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Yung-Tse Hung1, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Suffian Yusoff
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, USA.
Summary
This 2014 literature review covers chemical and allied product waste, including hospital, pesticide, and pharmaceutical waste management. It examines various treatment methods like aerobic and anaerobic processes, sorption, and ozonation for effective waste reduction.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Waste Management
Background:
- Literature published in 2014 reviewed waste management practices for chemical and allied products.
- Key areas included hospital waste, pesticide waste, and various chemical wastewaters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate and review existing knowledge on chemical and allied product waste management.
- To highlight common waste streams and treatment technologies.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies published in 2014.
- Categorization of waste types and treatment methods.
Main Results:
- Identified major waste streams: hospital, pesticide, chemical wastewater, pesticide wastewater, and pharmaceutical wastewater.
- Detailed various treatment methods including aerobic and anaerobic treatment, sorption, and ozonation.
Conclusions:
- Effective waste management strategies are crucial for chemical and allied industries.
- A range of treatment technologies are available for diverse chemical waste streams.
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