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    • Solar-Driven Photothermal Membrane Distillation

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Manoj Kumar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Solar-driven Photothermal Membrane Distillation: Assessment, Advances, and Challenges explores the intersection of renewable energy, water treatment, membrane technology, and sustainable development. It focuses on membrane distillation, a promising technology for desalination and water purification, and specifically examines the use of solar energy to drive the distillation process. The book addresses challenges and provides practical solutions for implementing and optimizing solar-driven photothermal membrane distillation systems, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water treatment technologies in ensuring water security and environmental conservation. Solar-driven Photothermal Membrane Distillation: Assessment, Advances, and Challenges is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators interested in advancing knowledge and promoting the adoption of solar-driven membrane distillation for sustainable water treatment.

    • Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Joaquim M.S. Cabral + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 3 3 1 3
      Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability describes the basic concepts of chemical and biochemical kinetics, chemical reaction engineering, reactors design, ideal reactors, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors. The book brings together in a single source the most significant types of reactors that use molecular (enzymes) and cells biocatalysts for biological applications, which range from enzyme reactors, microbial reactors, plant cell culture and reactors, photobioreactors, cell reactors, reactors for stem cell culture, reactors for tissue and organ engineering, microbioreactors, reactors for cellular agriculture products, to bioreactors for waste-water treatment. It elaborates on bioreactors from molecular level enzymes, to microbial, plant, animal and human cells and tissue and organs, and provides sustainable applications in industrial, environmental and health sectors. As such the book bridges the gap between the Engineering Sciences and Technology and Health Sciences areas. Bioreactors for Health and Sustainability brings a novel contribution to biotechnology that is based on the upstream of a biological process, which makes it of broad interest for professionals, researchers, and students in biological/biochemic... engineering and bioengineering.

    • Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Microbiome in Ecosystem

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Maulin P. Shah + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbiome in Ecosystem: A Sustainable Approach for Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes delves deeply into the pioneering use of microbiome for the sustainable treatment of waste water. The book examines the biochemical, physicochemical, and molecular pathways of microbes involved in waste water treatment processes, elucidating their indispensable contributions to environmental preservation and sustainable development. From the exploration of microbiome-generated nanoparticles to the discourse on bioengineering methodologies and the synthesis of bioactive metabolites and enzymes, the book provides a thorough analysis of state-of-the-art techniques and advancements in the field. The book reveals invaluable insights into the microbiome of diverse ecosystems, including their multifaceted functions, interactions, and the underlying molecular, genetic, and biochemical processes relevant to waste water treatment. Emphasizing global challenges and offering forward-looking perspectives, the book serves as an essential reference for students, researchers, scientists, and professionals across various disciplines such as biotechnology, microbiology, environmental science, and waste treatment engineering.

    • Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the synergy between microbial nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions. The book presents the latest scientific advancements and innovative applications that harness the power of microorganisms and nanomaterials to enhance green energy sources. Readers will discover how these eco-friendly technologies can significantly contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. The book is organized into six parts, beginning with the fundamentals of green microbial nanotechnology, including topics such as biofuel synthesis, microbial nanocatalysts, and solar energy conversion. Subsequent sections delve into practical applications, from microbial nanodevices and nanoscale enzymes to energy-efficient buildings and advanced energy storage systems. The exploration of biofuel production and energy storage technologies further emphasizes the transformative potential of microbial nanotechnology, while case studies and future perspectives provide a holistic view of the field. Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Green Energy: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers interested in sustainable energy solutions. By presenting cutting-edge research and real-world applications, this book equips readers with the knowledge to drive innovation in renewable energy, fostering a deeper understanding of how microbial nanotechnology can shape a greener future.

    • Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Souravi Bardhan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes comprehensively elucidates insights into the principles and applications of piezocatalysis. The book explains in detail the mechanism of the process and explores various approaches and the latest breakthroughs in material synthesis and designing for piezocatalysis. It explains how piezocatalysis offers a unique advantage by simultaneously degrading pollutants and controlling microbial populations, and that this dual action streamlines the wastewater treatment process and enhances overall efficiency. Along with providing practical insights into how piezocatalysis is being employed to tackle wastewater issues, this book focuses on the recent developments, outlining their challenges and future opportunities. Piezocatalysis as a Sustainable Solution for Microbial Eradication and Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes helps researchers in academia and industry to learn about the implementation of piezocatalysis for wastewater remediation. The book provides versatile solutions that are capable of degrading a wide range of pollutants, including recalcitrant organic compounds and microbial contaminants and as such enabling the degradation of various water pollutants and removal of pathogenic microbes.

    • Ultrasonic Treatment of Water and Wastewater

      • 1st Edition
      • February 20, 2026
      • Mohammad Hadi Dehghani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Ultrasonic Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Removal of Biological and Chemical Pollutants and Combined Processes is a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the innovative technology of sonochemistry in the field of water and wastewater treatment. The book provides a detailed overview of the fundamental principles of sonochemistry, the different types of sonochemical reactors and their applications, and the advantages and limitations of sonochemical treatment. The book focuses on the practical applications of sonochemistry in the treatment of water and wastewater, making it an extremely useful resource for professionals and researchers working in the field. The book also provides a thorough discussion of the environmental benefits of sonochemical treatment, such as reducing the amount of hazardous chemicals used and reducing energy consumption.Ultrason... Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Removal of Biological and Chemical Pollutants and Combined Processes has an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as chemistry, physics, and environmental science. This makes it a valuable resource for professionals and students from a variety of backgrounds.

    • Life Cycle Assessment of Waste and Water Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Siming You
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Life Cycle Assessment of Waste and Water Systems covers all essential information for the environmental accounting of major waste, water and hydrogen systems using the approach of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The book helps you to quickly learn, understand and apply the standardized approach with major issues related to LCA. By focusing on major waste and water, it allows you to get familiar with LCAs of the most commonly encountered systems and technologies for circular economy development. This book provides systematic and representative databases on the energy, materials and emissions of the technologies, and serves as a one-stop source to facilitate conducting preliminary LCA studies. The practical implementation and systematic presentation of LCA principles followed by comparative illustrations makes the book an indispensable source for academics, students, scientists, engineers, technicians, investors, and policymakers.

    • Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Wang Hualin
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Hydrocyclone Technology for Liquid-Solid Separation comprehensively and systematically provides the basic theory, experimental research, test analysis, simulation calculations, and engineering applications, reflecting the current trends and characteristics in this field. The book offers a new detection method for the liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation process, launches a liquid-solid micro-hydorcyclone parallel amplification engineering design model, as well as a new technology for enhanced liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation based on particle high speed self-rotation, particle sorting, and particle filtration. It constructs process flows and engineering equipment of methanol-to-olefin reaction wastewater treatment using liquid-solid hydrocyclone separation as the core, liquid-solid on-line separation of fluidized bed hydrogenation, resource utilization of fluidized bed efflux catalyst and wastewater deep treatment.The relevant achievements covered in this book formed the industry standard "Technical Conditions for Liquid-Solid Hydrocyclone Separator" (HG/T 4380-2012), in which the "Coke Cooling Water Closed Cycle Treatment Process" was approved by the national environmental protection industry standard "Clean Production in Petroleum Refining Industry" (HG/T 125-2013)

    • Yeast Biotechnology and Biorefinery

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anuj K. Chandel + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Yeast Biotechnology and Biorefinery: Background, Potential and Future Perspective explores the essential role of yeasts in modern biorefineries. The book discusses yeast isolation, fermentation of biomass sugars for producing ethanol, xylitol, biopolymers, and more. It emphasizes recent advancements in molecular biology and bioprocessing to overcome challenges in biomass refining. The focus is on providing current information on yeast biodiversity, biotechnology, and their applications in generating biochemicals, biofuels, and nutraceuticals in lignocellulose biorefineries. The book compiles research on yeast isolation, synthetic biology for biocatalyst development, and various product applications. It also covers process engineering techniques like immobilization methods and feeding patterns to boost productivity. Overall, the book underscores the importance of utilizing both traditional and new yeasts for a wide range of bioproducts in the biorefinery context. Yeast Biotechnology and Biorefinery: Background, Potential and Future Perspective is an an indispensable resource for students, senior researchers, and industrial R&D professionals working on sustainable conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biobased renewables and fuels.

    • Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Komal Agrawal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes addresses the global interest in sustainable practices and the challenges faced by modern society. It explores the transformative potential of green technologies as sustainable alternatives to conventional methodologies and non-renewable resources. The book focuses on finding sustainable and renewable alternatives addressing the increase in industrial activities and unregulated discharge of pollutants into the environment, and provides exhaustive information on the remediation of wastewater and agricultural waste, which are crucial for shaping the global economy. The target audience for this book includes researchers, scientists, academicians, and professionals in agriculture, environmental science, waste management, sustainability, and bio-energy. It also aims to bridge the gap between the scientific community and policymakers, serving as a pivotal reference work for students, faculty members, environmentalists, and industrial practitioners in the field of green and bio-based technologies. The book offers insights into the paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability and future trajectories, fostering a diverse readership.

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