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608 articles for “industrial wastes”
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Mechanical and Sustainable Enhancement of Epoxy Composites using Tamarind Seed Powder
Abstract: The investigation examines how tamarind seed powder affects epoxy-based materials for the development of waste-based useful products. The research examines the mechanical behavior of epoxy resin composites which contain tamarind seed powder in increasing percentages spanning from 10% to 40%. The team utilized the hand layup method to produce the composites which then fulfilled the ASTM guidelines for specimen fabrication for mechanical tests. The study examined fundamental mechanical parameters by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 797–806 Read article
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Nutritional Status, Bioactive Properties & Therapeutic Efficacy of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Obtained by Green Synthetic Routes
Abstract: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are crucial for human health. They support structural brain development, visual acuity, and cardiovascular function, while also exhibiting potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Historically, marine fish oil has been the primary dietary source of these essential fatty acids. However, escalating concerns regarding ecological environmental impacts, the oceanic bioaccumulation of heavy metal contaminants, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 47–65 Read article
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Kinetic drum composting of Kitchen and garden waste
Abstract: This paper discusses the drum filling process as one of the best method of biodegradable waste management technique, as it reduces tones of biodegradable waste from environment. And some fundamental investigations are established to demonstrate the potential of harvesting electrical energy from by waste. The energy is harvested by embedding moisture Sensor into the plant (compost) to allow flow of ions and hence generate electricity. In addition, it is shown …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Experimental Study on Strength and Setting Time of Concrete After Modifying Workability by Using Molasses as Time Retarding and Plasticizing Agent
Abstract: Molasses is a byproduct recovered from the sugar refining process. Molasses can also be recovered from the paper industries. Here the waste floating on the surface of boiling sugar juice during the process of production of sugar is taken. Sugar content in such molasses slows down the hydration process in cement. This phenomenon increases the setting time of the concrete mix. Among the quantity of water added to concrete without …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessing the Performance of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash with Portland Pozzolana Cement
Abstract: Cements which are used for construction work are generally OPC/PSC or PPC and the production of this kind of cement not only consumes huge amount of the natural resources i.e. limestone and fossils fuel, also the world cement production generates 2.8 billion tons man-made greenhouse gas annually. The uses of the industrial and agricultural wastages in concrete partly as cement or any other ingredients replacement are therefore eco-friendly, economic and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Mortar Using Stone Crusher Dust, Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash
Abstract: Enormous development of infrastructure raised the issue of sustainability as the large quantities concreting require the huge amounts of constituting materials, the aggregate and cement. Research to explore new alternatives and investigate uses of available industrial and other waste material is very important. In this work two ingredients of concrete fine aggregates and cement are partially replaced by waste materials and the strength property of mortar is investigated. Test results …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Properties and Recent Progress in Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials
Abstract: Advanced thermoelectric materials that can be used efficiently for energy conversion have received significant research interest for the last decade because of the mounting demand for sustainable and eco-friendly energy technologies. The main advantage of thermoelectric materials is their capability to directly convert the waste heat into electrical energy which makes them highly promising for the recovery of waste heat from industrial processes, automotive systems and power generation applications. Oxide-based …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Physicochemical Analysis of Ground Water from Few Selected Areas of Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Water is one of the valuable natural resource known on Earth. It is important to all living organisms of different ecological systems, human health, food production and economic development. Release of hazardous waste disposals such as synthetic agricultural chemicals, weathering of rocks , leaching of soils, human activities such as littering of plastic bags, used water bottles, mining processes, etc…toxic wastes from various industries in water bodies is a serious …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 36–42 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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Removal of Chromium (VI) from Synthetic Waste Water using Tea waste as a Low Cost Adsorbent
Abstract: Industrial feed various harmful heavy metals which contaminant not only soil but also water resources. There are at least 20 heavy metals which cannot be damaged. In this Case, removal of Chromium (VI) from the synthetic wastewater has been investigated by using Tea Waste adsorbent as a useful natural adsorbent. The Case was performed using experiments with synthetic waste water having Cr (VI) in higher concentration. The adsorption experiments were …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Development of Environmentally Friendly Concrete by Incorporating Rubber and Leather Waste
Abstract: The valorization of post-consumer polymeric waste into high-performance composite materials offers a sustainable strategy for advancing circular economy principles and reducing environmental impacts.This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing recycled crumb rubber from end-of-life tires and leather-derived polymeric waste from the footwear industry as sustainable fillers in polymer-modified cementitious composites. Crumb rubber and processed leather waste were incorporated as partial replacements for natural fine aggregate at replacement levels of 0%, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 547–563 Read article
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Prospects for creating software to ensure the life cycle of waste processing
Abstract: The priority direction in the processing of waste from existing production is not only the creation or upgrading of technology for processing, but also - the development of software for modeling installations. Also, the current procedure for the storage of solid domestic waste requires information support of the product life cycle. A means - modernization of modern software ERP-systems. At present, in Russia, the main types of software being developed …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Analysis of Existing Scenario of Sewerage Management in Gurugram and Forecasting its Future Demand
Abstract: AbstractWater, food and shelter are the basic needs of human beings but now become inaccessible resources. Due to the increasing demand for these resources, it cannot be met successfully by the conventional sources of energy. Indiscriminate rises in population imply industrialization, migration and the need for energy which leads to the environment degraded. In India, there are 113 river and vast alluvial basins to hold the groundwater. But due to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–47 Read article
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Utilization of Treated Textile Dyeing Wastewater and GGBFS–Perlite Blends for Sustainable Cementitious Composite Development
Abstract: The increasing global demand for concrete critically intensifies the consumption of potable water, raising significant environmental concerns and depleting vital resources. Concurrently, the textile dyeing industry generates substantial volumes of wastewater, posing considerable disposal and pollution challenges. Our investigation explores a dual solution by utilizing treated textile dyeing wastewater as an alternative mixing water source, combined with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and perlite as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 291–300 Read article
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A Review on Waste Heat Recovery Processes and a Proposed Scheme for Commercial Establishments
Abstract: AbstractWhen the matter of harvesting waste heat is considered, the major questions that arise are the amount of waste heat generated and the efficiency of conversion of the same into useful energy. This paper reviews recent research on waste heat recovery and also proposes an idea of how we can harness waste heat from commercial establishments using Thermopiles / Thermoelectric Generators and use that electrical energy for low power loads. …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Hazardous Waste Management In India: A Review
Abstract: The review of this study is to collect varied examination studies obtainable by completely different researchers for the management of harmful wastes through different techniques. Harmful waste is the waste that possesses harmful or hidden threat to human health or the surroundings. So to diminish environmental harmful proper attention is needed through disposal of that waste, since it cannot be produced by common means like different by product of our …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Rice Husk As An Active Low-cost Adsorbant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Textile wastewater contains different colors which are harmful to the environment. Activated carbon can be used for the decolorization of textile wastewater. Most of the textile plants do not use the activated carbon due to its expensive cost and still it was classified as imported item. Low-cost adsorbant produced from locally available materials can solve this problem. This paper describes the color removal of textile wastewater by adsorption process using …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Wastewater Treatment Techniques, Quality Monitoring, and Compliance with Regulatory Standards in Nigeria
Abstract: Innovative wastewater treatment techniques, recycling systems, circular economy, and quality monitoring and enforcement of regulatory standards are vital for sustainable urban water development. This study offers a thorough analysis and review of the literature on wastewater treatment methods in Nigeria, spanning from traditional approaches to cutting-edge technologies like membrane bioreactors, trickling filters, activated sludge systems, anaerobic digesters, and constructed wetlands. It also investigates deeper into the existing quality monitoring systems, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT
Abstract: Effluent water treatment plant works by removing sludge and bacteria from wastewater before releasing them into river. Several river basins are closed due to the excessive growth in the agricultural area, semi urbanization as well as in the industrialization. The performance of wastewater treatment plants for the treatment of small waste also does not meet the required standards. Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) mainly consists of treatment tanks, clarifier, filter press …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Impact of Food Delivery Applications on Traditional Dining Behavior: A Consumer Behavior Analysis
Abstract: The lack of clear guidance for responsible food service companies to reduce their environmental footprint means that efforts taken by restaurants may not have the intended environmental impact. As a result, Green Seal conducted his LCA study of restaurants and foodservice establishments to define environmental priorities. Every year, almost 34 million tons of food waste are dumped in landfills in India. When this food waste decomposes, methane gas is generated, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–34 Read article