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Vegetable Oils

Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment

  • 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Angelo Basile, Alfredo Cassano, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Soheila Zandi Lak
  • Language: English

Vegetable Oils examines vegetable oils' intricate chemical composition and unique properties, elucidating their profound impact on wastewater treatment processes. Through rigoro… Read more

Description

Vegetable Oils examines vegetable oils' intricate chemical composition and unique properties, elucidating their profound impact on wastewater treatment processes. Through rigorous analysis supported by empirical evidence, the book reveals the complicated mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of vegetable oils in removing contaminants and highlights their versatility in various treatment scenarios. In addition, it addresses state-of-the-art developments and explores new methods and innovative strategies that utilize the potential of plant oils to enhance treatment efficacy and sustainability. This book equips researchers with the tools necessary to optimize wastewater treatment systems and address pressing environmental challenges by synthesizing the latest research findings and practical expertise.

Key features

  • Provides an overview of the unique characteristics and contaminants present in wastewater from vegetable oil processing, highlighting the challenges involved
  • Handles advanced treatment technologies appropriate for vegetable oil wastewater, including membrane filtration, biological nutrient removal, advanced oxidation processes, and their effectiveness and applications
  • Illustrates the practical implementation of advanced technologies in vegetable oil wastewater treatment through case studies and real-world examples, offering insights into successful strategies and potential challenges
  • Examines the broader environmental and economic implications of vegetable oil wastewater treatment, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and cost-effective solutions

Readership

MSc, PhD, and post-graduate students and academic researchers in chemical engineering, chemistry, process engineering and biology

Table of contents

Section I: Introduction to Vegetable Oils Industries

1. Chemical Composition and Physical Properties of Vegetable Oils

2. Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oils: From Food to Biofuels

3. The Role of Vegetable Oils in Sustainable Development Goals

Section II: Methods of Vegetable Oils and their challenges

4. Physicochemical Treatment Methods for Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment

5. Biological Treatment of Vegetable Oil Wastewater

6. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for Degradation of Vegetable Oil Compounds

7. Membrane Filtration Processes for Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment

8. Adsorption and Ion Exchange Techniques for Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment

9. Coagulation and Flocculation Strategies for Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment

10. Electrochemical Treatment Methods for Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment

11. Hybrid Treatment Systems for Enhanced Removal of Vegetable Oil Contaminants

12. Integration of Solar Energy for Sustainable Treatment of Vegetable Oil Effluents

13. Modeling and Simulation of Vegetable Oil Wastewater Treatment Processes

14. Life Cycle Assessment of Different Treatment Strategies for Vegetable Oil Effluents

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Angelo Basile

Angelo Basile is a Full Professor and a leading authority in membrane science and technology. Since 2014, he has served as Full Professor in Systems, Methods and Technologies of Chemical Engineering Processes at CNR-ITM in Rende, Italy. His work covers hydrogen purification and production using membrane reactors, CO₂ capture, process intensification, and the treatment of industrial effluents with advanced membrane operations. Basile has edited many scientific books and authored numerous book chapters, bridging complex research with clear knowledge for engineers and scientists. Motivated by the role of AI/ML in accelerating membrane process design and automation, he supports integrating data-driven methods for smart plants and reaction–separation optimisation.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, ITM-CNR, University of Calabria, Italy

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Alfredo Cassano

Alfredo Cassano has worked as a Researcher at CNR-ITM in Italy since 2000. Trained in Biology, he specializes in membrane science and technology, including conventional membrane processes, membrane contactors, and integrated membrane operations used for wastewater treatment and agro-food applications. He has led or directed research through numerous national MIUR-funded projects, as well as European Union international projects and industry collaborations. Cassano contributes to the scientific community through editorial-board roles and has co-authored several books, numerous journal articles, and chapters, alongside conference and invited work, and two national patents. His interests include recovering bioactive compounds from by-products, membrane distillation, osmotic distillation, and wastewater remediation, motivated by bridging membrane technology with practical AI/ML and real-time monitoring to advance circular economy resource recovery.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, Institute on Membrane Technology of the Italian National Research Council, ITM-CNR, University of Calbria, Rende, Italy

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Mohammad Reza Rahimpour

Prof. Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran, with extensive experience in chemical process engineering, energy systems, process intensification, and sustainable technologies. His research interests include hydrogen and fuel processing, catalytic processes, separation and membrane technologies, carbon capture and utilization, and the development of energy-efficient processes. His work also encompasses the application of advanced process technologies and emerging approaches to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency. Prof. Rahimpour has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has extensive experience in academic research, scientific leadership, and the development of international reference works in chemical engineering, energy, and sustainable technologies.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

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Soheila Zandi Lak

Soheila Zandi Lak is a researcher in Chemical Engineering with expertise in renewable energy, biofuels, energy conversion, and sustainable process technologies. Her research focuses on bioenergy conversion, hydrogen and syngas production, waste valorization, carbon management, and life-cycle assessment of sustainable technologies. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and international reference works in energy, environmental sustainability, and chemical engineering, with particular interest in resource recovery and environmentally sustainable process development.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran