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Overview of Petrochemical Solid Waste Composition and Impact on the Environment
Abstract: ABSTRACTPetrochemicals refer to all those compounds that can be derived from the petroleum refinery products. Petrochemical industries impart vital role in the national economy. Environmental issues have now become important considerations due to the potential harmful impacts produced by chemical releases. Unsafe emissions may be due to improper production process, poor maintenance practices and internal operational process problems. Petrochemicals cause acute and chronic health diseases such as ulcer, allergy, cancer, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Study of Converting Covid-19 Plastic Waste into Fuel with Automated Temperature Monitoring of Pyrolysis Process
Abstract: Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, medical initial responders and health care workers have relied on plastic-based, single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gowns to protect themselves from the coronavirus. The result has been quickly growing into a mountain ofplastic waste. Due to the difficulty of their natural disintegration at room temperature, once these plastic materials are released into the environment, they end up in landfills or the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Water heater using cow dung and waste
Abstract: This project has its theme based on best from waste. Here, heat energy is obtained using a fuel which possesses no harm to the nature. Also, the demand for fossil fuels is very high and day-by-day energy consumption across the globe has increased tremendously. This project provides a cost effective and efficient solution to today’s increasing energy demands. In this project, the device consists of a copper pipe coiled throughout …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Preparation of a composite Materials from activated carbon and waste plastic for water Treatment
Abstract: Insoluble resins offer several advantages in preparation processes, the chemical, photochemical and thermal mechanical properties of composites are largely affected by matrix properties. The aim of our study was a double aspect, the synthesis of a polymer-based ion exchanger from waste polystyrene and the composite material valorization in water treatment. a series of experiments was made to prepare the sulfonated polystyrene ion exchange resin and the composite material based on …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Study of Solid Waste Management in Shrirampur, Pusad—Case Study
Abstract: Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the most essential services for maintaining the quality of life of the people and for ensuring better standard of health, sanitation and the environment. Total quantity of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated everyday has increased with increased population. Management of MSW has emerged as a problem which concern about environment. The present study was undertaken to study the existing system of collection, storage, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Selected Enzyme Activities: A Case Study from Nekede Dumpsite, Nigeria
Abstract: This study assessed the influence of solid waste disposal on soil physicochemical parameters in Nekede dumpsite Owerri, Imo state Nigeria. The study area is a solid waste dumpsite located between latitude 5° 25' 59.99"N and longitude 7°01'60.00"E DMS coordinates along No. 1 old Nekede road and beside the Otamiri river. The study area was partitioned into four (4) quadrants while facing the river with samples collected at three (3) different …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Development of Effective Electrodes and Electricity Generation in Continuous Microbial Fuel Cell using Poultry Wastewater
Abstract: The Microbial Fuel Cell was designed for batch and continuous operations and the electrodes were developed using a simple and effective technique known as phase inversion. The different combinations of electrodes were used in the experiment to get the maximum power output and organic matter removal. The poultry wastewater was used as substrate and was comparatively studied with Luria Bertani (LB) solution. The best combination of electrode was found to …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Development of Efficient Electrode and Design of Microbial Fuel Cell to Generate Electricity from Waste Water
Abstract: The study was focused on the development of composite electrodes and design of Continuous Microbial Fuel Cell to generate electricity from waste water. The electrodes were developed with different combinations of catalysts using phase inversion technique. In MFC Nafion 117 membrane was used as a proton exchange membrane and sewage waste water as substrate for the E.coli bacteria, which decomposes the organic matter and produces electrons. Different combination of electrodes …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Review on Production of Activated Carbon from Agricultural Biomass Waste
Abstract: Agricultural biomass waste is one of the main residue largely generated in the environment and was used as precursor for the synthesis of activated carbon as adsorbents, support on catalyst, electric charge storage, micro pore structure, high adsorption capacity material. Recently, many research paper can be found on particular biomass feedstock and activation technique to produce activated carbon. Consequently, main focus should be taken to the relevance those precursor effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Utilization of Industrial waste in construction Industry – a Review
Abstract: The reuse of industrial wastes will help in solving the environmental pollution issues associated with their disposal, but it will also increase the preservation of natural resources that are reducing rapidly. The major motivation of this project is the increase in waste products and increasing consumption of cement in construction industry. By reducing use of cement cost of construction can be reduced and it also reduces the environmental hazards produced …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Exploring the Integration of Recycled Waste Materials in Concrete: A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: The utilization of recycled materials from construction sites has experienced a notable increase in recent times, driven by the principle of efficient resource usage established by the International Council of Building in 1994. Recycled materials, including recycled concrete aggregate or brick aggregate sourced from construction and demolition waste, waste glass from municipal waste or recycled sources, and gypsum from gypsum boards, are being increasingly employed as substitutes for primary raw …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Soil Reinforcement Using Waste Plastic Materials
Abstract: Soil reinforcement is a ground improvement techniques used in different civil engineering structures like earth retaining structures, embankment, foundations, road construction, etc.In this study, an attempt was made to collect the soil samples in such a way that it has different plasticity index. Accordingly, samples from surrounding areas of the Kanpur were collected and analyzed for their plasticity index. It was observed that three locations such as PSIT Campus, Naramau …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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A Brief Discussion on Plastic Wastes Sortation Procedures
Abstract: Recycling plastic is the procedure of retrieving waste plastic products and reprocessing the material into similar or sometimes completely different form of products. As an example, melting down soft drink bottles, boxes and then casting them as plastic chairs and tables. According to the ImpEE project of University of Cambridge, 3 million tonnes of waste plastic were produced a year (2005) in UK and among those 21.3% are produced from …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Bio Medical Waste Management Among Nursing Students with an View to Develop Information Leaflet
Abstract: The study was assessing the knowledge of Bio medical waste management. Material and Methods: Research Study done in JSS College of Nursing Mysore. A descriptive design with non probability convenient sampling technique and forty students were selected. Study conducted for nursing students. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assessing the knowledge about biomedical waste management. The mean level of knowledge score of Nursing students that two (5%) had poor knowledge, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 68–73 Read article
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Conversion of Heat Absorbed (Waste Heat) in a Building for Electricity Generation Using a Thermoelectric Generator
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) for recovering waste heat from building systems and converting it into electrical energy through the Seebeck effect. A journal-scale simulation framework integrating ANSYS thermal modeling with MATLAB/Simulink electrical analysis was developed to evaluate TEG deployment on building envelope surfaces at the Federal Polytechnic Nyak Shendam, Nigeria. Results demonstrate a proportional increase in electrical output with rising temperature gradients, confirming predictable thermoelectric …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Chemical Treatments to Modify the Surface of Agricultural Waste Fibers as a Green Substitute to Cellulosic Fiber Treatment
Abstract: Scientists are searching for natural elements that can decompose naturally and replace synthetic materials that have not been biodegradable for a while. The automotive, space, furniture, construction, medical, and packaging industries are among the many that use synthetic composite materials. This has resulted in growing interest in biodegradable bio composites. In recent years, a variety of stem fibers, including jute, flax, hemp, and kenaf, have been employed to replace the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Use of Waste Plastics in Flexible Pavement
Abstract: Plastic is everywhere in today’s lifestyle and its disposal is a great problem. It is a non-biodegradable product due to which these materials pose environmental pollution and problems like breast cancer, reproductive problems in humans and animals and genital abnormalities. If a ban is put on the use of plastics on emotional grounds, the real cost would be much higher, the inconvenience much more, the chances of damage or contamination …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–47 Read article
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Bio-Medical Waste Management in India: Contemporary approaches and way forward
Abstract: The rights of citizens to clean and healthy environment provides the foundation for management of BMW in India. With increasing population and economic development leading to large amount of waste generated it becomes imperative to have an adequate, safe and sustainable management of bio-medical waste (BMW). India was one of the first countries to implement BMW Management rules in 1998 under Environmental Protection Act 1986. But National Green Tribunal states …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Activated Carbon from Rice Husk for Treating Dye Waste Water
Abstract: This study was undertaken to explore the possibility of utilizing rice husk (RH) for the production of activated carbon because of its abundant, renewable, and biodegradable raw resource, and properties such as its chemical stability, oil absorption, surface area, iodine value, and high reactivity, resulting from the presence of chemically reactive hydroxyl groups. RH is roasted at high % with low cost chemical as catalyst to reduce time, with temperature …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Comparative analysis of low and high pressure water electrolysis using nuclear waste heat for sustainable hydrogen production in India
Abstract: Hydrogen has been proposed as a clean and sustainable vector of the decarbonized energy system of the near future. Generation of hydrogen gas from a relatively easily available resource like water through low temperature water electrolysis is a simple, technologically mature alternative for realizing the vision of hydrogen economy. This work examines the techno-economic feasibility aspects of a water electrolysis based hydrogen production plant when coupled with typical nuclear power …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–20 Read article