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608 articles for “industrial wastes”
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Novel Strategic Framework between Polymer Manufacturers and Waste Management Companies: A Mixed-Method Approach for Enhancing Circular Efficiency in Polymer Industries
Abstract: The study describes the perspectives of the industry stakeholders and qualitatively and quantitatively assesses the recycling efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental performance using a mixed-method approach. The framework features processes, as it were: onboard invention, coupling, and sustainable valorization of the intersection, thus solidly connecting the production side with the waste management. The primary function of the patterns of interaction between the plant waste-management system, the retrieval of polymer composites, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1570–1609 Read article
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Advancements in Waste Heat Recovery from Multistage Air Compressor Operations
Abstract: In industrial production processes, waste heat is an important consequence, especially in sectors that rely significantly on composites and polymers. Frequently, this heat is released into the atmosphere without being captured, which raises operating expenses in addition to wasting potential energy. In these sectors, waste heat recovery, or WHR, has become a key tactic for raising sustainability and energy efficiency. The WHR potential of multistage air compressors—essential parts of industrial …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Automation in Waste Management: How AI and Robotics Transforming Waste Sorting and Recycling
Abstract: Waste management is a big issue in the modern world, and it gets worse as urbanisation and industry increase. Hazards to the environment and human health result from traditional waste management practices' inability to effectively classify, recycle, and dispose of garbage. Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) provide creative ways to improve trash processing, sorting, and collection. This article examines the application of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to waste management, …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Food Processing and Membrane Technologies: Food Industry and Microfiltration
Abstract: Membrane technologies are being used extensively in food processing because they improve the process efficiency as well quality of end product. Microfiltration is one of these most important process in food and beverage industry for separation and purification. Along with a unique pressure driven separation process, microfiltration membranes provide the removal of suspended solids, bacteria and colloids from your product while preserving valuable nutrients and flavors. Microfiltration is extensively used …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Waste Heat Recovery Energy Analysis in Cement Plant by Using AQC
Abstract: AbstractA waste heat recovery system produces power by utilizing the heat energy lost to the surroundings from thermal processes, at no additional fuel input. This research article presents a waste heat in cement plant industry for improving energy efficiency of boiler by using AQC. In the dry process cement plants, nearly 40% of the total heat input is rejected as waste heat from exit gases of preheater and grate cooler. …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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River Water and Soil Analysis in Noyyal River, Tirupur
Abstract: Tirupur is famous for its textile industries. Because of this, the rate of water pollution is also very high. The generation of waste water from the industries is the main reason for the waste water problems to the environment. Some industries are not adopting any proper treatment methods to avoid this pollution, because of the high treatment cost. Without giving proper treatment the waste water is dumping in to the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Management and Recycling of Toxic Electronic Waste
Abstract: The hardware industry is the largest and fastest-growing assembly industry on the planet. However, the rapid obsolescence of electronic supply alternatives, as evidenced by advances in invention, changes in form, style, and prestige, has ushered in a new era of electronic waste, termed E-waste. E-waste comprises several challenging components that, if not properly managed, can have a negative impact on the environment and negatively impact human health. Because of the …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effects of Hair Fibre Waste in Concrete
Abstract: Increase in construction activities has resulted in consumption of basic ingredients of concrete. Also, there has been an enormous increase in the quantity of human hair waste generated especially from the religious cities. In low densely populated areas, hair waste is discarded in openly in nature where it takes many years to decompose eventually returning the constituent elements, namely, carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, causing the ecological imbalance. In high densely populated …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 58–61 Read article
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Waste, Pollution and Path to Sustainability
Abstract: In the 21st century, waste management has emerged as one of the most critical environmental challenges due to rapid industrial growth, changing consumption patterns, and increasing urbanisation. Improper handling and disposal of waste significantly contribute to air, water, and soil pollution, posing serious threats to human health and the well-being of mankind. The uncontrolled dumping of solid waste, open burning, and discharge of untreated industrial effluents release toxic substances and …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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A Review on Sustainable Utilization of Dimensional Stone Waste as Construction Material
Abstract: The non-biodegradable nature of stone waste enhances the worldwide problem of disposal. A lack of land for waste landfills, increased transportation costs, and other related problems have compelled industries to look for alternative solutions. Depletion of natural resources has also been brought about by the construction industry's excessive use of resources like cement, river sand, and natural aggregates. As a result, the demand for sustainable and commercially feasible alternatives is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 76–85 Read article
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Towards Reasonable Farming Waste Administration
Abstract: Agricultural substances are those substances that are produce on earth with the change of seasons. Basically these substances are produce in the nature and are very important for survival of animals and human beings who are consumers. These substances are widely available on earth can be a good source of energy or can be converted into useful products. The waste produced from the crop has excellent potential for energy conversion …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Hybrid Polymer Composites Reinforced with Coconut Shell Fillers and Silica Fume: Synergistic Effects of Industrial By-Products: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The increasing requirement of sustainable and high-performance engineering materials has led to increased research in hybrid polymer composites comprising sustainable fillers in the form of renewable biomass or industrial by-products. Among the various bio-fillers that exist, coconut shell filler is gaining much prominence due to its low density, high content of lignin, hardness, and abundance as agricultural waste. Another industrial by-product that is rich in amorphous silica and possesses high …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1296–1307 Read article
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Plastic Recycling Process Using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process
Abstract: Recycling is known to most people as an activity in domestic waste separation with huge financial benefits. However, material reclamation flows at many scales play important roles in a number of industries. The waste generated from the plastic is a huge some, in which polyethylene is 34% of total plastic waste. So it is highly crucial to select the best plastic recycling process. Fuzzy AHP is a synthetic extension of …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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A Review on Advancements and Challenges of Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Waste Water Treatment Processes
Abstract: AbstractClean drinking water is a basic amenity to be ensured for all. As water resources are becoming increasingly scarce due to the rising imbalance between freshwater availability and consumption and many of the water resources are polluted by anthropogenic sources such as industrial, agricultural waste and household, therefore, treatment of wastewater remains a critical need before leaving it to natural water streams. Traditional wastewater treatment processes include filtration, adsorption, activated …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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A Smart System to Control the Hazardous Gases in the Environment
Abstract: Industries and vehicles are very important pillars of human beings growth in each field like games, music, power, war etc. With the advantage of making lives easy they also have some disadvantages. These disadvantages are in various forms but the most effective disadvantage is in the form of hazardous wastes. Both industries and vehicles produce toxic air particles and gases. These air particles and gases cause various airborne diseases and …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of EAFS Aggregate Concrete by Partially Replacing Cement with Single Blended SCMs Fly Ash, GGBS and UGGBS for Sustainable Concrete
Abstract: This study represents research work on the effect of electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) aggregate containing concrete with the utilization of different secondary cementitious materials (SCMs) in single blending, which is the extension of our previous work to optimize EAFS aggregate in concrete. We found 50% EAFS aggregate replacement performance comparatively better as compared to natural aggregate. A total of 12 concrete mixes were cast in different single blended SCMs …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Landuse Planning and Groudwater resource Management: Using DRASTIC model for Surat, India
Abstract: AbstractWater is known to be a precondition for human, animal and plant life. Being one of the comparatively reliable and safe sources for drinking purpose, it also provides various ecological services and is the backbone for life supporting system on the earth. Groundwater is one of the major sources of replenish-able water on the earth and constitutes approximately 30.1% of liquid fresh water whereas nearly 70 percent is locked within …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–16 Read article
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Stabilization of Reinforced Earth Wall Backfill Using Steel Slag and Recycled PET Fiber: A Composite Material Approach
Abstract: Reinforced Earth (RE) walls are widely used in infrastructure due to their structural efficiency and ease of construction. However, they typically require high-quality granular backfill, which may not be readily available or cost-effective in many regions. This study investigates the potential of utilizing locally available sandy clay soil stabilized with industrial and plastic waste materials specifically 20% steel slag and 0.75% shredded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, as an alternative backfill …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 110–127 Read article
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A Global Impact of Pharmaceutical Pollution
Abstract: Pharmaceutical products play an important role in our daily life in which consumption medicine is essential in need of curing the disease. As the requirement of the pharmaceuticals is more important in human life the production of medicine is in more demanded in global level in our day-to-day life. The most important aspects are the other side in which the pollution of the pharmaceuticals is caused due to the manufacturing, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2023 Read article
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Climate Change Threat in Jaipur: Mitigating and Sustainable Attributes Through Carbon Footprint Reduction
Abstract: Challenges of climate change are significantly increasing on a forward time scale. Such a phenomenon is predominantly seen in urban sectors where population is rapidly increasing, thereby resulting in extensive resource consumption leading to release of significant carbon footprint. An attempt has been made in the present paper by the authors initially to assess the carbon footprint of Jaipur, Rajasthan on a backward and forward time scale partly to suggest …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 35–50 Read article