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The Environmental Impact of Soil Pollution on Human Health
Abstract: Soils are shaped by the decomposition of rock and organic matter over several years. Soil properties vary from place to place with difference in bedrock composition, climate and other factors. Certain chemical elements occur naturally in soils as components of minerals, yet may be toxic at some concentration. Various other potentially harmful substance may end up mixing with soils through human activities. This may lead to soil contamination which in …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tensile and Shear Behavior of Cold, Warm and Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The environment awareness of toxic gases emissions during the production, transportation, and construction of hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) have led to the development of Warm, half warm, and cold mix asphalt concrete. Such development of alternative mixtures is considered as sustainable materials in asphalt concrete paving process. The temperature reduction in the mixing of binder during production, handling, and compaction of the mix results in saving energy, reduction of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Yamuna River Degradation due to Heavy Metals in Delhi-NCR: A Review
Abstract: Yamuna river, which is a heart river for Delhi-NCR, is the most-polluted river in the country. Highly populated Delhi-NCR pollute the river Yamuna in all aspects weather we talk about domestic or industrial waste; which I turn affect in increasing significance for ecological, evolutionary, and environmental reasons. Mythologically Yamuna River is associated with the Hindus but apart it fulfills the need of people in other way as well. The water …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Rating of Water Quality of Rivers Water in Asari Toru L.G.A, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The aim of the assessment was to compute the water quality index (WQI) of Sama and Tema River at 20metres interval along horizontal direction of the river to determine the suitability of the water for purposes of public drinking, recreation and other usage. In this paper the functional parameters in evaluating quality of a water body were used in evaluating the water quality index (WQI) of the two river and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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EFFECTS OF LOW FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND TREATMENT IN MITIGATING SULFATE REDUCING BACTERIA
Abstract: Biocorrosion is associated to microorganism such as Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) presence in the environment and cause deterioration of metallic and non-metallic materials. Chemical bactericides are commonly used to mitigate SRB in the treatment process of oilfield but this method comes with disadvantages such as lower in efficiency, environment pollution, high cost and health problems. This paper shows a systematic investigation of 20 kHz frequency Ultrasound (US) performance as an …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Ground Water Quality Assessment and Testing for Irrigation Purpose, in irrigation potential Areas of Eastern Ethiopia
Abstract: Ground water quality test was conducted for different purpose in line with that irrigation water is the major issue related with crop production in terms of yield reduction due to soil salinization. Mostly, ground water contain significant amounts of detrimental substances that may reduce soil production and productivity. In the Easter parts of Ethiopia, surface and ground water not yet tested but salinity problems become worsening in the area. Thus, …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Modification of Solar Hot Water Heating System
Abstract: In optoelectronics system, the copper sulfide powder plays an important role as a thin film layer. This paper covers fabrication of Copper sulfide (CuS) Powder and its characterization. The fabricated Copper sulfide powder gives better result as compared to commonly used Copper sulfide (CuS) available in the market. In this experiment, the Copper sulfide powder (CuS) was coated on the tubes as a thin film and measured the outlet water …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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A Review of Various Sensors for Measurement of Methane
Abstract: This article clearly gives the description of various types of sensors that are used for the detection of methane gas, along with the working principles and operation. Methane measurement is essential as it a toxic gas, and its measurement is essential in order to control its emissions from coal mines, wastewater treatment plants, bio-plants, etc. There are several instruments that detect methane at the field or by remote detection techniques. …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Gas Detection and Monitoring System with Alert Security
Abstract: Gas leakage and detection are significant concerns in our everyday routines these days. Carbon pollution has become a serious issue that must be addressed. LPG system is incredibly flammable, threatening both lives and assets. To avoid such disasters, significant effort has been put into developing reliable systems for detecting gas leaks. Some leak detection techniques were developed in order to cause the leak to be discovered, as it is not …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Beach Cleaning Robot
Abstract: This article outlines overall architecture and solution of the beach waste cleaning machine. The work has been carried out looking at the current situation of our national rivers which are dumped with sewage and loaded with pollutants, toxic materials, debris etc. Taking this into consideration, a robot has been designed to clean beach surface. The design of beach cleaning robot is based on wireless technology such as GSM application. The …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Nanofertilizers – A Revolutionary Fertilizer for Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract: Because of the inadequacy in arable lands and water resources, the improvement of agriculture segment is only promising by increasing of resources use efficiency with the least destruction to production bed through effective use of modern technologies. Among these, nanotechnology has the prospective to transform the agricultural structures, biomedicine, environmental engineering, safety and security, water resources, energy conversion, and various other areas. Nanostructured design through mechanisms such as targeted supply …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Review Article:Designing of Smart Textiles
Abstract: Nanomaterials used in Industry will be a great change in market. Material like silver nanoparticles is going to enhance properties of finished product. For textile industry, there are several nanomaterials which have their specific properties to introduce new products like yarns, fabrics, coatings with different amazing properties like antimicrobial, water repellent, antidust, antiwrinkle, etc. Nanomaterials are widely used in textile industries. They are used to design fabric with properties of …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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A Brief Review on Optical Properties of Boron Carbon Oxy-Nitride: A Phosphor for Future Era
Abstract: Phosphors are generally inorganic materials which emit light when irradiated by different sources of energy. BCNO is an inorganic phosphor containing boron, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen which is mainly synthesized artificially. Quite lately, it has gained the reputation of being an inexpensive, non-toxic and Rare Earth (RE) ion free luminescence source, which can be used to generate white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) with persistent luminescence properties; and for its versatile …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Integrative Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis Reveals Potent Inhibition of Ovarian Cancer-Associated Proteins by Curcuma Longa Derivatives
Abstract: Objectives: A network pharmacology approach and molecular docking study were employed to explore how the active ingredients of Curcuma longa interact with protein targets associated with ovarian cancer. The objective was to explore the mechanism of action of these active ingredients. Methods: In this study, a total of 14 derivatives of Curcuma longa were selected to evaluate their binding affinity with specific target proteins (HLA, CDK-41, EGFR, Tumor suppressor p53 …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 45–67 Read article
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An Overview of Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Abstract: As for TNT, it is also a high explosive. TNT is a yellowish compound with the chemical name trinitrotoluene, which is somewhat easier to remember than its chemical formula, CH 3C6H2(NO2)3. 2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE is a 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, which is an explosive chemical that can cause skin irritation and other toxic consequences. 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene is a yellow, odorless solid that does not occur naturally in the environment. It is commonly known as TNT and …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Potential Applications of Titanium Dioxide in Diverse Fields
Abstract: Metal oxide semiconductors, such as TiO2 nanoparticles are frequently used as photocatalyst due to non-toxicity, chemical stability, and the ability to possess relatively high photocatalytic activity of TiO2. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that organic compounds such as alcohols, carboxylic acid, phenolic derivatives, and chlorinated aromatics can be readily mineralized by TiO2 into harmless carbon dioxide, water and simple mineral acids, using molecular oxygen as the primary oxidant. Keywords: environmental pollution, …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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The Metallurgical Properties of Beryllium
Abstract: Beryllium is a toxic bivalent element, steel gray, strong, light-weight, primarily used as hardening agent in alloys. Beryllium has one of the highest melting points of the light metals. It has excellent thermal conductivity, is nonmagnetic, it resists attack by concentrated nitric acid and at standard temperature and pressures beryllium resist oxidation when expose to air. Keywords: Beryllium, metallurgical properties, applications, uses
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Chitosan mediated nanoparticles for Preservation of Food and Its Antimicrobial activity
Abstract: In this study, chitosan nanoparticles were synthesized from chitosan polymer by ionic gelation method. The chitin was first extracted from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and then deacetylated to chitosan. The presence and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles was investigated by UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The antimicrobial property of these chitosan nanoparticles were studied against E.coli, S.aureus, S.typhi, P.aureginosa, C.albicans and A.niger and compare with chitosan polymer. CSNPs showed higher …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Nanotechnology based solutions for control of Agricultural pests
Abstract: Application of nanotechnology for the control of agricultural pests is an emerging field of research. It is driven by the realization that they are more effective and are equally competent in terms of their biocidal potential and that too at significantly low concentrations as compared to conventional pesticides. Unscrupulous application of larger volumes of chemical pesticides has many harmful effects including, acute toxicity to animals and human beings (up on …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Nanomedical applications of Chitosan – A brief overview
Abstract: Chitin and chitosan are versatile biopolymers that can be subjected to several structural changes by altering them chemically and mechanically to develop desirable properties, functions and applications. Chitin and chitosan have remarkable potential for nanomedical applications because of their significant properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. These biopolymers have the ability to be easily processed in the form of gels, sponges, membranes, beads and scaffolds. This review deals with …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article