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Handbook of Research on Waste Diversion and Minimization Technologies for the Industrial Sector

Ashok K. Rathoure (M/s Akone Services, Lucknow, India)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: January, 2021 | Copyright: © 2021 | Pages: 455

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9781799849216
EISBN13: 9781799849223
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4921-6

Description:

Due to various issues in the world including rapid urbanization and industrial processes, waste generation has reached levels that are becoming detrimental to the environment and the global population. Waste management has remained a challenging issue for many professional sectors as it is directly linked to an organization’s performance; however, the implementation of efficient and cost-effective waste minimization plans is the first step in improving the global environment. Innovative technologies in waste management are emerging and can help professionals looking to implement more efficient methods of pollution control.

The Handbook of Research on Waste Diversion and Minimization Technologies for the Industrial Sector is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of modern pollution-control methodologies in industrialized environments. While highlighting topics such as life cycle assessment, bioremediation, and thermal waste treatment, this publication explores environmental risk reduction scenarios as well as sustainable waste-collecting solutions. This book is ideally designed for researchers, industrialists, environmentalists, practitioners, policymakers, scientists, students, and academicians seeking current research on innovative advancements in waste minimization techniques.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Biorefinery Models
  • Bioremediation
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • E-Waste Management
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Pollution Control Systems
  • Solid Waste
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Thermal Waste Treatment

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Ashok K. Rathoure holds doctorate degree in Bioremediation/Biotechnology from Central University (HNBGU Srinagar UK India) and M.Tech. Biotechnology. Currently, he is associated with M/s Akone Services Lucknow, India and also working as Managing Director, Biohm Consultare Pvt. Ltd. Surat India. Previously he was associated with Eco Group of Companies Surat Gujarat; Vardan Environet Gurgaon; En-vision Group Surat (En-vision Environmental Services and En-vision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd.) for EIA studies; Himachal Institute of Life Sciences Paonta and Beehive College of Ad. Studies Dehradun for teaching to Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and other biosciences subjects. His area of research is environmental biotechnology and publication includes 90 full length research papers in international and national journals of repute, more than 45 books from reputed publishers in India & abroad and more than 30 Book chapters. He is also associated as Editor-in-Chief for Octa Journal of Environmental Research, Managing Editor for Octa Journal of Biosciences and Executive Editor for Scientific India Magazine. He also holds PG Diploma in Human Resource Management.

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