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Green Revolution

Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization

  • 1st Edition - June 26, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Marcello Locatelli, Fotouh R. Mansour, Alaa Bedair
  • Language: English

Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative method… Read more

Description

Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative methods and diverse applications of waste-derived materials. By promoting recycling and innovative resource utilization, this book will empower readers to contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. It delves into the environmental importance of converting waste, while also highlighting various materials like carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and metal organic frameworks.

Key features

  • Provides in-depth insights into cutting-edge technologies for repurposing waste materials
  • Equips readers with knowledge to explore new solutions for sustainable resource utilization
  • Presents real-world examples of successful waste-to-wealth projects

Readership

Professionals and researchers interested in the fields of environmental science, sustainability, waste management and valorization, circular economy, resource conservation, and green technology

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Carbon Quantum Dots from Waste

3. Carbon Nano-Onions from Waste

4. Carbon Nanotubes from Waste

5. Carbon Nanofiber from Waste

6. Graphene and Graphene Derivatives from Waste

7. Metal Organic Framework from Waste and Recyclability of MOF

8. Gold Nanoparticles from Waste

9. Silver Nanoparticles from Waste

10 Other Nanoparticles from Waste (Zn, Strontium, Tungsten)

11. Layered Double Hydroxide from Waste

12. Ionic Liquids from Waste

13. Deep Eutectic Solvents from Waste

14. Life cycle assessment on waste recycling and upcycling: challenges and possibilities

15. Future perspectives of waste valorization

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 30, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Marcello Locatelli

Prof. Marcello Locatelli is an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti–Pescara, a position he has held since 2020. His research focuses on developing and validating chromatographic methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of biologically active molecules in human, animal, cosmetic, food, and environmental matrices. These methods have been applied across a range of analytes and drug associations, including in clinical and pre-clinical studies characterizing new delivery systems and their pharmacological properties. His work also incorporates predictive modeling and chemometrics to optimize extraction protocols and support data processing, with particular attention to innovative micro-extraction techniques and new instrumental configurations for complex matrix analysis. He has an extensive publication record in international peer-reviewed journals and has authored books, book chapters, and a US patent.
Affiliations and expertise
Analytical Chemistry, Department of Science, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti – Pescara, Chieti, Italy

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Fotouh R. Mansour

Prof. Fotouh R. Mansour is a researcher specializing in drug and toxin analysis within the life sciences. He has authored an extensive body of work in peer-reviewed journals and has received several research honors, including the University Encouragement Award (2017), the State Encouragement Award (2019), and the Best Scientific Research Award from ACDIMA (2021). He has also received the Shield of Excellence (2005) and the Medal of Merit (2009) from the Egyptian Syndicate of Pharmacists, along with the International Publication Award from Tanta University (2014-2024). He was a participant in the Royal Academy of Engineering's Leaders in Innovation Fellowship Program, placing second in that cohort. His research addresses membrane-based analytical platforms and sustainability assessment metrics for bioanalysis and environmental monitoring.

Affiliations and expertise
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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Alaa Bedair

Dr. Alaa Bedair is an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry. She has published in high-impact, primarily Q1- and Q2-ranked, journals. She served as a teaching assistant at the University of Sadat City from 2018 to 2021 and as an assistant lecturer there from 2021. Her honors include the Best Scientific Research Article Award from ACDIMA (2021), recognizing a top-cited and widely downloaded publication, and the International Publication Award from the University of Sadat City (2021-2024).

Affiliations and expertise
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt

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