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Waste technology for emerging economies / edited by T.C. Bamunuarachchige and H.K.S. de Zoysa

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Urbanization, industrialization, and the environmentPublisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2023Edition: First editionDescription: 278 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780367655112 (hbk.)
  • 9780367676889
  • 036765511X (hbk.)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Waste technology for emerging economiesDDC classification:
  • 628.44091724 WAS 23 022341
LOC classification:
  • TD790 .W37 2023
Contents:
Waste management challenges in developing countries / P. A. K. N. Dissanayake, D. M. S. B. Dissanayaka, Lalith M. Rankoth, and Gayan Abeysinghe -- Management of medical waste : new strategies and techniques / Shayan Memar, Tameka Dean, and Prasanna Abeyrathna -- Management of E-waste / Rupa Rani and Rajesh Ahirwar -- Management of marine plastic debris and microplastics / G. G. N. Thushari, J. D. M. Senevirathna, Naveen M. Wijesena, and H. K. S. De Zoysa -- Nanowaste management / Jagath Illanagsinghe -- Microbiology of wastewater management : challenges, opportunities, and innovations / Oshani Ratnayake, Dinuka Lakmali Jayasuriya, Dilani K. Hettiarachchi, and Neelamanie Yapa -- Phytoremediation : a green tool to manage waste / N. D. A. D. Wijegunawardana, E. G. Perera, and M. S. Ekanayake -- Green chemistry and its applications in waste management /Neha Sharma and Sanjay K. Sharma -- Bioenergy and biofuels from wastes : perspectives from developing nations / Eustace Fernando and Shalini Lalanthika Rajakaruna -- Upcycling : a new perspective on waste management in a circular economy / Randika Jayasinghe and P. H. L. Arachchige.
Summary: "This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, medicinal, industrial and urban waste, and emerging problems with e-waste, nano waste and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses current critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products, processes and revenue are also discussed. Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies. Discusses the issues of e-waste which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally. Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market. Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics. Diverse audience including those in solid waste management, electrical and electronic technology, and the medical industry"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Waste management challenges in developing countries / P. A. K. N. Dissanayake, D. M. S. B. Dissanayaka, Lalith M. Rankoth, and Gayan Abeysinghe -- Management of medical waste : new strategies and techniques / Shayan Memar, Tameka Dean, and Prasanna Abeyrathna -- Management of E-waste / Rupa Rani and Rajesh Ahirwar -- Management of marine plastic debris and microplastics / G. G. N. Thushari, J. D. M. Senevirathna, Naveen M. Wijesena, and H. K. S. De Zoysa -- Nanowaste management / Jagath Illanagsinghe -- Microbiology of wastewater management : challenges, opportunities, and innovations / Oshani Ratnayake, Dinuka Lakmali Jayasuriya, Dilani K. Hettiarachchi, and Neelamanie Yapa -- Phytoremediation : a green tool to manage waste / N. D. A. D. Wijegunawardana, E. G. Perera, and M. S. Ekanayake -- Green chemistry and its applications in waste management /Neha Sharma and Sanjay K. Sharma -- Bioenergy and biofuels from wastes : perspectives from developing nations / Eustace Fernando and Shalini Lalanthika Rajakaruna -- Upcycling : a new perspective on waste management in a circular economy / Randika Jayasinghe and P. H. L. Arachchige.

"This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, medicinal, industrial and urban waste, and emerging problems with e-waste, nano waste and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses current critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products, processes and revenue are also discussed. Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies. Discusses the issues of e-waste which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally. Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market. Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics. Diverse audience including those in solid waste management, electrical and electronic technology, and the medical industry"--

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