{"product_id":"ionizing-radiation-technologies-isbn-9781119488538","title":"Ionizing Radiation Technologies","description":"\u003cb\u003eIonizing Radiation Technologies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative overview of major advances in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste products\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIonizing Radiation Technologies: Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of expert researchers delivers a broad overview of the value trapped in waste streams and how a strategic application of ionizing radiation technologies can be valuable from both an environmental and an economic perspective. A valuable addition to the discussions around sustainability and green technologies, the book introduces ionizing radiation technologies, including gamma (cobalt-60) irradiation and high and low energy electron beam technologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributions included explore the major advances taking place in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to derive high value end-products from agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes. Each chapter reviews original research and data and considers likely future directions in research and development. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the application of ionizing radiation technologies to agricultural waste, including the production of activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to municipal waste, including municipal solid wastes and recycling wastewater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial waste, including textile wastewater management and polymer recycling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of the economics of waste valorization, including several case studies of businesses involved in waste valorization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for consulting engineers and industry professionals involved in waste management and mitigation, \u003ci\u003eIonizing Radiation Technologies\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals at government agencies, international food organizations, and NGOs focused on waste management, environment sustainability, and urban planning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors \u003ci\u003exi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface \u003ci\u003exiv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003ci\u003exvi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShima Shayanfar and Suresh D. Pillai\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Radiation Processing Using Cobalt-60 Gamma Rays\u003ci\u003e 4\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKevin O’Hara\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 4\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Overview of Cobalt-60—The Radiation Source\u003ci\u003e 4\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Overview of Cobalt-60 Gamma Technology\u003ci\u003e 5\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Cobalt-60 Safety and Security\u003ci\u003e 9\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 The Future of Cobalt-60 Gamma Technology\u003ci\u003e 10\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 X-ray Technology\u003ci\u003e 12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJeremy Brison, Rick Galloway, Christophe Malice, and Josef Mittendorfer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction to X-ray Technology\u003ci\u003e 12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Physical Properties of X-rays\u003ci\u003e 14\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 X-rays Today\u003ci\u003e 21\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 The X-ray Vision\u003ci\u003e 36\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Low-Energy Electron Beam Technologies: Deriving Value from Waste\u003ci\u003e 39\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP. Michael Fletcher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction and History\u003ci\u003e 39\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Ranges of Energy for Electron Accelerators\u003ci\u003e 40\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Shielding Considerations\u003ci\u003e 41\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Absorption of Electron Energy by Materials\u003ci\u003e 42\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Absorption of Electrons’ Negative Charges by Materials\u003ci\u003e 45\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Predicting Depth of Electron Penetration into Products\u003ci\u003e 45\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Dose Measurements and Machine Characterization\u003ci\u003e 46\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Equipment Supplier Brief History\u003ci\u003e 47\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Low-Energy EB Applications\u003ci\u003e 49\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 X-ray Shielding and Product Processing\u003ci\u003e 51\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Low-Energy X-ray Machines Made from Low-Energy EB Machines\u003ci\u003e 52\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Accelerator Technology for Waste Valorization\u003ci\u003e 53\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Brown\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 53\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 General Properties of the Electron Beam\u003ci\u003e 56\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Delivering “Dose” to Materials\u003ci\u003e 57\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Integration of Accelerator Technologies into Waste Processing Facilities\u003ci\u003e 59\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Integration of E-Beam Systems—An Overview (or “How to Speak to an Accelerator Supplier”)\u003ci\u003e 59\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Process Design, Accelerator Specification, and Machine Selection\u003ci\u003e 60\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Staffing Considerations for Waste Processing Facilities\u003ci\u003e 61\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 It’s All about the Dose to the Product\u003ci\u003e 63\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 An Overview of Radiation Processing Standards Related to Machine-Based Sources\u003ci\u003e 68\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference\u003ci\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Biofuel Production Using Ionizing Technology from Agricultural Waste\u003ci\u003e 79\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTan Kean Meng and Mohd Asyraf Kassim\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 79\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Agriculture Waste\u003ci\u003e 80\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Biofuel\u003ci\u003e 81\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Pretreatment\u003ci\u003e 82\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 83\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Effect of Ionizing Radiation Pretreatment\u003ci\u003e 87\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Bioethanol\u003ci\u003e 90\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Biomethane\u003ci\u003e 91\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Biohydrogen\u003ci\u003e 93\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 94\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Ionizing Technology Effects on Bioactive Compounds from Food Products\u003ci\u003e 104\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ.R. Rodríguez-Núñez, A. Rodríguez-Félix, P. I. Campa-Siqueiros, L. Val-Félix, \u003cbr\u003e and T.J. Madera-Santana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 104\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Valorization of Food Wastes\u003ci\u003e 105\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Food Components: Bioactive Compounds\u003ci\u003e 105\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Bioactive Compounds in Food Subjected to Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 106\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 113\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Remediation of Crude Oil Impacted Soils with Electron Beam Irradiation\u003ci\u003e 120\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Lassalle, Kenneth Briggs, Thomas Thompson, Marco Martinez, Andrea Strzelec, \u003cbr\u003e and David Staack\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 120\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Demand for Novel Remediation Techniques\u003ci\u003e 121\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Potential Advantages of Electron Beam Remediation\u003ci\u003e 122\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Process Implementation\u003ci\u003e 124\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Economic Feasibility\u003ci\u003e 131\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Comparison to Other Remediation Technologies\u003ci\u003e 132\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 133\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Application of E-beam Irradiation to Enhance Class B Disinfection Biosolids Processes to Class A Disinfection Treatment to Produce Value-Added Products\u003ci\u003e 136\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobert S. Reimers, Yue Xu, Suresh D. Pillai, and Kari B. Fitzmorris-Brisolara\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 136\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion\u003ci\u003e 138\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Application of eBeam to Enhance Anaerobic Digestion\u003ci\u003e 139\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Rationale for Upgrading Class B Plants to Class A\u003ci\u003e 141\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Value-Added Products\u003ci\u003e 145\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Value-Added Product Examples\u003ci\u003e 145\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 147\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Textile Wastewater Management by Ionizing Technology\u003ci\u003e 150\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeihua Sun, Wenyi Wang, and Youxue Zhang\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 150\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Characteristics of Textile Wastewater\u003ci\u003e 150\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Mechanisms and Influencing Factors of Treating Textile Wastewater by Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 152\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Ionizing Radiation Applied on Textile Wastewater Management\u003ci\u003e 161\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 176\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 177\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Using Ionizing Technologies on Natural Compounds and Wastes for the Development of Advanced Polymers and Active Packaging Materials\u003ci\u003e 180\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS. Salmieri, Leila Bagheri, and Monique Lacroix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 180\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Combination of Active Packaging with Gamma Irradiation\u003ci\u003e 182\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Development of Active Packaging Using Gamma Irradiation\u003ci\u003e 186\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 203\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Treatment of Emerging Organic Pollutants Using Ionizing Technology—A State of the Art Discussion\u003ci\u003e 210\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYongxia Sun, Andrzej G. Chmielewski, and Henrietta Nichipor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction\u003ci\u003e 210\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Methodology\u003ci\u003e 211\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Main Factors Influencing Degradation of EOP\u003ci\u003e 211\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 By-products of Selected Aromatic EOP Degradation under Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 212\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Toxicity of the Solution Containing Selected Aromatic EOPS Before and After Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 214\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Computer Simulation of Emerging Persistent Pollutant Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Degradation under Electron Beam and Gamma Ray Radiation\u003ci\u003e 215\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Conclusions\u003ci\u003e 221\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Remediation of Poly- and Perfluorinated Chemical Substances (PFAS) in the Environment by Ionizing Technology\u003ci\u003e 223\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuresh D. Pillai, Corinne Kowald, John Lassalle, and David Staack\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Pharmaceutical Waste Management by Ionizing Technology\u003ci\u003e 229\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGyuri Sági, Suresh D. Pillai, Erzsébet Takács, and László Wojnárovits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Pharmaceuticals in the Environment\u003ci\u003e 229\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Common Practices of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Management\u003ci\u003e 230\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Disposal of Model Wastewater with Ionizing Radiation\u003ci\u003e 231\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Irradiation of Actual Wastewater Samples\u003ci\u003e 236\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Economic Considerations, Practical Applications\u003ci\u003e 238\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Future Needs and Trends in Waste Management by Ionizing Technologies\u003ci\u003e 242\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShima Shayanfar and Suresh D. Pillai\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 The Future of Ionizing Technology Platforms\u003ci\u003e 243\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Ionizing Technology for Animal Waste Rendering\u003ci\u003e 244\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Ionizing Technology for Generating Energy from Waste Streams\u003ci\u003e 245\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Ionizing Technology for Development of High-Value Phytochemicals and Plant Growth Promoters\u003ci\u003e 245\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Suggested Roadmap for the Future\u003ci\u003e 246\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003ci\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003ci\u003e 248\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e About the Editors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShima Shayanfar,\u003c\/b\u003e Research and Development Scientist, Herbalife Nutrition U.S., California, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuresh D. Pillai,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research, and Professor of Microbiology, Texas A\u0026amp;M University, Texas, USA.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative overview of major advances in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste products\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIonizing Radiation Technologies: Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of expert researchers delivers a broad overview of the value trapped in waste streams and how a strategic application of ionizing radiation technologies can be valuable from both an environmental and an economic perspective. A valuable addition to the discussions around sustainability and green technologies, the book introduces ionizing radiation technologies, including gamma (cobalt-60) irradiation and high and low energy electron beam technologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributions included explore the major advances taking place in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to derive high value end-products from agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes. Each chapter reviews original research and data and considers likely future directions in research and development. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the application of ionizing radiation technologies to agricultural waste, including the production of activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to municipal waste, including municipal solid wastes and recycling wastewater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial waste, including textile wastewater management and polymer recycling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of the economics of waste valorization, including several case studies of businesses involved in waste valorization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Perfect for consulting engineers and industry professionals involved in waste management and mitigation, \u003ci\u003eIonizing Radiation Technologies\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals at government agencies, international food organizations, and NGOs focused on waste management, environment sustainability, and urban planning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989476851941,"sku":"NP9781119488538","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119488538.jpg?v=1761784256","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ionizing-radiation-technologies-isbn-9781119488538","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}