Yu Lei

Element Transfer Reaction Theory: Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis introduces a framework for modern chemical manufacturing. Bridging molecular reaction theory with the complex realities of industrial practice, the book pioneers the Element Transfer Reaction (ETR) approach, anchored on the interplay between Element Source, Driving Force, and Output. Through compelling case studies, including lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) production and by-product valorization, it demonstrates how ETR enables more sustainable, efficient, and resilient process design. Structured for clarity and depth, the book opens with the emergence of ETR theory in chemical synthesis, before exploring the three foundational pillars: Element Source, Driving Force, and Output. It provides a rigorous methodology for evaluating synthetic reactions using practical, industry-relevant metrics, and concludes by synthesizing key insights for future innovation in industrial chemistry. Element Transfer Reaction Theory: Foundations and Applications in Industrial Synthesis is an essential resource for chemical engineers, industrial chemists, process designers, and sustainability researchers seeking to advance resource efficiency, supply chain stability, and sustainable manufacturing in their fields.

This book vividly shows the fostering environment, activity characteristics, distribution pattern, economic losses, casualties, disaster risks and management of earthquakes, mass movement, drought, floods, and marine disasters in the Silk Road region. It develops a multi-scale and multi-disaster risk assessment method to better assess and understand the Silk Road disaster risk. A multi-level collaborative risk management model has been proposed for transboundary disasters, and it also shares case studies on major disaster risk management. The book makes a major step forward to increase the understanding of the disaster risk of the Silk Road region. It presents a holistic understanding of the natural hazards and their induced disaster risks and is a valuable read for scholars, stakeholders and practitioners in the DRR community.