Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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EPA 1315 One-Dimensional Leach Testing of Silts Impacted by Chlorobenzene-Rich NAPL
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)An extensive treatability study was completed on a chlorobenzene-rich nonaqueous phase liquid (CB-NAPL) impacted source zone at an active industrial site. A baseline leaching condition for the low permeability silty site ... -
A Planning-Support Tool for Spatial Suitability Assessment of Harvesting Sites for Stormwater Infrastructure
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Increasing water shortages and the effects of global climate change require us to adopt sustainable methods to protect our natural water sources. Of all the techniques that are used to conserve water, stormwater harvesting ... -
Spatial–Temporal Assessment of Annual Water Yield and Impact of Land Use Changes on Upper Ganga Basin, India, Using InVEST Model
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The natural environment consists of flora and fauna, providing valuable services for human livelihood, termed ecosystem services (ES). These ES consist of four significant biomes, of which water is one of the subbiomes. ... -
Metal Characterization of LED Lamp Waste: Hazard Classification and Potential Toxicity Impacts Evaluation
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The increasing market share of light emitting diode (LED) lamps shows that there will be a surplus of LED lamp waste in the future. LED lamps contain base, critical, and precious metals, and these metals are associated ... -
Suitability of Various Ureolytic Microbes for Potential Soil Strengthening via Biocementation
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Biocementation or microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a feasible biochemical process in enhancing the behavior of geomaterial, that is, soil strengthening and/or remediation. This biochemical ... -
Development of Regression Model and Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Prepared Using Gold Ore Tailings
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )In this study, 11 mix proportions of geopolymer concrete (GPC) beam and cylinder samples were prepared by partially replacing the class F fly ash (FA) as the binder with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) in steps ... -
Probabilistic Assessment of Groundwater Quality and Fluoride Exposure Risk for North-Eastern Rajasthan, India
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Fluoride risk has been highlighted for many regions in India, particularly the north-western parts that include Rajasthan amongst the most severely affected. Comprehensive probabilistic analysis incorporating all the sources ... -
Physicomechanical Properties and Characterization of Gold Ore Tailings and the Utilization in Manufacturing of Geopolymer Concrete with Class F Fly Ash and Recycled Coarse Aggregates
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )The mining industry generates a large amount of waste, particularly in the form of tailing dumps, which creates major environmental difficulties such as air pollution, water pollution, soil erosion, and acid mine drainage. ... -
Valorization of Scrapped Marble Slurry Powder as Potential Sand Dune Stabilizer: Pilot Studies on Thar Desert Soils
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Rajasthan is considered the marble state of India, accounting for more than 94% of marble production in the country. Owing to unengineered marble processing and polishing, more than 70% of raw marble stone is scrapped as ... -
Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Properties of Soil Stabilized with Alkali-Activated Jarofix for Road Applications
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )In this study, we investigated the feasibility of jarofix [a zinc (Zn) smelter by-product] as a potential geopolymer binder in soil stabilization for road applications. Different combinations of soil–jarofix (SJ) mixtures ... -
Use of Mesquite Hardwood–Derived Biochar for Stabilization and Solidification of Lead-Contaminated Soil
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Soil amendment and carbon sequestration are among the many possible applications for biochars, which are solid carbonaceous materials produced by biomass pyrolysis in an oxygen-deficient environment. Biochars have recently ... -
Consolidation and Compressibility Behavior of Compacted Nanoclay-Amended Bentonite Liners Inundated with Inorganic Salt Solutions
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )The hazardous waste leachates from landfills and tailing disposal facilities pose a severe threat to environmental ecosystems if they infiltrate through the barrier component. Bentonite and its amendments are frequently ... -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Geocell-Reinforced Base Layer with Different Infill Materials Overlying Clay
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )This study uses experimental and numerical modeling approaches to investigate the behavior of a square footing that is positioned on a geocell-reinforced base layer with different infill materials, which overlie soft clay ... -
Optimization of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis from CO<sub>2</sub> Using Response Surface Methodology
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )A microbial electrosynthesis cell (MES) is an electrochemical technique in which electrolithoautotrophic electroactive microbes fix carbon dioxide (CO2) to longer-chain volatile fatty acids (VFAs). The synthesis of VFAs ... -
A Field-Verified Model to Estimate Landfill Methane Flux Using Surface Methane Concentration Measurements under Calm Wind Conditions
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )A significant portion of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions––that are suspected of contributing to global warming––are emitted from landfills accepting biodegradable organic waste. Thus, the assessment of fugitive ... -
Investigating the Potential of a Ceramic-Based Microbial Fuel Cell for Concomitant Nutrient Removal and Power Recovery from Rice Mill Wastewater
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are emerging as a promising technology for sustainable wastewater treatment and electricity generation that utilizes microorganisms to convert organic matter into electricity. In this study, ... -
Anaerobically Digested Distillery Wastewater Treatment Using Coagulation–Flocculation Followed by Microalgal Treatment: Optimization of Coagulant Dosage, Dilution Ratio, and Photoperiod
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )The treatment of anaerobically digested distillery wastewater (ADWW) was investigated via coagulation–flocculation (C–F), followed by a microalgal system. As a first step, C–F was carried out using FeCl3 and polyaluminum ... -
Efficient Removal of Perfluorooctanoic Acid by UV-Based Peroxide and Persulfate Advanced Oxidation Processes
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) challenges traditional methods of aquatic treatment and recycling from recalcitrant organic compounds, which ubiquitously persist in the environment, mainly water bodies, and cause various ... -
Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from <i>Azadirachta indica</i> Extract: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Material for Wastewater Treatment
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )Nanoparticles are gaining wide application in wastewater treatment owing to their specific properties and large surface area–to-volume ratio. Due to growing environmental concerns, developing environment-friendly methods ... -
Sequestration of Paracetamol from Aqueous Solution Using Zinc Oxide/Polypyrrole Nanocomposite: Cost Analysis, Scale-Up Design, and Optimization of Process Parameters
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )The production of pharmaceuticals in recent years has been racing to its peak due to the advancement of society that has led to a rise in a variety of diseases. Thus, disposal of these untreated pharmaceutical products ...