Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Part B

In the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater, Volume 66, the enhanced photocatalytic degradation of different pharmaceutical groups, rate kinetics and modeling of photocatalytic reactions, integrated photocatalytic systems for advanced and high-demanding applications, cost analysis of photocatalytic treatment facilities, and worldwide case studies on the photocatalytic approach to pharmaceutical treatment are highlighted.

Dr. Mihir Kumar Purkait is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India. His current research activities are focused in four distinct areas viz. i) advanced separation technologies, ii) waste to energy, iii) smart materials for various applications, and iv) process intensification. In each of the area, his goal is to synthesis stimuli responsive materials and to develop a more fundamental understanding of the factors governing the performance of the chemical and biochemical processes. He has more than 20 years of experience in academics and research and published more than 300 papers in different reputed journals (Citation: >16,500, h-index = 75, i-10 index = 193). He has 12 patents and completed 43 sponsored and consultancy projects from various funding agencies.

1. Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradations of Various Pharmaceuticals: Analysis and Degradation Mechanisms 2. Kinetic Modeling and Rate of Reactions for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals 3. Integration of the Photocatalytic System with Other Advanced Treatment Techniques 4. Economic Aspects of Photocatalytic Pharmaceutical Degradation 5. Case Studies on Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals in Different Countries