Green Solutions for Environmental Clean-up

Integrating Chemistry for Sustainability and Remediation
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-46409-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Sustainable Environmental Waste Management Strategies

This contributed volume offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainable, eco-friendly methods for remediating polluted environments, addressing the growing global challenges posed by contamination in soil, water, and air. By shifting the focus from conventional, resource-intensive cleanup techniques to innovative green technologies, the book provides actionable insights into how environmentally responsible methods can restore balance to natural systems while safeguarding ecosystems and human health.

The text offers cutting-edge approaches like bioremediation, phytoremediation, and natural attenuation, demonstrating how these techniques utilize biological processes, plants, and natural mechanisms to degrade or neutralize pollutants. It also examines emerging technologies like bioaugmentation, electrokinetic remediation, and the integration of renewable energy sources to modernize cleanup efforts, highlighting their potential to transform the field of environmental remediation.

Alongside its technical depth, the book incorporates real-world case studies that showcase successful applications of green remediation in various settings, from industrial zones to agricultural and urban environments. These examples provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable remediation practices in diverse regulatory and geographical contexts. The book also emphasizes the economic, regulatory, and social dimensions of sustainable remediation. Through discussions on cost-benefit analysis, environmental risk assessment, and community engagement, it provides readers with practical frameworks for balancing environmental goals with economic feasibility and stakeholder needs.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pandey, Garima

Das, Alok Prasad

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Transforming Remediation into Climate Action: Integrating Nano-Biochar and Circular Systems for Dual-Purpose Environmental and Carbon Solutions.- 2 Sustainability Assessment of E-Waste Recycling: An Integrated Life Cycle and Environmental Impact Approach.- 3 Hybrid Nanocomposites: Synergistic Approaches for Pollution Control.- 4 Industrial Waste Valorization: Converting Waste into High-Value Products.- 5 Socio-economic and Policy Implications of Green Remediation.- 6 Role of Biosurfactants in Sustainable Remediation.- 7 Introduction to Sustainable Remediation.- 8 Renewable Energy Integration in Environmental Cleanup.- 9 Harnessing Nature for Cleanup: Phytoremediation Perspectives and Prospects.- 10 Bioremediation: Microbial Approaches to Pollution Control.- 11 Education and Capacity Building for Sustainable Remediation.- 12  Detailed Examination of the Adverse Effects of Micropollutants on Ecosystems and Human Health.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Garima Pandey is Head of the Department of Chemistry at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Delhi-NCR Campus, and a doctoral researcher at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong). With over two decades of experience, her research specializations include nanotechnology, green chemistry, electrochemical sensing, environmental sustainability, and circular economy strategies.

She serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio), and is a reviewer for several Springer Nature journals. Prof. Pandey has authored over 80 research and review articles, contributed more than 25 book chapters to publishers including Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and Wiley, and has authored and edited 10 books. Recognized as one of the Top 2% Most Cited Scientists worldwide (Elsevier, 2022 and 2024), she has received the Best Researcher and Best Faculty Awards at SRMIST. Through invited talks, doctoral supervision, and international collaborations, she continues to advance sustainable environmental technologies and circular economy frameworks.

Dr. Alok Prasad Das is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Rama Devi Women’s University. With over 16 years of teaching and research experience, his work focuses on environmental biotechnology, microbial remediation, circular bio-economy, and sustainable waste management.

Dr. Das has made significant scholarly contributions with over 150+ SCOPUS-indexed publications, 60 book chapters, and 15 edited books, along with several more in progress. His research impact is reflected in a high citation record (over 10,000 citations) and a strong h-index 62, highlighting his influence in the fields of environmental microbiology and waste valorization. He has also been actively involved in funded research, leading multiple national projects supported by agencies such as DST and DBT, Government of India.

In addition to his research excellence, Dr. Das plays a prominent role in academic publishing. He serves as Associate Editor and Guest Editor for several reputed international journals, and has led numerous special issues on emerging environmental challenges. He is also a Book Series Editor with leading publishers.

Dr. Das has been recognized with prestigious honors including the Odisha Young Scientist Award and has contributed extensively to capacity building through invited talks, supervision of postgraduate and doctoral scholars, and international collaborations. His interdisciplinary approach and editorial leadership continue to shape advancements in sustainable environmental technologies and circular economy strategies.