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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Literature cited 1: Thuesombat, P. et al.2014.Ecotoxicology and environmental safety effect of silver nanoparticles on rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. KDML 105) seed germination and seedling growth.Ecotoxicol.Env.Saf., 104: 302-309.
Sobha, K.K. Surendranath and V.Meena.2010.Emerging trends in nanobiotech-nology.Biotec.Mol.Biol.Rev., 5: 1-12.
Literature cited 2: Xiong, M., et al.2003.Preparation and characterization of poly (styrene butylacrylate) latex/nanoZnO nanocomposites.J. Appl.Polym.Sci., 90:1923-1931.
El-Kemary, M., H. El-Shamy and I. El-Mehasseb.2010.Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin drug in water using ZnO nanoparicles.J.Lumin., 130:2327-2331.
ID: 64085
Title: Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling using AERMOD to predict the impact of PM10 near Bileipada, Odisha
Author: Suvendu Kumar Dash, Himanshu Bhushan Sahu and Aditya Kishore Dash
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.299-306
Subject: Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling using AERMOD to predict the impact of PM10 near Bileipada, Odisha
Keywords: Ambient air, Dispersion model, AERMOD, PM10, Isopleth
Abstract: Adverse health impacts due to particulate matter pollution are a major concern in mining areas. Regulatory models are very much useful tools for air quality management and evaluation for a specific source and respective climatic conditions of the study area. In the present study, the incremental value of PM10 in an industrial-mining complex has been predicted by using AERMOD model for a study period from March 2015 to February 2016.The annual average PM10 concentration in the study area was found to exceed the Indian prescribed ambient air quality standard of 60 µg/m3.The model includes all the sources of PM10, such as point source, line source and area source in the study area. The validation of the model is based on emission inventory, requisite meteorological inputs and other technical details required for modeling. In the study area, the predominant wind direction was from east to west and the average wind speed was 1.17 m/s. The maximum incremental concentrations were 162.32967 µg/m3, 118.90189 µg/m3 and 96.85992 µg/m3 during summer, monsoon and winter, respectively and the overall maximum concentrations were found to be 124.57152 µg/m3. The observed and predicted results have the potential to provide meaningful as well as valuable information for pollution impact analysis and also it will help decision makers for preparing air quality assessment and management programme in an industrial-mining complex.
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Literature cited 1: Arthur, S.R.2014. Performance evaluation of AERMOD, CALPUFF and legacy air dispersion models using the winter validation traser study data set.tmos.Env., 89:707-720.
Bosanquet, C.H. 1936.The spread of smoke and gas from chimneys. Trans. Faraday Soc., 32: 1249-1263.
Literature cited 2: Briggs, G.A., 1967.Concawe meeting: Discussion of the comparative consequences of different plume-rise formulas. Atmos. Env., 2 (3): 228-232.
Chakraborty, M.K., et al.2002.Determination of the emission rate from various open cat mining operations. Env. Model Software.17:467-480.
ID: 64084
Title: Suspended Box Solar Oven (to Boost Rural Entrepreneurship)
Author: - (R E Product)
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 46-47 (2016)
Subject: Suspended Box
Keywords: Suspended box Solar Oven
Abstract: Conventional box type solar cookers cannot follow the sun properly except during solar noon. Moreover, use of single reflector is not so suitable to boost up the energy collection. Box type cookers with multiple reflectors generally known as solar ovens are equipped with adjustable leg at back for changing the inclination with respect to the ground. But these ovens also cannot follow the sun in morning and afternoon as adjustment of these ovens with the ground is limited.
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ID: 64083
Title: Integrated Hybrid System (For Sustainable Development of Remote Isolated Communities
Author: Radhey Shyam Meena
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 40-43 (2016)
Subject: Integrated Hybrid System (For Sustainable Development of Remote Isolated Communities
Keywords: Integrated Hybrid System, Sustainable Development, Remote Isolated Communities.
Abstract: An urgent need for power around the world is seeing more and more power facilities running on the fast track. In the case of developing countries like India, these installations can provide a boost to grid power or bring off-grid power to people who have none. In developed nations, they can enhance energy security and support the transition to a renewable-based power mix. India with potential for renewable energy (RE) requires supporting policies, renewable purchase obligations, and it is good to note that other incentives have already been set up for reducing carbon footprint for mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to empower rural areas of the country.
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ID: 64082
Title: Household Unit for Solar Water Disinfection
Author: Dr. Pramod V Pathak
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 36-39 (2016)
Subject: Solar Energy Education in India
Keywords: Household, Solar water, Disinfection
Abstract: Solar water disinfection has been explored and many types of small and big gadgets have been developed. It is the UV-A ray component that kills bacteria of different types. Although glass is considered to be impervious to the UV rays, but it was confirmed that ordinary soda-lime-silica type (window or plate glass) can transmit more than 90 per cent of the incident radiation in the UV-A component an visible regions of the sunlight.
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ID: 64081
Title: Solar Energy Education in India (For Sustainable Skill Development)
Author: Umakant Sahoo
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 33-35 (2016)
Subject: Solar Energy Education in India
Keywords: Solar Energy, Education, India, Sustainable, Skill Development
Abstract: Solar energy as an education subject normally involves physical science and engineering, but sometimes depending on the student category, also economics and social science. It is necessary to introduce solar energy concept from the very early stage of education. For primary level, the courses demonstrate the principle of solar energy and conversion of solar energy to electricity through solar cell and heat through solar thermal technologies. In addition, during the nighttime cloudy days, no energy is available from the sun. Therefore, the concept of energy storage is introduced for electricity and process heat applications.
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ID: 64080
Title: FRP Biogas Plant for Efficient Kitchen Waste Management
Author: Dr.Deepak Sharma, Er Kapil Samar and Er Amol Shurpatne
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 30-32 (2016)
Subject: FRP Biogas
Keywords: Skilling, Manpower
Abstract: There is worldwide awakening for protection of environment and safe disposal of food/kitchen waste. In Denmark, it is mandatory that restaurants, public institutions, and other catering centres collect their food waste is available from mess and canteens of industrial establishments, hotels, hostels, religious institutions, etc., where food is prepared for a number of people at time, in community-type kitchen All these produce a large quantity of kitchen waste every day, which is generally accumulated near the kitchen.
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ID: 64079
Title: Skilling Manpower (The New Ecosystem)
Author: Dr. P Saxena
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 26-29 (2016)
Subject: Skilling Manpower
Keywords: Next, Generation, Solar Cells.
Abstract: Today, India is one of the youngest nations in the world with more than 62 per cent of its population in the working age group (15-59 years) and more than 54 per cent of its total population below 25 years of age. Its population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age group over the next decade. It is further estimated that the average age of the population in India by 2020 will be 29 years as against 40 years in USA, 46 years in Europe, and 47 years in Japan. In fact, during the next 20 years, the labour force in the industrialized world is expected to decline by 4 percent, while it will increase by 32 percent in India.
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ID: 64078
Title: Next Generation Solar Cells (The Future of Renewable Energy)
Author: Dr. SS Verma
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 21-25 (2016)
Subject: Next Generation Solar Cells
Keywords: Next Generation, Solar cells, Future, Renewable Energy
Abstract: Solar cells, popularly known as PV cells, are actually electrical devices which help us to convert solar energy into direct current. When these cells are exposed to sunlight, they absorb protons and after completing the gap between two poles electric current starts to flow. These cells are helpful in controlling the voltage of electricity generated with reaction of positive and negatives cells.
This field of technology came into practical use a few decades ago. when researchers were trying to find an affordable and efficient means of producing energy through the use of renewable resources.
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ID: 64077
Title: Water Hyacinth An Option for Biogas production
Author: Dr.Anil Kurchania, Er B Velmurugan, Dr Madhuri Narra, Er Bipin Vyas and Shakil U Saiyad
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 18-20 (2016)
Subject: Water Hyacinth An Option for Biogas production
Keywords: Water Hyacinth, Option, Biogas Production
Abstract: Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), one of the important invasive aquatic species, commonly covers the surface of rivers and lakes an causes a series of environmental problems due to its rapid growth and high reproducibility in both clear water and wastewater. Thus, it is also considered as a noxious weed as it grows very fast and depletes nutrients and oxygen rapidly from water bodies; adversely affecting flora and fauna. There have been instances of completer blockage of waterways by water hyacinth thus, making fishing and recreation very difficult. Under favourable conditions, water hyacinth can achieve a growth rate of 17.5 metric tonnes per hectare per day. Loss of water, through evapotranspiration, also occurs due to the presence of water hyacinth in water bodies, such as lakes and dams. It also provides a favourable habitat for mosquitoes and diseases.
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ID: 64076
Title: India’s RE Sector Poised for High Growth with IREDA
Author: - (RE Institution)
Editor: Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja (Renewable energy) Vol. 10 (2). 15-17 (2016)
Subject: High Growth with IREDA
Keywords: India’s, RE Sector, poised, High growth, IREDA
Abstract: TREDA has geared itself to spearhead growth of h RE Sector envisioned to make a quantum jump and achieve accelerated capacity addition, ‘moving from megawatt to gigawatt’. It has been continuously developing new, innovative, and appropriate financial instruments that caters to the needs of its existing customers and new investors. The high growth path in the coming years for IREDA will require new ideas and strategies to remain as the market leader, to help meet the Government of India’s scaled up targets for renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022.
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