Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Zhang, Junxiao Wei, Huan Li, Yang Chen, Jianguo Liu
Summary: China, as the largest developing country, has been facing an increasing amount of municipal solid waste (MSW). Incineration is the mainstream method for MSW treatment, but air pollution emissions have been a major concern. The Chinese government is committed to implementing MSW classification, but specific models and reduction targets are still unclear. This study projected scenarios of air pollution emissions until 2030 based on different MSW classification models and diffusion rates of ultra-low emission technology. The results provide valuable references for MSW management and air pollution reduction in China.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Hui Jie Li, Deqing Tan
Summary: The purpose of this study is to find strategies to enhance pollution oversight by local governments and reduce government-enterprise collusion levels. The study also investigates factors influencing pollution control efforts at incineration plants. The findings provide valuable insights for central governments worldwide on regulating waste incineration practices.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Anirban Goutam Mukherjee, Uddesh Ramesh Wanjari, Rituraj Chakraborty, Kaviyarasi Renu, Balachandar Vellingiri, Alex George, Sundara C. R. Rajan, Abilash Valsala Gopalakrishnan
Summary: Waste management has become increasingly important in today's society, with innovative technologies being crucial in effectively handling and disposing of various types of waste, including solid, liquid, gas, and radioactive waste. Adopting successful waste management methods from various countries could provide insight into addressing India's waste disposal issues.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hailong Zhao, Hanqiao Liu, Guoxia Wei, Ning Zhang, Haoyu Qiao, Yongyue Gong, Xiangnan Yu, Jianhua Zhou, Yuhang Wu
Summary: The surge of medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic has exceeded the disposal capacity of existing facilities. This review presents the current status of medical waste generation and disposal in China, and analyzes the characteristics and applicability of emergency disposal technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xu Chu, Yiying Jin, Zhujie Chu
Summary: This study evaluates the pollution hazards of heavy metals in leachate produced during fermentation before MSW incineration in Shanghai, China, and estimates the corresponding environmental costs. The results show that the pollution hazards rate of heavy metals and the environmental cost caused by them are significant, providing important information to policy makers.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junxiao Wei, Huan Li, Jianguo Liu
Summary: China is the second-largest producer of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the world and incinerates the largest quantity of MSW. However, there is a lack of data on the latest dioxin emissions from MSW incineration (MSWI) in China. This study projected China's future MSW generation towards 2050 and discussed scenarios for reducing dioxin emissions through MSW diversion and air pollution control device (APCD) upgrades.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Heng Chen, Jiarui Li, Tongyu Li, Gang Xu, Xi Jin, Min Wang, Tong Liu
Summary: The article introduces a novel energy design that combines medical waste gasification with municipal solid waste incineration. Through energy analysis, exergy analysis, and economic analysis, the efficiency, feasibility, and advantages of the design are verified.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuhui Wang, Jinwen Hu, Huabo Gong, Cheng Qi, Nanwen Zhu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the durability of Sodium dimethyl dithiocarbamate (SDD)-stabilized air pollution control (APC) residues and determine the relationship between heavy metal leaching and environmental factors. The results showed that acidic and aerated conditions and temperatures above 40 degrees C accelerated SDD decomposition and reduced the durability of SDD-stabilized APC residues. The decline in durability was attributed to acid hydrolysis, thermal decomposition, and oxidative damage of SDD, leading to the breakage of the chelated sulfur-metal bond.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shiv Bolan, Lokesh P. Padhye, Manish Kumar, Vasileios Antoniadis, Srinidhi Sridharan, Yuanyuan Tang, Narendra Singh, Choolaka Hewawasam, Meththika Vithanage, Lal Singh, Jorg Rinklebe, Hocheol Song, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, M. B. Kirkham, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan
Summary: Medical waste includes infectious, hazardous, radioactive, and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) that are produced in the treatment, diagnosis, and immunisation processes of animals and humans. Common technologies for its safe management are incineration and sterilisation. Proper disposal and land application of medical waste ash are crucial to prevent the release of PTEs and ensure environmental safety. This review paper critically examines the dynamics of PTEs, environmental and health implications, and misconceptions regarding medical waste.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naila Amin, Muhammad Aslam, Zakir Khan, Muhammad Yasin, Shakhawat Hossain, Muhammad Kashif Shahid, Abrar Inayat, Ahmed Samir, Rizwan Ahmad, Mohammad N. Murshed, Muhammad Shahzad Khurram, Mohamed E. El Sayed, Moinuddin Ghauri
Summary: The global municipal solid waste is generating at an alarming rate, posing severe concerns for its disposal. It leads to climate change, health hazards, and other environmental issues. Waste to energy (WTE) is considered as an alternative renewable energy source to address global waste problems. This review evaluates the sources and management routes of solid waste, highlighting gasification as an efficient and sustainable approach. A framework for the gasification process and recommendations for country-wise waste management solutions are provided. Furthermore, the study discusses the potential perspectives and practical implications of membrane-based separation technology for bioenergy recovery.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yin Ting Chu, Jianzhao Zhou, Jingzheng Ren, Weifeng Shen, Chang He
Summary: The study proposes an integrated system to convert medical waste into value-added products with almost zero emissions through tail gas treatment. Energy from medical waste is recovered using steam generators and supercritical CO2 cycles to produce high-temperature/pressure steam and electricity. A simple power generation cycle achieves a net electricity efficiency of 22.4% through optimization. The proposed system also includes a pressurized reactive distillation column to purify the resultant tail gas, converting nearly 100% of SO2 and 75% of NO2 into their acid forms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yoke Wang Cheng, Chi Cheng Chong, Man Kee Lam, Muhammad Ayoub, Chin Kui Cheng, Jun Wei Lim, Suzana Yusup, Yuanyuan Tang, Jiaming Bai
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of non-conventional POME treatments, categorizing them into five major routes: biological, physical, chemical, physicochemical, and bioelectrochemical pathways. Based on the listed methods, the authors recommend primary and polishing treatments, highlighting the importance of life cycle assessments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sampriti Kataki, Krithika Nityanand, Soumya Chatterjee, Sanjai K. Dwivedi, Dev Vrat Kamboj
Summary: The plastic industry has experienced rapid growth globally, with India presenting unique opportunities for plastic waste valorization. The study examines the Indian plastic industry, focusing on evolving technologies and strategies for effective waste management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fengbin Zhao, Rongxing Bian, Tingxue Zhang, Xin Fang, Xiaoli Chai, Mingxue Xin, Weihua Li, Yingjie Sun, Liqun Yuan, Jian Chen, Xuan Lin, Lili Liu
Summary: The physical and chemical compositions of municipal solid waste play a crucial role in the formation and release of PCDD/Fs. The study found that sorting MSW can reduce the quantity of kitchen waste and plastics, and improve the calorific value of the waste.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wojciech Czekala, Jedrzej Drozdowski, Piotr Labiak
Summary: Facing the problem of increasing waste, scientists, foundations, and companies around the globe have developed ideas and technologies to slow down the process. They focus not only on technological aspects but also on sociological ones through the influence of the Internet and social media platforms. This research explores modern technologies for waste management and discusses their impact and future directions in the context of the circular economy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rui Chen, Bin Hu, Ying Liu, Jianxun Xu, Guosheng Yang, Diandou Xu, Chunying Chen
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
(2016)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qing Huo, Xiangye Kong, Xiaofang Yang, Yue Wang, Lingling Ma, Min Luo, Diandou Xu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siqun Tang, Lingling Ma, Min Luo, Zhaohui Zhang, Xingzhong Cao, Zhenling Huang, Rui Xia, Ye Qiu, Shuo Feng, Peng Zhang, Chuanqin Xia, Yongdong Jin, Diandou Xu
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Ouyang, Guo-Sheng Yang, Ling-Ling Ma, Min Luo, Lei Zheng, Qing Huo, Yi-Dong Zhao, Tian-Dou Hu, Zhen-Feng Cai, Dian-Dou Xu
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yang Shao, Guosheng Yang, Hirofumi Tazoe, Lingling Ma, Masatoshi Yamada, Diandou Xu
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yang Zhang, Min Luo, Haojun Song, Lingling Ma, Jianzhong Gu, Gang Xu, Diandou Xu
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Toxicology
Mei Mei, Haojun Song, Lina Chen, Bin Hu, Ru Bai, Diandou Xu, Ying Liu, Yuliang Zhao, Chunying Chen
PARTICLE AND FIBRE TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haojun Song, Yang Zhang, Min Luo, Jianzhong Gu, Minghong Wu, Diandou Xu, Gang Xu, Lingling Ma
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yang Shao, Shen Han, Lingling Ma, Min Luo, Guosheng Yang, Weihua Liu, Diandou Xu
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Ouyang, Li-Juan Song, Ling-Ling Ma, Min Luo, Yang Shao, Xiong-Xin Dai, Guo-Sheng Yang, Yong-Gang Yang, Mao-Yi Luo, Dian-Dou Xu
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Shao, Guosheng Yang, Diandou Xu, Masatoshi Yamada, Hirofumi Tazoe, Min Luo, Hangxin Cheng, Ke Yang, Lingling Ma
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Ouyang, Li-Juan Song, Ling-Ling Ma, Min Luo, Xiong-Xin Dai, Jin-Tao Zhang, Dian-Dou Xu
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tang Siqun, Ma Lingling, Luo Min, Zhang Zhaohui, Qiu Ye, Feng Shuo, Xia Chuanqin, Jin Yongdong, Xu Diandou
ACTA CHIMICA SINICA
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Ouyang, Guosheng Yang, Lingling Ma, Min Luo, Diandou Xu
PROGRESS IN CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenling Huang, Zhaohui Zhang, Weiheng Kong, Shuo Feng, Ye Qiu, Siqun Tang, Chuanqin Xia, Lingling Ma, Min Luo, Diandou Xu
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2017)