Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Assessment of the Accumulation and Potential Toxicity of Polystyrene Microplastics in Rats
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent years, there has been a significant amount of research conducted on microplastics (MPs) as emerging pollutants. These particles, which are < 5 mm in size, are the primary cause of environmental and aquatic ... -
Silica Fume Slurry Lagoon Closure: Thixotropic Material Characterization and Solidification
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper reports on the evaluation and stabilization/solidification (S/S) of a thixotropic, silica-rich slurry sediment (SS) media from a 14.2-ha (35-acre) unlined lagoon that exhibited flash setting behavior when contacted ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Application of Principal Component Analysis for the Elucidation of Chemical Compositions’ Effect in Frass Compost
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Black soldier fly [Hermetia illucens (BSF)] larvae treatment emerges as a promising solution to increasing waste, resource limitations, and the need for sustainable waste management. This insect-based method transforms ... -
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 ... -
Valorization of Walnut Shells by Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Its Lignin Extracted Using the Organosolv Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Energy consumption reached 604 EJ in 2022 with 82% of it coming from fossil fuels and resulting in 39.3 billion tons of CO2 emission, causing twin sustainability issues of energy security and global warming. This necessitates ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Fly Ash, Lime Sludge, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Based Geopolymer-Stabilized Kaolin Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sustainability benefits of Class F fly ash (FA), lime sludge (LS), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)-based geopolymer-stabilized Edgar plastic kaolin (EPK) clay ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A Simulation–Optimization Approach for the Optimal Remediation of Reactive Contaminants in Confined and Unconfined Aquifers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The degradation of groundwater quality is a challenging concern, and the restoration of contaminated aquifers is often expensive and resource-intensive, which requires reliable solutions. The reactive groundwater contaminants, ... -
Dry Deactivation of Sodium Metal in a Molten LiCl-KCl-CsCl-NaCl System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)An experimental study was performed with the objective of investigating and characterizing a dry technique for deactivation of sodium metal in a molten salt system. The study was performed in three parts. First, ... -
Immobilization of Heavy Metals in Soil: A Sustainable Bioremediation and Reuse with <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> and Alternate Calcium Sources
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Heavy-metal contamination in soil due to rapid industrialization poses a persistent environmental challenge, demanding effective and sustainable remediation solutions. Bacillus subtilis, a resilient bacterial strain, has ... -
EPA LEAF Testing of Ultra-Lightweight Foamed Glass Aggregate to Support Vapor Barrier Applications on Ponds and Lagoons
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Foamed glass aggregate (FGA) was characterized to evaluate its potential to serve as a vapor barrier on various water bodies [water supply reservoirs, industrial lagoons, acid mine drainage (AMD) ponds, etc.] Specifically, ... -
AI and Machine Learning for Optimizing Waste Management and Reducing Air Pollution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI&ML) can transform waste management and air quality by facilitating the analysis of extensive data sets to predict waste generation trends, optimize ... -
Performance Evaluation of Lab-Simulated Bioreactor Landfills under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions Using Wastewater and Sludge as Moisture Sources
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study examined the effects of introducing wastewater and sludge, together with leachate recirculation, on the decomposition of municipal solid waste (MSW) in bioreactor landfills under controlled moisture conditions. ...