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by Yves Grohens (Editor), S. Kishor Kumar (Editor), Abderrahim Boudenne (Editor)
This important book is an overall analysis of different innovative methods and ways of recycling in connection with various types of materials. It aims to provide a basic understanding about polymer recycling and its reuse as well as presents an in-depth look at various recycling methods. It provides a thorough knowledge about the work being done in recycling in different parts of the world and throws light on areas that need to be further explored. Emphasizing eco-friendly methods and recovery of useful materials
The book covers a wide variety of innovative recycling methods and research, including
- Green methods of recycling
- Effective conversion of biomass and municipal wastes
to energy-generating systems
- A catalyst for the reuse of glycerol byproduct
- Methods of adsorption to treat wastewater
and make it suitable for irrigation and other purposes
- Disposal of sludge
- The use of calcined clay to replace both fine and
coarse aggregates
- Recycling of rubbers
- The production of a sorbent material for paper mill sludge
- Replacing polypropylene absorbent in oil spill sanitations
- The use of natural fibers for various industrial
applications
- Cashew nut shell liquid as a source of surface active
reagents
- Integrated power and cooling systems based on biomass
- Recycling water from household laundering
- much more
Author Biography
Professor Yves Grohens is the Director of the LIMATB (Material Engineering) Laboratory of Université de Bretagne Sud, France. His master's and PhD degrees were from Besançon University, France. After finishing his studies, he worked as assistant professor and later professor in various reputed universities in France. He is an invited professor to many universities in different parts of the world as well. His areas of interest include physicochemical studies of polymer surfaces and interfaces, phase transitions in thin films confinement, nano and bio composites design and characterization, and biodegradation of polymers and biomaterials. He has written several book chapters, monographs, and scientific reviews and has published 130 international publications. He is the chairman and member of advisory committees of many international conferences.
