Disposal and Recycling Strategies for Nano-engineered Materials (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Disposal and Recycling Strategies for Nano-engineered Materials enables the reader to understand and implement the latest methods for the safe disposal and re-use of nanomaterials found in the environment at end-of-life. Sections introduce nanomaterials, their general classification, properties, and preparation techniques before providing an overview and analysis of common disposal strategies. This is followed by in-depth chapters that focus on important steps and innovative strategies in dealing with waste nanomaterials, including sampling, classification and identification of waste materials, green technologies and biodegradation strategies, physico-chemical disposal, integrated technologies to prevent or control nanomaterial wastes entering the environment, and more.

This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, engineers, and scientists, with an interest in nanomaterials, their life cycle, waste, and recycling, water treatment, chemical engineering, environmental science, materials science, chemistry, and sustainability.

• Provides step-by-step information on a range of strategies, including biodegradation, green technologies, physico-chemical disposal, and other integrated methods
• Explains the sampling, classification, identification, and lifecycle assessment of nanowaste materials
• Addresses key concerns relating to environmental risk, health, safety and policy
• Explores potential options for the reutilization, re-use and recycling of waste nanomaterials

Professor Jitendra Kumar Pandey is a professor in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He completed his PhD in chemistry, and his research interests include materials synthesis, characterizations and their application in energy storage, and water treatment. He has published more than 50 research articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Prakash Bobde is a Research Scientist at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India, with almost five years research experience of working at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, India. He has experience of working on fluoride and malachite green removal by using modified bentonite clay, and has co-authored several research papers.

Dr. Ravi Kumar Patel has been working toward building a vibrant startup ecosystem and helping startups in technology transformation. He is involved in organizing innovation programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goal of the incubator. He has supported the
expansion of programs and outreach, developed relationships with other incubators and government agencies for tech and funding support for incubated startups, and mentored incubated startups for tech development. In addition, Dr. Patel also has experience in coordinating and handling functions required for rolling out the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, such as legal agreements, sanction orders, milestone documents, and other compliances. Dr. Patel has completed his doctorate in 3D printing, materials engineering, and water treatment from the UPES, Dehradun, India. He also has expertise in the domain of robotics and automation.

Dr. Suvendu Manna received his PhD in wastewater treatment in 2015. He is an assistant professor in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. Dr. Manna authored or co-authored more than 20 international research and review articles in SCI- and Scopus- indexed journals. He has also written more than 11 book chapters.