Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Development of Geopolymer Concrete Using Hazardous Thermal Power and Steel Industrial Waste: Age-Dependent Tensile Behavior, Microstructure, and Predictive Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Fly ash (FA) is a hazardous industrial by-product of coal combustion that contains toxic metals and fine particles, posing serious environmental and health risks. Its utilization in geopolymer concrete (GPC) ... -
Bioremediation of Azithromycin and Fluconazole from Wastewater Using Marine Microalgae Pavlova salina: Identification of Transformation Products and Pathways
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics and antifungals pose significant environmental risks because of their persistence and potential toxicity; however, microalgae-based treatment approaches have demonstrated promising ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Remediation of Heavy Metals in Paint Industrial Effluents Using Red Mud as an Adsorbent
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Rapid industrial growth has intensified groundwater contamination, with paint effluents posing significant risks due to high heavy metal content. This study investigates red mud (RM), a by-product of the alumina ... -
Spatial Variability in Methane Generation and Methane Oxidation Potential of Excavated Waste Residue: Implications for Landfill Gas Modeling and Waste Valorization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Landfill gas (LFG) models traditionally assume homogeneous waste degradation using a single set of parameters—such as the first-order rate constant (k) and methane potential (L0)—to predict methane (CH4) generation. ... -
Fly Ash–Blended Plastic Aggregates in Cement Concrete and Its Performance at Elevated Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In this study, an attempt was made to manufacture plastic aggregates (PAs) by blending fly ash with molten waste high-density polyethylene plastic (HDPE). Further, the suitability of such aggregates to replace ... -
Ecological Assessment of the State of Groundwater in the Upper Keles Field in Kazakhstan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study focuses on the sanitary reliability of artesian wells and the protection of groundwater resources in the Upper Keles field, which provides drinking water to the Kazygurt settlement in southeastern ... -
Evaluation of the Abundance of Microplastics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Upper Ganga Canal during the Yearly Desilting Cycle
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The current study focuses on the impact of annual desilting of the Upper Ganga Canal (UGC) on the dynamics of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and microplastics (MPs), based on land use. Although the annual ... -
Enhancing Strength, Durability, and Dynamic Behavior of Roads in Northeast India: Soil Stabilization Using Lime, Rice Husk Ash, and Coir Fiber Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Enhancing the strength and durability of clayey soil subgrades is essential for improving the long-term performance of pavements, particularly in regions prone to adverse climatic and seismic conditions. The ... -
From Waste to Harvest: A Case Study on the Growth Dynamics of Vigna radiata L. and Health Implications of Solanum lycopersicum L. Cultivated in Landfill-Derived Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study discovers the impact of landfill-mined fine fraction (LMFF) recovered from landfill mining on plant growth and potential ecological and health risks. The study involved the seed germination test using ... -
Sustainable Utilization of Hazardous Fly Ash and Silica Fume with Chemical Activators for Early Strength Enhancement of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Hazardous waste management is a critical environmental challenge, with sustainable solutions gaining prominence in the construction sector to reduce ecological impact. This study systematically investigates the ... -
Sustainable Soil Stabilization Using Alkali-Activated Rice Husk Ash
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Rice husk ash (RHA), a pozzolanic byproduct of rice milling, poses environmental risks if not disposed of properly. This study explores the use of RHA and alkali-activated RHA (AARHA) as eco-friendly stabilizers ... -
Comparison of Rootzone Aeration, Root Porosity, and Physiology of Canna indica Grown in Tap Water and Domestic and Brewery Wastewater
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The effect of synthetic and real domestic wastewater, tap water, and synthetic and real brewery wastewater on the growth and physiological characteristics, extent of rootzone aeration, and root porosity of Canna ... -
Sustainable Hydrothermal Carbonization of Yard Waste: Thermal Behavior and Adsorption Studies Using Distilled Water and Leachate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process for converting yard waste (YW) into hydrochar (H) was systematically investigated, utilizing distilled water (DW) and leachate (L) as an alternate reaction media at ... -
Selective Extraction and Coprecipitation Strategy for Effective Removal of 137Cs and Heavy Metals from Radioactive Electric Arc Furnace Dust Leachates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The rising demand for steel has led to a rise in steel waste, including electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), which contains various heavy metals and may be contaminated with radioactive cesium-137 (137Cs). Owing to ... -
Respiratory Deposition and Occupational Exposure to Particulate Matter in Stone Carving: Insights from Real-Time Mass and Number Concentrations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Rising cases of silicosis among stone carvers highlight the urgent need to assess occupational particulate matter (PM) exposure. Health impacts and personal exposure in stone-related industries, especially in ... -
Selection of Plants for Resilient and Sustainable Urban Greenbelt Development Using a Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Plants play an essential role in limiting pollutants, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating the urban heat island effect, highlighting the significance of appropriate plant selection in urban greenbelt ... -
Experimental Evaluation and Comparative Analysis of Settlement Models for Predicting Long-Term Behavior of MSW Landfills
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract In this study, the experimental settlement data monitored from two sets of laboratory-simulated anaerobic bioreactors (AN-1 and AN-2) were used to analyze the time-dependent stabilization behavior of municipal ... -
EPA LEAF Testing of Reagent Blends Containing Powdered Ladle Slag, Type IL Portland Cement, and Ground-Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This paper reports on the leach testing for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) target analyte list (TAL; less mercury) metals (by EPA Methods 1313, 1316, and 1315) of cementitious reagents including powdered ... -
Rapid Field Verification of Organoclay-Sand Blends for Environmental Construction Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Organoclay (OC) is a widely used sorbent for environmental remediation of nonaqueous phase liquids and thus requires rapid construction quality assurance (CQA) verification of OC-sand blends used for sediment ... -
Application of Jarosite Waste, Limestone Powder, and Red Mud for Treating Clay Soil in Pavement Subgrade
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study presents the results of a numerical investigation to evaluate the performance of clay soil treated with industrial wastes, such as jarosite waste (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%), limestone powder (2.5%, 5%, ...