Advanced Composites and Nanocomposites for Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Water Management
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Abou el Kacem Qaiss, Marya Raji, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan
- Language: English
Advanced Composites and Nanocomposites for Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Water Management explores how cutting-edge materials can revolutionize wastewater management. The bo… Read more
Description
Description
Advanced Composites and Nanocomposites for Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Water Management explores how cutting-edge materials can revolutionize wastewater management. The book aims to merge the latest research and technological advancements in composites and nanocomposites, offering practical applications that enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of water treatment processes. It is timely due to increasing global water resource pressures from pollution, population growth, and climate change. The book covers new developments in materials science, including: the properties and types of composites and nanocomposites and their applications in wastewater treatment and water management. The content is structured to include foundational knowledge, detailed analyses, practical applications, sustainability discussions, and future trends. The book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, environmental engineers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.
Key features
Key features
- In-depth analysis of advanced materials and their use in wastewater treatment and water management
- Focus on sustainable practices, lifecycle assessment of advanced materials and future trends
- Covers theoretical analysis and modeling/numerical simulation of composites and nanocomposites
- Discusses policy frameworks for integrating new technologies
- Case studies showcase successful implementations and the sustainability and economic benefits of these innovative materials
Readership
Readership
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, environmental, civil and chemical engineers working in the development of advanced composites and nanocomposites for wastewater treatment and water management
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Challenges and Opportunities
2. Fundamentals, Modeling and Simulation of Composites and Nanocomposites used in Wastewater Treatment
3. Properties of Wastewater and Characterization Techniques
4. A Typical Wastewater Treatment Station
5. Wastewater Treatment in Flow and Batch Approaches
6. Innovative Applications of Composites in Wastewater Management
7. Nanocomposite Technologies for Water Purification
8. Composites and Nanocomposites for Extraction of Heavy Metals from Wastewater
9. Preservation of Water by Covering Surfaces with Light Absorbing Materials
10. Composites and Nanocomposites as Super Absorbents for Agricultural Use
11. Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Advanced Materials
12. Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Advanced Materials
13. Economic Considerations and Benefits of Material Innovations
14. Future Trends and Research Directions for Wastewater Treatment and Management of Water
15. Conclusions and Recommendations
2. Fundamentals, Modeling and Simulation of Composites and Nanocomposites used in Wastewater Treatment
3. Properties of Wastewater and Characterization Techniques
4. A Typical Wastewater Treatment Station
5. Wastewater Treatment in Flow and Batch Approaches
6. Innovative Applications of Composites in Wastewater Management
7. Nanocomposite Technologies for Water Purification
8. Composites and Nanocomposites for Extraction of Heavy Metals from Wastewater
9. Preservation of Water by Covering Surfaces with Light Absorbing Materials
10. Composites and Nanocomposites as Super Absorbents for Agricultural Use
11. Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Advanced Materials
12. Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Advanced Materials
13. Economic Considerations and Benefits of Material Innovations
14. Future Trends and Research Directions for Wastewater Treatment and Management of Water
15. Conclusions and Recommendations
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Abou el Kacem Qaiss
Professor Abou el Kacem Qaiss is a professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Director of the Composites and Nanocomposites Centre at the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MAScIR), a role he has held since 2010. He earned his Ph.D. from Université Laval (Canada) and brings more than two decades of experience across teaching, research, and industry. His work focuses on hybrid polymer composites, advanced materials (including graphene/nanoclay), lignocellulosic reinforced polymers, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres, and polymer blends. His research is supported by grants from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, MAScIR, the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Training (MESRSFC), and the OCP Group.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Polymer Processing Laboratory, Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (Nanotech), Rabat, MoroccoMR
Marya Raji
Dr. Marya Raji holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science (2019) from Mohammed V University in Rabat, a specialized Master’s degree in Industrial Inorganic Materials and Mineral Resources (2014), and a professional Bachelor's degree in the Valorization of Moroccan Mineral Resources (2012) from Kaddi Ayyad University in Marrakech. Currently, she is a senior scientist at MAScIR departement affiliated to Mohammed VI polytechnic university. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and 27 book chapters, Dr. Raji has contributed to key advancements in sustainable packaging and construction materials. She holds six patents, including a novel method for converting phosphogypsum. Dr. Raji also serves on the editorial board for several leading journals in materials science and packaging. In addition to her research, she actively mentors Ph.D. students and teaches practical courses on materials science and polymer processing. Her work has fostered collaborations with international universities and industries, driving innovation in sustainable materials. Dr. Raji continues to lead impactful projects, including developing biodegradable packaging and valorizing waste materials
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Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan
Prof. Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan received his PhD from the University of Sheffield (UK). He has 18 years of experience in teaching as well as in research. His research interests include hybrid composites, advanced materials, structural health monitoring, and impact studies. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers of Malaysia, a Professional Technologist registered with the Malaysian Board of Technologists, and a Charted Engineer registered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers of the United Kingdom. He is also the current Director of UPM Press. He actively publishes both journal papers and books and has received many awards both locally and internationally.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia