Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Removal of Phenol from Wastewater Using Ultrasound Cavitation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ultrasound cavitation is an advanced oxidation process in which organic contaminants are degraded by thermal degradation and reaction with hydroxyl -
Pyrolysis of Sodium Dibutyl Phosphate–Laden Radioactive Liquid Waste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Alkaline hydrolysis of organic radioactive liquid waste, specifically, spent PUREX solvent, is an established process that yields three distinct phases: n-dodecane (top), water-soluble organic phosphate (dibutyl phosphate) ... -
Potential of <i>Aspergillus niger</i> for the Neutralization of Highly Alkaline Bauxite Residue
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Biological methods are well-documented as efficient and eco-friendly techniques to convert waste into a green sustainable material. This study demonstrates the potential of organic acid–secreting filamentous fungi such as ... -
Physical and Chemical Investigation of Crude Oil Adsorption Using Bentonite Nanofluid in Contaminated Bushehr Carbonate Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Guaranteeing the civil engineering structures’ safety around oil wells is a crucial problem in civil and environmental engineering. The spillage of crude oil (CO) in soils leads to an intense decline in strength, causing ... -
Enhancing Hydrothermal Carbonization of Food Waste with Landfill Leachate: Optimization, Methane Recovery, and Sustainable Energy Generation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) emerges as a promising avenue for converting food waste into valuable resources while addressing environmental concerns. This study investigated the optimization of HTC parameters, utilizing ... -
Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. VII: Rapid Verification of Organoclay–Sand Capping Blends
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)At the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York, a multilayer reactive capping system is required as part of the approved remedy. The base reactive layer is an organoclay (OC)–sand layer containing a minimum of ... -
Comprehensive Analysis of Modified Heavy Metal Pollution Index and Health Risk Assessment in the Yamuna River of Delhi, India: Crucial Study for Environmental Health Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The Yamuna River, vital for the sustenance of millions residing in Delhi, is heavily polluted with toxic heavy metals due to the effects of urbanization, industrialization, and untreated sewage discharge. Understanding the ... -
Co-pyrolysis of Diaper Cellulose and Sugarcane Bagasse: Investigating Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Possible Synergies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This research involves the blending of readily accessible waste materials, namely diaper cellulose (DC) and sugarcane bagasse (SB), for a comprehensive thermodynamic and kinetic analysis during co-pyrolysis. Thermogravimetric ... -
Hydrothermal Carbonization of Crude Oil Tank Bottom Sludge for Energy Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising technology for the conversion of waste biomass into an energy-dense coal-like product known as hydrochar. This study evaluated the application of HTC to generate a renewable ... -
Deoxygenation Pathways for Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil: A Review on Catalyst and Operating Parameters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The aviation industry stands at the crossroads of a climate crisis, which significantly contributes to worldwide carbon (C) emissions. To combat this issue and embrace environmental sustainability, the production of ... -
Utilizing Hydrothermal Carbonization for Sustainable Processing and Reuse of Oily Sludge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is emerging as a promising technology for converting waste biomass into a dense coal-like product known as hydrochar. Oily sludge (OS), known for its toxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic ... -
Electrokinetic Remediation of Chromium-Contaminated Puliyantangal Lake Sediments in India and the Effect of Bone Dust Amendment in Chromium Removal
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Soil contamination, particularly by chromium from industrial effluents, remains a significant global environmental concern. Contaminant removal stands out as a pressing requirement in the current environmental landscape. ... -
Eggshell-Derived Fe-Mg Particles and Hydroxyapatite for Removal of Tetracycline and Metronidazole from Aqueous Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In this study, eggshells were upgraded to two active adsorbents, iron (Fe)-magnesium (Mg) particles and hydroxyapatite (HAP), and their subsequent utilization for the elimination of tetracycline (TET) and metronidazole ... -
Preliminary Investigations on the Performance and Characterization of Municipal Wastewater Sludge-Derived Biochar–Plastic Composites: A Resource-Oriented Solution to Sludge and Plastic Waste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Plastic waste has emerged as a pressing global concern, with a significant portion of it being discarded into the environment. Concurrently, wastewater sludge has also become an environmental threat due to the potential ... -
Impact of Reactor Configuration on Autotrophic Denitrification Performance in a Microbial Fuel Cell
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The removal of nitrogen from wastewater is one of the challenges faced by environmental engineers globally. Autotrophic denitrification is a promising method for treating nitrate -
Enhancement of the Catalytic Ozonation Process by Using TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZrO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In this study, we employed synthesized titanium oxide/zirconium oxide (TiO2/ZrO2) nanoparticles as activated catalysts to enhance the ozonation process during hydroxyl radical (OH°) generation using atrazine (ATZ) as a ... -
Biosynthesis and Biosorption Potential of AgNPs from <i>A. Indica</i> Extract for Removal of Cr (VI)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The objective of the present study was the biosynthesis of nonhazardous and cost-effective silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant extracts of Azadirachta indica (neem), for the removal of hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] ... -
Efficacious Degradation of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid by UV–H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> Advanced Oxidation and Optimization of Process Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology
(ASCE, 2024/07/01)The concentration of persistent organic compounds, including pesticides, in aquatic environments is gradually increasing due to industrial discharge and uncontrolled runoff from agricultural fields. The advanced oxidation ... -
Effects of Cocontamination by Toluene on Cr(VI) Adsorption by P-nZVI in a Soil–Water System: A Fixed-Bed Column Study
(ASCE, 2024/07/01)Soil–water cocontamination with heavy metals and nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) raises widespread concerns. Coexisting NAPL pollutants like toluene can antagonize the chemical processes employed for removing target heavy ... -
Health Risk Assessment of Different Sources of Metals in PM<sub>10</sub> and PM<sub>2.5</sub> in the Largest City in Northeast India
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Northeast India, home to a population of 46 million, has the highest infant mortality rate in the country. Some of these infant mortalities might be attributed to exposure to toxic air pollutants, especially heavy metals. ...