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Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. James A. Kent

    1. Jupiter, USA

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  • Provides an integrated view of manufacturing areas with other topics essential in the new era
  • No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry Serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities
  • New edition containing data on nanotechnology, energy technology, and industrial production of enzymes and therapeutic proteins

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Table of contents (38 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Recent History of the Chemical Industry 1973 to the Millennium: The New Facts of World Chemicals Since 1973

    • Fred Aftalion
    Pages 1-45

  3. Safety Considerations in the Chemical Process Industries

    • John F. Murphy
    Pages 47-105

  4. Managing an Emergency Preparedness Program

    • Thaddeus H. Spencer, James W. Bowman
    Pages 107-130

  5. Applied Statistical Methods and the Chemical Industry

    • Stephen Vardeman, Robert Kasprzyk
    Pages 131-154

  6. Green Engineering: Integration of Green Chemistry, Pollution Prevention, and Risk-Based Considerations

    • David Shonnard, Angela Lindner, Nhan Nguyen, Palghat A. Ramachandran, Daniel Fichana, Robert Hesketh et al.
    Pages 155-199

  7. Industrial Catalysis: A Practical Guide

    • Robert J. Farrauto
    Pages 201-230

  8. Environmental Chemical Determinations

    • William L. Budde
    Pages 231-248

  9. Nanotechnology: Fundamental Principles and Applications

    • Ranjit T. Koodali, Kenneth J. Klabunde
    Pages 249-263

  10. Nanostructured Materials: Industrial Applications

    • Kristin Clement, Angela Iseli, Dennis Karote, Jessica Cremer, Shyamala Rajagopalan
    Pages 265-306

  11. Synthetic Organic Chemicals

    • Scott D. Barnicki
    Pages 307-389

  12. Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    • John F. Kadow, Nicholas A. Meanwell, Kyle J. Eastman, Kap-Sun Yeung, Joseph Payack
    Pages 391-418

  13. Manufactured Textile Fibers

    • Bhupender S. Gupta
    Pages 419-473

  14. Dye Application, Manufacture of Dye Intermediates and Dyes

    • H. S. Freeman, G. N. Mock
    Pages 475-548

  15. The Chemistry of Structural Adhesives: Epoxy, Urethane, and Acrylic Adhesives

    • Kirk J. Abbey, Dennis J. Zalucha
    Pages 549-572

  16. Synthetic Resins and Plastics

    • Rudolph D. Deanin, Joey L. Mead, Ming Wei, Bridgette M. Bludhlall
    Pages 573-620

  17. Rubber

    • D. F. Graves
    Pages 621-642

  18. The Agrochemical Industry

    • K. N. Singh, Kavita Merchant
    Pages 643-698

  19. Petroleum and Its Products

    • Paul R. Robinson
    Pages 699-747

  20. Coal Technology for Power, Liquid Fuels, and Chemicals

    • Burtron H. Davis, James Hower
    Pages 749-805
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About this book

Substantially revising and updating the classic reference in the field, this handbook offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. The Handbook serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. It provides not only the underlying science and technology for important industry sectors, but also broad coverage of critical supporting topics. Industrial processes and products can be much enhanced through observing the tenets and applying the methodologies found in chapters on Green Engineering and Chemistry (specifically, biomass conversion), Practical Catalysis, and Environmental Measurements; as well as expanded treatment of Safety, chemistry plant security, and Emergency Preparedness. Understanding these factors allows them tobe part of the total process and helps achieve optimum results in, for example, process development, review, and modification. Important topics in the energy field, namely nuclear, coal, natural gas, and petroleum, are covered in individual chapters.

 

Other new chapters include energy conversion, energy storage, emerging nanoscience and technology. Updated sections include more material on biomass conversion, as well as three chapters covering biotechnology topics, namely, Industrial Biotechnology, Industrial Enzymes, and Industrial Production of Therapeutic Proteins.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Jupiter, USA

    James A. Kent

About the editor

James A. Kent has extensive experience as a chemical engineer and engineering educator. He most recently served as Chrysler Professor and Dean of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy and, prior to that, he was Professor and Dean of Engineering at Michigan Technological University, and Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at West Virginia University. Dr. Kent’s industry experience included assignments as Research Engineer and Research Group Leader at Dow Chemical Company and Monsanto. He also served as editor of the sixth through ninth editions of the Handbook.

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