Article
Environmental Sciences
Sameh Jallouli, Antonio Buonerba, Laura Borea, Shadi W. Hasan, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Mohamed Ksibi, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: In this study, the treatability of synthetic textile wastewater containing model dyes using an innovative living membrane bioreactor (LMBR) with encapsulated self-forming dynamic membrane (ESFDM) was investigated. The results showed that ESFDMBR effectively reduced the concentrations of COD, DOC and dyes in the wastewater with high removal efficiencies. This treatment method is cost-effective, simple to implement and has great potential for textile wastewater treatment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wan-Tae Kim, Joo-Won Lee, Hong-Eun An, So-Hye Cho, Sohee Jeong
Summary: This study presents a chemical-free approach to produce an AlOOH adsorbent on aluminum sheets for effective removal of fluoride ions from water. The optimized adsorbent shows high removal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, and sustainability, making it a potential solution for engineered water treatment systems.
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Faheem Uddin
Summary: This study examines the environmental challenges posed by the dyes and chemicals in textile dyeing effluent, as well as possible solutions including nanotechnology. Case studies demonstrate the need for research and innovation to replace or control hazardous dyes and chemicals in traditional dyeing processes to make the effluent more environmentally friendly.
Article
Polymer Science
Mohamed Bassyouni, Mohamed Sh Zoromba, Mohamed H. Abdel-Aziz, Ibrahim Mosly
Summary: In this study, nanocellulose extracted from palm leaves was synthesized into nanocellulose/chitosan nanocomposites for the removal of dyes from textile industrial wastewater. The nanocellulose/chitosan microbeads showed high adsorption capacity and were effective in the removal of direct blue 78 dye. This research provides a new platform for dye removal using eco-friendly adsorbents.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
U. Sathya, P. Keerthi, M. Nithya, N. Balasubramanian
Summary: A pilot-scale photocatalytic membrane bioreactor (PMBR) was developed for the treatment of textile dyeing wastewater, using a WO3/1% GO composite photocatalyst. Integration with MBR improved the removal efficiency of COD, color, and total suspended solids in the wastewater treatment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Zeng, Yu Wang, Feixiang Zan, Samir Kumar Khanal, Tianwei Hao
Summary: The research found that biogenic sulfide achieved decolorization of azo dye by directly cleaving azo bonds, with the decolorization efficiency increased up to 3-fold by adding an external carbon source or elevating the initial azo dye concentration. Biogenic sulfide plays a vital role in azo dye decolorization, offering a new possibility for treating dye-laden wastewater.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nayab Raza, Muhammad Rizwan, Ghulam Mujtaba
Summary: The study aims to investigate the removal performance of microalgae-bacteria consortium for real textile wastewater and evaluate its feasibility for microalgal production and wastewater treatment. The results showed that the consortium achieved maximum removal efficiency for nitrate, phosphate, and chemical oxygen demand, while the single stage (only algae) performed better in color removal.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ines Lanfranconi, Maria Belen Ceretta, Nora Bertola, Erika Alejandra Wolski, Ignacio Durruty
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of DB22 by Penicillium chrysogenum through a parametric study and bench bioreactor degradation test. Different carbon sources and their optimum initial concentrations were studied, and the effect of different immobilization supports on DB22 degradation was evaluated. The reuse of attached biomass and the performance of a bench scale bioreactor were also tested.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Pinto, Annabel Fernandes, Ana Lopes, Maria Joao Nunes, Ana Baia, Lurdes Ciriaco, Maria Jose Pacheco
Summary: The feasibility of using electrooxidation with a boron-doped diamond anode to treat textile dyeing wastewater (TDW) and achieve the quality required for reuse was evaluated. The treated TDW showed a significant reduction in chemical oxygen demand and maintained a stable salt content, allowing for consecutive reuse without the addition of any salts. The electrooxidation process also reduced ecotoxicity, making TDW reuse possible without the risk of severe ecological harm.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nipun Bhargava, Nupur Bahadur, Arun Kansal
Summary: Textile and dyeing industries produce wastewater with high concentrations of colorants, dyes, chemicals, and surfactants. Conventional treatment processes are unable to completely degrade or remove the complex organic compounds present in this wastewater. A study found that UV/TiO2 photocatalysis is the most effective method for improving the biodegradability and downstream performance of textile wastewater. It also has the lowest energy consumption and is the most cost-effective.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amr Fouda, Saad El-Din Hassan, Ebrahim Saied, Mohamed Salah Azab
Summary: The study successfully synthesized effective biocatalysts for wastewater treatment using Penicillium expansum to biosynthesize gamma-Fe2O3-NPs, which proved to remove harmful substances from textile and tanning wastewater. The quality of the treated wastewater was significantly improved, with a reduction in organic compounds and heavy metal levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Suthasini Bureekhampun, Chanida Maneepun
Summary: The study examined the traditional wisdom of using fresh buffalo manure to produce fabric dye, discovering that one method yielded colorful, durable washable fabric with good lightfastness and resistance to color fading after washing. This research contributes valuable knowledge to the field of eco-friendly eco-fashion, sustainable products, and economically viable traditional handicraft textile production techniques.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yang Yu, Xin Zhou, Yinkui Jiang, Ying Ji, Xiangchen Fang, Yan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a lignin-betaine polymer (LB) was synthesized and used for the treatment of wastewater containing methylene blue. The LB demonstrated a high dye removal rate of 98% through chemical adsorption. It also exhibited durable dye removal performance and excellent reusability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Atif Irshad, Muhammad Ahmad Humayoun, Sami A. Al-Hussain, Rab Nawaz, Muhammad Arshad, Ali Irfan, Magdi E. A. Zaki
Summary: The study aimed to treat textile industrial wastewater using a combination of green and synthetic solutions. Two case studies were conducted, one using Azadirachta Indica leaf extract solution and the other using a combination of A. indica solution and silver nitrate AgNO3 solution. The second case showed better results in treating pollutants. The findings of this study can be applied to industrial scale with the need for treatment plant design feasibilities. It is also important to raise environmental awareness about the health effects of wastewater in local communities.
Article
Microbiology
Aalfin Emmanuel Santhanarajan, Woo-Jun Sul, Keun-Je Yoo, Hoon-Je Seong, Hong-Gi Kim, Sung-Cheol Koh
Summary: The bioaugmentation of CES-1 showed improvements in water quality, sludge reduction, and degradation of azo dye compounds in a full scale textile dye wastewater treatment process. Additionally, an increase in microbial diversity and the selection of specific microbial communities were observed post-augmentation, potentially contributing to the overall success of the treatment process. Metagenomic analysis was a valuable tool in providing insights and biomarkers for complex environmental conditions like those encountered in the dye wastewater treatment system undergoing bioaugmentation.
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Naebe, Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Aminoddin Haji
Summary: Due to the pandemic, the demand for antimicrobial textiles has increased significantly. Textiles can be used to prevent the spread of microbes, but the traditional wet treatment methods used in the industry contribute to pollution. This paper reviews the use of plasma in antimicrobial finishing to achieve efficient production and a safe environment.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Abbas Uddin, Md Mahbubor Rahman, Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Shamima Akter Smriti, Eshita Datta, Nawshin Farzana, Sutapa Chowdhury, Julfikar Haider, Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of natural colourants, including their classifications, sources, extraction techniques, application techniques in relation to different textile fibres, and their advantages and challenges. Advances in modern agriculture and biotechnology can help overcome the limitations of natural colourants in textile applications, but further research is needed to establish their cleaner application.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Maryam Naebe
Summary: Lignin, a natural source of UV-shielding materials, can be directly utilized with cellulose and hemicellulose in plant biomass. In this study, native lignin-cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNCs) sourced from hemp hurd waste were compared with purified L-CNCs to explore their differences in morphology, UV-shielding properties, and chemical structure. The native L-CNCs showed better compatibility with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and exhibited stronger UV-shielding ability compared to the purified L-CNCs. The laboratory-scale cost of production for native L-CNCs was significantly lower than purified L-CNCs, making it a more economical approach for preparing composite films with UV-shielding properties.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Maryam Naebe, Debbie Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
Summary: This study proposes using waste wool/PCL composite filaments for 3D printing and explores the effects of fiber diameter and wool content on the material properties. The printed products can be used to make containers, toys, and other common household objects or industrial tools.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zengxiao Cai, Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Renuka Dhandapani, Maryam Naebe
Summary: This study proposes a scaled-up production method for completely biodegradable cotton gin trash (CGT) composite plastic films with adjustable biodegradation rates. The prepared CGT powder was combined with polycaprolactone (PCL) using a twin screw extruder to form pellets, which were then transformed into bio-plastic composite films through compressing moulding. The addition of CGT improved the UV resistance, thermal stability, and Young's modulus of the PCL material, and the incorporation of polyethylene glycol (PEG) enhanced the flexibility and mixing properties of the composites.
Article
Polymer Science
Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Maryam Naebe
Summary: Additive manufacturing using material extrusion (MEX) is gaining popularity worldwide as a simple, sustainable, and safe technique for material preparation. Recent attention has been focused on polycaprolactone (PCL)-based composites in MEX due to their improved biodegradability. In this study, waste wool/PCL composite parts were printed using the MEX technique, and their properties were analyzed. The results demonstrate the practical applicability and environmental advantages of using wool/PCL combinations in MEX.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Maryam Naebe
Summary: This study proposes a new method to enhance the performance of polyvinyl alcohol films by adding lignin-cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNCs) as UV-functional fillers. The addition of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) improves the UV-shielding ability of the film and enhances its flexibility and modulus. Preliminary results show that films with a high amount of L-CNCs can improve the shelf-life of raspberries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Daniel Whyte, Maryam Naebe
Summary: This study proposes a technique to improve the water resistance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) by using wool waste as a filler. The incorporation of wool powders into PVA increases its resistance to water drops and allows it to be used in 3D printing applications. The finer the wool particles, the less influence on the reduction of PVA's tensile strength and crystallinity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)