360-Degree Waste Management, Volume 2

Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Waste, and Remediation

1st Edition - June 28, 2023
Editors: Nishikant A. Raut, Dadasaheb M. Kokare, Bharat Bhanvase, Kirtikumar R. Randive, Sanjay J. Dhoble
Language: English
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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 9 0 9 - 9
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360 Degree Waste Management, Volume Two: Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Waste and Remediation presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding various types of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and industrial waste, including their origin, management, recycling, disposal, effects on ecosystems, and social and economic impacts. By applying the concepts of sustainable, affordable and integrated approaches for the improvement of waste management, the book confronts social, economic and environmental challenges. Thus, researchers, waste managers and environmental engineers will find critical information to identify long-term answers to problems of waste management that require complex understanding and analysis.

Presenting key concepts in the management of biomedical and industrial waste, Volume Two of this two volume series includes aspects on microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, economics of waste management and future implications.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Section 1: Biomedical and pharmaceutical waste
Chapter 1. Pharmaceutical waste: an emerging threat to the ecosystem
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background
1.3 Definition of pharmaceutical waste
1.4 Classification of pharmaceutical wastes
1.5 Scenario
1.6 Impact of pharmaceutical waste on ecosystem and disposal methods
References
2. Evolving toxicological measurements for pharmaceutical waste-induced health hazards
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 In vitro approaches for toxicological testing of pharmaceutical waste
2.3 In vivo methods in pharmaceutical waste toxicological testing
2.4 Conclusion and future direction
References
3. Domestic pharmaceutical and personal care products waste: are we wise enough to deal with it?
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Sources
3.3 Hazards
3.4 Metabolic products as contaminants
3.5 Domestics and pharmaceutical and personal care products disposal practices
3.6 Remedies
3.7 Environmental regulation
References
4. Pharmaceutical waste: a health risk for humans
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Sources of pharmaceutical waste products and health risks
4.3 Summary and future prospects
4.4 Conclusion
References
5. Development strategies for pharmaceutical waste management: in view of healthcare perspectives
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Different sources of pharmaceutical waste and its generation
5.3 Methods of pharmaceutical waste management and their limitations
5.4 Novel strategies for minimization and management of pharmaceutical waste
5.5 Governmental policies
5.6 Regulatory bodies for the control and management of waste
5.7 Role of stakeholders in waste management
5.8 Summary
5.9 Future prospects
References
6. Processes for the treatment of biomedical wastes: challenges and issues
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Biomedical waste and its sources
6.3 Classification of biomedical waste
6.4 Potential hazards of biomedical waste
6.5 Challenges of biomedical waste in India
6.6 Management of biomedical waste
6.7 Benefits of biomedical waste management
6.8 Scope of future work
6.9 Conclusion
References
Section 2: Industrial waste and E-Waste
7. Treatment of hazardous industrial solid wastes from electroplating industry: a comprehensive review
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Classification of industrial solid wastes
7.3 Industrial solid waste in process industries
7.4 Major heavy metals from electroplating industries
7.5 Available methods for heavy metal removal
7.6 Conclusion and future prospects
References
8. E-waste: application ethics towards reutilizations
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Main issues
8.3 E-waste generation in the world
8.4 Global e-waste scenario
8.5 Top 5 countries
8.6 India’s top three states
8.7 Categories and amounts of e-waste
8.8 Old mobiles
8.9 Personal computer
8.10 E-waste generation
8.11 Chemicals in waste
8.12 Dangerous substances in e-waste
8.13 Effects of certain chemicals
8.14 Risk to health
8.15 Metabolites and cocktail effects
8.16 Neonates
8.17 Health of children
8.18 Environmental impacts
8.19 Recycling practice
8.20 Effect of e-waste on recycling job
8.21 Toxicity and disposal
8.22 Landfilling
8.23 Incinerating
8.24 Detoxification
8.25 Shredding
8.26 Recycling and material recovery
8.27 Biological leaching of e-waste
8.28 Hybrid method for the extraction of metals
8.29 Environmental pollutants
8.30 Soil
8.31 Aquatic schemes
8.32 Air
8.33 Effect of e-waste on the health of recycling workers
8.34 Disclosure
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interest
References
9. Heavy metal waste management—side products of industries and electronic waste
Abstract
9.1 Introduction: a brief history of waste management
9.2 Categories of waste
9.3 Generation of industrial waste
9.4 Generation of electronic waste
9.5 Heavy metal industrial waste and their impact
9.6 Waste management and disposals
9.7 Concluding remarks
References
10. Technological development in metal extraction processes from e-waste
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Composition of e-waste
10.3 Classification of metals in e-waste
10.4 Enrichment of metallic fraction by pretreatment techniques
10.5 Metal extraction from e-waste
10.6 Summary
References
11. Management of solar cell e-waste: challenges and techniques
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Background
11.3 Health and safety impact of solar energy
11.4 Limitation of disposal techniques of solar cell panels
11.5 Policies for solar cell recycling
11.6 Concluding remark
Acknowledgments
References
12. Radioactive waste management in India: present status and future perspectives
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Radioactive waste
12.3 Generation of radioactive waste
12.4 Sources of radioactive waste
12.5 Classification of radioactive waste
12.6 Risks associated with radioactive waste
12.7 Principles of radioactive waste management
12.8 Stages of radioactive waste management
12.9 International guidelines of radioactive waste management
12.10 Nuclear power programs in India
12.11 Policies and framework for tackling radioactive waste management in India
12.12 Role of atomic energy regulatory board
12.13 Contribution of BARC Safety Council
12.14 Tackling radioactive waste: processes and techniques
12.15 Disposal of different radioisotopes
12.16 Disposal sites and pits
12.17 Research and development in radioactive waste management: global perspective
12.18 Summary
Acknowledgment
References
13. Mercury determination from waste fluorescent lamps: a challenge
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Toxicity in mercury
13.3 Methodology for Hg extraction techniques
13.4 Some Hg-extraction and speciation methods
13.5 Conclusion
References
Index

Nishikant A. Raut

Dr. Nishikant A. Raut is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India having 19 years of experience. He completed his master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2002, and received Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 2010. He pursued Post-Doctoral Research from College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA under Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by UGC, Govt. of India. He has received research grants from several federal funding agencies. During COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Raut, in the capacity of Co-PI, established and served as Nodal Officer of COVID-19 Diagnosis Centre at RTM Nagpur University.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

Dadasaheb M. Kokare

Dr. Dadasaheb M. Kokare obtained his M. Pharm. degree in Pharmacology from Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 2000. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2008 in the faculty of Medicine from R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. Dr. D. M. Kokare is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. During his research career, he has worked on the neuroscience research area, wherein major focus is on behavioural pharmacology. Dr. Kokare has published more than 70 research papers in Scopus indexing journals on the behavioural, histological, biochemical, genetic and epigenetic aspect of the neuroscience mechanisms.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

Bharat Bhanvase

Dr. Bharat A. Bhanvase is currently working as Professor and Head in Chemical Engineering Department at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. His research interests focus on Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Cavitation based processes for production, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Process Intensification, Microfluidics, and Nanofluids. He obtained Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Pune. He has written 29 book chapters in internationally renowned books, 3-edited book. Further, he is a recipient of the Young Scientists (Award) start- up research grant from Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi (India) in the year 2015. Also he was the recipient of Best Scientist Award from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in 2017.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Head in Chemical Engineering Department, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Kirtikumar R. Randive

Dr. Kirtikumar R. Randive obtained his M.Sc. degree in geology from Nagpur University, Nagpur, India in 1995. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2005 in Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry from Nagpur University, Nagpur. Dr. K.R. Randive is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. During his research career, he has worked on Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry of magmatic rocks and ore bearing systems. Dr. Randive published more than 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He was a member of the 31st Indian Expedition to Antarctica and Visiting Fellow to the University of Portsmouth, U. K.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Geology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

Sanjay J. Dhoble

Prof. Sanjay J. Dhoble is presently working as a professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash. Dr. Dhoble has more than 780 research publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals, more than 582 research papers are published in Scopus-indexed journals. Dr. Dhoble is an Editor of the journal Luminescence.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India