Emerging Techniques for Treatment of Toxic Metals from Wastewater explores the different physical and chemical methods that can be used to remove toxins from wastewater, including adsorption, solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, filtration and photocatalytic degradation. Bringing together contributions from leading experts in the field, the book covers each of the different techniques in detail, combining emergent research outcomes with fundamental theoretical concepts to provide a clear appraisal of the different techniques available, along with their applications. It is an essential recourse for researchers, industrialists and students concerned with the remediation of toxic metals from water and wastewater.
- Covers the various techniques for metal removal and their applications in a single source
- Addresses emerging technologies; chemical, physical, and biological including nanotechnology
- Brings together novel techniques and their applications for enhancing large scale industrial production signposting opportunities for significant enhancements
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Elsevier Science & Techn.
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Approx. 270 illustrations (70 in full color)
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978-0-12-822881-4 (9780128228814)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part One: General Introduction on remediation techniques1. Introduction of adsorption techniques for heavy metals remediation2. Membrane technology for separation of heavy metals: Electronic and mechanical properties3. Photocatalytic reduction of toxic metals from wastewater
Part Two: Adsorption/Sorption Process4. Amberlite XAD resins for separation and preconcentration of metal ions5. Plant leaves waste for removal of metal ions6. Use of fruit seeds for toxic metal removal7. Metal oxide-based nanocomposites for removal of metal ions from wastewater8. Carbon based nanocomposites for metal remediation from wastewater9. Metal removal through efficient nanofibers adsorbent10. Wood based adsorbents for removal of metal ions11. Activated carbon as potential material for metal removal12. Clay based adsorbent for wastewater treatment13. Fruit peel used as effective materials for metal remediation from environment
Part Three: Membrane Technology14. Graphene oxide-based Nano filtration membrane for separation of heavy metals15. Use of PVDF membrane for wastewater purification16. Polyethersulfone (PES) Nano filtration membrane for treatment of toxic metal contaminated water17. Reverse osmosis for separation of water pollutants18. New generation polymeric membrane for removal of heavy metals19. Hydrophilic nanoparticles incorporation on PES membrane for metal rejection20. Removal of metal ions using coagulation-microfiltration membrane21. Potential use of ultrafiltration membrane for remediation of metal contaminants22. Application and fabrication of nanofiltration membrane for separation of metal ions from wastewater23. Micellar enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF) for treatment of wastewater
Part Four: Photocatalytic reduction24. Use of mesoporous TiO2 for photocatalytic reduction of metal contaminants25. Metal oxide doped nanocomposites for reduction of metal ions26. Photocatalytic oxidation for wastewater treatment27. Photocatalytic reduction of highly toxic Lead and Cadmium from aqueous solution28. Divalent metals reduction using Graphene based nanocomposites under UV-Vis irradiation29. Polymer based nanocoposites for metal reduction from aqueous solution30. Metal-organic framework for reduction of heavy metals31. Use of Carbon based photocatalyst for metal removal
