Sartaj Ahmad Bhat – författare

Fate of Biological Contaminants During Recycling of Organic Wastes covers the fate of viruses, HPBs, and ARGs in organic wastes, and their eliminating methods, including composting, vermicomposting and anaerobic digestion. In addition, this work describes the environmental risks associated with the application of excess sludge, livestock and other bio-wastes in soils Fate of Biological Contaminants During Recycling of Organic Wastes will benefit environmental and soil scientists engaged in the latest research regarding risk assessment and remediation techniques in wastewater, and solid wastes, and agricultural wastes.

Covers the fate of viruses, HPBs, and ARGs in wastes as well as their environmental risk to the ecosystem Includes applications of earthworm remediation techniques, composting, and anaerobic digestion for organic wastes Introduce the key relationship between viruses, HPBs, ARGs and the microbial community during biological treatment of excess sludge and livestock manure

Occurrence and Behavior of Emerging Contaminants in Organic Wastes and Their Control Strategies provides updated information on the occurrence, monitoring, and behavior of emerging contaminants discharged into the environment from different anthropogenic activities as well as organic wastes management practices, which can be beneficial in classifying and broadly addressing the assessment, treatment, disposal, and management of organic wastes. This book covers the occurrences of nanoparticles, microplastics, antibiotic resistance genes, disinfection by-products, medical waste, pharmaceutical and personal care products, and other emerging contaminants discharged in different types of organic wastes.Researchers, scientists, graduate, and postgraduate students will find this book to be a timely contribution that will be useful in identifying and comprehensively addressing occurrence and behavior of emerging contaminants in organic wastes.

Covers a broad range of information on different emerging contaminants presented in different types of organic wastesDeals with insights, behaviors, monitoring, and pathways of emerging contaminants in the classification, transport, treatment, and disposal of organic wastesIllustrates the environmental risks of emerging contaminants in final waste products of organic wastesHighlights feasible control strategies for emerging contaminants during the whole process of organic waste management

Recent Trends in Solid Waste Management presents comprehensive information on recent advances in solid waste treatment and management processes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to solid waste treatment, disposal and handling. Readers will also learn about up-to-date/background information on global annual solid waste generation and effective waste management strategies (recycle, reuse, remediate). Furthermore, future study directions (open questions) are identified. This book will assist both the academic and industrial communities by providing extensive information on waste separation procedures and technologies for solid waste treatment. Covers a wide range of topics related to solid waste treatment methods, including new treatment systems Provides a thorough overview of the processing and disposal of solid and hazardous waste generated during the COVID-19 pandemic Highlights innovative technologies that make it easier to recover value-added materials and generate bioelectricity from solid waste

Earthworm Technology in Organic Waste Management: Recent Trends and Advances is a suitable contribution to the Waste and The Environment: Underlying Burdens And Management Strategies series that will be helpful in classifying and broadly addressing assessments, mitigation strategies, and the management of organic wastes using earthworms. In addition, the book provides a summary of the latest findings on emerging pollution-related issues, their sustainable management, and future perspectives. The book covers recent trends and developments in organic waste management, including the use of earthworms in municipal and industrial waste management, the role of earthworms in vermifiltration/vermiwash, and of vermicompost in crops.

Finally, the book covers the potential of earthworms in the remediation of emerging contaminants. This includes antibiotic resistance genes, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, and other emerging pollutants that are not covered in-depth in previously published titles.

Covers a broad range of information on different aspects of organic waste treatment by earthworm technology Illustrates how earthworms can be used in modeling, assessment and management of environmental issues caused by geogenic, industrial and emerging pollutants Highlights the reuse and recycling of industrial and municipal organic waste and recovery of value-added resources from organic waste

Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities brings together the latest developments, technologies, and approaches surrounding the transformation of organic waste into energy, enabling the reader to tackle head-on the challenges of valorizing waste as bioenergy. Sections introduce biomass as a sustainable renewable energy source, conversion processes, and possible energy recovery routes, before in-depth chapters highlight technologies for solid waste. Types of waste streams, conversion technologies, and sustainable development issues are considered, along with case studies.The second part focuses on liquid waste, notably covering wastewater treatment and energy recovery, the production of biofuels, and microbial fuel cells. This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in waste-to-energy, bioenergy, waste management, chemical engineering, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, scientists, R&D, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.Covers the transformation of solid and liquid wastes into bioenergy, which is of great interest in the energy transitionBuilds on sustainable development principles in adding value to organic waste streamsConsiders key challenges and solutions, current trends, and future opportunities

Transformation of Liquid Waste to Energy: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities brings together the latest developments, technologies, and approaches for the transformation of organic waste into energy, enabling the reader to tackle head-on the challenges of valorizing waste as bioenergy. The book focuses on liquid waste, notably covering wastewater treatment and energy recovery, the production of biofuels, and microbial fuel cells, as well as high-rate anaerobic processes and utilization of municipal/industrial wastewater for energy recovery. Each chapter presents the latest developments in transforming different types of liquid waste into bioenergy and discusses conventional methods alongside novel and emerging technologies.This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in waste-to-energy, bioenergy, waste management, chemical engineering, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, scientists, R&D, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.Discusses the transformation of a broad range of liquid waste feedstocksFocuses on emerging technologies, global perspectives, practical case studies, interdisciplinary insights, and alignment with sustainable development goalsPresents case studies showcasing successful waste to energy projects, providing valuable insights into the implementation of waste transformation technologies

Environmental Nexus Approach: Management of Water, Waste, and Soil establishes linkages between environmental resources, such as water, waste, and soil, in order to facilitate sustainable management of these resources. It shows the nexus approach as a policy-relevant means of environmental management by focusing on integrated management of water, waste, and soil resources. It synthesizes interdisciplinary theory, concepts, definitions, models, and findings involved in complex global sustainability problem-solving, making it an essential guide and reference. It includes real-world examples and applications making the book accessible to a broader interdisciplinary readership. Features:Explores cutting-edge developments in the environmental nexus approach of water, waste, and soil.Introduces the key mechanisms regarding antibiotic resistance genes, microplastics, and other emerging contaminants in the water, waste, and soil nexus.Investigates the fate and behavior of heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, plastics, and pesticides in soil systems and their risk assessment.Provides insights into the latest developments, current research perspectives, technology development, critical thinking, and societal requirements of the environmental nexus between water, waste, and soil.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental science and engineering, environmental engineering, and waste management.

This book discusses algae and fungi as the tools for decontamination of polluted environments and how the remediation techniques aid in biorefining the pollution in environmentally sustainable ways. It covers their applications in containing and controlling pollution along with detailed diagrammatic representations including mechanisms of phyco- and myco-remediation. Recovery of pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides, organic chemicals, radionuclides, and persistent chemicals from polluted ecosystems and wastewater is also covered.Exclusively covers phyco- and myco-remediation of various pollutantsReviews dynamics of pollution abatement related to algae as well as fungiCovers recovery of the pollutants from polluted ecosystemsAdvocates usage of multiple modes of fungi and algae for detoxification of different compoundsDiscusses restoration of the degraded ecosystemsThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental engineering, algae and fungi biotechnology, applied microbiology, and phycology.

Environmental Nexus Approach: Management of Water, Waste, and Soil establishes linkages between environmental resources, such as water, waste, and soil, in order to facilitate sustainable management of these resources. It shows the nexus approach as a policy-relevant means of environmental management by focusing on integrated management of water, waste, and soil resources. It synthesizes interdisciplinary theory, concepts, definitions, models, and findings involved in complex global sustainability problem-solving, making it an essential guide and reference. It includes real-world examples and applications making the book accessible to a broader interdisciplinary readership. Features:Explores cutting-edge developments in the environmental nexus approach of water, waste, and soil.Introduces the key mechanisms regarding antibiotic resistance genes, microplastics, and other emerging contaminants in the water, waste, and soil nexus.Investigates the fate and behavior of heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, plastics, and pesticides in soil systems and their risk assessment.Provides insights into the latest developments, current research perspectives, technology development, critical thinking, and societal requirements of the environmental nexus between water, waste, and soil.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental science and engineering, environmental engineering, and waste management.

Microbial ecology is pivotal in wastewater treatment, where microorganisms play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and ultimately reduce the levels of contaminants in treated water, making it safe for reuse in agriculture, industry, and other applications. The book, Microbial Nexus for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Resources, Efficiency, and Reuse, ventures into the dynamic world of microbial ecosystems, unveiling their pivotal role in reshaping wastewater treatment technologies. This book addresses novel microbial techniques related to sustainable, efficient technologies of wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse as well as obtaining high-quality effluents from treatment plants.Features:Unveils the potential of high-throughput microbial biotechnology for transforming wastewater management.Describes the microbial nexus involved in the biodegradation of pharmaceutical micropollutants.Highlights the valuable materials recoverable from wastewater, associated challenges, and diverse opportunities arising from effective wastewater management.Covers advanced bioremediation technologies designed to handle emerging pollutants. Demonstrates the integration of nanotechnology with bioaugmentation, exploring potential advantages and disadvantages that shape the future of wastewater treatment.Provides insights into adopting a circular economy model aligning with sustainable development goals for resource extraction.This book is tailored for graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, waste valorization, environmental engineering, and hazardous waste management.

Microbial ecology is pivotal in wastewater treatment, where microorganisms play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and ultimately reduce the levels of contaminants in treated water, making it safe for reuse in agriculture, industry, and other applications. The book, Microbial Nexus for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Resources, Efficiency, and Reuse, ventures into the dynamic world of microbial ecosystems, unveiling their pivotal role in reshaping wastewater treatment technologies. This book addresses novel microbial techniques related to sustainable, efficient technologies of wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse as well as obtaining high-quality effluents from treatment plants.Features:Unveils the potential of high-throughput microbial biotechnology for transforming wastewater management.Describes the microbial nexus involved in the biodegradation of pharmaceutical micropollutants.Highlights the valuable materials recoverable from wastewater, associated challenges, and diverse opportunities arising from effective wastewater management.Covers advanced bioremediation technologies designed to handle emerging pollutants. Demonstrates the integration of nanotechnology with bioaugmentation, exploring potential advantages and disadvantages that shape the future of wastewater treatment.Provides insights into adopting a circular economy model aligning with sustainable development goals for resource extraction.This book is tailored for graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, waste valorization, environmental engineering, and hazardous waste management.

This book discusses algae and fungi as the tools for decontamination of polluted environments and how the remediation techniques aid in biorefining the pollution in environmentally sustainable ways. It covers their applications in containing and controlling pollution along with detailed diagrammatic representations including mechanisms of phyco- and myco-remediation. Recovery of pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides, organic chemicals, radionuclides, and persistent chemicals from polluted ecosystems and wastewater is also covered.Exclusively covers phyco- and myco-remediation of various pollutantsReviews dynamics of pollution abatement related to algae as well as fungiCovers recovery of the pollutants from polluted ecosystemsAdvocates usage of multiple modes of fungi and algae for detoxification of different compoundsDiscusses restoration of the degraded ecosystemsThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental engineering, algae and fungi biotechnology, applied microbiology, and phycology.

The steadily increasing presence of both natural and anthropogenic pollutants in our environment poses a considerable challenge, given the recalcitrance of many of these pollutants. Microbial bioremediation presents a promising and sustainable strategy that harnesses a diverse array of microorganisms, operating either concurrently or sequentially, to eliminate or mitigate the presence of pollutants within the environment. Recent years have witnessed the application of multiomics techniques to the study of biodegradation and bioremediation, yielding an abundance of novel data that enrich our comprehension of pivotal pathways and offer fresh perspectives on the adaptability of organisms amidst shifting environmental conditions.This book brings together recent progress in microbial bioremediation, emphasizing the emerging field of multiomics technologies. It serves as a valuable reference for microbiologists exploring multiomics applications and environmental scientists seeking innovative remediation solutions.

This book comprehensively assesses the management of micro and nano-plastics in contaminated soil and biosolids, highlighting recent techniques and technologies that facilitate their environmental remediation. It provides up-to-date information on the fate, occurrence, monitoring, and transport of micro and nano-plastics in the environment, aiming to determine their detrimental impact on environmental health. The book also explores how risk factors associated with these particles can be identified and mitigated through sustainable means. Micro and nano-plastic contamination is analyzed in various contexts, including agricultural soil systems, urban areas, and wastewater. Special attention is given to the mechanisms of recent decontamination strategies, such as microbial and enzyme-assisted degradation and biochar. The intended audience for this book includes students, researchers, professionals in the urban municipal wastewater treatment sector, waste management and industrial practitioners, as well as policymakers.

This book comprehensively assesses the management of micro and nano-plastics in contaminated soil and biosolids, highlighting recent techniques and technologies that facilitate their environmental remediation.

This book caters to a broad audience, including teachers, researchers, practitioners, environmental engineers, chemical engineers, soil scientists, policymakers, and students specializing in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, and environmental science.

This book presents fundamental principles and recent advancements in managing waste in an environmentally sustainable manner. It explores a wide array of methods and technologies designed to transform waste, thereby reducing health impacts across various stages such as waste minimization, transportation, handling, storage, and disposal of solid wastes. Moreover, the book delves into waste-contaminated site assessment methods, environmental issues and impacts, as well as the latest regulatory and policy statutes. The inclusion of case studies allows for the assessment of diverse waste management challenges, showcasing how environmental engineering methods can be applied to process industrial waste sustainably. For instance, certain sections of the book delve into the intricate microbial communities and their metabolic pathways, illustrating their role in the remediation and management of municipal waste at landfill sites. This book caters to a broad audience, including teachers, researchers, practitioners, environmental engineers, chemical engineers, soil scientists, policymakers, and students specializing in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, and environmental science.

This book discusses the latest information and advancements on all aspects of sustainable sludge management including treatment, characterization, stabilization, digestion, thickening, dewatering, thermal processing, utilization, valorization production of usable materials, and disposal, with associated pros and cons addressed.

This book discusses the latest information and advancements on all aspects of sustainable sludge management including treatment, characterization, stabilization, digestion, thickening, dewatering, thermal processing, utilization, valorization production of usable materials, and disposal, with associated pros and cons addressed. It provides an up-to-date resource on industrial sludge generation in various industries, its disposal and treatment by various modern treatment approaches, its physico-chemical and microbiological characterization, as well as legislation, risk assessment, and methodological aspects related to its characterization. Past and recent trends in industrial sludge handling are covered to understand and overcome the environmental risks posed by industrial sludge, with a focus on the brick and agrochemical industries and how to implement sustainable sludge managements practices in these industries. The book is intended for environmental engineers, chemical engineers,soil scientists, and policymakers, and will be of interest to students and researchers of environmental biotechnology, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering.Chapter “Production of Microbial Fuel Cell Material from Industrial Wastewater Sludge: Recent Trends and Development” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

This book provides updated and comprehensive information on the effective functioning of earthworms used alone or in combination with other biological systems/microbes, as well as factors affecting the process and performance of vermiremediation under a range of conditions. It also compares earthworm assisted vermifiltration with other conventional biochemical methods.Presenting cutting-edge research on the earthworm assisted remediation of industrial and municipal effluents and sludges, along with its role in solid waste management (SWM), the book will benefit readers from the research community and industrial sector alike, familiarizing them with the latest remediation techniques for wastewater and different types of solid waste.