. With 46 entries from eminent international scientists and scholars, the content in this volume spans concepts from A-to-Z—from entries on the atom-bond connectivity index to the Zagreb indices, from connectivity to vapor phase epitaxy, and from fullerenes to topological reactivity—and much more. The definitions within the text are accompanied by brief but comprehensive explicative essays as well as figures, tables, etc., providing a holistic understanding of the concepts presented.

Modeling and Simulations for Metamaterials: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Modeling and Simulations for Metamaterials: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Armghan, Ammar

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1522541810

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The design and study of materials is a pivotal component to new discoveries in the various fields of science and technology. By understanding the components and structures of materials, researchers can increase its applications across different industries. Modeling and Simulations for Metamaterials: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the physics of metamaterials with an emphasis on negative-index metamaterials and their applications at terahertz frequencies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as electromagnetic waves, harmonic oscillator model, and scattering analysis, this book is geared towards academicians, researchers, engineers, industrialists, and graduate students researching in the field.

Advanced Applications of Supercritical Fluids in Energy Systems
Advanced Applications of Supercritical Fluids in Energy Systems

Author: Chen, Lin

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-03-24

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13: 1522520481

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Supercritical fluids have been utilized for numerous scientific advancements and industrial innovations. As the concern for environmental sustainability grows, these fluids have been increasingly used for energy efficiency purposes. Advanced Applications of Supercritical Fluids in Energy Systems is a pivotal reference source for the latest academic material on the integration of supercritical fluids into contemporary energy-related applications. Highlighting innovative discussions on topics such as renewable energy, fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academics, professionals, graduate students, and practitioners interested in the latest trends in energy conversion.

Chemical Science and Engineering Technology
Chemical Science and Engineering Technology

Author: Devrim Balköse

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1351048317

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One of the major areas of emphasis in the field of in chemical science and engineering technology in recent years has been interdisciplinary research, a trend that promises new insights and innovations rooted in cross-disciplinary collaboration. This volume is designed for stepping beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and applying knowledge and insights from multiple fields. This book, Chemical Science and Engineering Technology: Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Research, provides a selection of chapters on interdisciplinary research in chemical science and engineering technology, taking a conceptual, and practical approach. The book includes case studies and supporting technologies and also explains the conceptual thinking behind current uses and potential uses not yet implemented. International experts with countless years of experience lend this volume credibility.