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This book focuses on the engineering aspects of phosphorus (P) recovery and recycling, presenting recent research advances and applications of technologies in this important and challenging area of engineering. It highlights full-scale applications to illustrate the performance and effectiveness of the new technologies.
As an essential element for all living organisms, P cannot be replaced by any other element in biochemical processes, humans ultimately rely its availability. Today, P is mostly obtained from mined rock phosphate (Pi). However, natural reserves of high-grade rock Pi are limited and dwindling on a global scale. As such, there have been increased efforts to recycle P from secondary sources, including sewage sludge, animal manure, food waste, and steelmaking slag, and so close the anthropogenic P cycle. In addition to various aspects of phosphorus covered by other literature, including chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, soil-plant systems and sustainable management, this book is a valuable and comprehensive source of information on the rapidly evolving field of P recovery and recycling engineering for students, researchers, and professionals responsible for sustainable use of phosphorus.
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Hisao Ohtake
Phosphorus Atlas Research Institute
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
Satoshi Tsuneda
Phosphorus Atlas Research Institute
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
Riassunto
Provides comprehensive information on P recovery and recycling, which is becoming a high-visibility topic and a rapidly evolving field of engineering
Presents detailed descriptions of the principle of and technologies for P recovery and recycling
Includes details of an array of full-scale applications from a variety of industrial areas
