S. K. Nataraj - Böcker

This book discusses designing and implanting the forward osmosis (FO) process in various types of treatment and applications. It summarizes the start-up effort in installing new materials, methods, or technological efforts in improving the FO process in removing conventional and emerging pollutants from wastewater sources. It includes case studies submitted to policymakers in connection with remedies and solutions emerging as treatment or separation techniques involving the FO process. It reviews advances in the field of standalone and hybrid FO processes in wastewater treatment in varied industries.Features:Evaluates forward osmosis (FO)-based treatment techniques currently available for wastewater pollutant treatment.Gives an in-depth account and analysis of advanced materials and methods, particularly membrane and draw solutes and methods for FO process for the separation and treatment of wastewater.Covers advanced materials in the field of emerging pollutants and emerging materials and methods available to treat the same.Attempts to forecast the future of the FO process in large and industrial-scale wastewater treatment applications.Reviews advancements in desalination and associated wastewater treatment using standalone and hybrid FO processes.This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in wastewater, environmental, and civil engineering.

An expert synthesis of the latest materials and methods with applications for groundwater and wastewater treatment Materials and Methods for Industrial Wastewater and Groundwater Treatment delivers an up-to-date discussion of the materials and methods being used to address the problem of pollutants in industrial wastewaters and groundwater. The book describes innovative new materials with significant potential to emerge as a next-generation solution in the water treatment space. Cutting-edge research is synthesized into these novel materials and methods and case studies demonstrate real-world applications of new solutions for water treatment. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to new materials and techniques for treating wastewater and groundwater to remove pollutantsComprehensive explorations of the latest research on commercially viable methods for treating wastewater and groundwaterCase studies highlighting the practical application of novel methods and materials as next-generation solutions for water treatmentPerfect for industrial chemists, environmental and material researchers and supervisors, and consulting and design engineers in wastewater treatment plants, Materials and Methods for Industrial Wastewater and Groundwater Treatment will also benefit design professionals, materials scientists, and environmental engineers with an interest in nanomaterial applications to wastewater treatments.

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