Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
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EISSN:2153-5515|ISSN:2153-5493|Disc:The Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste publishes peer-reviewed original articles on all aspects of research, planning, development and management of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW). These include the traditional areas of research, design, control, restoration/remediation, construction, planning, detection/analysis, oversight, operations, regulations and policy. The Journal offers articles with both fundamental research and practical approaches/solutions to the problems and challenges faced by engineers, scientists, process managers, practicing professionals, researchers, contractors, and government policymakers|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Optimizing <i>Scenedesmus obliquus</i> Cultivation for Enhanced Nutrient Recovery from Human Urine in a Circular Economy Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Microalgae cultivation utilizing urine can extract valuable nutrients from the urine while also producing beneficial by-products. Phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) are nutrients vital to all living organisms. When wastewater ... -
Opportunity, Challenges, and Options for Decarburization of Huge Transport Fleet in Major Indian Organization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To combat climate change, the world is witnessing a rapid transition phase from fossil fuels to renewables. In this transition, India’s aspiration to emerge as a climate leader by declaring ambitious nationally determined ... -
Interplay of Dye Biodegradation and Energy Recovery in a Microbial Fuel Cell with a MnO<sub>2</sub>-Modified Anode under Optimized Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In microbial fuel cells (MFCs), Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial coculture was used to generate energy and to degrade various concentrations of malachite green (MG) dye. The performance of MFCs ... -
Influence of Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation Technique on Mitigating Rainfall-Induced Surface Erosion of the Ganga River Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is an emerging field of microbial geotechnology for surface erosion remediation. Conventionally, Sporosarcian pasteurii bacteria are used mostly for MICP treatment to enhance ... -
Impact of Soil Particle Size Distribution on Zinc Immobilization Using Nano Zero Valent Iron
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The unsafe disposal of sewage, industrial effluents, and solid waste has contaminated urban soil with heavy metals. Zinc (Zn), although it is a micronutrient, could be considered toxic when in excess quantities. In recent ... -
Impact of Pollutants on Groundwater Quality and Health Risk Assessment of Quaternary Aquifers in Northern India
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The tremendous increase in the population and the establishment of numerous industrial setups in the last few decades has caused an augmentation in the demand for water. This has led to a greater reliance on groundwater ... -
Hydrochar Nanocatalyst for Emerging Pollutant Remediation, Sustainable Development, and Circular Economy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hydrochar (HC), a carbon (C)-rich solid material produced using a hydrothermal technique at relatively low temperatures and pressures, has gained little attention regarding its use as a nanocatalyst in multiple wastewater ... -
Framework for Evaluating and Mitigating Industrial Air Pollution in India: Systematic Review of Concepts and Unmet Needs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)No long-term solution can evaluate the social and environmental requirements of communities near industries, especially in developing countries. The global landscape of technology, innovation, and industry has undergone ... -
Fabrication of Novel Ceramic Membrane Using Coal Fly Ash Blended with Fuller’s Clay for Separation of Technical Lignin
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, waste coal fly ash was blended with fuller’s clay to fabricate a novel ceramic membrane for the efficient separation of technical lignin from aqueous solutions. A circular ceramic membrane was prepared using ... -
Extraction of Zinc from Spent Alkaline Batteries Using Cyanex 272 Impregnated on Polyurethane Foam
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, zinc, which is an important industrial metal and a major component of alkaline batteries, was extracted from spent alkaline batteries using polyurethane foam (PUF) impregnated with the solvent Cyanex 272. ... -
Evaluating the Status of Wetland Conservation Integration with Multitype State Action Plans in the 50 US States
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The protection of wetlands plays a critical role in ecosystem health and human welfare. This research paper explores the role of major types of state action plans, including climate action plans (CAPs), hazard mitigation ... -
Evaluating Microplastic Effects on Performance and Electrochemistry of Microbial Fuel Cells for Wastewater Treatment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Microplastics (MPs) that are contained in water pose a great threat to the ecological environment, because they have the potential to biomagnify in the food chain, which negatively affects higher trophic level animals that ... -
Enhancing Mechanical Characteristics of Fly Ash and Fly Ash–Stone Dust Using Geopolymerization Technique
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geopolymer, an inorganic aluminosilicate polymer, is considered a sustainable construction material. However, a notable research gap still persists in minimizing the use of alkali activators and calcium-based additives by ... -
Effectiveness of a Biofertilizer in the Treatment of Carpet Industry Dye Wastewater in an Earthen Pot–Coupled Plant Microbial Fuel Cell
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) is a novel technology in which organic matter is converted into electricity using living plants and bacteria in the soil. This study presents a sustainable technology for the treatment ... -
Effect of Different Incubation Periods on <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in a Membraneless Microbial Fuel Cell for Simultaneous Chicken Manure Bioremediation and Electricity Generation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The need for energy resources is continuously increasing worldwide and raises the need for environmentally benign, low-cost processes for energy generation. Membraneless microbial fuel cell (ML-MFC) has emerged as a promising ... -
Bioswales and Permeable Pavements as Green Infrastructure for Flood Mitigation in Chicago Neighborhoods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Urban flooding, increasingly exacerbated by climate change, poses significant risks to communities and infrastructure. This study focuses on mitigating such flooding by implementing green infrastructure (GI), specifically ... -
Biodegradation of Heterogeneous Pollutants in Hybrid MBBR System: Resilience Assessment under Different Shock Stress Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The sudden increase in phenol concentrations is frequently observed in coke-oven, petrochemical, and petroleum refinery waste streams due to changes in process parameters, posing challenges for the biological treatment ... -
Biochemical Methane Potential of Microalgae Cultivated in High-Strength Beverage Wastewater: Implications for Energy Enhancement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study aimed to assess the biochemical methane potential (BMP) of microalgal substrates grown on high-strength beverage wastewater as a potential end-use application for biomass. Two microalgal species, Scenedesmus ... -
Zero Liquid Discharge in the Dye Intermediate Industry with the Primary Treatment Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The dye intermediate industry plays a pivotal role in the textile, paper, and chemical sectors, but it is often associated with significant water pollution owing to the release of complex and colored effluents. This paper ... -
Volume Change Behavior of Cement Kiln Dust
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Industrial wastes cause damage to the environment and pose a threat to public health. The utilization of industrial wastes is inevitable if a circular economy needs to be achieved. Cement kiln dust (CKD) is a potential ...