Photosynthesis-fermentation hybrid system to produce lipid feedstock for algal biofuel.

abstract：:A grit separation module was developed to prevent the accumulation of inorganic solids in activated sludge systems, and it achieved effective separation of organic matter and inorganic solids. To provide technical and theoretical support for further comprehensive utilization of split sludge (underflow and overflow slu...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Chen YP,Guo JS,Wang J,Yan P,Ji FY,Fang F,Dong Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A possible approach for determining soil and groundwater quality criteria for contaminated sites is the comparative risk assessment. Originating from but not limited to Italian interest in a decentralised (regional) implementation of comparative risk assessment, this paper first addresses the proposal of an original m...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Marzocchini M,Tatàno F,Moretti MS,Antinori C,Orilisi S

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：:The performance of anaerobic, packed-bed bioreactors treating leachate from potato waste was evaluated in terms of organic loading rate (OLR) as well as the recirculation flow rate. Two 1 litre bioreactors, filled with porous glass beads as biofilm carriers and with continuous recirculation flow rates of 10 ml min(-1)...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Mshandete A,Murto M,Kivaisi AK,Rubindamayugi MS,Mattiasson B

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium was examined in the bottom sediment of selected reservoirs. In vitro measurements of DNRA rates were made with undisturbed sediment cores, using an 15N stable isotope technique. 15NH4+ analysis was conducted using a C and N Elemental Analyzer, model EA 1112 (ThermoQuest) on ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Tomaszek JA,Gruca-Rokosz R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Composite hydrogels were prepared by a wet-casting process by blending a biopolymer, chitosan, with activated carbon (AC) for use in water treatment. Adsorption properties of the composite gels for an organic micro-pollutant (phenol) which may be encountered in wastewaters was studied with an experimental design appro...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Venault A,Vachoud L,Pochat C,Bouyer D,Faur C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dry and chemical torrefaction of sugar cane bagasse was examined in this study with the aim of stabilising and upgrading the fuel properties of bagasse. Dry torrefaction was conducted at temperatures from 160°C to 300°C under inert conditions, whilst chemical torrefaction incorporated a H2SO4 pre-treatment of bagasse....

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Valix M,Katyal S,Cheung WH

更新日期：2017-07-01 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 investigated the feasibility of using acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) waste plastic and nonmetal particles from waste printed circuit boards (WPCB) to manufacture reproduction composites (RC), with the aim of co-recycling these two waste resources. The composites were prepared in a twin-crew extruder ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Sun Z,Shen Z,Zhang X,Ma S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the diversified nature of municipal solid waste and the different stages of its decomposition, the formed leachates result in a complex chemical mixture with toxic potential. These chemicals can cause environmental problems, such as the contamination of surface or groundwater, thus affecting the balance of aqua...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Barrios Restrepo JJ,Flohr L,Melegari SP,da Costa CH,Fuzinatto CF,de Castilhos AB Jr,Matias WG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Sweden, waste incineration has played a major role in sustainable waste management, as well as generating combined heat and electricity for many years. Incineration of combustible waste produces residues such as fly ash and bottom ash. The chemical composition of both ashes shows that they consist of bulk metals an...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Baniya B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Life cycle assessments of a range of wastewater treatment processes have been undertaken. At lower consent standards rotating biological contactors and biological filters exhibit lower environmental burdens for the required functionality than other process options. However, at tighter consents this distinction becomes...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Gaterell MR,Griffin P,Lester JN

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in the number and species diversity of cultivable microorganisms in a newly developed plate-type biofilter during filtration of various volatile pollutants were studied. The novelty of the investigation is the monitoring of microorganism succession in different parts of biofilter plates with original packing m...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Repečkienė J,Švedienė J,Paškevičius A,Tekorienė R,Raudonienė V,Gudeliūnaitė E,Baltrėnas P,Misevičius A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nоblе mеtаls suppоrtеd оn TiО2 (Dеgussа P25) mоdifiеd with WО3 undеr thе еffесt оf fееding оxуgеn аnd оzоnе соntаining mixturе tо thе rеасtоr undеr UV-С irrаdiаtiоn wеrе еxаminеd fоr thеir саtаlуtiс асtivitу in thеrеасtiоn оf оxаliс асid liquid phаsе оxidаtiоn. Thе sаmplеs wеrе sуnthеsizеd bу еxtrасtivе-pуrоlуtiс mеth...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Gеоrgiеv V,Еliуаs А,Tуuliеv G,Bаtаkliеv T,Sеrgа V,Kаrаkаshkоvа P,Аnасhkоv M,Iliеv V

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adsorption tests were carried out in acidic synthetic solutions (pH 2.0) using 20 g l(-1) of various natural adsorbents and 0.25 mM of 11 different metals. In decreasing order, the most efficient adsorbents tested were: oyster shells, cedar bark, vermiculite, cocoa shells and peanut shells. In contrast, weak metal ads...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Blais JF,Shen S,Meunier N,Tyagi RD

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aims to remove methylene blue dye from water with a fixed-bed column packed with Cu2O nanocomposite ceramsites. The column showed the advantages of fixed-bed column adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation. The Cu2O nanocomposite ceramsites with strong photocatalytic oxidation activity and well-developed poro...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Li T,Fan J,Sun T

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of biochar application with organic or mineral fertilizers on soil microbial biomass, and associated emissions of CO2 and CH4 under field settings planted with peanut. The results indicated that physicochemical properties of soil were improved under biochar application. Soil microbi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Tan G,Wang H,Xu N,Junaid M,Liu H,Zhai L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Confined animal feeding operations are producing large amounts of organic waste with large fractions being mixtures of manure and sawdust. On one hand, the inhomogeneity of the material and the high water content restrict the optimal application of thermal treatment methods. On the other hand, the high concentration o...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Talley A,Heimann R,Vakalis S

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:This study investigated the evolution of several main parameters during the composting of separately collected household bio-waste originating from urban settlements (U-bio-waste) and family houses (F-bio-waste) from four climate seasons. When comparing both types of composts, U-bio-waste compost contained a higher am...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Hanc A,Ochecova P,Vasak F

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of Mo(6+) concentration on phototrophic hydrogen production of Rhodobacter sphaeroides were investigated using lactate as the sole carbon source. Results showed that an increase of Mo(6+) from nil to 1000 microg l(-1) led to increases in hydrogen yield, maximum production rate, conversion efficiency, biomass y...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Fang HH,Li RY,Zhang T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersaline effluents are produced by various industrial activities. Such wastewater, rich in both organic matter and salt (> 35 g l(-1)), is difficult to treat by conventional wastewater treatment processes. It is necessary to use halophilic bacteria. In this study, a bench-scale sequencing batch reactor (SBR) was in...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Lefebvre O,Habouzit F,Bru V,Delgenes JP,Godon JJ,Moletta R

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Municipal and agricultural waste, and sludge from wastewater treatment represent a large source of pollution. Gaseous fuels can be produced from waste decomposition and then used to run internal combustion engines for power and heat generation. The present paper focuses on thermal efficiency and environmental performa...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Bilcan A,Le Corre O,Delebarre A

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:The goal of this research is to find a more effective treatment for tequila vinasses (TVs) with potential industrial application in order to comply with the Mexican environmental regulations. TVs are characterized by their high content of solids, high values of biochemical oxygen demand (BODs), chemical oxygen demand ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Retes-Pruneda JL,Davila-Vazquez G,Medina-Ramírez I,Chavez-Vela NA,Lozano-Alvarez JA,Alatriste-Mondragon F,Jauregui-Rincon J

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-stage biological aerated/anoxic filter (BAF) system for denitrification-nitrification was developed to increase nitrogen removal in the treatment of municipal wastewater with low carbon:nitrogen (C/N) ratio [Formula: see text]. This system exhibited a high denitrification efficiency (67%), despite the low C/N ra...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Kim S,Bae W,Kim M,Kim JO,Chung J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) in PM2.5 atmospheric aerosol were measured at four different sites in Beijing: Beijing Olympic Forest Park (OF), Jiufeng National Forest Park (JF), Beijing Forestry University campus lawn (G), and roads near the Beijing Forestry University (S). The wi...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Sun F,Lun X,Liu X,Mo L,Li R,Zhang H,Chen J,Cao Y,Shi F,Yu X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to develop a two-stage process for the treatment of Hong Kong leachate. The leachate, containing 4750 mg l-1 of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and 1310 mg l-1 of ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N), was first treated in a UASB (upflow anaerobic sludge blanket) reactor at 37 degrees C. The process remove...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Wang P,Lau IW,Fang HH

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effluents from municipal wastewater treatment have been long recognized as suitable media for the cultivation of microalgae biomass. However, few studies report data concerning biomass productivity in continuous reactors using unsterilized wastewater effluents. This study focuses on indigenous microalgae strains that ...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Pereira MV,Dassoler AF,Antunes PW,Gonçalves RF,Cassini ST

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrochemical phenol degradation using a platinum-coated Ti electrode was comparatively investigated at different pH levels, which were maintained over the entire operation period. Various analyses such as phenol concentration, TOC, COD, cyclic voltammetry, and total current efficiency were conducted to determine th...

journal_title：Environmental technology

authors： Zambrano J,Park H,Min B

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00