Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Bin Gao, Junhe Lu
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 4 6 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 4 7 - 6
Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water will address the removal of emerging contaminants in soils and water. Offering an in-depth look at topics… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water will address the removal of emerging contaminants in soils and water. Offering an in-depth look at topics such as PPCPs, PFAs, and microplastics, readers will gain a thorough understanding of adsorption and degradation mechanisms, sustainable recovery approaches, and circular economy prospects. This book delves into the intricate processes involved in eliminating chemicals of emerging concern, engineered nanoparticles, and microplastics, providing valuable insights into adsorption and degradation technologies. It aims to fill a crucial gap in knowledge by summarizing recent advances in the removal of emerging contaminants.
- Covers chemicals of emerging concern, nanoparticles, and microplastics to provide a comprehensive reference for all contaminants of emerging concern
- Focuses on adsorption and degradation technologies to provide foundational knowledge on the removal of emerging contaminants
- Integrates theoretical background, technical analysis, and practical cases to facilitate reading and learning
Students, instructors, researchers, engineers, and other professionals interested in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, and Soil Science
1. Introduction (Gao & Lu
2. Adsorption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soils and water (Chen)
3. Degradation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soils and water (Zhang)
4. Adsorption of PFAS in soils and water (Luo)
5. Degradation of PFAS in soils and water (Lyu)
6. Adsorption of engineered nanoparticles in soils and water (Yin)
7. Degradation of engineered nanoparticles in soils and water (S. Wang)
8. Adsorption of microplastics in soils and water (Ding)
9. Degradation of microplastics in soils and water (B. Wang)
2. Adsorption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soils and water (Chen)
3. Degradation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soils and water (Zhang)
4. Adsorption of PFAS in soils and water (Luo)
5. Degradation of PFAS in soils and water (Lyu)
6. Adsorption of engineered nanoparticles in soils and water (Yin)
7. Degradation of engineered nanoparticles in soils and water (S. Wang)
8. Adsorption of microplastics in soils and water (Ding)
9. Degradation of microplastics in soils and water (B. Wang)
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 250
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443330469
- eBook ISBN: 9780443330476
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Bin Gao
Prof. Bin Gao is the Kodak Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA. Prior to this, he was a Professor at the University of Florida, a Research Associate at Cornell University, and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University. He earned his PhD degree in Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, United States, and his BS Chemistry and MS Environmental Chemistry degrees from Nanjing University, China. He has an extensive list of publications in the field of environmental science and engineering. Prof. Gao has received numerous professional honors including Fulbright Distinguished Scholar, SSSA Fellow, Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher, and NSF CAREER Award.
Affiliations and expertise
Kodak Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USAJL
Junhe Lu
Junhe Lu is a professor in the College of Resources and Environmental Sciences at Nanjing Agricultural University. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Nanjing University and earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington. Following his doctoral studies, he underwent postdoctoral training at the University of Georgia. Prof. Lu's research is centered on physicochemical treatment processes, and the transformation of contaminants in both natural and engineered systems. He has authored over 120 refereed journal articles.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, China