Chemical product formulation design and optimization : methods, techniques and case studies / Ali Elkamel, Hesham Alhumade, Navid Omidbakhsh, Keyvan Nowruzi, Thomas Duever.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents
BACKGROUND
CHEMICAL PRODUCT DESIGN OVERVIEW
Specialty Chemicals Overview
Traditional Chemical Product Design
BACKGROUND TO STATISTICAL METHODS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN
Introduction to Design of Experiments
Factorial Design
Mixture Design
Optimal Design
Linear Regression Analysis
Nonlinear Regression Analysis
Artificial Neural Networks
PATENTS AND EXCLUSIVITY
Patents Overview
US/PCT Patent Application Filing
Avoiding Infringements
GREEN CHEMISTRY
Green Chemistry Overview
Background to Chemical Products Toxicity
Mammalian Toxicity
Aquatic Toxicity
Green Chemistry Requirements
Green Chemistry Regulations
CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY#1, DISINFECTANT FORMULATION DESIGN
Background to Disinfectant Products
Antimicrobial Tests
Stability Tests
Corrosion Tests
Formulation Optimization
CASE STUDY#2, DEFINED MEDIA OPTIMIZATION
Background on Medium Development
Microorganism
Analytical Methods
Medium Design and Optimization
Verification of the optimized Medium
DESIGN OF WHEAT STRAW POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES
Background on Biocomposites and their Applications.
Modeling Fiber Properties before and after Compounding
Modeling Composite Properties as a Function of Fiber Properties
Materials and Response Measurement Methods
Results and Discussions
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Strength
Yield Strength
Density
Optimum Ratio of MAPP/Wheat Straw
Summary and Conclusions
Concluding Remarks
REFERENCES

Description
Chemical Product Formulation Design and Optimization
Explore the cutting-edge in chemical product formulation and design

In Chemical Product Formulation Design and Optimization: Methods, Techniques, and Case Studies, a team of renowned technologists and engineers delivers a practice guide to chemical product design. Offering real-world case studies for disinfectant formulation, the optimization of defined media, and the formulation of biocomposites, the book contains introduction to the current product design process.

In addition to the background of related statistical techniques, readers will find:

Clear illustrations, figures, and tables that improve understanding and retention of critical topics
Thorough introductions to the mathematical principles of chemical product design
A complete examination of intellectual property considerations in the chemical product design process
Ideal for process and chemical engineers, Chemical Product Formulation Design and Optimization: Methods, Techniques, and Case Studies is a must-read resource for professionals in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry as well as chemical engineers working in the food, paint, and dye industries who seek a one-stop resource that includes the latest advances in chemical product formulation.

Ali Elkamel is Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is also cross appointed in Systems Design Engineering. His specific research interests include computer-aided modelling, optimization, and simulation with applications to energy production planning, carbon management, sustainable operations, and product design.

Hesham Alhumade is the Assistant Professor in Chemical and Material engineering at King Abdulaziz University, his current research includes developing pyrolysis techniques for conversion of industrial biomass to biofuels to meet the growing global demand for alternative and green sources of energy.

Navid Omidbakhsh is Director of Early R&D, and Advanced Research for Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), Canada, where he leads the innovation and technical feasibility of new concepts for future products.

Keyvan Nowruzi is a principal scientist at Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), Canada. He has a PhD in biochemical engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Thomas Duever is Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science and a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. interests including applied statistics, experimental design, polymer reaction engineering and product development.