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Volume 26

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Global NEST Journal

ISSN numbers
1790-7632
2241-777X

Volume

Volume number
26
Publication year
2024

Environmental emission characteristics of diesel engine performance using biodiesel by cotton and pumpkin seed

by Sivakumar A. Subbarayan M. Sankarapandian S. Seenivasan M.

Air Quality

The hunt for alternative fuels that may be utilized in place of conventional fuels is intensifying quickly since the availability of fossil fuels is dwindling daily. In this work, biodiesel derived from pumpkin and cotton seed oils is presented for use as diesel engine fuel. Related to diesel, the...

Biodiesel Cotton Seed Oil +2 more

Amelioration of drought stress in wheat by using plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and biogas slurry

by Saleem A. Raza M. Khan I. Tahir M. Iqbal R. Aslam M. Ejaz Z. Ditta A. AlMunqedhi B. Al Farraj D.

Floods, Droughts and Water scarcity

Drought stress has a significant impact on cereal-based staple food production, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. To ensure a sustainable and reliable food supply, it is essential to develop comprehensive production plans that incorporate various approaches to mitigate the effects...

PGPR drought +4 more

Activated Biochar from Gracilaria Edulis Seaweeds: A Novel Biosorbent for Efficient Uranium Ion Removal in Wastewater Treatment

by Titus S. Karthick L. Kiruba S. Srithar A. Kumar H. Karuna M.

Water and Wastewater Treatment

The biosorption of uranium ions was explored through batch studies employing activated biochar derived from Gracilaria Edulis seaweeds. A chemical synthesis approach utilizing concentrated sulfuric acid created and activated the adsorbent material. SEM and FTIR measurements were used to characterize...

Adsorption Gracilaria Edulis +4 more

Differential growth and metal uptake efficiency of castor bean genotypes on a lead contaminated soil

by Naveed S. Mahmood S. Ishaque W.

Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation

Present study investigated the unknown responses of five castor bean genotypes to lead (Pb) contaminated soil, focusing on their growth and metal uptake efficiency. A unique aspect is the simultaneous assessment of multiple genotypes, offering a holistic view of their reactions to soil contamination...

Castor bean lead uptake +4 more

Perceptions of Environmental Sustainability and Luxury: Influences on Organic Food Buying Behavior among Millennials and Generation Z in Greece

by Skordoulis M. Panagiotakopoulou K. Manolis D. Papagrigoriou A. Kalantonis P.

Ecology, environmental change and management

The generational cohorts known as Millennials and Generation Z exhibit distinct behaviors and attitudes, differing significantly from older generations in various aspects including environmental perceptions and purchasing behaviors. Notably, organic foods are sometimes associated with luxury, as...

organic foods luxury foods +6 more

Unveiling the industrial photocatalytic dye degradation of textile effluents using tailored eco-friendly AgO Nanoparticles

by Subbulakshmi A. Sreenivasan V.

Water and Wastewater Treatment

In this study, tamarind leaf extract was used to effectively produce silver oxide (AgO) nanoparticles. Crystal violet (CV), Alizarin red (AR), Reactive black (RB), and rhodamine b (Rh B) degradation were examined to evaluate the effectiveness of AgO NPs. XRD patterns, UV-visible spectroscopy...

Textile effluents Dye Degradation +4 more

Theoretical Investigation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Oriented to Automotive Applications

by Anandkumar G. Ramakrishnan S. Arivarasan N. Annamalai K.

Environmental Health

Because of their efficiency and low environmental effect, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, or PEMFCs, are discussed in this abstract as a viable renewable energy source. The paper investigates PEMFCs theoretically, delving into their electrochemical mechanisms and developing a MATLAB simulation...

Fuel cells Electrodes +3 more

An Encompassing of two Biofuel – Diesel Blend’s in D.I. Diesel Engine for Reduced Air Pollution Emission

by Anandavelu K. Viswanath K.

Air Quality

The study explores the usage of Diesel Fuel (DF) blends in conjunction with two biofuels, eucalyptus and turpentine oil, in diesel engines to address the reduction of air pollutants such as Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Unburned Hydrocarbons (UBHC), and smoke density. Results indicate...

air pollution Turpentine oil +3 more

Elimination of nickel and chromium(VI) ions from industerial wastewater by electrodialysis/characteristics/impact of parameters

by Abdipour H. Kamani H. Hosseinzehi M. seyf M. Moein H. Moradian Haft Cheshmeh Z.

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Healthy water is a concern for the world due to rapid population growth and technological advancement. The entry of heavy metals into water as a result of various activities causes water pollution that has persistent effects. In this study, a specially designed electrodialysis cell was used to...

Electrodialysis VI +5 more

Comparative Assessment of Amine-Based Absorption and Calcium Looping Techniques for Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Post-Combustion Carbon Capture

by

Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy et al. View all

Climate change mitigation and adaptation

The escalating levels of atmospheric CO2 have underscored the necessity for developing effective carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. This study investigates the advancements in post-combustion CO2 capture technologies, specifically examining the efficiency of amine-based absorption and...