Remediation of Heavy Metals: Sustainable Technologies and Recent Advances

The treatment of water polluted by heavy metals is an increasingly significant environmental challenge, but sustainable methods have emerged to improve water quality and public health. Remediation of Heavy Metals provides a comprehensive reference on these methods and their applications, including comparison of different approaches, detailed discussion of physical, chemical, and biological remediation methods, and case studies demonstrating proper remediation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The treatment of water contaminated by heavy metals poses a significant environmental challenge in the context of an industrialized global economy. However, the ongoing revolution in green technologies has brought forth a diverse array of sustainable approaches for addressing this issue. This book serves as a comprehensive and accessible resource for remediating heavy metals, providing an overview of the major consequences of heavy metal contamination and exploring various methods and protocols available for soil remediation and pollution reduction at the source.

Within its pages, readers will find a comparative analysis of different remediation strategies, a detailed exploration of physical, chemical, and biological remediation methods, and case studies showcasing effective remediation practices. Remediation of Heavy Metals is particularly valuable for environmental scientists, environmental toxicologists, researchers, and industrial professionals engaged in heavy metal removal, as well as advanced graduate students in these fields.

The book is authored by Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, in Amaravati, India. Selvasembian is a renowned expert in environmental science and engineering, with extensive experience in heavy metal remediation. He has collaborated with Binota Thokchom, Ph.D., a DST-Inspire faculty member at the Centre of Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India, and Pardeep Singh, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, at P. University, in India, to bring forth this comprehensive guide.

Their collective expertise and contributions ensure that Remediation of Heavy Metals offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and implement sustainable solutions for remediating heavy metal-contaminated environments. By embracing these methods, we can work towards improving water quality and public health on a global scale, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

Weight: 839g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119853558