Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kent, James A. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Edition: 12th ed. 2012.
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Biotechnology.; Polymers.; Chemical engineering.; Electric power production.; Pollution prevention.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Energy Technology.; Industrial Pollution Prevention.; Polymer Sciences.

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...

Table of Contents:

• Historical development of the chemical industry
• Chemical process safety: Safe practices and accident prevention
• Managing an emergency preparedness program
• Applied statistical methods
• Green engineering: Integration of green chemistry, pollution prevention, and risk based considerations
• Industrial catalysis: A practical guide
• Environmental chemical determinations
• Nanotechnology: Principles and applications
• Nanostructured materials: Industrial Applications
• Synthetic organic chemicals
• Chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry
• Manufactured textile fibers
• Dye application, manufacture of dyes and dye intermediates
• Chemistry of structural adhesives: Epoxy, urethane, and acrylic adhesives
• Synthetic resins and plastics
• Rubber
• The agrochemical industry
• Petroleum and its products
• Coal technology for power, liquid fuels and chemicals
• Natural gas
• The nuclear industry
• Synthetic nitrogen products
• Phosphorus and phosphates
• Fertilizers
• Sulfur and sulfuric acid
• Salt, chlor-alkali, and related heavy chemicals
• Industrial gases
• Wood and wood products
• Pigments, paints, polymer coatings, lacquers and printing inks
• Industrial biotechnology: Discovery to delivery
• Industrial enzymes and biocatalysis
• Industrial production of therapeutic proteins: Cell lines, cell culture and purification
• Biomass utilization
• Animal and vegetable fats, oils and waxes
• Sugar and other sweeteners
• Soap, fatty acids, and synthetic detergents
• Chemical explosives
• Electrochemical energy storage: Applications, processes, and trends.