Green Technologies for Pollutants Remediation and Recovery from Water and Soil

Green Technologies for Pollutants Remediation and Recovery from Water and Soil presents a comprehensive examination of sustainable and environmentally friendly methods for remediation and recovery from various types of pollutants in water bodies and in soil. It discusses diverse remediation and recovery technologies, from classic adsorption and membrane technologies to the most promising green technologies such as biocatalysts and microorganisms for obtaining value-added products for practical use. Through many case studies and best practices, the book explores current achievements and challenges and indicates future directions for global and cross-border collaboration. Features Provides a comprehensive overview of the achievements, challenges, and the current use of eco-friendly approaches for pollutant removal and recovery. Covers the role of biology, biotechnology, and chemical technology in designing green technologies for environmental applications. Presents innovative applications of microorganisms, enzymes, adsorption processes, and membrane technologies as a base for improvement in green technologies of environmental importance. Explains the basic assumptions, requirements, and mechanisms of green technologies used for pollutant conversion. Aims to better understand the importance of sustainable technologies in environmental protection. This reference is a great resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in environmental science and engineering, soil and water sciences, biotechnology, and chemical engineering, as well as researchers and professionals who work as environmental and technical engineers, ecologists, applied environmental scientists, and managers.