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Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes

Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Wastewater

  • 1st Edition - January 13, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Maulin P. Shah, Susana Rodriguez-Couto
  • Language: English

Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Waste Water sorts out emerging and burnin… Read more

Description

Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Waste Water sorts out emerging and burning issues faced by the pharmaceutical industry, along with common effluent treatment plans. The book provides a comprehensive view of recent advents of various novel, advanced and hybrid treatment technologies in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment to treat emerging pollutants released by the pharmaceutical industry in their untreated wastewater. In addition, the book gives insights into recent developments with a physico-chemical and microbiological focus on the treatment of emerging contaminants (pollutants) present in pharmaceutical wastewater.

Key features

  • Discusses fundamentals of physico-chemical and microbiological wastewater treatment systems, advantages, limitations and promising solutions of different types of emerging contaminants present in pharmaceutical wastewater
  • Presents recent trends and developments in the removal of refractory organics (pollutants/contaminants) from pharmaceutical wastewater for achieving sustainable wastewater treatment
  • Covers applications of various advanced and hybrid treatment technologies for the removal of emerging contaminants from pharmaceutical wastewater treatment plants
  • Includes hybrid treatment technologies, their design and application in the removal of pharmaceutical wastewater contaminants
  • Addresses challenges for the full-scale implementation of bioreactors for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment

Readership

Researchers, Pharmacists, Chemistry Students (under/post graduate), Toxicologist, Environmentalists, Microbiologists, Medical Microbiologists, Medical Doctors, Biotechnologists, Environmental Engineers, Waste Treatment Engineers, Managers, Scientists, Environmental Science Managers, Administrators, and Policy Makers, Environmental Consultants, Industry Persons and Doctoral Level working on treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater contaminants for environmental safety and sustainable development

Table of contents

1. Removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from waste water through activated sludge processes 2. Combine effect of Physico-chemical and Biological process on removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from the wastewater 3. Application of electrochemical oxidation4. Application of biosensors/biological assays for the analysis of contaminants present in pharmaceutical waste water 5. Oxidation and advanced oxidation processes 6. Removal of pharmaceutical contaminants through membrane bioreactor 7. Removal of pharmaceutical contaminants through fluidized bed reactor 8. Hybrid membrane processes 9. Advanced (nano)materials 10. Removal of emerging contaminants from pharmaceutical waste water through conventional treatment 11. Bioremediation 12. Natural treatment systems 13. Innovative technologies for emerging issues in pharmaceuticals14. Application of ultrafiltration, Nano filtration, reverse osmosis in pharmaceutical waste water treatment 15. Generation of transformation products during water treatment. 16. Novel strategies for efficiency enhancement

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 17, 2024
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Maulin P. Shah

Dr. Maulin P. Shah is a distinguished environmental scientist, academician, and globally recognized expert in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainable wastewater treatment. He has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendly technologies for pollution control, particularly through innovative biological treatment processes. Dr. Shah holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus on industrial wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and microalgae-based technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint. Remarkably, Dr. Shah has edited over 300+ books covering a wide spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including industrial wastewater microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, algal biotechnology, biofuel, bioenergy, circular economy, metagenomics related to wastewater treatment, and enzyme engineering. This exceptional editorial contribution reflects his deep expertise and unparalleled commitment to advancing global knowledge in environmental science. Over the years, he has also authored and contributed to numerous high-impact research papers and scholarly books published by reputed international publishers. His publications are widely cited and serve as essential references for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals worldwide. He is actively associated as an Editorial Board Member in more than 30 high-reputed international journals affiliated with leading organizations and publishers such as International Water Association, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, IOP Publishing, Apple Academic Press, Scrivener Publishing, and Bentham Science Publishers. His extensive editorial involvement highlights his leadership and recognition in the global scientific community. Dr. Shah is widely recognized for his collaborative research with leading scientists across the globe, promoting interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental challenges. His work effectively bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world industrial applications. In addition to his research excellence, he has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he shares valuable insights on sustainable development, wastewater management, and environmental innovation. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers, fostering academic growth and inspiring future leaders in environmental science and engineering. Beyond academia, Dr. Shah contributes to industry-oriented solutions and policy- relevant research aimed at environmental protection, resource recovery, and sustainable development. Through his relentless dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Maulin P. Shah has established himself as a leading authority in environmental sustainability, committed to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, India

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Susana Rodriguez-Couto

Susana Rodríguez-Couto is a professor in biological water treatment at LUT University, Finland. She got her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry) from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1992 and her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1999 from the University of Vigo, obtaining the maximal grade (magna cum laude) and, in addition, she was awarded with the Extraordinary Prize for Doctoral Thesis in Chemistry. She worked as an Associate Professor and an Isidro Parga Pondal Senior Researcher at the University of Vigo (2000-2004), as a Ramón y Cajal Senior Researcher at Rovira i Virgili University (2004-2008) and as an Ikerbasque Research Professor (2009-2019). She has also worked as an Invited Researcher at the Institute from Environmental Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology (Austria) and at the Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho (Portugal). In 2008, she received the I3 Professor from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Education to the recognition of an outstanding research activity. She has published more than 140 articles in highly reputed international journals (h index 42). She is editor of several journals (3Biotech, Frontiers) and 14 Elsevier books.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor (Biological Water Treatment), Department of Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Finland

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