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Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Amit K. Thakur + 5 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering examines new opportunities in Sustainable Chemistry by using renewable resources and sulfur as a building block for manufacturing sustainable functional materials that can be used in applied sciences and engineering practice. It also discusses bio-polymeric materials that are made from sulfur and renewable resources.Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering also outlines life cycle assessment studies, the sustainability of circular economy, sulfur, bio-polymeric materials, and bio-polymerized sulfur. Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering enables new options in using polymerized sulfur in the development of engineered products and to further sustainability.

Membranes for Structures

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
  • English
  • Paperback
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A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures: Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part Five, and the particular case of spoked wheel structural systems is the subject of Part Six; façades are discussed in Part Seven and the latest application developments in different countries across the globe in Part Eight; part Nine, which concludes the book, is dedicated to replacement re-valorization projects.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers, as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions covers the latest research on successful, sustainable solutions for the efficient water resources management to overcome the drought and water scarcity problems. The book centers around the realms of drought modeling green infrastructure planning, and the utilization of remote sensing to evaluate, dissect, and oversee drought occurrences. It delves into subjects such as risk mitigation, strategic planning, policy considerations, and the ecological restoration of degraded lands after drought. The use of case studies and novel methodologies including soft computing technique application will help the reader gain a deeper knowledge in understanding, predicting, and mitigating hydrometeorological hazards.

Water Footprints

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • English
  • Paperback
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Water Footprints: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals serves as a comprehensive resource for professors, students, researchers, water resources planners, and managers working on natural science and engineering, addressing critical issues related to water footprints and their impact on environmental sustainability goals, especially the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Edited by global experts in the field, this book delves into the intricacies of water usage, offering a detailed exploration of its environmental impacts. By incorporating unique case studies and practical applications in every chapter, this book adopts a holistic approach to water use, integrating perspectives from environmental science, agriculture, and engineering.This interdisciplinary approach aims to present sustainable solutions to the growing challenge of ecological constraints while contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs. Moreover, it addresses current management and policy concerns, highlighting the need for updated governance measures, particularly in light of international frameworks like the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

Biogenic Nanoparticles

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Vishnu D. Rajput + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and complex ecosystems. The book will explore the myriad applications of biogenic nanoparticles across domains such as environmental sustainability, agriculture and renewable energy, highlighting their transformative potential to combat pressing global challenges.The multifaceted implications of biogenic nanoparticles for human health are included, meticulously dissecting their potential as groundbreaking agents in the realms of medicine and diagnostics and simultaneously addressing the critical issues surrounding their exposure and potential toxicity.

Algal Biorefinery

  • 1st Edition
  • April 1, 2025
  • Sanjeet Mehariya + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Algal Biorefinery: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Applications focuses on algae's possibilities, assets, and functions as a renewable and sustainable resource that can act as an excellent alternative to withstand adverse environmental conditions to generate useful products. Thus, apart from helping reduce environmental pollution and the carbon footprint, algae can help mitigate factors causing rapid climate change via concurrent bioremediation, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability.This comprehensive book will examine dedicated state-of-the-art information on the topic of how algae can act as a cushion against climate change. It will also explain how algal-based biorefineries can act as a potential solution to climate change, lack of natural resources, and environmental pollution

Fundamentals of Air Pollution

  • 6th Edition
  • April 1, 2025
  • English
  • Paperback
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Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Sixth Edition offers an extensive study of the science of air pollution. With a highly interdisciplinary approach, the book's author examines air pollution through the lenses of chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering, toxicology, regulation, and more. Students, faculty, and researchers alike will find a world of information in this comprehensive text that is strategically organized into six parts: Foundations of Air Pollution, The Risks of Air Pollution, Tropospheric Pollution, Biogeochemistry of Air Pollutants, Addressing Air Pollution, and The Future for Air Pollution Science and Engineering.Readers will find helpful features throughout, including case studies, topical sidebars, worked examples, calculations, and reference data. This valuable resource offers an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of air pollution with its wealth of benefits to both students and researchers.

Biomass for Environmental Remediation

  • 1st Edition
  • April 1, 2025
  • Yasser Vasseghian
  • English
  • Paperback
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Biomass for Environmental Remediation explores the pivotal role of biomass in revolutionizing environmental remediation. From wastewater treatment to air pollution control and soil remediation, this book delves into the myriad applications of biomass, including the synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable solutions. Users will find the latest advancements in harnessing organic resources for a cleaner and greener future, while also uncovering the diverse sources of biomass and the innovative techniques transforming them into powerful tools for environmental restoration.With insightful chapters on phytoremediation, microbial applications, and the production of biomass-derived nanomaterials, this book serves as a vital guide for professionals, researchers, and students at the forefront of environmental sustainability.

Microplastics in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate and Distribution

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 13
  • March 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.

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