{"product_id":"9781779644053","title":"Advances in Civil, Chemical, and Petrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdvances in Civil, Chemical, and Petrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSivakumar Manickam | Wendy Pei Qin Ng | Reddy Prasad D. M. | Uditha Ratnayake\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Development \/ Sustainable Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new book, \u003ci\u003eAdvances in Civil, Chemical, and Petrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development\u003c\/i\u003e, brings together a diverse collection of research contributions spanning multiple engineering disciplines, highlighting advancements in sustainability, materials science, environmental technologies, structural engineering, and computational modeling. The chapters discuss key challenges and innovative solutions, covering topics such as kinetic façade systems for energy-efficient buildings, wastewater treatment strategies, structural optimization, and renewable energy applications. Additionally, studies on predictive modeling, adsorption mechanisms, and process optimization provide critical insights for enhancing industrial and environmental performance. By integrating experimental investigations, numerical simulations, and analytical approaches, this book offers a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire future developments in engineering and technology, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters discuss state-of-the-art tools for improving sustainable building performance, traffic safety analysis tools, wastewater treatment using biochar and other methods, analyzing the effects concrete degradation, forecasting irrigation and water requirements for crops, 3D computational fluid dynamics modeling, using magnetic carbon nano-tubes for adsorbing copper (II) ions from wastewater, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents selected best papers from the proceedings 9th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology (BICET 2023) focusing on the theme \"Engineering and Technologies for a Cleaner and Greener World\". All the selected papers have undergone a double-blind review. The volume provides a diverse perspective, showcasing international collaboration in engineering and technology research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting a selection of research reports on advancements and innovations in engineering and technology, the volume covers diverse topics and provides informative research for researchers, industry professionals, and students engaged in and interested in civil, chemical, and petrochemical engineering for sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSivakumar Manickam, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, a Chemical Engineer with over 25 years of experience, specializes in nanopharmaceutical process engineering. Currently at Universiti Teknologi Brunei, he previously worked at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia. His research focuses on cavitation-based reactors, green extraction, water treatment, pharmaceutical nanoemulsions, and carbon nanomaterials for biosensors. He has led over 20 projects, supervised over 50 students, and authored over 250 papers. He has an h-index of 62. He serves on the Asia Oceania Sonochemical Society board and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Pei Qin Ng, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is currently a Lecturer at the Universiti Teknologi Brunei. She has more than 10 years of industry and academic experience. Her research focus spans process optimization and supply chain synthesis, where she applies her extensive knowledge to enhance efficiency and sustainability in engineering practices. She has authored\/co-authored more than 70 publications in these areas, and has an h-index of 17. Beyond her academic contributions, she actively participates in various international scientific committees and consultancy projects, showcasing her commitment to advancing global scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange. She is a Professional Engineer\/Chartered Professional Engineer recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia, Engineers Australia and the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer Coordinating Committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReddy Prasad D.M., PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an IChemE-Chartered Engineer (UK). His areas of technical expertise and research interest include renewable energy systems, environmental engineering, separation processes and engineering education. With over 24 years of experience, he has led over 15 projects, supervised over 20 students, and authored over 75 papers. He has an h-index of 17. He works as an Associate Professor in the Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme, Faculty of Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUditha Ratnayake, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, has published more than 75 papers and several country reports. He has participated in several sponsored research projects by the APN and IGES, Japan. He also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo and the United Nations University, Tokyo. His current research interests are on the hydrological impacts of climate change, channel and river flow hydraulics, erosion, flood analysis, and infiltration processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Academic Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781779644053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e494\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63534019477644,"sku":"9781779644053","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781779644053","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}