Metal Value Recovery from Industrial Waste Using Advanced Physicochemical Treatment Technologies focuses on the fundamental and advanced topics involved with the technologies for the extraction of metal ions from different industrial discarded volumes which may be sludge or wastewater. Uniqueness of the book lies in the fact that it covers each topic related to industrial wastes and elaborates on discussions on metal ion recovery to make the readers confident about the topics and concepts explained in the section.
Moreover, this book examines high potential in different downstream processes like membrane filtration, hybrid techniques, chemical leaching, electrochemical techniques, and a variety of advanced recovery techniques. Emphasis is given to state-of-the-art concept, latest research, practical applications or commercialization through case studies, and comparative evaluation of the processes for metal ion recovery from industrial wastes.
Dr. Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis obtained his PhD at the City University of New York, New York City, United States (February 2017). Nowadays, he serves as an assistant professor at the University Marie Curie Sklodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. His research is focused on the development of composite porous nanomaterials for (photo)(sono)(piezo)catalytic technologies for biomass valorization and (micro)plastics upcycling to green chemicals, as well as for air and water purification, linking physicochemical properties to performance and involved mechanisms. He coauthored more than 140 articles, 1 monograph, 7 edited books, and 17 book chapters with over 7000 citations. Since 2021, he has been included in the Top 2% Most Influential Scientists worldwide (Stanford list, Elsevier).
Prof. (Dr) Papita Das is Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Director, School of Advanced Studies in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She has expertise in highly topical domains of chemical engineering related to Environmental Pollution Control. The research done in her laboratory addresses known and emerging environmental concerns that continues to plague us, with an emphasis on clay-based liner materials, nanoparticles, bio-polymeric film for the clean-up of contaminated soil, water, and other environmental compartments. Over the years, her research team has made notable contributions on several key areas related to “Environmental Sustainability”, which have been recognized with various awards in recent years. Further, her research has produced over 175 International Journal publications, 50+ Book Chapters, 12 Books, 2 Edited Books and 100+ Conferences which have been well received by the global scientific community.
Professor Parimal is currently serving as HAG Professor (Higher Administrative Grade) and the senior most professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, A Govt. of India Autonomous Institute of National importance. A Master of Technology from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, he joined academia in 1990 with a few years field experience in Indian Oil Corporation Limited the most profitable and largest petroleum industry in India. He holds PhD degree from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Professor Pal developed a dozen of membrane-based green technologies and software for chemical and allied process industries. He has already earned patent rights of half a dozen novel technologies and copyright of two process optimization and control software. Dr. Pal supervised around one and a half dozen doctoral and postdoctoral thesis work.
Dr. Jayato Nayak is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has been actively engaged in research since 2013, with expertise in process intensification, bioprocess engineering, water and wastewater treatment, graphene-integrated photocatalyst development, and biosynthesis of value-added products. Dr. Nayak has established collaborations with leading institutions in India, including IITs, NITs, and CSIR laboratories, as well as international partners in Poland, Brazil, Malaysia, and Vietnam. His work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, books, and patents, and he has contributed as an editor and reviewer for more than 15 international journals. Since 2015, he has frequently been invited as a resource person for national and international workshops, webinars, and faculty development programs. He has been recognized with two best research awards and five distinguished awards from professional bodies, reflecting his significant contributions to chemical and environmental engineering research.
Dr. Sankha Chakraborty is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology at KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 2013 and has more than a decade of research and teaching experience in environmental engineering and green technology. His work focuses on sustainable waste management, advanced treatment technologies, and resource recovery, with applications across chemical and environmental industries. Since 2014, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters, and filed several patents related to environmental technologies. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Springer Best Paper Award in 2015, the Best Researcher Award in 2020, and the NESA Young Scientist of the Year Award in 2020. In addition to his research, he actively mentors graduate and doctoral students, fostering innovation and practical solutions to global environmental challenges.
