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• Front Matter
• Simple Practical Demonstrations
• Production and Testing
• Laboratorial Activities and Report Examples
• Essay and Multi-choice Questions
• Solutions
• Index

• Preface
• 1 Introduction to Concrete 1.1 Concrete Definition and Historical Development 1.2 Concrete as a Structural Material 1.3 Characteristics of Concrete 1.4 Types of Concrete 1.5 Factors Influencing Concrete Properties 1.6 Approaches to Study Concrete Discussion Topics References
• 2 Materials for Making Concrete 2.1 Aggregates for Concrete 2.2 Cementitious Binders 2.3 Admixtures 2.4 Water Discussion Topics Problems References
• 3 Fresh Concrete 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Workability and Rheology 3.3 Mix Design 3.4 Manufacture of Concrete 3.5 Delivery of Concrete 3.6 Concrete Placing 3.7 Curing of Concrete 3.8 Early-Age Properties of Concrete Discussion Topics Problems References
• 4 Materials Structure of Concrete 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Classification of Materials Structural Levels 4.3 Structure of Concrete at Nanometer Scale: The C-S-H Structure 4.4 Structure of Concrete at the Micro-Scale 4.5 The Transition Zone in Concrete 4.6 Nano- and Micro-Structural Engineering Discussion Topics References
• 5 Properties of Hardened Concrete 5.1 Strengths of Hardened Concrete 5.2 Stress-Strain Relationship and Constitutive Equations 5.3 Dimensional Stability-Shrinkage and Creep 5.4 Durability Discussion Topics Problems References
• 6 Advanced Cementitious Composites 6.1 Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites 6.2 High-Strength Cementitious Composites 6.3 Ultra-High-Strength Concrete 6.4 Polymers in Concrete 6.5 Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete 6.6 Self-Compacting Concrete 6.7 Engineered Cementitious Composite 6.8 Confined Concrete 6.9 High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete 6.10 Structural Lightweight and Heavyweight Concrete 6.11 Sea Sand and Sea Water Concrete 6.12 The 3D Printed Concrete Discussion Topics Problems References
• 7 Concrete Fracture Mechanics 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics 7.3 The Crack Tip Plastic Zone 7.4 Crack Tip-Opening Displacement 7.5 Fracture Process in Concrete 7.6 Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics for Concrete 7.7 Two-Parameter Fracture Model 7.8 Size Effect Model 7.9 The Fictitious Model by Hillerborg 7.10 R-Curve Method for Quasi-Brittle Materials 7.11 Double-K Criterion 7.12 The Application of Fracture Mechanics in the Design Code of Concrete Structures Discussion Topics Problems References
• 8 Nondestructive Testing in Concrete Engineering 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Review of Wave Theory for a 1D Case 8.3 Reflected and Transmitted Waves 8.4 Attenuation and Scattering 8.5 Main Commonly Used NDT-CE Techniques 8.6 Noncontacting Resistivity Measurement Method 8.7 An Innovative Magnetic Corrosion Detection Transducer Discussion Topics Problems References
• 9 The Future and Development Trends of Concrete 9.1 Sustainability of Concrete 9.2 Deep Understanding of the Nature of Hydration 9.3 Integrated Materials and Structural Design 9.4 High-Tensile-Strength and High-Toughness Cement-Based Materials 9.5 Application of Nanotechnology in Concrete 9.6 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Concrete Technology References Index.
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Advanced Concrete Technology A thorough grounding in the science of concrete combined with the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of concrete technology In the newly revised second edition of Advanced Concrete Technology, a distinguished team of academics and engineers delivers a state-of-the-art exploration of modern and advanced concrete technologies developed during the last decade. The book combines the essential concepts and theory of concrete with practical examples of material design, composition, processing, characterization, properties, and performance. The authors explain, in detail, the hardware and software of concrete, and offer readers discussions of the most recent advances in concrete technology, including, but not limited to, concrete recycling, nanotechnology, microstructural simulation, additive manufacturing, and non-destructive testing methods. This newest edition of Advanced Concrete Technology provides a sustained emphasis on sustainable and novel technologies, like new binders, 3D printing, and other advanced materials and techniques. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to concrete, including its definition and its historical evolution as a material used in engineering and construction In-depth explorations of the materials for making concrete and the properties of fresh concrete Comprehensive discussions of the material structure of concrete, hardened concrete, and advanced cementitious composites Fulsome treatments of concrete fracture mechanics, non-destructive testing in concrete engineering, and future trends in concrete Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying civil or materials engineering-especially those taking classes in the properties of concrete or concrete technologies-as well as engineers in the concrete industry. Advanced Concrete Technology, 2nd Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of civil and materials engineers working in the industry.
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• Section I: Food industry wastewaters: Opportunity, management and high added value compounds recovery 1. Wastewaters from agro-food industry: An overview 2. Featured technologies in food processing wastewater treatment 3. High added-value compounds from agro-food industry wastewaters 4. New functional ingredients for industrial applications from food wastewaters 5. Advances in food industry wastewaters towards a sustainable bioeconomy
• Section II: Innovative technologies for agro-food industry wastewaters treatment 6. High-rate anaerobic processes for agro-food wastewaters treatment: recent trends and advancements or Aerobic/anaerobic processes for agro-food wastewaters treatment 7. Membrane-based operations for food processing wastewaters treatment: Biologically active compounds recovery and water reuse 8. Food wastewaters treatments by advanced biological processes 9. A valorisation approach of food industry wastewaters using microwave-assisted extraction technology (MAE) 10. Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) applied to food wastewaters processing 11. Advances in ultrasound assisted extraction of biophenols (antioxidant compounds) from agro-food wastewaters 12. Enzyme assisted extraction (EAE) of agro-food wastewaters: Processing and application
• Section III: Case studies 13. Wastewaters form fruit juices and vegetable processing: valorisation and development of new added value-products 14. Integrated advanced technologies for olive mill wastewaters treatment: A biorefinery approach 15. Advanced strategies for dairy wastewater treatment: A perspective 16. Winery wastewaters treatment for water reuse purpose and bio-molecules recovery.
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Wastewaters generated from food production and agricultural activities are a source of environmental pollution due to their huge amount of nutrients, organic carbon, nitrogenous organics, inorganics, suspended and dissolved solids, and high biochemical and chemical oxygen demands. Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: Food Processing Industry provides an update on emerging technologies including oxidative and anaerobic processes (flotation, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, primary settling, secondary activated sludge, anaerobic digestion), ion exchange, membrane-based operations, adsorption/bio-sorption and advanced biological treatment to provide safe and clean water as well as to recover primary resources from food processing wastewaters. In addition, the integration of these technologies will be also considered in the logic of the process intensification strategy. Innovative and affordable solutions are proposed in the field of fruit and vegetable processing industry, fishing industry, meat and poultry industry, dairy production, oil and fat processing.
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This book presents numerous uses of biosurfactants as potential alternatives to synthetic surfactants in food, textile, biomedical and therapeutic applications as well as in bioremediation and waste management. Divided into four parts, the book explores a wide range of biosurfactants as sustainable materials, starting with an overview of biosurfactants' production, in which readers will find topics such as characterization, purification, sustainable production, biodegradation, and cytotoxic aspects of biosurfactants. Part 2 presents the latest applications of biosurfactants in food and textile industries, as well as their application in nanoparticle synthesis, heavy metal remediation, drug absorption, waste treatment, agriculture management, marine sediment remediation of organic pollutants, emulsification and biofuel production, and as anti-corrosive agents. Part 3 traces current biomedical applications of biosurfactants, including their use as biocidal, wound healing, and anti-tumour agents. In this part, readers will also discover further applications of biosurfactants in oral cavity care, and biofilm prevention and disruption. The final part of the book discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of biosurfactants over synthetic surfactants, the current challenges in biosurfactant research, and prospects for their commercialization. This book will be a valuable resource for students, scholars and researchers working in the fields of colloidal and interface science, chemistry and chemical engineering. Professionals and scholars alike will appreciate the latest research findings that it presents.
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Advances in Cold Spray: A Coating Deposition and Additive Manufacturing Process, Second Edition reviews the fundamental processes and recent advances made in the field of cold spray. This fully updated edition now includes a special chapter on Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing, along with advancements in impact modeling and simulation that allow a better understanding of the cold spray bonding mechanisms, powder synthesis and predictive modeling to improve the engineering of cold spray powders. In addition, materials properties data is a backbone of this book because the advanced cold spray materials have proven to be comparable to wrought and enable cold spray to be incorporated into structural applications for near-net shape parts production as well as for repair. Finally, numerous modern applications of cold spray representative of the Electronics, Medical, Petrochemical, Nuclear, Aerospace, Automotive, and Additive Manufacturing industries are presented

• Intro
• Acknowledgement
• Contents
• Abbreviations
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• 1 Contamination: Nature and Origin of Wastewater
• 1.1 The Wastewater Issues
• 1.2 Nature and Origin of Wastewater
• 1.3 Types of Wastewaters
• 1.4 Contaminants in Wastewater
• 1.4.1 Organic Contaminants
• 1.4.2 Inorganic Contaminants
• 1.5 Impact on Surface and Ground Water Sources
• 1.6 Analytical Methods for Wastewater
• 1.6.1 Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV) Analysis
• 1.6.2 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) Analysis

• 1.6.3 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Analysis
• References
• 2 Environmental Effects of Wastewater
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Effects of Wastewater
• 2.2.1 Human Health
• 2.2.2 Aquatic System
• 2.2.3 Agriculture Land
• 2.3 Effect of Effluents on Soil
• 2.4 Overview of Wastewater Treatment
• 2.4.1 Preliminary Treatment
• 2.4.2 Natural Biological Treatment Systems
• References
• 3 Wastewater Treatment Methods
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Different Methods Used for Treatment of Wastewater
• 3.2.1 Physical Methods
• 3.2.2 Chemical Methods
• 3.2.3 Biological Methods

• 3.3 New Trends in Wastewater Treatment
• References
• 4 Power of Corona Discharge and Its Application in Water Treatment
• 4.1 Major Water Pollutant
• 4.2 Oxidizing Reagents
• 4.2.1 Hydroxyl Radical
• 4.2.2 Ozone O3
• 4.3 Corona Discharge and Ozone Generation
• 4.3.1 Corona Discharge
• 4.3.2 Types of Corona Discharge
• 4.3.3 Ozone Generation Through Corona Discharge
• 4.3.4 Advantages of Corona Discharge Ozone Generation
• 4.3.5 Corona Generated with Brush Type Discharge Electrodes
• 4.3.6 Characterization of Brush Type Discharge Electrodes
• 4.4 Reaction Mechanism

• 4.5 Advance Oxidation of Pollutant with Corona Discharge
• 4.6 Wastewater Treatment Corona Discharge and Degradation of Various Pollutants
• 4.6.1 Acetone Degradation
• 4.6.2 Mineralization of EDTA
• 4.6.3 Solution Preparation, Sampling, and Results
• 4.6.4 Phenol Degradation and Mineralization
• 4.6.5 Color Observation
• 4.6.6 Phenolic Industrial Wastewater Treatment Through Corona Discharge
• References
• 5 Wastewater Generation and Photo Bioreactors
• 5.1 Wastewater Generation Source, Characteristics, and Its Pollutants Profile
• 5.1.1 Characteristics of Wastewater

• 5.1.2 Wastewater Management
• 5.1.3 Motivational Factors for Recycle/Reuse
• 5.1.4 Industrial Wastewater Pollutants
• 5.1.5 Types of Industrial Wastewater
• 5.2 How Water Pollutants Can Be Measured
• 5.2.1 Method of Testing
• 5.3 Selection of Relevant Organisms (Algae and Bacteria)
• 5.4 Design and Fabrication of Photo Bioreactor (PBR)
• 5.5 Culturing/Cultivation of Selected Organisms
• 5.5.1 Culturing of Algae and Bacteria
• 5.6 Mass Culturing of Cultured Organisms with Simulated and Real Wastewater in PBR
• 5.7 Economics and Efficiency Comparison
• References

This book highlights the several pollutants and their derivatives that exist in water and wastewater, such as pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, personal care products, heavy metals, pesticides, dyes etc., as a result of rapid urbanization and industrialization. Several part pollution is caused by nutrients, organics, and contaminants with low concentration but is highly toxic to human and aquatic environment. This book provides a holistic approach in terms of measurement, monitoring, and recent advances in treatment technologies for water and wastewater treatment and water reuse. The technologies involve the physio-chemical, biological and advanced oxidation processes in which they are modified or coupled with nanomaterials and/or newly developed products for improving the performance of the current treatment processes. In addition, the membrane processes include recent research on the removal of challenging chemicals by various membrane bioreactors and reverse osmosis processes.

The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of collaborations among agave entrepreneurs, botanists, distillers, beverage distributors, bartenders, and more. How these groups come together in this "spirits world" is the subject of this fascinating new book by the acclaimed ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan and the pioneering restauranteur David Suro Pinera. Join them as they delight in the diversity of the distillate agave spirits, as they endeavor to track down the more distant kin in the family of agaves, and as, along the way, they reveal the stunning innovations that have been transforming the industry around tequilas and mezcals in recent decades. The result of the authors' fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews with mezcaleros in eight Mexican states, Agave Spirits shows how traditional methods of mezcal production are inspiring a new generation of individuals, including women, both in and beyond the industry. And as they reach back into a rich, centuries-long history, Nabhan and Suro Pinera make clear that understanding the story behind a bottle of mezcal, more than any other drink, will not only reveal what lies ahead for the tradition--including its ability to adapt in the face of the climate crisis--but will also enrich the drinking experience for readers. Essential reading for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Featuring twelve illustrations by René Alejandro Hernández Tapia and indices that list common and scientific names for agave species, as well as the names of plants, animals, and domesticated agaves used in the production of distillates

• Chapter 1. Pulses waste to biofuels
• Chapter 2. Utilization of Wheat and Maize waste as Biofuel source
• Chapter 3. Agricultural residues and manures into bioenergy
• Chapter 4. Bioenergy from cellulose of Woody Biomass
• Chapter 5. Potential Technologies for Advanced Generation Biofuels from Waste Biomass
• Chapter 6. Biological pretreatment strategies for second generation lignocellulosic biomass to enhance ethanol production
• Chapter 7. Agricultural lignocellulosic waste to Biofuels
• Chapter 8. Mixed lignocellulosic feedstocks: An effective approach for enhanced biofuel production
• Chapter 9. Bioenergy: Challenges ahead and Future
• Chapter 10. Production of bioethanol from mixed lignocellulosic biomass:Future prospects and challenges.

The book revisit in depth scope of agroindustrial waste for enhancement in biofuels production on practical ground. It explores and discusses various cellulose rich agro-wastes along with low cost, advance technology based options for sustainable biofuels production. Lignocellulosic biomasses are potential producer of biofuels due to renewable nature and huge occurrence. Cellulose is the main polymeric component of these biomasses apart from lignin and hemicellulose. It can be converted into fermentable sugars using cellulase enzyme which can be further converted into the renewable energy sources such as biohydrogen, bioethanol, biogas and butanol. Chapters in this title provide exclusive and critical analysis of specific biofuels production process only from lignocellulosic biomass, based on their type, property, availability, cost and most important sugar or cellulose content along with the simplest process search for converting these biomasses into biofuels to make overall process more simple and economical.It is a useful guide for academician and environmentalist who are working to explore feasible advantages associated with these kinds of waste management and their effective valorization. It is also a great resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, professionals, and other interested individuals/groups working in the field of biofuel/bioenergy.
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• 1. An Introduction to Algae Materials 2. Algae Materials for Advanced Biofuel Production through the Cost-Effective Process and Integration of Nanocatalysts (Ionic Liquids Etc.) 3. Valorizing Algae Biomass as Materials for Bioproducts and Commercial Application 4. Algae Materials for Food and Food Packaging 5. Superfood (Algae)
• In Future 6. Advanced Instruments in Algae Materials: Applications and Characterization 7. Advanced Cultivation Techniques of Algae with Respect to the Industrialization 8. Expanding Algal Polymers, Protein, Pigments as Materials for Industrial Applications (Bioplastics) 9. Blue Economy and Blue Carbon Materials Application in Various Fields with Respect to Marine Algae 10. Quorum Sensing Applications of Algae Materials 11. Algae Derived Materials for Applications in Automobile Industries 12. Algae Derived Biosensor Materials and their Applications 13. Algae Materials for Bionanopesticides: Nanoparticles and Composites 14. Algae Materials for Textile Industries 15. Algae Nanomaterials and Nanostructures 16. Algae Materials for Drugs and Drug Delivery 17. Algae Material for Clinical Applications 18. Algae Materials for Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 19. Algal Lipids, Lipidomics and Biosurfactants 20. Positive and Negative Environmental Impacts on Algae 21. Genetic Engineering of Algae Material: Merits and Demerits 22. Perspective of Algae Materials 2.O 23. Algae Biorefinery: Strategies for A Sustainable Industry 24. Algae Materials for The Development of Aquaculture Feeds 25. Algae and Bioremediation

• Front Cover
• Antimicrobial Nanosystems
• Antimicrobial Nanosystems
• Copyright
• Contents
• Contributors
• Biographies
• Acknowledgments
• 1
• Antimicrobial nanosystems: perspective and developments
• 1
• Nanosystems for antimicrobial interventions: advanced synthesis and implementation strategies
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Synthesis of nanoparticles
• 3. Methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles using a top-down approach
• 3.1 Mechanical milling
• 3.2 Sputtering
• 3.3 Laser ablation
• 3.4 Arc discharge method
• 3.5 Lithography
• 3.6 Electrospinning

• 3.7 Thermal decomposition
• 4. Methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles using a bottom-up approach
• 4.1 Inert gas condensation
• 4.2 Plasma synthesis techniques
• 4.3 Physical vapor deposition
• 4.4 Chemical vapor deposition
• 4.5 Spray pyrolysis
• 4.6 Sol-gel
• 4.7 Microemulsion
• 4.8 Solvothermal and hydrothermal
• 4.9 Coprecipitation
• 5. Biosynthesis
• 6. Antimicrobial strategies of nanoparticles
• 6.1 Destruction by physical or direct contact
• 6.2 Oxidative stress
• 6.3 Photo-induced effect
• 6.4 Multimode synergistic mechanism
• 7. Conclusion and future prospects

• 2.3.4 Electrostatic complexation
• 2.3.5 Solvent evaporation by emulsification
• 2.3.5.1 Evaporation of solvent
• 2.3.6 Nanoprecipitation
• 2.3.7 Supercritical fluid technique
• 2.4 Carbon nanotube and nanocomposite encapsulation
• 2.4.1 Synthesis of CN
• 2.4.2 Nanocomposite encapsulation
• 2.5 Cyclodextrin-based nanocapsule incorporation-molecular inclusion
• 2.5.1 Synthesis of cyclodextrin
• 2.5.2 Encapsulation technologies with cyclodextrins
• 2.6 Nanoencapsulation drying technologies
• 2.6.1 Freeze drying
• 2.6.2 The freeze-drying process
• 2.6.3 Pretreatment
• 2.6.4 Freezing

• 2.6.5 Primary drying
• 2.6.6 Secondary drying
• 2.6.7 Spray drying
• 2.7 Encapsulation in specialized nanostructures
• 2.7.1 Advantages of nanoencapsulation
• 2.7.2 Applications
• 2.8 Nanofiber encapsulation
• 2.8.1 Electrospinning strategies
• 2.8.2 Electrospraying techniques
• 3. Application for nanoencapsulation of natural antimicrobials
• 3.1 Nanoencapsulation
• 4. Conclusions
• References
• Further reading
• 3
• Nanoemulsion-based antimicrobial systems
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Emulsion
• 3. Components of nanoemulsion
• 4. Surfactant
• 5. Cosurfactant
• 6. Ternary plot

Applied Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers emphasizes the derivation of a variety of numerical methods and their application to the solution of engineering problems, with special attention to problems in the chemical engineering field. These algorithms encompass linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, eigenvalue problems, finite difference methods, interpolation, differentiation and integration, ordinary differential equations, boundary value problems, partial differential equations, and linear and nonlinear regression analysis. MATLAB is adopted as the calculation environment throughout the book because of its ability to perform all the calculations in matrix form, its large library of built-in functions, its strong structural language, and its rich graphical visualization tools. Through this book, students and other users will learn about the basic features, advantages and disadvantages of various numerical methods, learn and practice many useful m-files developed for different numerical methods in addition to the MATLAB built-in solvers, develop and set up mathematical models for problems commonly encountered in chemical engineering, and solve chemical engineering related problems through examples and after-chapter problems with MATLAB by creating application m-files.

• Total and volatile acidity: traditional and advanced methods
• Alcohol content: traditional and advanced methods
• Total and reducing sugars: traditional and advanced methods
• Total phenolic content: traditional methods
• Color indexes: Traditional and advanced methods
• Anthocyanin identification and quantitation by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MSn)
• Flavonol identification and quantitation by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MSn)
• Flavan-3-ol (flavanol) identification by quantitation by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MSn)
• Hydroxybenzoic and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (HCAD) identification and quantitation by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MSn)
• Stilbene identification and quantitation by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS)
• Analysis of the free and bound fraction of volatile compounds in musts and wines by GC/MS. Results interpretation from the sensory point of view by OAV technique
• Identification of wine compounds by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• Ethanol suppression on wine analysis using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Methods to determine biogenic amines in wine by RP-HPLC.

This volume details methods using classical apparatus and mechanisms to study enology and winemaking. Chapters guide readers through protocols on titration, distillation, spectrophotometry, advanced methods applying High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MSn), Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Authoritative and cutting-edge, Basic Protocols in Enology and Winemaking aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.