Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Proposal of Standard Wildfire Curves for the Design Protection of Dwellings against Wildland Fire
(ASCE, 2022/05/12)This paper presents research that proposes a new standard fire curve to simulate exterior wildfire due to burning trees and bushes. An extensive inquiry was performed in the existing scientific literature, in the search ... -
Contribution of Metakaolin to the Confinement of Spent Resins by Cementation
(ASCE, 2022/04/25)This study concerned the field of radioactive waste conditioning by cementation, involving the optimization of cemented radioactive spent resin form quality by the development of new formulations based on mixtures of Class ... -
EPA LEAF Testing of Chlorobenzene-Impacted Sands and Soil–Cement Mix Designs
(ASCE, 2022/05/11)This paper reports on laboratory-based treatability and field quality assurance (QA) testing completed on interbedded sands and silts at an industrial site heavily impacted by a chlorobenzene (CB)-rich nonaqueous phase ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Industrial Production of Pharmaceuticals Through a Life Cycle Assessment Approach
(ASCE, 2022/06/23)Pharmaceutical industries are known for their batch operations using wide varieties of solvents, reactants, and catalysts. To study the efficiency of production process within a pharmaceutical industry, synthesis of an ... -
Clay–Biomass Composites for Water Purification
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)Adsorption is one of the most commonly used water/wastewater treatment processes. Clays and biomasses have been studied widely as adsorbents for different classes of contaminants. However, these materials possess some ... -
Simulation of Phenol and Chlorophenol Removal Using Combined Adsorption and Biodegradation: Regression Analysis and Data-Mining Approach
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)It is widely known that phenols and chlorophenols (CP) are two of the most toxic chemicals and a versatile treatment is imperative to tackle this evil of industrialization. Adsorption using low-cost adsorbents is advantageous ... -
Effect of Filter Media on Performance of Biofilm Reactor for Treatment of Domestic Wastewater
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)This study is an evaluation of the effects of using filter media on the performance of an integrated settler-based biofilm reactor (ISBR) for onsite treatment of domestic wastewater, as it is a known fact that filter media ... -
Recent Progress in Carbonaceous Materials for the Nitrate Adsorption
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)The use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers in agricultural applications and oxidation of human and animal by-products, including septic discharge, has led to a considerable increase in nitrate contamination in water bodies. ... -
Impact of Hydraulic Loading Rate on the Removal Performance and Filter-Bed Clogging of Horizontal-Subsurface-Flow Macrophyte-Assisted Vermifilter Treating Dairy Wastewater
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)Vermifilter is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology for domestic and industrial wastewater treatment. However, filter bed clogging is an operational challenge of vermifilter. The present study was ... -
Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Biopolymer-Amended Soil as an Alternative Landfill Liner Material
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)This paper presents our findings on the effect of adding biopolymers to locally available soil to form low-cost alternative landfill liner materials. Hydraulic conductivity is the key parameter for assessing the suitability ... -
Effect of Plant Roots on Clogging and Treatment Performance of Horizontal Subsurface Flow Vermifilter for Synthetic Dairy Wastewater
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)This study was conducted to check the impact of plant roots on the treatment efficiency and hydraulic behavior of a vermifilter for synthetic dairy wastewater. Two horizontal subsurface flow (HSSF) vermifilters, one with ... -
Oil–Water Emulsion Separation and Cleaning Performance Study by Cross-Flow Membrane Filtration
(ASCE, 2022-7-1)Oil–water emulsion discharge or reuse is a major problem for the environment and ecological systems. This discharge cannot mix with fresh water, owing to the high oil content, total dissolved solids, and chemical oxygen ... -
Progress and Challenges of Radioactive Waste Management in Thailand
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)In 2016, the Thai government established a new Act, the Nuclear Energy for Peace Act. As a result, various regulations, requirements, and guidelines regarding radioactive waste (RW) management were established under the ... -
Biodegradation of Highly Concentrated Phenol and Ammonia in the Presence of Oxyanions in Sequential A<sup>2</sup>/O MBBR System
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)In this study, a sequential fed-batch anaerobic–anoxic–aerobic (A2/O) moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) (A2/O MBBR) system will be employed for the simultaneous treatment of highly concentrated phenol, ammonia (NH4), and ... -
Effect of Lead, Copper, and Zinc on Mechanical Properties of Compacted Bentonites
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)The present research investigated the impact of heavy metals such as lead (Pb2+), copper (Cu2+), and zinc (Zn2+) on different bentonite’s characterization. Two types of bentonites, possessing a difference in physiognomies, ... -
Swelling Pressure Response of Compacted Barmer Bentonite to Corrosion under Hyperalkaline Conditions after Inducing Thermal History
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Deep geological repositories are the sole option for safeguarding the atmosphere from hazardous radiation from high-level radioactive waste. Hyperalkaline pore fluids are produced when fluids from host rocks penetrate ... -
The Influence of Mechanical Granulation Process and Granular Bentonite Plasticity on Self-Sealing and Volume Change Behavior
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are widely used as hydraulic barriers in landfills and mine tailings facilities due to their low hydraulic conductivity. The average grain size of the granular bentonites (GBs) used in GCLs ... -
Influence of Metakaolin and Silica Fume on the Mechanical and Durability Performance of High-Strength Concrete Made with 100% Coarse Recycled Aggregate
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)There is a strong need for a sustainable and ecofriendly approach from the construction industry toward mitigating climate change, as it is one of the critical sectors accountable for exploiting natural reserves and ... -
Biological Treatment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Wastewater: A Review
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Contaminants of emerging concerns (CECs) persist in the environment and are present in the air, water, and soil. They include various industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, and personal care products (PCPs) and metallic ... -
Effect of Clogging on Riverbank Filtration: An Experimental Analysis Using Ganges Riverbed Sediment
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Riverbank filtration (RBF) is one of the most productive and low-cost technologies for obtaining purified water throughout the year. The inevitable problem associated with RBF is clogging, a complex phenomenon that obstructs ...