1st Edition

Environmental Technology and Sustainability Physical, Chemical and Biological Technologies for Environmental Protection

Edited By Tamara Tatrishvili, Ann Rose Abraham, A. K. Haghi Copyright 2024
    368 Pages 107 B/W Illustrations
    by Apple Academic Press

    368 Pages 107 B/W Illustrations
    by Apple Academic Press

    This new title covers the most recent theoretical and practical advancements in green technology for a clean and healthy environment. It aims to provide a better understanding of the research and development of new technologies that are becoming increasingly important for ensuring sustainability.

    The book provides vital information on advanced materials and green composites and expounds on environmental chemistry for a sustainable world, focusing on different characterization methods as well as new techniques. The volume also considers recent developments and applications of clean energy materials. It presents case studies that emphasize the green technologies being discussed.

    PART I: MATERIALS AND MODERN PROCESSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

    1. A Study on Thermal Behavior of the Polymer Composites Based of Polystyrene for Environmental Protection

    Olga V. Alekseeva, Andrew V. Noskov, and Sabir S. Guseynov

    2. Spiropyran Doped Liquid Crystal Film for the Monitoring of Human Ecology Upon Exposure to UV Radiation: An Environmentally Friendly Approach

    G. Petriahsvili, L. Devadze, Ts. Zurabishvili, N. Sepashvili, K. Chubinidze, T. Tatrishvili, T. Bukia, E. Kalandia, M. Areshidze, L. Sharashidze, Sh. Akhobadze, A. Petriashvili, M. Chubinidze, V. Kinkladze, and N. Imnaishvili

    3. High-Performance Polymer Composites Based of the Residual Polyethylene and Modified Minerals for Ecological Protection of the Environment

    Lana Shamanauri and Natia Shengelia

    4. Removal of Some Frequently Used Antibiotics from Wastewaters Using the Natural Zeolite Adsorption Method Combined with Analytical HPLC Procedures: Pollutant Removal from Wastewater

    Imeda Rubashvili, Luba Eprikashvili, Marine Zautashvili, Teimuraz Kordzakhia, Nino Pirtskhalava, and Maia Dzagania

    5. Investigation of the Impact of Epoxy Compounds Based on Environmentally Friendly and Renewable Raw Materials in Bitumen Modification Processes

    Volodymyr Gunka, Yurii Hrynchuk, Yuriy Prysiazhnyi, Yuriy Demchuk, Iurii Sidun, Volodymyr Reutskyy, and Michael Bratychak

    6. Assessment of the Durability of Geopolymer Materials Based on Thermally Modified Polymineral Clay Rocks

    Elena Shapakidze, Marine Avaliani, Marine Nadirashvili, Vera Maisuradze, Ioseb Gejadze, Tamar Petriashvili, and Evgeni Khuchua

    7. Synthesis Process Research Urea-Formaldehyde Linear Oligomers When Carrying Out Polycondensation in a Solution to Obtain a Biodegradable Nitrogen Fertilizers

    G. Papava, M. Gurgenishvili, I. Chitrekashvili, N. Dokhturishvili, E. Gavashelidze, N. Gelashvili, and K. Archvadze

    8. Calculation of the Stability Constant of Copper Fulvate, Using an Average Molecular Weight of Active Associate of Fulvic Acids at pH=8 with Particular Application for Evaluation of the Ecological Condition of Water Reservoirs

    Tamar Makharadze, Nazi Goliadze, Teona Makharadze, and Sesili Rogava

    9. Newfangled Dimension of Scientists’ Responsibility: Solutions in the Context of Sustainable Development and Evolution of Chemical Processes for Clean Environmental Management

    Marina Avaliani, Elena Shapakidze, and Vaja Chagelishvili

    10. Synthesis and Quantum–Chemical Investigation of Some New Types of 1, 2- Trans-Glycosides

    Neli Sidamonidze, Ramaz Gakhokidze, Rusudan Vardiashvili, and Levan Samarguliani

    11. Preparation and Properties of Paper Containing Bactericidal Zeolite Adsorbents

    Vladimer Tsitsishvili, Nanuli Dolaberidze, Nato Mirdzveli, Manana Nijaradze, Zurab Amiridze, and Bela Khutsishvili

    12. Investigation of Complex Formation Process of Lead (II) With Fulvic Acids at Ph=7: An Ecosystem Approach

    Tamar Makharadze

    PART II: CASE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS

    13. Conditioned Feasibility of Application of Georgian Natural Zeolite-Laumontite for Sustainable Development of Agriculture

    Osipova N., Kvernadze T., and Burkiashvili N.

    14. Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pumice from Some Regions of Georgia and the Prospects for Its Use in Lightweight Concrete with Environmental Advantages

    Giorgi Tsintskaladze, Teimuraz Kordzakhia, Rajden Skhvitaridze, Tinatin Sharashenidze, Marine Zautashvili, and Giorgi Beridze

    PART III: ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

    15. Smart Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy Applications: Environmental Technology and Sustainability

    Koduvarathodi Vadakkethil Arundhathi, Neenamol John, Thomas Abraham, K. G. Ambady, and Beena Mathew

    16. Green Technologies and Sustainable Energy Materials

    Aiswarya T. Soman, Muhammed Shah S., Arya Uthaman, Hiran Mayookh Lal, and Sabu Thomas

    17. Removel of Heavy Metal Ions and Magnetic Materials from Water

    Aruna Joseph, Mariyam Thomas, and Anju K. Nair

    Biography

    Tamara Tatrishvili, PhD, is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry as well as the Main Specialist in the Office of Academic Process Management (Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences) at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. She is also Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry and Polymeric Materials at TSU, Tbilisi, Georgia; DAAD alumni, and a member of Georgian Chemical Society. Her research interests include polymer chemistry, polymeric materials, and chemistry of silicon-organic compounds. She is the executive editor of the Journal of the Georgian Chemical Society as well as the author of more than 190 scientific publications, 12 books, and monographs.

    Ann Rose Abraham, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Kerala, India. She has research experience at various reputed national institutes, including Bose Institute, Kolkata, India; SAHA Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; UGC-DAE CSR Centre, Kolkata, India. She has also collaborated with various international laboratories and has recieved several awards for her work. Dr. Abraham is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. She has a good number of publications to her credit in many peer-reviewed high impact journals of international repute. She has authored many book chapters and edited more than 10 books with Taylor and Francis, etc.

    A. K. Haghi, PhD, has published over 250 academic research-oriented books as well as over 1000 research papers in various journals and conference proceedings. He has received several grants, consulted for several major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. He is Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal. Professor Haghi has acted as an editorial board member of many international journals. He has served as a member of the Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences and Cultures (CRDCSC) and the Research Chemistry Centre, Coimbra, Portugal.