Kategoria BISAC: Technology & Engineering >> Environmental - Waste Management

This edited volume focusses on the advancements in the production technologies, challenges and perspectives for converting wastes biomass to energy. It discusses sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges of simultaneous bioenergy production and waste management. 

One of the biggest environmental concerns today is waste generation and management due to the growing population and industrial expansion. Hazardous chemicals from industrial processes, agriculture, and the medical sector result in high pollution levels, contaminating water, air, and soil. This pollution poses a...

Focusing on the resource utilization of red mud and its application in road engineering, this book discusses in depth the engineering and environmental characteristics of red mud. The book describes in detail the red mud roadbed construction technology, including the modification and curing methods and mechanism research, as well as the compaction process, quality control methods and standards during construction. Readers will learn about the physical and chemical properties of red mud and how to improve its suitability as a road base material through modification. In addition, the book...

This comprehensive book delves into the synergy between algal bioengineering and microbial processes, revealing their potential to mitigate environmental impact and foster a sustainable future.

Through a meticulous blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, this book provides readers with a holistic understanding of algal-microbial consortia. It scrutinizes the latest technological advancements in bioreactor design, offering real-world case studies that showcase successful implementations of these innovative solutions. Readers will gain...

This book explores the transformative field of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies to address intricate challenges. The volume is a valuable guide for professionals, researchers, and students involved in industrial waste management. Distinguishing itself by providing detailed insights into the application of nanomaterials, the book highlights their unique properties, including high surface area, reactivity, and selectivity owing to nanoscale dimensions. It meticulously examines nanomaterials' efficacy in adsorption, catalysis, and pollutant...

Waste management poses a daunting global challenge. This resource provides an in-depth look at the waste management industry in the USA and elsewhere.

The book begins with an introduction to waste disposal and management through history, from early civilizations and the Middle Ages through to the present. Readers will better understand current problems, controversies, and solutions relating to waste management, including the exportation of hazardous wastes, electronic wastes, agricultural waste, and environmental justice.

A series of perspective essays cover...