Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment – Food, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry

This book introduces and provides innovative technologies and environmental control strategies in the treatment of wastewater derived from different industries, including dairy, food processing plants, and chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is directed to university and college faculties, professionals, research associates, research fellows, senior graduate students, and research and development laboratory researchers interested in the area of membrane technologies, AOPs, composite materials, adsorption-based processes, ultrasound, and photocatalytic-assisted processes and their application in wastewater treatment. Importantly, the chapters were contributed by prominent researchers from industry, academia, and government/private research laboratories across the globe. Indeed, the book would be an up-to-date record of the major findings and observations in the field of wastewater treatment strategies and processes. To this aim, there are 11 chapters to cover all critical subjects in the mentioned field.