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1. Assessment of landslide susceptibility zonation using frequency ratio and statistical index: a case study of Al-Fawar basin, Tartous, Syria

Author:
H. G. Abdo
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2599-2618
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
basins; case studies; coasts; inventories; landslides; lithology; prediction; rain; satellites; Syria
Abstract:
... Landslide is one of the most morpho-dynamic patterns of slopes in the coastal region of Syria. The assessment of landslide susceptibility is a complex procedure because of limited data and lack of related literature in Syria. Therefore, the current paper explored the landslide susceptibility in Al-Fawar basin, based on remote sensing data in the GIS environment. Inventorization of the current land ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03322-1

2. Bio-fertilizers issued from anaerobic digestion for growing tomatoes under irrigation by treated wastewater: targeting circular economy concept

Author:
A. Tallou; F. Aziz; A. J. Garcia; F. P. Salcedo; F. E. El Minaoui; S. Amir
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2379-2388
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Solanum lycopersicum; anaerobic digestion; biofertilizers; circular economy; fruit quality; fruit weight; irrigation; leaf analysis; olive mill wastewater; phosphates; plant growth; plant height; steam; tomatoes; wastewater treatment; water potential
Abstract:
... Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) plant were provided with bio-fertilizers issued from anaerobic digestion of olive mill wastewater without and with 1%, 5% of phosphate residues in mesophilic conditions for 25 days. 1% of raw substrates (OMW raw; OMW + 1%PR raw; olive mill wastewater + 5%phosphate residues raw; and phosphate residues) and digestates (olive mill wastewater digestate, olive mill waste ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03265-7

3. Biosorption of hexavalent chromium and Congo red dye onto Pleurotus mutilus biomass in aqueous solutions

Author:
A. Alouache; A. Selatnia; H. E. Sayah; M. Khodja; S. Moussous; N. Daoud
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2477-2492
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Congo red; Pleurotus; biomass; biosorption; chromium; mass transfer; models; pollutants; sorption isotherms; temperature; wastes; water pollution; Algeria
Abstract:
... With the significantly increasing pharmaceutical and antibiotics industry in Algeria, the elimination of biomass is of utmost importance since the latter represents a large part of waste from the manufacturing process. In this work, the elimination of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) and Congo red dye is part of the Pleurotus mutilus biomass recovery process. Thus, biosorption has been studied in a dis ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03313-2

4. Cadmium distribution in soils, soil litter and cacao beans: a case study from Colombia

Author:
J. P. Gil; S. López-Zuleta; R. Y. Quiroga-Mateus; J. Benavides-Erazo; N. Chaali; D. Bravo
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2455-2476
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
altitude; basins; cadmium; case studies; cations; cultivars; electrical resistance; environmental science; fertilizers; food chain; geophysics; human health; pH; soil organic matter; technology; tomography; topsoil; toxicity; Colombia
Abstract:
... Cadmium is a toxic non-essential metal for almost all living systems. It is one of the biggest challenges for farmlands and the food chain because of its toxic effect on human health. This research aims to determine the Cd content in soils, litter and cacao beans, following the Cd fluxes within each cacao system using the two-dimensional electrical resistivity tomography technique. The study was c ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03299-x

5. Characterization and antioxidant-antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Punica granatum extract

Author:
A. Aygün; S. Özdemir; M. Gülcan; M. S. Yalçın; M. Uçar; F. Şen
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2781-2788
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; DNA damage; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Punica granatum; X-ray diffraction; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; antibacterial properties; antioxidants; crystal structure; environmental science; nanobiotechnology; nanomedicine; nanosilver; pomegranates; transmission electron microscopy; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
Abstract:
... In this study, low-cost, simple, and eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was performed using pomegranate extract (Ag NPs/PG). Punica granatum extract acts as a reducing agent and capping agent in the synthesis of Ag NPs. The presence of Ag NPs/PG was analyzed using characterization methods such as UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectrophotomete ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03246-w

6. Degradation of ibuprofen by photo-based advanced oxidation processes: exploring methods of activation and related reaction routes

Author:
S. Adityosulindro; C. Julcour; D. Riboul; L. Barthe
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3247-3260
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
hydrogen peroxide; ibuprofen; iron; mercury; mineralization; oxidants; photolysis; photooxidation; pollutants; sonication; stoichiometry; ultrasonics; ultraviolet radiation
Abstract:
... Several homogeneous photo-based advanced oxidation processes-namely photolysis, photo-oxidation, and photo-Fenton oxidation—were investigated for the elimination of ibuprofen in water. The effects of several operating parameters, such as the lamp type (low or medium pressure mercury, xenon-arc), the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (0.5 to 7 times the stoichiometric amount required for mineraliz ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03372-5

7. Determination of bisphenol-A in plastic bottled water in markets of Zanjan, Iran

Author:
M. Parto; J. Aazami; Z. Shamsi; A. Zamani; M. Savabieasfahani
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3337-3344
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
anxiety; average daily intake; bisphenol A; bottled water; brain; color; environmental science; high performance liquid chromatography; industry; pH; risk; solar radiation; storage time; wildlife; Iran
Abstract:
... Each year, millions of tons of bisphenol-A (BPA) are produced and used in the global economy. In children, BPA exposure causes impaired brain development, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as anxiety and metabolic-related disorders. Pregnant women, infants and young children face the greatest risk from BPA exposure. Under public pressure, BPA has been banned from baby bottle ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03488-8

8. Effect of wetting and drying cycles on the durability of bio-cemented soil of expressway slope

Author:
S. Gowthaman; K. Nakashima; S. Kawasaki
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2309-2322
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Japan; durability; environmental science; mechanical properties; roads; soil
Abstract:
... Cyclic wet-dry is one of the influential weathering agents which can rapidly alter the mechanical properties of soils, limiting their durability and consistent performance. This study investigates the effect of wet-dry cycles on the mechanical behaviour of bio-cemented soil. Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation-based bio-cementation is an innovative soil improvement method, which is gaining i ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03306-1

9. Evaluation of geological hazard of the subway (case study: Ahvaz subway, southwest of Iran)

Author:
A. Lotfeali Ayeneh; H. Amanipoor; S. Battaleb-Looie; K. Bagheri Nia
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3061-3074
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
alluvium; case studies; corrosion; geophysics; liquefaction; lithology; soil; subsidence; technology; water table; Iran
Abstract:
... Like other large-scale development projects, the design, construction, and utilization of subway projects have several positive and negative environmental consequences. In this study, geological hazards in the construction phase of Ahvaz Subway Line 1identified and localized. The environmental impacts also were assessed in the surface and subsurface sections. During the surface evaluation, after p ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03427-7

10. Evaluation of pumice stone as an alternative low-cost adsorbent for atenolol removal, an emerging contaminant

Author:
J. Quesada-Rodríguez; A. Ledezma-Espinoza; F. Roa-Gutiérrez; L. G. Romero-Esquivel
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3177-3188
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
adsorbents; adsorption; desorption; human health; kinetics; pH; pumice; risk; sorption isotherms; technology; wastewater
Abstract:
... Atenolol is a β-blocker considered to be an emerging contaminant due to its potential risk to aquatic ecosystems and human health. The removal of atenolol from water was studied using pumice stone, an amorphous, porous, and low-cost adsorbent. The adsorption process was evaluated in ultrapure water by kinetic, pH, and isotherm batch assays; the matrix effect of wastewater and desorption using ultr ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03391-2

11. Evaluation of selected halophytes for phytoextraction of Co, Cu, Zn and capability of desalination of saline soil

Author:
M. Waris; J. A. Baig; F. N. Talpur; H. I. Afridi; T. G. Kazi; H. Yousaf
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2737-2746
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Alhagi maurorum; Salvadora persica; Suaeda; Tamarix aphylla; atomic absorption spectrometry; cobalt; desalination; halophytes; phytoaccumulation; saline soils
Abstract:
... This study reveals the phytoextraction of trace metals (cobalt ‘Co’, copper ‘Cu’ and zinc ‘Zn’) by selected plants Alhagi maurorum, Tamarix aphylla, Salvadora persica and Suaeda nigra in saline soil. The two parts (roots and shoots) of selected plants were collected from different sites and desalinated rhizospheric soil samples (adhering to the root of plants). The matrices of saline soil, desalin ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03269-3

12. Experimental and numerical study of gas to liquid ratio in stratified gas-saturated liquid blowouts’ plumes

Author:
B. Bafandeh; A. A. Bidokhti; K. Lari; M. Ezam
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2365-2378
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
basins; carbon dioxide; dissolved gases; environmental science; liquids; oils
Abstract:
... During underwater live-oil blowouts, some fraction of dissolved gas separates from oil upon pressure drop. The excessive buoyancy flux caused by free gas, as well as dominated gas bubbles slip velocity, heightens the plume peeling level when compared with pure-liquid blowouts. A series of laboratory experiments with CO₂ saturated water and pure water blowout in an open-top stratified basin was car ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03343-w

13. Formation of improved activated carbons from sugarcane bagasse as environmental materials for adsorption of phenolic pollutants

Author:
K. M. S. Khalil; M. Khairy; O. A. S. Allam; M. K. Khalil
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3103-3116
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Raman spectroscopy; activated carbon; adsorbents; adsorption; biomass; desorption; graphene; industrial wastes; nitrogen; phenol; pollutants; prices; pyrogallol; pyrolysis; resorcinol; sorption isotherms; sugarcane bagasse; surface area; toxicity
Abstract:
... Phenolic pollutants are very toxic and their removal from aquatic resources is very important. Adsorption by activated carbon, AC, is the best method for removal of phenols from solutions. However, the high cost of AC and difficulty of its regeneration after phenol adsorption puts high demand on low price AC materials. Therefore, sugarcane bagasse as a sustainable, bulky and fibrous biomass was se ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03382-3

14. Forty years wind wave power assessment in the high-energy region of Persian Gulf

Author:
F. Salimi; C. Ershadi; V. Chegini
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2677-2702
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
autumn; energy; environmental science; mathematical models; technology; water power; water waves; wind; winter; Persian Gulf
Abstract:
... The high-energy region of Persian Gulf is investigated due to wave energy level, distribution direction, and stability over 40 years. For this purpose, 40-year ECMWF (ERA-Interim) wind data and GEBCO hydrographic data were used as the inputs for SWAN numerical model, and the wave characteristics and wave power were obtained. For detailed investigations, 15 points were considered to investigate in ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03389-w

15. Heterotrophic aerobic denitrification by novel bacterium Georgenia daeguensis ARB2 for treatment of nitrate contaminated waters

Author:
A. Rajta; H. Setia; S. Shukla; R. Bhatia
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3133-3144
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Georgenia; bacteria; carbon; carbon nitrogen ratio; denitrification; glycogen; maltose; nitrates; nitrogen; pH; temperature; wastewater; wastewater treatment
Abstract:
... Denitrification is a potential strategy for nitrate removal from wastewater. This study reports the isolation of a novel bacterium Georgenia daeguensis ARB2 which has not been earlier reported for treatment of wastewater. ARB2 was isolated from pharmaceutical wastewater and optimized for growth and nitrate removal under conditions of 10 mM nitrate stress (140 mgL⁻¹ [Formula: see text]). It can uti ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03253-x

16. Horseradish peroxidase-calcium peroxide core–shell microcapsules as a novel permeable reactive barrier for bioremediation of phenol-contaminated waters

Author:
S. H. Mirdamadian; H. Moghimi; S. Asad; S. M. M. Dastgheib; F. Karimian
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3165-3176
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
alginates; bioremediation; calcium chloride; calcium peroxide; chitosan; crosslinking; groundwater; horseradish; hydrogen peroxide; magnesium; peroxidase; phenol; sodium tripolyphosphate; strength (mechanics); wastewater treatment; water pollution
Abstract:
... Core–shell immobilization of peroxide nanoparticles and horseradish peroxidase can be advantageous for removal of organic contaminants. In the present study, this novel technology was exploited for phenol removal from polluted water in order to prevent phenolic shock for the downstream microbial population. Since hydrogen peroxide production by calcium peroxide nanoparticles could be six times hig ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03458-0

17. Hourly emission inventories for air toxic emissions for eastern Australian electricity generators derived from energy distribution data

Author:
M. Garg; J. D. Silver; R. Schofield; R. G. Ryan
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2973-2992
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
air; air pollution; coal; electricity; electricity generation; inventories; mercury; nitrogen oxides; particulates; power plants; sulfur dioxide; technology; time series analysis; toxicity; Australia
Abstract:
... Emission inventories are a fundamental input for atmospheric chemical transport models in order to accurately simulate air pollution and its impacts. In Australia, emission inventories are currently not available for electricity generators at high temporal and spatial resolutions. In this study, a new high spatial and temporal resolution inventory for Australian power plant emissions has been deve ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03429-5

18. Insight into the generation of hydroxyl radicals by photo-electrocoagulation process via active chlorine

Author:
J. Treviño-Reséndez; A. Medel; P. Mijaylova; I. Robles; F. Rodríguez-Valadez; L. A. Godínez; Y. Meas
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 2913-2924
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
aluminum; chlorides; chlorine; coumarin; electrochemistry; fluorescence emission spectroscopy; irradiation; mineralization; pH; phenol; synergism; ultraviolet radiation
Abstract:
... Photo-electrocoagulation with aluminum electrodes is becoming an increasingly attractive process for the degradation of organic pollutants in low concentration levels, such as those found in secondary effluents (biological processes). The technological potential of this approach relies on the synergistic effect of the electrochemical generation of coagulants, active chlorine species, and photochem ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03351-w

19. Isotherms, kinetics and thermodynamic studies of removal of thorium from aqueous solution by boehmite granules

Author:
H. Sid Kalal; J. Ettehadi Gargari; A. R. Khanchi; S. E. Mousavi; S. Moghtaderi; M. Taghiof
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3275-3286
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
Gibbs free energy; adsorbents; adsorption; aqueous solutions; boehmite; enthalpy; entropy; environmental science; models; pH; sorption isotherms; technology; temperature; thorium
Abstract:
... The performance of boehmite granules in the adsorption of thorium ions from aqueous solution was studied in batch and continuous processes. The effective parameters such as pH and temperature were evaluated. First, the pH value was optimized, and then, several experiments were carried out in the optimized pH value and various temperatures (30, 40 and 55 °C). The equilibrium adsorption data were an ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03457-1

20. Malaysia's economic growth, consumption of oil, industry and CO2 emissions: evidence from the ARDL model

Author:
B. Aslam; J. Hu; S. Ali; T. S. AlGarni; M. A. Abdullah
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3189-3200
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
carbon dioxide; climate change; economic development; energy; energy use and consumption; greenhouse gases; humans; industry; liquids; models; oils; technology; trade; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The leading cause of global climate change and warming is greenhouse gas emissions. In developing economic activities, energy plays an important role, and human activities are responsible for climate change, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions adverse impacts on the environment. This study investigates carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption on CO₂ emissions rather than total energy consu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03279-1