Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Waste Water sorts out emerging and burning issues faced by the pharmaceutical industry, along with common effluent treatment plans. The book provides a comprehensive view of recent advents of various novel, advanced, and hybrid treatment technologies in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment to treat emerging pollutants released by the pharmaceutical industry in their untreated wastewater.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Waste Water

The pharmaceutical industry faces numerous challenges in managing pharmaceutical waste water, including the removal of refractory pollutants. This book explores emerging and pressing issues related to pharmaceutical effluent treatment, while also providing a comprehensive overview of common effluent treatment plans. It delves into the latest advancements in novel, advanced, and hybrid treatment technologies for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment, addressing the emerging pollutants released by the industry in their untreated wastewater. Furthermore, the book offers insights into recent developments in physico-chemical and microbiological approaches to treating these emerging contaminants, contributing to the development of effective and sustainable treatment solutions.

The pharmaceutical industry plays a crucial role in healthcare, but it also generates significant amounts of wastewater that contain various pollutants. These pollutants can pose a threat to the environment and human health if not properly treated. The treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater is a complex and challenging task that requires the use of advanced technologies and processes.

One of the major challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry is the removal of refractory pollutants. Refractory pollutants are substances that are difficult to remove or degrade using conventional treatment methods, such as biological treatment, chemical oxidation, and sedimentation. These pollutants include pharmaceutical compounds, personal care products, and other organic contaminants that can accumulate in wastewater and cause environmental and health problems.

To address this challenge, researchers and industry experts have developed innovative treatment technologies that can effectively remove refractory pollutants from pharmaceutical waste water. These technologies include advanced oxidation processes, such as ozone, peroxygen, and photocatalysis, as well as membrane bioreactors, which can remove contaminants by using biological processes.

In addition to these advanced treatment technologies, the pharmaceutical industry is also exploring the use of hybrid treatment systems, which combine multiple treatment processes to achieve better treatment outcomes. Hybrid treatment systems can include physical/chemical treatment processes, such as sedimentation and flotation, as well as biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge and biofiltration.

Another important aspect of pharmaceutical wastewater treatment is the management of emerging contaminants. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, new and emerging pollutants are being released into the environment. These contaminants can include synthetic pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other organic contaminants that may not be effectively treated by conventional treatment methods.

To address this challenge, researchers and industry experts are conducting ongoing research to identify and develop new treatment technologies for emerging contaminants. These technologies can include advanced oxidation processes, membrane bioreactors, and biotreatment processes, which can effectively remove these contaminants from pharmaceutical waste water.

In conclusion, the pharmaceutical industry faces numerous challenges in managing pharmaceutical waste water, including the removal of refractory pollutants. However, innovative treatment technologies and processes have been developed to address these challenges. By combining advanced oxidation processes, membrane bioreactors, and hybrid treatment systems, the pharmaceutical industry can effectively remove refractory pollutants and manage emerging contaminants from pharmaceutical waste water. This will help to protect the environment and human health and ensure the sustainable use of pharmaceutical compounds.

Dimension: 234 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323992787