Water Pollution and Remediation

Dr. Neha Saxena is currently working as an assistant professor at IIMT University, Meerut, India. She gained her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Aligarh Muslim University in 2012 and 2014, respectively, and her Ph.D. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad in 2020. She has experience working in industry as well as in academic positions. She obtained CSIR-SRF (Senior Research Fellow) and GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) in 2016. She has co-authored 3 books, numerous journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. She worked in the fields of surfactant and surface science, nano catalysts, and biofuel production.

Dr. Md. Merajul Islam is currently working as an associate professor at the School of Basic Sciences & Technology, IIMT University, Meerut, India. He has honed his expertise in applied electrochemistry, particularly photocatalysis. He conducts extensive R&D on photoelectrochemical and electrochemical energy systems for renewable and sustainable energy production. These areas of study are very important for finding energy solutions that are good for the environment. These include photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) technologies, phytoremediation, and surfactant-based remediation. His multidisciplinary approach positions him as a valuable resource in the pursuit of innovative solutions for a sustainable and clean energy future. He has several internationally reputed journal articles, conference papers, co-authored books, and several book chapters.

Prof. Deepa Sharma, presently the Vice-Chancellor of IIMT University, Meerut. Prof. Sharma has extensive academic and administrative experience. She has an expertise in the field of Environmental chemistry, Biochemistry and bioremediation of pollutants. She is the recipient of two gold medals for outstanding meritorious performance in the University. She is the active contributor towards creating the Innovation ecosystem at HEI as President IIC cell of the University. Dr. Sharma has published/ filed/ granted 44 IPRs (Patents, design patents & copyrights); beside this she has published a number of book chapters, text books / reference books and a good number of research papers in reputed journal.

Chapter1. Water Pollution - A Threat to Ecosystem.- Chapter2. Assessment of Different types of Water Pollution Redressal.- Chapter3. Emerging Water Pollutants and their Remediation.- Chapter4. Remediation of Oil Spill: A Menace.- Chapter5. Green Remediation Techniques.- Chapter6. Future Threats and their Remediation Processes.- Chapter7. Conclusion.