Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
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EISSN:2153-5515|ISSN:2153-5493|Disc:The Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste publishes peer-reviewed original articles on all aspects of research, planning, development and management of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW). These include the traditional areas of research, design, control, restoration/remediation, construction, planning, detection/analysis, oversight, operations, regulations and policy. The Journal offers articles with both fundamental research and practical approaches/solutions to the problems and challenges faced by engineers, scientists, process managers, practicing professionals, researchers, contractors, and government policymakers|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Performance Evaluation of a Common Effluent Treatment Plant Treating Mixed Industrial Effluents in Western India Using the Wastewater Quality Index and Statistical Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In India, micro, small, and medium enterprises can send their effluent to common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) after preliminary and primary treatment. Most studies reporting the performance of a CETP or a ... -
Engineering Strategies and Sustainable Technologies for Radioactive Medical Wastewater Treatment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The rapid expansion of nuclear medicine in disease diagnosis and radionuclide therapy has led to a sharp increase in the generation of radioactive medical wastewater (RMW). These effluents, characterized by mixed ... -
Sustainable Cutback Bitumen from Transesterified Waste Cooking Oil: Development, Characterization, and Performance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Sustainable and environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional diesel-based cutback bitumen are increasingly needed in pavement construction due to the environmental impacts of diesel, dependence on ... -
Leaching Studies on Dispersive Soil Amended with Calcined Coal Gangue and Xanthan Gum
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Dispersive soils are susceptible to erosion and particle disintegration due to their minimal electrochemical forces. While coal gangue (CG) effectively stabilizes problematic soil, it creates adverse environmental ... -
Sustainable Valorization of Biomedical Waste: Predictive Modeling of Thermochemical Product Distribution Using Hybrid Machine-Learning Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This research concentrates on modeling product distributions in the thermochemical process of biomedical waste processing using a hybrid machine learning model (ensemble of XGBoost and LightGBM). This study focuses ... -
Electrokinetic Remediation Coupled with CaMnO3-Catalyzed Peroxydisulfate Activation for Polychlorinated Biphenyls–Contaminated Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The electrokinetic remediation (EKR) of organic contaminants has recently attracted interest due to its applicability in low-permeability soils and its suitability for large-scale applications. Polychlorinated ... -
Life Cycle and Transport Distance Sensitivity Analysis for the Practical Selection of Vertical Cutoff Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study presents a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of four conventional vertical cutoff wall materials: soil–bentonite (SB), cement–bentonite (CB), soil–cement–bentonite (SCB), and plastic concrete (PC). ... -
Microstructural Analysis of Dry-Stacked Kiriburu Iron Ore Mine Tailings: Relevance to Dust Emission and Stability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Mining and beneficiation of hematite ore at Kiriburu iron mine, eastern India, generates large volumes of fine tailings that are stored in dry-stacked facilities. Dry stacking, although adopted as a geotechnically ... -
Geotechnical and Microstructural Mechanisms Associated with Valorization of Waste Phosphogypsum in Lime-Treated Expansive Soil Stabilization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In the present study, phosphogypsum (PG), a by-product from the fertilizer industry, has been utilized to stabilize expansive soil. In order to enhance the pozzolanic activity of PG stabilized soil, 3% and 6% of ... -
Sustainable Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Zn, Fe, and Cs from Electric Arc Furnace Dust
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Steel production generates a byproduct called electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), which contains metals such as zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), as well as cesium-137 (137Cs), a hazardous radionuclide. The presence of ... -
Performance and Sustainability Assessment of Pavement Bases Incorporated with Hazardous Biomedical Waste Incinerated Ash in Geopolymer Binders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This research investigates the feasibility of employing biomedical waste incinerator ash (BMWIA) as a geopolymer binder for pavement base stabilization. An experimental program was undertaken to study the influence ... -
A Hybrid Two-Stage Model for Municipal Solid Waste Biodegradation: Framework Development and Validation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study presents a hybrid two-stage model for municipal solid waste biodegradation that integrates key features of both two-stage and multistage models. The proposed model incorporates a separate pH submodule ... -
Chelate-Assisted Fenton Process at Circumneutral pH for Efficient Landfill Leachate Treatment: Process Intensification and Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The Fenton process (FP) is one of the most studied advanced oxidation processes and has emerged as a promising alternative for removing a wide range of pollutants from wastewater. However, the initial pH adjustment ... -
Removal of Targeted Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Coselectors in a Bench-Scale Modified SBR Treating Domestic and Hospital Sewage in India
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Although various measures are being implemented to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at its sources, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), major point sources, continue to contribute to the spread of AMR in ... -
Sulfate-Driven Advanced Oxidation Process Using Fly Ash–Augmented Magnetite Composite for Tetracycline Degradation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The widespread use of pharmaceuticals, particularly antibiotics like tetracycline, poses significant environmental risks due to antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial resistance genes. These compounds enter ... -
Polymer-Specific Transport of Microplastics in Amended Soils under Drip Irrigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This investigation explores the vertical transport demeanor of polypropylene (PP) microplastics via fluvial sand soil columns under drip irrigation and common farming amendment conditions. Fluorescently labeled ... -
Gabion with Photovoltaic Module Ballast: Ground Structure Constructed from the Reuse of the Aluminum Frame
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A bibliographical and experimental exploration of the recycling streams for monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules unveils ongoing limitations. Mechanical grinding processes block the efficient differentiation ... -
Simultaneous Bioremediation of Arsenic and Chromium from Soil Using Bacteria: Assessment of Plant Growth, Chlorophyll, and Effects of Extraction Medium
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Arsenic and chromium have been known to cause a wide range of health problems, including cancer. This study focused on the removal of arsenic and chromium(VI) from contaminated soil using two bacteria, Pseudomonas ... -
In Silico Discovery of Permethrin-Driven Myeloid Leukemogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Public Health Implications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The rising global incidence of myeloid leukemias [acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)] and unresolved debates about permethrin’s leukemogenic potential necessitate mechanistic insights into ... -
Oil Sequestration Characteristics of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber-Derived Biochar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The pollution associated with oil spills poses a serious threat to humans and the environment. In this study, biochar was prepared from oil palm mesocarp fiber for the separation of oil from an oil–water matrix. ...