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One of the physical costs of our society's breakneck consumption,
sprawl, and technological innovation and production is the
increasing amount of terrain relegated to accommodating the
resulting waste and wasted space. These "marginal landscapes" can
be divided into four distinct categories: sinks; ruins or abandoned
land; toxic or damaged land; and waste landscapes. Although
Professor Engler discusses all four types, she is concerned mostly
with waste landscapes - "landfills, recycling and waste transfer
centers, and sewage treatment plants," as she addresses two
distinct aspects of waste landscapes: 1) the historic and cultural
context of waste, and 2) the professional planning practices and
aesthetic concerns of those who deal with waste and its landscapes.
Ultimately, Professor Engler seeks to change our ideas about waste
places through her discussion of how landscape design can function
within the scientific and technological parameters of safety and
environmental concerns to make waste places more central to our
thinking and perception. In so doing, she reviews the physical
evolution of waste sites, and scrutinizes perceptions and
representations of these landscapes, and grounds her ideas in
critiques of what environmental designers and artists have done
recently with waste places to change public perceptions. Designing
America's Waste Landscapes is a pioneering and original work that
will appeal to professional planners and landscape designers, and
students and scholars in landscape design and planning,
environmental studies, urban studies, cultural geography, and even
the history of technology.
This book highlights novel materials for dye-containing wastewater
treatment and presents an up-to-date information on dye
degradation/adsorption using new promising materials such as
nanocomposites. Development of various industrial sectors,
including textile, food, paper, leather, rubber, cosmetic and
printing has led to generation of wastewater which contain dye
molecules as well as other inorganic and organic compounds.
Considering serious health hazards and environmental damage
associated with dyes in the environment, researchers and
professionals have been attempting to find the most effective
methods of treatment. Of late, various composites have received
wide attention due to their outstanding properties in wastewater
treatment, that are presented in this book.
WINNER: 2020 International Solid Waste Association Publication
Award Among other factors, rapid global population growth, our
development model and patterns of production and consumption have
increased waste generation worldwide to unsustainable rates. This
rise has led to crises in many countries where waste management
practices are no longer sound. Global Waste Management outlines the
emerging global waste crisis considering the perspectives of
developed and developing countries around the world and the
international relationships between them. This book provides an
ecological viewpoint as well as studying these problems from a
legal and justice standpoint. Global Waste Management
contextualises the problems faced when dealing with waste including
the causes and origins. Focus is given to cross border waste
transfer, as an ongoing and controversial practice, making waste
management a global matter. This book scrutinizes existing
international, European and Brazilian regulation on waste to
highlight the complexity of the subject and the weaknesses of the
law. Using a critical and socio-ecological approach, the book
proposes an original model of governance to support a new system of
global waste management that takes into account ecological
sustainability and social justice to overcome the waste crisis. To
create these models, a theoretical framework on socio-ecological
justice is developed and combined with different discourses and
theories described throughout the book. This is the essential guide
to understanding the global waste crisis and the future of waste
management.
Deliberately, accidentally, or consequentially, first responders
and waste site workers handle unknown substances of varying degrees
of danger every day. Unidentified chemicals involved with
clandestine production of WMD agents or drugs, explosive materials,
unlabeled waste, and forensic samples all pose a threat to the
worker and those they protect. A straightforward, concise handbook
of practical strategies is needed to perform effective risk
assessment and management in the face of uncertainty. Written for
emergency workers responsible for the safe response to and
management of unknown hazardous materials, Emergency
Characterization of Unknown Materials providesreadily applicable
strategies for developing and implementing a fluid concept of risk
analysis based on hazard characterization in emergency situations
where definitive identification of the material may be impractical
or even impossible. Using a hands-on approach involving the
manipulation of small amounts of material, the author discusses
strategies to identify threats and vulnerabilities, ascertain
exposure, and reduce or eliminate impact. The book begins with an
overview of chemical and physical terms and definitions. It
continues with a look at types of hazards presented by chemical
compounds and mixtures, organisms, and radiation sources. It covers
approximately 63 portable technologies for field identification or
characterization and examines general technological advantages and
disadvantages relative to hazard identification. The final chapter
presents strategies for use in identifying or characterizing
suspected weapons of mass destruction, illegal drugs, explosive
substances, biological hazards, and other hazardous materials. Each
chapter includes extensive references and a comprehensive index.
Providing a sweeping overview of hazards and emphasizing risk
analysis and public safety, Emergency Characterization of Unknown
Materials gives first responders an advantage they deserve.
This book describes many novel approaches of microbial
bioremediation including conventional and modern approaches,
metagenomics, biosurfactants and nano-based bioremediation. Also
presents up-to-date knowledge about biodegradation of solid and
liquid contaminants in the rhizospheric zone by plant
(rhizo)-microbiome interface. It also illustrates communication
pathways based on evolving methodologies, bioinformatic tools which
provides insights into the functional dynamics of bioremediation
process by the host-microbiome interface. The different chapters
explain the mechanism and outcomes during the process of
bioremediation. The book broadly depicts the following: Advances in
bioremediation through nanoremediation, rhizo-remediation,
bioremediation of different ecosystems like polluted waters,
industrial effluents, bioremediation of metal and organic
pollutants, toxic dyes etc. The book is very useful for researchers
and students in the fields of applied and environmental
microbiology. It is also meant for industry experts and
professionals working in the field of bioremediation and waste
management.
This book discusses the recent advances in the wastes recycling
technologies to provide low-cost and alternative ways for
nanomaterials production. It shows how carbon nanomaterials can be
synthesized from different waste sources such as banana fibers,
argan (Argania spinosa) seed shells, corn grains, camellia oleifera
shell, sugar cane bagasse, oil palm (empty fruit bunches and
leaves) and palm kernel shells. Several nanostructured metal oxides
(MnO2, Co3O4,....) can be synthesized via recycling of spent
batteries. The recovered nanomaterials can be applied in many
applications including: Energy (supercapacitors, solar cells, etc.)
water treatments (heavy metal ions and dyes removal) and other
applications. Spent battery and agriculture waste are rich
precursors for metals and carbon, respectively. The book also
explores the various recycling techniques, agriculture waste
recycling, batteries recycling, and different applications of the
recycled materials.
This book reviews principles, techniques and applications of metal,
metal oxides, metal sulfides and metal-organic frameworks for
removal and degradation of pollutants. Natural materials are often
much more advanced than synthetic materials in terms of circularity
and are functional, often biodegradable, recyclable and generate
little waste. They are, therefore, a source of inspiration for new
synthetic materials. In particular, recent research has focused on
various types of functional materials such as organic, inorganic,
nanostructured and composites for the remediation of environmental
pollution.
This book addresses waste generation problems from various sectors,
including industries, agriculture, and household. It focuses on how
modern biotechnological approaches could help manage waste in an
eco-friendly manner and generate precious bioenergy. It discusses
the inadequate waste management systems damaging the environment
and its adverse impacts on climate change-related problems. This
book covers all the essential information regarding various types
of waste and their management. It is a comprehensive compilation
for understanding the efficient generation of bioenergy. It is a
relevant reading material (resource) for anyone who wishes to study
waste management as Chemist, Biologist, Biotechnologist,
Industrialist, Ecologist, Microbiologist, Economist, and all
disciplines related to the environment.
This book describes a simplified approach to the modelling and
process design of a fixed bed hybrid bioreactor for wastewater
treatment. In this work a simplified model for hybrid bioreactor is
developed to determine output parameters like exiting substrate
concentration in bulk liquid, average substrate flux in the
biofilm, effective and total biofilm thickness. The model is based
on mass balance of both carbonaceous substrate and biomass under
suspended and attached growth simultaneously along with substrate
mass transport into the biofilm. The proposed model has also been
validated with the results obtained from experimental study with
municipal wastewater considering as a low strength wastewater with
no inhibition. There is a flexibility of the proposed model making
it a versatile one to find out the exiting substrate concentration
both in hybrid bioreactor as well as in a completely mixed biofilm
reactor (CMBR). The book caters to academics and practitioners
working in the field of advanced wastewater treatment.
Waste generation from industrial and domestic sectors is imposing a
very challenging environment and the intervention of biotechnology
offers a viable solution for their effective management. This book
deals with the employment of biotechnological aspects for waste
treatment including the basic concepts, biochemical processes, and
various technologies for pollutant reduction and production of
value-added products for a cleaner environment. It covers different
aspects of biotechnology in the conservation of environment dealing
with the sustainable management of waste through the concept of
waste-to-economy along with the management of environmental
pollutants and natural resource conservation. Focuses on ecological
approaches i.e., the use of biocatalysts and biotechnological
approaches for waste management Explores the different
biotechnology-based solutions for the removal of environmental
pollutants Covers various microbiological routes, technological
options for waste to energy, removal of contaminants, and the
production of value-added products Reviews the bioremediation
potential of microbial strains and enzymes Explores the significant
routes of biotechnological means of obtaining eco-friendly products
substituting the hazardous chemical-based products This volume is
aimed at researchers and professionals in environmental,
biotechnology, and chemical engineering.
Although primarily concerned with the treatment of wastewater and water quality, publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) are required to be in compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act and an increasingly stringent series of Clean Air Act Amendments to control emissions of odors, criteria pollutants, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). How POTWs demonstrate, document, or show compliance with federal and state or local quality laws and regulations can vary significantly from POTW to POTW and from state to state. VOC Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Characterization, Control, and Compliance provides the tools, concepts, policies, and information required to develop an air quality compliance plan and to assess the labor and capital requirements to maintain the plan's viability.
With contributions from a panel of experts and authoritative editorial guidance, the book reflects many viewpoints and approaches based on various air quality compliance and assessment conditions and experiences. The editors use this body of knowledge to develop a clear picture of how to design, set up, and maintain a successful air quality compliance program. Building on this foundation, VOC Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Characterization, Control, and Compliance shows you how to create a comprehensive, complete program that includes POTW-specific air emissions inventory information, measurement techniques, and viable control options.
Compostable Polymer Materials, Second Edition, deals with the
environmentally important family of polymers designed to be
disposed of in industrial and municipal compost facilities after
their useful life. These compostable plastics undergo degradation
and leave no visible, distinguishable, or toxic residue.
Environmental concerns and legislative measures taken in different
regions of the world make composting an increasingly attractive
route for the disposal of redundant polymers. This book covers the
entire spectrum of preparation, degradation, and evironmental
issues related to compostable polymers. It emphasizes recent
studies concerning compostability and ecotoxilogical assessment of
polymer materials. It descibes the thermal behavior, including
flammability properties, of compostable polymers. It also explores
possible routes of compostable polymers waste disposal through an
ecological lens. Finally, the book examines the economic factors at
work, including price evolution over the past decade, the current
market, and future perspectives. Compostable Polymer Materials is
an essential resource for graduate students and scientists working
in chemistry, materials science, ecology, and environmental
science.
Development of a sustainable wastewater treatment scheme to recycle
sewage nutrients and water in tilapia aquaculture was the main
objective of this PhD research. Use of an integrated UASB-duckweed
ponds system for domestic wastewater treatment linked to tilapia
aquaculture was investigated. The treatment system was efficient in
organic matter removal during the entire year, while nitrogen,
phosphorus and faecal coliform removal were negatively affected by
the decline in temperature in winter. Most of the nitrogen removal
was achieved by plant uptake (81%) while 14.5% and 4.5% of the
removal was due to denitrification and sedimentation, respectively.
The treatment system provided effluent quality and duckweed biomass
suitable to reuse in tilapia aquaculture. The nutritional value of
fresh duckweed was significantly better than for wheat bran and
simular to the commecial feed when used in combination with treated
sewage from the duckweed ponds. This research was carried out with
financial support of the Dutch government within the framework of
the SAIL funded "Wasteval" project (LUW/MEA/971) and is the result
of a cooperative effort of the Water Pollution Control Department
of the National Research Centre in Cairo, Wageningen University and
Research and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education.
Industrial Waste Treatment Process Engineering is a step-by-step
implementation manual in three volumes, detailing the selection and
design of industrial liquid and solid waste treatment systems. It
consolidates all the process engineering principles required to
evaluate a wide range of industrial facilities, starting with
pollution prevention and source control and ending with end-of-pipe
treatment technologies. Industrial Waste Treatment Process
Engineering guides experienced engineers through the various steps
of industrial liquid and solid waste treatment. The structure of
the text allows a wider application to various levels of
experience. By beginning each chapter with a simplified explanation
of applicable theory, expanding to practical design discussions,
and finishing with system Flowsheets and Case Study detail
calculations, readers can "enter or leave" a section according to
their specific needs. As a result, this set serves as a primer for
students engaged in environmental engineering studies AND a
comprehensive single-source reference for experienced engineers.
Industrial Waste Treatment Process Engineering includes design
principles applicable to municipal systems with significant
industrial influents. The information presented in these volumes is
basic to conventional treatment procedures, while allowing
evaluation and implementation of specialized and emerging treatment
technologies. What makes Industrial Waste Treatment Process
Engineering unique is the level of process engineering detail. The
facility evaluation section includes a step-by-step review of each
major and support manufacturing operation, identifying probable
contaminant discharges, practical prevention measures, and point
source control procedures. This theoretical plant review is
followed by procedures to conduct a site specific pollution control
program. The unit operation chapters contain all the details needed
to complete a treatment process design. Industrial Waste Treatment
Process Engineering will interest environmental engineers, chemical
process engineers working in environmental engineering, civil
engineers with environmental specialties, as well as graduate
students in environmental engineering, corporate environmental
engineers, plant engineers, and industry and university technical
libraries. These books supplement existing texts detailing the
regulatory, legal, and permit preparation requirements imposed on
manufacturing facilities. Additionally, Industrial Waste Treatment
Process Engineering is designed for engineers preparing
environmental appropriations for corporate funding and developing
systems for plant facilities sensitive to operating costs.
This book provides updated and comprehensive information on the
effective functioning of earthworms used alone or in combination
with other biological systems/microbes, as well as factors
affecting the process and performance of vermiremediation under a
range of conditions. It also compares earthworm assisted
vermifiltration with other conventional biochemical methods.
Presenting cutting-edge research on the earthworm assisted
remediation of industrial and municipal effluents and sludges,
along with its role in solid waste management (SWM), the book will
benefit readers from the research community and industrial sector
alike, familiarizing them with the latest remediation techniques
for wastewater and different types of solid waste.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of innovative
remediation techniques and strategies for soils contaminated by
heavy metals or organic compounds (e.g. petroleum hydrocarbons,
NAPLs and chlorinated organic compounds). It discusses various
novel chemical remediation approaches (in-situ and ex-situ) used
alone and in combination with physical and/or thermal treatment.
Further, it addresses the recovery of NAPLs, reuse of leaching
solutions, and in-situ chemical reduction and oxidation, and
explores the chemical enhancement of physical NAPLs recovery from
both practical and theoretical perspectives. Also presenting the
state-of-the-art in waste-assisted bioremediation to improve soil
quality and the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons, the book is
a valuable resource for students, researchers and R&D
professionals in industry engaged in the treatment of contaminated
soils.
The book focuses on the challenges faced by urban areas in the
context of handling waste in an environmentally and socially
acceptable manner. It also discusses effective waste management
approaches, which differ according to culture, climate, and
socio-economic variables, as well as institutional volume.
Presenting selected, high-quality papers from IconSWM 2018, the
book explores a number of waste management methods with the help of
case studies.
This open access book introduces the magnesium resources in the
world and the layout of this industry, the harmless
handling/recycling of magnesium slag, and the process of magnesium
silicothermic reduction (Pidgeon process) to produce the slag.
Examples and experimental data in this book are from the author
group's research programs, as well as the recent researches in
China. The book could provide precious reference to scientists and
engineers in the field of recycling and environment friendly use of
the industrial solid wastes. It could also be used for researchers
and students who are interested in relevant field.
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