Recent Advancements In Waste Water Management: Nano-based Remediation

1st Edition, Volume 10 - January 5, 2024
Editors: Muhammad Bilal, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Ajay Kumar
Language: English
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Recent Advancements In Waste Water Management: Nano-based Remediation, Volume Ten highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting topics in chapters including Biogenic nanoparticles for dye removal, Membrane process for wastewater treatment, Nano-biocatalysts for wastewater remediation and redefining of pollutants, Nanobiosorption of toxic cations from wastewater, Nanotechnologies to mitigating the risks of emerging pollutants, Bioremediation of insecticides and herbicides using nanomaterials, Magnetically responsive nanocomposites for robust environmental remediation, Metal-organic frameworks for oil-water separation, and Electrochemical approaches in wastewater treatment.

Other chapters focus on important tools and techniques for characterization of wastewater, Heterogenous catalysis for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment, Essential roles of graphene and graphene based membrane in water desalination and treatment, Contamination removal from waste water using electrochemical approaches, Combined treatments for wastewater treatment process, Water treatment and environmental applications of two-dimensional metal carbides, Oil-refinery wastewater treatment in a biofilm membrane bioreactor, Hybrid adsorptive-photocatalytic nanoparticle technology for remediation of organic pollutants, Green synthesis of nanoparticles for the remediation of organic pollutants in wastewater by adsorption, and more.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Chapter One Biogenic nanoparticles for dye removal
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Bacteriogenic nanoparticles
3 Mycogenic nanoparticles
4 Phycogenic nanoparticles
5 Phytogenic nanoparticles
6 Future perspectives
7 Conclusion
References
Chapter Two Membrane processes for wastewater treatment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Sources and characteristics of wastewater
3 Membrane processes
4 Strategies for pretreatment prior to membrane-based processes
5 Membrane technology's uses in sewage treatment
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Three Nanobiocatalysts as efficient tools for wastewater pollutants remediation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Nanobiocatalysts-supported remediation of hazardous compounds
3 Redefining of hazardous compounds—Mechanisms of removal, remediation pathways and toxicity
4 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Four Chitosan-based nanomaterials for pharmaceutical waste remediation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Pharmaceutical waste
3 Chitosan and its properties
4 Use of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment
5 Chitosan-based nanomaterials for pharmaceutical waste decontamination
6 Applications of chitosan-based nanomaterials in pharmaceutical waste decontamination
7 Performance evaluation and optimization of chitosan nanomaterials
8 Challenges and future perspectives
9 Summary
References
Chapter Five Nanomaterials for efficient removal of heavy metals
Abstract
1 Introduction to heavy metals and their sources
2 Toxicological impacts of heavy metals
3 Strategies for the remediation of heavy metals
4 Nanomaterials: An overview
5 Types of nanomaterials for heavy metal removal
6 Mechanisms of heavy metal adsorption on nanomaterials
7 Environmental factors affecting the performance of nanomaterials
8 Future perspective and roadblocks
9 Conclusion
References
Chapter Six Environmental and toxicological implications of chitosan nanostructures
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Environmental behavior of chitosan nanostructures
3 Eco-toxicological impact of chitosan nanostructures
4 The toxicological impact of chitosan nanostructures in humans
5 Risk assessment and regulation
6 Conclusion
References
Chapter Seven Metal organic frameworks as versatile materials for air purification
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 MOFs with different linkers
3 Synthesis of MOFs
4 Properties of MOFs
5 Applications of MOFs
6 Air purification using metal organic frameworks
7 Drawbacks of MOFs
8 Challenges and future perspectives of MOFs for air purification
9 Conclusion
References
Chapter Eight Advancements in mixed metal oxide anodes for efficient electrochemical treatment of wastewater
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Material of the anode
3 Direct or mediated oxidation of organic pollutants by MMO anodes
4 Material geometry
5 Coupling electrochemical oxidation using MMO with other processes
6 Conclusion
References
Chapter Nine Tools and techniques used for the characterization of wastewater
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Parameters used for characterization of wastewater
3 Spectrophotometry
4 Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
5 Microbiological analysis
6 Future perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Ten Essential role of graphene and graphene-based reverse osmosis membrane in water desalination and purification
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Membrane processes overview
3 RO and nanomaterials
4 Graphene and graphene nanomaterials overview
5 Graphene membrane
6 Conclusion and outlooks
References
Chapter Eleven Contamination removal from waste water using electrochemical approaches
Abstract
1 Introductions
2 Traditional approaches of wastewater treatment
3 Mechanism of electrochemical approach for wastewater treatment
4 Benefits of electrochemical approach for wastewater treatment
5 Limitation of electrochemical approach for wastewater treatment
6 Conclusion
References
Chapter Twelve Innovative strategies: Combining treatments for advanced wastewater purification
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methods for wastewater treatment
3 Treatment steps
4 Final considerations
References
Chapter Thirteen Hybrid adsorptive-catalytic nanoparticle technology for remediation of organic pollutants
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Emerging organic contaminants
3 Adsorption technology
4 Photocatalysis technology
5 Synthesis and characterization of NPs
6 Hybrid applications of adsorptive and photocatalytic NPs
7 Final considerations
References
Chapter Fourteen Green synthesis of nanoparticles for remediation organic pollutants in wastewater by adsorption
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Green synthesis of nanoparticles
3 Characterization of nanoparticles
4 Organic pollutants
5 Adsorption of organic pollutants on nanoparticles
6 Conclusion
References
Chapter Fifteen Biogas production using waste water: Methodologies and applications
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Waste water treatment and biogas digesters
3 Conclusion
References
Chapter Sixteen Incorporation of nanotechnology in wastewater remediation: Advancement and challenges
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Common steps in wastewater treatment
3 Overview of nanotechnology application in wastewater management
4 Environmental biotechnology perspectives
5 Conclusions
References
Further reading

Muhammad Bilal

Muhammad Bilal is an associate professor at the Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland. He has published more than 350 research papers in leading international journals and also serves as an Associate Editor for several of these journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland

Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira

Associate professor with a CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship - Level 2. Scopus Author ID 37067328300. ORCID 0000-0002-5438-7795. ResearcherID: T-5594-2018. He completed his graduation in Biological Sciences (Bachelor's and Licentiate) at UFAL (Federal University of Alagoas - Brazil) in 2003; the master's and doctorate in Agricultural Microbiology from the Luiz de Queiroz Higher School of Agriculture of the University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP - 2005 and 2009); Post-Doctorate by the Institute of Technology and Research in Aracaju/SE (2010-2011); Business Post-Doctorate at Algae Biotecnologia (2012); University of São Paulo (CENA/USP) (2013). He is currently a PPG I-1 professor at Tiradentes University (UNIT) and a researcher at the Institute of Technology and Research (ITP), located at UNIT. He is accredited as a Permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Process Engineering (PEP) at Tiradentes University (CAPES Concept 5) since 2014. He participates in the CNPQ research groups "Water Resources, Ecotoxicology, and Environmental Technologies", "BIOMAFARTEC- Bioprospection of molecules with pharmacological and technological activities", "Energy, Materials and Catalytic Processes", and "Advanced Oxidative Processes". He had a brief experience as a visiting researcher in the Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa with Professor Samir Kumar Khanal. He serves as an editorial board member for the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology as well as a Review Editor for the journal Frontiers in Microbiology. He is a member of the Research Advisory Committee of the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação Tecnológica do Estado de Sergipe [FAPITEC/SE] and reviewer of development projects of several research foundations in Brazil (FAPESP, CNPq, and FAPITEC), as well as foundations of international research institutions such as the International Foundation for Science. He has published 90 articles in specialized journals, 20 book chapters published between national and international publishers, and has 7 patent filings. It has an H index = 16, with more than 850 citations (Scopus base). He supervised 11 master's dissertations, 3 doctoral thesis, 17 scientific initiation works, 2-course conclusion works, and 1 monograph of a lato sensu specialization course. He has been working as a reviewer for 50 international journals and 5 national. Between 2010 and 2022 he participated in 15 research projects, of which he coordinated 3. He currently participates in 3 research projects. He works in the Environmental Engineering/Microbiology/Ecotoxicology area, with an emphasis on Bioengineering; Biotechnology/Environmental Engineering; Bioremediation; Biocatalysis; enzymes; immobilization; Green Chemistry; Biomaterials; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Bioreactors. In his professional activities, he interacted with 150 collaborators in co-authorship of scientific works. He is currently developing research projects with International Universities and/or research institutions in China (Huaiyin Institute of Technology), Mexico (School of Engineering and Sciences, Campus Monterrey), Israel (Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani center), South Korea (Dongguk University), United States (the University of Hawaii at Manoa), Austria (Medizinische Universität Innsbruck), United Kingdom (Coventry University UK), India (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Jaypee University of Information Technology), among others.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Universidade Tiradentes (UNIT)/ Tiradentes University, Brazil

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 175 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 32 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar’s research experience is in the field of plant–microbe interactions, postharvest management, cyanobacterial biology, and so on.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India