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Environmental Sciences
Joel Castaneda-Espinoza, David Osvaldo Salinas-Sanchez, Patricia Mussali-Galante, Maria Luisa Castrejon-Godinez, Alexis Rodriguez, Manases Gonzalez-Cortazar, Alejandro Zamilpa-Alvarez, Efrain Tovar-Sanchez
Summary: D. viscosa is a common plant in Mexico that has the potential to absorb and stabilize metals from polluted soils, making it suitable for phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Al-Ateeqi, Layla Al-Musawi, Virender Sharma, Meshal Abdullah, Xingmao Ma
Summary: This study reports the recovery of desert plant communities in Kuwait after 20 years of oil pollution, and suggests that certain native plant species can tolerate and potentially remediate oil-polluted soil. The findings highlight the importance of these plant communities in improving soil quality and biodiversity.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehmet Borga Ergonul, Danial Nassouhi, Meltem celik, Dilara Dilbaz, Duygu Sazli, Sibel Atasagun
Summary: This study investigated the removal efficiency of Lemna trisulca exposed to different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles and evaluated their effect on photosynthetic activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmed A. A. Aioub, Yayun Zuo, Yankai Li, Xingtao Qie, Xianxia Zhang, Nariman Essmat, Wenjun Wu, Zhaonong Hu
Summary: In this study, transcriptome analysis of Plantago major (PM) under Cypermethrin (CYP) stress revealed a significant upregulation of detoxification-related genes. DEGs related to cytochrome P450, glutathione S-transferases, and other pathways were identified, showing different responses to CYP stress in PM tissues. Additionally, enzyme activity of Cyt P450 and GST in PM under CYP stress was significantly increased, providing insights into the metabolic pathways of plants used in phytoremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Li, Ligong Wang, Chuanxin Chao, Hongwei Yu, Dan Yu, Chunhua Liu
Summary: Intensive aquaculture has significantly impacted global phosphorus flow, leading to eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems. Planting submerged macrophytes shows promise in restoring eutrophic lakes, with the ability to reduce phosphorous content in water and sediments. Factors like temperature, dissolved oxygen, and phosphorous concentration play a role in controlling the release of phosphorous from sediments, highlighting the importance of submerged macrophytes in lake restoration efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehrdad Sarkheil, Saeed Zahedi, Omid Safari, Hamidreza Ahmadniaye Motlagh
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of humic acid (HA) on nutrient removal efficiency of aquatic duckweed plants and the growth performance and hematological properties of Nile tilapia fish. The results showed that increasing the concentration of HA improved the removal efficiency of ammonia nitrogen and phosphorous by the duckweed plants, as well as the growth performance of the fish. Different concentrations of HA had no adverse effect on the hematological properties of Nile tilapia. Therefore, adding HA to water can effectively improve water quality and fish growth performance in a water recirculating system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simona Paolacci, Vlastimil Stejskal, Damien Toner, Marcel A. K. Jansen
Summary: This study provides quantitative data on the nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency of a duckweed-based IMTA system and confirms that duckweed can maintain good water quality and high protein biomass in an IMTA system.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Simona Paolacci, Vlastimil Stejskal, Damien Toner, Marcel A. K. Jansen
Summary: Duckweed plays a significant role in the remediation of aquaculture wastewater by efficiently removing nutrients. Phytoplankton also contributes to nutrient removal, while the biofilm has a minimal impact.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Farhan Jamil Emon, Md Fazle Rohani, Nusrat Sumaiya, Mst Fatema Tuj Jannat, Yeasmin Akter, Md Shahjahan, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Albaris B. B. Tahiluddin, Khang Wen Goh
Summary: Heavy metals, discharged by industries, are the most potent contaminants of the environment and cause serious aquatic pollution. The bioaccumulation of these toxic heavy metals in aquatic species has raised concerns for public health and threatens the sustainable development of aquaculture. Various techniques, including bioremediation, have been successfully applied to reduce the toxicity of heavy metals in the environment, with microorganisms playing a key role in the process.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ricardo N. Coimbra, Marco Custodio, Eduardo M. Cuerda-Correa, Moonis Ali Khan, Ricardo Calado, Ana Lillebo, Marta Otero
Summary: This study evaluated the bioenergy production potential of Halimione portulacoides for the phytoremediation of nutrient-rich simulated wastewater. The study found that the roots and canes of Halimione portulacoides have high carbon content and low ash content, making them suitable for bioenergy production. The nutrient treatments did not have a significant impact on bioenergy production or biomass characteristics. This suggests that Halimione portulacoides can be used as a source of bioenergy in water phytoremediation.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
R. Pradana, J. A. Hernandez-Martin, V. Martinez-Hernandez, R. Meffe, A. de Santiago-Martin, A. Perez Barbon, I. de Bustamante
Summary: Nature-based solutions, such as Vegetation Filters (VFs), are becoming increasingly important in addressing environmental concerns and promoting circular economies. VFs, which use wastewater to irrigate forestry plantations for treatment, have shown great potential in water treatment, particularly for scattered populations or isolated buildings. Research indicates that VFs have high treatment capacity when all factors are considered, and their efficiency improves over time.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Stella Ukamaka Anidiobi
Summary: Aquaculture, a rapidly growing industry, has been increasingly studied for its treatment of heavy metal contamination. Techniques such as adsorption, bio-sorption, and phytoremediation have been used to mitigate the risks posed by heavy metals in aquaculture. Future research gaps include studying the effects of these metals on embryonic development and developmental stages of aquaculture organisms.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Somdeep Ghosh, Madhurima Bakshi, Shouvik Mahanty, Punarbasu Chaudhuri
Summary: Mangrove sediment serves as a natural accumulator of potentially toxic metals (PTMs). The efficiency of mangrove species in phytoremediation, such as Sonneratia caseolaris and Avicennia officinalis, has been investigated in the vulnerable River Hooghly. The accumulation of PTMs is regulated by metal bio-availability, with mangrove pneumatophores identified as a greater accumulator of PTMs than mangrove leaves.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chee Kong Yap, Weiyun Chew, Khalid Awadh Al-Mutairi, Salman Abdo Al-Shami, Rosimah Nulit, Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Koe Wei Wong, Alireza Riyahi Bakhtiari, Moslem Sharifinia, Wan Hee Cheng, Hideo Okamura, Mohamad Saupi Ismail, Muhammad Saleem
Summary: The invasive weed Asystasia gangetica has been studied for its potential as a biomonitor and phytoremediator of potentially toxic metals in Peninsular Malaysia. It has shown good monitoring potential for Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn, due to its resistance to unfavorable environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ebrahem M. Eid, Kamal H. Shaltout, Yassin M. Al-Sodany, Soliman A. Haroun, Tarek M. Galal, Hamdi Ayed, Khaled M. Khedher, Kai Jensen
Summary: The study investigated the concentration of Ni and Pb in different organs of Phragmites australis in Lake Burullus and found significant variation between the northern and southern sites. Phragmites australis in the southern sites had higher biomass and concentrations of Ni and Pb. The above-ground organs accumulated higher concentrations of Ni and Pb, making it a potential candidate for Ni and Pb phytoextraction.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zaber Ahmed, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Mokhtar N. H. Kamal, Hamidi Abdul Aziz
Summary: The study focused on synthesizing starch from oil palm trunk biomass using the bisulfite steeping method, which showed a significant starch yield under specific conditions. This method could convert bio-waste into natural coagulants, food sources, and adhesives, contributing to sustainable economic development in Malaysia.
JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Siti Fatihah Ramli, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Fatehah Mohd Omar, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Herni Halim, Mohamad Anuar Kamaruddin, Kamar Shah Ariffin
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of SnCl4 as a positively charged coagulant in treating concentrated colour and suspended solids from old landfill leachate in Malaysia. The results showed that the addition of SnCl4 increased the leachate surface charge, which promoted the collision of particles and resulted in a significant reduction in colour and suspended solids at pH 8.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siti Fatihah Ramli, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Fatehah Mohd Omar, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Herni Halim, Mohamad Anuar Kamaruddin, Kamar Shah Ariffin, Yung-Tse Hung
Summary: This study evaluated the application of tin tetrachloride (SnCl4) as the main coagulant and rubber seed (RS) as the natural coagulant aid in treating landfill leachate. The results showed that SnCl4 was effective in removing suspended solids and color, while RS acted as a coagulant aid to enhance the performance of SnCl4.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Christopher O. Akinbile, Eunice M. Epebinu, Olawale O. Olanrewaju, Akintayo T. Abolude
Summary: This study used bamboo-based activated carbon to treat wastewater and analyzed various physicochemical, heavy metal, and microbiological parameters. The results showed that the activated carbon had marginal removal efficiency for physicochemical parameters, but considerable removal efficiency for heavy metals, especially with KOH's activated carbon. This study highlights the potential application of activated carbon in wastewater treatment.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shefaa Omar Abu Nassar, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Herni Halim, Nurul Hana Mokhtar Kamal, Mohammed J. K. Bashir, Teh Sabariah Binti Abd Manan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Amin Mojiri
Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of EC combined with US methods for O&G removal in restaurant wastewater, determined the optimum condition for COD degradation using EC treatment, and observed the morphological surface of the aluminium electrode before and after EC treatment. The results showed that the US-EC combined technique is highly recommended for O&G removal from the food industry's wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zaber Ahmed, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Nurul Hana Mokhtar Kamal, Hamidi Abdul Aziz
Summary: Microfiltration and centrifugation processes were applied to remove humic acid (HA) from stabilized leachate samples, which showed high removal efficiency and eliminated the interference of HA on COD and colour.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zaber Ahmed, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Nurul Hana Mokhtar Kamal, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Maria Roulia
Summary: This study conducted spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of refractory humic substances (HSs) remaining in stabilized landfill leachate and utilized microfiltration and centrifugation processes for their fractionation. The results demonstrated that the isolated humic acid had similar elements and structure, and contributed around 42% of the total COD concentration. Moreover, the isolated humic acid also showed significant reductions in UV absorbance values, COD, and color, indicating its important contribution as a toxic pollutant through aromaticity and conjugated double-bond compounds in the leachate.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Davids O. O. Raphael, Christopher O. O. Akinbile, Oluwaseyi M. M. Abioye, David A. A. Olasehinde, Muritala Ogunremi, Oluwayemisi M. M. Bolarin
Summary: The objective of this investigation was to determine the phytoremediation potential of Canna indica and Oryza sativa L. plants in removing heavy metals and nutrients from greywater treated in batch-fed Horizontal sub-surface Flow Constructed Wetlands. The results showed that the metals and nutrients in the treated greywater were below the WHO allowable limit for agricultural recycling. C. indica was found to be preferred as a perennial plant with unlimited metal accumulation and high nutrient removals compared to O. sativa L., which had a high metal concentration in the above-ground plant tissue and was an annual plant.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zaidi Ab Ghani, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Motasem Y. D. Alazaiza, Christopher O. Akinbile, Teh Sabariah Binti Abd Manan
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of activated carbons (ACs) produced from banana pseudo-stem, iron oxide nanocomposite (IOAC), and iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) for removal of COD, DOC, and color from landfill leachate. The results showed that increasing the bed height improved the removal efficiency of COD, DOC, and color. The adsorption kinetics followed the pseudosecond-order model, and the adsorption process showed good linearity in the three isotherm models.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fidelis O. Ajibade, Bashir Adelodun, Temitope F. Ajibade, Kayode H. Lasisi, Christiana Abiola, James R. Adewumi, Christopher O. Akinbile
Summary: This study investigated the impact of uncontrolled MSW disposal on soil in four selected dumpsites in Akure City, Nigeria. The results showed that the soil samples were predominantly acidic and sandy, with variations in organic matter and organic carbon levels. While dumpings had some positive effects on soil, the adverse effects were found to be life-threatening.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ijanu Emmanuel Madu, Mohamad Anuar Kamaruddin, Mohd Suffian Mohd Yusof, Noorzalila Muhammad Niza, Abdubaki Mohamed Hussen Shadi, Faris Aiman Norashiddin, Md Sohrab Hossain
Summary: The study investigated the performance of strong acid cation exchange resin and strong base anion exchange resin in removing pollutants from coffee processing wastewater (CPW). It was observed that optimal conditions could achieve significant reduction of NH3-N and COD in CPW. The Langmuir isotherm model was found to be the best for describing the removal of pollutants from CPW using ion exchange resins.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Agricultural Engineering
M. S. R. Yusoff, S. A. Bahari, R. M. A. A. Haliffuddin, M. N. Zakaria, M. A. Jamaluddin, N. H. M. N. Rashid
Summary: The study evaluated the chemical contents and thermal stability of young and mature Madu Bamboo, with significant differences found between the two age levels. Young bamboo exhibited higher hot water extractives and ash contents, while mature bamboo contained higher alcohol-toluene extractives, holocellulose, alpha-cellulose and lignin. Mature bamboo also showed lower thermal stabilities compared to young bamboo, indicating potential for reinforcement in natural bonded composite board.
2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Farrandie Juni, Zaber Ahmed, Motasem Y. D. Alazaiza, Hamidi Abdul Aziz
Summary: The utilization of Dioscorea hispida starch as a natural coagulant in the purification of textile effluent showed promising results, with optimal pH of 7 and a dosage of 2500 mg/L for maximum efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Nor Hana Adam, Kameleswary Watalinggam, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Motasem Y. D. Alazaiza
Summary: This study investigated the use of oil palm frond-activated carbon (OPF-AC) for treating landfill leachate, finding the optimum conditions for dosage and shaking time to achieve the highest removal rates of COD, color, and Fe. Increasing the adsorbent dosage led to larger free surface area and exchangeable binding sites, but saturation of adsorption sites and particle interactions may affect removal efficiency during the adsorption process.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Noorzalila Muhammad Niza, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Muhammad Ammirrul Atiqi Mohd Zainuri, Madu Ijanu Emmanuel, Abdubaki Mohamed Hussen Shadi, Mohamad Haziq Mohd Hanif, Mohamad Anuar Kamaruddin
Summary: The study found that batch electrocoagulation with vibration-induced electrode plates was effective in enhancing the removal of NH3-N from landfill leachate. Optimum results were achieved with a vibration intensity of 2.8 V and an initial pH of 10, with a treatment time of 35 minutes. Higher current intensity also led to increased removal of NH3-N.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
