Application of Polymers in Wastewater Management
Description
This book explores the transformative role of polymers in environmental remediation, with a specific focus on wastewater treatment. It provides a comprehensive overview of how polymeric materials are innovatively applied to address water pollution, one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. By integrating advanced scientific research and practical applications, this book serves as an essential resource for both academic researchers and industry professionals working toward sustainable solutions. Wastewater treatment is critical for environmental sustainability and public health. Traditional methods, though effective to an extent, often fall short in treating emerging contaminants or are energy-intensive and costly. Polymers, with their versatile properties, offer a promising alternative or complement to conventional techniques. This book fills a gap in the literature by presenting the most recent advancements in polymer science specifically targeted at wastewater treatment. It discussed both established and emerging polymeric materials, examining their roles in flocculation, adsorption, membrane filtration, and catalysis, among others. It will also address the environmental impact of polymers themselves, focusing on the development of eco-friendly and biodegradable materials.
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Dr. Shashank Shekhar is an Assistant Professor at Aurobindo College, University of Delhi, India. A Ph.D. graduate in Chemistry from the University of Delhi, he brings over eight years of research and teaching expertise. Additionally, he is advancing polymer technology for sustainable packaging solutions. In recognition of his impactful research, Dr. Shekhar was honored with research awards from Netaji Subhas University of Technology in both 2023 and 2024. Dr. Bhasha Sharma is a visiting faculty member at University of Delhi, India. She holds a BSc in Polymer Sciences (2011) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2019) from the University of Delhi, where she studied under the guidance of Dr. Purnima Jain. Dr. Sharma's research focuses on sustainable polymer innovations for packaging, eco-friendly plastic degradation, bionanocomposite fabrication, and enhancing the electrochemical properties of biopolymers. Dr. Sughosh Madhav is a Postdoctoral Fellow, at the Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. He obtained his master's degree from the Department of Environmental Science at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi India. He earned his doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi . Prof. Pramod Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Prof. Kumar earned his doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His research interests are environmental chemistry and environmental pollution. Prof. Pradeep Kumar Mishra is a well-rounded researcher with more than 30 years of experience in leading, supervising and undertaking research in the broader field of Environmental Engineering and Science with a focus on Wastewater Treatment (Bioremediation &Adsorption), Bio-energy, Nanomaterials, Membrane Separation Processes & Biomaterials. Prof. Mishra is a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.
Content
Introduction and Recent Advancements in Polymer Chemistry for Environmental Remediation.- Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment.- Clay-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Water Treatments.- Polymer-based sensors for the detection of heavy metals in contaminated water bodies.