Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste
Challenges and Opportunities
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Atun Roy Choudhury, Kannan Krishnamurthi, Saurabh Khodia, Arun Vuppaladadiyam, Qiuyan Yuan
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Resource Recovery from Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste: Challenges and Opportunities examines the complexities in managing biomedical and hazardous industrial waste, focusing on innovative resource recovery techniques. This book addresses the challenges of global waste management systems and presents practical solutions, covering waste classification, collection, treatment technologies, and environmental impacts. This book will also emphasize emerging methodologies such as waste-to-energy, recycling, and the valorization of hazardous materials into valuable resources, promoting sustainable practices. With a thorough analysis of emerging trends, including the impact of COVID-19 on waste management, and a strong emphasis on innovative, sustainable practices, it provides valuable insights for advancing waste recovery solutions.
Key features
Key features
- Explores cutting-edge technologies for resource recovery, including bio-electrochemical systems and advanced heat recovery
- Highlights innovative methods for optimizing resource recovery and advancing sustainable waste management practices
- Investigates the evolving landscape of waste management, including how global crises influence policies, practices, and system upgrades
Readership
Readership
Scientists, engineers, and professionals interested in waste management, environmental science, and resource recovery
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Cross-Cutting Overview
1. A New Perspective on Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Gajendra Kumar Gaurav, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
2. Life Cycle Assessment of Unregulated Disposal of Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Md. Shahinoor Islam, Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
3. Key Components of Biomedical and Hazardous Waste Collection & Transport and Associated Guidelines
Dr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Environmental Engineering Division, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
4. Strategies and Pathways to Mitigate Illegal Disposal of Waste in Developing Nations
Dr. Navarro Ferronato, Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, University of Insubria, Italy
Section II: Handling, Management, and Resource Recovery from Biomedical Waste
5. Recovery of Recyclables from Disinfected Healthcare Waste: A Sustainable Solution
Dr. Chunjiang An, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Canada
6. Energy-Positive Destruction of Biomedical Waste
Dr. Min Wang, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
Section III: Handling, Management, and Resource Recovery from Industrial Waste
7. Evaluating Valuables Recovery Potential from Industrial E-Waste: Techniques and Innovations
Dr. Deblina Dutta, Department of Environmental Science, SRM University- AP, India
8. Energy Recovery through Incineration of Desiccated Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Ola Eriksson, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of Gävle, Sweden
9. Nanomaterial Waste: Navigating New Challenges
Dr. Sherif A. Younis, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt
10. Renewable Energy: The Waste Dilemma
Dr. Peter Enevoldsen, Center for Energy Technologies, Aarhus University, Denmark
Section-IV: Legal and Techno-Economic Perspectives
11. Legal Frameworks and Policy Implications
Dr. Greg Curtzwiler, Polymer and Food Protection Consortium, Iowa State University, USA
12. Financial and Economic Aspects of Resource Recovery
Dr. Dharm Dutt, Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, India
Section V: International Case Studies
13. Efficient Management of Healthcare Waste in Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Vikas Thakur, Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur, India
14. Critical Case Study on Forced Disposal of COVID-19 Biomedical Waste Through Deep Burial: Infrastructure Challenges in South Asia and African Nations
Dr. Poornima Jayasinghe, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
15. Valorization of Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste: Recovery of Alternative Fuel and Raw Materials for Cement Manufacturing in Developing Nations
Dr. Essossinam Beguedou, Department of Waste and Resource Management, University of Rostock, Germany
16. Recovery of Treated Wastewater from Bulk Drug Industry Effluent in Common Effluent Treatment Plants in Hyderabad
Dr. Sankha Chakrabortty, School of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India
1. A New Perspective on Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Gajendra Kumar Gaurav, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
2. Life Cycle Assessment of Unregulated Disposal of Biomedical and Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Md. Shahinoor Islam, Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
3. Key Components of Biomedical and Hazardous Waste Collection & Transport and Associated Guidelines
Dr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Environmental Engineering Division, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
4. Strategies and Pathways to Mitigate Illegal Disposal of Waste in Developing Nations
Dr. Navarro Ferronato, Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, University of Insubria, Italy
Section II: Handling, Management, and Resource Recovery from Biomedical Waste
5. Recovery of Recyclables from Disinfected Healthcare Waste: A Sustainable Solution
Dr. Chunjiang An, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Canada
6. Energy-Positive Destruction of Biomedical Waste
Dr. Min Wang, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
Section III: Handling, Management, and Resource Recovery from Industrial Waste
7. Evaluating Valuables Recovery Potential from Industrial E-Waste: Techniques and Innovations
Dr. Deblina Dutta, Department of Environmental Science, SRM University- AP, India
8. Energy Recovery through Incineration of Desiccated Hazardous Industrial Waste
Dr. Ola Eriksson, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of Gävle, Sweden
9. Nanomaterial Waste: Navigating New Challenges
Dr. Sherif A. Younis, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt
10. Renewable Energy: The Waste Dilemma
Dr. Peter Enevoldsen, Center for Energy Technologies, Aarhus University, Denmark
Section-IV: Legal and Techno-Economic Perspectives
11. Legal Frameworks and Policy Implications
Dr. Greg Curtzwiler, Polymer and Food Protection Consortium, Iowa State University, USA
12. Financial and Economic Aspects of Resource Recovery
Dr. Dharm Dutt, Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, India
Section V: International Case Studies
13. Efficient Management of Healthcare Waste in Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Vikas Thakur, Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur, India
14. Critical Case Study on Forced Disposal of COVID-19 Biomedical Waste Through Deep Burial: Infrastructure Challenges in South Asia and African Nations
Dr. Poornima Jayasinghe, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
15. Valorization of Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste: Recovery of Alternative Fuel and Raw Materials for Cement Manufacturing in Developing Nations
Dr. Essossinam Beguedou, Department of Waste and Resource Management, University of Rostock, Germany
16. Recovery of Treated Wastewater from Bulk Drug Industry Effluent in Common Effluent Treatment Plants in Hyderabad
Dr. Sankha Chakrabortty, School of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Atun Roy Choudhury
Dr. Atun Roy Choudhury, a PhD graduate from BITS Pilani, is an esteemed Environmental Engineer currently serving as the Assistant General Manager for Technical Strategy and Planning at Cube Bio-Energy Private Limited. He has held pivotal roles at NARL-ISRO, IL&FS Environment, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd., Banka Bio Ltd., and Eco India Projects Pvt. Ltd. Renowned for his research in waste management, water, and sanitation, Dr. Roy Choudhury has guided numerous dissertations and published over 50 papers, book chapters, and books. He is a sought-after speaker at international scientific assemblies, including TEDx, and serves as an Editor and Reviewer for prominent journals. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the University Grant Commission’s gold medal, Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medalist, and Rastra Ratna. He is also a certified Environmental Lead Auditor from Germany and a Six Sigma Green Belt holder. His groundbreaking patented work is featured in the Oxford World Book of Researchers, the Asia Book of Records, and the UN WASH Grassroot Innovation database.
Affiliations and expertise
Asst. General Manager-Tech, Cube Bio Energy Pvt. Ltd., IndiaKK
Kannan Krishnamurthi
Dr. K. Krishnamurthi is a distinguished scientist at CSIR-NEERI, where he serves as Chief Scientist and Co-chair of the Waste Management Vertical, as well as the Sub-Vertical Incharge for Waste and Chemical Toxicity Assessment. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry (2001), focusing on the genotoxicity of hazardous wastes and toxic wastewaters from selected industries. With over 32 years of experience, his expertise encompasses Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Health, Algal Biotechnology, and Climate Change Health Risk Assessment. Dr. Krishnamurthi has authored more than 100 publications and holds several patents. His significant contributions to science have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (UK) in 2023. He was awarded the INSA International Travel Fellowship for post-doctoral research in Cancer Genetics at Leipzig University, Germany, and the FASc (AW) from the Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Toxicology, India, and the Academy of Environmental Biologists of India. Dr. Krishnamurthi has mentored 14 PhD scholars and currently supervises seven more.
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Scientist and Head at CSIR-NEERI, IndiaSK
Saurabh Khodia
Dr. Saurabh Khodia is a research fellow at the University of Bristol, where his research focuses on the effects of secondary organic aerosol growth on atmospheric chemistry and its implications for environmental health. His research spans spectroscopic characterization of molecular complexes, radicals, and ions, along with reaction kinetics, which are essential for understanding chemical dynamics and reactions. Dr. Khodia earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), where he specialized in ultrafast proton transfer and photo-protective mechanisms in bio-relevant chemical systems. In his early career, he has already published 10+ research papers, contributing significantly to his field. He has received several prestigious awards for his academic excellence, including the Inspire Fellowship in 2012 and, more recently, the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship in 2023— a prestigious award that supports his pioneering research in atmospheric chemistry
Affiliations and expertise
Royal Society Newton International Fellow, University of Bristol, UKAV
Arun Vuppaladadiyam
Dr. Arun is a resourceful, results-oriented and highly accomplished environmental engineering professional, with a keen interest and extensive research experience in product development processes. His expertise focuses on improving safety and effectiveness in the field of environmental engineering, and he offers solutions to achieve these goals. His technical skills range from ASPEN Plus Process Modelling to thermochemical and biochemical conversions, waste-to-energy processes, wastewater treatment, biochar synthesis and applications, and disturbed mine site rehabilitation. In addition, he has demonstrated experience in using various scientific and analytical instruments and software, including XRD, BET, TG-MS, ICP, and FTIR. He has a solid track record of research and professional experience, having held postdoctoral fellowships in top universities in Australia and Hong Kong, and environmental professional roles in India. His responsibilities have included designing and executing experiments for non-agricultural applications of biochar, recovering energy and other valuable products from solid wastes via thermochemical and biochemical processes, conducting techno-feasibility studies, and establishing waste processing facilities. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, China. His earlier education includes a Master’s in Energy & Environmental Engineering at VIT University, and a Bachelor’s in Industrial & Production Engineering at SV University, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, AustraliaQY
Qiuyan Yuan
Dr. Qiuyan Yuan joined the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba in July of 2013 as an assistant professor. She earned her PhD degree from the University of Manitoba . Dr. Yuan has over 10 years of research and development experience in sustainable nutrient removal and recovery processes applied to wastewater and biosolids. Since 2014, her research areas have expanded to include solid waste treatment and management. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba, she was a process specialist at Stantec Consulting Inc. She was the recipient of the University of Manitoba Merit Award for Research, Scholarly Work & Other Creative Activities in 2018, and the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in 2019. Dr. Yuan's interests cover a variety of environmental engineering topics, with the primary research area being nutrient removal and recovery. She is particularly interested in the technological implementation of biological phosphorus removal and chemical phosphorus recovery. She is also interested in leachate treatment, biomass fermentation, and anaerobic digestion. The goal of her research is to develop sustainable technologies for the water and waste treatment processes that will reduce the environmental burden, carbon footprint, and greenhouse gas emissions. She is also interested in community outreach to promote environmental awareness.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor (Associate Head- Undergraduate Programs), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Canada