Application of Adsorbents for Water Pollution Control

Application of Adsorbents for Water Pollution Control
Author: Amit Bhatnagar
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2012-11-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1608052699

Among various water and wastewater treatment technologies, the adsorption process is considered better because of lower cost, simple design and easy operation. Activated carbon (a universal adsorbent) is generally used for the removal of diverse types of pollutants from water and wastewater. Research is now being directed towards the modification of carbon surfaces to enhance its adsorption potential towards specific pollutants. However, widespread use of commercial activated carbon is sometimes restricted especially in developing or poor countries due to its higher costs. Attempts are therefore being made to develop inexpensive adsorbents utilizing abundant natural materials, agricultural and industrial waste materials. Use of waste materials as low-cost adsorbents is attractive due to their contribution in the reduction of costs for waste disposal, therefore contributing to environmental protection. This e-book explores knowledge on recent developments in adsorbents synthesis and their use in water pollution control. This handy reference work is intended for researchers and scientists actively engaged in the study of adsorption and the development and application of efficient adsorption technology for water treatment. This e-book covers a wide range of topics including modeling aspects of adsorption process and the applications of conventional and non-conventional adsorbents in water remediation emphasizing sorption mechanisms of different pollutants on the adsorbents.

Air, Gas, and Water Pollution Control Using Industrial and Agricultural Solid Wastes Adsorbents

Air, Gas, and Water Pollution Control Using Industrial and Agricultural Solid Wastes Adsorbents
Author: Tushar Kanti Sen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-10-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1138196851

Air and water pollution occurs when toxic pollutants of varying kinds (organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on) are directly or indirectly discharged into the environment without adequate treatment to remove these potential pollutants. There are a total of 13 book chapters in three sections contributed by significant number of expert authors around the world, aiming to provide scientific knowledge and up-to-date development of various solid wastes based cost-effective adsorbent materials and its sustainable application in the removal of contaminates/pollutants from air, gas and water. This book is useful for the professions, practicing engineers, scientists, researchers, academics and undergraduate and post-graduate students’ interest on this specific area. Key Features: • Exclusive compilation of information on use of industrial and agricultural waste based adsorbents for air and water pollution abatement. • Explores utilization of industrial solid wastes in adsorptive purification and agricultural and agricultural by-products in separation and purification. • Discusses cost-effective solid wastes based emerging adsorbents. • Alternative adsorbents in the removal of a wide range of contaminants and pollutants from water is proposed. • Includes performance of unit operations in waste effluents treatment.

Activated Carbon Adsorption

Activated Carbon Adsorption
Author: Roop Chand Bansal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2005-05-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420028812

High surface area, a microporous structure, and a high degree of surface reactivity make activated carbons versatile adsorbents, particularly effective in the adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants from aqueous solutions. Activated Carbon Adsorption introduces the parameters and mechanisms involved in the activated carbon adsorption

Adsorption Processes for Water Treatment and Purification

Adsorption Processes for Water Treatment and Purification
Author: Adrián Bonilla-Petriciolet
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319581368

This book provides researchers and graduate students with an overview of the latest developments in and applications of adsorption processes for water treatment and purification. In particular, it covers current topics in connection with the modeling and design of adsorption processes, and the synthesis and application of cost-effective adsorbents for the removal of relevant aquatic pollutants. The book describes recent advances and alternatives to improve the performance and efficacy of this water purification technique. In addition, selected chapters are devoted to discussing the reliable modeling and analysis of adsorption data, which are relevant for real-life applications to industrial effluents and groundwater. Overall, the book equips readers with a general perspective of the potential that adsorption processes hold for the removal of emerging water pollutants. It can readily be adopted as part of special courses on environmental engineering, adsorption and water treatment for upper undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers in water production control, as well as for practitioners interested in applying adsorption processes to real-world problems in water treatment and related areas.

Air, Gas, and Water Pollution Control Using Industrial and Agricultural Solid Wastes Adsorbents

Air, Gas, and Water Pollution Control Using Industrial and Agricultural Solid Wastes Adsorbents
Author: Tushar Kanti Sen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2017-10-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351230697

Air and water pollution occurs when toxic pollutants of varying kinds (organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on) are directly or indirectly discharged into the environment without adequate treatment to remove these potential pollutants. There are a total of 13 book chapters in three sections contributed by significant number of expert authors around the world, aiming to provide scientific knowledge and up-to-date development of various solid wastes based cost-effective adsorbent materials and its sustainable application in the removal of contaminates/pollutants from air, gas and water. This book is useful for the professions, practicing engineers, scientists, researchers, academics and undergraduate and post-graduate students’ interest on this specific area. Key Features: • Exclusive compilation of information on use of industrial and agricultural waste based adsorbents for air and water pollution abatement. • Explores utilization of industrial solid wastes in adsorptive purification and agricultural and agricultural by-products in separation and purification. • Discusses cost-effective solid wastes based emerging adsorbents. • Alternative adsorbents in the removal of a wide range of contaminants and pollutants from water is proposed. • Includes performance of unit operations in waste effluents treatment.

Adsorption Technology for Air and Water Pollution Control

Adsorption Technology for Air and Water Pollution Control
Author: Kenneth E. Noll
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1991-10-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780873713405

This practical book is valuable for a diversity of applications in both air and water pollution. Adsorption Technology usually deals with control of organic compounds, such as VOCs, pesticides, phenolics, and complex synthetic organics. However, it is also used to control certain inorganic compounds such as heavy metals, reduced sulfur gases, and chlorine. Much original work, including original figures.

Nanomaterials for Environmental Protection

Nanomaterials for Environmental Protection
Author: Boris I. Kharisov
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1449
Release: 2014-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118845544

This book is divided into four main sections thoroughly analyzing the use of nanomaterials for water, air and soil solutions, and emphasizing environmental risks. Providing background on nanomaterials' two-decade study, it discusses the characterization and application of unconventional disinfectants, called antimicrobial nanomaterials, which fall into three categories and, while seemingly harmless, have potential hazards if applied improperly. Special attention is given to the process of remediation, synthetics techniques, and properties of nanomaterials, with examples to which new and trained readers in the field can relate and understand. an interdisciplinary approach, aimed at scientists in physical chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental sciences includes applications of non-conventional techniques in environmental protection furthers the development of applied nanoscience and nanotechnology suggests new industrial projects and university courses addressing nanotechnology in and for the environment includes applications for water, air and soil protection

Use of Adsorbents for the Removal of Pollutants from Wastewater

Use of Adsorbents for the Removal of Pollutants from Wastewater
Author: Gordon McKay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 1995-10-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849369209

Use of Adsorbents for the Removal of Pollutants from Wastewater describes the most commonly occurring industrial effluents, and presents direct means and methodologies for treating them. In addition to its excellent introduction to pollutants, this book contains all of the basics you need for understanding the characteristics and applications of adsorbent materials. With this book, you can choose from a wide variety of traditional and novel adsorbents, including alternative, relatively inexpensive adsorbents.

Application of Simple and Modified Adsorbents in Water Treatment

Application of Simple and Modified Adsorbents in Water Treatment
Author: Shashwat Banerjee
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2011-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9783846595206

The book provides the scientific community with a much-needed overview of how adsorbents based on inexpensive waste materials can be used to treat various major water pollutants. This work focuses on design, surface modification and characterization of these materials, thereby leading to an understanding of the role that sorption mechanism plays in treating water pollution. The introductory section deals with a comprehensive overview of various techniques applied for water treatment, the complexity involved and advantages of sorption technique. The following sections then present novel surface modification methods for adsorbents depending on the pollutants and different methodology used to characterize them. The results and discussion section highlights the efficacy of the novel adsorbents in removing various water pollutants and the mechanisms involved in the sorption process. The book concludes with a conclusion chapter enlisting the salient features of the investigation and scope for future work. The result is a reliable reference for those wanting to learn more about this important class of inexpensive adsorbents, as well as scientists in the field seeking deeper insight.

Advanced Magnetic Adsorbents for Water Treatment

Advanced Magnetic Adsorbents for Water Treatment
Author: Lucas Meili
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2021-09-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030640922

This book compiles 15 chapters about the synthesis, characterizations, and application of many kinds of magnetic adsorbents for water treatment. It is devoted to the scientific community that works with adsorption technologies for water treatment and remediation. Specifically, for professors and Ph.D. students. It is expected that this book serves as an interesting background for researchers in the field of magnetic adsorbents for water treatment.