Sunil Kumar

Solid waste management presents a significant obstacle for urban local bodies in developing countries, such as India. It is a key concern for environmental managers, industry professionals, and policy-makers, and has been the subject of extensive research in recent years. This book focuses on the methodological and technological aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, as well as the challenges associated with waste management in developing countries. Particular attention is given to the techno-economic assessment of waste management systems in the Indian context, including the application of advanced technologies and innovative strategies for sustainable waste management. The book also discusses the various environmental impacts associated with improper waste management practices and emphasizes the importance of environmental education and communication in promoting sustainable development and the strict enforcement of environmental policies.

Several Phyllanthus species are widely used in traditional medicine and herbal formulation for the treatment of a variety of ailments such as flu, dropsy, diabetes, jaundice and bladder calculus. The medicinal properties of these species are due to the presence of lignans, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and terpenoids. Phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin are the major lignans from Phyllanthus species having estrogenic properties that reduce toxicity and vascular tension, and protect hepatocytes. This book deals with the importance of separation techniques in screening of major lignans, flavonoids and terpenoids in Phyllanthus species using HPLC/UPLC coupled with mass spectrometric techniques. Features: Collection of Ayurvedic features and scientific evidence of important medicinal plants. Screening of major lignans, flavonoids and terpenoids in plant parts/whole plant extracts and their geographical variations in Phyllanthus amarus. Easy-to-use analytical procedure for the quality control of Phyllanthus and its products.