
360-Degree Waste Management, Volume 1
Fundamentals, Agricultural and Domestic Waste, and Remediation
- 1st Edition - June 29, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Nishikant A. Raut, Dadasaheb M. Kokare, Bharat A. Bhanvase, Kirtikumar R. Randive, Sanjay J. Dhoble
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 6 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 0 4 3 - 9
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Request a sales quote360 Degree Waste Management, Volume One: Fundamentals, Agricultural and Domestic Waste, and Remediation presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding various types of agricultural and domestic waste, including their origin, management, recycling, disposal, effects on ecosystems, and social and economic impacts. By applying the concepts of sustainable, affordable and integrated approaches for improvement of waste management, the book confronts social, economic and environmental challenges. Thus, researchers, waste managers and environmental engineers will find critical information for identifying long-term answers to problems of waste management that require complex understanding and analysis.
Presenting key concepts in the management of agricultural and domestic or municipal waste, this new volume includes aspects on the microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, the economics of waste management and future implications.
Presenting key concepts in the management of agricultural and domestic or municipal waste, this new volume includes aspects on the microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, the economics of waste management and future implications.
- Provides a critical assessment of the economic, social and environmental challenges associated with solid wastes, highlighting sustainable management approaches
- Describes various factors to be considered when developing waste management strategies, including techniques to reuse, reduce, recycle or recover solid waste and manage other wastes
- Addresses contemporary issues such as the transformation of waste into value-added products
- Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the management of various types of agricultural and domestic waste
Researchers and practitioners in environmental science, waste management, and environmental engineering. Policy makers, Non-Government Organizations, municipal corporations, industries, educational institutes and students
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- 1. Introduction: fundamentals of waste removal technologies
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Different types of solid waste
- 1.3 Solid waste generation around the world
- 1.4 Waste management technologies
- 1.5 Waste generation by 2050
- 1.6 Waste management in countries with developing economies
- 1.7 Waste management and socioeconomic and environmental considerations
- 1.8 Solid waste: cradle to cradle approach
- 1.9 Waste in relation to planetary boundaries
- 1.10 Aligning the resource scarcity and waste overflow
- 1.11 Summary
- References
- Section 1: Agricultural waste
- 2. Management of agriculture waste materials: challenges and future aspects
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Generation of agriculture waste
- 2.3 Waste utilization and management
- 2.4 Recent works on agriculture waste managements
- 2.5 Concluding remarks
- References
- 3. Technologies for the production of value-added products from agro-wastes and their possible applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Classification of agricultural waste materials
- 3.3 Valorization of agro-waste
- 3.4 Production of agro-industrial waste materials
- 3.5 Production of fuels from agro-wastes
- 3.6 Agro-waste for sustainable development
- 3.7 Summary
- References
- 4. Development of pharmaceutical aids from agricultural and other wastes
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Overview of agricultural and animal husbandry waste products
- 4.3 Current scenario of waste management
- 4.4 Agricultural waste management system
- 4.5 Socio-economical impact of biowastes
- 4.6 Agricultural waste as a source of pharmaceutical aids
- 4.7 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Practices of food waste management and its impact on environment
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Indicators of food waste
- 5.3 Drivers of food waste management
- 5.4 Food waste management practices
- 5.5 Innovative practices in food waste management
- 5.6 Global scenario of food waste management
- 5.7 Environmental impact of food waste management technique
- 5.8 Solutions over food waste management
- 5.9 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Section 2: Domestic and municipal waste
- 6. Advanced techniques for wastewater purification: fundamentals and applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Major chemical pollutants
- 6.3 Magnetic nano-particles
- 6.4 Solar photocatalysis
- 6.5 Membrane
- 6.6 Advanced oxidation processes
- 6.7 Ultrasonic degradation
- 6.8 Emulsion membranes
- 6.9 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Technological developments in the energy generation from municipal solid waste (landfill gas capture, combustion, pyrolysis and gasification)
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Generation of municipal solid waste
- 7.3 Composition of municipal solid waste
- 7.4 Potential of municipal solid wastes for energy recovery
- 7.5 Pathways to convert municipal solid waste into energy
- 7.6 Environmental impact
- 7.7 Future recommendations
- 7.8 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Microbiology of waste
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Microbiology of domestic waste in landfills
- 8.3 Microbiology of pharmaceutical waste and wastewater
- 8.4 Wastewater microbiology
- 8.5 Microbial resistance
- 8.6 Microbes and activated sludge
- 8.7 Concluding remarks
- References
- 9. Microbiology of waste treatment
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Conventional methods of disposal of solid waste
- 9.3 Global scenario of municipal solid waste disposal and treatment
- 9.4 Water pollution and need of sewage treatment
- 9.5 Microbial methods of waste management
- 9.6 Wastewater treatment using microbes
- 9.7 Summary
- 9.8 Future prospectus
- 9.9 Conclusion
- References
- Section 3: Economics of waste
- 10. Economics of electronic waste (e-waste): a critical review of negative externalities and the circular economy
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 What is e-waste?
- 10.3 Hazardous components in e-waste
- 10.4 Negative effects of e-waste
- 10.5 E-waste generation
- 10.6 Handling the problem of e-waste
- 10.7 E-waste and sustainable development
- 10.8 The economics of e-waste
- 10.9 Circular economy of e-waste
- 10.10 E-waste management: opportunities
- 10.11 E-waste legislation
- 10.12 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Economics of waste management
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Waste: definition, sources and types
- 11.3 Economics of solid waste management
- 11.4 Overview of global solidified waste management
- 11.5 Solid waste management in Indian perspective
- 11.6 New era and new threats: e-waste
- 11.7 Issues and challenges in waste management
- 11.8 Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 29, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 296
- No. of pages (eBook): 286
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323907606
- eBook ISBN: 9780323910439
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Nishikant A. Raut
Dr. Nishikant A. Raut is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India having 19 years of experience. He completed his master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2002, and received Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 2010. He pursued Post-Doctoral Research from College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA under Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by UGC, Govt. of India. He has received research grants from several federal funding agencies. During COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Raut, in the capacity of Co-PI, established and served as Nodal Officer of COVID-19 Diagnosis Centre at RTM Nagpur University.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaDK
Dadasaheb M. Kokare
Dr. Dadasaheb M. Kokare obtained his M. Pharm. degree in Pharmacology from Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 2000. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2008 in the faculty of Medicine from R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. Dr. D. M. Kokare is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. During his research career, he has worked on the neuroscience research area, wherein major focus is on behavioural pharmacology. Dr. Kokare has published more than 70 research papers in Scopus indexing journals on the behavioural, histological, biochemical, genetic and epigenetic aspect of the neuroscience mechanisms.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaBB
Bharat A. Bhanvase
Dr. Bharat A. Bhanvase is currently working as Professor and Head in Chemical Engineering Department at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. His research interests focus on Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Cavitation based processes for production, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Process Intensification, Microfluidics, and Nanofluids. He obtained Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Pune. He has written 29 book chapters in internationally renowned books, 3-edited book. Further, he is a recipient of the Young Scientists (Award) start- up research grant from Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi (India) in the year 2015. Also he was the recipient of Best Scientist Award from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in 2017.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head, Chemical Engineering Department, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, IndiaKR
Kirtikumar R. Randive
Dr. Kirtikumar R. Randive obtained his M.Sc. degree in geology from Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 1995. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2005 in Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry from Nagpur University, Nagpur. Dr. K.R. Randive is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. During his research career, he has worked on Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry of magmatic rocks and ore bearing systems. Dr. Randive published more than 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He was a member of the 31st Indian Expedition to Antarctica and Visiting Fellow to the University of Portsmouth, U. K.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Geology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaSD
Sanjay J. Dhoble
Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaRead 360-Degree Waste Management, Volume 1 on ScienceDirect