The successful implementation of greener chemical processes
relies not only on the development of more efficient catalysts for
synthetic chemistry but also, and as importantly, on the
development of reactor and separation technologies which can
deliver enhanced processing performance in a safe, cost-effective
and energy efficient manner. Process intensification has emerged as
a promising field which can effectively tackle the challenges of
significant process enhancement, whilst also offering the potential
to diminish the environmental impact presented by the chemical
industry.
Following an introduction to process intensification and the
principles of green chemistry, this book presents a number of
intensified technologies which have been researched and developed,
including case studies to illustrate their application to green
chemical processes.
Topics covered include:
* Intensified reactor technologies: spinning disc
reactors, microreactors, monolith reactors, oscillatory flow
reactors, cavitational reactors
* Combined reactor/separator systems: membrane reactors,
reactive distillation, reactive extraction, reactive
absorption
* Membrane separations for green chemistry
* Industry relevance of process intensification,
including economics and environmental impact, opportunities for
energy saving, and practical considerations for industrial
implementation.
Process Intensification for Green Chemistry is a valuable
resource for practising engineers and chemists alike who are
interested in applying intensified reactor and/or separator systems
in a range of industries to achieve green chemistry principles.
About the author
Dr Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University, UK.
Dr Boodhoo’s research in the area of Process Intensification focuses on the development of centrifugal field reactors with particular emphasis on Spinning Disc Reactors. She also has a keen interest in intensification applications involving green chemistry and engineering and renewable resources such as the use of biomass for biopolymers. Dr Boodhoo has been involved in designing and delivering a specialist module on Process Intensification targeted at final year MEng students and MSc students at Newcastle University. For the last two years, she has also been a guest lecturer on the MSc in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology programme at the University of York, teaching ‘Improved Reactor Designs through Process intensification’.
Dr Adam Harvey, Newcastle University, UK.
Dr Harvey is an active member of the Process Intensification Group at Newcastle. He is a member of the steering committee of the international research network ‘Process Intensification Network’ and co-author of ‘Process Intensification’, published in 2008. He currently lectures on Oscillatory Flow Reactors as part of the Process Intensification module delivered to final year MEng and MSc students.
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