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608 articles for “industrial wastes”
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Imperishable Sewage treatment plant - A case study of Surat, India
Abstract: In the 21st century, it is prominently observed that there is a major contamination of water resources in particular fresh water resources due to increase in the municipal, agricultural and industrial wastes. Moreover, in today's world, environmental pollution has become a hot topic. Water is becoming increasingly scarce, and many people fear that future conflicts will be fought over pure drinking water. Water scarcity not only causes problems for humans, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Effective Utilization of Fly Ash, Iron Ore Slime and LDSlag in Geopolymer Mortar
Abstract: An attempt was made for the effective utilization of iron ore slime in making of geopolymer mortar along with other industrial wastes fly ash and LD-slag and achieved the appreciable compressive strength results with 8 M NaOH after 28 days at a curing period of 24 h at 55°C.
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Study on Strength and Durability of Fly Ash–Metakaolin Blended Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: Production of cement causes 8% of the total carbon dioxide emissions in the world. Finding a right alternative to cement is the need of the hour, to eliminate environmental pollution caused by cement production. A substitute for conventional concrete can be industrial waste products like GGBS, Flyash, Metakaolin, and so on, these mineral admixtures can be used to fully replace cement with some activators this mix of mineral admixtures and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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Characterization of Laccase Enzyme from Dye Degrading Bacterial Strains Isolated from Natural Sources
Abstract: The continuous growth in globalization and industrialization has increased the environmental pollution and one such major contaminant is various types of synthetic dyes. Microbial decolorization and degradation of these dyes through secretion of various extracellular enzymes is gaining importance owing to their eco-friendly nature. One such enzyme is laccase, a multicopper oxidase enzyme which has the ability to oxidize both phenolic and non-phenolic compounds through reduction of molecular oxygen to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 65–76 Read article
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A Review on Ejector Based Refrigeration System
Abstract: Abstract Development of industry and increasing living quality, there is a continuous increase in demand of energy which has led to serious environmental issues like global warming, air pollution, production of toxic gases, ozone layer depletion, etc. High oil prize is motivating the researchers to search into renewable energy alternatives. Energy supply to the refrigeration and air conditioning system constitutes a significant role in the world. So, it is very …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 8–36 Read article
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Cost effective method of protease production in solid state fermentation by using combined substrate corn cob and lentil husk
Abstract: AbstractAn alkalophilic Bacillus cereus strain was found to produce a thermal and pH tolerant extracellular alkaline protease which showed very good compatibility and stability with commercial laundry detergents. Considering important industrial application of B. cereus protease, its production was need to be enhanced. Different agro-industrial waste products viz. wheat bran, lentil husk, green gram husk and corn cob were used as substrates for the production of B. cereus protease by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Comparative Study of Oxidation and Hot Corrosion Behavior of Uncoated and Detonation Gun Sprayed Cr3C2-25NiCr Coating on SA516 Boiler Steel at 800°C
Abstract: In the present investigation Cr3C2-25NiCr powder was deposited on boiler steel SA 516 (Grade 70) by detonation gun process. The oxidation and hot corrosion performance of coated as well as bare boiler steel was studying in the air and aggressive environment of Na2SO4–50% NaCl under cyclic conditions at an elevated temperature of 8000C. Oxidation and hot corrosion of metals and alloys has been recognized as a serious problem for elevated-temperature …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Seasonal assessment of creeks' water quality located near Ankleshwar region of Gujarat, India, through water quality index
Abstract: The world is nowadays facing serious problem of pollution due to the rapid industrialization, urbanization and improper use of pesticides in agriculture. As far as India is concerned, it is one of the developing nations which has highest industrial and urbanization growth rate due to which few states of the India are critically polluted. In Gujarat state, Ankleshwar is one of them, which houses around 3000 small, medium and large …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–53 Read article
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Degradation of Phenol, an Innovative Biological Approach
Abstract: A bacterial strain capable of utilizing phenol as a sole carbon source was isolated from the soil samples, collected at a vicinity of industrial wastewater treatment plant of phenol manufacturing unit. Based on the biochemical tests and 16S rRNA sequencing results the organism was identified as Serratia marcescens. The organism is capable of degrading the highly toxic phenolic compound to an optimum concentration of 2500 mgL-1 in 120 h at …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Study of the Formation of Negatively Charged Electrolysis Hydrogen Bubbles and Their Size Control Under Microgravity Conditions for Separation of Solid Inclusions from Fluid
Abstract: The previously conducted theoretical description of the mechanism of formation of negatively charged electrolysis hydrogen bubbles and control of their size under terrestrial conditions, confirmed experimentally, permitted to conclude that negatively charged electrolysis hydrogen bubbles, floating up in a fluid, meet on their way the solid particle with dimensions much larger than the size of bubbles and induce a positive charge on the surface of the solid particle. As a …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Aerogel Cellulose Composite–Considered at Low Cost
Abstract: This review descriptive issued as from cellulose aided fabrication to form eco-friendly aerogel. This is lightweight material to contain more than 99% air, which has been processed by multi shape in structure depending on application. Susceptibility to chain linkage to adjoin by glucoside bond, cellulose has polymerized naturally or artificially. Assay of script as from beneficiated bio-compose has utilized for amidation, etherification, silylation, urethanization, etc. Mechanical property of nanocellulose has …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–15 Read article
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Adsorption of Congo Red Dye by Using Poly(2-Chloroaniline-co-2-Methoxyaniline)
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe removal of this dye from the industry waste water is environmentally significant. In the present work the adsorbent, poly(2-chloroaniline-co-2-methoxyaniline) was employed to remove congo red dye from water. Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of parameters such as concentration, contact time, amount of the adsorbent dose and pH. The result showed that the dye was removed when pH = 7.5-8 and contact time is 60 minutes and …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Assessment of Anthropogenically Induced Pollution in the Surface Water of River Ganga: A Study in the Dakshineswar Ghat, West Bengal, India
Abstract: The river Ganga is one of the most important and sacred rivers of India. During the last few decades, massive pollution has affected its water quality. The present study reports the impact of anthropological pollutant load on river Ganga at Dakshineswar, W.B, India. Surface water samples for a two-year study (2017-19) were collected from DakshineswarGhat of the river Ganga during pre-post and monsoon seasons. The water samples were collected both …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Phytoremediation of Water Pollutants using Eichhornia crassipes and Lemna minor
Abstract: Due to the paucity of availability of clean water sources throughout the world over, discharge of industrial wastewater into the receiving water bodies has become a serious threat to the environment because of major source of various contaminants and pollutants. Conventional wastewater technologies are usually time consuming, expensive, less efficient and produce secondary pollutants, therefore, scientists and researchers are trying to overcome this problem with novel methods. Phytoremediation is very …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Issues, Strategies, Regulatory Concerns for Monitoring and Management of Water: Microplastics, Microorganisms and Emerging Pollutants
Abstract: Water is regarded as a multi-purpose and eccentric resource as it performs plethora of vital functions essential for human body. Water pollution is responsible for contaminating drinking water sources, food moieties and causing adverse health implications. Access to clean and reliable water is imperative for ensuring healthy lifestyle and prevention of diseases with direct impact on economy and social life. A wide variety of emerging pollutants (viz. microplastics, Phthalates, BPA …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Study on the Application of Chitosan-based Composite in the Remediation of Water Pollution
Abstract: Several uses for membrane separation have been developed including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration processes in the fields of biomedicine, food, and water purification. Removing agro-industrial waste is a major problem in developing nations. One polysaccharide polymer is cellulose. In this review, the history, structure, global production, and extraction of cellulose from various trees are examined. Chitosan, a biopolymer that resembles cellulose chemically, is a naturally occurring fiber that is obtained …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Application of Nano-technology in Weed Management: A Review
Abstract: AbstractNanotechnology is science of manipulating materials at nano-scale. Among the latest technological advancements, nanotechnology occupies a central position. It has many applications in all stages of production, processing, storing, packaging and transport of agricultural products. The reduced use of herbicides andpesticides with increased efficiency, controlled release and targeted delivery will lead to precision farming. Improvement of crops in agriculture is a continuous process. Nano-herbicides are being developed to address the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Pharmacological and Phytochemical Investigation of Pumpkin Seed: A Review
Abstract: The seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) are generally considered to be agro-industrial wastes and discarded. In some parts of the world, the seeds are consumed raw, roasted or cooked, but only at the domestic scale. Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.) are edible, flat, oval-shaped green seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of unsaturated fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Production and Partial Purification of Tannase from Bacillus sp.
Abstract: Micro-organisms tannase is industrial-important enzymatic enzymes can, through oxidation with secondary metabolites including such tannins, catalyze that production of Gallic acid or glucose. Tannase are commonly used in the production, drink, food processing and brewing and chemical industries. Tannic acid with low-value agro-industrial waste was also commonly used in manufacturing besides tannase production. Tannase also have huge 124–310 KDa variety with molecular weights as well as a great deal with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Membrane Filtration Technology for Radioactive Liquid Waste
Abstract: All industrial, scientific and medical processes using radioactive material are responsible for producing nuclear waste which is detrimental to marine life. There is large quantity of water consumption in nuclear power plant due to huge amount of heat dissipation in the reactors. The other sources of radioactive waste can be obtained from the operations conducted by nuclear power stations and from mining and refining of uranium and thorium. While processing …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–30 Read article