Water Management

Pesticide Removal Methods from Wastewater
Proactive Approaches and Future Trends

Editors: Pranav Deepak Pathak, PhD
Anuja R. Jadhav, PhD
Sunil Kautikrao Deokar, PhD
Sonali Patil, PhD

Pesticide Removal Methods from Wastewater

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming December 2025
Hardback Price: $220 US | £170 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779641205
Pages: Est. 438pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 20 color and 18 b/w illustrations

Pesticides are essential in modern agriculture, safeguarding crops and providing food security for a growing global population. However, their extensive use presents a significant environmental concern: pesticide residues in wastewater can have serious consequences for human health and aquatic ecosystems. As agricultural methods become more intensive and industrial operations expand, the number of pesticides entering water bodies increases, necessitating effective removal strategies and forward-thinking approaches. This new volume, Pesticide Removal Methods from Wastewater: Proactive Approaches and Future Trends, addresses this important subject, thoroughly examining current removal methods and suggesting future developments. It combines the most recent research and practical ideas from specialists to comprehensively understand the complexity of pesticide contamination in wastewater.

Promoting a proactive approach to wastewater treatment by exploring established and emerging solutions and focusing on sustainability and long-term environmental stewardship, the volume first provides an overview of common pesticides detected in wastewater from agricultural and non-agricultural sources. The book looks at readily available nanoparticles and nanomaterials that successfully remove several hazardous compounds from wastewater, with special attention to activated carbon and activated carbon-based photocatalysts as environmentally sustainable methods of pesticide removal and mitigation.

The use of new electrochemical technologies and perovskite oxide semiconductors to effectively remove pesticides from wastewater is discussed as well. The various varieties of biopesticides and their advantages over synthetic pesticides, including environmental and health benefits, are covered, including techniques for their development, implementation, and application methods. Studies address the construction of water treatment facilities, the decentralization of water treatment, and affordable techniques for eliminating different types of pesticides from wastewater. Prospective applications of entomopathogenic organisms in viticulture, emphasizing the products effectiveness, advantages for the environment, and usefulness, are also presented.

With its diverse chapters on innovative research and practical applications, this volume provides important information for the ongoing global effort to ensure clean and sustainable water for future generations. This volume will enable academics, policymakers, and practitioners to pursue effective environmental stewardship by investigating sophisticated removal technologies and developing pesticide management trends.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. The Fate of Pesticides in Wastewater: A Review

Yusuf Oloruntoyin Ayipo, Chien Fung Chong, Akeem Adebayo Jimoh, Lukman Bola Abdulra uf, and Wahab Adesina Osunniran

2. Role of Activated Carbons and Nanomaterials in the Removal of Pesticides from Wastewater and Future Trends of Nanofertilizers
Saurabh Singh, Giriraj Tailor, Chesta Mehta, and Divya Das

3. Activated Carbon in Pesticide Removal: Characterization, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects
Barsha Das, Sagnik Das, Soumyabrata Tewary, Anamika Kalita Deka, and Avijit Ghosh

4. Use of Activated Carbons in Pesticide Removal from Wastewater: Review and Future Prospects
John Tsado Mathew, Elijah Yanda Shaba, Abdulfatai Aideye Otori, Abel Inobeme, Musah Monday, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Yakubu Azeh, Mary Jumai Jiya, Etsuyankpa Muhammad Bini, Musa Safiyanu Tanko, Tanko Ezekiel, Muhammad Aishetu Ibrahim, and Amos Mamman

5. Effective Adsorption Strategies for Pesticide Removal from Water and Wastewater
Sunil Deokar, Anuja R. Jadhav, Shyam P. Tekade, and Pranav Deepak Pathak

6. Adsorptive Removal of Chlorinated Herbicide from Water Using Activated Carbon
John Tsado Mathew, Abel Inobeme, Elijah Yanda Shaba, Abdulkadir Abdullahi, Yakubu Azeh, Musah Monday, Etsuyankpa Muhammad Bini, Musa Safiyanu Tanko, Ismail Haruna, Mary Jumai Jiya, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Tanko Ezekiel, Muhammad Aishetu Ibrahim, and Amos Mamman

7. Activated Carbon-Based Photocatalysts for the Removal of Pesticides
Peyman Ghorbani, Aydin Hassani, Paria Eghbali, and Alireza Abbasi

8. Electrochemical Processes for the Removal of Pesticides from Wastewater: Bioelectro, Photoelectro, and Conventional Electrochemical Approaches
José Treviño-Reséndez, Josué Daniel García-Espinoza , Gustavo Acosta-Santoyo, Mónica Razo-Negrete, Victor Hernández-Pimentel, Luis A.Godinez, and Yunny Meas

9. Application of Perovskite Oxides for Removal of Emerging Organic Pesticides
Darshana Rajput, Toshika Talele, Annika Durve Gupta, Divya Singh, Jose Luis Celis Herrera, Goldie Oza, Luis Gerardo Hurtado Arriaga, and Yunny Meas Vong

10. Biopesticides: The Eco-Friendly Choice over Synthetic Pesticides
Yuvaraj Sivamani, Disha G., and Sumitha Elayaperumal

11. Biological Methods for Pesticide Removal: A Systematic Review
Giriraj Tailor, Jyoti Chaudhary, Chesta Mehta, Saurabh Singh, Vipin Khoker, and Deepshikha Verma

12. Utilizing Entomopathogenic Organisms in Viticulture: Contemporary Insights and Future Directions for Sustainable Pest Control Strategies
Yogita Ranade and Pranav Deepak Pathak

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Pranav Deepak Pathak, PhD
Associate Professor, MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences and Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, India

Pranav Pathak, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences and Research at MIT Art, Design and Technological University, Pune, India. His research specialization is bio-refinery, biomass and waste utilization, and wastewater treatment. He has published more than 40 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals and has three edited books and several book chapters to his credit. He has served as a referee for a number of international journals, including the International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Sustainable Production and Consumption, and BMC Microbiology. He has more than 14 years of teaching experience in the fundamentals of biochemical engineering, wastewater treatment, biotransport, mass transfer, heat transfer, solid waste management, and reaction engineering. He received his graduate and postgraduate degrees from the Sant Gadge Baba Amaravati University, Amaravati, India, and his doctoral degree from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India, in Chemical Engineering.

Anuja R. Jadhav, PhD
Associate Professor, MIT School of Computing, MIT Art Design and Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Anuja R. Jadhav, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, currently serves as an Associate Professor at the MIT School of Computing at MIT Art Design and Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra, India. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she actively contributes to various aspects of academic development, including curriculum design, program enhancement, maintaining academic standards, and implementing effective teaching and learning methodologies. Dr. Jadhav has a strong background in research collaboration and is adept at employing innovative assessment techniques. She holds multiple granted patents, demonstrating her proficiency in technological innovation. Notable among these are patents for an IoT-based smart helmet, a device for child safety and security, and a smart slate for online classes. Dr. Jadhav has a robust academic background, having participated in workshops and training sessions covering diverse topics such as 3D interaction design, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. Her contributions to academia extend beyond patents, as evidenced by her publications in esteemed journals, book chapters, and authored books.

Sunil Kautikrao Deokar, PhD
Assistant Professor, Anuradha Engineering College, Chikhli, Buldana, Maharashtra, India

Sunil Kautikrao Deokar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Anuradha Engineering College, Chikhli, District Buldana, India. He possesses a total of 10 years of teaching experience. He has published 18 papers in reputable SCI/SCIE journals and contributed two chapters to academic books. Additionally, he has acted as a co-principal investigator for a project funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

Sonali Patil, PhD
Professor and Head, Computer Engineering Department, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Sonali Patil, PhD, is a distinguished academic and highly regarded educationalist with over 22 years of academic experience. She is a Professor and Head of the Computer Engineering Department at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCoE), affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, Maharashtra, India. Her research contributions include over 110 publications in reputed international journals and conferences. In addition to her scholarly work, she has secured international and national patent publications. Her excellence in research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the IEEE Innovator/Researcher of the Year Award–2021 by IEEE Pune Section and the Women Researcher Award by the ScienceFather Organization, India. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Patil has delivered expert talks on information security and blockchain technology on various platforms. She is a senior member of IEEE and ACM. Dr. Patil holds a BE in Computer Science and Engineering, a master in Computer Engineering, and a PhD in Computer Engineering.




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