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Sustainable Biochar for Water and Wastewater Treatment addresses the worldwide water contamination and scarcity problem by presenting an innovative and cost-efficient solution. This book directly deals with the Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Each chapter is authored by a respected expert in the field of water and wastewater treatment, with each chapter including case studies, worked examples, and exercises. As such, the book is the perfect introduction to the field and is multipurpose in that it can be used for teaching, learning, research, and practice. The book is invaluable for undergraduate level and above in water science, environmental sciences, soil science, material sciences and engineering, chemical sciences and engineering, and biological sciences.

The book covers the various aspects of biochar requirements for use in adsorption science and technology. It includes vital information on this hot topic and provides a real solution to the global issues of water contamination and scarcity.

Presents case studies in each chapter, making this applicable for those who want to implement examples into their own work Includes in each chapter example calculations with an exercise at the end of each chapter, making this a great teaching tool Includes excel spreadsheets online, perfect for use as a laboratory guide

Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation provides a comprehensive description on basic knowledge and current research progress in the field of soil treatment using nanomaterials. Soil pollution refers to the presence of toxic chemicals in soil. Compared with air and water remediations, soil remediation is technically more challenging due to its complex composition. The synergy between engineering and nanotechnology has resulted in rapid developments in soil remediation. Nanomaterials could offer new routes to address challenging and pressing issues facing soil pollution.

This book aims to explore how nanomaterials are used to cleanse polluted soils (organic compounds and heavy metal-contaminated soils) through various nanomaterials-based techniques (chemical/physical/biological techniques and their integrations).

Highlights how nanotechnology is being used to more accurately measure soil pollution levels Discusses how the properties of nanomaterials are being used to make more efficient soil remediation techniques and products Assesses the practical and regulatory challenges of using different nanomaterial-based products for soil repair

Throughout the world, injuries are the leading cause of death during more than half of the average life span. This book documents the nature and magnitude of the problem and provides basic approaches to injury prevention. Injury statistics are given for many developing countries and indigenous populations as well as industrialized nations. Important differences among countries and cultures in types and circumstances of injury are illustrated in a tables and figures that enhance the book's usefulness. The many types of injuries covered in detail include those related to traffic, occupation, disasters, drowning, falls, burns, suicide, and homicide. The cost and health impacts of injury are discussed as well as the role of health services. The authors describe surveillance methods and effective preventive measures that are applicable even in countries with limited resources. This book has been written for public health practitioners and researchers as well as policy makers. Reflecting the author's many years of injury prevention experience in a variety of countries, the book will help readers understand this major health problem, the changes that could reduce it, and the means of influencing crucial public policies.

At least 5 million people die each year from injuries, and about half the deaths in the 10-24 age group are accountable to them. This is a major health problem for which a number of strategies for prevention and control can be developed.This book presents a series of the plenary and state-of-the-art presentations from the 5th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Control. There is a focus on transportation, workplace, sport and leisure, and domestic sectors, and an exploration of the legal, medical, environmental, safety and governmental issues which play a part in the subject.Practitioners and researchers in a variety of activities, including epidemiology and public health, occupational health and safety, ergonomics and product design, medicine, criminology, engineering and physical sciences, and the behavioural sciences, should find this a useful and challenging work.

As cities become increasingly congested, current transport patterns are unsustainable: heavy in energy use, high in economic and environmental cost, and exacerbating inequity between those who can access high-speed travel and those who cannot. Good urban planning develops human-scale cities and encourages modes such as bicycles, increased zones exclusive to pedestrians within cities, and changed fiscal policies to incentivize public over private transport. Equally, it requires good engineering design to manage road use.Sustainable Approaches to Urban Transport brings together contributions from leading international experts in urban planning, transport, and governance who suggest changes to make our cities more sustainable in the face of climate change. All professionals working in transport and engineering and planning students will find an overview of a broad field in this interdisciplinary collection of essays.

Transportation planning and traffic safety are crucial topics in discussions surrounding climate change and the negative health effects of transportation in low and middle-income countries. The updated edition of this book builds upon the foundation of the first edition, which was originally based on lectures given during the Annual International Course on Transportation Planning and Traffic Safety starting in 1991. In addition to the original content which has gone through a thorough update, this new edition includes new chapters focusing on road safety management and governance, the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs), and the impact of climate change on travel behavior and safety. Furthermore, the book addresses safety concerns related to motorised two wheeler safety and public transport systems, highlighting the emerging risks in modern traffic systems.Transport Planning and Traffic Safety: Making Cities, Roads, and Vehicles Safer, Second Edition offers a comprehensive public health and systems approach to road safety, navigating the interdisciplinary elements of traffic crashes. New to the second edition includes chapters on traffic planning, design principles, institutional mechanisms, human body models, and pre-hospital care for road traffic victims. Readers will find examples of best practices from countries that have successfully reduced traffic crashes, with a focus on how these practices can be implemented in low-income countries. The text engages policymakers and technical professionals by applying internationally recognized theoretical principles to develop solutions tailored to local needs. Each original chapter has undergone a thorough review and updates to ensure accuracy and relevance. The new edition also integrates checklists and audit processes for highway safety practitioners, along with principles and concepts related to public transport safety.This interdisciplinary book is designed for a wide range of professionals, including quality control and safety engineers, traffic and road engineers, vehicle designers, law enforcement officials, and transport planners.

Transportation planning and traffic safety are crucial topics in discussions surrounding climate change and the negative health effects of transportation in low and middle-income countries. The updated edition of this book builds upon the foundation of the first edition, which was originally based on lectures given during the Annual International Course on Transportation Planning and Traffic Safety starting in 1991. In addition to the original content which has gone through a thorough update, this new edition includes new chapters focusing on road safety management and governance, the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs), and the impact of climate change on travel behavior and safety. Furthermore, the book addresses safety concerns related to motorised two wheeler safety and public transport systems, highlighting the emerging risks in modern traffic systems.Transport Planning and Traffic Safety: Making Cities, Roads, and Vehicles Safer, Second Edition offers a comprehensive public health and systems approach to road safety, navigating the interdisciplinary elements of traffic crashes. New to the second edition includes chapters on traffic planning, design principles, institutional mechanisms, human body models, and pre-hospital care for road traffic victims. Readers will find examples of best practices from countries that have successfully reduced traffic crashes, with a focus on how these practices can be implemented in low-income countries. The text engages policymakers and technical professionals by applying internationally recognized theoretical principles to develop solutions tailored to local needs. Each original chapter has undergone a thorough review and updates to ensure accuracy and relevance. The new edition also integrates checklists and audit processes for highway safety practitioners, along with principles and concepts related to public transport safety.This interdisciplinary book is designed for a wide range of professionals, including quality control and safety engineers, traffic and road engineers, vehicle designers, law enforcement officials, and transport planners.

In recognition of the importance of road safety as a major health issue, the World Health Organization has declared 2011-2021 the Decade of Safety Action. Several countries in Europe, North America, and Asia have been successful in reducing fatalities and injuries due to road traffic crashes. However, many low-income countries continue to experience high rates of traffic fatalities and injuries.Transport Planning and Traffic Safety: Making Cities, Roads, and Vehicles Safer offers a source book for road safety training courses as well as an introductory textbook for graduate-level courses on road safety taught in engineering institutes. It brings together the international experiences and lessons learned from countries which have been successful in reducing traffic crashes and their applicability in low-income countries. The content is based on lectures delivered during an international course on transportation planning and traffic safety, sponsored annually by the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Programme (TRIPP) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.The book is interdisciplinary and aimed at professionals traffic and road engineers, vehicle designers, law enforcers, and transport planners. The authors examine trends in performance of OECD countries and highlight the public health and systems approach of traffic safety with the vulnerable road user in focus. Topics include land use (transportation planning, mobility, and safety), safety education and legislation, accident analysis, road safety research, human tolerance to injury, vehicle design, safety in construction zones, safety in urban areas, traffic calming, public transportation, safety laws and policies, and pre-hospital care of the injured.

As cities become increasingly congested, current transport patterns are unsustainable: heavy in energy use, high in economic and environmental cost, and exacerbating inequity between those who can access high-speed travel and those who cannot. Good urban planning develops human-scale cities and encourages modes such as bicycles, increased zones exclusive to pedestrians within cities, and changed fiscal policies to incentivize public over private transport. Equally, it requires good engineering design to manage road use.Sustainable Approaches to Urban Transport brings together contributions from leading international experts in urban planning, transport, and governance who suggest changes to make our cities more sustainable in the face of climate change. All professionals working in transport and engineering and planning students will find an overview of a broad field in this interdisciplinary collection of essays.

In recognition of the importance of road safety as a major health issue, the World Health Organization has declared 2011-2021 the Decade of Safety Action. Several countries in Europe, North America, and Asia have been successful in reducing fatalities and injuries due to road traffic crashes. However, many low-income countries continue to experience high rates of traffic fatalities and injuries.Transport Planning and Traffic Safety: Making Cities, Roads, and Vehicles Safer offers a source book for road safety training courses as well as an introductory textbook for graduate-level courses on road safety taught in engineering institutes. It brings together the international experiences and lessons learned from countries which have been successful in reducing traffic crashes and their applicability in low-income countries. The content is based on lectures delivered during an international course on transportation planning and traffic safety, sponsored annually by the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Programme (TRIPP) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.The book is interdisciplinary and aimed at professionals—traffic and road engineers, vehicle designers, law enforcers, and transport planners. The authors examine trends in performance of OECD countries and highlight the public health and systems approach of traffic safety with the vulnerable road user in focus. Topics include land use (transportation planning, mobility, and safety), safety education and legislation, accident analysis, road safety research, human tolerance to injury, vehicle design, safety in construction zones, safety in urban areas, traffic calming, public transportation, safety laws and policies, and pre-hospital care of the injured.

This volume addresses a variety of issues on traffic safety policy, ranging from issues of climate change, urban equity, and transport safety, in a broad global and societal context, while retaining situation-specific details.

This volume addresses a variety of issues on traffic safety policy, ranging from issues of climate change, urban equity, and transport safety, in a broad global and societal context, while retaining situation-specific details.

This book systematically covers the fundamentals and applications of modified biochar. Section 3 highlights the wide spectrum of applications of modified biochar in fuel cells and batteries, remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants from soil and water and soil fertilization.