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Volume number
26
Publication year
2024

Green, environmentally friendly synthesis of MnO Nanoparticles for corrosion inhibition in mild steel

by Rajasekar V. Shyamala M. Aravind J.

General

This study uses green, environmentally friendly methods to synthesize manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO-NPs) that can be applied on mild steel as a safe and eco-friendly material with corrosion inhibition attributes. Mukia madaraspatana leaf extract is effective in the green synthesis of Mno-NPs...

green synthesis Manganese oxide nanoparticles +3 more

Boosting biodiesel production from waste vegetable oil water using Acid-Base Sequential Catalysis

by Chinedu N.B. Nkwoada A.U. Opara A.I.

Solid Waste Management

The use of active and recyclable catalysts is advantageous for catalytic biodiesel synthesis from waste vegetable oils which is in demand owing to frequent calls on environmental pollution and for clean renewable energy production. For this study, homogenous catalysts are effective at converting...

Biodiesel Transesterification +3 more

Sustainable Solutions for Heavy Metal Contamination: Characterization and Regeneration of Water Hyacinth Biosorbent in Wastewater Treatment

by Rabiranjan M. Santhi G.M. Yuvarani P. Priyanka B. Amudha K. Karuna M.

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

The water hyacinth biosorbent has undergone thorough characterization and assessment for its capacity to remove heavy metals, specifically Pb(II) and Hg(II), from aqueous solutions. Notably, the biosorbent demonstrated an impressive maximum adsorption capacity for Pb and Hg, reaching values of 158.7...

Water Hyacinth Biosorption +3 more

Quantifying the carbon sequestration potential of different soil management practices aimed at increasing organic content in soil and reducing the usage of chemical inputs

by

Mandeep Kaur et al. View all

Climate change

The global imperative to address climate change and promote sustainable agriculture has underscored the critical role of soil management practices in enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This research focuses on quantifying the carbon sequestration potential of...

Carbon Sequestration Soil management practices +3 more

Exploring the Ecotoxicological Effects and Mitigation Strategies for Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems

by

Anamika Singh et al. View all

General

Microplastics pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems globally, originating from various sources such as plastic debris breakdown and microbeads. This study investigates the ecotoxicological impacts of these pollutants on marine plants and evaluates mitigation strategies. Field...

microplastics Pollution +4 more

Analysis of Climate Change for Drought Forecasting Using High-Resolution Data and Ensemble Learning with Optimized Pruning Model

by Indirani M. Venketbabu T. Vinmathi M. Srinivasulu S.

Climate change

Investigating the influence of climate change on drought in a dynamic environment is essential for human society, agriculture, and ecology. Draught forecasting often considers machine learning techniques that use climate-mode indices as predictor variables. However, forecasting in long lead times is...

Climate variables draught +6 more

Exploring the Role of Microbial Fuel Cells in Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Energy Generation

by

Prashant Sharma et al. View all

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) offers a promising solution for addressing both waste water treatment and challenges in renewable energy production. This study aims to explore the integration of MFCs with adsorption/bio-oxidation (AB) process to tackle wastewater management difficulties while generating...

wastewater treatment Renewable Energy +5 more

A Silica Nano-Additive's Impact on the Performance and Emissions of a Diesel Engine Using DTBP Blended Low Viscous Waste Orange Peel Oil

by Banerji C. Roji S.S.S. Kannan T.R. Kanthavelkumaran N.

Solid Waste Management

In the current study, the effect of silicon dioxide (SiO2) nano-additive mixed with Orange peel oil (OPO) as Biodiesel was investigated in relation to the operation and emission characteristics of a diesel engine. Orange peel oil was extracted from the orange Peel waste by using steam distillation...

Orange Peel Oil DTBP Enhancer +3 more

Antifungal potential of essential oil of Mentha spicata (L) in the biological control against phytopathogenic fungi

by Djekoun M. Boughendjioua H. Sofiane Boubekeur M. Djekoun M. Benaliouche F.

Air pollution and health

Mentha species are commonly used in traditional medicine for their several pharmacological properties. They are also used as spice and are known for their bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal properties. The objective of this study is to evaluate the antifungal activity of Mentha spicata essential...

Mentha spicata essential oil +2 more

Assessment of Innovative Technologies for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Remediation Review: A Sustainable Approach for Environmental Protection

by

Prashant Sharma et al. View all

Water and wastewater treatment and reuse

The management of hazardous waste is a critical environmental challenge that requires innovative and sustainable solutions to mitigate adverse impacts on ecosystems and human health. This research project aims to assess and evaluate cutting-edge technologies for the treatment and remediation of...

Hazardous waste treatment Remediation technologies +3 more