Books in the Energy and Environment series

With petroleum-related spills, explosions, and health issues in the headlines almost every day, the issue of remediation of petroleum and petroleum products is taking on increasing importance, for the survival of our environment, our planet, and our future.

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have impacted all engineering, science and technology sectors owing to their superior properties and performance profiles as compared to the conventional materials. Energy and environment are the two main sectors among these which have experienced widespread application of these nanotechnologies and nanomaterials. Specifically, the applications of such materials and technologies in enhanced oil recovery, gas adsorption, gas separation, corrosion protection, fuel cell components and chemical reactions have been achieved. To elaborate these in detail, the present volume provides fundamental aspects of these materials and technologies, along with significant insights into their development for particular applications. Thus, the chapters not only make the readers aware about their current state of art, but also allow the users to make efficient choice of materials and processes as well as to tune these further to target specific applications. Overall, the multitude of various materials and technologies targeting a whole spectrum of applications makes the book a valuable asset for a diverse audience ranging from postgraduate students to material scientists, chemical engineers and researchers in both academia and industry.

A large number of biofuels have been developed in the recent years to overcome the challenges associated with depletion of fossil fuels and environmental pollution. Especially, major breakthroughs with respect to feedstocks, synthesis, properties and applications of the high-quality biofuels have been achieved. Though many challenges exist till date which hinder the large scale commercialization of these materials, however, it is envisaged that growth in the technological knowhow as well as new feedstocks in the near future will continue to drive the development of biofuels. The book aims to present the recent developments in various aspects of such biofuels, especially related to feedstocks, synthetic methodologies as well as commercialization. The wealth of information about synthesis and commercialization of many commercially relevant biofuels makes the book a valuable asset for a diverse audience ranging from materials, chemical and biochemical engineers as well as practicing scientists in academia and industry to postgraduate university students in various engineering disciplines.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The present book offers a collection of diverse studies on natural resources management for the benefit of society. Some of these studies include (i) effect of watershed management both on productivity and natural resources in climate change scenario; (ii) scope for additional productive potential through agro-ecosystem approach; (iii) role of integrated remote sensing and geographic information system for watershed monitoring and management; (iv) effectivity of bio-industrial watershed model for sustainable production; (v) agroforestry as an effective and potential tool for watershed management; (vi) utilization of geographic landscape to enhance income; (vii) trade-offs between livelihoods and natural resources; (viii) livestock-based diversification for sustainability; and (ix) engineering measures for the soil and water conservation for a wide range of ecosystems. This book addresses various issues across different disciplines as well as the incorporation of technological advancements, such as remote sensing, GIS, etc., into watershed management strategies. This book will be useful for practitioners, academicians, researchers, policymakers, field-level watershed workers, students, water resources managers and environmentalists.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com