Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants : Advanced Treatment Technologies Using Computational Tools

Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants: Advanced Treatment Technologies Using Computational Tools offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge research and future directions in utilizing waste biomass for biochar catalyst development and environmental remediation. The book delves into the application of computational tools for wastewater and industrial effluent treatment, soil remediation, and air pollutant removal. From an in-depth analysis of AI and ML tools in enhancing process efficiency to case studies showcasing the practical implications of biochar-based catalysts, the book equips readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to address environmental challenges effectively.

Researchers and policymakers will find guidance on planning future research endeavors and making informed decisions to unlock the full potential of waste biomass resources for sustainable development and the circular bio-economy. Readers from a variety of backgrounds will find this to be a great resource that bridges the gap between current knowledge and future strategies, offering a roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability.

• Analyzes state-of-the-art applications of waste biomass in the development of biochar-based catalysts for wastewater/industrial effluent treatment, soil remediation, and air pollutant removal
• Explores integrated approaches, technological advancements, and optimization strategies, utilizing AI and ML tools to enhance process efficiency and sustainability
• Discusses future research strategies and how to make informed decisions to unlock the potential of waste biomass for the circular bio-economy, industrial development, and achieving carbon neutrality for sustainable development

Riti Thapar Kapoor is Professor in Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India. She received her Ph.D from University of Allahabad and worked as post - doctoral fellow at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. She has fourteen years of teaching and research experience and her area of specialization is environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, wastewater treatment and abiotic stresses. She has received prestigious travel award from Bill & Melinda Gates Research Foundation under CGIAR project for participation in International training programme held at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines in 2010. She is also recipient of DST travel grant for participation in International Conference held at Sri Lanka in 2013. She has been awarded with Teacher’s Research Fellowship from Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru in 2019. ALong with this, she has supervised and mentored a number of research projects sanctioned by different government funding agencies such as DAE, DST and UPCST etc.

Mika Sillanpää is a professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research centers on chemical treatment in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and resource recovery from waste streams.

Sillanpää received his M.Sc. (Eng.) and D.Sc. (Eng.) degrees from the Aalto University where he also completed an MBA degree in 2013. Since 2000, he has been a full professor/adjunct professor at the University of Oulu, the University of Eastern Finland, the LUT University, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Johannesburg.

He has received numerous awards for research and innovation. He is the first Laureate of Scientific Committee on the Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)’s Young Investigator Award, which was delivered at the UNESCO Conference in Shanghai 2010 for his “significant contributions, outstanding achievements and research leadership in Environmental Technological Innovations to address present water pollution problems worldwide, especially with regard to wastewater treatment and reuse”. In 2011, he was invited to act as a Principal Scientific Reviewer in the GEO-5 report of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). In 2012, he received Tapani Järvinen Environmental Technology Award and Publication Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology. In 2014, he received the Science Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology and Pro Mikkeli Award. In 2018, he was invited as a Member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters and Technology Academy of Finland. He also received Literature award from the Water Association of Finland in 2018.