K. K. Pant

Provides a comprehensive overview on developing sustainable practices for waste minimization via green metal extraction from waste streams This book introduces readers to sustainable management and defines the challenges as well as the opportunities in waste stream management. It starts by covering conventional technologies for metal extraction then focuses on emerging tools and techniques such as green adsorption, bioleaching, and chelation. It also discusses the scale-up and process intensification of metal extraction from waste streams from process design to pilot plan. Sustainable Metal Extraction from Waste Streams begins by covering sustainability-related constructs and illustrates the pre-requisites for sustainable management of waste streams. It then introduces the basics of solid waste handling, ranging from an analysis of the relevance, categories of wastes, consequences of untreated waste disposal into the environment, government initiatives, management strategies, and unit operations for pre-treatment of wastes. The book also looks at widely accepted, conventional metal extraction technologies like hydro and pyro metallurgical methods; discusses the possibility of sustainable green processes for metal extraction; and introduces the recently deployed coiled flow inverter process. -Provides a comprehensive collection of the conventional, emerging, and future technologies for metal extraction from industrial waste and electrical & electronic equipment in a sustainable way -Demonstrates trans-disciplinary research as an executable direction to achieve the sustainable governance of natural resources and solid waste management -Presents a dedicated section on scale-up and process intensification of metallurgical processes -Summarizes various aspects of novel processes ranging from basic concepts, benchmark performance of technologies on lab scale, and recent research trends in metal extraction Covering a variety of interdisciplinary topics on resource optimization and waste minimization, Sustainable Metal Extraction from Waste Streams is an excellent resource for engineers, science students, entrepreneurs, and organizations who are working in the field of waste management and wish to gain information on upcoming sustainable processes.

Comprehensive examination of green hydrogen's transformative potential in reducing carbon emissions across various sectors Hydrogen Technologies in Decarbonizing Industries and Energy Systems is a thorough discussion of green hydrogen's transformative potential in reducing carbon emissions across various sectors, covering technological, managerial, and policy aspects. Practical insights are provided through detailed case studies and real-world examples to ensure concepts are relatable and practicable. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of green hydrogen, tracing its historical development, and explaining its critical role in global decarbonization efforts. It then delves into the latest technological innovations, such as advancements in electrolysis, storage, transportation, and integration with renewable energy sources. Discussion on industrial applications highlights how green hydrogen can decarbonize heavy industries like steel, cement, and chemicals, and explains its use in transportation and power generation. From a management perspective, the book explores strategic planning for adopting green hydrogen, operational changes, supply chain management, workforce development, and risk management. The book also includes information on: The current policy and regulatory landscape, identifying challenges and offering recommendations to promote green hydrogen adoption Cost-benefit aspects of green hydrogen projects, investment trends, and the global economic impact of this technology Environmental and social impacts of green hydrogen, including job creation and community effects Energy conservation and demand response, covering smart thermostats and peak load management Thermochemical water splitting, covering splitting cycles, reaction materials and catalysts, process engineering and reactor design and energy input and efficiency Hydrogen Technologies in Decarbonizing Industries and Energy Systems empowers industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers and academics to contribute to the decarbonization of industries and energy systems, fostering a sustainable future for all.