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ID: 64100
Title: Microbial Degradation of Reactive Textile Azo Dyes through isolated Bacterial strain Stenotrophomonas Acidaminiphila
Author: Ravi Kant Rahi and Varsha Gupta
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 387-392
Subject: Microbial Degradation of Reactive textile Azo Dyes through isolated Bacterial strain Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila
Keywords: Sanganer, Synthetic dyes, Textile effluent, Biodegradation, Optimum conditions
Abstract: Sanganer textiles industries are one of the largest textile manufacturing zones in Rajasthan. This industrial cluster gains attention because of releasing untreated textile effluents directly into Amani Shah Nala, a local drainage system which pollutes the environment. The textile industries use large amounts of water for dye processing and finishing, which become unhygienic and unacceptable for drinking due to the presence of amines, salts, bleach and acids/alkali. A small amount of some dyes have their own adverse effects which include high water turbidity and less oxygen solubility in water. Microorganisms are found everywhere on this earth, even in extreme conditions. Biodegradation of dyes is the most cost-effective way of treating textile effluent containing synthetic dyes. Effluent sampling has been carried out from seven different sites of Sanganer for isolating indigenous bacterial isolates capable of degrading synthetic dyes. The bacterial strain isolated from Sanganer region, Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila, showed the degradation of azo dyes is more than 90 % in seven days. For Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila optimum conditions found to degrade azo dyes were 35ºC temperature, Ph 7 and 100 mg/L initial dye concentration.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Forgacs, E., T. Cserhati and G.Oros.2004.Removal of synthetic dyes from wastewaters: A review. Env. Int., 30(7): 953-971. McMullan, G., etal.2001.a.Microbial decolourisation and degradation of textile dyes.Appl.Microbiology and Biotech., 56 (1-2): 81-87.
Literature cited 2: McMullan, G., et al.2001b.Remediation of dyes in textile effluent: A critical review on current treatment technologies with a proposed alternative .Bioresour, Tech., 77 (3): 247-255. Sriram, N. and D.Reetha.2015.Isolation and characterization of dye degrading bacteria from textile dye effluents. Central European J. Experimental Biology.4 (2): 5-10.

ID: 64099
Title: Assessment of Noise Pollution During Deepawali at Allahabad
Author: Mohd Nafees, Satyendra Nath and R.P.Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 384-386.
Subject: Assessment of Noise Pollution During Deepawali at Allahabad
Keywords: Deepawali, Noise pollution, Firecrackers
Abstract: The present paper described the noise pollution levels at different sites of Allhabad city during Deepawali. Noise monitoring data was acquired for the study during and after Deepawali at selected sites of Baharana (residential cum commercial area), Muthiganj (residential cum commercial area) and Chowk (Commercial area) in the city. The observed noise data of the selected sites are compared with the recommended ambient noise standard of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India. The observed noise level was higher than the prescribed level. The major cause of higher noise at these locations are due to the use of firecrackers during Deepawali and posts Deepawali. Variations of noise level were influenced by the burning of crackers and traffic movement on a roadside. The present work is helpful to develop strategies for controlling the noise pollution during the festival day.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Jamrah, A., A. Al-omari and R.Sharabi.2006.Evaluation of traffic noise pollution in Amman, Jordan.Env.Monitoring Assess., 120: 499-525. Martin, M.A., et al. 2006.Exposure effect relationships between road traffic noise annoyance and cost evaluations in Valladolid, Spain.J.Appl.Acoustics.67: 945-652.
Literature cited 2: Zannin, P.H., C.A., M. Ferreira and B. Szermetta.2006.Evaluation of noise pollution in urban parks. Env. Monitoring and Assess. 118: 423-433. Evans, G.W., and S. Hygge, 2000.Noise and performance in children and adults.In Handbook of noise and health. Ed D. Prasher.

ID: 64098
Title: Pervious Concrete-Construction methods and quality control
Author: Manoj Nallanathel and Ramesh Bhaskar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 379-383.
Subject: Pervious Concrete-Construction methods and quality control
Keywords: Pervious concrete, Permeability, Void ratio, Flexure
Abstract: Pervious concrete is becoming one of the solutions for the prevention of stormwater logging and has the potential to produce safer and quieter driving surfaces improving infiltration and groundwater table. In the past, the working of poor pervious concrete and the less experience of the contractor gave rise to labour-intensive construction methods, rising the expense and poorly impacting durability. However, some addressing has to be done in how the mix design process affects fresh and hardened concrete properties during and after placement. The actual mix proportions for pervious concrete should consider the application, the properties of mechanism required and the materials used. This paper explains about the potential of pervious concrete and its properties and focuses on modified methods for the design of the pervious concrete. New admixtures and the advancements of a standard proportioning of the mixture methodology will improve uniformity, strength and effortless arrangement. Normal pervious concrete is with water cement cement ratio between 0.27-0.4 and void percentage of 15-40 % compared to 3-5 % of the conventional concrete. The pervious concrete thus derived will have good permeability to drain off the rainwater and thus build up groundwater table. The future of pervious concrete includes self-consolidating slip-form pervious concrete overlay design.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Barrell, R.A.E., P.R., Hunter and G. Nichols.2003.Microbiological standards for water and their relationship to health risk. Communication and Discussion in Public Health. 1: 8-13. Nallanthal, Manoj and B.Ramesh.2015.Pervious concrete , important and history .IJAER. 10 (33): 247-249.
Literature cited 2: Head, K.H. 1982.Manual of soil laboratory testing (vol2).Pentech Press McCain, Georage N. and Mandar M. Dewoolkar-2010.Pervious concrete-Mechanical and hydraulic properties. Annual Meeting TRB.pp 1-19.

ID: 64097
Title: Innovations in Renewable Jet Fuel in Aviation industries towards cost optimization and pollution prevention.
Author: A.G. Matani
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 375-378.
Subject: Innovations in Renewable Jet Fuel in Aviation industries towards cost optimization and pollution prevention.
Keywords: Lignocellulosic biomass, Renewable jet fuel (RJF), Fischer-Tropsch, Pyrolysis, Hydrothermal liquefaction, Alcohol-to-jet.
Abstract: According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), on average, the aviation sector consumes 10 % of the total energy required in the transportation sector each year. It produces greenhouse emissions which airline executives and regulators have been working on reducing through alternative fuels-especially biofuel drop-in blended with traditional jet fuels. Years ago, United Airlines , KLM, Lufthansa and several other airlines and governing bodies, became one of the very first commercial sectors to commit to limiting carbon emissions over the next 20 years. The future of deploying sustainable fuels to meet these targets along with operational practices to reduce jet fuel consumption and emissions. Some of the effective practices include using more fuel-efficient aeroplanes, optimized flight plans and turning off jet engines while idling on tarmacs. This paper highlights the significance of biofuels in the aviation industries. This paper also highlights various developments in utilizing green fuels by various aviation companies throughout the world.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: European Parliament.2015.Directive (EU) 2015/1513:Amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of Energy from renewable sources. Wang, X. et al. 2011.An experimental investigation on spray, ignition and combustion characteristics of biodiesels, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 33 (2): 2071-2077.
Literature cited 2: Wang, X., et al.2011.Effects of ultra-high injection pressure and micro-hole nozzle on flame structure and soot formation of imprinting diesel spray, Appl.Energy.88 (5): 1620-1628. Ochoterena, R., et al. 2010.Optical studies of spray development and combustion of water-in-diesel emulsion and microemulsion fuels.Fuel.89 (1): 122-132.

ID: 64096
Title: Groundwater Analysis With Special Emphasis On Arsenic By Using Multivaiate Statistical Technique: A Case Of Ballia District
Author: Abhishek Kumar, Malabika Biswas Roy, Abaidya Nath Singh and Devendra Mohan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 369-374.
Subject: Groundwater Analysis With Special Emphasis On Arsenic By Using Multivaiate Statistical Technique: A Case Of Ballia District
Keywords: Arsenic, Contamination, Groundwater, Health, Physicochemical parameters.
Abstract: Arsenic (AS) is a melalloid found in the earth crust. There are three main sources of arsenic in the environment, such as geological, anthropogenic and biogenic .Arsenic contamination in groundwater has become a global concern in the 21st century .An excessive amount of arsenic injection causes keratosis on the soles and palms, skin cancer, cardiovascular diseases, lung and liver carcinoma, etc. Ballia district, U.P., falls in the flood plain of Ganga and Ghaghara river. Arsenic contamination in groundwater of Ballia district. Eastern part of Ballia district is lowland area and the slope is west to east, so the magnitude of arsenic is high in the eastern part in comparison to the western part. The overall objective of this research paper is to find out the magnitude of arsenic in groundwater of Ballia district. In this study, 100 groundwater samples have been collected from different water sources. This situation warrants immediate measures to be taken up for planning and implementation of various management programme for mitigation of arsenic.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Singh, C.M., et al.2010.Arsenic contamination and its management .Int.J. Agri.Env.and Biotech., 3 (2): 175-177. Ahuja, S., 2008.The problem of arsenic contamination of groundwater .In Arsenic contamination of groundwater: Mechanism analysis and remediation. Ed S. Ahuja. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New Jersey and Canada.
Literature cited 2: Naidu, R., et al. 2006.Managing arsenic in the environment. From soil to human health. CSIRO Publishing, Australia. pp 95-115. Singh, I.B. 1996.Geological evolution of the Ganga plain-An overview .J.Palaentol.Soc.India.44: 99-137.

ID: 64095
Title: A study on Water Nutrient Content of Dhanora Reservoir-An Ecological and Pollution Investigation
Author: Abhijit Kandilkar and Arjun Bhosle
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 364-368.
Subject: A study on Water Nutrient Content of Dhanora Reservoir-An Ecological and Pollution Investigation
Keywords: Reservoir, Nutrient study, Ecological, Pollution
Abstract: The present study aimed for assessment of some selected physic-chemical (especially nutrients) parameters of Dhanora reservoir to investigate its status pertaining to water quality. Also, it will be co-related among the parameters for the entire body for generating the baseline data. Our emphasis is to work for water quality maintenance and management. Water quality assessment and its care for drinking , agriculture and other purposes will play a significant role for the healthy aquatic ecosystem as well as its conservation [1].Water sampling was carried out from four different sampling sites of this dam once in a month and brought in the laboratory for systematic analysis. Nearly two years of continuous investigations were carried out, that is June 2016 to May 2018.Water soluble nutrients play a vital role in aquatic reservoirs. Standard APHA procedures were applied for the water sample analysis. In conclusion, the water quality in regard to nutrients is optimum and within the permissible level, except a few values. The reservoir is well surrounded by hills with good quality of fertile soil. Ecologically, it is a healthy water body and not polluted by means of enriching the nutrients and other sources.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Shaikh, P.R., et al. 2013.Study on water quality and tourism development of Sahstrakund waterfall, Maharashtra.J.Appl.Sci.In Env.Sanitation. 3 (4): 147-151. Bhateria, R. and D.Jain.2016.Water quality assessment of lake water: A review .Sustain. Water Resour. Manage. DOI 10.1007/s 40899-015-0014-7.
Literature cited 2: Pushpalatha, J.K.and Easther Cynthia Johnson Mary.2017.Physico-chemical characteristics of Jurala reservoir.Int.J. Life Sci., 5 (1): 111-113. Khan, R.U., et al. 2012.Physico-chemical analysis of Triveni lake water of Amravati district, Mahara-shtra.Biosci.Discovery.3 (1): 64-66.

ID: 64094
Title: Trend of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetable from Industrial areas of Bhopal
Author: Veethika Tilwankar, Swapnil Rai and S.P.Bajpai
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 359-363.
Subject: Trend of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetable from Industrial areas of Bhopal
Keywords: Heavy metals, Concentration, Permissible, Pollution, Contamination
Abstract: Bhopal is a historical city and the capital of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Bhopal is having two industrial areas in its surrounding, namely Govindpura, which comes under Bhopal district and Mandideep, which comes under Raisen district. Both the industrial areas are having a good number of processing units. Heavy metals are naturally present in the earth and have their distinct role over living organism, humans and plants. Due to industrial pollution, these metals are now creating problems for all living beings. The excess amounts of these metals are harmful to all life forms. The present study was undertaken to analyze the contamination profile of heavy metals in vegetables and soil collected from the vicinity of the above mentioned industrial areas of Bhopal. The samples were analyzed to investigate a load of mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd) and manganese (Mn).All the soil samples showed the presence of Pb, Zn, Cu, and Ni. Two vegetables, namely brinjal, spinach and wheat grass were collected and analyzed for heavy metals. All the samples showed the presence of Pb, Zn and Cu.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Sharma, D.K., et al., 2011. Study of the trace elements in Aloe vera L.(Aloe barbandensis Miller) namely liliaceae and biological and environmental importance. J. Chem. and Pharmaceutical Res., 3 (3) : 64-68. Rai, Swapnil, Virencera Dua and A.K. Chopra.2012.Biomonitoring of persistent organochlorines in human milk and blood samples from sub-Himalayan region of India. Bulletin of Env. Contamination and Toxicology.89 (3):592-597.
Literature cited 2: Rattan, R.K., et al.2002.Heavy metals and environmental quality. Indian Scenario. Fertility News. 47:21-40. Gupta, S., et al.2010.Effect of wastewater irrigation on vegetables in relation to bioaccumulation of heavy metals and biochemical changes., Env. Monitoring Assess., 165: 169-177.

ID: 64093
Title: Car Ecoleasing Encouraging Product Service System With Circular Economy to Help Environment
Author: Sunil Anand, Ashutosh Kumar Choudhary and Piyush Singhal
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 352-358.
Subject: Car Ecoleasing Encouraging Product Service System With Circular Economy to Help Environment
Keywords: Car, Circular economy, Eco-leasing, Product service system (PSS), Sustainability
Abstract: The Indian car market is growing at fast speed. The market growth has also pressurized the actors to take inventive steps regarding the reduction of unsustainable burden on the earth. The need for mobility and impact of its use forces the player’s worldwide to improve and innovative the traditional business model for a car. This is also being needed for the Indian car market so as to make use of the advantage while reducing the environmental impacts. The study suggests an alternative business model for the Indian car sector which mainly relies on the concept of leasing rather than selling. The traditional business model is followed and an alternate model is suggested which favours a long term leasing achieved through the principles of product service system (PSS) along with the approach of a circular economy. The model is assessed on the basis of eco-efficiency by calculating the values of eco-leasing low-carbon effect comparison value (ELCV).The results favour the reduction of carbon effects.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Nieuwenhuis, P. an P.Wells.2003.The automotive industry and the environment .Woodhead Publishing Ltd./CRC Press,LLC,FL,USA. Michelini, G., et a l.2017.From linear to circular economy:PSS conducting the transition. The 9th CIRP IPSS Conference: Circular perspectives on product/service.
Literature cited 2: Pieroni, M.P. et al., 2017. PSS design process models: Are they sustainability-oriented? 9th CIRP IPSS Conference: Circular perspectives on product/service-systems. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation.2012.Towards a circular economy-Economy and business rationale for an accelerated transition. Greener Management Institute.

ID: 64092
Title: Air Quality Index of Chennai City-A Case Study
Author: R. Rajamanickam and S.Nagan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 345-351.
Subject: Air Quality Index of Chennai City-A Case Study
Keywords: CAAQMS, AQI, Chennai city
Abstract: Air quality index (AQI) is a number communicate the quality of ambient air which can be easily understand by a common man.AQI is calculated based on the concentration of pollutants in the ambient air.AQI varies from 0 to 500.If score is O, it is the best air quality and if score is 500, it is the worst air quality. Bed on AQI vale and the corresponding likely health impacts, ambient air quality is classified into six categories, namely good, satisfactory, moderate, poor, very poor and severe. In Chennai City, there are seven continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in operation at different parts of the city. Ambient air quality data (24 hr average) from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017 of these stations was collected and AQI is calculated. Majority of the period AQI of all the stations fall under good and satisfactory category. The responsible pollutant for AQI is PM2.5.The sub-index of other parameters SO2, NO2, CO, NH3 fall under good category for all stations.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Peavy, Howard S., Donald R. Rowe and George Tchobanoglous.1988.Environmental engineering, Mc-Graw Hill International Editions Civil Engineering Series. pp 417-569. Rao, M.N. and H.V.N. Rao 1989.Air pollution.Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited.pp 1-339.
Literature cited 2: Rao, C.S.1996.Environmental pollution control engineering. New Age International (P) Ltd., pp 1-431. CPCB.2015.National Air quality index. Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. CUPS/82/2014-15, pp1-55.

ID: 64091
Title: Characterization of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Agricultural Community –A qualitative Research
Author: Manar Fawzi Bani Mfarrej
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 339-344
Subject: Characterization of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Agricultural Community –A qualitative Research
Keywords: Organophosphates, Acetyl cholinesterase, MRL
Abstract: Organophosphates are widely used as insecticides in agriculture and they are known to be cause of poisoning-Organophosphates work by blocking the pathway for the enzyme acetyl cholinesterase leading to cause respiratory an nervous disruption or damage which in turns result in the insects’ death. These are highly toxic chemicals and they are considered among the Environmental Protection Agency’s main priority group to be reviewed under the Food Quality Protection Act. This research review highlights the use of organophosphate pesticides and their link with different toxic effects on human health. The research focused on the contamination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The Emirates Ministry of Environment and Water in the UAE analyzed a total number of 8245 commodities samples to test the percentage of organophosphate pesticide they contain. The results showed that samples included organophosphate above the maximum residual level (MRL).Case studies were reviewed and results were discussed. Recommendations from this research review could help to change from chemical activities in agriculture field to more friendly methods in term of sustainable agriculture.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Organophosphates. (n.d.).https; www.toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/organophosphates. Organophosphate Alternative .2015.https:www.epa.gov./pesticide-registration/organophosphate-alternative.
Literature cited 2: INCHEM. (n.d.).Organophosphorus pesticides.http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/chemical/pimg001.htm#sectiontitle:3.1Origin of substance. Organophosphate toxicity.2016.http: emedicine.medscape.com/article/167726-overview.

ID: 64090
Title: Plant Growth promoting and organic waste degrading activities of a native Rhizobacterial strain of Alcaligenes faecalis for wheat cultivation
Author: Mahesh Kumar and Rana Pratap Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 333-338.
Subject: Plant Growth promoting and organic waste degrading activities of a native Rhizobacterial strain of Alcaligenes faecalis for wheat cultivation
Keywords: Biofertilizer, Plant growth promoting bacteria, Sustainable agriculture, Wheat
Abstract: A native isolate of rhizosperic Alcaligenes faecalis was isolated from Agricultural soil of peri urban area of lucknow and characterized by morphological and molecular characteristics using 16sRNA.It showed in-vitro, plant growth promoting activities by producing indole 3-acetic acid (IAA), hydrogen cyanide, siderophore, ammonia and showed phosphate solubilization activities potential. An earthen pot experiment was conducted under net house conditions with the isolated strain (1X 108 CFU /mL) which increased root length (28, 33 and 67 %) shoot length (30, 45 and 55 %) fresh weight (54, 67 and 90 %) dry weight (55, 77 and 55 %), number of root hairs (92, 69 and 38 %), number of leaves (46, 63 and 58 %) at an interval of 40, 80 and 120 days after sowing (DAS) in wheat (Tritucm aestivum PBW 343).The weight grain per plant was also increased by 68 % over control.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: WHO.2018.www.who.int/en. World Health Organisation, Geneva. Elkoca, E., M. Turan and M.I.Donmez.2010.Effects of single, dual and triple inoculation with Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium legnninosarum bv.Phaseoil on nodulation, nutrient uptake, yield parameter of common bean (Phascolus vulgaris L.cv.Elkova-05’).J. Plant Nutrition.33:2014-2119.
Literature cited 2: Duan, Y., et al.2016.Long-term incorporation of nanure with chemical fertilizers reduced total nitrogen loss in rain-fed cropping systems. Scientific Reports 6, 33611,DOI:10.1038/srep.33611. Zheng, W., et al.2016.Combining controlled-release urea nand normal urea to improve the nitrogen use efficiency and yield under wheat-maize doubles system Field Crops Res., 197-52-62.

ID: 64089
Title: A study on water quality parameters of effluent from plate washing unit of printing Industry
Author: P. Vallinayagam, N. Krishnamurthy and D. Madhavan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 327-332.
Subject: A study on water quality parameters of effluent from plate washing unit of printing Industry
Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Correlation analysis, Water Quality index
Abstract: Industrial effluents from plate washing unit of the printing industry were collected bimonthly for a period of one year. The physic-chemical parameters were measured. The correlation analysis of water quality parameters (WQP) and multiple linear regression analysis were carried out. They were found to be statistically significant and highly useful in predicting water quality parameters.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ali Nikoonahad, et al.2016.J. Env. Health and Sustainable Develop, 1 (2): 66-74. Patel, Jinal Y., et al. 2015.Int. J. Innovative and Emerging in Eng., 2 (2): 150-156.
Literature cited 2: Khatoon, Naeema, et al.2013.IOSR J. Appl.Chemistry.5 (3): 80-90. Johal, E., et al. 2014.Int.J.Innovative Res. In Sci., Eng. and Tech., 3 (6): 13088-13096.

ID: 64088
Title: An Investigation On Airborne Particulate Radioactivity, Heavy metals and polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Composition in Calabrian Selected sites, Southern Italy
Author: F.Caridi, A.Belvedere, M.D. Agostino, S.Marguccio, G. Marino, M. Messina and G. Belmusto
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 321-326.
Subject: An Investigation On Airborne Particulate Radioactivity, Heavy metals and polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Composition in Calabrian Selected sites, Southern Italy
Keywords: Airborne particulate, Radioactivity, Heavy metals, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the concentration of radionuclides, heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in airborne particulate matter (PM) with a diameter lower than 10 µm (PM10), with concentrations in air lower than 100 µg/m3, deposited on quartz microfiber filters and collected in four selected Calabrian sites of southern Italy during the monitoring campaign performed in 2015-2016.In particular, 137 Cs, 7Be and 210 Pb activity concentrations were measured through a positive biased high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma spectrometer; data on the contents of airborne particulate heavy metals As, Cd, Ni and Pb, were obtained through inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) measurements after acid extraction with microwaves and filtration; the benzo [a] pyrene concentration was quantified with a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) after chemical extraction, purification and concentration.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Beelan, R. et al. 2014.Effects of long-term exposure to air pollution on natural-cause mortality: An analysis of 22 European cohorts within the multicentre ESCAPE project.Lancet.383 (9919): 785-795. Krewski, D., et al. 2009.Extended follow-up and spatial analysis of the America Cancer Society study linking particulate air pollution and mortality. Res. Rep. Health Eff .Inst., 140: 5-114.
Literature cited 2: Gray, H.A., G.R., Cass and J.J.Huntzicker.1986.Characteristics of atmospheric organic and elemental carbon particle concentration in Los Angles. Env. Sci. Tech., 20:580-589. Caridi, F., et al. 2009.Al2O3 plasma production during pulsed laser deposition. European Physical J., D 54 (2): 467-472.

ID: 64087
Title: Understanding Coal combustion residues leaching chemistry under disposal environment
Author: Ritesh Kumar, Archana Nath, Ajit Kumar, Sadananad Sharma and Muniyan Sundararajan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 314-320.
Subject: Understanding Coal combustion residues leaching chemistry under disposal environment
Keywords: Flyash, Pond ash, Bottom ash, Solid waste, Waste disposal, leaching
Abstract: The present study is focused on leaching characteristics of coal combustion residues under the disposal environment. The coal combustion residues collected from a thermal power station of Eastern India were used for the study purpose. Leaching study using open column percolation experiment were carried out for almost three years to understand the long-term effects of disposal of such solid wastes in the disposal environment. Potentiometric parameters, like pH, conductivity and total dissolved solids (TDS) of the samples were studied and was found within the permissible limits for effluent discharge in the inland surface water bodies and on land for irrigation (IS: 2490).The leachates pH reflected that coal combustion residues (CCRs) are slightly acidic to alkaline but overall on the long-term basis, these are alkaline in nature. The leachates were also analyzed for 23 elements .The study revealed the elements, like Ca, Mg, Na an K were at a higher concentration as compared to other elements. These elements were found to be leaching throughout the study period although their concentrations reduced considerably with time. The most volatile elements, like B, Hg, Se and others, such as Cr, Ni, Co, Cd, Al, Ag, As, Ba, V, Sb, Mo were reported at BDL level. Elements, like Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn showed intermittent leaching. These were found to leach at significant concentration levels for some time but found to be absent on long-term basis .Thus, the leaching study conducted on five samples of Burnpur Thermal Power Station clearly shows that coal combustion residue is safe with respect to trace and/or heavy metals leaching in the disposal environment when used as a fill material in bulk.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: TEDDY.2014-15.Annual report 2014-15.Dta, Directory and Yearbook. The Energy Research Institute, New Delhi. Kumar, V. and M.Mathur.2005.Flyash in roads and embankments. National Seminar and Business Meet in use of flyash in roads and embankments. Allahabad.
Literature cited 2: Kumar, R. 2018.CAomprehensive physicochemical characterization of coal combustion residues from a thermal power station of India. In Environmental pollution. Ed. V. Singh, S. Yadav and R.Yadava.Springer,Singapore.pp77.DOI https:doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5792-2_22.

ID: 64086
Title: An investigation on Green synthesis, optimization and characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using rhizomes extract of Curcuma long and evaluation of their phytotoxicity
Author: Vinoy Jacob and P. Rajiv
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 307-313.
Subject: An investigation on Green synthesis, optimization and characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using rhizomes extract of Curcuma longa and evaluation of their phytotoxicity
Keywords: Green synthesis, Zn-oxide nanoparticles, Rhizome, C. longa, Phytotoxicity
Abstract: The aim of the present investigation is biosynthesis, characterization and optimization for production of Curcuma longa rhizome mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles using different parameters and evaluation of their phytotoxicity (seed germination, shoot and root formation) on Sesamum indicum. The biosynthesiszed Zn-oxide nanoparticles are characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), x-ray diffractometer (XRD),Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The functional group of capping agents in extract and metal oxide groups in nanoparticles are confirmed by the FTIR spectrum. The XRD is helpful to analyse the nature of nanoparticles. The synthesized Zn-oxide nanoparticles are spherical with an average size of 25 nm. The treatment (1 mg/100mL synthesized Zn-oxide nanoparticles) shows significant seed germination, shoot and root formation when compared to other treatments (different concentrations).The lowest percentage of seed germination, shoot and root formation are observed in treatment with 4 mg/100 mL synthesized Zn-oxide nanoparticles. This study concludes that the high concentration of Zn-oxide nanoparticles causes toxicity in plants.
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