Solid and Hazardous Waste Management: Science and Engineering presents the latest on the rapid increase in volume and types of solid and hazardous wastes that have resulted from economic growth, urbanization, and industrialization and how they have challenged national and local governments to ensure effective and sustainable management of these waste products. The book offers universal coverage of the technologies used for the management and disposal of waste products, such as plastic waste, bio-medical wastes, hazardous wastes, and e-wastes.

INTELLIGENT AND SOFT COMPUTING SYSTEMS FOR GREEN ENERGY Written and edited by some of the world’s top experts in the field, this exciting new volume provides state-of-the-art research and the latest technological breakthroughs in next-generation computing systems for the energy sector, striving to bring the science toward sustainability. Real-world problems need intelligent solutions. Across many industries and fields, intelligent and soft computing systems, using such developing technologies as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, are quickly becoming important tools for scientists, engineers, and other professionals for solving everyday problems in practical situations. This book aims to bring together the research that has been carried out in the field of intelligent and soft computing systems. Intelligent and soft computing systems involves expertise from various domains of research, such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. This book will serve as a point of convergence wherein all these domains come together. The various chapters are configured to address the challenges faced in intelligent and soft computing systems from various fields and possible solutions. The outcome of this book can serve as a potential resource for industry professionals and researchers working in the domain of intelligent and soft computing systems. To list a few soft computing techniques, neural-based load forecasting, IoT-enabled smart grids, and blockchain technology for energy trading. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student learning the latest breakthroughs, this exciting new volume is a must-have for any library.