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This book summarizes key findings in hydrogel-based wastewater treatment and outlines their future directions. The book begins with various physicochemical properties and synthesis routes of hydrogels. The book then unveils their potential in contaminant removal from wastewater along with their mechanisms. The kinetics and thermodynamics governing the adsorption processes during pollutant removal are also explored. In addition, the book brings to light the practical applications of hydrogels in diverse scenarios, offering lessons learned from pilot studies and insights into scaling up hydrogel technologies for large-scale treatment. Alongside the removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants, this book also highlights the application of hydrogels in eradication of microbes in wastewater. Besides the challenges faced during the hydrogel application in wastewater treatment, the environmental sustainability of hydrogel applications is also addressed. The book provides readers a roadmap for the future of hydrogel-based wastewater treatment.
Sommario
Introduction and History of Hydrogels.- Fundamentals of Hydrogels.- Routes of Hydrogel Synthesis.- Carbon nanostructures doped hydrogels for wastewater treatment.- Treatment of contaminated water by carbon dot hydrogel composite.- Application of hydrogels in heavy metal sensing in waste water.- Hydrogel Applications in Heavy Metal Adsorption from Wastewater.- Advances in Hydrogel-based Materials for efficient dye sorption and remediation.- Applications of Hydrogel in Modern Wastewater Treatment for Eradication of Heavy Metals in Municipal Sludge.- Metal nanoparticles incorporated antimicrobial hydrogels for pathogen control.- Biopolymeric hydrogels for pathogen eradication in wastewater treatment.- Bioflocculants-based hydrogels for wastewater management.-Nano-Hydrogel: A Cutting Edge Solution for Inorganic Wastewater Contaminants.- Policy Considerations and Regulatory Framework for Hydrogel Application in Wastewater Treatment to Advance Eco-Friendly and Regenerative Practices.- Challenges and Future Perspectives of Hydrogels in Wastewater Treatment.
