Journal of Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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Engineering Properties and Environmental Effects of Phosphogypsum Modified Expansive Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Phosphogypsum (PG), an industrial solid waste produced from the wet phosphoric acid process, has seriously damaged the ecological environment. Its comprehensive utilization rate needs to be improved urgently. In this paper, ... -
Fluoride Removal Using Capacitive Deionization with Electrodes Coated on Both Sides
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present study was focused on the fabrication of a device to remove fluoride using capacitive deionization (CDI). The conventional CDI device was modified such that electrodes coated on both sides could be used. The ... -
Laboratory Efficacy of a Woven Geotextile, Nonwoven Geotextile, and Nylon Mesh in Dewatering and Filtering Simulant Fecal Sludge and Field Effectiveness of a Nonwoven Geotextile Geobag in Bangladesh
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In humanitarian contexts, fecal sludge treatment is critical to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Geotextiles are permeable fabrics used in geobag treatment plants to dewater liquid wastes, but data on their ... -
Reliable Prediction of the Aeration Efficiency of Venturi Flumes Using Intelligent Approaches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research utilizes experimental data derived from various Venturi flume setups to assess the Venturi flume aeration efficiency (VFAE20). This evaluation encompasses dimensional factors (such as discharge per unit width ... -
Relationship between Object Sentimentality and Hypothetical Distance to Climate Change
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Nearly half of all US residents state they are now more convinced about the existence and science of climate change. Nevertheless, many refuse to support climate policy and adopt environmentally friendly behaviors. Research ... -
Management of Phosphorus from Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Recycle Streams Using Lanthanum Chloride
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) in wastewater treatment processes is gaining popularity as a substitute for chemical precipitation because of its cost-effectiveness and decreased production of sludge. ... -
Development of a Novel Lyophilization Method for the Production of Bacterial Strain Powders to Enhance the Cleanup Efficiency of Petroleum Hydrocarbon–Polluted Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A novel lyophilization (freeze-drying) technique has been developed to produce the petroleum hydrocarbon (PH)–degrading bacterial strain powders for the enhancement of bioremediation of PH-polluted soils. Four different ... -
Innovative Vermifiltration with <i>Brachiaria</i>: Enhancing Wastewater Treatment in Rural Areas
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of vermifilters for wastewater treatment in rural areas of Latin America and Africa offers an efficient and cost-effective alternative to conventional systems. However, there is a need to identify alternative ... -
Assessing Baffle Minor Loss for the Design of Hydraulic Flocculators
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Flocculation is a key step in treating drinking water for pathogen removal. Baffled hydraulic flocculators (BHFs) have many advantages, including plug-flow reactor kinetics, ease of construction, and operation without ... -
Efficient Separation of Oil-Water and Fatty Alcohol-Water Emulsions by Vacuum Filtration Using Bacterial Cellulose Membranes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The emulsions of water-insoluble organic compounds such as oil and fatty alcohol based solvents, are widely encountered in chemical industries and this type of emulsions have led to significant environmental pollution. ... -
Enhancing Electron Utilization and Sulfamethoxazole Degradation in Microbial Electrochemical Systems Using MnCo2O4 Modified Electrodes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The widespread use of antibiotics in pharmaceuticals and aquaculture has led to their high concentration in wastewater, posing threats to ecological stability and human health. In addressing these challenges, in our ... -
Technoeconomic Analysis for Renewable Energy Development Using Anaerobic Digestion and Pyrolysis at a Water Resource Recovery Facility
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The objective of this research was to develop an efficient method to compare approaches to convert biosolids from water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to renewable energy. The emphasis was on collecting data to conduct ... -
Enhancing Water Desalination and Dye Removal Efficiency through the Integration of a Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Intermediate Layer in Polyamide Thin-Film Nanofibrous Composite Membranes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The trade-off between permeability and selectivity of the conventional type of thin-film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) membranes is known as one of the critical issues that has caused many concerns during the last ... -
Impact of Septic Systems on Nutrients in Groundwater and Drainage Canals in South Florida
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)An approach is presented and demonstrated for assessing the impact of septic systems on nutrient concentrations in groundwater and nearby drainage canals. The study covers an area of 1,680 km2 in South Florida where there ... -
Effects of Atmospheric Pressure on the Species and Nitrogen Removal Capacity of Heterotrophic Nitrification Bacteria
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The inefficiency and high energy consumption of wastewater treatment at high altitudes underscore the need for advanced biotechnological solutions. Heterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification (HNAD) bacteria present ... -
Assessing State-Level Wetland Program Plans: Progress, Challenges, and Variability in Achieving the US National Goal of “No Net Loss” of Wetlands
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Wetlands provide essential ecological, social, and economic benefits for our society. In the United States, states and tribes play crucial roles in wetland protection, restoration, and management. However, no research has ... -
Catalytic Ozonation of Quinoline by Prepared Fe-α-MnO2 and Ce-α-MnO2: The Role of Surface Hydroxyls and Oxygen Vacancies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Quinoline, as one of the typical toxic and refractory organic pollutants in coal chemical industry wastewater, poses a significant threat to human health and environmental quality. In this study, MnCexOy and MnFexOy catalysts ... -
Rethinking TMDLs: Perspective Based on Community Survey
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The study investigated the perspectives of professionals involved in total maximum daily load (TMDL) development. A survey instrument was developed to understand the challenges and advancements necessary to enhance water ... -
Efficient Reduction of Trichloroethylene by a Stainless-Steel Anode Corrosion Product
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Efficient trichloroethylene (TCE) dechlorination is crucial for mitigating water pollution. This study demonstrates that stainless-steel anode corrosion products (SSACP) effectively reduce TCE. Comparing with zero valent ... -
Differences in Ammonia Self-Purification between Simulated and Actual Rivers under Different Flow Velocities
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigated the degradation of NH4+-N in river channels under varying flow velocities, using both a simulated river channel (SRC) and a practical river channel (PRC) to treat discharge from an urban wastewater ...