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Synthesis and characterization of nanomagnetite for environmental applications
(Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Papassiopi N., Xenidis A.
Topic:
Environmental applications of nanomaterials
Μagnetite (Fe3O4) in nanoscale has been very attractive due to its unique properties which make it ideal for a wide range of applications. Nanomagnetite can be applied as drug delivery medium, as catalyst and as efficient adsorbent and reducing agent for water treatment. In this study, magnetite...Read more
Keywords:
magnetite; magnetic nanoparticles; microwave synthesis; chromium removal; adsorption.
This study investigated the removal of arsenite (As(III)) and arsenate (As(V)) in aqueous solution using iron-coated pomelo peel (ICPP). Batch adsorption experiments were performed to evaluate the effects of initial pH values (2.0–10), contact time (1–1440 minutes), initial concentration (0.05–5 mg...Read more
Keywords:
Arsenic removal; Adsorption; Iron-coated pomelo peel; Water treatment
Wastewater Treatment and Membrane Fouling Control Using an Algae-Activated Sludge Self-Forming Dynamic Membrane Bioreactor (AAS-SFDMBR)
Corpuz M., Castrogiovanni F., Senatore V., Borea L., Buonerba A., Zarra T., Belgiorno V., Hasan S., Ballesteros F., Napodano P., (Corresponding) Naddeo V.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
Self-forming dynamic membrane bioreactors (SFDMBRs), which utilize formed biomass layer and large pore-size mesh/ support materials instead of conventional membrane materials, have been studied for wastewater treatment applications. The consortium of algae and activated sludge bacteria has also...Read more
A comparison of electrooxidation of phenol on boron doped diamond and mixed metal oxide anodes
Djuricic T., Prosen H., Kravos A., Micin S., (Corresponding) Malinovic B.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
Phenolic compounds are widespread in wastewater from various industries. Since the phenols are potentially carcinogenic for humans and hazardous for the environment, their presence in wastewater raises concerns. In this paper electrooxidation process was used for treatment of synthetical prepared...Read more
Non-targeted screening workflows for gas chromatography – high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis to find and identify biomagnifying contaminants in biota samples
(Corresponding) Rebryk A., Haglund P.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
The health of key species in the Baltic region has been affected by exposure to anthropogenic hazardous substances (AHSs), which accumulate in organisms and are transferred through food chains. Therefore, there is a need for comprehensive characterization of the occurrence and accumulation of AHSs...Read more
Low temperature conversion of methanol to higher hydrocarbons and hydrogen using a non-thermal plasma
(Corresponding) Dahiru U., Zhang K., Harvey A.
Topic:
Environmental odour, monitoring and control
In recent years, the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from chemical manufacturing plants, agricultural practises, and indoor sources has attracted public concern, as these emissions have a negative effect on both human health and the environment. VOCs are precursor for the formation of...Read more
Alternatives for removing fluoride from water for human consumption and water for reuse
(Corresponding) Nigri E., Santos A., (Corresponding) Rocha S.
Topic:
Water and wastewater reuse
This compilation aims to describe the studies carried out focusing on the treatment of 100-127 mg/L of wastewaters involving different fluoride removal alternatives which demonstrated efficacy. Adsorption by bone char, both in batch as in continuous systems, including chemical and thermal...Read more
Keywords:
Bone char; Fluoride removal; Adsorption; Electrocoagulation; Precipitation
Selective adsorption of multi-dye ions by Citrus Peel: Characterization, Performance, Regeneration
Şimşek İ., Bahadır T., (Corresponding) Çelebi H., Tulun Ş.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
The irrefutable harmful components of wastewater originating from the textile industry are dyes. For this reason, it is accepted as an important environmental and health problem. A large number of natural adsorbents have been used for the efficient removal of industry-sourced dyes. In this study,...Read more
Removal of heavy metals from real mine tailings coupling electrokinetic soil flushing and Bioleaching
Acosta-Hernández I., Muñoz Morales M., Rodríguez Romero L., Villaseñor Camacho J., (Corresponding) Fernandez-Morales F.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
In the present work, polluted mine tailings from the abandoned Pb/Zn mine of San Quintín (Ciudad Real, Spain) have been treated by an innovative in-situ bioleaching process. Bioleaching uses the capacity of certain microorganisms of oxidizing iron and/or reduce sulphur which enhance the process of...Read more
Keywords:
electrokinetics, heavy metal removal, bioleaching, mine tailings
Chromium (VI) and nickel removal by resin supported nanomagnetite: column experiments
(Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Papassiopi N., Xenidis A.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
Magnetite is a mixed-valent iron oxide with magnetic properties, which is considered as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of Cr(VI) from the aquatic environment. However nanomagnetite possesses difficulties for in situ remediation applications due to clogging effects and high separation cost...Read more
