Nature-Based Wastewater Treatment Systems

Nature-Based Wastewater Treatment Systems
Author: Adarsh Kumar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2024-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040112447

Giving an account of successfully applied and recently developed green remediation technologies for water pollution control, this book describes the scope and applications of nature-based wastewater treatment technologies for environmental sustainability. The major focus is on associated eco-environmental concerns, recent technological developments, field studies, lessons learned, sustainability concerns, and future challenges. It also deals with the development of valuable bioresources together with wastewater treatment for the circular economy. This book: Covers nature-based wastewater treatment systems for the efficient management of wastewater for the protection of precious water resources. Includes development and utilization of useful bioresources, bioenergy, and value-added products together with wastewater treatment for the circular economy. Discusses technological aspects such as design, operation, and maintenance, eco-friendliness, effectiveness, and sustainability concerns. Highlights technological advancements, field experiences, research gaps, recent developments, challenges, and future directions for further improvements. Reviews field studies and challenges between pollution sources, exposure pathways, and impacts on environmental quality and human health. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental engineering and sciences, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology.

Water Resources of Mexico

Water Resources of Mexico
Author: Jose A. Raynal-Villasenor
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2020-05-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030406865

This comprehensive volume presents the topic of water resources of Mexico from a different angle. Besides covering the geohydrology it also offers a brief account of the ancient water resources works, explains from where the water is coming, how the water is being used in homes and in the industry, how the dams are operated in the hurricane season, some aspects of the water-energy-food securities nexus and the expectations for the future in connection with global climate change. The book is of interest to every one connected with the water resources of Mexico, e.g. federal and state employees of agencies related with water management, water supply and wastewater treatment. It is also of value to those in academia and employed at water related professional associations and the general public.

Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System

Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System
Author: Arnab Banerjee
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2020-12-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811594961

Agroecological footprints are a unique and popular concept for sustainable food system. Measuring and keeping a tab on the agroecological footprints of various human activities has gained remarkable interest in the past decade. From a range of human activities, food production and agriculture are most essential as well as extremely dependent on the agroecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand the interaction of agroecosystem constituents with the extensive agricultural practices. The environmental impact measured in terms of agroecological footprints for a healthy for the sustainable food system. The editors critically examine the status of agroecological footprints and how it can be maintained within sustainable limits. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into how agroecology can be implemented as a solution in the form of eco-friendly practices that would boost up the production, curbs the environmental impacts, improves the bio-capacity, and reduces the agroecological footprints. It further discusses the changing status of the agroecological footprints and the growth of other footprint tools and types, such as land, water, carbon, nitrogen, etc. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, government planners, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’.

From Human to Post Human Security in Latin America

From Human to Post Human Security in Latin America
Author: Maria Eugenia Ibarrarán
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2021-04-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1801179913

From Human to Post Human Security in Latin America provides a fresh look to some acute problems regarding human security in Latin America: human rights and dignity, water, food and health insecurities. This is essential reading for professionals, practitioners, and those interested in human security in Latin America.

Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants

Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants
Author: Ajay Kumar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2024-07-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119851130

Learn the various microbiological aspects one deals with in environment management and the remediation of toxic contaminants in the environment In recent years, the accumulation of hazardous contaminants has caused a broad-based deterioration in global environmental quality. These have had wide-ranging negative social impacts, affecting climate, soil and water ecosystems, and more. As traditional methods of contaminant mitigation have proven inadequate to the task, microbial-based remediation offers the clearest, most environmentally friendly path forward for this crucial aspect of global environmental stewardship. Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants offers comprehensive coverage of novel and indigenous microbes and their applications in contaminant mitigation. Surveying all the major microbial products and methods for degrading and remediating hazardous pollutants, it offers a key tool in the fight against global environmental degradation. The result is a cutting-edge introduction to an essential subject. Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants will also find: Current and future approaches to microbial degradation Detailed discussion of biofilms, exopolysaccharides, enzymes, metabolites, and many more Coverage of metabolic engineering as an alternative strategy Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants is ideal for those working in the field for the application of microbes in the remediation of hazardous pollutants and environment management, particularly those interested in environmental sciences, microbiology and microbial technology, environmental biotechnology, and molecular biology.

Mexico 2050. Challenges, Scenarios & Actions

Mexico 2050. Challenges, Scenarios & Actions
Author: Concepción Olavarrieta
Publisher: Editorial Digital del Tecnológico de Monterrey
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2023-08-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

The book compiles 19 authors who approach the 15 Global Challenges identified by the Millennium Project as the main threats and opportunities for the present Millennium as a methodological conceptual framework for Mexico's futures. The first part launches diagnoses that are formulated on each Challenge and visions and reflections are proposed. The second part presents three possible scenarios for Mexico by 2050 and, finally, it concludes with a proposal for guiding projects by 2050.

Informe Mundial de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Desarrollo de los Recursos Hídricos 2020

Informe Mundial de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Desarrollo de los Recursos Hídricos 2020
Author: UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9233001369

Esta publicación ilustra los vínculos críticos entre el agua y el cambio climático en el contexto de la agenda más amplia de desarrollo sostenible. Respaldado por ejemplos de todo el mundo, describe tanto los desafíos como las oportunidades creadas por el cambio climático y proporciona respuestas potenciales (en términos de adaptación, mitigación y mayor resiliencia) que pueden emprenderse mejorando la gestión de los recursos hídricos y atenuando los riesgos relacionados con el agua. y mejorar el acceso a los servicios de abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento para todos de manera sostenible. Aborda las interrelaciones entre el agua, las personas, el medio ambiente y la economía en un clima cambiante, demostrando cómo el cambio climático puede ser un catalizador positivo para mejorar la gestión, la gobernanza y la financiación del agua.

Quality Control Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry

Quality Control Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry
Author: Carrillo-Cedillo, Eugenia Gabriela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2022-03-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799896153

Quality control in pharmaceutical products and medical devices is vital for users as failing to comply with national and international regulations can lead to accidents that could easily be avoided. For this reason, manufacturing a quality medical product will support patient safety. Microbiologists working in both the pharmaceutical and medical device industries face considerable challenges in keeping abreast of the myriad microbiological references available to them and the continuously evolving regulatory requirements. Quality Control Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry presents the importance of quality control in pharmaceutical products and medical devices, which must have very high-quality standards to not cause problems to the health of patients. It reinforces and updates the knowledge of analytical, instrumental, and biological methods to demonstrate the correct quality control and good manufacturing practice for pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Covering topics such as pharmaceutical nano systems, machine learning, and software validation, this book is an essential resource for managers, engineers, supervisors, pharmacists, chemists, academicians, and researchers.