Afzal Husain Khan – författare

The Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater: Innovative Technologies and the Adaptation of Treatment Systems covers the various aspects of pharmaceutical sources, treatment technologies, their harmful effects on the natural environment, and new technological developments and upgrading of existing treatment systems. This book highlights the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) applied to treatment and resource recovery systems for pharmaceutical treatment. Case studies are included to enable fuller understanding of the practical aspects of treatment and modeling. This helpful guide is for civil and environmental engineers and researchers who want to understand the complex nature and treatment schemes for pharmaceutical wastewaters. Offers updates on the level of contamination associated with pharmaceutical wastewater to the environment Explains the current methods of treatment and future approaches to develop new and innovative treatment technologies Shows the effect of mass scale use of antibiotics in the environment and how their presence will affect the biosystem

Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

Covers the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and AOP-based integrated and hybrid methods for Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) degradation and removal from wastewaterDiscusses cost estimation and energy consumption of individual and integrated treatmentsConsiders the AOP-based integrated and hybrid treatments toward the sustainable zero-liquid discharge

Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach explores the transformative shift from traditional linear economic models to the innovative concept of the Circular Economy. The book delves into sustainable materials synthesis and advanced technologies that cater to eco-friendly production in industries like manufacturing and process engineering. With a focus on precision tailoring of material structures, it highlights how systematic synthesis is revolutionizing material properties to meet the growing demands of diverse applications. The book is designed to inspire sustainable innovations that align seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy.Beyond its primary focus, the book extensively discusses biocomposites, bio-adhesives, bioplastics, keratin-based products, and pharmaceutical developments. Key topics include sustainable production techniques, heterogeneous catalysis, carbon sequestration, and waste management strategies. Real-world industrial case studies provide practical insights into transitioning to eco-friendly practices. By showcasing cutting-edge research and applications, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for integrating circular economy frameworks into material development and industrial processes.

Covers biocomposites and innovative materials with a circular economy approachAddresses fundamentals, key concepts, and all pillars of the circular economyIncludes state-of-the-art green technologies that are outlined with specific applications and an emphasis on societal benefitsCovers synthesis and applications, as well as recycling, reuse, and end of lifeProvides future perspectives that are also discussed

Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete covers the various aspects of sources, materials, and waste products in concrete production, innovation in materials-new technological developments, and the upgradation of existing concrete production systems. Importantly, it covers the so-called EEE aspects (Economy, Energy, and Environment), not touched by other books. The books also highlights the sustainability aspects of concrete production when recycled materials are added. Case studies are used to demonstrate the practical aspect of concrete production, including the machine learning approach.

Includes coverage of sources, materials, and waste products in concrete productionProvides an overview of the economic, energy, and environment aspects in concrete productionShows how machine learning can be used in concrete construction