Waste treatment and disposal Books

"Reclamation of Water From Sewage and Industrial Wastes: Progress Report Volume No. 68-62" presents findings on water reclamation techniques from the early 1960s. This historical document offers insights into the methods and technologies employed to...

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) have lowered prices and increased production but with economic, ecological, and environmental costs that can only be solved by enforced legislation. Discussing this recent agricultural trend, Environmental...

Die Feldholzzucht (1878) von Rudolf Fischer ist ein Buch, das sich mit der Kultivierung von Feldholz befasst. Das Buch beschreibt die verschiedenen Arten von Feldholz und wie man sie am besten anbaut und pflegt, um eine hohe Qualit�����t und...

The book is made up of about ten (10) chapters that will particularly focus on advanced research in the use of timely and useful innovative techniques in the synthesis of novel magnetic biosorbents using facile synthesis methods, their characterization,...

This book consolidates and summarizes smart technologies like IoT, edge computing, and AI used in different aspects of waste material management, mitigation, and recycling for a sustainable environment. One of the cases explains how IoT-based systems and...

Agricultural waste refers to the waste produced by various agricultural activities. It can include both organic waste, like unwanted produce, manure, etc; and inorganic waste like excess pesticides, agrochemicals, silage, waste from machineries like oil,...

The rise in population and industrialization has also resulted in increased amounts of wastage. Some of these also result in environmental and health hazards. Waste resources are the byproducts of different processes such as industrial waste, farmland...

The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the discipline of materials recycling and aided its advancement. It unravels the recent studies in this field and provides in-depth knowledge about the various techniques and concepts...

Waste management refers to the processes, methods and tools that are used in the handling and management of waste. This book on waste management deals with the challenges of waste accumulation and its increasing adverse impact on environmental health...

The world population is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade, which means that the food demand will increase and so will waste production. There is a need for effective food waste management as wasted food leads to overutilization of...

The remediation of environmental pollutants has become a relevant topic within the field of waste management. Advances in biological approaches are a potential tool for contamination and pollution control. The Handbook of Research on Microbial Tools for...

The rapid progression of technology has significantly impacted population growth, urbanization, and industrialization in modern society. These developments, while positive on the surface, have created critical environmental problems in recent years. The...

The growing presence of biomass and waste has caused significant changes to the environment. With the ubiquity of these materials, there is an increasing need for proper disposal and reuse of these resources. Applied Environmental Materials Science for...

The production of wastewater from various human and industrial activities has a harsh impact on the environment. Without adequate treatment, the disposal of this wastewater poses a threat to the quality of water globally. Technologies for the Treatment...

This book deals with natural treatment systems and the challenges the water industry faces in dealing with sustainability and the realisation of reaching Net Zero by 2030.Surface waters are all under threat, with freshwater ecosystems now facing...

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in...

Dangerous goods, hazardous materials or hazardous goods, are substances or materials that can pose significant risks to health, safety, property, or the environment when not properly handled, transported, stored, or disposed of. These materials can be in...

This publication explains how market-based instruments can be utilized to improve air quality, water, and waste management in Asia.Asia has experienced massive economic growth, characterized by rapid urbanization and industrialization, changing...

The waste produced by industrial activities during the manufacturing processes in factories, mills and mines is termed as industrial waste. The most common types of industrial waste include masonry and concrete, dirt and gravel, oil solvents and scrap...

Waste management refers to the actions and activities through which waste is managed from its origin to its final disposal. It involves the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste. Different kinds of wastes such as solid, liquid or...

Water treatment is the process of improving water quality by removing contaminants and other undesired components, so that it becomes suitable for specific end-use. There are two types of water treatment, namely, drinking water treatment and industrial...

Wastewater management is a procedure that is used to remove contaminants from sewage or waste water and convert it into an effluent that can later be reused. The main objective of waste water treatment is disposing or reusing water. The treatment of...

This is a collection of methods of practical design, calculation and numerical examples that illustrate how organized, analytical reasoning can lead to the discovery of clear, direct solutions to pollution especially in the...

Military Observation Balloons: Captive And Free is a book written by Emil Joseph Widmer in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to military observation balloons, both captive and free. It covers the history of observation balloons, their role in...

This book focuses on the emerging field of food waste-based eco-textiles. Eco-textiles, eco-leathers and bio-skins are now an important category of biomaterials with immediate applications in sustainable industrial production and the circular...

This book gives an overview of the latest technologies in the conversion of wastes products to biofuel or chemicals which are more eco-friendly and sustainable as compared to the ordinary petroleum derivatives. It describes a variety of technology such...

This book explores microbial intervention in wastewater treatment for resource recovery, bioenergy production, and environmental sustainability. It discusses the fate of pollutants, challenges in existing treatment strategies, and the need for innovation...

The manufacturing of recyclable products and an efficient recovery of resources such as chemicals, materials, and energy from waste streams are the key enablers of the circular economy. This book highlights the efficient management of waste into...

The Australasia-Pacific Region supports approximately 50% of the world's population. The last half-century has witnessed a rapid increase in the regional population, agricultural productivity, industrial activities and trade...

This book aims to present the practical application of an IoT model that can be used as the solution to the problems of water facilities.

A major part of this book is based on work performed by several of the national organizations that are responsible for disposal of radioactive waste from nuclear reactors, with the Author involved in the research as well in the...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in addressing challenges and optimizing processes within wastewater treatment. The coverage of the book spans a spectrum of applications, including...

Mining waste management is an important issue for the mining industry since it entails the safe and responsible disposal of waste created during mining operations. This waste comprises tailing, waste rock, and other mining wastes that, if not adequately...

This book provides a multifaceted examination of solid waste management methods, the preparation, properties, and application of solid waste materials in the remediation of various environmental media, as well as the combination of solid waste materials...

This book covers perspectives addressing the sustainable development goals through analytical and case studies on municipal and biomedical waste management. It consists of ten selectively curated highly technical chapters including practical case studies...

This book highlights established research and technology on corrosion inhibitors and bio-waste management. It further discusses emerging aspects of utilizing food waste in the field of corrosion inhibition. The topics covered include overview on...

This book explores a diverse spectrum of waste materials, encompassing industrial hazardous and non-hazardous waste, agricultural waste, biomass waste, radioactive waste, municipal solid and liquid waste, as well as e-waste, and investigates their...

As the world grapples with pressing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. From climate change to resource depletion, our planet faces unprecedented threats that require immediate action. Revolutionizing...

Businesses are grappling with a profound dilemma - the pursuit of economic prosperity versus the goal of ecological sustainability. Climate change impacts increase with each passing day, compelling industries to reconcile their operations with the urgent...

Food waste has evolved into a global crisis, casting a long shadow over nations and the interconnected fabric of our world. The repercussions of this excess reverberate through environmental and socio-economic landscapes, demanding immediate attention...

In the digital age, the relentless growth of data centers and cloud computing has given rise to a pressing dilemma. The power consumption of these facilities is spiraling out of control, emitting massive amounts of carbon dioxide, and contributing to the...

Effective waste management is more crucial than ever in dealing with environmental challenges. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing these challenges, but their complex interplay with waste management practices...

The issue of overflowing landfills and environmental degradation caused by municipal solid waste is becoming increasingly pressing. Despite the importance of recycling, challenges such as contamination and the need for market demand for recycled...

The focus of municipalities has been on the supply of sufficient water quantities to the public with less attention paid to water quality. The deteriorating quality of raw water sources necessitates increased attention to water quality with professional...