1790 Pages 144 Color & 380 B/W Illustrations
    by Apple Academic Press

    This new five-volume set brings together innovative research, new concepts, and novel developments in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. It covers an array of topics, with the volumes covering:

    • Mathematical and Analytical Techniques
    • Principles, Methodology, and Evaluation Methods
    • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theory and Modeling with Applications
    • Experimental Techniques and Methodical Developments
    • Research Methodologies in Modern Chemistry and Applied Science

    Volume 1 addresses new informatics tools for applied chemistry and computer science. It presents a modern approach to modeling and calculation and also looks at experimental design in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior.

    Volume 2 focuses on three main aspects: principles, methodology and evaluation methods. It presents a selection of chapters on recent developments of theoretical, mathematical, and computational conceptions, as well as chapters on modeling and simulation of specific research themes covering applied chemistry and chemical engineering. This book attempts to bridge the gap between classical analysis and modern applications.

    Volume 3 reviews, introduces, and develops the mathematical models that are most frequently encountered in sophisticated chemical engineering domains. The volume provides a collection of models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts, focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines.

    Volume 4 provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and properties of engineering materials. This timely volume provides an overview of new methods and presents experimental research in applied chemistry using modern approaches. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications and then goes on to demonstrate the advantage and disadvantages of each physical technique. Thus, readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments.

    Volume 5 is designed to fulfill the requirements of scientists and engineers who wish to be able to carry out experimental research in chemistry and applied science using modern methods. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method, as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications. Thus, readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments.

    Volume 1:

    Digraphs, Graphs and Thermodynamic Equations

    Lionello Pogliani


    Usefulness and Limits of Predictive Relationships

    Emili Besalu, Lionello Pogliani, and J. Vicente de Julian-Ortiz


    Computational Model for By-Product of Wastewater Treatment

    Seyede Marya, Vahedi, Hossein Hariri Asli, and Kaveh Hariri Asli


    Complex Calculation of a Critical Path of Motion of a Corpuscle Taking into Account a Regime and Design of the Apparatus

    R. R. Usmanova and G. E. Zaikov


    The Modern Approach to Modelling and Calculation of Efficiency of Process of a Gas Cleaning

    R. R. Usmanova and G. E. Zaikov


    Numerical Modelling and Visualization of Traffic of Dispersion Particles in the Apparatus

    R. R. Usmanova and G. E. Zaikov


    Computing the Augmented Eccentric Connectivity Indices of Nanostar Dendrimer D3[N]

    Wei Gao, Mohammad Reza Farahani, and Muhammad Kamran Jamil


    Hydraulic Model Calibration Process

    Kaveh Hariri Asli, Soltan Ali, Ogli Aliyev, and Hossein Hariri Asli


    Quantum-Chemical Calculations of the Molecules 1- Methylbicycleo[4,1,0] Heptane 2,4-Spiroheptane by PM3 Method

    V. A. Babkin, D. S. Andreev, V. V. Petrov, E. V. Belozerova, O. V. Stoyanov, and G. E. Zaikov


    District Meter Area (DMA) of Water Distribution System

    Kaveh Hariri Asli and Hossein Hariri Asli


    Metal Control on Structure and Function of Ni(Fe) Dioxygenases Included in methionine salvage pathway. Role of Tyr-Fragment and Macrostructures in Mechanism of Catalysis on Model Systems

    L. I. Matienko, L. A. Mosolova, V. I. Binyukov, E. M. Mil, and G. E. Zaikov


    The Silica-Polymer Composites of The System of HEMA-TEOS: The Synthesis, Thermo Mechanical Properties and the Features of the Kinetic of the Process

    G. Khovanets, Yu. Medvedevskikh, V. Zakordonskiy, T. Sezonenko, and G. Zaikov


    Photo Responsive Materials Containing Azomoieties: A Facile Approach in Molecular Imprinting

    T. Sajini, Beena Mathew, and Sam John


    Green Nanotechnology: An Approach towards Environment Safety

    Anamika Singh


    A Note on Preparation of Nanofilter from Carbon Nanotubes

    M. Ziaei and S. Rafiei


    Control of Fluidic Jet Repulsion in Electro Spinning Process

    M. Ziaei and S. Rafiei


    Modification of Urea-Formaldehyde Resin with Collagen Biopolymers

    Jan Sedliacik, Jan Matyasovsky, Peter Jurkovic, Maria Smidriakova, and Ladislav Soltes


    A Research Note on Polymerization of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Initiated with Vanadyl Ionic Complex

    Svetlana N. Kholuiskaya, Vadim V. Minin, and Alexei A. Gridnev


    Volume 2:

    Polymer-Graphene Nanocomposites: A Smart Material for Next Generation Applications

    Ajith James Jose, Runcy Wilson, and Jince Thomas


    Modification of Waste Polystyrene Food Containers and Study Its Efficiency as Oil Spill Cleanup

    Hikmat Abdulrahem Ali, Moayad N. Khalaf, and Alaa Sami Khalaf


    Technical Note on Surface Modification of Silica by Epoxy Resin

    Dmitro L. Starokadomsky


    Photosensitive Copolymers of Para-(2-Carboxy) Cyclopropyl Styrene with 2,3-Dimethylbutadiene-1,3

    K. G. Guliyev, S. B. Mamedli, Ts. D. Gulverdashvili, and A. M. Guliyev


    Polymeric Materials and Their Use in Agriculture

    K . T. Archvadze, T. I. Megrelidze, L. V. Tabatadz,e and I. R. Chachava


    Electro-Conductive Polymer Materials on the Basis of Oligo-4-Aminophenol

    R. A. Ahmedova, S. S. Mashaeva, Ch. H. İsmaylova, and B. A. Mamedov


    Modification and Application Possibilities of Bio-Composites Based on Thermoplastic Collagen

    Jan Matyasovsky, Jan Sedliacik, Peter Jurkovic, Peter Duchovic, and Ladislav Soltes


    Synthesis of Syndiotactic 1,2-Polybutadiene with Cobalt Alkylxhanthogenate + Trialkylaluminum Catalytic Dithiosystems

    Fizuli A. Nasirov, Nemat A. Guliyev, Nazil F. Janibayov, Afaq M. Aslanbayli, and Sevda R. Rafiyeva


    Vinylcyclopropanes in the Addition and Polymerization Reactions : A Detailed Review

    Abasgulu Guliyev, Rita Shahnazarli, and Gafar Ramazanov


    Hyaluronan: Biological Function and Medical Applications

    Maysa M. Sabet, Tamer M. Tamer, and Ahmed M. Omer


    Protective Effects of Catalase Indicate Hydrogen Peroxide Involvement in Hyaluronan Degradation Initiated by Cu(II) Ions Plus Ascorbate in Situ

    Katarina Valachova, Dominika Topolska, Raniero Mendichi, Jozef Rychly, and Ladislav Soltes


    Protein Structure Prediction

    Rajeev Singh and Anamika Singh


    The Condensation Reactions of 1-Chloro-2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-Acetyl-ɑ-D-Gluco(Galacto)Pyranose with Heterocyclic Amines

    N. Sidamonidze, R. Gakhokidze, and R. Vardiashvili


    3d Simulation of Electrospun Nanofiber Jet

    Sh. Maghsoodlou


    Some Aspects of Cubic B-Spline Approximation Method for 3d Simulation of Electrospun Nanofiber Jet

    Sh. Maghsoodlou


    Synthesis of 1.4-Cis Polybutadiene by the Heterogenized Dithiosystem on Base of Nanosize Montmorillonite

    Fizuli A. Nasirov, Nazil F. Janibayov, Sevda R. Rafiyeva, and Gulara N. Hasanova


    Research of Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Sampling of an Optimum Design of the Bubble-Vortex Apparatus

    R. R. Usmanova and G. E. Zaikov


    Emission of Clusters During N+, O+, N2+, O2+, Ar+ Ions Bombardment of C, Nacl, Mg, Al, Si, S, Ti, GaAs Surfaces

    George Meskhi


    Advanced Oxidation Processes, Membrane Separation Processes and Environmental Engineering Techniques- A Vision for the Future and A Critical Overview

    Sukanchan Palit


    Fructose and Its Impact on the Diffusion of Electrolytes in Aqueous Systems

    Ana C. F. Ribeiro, Luis M. P. Verissimo, M. Luisa Ramos, Daniela F. S. L. Rodrigues, and Miguel A. Esteso


    Cheminformatics: The Promising Future: Managing Change of Approach Through ITC Emerging Technology

    Heru Susanto


    Application of Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization in Designing Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering Systems and Its Wide Technological Vision: A Critical Overview and a Broad Scientific Perspective

    Sukanchan Palit


    Intensification of Efficiency of Process of A Gas Cleaning in Apparatuses "Rotoklon"

    R. R. Usmanova and G. E. Zaikov


    Volume 3:

    An Overview on Electrospun Nanofibers: Influences of Various Parameters and Applications

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Updates on Electrospinning Process Models (Part I)

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Updates on Electrospinning Process Models (Part II)

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Conductive Viscous Jet and Electrohydrodynamics: Update on Models

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Macroscopic Models for Electrospinning

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on One-Dimensional Models of Steady, Inviscid, Annular Liquid Jets

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    The Electrically Forced Jet and Instabilities

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Deformation of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Conducting Drops in the Electric Field

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Behavior of Electrospun Fluid Jet Simulation Using Microscopic Model

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Controlling Instability of Electrospun Nanofibers (Part I)

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Controlling Instability of Electrospun Nanofibers (Part II)

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Thermo-Electro-Hydrodynamic Model for Electrospinning Process

    Sh. Maghsoodlou and S. Poreskandar


    Update on Numerical Analysis and Numerical Methods for Solving Equations


    The Multilevel Modeling of the Nanocomposite Coating Processes by Electrocodeposition Method

    A. V. Vakhrushev and E. K. Molchanov


    Local Anaesthetics Classification: Artificial Intelligence Information Entropy

    Francisco Torrens and Gloria Castellano


    Entropic Factors Conformational Interactions

    G. A. Korablev, V. I. Kodolov, Yu. G. Vasiliev, N. N. Novykh, and G. E. Zaikov


    Application of Artificial Neural Network and Meta-Heuristic Algorithm in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

    Shahriar Ghammamy and Mahdi Ghamami


    Volume 4:

    Synthesis of Unsaturated Biodegradable Poly(Ester Amide) S and Study of Their Thermal and Mechanical Properties

    E. Chkhaidze and D. Kharadze


    Experimental Design and Properties of PVC Foams: Azodicarbon Amide and Zinc Oxide

    Filiz Ozmıhçı Omürlu and Devrim Balkose


    Thermal and Tribochemical Processes in Polyphenyleneoxide in the Process of Friction

    M. B. Gurgenishvili, G. Sh. Papava, R. G. Liparteliani, Sh. R. Papava, Z. N. Chubinishvili, N. Z. Khotenashvili, and Z. Sh. Tabukashvili


    Compatibility and Thermal Properties of Poly(Ethylene Oxide) and Natural Rubber-Graft-Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Blends

    N. F. A. Zainal, C. H. Chan, and A. M. M. Ali


    Thermal Properties and Intermolecular Interaction of Binary Polymer Blends of Poly(Ethylene Oxide) and Poly(N-Butyl Methacrylate)

    H. Ramli, C. H. Chan, and A. M. M. Ali


    Cross-Linking of Epoxy-Isocyanate Mixtures in the Presence of Hydroxyl-Acrylic Oligomer

    Ostap Ivashkiv, Bogdana Bashta, Olena Shyshchak, Jozef Haponiuk, and Michael Bratychak


    The Superposing Significant Interaction Rules (SSIR) Method

    Emili Besalu, Lionello Pogliani, and Jesus Vicente de Julian-Ortiz


    The Vision of Application of Multiobjective Optimization and Genetic Algorithm in Modeling and Simulation of the Riser Reactor of a Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit: A Critical Review

    Sukanchan Palit


    A Theoretical Study of Bimetallic CuAun (N=1-7) Nanoalloy Clusters Invoking Conceptual DFT-Based Descriptors

    Prabhat Ranjan, Tanmoy Chakraborty, and Ajay Kumar


    Biochemistry Apps as Enabler of Compound and DNA Computasional: Next-Generation Computing Technology

    Heru Susanto


    Adsorbents for DNA Separations

    Senem Yetgin and Devrim Balköse


    Adsorption of DNA on Silica, Alumina and Hydroxylapatite

    Senem Yetgin and Devrim Balköse


    Thermal Behavior of Sodium Salt of Calf Thymus DNA

    Aysun Topaloğlu, Guler Narin, and Devrim Balkose


    Environmental Engineering, Membrane Technology and Novel Separation Processes: A Broad Scientific Perspective and A Critical Overview

    Sukanchan Palit


    A Comparative Study on Electro-Centrifuge Spinning and Electrospinning Process as Two Different Nanofiber Creation Techniques

    S. Rafiei


    Results of Testing of Helio-Drying Apparatus with Polycarbonate Covering

    K . T. Archvadze, T. I. Megrelidze, L. V. Tabatadze, and I. R. Chachava


    Dependence of Morphology on Optical and Electrical Properties of Metal Oxide Nanostructures

    Paulose Thomas and Ajith James Jose


    Mechanism of Ni(Fe)ARD Action in Methionine Salvage Pathway, in Biosynthesis of Ethylene, and Role of Tyr-Fragment as Regulatory Factor

    Ludmila I. Matienko, Larisa A. Mosolova, Vladimir I. Binyukov, Elena M. Mil, and Gennady E. Zaikov

    Volume 5:

    Adsorption of Malachite Green to Silica Hydrogel

    Ayben Top, Handan Kaplan, Sevdiye Atakul Savrık, and Devrim Balkose


    Fullerenesin the Air Oxidation Environment

    Eldar Zeynalov, Matanat Magerramova, Nazilya Salmanova, and Ayten Baghiyeva


    Water Vapor Adsorption by Zeolites

    Şefika Çağla Sayılgan and Semra Ülkü


    Degradation and Stabilization Issues of Polyethylene in Open Air Applications

    Güneş Boru Izmirli, Sevgi Ulutan, and Pinar Tüzüm Demir


    Theoretical Calculations on Aza-Scorpiand Systems

    J. V. De Julián-Ortiz, L. Pogliani, E. Besalú, B. Verdejo, and E. García-España


    Global Water Crisis, Groundwater Remediation and Futuristic Vision of Environmental Engineering Techniques: A Far-Reaching Review

    Sukanchan Palit


    Whey Protein Based Edible Films: Progress and Prospects

    Olga B. Alvarez-Pérez, Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera, Rosa M. Rodríguez-Jasso, Romeo Rojas, Miguel A. Aguilar-González, and Cristóbal N. Aguilar


    Guar Gum as a Promising Hydrocolloid: Properties and Industry Overview

    Cecilia Castro-López, Juan C. Contreras-Esquivel, Guillermo C. G. Martinez-Avila, Romeo Rojas, Daniel Boone-Villa, Cristóbal N. Aguilar, and Janeth M. Ventura-Sobrevilla


    Bio-Functional Peptides: Biologically Activities, Production and Applications

    Gloria Alicia Martínez-Medina, Arely Prado-Barragán, José L. Martínez, Héctor Ruiza, Rosa Ma. Rodríguez, Juan C. Contreras, and Cristóbal N. Aguilar


    Bioproducts Obtained from the Bioprocessing of the Banana Peel Waste: An Overview

    Sócrates Palacios-Ponce, Anna Ilyina, Rodolfo Ramos-González, Héctor A. Ruiz, José L. Martínez-Hernández, Elda P. Segura-Ceniceros, Miguel A. Aguilar, Olga Sánchez, and Cristóbal N. Aguilar


    Current Trends in the Biotechnological Production Fructooligosaccharides

    Orlando De La Rosa, Diana B. Muñiz-Márquez, Jorge E. Wong-Paz, Raúl Rodríguez, Rosa Ma. Rodríguez, Juan C. Contreras, and Cristóbal Aguilar


    The RSM-CI Emerging Technology for Enabling Biochemical Process: Ethanol Production from Palm Plantation Biomass Waste in Indonesia

    Teuku Beuna Bardant, Heru Susanto, and Ina Winarni


    Assessment of Quercetin Isolated from Enicostemma littorale Against Few Cancer Targets: An in silico Approach

    R. Sathishkumar

    Biography

    A.K. Haghi, PhD, is the author and editor of 165 books, as well as 1000 published papers in various journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Haghi has received several grants, consulted for a number of major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. Since 1983, he served as professor at several universities. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal and on the editorial boards of many International journals. He is also a member of the Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences and Cultures (CRDCSC), Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He holds a BSc in urban and environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina (USA), an MSc in mechanical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University (USA), a DEA in applied mechanics, acoustics and materials from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (France), and a PhD in engineering sciences from Université de Franche-Comté (France).

    Devrim Balköse, PhD, is currently a retired faculty member in the Chemical Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey. She graduated from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, with a degree in chemical engineering. She received her MS and PhD degrees from Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, in 1974 and 1977 respectively. She became Associate Professor in macromolecular chemistry in 1983 and Professor in process and reactor engineering in 1990. She worked as research assistant, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor between 1970–2000 at Ege University. She was the Head of Chemical Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey, between 2000 and 2009. She is now a retired faculty member in the same department. Her research interests are in polymer reaction engineering, polymer foams and films, adsorbent development, and moisture sorption. Her research projects are on nanosized zinc borate production, ZnO polymer composites, zinc borate lubricants, antistatic additives, and metal soaps.

    Omari Vasilii Mukbaniani, DSc, is Professor and Chair of the Macromolecular Chemistry Department of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. He is also the Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry at Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He is a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Georgia. For several years he was a member of advisory board and editorial board of the Journal Proceedings of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (Chemical Series) and contributing editor of the journals Polymer News, Polymers Research Journal, and Chemistry and Chemical Technology. His research interests include polymer chemistry, polymeric materials, and chemistry of organosilicon compounds, as well as methods of precision synthesis to build block and the development of graft and comb-type structure. He also researches the mechanisms of reactions leading to these polymers and the synthesis of various types of functionalized silicon polymers, copolymers, and block copolymers.

    Andrew G. Mercader, PhD, studied Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry of La Plata National University (UNLP), Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1995-2001. Afterwards he joined Shell Argentina to work as Luboil, Asphalts and Distillation Process Technologist, as well as Safeguarding and Project Technologist. His PhD work on the development and applications of QSAR/QSPR theory was performed at the Theoretical and Applied Research Institute located at La Plata National University (INIFTA). He received a post-doctoral scholarship to work on theoretical-experimental studies of biflavonoids at IBIMOL (ex PRALIB), Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He is currently a member of the Scientific Researcher Career in the Argentina National Research Council, at INIFTA.

    Lionello Pogliani, PhD, is a retired Professor of Physical Chemistry. He received his postdoctoral training at the Department of Molecular Biology of the C. E. A. (Centre d’Etudes Atomiques) of Saclay, France, at the Physical Chemistry Institute of the Technical and Free University of Berlin, and at the Pharmaceutical Department of the University of California, San Francisco, USA. He spent his sabbatical years at the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal, and at the University of Valencia, Spain. He has contributed more than 200 papers in the experimental, theoretical, and didactical fields of physical chemistry, including chapters in specialized books and a book on numbers 0, 1, 2, and 3. A work of his has been awarded with the GM Neural Trauma Research Award. He is a member of the International Academy of Mathematical Chemistry, and he is on the editorial board of many international journals. He is presently a part-time teammate at the Physical Chemistry department of the University of Valencia, Spain.

    Francisco Torrens, PhD, is lecturer in physical chemistry at the Universitat de València in Spain. His scientific accomplishments include the first implementation at a Spanish university of a program for the elucidation of crystallographic structures and the construction of the first computational-chemistry program adapted to a vector-facility supercomputer. He has written many articles published in professional journals and has acted as a reviewer as well. He has handled 26 research projects, has published two books and over 350 articles, and has made numerous presentations.

    Eduardo A. Castro, PhD, is full professor in theoretical chemistry at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata and a career investigator with the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas, both based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is the author of nearly 1000 academic papers in theoretical chemistry and other topics, and he has published several books. He serves on the editorial advisory boards of several chemistry journals and is often an invited speaker at international conferences in South America and elsewhere.

    Chin Hua Chia, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia), Malaysia. A recipient of the Young Scientist Award from the National University of Malaysia and the Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology (MASS) in 2012 and 2014, respectively, he is a member of several professional organizations and has published several book chapters and more than 100 articles in professional journals as well as has presented at many professional meetings. His core research interests include polymer, nanocomposites, chemistry of lignocellulosic materials, and magnetic nanomaterials.

    Ana C. F. Ribeiro, PhD, is a researcher in the Department of Chemisty at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Her area of scientific activity is physical chemistry and electrochemistry. Her main areas of research interest are transport properties of ionic and non-ionic components in aqueous solutions. She has experience as a scientific adviser and teacher of different practical courses. Dr. Ribeiro has supervised master degree theses as well as some PhD theses, and has been a theses jury member. She has been referee for various journals as well an expert evaluator of some of the research programs funded by the Romanian government through the National Council for Scientific Research. She has been a member of the organizing committee of scientific conferences and she is an editorial member of several journals. She has received several grants, consulted for a number of major corporations and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. She is a member of the Research Chemistry Centre, Coimbra, Portugal.