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    • Green Revolution

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Marcello Locatelli + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative methods and diverse applications of waste-derived materials. By promoting recycling and innovative resource utilization, this book will empower readers to contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. This book will delve into the environmental importance of converting waste. It will also highlight various materials like carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and metal organic frameworks, providing information for innovative waste utilization in material synthesis.

    • From Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Sergio Nogales Delgado + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      From Waste to Energy: Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation offers a detailed exploration of green energy implementation through real-world case studies from around the globe and across various sectors. Emphasizing the transformational impact of practical green technology applications, the book discusses dynamic solutions for converting waste into energy through waste-to-energy projects. It explores how different countries cooperate to utilize waste-to-energy processes, from waste management to developing international cooperation. The book addresses both the economic and practical challenges associated with these technologies, providing a comprehensive assessment needed to evaluate the sustainability of such practices. This in-depth analysis ensures that readers understand the viability and long-term sustainability of implementing green energy solutions in various sectors. By providing real-world examples, it highlights the opportunities and obstacles in implementing waste-to-energy solutions, offering valuable insights for advancing sustainable practices globally. The book begins with an introduction to waste valorization and explores the various processes and managements of converting waste materials produced by industrial activities into valuable products or energy. Notably it explores the transformation of agrowaste into biochar, which not only provides a sustainable method of waste management but also acts as a negative carbon technology, significantly contributing to climate change mitigation. In addition to exploring different methods for energy conversion, the book also provides a global perspective through case studies from different countries and regions of the world. These examples showcase how bioenergy can be harnessed to meet local energy needs as well as industrial needs. Throughout the book, readers will find diverse examples of how different industries are integrating green energy solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, highlighting the wide-ranging applicability of waste-to-green energy conversion. The applied nature of From Waste to Energy: Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation will be of great interest to industry practitioners, both at the technical and operational levels and for policymakers. It will also appeal to academia and the research community interested in bioenergy applications, thus bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial applications of waste-to-energy processes.

    • Technologies for Soil and Water Pollution Remediation

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Sivakumar Utandhi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Technologies for Soil and Water Pollution Remediation explores advanced microbial methods and practical solutions for effectively addressing soil and water contamination. It addresses critical issues in soil and water pollution while outlining the pressing environmental challenges associated with soil and water contamination, emphasizing the urgent need for effective remediation strategies. This book highlights the identification and classification of contaminants, their sources, and the impacts on ecosystems and human health. Key methodologies discussed include advanced bioremediation techniques, phytoremediation, and emerging technologies such as microbial electrogenesis and photocatalytic treatments.

    • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.

    • Integrative Sensing Strategies for Disaster Management

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Danlin Yu + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Integrative Sensing Strategies for Disaster Management explores the synergy between airborne remote sensing and social data in addressing disaster management. This book provides a framework for leveraging diverse data sources to enhance response and resilience; detailed chapters cover the fundamentals of remote sensing, data integration techniques, and ethical implications, showcasing practical case studies in urban flooding, air quality monitoring, and pandemic evaluation. The book is an essential resource for postgraduates, PhD students, researchers, and professors in Earth observation and disaster management. It advances understanding of integrated sensing technologies by addressing current challenges and emerging trends, empowering practitioners to implement innovative solutions.

    • Plastic Waste Valorization

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Riti Thapar Kapoor + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Plastic Waste Valorization: Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution for Sustainable Environment presents advanced approaches for mitigating the hazardous effects of plastics on ecosystems and human health, offering a detailed examination of microplastics and their impacts. It highlights new, sustainable technologies for the bioremediation and biodegradation of plastic contaminants. This book explores methods for managing plastic contaminants and transforming plastic waste into valuable products. By advancing knowledge and practices in the field, this book significantly contributes to ongoing research and efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality and environmental protection.

    • Sustainable Development Unveiled

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sanjay Taneja + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Development Unveiled: Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative solutions driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights recent advancements through case studies and literature reviews while emphasizing the interconnected nature of SDGs. By sharing this information, this book aims to create outcomes that significantly contribute to positive global change. It promotes a holistic approach to sustainability, uniting scholars, practitioners, and researchers across various disciplines.

    • Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 2, 2026
      • Uma Shanker + 1 more
      • English
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      Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications explores various synthesis methods of iron and iron oxide nanoparticles, with an emphasis on green synthesis – a sustainable and eco-friendly method. The book investigates a range of alternative routes to the synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials, such as using microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes), algae, green plants, and various biocompatible green reagents such as biopolymers, cellulose, and biomass. Furthermore, the effects of various parameters used in the green synthesis approach are examined in order to provide a clear image of the physicochemical features of the nanomaterials created.

    • Solid Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • March 2, 2026
      • Zhao Youcai + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Treatment and Recycling of Solid Waste provides an introduction to the six types of waste, including municipal and rural solid waste, construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste, industrial waste, electric and electronic waste, and sewage sludge. These types of waste are discussed, along with treatment and recycling technologies, such as pretreatment, reuse and recycling, anaerobic digestion, aerobic compositing, incineration for power, pyrolysis, and sanitary landfill. The book focuses on pollution control and resource utilization and describes combining process design principles with application examples to comprehensively describe various methods, principles, processes, new technologies, new methods, and new theories.

    • Advances in Immobilized Enzymes for Environmental Stewardship

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Muhammad Bilal + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Immobilized Enzymes for Environmental Stewardship highlights the latest advancements in enzyme technology and explores the design and development of bioreactors for large-scale applications. The book also delves into the challenges of enzyme-driven bioprocesses, providing valuable insights for future research and practical implementations. It offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge biocatalysis and enzyme immobilization techniques, while also focusing on removing emerging pollutants through biopolymers and nanocarriers, addressing stability, cost, and reusability issues.

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