Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Synthesis and Application of Chitosan–Graphene Oxide and Titanium-Dioxide Coated Granular Activated Carbon Composites for Adsorptive and Photocatalytic Removal of Antibiotics
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)The main aim of this study was to remove a model antibiotic, that is, metronidazole (MET), using TiO2 coated on granular activated charcoal (GAC–TiO2) and graphene oxide (GO) embedded in chitosan (CS) by adsorption and ... -
Direct Leaching of Lead from Galena Using Acetic Acid in Iron(III) Chloride
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Investigations on the kinetics of leaching lead from galena (PbS), using acetic acid (HAc) solutions in iron(III) chloride (FeCl3) solutions, were conducted using shrinking core models. The effects of operational parameters, ... -
Effect of Gypsum Content on CSAB Cement-Based Immobilization of Se and SO<sub>4</sub> from Industrial Filter Sludge and Sodium–Selenium Salts
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Release of different heavy metals from various industries is a significant environmental hazard worldwide. In order to reduce the threat from these chemicals, different treatment methods are needed to make them harmless. ... -
Long-Term Leaching Behavior of Chromite Ore Processing Residue as Backfill Material and the Propagation of Chromium in the Surrounding Soil
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Leaching characteristics of chromium ore processing residue (COPR) for the long term (simulating a 20-year leaching scenario) were investigated using laboratory flow-through column testing with synthetic rainwater and ... -
Uptake and Distribution of Natural <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>40</sup>K Radionuclides in Olive Trees Grown in Hausha Area, Jordan
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This study focused on determining the concentrations of 238U, 232Th, and 40K in olive trees components grown in an area with natural radionuclides (Hausha, Jordan), and in the corresponding soil samples via gamma-ray ... -
Optimization of Arsenic Adsorption by Mill Scale–Derived Magnetite Particles Using Response Surface Methodology
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)This study focuses on the optimization and application of mill scale–derived magnetite particles for the adsorptive removal of arsenic (As) from groundwater. The reverse coprecipitation method is applied to synthesize the ... -
Integration of Gray System Theory with AHP Decision-Making for Wastewater Reuse Decision-Making
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The existence of uncertainties in decision-making has given rise to multicriteria decision-making to achieve results that weigh in the effects of uncertainty. This study presents a method for selecting the best alternative ... -
Effect of Salinity on Moisture Flow and Root Water Uptake in Sandy Loam Soil
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The present study analyzes the effect of salinity on crop growth and root zone soil moisture dynamics. A newly developed root water uptake (RWU) model was used for simulation of soil moisture and RWU for irrigation field ... -
Nitrate Removal from Groundwater by Electrocoagulation: Process Optimization through Response Surface Method
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)This study will investigate the removal of nitrate from groundwater by aluminum–aluminum (Al–Al) electrocoagulation (EC) using response surface methodology. Box–Behnken design (BBD) will be used to investigate the mutual ... -
Proclaiming Electrochemical Oxidation as a Potent Technology for the Treatment of Wastewater Containing Xenobiotic Compounds: A Mini Review
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Xenobiotics are newly identified contaminants, recently discovered to be present in the environment and possessing potential threat to different components of the ecosystems due to their inherent toxicity and endocrine-disrupting ... -
Effect of High Temperature on Composite Mortars Containing Hazardous Expanded Polyvinyl Chloride Waste
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The disposal of hazardous wastes poses a serious threat to the environment because of their long period of degradation. This study is based on an experimental approach that aims to analyze the effect of high temperatures ... -
Simultaneous Separation of Pd, Rh, and Ru from Simulated Radwaste Using Tin as the Solvent Metal prior to Final Vitrification into Borosilicate Glass: An Attempt to Recover Wealth from Waste
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Platinum group metals (PGMs), namely, Ru, Rh, and Pd, were removed simultaneously from molten borosilicate glass containing simulated high-level waste (HLW), using Sn as the solvent metal. The metal and glass phases were ... -
Mercury in Soil around a 2,600 MW Coal-Fired Super Thermal Power Plant in India and Human Health Risk Assessment
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Coal-fired power plants are major emitters of mercury, a toxic element of global concern, to the atmosphere. Although more than 100 coal-fired power plants exist in India, only a limited number of studies have assessed ... -
Need for Reassessment of Environmental Indices
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Several environmental indices have been developed over the last five decades. These indicators have been used by decision makers. However, it is becoming difficult for decision makers to understand the relevance and meaning ... -
Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment from a Drinking Water Perspective: Case Study in a Tropical Groundwater Basin in Eastern India
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)This study assessed the groundwater vulnerability of the Rana groundwater basin, Odisha, India. The study attempts to optimize the DRASTIC method by modifying the weights and ratings assigned to the DRASTIC parameters using ... -
Experimental Investigation on MSW Fine Mixed with Fibers: Fiber Reinforced Waste
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)One of the major problems that every part of the world is fighting today is waste production and how to deal with it, that is, waste management. In India, every city periphery becomes a dump yard for tonnes of waste. This ... -
Leaching Kinetics of Lead from Galena Using Hydrogen Peroxide and Trichloroacetic Acid
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The leaching kinetics of lead (Pb) from galena using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in trichloroacetic acid (TCA) solution will be explored in this study. The influence of temperature, stirring speed, concentrations of H2O2 and ... -
Effect of Calcined Limestone on the Performance of Roughing Filter for Turbidity Removal of Palm Oil Mill Effluent
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Malaysia is considered as a major palm oil producer in the world. Therefore, it is vital to utilize an environmentally friendly and inexpensive method to treat palm oil mill effluent (POME) in Malaysia. Nowadays, the use ... -
Production of Waste Plastics Oil and Its Prospective Use in a Variable Compression CI Engine
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The present investigation reports the production of pyrolytic plastic oils and their performance in compression ignition (CI) diesel engines with different oil and additive blends. Experimental investigation has been ... -
Alkaline Hydrolysis Application Procedures for Munitions Constituents Management Practices
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Department of defense (DoD) hand grenade training ranges have implemented alkaline hydrolysis, which is the practice of applying hydrated lime [Ca(OH)2] to range soil, to manage the deposition of Composition B components, ...