ID: 65500
Title: Theoretical modelling of alpha particle-induced X-ray signals from the lunar surface
Author: Debabrata Banerjee
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 126 (3) 307-308 10 Feb (2024)
Subject: Theoretical modelling of alpha particle-induced X-ray signals from the lunar surface
Keywords: None
Abstract: The elemental composition of a planetary
surface can be deduced from in situ measurements by remote sensing techniques or
laboratory analysis of the returned samples.
Compositional maps of the moon, Mars and
asteroids have been obtained using remote
sensing X-ray1 and gamma-ray2 spectroscopy in the last six decades of planetary
exploration. With respect to lunar science,
the magnesium number, i.e. MgO/(MgO +
FeO) estimation is considered significant
for understanding lunar origin. Determination of the abundance of major elements in
the South Pole Aitkin Basin at high spatial
resolution will improve our knowledge regarding the early evolution of the moon
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Literature cited 1: Clark, P. E. and Trombka, J. I., J. Geophys. Res., 1997, 102, 16361–16384.
Banerjee, D. and Gasnault, O., J. Geophys.
Res., 2008; doi:10.1029/2007JE003046
Literature cited 2: Petro, N. E. and Pieters, C. M., J. Geophys.
Res., 2004; doi:10.1029/2003JE002182.
Jenkins, R. and Devries, J., In Practical Xray Spectrometry, Springer Verlag, New
York, USA, 1967, p. 200.
ID: 65499
Title: Assured access to neutron and muon sources at RAL, UK under the DST–STFC collaboration
Author: Rahul Kumar and A. Sundaresan, Poonam Yadav
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 126 (3) 304-306 10 Feb (2024)
Subject: Assured access to neutron and muon sources at RAL, UK under the DST–STFC collaboration
Keywords: None
Abstract: The DST-RAL project is a collaborative
agreement between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India, and the
Science and Technology Facility Council
(STFC), the United Kingdom, representing
a cutting-edge initiative to enhance and
streamline access to neutron and muon facilities at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), UK. This project is dedicated
to advancing research in nanoscience and
technology, focusing on quantum materials,
energy, advanced engineering and healthcare. The main objectives of this project
are to nurture researchers, enhance instrumental resources, and foster collaborations
in neutron and muon techniques.
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ID: 65498
Title: Raj-Prathama: India’s first Marwari filly born through embryo transfer technology
Author: Thirumala Rao Talluri, Sajjan Kumar, Yash Pal, Ram Avtar Legha, Ramesh Kumar Dedar and Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya
Editor: S.K. Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 126 (3) 303-304 10 Feb (2024)
Subject: Raj-Prathama: India’s first Marwari filly born through embryo transfer technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Horses have been a symbol of bravery,
power and vigour, as well as a means of
fast movement and transport since ancient
times. India is a complex amalgamation of
varying terrains and climatic conditions, in
which different species of the family Equidae are used in diverse roles. The country
is bestowed with a rich biodiversity of
equids and this is reflected in the form of
seven distinct horse breeds, namely Kathiawari, Marwari, Spiti, Zanskari, Bhutia,
Manipuri and recently recognized Kachchhi–Sindhi breed
. The equine population
is declining (continuously, which reflects
its fast reducing economic and social importance due to continuous mechanization
of agriculture and transport, and little efforts
in genetic improvement through selection)
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Literature cited 1: Pal, Y. et al., Indian J. Anim. Res., 2020,
55(11), 1371–1376; 10.18805/IJAR.B-4221.
GoI, Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics,
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
Dairying, Government of India, 2022; http://
dahd.nic.in
Literature cited 2: Talluri, T. R. et al., Indian J. Anim. Sci.,
2016, 86(2), 163–167; https://doi.org/10.
56093/ijans.v86i2.55797.
Talluri, T. R. et al., Indian J. Anim. Sci.,
2021, 90(10), 1414–1417; https://doi.org/10.
56093/ijans.v90i10.111418.
ID: 65497
Title: Development Of Particulate Matter Pollution Indices For Monitoring The Ambient Air Quality In Part Of Chennai, India
Author: R.M. Narayanan and S. Laxmipriya
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1454-1456 2021.
Subject: Development Of Particulate Matter Pollution Indices For Monitoring The Ambient Air Quality In Part Of Chennai, India
Keywords: Particulate matter pollution indices, Ambient air quality, Particulate pollution, Human health, Impact zonation, GIS mapping
Abstract: This research work deals with the formulation of particulate matter pollution indices (PMPI) based on the impact of three major pollutants (PM1, PM10 and PM2.5) based on the considerations of WHO standards. Concentrations of particulate matter from 6 sampling stations were analyzed and looked upon for the development of proposed index. This will be helpful to both public and officials to take precautionary steps for the safekeeping of people. Results along the selected stations show that the permissible limits exceeded at most sites with a low to very high PMPI category concerning the concentration of particulate matter. This study resulted in extremely harmful pollution concentration among the residents and their health.
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Literature cited 1: Addi, A., et al. 2020. A symptomatic COVID-19 infection management: The key to stop COVID-19. J. Clin. Exp. Investing., 11(3).
Nguyen, T.N.T., et al. 2019. Air pollution monitoring network using low-cost sensors: A case study in Hanoi, Vietnam. IOP Conference Series: Earth Env. Sci., 266 (1).
Literature cited 2: Jeong, H.S., et al. 2011. A study on characteristics of particulate matter in the Seoul metropolitan subway. Epidermiol., 22:PS47.
Greenstone, M., et al. The solvable challenge of air pollution in India. Available at: www.ncaer.org.
ID: 65496
Title: A Study On Water Quality Of The River Ganga In Uttar Pradesh, India- A Physico-chemical And Statistical Analysis
Author: Seema Singh, Ruchi Saxena and Ashok Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1445-1453 2021.
Subject: A Study On Water Quality Of The River Ganga In Uttar Pradesh, India- A Physico-chemical And Statistical Analysis
Keywords: Water quality, Ganga, Dissolved oxygen, Biochemical oxygen demand, Total coliform bacteria
Abstract: Severe pollution due to various anthropogenic activities is causing an imbalance in the Ganga ecosystem ultimately reducing its potential of being a natural water resource. In the present study, the five-year data (2015-2019) for water quality in the river Ganga has been assessed statistically for paired t-test, repeated measures ANOVA and estimated marginal means at Kannauj, Kanpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Monthly values of physico-chemical parameters, namely dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total coliform bacteria (TCB) have been determined and taken as markers to assess water quality. The key findings of the statistical analysis by repeated-measures ANOVA test revealed that the DO in 2019 became significant at Prayagraj, Kanpur and Varanasi. The estimated marginal means of BOD downstream at Prayagraj and Varanasi fell from 4. 5 mg/L and 5.8 mg/L in 2017 to 2.8 mg/L and 3.8 mg/L in 2019, respectively. The value of TCB downstream at Prayagraj in 2016 reached a maximum of 44,000 MPN/100 mL which decreased to 21,000 MPN/100 mL in 2018 and 18,000 MPN/100 mL in 2019 implying an overall decrease in pollution. This is attributed to better management of municipal solid waste and an increase in the volume of water under the Namami Gange project.
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Literature cited 1: NASI. 2011. The Ganga gallery – A brief description. The National Academy of Science, India.
Rai, B. 2013. Pollution and conservation of Ganga river in modern India. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3(4): 1-4.
Literature cited 2: CPCB. 2020. Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), Government of India.
2016. National mission for clean Ganga. Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.
ID: 65495
Title: Erosion Studies On Biochar Derived From Cashew Nut Waste Reinforced Polyester Composites For Environmental Protection
Author: V. Arumugaprabu, R. Sundarakannan, P. Venkatesh, G.S. Yogesh Kumar and V. Sakthivel
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1441-1444 2021.
Subject: Erosion Studies On Biochar Derived From Cashew Nut Waste Reinforced Polyester Composites For Environmental Protection
Keywords: Polymer composites, Biochar, Pyrolysis process, Erosion rate
Abstract: This research focuses on the preparation of biochar and its usage as a novel filler and reinforcement against polyester composite manufacturing. Biochar was extracted from the cashew nut waste by undergoing pyrolysis process. Among the various polymer family available, unsaturated polyester resin was used as a matrix material whereas novel biochar filler was used as reinforcement. The composites were fabricated using solution dispersion method. Biochar of varying weights (5%, 10% and 15%) were taken for this study. The prepared specimens were subjected to erosion study using an air jet erosion test rig. Erosion studies have been performed for a fixed time of 4 min and fixed erodent discharge rate of 3 g/min with varying parameters, such as impact angle of 300, 600 and 900; velocity of 72, 100 and 129 m/s. The erosion failure mechanism of the prepared composite was also discussed for the above-selected parameter briefly. The reuse of cashew nut waste drastically reduces the environmental pollution caused due to its disposal.
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Literature cited 1: Kalia, S., B. S. Kaith and I. Kaur. 2009. Pretreatments of natural fibers and their application as reinforcing material in polymer composites- a review, Polymer Eng. Sci., 49(7):1253-1272.
Sundarakannan, R., et al. 2020. Mechanical property analysis of biochar derived from cashew nut shell waste reinforced polymer matrix. Mater. Res. Express. 6(12):125349.
Literature cited 2: Richard, S., J. S. Rajadurai and V. Manikandan. 2016. Influence of particle size and particle loading on mechanical and dielectric properties of biochar particulate-reinforced polymer nanocom-posites. Int. J. Polymer Anal.
Characterization. 21(6): 462-477.
Oladele, I. O., et al. 2019. Influence of biodegradation on the tensile and wear resistance properties of bio-derived CaCO3/epoxy composites. J. Polymer Res., 26(1): 16.
ID: 65494
Title: Comparative Study of Activated Sludge Process Enhanced Pyrethrin and Permethrin Biodegradation
Author: G.N. Nirmala and Sandra Jose
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1435-1440 2021.
Subject: Comparative Study of Activated Sludge Process Enhanced Pyrethrin and Permethrin Biodegradation
Keywords: Bioremediation, Permethrin, Pyrethrin, Biological oxygen demand, Chemical oxygen demand, Bacterial concentration, Synthetic effluent, bacterial concentration, toxicity
Abstract: Bioremediation using activated sludge have been conducted to estimate the degradability of insecticidal compounds, like permethrin and pyrethrin. In this study, the biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were determined to correlate the biodegradable nature of the compounds. The sludge and synthetic effluent collected was analysed for the biochemical characteristics. The average COD and biodegradability index (BI) of the investigated pyrethrin sample indicated that the compound was fairly biodegradable while permethrin was relatively non-biodegradable. On reaching a bacterial concentration of 5500 µg/mL, 86% and 98% of BOD and COD reduction was achieved for pyrethrin but less than 2% of BOD reduction was observed for permethrin. Assessment of BI value periodically and comparing it to the average value for a compound can aid in monitoring the presence of toxic and non-biodegradable substance.
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Literature cited 1: Sanchez-Bayo, F., K. Goka and D. Hayasaka. 2016. Contamination of the aquatic environment with neonicotinoids and its implication for ecosystems. Frontiers Env. Sci., 4:71.
Hidaka, H., et al. 1992. Photocatalytic degradation of the hydrophobic pesticide permethrin in fluoro surfactant/TiO2aqueous dispersions. Chemosphere. 25(11):1589-1597.
Literature cited 2: Ojiako, F.O., et al. 2015. Comparative performance of pyrethrum [Chysanthemum cinerariifolium. Treviranus (Vis.)] extract and cypermethrin on some field insect pests of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) in south-eastern Nigeria. J. Exp. Agric. Int., 96-106.
Jin, Y., et al. 2008. Induction of hepatic estrogen-responsive gene transcription by permethrin enantiomers in mala adult zebrafish. Aquatic Toxicol., 88(2):146-152.
ID: 65493
Title: Forecasting Of Consumption Of Fertilizers In India: An Alarming Condition
Author: Shiv Kumar Singh Pundhir, Sandeep Kumar and Anand Kumar Gupta
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1428-1434 2021.
Subject: Forecasting Of Consumption Of Fertilizers In India: An Alarming Condition
Keywords: Fertilizers, Forecasting, Least square method, Trend equation
Abstract: From ancient times, human’s basic needs were food and shelter. The development of various civilizations shows that humans were developing for food from hunting animals to farming crops. So many wars were fought to get food security. Even in developed civilizations, humans started to work hard to get sufficient food. Worldwide different types of crops were produced to feed humans. In India, the majority of the population is dependent on farming. Initially, Indian farmers produced crops with the help of natural fertilizers, which were homemade and eco-friendly. These fertilizers did not have any side effects on soil and human health. When the population started increasing rapidly and agricultural land was decreasing due to industrialization, farmers started to use industry-manufactured fertilizers. With the help of these fertilizers, farmers can increase crop yield. But we cannot neglect the side effects of these fertilizers on the environment and human health. These fertilizers damage soil quality and cause water and air pollution. In-country, like India, where a mass population is dependent on agriculture, the long-term use of these fertilizers will damage environmental balance and will be harmful to human health. In this work in place of biological analysis of fertilizers, a mathematical model is developed to forecast the use of fertilizers so that we can be aware of how fertilizer consumption is increasing in India.
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Literature cited 1: Stamati, P.N., et al. 2016. Chemical pesticides and human health: The urgent need for a new concept in agriculture. Front. Public Health. 4:148.
Kulkarni, S. and A. Goswami. 2019. Effect of excess fertilizers and nutrients: A review on impact on plants and human population. Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable computing in science, technology and management (SUSCOM), Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Literature cited 2: Patra, S., et al. 2016. Modeling impacts of chemical fertilizer on agricultural production: A case study on Hooghly district, West Bengal, India. Modeling Earth Systems Env., 2:1-11.
Kumari, K.A., N. Kumar and N. Rao. 2014. Adverse effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on human health and environment. National Seminar on Impact of toxic metals, minerals and solvents leading to environmental pollution. J. Chem. Pharma. Sci., 3: 150-153.
ID: 65492
Title: Phosphorus Adsorption Using Kinetic Models Of Some Soils Of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Author: Mesfin Kassa and M. Senapathy
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1418-1427 2021.
Subject: Phosphorus Adsorption Using Kinetic Models Of Some Soils Of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Keywords: Acidic soil, adsorption isotherm models, Soil properties, Standard phosphorous requirement
Abstract: Phosphorus (P) adsorption, in soils is a key cycle overseeing its accessibility for crops, characteristics were determined in four soils in Wolaita of Southern Ethiopia. 3 g of soil was equilibrated in 30 mL of 0.01 M CaCl2 containing KH2PO4 in 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg P/L. Kinetic models, like Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Van Hauy were applied on four soils; kinetic parameters (b, Kf, a and m) showed values 0.36-1.53, 147.91- 851.13, 2.29-3.48, 0.11-0.16 mg/kg for selected soils. In soils 1, 3 and 4 Van Hauy model demonstrated predominance over different models, while in soils 2 and 3 Freundlich model demonstrated better results. Notwithstanding, in soil 2 both Freundlich and Temkin models showed results within standard. Langmuir models was found better in soil 4 (r2=0.92) followed by soil 2 (r2=0.88) aside from b and EPRF (r2=1.000** and 0.96**). The EPR (0.2 mg/L) was altogether related to kinetic model (r2=1.00***) that supports the way energy coefficient of soil is a significant file for arranging phosphorous the board techniques. Among the four soils, to keep up ideal phosphorous fixation in soil for crop development, Wolaita soil need more phosphorous manure.
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Literature cited 1: Morris, M., et al. 2000. Transfer of phosphate ions between soil and solution: Perspectives in soil testing. J. Env. Qual., 29:50-59.
Elser, J.J., et al. 2014. Regime shift in fertilizer commodities indicates more turbulance ahead for food security. Plos One. 9(6):93998.
Literature cited 2: Asmare, M., et al. 2015. Phosphorus status, inorganic phosphorus forms and other physico-chemical properties of arid soils of Farta district, northwestern highlands of Ethiopia. Appl. Env. Soil. DOI: 10.1155/2015/74839.
Bereket, A., et al. 2018. Phosphorus status and adsorption characteristics of acid soils from Cheha and Dinsho districts, southern highlands of Ethiopia. Env. Syst. Res., 7(17):625-629.
ID: 65491
Title: Exploratory Analysis Of Air Quality In India
Author: Sudeep Varshney, Sunil Kumar, Preeti Dubey, Amit Upadhyay and Ridhima Gupta
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1410-1417 2021.
Subject: Exploratory Analysis Of Air Quality In India
Keywords: Air pollution, gases, Air quality index, Particulate matter
Abstract: The analysis of air in today’s era is very necessary and making people aware and motivating them to reduce air pollution so that the harmful gases from the environment can be minimized. The aim of this study is to have clean and fresh air in the environment by analyzing the dataset taken from Government of India and making the peoples of India aware by giving them the analyzed data in terms of various parameters, in the form of a web application. The web application is available for any device, like mobile, laptop, desktop, so it gets easy to access. Approximately, 8.5 kids die out of 1000 in India before they even turn 5 years old because of pollution. From this it can be seen the urge as well as the great need for this study. As mother nature is not only the responsibility of the government, but all of us together need to fight for it. It is not only about the environment but also about the health of every person because the gases, like NO2, SO2 and particulate matter of different ranges can cause many health issues.
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Literature cited 1: OGD. Open government data platform of India. Available at : https://data.gov.in/keywords/air-pollution.
Amparan, P., et al. 2018. Multivariate and special analysis of physico-chemical parameters in an irrigation district, Chihuahua, Mexico. Water. 10(8): 1037.
Literature cited 2: OGD. Laws made by government on air pollution. Available at: https://data.Gov.in/sector/judiciary-?page=1.
NEERI. National policy for air quality. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur.
ID: 65490
Title: Potentiality And Problems Of Wetland Agriculture: A Case Study Of Jamlai Wetland, Kamrup Rural, Assam
Author: Nazneen Ara Hoque and Archana Sharma
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1405-1409 2021.
Subject: Potentiality And Problems Of Wetland Agriculture: A Case Study Of Jamlai Wetland, Kamrup Rural, Assam
Keywords: Agricultural potential, Food security, Gross margin, Profitability, Wetland
Abstract: The livelihoods of millions of people were contributed by the wetlands in diverse ways. However, the rapidly growing population in many places, in conjunction with efforts to increase food security, is putting pressure to expand agriculture within wetlands. Assam is endowed with large numbers of wetlands and agricultural practice in and around the wetlands is a common phenomenon. As per the ‘Environmental Information system, Assam’ the human settlers mostly in the lower Assam have turned many wetlands into agricultural zones rich in rice and vegetables. Keeping this view in mind Jamlai wetland has been selected for conducting the case study, which is situated in the Kamrup district of lower Assam. The study is conducted during October 2019 to January 2020. The objective of the present study was to investigate contribution of agriculture to household, to identify factor affecting profitability of farming activities and to study wetland agricultural problems. The contribution of agriculture to household economy was calculated by gross margin analysis. Multiple regression analysis was undertaken for factors affecting profitability. The study found fish forming to be the most profitable business followed by paddy cultivation. In case of factors affecting profitability farm size, education and HYV application were found to have significant impact on rate of return. Issues of same crop practice, flood, growing trick industries hampler growth of agriculture and if these issues are solved the potentiality from agriculture can also be increased.
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Literature cited 1: McCartney, M., et al. 2009. Wetlands, agriculture and poverty reduction. IWMI research report 137. International Water Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Frenken, K. and I. Mharapara. 2002. Wetland development and management in SADC countries. Proceedings of a sub-regional workshop, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Literature cited 2: NWAS. 2010. National Wetland Atlas Assam report.
Deka, N. and A.K. Bhagabati. 2015. Wetlands in a village environment: A case from Brahmaputra floodplain, Assam. Trans. Inst. Indian Geographers. 37(1):35-45.
ID: 65489
Title: Cost Benefit Analysis Of Three Sewage Treatment Technologies In Delhi
Author: Prerna Sharma, Sudipta K. Mishra and Smita Sood
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1399-1404 2021.
Subject: Cost Benefit Analysis Of Three Sewage Treatment Technologies In Delhi
Keywords: Cost benefit analysis, Life cycle costing, Life cycle assessment, Sequencing batch reactor, Densadeck technology, Activated sludge process, Sewage treatment technologies, Removal efficiency
Abstract: This study focused on the cost assessment and the footprint requirements of different sewage treatment technologies used in the sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi NCR, India. Comparison among sequencing batch reactor (SBR), densadeck and activated sludge process (ASP) technologies was done using life cycle costing (LCC) approach for cost benefit analysis. Results revealed that densadeck technology outstands the two in most of the parameters, but not much variation was observed between ASP and SBR in terms of removal efficiency (%). ASP is the most viable and economically cheap technology as compared to densadeck and SBR as it has the lowest values for total annual cost (TAC), life cycle cost (F) and footprint area, that is 0.1501, 1,167.59 and 0.633 crores/MLD, respectively. Hence, the order of the cost benefit analysis for the three selected technologies is ASP, SBR and densadeck, respectively indicating that densadeck is the most expensive and ASP is least expensive technology. Further, multiple attribute decision making (MADM) tool for LCC is highly recommended for getting more effective results.
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Literature cited 1: Ko, J. Y., et al. 2004. A comparative evaluation of money-based and energy-based cost benefit analyses of tertiary municipal wastewater treatment using forested wetlands vs sand filtration in Louisiana. Ecol. Eco., 49(3):331-337.
Gautam, S., et al. 2017. Cost effective treatment technology for small size sewage treatment plants in India. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 76: 249-254.
Literature cited 2: Piao, W., et al. 2016. Evaluation of monthly environmental loads from municipal wastewater treatment plants operation using life cycle assessment. Env. Eng. Res., 21(3):284-290.
Kim, H.W., K.H. Kim and H.S. park. 2017. Life cycle impact assessment of the environmental infrastructures in operation phase: case of an industrial waste incineration plant. Env. Eng. Res., 22: 266-276.
ID: 65488
Title: Emerging Contaminants: Challenge For Ground And Surface Water Management
Author: Anurag Tewari and Prahlad Prasad Paroha
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1391-1398 2021.
Subject: Emerging Contaminants: Challenge For Ground And Surface Water Management
Keywords: Groundwater, Emerging contaminants, Toxicity, Assessment management
Abstract: In recent decades, there has been a rise in exposure to the environmental quality of drinking water due to the increasing awareness and potential toxicity of chemical compounds being used day by day for various purposes. The new class of chemical pollutants called emerging contaminant (EC) have been recently found in water resources and is of major importance for water quality. These so-called ‘emerging contaminants’ groups comprise various compounds, such as pharmaceutical products, plasticizers and industrial daily use additives. Inorganic compounds are limited but the organic chemicals are mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which are not included in nutrients or metals. For assessing ECs a combined strategy right from occurrence to assessment and multi-scale approach will be required to prepare plans for regulations, management measures of ECs into the environment and their occurrence in the environment to be assessed through water resource management.
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Literature cited 1: Richardson, S.D. 2009. Water analysis: emerging contaminants and current issues. Anal. Chem., 81:4645-4677.
Petrovic, M., S. Gonzalez and D. Barcelo. 2003. Analysis and removal of emerging contaminants in wastewater and drinking water. Trac. Trends Anal. Chem., 22:685-696.
Literature cited 2: Richardson, S.D. 2008. Environmental mass spectrometry: Emerging contaminants and current issues. Anal. Chem., 80:4373-4402.
Verliefde, A., et al. 2007. Priority organic micro- pollutants in water sources in Flanders and Netherlands and assessment of removal possibilities with nanofiltration. Env. Poll., 146:281-289.
ID: 65487
Title: Removal Of Copper From Wastewater Using Dhoopbati Ash As An Adsorbent
Author: Animesh Agarwal, Nitin Kumar Agrawal and Harendra Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1386-1390 2021.
Subject: Removal Of Copper From Wastewater Using Dhoopbati Ash As An Adsorbent
Keywords: Adsorption, Dhoopbatti, adsorbent, Langmuir isotherm
Abstract: In the present work treated dhoopbatti (incense stick) ash (TDA) is used as an adsorbent for the removal of copper from its aqueous solution. The adsorbent is a waste material left after worship of Hindu God; it is easily available in Hindu temples. The effect of contact time, initial concentration, adsorbent dose and pH were studied on the removal percentage of metal ions. The TDA is first time used as adsorbent and found to have good adsorption properties. Cu(II) adsorption was maximum at pH 3 and it was also observed that as the pH increases, the adsorption began to decrease. It was observed during study that removal of copper decreases with increase in initial concentration. The SEM image and FTIR spectra of TDA clearly shows that various functional groups are attached in TDA which enhances the adsorption capacity of adsorbent. The Langmuir isotherm was also applied during present study which shows monolayer adsorption.
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Literature cited 1: Iqbal, M. and R.G.J. Edyvean. 2004. Biosorption of lead, copper and zinc ions on loofa immobilized biomass of Phanerochaete chrysosporiu. Minerals Eng., 17:217-223.
Iqbal, M. and R.G.J. Edgvean. 2005. Loofa sponge immobilized fungal biosorbent : A robust system for cadmium and other dissolved metal removal from aqueous solution. Chemosphere. 61:510-518.
Literature cited 2: Agarwal, A. and M. Saxena. 2011. Assessment of toxic effect of industrial effluent on aquatic life in river Gagan at Moradabad, India. Der. Chemica Sinica., 2(2):172-176.
Fabianil, C., et al. 1996. Chromium (III) salts recovery process from tannery wastewater. Desalination. 108:183.
ID: 65486
Title: Contribution Of Organic Farming For Environmental Development With Special Reference To Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu
Author: B. Chithirairajan and Telu Suvarna
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (12) Dec. 21 page 1380-1385 2021.
Subject: Contribution Of Organic Farming For Environmental Development With Special Reference To Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu
Keywords: Chemical farming, Air and water contamination, Organic farming, Green manure, reducing agricultural pollution, Environmental development
Abstract: At present, climate change is one of the severe problems in agricultural sector and it leads to crop failure, decline in groundwater level, fall in agricultural production, labour migration and reducing the fertility of soil. Further, agricultural pollution includes nitrogen based fertilizers which releases greenhouse gases; it can overload waterways with dangerous pollutants, like chemical pesticides with varying toxicological effects and can contaminate air and water or reside directly on our food. To overcome these problems, organic farming is an alternative method and it is concerned with the whole farming system and it relates to the interaction with climate, environment, social and economic conditions, rather than considering farming as an enterprise. The prime objective of this study is to discuss the various factors attributed to organic farming for environmental development in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. Regarding design of the study, total of 48 organic farm households have been collected from Sirkazhi block of Nagapattinam district using well structured interview schedule method. As a result, we found that major portions of the respondents selected in organic farming households opined that organic farming can accelerate the environmental development and can create good ambience between humans, flora and fauna. Further, the practice of organic farming can bring out the chain rule according to green manure, crop production, healthy environment and eco-friendly development. At this juncture, the present research has focused on environmental development through organic farming practices in the modern society.
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