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This book offers an in-depth exploration of adsorption as a powerful tool for addressing modern environmental challenges. Bridging theory with application, this comprehensive volume covers fundamentals, traditional and advanced adsorbent materials, process design, kinetics, and thermodynamics. It highlights cutting-edge techniques such as membrane adsorption and fixed-bed systems, with a strong focus on real-world applications in water and air purification. Topics include removal of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants, as well as volatile organic compounds and odor control, indoor air quality, and industrial emissions. Designed for researchers, students, and professionals in chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials science, this book provides a rich blend of scientific depth and practical insight. Whether for academic study or industry reference, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding and applying adsorption technologies to create cleaner, more sustainable environments.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of adsorption as a powerful tool for addressing modern environmental challenges. Bridging theory with application, this comprehensive volume covers fundamentals, traditional and advanced adsorbent materials, process design, kinetics, and thermodynamics. It...
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Dr Raj Kumar Arya, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India, specializes in polymeric coatings, process engineering, and simulation. He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India, an MTech from IIT Delhi, India, and a BTech from Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur, India. Dr Arya has edited special issues for international journals and authored books with leading publishers, reflecting his deep expertise; he has contributed to functional coatings research with over 100 publications, 2 international patents, and executed several sponsored projects.
Dr George D. Verros, a chemical engineer from Thessaloniki, Greece, earned his PhD in polymer reaction engineering from Aristotle University, Greece in 1995. His research focuses on process simulation and non-equilibrium thermodynamics in polymer science, including coatings. He has authored over 50 publications, holds 3 patents, and serves on the editorial board of Crystals (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute). Since 1999, he has worked in environmental applications for the Greek government and is also a Fellow at Aristotle University.
Dr Raj Kumar Arya, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India, specializes in polymeric coatings, process engineering, and simulation. He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India, an MTech from I...
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