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Bacterial community response in ginseng rhizosphere soil after Pseudomonas P1 inoculation integrating intracellular non-targeted metabolomics analysis Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Hai Sun, Cai Shao, Hao Liang, Jiaqi Qian, Qiao Jin, Jiapeng Zhu, Guojia Zhang, Bochen Lv, Yayu Zhang
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Ex-situ phytoextraction using Pteris vittata as a sustainable way to protect soil resource Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Xiaoming Wan, Weibin Zeng, Mei Lei, Tongbin Chen, Yanmei Li
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Veterinary antibiotics and metals impact the mass, composition and hydrolysis of biomass cultivated in piggery wastewater treatment photobioreactors Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Elena M. Rojo, María Hurtado, Ángel A. Filipigh, Martina Ciardi, Francisco Gabriel Acién-Fernández, Silvia Bolado
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Effect of cement-based composite pellets on phosphorus removal and microbial community structure in eutrophic water Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Yi Zhang, Benhong Liu, Lei Liu, Lixia You, Jue Wang, Rongting Xiang
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Exploring the sustainable synthesis pathway and comprehensive characterization of magnetic hybrid alumina nanoparticles phase (MHAl-NPsP) as highly efficient adsorbents and selective copper ions removal Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Ahmed H. Ragab, Mahmoud F. Mubarak, Heba A. El-Sabban, Jee-Hyun Kang, Abeer El Shahawy, Hussah A. Alshwyeh, Mohamed Hemdan
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Mn-modified bamboo biochar improves soil quality and immobilizes heavy metals in contaminated soils Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-07 Jinzhou Su, Zhaolai Guo, Mengyan Zhang, Yumei Xie, Rui Shi, Xianfeng Huang, Yunfei Tuo, Xiahong He, Ping Xiang
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Polyglycerol citrate: A novel coating and inoculation material for soybean seeds Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Amanda S. Giroto, Stella F. Valle, Gelton G.F. Guimarães, Benedict Ohrem, Joana Bresolin, Andreas Lücke, Holger Wissel, Mariangela Hungria, Caue Ribeiro, Luiz H.C. Mattoso, Nicolai D. Jablonowski
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Preparation and characterization of slow-release fertilizer through coating acrylate epoxidized soybean oil Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Shuai Jiang, Qingfei Duan, Litao Ma, Yue Song, Huifang Xie, Hongsheng Liu, Ling Chen, Long Yu
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CRISPR/Cas12a-based biosensors for environmental monitoring and diagnostics Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Atif Khurshid Wani, Nahid Akhtar, Tahir ul Gani Mir, Chirag Chopra, Reena Singh, Jong Chan Hong, Ulhas Sopanrao Kadam
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Optimizing Mg-Fe layered double hydroxides and efficient removal of methyl orange: Screening, performance and mechanism Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Liangquan Lu, Jianhong Bi, Asfandyar Shahab, Hua Zhang, Saeed Rad, Zhenyu Wu
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Fast compressive Raman micro-spectroscopy to image and classify microplastics from natural marine environment Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Clément Grand, Camille Scotté, Énora Prado, Maria El Rakwe, Olivier Fauvarque, Hervé Rigneault
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One-step synthesis of magnetic biochar via co-pyrolysis of walnut shells and Fe-rich mine tails for adsorption capacity improvement of polystyrene sulfonate microplastics: Role of microplastic size Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Jungtae Kim, Yong-Gu Lee, Heejoong Kim, Kangmin Chon, Chaegun Phae
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A CO2 removal technology based on mineral carbonation and the stability of product carbon storage in a cement matrix Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Hsing-Jung Ho, Yoshito Izumi, Atsushi Iizuka
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Evaluation of sodium thiosulfate activated carbon for high-performance mercury removal from aqueous solutions Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Hania Albatrni, Hazim Qiblawey
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Effects of modified organic material addition on soil and microbial communities in ecologically restored engineering slopes of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau: A mesocosm study Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Qi Li, Yaxin Kang, Xiangjun Pei, Xiaochao Zhang, Xiaowei Li, Ningfei Lei, Xiangrui He, Renjie Wei, Binghe Wang, Daqiu Yin, Shijun Wang
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Operational decisions of photovoltaic closed-loop supply chains with industrial distributed photovoltaic subsidy policy in China Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Ziyuan Zhang, Shaodong Zhao, Liying Yu, Haijie Fang
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Governance of the circular economy in the canned fish industry: A case study from Spain Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Raquel Fernández-González, Zita Graça Teixeira Pereira, Rosa María Ricoy-Casas
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Biosynthesis of Se-doped ZnO/Ag2O/Fe3O4 nanocomposite using Sclerorhachis Leptoclada extract: Characterization and investigation of their photocatalytic effects Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Toktam Shekofteh Narm, Habib Hamidinezhad, Zahra Sabouri, Majid Darroudi
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Technical development for in situ measurement of labile silicate in waters and soils Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Dong-Xing Guan, Tian-Jiao Wei, Guang-Hui Yu, Jun Luo, Gang Li
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Green innovation and eco-efficiency: Interaction between society and environment of sustainable development demonstration belt in China Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Zhiyuan Niu, Chenxiao Yan, Feifei Tan
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Cadmium-resistant bacterium Ralstonia sp. YDR alleviated Cd toxicity in rice seedlings by enhancing antioxidant defense and inhibiting Cd2+ influx and H+ efflux Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Dai-Xia Yin, Li-Lu Niu, Jing Liu, Rui Yang, Bing Han, Zhou-Yu Liu, Yong-He Han, Xiao-Li Zhao
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Exploring indigenous fungal isolates for efficient dye degradation: A comprehensive study on sustainable bioremediation in the total environment Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Abrar Hussain Mian, Sadia Qayyum, Samia Zeb, Tehreem Fatima, Kashmala Jameel, Bushra Rehman
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Microbial communities outperform extracellular polymeric substances in the reduction of hexavalent chromium by anaerobic granular sludge Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Yun-Yun Sun, Qu-Sheng Li, Hui-Min Jiang, Yi-Hao Li, Ming-Shan Zhu, Ling-Ke Miao, Huan-Zhan Zhou, Jia-Wei Huang, Xiang-Xiang Fan, Jun-Feng Wang
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Research on efficient removal of ciprofloxacin through sequential rice straw biochar modification via alkali activation and manganese oxides Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Shuai Shao, Ming Zhang, Zhanao Lv, Yingke Sun, Penghui Li, Runjuan Zhou
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Prediction and optimization of the efficiency and energy consumption of an ammonia vacuum thermal stripping process using experiments and machine learning models Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Youn-Jun Lee, Jin-Kyu Kang, Sung-Hyo Jung, Chang-Gu Lee, Seong-Jik Park, Jun-Min Park, Cheol Park
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An evaluation of the spectroscopic properties and drivers for humic acid adsorption to phenanthrene based on humeomics Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Weiye Tao, Zedongfang Wei, Hanpeng Cheng, Yue Zhao, Xiaomeng Chen, Bingqi Shen, Xiang Li
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Development of ceramic filter tube for passive sampling of PFAS in waters Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Shengming Cheng, Cailin Li, Sisi Liu, Hongyan Zou, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
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Polyvinyl chloride microplastics reduce Cd(II) adsorption and enhance desorption with soil-dependent mechanisms Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Shanshan Deng, Ya Liu, Chao Guo, Xian Zhou, Qi Lu, Zeyu Fan, Zhuofan Gao, Qian Xiang, Zhongwu Jin, Xia Chen
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Occurrence of heavy metals in sanitary napkins from seven countries: Implication for risk management of female hygiene products Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Jiayi Ma, Miao Chai, Jinning Li, Shumiao Wang, Zhenwu Tang
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Fabricating mesoporous titanium nanocomposites with high adsorption and photolysis performance by using rice husk ash as a renewable support source Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Tzong-Horng Liou, Rui-Ting Liu, Shang-De Wen
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Heavy metal and soluble organic matter removal using natural conglomerate and siltstone soils: Towards soil aquifer treatment for oily wastewater Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Jisha Kuttiani Ali, Hala Ghaleb, Abdul Fahim Arangadi, Tu Phuong Pham Le, Sasi Stephen, Mohamed Soufiane Jouini, Daniel Moraetis, Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Emad Alhseinat
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Extended ADM1 model to study trace metal speciation and its effects on anaerobic digestion Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Susan George, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo, Giovanni Esposito, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Fernando G. Fermoso
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Cactus pear pruning residue in agriculture: Unveiling soil-specific responses to enhance water retention Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 C. Bondì, N. Auteri, F. Saiano, R. Scalenghe, L.P. D’Acqui, A. Bonetti, M. Iovino
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Enhancing urban wastewater treatment: Chlorella vulgaris performance in tertiary treatment and the impact of anaerobic digestate addition Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 S.A. Sousa, A.F. Esteves, E.M. Salgado, J.C.M. Pires
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Folic acid supplementation improves seed germination, seedling growth and cadmium uptake in a mining ecotype of Solanum nigrum L. Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Zulfiqar Ali Sahito, Afsheen Zehra, Song Yu, Shaoning Chen, Mian Abdur Rehman Arif, Syed Turab Raza, Altaf Hussain Lahori, Mai Ali Mwaheb, Zhenli He, Xiaoe Yang
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Research on the green innovation effect of digital economy network – Empirical evidence from the manufacturing industry in the Yangtze River Delta Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zhang Xiufan, Wu Xiaomin, Zhou Wenhai, Fu Ningning
The digital economy is open and borderless, and the development of an urban digital economy forms an associated network. Based on the social network theory, the digital economic association network formed between cities can enable manufacturing enterprises to obtain heterogeneous resources, stabilize the network relationship between nodes, and improve innovation performance. The digital economy's spatial
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Enhancing methane production potential of biodegradable plastics by hydrothermal pretreatment Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Seongwon Im, Inju Hwang, Kim Weonjae, Dong-Hoon Kim, Jeong-Hee Kang, Sungwon Kang
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is considered a promising method to treat biodegradable plastic (BP) wastes, while low CH production yields (MPYs) of BPs limit field application of AD. To overcome such limitation, the impact of hydrothermal pretreatment (HTP) on MPYs of four commercial BPs such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), and polybutylene
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Experimental and numerical investigation on the effect of frequency combinations on PFOA defluorination by dual-frequency ultrasound coupling persulfate Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Yongjia Lei, Hongyu Zeng, Ravi Naidu, Dong Tian, Li Zhao, Mei Huang, Jinsong He, Jianmei Zou, Shihuai Deng, Li Sun, Fei Shen
Due to the synergistic contribution, dual-frequency ultrasound can significantly enhance the degradation of organic contaminants, but the effects of different frequency combinations have not been clarified and need to be explored. In this study, several frequency combinations were designed firstly both in experimental exploration and numerical simulation within the dual-frequency ultrasound coupling
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Utilization of rice husk substituting fossil fuel for pelletization process of goethite iron ore Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Shriprakash Sudhir, Shatrughan Soren, Golap Mohammad Chowdhury, Raj Kumar Jaiswal, Akhileshwar Nirala, Mohammad Amir Khan, Meshel Q. Alkahtani, Saiful Islam, Sameer Algburi
The study investigated the pelletization of goethite iron ore using rice husk as a renewable carbon and energy substitute for coke breeze, which is a traditional fuel used as pellet feed in integrated steel plants. Cold Crushing Strength and porosity of the indurated pellets with rice husk addition were assessed to determine the utilization potential in the blast furnace iron making process. The X-ray
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Foliar jasmonic acid application reduces Cd and As accumulations in rice grains by regulating physiological, biochemical, and ROS scavenging attributes Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Yan Li, Hongyu Sun, Zewei Liu, Yutan Chu, Yizong Huang, Qiongli Bao
The remediation of soil contaminated with cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) has consistently been a complex issue. Foliar application of jasmonic acid (JA) could be a promising agronomic practice for reducing heavy metal accumulations. However, the combined reduction effects and mechanisms of Cd and As in rice through foliar JA application have not been fully explored. In this study, a pot experiment was
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Enhanced long-term stability of stained microplastics with carbon nitride fluorescent polymer for tracking Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Qiaocheng Feng, Mei Cui, Jingru Chen, Xueyi Zheng, Liangqia Guo
Fluorescent labeling and imaging is a useful tool to track the temporal and spatial distribution of microplastics (MPs) with size and shape features. However, the limited fluorescently labeled MPs spheres, photo-bleaching and leaching of organic small molecular dyes hamper the tracking of MPs in the environment. In this work, phenyl-modified carbon nitride (PMCN) fluorescent polymer was prepared and
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Effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) on microbial community structure and function in lake–terrestrial ecotones: A simulation experiment Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Qi Zhu, Zhenyu Fan, Lingquan Zeng, Chunhua Li, Chun Ye, Ruiwen Zheng
Even a low concentration of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), a widely used bactericidal surfactant, can significantly change the species, quantity and genetic functions of microorganism communities in natural waters. Lake–terrestrial ecotones are areas where microorganisms are highly active, and they are also the lake areas most vulnerable to SDS pollution. Because microorganisms are very sensitive to
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Study on the gas phase migration and distribution characteristics in horizontal well air sparging remediation Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Xinxin Zhang, Bowen Liang, Zhanghui Wu, Lubo Tang, Lan Zeng, Dongyu Wu
Horizontal well air sparging (AS) technology has been proven to be efficient in remediating saturated soils and groundwater contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Nevertheless, the airflow patterns and the mechanisms governing uniformity in the horizontal well AS process remain elusive, and a quantitative characterization of the zone of influence (ZOI) has yet to be determined. In this
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Nitrogen retention driven by cooperative succession of bacterial communities through promoting nitrogen fixation and inhibiting denitrification during straw composting with amino acids addition Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Guangren Zheng, Anqi Chen, Chao Wang, Zimin Wei, Yue Zhao, Ran Zhao
Composting is a biological aerobic fermentation process that decomposes organic solid waste and converts it into humus. However, in the process of mineralization or humification of organic matter, a large amount of nitrogen will be lost. Therefore, it is very essential to find strategies to increase nitrogen retention during composting. This study elucidated the biological mechanism underlying the
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Effective removal of fluoride and lead ions from aqueous solutions using water treatment residue and rice straw co-pyrolysis biochar composites Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Kai Ning, Hansong Chen, Di Wang, Yun Hu, Yuting He, Shiyou Hao, Qingliang Cui, Shaocheng Zheng
The coexistence of fluoride and lead in the waste water often leads to compound pollution, and finding effective and cost-effective solutions remains a significant issue. In this study, water treatment residues biochar (WTR-BC) was synthesized for the first time through the co-pyrolysis of water treatment residues and agricultural wastes to remove fluoride and lead. The results indicated that WTR-BC
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Towards a biorefinery processing Sargassum seaweed: Techno-economic assessment of alginate and fucoidan production through SuperPro Designer® process simulation Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Andreé E. Ramírez-Partida, Tomás García-Cayuela, Luis Fernando Amador-Castro, Hal S. Alper, Danay Carrillo-Nieves
The emergence of spp. (brown seaweed) along the coasts of the Mexican Caribbean poses a significant challenge because of climate change, which affects various economic sectors in the region. To address this issue, it is crucial to adopt a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to mitigate its effects and find sustainable solutions. This study focused on exploring the biotechnological potential of
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Microalgal-based desalination brine remediation: Achievements, challenges, and future research trends Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Isra E. Gilani, Hoda Hosseini, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti, Imen Saadaoui, Sami Sayadi
Desalination brine discharge has several negative impacts on the marine environment, such as increase in salinity levels, effects on marine biodiversity, and alteration of the physical and chemical characteristics of water. In addition, desalination plants consume significant amounts of energy, which contribute to carbon emissions and global warming. Various brine management strategies have been adopted
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Methionine-stevensite derived bionanocomposite: A green and efficient adsorbent for the removal of antibiotics Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Moaad Gharous, Julia Martín, Carmen Mejías, Loubna Bounab, Mohamed Choukairi, Juan Luis Santos, Irene Aparicio, Esteban Alonso
The persistent appearance of antibiotic residues in the aquatic ecosystem is considered an issue of great concern. This study examined the adsorptive efficiency of a novel bionanocomposite (L-methionine/stevensite, MET/ST) for promising decontamination of nine antibiotics. Results revealed that MET/ST allows an excellent antibiotic removal efficiency, from 87% for trimethoprim (TMP) to almost 100%
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Development of Fe0 biochar composites synergistically activated with MgFe2O4 and Fe2+ through one-step pyrolyzing Fe sludge and MgCl2 for enhanced aqueous Cr(VI) removal Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Qi Zhang, Shouping Zhao, Xiaolei Huang, Wendan Xiao, De Chen, Xuezhu Ye, Hui Li, Jun Li
The surface passivation layer on Fe severely restricts its reactivity during environmental decontamination. In this study, a new composite—an Fe biochar composite (Fe/BC) coupled with MgFeO and Fe—was first developed for enhanced Cr(VI) removal by simple co-pyrolysis of Fe sludge (FS) with MgCl. The characterization results demonstrated that MgFeO and Fe could be formed simultaneously at 700 ℃. However
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Heated scallop-shell powder and lime nitrogen effectively decrease the abundance of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in aerobic compost Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Masatoshi Enami, Akira Fukuda, Michi Yamada, Yoshihiro Kobae, Chie Nakajima, Yasuhiko Suzuki, Masaru Usui
The emergence and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are global public health concerns. Hence, measures should be implemented to reduce the abundance of ARB and prevent the spread of ARGs from livestock to the environment. In this study, to clarify the potential of reducing ARB abundance in livestock waste during aerobic composting, the effects
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Loading organic phosphorus-degrading bacteria enhanced biochar performance for heavy metals adsorption Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Xiaoli Zhu, Ke Wang, Xiaojie Ma, Ziye Zhang, Junqiang Wang, Xing Zhang, Baoshou Shen, Shaocheng Si
As a porous material, biochar has been endowed with high expectations to be the carrier for heavy metals-tolerant microorganism loading due to its excellent performance. Therefore, the biochar derived from green walnut husk was used in this study to load a screened heavy metal-tolerant organic phosphorus-degrading bacteria OPB3–6–1 for heavy metals remediation. The results suggested that biochar loaded
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Pilot plant approach combining photocatalysis and adsorption for antibiotics removal from slaughterhouse and urban wastewater treatment plant effluents Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Samuel Moles, Maria P. Ormad, Jairo Gomez, Joanna Szpunar, Eduardo Bolea, Rosa Mosteo
The main objective of this research is to perform a real case-study of antibiotic decontamination from real slaughterhouse and wastewater effluents by applying a sequential treatment of TiO/UV–vis photocatalysis and adsorption. More precisely, the removal of five classes of antibiotics: enrofloxacin, sulfadiazine, trimethoprim, azithromycin, amoxicillin and amoxicillin degradation products was studied
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Comparative accumulation and effects of microplastics and microplastic-associated PCB-153 in the white hard clam (Meretrix lyrata) and giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) following chronic exposure Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Bao-Son Trinh, Lien Thi Le, Loc Minh Tran, Gunther Rosen, Robert C. Hale
Global environmental abundance of microplastics (MPs) is increasing. MPs may sorb hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs), accumulate in and cause deleterious effects on exposed organisms. This study investigated and compared the accumulation and effects of MPs and MP-associated PCB in the two indigenous aquatic organisms in Viet Nam, the white hard clams, , and the giant river prawns, . The test organisms
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Brewer’s spent grain as a self-sufficient feedstock for homofermentative production of optically pure L-lactic acid using Lactobacillus rhamnosus Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Coralie Granget, N. Arul Manikandan, K. Amulya, Michal Dabros, Samantha Fahy, Susan Kelleher, Keith D. Rochfort, Jennifer Gaughran, Brian Freeland
Brewer’s spent grain (BSG), accounting for 85% of the total by-product from breweries, was used as a feedstock for L-lactic acid production in the present study. BSG was enzymatically hydrolysed and promoted to be a self-sufficient feedstock for L-lactic acid production by using it as a sole source of carbon, protein and minerals. Process parameters like glucose concentration (10 - 20g/L), glucose-to-protein
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Optimization and kinetic studies for biodiesel production from dairy waste scum oil via microwave assisted transesterification Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Siti Aminah Mohd Johari, Mohammed Abdillah Ahmad Farid, Muhammad Ayoub, Nor Adilla Rashidi, Yoshito Andou
This study presents an investigation of the optimization and kinetic aspects of the microwave (MW) heating transesterification process for converting dairy waste scum oil (DWSO) into biodiesel using lithium impregnated calcium oxide from eggshell (Li-ECaO) as a catalyst. The transesterification was done via microwave heating while varying catalyst loading (1 – 5wt.%), methanol to oil molar ratio (6
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Arsenic biomineralization and selenium nanoparticles biosynthesis by Halomonas boliviensis strain H-10 isolated from the high-altitude Salar de Huasco salt flat (Chile) Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Florencia Bravo, Ruben Moraga, Cristian Valenzuela, Paulina Aguayo, Carlos T. Smith, Felipe Contreras, Concetta Gugliandolo, Vincenzo Zammuto, Víctor L. Campos
High-altitude Andean wetlands of the Atacama Desert (Chile), including the Salar de Huasco salt flat, are unusual environments characterized by a great variability of physical-chemical conditions, often combined with a high concentration of heavy metals, including arsenic (As) and semimetals, such as selenium (Se). Microorganisms present in these environments evolved adaptative strategies to cope with
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Effects of plasma treatment of digestates on pH, nitrification and nitrogen turnover during storage and after soil application. Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Jared Onyango Nyang’au, Peter Sørensen, Henrik Bjarne Møller
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Study on the impact of hydraulic loading rate (HLR) on removal of nitrogen under low C/N condition by modular moving bed constructed wetland (MMB-CW) system Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Lingwei Kong, Ying Wang, Xiaoqin Xiang, Lei Zhou, Pei Zhang, Qiaoqiao Wang, Yilin Li, Jun Wei, Ling Li, Shuiping Cheng
Traditional constructed wetlands often exhibit low nitrogen removal efficiency when treating low C/N wastewater, prompting the need for targeted technological innovation. Modular moving bed constructed wetlands (MMB-CWs) have demonstrated superior performance, achieving over 15% higher TN removal compared to traditional subsurface flow wetlands, even without the addition of carbon, further research
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Biochar incorporation increases grain yield, net ecosystem CO2 exchange, and decreases CH4 emissions in an alternate wetting and drying paddy ecosystem Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Wanning Dai, Zhengrong Bao, Jun Meng, Taotao Chen, Wanting Zhang, Yixuan Chen, Li Lin, Xu Su, Xue Jiang
Biochar is widely used for soil carbon sequestration and soil improvement. However, little information is available on its effects on net ecosystem CO exchange (NEE) and CH emissions in paddy rice systems, especially under alternate wetting and drying irrigation (I). A two-year field experiment was conducted with two irrigation regimes (I: continuous flooding irrigation; I) as main plots and 0 (B)
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Recycling of waste toner derived from exhausted printer cartridges as adsorbent for defluoridation of water Environ. Technol. Innov. (IF 7.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Diksha Choudhary, Sapna Kaithwas, R.K. Sharma, Alka Mishra, Sandeep Singhai, Satvasheel Powar, Archana Singh
Due to the broad adoption of electronic and electrical equipment and the quick advancement of contemporary innovations in this domain, significant amounts of electronic waste have been produced. This category of waste includes the toner powder used by printers, copiers, and fax machines to print text and images. This paper describes a sustainable and environmentally friendly method of recycling waste