Books in Environmental sciences

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Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Suresh Sundaramurthy + 2 more
English
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Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition: Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment provides detailed information on a range of cutting-edge solutions, supporting decarbonization, clean energy production, and energy transition. Sectors covered include chemical and photochemical, cement and concrete, class, pulp and paper, steel and iron-making, fertilizer, clay, methanol, refineries, sugar, and thermal power plants. Technology, regulations, climate impact, and finance are considered for each sector, and throughout the book, emphasis is placed on the industry perspective and expertise, with thorough techno-economic analysis and in-depth discussion of other key considerations such as scale-up, cost reductions, waste, and future possibilities.This book is of interest to engineers, R&D, and other professionals involved in energy transition and decarbonization of industrial processes and plants across a range of industrial sectors, as well as academic researchers, scientists, and advanced students in energy transition, renewable energy, engineering, decarbonization, and sustainability.</p>

Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Atul Thakur + 1 more
English
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Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications discusses the synthesis and structure of nanoferrites, as well as their electrical, optical, and magnetic properties. It provides a detailed discussion of the use of nanoferrites for various environmental applications, such as for water and air pollution detection and remediation. The book covers almost every aspect of nanoferrites for environmental applications, and will be of great use to researchers working in multidisciplinary areas. Topics covered include wastewater treatment, the removal of heavy metal ions, remediation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and their use in the detection and remediation of both air and solid pollution.Nanoferrites’ superior electronic, optical, and magnetic properties make them promising agents in a wide spectrum of applications. After looking at the fundamentals of nanoferrites, the book proceeds to analyze their application in a comprehensive range of environmental applications.

Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis for Civil Engineering Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Hossein Bonakdari + 2 more
English
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Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis for Civil Engineering Applications helps civil engineers by outlining state-of-the-art tactics for quantitative decision-making to optimally select the appropriate approach when faced with operational issues, or to prioritize projects among multiple options. Authored by recognized experts in the field, the volume proves to be a balanced reference book that’s essential not just for civil engineers, but also for a wide variety of audiences in interconnected disciplines.Decision-making is a key factor to achieve success in any discipline, especially in a field which requires handling large amounts of information and is based on calculations as civil engineering. Most processes and procedures are a compendium of many different tasks and requirements of each project under development, also involving a great variety of specific factors and numerical values to be considered. Making decisions in such environments can often be an arduous endeavor, and that is why the need for analytical criteria capable of assisting with untangling complex scenarios has arisen preponderantly.

Waste-Derived Nanoparticles

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Jeenat Aslam + 2 more
English
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Waste-derived Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Applications, and Sustainability embarks on an illuminating exploration at the intersection of waste management and nanotechnology. Delving deep into the realm of nanoparticle synthesis, this comprehensive volume meticulously examines various waste sources, ranging from industrial residues to electronic waste, uncovering their potential for sustainable innovation. Through detailed discussions on synthesis methodologies and characterization techniques, each chapter offers insights into the intricate processes involved in transforming waste materials into functional nanoparticles.Beyond synthesis, the book ventures into the diverse applications of waste-derived nanoparticles, offering transformative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. From revolutionizing wastewater treatment to combating air pollution and advancing energy technologies, these applications hold promise for a greener future. With a forward-looking perspective, this book envisions a shift toward a circular economy, where waste materials are not only repurposed but also contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious world. This book serves as a beacon, guiding us toward a future where waste becomes a valuable resource in our quest for a cleaner and healthier planet.

Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Simon Grima + 3 more
English
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Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future examines the green economy by balancing social needs, the environment, and the economy. It argues that different economic models must be developed to address the environment caused by economic expansion. The book not only looks at the opportunities of having a green economy, but also goes into areas such as greenwashing, social washing, sustainability, economics, and more. In addition, it addresses how one can improve well-being through a symbiotic relationship between economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Water Pollution Calculations

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Daniel A. Vallero
English
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Water Pollution Calculations: Quantifying Pollutant Formation, Transport, Transformation, Fate and Risks provides a comprehensive collection of relevant, real-world water pollution calculations. The book's author explains, in detail, how to measure and assess risks to human populations and ecosystems exposed to water pollutants. The text covers water pollution from a multivariate, systems approach, bringing in hydrogeological, climatological, meteorological processes, health and ecological impacts, and water and wastewater treatment and prevention.After first reviewing the physics, chemistry, and biology of water pollution, the author explores both groundwater and surface waters. This is followed by an in-depth look at water quality indicators, measurements, models, and water engineering. Groundwater remediation, risk assessment, and green engineering round out the text with forward-thinking ideas towards sustainability. This invaluable reference offers a practical tool for those needing a precise and applicable understanding of different types of water pollution calculations.

Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 188
October 1, 2024
Donald L. Sparks
English
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Advances in Agronomy, Volume 188, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

Microplastics

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
Baljinder Singh + 1 more
English
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Microplastics: Origins, Risks, and Mitigation discusses the sources, origin, and health risk assessment of microplastics in the environment. The various contamination indices, like contamination factor, atmospheric behavior, enrichment factor, and marine pollution are also included to provide further context on the state of microplastics in the environment and environmental impacts. The book present reviews on microplastics toxicology research, health hazards, and green remedial solutions for pollution control in terrestrial and aquatic environments, aiming to provide scientists and researchers with the knowledge to combat microplastic pollutants through sustainable means.Covering a variety of approaches, techniques, and scenarios, this book is a key resource for environmental scientists working to address microplastic environmental pollutants. It presents reviews on microplastics toxicology research, health hazards, and green remedial solutions for pollution control in terrestrial and aquatic environments.

The Lignin Macromolecule

1st Edition
October 1, 2024
English
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The Lignin Macromolecule: A Compendium of Sustainable Technologies serves as an introduction to Lignin, is a renewable source of carbonaceous material derived from biomass and provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and applications of research into lignin. This book covers the fundamentals of lignin chemistry, outlining the biochemical pathways of synthesis, advanced analytical techniques, extraction strategies, processing for chemicals and materials and practical applications. The first two chapters give a theoretical overview of Lignin, introducing the physical-chemical aspects of the lignin molecule, the biochemical and metabolic pathways responsible for the lignin synthesis in plants and the global markets and availability underpinning lignin. Chapters Three and Four expand upon these fundamentals to detail and critically evaluate advanced analytical techniques, including but not limited to: Py-GC/MS, NMR, FTIR, SEC-ELSD), new methodologies and the extraction strategies processes most employed in both laboratory and industrial research. The subsequent chapters use case studies to explore the practical aspects and applications of Lignin research, such as materials processing, conversion and transformation methodologies and the physical and biochemical processing of lignin derived products. Though the sustainability of Lignin is a common theme throughout all chapters, the final chapter delves deeper into this theme to focus on metrics for sustainability, circular economy and life cycle assessment for actual and future production processes cycles and lignin-derived products. This book will be an invaluable resource for analytical chemists working with advanced analytical structural techniques and extraction processes, particularly those conducting research within the fields of biomass chemistry and green chemistry. The Lignin Macromolecule will also be a great resource of graduate students, university faculty, chemical engineers, and process engineers who use analytical techniques in their work in fields such as biochemistry, biotechnology, material science and engineering. This book will also be useful for researchers in industry across multiple scientific disciplines, such as experts working in material chemistry and agricultural chemistry, biorefining, bioproducts and biofuels.

Primate Adaptation and Evolution

4th Edition
September 30, 2024
John Fleagle + 2 more
English
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Primate Adaptation and Evolution, Fourth Edition provides key features of extant families and references to more detailed texts. The book sets the scene and creates space for a thorough updating of exciting developments in primate paleontology and a reconstruction through early hominid species of our own human origins. This updated version covers recent developments in primate paleontology, the latest taxonomy, and includes new visuals, including helpful illustrations and evolutionary trees. It is an ideal text for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying the evolution and functional ecology of primates and early fossil hominids.The book retains its grounding in the extant primate groups as the best way to understand the fossil trail and evolution of these modern forms. However, this coverage is now more streamlined, referring to the many new and excellent books on living primate ecology and adaptation - a field that has burgeoned since this book's first publication.