Ionizing Radiation Technologies Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes
“Ionizing Radiation Technologies Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes” by Shima Shayanfar, published by John Wiley & Sons on August 15, 2022, is a comprehensive resource that examines the application of ionizing radiation technologies in managing various waste products. This 288-page book provides an authoritative overview of how these technologies can be leveraged to extract value from agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste streams, highlighting their significance from both environmental and economic perspectives.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the advancements in ionizing radiation technologies, including gamma irradiation and electron beam technologies. The book covers a range of topics, such as the production of activated carbon from agricultural waste, the management of municipal solid wastes, and the recycling of industrial textiles and polymers. Each chapter presents original research and data, along with insights into future research directions, making it a valuable addition for consulting engineers, industry professionals, and those involved in sustainability and waste management initiatives.
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Ionizing Radiation Technologies
An authoritative overview of major advances in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste products
In Ionizing Radiation Technologies: Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes, a team of expert researchers delivers a broad overview of the value trapped in waste streams and how a strategic application of ionizing radiation technologies can be valuable from both an environmental and an economic perspective. A valuable addition to the discussions around sustainability and green technologies, the book introduces ionizing radiation technologies, including gamma (cobalt-60) irradiation and high and low energy electron beam technologies.
The contributions included explore the major advances taking place in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to derive high value end-products from agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes. Each chapter reviews original research and data and considers likely future directions in research and development. The book also includes:
- A thorough introduction to the application of ionizing radiation technologies to agricultural waste, including the production of activated carbon
- Comprehensive explorations of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to municipal waste, including municipal solid wastes and recycling wastewater
- Practical discussions of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial waste, including textile wastewater management and polymer recycling
- In-depth examinations of the economics of waste valorization, including several case studies of businesses involved in waste valorization
Perfect for consulting engineers and industry professionals involved in waste management and mitigation, Ionizing Radiation Technologies will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals at government agencies, international food organizations, and NGOs focused on waste management, environment sustainability, and urban planning.
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