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376 articles for “Waste water”
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Assessment of Spatial Variations in Water Quality and Environmental Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems A Case Study of Lakes Around Puducherry
Abstract: This study examines the water quality of Kanagan Lake, Osuteri Lake, and the Chunnambar River to evaluate environmental changes and their significance to Puducherry's ecosystem. A multidisciplinary approach was employed to assess key water quality parameters, including pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrient levels, and pollutant concentrations, providing a comprehensive understanding of the ecological health of these water bodies. The analysis revealed significant spatial variations in water quality across the sites, driven …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Parametric Study of a Solar Heat Driven Silica Gel–Water Paired Adsorption Chiller
Abstract: Heat driven sorption based cooling systems are gaining interest as they are environmentally friendly and have the potential to save precious fossil fuel resources. Low grade thermal sources like solar or waste heat can run a silica gel-water paired adsorption chiller to generate chilled water below 10°C. However, the performance of the adsorption chillers is poor when compared to vapour absorption or vapour compression based cooling systems. An effort has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Adoption of Heat Recovery Technology in Sintering Process to Reduce Carbon Imprint
Abstract: India is the second largest steel producer in the world after China. The 2017 National Steel Policy of India set out the ambitious plan of 250 MT steel production and per capita consumption to around 160 kg by 2030. The dominant iron-making route is blast furnace (BF), which is an energy-intensive process based on fossil fuel consumption. The steel industry contributes around 7% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. India …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder
Abstract: In the current situation, plastic use is expanding daily, leading to a significant environmental problem. Plastics can negatively affect soil organisms in a variety of ways through complex interactions. For example, it has been found that microplastics seep into the soil and change its physical makeup, which lowers the soil's ability to hold water. Particularly in India, people generate 26,000 tons of plastic waste every day which is equivalent to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 426–435 Read article
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Soil Analysis Mechanisms for Smart Agriculture-A Review
Abstract: Agriculture, Horticulture, as the single biggest client of freshwater on a worldwide premise and as a significant reason for corruption of surface and groundwater assets through disintegration and synthetic overflow, has cause to be worried about the worldwide ramifications of water quality. The related agro food preparing industry is likewise a huge wellspring of natural contamination in many nations. Hydroponics is currently perceived as a significant issue in freshwater, estuarine …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Valorization of Shrimp Processing Waste by Green Methodology and its Application in Chitosan-PEG Composite Film
Abstract: Shrimp processing waste is mostly unidentified marine by product, presents considerable environmental pollution which also offers a rich but not fully exploited sources of biopolymers. The current work presents a sustainable method to convert shrimp processing waste into chitosan a biopolymer by green methodology. Isolation of chitin to chitosan from shrimp processing waste was carried through four green methodology steps i. Demineralization using citric acid ii. Deproteinization using papain iii. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1154–1162 Read article
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First experimental results on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a landfill in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy)
Abstract: We report on experimental results conducted on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a tank landfill located in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy).The geotechnical experimental tests on “clay and bentonite” mixtures were conducted in the laboratory first, with the aim of finding the optimum percentage of granular bentonite to be added to the clay and then, they were carried out in situ, in the tank, on the layer …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Rejuvenation and Beautification of River and Nala
Abstract: Nowadays almost all water bodies in India are getting more and more polluted and facing with three major problems which are likely to be Untreated Sewage, Solid waste and abetting encroachment or slums areas along the bank of River, nala or any water body. Due to population development, outdated storm water drainage systems, climate change, and poor management of utility infrastructures, significant damage has recently been done to urban areas, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Petroleum sludge treatment and oil recovery: Review paper
Abstract: Oily sludge is a type of semi solid hydrocarbon waste material that produced by the petroleum industry. It is generally mixture of water, crude oil, and sludge that is solid matter. As it contains large amounts of various types of hydrocarbon like paraffinic hydrocarbon, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon, cycloalkanes, aromatic compound , poly aromatic hydrocarbon, benzene series, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some metals, sulphur, nitrogen and other toxic and harmful substances, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Evaluation of Sustainable Waste Materials in Asphalt Paving Mixtures
Abstract: Generating recycled tires, disposable plastic bottles and waste engine oil are important problem in Iraq and there is need to solve it . The waste materials can be considered as an alternative materials in road pavement technology and the using of these materials would be a solution to converse the environment from pollution in one hand and modifying the asphalt paving materials on the other hand. The two waste materials …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Green Renewable Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Embedded in a Polymer-Enzyme Composite for Wastewater Treatment in Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Effective wastewater treatment through green and sustainable approach is one of the primaries concerning issue of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to resolve water scarcity. KSA has witnessed massive industrial development over the last four decades alongwith majorly generate wastewater pollution. Therefore, sustainable wastewater treatment is among primary research goal of KSA and current study is also targeted in this direction. Henceforth, The objective of the present study is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 297–305 Read article
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END-OF-LIFE MANAGEMENT OF CELL PHONES IN INDIA
Abstract: AbstractGeneration of solid waste has grown in a rapid manner over the last decade. Bulk of this waste is being dumped in the open in an uncontrolled manner resulting into pollution of water bodies and land and causing uncontrolled emission of methane. This problem can be significantly mitigated through adoption of environment friendly technologies for treatment and processing wastes before disposal to recover valuable resources and energy. Wastes such as …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Fungi as Environmental Guardians: Enzymatic Solutions to Pollution
Abstract: Fungi are simple and inexpensive to cultivate, like miniature factories. Their enzymes are more environmentally friendly and safer for all to use compared to the use of dangerous chemicals. This review delves into how scientists are employing these enzymes to clean up polluted soil, purify wastewater, and even convert waste into valuable products such as biofuels.For example, fungi are amazing at cleaning! They create enzymes, which act as little workers …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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A Novel Method for the Preparation of Eco-enzymes
Abstract: A novel method for the production of an eco-enzyme has been developed. The eco-enzyme prepared is a complex solution produced by fermentation of fresh kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable dregs), sugar (brown sugar, jaggery or molasses sugar) and water. It is dark brown and has a strong sweet sour fermented scent. Eco enzyme is a multipurpose liquid and its applications cover household, agriculture, animal husbandry etc.The enzyme prepared can be …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Water Quality Testing of Yamuna River at Poiya Ghat (Vaikunth Dham/Swarg Dham), Agra: A Systems Study
Abstract: Since pre-historic times, river water has been used as a source of drinking water. River water is now a source of hydropower generation, irrigation, aquaculture, navigation, transportation, socioeconomic activities, human settlements and home for aquatic living forms. Apart from this, river water has very vital role in maintaining soil fertility, wildlife conservation and development of forest resources. Due to increase in industrialization, urbanization, mining, sewage disposal and rampant use of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 01–03 Read article
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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as Phytoremediator of Abattoir Contaminated Effluents
Abstract: The abattoir industry provided meat for more than 170 million Nigerians and job opportunities for teeming population. It has also been categorized as one of the industries responsible for major pollution of soil and water resources. The aim of this study was to analyze the pollutants present in the effluents from the selected abattoir and evaluate the effectiveness of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in removing these pollutants. The experiment was …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–08 Read article
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Review of Health and Safety Hazards in Oil and Gas Industry using HIRA Method
Abstract: Oil and gas industry has various types of hazards such as physical, chemical, biological, ergonomical, psychological. From the annual reports, case studies and research papers of previous years were analyzed for knowing the possible hazards during different activities in oil and gas industries. The result indicates change in control systems can develop healthy and safe environment at work place. Risk assessment is required on a daily basis in the oil …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Study of Modified M20 Concrete with Waste Plastic Polystyrene Cubes
Abstract: The study of this research paper deals with the effectiveness of waste plastics used in concrete construction. The M20 concrete specimens were mixed with waste plastic material like polystyrene as cubes of different sizes such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 cm and were tested for their compressive strength. The standard size of waste plastic concrete specimens was 15 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm with the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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The Riverine Pollution-A Critical Review to Study the Water Quality and Pollution Load of Some Major Rivers of India
Abstract: Every life form on earth need water, which is one of the basic resources.. India is a country of rivers and some of the rivers are considered sacred and are associated with religious importance. However, the rapid increase in population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic invasions has resulted in the deterioration of the water quality. Rivers are always seen as the easiest sinks to dispose of all kinds of wastes; hence …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Innovative Approaches in Bioinspired and Biomimetic Membrane Technologies: Bridging Nature and Engineering
Abstract: Bioinspired and biomimetic membranes represent a ground breaking advancement in membrane technology, offering innovative solutions to critical global challenges in water purification, chemical separation, and energy conversion. These membranes leverage the exceptional transport properties of biological systems, particularly through the incorporation of aquaporin proteins, which facilitate rapid and selective water transport. This review synthesises recent developments in aquaporin-based membranes, highlighting their remarkable efficiency in desalination processes, where they serve as …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 53–60 Read article