Nanotechnology for Cleaner Pulp and Paper Processes

By Pratima Bajpai Ph.D.

Nanotechnology for Cleaner Pulp and Paper Processes explores cutting-edge solutions for environmental management in the pulp and paper industry. The book examines the scientific advances in nanotechnology, including the use of nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nano-adsorbents, alongside innovative biological and engineering approaches such as metabolic engineering, systems biology, and artificial intelligence. Readers will gain insight into how these integrated strategies can effectively remove hazardous pollutants and transform industrial effluents into environmentally safe outputs. The book covers the fundamentals of pulp and paper production, pollutant types and characteristics, environmental impacts, and key industry challenges. It handles advanced treatment methods, including nanotechnology-based techniques, enzyme technology, and microorganism-assisted remediation, while also addressing economic considerations, sustainability, and the promotion of green initiatives within paper manufacturing processes.

Nanotechnology for Cleaner Pulp and Paper Processes is an invaluable resource for academic researchers, graduate students, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, and industrial specialists. It offers practical strategies and critical insights for those engaged in environmental management, wastewater treatment, and sustainable manufacturing, making it essential reading for professionals and scholars seeking innovative solutions in the field.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443512124
• ISBN13: 9780443512124
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 275 Pages