Recent Developments in the Application of Gallus domesticus Eggshells for the Biosorption of Dyes and Heavy MetalsAbstract Global efforts to develop low-cost solutions for the treatment of contaminants in wastewater continue unabated. The conversion of eggshells, a waste material, into a high-value product can be economical and environmentally sustainable. The recent developments in applying eggshells towards the biosor [...] 177 1389 |
From Killer to Solution: Evaluating Bioremediation Strategies on Microbial Diversity in Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil over Three to Six Months in Port Harcourt, NigeriaAbstract The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of various bioremediation approaches on microbial diversity in crude oil-contaminated soil over three to six months in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The objective was to assess the impact of different bioremediation strategies on microbial populations, particularly [...] 397 2548 |
Challenges of Applying Circular Economy in Agricultural Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Kurdistan Province, IranAbstract Current production and distribution models in agriculture primarily operate based on the 'linear economy' approach. This means that after the exploitation of natural resources and the production of the final product, a significant portion of these resources and products, now contaminated or turned i [...] 281 1974 |
Comparative Study on the Applicability of Solid Waste Treatment by Fixed Grate and Fluidized Bed Incinerators: A Bibliometric Reviewby
Ana Teresa Rodrigues de Sousa
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Gustavo Coxev Wolski
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Max Filipe Silva Gonçalves
and
Marcos Paulo Gomes Mol
Abstract Using thermal treatment in the waste management process has advantages such as reducing volume and the possibility of energy recovery. There are several incineration technologies with different characteristics and potential. Incineration, however, requires efficient environmental control to reduce a [...] 290 1970 |
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models and Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Wastewater Treatment Plant Variablesby
Fuad Bin Nasir
and
Jin Li
Abstract Increasing urban wastewater and rigorous discharge regulations pose significant challenges for wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) to meet regulatory compliance while minimizing operational costs. This study explores the application of several machine learning (ML) models specifically, Artificial Neu [...] 401 2608 |
Photodegradation of Polyethersulfone (PES), Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Microplastics via a Metal Organic Framework Namely ZIF-8/ZnO/CAbstract The aim of this study was to photodegrade the Polyethersulfone (PES), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microplastics using Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8/Zinc oxide/Carbon (ZIF-8/ZnO/C) nanocomposite generated under laboratory conditions. The produced nanocomposite [...] 263 1846 |
Comparative Analysis of the Relationship between Renewable Energy Adoption, Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption, and CO2 Emission in the United States and ChinaAbstract This study addresses the critical issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, focusing on understanding the intricate interplay between four major variables Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDPC), Renewal Energy (RE), Fossil Fuel energy consumption (FF), and Patent [...] 189 1869 |
Cultural Eutrophication Impacts on New River in Northern Belize: A Community Capitals Assessmentby
Kristin Drexler
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Ed Boles
Abstract Watershed health and integrity are essential to human and ecosystem health and well-being. New River watershed communities in northern Belize, Central America are vulnerable to annual ‘cultural eutrophication’ - natural eutrophication exacerbated by human activity. Human-caused pollution from agricu [...] 388 3380 |
The Importance of Responsible Electronic Waste Treatment for Sustainabilityby
Sami Goren
Abstract Waste production is experiencing a significant increase in correlation with the growth of the human population and industrial activities. The kind of waste that is expanding at a rapid rate is known as "e-waste," which stands for electronic waste. In the context of electronic waste, the te [...] 306 2272 |
Phytoremediation: A Sustainable Approach to Combat Soil Salinityby
Rakesh Chandra Nainwal
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Premchand Chaurasiya
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Arun Kumar
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Mohan Singh
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Devendra Singh
and
Shri Krishna Tewari
Abstract Soil salinization is a significantconstraint affecting the productivity of agricultural land worldwide. This led to the abandoning of the production of farmcrops on colossalland. Soil salinity inversely affects seed germination and plant growth and influences the plant’s biological activities like p [...] 431 4064 |