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Water Quality Analysis using Arduino
Abstract: There is a dire need of effective water quality control system in the residential areas and the demand is very high due to urbanization, wide scale pollution and population growth. Scarcity of safe drinking water poses a great challenge to development. Necessary and immediate steps have to be taken to overcome it. At the very first, we have to assess water parameters like temperature pH, turbidity, conductivity etc., as the …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Need For Renewable Source of Energy
Abstract: Our(human) demands are accelerating day by day for improving our lifestyles in terms of facilities and resources. For fulfilling these demands globally, we are still largely dependent on non-renewable resources of energy like coal and petroleum (fossil fuel) etc. In recent years, Renewable Source ofenergy is playing very important role in the production of potential energy. But with the unlimited use of fossil fuels, energy crises have arisen, especially in …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Removal of Lead (II) ions from Water by using green nanoTrimanganese Tetroxide
Abstract: Inorganic pollutants like heavy metal ions and organic pollutants like pesticides and dyes are the main causes of water pollution. These contaminants cause serious issues for the environment and public health when they are present. To get rid of these contaminants from water bodies, several methods are employed.Due to its ease of use, great efficiency, abundance of adsorbents, and low sludge creation, adsorption is the most advantageous method for purifying …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 691–700 Read article
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Microbial Flocculants and Its Application in Wastewater Treatments: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Scarcity of water resources has compelled to develop techniques for effective wastewater treatments and reutilization of it. Industrial and municipal wastewaters are the biggest pollutants of natural water resources. Wastewaters from these sources are rich in suspended particles, dyes, toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals and nutrient content such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The removal of these chemicals and particles is biggest challenge for effective wastewater treatment and its disposal. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Synthesis of Photocatalytic Biomimetic Nanocomposite for Enhanced Water Purification
Abstract: Abstract Clean and drinkable water is a critical necessity for all human and economic developments; unfortunately, millions of people do not have access to potable water, resulting in the death of over two million children every year. Over the past decade, emphasis has been placed on the synthesis and design of photocatalytic nanocomposites to enhance the chemical degradation of organic pollutants as a cost effective vehicle for clean water production. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Coagulation Performance of Activated Neem Leaf Powder in Treating Low Strength Dye Waste Water
Abstract: The use of chemical coagulants is not recommended because it affects health and economic considerations. Therefore, plant-based coagulants are preferred for treating waste water. It is very cheap and easily available; also it will not have any health hazards. A new coagulant is obtained through neem leaf powder, and has been found effective in the removal of dangerous pollutants from dyeing waste water. From the experimental investigations, it has been …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–31 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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Design and Development of Belt Type Oil Skimmer
Abstract: In the recent decade, the world has faces big oil spillage accidents into the oceans and made the huge impact on the environment. Sometime the oil is getting spillage through chronic and the careless habits in the use of the oil industries and oil products. Approximately over 406 million gallons of waste oil enters the oceans every year. This may cause huge damage to the aquatic life to separate the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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An Overview on Use of Plastic Waste as Road Construction Material
Abstract: The usage of plastic in our environment is expanding day by day due to rising population urbanization, evolution, activities, and changing in life manner. This waste plastic is spreading mostly on the land. This waste plastic is becoming hard job to decompose due to its non-biodegradable property. Eventually, plastics are not decomposed scientifically and potential to create soil, air, and marine pollution as well as water pollution. Therefore, the waste …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 59–66 Read article
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Liquid Waste Management
Abstract: Liquid waste is an emerging problem in this world, because of its ability to enter watersheds, pollute ground and drinking water when improperly handled and disposed. Diseases like cholera, plague, tuberculosis hepatitis as well as diphtheria are very common in places where untreated waste is reused and can be extremely dangerous over the period of time. Which can give public health risks as well as a major problem for healthcare …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Synthesis and Application of Zeolite A from Kaolin Obtained from Dei Dei, Bwari Area Council, Abuja
Abstract: In this study, the synthesis of Zeolites from Kaolin obtained from Dei Dei, Bwari Area Council, Abuja was successfully carried out using standard methods (novel process of dealumination). Meta kaolinization was achieved by thermal activation of kaolin at the temperature range of between 600–900°C for 2 hours in a furnace and followed by dealumination with NaOH in an oven at 120°C for 6 hrs in order to achieve a desire …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 24, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Possibility to Treat Car Wash Effluent by Electrocoagulation: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Increased economy and the need of luxury journey of people lead in the increased number of cars on the roads. Periodically car is being drenched with huge quantity of water in the name of cleaning the pollutants from atmosphere. The very body of the car is imparted into the water when it is washed with the detergents, which aid to remove those dust particles, oil and grease from the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Biological Treatment for Industrial Wastewater using Eichhornia Crassipes (Water Hyacinth)
Abstract: One of the major problems faced by mankind today is of water pollution. There are various methods available for treatment of waste water. The conventional and mechanical methods of treatment of industrial waste water quite expensive and are thus uneconomical for industries of lower turnover rate. The search is for economical and efficient methods. Use of vascular plants for pollution abatement is recent trend. The present work is directed towards …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Study on the Wastewater Characteristics of the Kitchen Effluent
Abstract: The implementation of low-cost, simple mitigation measures are required for the timely control and sustainable management of pollution problems in developing countries. This study was designed to investigate the wastewater characteristics of the kitchen effluent, and to design a low-cost wastewater treatment plant for the kitchen based on the data obtained. For the wastewater quality analysis of the kitchen effluent, various composite samples were collected from the local region. The …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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The Alarming Impact of Microplastics on the Reproductive System of Fish
Abstract: Environmental contaminants that are biologically active significantly affect ecosystems, animals, and human health. Plastic pollution has drawn international attention for its detrimental effect on the environment and biodiversity health. The aquatic ecology of our planet is full of microplastics. Regular, extensive use of nonbiodegradable polymers required several years for them to break down. Over the course of those years, it discharged tiny particles of 100 nm or less. Due to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–13 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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Threat to Chemical Contamination to Near Surface Aquifer in Coastal Tract of East Medinipur District, West Bengal- Search for Sustainable Solutions
Abstract: AbstractThe problem of salinity in coastal areas is a global problem and requires detailed studies in all the coastal states. The Medinipur Coast covers 27% of the W.B. coastal Tract extending along the west bank of Hooghli estuary from New Digha at the extreme south west point of the Medinipur District and then curving around Junput, Dadanpatrabar, Khejuri and Haldia. on the east. It is estimated that 15 Blocks of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Reverse Micellar Extraction of Direct Yellow-4 dye from Textile Effluent
Abstract: Textile industries and various dye houses are accountable for discharging highly polluted colored effluent leading to severe water pollution. Decolorization of textile effluent is the main challenge faced by these industries. In this study, the solvent extraction method was used to remove anionic dye Direct Yellow-4 (DY-4) from simulated effluent using cationic surfactant CTAB (Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide) in polar solvent isoamyl alcohol. The removal trend of the dye from aqueous …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Inactivation of Escherichia coli by Spray Deposited Au:ZnO Thin Films
Abstract: Abstract Spray deposited Au-doped ZnO thin films were successfully prepared by using zinc acetate as precursor onto the glass and fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrates at 4000C. In this study, the polycrystalline Au:ZnO films were prepared with the different Au concentration in the starting solution varying from 0 to 4%. The optimized Au doping concentration was 3%. The direct optical band gap of the Au:ZnO film (3% …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Solid Waste Management System in Pabna Municipality of Bangladesh: A Case Study
Abstract: The increasing quantity of solid waste is a growing environmental problem in many developing countries like Bangladesh. Solid waste is indiscriminately dumped on roadsides, near dustbins and into open drains thus leading to serious health risk and degradation of living environment for people of most cities like Pabna. This paper presents the existing solid waste management system of Pabna municipality. Primary data were collected from householders and waste workers through …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article