Biodegradation of C5+ hydrocarbons by a mixed bacterial consortium from a C(5+)-contaminated site.

abstract：:The capacity of three inocula (sewer biofilm, mangrove and estuary sediment) to utilise typical fermentation products of municipal solid waste for biological sulfate reduction was investigated. Each inoculum was used in two reactors, one fed a mixture of volatile fatty acids and another fed glucose to provide a suite ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Patel M,Villa Gómez DK,Pikaar I,Clarke WP

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of oxidoredutive enzymes in removing organic pollutants has been the subject of much research. The oxidation of phenolic compounds in the presence of chemical additives has been the focus of this study. In this investigation, the influence of the additives polyethylene glycol and Triton X-100 was evaluated in ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Torres JA,Chagas PM,Silva MC,Dos Santos CD,Corrêa AD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary hospital wastewater treatment was investigated as an alternative to detoxification and disinfection after anaerobic digestion in a hospital located in southern Brazil. Tertiary and secondary effluents were assessed by general parameters. The use of advanced oxidation processes (UV/O3 and UV/TiO2/O3) showed p...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Machado EL,Kist LT,Schmidt R,Hoeltz JM,Dalberto D,Alcayaga EL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, peracetic acid (PAA) activated by Fe(II) was proposed to remove diclofenac (DCF) in polluted water. It was found that Fe(II)/PAA system could effectively remove DCF at neutral condition, which has a significant advantage over classical Fenton process. According to the result of scavenging experiment, bo...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Wang Z,Shi H,Wang S,Liu Y,Fu Y

更新日期：2020-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Mecoprop-p herbicide is often found in wells and water abstractions in many areas around Europe, the UK inclusive. There is a growing environmental and public health concern about mecoprop-p herbicide pollution in ground and surface water in England. Reviews suggest that extensive work has been carried out on the cont...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Idowu IA,Alkhaddar RM,Atherton W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinetic control of Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) was shown to have a significant impact on membrane flux under steady-state conditions. Two laboratory-scale flat-plate submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactors were operated for 245 days on a low-to-intermediate strength substrate with high suspended solids. Transmemb...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Pacheco-Ruiz S,Heaven S,Banks CJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Layered double hydroxides are antitype 2/1 clay minerals that can be synthesized rapidly under laboratory conditions. Due to their high anion exchange capacities, layered double hydroxides have been investigated as potential adsorbents for removal of anionic contaminants from aqueous systems. In this study, uncalcined...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： You YW,Zhao HT,Vance GF

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pilot-scale moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) is used to investigate the kinetics and biofilm response of municipal, tertiary nitrification at 1°C. The research demonstrates that significant rates of tertiary MBBR nitrification are attainable and stable for extended periods of operation at 1°C, with a maximum removal ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Young B,Delatolla R,Ren B,Kennedy K,Laflamme E,Stintzi A

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:This study describes a method to formulate struvite fine powder into pellets that are easy to spread on agricultural land. To evaluate the quality of produced pellets, some chemical and physical properties commonly measured for fertilizers were tested. The findings indicated that the salt index and heavy metal content...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Latifian M,Liu J,Mattiasson B

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study presented here aims at identifying the source of redox mediators (riboflavin), electron carriers nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and carbon to perform decolorization of azo dye under anaerobic conditions after osmotic shock pretreatment of residual yeast from industrial fermentation. Pretreatment con...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Victral DM,Dias HR,Silva SQ,Baeta BE,Aquino SF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACT The present work focuses on the synthesis of a proton exchange membrane to be assembled in a microbial fuel cell (MFC) for simultaneous bioelectricity production and domestic wastewater treatment. The indigenous membrane was prepared by ionizing irradiation-induced graft copolymerization of glycidyl methacryl...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Abd-Elmabood HM,Raafat AI,Soliman EA,Ali AE

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Landfill leachate is posing an ever-greater environmental hazard. Recently, a process for purification combining activated carbon, microwave (MW) and Fenton oxidation has drawn much attention. In this study, the effectiveness of this process for the pretreatment of an old-age landfill leachate was tested. The effects ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Xu XC,Zhang HT,Dong ZY,Fan YF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five yeast strains, namely Rhodotorula rubra, Candida tropicalis, Candida utilis, Candida boidinii, Trichosporon cutaneum, were isolated from soil spots of a salad oil factory, and applied for continuous treatment of salad oil manufacturing wastewater. The oil and COD removal performance of the mixed cultures were com...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zheng S,Yang M,Lv W,Liu F

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine disrupting chemicals and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are two important groups of emerging pollutants due to their toxicological and chemical characteristics and their persistent detection in the aquatic environment. Wastewater treatment plants are a significant pathway for their transfer to the wat...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Noutsopoulos C,Mamais D,Mpouras T,Kokkinidou D,Samaras V,Antoniou K,Gioldasi M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Permeable bioreactors have gained both research and management attention as viable methods for treating mine runoff waters. We examined the operation of a field-scale bioreactor (containing mixed compost, straw and gravel) for treatment of runoff from the Mother Load (ML) mine in northern Idaho, U.S. and compared it t...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Christian D,Wong E,Crawford RL,Cheng IF,Hess TF

更新日期：2010-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Pt nanoparticles/TiO2 catalysts were prepared and evaluated for UV-photocatalytic degradation ofphenol and 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) in synthetic wastewater solutions. The catalysts were synthesized by immobilizing colloidal Pt nanoparticles onto titanium dioxide (rutile TiO2). Analytical techniques, such as standard Brun...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Barakat MA,Al-Hutailah RI,Qayyum E,Rashid J,Kuhn JN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Red mud, an industrial by-product generated during the processing of bauxite ore, was investigated as an inexpensive and effective adsorbent for the adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution. Chemical and heat treatments were applied to the raw red mud. The effects of contact time, adsorbent amount, pH, tempe...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Coruh S,Geyikçi F,Ergun ON

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study lead (Pb) distribution in organs and blood in the case of Pb poisoning, mice were firstly exposed to Pb as 0.1 mL or 0.2 mL of lead nitrate solution (0.1 mg/mL) by vein injection every other day. Then, after metabolic absorption, the Pb level in the blood and organs of the mice was measured using flame atomic...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Sun HW,Ma DJ,Chao CY,Liu S,Yuan ZB

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With an aim of developing an effective remediation technology for soils contaminated by heavy metals and metalloids, the extraction behavior of metallic contaminants as well as those of soil constituents was studied on a laboratory scale. Three contaminated soils collected from a former metal recycling plant were exam...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Tokunaga S,Park SW,Ulmanu M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of nitrogen emissions can be ascribed to agro-industrial activities. Since digestate produced by fermentation of agro-industrial residues can be difficult to dispose of due to its high ammonium content, advanced technical- and cost-effective technologies must be developed and applied in order to significantly red...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Carucci A,Cappai G,Erby G,Milia S

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard experimental protocols for biodegrading petroleum hydrocarbons employ microbiological and/or analytical analysis, and require advanced machines and specialized professionals to carry them out. Furthermore, the obtained results involve a high margin of error. In this paper, a new experimental technique was dev...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Said M,Elektorowicz M,Ahmad D,Chifrina R

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research has shown that dosing polymers directly to the saturator of a dissolved air flotation (DAF) process in replacement of upstream coagulation can achieve algae removal comparable to that of conventional treatment, as a result of bubble modification. In this paper we further explore the application of po...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Henderson RK,Parsons SA,Jefferson B

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silver impregnated activated carbon (SIAC) can effectively remove iodide from water and sequester it in the form of AgI(s)). Given the extremely insoluble nature of AgI(s), the spent SIAC can be safely disposed of in land burial facilities. However, when the molar ratio of silver to iodide is greater than one, which i...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Karanfil T,Moro EC,Serkiz SM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The doping of titanium dioxide (TiO2) with various metal or nonmetal elements has been considered as an effective strategy to extend the photoactive wavelength region to include visible light. In this paper, TiO2 nanoparticles co-doped with N and Fe were prepared via a sol-gel route, followed by a heat treatment at el...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Fan JW,Liu JY,Hong J,Zhang J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhalation of bioaerosols has been linked to many health problems. Filter media impregnated with antimicrobial material can provide effective removal and inactivation of bioaerosols. In this study, fibres were spun on a substrate by centrifugal spinning, obtaining filter media denoted 5THY and THY. Thyme essential oil...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Salussoglia AIP,de Souza CWO,Tanabe EH,Lopes Aguiar M

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Ammonia volatilisation from field applied slurries causes environmental hazards and loss of fertilizer value. Acidification of slurry, usually with inorganic or organic acids has previously been used to reduce NH3 emissions. In this study, we present an alternative technique for the acidification of slurry, namely the...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Clemens J,Bergmann S,Vandré R

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Untreated wastewater from the dye industry and dyehouses cannot be directly discharged into the environment due to the high content of organic matter and intensive colouration, even with low concentrations of dye. In this paper, the application of a high voltage pulsed electrical discharge in the aqueous phase has bee...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Vujevic D,Koprivanac N,Bozic AL,Locke BR

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pervaperation (PV), as a novel technology, has shown great promise in fresh water production from salty water. However, the low water flux of the present membranes hinders their practical applications. Here, a new type of PV composite membrane, consisting of a selective skin layer fabricated from poly(vinyl alcohol) (...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zhang R,Liang B,Qu T,Cao B,Li P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents the operation of a biotrickling filter when treating a monochlorobenzene (MCB) contaminated gaseous emission. Treatment dynamics were characterised by exposing the reactor to various MCB Organic Loads (OL). The use of different growth support materials, namely limestone, sand, ceramic and PVC pall-...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Bastos FS,Rangel AO,Castro PM,Ferreira Jorge RM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00