1st Edition

Wastewater Treatment Emerging Contaminants and Case Studies

Edited By Reda Elkacmi, Sudip Chakraborty, Catia Algieri Copyright 2026
318 Pages 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

318 Pages 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book comprehensively explores advanced methodologies and practical applications in the treatment and valorization of wastewater. This book synthesizes cutting-edge research and practical insights into various techniques used to address the environmental challenges posed by liquid waste streams. From fundamental principles to applied solutions, each chapter delves into specific methodologies... Read more

Chapter 0 Front Matter Chapter 1 Bio-Based Activated Carbons for Wastewater Remediation: A Comparative Case Study on Dyes and Heavy Metals  Chapter 2 Micro- and Nanoplastics in Tunisian Coastal Areas: Current Status and Treatment Approaches Chapter 3 Membrane Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: Fundamentals, Industrial Applications and Innovations  Chapter 4 Membrane-Based Separation Processes in Wastewater Treatment: Principles, Materials, and Sustainability Perspectives  Chapter 5 Innovative Adsorption Techniques for Efficient Liquid Waste Treatment: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications  Chapter 6 Treatment of Wastewater Using Biochars and Hybrid Composites  Chapter 7 Electrochemical Methods for Liquid Waste Treatment: Innovations, Applications, and Sustainability  Chapter 8 Photo-Fenton and Ultrasound Processes: Applications and Efficiency Improvements for Liquid Waste Treatment  Chapter 9 Hybrid Adsorptive-Photocatalytic Systems: Synergistic Approaches for Liquid Effluents Treatment  Chapter 10 Engineering Innovations in Photocatalytic Systems for Treating Liquid Effluents: A Case Study on ZnO:Co Thin Films Chapter 11 Microalgae Biomass: Applications and Mechanisms in Removing Conventional and Industrial Pollutants Chapter 12 Microalgae as a Natural Resource: Economic Potential and Applications  Chapter 13 Sustainability and Environmental Impact in Liquid Waste Treatment: Innovations, Strategies, and Future Perspectives 

Biography

Reda Elkacmi has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Hassan II University, Morocco. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco. His research interests include chemical and process engineering, industrial process modeling and simulation, and the development of innovative and sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.

Sudip Chakraborty has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calabria, Italy. He is Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale – full professor in sector – ING-IND 24 at the Laboratory of Transport Phenomena and Biotechnology, University of Calabria. He was also a visiting researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His major fields of interest are membrane separation, plasmonic nanoparticles, composite materials, energy, and process intensification.

Catia Algieri has been a researcher at the Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (ITMJ-CNR) since 2001. She has collaborated on several international and national projects focused on membrane preparation and characterization for application in water treatment, catalytic reactions, and gas separations. In her research, she prepares and characterizes zeolite membranes for water treatment, catalytic reactions, and gas separations, as well as mixed matrix membranes for drug-controlled release and gas separations.