Preface

Rapid growth in industrialization and expansion of innovative technologies in chemical processing are having negative impacts on the environment and public health. Nowadays, new products and pollutants are increasing daily due to drastic changes in human activities. Toxic, non-biodegradable, radioactive, and flammable substances are collectively known as "hazardous waste." Managing this type of waste is a challenging task for scientists and engineers. Typically, physicochemical and biological treatment techniques are employed to manage hazardous waste, however, current technologies are not capable or effective enough to treat contaminants in compliance with standards. Thus, the integration of different technologies is an emerging area of research and development for the management and treatment of hazardous waste. This book discusses the most important techniques of hazardous waste management practices, bioremediation, and value-added product recovery. It provides information on engineering measures and technical challenges to be considered for successful hazardous waste management. This book is a useful resource for waste management and treatment professionals, chemical engineers, technicians, medical professionals, and environmental regulators as well as students studying hazardous waste management, environmental engineering, and environmental science.

#### **Rajesh Banu Jeyakumar**

Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India

#### **Kavitha Sankarapandian**

Former Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University Regional Campus Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

#### **Yukesh Kannah Ravi**

Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, University at Albany, The State University of New York, Albany, New York, United State of America
