Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste: Recent submissions
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Optimizing In-Vessel Cocomposting of Sewage Sludge and Municipal Solid Waste: Effects of Quicklime Dosage on Process Efficiency and Compost Maturity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The increasing accumulation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and secondary sludge has become a significant environmental issue. Effective waste management techniques, such as composting, are crucial for mitigating ... -
Assessment of Personal Exposure and Lung Function Impairment among Stone Carving Workers in Rajasthan, India: Cross-Sectional Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Stone carving industry, vital to India’s economy, poses severe occupational health risks, like silicosis, due to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM). While personal exposure to workplace emissions has been ... -
Development of KMnO4-Enhanced Activated Carbon for the Elimination of Radioactive Cs-137 Contamination in Wastewater
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In recent years, the electric arc furnace dust generated by Thailand’s steel production industry has been found to be polluted with radioactive cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cs-137 is considered highly dangerous and ... -
Assessing the Toxicological Effects of Hydrocarbon Pollution within the Safety and Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plants
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) contamination in soil significantly affects the growth, safety, and medicinal efficacy of traditional Chinese medicinal plants. This study conducted a 3-year environmental risk ... -
High-Solid Anaerobic Digestion of Dewatered Sewage Sludge with Dried Powdered Sludge as an Additive
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract High-solid anaerobic digestion (HSAD) of sewage sludge (SS) is closely related to the management of hazardous and toxic waste due to the presence of harmful compounds in SS and to recover energy from SS. However, ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Biogeochemical versus Conventional Soil Landfill Cover: Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analyses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Municipal solid waste landfills are the third-largest anthropogenic source of methane (CH4) emissions in the United States, contributing significantly to climate change. Although engineered landfills utilize gas ... -
Human Health Risk Assessment from Arsenic Pollution in a Groundwater–Soil–Crop System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Arsenic contamination is a critical global issue due to its toxicity and carcinogenicity. This study examined arsenic levels in groundwater, soil (at the surface, 50, and 150 cm depths), and grains from two humid ... -
Analytical Study of Reactive Contaminant Transport in a Tide-Induced Groundwater Environment along Unconfined Sloping Coastal Beaches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Coastal beaches are vital to the hydrological system, yet the transport of pollutants, chemicals, bacteria, and viruses through groundwater can lead to contamination. This study develops a reactive contaminant ... -
Evaluation of the Genetic Structure and Functionality of Selected Lead-Resistant Bacteria toward Lead Bioremediation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Lead pollution is a major biotic and abiotic stress with significant impact on the environment, public health, and a threat to food security. Hence, the need for an effective and sustainable remediation strategy ... -
Hydrotalcite-Based Porous Concrete Filter for Lead Removal from Wastewater
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study explores the effects of synthetic hydrotalcite (Mg-Al layered double hydroxide, i.e., Mg-Al LDH) in an ordinary portland cement–based porous concrete on (1) improvements in mechanical properties, (2) ... -
Bioelectrochemical Remediation and Valorization of Oily Wastewaters: A Review
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Augmented industrialization and urbanization have led to the generation of millions of tonnes of wastewater as industrial effluents. Effectively treating these large volumes of waste remains a constant challenge. ... -
Toxic Compounds Tracing Related to the Microplastic and Microrubber Waste in the Soil around Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Southwest Iran and Estimating Their Associated Human Exposure Risk
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Microplastics and Microrubbers are emerging environmental pollutants that act as vectors for toxic contaminants. Landfills are significant sources releasing these particles. The present descriptive-applied research ... -
Cephalosporin Containment Management Strategies from Drug Manufacturing to Control Antibiotic Resistance in South Asia
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Antibiotics, especially cephalosporins, have been identified as immense environmental pollutants for the generation of antibiotic-resistant gene and antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to its indiscriminate usage, ... -
Physical and Chemical Investigation of Crude Oil Adsorption Using Bentonite Nanofluid in Contaminated Bushehr Carbonate Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Guaranteeing the civil engineering structures’ safety around oil wells is a crucial problem in civil and environmental engineering. The spillage of crude oil (CO) in soils leads to an intense decline in strength, causing ... -
Pyrolysis of Sodium Dibutyl Phosphate–Laden Radioactive Liquid Waste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Alkaline hydrolysis of organic radioactive liquid waste, specifically, spent PUREX solvent, is an established process that yields three distinct phases: n-dodecane (top), water-soluble organic phosphate (dibutyl phosphate) ... -
Influence of Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation Technique on Mitigating Rainfall-Induced Surface Erosion of the Ganga River Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is an emerging field of microbial geotechnology for surface erosion remediation. Conventionally, Sporosarcian pasteurii bacteria are used mostly for MICP treatment to enhance ... -
Interplay of Dye Biodegradation and Energy Recovery in a Microbial Fuel Cell with a MnO<sub>2</sub>-Modified Anode under Optimized Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In microbial fuel cells (MFCs), Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial coculture was used to generate energy and to degrade various concentrations of malachite green (MG) dye. The performance of MFCs ... -
Attenuation of Aqueous Naphthalene through a Constructed Wetland System Employing Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Naphthalene (NAPH), a common polyaromatic hydrocarbon from the petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, significantly contaminates water bodies due to its resistance to degradation. This study investigated the use of ... -
Enhancing Mechanical Characteristics of Fly Ash and Fly Ash–Stone Dust Using Geopolymerization Technique
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geopolymer, an inorganic aluminosilicate polymer, is considered a sustainable construction material. However, a notable research gap still persists in minimizing the use of alkali activators and calcium-based additives by ... -
Effectiveness of a Biofertilizer in the Treatment of Carpet Industry Dye Wastewater in an Earthen Pot–Coupled Plant Microbial Fuel Cell
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) is a novel technology in which organic matter is converted into electricity using living plants and bacteria in the soil. This study presents a sustainable technology for the treatment ...