Abdelkader Anouzla - Böcker

Point Source Nitrogen Pollution: Climate Mitigation and Sustainable Solutions for the Modern Era explores the sources, impacts, and challenges related to point source nitrogen pollution. It provides an overview of challenges and opportunities for nutrient management to contribute solutions to nitrogen pollution and how nitrogen pollution can contribute to climate change. This book emphasizes point sources of nitrogen pollution by exploring potential solutions to nitrogen pollution that originate from identifiable and specific sources such as water streams and soil pollution. It will cover topics such as digital agriculture technology, optical sensor-based nitrogen management, and nature-based solutions.Delves into the characteristics, impacts, and management strategies related to point source pollution, providing insights and guidance for effectively limiting nitrogen pollution from such sourcesCovers different strategies and technologies aimed at mitigating nitrogen pollutionProvides sustainable solutions for managing nitrogen in the Anthropocene

Non-Point Source Nitrogen Pollution: Challenges, Solutions, and Sustainable Approaches delves into the origins, effects, and obstacles associated with non-point source nitrogen pollution. It offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and possibilities surrounding nutrient management in addressing nitrogen pollution, as well as the interplay between nitrogen pollution and climate change. This book focuses on non-point sources of nitrogen pollution, which refers to more diffuse and widespread sources like atmospheric deposition and runoff from agricultural fields. It explores a broader range of nitrogen pollution sources, including agricultural practices, climate change impacts, and soil quality degradation. Nitrogen's impact on public health and the environment, nitrogen cycling in ecosystems, and the role of nitrogen management in the era of Industry 4.0 will also be examined.Offers global perspectives on non-point source nitrogen pollution by including case studies from different regionsIncludes diverse case studies that enhance the understanding of the challenges and solutions associated with non-point source nitrogen pollution on a global scaleHighlights the problems and impacts of non-point source nitrogen pollution but also focuses on solutions and strategies for sustainable nitrogen management

Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.Presents comprehensive coverage of the sustainable production and use of biomethaneCovers the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethaneInvestigates the nexus of technology, society, the environment, and the economics of biomethane in energy transition goalsIncludes a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of the contributions of biomethane to net zero emissionProvides insights for government and policymakers on the integration of biomethane in local economiesDiscusses the challenges in biomethane production and consumption in various parts of the world, including the developing world

In this timely handbook, one of a series of three, leading contributors from around the world offer practical insights into the challenges and opportunities for using various technologies to tackle microplastic pollution and improve microplastic management in aquatic environments.Through this book, readers will gain a deep understanding of microplastic pollution in both freshwater and marine environments and strategies and technologies to combat and manage this. To provide readers with this knowledge, the book is divided into four sections to explain microplastics in freshwater and marine environments and the impact of biofilm on microplastic pollution. The contributors first describe the characteristics of microplastics and their identification, roles in the pollution of aquatic environments, and impacts. They also describe microplastics in freshwater and marine environments through the use of case studies from both developing and developed countries from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. An introduction is provided at the beginning of each chapter for those interested in a brief synopsis, and copious references are provided for those wishing to study each chapter topic in greater detail. This book furnishes readers with the knowledge to reduce microplastics and prevent their improper disposal, which will prevent their intrusion and impact on biodiversity and ecosystems around the world and will also minimize economic losses caused by this emerging pollutant. For a wider perspective, readers are encouraged to refer to the other two titles in this series, subtitled Microplastic Pollution in the Soil and Monitoring and Treatment of Microplastics and Policy Perspectives.In its exploration of the relationships among the characteristics of microplastics, their mobility, transport pathways, and treatment, this handbook represents a vital practical guide for academics, industry-based researchers, and policymakers that paves the ways for a new direction of water technology for future wastewater treatment.

In this timely handbook, one of a series of three, leading contributors from around the world offer practical insight into the challenges and opportunities for using various technologies to tackle microplastic pollution and improve microplastic management in agricultural soil.Through this book, readers will gain a deep understanding of microplastic pollution in soils and its effects and knowledge of strategies and technologies to identify, monitor, and combat this. Early chapters describe microplastics in the rural environment, their accumulation, and their effects on soil biological processes and biodiversity, before moving on to address identification, analysis, and monitoring. Finally, they address innovative solutions for soil remediation, such as microbial strain engineering and other techniques. An introduction is provided at the beginning of each chapter for those interested in a brief synopsis, and copious references are provided for those wishing to study each chapter topic in greater detail. This book furnishes readers with the knowledge to identify and monitor microplastic levels in soil and reduce these to mitigate their harmful effects on soil biodiversity and ecosystems in agricultural soil, improving environmental and human health and minimizing economic losses. For a wider perspective, readers are encouraged to refer to the other two titles in this series, subtitled Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments and Monitoring and Treatment of Microplastics and Policy Perspectives.In its exploration of the relationships among the characteristics of microplastics, their mobility, transport pathways, and treatment, this handbook represents a vital practical guide for academics, industry-based researchers, and policymakers worldwide to address soil biodiversity and ecological health.

In this handbook, one in a series of three, leading global contributors analyze approaches to microplastics treatment, address advanced techniques for mediating microplastic pollution, and explore policy perspectives on the implications of microplastic pollution for human and ecosystem health.Through this book, readers will develop knowledge of leading and emerging technologies and techniques for monitoring and remediating microplastic pollution in the environment and understanding of the policy implications with regard to the human and ecological health risks associated with microplastic pollution. To achieve this, the book first explores current techniques for monitoring microplastics, such as remote sensing techniques, and their challenges and opportunities. In the second section, it then addresses policy perspectives on the management of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments and in agricultural soil. In taking a global approach to both sections, the contributors bring a wealth of knowledge and practical information to equip readers with a broad and up-to-date understanding of the geographical and ecological factors that can affect policy decisions. This enables readers to enact appropriate policies on the management and remediation of microplastic pollution that take into account the context and requirements of each individual situation. This, in turn, reduces the impact of microplastic pollution on biodiversity and ecosystems and minimizes the associated economic and human costs. For a wider perspective, readers are encouraged to refer to the other two titles in this series, subtitled Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments and Microplastic Pollution in the Soil.In its exploration of the technologies and techniques for monitoring and treating microplastics and related policy perspectives, this handbook has deep implications and practical ramifications for academics, industry-based researchers, and policymakers to take a new direction to the reduction of microplastics in aquatic environments and agricultural soils around the world.

This three-volume set delves into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and environmental science to address pressing challenges in the water sector and develop digitalization solutions that can have practical implementation in decision-making and management of wastewater treatment.With special emphasis on the integration of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), Volume 1 provides theoretical, foundational, and practical insights for water systems optimization, resource conservation, and sustainable operations; Volume 2 explores pathways to a sustainable, low-carbon future by emphasizing predictive maintenance, energy-efficient operations, leak detection, and climate-adaptive planning; and Volume 3 pursues real-world applications in water supply, wastewater treatment, and flood management through a host of diverse and well-researched case studies.Ideal for water engineers, researchers, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners, this handbook serves as an essential guide for professionals seeking to harness digitalization for smarter, data-driven water management. It is equally valuable for graduate students, academics, and technology innovators interested in bridging the gap between emerging AI capabilities and practical water sector applications.

This three-volume set delves into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and environmental science to address pressing challenges in the water sector and develop digitalization solutions that can have practical implementation in decision-making and management of wastewater treatment.With special emphasis on the integration of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), Volume 1 provides theoretical, foundational, and practical insights for water systems optimization, resource conservation, and sustainable operations; Volume 2 explores pathways to a sustainable, low-carbon future by emphasizing predictive maintenance, energy-efficient operations, leak detection, and climate-adaptive planning; and Volume 3 pursues real-world applications in water supply, wastewater treatment, and flood management through a host of diverse and well-researched case studies.Ideal for water engineers, researchers, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners, this handbook serves as an essential guide for professionals seeking to harness digitalization for smarter, data-driven water management. It is equally valuable for graduate students, academics, and technology innovators interested in bridging the gap between emerging AI capabilities and practical water sector applications.

This three-volume set delves into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and environmental science to address pressing challenges in the water sector and develop digitalization solutions that can have practical implementation in decision-making and management of wastewater treatment.With special emphasis on the integration of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, Volume 1 provides theoretical, foundational, and practical insights for water systems optimization, resource conservation, and sustainable operations; Volume 2 explores pathways to a sustainable, low-carbon future by emphasizing predictive maintenance, energy-efficient operations, leak detection, and climate-adaptive planning; and Volume 3 pursues real-world applications in water supply, wastewater treatment, and flood management through a host of diverse and well-researched case studies.Ideal for water engineers, researchers, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners, this handbook serves as an essential guide for professionals seeking to harness digitalization for smarter, data-driven water management. It is equally valuable for graduate students, academics, and technology innovators interested in bridging the gap between emerging AI capabilities and practical water sector applications.

This book summarizes the recent research development concerning olive oil wastewater management: characterization, environmental impact, recovery and treatment.

This book summarizes the recent research development concerning olive oil wastewater management: characterization, environmental impact, recovery and treatment. The book combines different chapters on the management of olive oil rejects using simple techniques with low investment and operating costs. The main focus of the book is:- Diagnosis, impacts of olive oil waste, and regulations- The valorization of the margins and the olive waste- Wastewater treatment and recovery- Evaluation of investments and operating costs of treatment techniques- Shaped by experience, the authors present their view and approach to each focus area of managing liquid and solid waste produced by crushing units.

A "zero waste" society and the "circular economy" trend are urgently needed. Even if achieving 100% trash recycling and a fully circular economy may not always be attainable, aiming toward this goal might result in a sustainable future. Municipal solid wastes pose a hazard to the environment because of open burning, landfills, reckless disposal, and many other factors. Waste is being thrown away in more significant quantities and is made up of several different materials. Municipal solid waste (MSW) characteristics must be carefully considered when developing, implementing, or modifying solid waste management systems. Local waste variables that vary with cultural, climatic, socioeconomic, and institutional capacities are crucial for developing efficient waste management techniques. This book provides a comprehensive overview of landfills' situation, their categories, and the types of garbage they receive. The final section of the study provides an overview of prospective waste management techniques, their restrictions, and the potential areas for further research on landfill sites. This book has the advantage that world-class experts in their respective fields have written each chapter. As a result, this book presents a balanced picture across the whole spectrum of chapters on municipal solid wastes.

A "zero waste" society and the "circular economy" trend are urgently needed. Even if achieving 100% trash recycling and a fully circular economy may not always be attainable, aiming toward this goal might result in a sustainable future. Municipal solid wastes pose a hazard to the environment because of open burning, landfills, reckless disposal, and many other factors. Waste is being thrown away in more significant quantities and is made up of several different materials. Municipal solid waste (MSW) characteristics must be carefully considered when developing, implementing, or modifying solid waste management systems. Local waste variables that vary with cultural, climatic, socioeconomic, and institutional capacities are crucial for developing efficient waste management techniques. This book provides a comprehensive overview of landfills' situation, their categories, and the types of garbage they receive. The final section of the study provides an overview of prospective waste management techniques, their restrictions, and the potential areas for further research on landfill sites. This book has the advantage that world-class experts in their respective fields have written each chapter. As a result, this book presents a balanced picture across the whole spectrum of chapters on municipal solid wastes.

If pollutants are not disposed of properly, leachate from landfills can potentially enter soils and subsoils, severely contaminating surface and groundwater bodies.Therefore, reducing pollutant levels through leachate treatment has garnered considerable attention in recent decades.

If pollutants are not disposed of properly, leachate from landfills can potentially enter soils and subsoils, severely contaminating surface and groundwater bodies.Therefore, reducing pollutant levels through leachate treatment has garnered considerable attention in recent decades.

This book examines the issue of solid waste generation and management as a worldwide phenomenon, focusing on strategies that facilitate the disposal and utilization of waste while ensuring environmental integrity and meeting the needs of future generations.

This book examines the issue of solid waste generation and management as a worldwide phenomenon, focusing on strategies that facilitate the disposal and utilization of waste while ensuring environmental integrity and meeting the needs of future generations.

This book is a ready reckoner of recent information regarding the impact of leachate landfills, leachate treatment, and heavy metals on a single platform.

This book is a ready reckoner of recent information regarding the impact of leachate landfills, leachate treatment, and heavy metals on a single platform. The amount of waste is constantly growing due to population growth and the evolution of socioeconomic activities. Burying this waste produces leachate, a contaminated effluent created during the decomposition of organic waste and containing harmful substances like heavy metals, polyphenols, volatile organic compounds, and microorganisms. These effluents emit unpleasant odors associated with ammonium ions. These discharges significantly impact the environment. As a result, the master's and doctoral academics, researchers, and students will be able to comprehend the most recent developments in municipal solid waste landfill operations, supporting their research.This book inspires readers on how to deal with environmental pollution problems due to leachate contamination in freshwater and agricultural soils using a variety of technologies.

This book endeavors to critically assess and analyze the latent energy potential inherent within waste materials, thereby reframing the conventional perception of garbage from being solely a detrimental source of environmental pollution to being recognized as a viable and sustainable energy source.

This book endeavors to critically assess and analyze the latent energy potential inherent within waste materials, thereby reframing the conventional perception of garbage from being solely a detrimental source of environmental pollution to being recognized as a viable and sustainable energy source. Furthermore, this book provides an extensive and meticulously curated database that serves as an invaluable resource to guide stakeholders in selecting the most appropriate and effective methodologies for waste disposal, whilst facilitating the generation of renewable energy that can significantly contribute to energy sustainability. In undertaking this comprehensive evaluation, the book highlights the transformative possibilities of waste management practices. It underscores the broader implications for environmental conservation and the advancement of renewable energy technologies in contemporary society.The text comprises 17 chapters on waste management with clean energy generation (heat, CH4, H2, diesel, petrol, methanol, ethanol, etc.) that experts in the field have suggested.Energy from trash may be recovered, which results in a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of new recovery technologies. Lowering environmental pollution is an intelligent approach to ensure national energy security and combat the trend toward global warming.

The book provides technical information on the operation of wastewater treatment plants and strategies to be adopted for the design of plants, assessment, processes and technologies for wastewater treatment and reuse for irrigation and industry, including protecting the environment. It discusses the crucial parts that science, technology, and innovation play in formulating, implementing, and administrating wastewater treatment policy. It highlights the challenges that must be overcome to successfully adopt the wastewater treatment infrastructure regulations and provides some answers. It investigates how the operation of wastewater treatment plant technology can be used in a wide variety of fields, apart from other on-the-shelf publications on the market. It also delves into the core concepts of the operation of wastewater treatment plants. It explores how these concepts can be modified to fit a variety of contexts and uses. Applications such as managing facilities, dealing with pandemics, urban wastewater treatment and reuse, farming, and other applications are included in this book. Consequently, this book's content is engaging, and it will pique the interest of a diverse audience of readers who come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. This book will be helpful to industrialists, researchers, entrepreneurs, professionals, planners, policymakers, environmental engineers, and others interested in the operation of wastewater treatment system management strategies through the application of breakthroughs in the operation of wastewater treatment plants. The book constitutes a database that can help companies guide the choice of a treatment technique considering operating and investment costs. Similarly, the book presents several solutions to problems encountered during the operation of treatment plants, particularly the challenges encountered at the biological and physicochemical treatment levels. The book also illustrates some design and sizing methods and methods for good practice to organize the extension of a treatment plant, if necessary, properly.The book also deals with options for resource recovery and wastewater governance, thus establishing a clear link between the performance of a treatment plant and obtaining treated water that could be used for irrigation, which is often the missing link in current debates on the issue of making wastewater an asset. The chapters present experiences from developed and developing countries, including case studies on design, eco-efficiency, and the circular economy applied to wastewater. The book presents advanced methods for evaluating advanced solutions with low investment and operating costs. In addition, the authors and co-authors are key international experts in the field of wastewater treatment.

This book describes landfill sites, (designated areas for the disposal of waste materials), widely recognized as a substantial contributor to the deterioration of air quality due to the release of various pollutants into the atmosphere.

This book extensively elaborates on the most effective practices for managing liquid petroleum discharges, delving into intricate details to comprehensively understand the subject matter. Human activities hurt the environment by contaminating water, air, and soil. The expansion of the Oil Field globally has resulted in the generation of harmful waste materials that have significant consequences on the ecosystem and human health due to the functioning of manufacturing facilities. The emission of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere necessitates a decrease in pollution levels to mitigate the impact of climate change, which threatens humans, animals, and vegetation. Therefore, there is a critical need to implement measures that can effectively reduce pollution levels and safeguard the environment for future generations. Although the Industrial Revolution was a great success in terms of technology, society, and the provision of multiple services, it also introduced the production of vast quantities of pollutants emitted into the air, soil, and water. Environmental regulations require adequate and appropriate treatment techniques for hydrocarbon-laden industrial discharges to avoid degradation of environmental quality. The hydrocarbon industry also generates a lot of polluted water (oily water) from Oil Field and gas production. The main pollutants are heavy metals, hydrocarbons, phenols, nitrogenous matter, oils and greases, phosphorus matter, and suspended solids. It is crucial to note that the Oil Field and gas industry, as a major water consumer, also generates a significant amount of water from Oil Field and gas extraction. Unfortunately, these industries often discharge their polluted water into the environment without any prior treatment, highlighting the urgency of the issue. Several industrial units currently use a number of physicochemical, membrane, biological, or combined processes to reduce water pollution. These processes appear to be becoming highly effective tools for purifying and recycling liquid effluents.

This book describes the Non-rational water consumption by industrial units could increase the production of wastewater discharged into the receiving Environment without any prior treatment in several countries worldwide, which would cause climate change by increasing temperature and decreasing precipitation.Indeed, non-rational water consumption at the level of industrial units poses serious problems, particularly for developing countries, given that regulations do not require companies to treat their effluents. The decline in precipitation due to climate change has pushed countries close to the sea to move towards desalinating seawater, which is expensive. It is, therefore, urgent to control water consumption at the company level through upstream actions before acting downstream through awareness-raising, reducing consumption, preventing leaks, and treating and recycling treated water. Furthermore, regulations for good water management practices have become a necessity. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid excessive consumption of healthy water for a good brand image and the cost of production at the level of industrial units.Due to the scarcity of water resources and the overexploitation of groundwater resources, worldwide countries are experiencing a considerable water deficit in surface water and groundwater. Various actors are taking several measures to preserve and develop worldwide water resources, including seawater desalination for irrigation and water supply, to bridge this deficit.This book provides a database to help managers at the industrial unit level integrate effective methods to at least firstly reduce water consumption through prevention, staff training, water leak control, and optimization of the consumption of healthy and inexpensive water for companies before acting downstream in the treatment of wastewater and their recycling.The content of this work is based on recent data to help decision-makers reduce production costs in the company and the cost of wastewater treatment while giving a brand image to industrial units, which protects our Environment

This book provides an overview of challenges and opportunities for algal management to mitigate climate change. This book offers new perspectives on how to control water pollution due to algae, while converting it to biosorbent and biodiesel that could be sold in market. The work also explores how to improve the performance of algae for such purposes. By identifying existing knowledge gap, this work uncovers new research directions for further development of algal management to address global environmental pollution. • Extensive literature survey (2001-2023) in algal management based on empirical approach in the body of knowledge• A comprehensive overview with critical analysis of algal management, for water treatment, biodiesel production, and food production, while dealing with climate change• Providing insights about challenges, research direction, outlook, and perspectives of algal management in Industry 4.0 era This book has an advantage that each chapter will be written by experts around the world working in their respective fields. As a result, this volume presents a balanced picture across the whole spectrum of algae. Furthermore, the authors are from both the developing and developed countries thus giving a worldwide perspective of looming climatic problems.