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Book Details
Title: Water Pollution and Advanced Nanotechnology Solutions
Editors: Dr. Sakthivel Jayaraman and Dr. K. Anandan
Publisher: Cogniverse Press, Jorhat, Assam, India
First Edition: April 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19640981
ISBN: 978-93-47652-57-8 (Print Edition)
e-ISBN: 978-93-47652-28-8 (Digital Edition)
Published By: Cogniverse Press, Nakari Gaon, Borigaon Siding, Jorhat – 1, Assam, India
Website: cogniversepress.com
Email: cogniversepress@gmail.com
Editors
Dr. Sakthivel Jayaraman
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Physics, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India – 603112
Dr. K. Anandan
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India – 603112
Preface
Water is one of the most essential natural resources for sustaining life, ecosystems, and economic development. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth have significantly contributed to the deterioration of water quality, making access to clean and safe water a major global challenge.
This book, Water Pollution and Advanced Nanotechnology Solutions, presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the global water crisis and the technological innovations developed to address it. The text explores water pollution, wastewater treatment technologies, and the emerging role of nanotechnology and photocatalysis in environmental remediation.
The book begins with an overview of the socio-economic and environmental implications of the global water crisis. It then examines chemical and biological pollutants, their sources, and their impacts on human health and ecosystems. Conventional and modern wastewater treatment methods are critically analyzed, followed by an in-depth discussion of nanotechnology-based approaches for sustainable water purification.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, and professionals in environmental science, chemistry, physics, and engineering, this book serves as both a foundational reference and a guide for future research in sustainable water treatment technologies.
The editors hope that this work will inspire innovative scientific solutions and contribute toward ensuring clean and safe water resources for future generations.
Editor: Dr. K. Anandan
Key Themes
- Global water crisis and sustainability challenges
- Chemical and biological water pollutants
- Wastewater treatment technologies
- Nanotechnology in environmental remediation
- Photocatalysis for wastewater purification
- Sustainable and advanced water treatment methods
- Environmental impacts of industrialization and urbanization
- Functional nanomaterials for pollution control
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Global Water Crisis: A Socio-Economic and Environmental Imperative
Authors: Sakthivel Jayaraman, K. Anandan, Arunachalam Vijayan, K. Rajesh, K. Gayathri
Chapter 2: Comprehensive Guide to Chemical and Biological Water Pollutants
Authors: Arunachalam Vijayan, Sakthivel Jayaraman, K. Rajesh, K. Gayathri, K. Anandan
Chapter 3: The Crisis of Global Water Pollution and Waste Water Treatment Technologies
Authors: Sakthivel Jayaraman, Arunachalam Vijayan, K. Anandan, K. Rajesh, K. Gayathri, K. Perumal
Chapter 4: Nanotechnology and Photocatalysis in Waste Water Treatment
Authors: K. Perumal, Sakthivel Jayaraman, K. Anandan, S. Sanjana, Arunachalam Vijayan, K. Gayathri, K. Rajesh
About the Contributors
Dr. K. Anandan
Dr. K. Anandan obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from Presidency College, University of Madras, in 2015. His expertise includes Materials Science, Nanomaterials, and Wastewater Treatment, focusing on functional nanomaterials for environmental remediation and optoelectronic applications.
He has over 16 years of research experience and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers with significant citation impact. He has completed multiple funded research projects and authored books, book chapters, and patents. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Physics at AMET University.
Dr. K. Gayathri
Dr. K. Gayathri has over 15 years of research experience in Nanophotonics, Quantum Physics, Materials Science, and Crystal Growth. She has extensive teaching and international research exposure, including academic work at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.
She has published numerous research articles in reputed indexed journals and actively mentors doctoral scholars. Her expertise includes advanced spectroscopic instrumentation and scientific software tools.
Dr. K. Perumal
Dr. K. Perumal received his Ph.D. in Physics from Pachaiyappa’s College, University of Madras, in 2024. His research interests include materials science, nanomaterials, and photocatalysis for energy and environmental applications.
He has published several peer-reviewed research papers and is currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the guidance of Dr. K. Anandan at AMET University.
Dr. K. Rajesh
Dr. K. Rajesh is an experienced academic and researcher specializing in crystal growth, nanomaterials, functional oxides, and advanced materials for energy and smart applications. He currently serves as Associate Professor at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
He has published over 55 research articles, authored books and book chapters, and contributed extensively to interdisciplinary and industry-oriented research projects.
Dr. S. Sanjana
Dr. S. Sanjana obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in 2026. Her research focuses on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their applications in high-performance supercapacitor devices.
She is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the guidance of Dr. K. Gayathri at AMET University.
Dr. Sakthivel Jayaraman
Dr. Sakthivel Jayaraman earned his Ph.D. in Physics from AMET Deemed to be University in 2022. His research interests include materials science, nanomaterials, and photocatalysis for environmental remediation and energy conversion applications.
He has worked in several research projects funded by Indian government agencies and currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the guidance of Dr. K. Anandan.
Mr. A. Vijayan
Mr. A. Vijayan received his M.Phil. in Physics from Bharathidasan University in 2021. His research interests include materials science, nanomaterials, and green synthesis for sustainable applications.
He is currently pursuing research as a Junior Research Fellow under the guidance of Dr. K. Anandan at AMET University and has received awards for scientific presentations at national and international conferences.
Publication Note
The views, interpretations, and research findings presented in this publication are solely those of the respective authors. The publisher bears no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or validity of the content presented in this book.
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