Electrochemical oxidation of leachate pretreated in an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor.

abstract：:Untreated water from mining sites spreads heavy metal contamination. The present study assessed the phytoextraction performance of heavy metal-accumulating plants and the effects of chemical chelators on cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) removal from paddy fields that have been continuously irrigated...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Tai Y,Yang Y,Li Z,Yang Y,Wang J,Zhuang P,Zou B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micelle enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF) is a surfactant-based membrane separation process that may be used to separate target ions from mixed metal aqueous solutions, such as leachates of coal ash and other geological wastewaters. The ability of MEUF to separate rare earth elements (REEs) was evaluated using sodium do...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Kose-Mutlu B,Hsu-Kim H,Wiesner MR

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:An inter-comparison exercise was performed between two laboratories on mineralised moss samples. Ten samples, together with three certified reference materials (CRM 61, CRM 62 and CRM 482) and five blanks were mineralised independently in the two laboratories and then analysed by both with different techniques (AAS, I...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Dapiaggi M,Leva F,Rabuffetti D,Ayrault S,Gaudry A,Cenci RM

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alumina-zirconia (Al2O3-ZrO2) composite was prepared by combustion method and used to remove Congo red and Methylene blue from aqueous solutions. It was characterized using SEM-EDS, XRD and gas adsorption techniques. The results obtained from gas adsorption and SEM agree with each other, showing meso- and macro-porosi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Adesina AO,Elvis OA,Mohallem NDS,Olusegun SJ

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Following their successful utilization as novel bioanodes in Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) were tested in the present investigation, as promising cathodes to reduce electrons coming from oxidation of organic matter in the anode compartment, in the presence of oxygen used as successful oxi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Djellali M,Kameche M,Kebaili H,Bouhent MM,Benhamou A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doping non-metals onto TiO2 has been regarded as a promising way to gain a more effective photocatalyst. In this paper, N, F-codoped TiO2 was synthesized by the sol-gel method, demonstrating both high adsorption capacity and high photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. Samples were characterized by X-...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Xia SM,Zhang YQ,Zheng YF,Xu CS,Liu GM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1994, 200 'green' or natural burial sites have been developed in the UK and Eire, attracting regulatory attention because of perceived risks to groundwater. Here, a survey of natural burial practice in England and Wales (n=49 of 141 elicited) is presented, providing data on operational trends and supporting the ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Kim KH,Hall ML,Hart A,Pollard SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Separation of nanoscale oil droplets in the cutting-oil emulsion by electrocoagulation-flotation (ECF) was carried out in a bubble column reactor (BCR) and an external-loop airlift reactor (ALR). Under the batch operation, aluminium electrode provided the highest efficiency of 99% and required the shortest separating ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Chawaloesphonsiya N,Prommajun C,Wongwailikhit K,Painmanakul P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance the capture of low-level indoor CO2, a commercial zeolite (13X) was modified with alkali and alkaline earth metals using an ion-exchange method. Although the calcium-impregnated sorbent (zeo-Ca) showed the largest adsorption capacity, with a strong binding force for carbon dioxide, its regeneration by heat ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lee KM,Lim YH,Jo YM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach to the simultaneous removal of SO2 and NO from flue gas, by TiO2 photocatalysis based on UV irradiation technology, is presented. Experiments on the simultaneous desulphurization and denitrification were carried out using this photocatalyst in a self-designed photocatalytic reactor. Under the optimal ex...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zhao Y,Han J,Shao Y,Feng Y

更新日期：2009-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Ferrous ion-activated persulphate and hydrogen peroxide were studied for the treatment of real high-strength industrial effluent. The Fenton process demonstrated greater organic load removal, biodegradability improvement and toxicity reduction as well as lower treatment cost than the activated persulphate system. Howe...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Kattel E,Dulova N,Viisimaa M,Tenno T,Trapido M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is a first-hand report of the immobilization of Nauclea diderrichii seed waste biomass (ND) (an agro-waste) with eco-friendly mesoporous silica (MS) and graphene oxide-MS (GO + MS) nanoparticles, producing two new hybrid materials namely: MND adsorbent for agro-waste modified with MS and GND adsorbent for a...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Omorogie MO,Babalola JO,Unuabonah EI,Gong JR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbon-coated TiO2 powders were prepared from the mixtures of anatase (ST-01) and carbon precursor poly(vinyl alcohol) in different ratios by carbonization at 900 degrees C in a flow of either Ar or N2. Carbon-coated TiQ2 thus prepared was either fixed on an adhesive tape or formed into a film by using the organic bin...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Inagaki M,Nonaka M,Kojin F,Tsumura T,Toyoda M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrous oxide (N2O), as one of the six greenhouse gases, is mainly produced in the biological nitrogen removal process of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Establishing the N2O kinetic model can provide insight into the N2O generation mechanism and regulate its production. This work uses Activated Sludge Model NO.3...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lv Y,Zhang S,Xie K,Liu G,Qiu L,Liu Y,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently a new group of ionic liquids (ILs) with herbicidal properties has been proposed for use in agriculture. Owing to the design of specific physicochemical properties, this group, referred to as herbicidal ionic liquids (HILs), allows for reducing herbicide field doses. Several ILs comprising phenoxy herbicides a...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Pęziak-Kowalska D,Fourcade F,Niemczak M,Amrane A,Chrzanowski Ł,Lota G

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Process intensification through the combined use of electrodialysis (ED) and ion-exchange resin (IER) hybrid process, called continuous electropermutation (CEP), was employed to remove Ni(II) cations from water. To carry out this process, Amberjet 1200 H cation-exchange resin was introduced into the feed compartment o...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Gabli M,Smara A,Mecibah W,Djellabi R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyrolysis is potentially an effective treatment of oily sludge for oil recovery, and its kinetics and efficiency are expected to be affected by additives. In the present study, the pyrolysis parameters, including heating rate, final pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis time of oily sludge in the presence of agricultur...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zhou X,Jia H,Qu C,Fan D,Wang C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although electroosmosis has been confirmed to be a promising technique for stabilizing soil with low permeability and high water content, several issues remain with this innovative method, including high power consumption, nonuniform strengthening effect, and electrode corrosion. In this context, for improving the fea...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zhang H,Ma Q,Su W,Hu H

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of reusing hand-washing grey water contaminated with antibacterial hand-washing liquid for irrigation purposes in an urban farm is explored in this case study. Experiments are carried out to investigate if the quality of this grey water allows for its reuse in agriculture as per the guidelines establis...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Khan MZ,Sim YL,Lin YJ,Lai KM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to achieve aerobic granulation utilizing fermented municipal wastewater under low pH, and alkalinity conditions. Stable granulation was achieved after a 166-day start-up period. Due to low influent strength, supplemental carbon addition, in the form of sucrose, was added to the feed storage t...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Leong J,Rezania B,Mavinic DS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot-scale study of tertiary wastewater treatment of the JIZHUANGZI Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant was carried out by preozonation, coagulation and direct filtration process with the aim of producing wastewater suitable for reuse. The proposed treatment scheme could produce a filtered water with lower turbidi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lu SG,Imai T,An DN,Ukita M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The photocatalytic degradation of an antibiotic, vancomycin B hydrochloride (VAN-B), has been investigated in aqueous suspensions of titanium dioxide (TiO2) by monitoring the change in its concentration as well as the production of ammonia and chlorides as a function of irradiation time. The removal of 50mg L(-1) VAN-...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lofrano G,Carotenuto M,Uyguner-Demirel CS,Vitagliano A,Siciliano A,Guida M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes an application of aerobic respirometry to investigate the influence of humic matter (humate) on biological processes in dilution water and in municipal sewage. Standard product PolySeed, a consortium of bacteria considered to be representative of those found in an activated sludge, was used as a s...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lipczynska-Kochany E,Kochany J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of an ionized carboxyl group in the widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug diclofenac potassium results in a high mobility of diclofenac and in its low sorption under conditions of slow sand filtration or subsoil passage. No diclofenac degradation was detected in pure water or sludge dur...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Karaman R,Khamis M,Quried M,Halabieh R,Makharzeh I,Manassra A,Abbadi J,Qtait A,Bufo SA,Nasser A,Nir S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pine bark, a low-cost industrial residue, has been suggested as a promising substitute for granular activated carbon in the on-site treatment of water contaminated with 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT). However, the complex organic structure and indigenous microbial community of pine bark have thus far not been thoroughly ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Chusova O,Nolvak H,Nehrenheim E,Truu J,Odlare M,Oopkaup K,Truu M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Black carbon (BC) particles were removed from experimental flue gas by the surfactant solutions of sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS), hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether-9 (AEO-9) and polyoxy ethrlene nonyl phinyl ether-10 (TX-10), as well as AEO-9-SDBS, AEO-9-CTAB and...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lu P,Li C,Zeng G,Zhao Y,Zhan Q,Song J,Fan X

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphate (P) contamination in nutrient-laden wastewater is currently a major topic of discussion in the North American greenhouse industry. Precipitation of P as calcium phosphate minerals using hydrated lime could provide a simple, inexpensive method for retrieval. A combination of batch experiments and chemical equ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Dunets CS,Zheng Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The removal of toxic phenolic compounds from industrial wastewater is an important issue to be addressed. Their presence in water and soil has become a great environmental concern, and effective methods for their removal need to be addressed. The feasibility of applying laccases for the degradation of phenolic compoun...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Chakroun H,Bouaziz M,Dhouib A,Sayadi S

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable effort is being made to remediate soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, heavy metals and other organic and inorganic compounds that have resulted from industrial activities, accidental spills and improper waste disposal practices. Cu...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Saldaña MD,Nagpal V,Guigard SE

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanical and biological waste treatment (MBT) is an increasingly important technology for the treatment of municipal solid waste (MSW) before landfilling. This process includes composting of the material with intensive aeration in order to minimize the organic fraction that may induce methane and leachate emissi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Clemens J,Cuhls C

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00