Novel Materials for Environmental Remediation Applications
Adsorption and Beyond
- 1st Edition - October 1, 2022
- Editors: Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis, Lucas Meili, Ioannis Anastopoulos
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 9 4 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 9 2 7 - 2
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Request a sales quoteNovel Materials for Environmental Remediation Applications: Adsorption and Beyond presents detailed, comprehensive coverage of novel and advanced materials that can be applied to address the growing global concern of the pollution of natural resources in water, the air, and in soil. The book provides up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art materials and treatment processes, as well as details of applications, including adsorptive remediation and catalytic remediation. Chapters include the characteristics of materials, basic and important physicochemical features for environmental remediation applications, routes of synthesis, recent advances as remediation medias and future perspectives.
This book offers an interdisciplinary and practical examination of novel materials and processes for environmental remediation that will be valuable to environmental scientists, materials scientists, environmental chemists, and environmental engineers alike.
- Highlights a wide range of synthetic methodologies, physicochemical and engineered features of novel materials, and composites/hybrids for environmental purposes
- Presents applications of adsorbents or catalysts for water/wastewater treatment and air purification technologies such as advanced oxidation processes, adsorption, photocatalysis, coagulation, flotation, membrane separation, filtration, and others
- Provides comprehensive, consolidated coverage of novel materials for environmental remediation applications for researchers in environmental science, materials science, and industry to identify in-depth solutions to pollution
Researchers and graduate students working in environmental remediation and environmental engineering, as well as materials science engineers, chemical engineers, green/environmental chemists
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Broad perspective of environmental remediation technology and their recent advances through size-and shape-dependent properties of metal oxides
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Dimensions and shapes of metal oxides nanoparticles
- 3: Methods for the synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles
- 4: Various shapes and sizes of nanostructured metal oxides
- 5: Factors and techniques affecting the morphology of metal oxide nanostructures
- 6: Characterization techniques for nanoparticles
- 7: Properties of nanostructured metal oxides
- 8: Applications of metal oxide nanoparticles
- 9: Final remarks
- References
- Chapter 2: Advanced fungal bio-based materials for remediation of toxic metals in aquatic ecosystems
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Metallic elements in aquatic ecosystems
- 3: Filamentous fungi
- 4: Fungal biohybrids
- 5: Fungus/nanomaterial biohybrids as promising and efficient adsorbents
- 6: Perspectives
- References
- Chapter 3: Current trends of nano-enhanced polymeric membranes for water and wastewater reclamation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Fundamentals of membrane separation processes
- 3: Current techniques applied to develop membranes loaded with nanoparticles
- 4: Catalytic activity and antifouling properties of nano-enhanced membranes
- 5: Antibiofouling properties of nano-enhanced membranes
- 6: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 4: Zeolites for environmental purposes
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Zeolite synthesis mechanisms
- 3: Properties of zeolites
- 4: Recent advances and perspectives
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Metal-organic frameworks: The next-generation adsorbents for the sustainable remediation of aquatic pollutants
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Structural features and properties of MOFs
- 3: Synthesis and activation of MOFs
- 4: Applications of MOFs for organic water pollutants removal
- 5: Inorganic water pollutants removal
- 6: Synergistic enhancement effects of MOF-based composites
- 7: Comparison with the commercial adsorbents
- 8: Regeneration and reusability potential
- 9: Prospects and challenges
- 10: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: MOFs as catalysts for environmental advanced oxidation processes
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Advanced oxidation process
- 3: Importance of MOFs in AOPs
- 4: MOF-metal oxides based composites for AOPs
- 5: MOF-metals based composites for AOPs
- 6: MOF-nonmetal-based composites for AOPs
- 7: MOF-carbon based composites for AOPs
- 8: MOFs composites with others
- 9: Summary and prospects
- References
- Chapter 7: MOFs-based advanced materials for gaseous adsorption: Sustainable environmental remediation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Development of MOF and characterization
- 3: CO2 separation by MOF
- 4: Separation of other gases (CH4, N2, and H2) by MOF
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8: Layered double hydroxides: An overview of structure-property correlations, synthesis methodologies, and environmental applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Fundamentals of LDHs
- 3: Overview of synthetic routes for LDHs
- 4: Characterization of LDHs
- 5: Environmental applications of LDHs and LDH-based hybrid systems
- 6: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 9: Fundamentals and applications of layered double hydroxides for fluoride removal
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Preparation of LDH and modifications
- 3: Physicochemical characteristics of LDH
- 4: Removal of fluoride by different LDH-based adsorbents
- 5: Factors affecting fluoride removal
- 6: Challenges and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 10: Novel low-cost bentonite-based membranes for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Natural bentonite characterization
- 3: Preparation of bentonite MF membranes
- 4: Preparation of ultrafiltration and nanofiltration bentonite-based membranes
- 5: Conclusion and future trends
- References
- Chapter 11: From conventional to advanced materials for arsenic removal from groundwaters
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Conventional solid phase materials for arsenic removal from groundwater
- 3: Novel nanostructured materials for arsenic removal from groundwater
- 4: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12: The use of graphene nanocomposites in the remediation of contaminated soils: Synergies, effectiveness, and liabilities
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Main sources of soil contamination
- 3: Synthesis and properties of multifunctional graphene-derived nanocomposites (GDNs)
- 4: How GDNs are currently applied to the treatment of soils?
- 5: Environmental risks and liabilities regarding the use of GDNs
- 6: Recent advances and future perspectives
- 7: Conclusions and remarks
- References
- Chapter 13: Green extraction approaches utilizing graphene and graphene oxide derivatives in environmental analysis
- Abstract
- Graphical abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green extraction of metals in environmental analysis
- 3: Green extraction of organic compounds in environmental analysis
- 4: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14: Black titania: Turning the surface chemistry toward visible-light absorption, (photo) remediation of hazardous organics and H2 production
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Black TiO2 fundamental aspects
- 3: Black TiO2 synthesis methods
- 4: Sophisticated techniques for black TiO2 nanomaterial characterization
- 5: The black TiO2 nanomaterial photocatalytic applications
- 6: Summary and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 15: CO2 removal using alkaline waste as a solid adsorbent: Challenges and forthcoming directions
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Sequestration of CO2 using C&D waste
- 3: CO2 sequestration through carbonation reaction of recycles concrete aggregate
- 4: CO2 sequestration through carbonation of waste cement
- 5: Mineral carbonation to produce construction materials
- 6: Industrial alkaline wastes
- 7: Factors affecting carbonation dynamics
- 8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16: Flexible polymeric films containing nanoparticles of visible-light absorbing TiO2 and their applications as photo-induced self-cleaning and antimicrobial surfaces
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Immobilization of TiO2 nanoparticles on polymeric supports
- 3: How to evaluate photo-induced self-cleaning and self-sterilizing polymeric surfaces?
- 4: TiO2 self-cleaning and antimicrobial surfaces photo-induced by visible light
- 5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17: Dendritic polymers for water resources remediation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Chronology on the characterization of the adsorption properties of dendritic polymers
- 3: Ultra-, nano-filtration
- 4: Beauty resides in simplicity: Centrifugation, microfiltration, flocculation, and extraction
- 5: Dendritic polymers as solid adsorbents
- 6: Dendritic polymers on solid substrates
- 7: Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 18: Fly ashes from coal gasification applied in the treatment of liquid and gaseous phases
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Mineral coal and the southern region of Brazil potential
- 3: Environmental concern
- 4: Gasification process
- 5: Characterization of gasification coal fly ashes
- 6: G-CFA applications in the liquid and gaseous phases treatment
- 7: Conclusion and future trends
- References
- Chapter 19: Thermodynamic and structural analysis of graphene/polymer nanocomposites for the adsorption of azo dyes present in binary mixed
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methodology
- 3: Results and discussions
- 4: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 20: Nanomagnetic materials for environmental remediation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Chemical synthesis of MNPs
- 3: Green synthesis of MNPs
- 4: Characterization techniques for MNPs
- 5: Applications of magnetic nanomaterials
- References
- Chapter 21: Sustainable applications of carbon dots-based composites as photocatalyst for environmental pollutants remediation
- Abstract
- Highlights
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methods of synthesizing carbon dots
- 3: Properties and characterization of carbon dots for photocatalysis
- 4: Principles and mechanisms of carbon dots as photocatalyst
- 5: Construction of CDs-based composites
- 6: Applications of carbon dots–based composites as photocatalyst for environmental remediation
- 7: Conclusion and recommendations
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 610
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 1, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323918947
- eBook ISBN: 9780323919272
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Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis
Dr. Dimitrios Giannakoudakis graduated as chemist from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in Greece, where he obtained also two M.Sc. degrees (in Physical-chemistry & Electrochemistry and in New Educational Technologies). He received his PhD degree on “Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry” from the City University of New York (CUNY) with full scholarship, in 02/2017. Then, he continued as postdoctoral-fellow and adjunct tutor at the City College of New York, AUTh, and the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IChF) of Polish Academy of Sciences. Afterwards, he served at IChF as adj. Assistant Professor and tutor of “Modern nano-Topics in Physical Chemistry”. Currently, he is Research Associate and tutor at AUTh.
He has co-authored more than 105 publications in leading peer-reviewed journals (avg. Impact Factor as 1st author above 11), with the articles to be cited more than 3000 times, one monograph by Springer, three edited books by Elsevier, more than 20 book chapters, and 3 invention patents.
For more details: www.DaGchem.com
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Institute of Physical Chemistry of Polish Academy of Sciences, GreeceLM
Lucas Meili
Lucas Meili is Professor in the Center of Technology at the Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil. His areas of interest are focused in separation processes, water and wastewater treatment, and synthesis of materials, with a particular interest in adsorption and advanced oxidation processes.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas, BrazilIA
Ioannis Anastopoulos
Dr. Ioannis Anastopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece. He graduated from the Department of Natura Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering from the Agricultural University of Athens, while he obtained the Ph.D. in Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry with two post-graduate degrees in Agricultural Engineering-Agricultural Science and Soil Science (Edafology)-Soil Resources Management. He has worked in postdoctoral research at the Agricultural Research Institute (Cyprus), the University of Patras (Greece), the University of Cyprus (Cyprus), and Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece). His research is focused on the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils after receiving organic and inorganic materials, the fabrication of different adsorbents for wastewater treatment, and the use of organic amendments for soil remediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, GreeceRead Novel Materials for Environmental Remediation Applications on ScienceDirect