Green technologies and environmental sustainability. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ritu Singh, Sanjeev Kumar, editors.
• Editors: Dr, Singh, Ritu; Kumar, Sanjeev
• Contents: Dedication; Preface; Contents; About the Authors; Chapter 1: A Review and Perspective of Constructed Wetlands as a Green Technology in Decentralization Practices; 1 Introduction; 2 Ecology in CWs; 2.1 Marshy Vegetation; 2.2 Microorganisms/Biofilms; 2.3 Media; 2.4 Oxygen Transfer/Diffusion; 3 Traditional Wetland Systems; 3.1 SF CWs; 3.2 SSF CWs; 4 Process Modification; 4.1 Single Wetland Systems; 4.1.1 Shallow Pond Water Hyacinth System (SPWHS); 4.1.2 Baffled CWs; 4.1.3 Step-Feeding CWs; 4.1.4 Artificial Aeration CWs; 4.1.5 Multilevel (Two-Layer) Drop Aeration CWs; 4.1.6 Tidal Flow (TF) CWs. 4.1.7 Biofilm Attachment Surface (BAS) CWs4.2 CWs Combined with Other Technologies; 4.3 Hybrid Systems; 5 Process Performance; 5.1 Organics and Suspended Solids Removal; 5.2 Nitrogen Removal; 5.3 Phosphorous Removal; 6 Environmental Stress Condition; 6.1 High TDS Concentration and Desalination; 6.2 Cold Climate Operation; 7 Future Sustainability of Constructed Wetlands; References; Chapter 2: Laccases: A Blue Enzyme for Greener Alternative Technologies in the Detection and Treatment of Emerging Pollutants; 1 Introduction; 2 Laccase; 2.1 Laccase Source. 2.2 Biocatalytic Mechanism and Applications2.3 Laccase Production in Agro-Industrial Residues; 3 Laccase-Based Biosensor for Detection of Emerging Pollutants; 3.1 Emerging Pollutants in Water Reservoirs; 3.2 Immobilization Methods; 3.3 Transduction Principles; 3.3.1 Electrochemical Transducers in Environmental Applications; 3.3.2 Optical Transducers in Environmental Applications; 4 Laccase as Biocatalyst for Removal of Emerging Pollutants; 5 Future Perspectives and Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Biofuels for Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective; 1 Introduction. 2 Historical Perspective of Biofuels3 Generations of Biofuels; 3.1 First-Generation Biofuels; 3.2 Second-Generation Biofuels; 3.3 Third-Generation Biofuels; 3.4 Advanced Biofuels; 4 Types of Biofuels; 4.1 Solid Biofuels; 4.2 Liquid Fuels; 4.2.1 Bioethanol; 4.2.2 Biodiesel; 4.2.3 Bioethers; 4.3 Gaseous Fuels; 4.3.1 Biogas; 4.3.2 Syngas; 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Biofuels; 5.1 Advantages; 5.2 Disadvantages; 6 Compatibility of Biofuels with Existing Infrastructure; 7 Performance and Emission Characterization of Biofuels; 8 Impact of Biofuels: Environmental Benefits; 9 Global Perspective. 10 Biofuels Towards Sustainable Development11 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Greening the Indian Transport Sector: Role of Biodiesel; 1 Introduction; 2 Drivers of Green Transport System; 3 Role of Biodiesel; 4 Policy Framework; References; Chapter 5: Microalgae Biofuels: A Green Renewable Resource to Fuel the Future; 1 Introduction; 2 Biofuel; 2.1 First-Generation Biofuels (FGBs); 2.2 Second-Generation Biofuels (SGBs); 2.3 Third-Generation Biofuels (TGBs); 3 Microalgae Biofuel; 4 International Biofuel Production: Current Scenario; 5 Screening of Potent Microalgae Strains.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 492 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 621.48/30286; Energy; Green technology; Sustainable engineering; Renewable energy sources; Biomaterials; Sustainable development; Nanochemistry; Agriculture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General; Green technology; Sustainable engineering; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Science -- Environmental Science; Science -- Nanostructures; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- Water Supply; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- General; Materials science; Sustainability; Nanotechnology; Water supply & treatment; Agricultural science; Science -- Energy; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319506548; 3319506544
• Related ISBNs: 9783319506531; 3319506536
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 18, 2017).
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