Green Technologies and Innovative Future for Waste Management: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes

Komal Agrawal · Pradeep Verma · Maulin P. Shah

Mar 2026 · Elsevier

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400

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About this ebook

Comprehensive Exploration of Diverse Green Technologies and Future Perspectives addresses the global interest in sustainable practices and the challenges faced by modern society. It explores the transformative potential of green technologies as sustainable alternatives to conventional methodologies and non-renewable resources. The book focuses on finding sustainable and renewable alternatives addressing the increase in industrial activities and unregulated discharge of pollutants into the environment, and provides exhaustive information on the remediation of wastewater and agricultural waste, which are crucial for shaping the global economy. The target audience for this book includes researchers, scientists, academicians, and professionals in agriculture, environmental science, waste management, sustainability, and bio-energy. It also aims to bridge the gap between the scientific community and policymakers, serving as a pivotal reference work for students, faculty members, environmentalists, and industrial practitioners in the field of green and bio-based technologies. The book offers insights into the paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability and future trajectories, fostering a diverse readership.• Provides comprehensive insights into diverse green technologies and sustainable solutions to mitigate environmental challenges• Offers exhaustive information on remediation of wastewater and agricultural waste• Facilitates informed decision-making and the implementation of sustainable practices across industries and sectors

About the author

Dr Komal Agrawal has received her BSc and MSc in Microbiology from the University of North Bengal and Sikkim University (A Central University) respectively. In 2021 she received her PhD from the Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, India. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Microbiology, at Lovely Professional University, India. The research specialization is focused on mycology, enzymology, laccase, bioremediation, proteomics, and designing bio-based applications based on environmental sustainability. The work has resulted in publications of research articles and review papers. Further, in 2023 she has been recognized within the Standford list of the top 2% of scientist globally and was also awarded the Aditi Pant Women Scientist Award 2023 at the ICMBSDG 2023. She has also contributed in several book chapters covering diverse domains. Alongside involvement in the laboratory and collaborations has resulted in the co-authored publication as well.

Prof. Pradeep Verma is a group leader of Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory at the Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, CURAJ. His area of expertise covers microbial diversity, bioremediation, bioprocess development, and lignocellulosic and algal biomass-based biorefinery. He also holds 12 international patents in the field of microwave-assisted biomass pretreatment and biobutanol production. He has more than 60 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals and contributed to several book chapters (28 published; 15 in press) in various edited books. He has also edited 3 books for international publishers such as Springer and Elsevier. He is on the editorial board of several prestigious journals. Also, he has been a reviewer for more than 40 journals spanning several publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, RSC, ACS, Nature, Frontiers, and MDPI.

Maulin P. Shah is a Microbial Biotechnologist with diverse research interest. His primary interest is the environment, the quality of our living resources and the ways that bacteria can help to manage and degrade toxic wastes and restore environmental health. Consequently, His work has been focused to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of wastewater following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis.

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