Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Remediation of NAPL-Contaminated Brackish Water by Synthesized Organoclay: Experimental Analysis and BNN Predictive Model
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )This study aimed at synthesizing organoclay to remove benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) and phenol as nonaqueous phase liquid (NAPL) from brackish water. The cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was used ... -
EPA LEAF Testing of a Powdered Ladle Slag to Support pH Neutralization and Stabilization/Solidification Applications
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )This paper reports on the characterization of a ladle slag from an electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill that was pulverized to enable a wide range of beneficial uses that leverage its geochemistry and strong alkaline-buffering ... -
Indirect Aqueous Mineral Carbonation of Samples of Linz–Donawitz Slag from the Steel Industry in Eastern India
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )In this study, aqueous mineral carbonation of Linz–Donawitz (LD) slag waste from Rourkela, Bokaro, and Tata steel industries was undertaken at a room temperature of 30°C and elevated CO2 pressure (9 bar) to assess the ... -
Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. V: Evaluation of ISS Cylinder Sample Crusts Formed During EPA 1315M Testing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The main purpose of treatability testing is to tailor a proposed remedial approach and related testing to site-specific conditions to ensure the maximum possible applicability of the bench-scale results at the full scale, ... -
Oxidative and Photochemical Processes for Soft Drink–Industry Wastewater Treatment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Soft drinks–industry wastewater (SDIW) contains high concentrations of sugar (420–487 mg/L) and sodium (320–397 mg/L), has high pH (∼9), and contains biorefractory pollutants. Therefore, rapid and effective techniques are ... -
Impact of the Organic Strength of Dairy Wastewater and Vermibed Depth on the Performance of Macrophyte-Assisted Vermifilters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)In the last few decades, vermifiltration has become a well-known alternative to conventional wastewater remediation methods owing to its economic viability and environmental sustainability. In the present study, we examined ... -
Antibiotics Removal via Novel N-Doped Carbon Derived from Carbonization of Different Forms of Polyaniline
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)N-doped carbon (CP) was synthesized through carbonization of a polyaniline (PANI) prepared using interfacial polymerization. Different forms of PANI, such as emeraldine salt (ES), emeraldine base (EB), and aniline oligomers, ... -
Coupled Effect of Cementation Solution, Curing Period, Molding Water Content, and Compactive Effort on Strength Performance of Biotreated Lateritic Soil for Municipal Solid Waste Containment Application
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a soil improvement technique that has shown great potential in several geotechnical applications in the previous decade. Some factors that led to the improved strength ... -
Leaching Test Protocols to Evaluate Contaminant Response of Nano-Calcium Silicate–Treated Tropical Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/04/01)The current study deals with the interaction of toxic metals with soils by conducting a series of leaching tests on four kaolinitic soils procured from locations with varying pollution levels, such as a pristine location, ... -
Analysis of the Performance of Cover Soil in Attenuating the Physicochemical Parameters of Landfill Leachate by Soil Column Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Landfill leachate is of environmental concern due to its high levels of organic and inorganic pollutants. Leachate treatment using natural materials such as cover soil of sandy loam texture, laterites, and compost was ...