Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering Books

Yogurt is the quickest and simplest of all the fermented foods you can make at home -- or it SHOULD be. More recent methods tend to complicate the process or make it less efficient. "Smart Yogurt" strips away unnecessary steps and identifies the most...

Rediscover the foundational techniques of bread making with "C.r. Bonne's Instructions On Yeast And Ferments." This historical treatise delves into the art and science of yeast and fermentation, offering insights into methods that have shaped culinary...

"Refrigeration in the Chemical Industry" (1926) explores the application of refrigeration technology within the chemical sector. George W. Daniels offers insights into cooling methods and their relevance in chemical processes. This book is a valuable...

Explore the historical significance of the coal tar colors produced by Farbwerke vorm. Meister Lucius & Brüning in Höchst am Main, Germany. This volume offers insights into the pioneering work of one of the leading chemical companies of the late 19th...

This volume presents a collection of seminal papers on the liquefaction and compression of gases, spanning the years 1805 to 1845. It features the groundbreaking work of Michael Faraday, one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century,...

"The Stassfurt Industry, Volume 1" provides a detailed look into the operations of the German Kali Works in the early 20th century. This volume offers insights into the industrial processes and economic significance of the Stassfurt region, renowned for...

This book maps the concepts that capture changing alimentary practices, starting from the impact of migration on contemporary Europe. Our relationship with food, the members of our community with whom we share our meals, and the fertile earth,...

Rather than presenting a lot of information about the field, Concepts in Cereal Chemistry stimulates critical thinking by emphasizing the important concepts related to the science. Written by distinguished researcher and teacher Dr. Finlay MacRitchie,...

This introductory book teaches readers about crystals and their origins. It offers a historical perspective of the subject and includes background information whenever possible. The author covers nucleation, two-dimensional layer growth mechanism,...

New discoveries in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry have led to the development of new tools that are likely to revolutionize the study of food. In this volume, a panel of contributors examine metabolomics, metagenomics,...

Not only is this the first text devoted to electroviscoelasticity, but it also describes a new theory developed through the authors' research. This theory is likely to impact other research and applications as the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is...

A companion to Volume V: Applications of Ion Trapping Devices, this volume explores recent advances in this expanding field. It covers new methods for trapping ions, such as the Orbitrap™, the digital ion trap, the rectilinear ion trap, and the toroidal...

Polysaccharides and related high molecular weight glycans are hugely diverse with wide application in Biotechnology and great opportunities for further exploitation. An Introduction to Polysaccharide Biotechnology - a second edition of the popular...

The establishment of fruit juice companies in the 20th century marked the beginning of the widespread use of citrus fruits. Around 18% of the total citrus fruit production in the world is used industrially, primarily for the manufacture of juice. Citrus...

This book assesses one of the great global challenges of our time: how to reform food systems so they are more sustainable but still able to produce the food we need. It reviews the pros and cons of reformist, progressive and radical solutions and how we...

Offering an overview of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, organocatalysis, and thermal catalysis, this book will be useful in courses on the design, synthesis, and application of chiral catalysts, asymmetric...

Milk is nature's perfect food (lacking only iron, copper, and vitamin C) and is highly recommended by nutritionists for building healthy bodies. New technologies have emerged in the processing of milk. This new volume focuses on the processing of milk by...

Efficient Management of Wastewater from Manufacturing is an accessible research compendium, highly useful for anyone involved with the phytosanitaries, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or textile industries. The editor, Victor Monsalvo, is a...

There has been a growing interest in the health benefits derived from fruits and vegetables and the food products based on them. Many foods contain various phytochemicals, flavonoids, fibers, macronutrients and micronutrients, minerals, etc. that are...

Processes for clearing gases from dust in wet-type dust separators are widely applied in many industries for technological purposes and environmental control. Among goals of these processes is to ensure high efficiency of dust removal with minimum energy...

For more than four decades, scientists and researchers have relied on the Advances in Chromatography series for the most up-to-date information on a wide range of developments in chromatographic methods and applications. For Volume 52, well-known...

Practical and accessible, the Practical Handbook on Biodiesel Production and Properties identifies potential biodiesel sources and explores their viability from a technical, commercial, and economic point of view. It provides a comprehensive and precise...

An instructive and comprehensive overview of the use of biotechnology in agriculture and food production, Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food Processing: Opportunities and Challenges discusses how biotechnology can improve the quality and productivity...

This volume examines the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the...

Since the publication of the first edition, great strides have been made in reducing the amount of toxic waste that threatens water, soil, and air. This long-awaited second edition updates and expands upon the topics in the original bestseller. It begins...

Sourdough fermentation is a widely used to produce and preserve bread, while increasing the health benefits due to the activity of several microorganisms. This book provides an exploration of health beneficial compounds through the downstream processing...

The text discusses key chemical nanofluid enhanced oil recovery techniques for extracting residual crude oil form the reservoirs. It will serve as an ideal guide for graduate students and academic researchers in the field of chemical and petroleum...

For many policy makers, urban managers, water experts, technicians or activists, ethical perspectives in water management are not important or do not bring any added value.A debate seems to be locked between those stressing mainly the right of access to...

Dive into the groundbreaking world of food safety and quality control with "Biosensing's Biotechnological Boon: Applying Biosensors In Food Safety and Quality Control." This comprehensive volume illuminates the revolutionary impact of biosensors on the...

"Alcohol, in Commerce and Industry" explores the multifaceted role of alcohol in various commercial and industrial applications. Authored by Charles Simmonds, this book delves into the production, distribution, and utilization of alcohol across diverse...

Die Darstellung Der Seltenen Erden Von Dr. C. Richard Bohm, Volume 2, published in 1905, is a comprehensive German-language treatise on the rare earth elements. This volume provides a detailed examination of their properties, preparation, and industrial...

Das Gasglühlicht: Seine Geschichte, Herstellung und Anwendung, published in 1905, is a comprehensive handbook for the lighting industry focusing on the history, production, and application of gas incandescent lighting. Authored by C Richard Böhm, the...

Written by a public health official Impact of Hazardous Waste on Human Health provides the unique perspective available only from an insider. The author addresses why: hazardous waste issues must be more vigorously examined, site remediation is critical,...

Rediscover the economic potential of growing Ribes cultivars in the United States and Canada! Currants, Gooseberries, and Jostaberries: A Guide for Growers, Marketers, and Researchers in North America explores the biology and history of growing these...

A proper understanding of diffusion and mass transfer theory is critical for obtaining correct solutions to many transport problems. Diffusion and Mass Transfer presents a comprehensive summary of the theoretical aspects of diffusion and mass transfer...

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages discusses the functionality and myriad health benefits of fermented foods and beverages of the world. It examines health-promoting and therapeutic properties, covering the molecular process of fermentation...

The rise and rationalization of the industrial phosphates industry have gone hand in hand with the development and maturation of technologies to purify phosphoric acid. In the 1960s and 70s, driven by the exponential sales growth of the detergent-builder...

An essential part of diverse marine ecosystems, seafood organisms are especially vulnerable to changes in their natural habitats that affect their reproductive abilities, growth rate, and mutual inter- and intra-species interactions. Environmental...

Waste to Profit: Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Development gives information about selecting the most suitable technology for waste treatment and energy recovery under different conditions. It contains techno-economic analysis, life cycle...

This book focuses on equivalent circuit modeling, parameter identification, and state estimation in Li-ion battery power applications.

Latin-American Seeds: Agronomic, Processing and Health Aspects summarizes the recent research on Latin-American crops regarding agronomic and botanical characteristics, composition, structure, use, production, technology, and impact on human health.

Health-Promoting Food Ingredients in Food Processing presents a comprehensive science-based approach covering the latest naturally occurring bioactive compounds in seeds, dietary fiber, proteins, fermented bio-compounds, agro-industrial waste...

Perishable products such as fruits and vegetables account for the largest proportion of food loss due to their short shelf life, especially in the absence of proper storage facilities, which requires sustainable, universal and convenient preservation...

Compression Textiles for Medical, Sports, and Allied Applications provides an overview of compression devices and products. It includes testing methods to measure properties of materials, design considerations based on dynamic body measurements and a...