Environmental Technology and Sustainability Physical Chemical and Biological Technologies for Environmental Protection 1st Edition by Tamara Tatrishvili, Ann Rose Abraham, AK Haghi ISBN 9781003397960 1003397964

Part I Materials and Modern Processes for Environmental Remediation

1 A Study on the Thermal Behavior of Polymer Composites Based on Polystyrene for Environmental Protection

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Phase Transitions in the Ps/Filler Composites

1.2.1 Method and Apparatus

1.2.2 Ps/Fullerene Composite Films

1.2.3 Ps/Silica Composite Films

1.2.4 Ps/Bentonite Composite Films

1.2.5 Ps/Bentonite/Magnetite Composite Films

1.3 Thermal Stability of the Ps/Filler Composites

1.3.1 Method and Apparatus

1.3.2 Mathematical Model of the Thermal Degradation Kinetics

1.3.3 Ps/Silica Composite Films

1.3.4 Ps/Bentonite Composite Films

1.3.5 Ps/Bentonite/Magnetite Composite Films

1.4 Conclusion

References

2 Spiropyran-Doped Liquid Crystal Film for the Monitoring of Human Ecology upon Exposure to UV Radiation: An Environmentally Friendly Approach

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Splcp Film Preparation

2.3 Experimental

2.4 Conclusion

References

3 High-Performance Polymer Composites Based on the Residual Polyethylene and Modified Minerals for Ecological Protection of the Environment

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Experimental Method

3.3 Experimental Procedure

3.4 Results And Discussion

3.5 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

4 Removal of Some Frequently Used Antibiotics from Wastewaters Using the Natural Zeolite Adsorption Method Combined with Analytical HPLC Procedures: Pollutant Removal from Wastewater

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Experimental

4.2.1 Preparation Of Adsorbents

4.2.2 Instrumentation

4.2.3 Analytical Hplc Methods

4.2.4 Adsorption Experiment

4.2.5 Calculations

4.3 Results And Discussions

4.3.1 Ir Spectroscopic And Xrd Analysis

4.3.2 Adsorption Of Fq Antibiotics

4.3.3 Adsorption Of Ceftriaxon By Dynamic Method

4.3.4 Validation Of Analytical Hplc Methods For Mox Hcl And Nor Determination

4.3.5 Validation Of Analytical Hplc Method For Cef Determination

4.4 Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

5 Investigation of the Impact of Epoxy Compounds Based on Environmentally Friendly and Renewable Raw Materials in Bitumen Modification Processes

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Experimental

5.2.1 Materials

5.2.2 Techniques Of Experiments

5.3 Results and Discussion

5.3.1 Influence of Expediency of Using the Initiator in the Process of Modification

5.3.2 Determination of Optimal Conditions for Modification of Ero-In Bitumens

5.4 Study of the Adhesive Properties of Bitumen Modified with ERO-In

5.5 Ftir Spectroscopy

5.6 The Impact of ERO-In on the Properties of HMA

5.7 Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

6 Assessment of the Durability of Geopolymer Materials Based on Thermally Modified Polymineral Clay Rocks

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Experimental Part

6.2.1 Materials

6.2.2 Methods

6.3 Results And Discussion

6.4 Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

7 Synthesis Process Research of Urea– Formaldehyde Linear Oligomers when Carrying Out Polycondensation in a Solution to Obtain Biodegradable Nitrogen Fertilizers

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Experimental Methods And Materials

7.3 Results and Discussion

7.4 Conclusion

References

8 Calculation of the Stability Constant of Copper Fulvate, Using an Average Molecular Weight of Active Associate of Fulvic Acids at pH = 8 with Particular Application for Evaluation of the Ecological Condition of Water Reservoirs

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Materials and Methods

8.3 Results and Discussion

8.4 Conclusion

References

9 Newfangled Dimension of Scientists’ Responsibility: Solutions in the Context of Sustainable Development and Evolution of Chemical Processes for Clean Environmental Management

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Experimental Methods and Materials

9.2.1 Objects of the Experimental Study

9.2.2 Materials

9.2.3 Characteristics of the Methods

9.3 Results And Discussion

9.3.1 Study Of Poly-Component Systems In The Presence Of Trivalent Metals And Containing Rb As The Monovalent Cation

9.4 About Possibilities Of Potent Applications Of Condensed Phospates

9.5 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

10 Synthesis and Quantum-Chemical Investigation of Some New Types of 1,2-Trans-Glycosides

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Results and Discussion

Experimental Part

References

11 Preparation and Properties of Paper Containing Bactericidal Zeolite Adsorbents

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Experimental Methods and Materials

11.2.1 Zeolite Fillers

11.2.2 Preparation of Filled Paper

11.2.3 Characterization of Filled Paper

11.3 Results and Discussion

11.3.1 Structure, Chemical Composition, and General Properties

11.3.2 Bactericidal Activity

11.4 Conclusion

References

12 Investigation of Complex Formation Process of Lead (II) with Fulvic Acids at pH = 7: An Ecosystem Approach

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Experimental Methods And Materials

12.3 Results And Discussion

12.4 Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Part II Case Studies and Analysis

13 Conditioned Feasibility of the Application of Georgian Natural Zeolite– Laumontite for Sustainable Development of Agriculture

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Experimental Method

13.3 Results and Discussion

13.4 Conclusion

References

14 Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pumice from Some Regions of Georgia and the Prospects for its Use in Lightweight Concrete with Environmental Advantages

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Experimental Methods and Materials

14.3 Results and Discussion

14.3.1 Results of Chemical Analysis of Pumice Samples

14.3.2 Results of Petrographic Analysis

14.3.3 Results of Both X-Ray Diffractometric Analysis And Ir Spectroscopy

14.4 Conclusion

References

Part III Advanced Functional Materials

15 Smart Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy Applications: Environmental Technology and Sustainability

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Green Nanotechnology: A New Initiative

a. The 12 main concepts of green chemistry:11

15.3 Green Synthesis

15.3.1 Biosynthesis Of Metal Nanoparticles

15.3.2 Biosynthesis of Organic and Polymer-Based Nanoparticles

15.4 Application

15.4.1 Energy-Related Applications

15.4.2 Other Applications

15.5 Future Perspectives And Conclusions

References

16 Green Technologies and Sustainable Energy Materials

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Batteries

16.2.1 Li-Ion Batteries

16.2.2 Sodium-Ion Batteries

16.2.3 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

16.2.4 Lithium−Oxygen Batteries

16.3 Biodegradable Batteries

16.3.1 Synthesis

16.4 Hydrogen Storage

16.4.1 Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

16.4.2 Mechanism of Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

16.4.3 Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage Materials

16.5 Conclusion

References

17 Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Magnetic Materials from Water

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Heavy Metals and Their Sources

17.3 Removal of Heavy Metals from Water

17.3.1 Conventional Processes

17.3.2 Unconventional Water Treatment Processes

17.3.3 Adsorption

17.4 Conclusion

References

Index