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184 articles for “wastewater”
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Effect of Cycle Time Lengths on the Performance of Aerobic SBR Treating Tannery Wastewater
Abstract: AbstractTannery industry generates significant quantities of wastewater which contains high organic matter, nitrogen, and chromium which needs to be treated before discharged into receiving water bodies. The aim of this study is to characterize tannery wastewater and to investigate the effect of cycle time length on performance of aerobic sequencing batch reactor (SBR) for treating a high load tannery wastewater. In this experimental study, an aerobic biological SBR with 50m3 …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Estimating Heavy Ion Concentrations in the Shatt AlKufa Area and Studying Methods for Recycling Wastewater
Abstract: This study includes practical methods for treating chemical pollution in wastewater. The proper disposal of wastewater is essential for providing a healthy environment for communities, adhering to international standards and utilizing the latest chemical and scientific methods to maintain a surrounding environment free from sewage pollutants. The goal of wastewater treatment is to prepare it for discharge into agricultural drains or for use in irrigation. Treatment removes a large percentage …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Circular Economy Approach in Wastewater Treatment: Recycling and Recovery
Abstract: The demand for freshwater resources has been greatly raised by the exponential expansion of urbanization, industrialization, and population, therefore causing water scarcity in many different countries. Concerning the safe disposal of sewage to safeguard public health and the environment, traditional wastewater treatment methods have mostly concentrated. These linear solutions, however, sometimes ignore the possibilities of wastewater as a useful resource. Focused on resource recovery and recycling, the circular economy (CE) …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–8 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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Treatment of Textile Industrial Wastewater using Hydrophilized Polyamide Nanofiltration Membrane for Water Recovery and Reuse
Abstract: The textile industry is very water intensive. Water is used for cleaning the raw material and for many flushing steps during the entire production process. During the process a large quantity of wastewater is produced which consists of dyes, heavy metals, pigments, and surfactants in high concentration levels all around the world. Dyes and other chemical laden wastewater released by textile industries is a major concern for the treatment which …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 4, 2022 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Microalgae Based Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The global water crisis and strict environmental policies demand advanced wastewater treatment techniques that combine pollution control with resource recovery. Microalgae-based wastewater treatment has emerged as a sustainable biotechnological solution that aligns with circular economy principles by simultaneously eliminating contaminants and producing valuable biomass that can be converted into useful products. This review paper provides an in- depth assessment of the application of microalgae in treating municipal, industrial, and agricultural …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–15 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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Utilization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Enhanced Electricity Generation during Domestic Wastewater Treatment via Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
Abstract: Abstract:The viable, cost-effective and energy-efficient wastewater treatment remains a curious concern among scientists. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) can offer such elegant solutions. MFC is an electrochemical system that converts chemical energy of chemical compounds into electricity via metabolic activities of microorganisms. MFCs are cost-effective methodology for wastewater treatment due to removal of contaminants from wastewater while at the same time producing electrical power. The wastewater, which is a source of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Study about Wastewater Management
Abstract: Wastewater Management provides fundamental knowledge about Wastewater and its treatment. How wastewater is collected, treated, and discarded from residential, industrial and commercial sources. An in-depth historical background of wastewater treatment and the effects of wastewater in the environment are explored. Classification of wastewater is described such as storm water runoff, industrial, domestic etc. To achieve the objective of reduction of biodegradable natural substances in the environment and reusing the water. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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The Role of IoT and AI in Advancing Wastewater Treatment Plant Efficiency
Abstract: Wastewater treatment facilities, or WWTPs, are essential for protecting the environment and human health because they clean wastewater before it is released into natural water bodies. The operational effectiveness and efficiency of WWTPs have undergone a significant transformation as a result of the integration of smart technology for real-time monitoring and control. This review looks at new developments in smart technologies that are being used in WWTPs, including data analytics, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of Dodders, Giloy, Onion Peels and Fruit Waste-Prepared Composite Biochar Polymeric Adsorbent (CBPA) For Use in Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Due to pollutants that have a negative impact on water bodies, wastewater treatment has attracted a lot of attention throughout the years. In many developing countries domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants are lacking or not working efficiently for detergents due to the refractory nature of such chemicals. Generally the industrial wastewater is directly discharged into the existing water bodies (drains, nallahs etc.) after primary settling tanks. These refractory contaminants …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Inorganic and Natural Coagulants for Dairy Wastewater Treatment using Alum Sulphate and Moringa Oleifera
Abstract: The treatment of dairy wastewater is essential to reduce its environmental impact, particularly in terms of organic load and suspended solids. This study investigates the application of alum sulphate as an inorganic coagulant for dairy wastewater treatment and compares its effectiveness with the natural coagulant Moringa oleifera. The performance of both coagulants was evaluated based on key water quality parameters, including pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–07 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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Bio-removal of Cr (VI) from tannery wastewater using Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Abstract: Chrome tanning is the most and widely used types of tanning process and the wastewater generated by these industries is a major source of chromium pollution in the form of Cr (III) & Cr(VI) and become a cause for many human health problems. Several researchers have published papers to find the solution for removal of Cr (VI) but at its low concentration and this research work investigates at high concentration …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Wastewater management in developed and developing countries
Abstract: Water is essential for humans and every other living being on earth. Everyone needs to use water efficiently by reducing and reusing methods. Managing wastewater in developed and developing countries is one of the methods. Wastewater management had importance in history as ancient Rome had a drainage system in which surface conduits were to the Tiber River. In the 19th-century, wastewater threw out of the cities with the help of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–24 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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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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Treatment of Municipal Wastewater by Photocatalytic Method
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE HI MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this study, the semiconductor photocatalytic disinfection of spring water and of secondary treated municipal wastewater was investigated. Natural water from a spring in Ethiopia prefecture, which is used for the water supplies for the city of Ethiopia, Crete, and samples from the effluents of the secondary settling tank of the municipal wastewater treatment plant of Ethiopia were collected. The samples …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Harnessing Microalgae for Wastewater Treatment: Industrial Prospects and Environmental Benefits
Abstract: Simultaneous pollutant removal and biomass valorization has made microalgae an attractive and innovative solution to wastewater treatment, which could be considered a sustainable, low cost, and low energy approach. Considering their ability to store carbon dioxide, resorb nutrients, and produce valuable bioproducts, they represent an alternative with ecological potential to other previously used treatment methods. This review discusses how microalgae are used in industrial applications including biofuels, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agriculture, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Purification of industrial wastewater using a photoelectroflotation process powered by solar energy
Abstract: The main problem of all existing electroflotation methods of wastewater treatment is salinization of the near-anode space during electroflotation, which leads to the formation of salt deposits on the anode, which strongly cover the anode surface, which can lead to a complete stop of the electroflotation process. The anode, used by electroflotation devices has a dense grid of small cells, which, on the one hand, increases the current density, but, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–53 Read article