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Subject Area: Sustainability

	Sustainable Resource Development By Gary G. Zatzman Copyright: 2013 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Taking a new, fresh look at how the energy industry and we, as a planet, are developing our energy resources, this book looks at what is right and wrong about energy resource development, aiding engineers and scientists in achieving a true sustainability in this field, both from an economic and environmental perspective.
	Fracking The Operations and Environmental Consequences of Hydraulic Fracturing By Michael D. Holloway and Oliver Rudd Copyright: 2013 \| Status: Published \| Expected Pub Date:May 2013 \| Hardcover This book explores the history, techniques, and materials used in the practice of induced hydraulic fracturing, one of the hottest and most contested issues of today, for the production of natural gas, while examining the environmental and economic impact.
	Biogas Production Pretreatment Methods in Anaerobic Digestion Edited by Ackmez Mudhoo Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover This volume covers the most cutting-edge pretreatment processes being used and studied today for the production of biogas during anaerobic digestion processes using different feedstocks, in the most efficient and economical methods possible.
	Plastics and Sustainability Towards a Peaceful Coexistence between Bio-based and Fossil Fuel-based Plastics By Michael Tolinski Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Compares traditional fossil fuel-based plastics with bio-based plastics in terms of properties, environmental impacts, and costs.
	Green Chemistry for Environmental Remediation Edited by Rashmi Sanghi and Vandana Singh Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Presents high quality research papers as well as in depth review articles on the new emerging green face of multidimensional environmental chemistry.
	Green Petroleum How Oil and Gas Can Be Environmentally Sustainable By M.R. Islam, M.M. Khan, and A.B. Chhetri Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Can "green petroleum" reverse global warming and bring down high gasoline prices? Written in non-technical language for the layperson, this book investigates and details how the oil and gas industry can "go green"ï¿½ with new processes and technologies, thus bringing the world's most important industry closer to environmental and economic sustainability.
	Renewable Polymers Synthesis, Processing, and Technology Edited by Vikas Mittal Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Presents the synthesis, technology and processing details of a large range of polymers derived from renewable resources.
	Time to Shine Applications of Solar Energy Technology By Michael Grupp Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover The perfect primer for the engineer, scientist, and layperson alike, for learning about the practical applications of solar energy technology and how it is being used today to heat homes, light city streets, and provide power worldwide. As solar energy becomes increasingly more important in all of our lives, it is more important to learn how it works and how it can be implemented.
	Bioremediation and Sustainability Research and Applications Edited by Romeela Mohee and Ackmez Mudhoo Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Bioremediation and Sustainability is an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of research and applications for some of the most important low-cost, "green," emerging technologies in chemical and environmental engineering.
	Zero Waste Engineering By M.R. Islam and M.M. Khan Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Outlines how to develop zero-waste engineering following natural pathways that are truly sustainable.
	Life Cycle Assessment Handbook A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products Edited by Mary Ann Curran Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover The first book of its kind, the LCA Handbook will become an invaluable resource for environmentally progressive manufacturers and suppliers, product and process designers, executives and managers, and government officials who want to learn about this essential component of environmental sustainability.
	Bioremediation of Petroleum and Petroleum Products By James G. Speight and Karuna Arjoon Copyright: 2012 \| Status: Published \| Expected Pub Date:September 2012 \| Hardcover 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.
	Acid Gas Injection and Related Technologies Edited by Ying Wu and John J. Carroll Copyright: 2011 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Focusing on the engineering of natural gas and its advancement as an increasingly important energy resource, this volume is a must-have for any engineer working in this field.
	Handbook of Bioplastics & Biocomposites Engineering Applications Edited by Srikanth Pilla Copyright: 2011 \| Status: Published \| Expected Pub Date:07/06/2011 \| Hardcover This Handbook is the first to explore the extensive applications made with bioplastics & biocomposites for the packaging, automotive, biomedical, and construction industries.
	Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Related Technologies Edited By Ying Wu and John J. Carroll Copyright: 2011 \| Status: Published \| Expected Pub Date:June 2011 \| Hardcover The most comprehensive and up-to-date work done on the important, emerging technology of carbon dioxide sequestration.
	Biopolymers: Biomedical and Environmental Applications Edited by Susheel Kalia and Luc Averous Copyright: 2011 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Comprehensively covers almost all the topics related to polysaccharides, biofibers, bioplastics, biocomposites, natural rubber, proteins, gums, bacterial polymers and their applications.
	Advanced Petroleum Reservoir Simulation By M. Rafiqul Islam, S.H. Moussavizadegan, S. Mustafiz, and J.H. Abou-Kassem Copyright: 2010 \| Status: Published \| Expected Pub Date:March 2010 \| Hardcover The most up-to-date practices, processes, and technologies for petroleum reservoir simulation.
	The Greening of Petroleum Operations By M. R. Islam, M. M. Khan and A. B. Chhetri Copyright: 2010 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover This state-of-the-art text covers some of the most hot-button issues in the energy industry, covering new, greener processes for engineers, scientists, and students to move petroleum operations closer to sustainability.
	Energy Storage A New Approach By Ralph Zito Copyright: 2010 \| Status: Published \| Hardcover Exploring the potential of reversible concentrations cells, the author of this groundbreaking volume reveals new technologies to solve the global crisis of energy storage.

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