This book explores the potential of advanced microwave techniques specifically
microwave-assisted pyrolysis for the production adsorption and regeneration of activated
carbon (AC) as a promising solution to address wastewater pollution caused by dyes. The author
begins with a chapter devoted to the environmental implications of water pollution and
emphasizes the characteristics of dyes and various treatment techniques for their removal. The
advantages and disadvantages of commercially available activated carbon are also discussed
along with the determinants for effective adsorption using high-quality activated carbon.
Additionally the chapter delves into the different types of adsorbents including agricultural
and industrial waste as well as bioadsorbents such as microorganisms. In Chapter 2 readers
will find the latest trends in using microwave techniques for the activation process. In this
chapter the author elucidates the characteristics and mechanism of microwave heating and
compares it with conventional heating methods. The advantages of microwave techniques such as
improved activation procedures and the influence of different factors are explored. Various
modeling and optimization approaches for adsorption and different techniques for analyzing the
surface chemistry of activated carbons are also discussed. Furthermore the chapter showcases
the applications of microwave-assisted activated carbon for dye removal. The book closes with a
chapter devoted to the recycling and regeneration of spent activated carbon (SAC) using
microwave techniques. In this chapter the author examines the procedures for SAC regeneration
through microwave-assisted pyrolysis and highlights the advantages over conventional heating
methods. The applications of microwave-assisted activated carbon regeneration and other
miscellaneous technologies utilizing microwave heating for AC production and SAC regeneration
are also explored.Given its breadth this book is a valuable resource for researchers
professionals and policymakers in the field of environmental science and engineering.
