Contamination of wastewater and sludge has become a major environmental concern in recent years. Wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) represent important sources of microplastics, heavy metals, and organic pollutants. The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate that biochar can be an environmentally friendly and economically viable alternative to other conventional technologies for treating polluted wastewater and sludge. The fundamentals of life cycle assessment (LCA) related to biochar applications in wastewater and sludge treatments are discussed together with technical and economic insights.
Environmental and Economic Evaluation of Biochar Application in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment
Sabino De Gisi
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2023-01-01
Abstract
Contamination of wastewater and sludge has become a major environmental concern in recent years. Wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) represent important sources of microplastics, heavy metals, and organic pollutants. The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate that biochar can be an environmentally friendly and economically viable alternative to other conventional technologies for treating polluted wastewater and sludge. The fundamentals of life cycle assessment (LCA) related to biochar applications in wastewater and sludge treatments are discussed together with technical and economic insights.File in questo prodotto:
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