Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources
Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Harshita Jain, Maulin P. Shah
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 8 1 3 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 8 1 4 - 3
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Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes approaches wastewater management, by emphasizing the transformation of effluents into valuable resources. The book explores cutting-edge technologies and methodologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges and promoting circular economy principles. From biomass valorization to electrochemical processes and algal biorefinery systems, the book presents a wealth of information for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers focused on resource recovery and sustainability. The book covers a variety of innovative techniques, including microbial fuel cells, hydrothermal liquefaction, and the Fenton process, providing practical insights through real-world examples and case studies. Each chapter illustrates how these methods have been successfully implemented, empowering readers to apply theoretical concepts in their own fields, whether in industry or academia. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of circular economy principles and sustainable practices in wastewater management. Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes is an essential resource, equipping readers with the knowledge needed to harness the potential of wastewater, fostering innovation, economic growth, and a cleaner planet.
- Explores innovative techniques for wastewater valorization, including electrochemical processes, microbial fuel cells, and algal biorefinery systems
- Integrates real-world examples and case studies in each chapter, demonstrating the practical application of wastewater valorization techniques and understanding of how to implement theoretical concepts in projects
- Analyzes the interconnection of circular economy principles with wastewater management, presenting strategies that transform waste into valuable resources, thereby promoting sustainability and fostering innovation in related industries
Students, researchers, and scientists in academia, biotechnologists, chemical, environmental and wastewater engineers, environmentalists, microbiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and hydrologists
1. Introduction to Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into Valuable Resources
2. Sustainable Resource Recovery of Biomass Valorization
3. Lignin-containing Residue Valorization: Innovative Approaches
4. Electrokinetic and Electrochemical Processes for Wastewater Valorization (Example of pilot project generating electricity from WWTPs)
5. Resource Recovery by Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioelectrochemical Systems
6. Turning Waste Biomass into Bioproducts by Hydrothermal Liquefaction
7. The Fenton Process and Its Application in Wastewater Valorization.
8. Wastewater Treatment Technologies as Catalysts of the Iron Wastes
9. Oily Sludge Valorization: Methods and Industrial Applications (Case study of refineries to treat and recover)
10. Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery utilizing Fly Ash
11. Use of Mine Tailings for Environmental and Economic Valorization
12. Algal Biorefinery Systems For Municipal And Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Case study of implementation)
13. Spent Hydroponic Solution Treatment and Biomass Production by Microalgae
14. Reverse Osmosis Reject Water Valorization: Sustainable Approaches
15. Peri-urban Wastewater Valorization and Agriculture: Microbial Strategies
16. Recovery of Transition Metal Ions from Battery Manufacturing Wastewater (Case study: Recovery of cobalt and lithium)
17. Valorization in Wastewater: Future Trends and Challenges for Circular Economies
2. Sustainable Resource Recovery of Biomass Valorization
3. Lignin-containing Residue Valorization: Innovative Approaches
4. Electrokinetic and Electrochemical Processes for Wastewater Valorization (Example of pilot project generating electricity from WWTPs)
5. Resource Recovery by Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioelectrochemical Systems
6. Turning Waste Biomass into Bioproducts by Hydrothermal Liquefaction
7. The Fenton Process and Its Application in Wastewater Valorization.
8. Wastewater Treatment Technologies as Catalysts of the Iron Wastes
9. Oily Sludge Valorization: Methods and Industrial Applications (Case study of refineries to treat and recover)
10. Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery utilizing Fly Ash
11. Use of Mine Tailings for Environmental and Economic Valorization
12. Algal Biorefinery Systems For Municipal And Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Case study of implementation)
13. Spent Hydroponic Solution Treatment and Biomass Production by Microalgae
14. Reverse Osmosis Reject Water Valorization: Sustainable Approaches
15. Peri-urban Wastewater Valorization and Agriculture: Microbial Strategies
16. Recovery of Transition Metal Ions from Battery Manufacturing Wastewater (Case study: Recovery of cobalt and lithium)
17. Valorization in Wastewater: Future Trends and Challenges for Circular Economies
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Harshita Jain
Dr. Harshita Jain is an early-career young academic researcher with a background in membrane separation technology, sustainable development, pollution management, and water and wastewater treatment. She has been involved in numerous academic and research activities, including the publication of articles in SCI/SCIE journals, many of which are with Elsevier, and proceedings of international conferences. Innovations in clean technology, water and wastewater treatment, biosorption, vermicomposting, antibiotic resistance, public health, machine learning in disaster response, groundwater remediation, the impact of climate change, and artificial intelligence solutions for disaster preparedness are among her areas of interest. Dr. Jain has also served as an editor for reputable books published by Springer, Bentham, IWA, and regional textbooks in the sciences. Additionally, she manages multiple Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects for major companies and has successfully completed various government-funded training programs. She has demonstrated a commitment to faculty development and community involvement by participating in initiatives that support innovative teaching strategies and sustainable development. Furthermore, she contributes significantly to the academic community by supervising PhD students and offering guidance for M.E./M.Tech. dissertations
Affiliations and expertise
Amity University, IndiaMS
Maulin P. Shah
Dr. Maulin P. Shah is an active researcher and microbial biotechnologist with diverse research interest. His primary interest is the environment, the quality of our living resources and the ways that bacteria can help to manage and degrade toxic wastes and restore environmental health. Consequently, His work has been focused to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of wastewater following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis.
Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, India