Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment: Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0 presents a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to effluent treatment in the pulp and paper industry. The book addresses both conventional and advanced physico-chemical treatment methods, delves into the role of beneficial microorganisms, and highlights cutting-edge technological interventions for effective effluent detoxification. Its detailed contents cover critical topics such as the environmental impacts of the pulp and paper industry, lifecycle assessments of wastewater treatment technologies, and the techno-economic feasibility of various treatment methods.
It also examines the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing effluent treatment processes, alongside the potential of low-cost adsorbents and innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. With a focus on nutrient recovery and decentralized treatment approaches utilizing Industry 4.0 advancements, it serves as a vital framework for understanding and implementing sustainable practices in the industry. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the latest findings and advancements, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike.
It also examines the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing effluent treatment processes, alongside the potential of low-cost adsorbents and innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. With a focus on nutrient recovery and decentralized treatment approaches utilizing Industry 4.0 advancements, it serves as a vital framework for understanding and implementing sustainable practices in the industry. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the latest findings and advancements, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike.
Table of Contents
1. Status of Pulp and Paper Industry in terms of pollution load, water reuse and climatic change2. Environmental impacts of the paper and pulp industry including its contribution to global warming
3. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of key technologies for waste water mitigation and treatment in pulp and paper industry
4. Treatment and characterization of effluent at various stages for agricultural residue-based paper industries and its techno-economic feasibility
5. Treatment and characterization of effluents at various stages for wastepaper-based paper industries and its techno-economic feasibility
6. Treatment and characterization of effluents at various stages for wood-based paper industries and its techno-economic feasibility
7. Treatment technologies for wastewater treatment of handmade paper industries
8. Latest Promising New Treatment technologies of wastewater for pulp and paper industries
9. Application of Artificial Intelligence for treatment of effluent of pulp and paper industry
10. Potential of low cost adsorbents for pulp and paper industries
11. Feasibility of microbial effluent treatment techniques for pulp and paper industries
12. Treatment of pulp and paper wastewater by using membrane bioreactor and moving-bed biofilm reactor and their current state and limitation
13. Evaluation and optimization of electrocoagulation for treating Kraft paper mill wastewater
14. Comparative bacterial degradation and detoxification of model and Kraft lignin from pulp paper wastewater and its metabolites
15. Desalination by pulsed electrodialysis reversal: approaching fully closed-loop water systems in wood pulp mills
16. Mass balance of water utilization and wastewater emitted by handmade paper industries
17. Valorization of waste streams of pulp and paper industries to improve Circular Economy
18. State of art approaches for waste utilization to make value added by products.
19. Handling of paper sludge of pulp and paper industries
20. Decentralized approach in pulp and paper wastewater treatment using IR 5.0 technological advancement
21. Circular economy in pulp and paper wastewater treatment: the expected transition to a balanced interplay of environmental and economic systems
22. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design and optimize biodegradable Treatment of pulp and paper wastewater
23. Machine learning algorithms for predict dynamic mechanism in pulp and paper wastewater
24. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to develop efficient recycling processes for pulp and paper wastewater
25. Policy and Implementing market-based incentives to promote circular economy practices in the pulp and paper wastewater
26. Government regulations and policies to support circular economy initiatives from pulp and paper wastewater treatment
Authors
Saakshy Agrawal Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Sanganer, Jaipur, India.Dr. Saakshy, a PhD and M.Tech graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee, is a Scientist at Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur. With over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry, she has guided numerous students and holds three patents. Dr. Saakshy has received prestigious awards for her innovations, including antibacterial cloth from cow dung and specialty paper from banana fiber. She leads the Paper Testing and Environment Laboratory, has authored multiple publications, and is involved in developing training programs and alternative raw materials for handmade paper. She also contributes to standards development for the industry.
Suresh Sundaramurthy Head of Department, Chemical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India.Suresh Sundaramurthy is the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and has held postdoctoral, visiting faculty, and research positions at institutions including CUNY (USA), AIT Thailand, JNCASR Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and Pondicherry University. His research interests span catalysts, reactor design, environmental biotechnology, waste-to-energy, nanoengineered materials, critical minerals, decarbonation, and biofuels, green hydrogen.
Maulin P. Shah Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, India. Dr. Maulin P. Shah is a distinguished environmental scientist, academician, and globally recognized expert in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainablewastewater treatment. He has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendly
technologies for pollution control, particularly through innovative biological treatment processes. Dr. Shah holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus on
industrial wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and microalgae-based technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint.
Remarkably, Dr. Shah has edited over 300+ books covering a wide spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including industrial wastewater microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, algal biotechnology, biofuel, bioenergy, circular economy, metagenomics related to wastewater treatment, and enzyme engineering. This exceptional editorial contribution reflects his deep expertise and unparalleled commitment to advancing global knowledge in environmental science.
Over the years, he has also authored and contributed to numerous high-impact
research papers and scholarly books published by reputed international publishers. His
publications are widely cited and serve as essential references for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals worldwide.
He is actively associated as an Editorial Board Member in more than 30 high-reputed
international journals affiliated with leading organizations and publishers such as
International Water Association, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry,
Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, IOP Publishing, Apple Academic Press,
Scrivener Publishing, and Bentham Science Publishers. His extensive editorial involvement
highlights his leadership and recognition in the global scientific community.
Dr. Shah is widely recognized for his collaborative research with leading scientists
across the globe, promoting interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental challenges.
His work effectively bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world industrial
applications. In addition to his research excellence, he has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he shares valuable insights on sustainable development, wastewater management, and environmental innovation. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers, fostering academic growth and inspiring future leaders in environmental science and engineering.
Beyond academia, Dr. Shah contributes to industry-oriented solutions and policy-
relevant research aimed at environmental protection, resource recovery, and sustainable
development. Through his relentless dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Maulin P. Shah
has established himself as a leading authority in environmental sustainability, committed to
building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
