Chemical Engineering

Polyurethanes (PUs) are an important class of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers obtained by polycondensation reactions among different polyols, ...

This book is focused on new developments in lignocellulose research. In particular, lignocellulosic biomass has been the focus of considerable atte...

Acetonitrile is a colourless volatile liquid with a sweet burnt taste and an odor similar to ether. This substance has widely been used as an organ...

As chemistry becomes more and more amenable to mathematically rigorous study, it is likely that chemistry will also become an alert and demanding c...

Ferrocene is an organometallic compound. It is the prototypical metallocene, a type of organometallic chemical compound consisting of two cyclopent...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the synthesis, types and applications of hydroxides. Topics include synthetic ap...

The efficient utilisation of energy at low heat source temperature is a key issue for both industry and academia. In recent years, the heat-activat...

Plastics processing is a major industrial activity, which yields components and systems for a wide range of industries, such as packaging, automoti...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the characteristics, properties and uses of transition metals. Topics discussed ...

The modern world imposes serious environmental challenges to chemists in reducing the human impact on nature. In this respect, organic reactions co...

This book presents topical research in the study of the characteristics, compounds and applications of cobalt. Topics discussed include the prepara...

Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks composed of hydrophilic homopolymers or copolymers, able to swell in water. Due to their high water conten...