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Engineering, Environmental
Anyi Ramirez, Sebastian Perez, Elizabeth Florez, Nancy Acelas
Summary: Phosphorus recovery from water hyacinth shows potential for alleviating future P supply shortage. Thermal treatment of calcium and P-rich water hyacinth at different temperatures results in the formation of hydroxyapatite and other Ca-rich phases, which can be utilized as fertilizer for slow release of P in aqueous solutions and for soil neutralization to support crop growth.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Saikat Banerjee, Selvaraju Sivamani, Rakesh Namdeti, B. S. Naveen Prasad
Summary: Using cow dung, the present study aims to optimize biogas production from water hyacinth, achieving the highest average biogas production, cumulative methane yield, and methane concentration.
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Environmental Sciences
Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela
Summary: Water hyacinth is recognized as an invasive species that threatens aquatic organisms, and using it to remove organic pollutants to improve water quality has been extensively studied. Research has mainly focused on removing organic dyes from water using water hyacinth.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anyi Ramirez-Munoz, Sebastian Perez, Elizabeth Florez, Nancy Acelas
Summary: This study proposes circular leveraging strategies for using water hyacinth in phosphorus removal and recovery from aqueous solutions, as well as transforming the adsorbed phosphorus into high value-added products. The study shows that chemisorption is the limiting step in the adsorption process, with the adsorption capacity determined by the Langmuir model. The study also finds that exchange of ligands and precipitation in the apatite formation process are dominant mechanisms during the adsorption process, indicating the potential use of Ca- and P-enriched phases as phosphate fertilizers and acid-soil amendments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thien Khanh Tran, Namkeun Kim, Hoang Jyh Leu, Minh Phuc Pham, Nhat Anh Luong, Hoang Khiem Vo
Summary: This study investigates the generation of hydrogen from synthesis gas through the pyrolysis of modified Water Hyacinth biomass. It is found that increasing the ferric chloride concentration can enhance the production of synthesis gas and hydrogen. The highest conversion rate is achieved with the 2 M ferric chloride catalyst sample, contributing to environmental improvement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priti Ganorkar, G. C. Jadeja, Meghal A. Desai
Summary: Shikimic acid was extracted from water hyacinth using sonication to improve the recovery and antioxidant activity. The study found that parameters such as sonication time, solvent composition, and sonication amplitude had a significant effect on the extraction of shikimic acid.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Mahbub Kabir, Faisal Alam, Mst. Mahmoda Akter, Brandon H. Gilroyed, Md. Didar-ul-Alam, Leonard Tijing, Ho Kyong Shon
Summary: This study developed two cheap and environmentally beneficial adsorbents for the remediation of AZIM from wastewater. The adsorbents showed excellent adsorption capability for AZIM and could be regenerated multiple times.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Iris Amanda A. Silva, Osmir Fabiano L. de Macedo, Graziele C. Cunha, Rhayza Victoria Matos Oliveira, Luciane P. C. Romao
Summary: Research on urea-based multi-coated slow release fertilizer using water hyacinth, humic substances, and chitosan as materials showed promising potential in reducing nitrogen losses, minimizing environmental impacts, and improving nitrogen fertilization efficiency.
Article
Plant Sciences
Di Fan, Timothy Schwinghamer, Shuaitong Liu, Ouyuan Xia, Chunmei Ge, Qun Chen, Donald L. Smith
Summary: In this study, the endophytic bacteriome of E. crassipes from different compartments was analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The results showed that plant compartments had a significant impact on the endobacterial community structures. The majority of isolated endophytic bacteria showed in vitro plant beneficial effects. This study provides new insights into the distribution and interaction of endobacteria across different compartments of E. crassipes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shahbaz Rasool, Iftikhar Ahmad, Aftab Jamal, Muhammad Farhan Saeed, Ali Zakir, Ghulam Abbas, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Andres Caballero-Calvo
Summary: Wastewater generation is a significant problem, with untreated wastewater being a major concern. Industries, urban areas, and agriculture are the main contributors to wastewater. Phytoremediation, particularly using the native macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes, shows promise for wastewater treatment. This study evaluates the potential of E. crassipes in different water environments and finds that it exhibits distinct traits depending on the water source. The plants accumulate heavy metals differently and have the potential to be used in phytoremediation due to their ability to thrive in harsh wastewater conditions.
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Environmental Sciences
Md Nazrul Islam, Fatima Rahman, Sumona Alom Papri, Md Omar Faruk, Atanu Kumar Das, Nipa Adhikary, Adolphe O. Debrot, Md Nazmul Ahsan
Summary: Water hyacinth was investigated as a raw material for handmade paper and compost production, with the potash pulping and bleaching process enhancing the quality of the handmade paper. Additionally, the utilization of black liquor and kitchen bio-wastes for compost production increased the nitrogen and potassium content significantly, showcasing the potential for sustainable utilization of water hyacinth in cottage industries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akshay Jain, Bhaskor Jyoti Bora, Rakesh Kumar, Prabhakar Sharma, Hiranya Deka
Summary: The study investigates the influence of injection timing and load on the performance, exergy, and emission analysis for a Water Hyacinth biodiesel-run diesel engine. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used to model and predict the optimal operating parameters. The results show that an injection timing of 20 degrees bTDC leads to improved fuel conversion efficiency, reduced exergy destruction, and lower emissions for the biodiesel-run diesel engine.
Article
Polymer Science
Marcelo T. Carneiro, Ana Z. B. Barros, Alan I. S. Morais, Andre L. F. Carvalho Melo, Roosevelt D. S. Bezerra, Josy A. Osajima, Edson C. Silva-Filho
Summary: Water pollution has led to the development of technologies for removing industrial pollutants. This study evaluated the adsorption of a cationic dye, methylene blue, by different parts of the water hyacinth plant. The results showed that water hyacinth biomass had high adsorption capacity, with the stem biomass having a faster adsorption rate. The adsorption process followed a pseudo-second-order model, and both materials were found to be favorable for adsorption. The water hyacinth bioadsorbent thus holds potential for effluent treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Abd El-Aziz El-Wakil, Mohammed Abd-Elbasseer, Tarek M.El-Basheer
Summary: The study evaluated the use of ECF and MoECF as reinforcing fillers in SBR composites, finding that MoECF can improve the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the composites, as well as enhance the sound absorption performance of the materials.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Bahadur Pal, Amit Kumar Tiwari, Neha Srivastava, Irfan Ahmad, Mohammed Abohashrh, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This study investigated the thermo-chemical potential of waste biomass from water hyacinth roots and found that it has a high heating value and a rich composition of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)