Mitigating environmental challenges in manufacturing industries via electrochemical processes toward climate sustainability

Electrochemistry, a study of how electricity relates to chemical reactions, can help offer solutions to environmental challenges frequently encountered in the manufacturing industries. Air pollution is one of the significant environmental issues currently faced in manufacturing industries because the toxic gases released into the air can cause environmental damage, which in turn deteriorates human health. Some of the gases responsible for this include but are not limited to sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide. However, it is important to note that some electrochemical technologies have positively contributed to eliminating these toxic gases. Furthermore, electrochemical techniques are effective in treating metal and organic contaminated soils around the manufacturing industries. The approaches used in practice for handling wastewater together with integrated procedures to reduce waste and harmful compounds in the environment are discussed in this chapter, which focuses on environmental safety. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the proficient methods of improving energy efficiency from industrial wastes to produce hydrogen, a clean source of energy. The utilization of carbon for converting and capturing carbon dioxide emissions into useful components, such as building materials and fuels, are succinctly explained in this chapter.