Article
Engineering, Civil
Xin Han, Qingyun Zhou, Baozhong Zhang, Zheng Che, Zheng Wei, Rangjian Qiu, He Chen, Yinong Li, Taisheng Du
Summary: Crop evapotranspiration (ETc) is crucial for agronomic and water resource management, but accurate forecasting has been a challenge. In this study, real-time short and medium-term ETc forecast models were developed based on dynamic crop coefficient and historical threshold modification. The results showed that the new models accurately predicted ETc for different crops, with higher accuracy in shorter forecast periods. The study also found that integrating historical empirical threshold further improved the accuracy of short and medium-term ETc forecast.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Menendez-Miguelez, Guillermo Madrigal, Hortensia Sixto, Nerea Oliveira, Rafael Calama
Summary: In this study, we proposed a methodology using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) to develop biomass models for poplar plantations in high-density and short-rotation coppices (SRC). Our results showed that the TLS-derived models outperformed traditional models in accurately estimating biomass at both individual-stool and plot levels.
Article
Agronomy
Zhen Ling, Zhengtao Shi, Tiyuan Xia, Shixiang Gu, Jiaping Liang, Chong-Yu Xu
Summary: A short-term crop evapotranspiration (ETc) forecasting method was proposed for rubber plantations using the rubber crop coefficient K-c and public weather forecasts. The results showed that the method had good performance and acceptable accuracy, especially in the dry season, providing an important basis for improving water management in high water consumption rubber plantations at a regional scale.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Meng Li, Chu Rong-hao, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam, Jiang Yue-lin, Shen Shuang-he
Summary: This study evaluated three models for estimating daily evapotranspiration (ET) and found that the PM-K-c model performed better after calibration, while the R-K model and AA model underestimated the daily ET of winter wheat and rice. The AA model showed better simulation results, especially for rice.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lili Zhangzhong, Hairong Gao, Wengang Zheng, Jianwei Wu, Jingjing Li, Dequn Wang
Summary: This study aims to understand crop evapotranspiration and develop models to estimate it, in order to efficiently schedule irrigation. The study proposes a new approach of non-destructive online acquisition of evapotranspiration data using mobile phones. The models developed in the study show high accuracy and performance in estimating water requirements for different types of lettuce.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Munashe Mashabatu, Zanele Ntshidi, Sebinasi Dzikiti, Nebojsa Jovanovic, Timothy Dube, Nicky J. Taylor
Summary: Inaccurate crop coefficients lead to inefficient use of water resources. This study evaluated the method of deriving crop coefficients developed by Allen and Pereira (2009) for various irrigated fruit tree crops in South Africa. The study adjusted the stoma-tal sensitivity function in the model by replacing the ratio of the leaf resistance to the standard leaf resistance with a resistance parameter specific to each crop. The derived crop coefficients were standardized and tabulated for transferability between sites, but more crop-specific information is needed to improve accuracy.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianghao Hou, Junliang Fan, Fucang Zhang, Wenhui Hu, Fulai Yan, Chao Xiao, Yuepeng Li, Houliang Cheng
Summary: Crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficient can vary depending on geography and species. By conducting a two-year field study in south Xinjiang, it was found that increasing irrigation amounts can improve seed cotton yields but reduce water productivity. Seasonal water use of cotton is mainly concentrated in the flowering and boll setting stages, accounting for about 60% of the total water consumption.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Daniel Wonde Mebrie, Tewodros T. Assefa, Abdu Y. Yimam, Sisay A. Belay
Summary: Proper estimation of evapotranspiration is important for the management of irrigation systems. However, the lack of climatic stations in Ethiopia makes it difficult to estimate reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and crop coefficient (Kc) spatially. This study aimed to estimate crop evapotranspiration (ETc) by deriving crop coefficients using remote sensing products. The correlation between MODIS potential evapotranspiration and Penman-Monteith estimates was good, and a strong correlation was found between Sentinel-based NDVI and FAO crop coefficient. Calibrating and integrating MODIS with Sentinel 2B can provide a feasible approach for estimating Kc and ETc. The findings highlight the importance of proper estimation of crop water needs for better productivity in the region.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Christiane E. Helbig, Michael G. Mueller, Dirk Landgraf
Summary: The study found that leaf loss has a negative impact on the growth of poplar and willow trees, even minor leaf loss can affect plant growth. The actual effects of defoliation depend on the site, tree species, variety as well as the extent and number of defoliations.
Article
Polymer Science
Jaka Gasper Pecnik, Mariem Zouari, Matthew Schwarzkopf, David B. Devallance
Summary: The torrefaction process has positive effects on the production of wood plastic composites. The torrefaction temperature and weight percentage significantly influence the mechanical and water absorption properties of the composites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yinkun Li, Wenzhong Guo, Jiale Wu, Minjie Duan, Yi Yang, Shengyao Liu
Summary: This study investigated the crop coefficient method for estimating evapotranspiration in greenhouse-grown eggplant and found that it accurately estimated daily ETc. Compared to the FAO-56 recommended K-c value, the adjusted K-c values based on local climate were significantly lower. Therefore, the crop coefficient method can serve as a useful tool to improve water use efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Nadia Ouaadi, Lionel Jarlan, Said Khabba, Michel Le Page, Adnane Chakir, Salah Er-Raki, Pierre-Louis Frison
Summary: Rationalizing the use of agricultural water is crucial in semi-arid areas facing water shortages and food security threats. The FAO-56 approach, relying on accurate estimation of crop water requirement, is challenged by optical data limitations caused by persistent cloud cover. This study explores the potential of all-weather C-band Sentinel-1 radar observations for field-scale assessment. Empirical relationships between crop coefficients and interferometric coherence were evaluated and demonstrated promising results as a substitute for NDVI in estimating actual evapotranspiration under persistent cloud cover.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martina Bremer, Javane Oktaee, Daniela Einer, Steffen Fischer, Andre Wagenfuhr
Summary: Tree bark contains chemical substances that can inhibit fungal growth, making it a potential source for eco-friendly fungicides. Different clones of trees have varying fungicidal substances in their bark, and the extraction method used can influence the active fungicides present in the extracts.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Bo Liu, Huanhao Han, Xuechi Liu, Cheng Li, Xiaoping Chen, Hao Wu, Yufeng Luo, Yuanlai Cui
Summary: Understanding the variation and magnitude of crop coefficient (Kc) is crucial for accurately determining crop evapotranspiration (ETc). This study conducted a three-year experiment in the Poyang River basin, southern China, to develop local Kc and investigate the characteristics of advection and its contribution to Kc. The results showed that advection existed in the humid paddy field and had a considerable effect on Kc.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Teixeira, Janice Leivas, Tiago Struiving, Joao Reis, Fulvio Simao
Summary: This study used visible and near infrared images, along with weather and yield data, to evaluate energy balance and irrigation performance indicators in lemon orchards under different irrigation systems in the northern Minas Gerais state, Southeast Brazil. The SAFER algorithm allowed for the estimation of crop evapotranspiration without thermal bands, enabling high spatial resolution irrigation assessments following precision agriculture principles.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Valerie Desrochers, Cedric Frenette-Dussault, Werther Guidi Nissim, Jacques Brisson, Michel Labrecque
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Maja Barbara Siegenthaler, Federica Tamburini, Emmanuel Frossard, Oliver Chadwick, Peter Vitousek, Chiara Pistocchi, Eva Meszaros, Julian Helfenstein
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Giulia Atzori, Werther Nissim, Tania Macchiavelli, Federico Vita, Elisa Azzarello, Camilla Pandolfi, Elisa Masi, Stefano Mancuso
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Pistocchi, Eva Meszaros, Emmanuel Frossard, E. K. Buenemann, Federica Tamburini
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Werther Guidi Nissim, Emily Palm, Camilla Pandolfi, Stefano Mancuso, Elisa Azzarello
Summary: Phytotechnological approaches using living plants are proposed for environmental purposes such as landfill leachate treatment. This research investigated the use of poplar and willow trees in treating specific pollutants in different amounts of leachate. Poplar showed higher extraction rates and efficiency in pollutant removal compared to willow, especially under high leachate treatment conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Emily Palm, Werther Guidi Nissim, Stefano Mancuso, Elisa Azzarello
Summary: The study found that poplar was more sensitive to half stress and showed lower gas exchange rates and pigment values, while willow demonstrated increased root growth in response to heterogeneous zinc exposure without negative impact on shoot physiology. These significant differences between the two species in response to patchy distribution of toxic zinc concentration may impact the efficiency of phytoremediation efforts and suggests additional criteria to consider in the pre-selection process.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Werther Guidi Nissim, Elisa Masi, Camilla Pandolfi, Stefano Mancuso, Giulia Atzori
Summary: The study indicates that using diluted seawater in hydroponics may be more suitable for providing plants with their nutrient requirements compared to NaCl, especially with significant differences between salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive species.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily Rose Palm, Werther Guidi Nissim, Dana Adamcova, Anna Podlasek, Aleksandra Jakimiuk, Magdalena Daria Vaverkova
Summary: With the increasing human population, the volume of municipal solid waste inputs is rapidly increasing, leading to a rise in leachate that needs to be collected and treated. Plant-based methods for leachate toxicity assessment are becoming more popular, and this study evaluated the tolerance thresholds of two herbaceous species to varying proportions of leachate.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Matteo Masi, Werther Guidi Nissim, Camilla Pandolfi, Elisa Azzarello, Stefano Mancuso
Summary: Botanical filtration is an effective biological method for removing hazardous VOCs from air streams. The study evaluated the applicability of a modeling scheme to systems with a botanical compartment, and found that parameters like mass transfer coefficient and biofilm coverage significantly influence the biofilter responses. The model was successfully validated against data from a pilot-scale installation, indicating its feasibility for systems with a botanical compartment under certain assumptions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Werther Guidi Nissim, Michel Labrecque
Summary: With the recognition of adverse environmental effects from unsustainable development, people are embracing recent technological advances based on principles of sustainability, including plant-based remediation of contaminated brownfield sites. This method not only improves environmental and social benefits, but also reduces pressure on surrounding green areas. Moreover, the use of trees in phytoremediation can contribute to stormwater management, CO2 sequestration, and serve as aesthetic barriers against noise and air pollution, showcasing its potential as an effective tool for cleaning up contaminated urban brownfields and promoting sustainable development in modern towns.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Werther Guidi Nissim, Emily Palm, Camilla Pandolfi, Stefano Mancuso, Elisa Azzarello
Summary: The study found that the poplar clone 'Orion' is more suitable for the phytoremediation of toxic landfill leachate, and the Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) can be used to determine the optimal LL irrigation levels for treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ciro Cannavacciuolo, Stefania Pagliari, Chiara Maria Giustra, Sonia Carabetta, Werther Guidi Nissim, Mariateresa Russo, Paola Branduardi, Massimo Labra, Luca Campone
Summary: The comparative chemical composition of different parts of Faustrime fruits was analyzed using GC-MS and UHPLC-HRMS QTof. The data obtained were combined to define the fruit's complex antioxidant activity. The principal component analysis showed the occurrence of specific compounds in different parts of the fruit, such as alpha-bisabolol and alpha-trans-bergamotol in the pulp and albedo, hexanoic acid in the seeds, and various coumarins and phenolics in the peels. The higher radical scavenging activity of the pulp was attributed to the presence of citric acid.
Review
Plant Sciences
Werther Guidi Nissim, Stefano Castiglione, Francesco Guarino, Maria Chiara Pastore, Massimo Labra
Summary: The timeframe required for phytotechnologies to effectively clean up polluted soils in urban and suburban areas is excessive due to technical constraints and limitations of the plants themselves. This review suggests re-evaluating the main goal of decontamination and considering additional ecosystem services related to establishing new vegetation cover. Phytoremediation of urban brownfields can provide various regulating, provisional, and cultural ecosystem services, contributing to a green transition, resilience to climate change, and improved quality of life in cities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesco Riccioli, Werther Guidi Nissim, Matteo Masi, Emily Palm, Stefano Mancuso, Elisa Azzarello
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Julian Helfenstein, Chiara Pistocchi, Astrid Oberson, Federica Tamburini, Daniel S. Goll, Emmanuel Frossard
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arvin Sohrabi, Mousa Meratizaman, Shuli Liu
Summary: This paper simulates and discusses possible solutions to improve the economic and technical performances of a battery-less renewable energy-powered BWRO system under real climate conditions. The study finds that the photovoltaic-based system performs better in terms of specific energy consumption and unused energy ratio.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chunlan Pan, Xiaoyin Hu, Vishal Goyal, Theyab R. Alsenani, Salem Alkhalaf, Tamim Alkhalifah, Fahad Alturise, Hamad Almujibah, H. Elhosiny Ali
Summary: This paper introduces a novel waste heat recovery method using the hot flue gas from a ship's engine to produce liquefied hydrogen while meeting the ship's air-conditioning requirement. A comprehensive feasibility assessment is conducted and an artificial neural network with a multiobjective grey wolf optimization method is used for optimization. The findings indicate the highest mean sensitivity index of the flash temperature and the best optimization scenario for exergy efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, and liquefied hydrogen cost.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniele Chinello, Jan Post, Louis C. P. M. de Smet
Summary: In this study, PVDF-based anion-exchange membranes were designed to selectively separate nitrate from chloride. Experimental data showed that increasing the concentration of PVDF enhanced nitrate transport but also increased the membrane electrical resistance. The selectivity of nitrate was found to be independent of the membrane thickness and mainly driven by the increased affinity between the anion and the membrane.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Umar Noor, Muhammad Fayyaz Farid, Ammara Sharif, Amna Saleem, Zubair Nabi, Muhammad Furqan Mughal, Kiran Abbas, Toheed Ahmed
Summary: Global water scarcity is increasing, and water desalination is an important solution. Multifunctional advanced materials, such as membrane materials and solar-driven desalination, play a crucial role in water desalination. Additionally, these materials can be used for water purification, wastewater treatment, and pollutant elimination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Emrah Gumus
Summary: With growing global concerns about climate change and environmental impacts, the use of nuclear energy in naval vessels offers a cleaner and more efficient solution to reduce emissions and address water and energy supply challenges. This study explores a novel system that combines a nuclear-driven supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle with reverse osmosis cogeneration to meet the water and electricity demands in maritime operations, enhancing the sustainability, efficiency, and self-sufficiency of naval vessels. The results indicate that the system has the potential to be a viable and effective solution for naval operations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dao Thi Thanh Huyen, Saikat Sinha Ray, Young -Nam Kwon
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of a commercially available polyamide thin-film composite membrane with a zwitterionic material to enhance its fouling resistance. The modified membrane shows improved salt rejection and reduced permeability compared to the pristine membrane. Fouling tests demonstrate that the modified membrane has a lower fouling ratio and higher recovery ratio. The enhanced antifouling characteristics are attributed to the improved hydrophilicity resulting from the zwitterionic brushes and the salting-in effect.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niklas Koeller, Lukas Mankertz, Selina Finger, Christian J. Linnartz, Matthias Wessling
Summary: This study presents a methodology to scale up Flow-electrode Capacitive Deionization (FCDI) technology from lab-scale to pilot-scale systems. By increasing membrane area and using a stacking approach, the FCDI modules were successfully scaled up and achieved a salt transfer rate comparable to lab-scale systems. This provides a foundation for future assessments of energy demand and economics.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mona Gulied, Sifani Zavahir, Tasneem Elmakki, Hyunwoong Park, Guillermo Hijos Gago, Ho Kyong Shon, Dong Suk Han
Summary: This study introduces a novel hybrid system that combines direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX) to facilitate seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine enrichment and selective lithium recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiqiang Zhang, Ruifeng Deng, Jiao Zhang, Lu She, Guangfeng Wei, Renyong Jia, Pengyu Xiang, Siqing Xia
Summary: A transmembrane electro-chemisorption system with authigenic acid and base was developed for enhancing ammonia recovery from strong ammonia wastewater. The system efficiently transformed ammonium into free ammonia, which was then adsorbed and recovered through transmembrane chemisorption. This system yielded pure (NH4)2SO4 product and produced valuable byproducts of pure hydrogen and oxygen. Higher applied voltage resulted in better ammonia recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alena Popova, Sandrine Boivin, Takuji Shintani, Takahiro Fujioka
Summary: This study aimed to produce a high-integrity RO membrane by forming a polyamide skin layer on a TE support layer, in order to enhance the integrity of the membrane and improve the microbiological safety of potable water reuse.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sanjana Yagnambhatt, Saber Khanmohammadi, Jonathan Maisonneuve
Summary: This study investigates the concept of using heat to enhance reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. The effect of temperature on water permeate flux, specific energy, permeate quality, and applied operating pressures is evaluated using an analytical model. The results suggest that under specific conditions, the tradeoff between savings in mechanical pump work and thermal energy input in thermally-enhanced RO can be favorable, leading to overall energy savings.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangju Si, Chenrui Xue, Shun Li, Linchao Yang, Weiwei Li, Jie Yang, Jihong Lan, Ningbo Sun
Summary: To meet the huge demand for lithium resources, there is an urgent need to develop a new efficient technology for lithium recovery from salt-lake brines. In this study, a selective membrane capacitive deionization system is reported, which achieves high lithium recovery capacity and rate through the use of materials with efficient intercalated pseudo-capacitance and a high specific area porous carbon. The use of a modified thin-coated membrane allows for selective Li+ recovery, and adjusting the concentrations of Li+ and Mg2+ in the feed solution enables higher Li+/Mg2+ selectivity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohamed R. Salem, R. Y. Sakr, Ghazy M. R. Assassa, Omar A. Aly
Summary: This research proposes a new method of using wasted thermal energies as an additional heating source for solar still distillation units (SSDUs) to increase productivity and reduce pollution and global warming. By testing two SSDUs, the study shows that heating airflow can raise temperatures, enhance freshwater production, and improve system thermal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qimeng Sun, Miao Sun, Linyan Yang, Yuan Gao, Xinghai Zhou, Lihua Lyu, Chunyan Wei
Summary: This study presents an innovative design and fabrication of a fabric-based conical roll (FCR) evaporator, which enables low-temperature evaporation and achieves high evaporation efficiency with excellent thermal management ability. The evaporator has demonstrated advanced light-harvesting capability and can produce freshwater that meets drinking water standards, showing great potential for applications in desalination and sewage treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yidong Zhang, Wangfang Deng, Meiyan Wu, Chao Liu, Guang Yu, Qiu Cui, Pedram Fatehi, Chunlin Xu, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel polydopamine-functionalized lignin-containing pulp foam evaporator with high-efficiency desalination and multi-contaminant adsorption capabilities was designed. The foam evaporator showed excellent light absorption, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and chelation abilities, allowing for solar evaporation and contaminant adsorption synergistically. It also exhibited potential applications in metal ion concentration and contaminated seawater treatments, and demonstrated superior biodegradability compared to poly-styrene foam. This foam material holds promise for developing multifunctional photo-thermal systems for solar-driven water purification.