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Submit a ProposalWaste Management and Utilization for a Sustainable Environment
 | Edited by Amit Srivastava and Suman Lata Tripathy Copyright: 2025 | Expected Pub Date:2025// ISBN: 9781394292974 | Hardcover | 248 pages Price: $225 USD  |
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Waste Management and Utilization for a Sustainable Environment is an essential guide to understanding how cutting-edge technologies and innovative engineering solutions can transform waste management into a cornerstone of a sustainable future.
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Researchers, academics, policymakers, and industry professionals involved in waste management and the civil and construction industries
Researchers, academics, policymakers, and industry professionals involved in waste management and the civil and construction industries
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Civilized society produces enormous amounts of waste that must be managed to avoid negative impacts on the environment and ecosystem. Future generations depend on us for a sustainable future, bringing attention to this growing problem. Waste management and its utilization should be given paramount importance in technological development and innovation, where technology like AI, machine learning, computer vision, automation, and sensor technology has a vital role to play. Waste Management and Utilization for a Sustainable Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on innovative technologies shaping a more sustainable future. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, this book demonstrates that the future can be made sustainable through innovative engineering solutions for managing the enormous waste generated by society.
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Civilized society produces enormous amounts of waste that must be managed to avoid negative impacts on the environment and ecosystem. Future generations depend on us for a sustainable future, bringing attention to this growing problem. Waste management and its utilization should be given paramount importance in technological development and innovation, where technology like AI, machine learning, computer vision, automation, and sensor technology has a vital role to play. Waste Management and Utilization for a Sustainable Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on innovative technologies shaping a more sustainable future. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, this book demonstrates that the future can be made sustainable through innovative engineering solutions for managing the enormous waste generated by society.
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Author / Editor Details
Amit Srivastava, PhD is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Graphic Era University with over 20 years of teaching, research, and industry experience. He has published one book and over 80 papers in international journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, foundation analysis and design of super structures, and the stability of natural or manmade slopes, earth dams, and the design of retaining walls.
Amit Srivastava, PhD is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Graphic Era University with over 20 years of teaching, research, and industry experience. He has published one book and over 80 papers in international journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, foundation analysis and design of super structures, and the stability of natural or manmade slopes, earth dams, and the design of retaining walls.
Suman Lata Tripathi, PhD is a professor at Lovely Professional University with over 19 years of experience in academics. She has published over 74 research papers in refereed science journals and conferences, 15 books, 13 Indian patents, and two copyrights. Her area of expertise includes microelectronics device modeling and characterization, low-power VLSI circuit design, advanced FET design for IoT, and embedded system design.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Book Description
1. Empowering E-Waste Management: A Framework for Collaboration among Stakeholders in India
Balaji Ravi, Prabhakaran Duraisamy and Thirumarimurugan Marimuthu
1.1 Introduction
1.2 E-Waste Characteristics
1.3 Environmental Impact of E-Waste
1.4 Key Issues and Challenges of E-Waste Management in India
1.5 E-Waste Management Practices in India
1.5.1 Manual Separation of ICs from PWB
1.5.2 ICs Extraction from PWB
1.6 Literature Review
1.7 Public Awareness – A Study
1.7.1 Inference from Questionnaire-Based Survey
1.8 Case Study – E-Waste Handling
1.8.1 Information from Dismantler
1.8.1.1 Process in E-Waste Dismantling
1.8.1.2 Pre-Dismantling Process
1.8.1.3 Post-Dismantling Process
1.8.1.4 Recycling Processes at Recyclers
1.8.2 Information Collected from Dump Yard
1.8.2.1 Material Recovery Unit
1.8.3 Summary of E-Waste Generation at Dismantler and Dump Yard
1.9 Suggested Framework and Intervention
1.9.1 Framework Model for E-Waste Disposal
1.9.2 Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
1.10 Public Awareness, Education and Initiatives
1.11 Conclusions
References
2. Utilizing Granite Waste for Sustainable Construction: A Focus on AAC and Concrete Blocks
Pravin Minde and Jagruti Patil
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Concept of Sustainability in Construction
2.1.2 Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry
2.2 Various Types of Waste/Industry By-Products and Their Application in the Construction Industry
2.3 Granite Waste and Its Characteristics
2.4 Various Applications of Granite Waste
2.5 AAC Blocks – Characteristics, Properties and Application
2.5.1 Advantages of AAC Blocks
2.6 Granite Waste in AAC Blocks
2.7 Experimental Analysis of Modified Granite Waste Blocks
2.7.1 Compressive Test and Result
2.7.2 Thermal Conductivity Test and Result
2.7.3 Water Absorption Test and Result
2.7.4 Acid Resistance Test and Result
2.8 Granite Waste in Concrete
2.8.1 Compressive Test and Result
2.8.2 Flexural Strength Test and Result
2.8.3 Split Tensile Strength Test and Result
2.9 Discussion and Future Scope
2.10 Conclusion
References
3. Valorization of Spent Foundry Sand into Building Products Using 2-Part Epoxy-Bio Hardener
Deepasree Srinivasan, Arun Murugesan, Abdul Aleem Mohamed Ismail, Karthick Jaisankar and Balaji Ravi
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Literature Section
3.2.1 Spent Foundry Sand
3.2.2 Polymeric Binder
3.3 Scope of Present Study
3.4 Materials: Spent Foundry Sand and Polymeric Binder
3.4.1 Origin of Spent Foundry Sand
3.4.2 Properties of Spent Foundry Sand
3.4.3 Environmental Concerns
3.4.4 Structure of Epoxy-Resin System
3.4.5 Properties of Polymeric Binder
3.5 Preparation of Polymer Composites
3.6 Techniques Followed
3.7 Building Products Using Spent Foundry Sand: A Study
3.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
4. Utilization of Various Industrial By-Products in Construction Industry as Binder, Mortar and Concrete
Swaswati Roy and Kanmani S.
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Concrete as Construction Material
4.3 Cement as Binder
4.4 Current Scenario in Construction Industry
4.5 SCMs as Partial Replacement
4.6 Industrial By-Products as SCMs
4.7 Societal Impact Due to the Existing System
4.8 History of Existing Materials
4.9 Importance of Cementitious Material in Social Benefits
4.10 Industrial By-Products in Construction Industries and Their Applications
4.11 Economic Benefits Due to the Usage of Industrial By-Products in Construction
4.12 Discussion and Future Scope
4.13 Conclusion
References
5. Overcoming Challenges: E-Waste as a Filler Material in Concrete
Ganesh S. and Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sources and Classification of E-Waste
5.3 Global Impact of E-Waste
5.4 E-Waste Management
5.5 Application of E-Waste in Construction
5.6 Conclusion
References
6. Transforming Waste Management: Sustainable Strategies for Environmental Protection and Resource Recovery
Mamilla Vijaya Kumar and Hemadri Prasad Raju
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Solid Waste Management in India
6.2.1 MSW Framework
6.2.2 Sold Waste Generation
6.2.3 Composition of MSW
6.2.4 MSW Collection, Separation, and Transportation
6.2.5 Transfer Stations
6.2.6 Resource Recovery and Recycling
6.2.6.1 Mechanical Recycling
6.2.6.2 Thermal Treatment
6.2.6.3 Bioconversion Strategies
6.3 Waste Utilization for Sustainable Environment
6.3.1 MSW in Use in Construction
6.3.1.1 Geopolymer Cement
6.3.1.2 Plastics
6.3.1.3 Glass
6.3.1.4 Paper and Cardboard
6.4 Challenges and Issues in Sustainable Waste Management
6.4.1 Challenges in Solid Waste Management
6.4.1.1 Infrastructure and Resource Constraints
6.4.1.2 Institutional and Governance Issues
6.4.2 Environmental and Social Impacts
6.4.3 Disposal Sites and Emission of Landfill Gases
6.5 Problems Associated with Solid Waste Management
6.5.1 Waste Generation
6.5.2 Waste Collection
6.5.3 Waste Transport
6.5.4 Waste Treatment and Disposal
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Handling E-Waste Complexities in Developing Countries: Awareness Level and Legislative Behavior
Amandeep Kaur
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Literature Review
7.3 Objective of the Study
7.4 Awareness Level of People Regarding E-Waste and Its Safe Disposal
7.5 Challenges in E-Waste Management
7.6 Need for Stringent E-Waste Legislative Norms
7.7 Conclusion
References
8. Organic Field-Effect Transistor for Flexible and Eco-Friendly Degradable Electronics
Buddari Venkatesh and Suman Lata Tripathi
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Charge Transport in Organic Semiconductors and OFETs
8.3 Architecture of OFETs
8.4 Types of OFET Architectures
8.5 Influence on Device Performance
8.6 Materials Used in OFET
8.6.1 Organic Semiconductors
8.6.2 Dielectric Materials
8.6.3 Electrodes
8.6.4 Gate Electrode
8.7 Organic Semiconductor Materials
8.8 Fabrication Process
8.8.1 Vacuum Evaporation
8.8.2 Liquid Deposition
8.8.3 Thin Film Alignment
8.9 Comparison with Conventional MOSFETs
8.10 Applications
8.11 Impact on Environment and Sustainability
8.12 Challenges and Future Scope
8.13 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
9. Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Monitoring, Conservation and Waste Management
Sandhya Avasthi and Suman Lata Tripathi
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Environment Monitoring and Conservation
9.1.2 Artificial Intelligence for Smart Waste Management
9.2 The Role of AI in Addressing Environmental Issues
9.2.1 Artificial Intelligence for Dealing with Climate Change
9.2.2 Using AI in Energy Conservation
9.2.3 AI in Environmental Monitoring
9.2.4 AI in Intelligent Transportation and Reducing Pollution
9.2.5 Potential of AI in Meeting SDGs
9.3 Smart Waste Management Solutions and Practices
9.3.1 A Generic Smart Waste Management Cycle
9.3.2 AI-Driven Waste Composition Analysis
9.3.3 Advanced Sensors and Machine Learning Algorithms
9.4 Machine Learning Algorithms in Identifying Patterns and Trends in Environmental Data
9.5 AI-Powered Systems in Early Warnings for Natural Disasters Like Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Tsunamis
9.6 AI Systems in Tracking and Protecting Endangered Species through Image and Audio Recognition
9.7 Analyzing Water Quality, Soil Data, and Vegetation Changes by AI Systems
9.8 Conclusions
References
10. A Critical Bibliometric Review of Plastic Waste Utilization in the Construction Industry
Sourav Kumar Das, Nikhil Garg and Sandeep Shrivastava
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Article Selection Process
10.3 Method of Plastic Waste Utilisation
10.4 Application of Plastic Waste
10.4.1 Utilisation of Plastic Waste in Concrete
10.4.2 Drawbacks of the Utilisation of Plastic Waste in Concrete
10.4.3 Application of Plastic Waste in Other Building Materials
10.5 Limitations of the Utilisation of Plastic Waste
10.6 Conclusion
References
Index
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Preface
Book Description
1. Empowering E-Waste Management: A Framework for Collaboration among Stakeholders in India
Balaji Ravi, Prabhakaran Duraisamy and Thirumarimurugan Marimuthu
1.1 Introduction
1.2 E-Waste Characteristics
1.3 Environmental Impact of E-Waste
1.4 Key Issues and Challenges of E-Waste Management in India
1.5 E-Waste Management Practices in India
1.5.1 Manual Separation of ICs from PWB
1.5.2 ICs Extraction from PWB
1.6 Literature Review
1.7 Public Awareness – A Study
1.7.1 Inference from Questionnaire-Based Survey
1.8 Case Study – E-Waste Handling
1.8.1 Information from Dismantler
1.8.1.1 Process in E-Waste Dismantling
1.8.1.2 Pre-Dismantling Process
1.8.1.3 Post-Dismantling Process
1.8.1.4 Recycling Processes at Recyclers
1.8.2 Information Collected from Dump Yard
1.8.2.1 Material Recovery Unit
1.8.3 Summary of E-Waste Generation at Dismantler and Dump Yard
1.9 Suggested Framework and Intervention
1.9.1 Framework Model for E-Waste Disposal
1.9.2 Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
1.10 Public Awareness, Education and Initiatives
1.11 Conclusions
References
2. Utilizing Granite Waste for Sustainable Construction: A Focus on AAC and Concrete Blocks
Pravin Minde and Jagruti Patil
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Concept of Sustainability in Construction
2.1.2 Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry
2.2 Various Types of Waste/Industry By-Products and Their Application in the Construction Industry
2.3 Granite Waste and Its Characteristics
2.4 Various Applications of Granite Waste
2.5 AAC Blocks – Characteristics, Properties and Application
2.5.1 Advantages of AAC Blocks
2.6 Granite Waste in AAC Blocks
2.7 Experimental Analysis of Modified Granite Waste Blocks
2.7.1 Compressive Test and Result
2.7.2 Thermal Conductivity Test and Result
2.7.3 Water Absorption Test and Result
2.7.4 Acid Resistance Test and Result
2.8 Granite Waste in Concrete
2.8.1 Compressive Test and Result
2.8.2 Flexural Strength Test and Result
2.8.3 Split Tensile Strength Test and Result
2.9 Discussion and Future Scope
2.10 Conclusion
References
3. Valorization of Spent Foundry Sand into Building Products Using 2-Part Epoxy-Bio Hardener
Deepasree Srinivasan, Arun Murugesan, Abdul Aleem Mohamed Ismail, Karthick Jaisankar and Balaji Ravi
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Literature Section
3.2.1 Spent Foundry Sand
3.2.2 Polymeric Binder
3.3 Scope of Present Study
3.4 Materials: Spent Foundry Sand and Polymeric Binder
3.4.1 Origin of Spent Foundry Sand
3.4.2 Properties of Spent Foundry Sand
3.4.3 Environmental Concerns
3.4.4 Structure of Epoxy-Resin System
3.4.5 Properties of Polymeric Binder
3.5 Preparation of Polymer Composites
3.6 Techniques Followed
3.7 Building Products Using Spent Foundry Sand: A Study
3.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
4. Utilization of Various Industrial By-Products in Construction Industry as Binder, Mortar and Concrete
Swaswati Roy and Kanmani S.
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Concrete as Construction Material
4.3 Cement as Binder
4.4 Current Scenario in Construction Industry
4.5 SCMs as Partial Replacement
4.6 Industrial By-Products as SCMs
4.7 Societal Impact Due to the Existing System
4.8 History of Existing Materials
4.9 Importance of Cementitious Material in Social Benefits
4.10 Industrial By-Products in Construction Industries and Their Applications
4.11 Economic Benefits Due to the Usage of Industrial By-Products in Construction
4.12 Discussion and Future Scope
4.13 Conclusion
References
5. Overcoming Challenges: E-Waste as a Filler Material in Concrete
Ganesh S. and Pushpendra Kumar Sharma
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sources and Classification of E-Waste
5.3 Global Impact of E-Waste
5.4 E-Waste Management
5.5 Application of E-Waste in Construction
5.6 Conclusion
References
6. Transforming Waste Management: Sustainable Strategies for Environmental Protection and Resource Recovery
Mamilla Vijaya Kumar and Hemadri Prasad Raju
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Solid Waste Management in India
6.2.1 MSW Framework
6.2.2 Sold Waste Generation
6.2.3 Composition of MSW
6.2.4 MSW Collection, Separation, and Transportation
6.2.5 Transfer Stations
6.2.6 Resource Recovery and Recycling
6.2.6.1 Mechanical Recycling
6.2.6.2 Thermal Treatment
6.2.6.3 Bioconversion Strategies
6.3 Waste Utilization for Sustainable Environment
6.3.1 MSW in Use in Construction
6.3.1.1 Geopolymer Cement
6.3.1.2 Plastics
6.3.1.3 Glass
6.3.1.4 Paper and Cardboard
6.4 Challenges and Issues in Sustainable Waste Management
6.4.1 Challenges in Solid Waste Management
6.4.1.1 Infrastructure and Resource Constraints
6.4.1.2 Institutional and Governance Issues
6.4.2 Environmental and Social Impacts
6.4.3 Disposal Sites and Emission of Landfill Gases
6.5 Problems Associated with Solid Waste Management
6.5.1 Waste Generation
6.5.2 Waste Collection
6.5.3 Waste Transport
6.5.4 Waste Treatment and Disposal
6.6 Conclusion
References
7. Handling E-Waste Complexities in Developing Countries: Awareness Level and Legislative Behavior
Amandeep Kaur
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Literature Review
7.3 Objective of the Study
7.4 Awareness Level of People Regarding E-Waste and Its Safe Disposal
7.5 Challenges in E-Waste Management
7.6 Need for Stringent E-Waste Legislative Norms
7.7 Conclusion
References
8. Organic Field-Effect Transistor for Flexible and Eco-Friendly Degradable Electronics
Buddari Venkatesh and Suman Lata Tripathi
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Charge Transport in Organic Semiconductors and OFETs
8.3 Architecture of OFETs
8.4 Types of OFET Architectures
8.5 Influence on Device Performance
8.6 Materials Used in OFET
8.6.1 Organic Semiconductors
8.6.2 Dielectric Materials
8.6.3 Electrodes
8.6.4 Gate Electrode
8.7 Organic Semiconductor Materials
8.8 Fabrication Process
8.8.1 Vacuum Evaporation
8.8.2 Liquid Deposition
8.8.3 Thin Film Alignment
8.9 Comparison with Conventional MOSFETs
8.10 Applications
8.11 Impact on Environment and Sustainability
8.12 Challenges and Future Scope
8.13 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
9. Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Monitoring, Conservation and Waste Management
Sandhya Avasthi and Suman Lata Tripathi
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Environment Monitoring and Conservation
9.1.2 Artificial Intelligence for Smart Waste Management
9.2 The Role of AI in Addressing Environmental Issues
9.2.1 Artificial Intelligence for Dealing with Climate Change
9.2.2 Using AI in Energy Conservation
9.2.3 AI in Environmental Monitoring
9.2.4 AI in Intelligent Transportation and Reducing Pollution
9.2.5 Potential of AI in Meeting SDGs
9.3 Smart Waste Management Solutions and Practices
9.3.1 A Generic Smart Waste Management Cycle
9.3.2 AI-Driven Waste Composition Analysis
9.3.3 Advanced Sensors and Machine Learning Algorithms
9.4 Machine Learning Algorithms in Identifying Patterns and Trends in Environmental Data
9.5 AI-Powered Systems in Early Warnings for Natural Disasters Like Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Tsunamis
9.6 AI Systems in Tracking and Protecting Endangered Species through Image and Audio Recognition
9.7 Analyzing Water Quality, Soil Data, and Vegetation Changes by AI Systems
9.8 Conclusions
References
10. A Critical Bibliometric Review of Plastic Waste Utilization in the Construction Industry
Sourav Kumar Das, Nikhil Garg and Sandeep Shrivastava
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Article Selection Process
10.3 Method of Plastic Waste Utilisation
10.4 Application of Plastic Waste
10.4.1 Utilisation of Plastic Waste in Concrete
10.4.2 Drawbacks of the Utilisation of Plastic Waste in Concrete
10.4.3 Application of Plastic Waste in Other Building Materials
10.5 Limitations of the Utilisation of Plastic Waste
10.6 Conclusion
References
Index
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