Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mourin Jarin, Zeou Dou, Haiping Gao, Yongsheng Chen, Xing Xie
Summary: The salinity exchange process involves transferring salts from seawater or brackish water to treated wastewater to produce desalinated water for drinking purposes. This method has been successfully demonstrated using electrodialysis, showing promising results in laboratory-scale systems with low energy consumption. Further evaluation is needed for implementing this technology on a larger scale using real water.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hassaan Idrees, Sara Ali, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Rashid, Fahad Iqbal Khawaja, Zaib Ali, Muhammad Nabeel Anwar
Summary: Seawater desalination is a cost-effective solution for addressing freshwater scarcity in water scarce regions. This study focuses on the cost analysis of Vacuum Membrane Distillation (VMD) setup for salt removal. The experiments show that temperature has a significant impact on water flux through the membrane.
Article
Thermodynamics
Argyris Panagopoulos
Summary: The research evaluates the energy, economic, and environmental aspects of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) desalination systems in the Eastern Mediterranean, showing that ZLD brackish water systems have lower energy consumption and costs compared to ZLD seawater systems.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yvana D. Ahdab, Georg Schucking, Danyal Rehman, John H. Lienhard V
Summary: The study investigates the performance of Neosepta and Fujifilm membranes in treating greenhouse wastewater, showing both membranes have selectivity towards sodium and nitrate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcus Verhuelsdonk, Karl Glas, Harun Parlar
Summary: The study investigated the long-term performance of a modular pilot scale plant reusing brewery wastewater, achieving drinking water quality. Economic estimation showed that reusing brewery wastewater can be economically viable in 77.2% of simulated cases, with the strongest dependency on costs for wastewater disposal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bowen Lv, Chengwen Song, Yanming Liu, Yuanlu Xu, Xinfei Fan
Summary: This study prepared an efficient carbon nanotubes (CNTs)@polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibrous hydrogel evaporator that exhibited excellent light absorption capacity and evaporation rate, making it suitable for seawater desalination and wastewater purification.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chulmin Lee, Yesol Kang, Dong-Ho Kim, In S. Kim
Summary: The WW-SW integrated RO process is gaining attention for its energy saving capability, economic benefits, and sustainability. One advantage is the reduction of boron concentration in the RO permeate, eliminating the need for post-treatment. Design constraints related to boron removal in the system have been explored, with a range of 15,000 to 20,000 mg/L feed found to be the most appropriate. Boron rejection tests with different membranes showed a critical reduction in rejection at pressures below 20 bar, emphasizing caution in using certain membranes in the integrated system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Oliver Roy P. Mangosing, Harvey Jade T. Ang, Kirk Angelo Manuel L. Galarrita, Sanny Jay R. Sable, Pamela Mae L. Ucab, Hercules R. Cascon, Maria Theresa I. Cabaraban, Noel Peter B. Tan
Summary: This study examines the technical and economic aspects of a solar-driven membrane seawater desalination plant that produces 160 m3/day of domestic water. The plant, located in Barangay Nalus, Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Philippines, encompasses pre-treatment, desalination, and post-treatment processes. The economic assessment highlights high capital expenditure and product costs, resulting from low production rate, novel technology, expensive membranes, and extensive land requirement. The analysis reveals a long payback period, loss of profit, and a high chance of unprofitability, suggesting the need to delay construction until the technology becomes more mature and cost-effective.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Thirugnanasambantham Arunkumar, Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, David Denkenberger, Sang Joon Lee
Summary: Solar energy-driven evaporation-based freshwater production is a sustainable method to purify contaminated/salty water. Recent advances in solar distillation systems have improved the rate of freshwater productivity and pollutant removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Argyris Panagopoulos
Summary: This research article examines the technical and economic aspects of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) desalination systems using two different crystallization processes, and compares their water recovery rates, energy demands, and costs. The results show that both scenarios are viable, but scenario 1 has higher water recovery and greater energy and cost demands.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sebastian Herrera-Leon, Constanza Cruz, Moira Negrete, Jaime Chacana, Luis A. Cisternas, Andrzej Kraslawski
Summary: Many regions are facing water stress and desalinated water and recycled water are considered as alternatives to meet the water demand. However, high energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions are major environmental impacts. This research incorporates the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in the operation of desalination and wastewater treatment plants to evaluate water stress levels. The results reveal that Chilean arid climate zones will not experience water stress in the future due to the installation of desalination plants, and recycled water will contribute to a slight reduction in water stress. Furthermore, the contribution of these industrial systems to greenhouse gas emissions in Chile is relatively low.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ehsan Kamali Maskooni, Hossein Hashemi, Mazda Kompanizare, Peyman Daneshkar Arasteh, Hassan Vagharfard, Ronny Berndtsson
Summary: The study investigated the impact of desalination wastewater discharge on groundwater quality in an arid area in southern Iran, showing an increase in concentrations of certain chemical components in groundwater. Most of the study area displayed good to excellent groundwater quality suitable for drinking and irrigation, but the eastern part was deemed unsuitable due to discharge from desalination plant wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhipin Ai, Fumiko Ishihama, Naota Hanasaki
Summary: This study investigates the potential application of species distribution models (SDMs) in predicting the global spatial distribution of seawater desalination plants and maps the future distribution under different scenarios. Machine learning models perform well and predict an increasing number of desalination plant locations in the future. The study provides insights into predicting the geographic locations of water management facilities.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michael Binns
Summary: This paper introduces the design and analysis model of reverse osmosis membrane modules used in seawater purification, demonstrating its predictive performance through case studies.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ami Reznik, Ariel Dinar
Summary: Using treated wastewater for crop irrigation can help alleviate water scarcity issues, especially under favorable conditions. A case study in Southern California shows that while the necessity for wastewater reuse in crop irrigation may be low, it is an economically attractive option.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Robert M. Gailey, Jay R. Lund, Josue Medellin-Azuara
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Robert M. Gailey, Graham E. Fogg, Jay R. Lund, Josue Medellin-Azuara
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
D. M. Nover, M. S. Dogan, R. Ragatz, L. Booth, J. Medellin-Azuara, J. R. Lund, J. H. Viers
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Camila Dalla Porta Mattiuzi, Guilherme Fernandes Marques, Josue Medellin-Azuara
Article
Engineering, Civil
Mustafa S. Dogan, Ian Buck, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Jay R. Lund
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Laura E. Garza-Diaz, Alyssa J. DeVincentis, Samuel Sandoval-Solis, Mohamad Azizipour, J. Pablo Ortiz-Partida, Jurgen Mahlknecht, Michael Cahn, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Daniele Zaccaria, Isaya Kisekka
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Liliana Cifuentes-Torres, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa, Gabriel Correa-Reyes, Luis Walter Daessle
Summary: Hydroponics is a crop production method using nutrient solution and controlled environmental conditions, which is more energy intensive yet more productive than traditional agriculture. Although there are limited full-scale examples, the interest in hydroponics has increased with vertical farming and legal cannabis production. Using reclaimed water as a nutrient solution may eventually be economically viable.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Kalua, Anna M. Rallings, Lorenzo Booth, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Stefano Carpin, Joshua H. Viers
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhiyu Yan, Shengli Liao, Chuntian Cheng, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Benxi Liu
Summary: Short-term hydrothermal scheduling (STHS) can be optimized by incorporating an expert system (ES) technique into the improved proximal bundle method (IPBM), which shows superior global search ability and computational efficiency compared to the standard method, providing an alternative solution for STHS.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Villada-Canela, Dalia Marcela Munoz-Pizza, Vanesa Garcia-Searcy, Raquel Camacho-Lopez, Luis Walter Daessle, Leopoldo Mendoza-Espinosa
Summary: The study investigates the controversy surrounding public participation in groundwater management, specifically in the Maneadero Valley, Mexico. Results highlight power differences, lack of continuity in participation processes, and design issues as key factors affecting public involvement. Limitations to broad, informed, and responsible participation include information disparities, inadequate institutional arrangements, failure to disseminate scientific information, lack of spaces for public involvement, and absence of political will. Recommendations for improvement include decentralizing decision-making, integrating technical and non-technical knowledge, and promoting a water culture.
Article
Plant Sciences
Liliana Cifuentes-Torres, Gabriel Correa-Reyes, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa
Summary: Aquaculture produces a large amount of waste that affects the environment. Aquaponics can remove dissolved N and P from aquaculture systems, but there are limited studies on using reclaimed water for this purpose. Research is needed to verify the safety and advantages of using reclaimed water in aquaponics, and guidelines must be established for its responsible use.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Astrid Hernandez-Cruz, Samuel Sandoval-Solis, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa
Summary: This research study assesses the use of water planning models for evaluating water management strategies in Mexico. The study identifies three main processes supported by these models: water resources planning, water availability and demand diagnosis, and conflict resolution. Successful modeling practices include stakeholder outreach, collaborative modeling, and reliable information. However, limitations such as lack of stakeholder involvement, limited knowledge-sharing, data constraints, and stakeholder misconceptions hinder the usefulness of these models. Collaboration among end-users, stakeholders, and decision-makers is vital for the development, use, and acceptance of water resources models in Mexico.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Astrid Hernandez-Cruz, Samuel Sandoval-Solis, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa, Jorge Ramirez-Hernandez, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Luis W. Daessle
Summary: This paper examines water management strategies in the Mexican portion of the Colorado River Basin and considers water scarcity scenarios. A water allocation model was used to analyze current and future water demands and supply. The research shows the importance of implementing effective management strategies to improve water supply for different users and highlights the impact on the irrigation district as the most affected user.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Ana S. Arreola-Serrano, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa, Astrid Hernandez-Cruz, Luis W. Daessle, Mariana Villada-Canela
Summary: Sewage discharges into the ocean have negative impacts on coastal areas, posing health risks and causing ecological deterioration. This study presents the first official wastewater quality results from 17 wastewater treatment plants in Tijuana-Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico from 2011 to 2020. The findings reveal that only a small percentage of the samples complied with the normed parameters, highlighting the need for immediate action to address these high pollution loads.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lazaro S. Elizondo, Leopoldo G. Mendoza-Espinosa
TECNOLOGIA Y CIENCIAS DEL AGUA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
