Application of computer image analysis and scanning electron microscopy in environmental engineering and waste management

Creation and refinement of modern research methods in the last century had a signifi cant impact on the dynamic development of various fields of science. Special attention deserves computer image analysis and scanning electron microscopy. These methods can be used in virtually any field of science dealing with solids. Modern methods have many applications in environmental engineering. Studies, using the above advanced testing methods are also widely used in waste management. The article presents progressive research methodology of using image analysis and scanning electron microscopy in environmental engineering and waste management. It especially presents the application of these methods to determine physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of solid waste.