Environmental and Technological Aspects of Redox Processes

Duca, Gheorghe · Vaseashta, Ashok

Sept 2023 · IGI Global

About this eBook

Environmental and Technological Aspects of Redox Processes is a comprehensive guide to understanding the natural process of electrochemical oxidation/reduction and adsorption action in water treatment technology. The book examines the complexities of redox signaling at a cellular level and how it influences a wide range of biological processes, such as immune function, tissue repair, and cell development. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book provides valuable insights and strategies for preventing the negative effects caused by oxidants, such as damage to living cells, DNA, proteins, and lipids. Through extensive research on electronic structure, thermodynamics, kinetics, and catalysis of the redox reactions, this book is poised to contribute to an extensive body of new knowledge regarding the essence of the redox processes, the revelation and theoretical justification of key mechanisms, and the discovery of new aspects of methods to control the redox reactions. This will have a major impact on the quality of life, human health, food quality, as well as the state of the environment, especially for the sources of clean water, which continue to deplete at a rapid rate.

This book is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, ecological chemistry, and water professionals, as well as individuals working in related disciplines such as environment, chemistry, toxicology, administrative sciences and management, education, sociology, and subjects related to public policies and decision support. Moreover, the book provides insights and support to executives concerned with the management of expertise, knowledge, information, and policy development in different types of science and educational communities.

About the author

Gheorghe Duca is a renowned professor and researcher known for his contributions to physical and inorganic chemistry, ecological chemistry, and environmental protection. With roles at institutions like the Institute of Chemistry and the State University of Moldova, he has led research, supervised post-graduate and master students, and shaped the scientific landscape of Moldova. As President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova from 2004 to 2018, he integrated Moldova's scientific community into the European Research Area. Academician Duca's academic journey began with a Diploma of Higher Education with Highest Honour in Physical Chemistry, followed by a PhD and a Habilitate Doctor in Chemistry. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing science, education, and environmental sustainability.

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Ashok Vaseashta currently serves as the CRO, Executive Director of Research and Chair of IRB and ORI. Concurrently, he serves as Chaired Professor of Nanotechnology at the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Academician at EMAAS, Senior Strategic Research Advisor for several organizations, and Professor at Riga Technical University and Transylvania University of Brasov. Inspired by nature and guided by societal necessities, he strives for innovations to address global challenges such as environment, human safety and security, and sustainability using advanced technological solution platforms. He is a scholar, dedicated futurist and visionary leader. He received PhD from the Virginia Tech, VA in 1990 followed by Kobe post-doctoral fellowship. He served the U.S. Department of State in two rotations, as strategic S&T advisor and U.S. diplomat. His research interests span nanotechnology, environmental/ ecological science and safety and security. He has authored over 250 research publications, edited/authored eight books on nanotechnology, and presented many keynote and invited lectures worldwide. He serves on the editorial board of several highly reputed international journals. [Editor]