
Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment
Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Souravi Bardhan, Maulin P. Shah
- Language: English
Piezo catalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes offers a thorough examin… Read more

In addition, the book addresses real-world implementation, offering practical guidance for researchers in both academia and industry. It highlights the versatility of piezocatalytic solutions for degrading persistent organic pollutants and eliminating harmful microbes, making it an essential resource for addressing complex water contamination challenges. The discussion extends to recent developments, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities, positioning piezocatalysis as a promising approach for sustainable wastewater remediation.
- Highlights limitations and challenges faced by existing techniques for the degradation of pollutants and microbial load in wastewater
- Discusses the latest innovations and modifications in tailoring piezocatalytic materials for greater efficiency
- Provides detailed insights into how to apply piezocatalysis for simultaneous pollutant degradation and microbial control
- Includes practical applications that showcase the industrial feasibility of piezocatalysis
2. Mechanisms of piezocatalysis
3. Design and fabrication of piezo-responsive materials
4. Synthetic polymers for piezocatalysis
5. Biopolymers for piezocatalysis
6. Ultrasonic energy-based piezocatalysis for wastewater treatment
7. Mechanical stirring-based piezocatalysis for wastewater treatment
8. Piezocatalysis for removal of pesticides and pharmaceutical wastes from wastewater
9. Piezocatalytic dye degradation from wastewater
10. Piezocatalytic disinfection of wastewater
11. Synergistic approach piezo-photocatalysis for wastewater treatment
12. Piezocatalytic advances in industrial wastewater
13. Challenges and future prospective
14. Conclusion
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Souravi Bardhan
Dr. Souravi Bardhan is affiliated with the Faculty in the Department of Environmental Science in a Calcutta University-affiliated college for the past 6 years. She has completed her Ph.D. at Jadavpur University and has published more than 37 research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals with a research experience of 9 years. Her research mainly involves heavy metal sensing in industrial wastewater and living cells and wastewater remediation.
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Maulin P. Shah
Dr. Maulin P. Shah is an active researcher and microbial biotechnologist with diverse research interest. His primary interest is the environment, the quality of our living resources and the ways that bacteria can help to manage and degrade toxic wastes and restore environmental health. Consequently, His work has been focused to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of wastewater following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis.