Water and Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overview and Methodology

• Research Overview
• Research Methodology

Key Research Findings

• Emerging Technologies
• Noteworthy Applications

2. TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUNDER

Technology Primer

• Introduction to Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling
• Overview of Current Technologies

Application Sectors--Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling

• Categories of Water Reuse
• Water Recycling in North America and Latin America
• Water Recycling in Europe
• Water Recycling in Africa and Asia

3. NOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND WATER RECYCLING

Key Developments in NA/LA

• Efficient Reverse Osmosis Using Zeolite Nanoparticles
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Using Nanocrystalline Titania

Key Developments in the EU

• Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment Using Ultrasound
• Water Quality Management Using Photometer Sensors

Key Developments in the APAC

• Simultaneous Carbon and Nitrogen Removal Using Membrane Biofilm Reactor
• Water Purification Using Iron Nanoparticles

4. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ANALYSIS

Technology Adoption Factors for Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling

• Drivers for Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling
• Challenges for Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling

Analytical Hierarchy Processing--Strategic Assessment of Future Deployment of Technologies

• Overview and Benchmarking Criteria
• Prioritization of Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
• Evaluation of Alternatives
• Calculation of Final Priorities
• Analyst Insights

Technology Issues and Future Trends for Water Reuse

• Technology Issues in Water Reclamation and Reuse
• Future Trends in Water Reuse Applications
• Important Factors in the Selection of Technologies for Water Reuse

5. PATENTS AND CONTACTS

Patents--Wastewater Treatment

• US Patents
• Patents from Other Countries

Patents--Water Recycling/Reuse/Reclaimed

• US Patents
• Patents from Other Countries

Database of Key Academic and Industry Participants

• Industrial Contacts
• Contacts of Academic Institutions and Research Institutes

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Critical Reference Tables

• Expenditure on Water and Wastewater Treatment--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Fresh Water Resources--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Water Withdrawals Per Capita--World (2002 to 2012)
• Percentage of Ground Water Source in Supply--World (2002 to 2012)
• Percentage of Surface Water Source in Supply--World (2002 to 2012)
• Percentage of Population Connected to Wastewater Treatment Plants--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Enterprises--World (2002 to 2012)