Books in Environmental chemistry substances and processes

Microplastics in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate and Distribution

1st Edition
Volume 13
November 1, 2025
Javier González-Sálamo + 1 more
English
eBook
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Microplastics in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate and Distribution, Volume Twelve highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Microplastics in the environment: Degradation processes, Analytical methods for microplastics determination in environmental samples, Microplastics in the seawater surface, Microplastics in the water column, Microplastics occurrence in seabed sediments, Microplastics in marine biota, Modeling microplastics distribution and transport in water environments, Microplastics monitoring in freshwater systems, Microplastics in sewage sludge and municipal solid waste, and more.Other sections cover Presence of microplastics in soils, Microplastics in the atmosphere: Occurrence, distribution and transport, Microplastics in the cryosphere, Occurrence of microplastics in food and beverages, Bioindicators of microplastics pollution, and Microplastics' removal from the environment.

Hydrological Insights

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hossein Hashemi + 2 more
English

Hydrological Insights: Synergizing Groundwater Models, Remote Sensing, and AI for Water Sustainability offers an in-depth exploration of hydrological modeling and its cutting-edge advancements, presented across six comprehensive sections. Part I establishes the foundational principles and methodologies of hydrological modeling, while Part II delves into sophisticated techniques and tools that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of hydrological studies. Part III highlights the powerful integration of remote sensing and artificial intelligence, showcasing how these technologies revolutionize modern hydrological practices. In Part IV, the focus shifts to environmental impact assessment and management strategies, outlining effective methods for sustainable water resource management. Part V covers the latest advancements in remote sensing and machine learning, emphasizing their pivotal role in contemporary hydrology. Finally, Part VI presents real-world case studies and future directions, offering practical insights and forward-looking perspectives. With meticulously crafted chapters that combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, this book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to advance their understanding of hydrology through the integration of remote sensing and AI.

Air Quality Monitoring and Management Using Sensors

1st Edition
Volume 9
October 1, 2025
Amit Awasthi + 4 more
English

Air Quality Monitoring and Management Using Sensors, Volume Nine offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in air pollution monitoring technologies. With contributions from leading experts, the book discusses sensor innovations, data analysis, and practical applications. It addresses the needs and challenges of air pollution monitoring and management, highlighting recent progress in calibration and validation of sensors, and the use of portable and wearable devices for personal exposure monitoring and indoor air quality assessment.Sections explore remote sensing techniques, smart sensor networks integration, IoT applications, and advanced data analysis tools for tackling air pollution. It covers sensor applications for detecting pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Additionally, it examines emission control technologies and the development of detection systems for various pollutants, including sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide. Future trends and successful case studies showcase the implementation of these sensors in environmental monitoring and remediation efforts.

New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Pasquale Avino + 2 more
English
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New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality provides readers with the latest scientific discoveries related to indoor air quality. After an in-depth introduction to indoor air quality and review of current air quality legislation, the book's chapters explore gaseous pollutants, particulate matter, ultrafine particles, and emerging contaminants. This is followed by analysis of formaldehyde emissions, VOCs, SVOCs, nanomaterials emissions, and combustion sources. From an assessment perspective, chapters include sampling approaches, traditional measuring instruments, automatic measuring instruments, assessment of bioaerosols, and geospatial analysis and modeling.Finally, the editors address the health effects of poor indoor air quality and examine how climate change has contributed to these issues. Fifteen detailed case studies round out the book to provide practical, real world understanding of the concepts covered throughout the preceding chapters.

Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Mihir Kumar Purkait + 1 more
English
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Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Advancements and Environmental Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of ozone and related oxidation methods for eliminating harmful contaminants from drinking water and wastewater. Beginning with an overview of water resource management, pollution sources, and treatment limitations, the book delves into the principles and mechanisms of ozonation, including operational factors and impacts. Subsequent chapters include advancements in ozone nano bubble technology that are supported by mathematical models and reaction kinetics. Discussions of the practical applications of ozone-based processes in water treatment are also explored.A necessary guide for students and researchers in water science, this book provides a blend of foundational knowledge and cutting-edge insights presented in an accessible manner with real-world case studies.

Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru + 3 more
English

Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment is an essential guide focusing on water reuse, wastewater, and wastewater applications for resource recovery and sustainability. The book's editors, all experts in the field, cover various physical, chemical, and biological methods which are being utilized to provide a complete remediation to an extent where wastewater could be discharged safely into inland waterbodies or could be possibly reused for agriculture or other purposes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the current strategies and tools that are used to address water pollution and the efficient treatment of contaminated water sources.Using real-life applications and case studies, this comprehensive reference book is a necessary tool for students and researchers learning about waste remediation and wastewater treatment.

Activated Carbon

1st Edition
May 30, 2025
Jude Okolie + 1 more
English
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Activated Carbon: Synthesis, Analysis, and Industrial Applications explores the fundamentals of activated carbon production and characterization, modification techniques and applications of machine learning in the field of activated carbon synthesis and applications. The book is divided into three parts to enable readers and researchers of all levels easy access to the information herein. Part 1 is on Synthesis methods and characterization techniques. The next six chapters on part 2 focus on diverse industrial applications of activated carbon. The last section is on machine learning applications as well as research progress in activated carbon synthesis, modification, and diverse applications.Written for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, academics, and industry professionals in the fields of sustainable environmental science and chemical engineering, this book will be a welcomed reference for those who wish to better understand the role of activated carbon in solving sustainability challenges in the world related to energy shortage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental issues.

Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies

1st Edition
May 23, 2025
Deepak Kumar + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the decontamination of subsurface water resources. It covers field experimentations, modelling strategies, remote-sensing methods, and the application of artificial intelligence.This broad coverage ensures that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of the topic. Purchasing this book offers a unique opportunity to access up-to-date, comprehensive, and scientifically grounded insights into subsurface water decontamination. This book will inform the student, researcher, policymaker, or industry practitioner and contribute to positive change in the field of water resource management.

Emerging Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Effluent

1st Edition
Volume 12
April 30, 2025
Ajay Kumar + 2 more
English
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Emerging Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Effluent is a comprehensive guide that explores the latest advancements in the field of industrial wastewater treatment. This book provides an in-depth analysis of innovative and sustainable technologies designed to address the complex challenges associated with the treatment and management of industrial effluents.

Biochar for Environmental Remediation

1st Edition
January 24, 2025
Willis Gwenzi
English
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Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Principles, Applications, and Prospects synthesizes state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar-based systems for environmental remediation. This book examines a wide variety of biochar applications for the remediation of inorganic, organic, microbial, and emerging contaminants in various environmental media, including drinking water, industrial wastewater, urban stormwater, industrial and indoor air pollution, and contaminated lands and soils. An increasing body of evidence shows that biochars have potential applications in environmental remediation of contaminants in soils, aqueous systems, and air pollution control. This book uses a systematic approach, covering biochar preparation, properties and characteristics, removal mechanisms, industrial applications, regeneration and disposal of spent biochar, life cycle analysis, and environmental and human health risks. Researchers, engineers, and graduate students will find this to be a valuable reference for understanding opportunities for the use of biochar in environmental remediation as it fills the gaps in existing literature and offers a clear roadmap to guide future research.

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