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Green Chemistry: A Path to Sustainable Development provides updated information and knowledge on green chemistry, analyzes greener solutions for environmental sustainability, and includes principles and practices, metrics, green chemical technologies, and real-world applications. Chapters explore interdisciplinary approaches to green chemistry, as well as value added through by-products, conversion of waste to value added products, remodeling from a conventional approach to a greener approach, and the challenges, opportunities, and future scope of green chemistry. Finally, this book discusses green methodologies, processes, and new chemical development.

Evaluates greener approaches and methodologies for sustainabilityDiscusses new chemical processes and methodologies, recycling, and zero waste technologiesExplains broad spectrum utilization of greener products and processes in multi-product synthesis industriesProvides new insights for environmental sustainability, job opportunities, and economic development

To live a healthy life, we need a continuous supply of clean air, water, and other natural resources. But, in the recent past, the environmental conditions have deteriorated significantly due to ongoing development and industrialization. Owing to the increase in the population globally, we cannot avoid the ongoing developmental works. Thus, maintaining a balance between environment and development is the demand of the current time. To achieve this goal, we have to shift towards sustainable development. This conference was intended for works pertaining to mathematical modeling and management of natural resources. It provided a forum for the research community to exchange ideas related to sustainable development.

To live a healthy life, we need a continuous supply of clean air, water, and other natural resources. But, in the recent past, the environmental conditions have deteriorated significantly due to ongoing development and industrialization. Owing to the increase in the population globally, we cannot avoid the ongoing developmental works. Thus, maintaining a balance between environment and development is the demand of the current time. To achieve this goal, we have to shift towards sustainable development. This conference was intended for works pertaining to mathematical modeling and management of natural resources. It provided a forum for the research community to exchange ideas related to sustainable development.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem: Global Challenges and Opportunities explores the evolving intersection of sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship within a rapidly transforming global business environment.This edited volume comprises 39 rigorously reviewed research papers that examine critical dimensions of sustainable entrepreneurship and startup development. The contributions address themes such as green innovation, ESG integration, circular economy models, sustainable business strategies, digital transformation in startups, entrepreneurial finance, policy frameworks, and global market challenges. The chapters highlight emerging opportunities for startups in addressing climate change, social inequality, and resource optimization while maintaining economic viability. Empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and case-based analyses provide insights into how entrepreneurial ecosystems can foster resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value creation. Collectively, the book offers scholarly and practical perspectives on building sustainable enterprises in both emerging and developed economies.This book is intended for students, faculty members, research scholars, corporate professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs engaged in management and business studies. It serves as a valuable reference for those interested in sustainability-driven innovation, startup ecosystems, and global entrepreneurial challenges.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem: Global Challenges and Opportunities explores the evolving intersection of sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship within a rapidly transforming global business environment.This edited volume comprises 39 rigorously reviewed research papers that examine critical dimensions of sustainable entrepreneurship and startup development. The contributions address themes such as green innovation, ESG integration, circular economy models, sustainable business strategies, digital transformation in startups, entrepreneurial finance, policy frameworks, and global market challenges. The chapters highlight emerging opportunities for startups in addressing climate change, social inequality, and resource optimization while maintaining economic viability. Empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and case-based analyses provide insights into how entrepreneurial ecosystems can foster resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value creation. Collectively, the book offers scholarly and practical perspectives on building sustainable enterprises in both emerging and developed economies.This book is intended for students, faculty members, research scholars, corporate professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs engaged in management and business studies. It serves as a valuable reference for those interested in sustainability-driven innovation, startup ecosystems, and global entrepreneurial challenges.

BIOFUEL EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES The energy industry and new energy sources and innovations are rapidly changing and evolving. This new volume addresses the current state-of-the-art concepts and technologies associated with biofuel extraction technologies. Biofuels are a viable alternative to petroleum-based fuel because they are produced from organic materials such as plants and their wastes, agricultural crops, and by-products. The development of cutting-edge technology has increased the need for energy significantly, which has resulted in an overreliance on fossil fuels. Renewable fuels are an important subject of research because of their biodegradability, eco-friendliness, decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and favorable socioeconomic consequences to counteract imitations of fossil fuels. Different extraction techniques are used for the production of biofuel from renewable feedstocks. A good example is biodiesel, a promising biofuel which is produced by transesterification of plant-based oils. Extraction of oil includes traditional methods, solvent extraction, mechanical extraction, microwave-assisted and ultrasonic-assisted methods. Many innovative techniques are also used to overcome the limitations of conventional methods. Microwave-assisted and ultrasonic-assisted are some of the new techniques which include the pre-treatment of the raw material using either ultrasonic waves or radio waves which helps in increasing the efficiency of the extraction of oil and improves the final quality of the oil. Written and edited a team of experts in the field, this exciting new volume covers all of these technologies with a view toward giving the engineer, scientist, or other professional the practical solutions for their day-to-day problems. It also contains the theory behind the practical applications, as well, making it the perfect reference for students and engineers alike. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

NANOLUBRICANTS Through the dissemination of the latest advancements in nanolubrication science, this volume addresses the pressing concerns surrounding their economic feasibility, environmental acceptability, sustainability, and overall viability. Lubrication is the lifeblood of machinery and the key to its smooth operation. In the world of mechanics and engineering, the role of lubricants cannot be overstated. They are the unsung heroes that reduce friction between surfaces in contact, thus preventing excessive heat generation during motion. Beyond this primary function, lubricants find their application in diverse areas, including power transmission, foreign object transportation, and the regulation of surface temperature. In recent times, the world has shifted towards sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices, prompting a transition from conventional lubricants to more efficient and eco-conscious alternatives. Among these emerging solutions, nanolubricants have emerged as formidable contenders, reshaping the landscape of lubrication technology. Their adoption not only promises enhanced performance but also carries the added benefit of environmental responsibility through biodegradability. This book delves into the multifaceted realm of nanolubricants, exploring their characterization and application across various domains. From vegetable oil-based lubricants to those incorporating metal and non-metal oxide components, this comprehensive work encompasses nine meticulously curated chapters. A particular focus is placed on the intriguing synergy between nano-dimensionality and the incorporation of metals and metal oxides into vegetable oil-based biodegradable lubricants. The book explores the environmental advantages, progress, and challenges associated with this innovative approach. Furthermore, it delves into the integration of functionalized nanostructured semi-metal-based compounds as lubricant additives in non-edible vegetable oils, paving the way for improved tribological properties. Audience The book is extremely important to industrial practitioners working in mechanical engineering, tribology, wear, tear, friction and lubrication behavior of machinery. Researchers in nanoscience, nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainability subjects, will find this book useful.

Written and edited by a team of industry experts, this exciting new volume covers the field of renewable lubricants, their processing, optimization, end-use application, and their future potential. Biolubricants are a viable alternative to synthetic lubricants because they are produced from organic materials such as plant oils, waste oils and by-products. Renewable biolubricants are the subject of research because of their biodegradability, eco-friendliness, and favorable socioeconomic consequences to counteract imitations of synthetic lubricants. Biolubricants have thus emerged as an ideal substitute for mineral oil-based lubricants, as significant economic and environmental acceptability has been received over the last few decades and it has been estimated that there would be a further steady growth in its demand over the next few decades. Furthermore, biolubricants’ high-quality lubricating properties, high load carrying ability, long service life, and fast biodegradability have expanded the recent interest. These lubricants can be derived from different sources of vegetable oils, non-edible oils, waste cooking oils (WCO) and microbe-derived oils. Among all these sources, the use of WCOs and microbe-derived oils have received immense interest and provide superior quality biolubricants. This outstanding new volume covers the prospects and processing of feedstocks for biolubricants, extraction techniques, new advancements in the field of bio-based lubricants, epoxide lubricants, hydrogenated lubricants, microbial-based biolubricants, nano-biolubricants, polyester-based biolubricants, lubricants from waste oils and waste materials, its economic and environmental acceptability and biorefinery approaches. The book will be helpful to industry professionals and engineers of all types, students, and other stakeholders working in the field of lubricant, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and material science, tribological sectors and biorefinery industries. It will also be of great interest to new start-up companies working in the area of processing feedstocks for biolubricant production and end use application, biorefineries, valorization of biolubricant waste, and in the recycling industries.