Sustainable development is an area that has world-wide appeal, from developed industrialized countries to the developing world. Development of innovative technologies to achieve sustainability is being addressed by many European countries, the USA and also China and India. The need for chemical processes to be safe, compact, flexible, energy efficient, and environmentally benign and conducive to the rapid commercialization of new products poses new challenges for chemical engineers. This book examines the newest technologies for sustainable development in chemical engineering, through careful analysis of the technical aspects, and discussion of the possible fields of industrial development.
The book is broad in its coverage, and is divided into four sections:
Energy Production, covering renewable energies, innovative solar technologies, cogeneration plants, and smart grids
Process Intensification, describing why it is important in the chemical and petrochemical industry, the engineering approach, and nanoparticles as a smart technology for bioremediation
Bio-based Platform Chemicals, including the production of bioethanol and biodiesel, bioplastics production and biodegradability, and biosurfactants
Soil and Water Remediation, covering water management and re-use, and soil remediation technologies
Throughout the book there are case studies and examples of industrial processes in practice.
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From the Inside Flap
Improving sustainability requires much more than just meeting renewable energy goals or reducing our consumption of fossil fuels. Key to any successful strategy is the ability to develop more sustainable production processes. From solar panels to bioplastics, biofuels to membrane reactor technology, sustainable development technologies such as process intensification are already making a difference. Bringing together the latest technologies for sustainable development, the book contains sections on Energy; Process intensification; Bio-based platforms for biomolecule production; and Soil and Water Remediation.
Chapters cover:
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology
Renewable energy penetration
Smart Grid
Process Intensification benefits and Membrane Reactor Technology
Sustainable biofuels production including Bioethanol and Biodiesel
Bioplastics production and environmental impact
Biosurfactants and their applications
Water management and bioremediation
Sustainable Development in Chemical Engineering – Innovative Technologies provides a broad but detailed industrial engineering viewpoint on this critical subject, and should appeal to students and researchers in chemical engineering, chemical processes, and biotechnology as well as chemical engineers in industry.
From the Back Cover
Improving sustainability requires much more than just meeting renewable energy goals or reducing our consumption of fossil fuels. Key to any successful strategy is the ability to develop more sustainable production processes. From solar panels to bioplastics, biofuels to membrane reactor technology, sustainable development technologies such as process intensification are already making a difference. Bringing together the latest technologies for sustainable development, the book contains sections on Energy; Process intensification; Bio-based platforms for biomolecule production; and Soil and Water Remediation.
Chapters cover:
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology
Renewable energy penetration
Smart Grid
Process Intensification benefits and Membrane Reactor Technology
Sustainable biofuels production including Bioethanol and Biodiesel
Bioplastics production and environmental impact
Biosurfactants and their applications
Water management and bioremediation
Sustainable Development in Chemical Engineering – Innovative Technologies provides a broad but detailed industrial engineering viewpoint on this critical subject, and should appeal to students and researchers in chemical engineering, chemical processes, and biotechnology as well as chemical engineers in industry.
About the Author
Vincenzo Piemonte,University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy
Marcello De Falco,University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy
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