SUSTAINABLE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT

Converting sludge into construction materials is deemed to be a sustainable approach to alleviating sludge disposal problems and conserving natural resourcesThis compendium presents the stateoftheart development in recycling sludge into construction materials A researchbased development of engineering products made from sludge for common construction applications such as bricks aggregates and cementreplacement materials is outlined Indepth discussions on the properties of the products and their processing technology the technical suitability for construction applications and experimental study and assessment of toxic or hazardous chemicals leached from the products are prominently highlighted Challenges and prospect of sludge recycling are also includedContributed by eminent authors who are recognized authority in the field of sludge treatment and reuse the unique monograph is a useful reference guide for professionals researchers academics and graduate students majoring in waste management environmental engineering civil engineering and materials engineering