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Catalysis from Waste
Transforming Solid Residues into Value
Deepti Goyal (Edited by), D Goyal (Author), Sakshi Kabra Malpani (Edited by), Renuka Jain (Edited by)
9781394289301, Wiley
Hardback, published 13 July 2026
448 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg
Transforming environmental liabilities into economic assets, this groundbreaking book provides researchers and policymakers with the definitive, research-backed blueprint for using advanced catalysis to turn solid waste streams into high-value resources. As the global generation of solid waste continues to rise, there is an urgent necessity to explore innovative methods to repurpose and extract value from these waste streams. Catalysis, a field that involves accelerating chemical reactions, offers a promising avenue for transforming solid residues into valuable products. This book illuminates the transformative potential lying dormant within waste materials and their conversion through catalytic processes into valuable resources. This groundbreaking publication bridges the gap between environmental stewardship and economic sustainability by exploring innovative catalytic methodologies that harness the latent value embedded in solid residues. Through a meticulous examination of case studies, cutting-edge research, and practical applications, the book serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for the pivotal role catalysis can play in reshaping our approach toward waste management and resource utilization.
Foreword xvii Part I: Introduction to Catalysis 1 1 Foundations of Catalysis: Understanding the Key Concepts and Mechanisms 3 1.1 Introduction 4 2 Introduction to Solid Waste-Derived Catalysts 31 2.1 Introduction 32 3 Solid Waste as Catalyst Precursors: Types and Current Scenario 59 3.1 Introduction 59 4 Synthesis Techniques for Solid Waste-Derived Catalysts 89 4.1 Introduction 90 5 Characterization Techniques for Solid Waste-Derived Catalysts 109 5.1 Introduction 110 6 Conversion of Different Solid Waste into Heterogeneous Catalysts 137 6.1 Introduction 137 7 Sustainable Catalysts Derived from Agricultural and Biomass Waste 169 7.1 Introduction 169 8 Metal, Metal Oxide Catalysts and Beyond: Greener Approaches in Organic Synthesis 193 8.1 Introduction 193 Part II: Solid Waste-Derived Catalysts for Various Applications 217 9 From Waste to Catalyst: Advancing Green Chemistry with Sustainable Materials 219 9.1 Introduction 220 10 Waste-Derived Catalysts in Energy Applications: Prospects and Challenges for Green Hydrogen Production 253 10.1 Introduction 254 11 Sustainable Synthesis of Nano-Zeolite Catalysts from Industrial Waste with Insights from Machine Learning 291 11.1 Introduction 292 12 Waste-Derived Catalysts: A Way to Speed Up Environmental Remediation 321 12.1 Introduction 322 13 Waste-Derived Catalysts Paving the Way to a Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Solutions 347 13.1 Introduction 348 14 Conventional and Data-Driven Solid Waste Management Strategies 369 14.1 Introduction 370 15 Unlocking the Value of Solid Waste: Challenges and Opportunities 393 15.1 Introduction 393xvi Contents References 408
Preface xix
Deepti Goyal, Rajesh Kumar Meena and Sakshi Kabra Malpani
1.2 Fundamental Concepts 5
1.3 Types of Catalysts 14
1.4 Modern Tools in Catalysis Research 17
1.5 New Age Catalysts 23
1.6 Conclusion 24
Avinash K. Srivastava, Munsaf Ali and Outi M. Keinänen
2.2 Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Waste 33
2.3 Industrial Waste 42
2.4 Fly Ash 46
2.5 Zeolites 49
2.6 Red Mud 50
2.7 Conclusion 51
Niharika Shringi, Smriti Dwivedi and Anita Kushwaha
3.2 Different Types of Waste-Derived Catalysts 61
3.3 Challenges 79
3.4 Future Perspectives and Recommendations 80
3.5 Conclusion 80
Renu Hada, Rajesh Kumar Meena, Vishwajeet Singh Yadav, Deepti Pal, Mamta Gour and Anjali Soni
4.2 Strategies for the Synthesis of Solid Waste-Derived Catalysts 91
4.3 Conclusion 103
Tanvi Vats and Shubhanshi Sharma
5.2 Characterization and Analytical Tools 111
5.3 Characterization Techniques 118
5.4 Conclusion 131
Bandita Datta and Shreya Taran
6.2 Red Mud 139
6.3 Fly Ash 143x Contents
6.4 Rice Husk 147
6.5 Chicken Eggshell Ash 151
6.6 Seashells as Heterogeneous Catalysts 155
6.7 Conclusion 159
Sivamani Sivalingam, Dheedshith M. U., Kaviya J. and Lakshmi Aishwarya J. K.
7.2 Carbon-Based Catalysts from Sawdust 172
7.3 Silica-Based Catalysts from Rice Husk Ash 177
7.4 CaO Catalysts from Eggshells 183
7.5 Advantages of Green Methods over Traditional Techniques 187
7.6 Conclusion 188
T. S. Perundevi
8.2 Green Chemistry or Sustainable Chemistry 195
8.3 Role of Catalysts 196
8.4 Classification of Catalysts 196
8.5 Conclusion 207
Munsaf Ali, Avinash Kumar Srivastava and Aarif Khan
9.2 Applications of Waste-Derived Catalysts 221
9.3 Summary and Future Perspective 242
Amina Shehbaz, Abdul Majid and Alia Jabeen
10.2 Methods for Conversion of Waste into Valuable Catalysts 256
10.3 Waste-Derived Catalysts for Water Electrolysis 260
10.4 Waste-Derived Catalysts for the Evolution of Hydrogen 268
10.5 Waste-Derived Catalysts for Evolution of Oxygen 272
10.6 Conclusion 280
Sivamani Sivalingam, Niranjan R. and Srinidhi V.
11.2 Nano-Zeolite Catalysts 294
11.3 Machine Learning-Based Material Screening 307
11.4 Conclusions 314
Suvojit Maity, Soham Sarkar, Subhamoy Banerjee, Tina De and Ruchira Mukherjee
12.2 Past Explorations into the World of Waste-Derived Catalysts 323
12.3 Quality of Waste-Derived Catalysts 324
12.4 Need for Waste-Derived Catalysts 326
12.5 Applications of Waste-Derived Catalysts 327
12.6 Differences between Existing and Waste-Derived Catalysts 328
12.7 Types of Waste-Derived Catalysts 329
12.8 Sources of Waste-Derived Catalyst 332
12.9 Impedances in the Development of Waste-Derived Catalysts 339
12.10 Future Development and Aspects of Waste-Derived Catalysts 340
12.11 Conclusion 340
Amita Somya, Anish Khan and Amit Prakash Varshney
13.2 Strategies for Transforming Waste into Functional Materials 351
13.3 Applications of Waste-Derived Catalysts in Wastewater Treatment 354
13.4 Challenges 361
13.5 Future Scope 361
13.6 Conclusion 362
M. Shabeena Begam, Mohammad Faiz Afzal, Pawan Devidas Meshram, Kuldeep Agnihotri, Manu Vasudevan Unni, Amar Chipade and V. Bhoopathy
14.2 Management Strategies for Solid Waste 370
14.3 Types of Waste 371
14.4 Recycling and Material Recovery 373
14.5 Composting and Organic Waste Management 375
14.6 Conventional Waste Disposal Methods 376
14.7 Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technology 378
14.8 Policy and Regulatory Framework 381
14.9 Role of Modern Technologies 382
14.10 Case Studies 382
14.11 Challenges and Future Direction 384
14.12 Conclusion 387
Niharika Shringi
15.2 Solid Waste Generation Scenario (Global and Indian) 395
15.3 Challenges in Solid Waste Management 396
15.4 Opportunities and Potential Solutions 398
15.5 Case Studies and Success Stories 405
15.6 Future Roadmap for Sustainable Waste Management 407
Index 415
Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]
