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ID: 60315
Title: Mechanical behaviour of environment friendly compression molded random plant fibre polyester composite.
Author: S. Benjmin Lazaus, V. Vel Murugan, and S.V. Saravanan.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 161-164 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Polyester, Sunhemp, Retting, Alkali treatment, Orientation.
Abstract: Commodity driven composites which are categorized as lower price composites are mostly made of natural fibre. Natural fibre composites are mainly price-driven commodity composites, which have useable structural properties at relatively low cost. The manufacture, use and removal of traditional composite structures usually made of glass, carbon and aramid fibres are considered critical because of the growing environmental consciousness. Therefore this research work involves eliminating the problem involved in the existing composite with the help of natural fibres, over traditional reinforcing fibres such as glass and carbon. The following work illustrates the manufacture and tested values of one such composite manufactured from plant fibre which is used as green manuring plant called Crotalaria juncea. Retted fibres after alkali treatment is taken and plate preparation is done using polyester resin mixed with random orientation of the fibre of lengths 20, 30, 40 and 50mm to a weight of 21, 28, 31, 35, 42 and 45 g as the first part. It will be tested for tensile and flexural properties such that the breakeven value of each property is analyzed and the results acquired derive the usefulness of the material for required application.
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Literature cited 1: Akil, H.M., Omar, M.F., Mazuki, A.A.M., Safiee, S., Ishak, Z.A.M. and Abu Bakar, A. 2011. Kenaf fiber reinforced composites: A review. Materials and Design. 32 (8-9): 4107-4121. Andersons, J. and Joffe, R. 2011. Estimation of the tensile strength of an oriented flax fiber-reinforced polymer composite. Composites Part A. Applied Science and Manufacturing. 42 (9): 1229-1235.
Literature cited 2: Herrera-Franco, P.J and Valadez-Gonza ' lez. 2004. The effect of alkalization and fibre alignment on the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf and hemp bast fibre. Composites: Part I-polyester resin matrix. Composites Science and Technology. 64 (9): 1219-1230. Massimo Baiardo, Elisa Zini and Maria Stella Scandola 2004. Flax fibre-polyester composites. Composites: Part A. 35: 703-710.

ID: 60314
Title: Strategies for sustainable management of end-of life electrical and electronic equipments.
Author: S.Priyadharshini and T.Meenambal.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 153-160 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: E-waste, end of life electrical and electronic equipments, Toxicity, Sustainable development, Solid waste.
Abstract: According to United Nations report it is said that the volume of e-waste generated globally is set to exceed 40 million tonnes per year, End-of-life electrical and electronic waste or E-waste as its commonly known, is gaining importance due to their potential toxicity to the environment and human health. It is an irrefutable fact that Electrical and Electronic Equipments have become an integral part of human existence, due to technological advancements, improving economic status and extensive availability; it has become impossible to not be dependent on the comforts provided by the Electrical and Electronic Equipments, greater the dependence on the comforts provided by EEE greater is the volume that is going to be discarded, hence their management has become imperative. Governments in many countries are considering WEEE as priority waste stream due to the constant increase in volume and the many potential risks associated with their handling and disposal. The increased penetration of EEE is further said to add to the burden of solid waste management for governments. The components of EEE are complex and require specialized technology for their handling and management. The metallic fractions of the WEEE have received plenty of attention due to their recyclability and reuse, where as the non-metallic components such as plastics, glass, rubber etc. have not received their due to their low economic value, the reason that could be attributed to their unscientific disposal. On one hand EEE have become indispensible part of life, consequently measures have to taken to control them in an environmentally sound manner. Generation of E-waste can be primarily attributed to three main reasons, namely, increasing market penetration, replacement market and high obsolescence rate. Hence it has become imperative that due consideration has to be given to the management of this particular form of potentially hazardous waste.
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Literature cited 1: Andrady, A. L. and Neal, M.A. 2009. Applications and societal benefits of plastics, Phil.Trans.R.Soc.B 364, 1977-1984. (doi: 10.1098 / rstb.2008.0304. De Boer, J., Wester, P.G., Horst, A. van der, and Leonards, P.E.G., 2003. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in influents, Suspended Particulate Matter, Sediments, Sewage Treatment Plant and Effluents and Biota from the Netherlands.Environmental Pollution 122: 63-74.
Literature cited 2: de Wit, C.A., 2002. An overview of Brominated Flame Retardants in the Environment. Chemosphere 46 (5): 583-624. Five Winds International, 2001. Toxic and Hazardous Materials in Electronics, Prepared for Environment Canada, National Office of Pollution Prevention and Industry Canada, Computers for Schools Program, Quebec, Canada.

ID: 60313
Title: Studies on the effect of Artemia franciscana on the removal of CR (III) by bioaccumulation.
Author: S. Sujatha Devi, P. Lalithambigai, M. Sethu and P. Gomathi Priya.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 147-152 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Artemia franciscana, Chromium, Bioaccumulation, Metallothionein.
Abstract: In the present work, the bioaccumulation of Cr (III) by Artemia franciscana was investigated. Metallothionein protein plays a key role in the uptake of Cr (III) by Artemia and it was estimated by the silver saturation method. Atemia (Brine Shrimp) was subjected to Cr (III) initial concentration of 40 ppm which was reduced to 1 ppm on 4th day of experimental condition with removal efficiencies of 97.5%. The number of organisms were varied to find out the maximum removal efficiency. The physical parameters such as pH were maintained in alkaline condition of 9, temperature was maintained at room temperature and 30-35 % of salinity condition was found to be optimum for the survival and reduction of chromium by Artemia.
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Literature cited 1: Alves, M.M. 1993. Chromium (II) Removal in Tannery wastewater, ?Polishing? by Pinus sylvestrius bark. Water Resources, 27: 1333-1338. Amat, F. 1985. Biology of Artemia. Tecnicos Report Research Institute Fisheries.
Literature cited 2: Barnowski, C., Jakubowski, N., Stuewer, D. and Broekaet, J.A.C. 1997. Speciation of chromium by direct coupling of ion exchange chromatography with ICP-MS.Atomic Spectrometry, 1155 (12): 1155-1161. Brix, K.V., Cardwell, R.D. and Adams, W.J. 2003. Chronic toxicity of arsenic to the Great Salt Lake brine shrimp, Artemia franciscana.Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 54: 169-175.

ID: 60312
Title: Contamination of shallow groundwater of Bhubaneswar city due to Urbanization.
Author: Sudhir K.Srivastava, J.S. Bhargav and Y.S. Kumar.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 139-145 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Shallow Groundwater, Urbanization, Bhubaneswar.
Abstract: Fast pace of urbanization of Bhubaneswar city may cause formidable problems of insanitation in the area on account of over flow of untreated sewage from oxidation ponds in to valleys and nallahs. The shallow ground water of the city, which has not been found contaminated so far is vulnerable to contamination in lateritic and fractured sand stone formations. The total nitrite leached to the well at Bargarh, Khadigramudyog, Sriram saw mill, Delta colony, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Ashok Nagar, Mancheswar and RBI colony are found to be high and hence these localities are considered prone to ground water contamination in absence of adequate waste disposal management practices. The presence of high iron in few areas is due to lateritic formations.
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Literature cited 1: APHA. 1985. Standard Methods for the examination of water & wastewater. 16th Ed. APHA, AWWA, WPCF and WPCF, USA. Das, S. 1988. High discharge well at Chandrasekhapur, Bhubaneswar city, Orissa, Bhujal News. 3 (4): 26.
Literature cited 2: Dash, M.C. and Rout, D.K. 1998. Environment status of Bhubaneswar, Orissa Pollution Control Board, Orissa. Hern, J.A., Rutherford, G.K. and Loon, G.W. Van 1985. Chemical and pedogenetic effects of simulated acid precipitation on two Eastern Canadian forest Soils, I. Non Metals. Can.J. Forest Res., 15: 839-847.

ID: 60311
Title: Studies on bioremoval of phenol and M-cresol using immobilized cells of Bacillus pumilus in packed bed column.
Author: Senjuti Chatterjee (Halder), Smita Pal, Manas Das and Bhaskar Chandra Das.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 133-138 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bacillus pumilus strain SCH2JF914985, Immobilized cell, Recycling packed bed column.
Abstract: Bacillus pumilus strain SCH2JF914985, a newly phenol-degrading bacterium with high biodegradation activity and high tolerance of phenol was isolated from coal industrial area of Dankuni, West Bengal, India. The present study made an attempt to find out the bio-removal of phenol and phenolic compounds by immobilized cell of Bacillus pumilus strain SCH2JF914985 and to compare the use of recycling packed bed column with batch culture of immobilized cells. Under recycling condition complete removal was achieved for 100 ppm phenol and 20 ppm cresol within 2 days whereas under batch culture only 65 % phenol and 80 % of cresol could be removed in 2 days. These results indicate that recycling packed bed column of immobilized Bacillus pumilus strain SCH2JF914985 possesses a good application potential in the treatment of phenol/m-cresol containing wastewater.
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Literature cited 1: Abdel-Naby, M.A., Ismail A.M.S., Ahmed, S.A. and Abdel Fattah, A.F.1998. Production and immobilization of alkaline protease from Bacillus mycoides.Biores.Technol., 64: 205-210. Adinarayana, K., Taadimalla, P., Jyothi, B. and Ellaih, P. 2007. Investigation of continuous cyclodextrin glucanotransfrease production by the alginate-immobilized cells of alkalophillic Bacillus sp. in an airlift reactor.Enz.Microb.Tech. 40: 1538-1542.
Literature cited 2: Ahmed, A.M., Nakhla, G.F. and Farooq, S.J. 1995. Phenol degradation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. J. Environ Sci Health. 30: 99-107. Beshay, U., Moreira, A.R. 2003. Repeated batch production of alkaline protease using porous sintered glass as carriers. Process Biochem. 38: 1463-69.

ID: 60310
Title: Hydrology of Bellal Lake, Bodhan, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Author: V.R. Solanki, Vasudha Lingampally, A.V. Rajashekhar and S. Sabita Raja.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 127-132 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bellal Lake, Bodhan, Water quality, Oligotrophic, Correlation.
Abstract: Bellal lake of Bodhan is one of the prominent lakes present in the Nizamabad Dist, Andhra Pradesh, India. The present investigation aims to study the hydrochemistry of Bellal Lake for the period of two years from August 2002 to July 2004. We have studied monthly variations of water quality parameters and their correlations were observed. The present study has proved the rich content of dissolved oxygen and biological oxygen demand and less percentage of nutrients like NO3 and Phosphates. Although the D.O level is less in summer months, the average D.O. values of about 8.41 mg/L ? 3.05, B.O.D values of 25.39 mg/L ? 7.71, NO3 values of 1.58 mg/L ?0.13, and phosphates were observed in less concentrations. Thus the status of the lake in present study indicates its oligotrophic nature. Data on various physico chemical characteristics vary at different sites in different months in Bellal Lake. The fluctuations of different physico chemical components suggests that proper restoration methods are needed for Bellal lake.
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Literature cited 1: American Public Health Association (APHA). 1989. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 17th edn. American Public Health Association, Washington DC. Bagde, V.S. and Varma, A.K. 1985. Physico-chemical characteristics of JNU Lake at New Delhi. Indian J. Ecol. 12 (1): 151-156.
Literature cited 2: Chatterjee, C. and Raziuddin, M. 2002. Determination of water quality index WQI of a degraded river in Asansol industrial area (W.B). Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 1 (2): 181-189. Devaraju, T.M, Venkatesha, M.G. and Surendra Singh, 2005. Studies on the physico-chemical parameters of Maddur Lake with reference to suitability for Aquaculture. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 4 (2): 287-290.

ID: 60309
Title: Ecosystem approach for restoration of polluted tanks.
Author: R. Thenmozhi, R. Malathi and B. Shoba.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 121-125 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bio ozolyte, Nuagi, Lake water, Eco-bioblock, Analytical modeling.
Abstract: Lakes are important water resources which is used for storing the water. In India, most of the lakes are affected by various factors due to the urbanization and industrialization. The main problem is discharging of untreated urban and industrial waste water directly into the lake which causes lake pollution. The water in the lake can not be used for domestic and irrigation purposes. Siltation is also a major problem in lakes that reduces the water storing capacity year by year. The Vaiyapuri Lake in Palani is chosen as the project area. This study includes waste water treatment process and simple analytical modeling for island formation in lakes. Waste water treatment is done with two treatments namely Bio Ozolyte and Nuagi. Simple analytical modeling is done for island formation using the silt and sediments in lake.
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Literature cited 1: Bingbing, Chen, Zhorglin, 2009. Efficiency and products Investigations on the Ozonation of 2-Methylisoborneol in Drinking Water.
Literature cited 2: Ming-Shen Lai, J.N. Jensen and A.S. Weber, 1995. Oxidation of simazine: ozone, Ultraviolet, and combined Ozone/ Ultraviolet Oxidation.

ID: 60308
Title: Vinyl acetic acid grafted PVC membrane based calcium ion selective electrode-its preparation and analytical application.
Author: A. Vijayalakshmi and J. Thamarai Selvi.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 1117-119 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Calcium ion selective electrode, Potentiometry, Grafting, Potentiometer.
Abstract: A poly vinyl chloride based membrane ion selective electrode has been developed in which vinyl acetic acid has been grafted on poly (vinyl chloride) powder. The ion selective electrode system, prepared without an internal solution, contains dioctyl phthalate (plasticizer) and sodium tetra phenyl borate (anion excluder), and shows near-nernstian responses in linear concentration range of 1M to 1x10-4M with detection limits of the order of 10-4M. The stable potentiometric signals are obtained within a short time period of 4 minutes. The effect of pH and the effect of medium have been studied found to give a better response. Selectively coefficient values were evaluated using fixed interference method. The sensors have also been used as an indicator electrode in potentiometric titrations of Ca (II) ions with EDTA and its determination in milk and water samples.
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Literature cited 1: Bakker, E., Buhlmann, P., Prestsch, E. 1997. Chem, Rev. 97: 3083. Jain, A.K., Gupta, V.K., Singh, L.P. and Khurana, U. 1998. Talanta, 46: 1453. Lakshminarayaniah, N.J. 1981. Memb Sci. 8: 255-271.
Literature cited 2: Nanda, D., Soak, M. and Pravin Kumar, M. 2007. Indian Journal of Chemistry. 46 A: 258-262. Literature Cited 2: Ringbom, A. Complexation in Analytical Chemistry. Interscience, New York, 1963.

ID: 60307
Title: In a Litre of Lake water.
Author: Adnan Abubakr Shariqa Maryam, M.R.D. Kundangar and M.H. Balkhi.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 111-115(2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water quality, Bio-diversity, Nutrient enrichment, Kashmir lakes.
Abstract: The present paper Ahansar, unveils the changing bio-diversity regime of seven lakes viz., Dal Lake. Khushalsar, Anchar, Waskursar, Manasbal and Wular Lake, using a litre of water from each lake. An attempt has been made to evaluate the extent of nutrient enrichment in the lake waters and their impact on plankton diversity. The chemistry of the water reveals the alkaline nature of the lake waters. The high content of chloride is an evidence of presence of organic matter while as progressive increase in nitrogen and phosphorus in all the lakes is attributed to sewage contamination. The chemical parameters in all the lakes are on the higher side when compared to earlier records.
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Literature cited 1: APHA, AWWA, WPCF. 1997. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 21st Edition, New York. Brooks, J.L. and Dodson, S.T. 1965. Predation body size and composition of plankton. Science. 150: 28-35.
Literature cited 2: Byars, J.A. 1960. A freshwater pond in New Zealand. Aust.J.Mar. & Freshwater Res. 2: 222-240. Deskachary, T.V. 1959 Cyanophyta.Indian council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

ID: 60306
Title: Application of water quality index for groundwater quality assessment of Basti city, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Author: Gopal Ji Kushwaha and Pradeep Kumar.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 105-110(2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: WQI, Groundwater, E.coli, Basti City U.P.
Abstract: The ground water of Basti city has been assessed for suitability to public consumption, using WQI. Water Quality Index (WQI) indicates the water quality in terms of index number, and offers a useful representation o overall quality of water. The parameters studied were pH, Total dissolved solid, Alkalinity, Hardness, Chloride, Fluoride, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Dissolved Oxygen, and coliform. Water quality index (WQI) of the ground water of study area ranged excellent to unsuitable for drinking purpose. Out of 30 sampling sites only 13 were found suitable for drinking, indicating that the groundwater is unsafe and account for health hazards.
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Literature cited 1: APHA, 2005. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water & West water. 21st Ed. American Public Health Association, American Public Health Association, New yark, USA, ISBN: 0-87553-047-8. BIS, 1993.Bureau of Indian Standards, Drinking Water Specification IS: 10500.
Literature cited 2: Chaterjee, A.A. and Raziuddin, M. 2002. Determination of water quality index (WQI) of a degraded river in Asanol Industrial Area, Raniganj, Burdwan, West Bangal. Nature, Environ. & Pollu. Technology. 1 (2): 181-189. Eaton, A.D., Clescer, L. and Green Berg, A.E. 1998. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Waste Water. American public health Association, 20th Ed. Washington USA.

ID: 60305
Title: A review on waste cooking oil (WCO) based biodiesel and its combustion, performance and emission characteristics.
Author: L. Karikalan, M. Chandrasekaran and K. Sudhagar.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 97-104 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Alternative fuel, Waste Cooking Oil, Biodiesel, Combustion and Emissions.
Abstract: Finding alternate sources to fossil fuels for diesel engines are prime important due to thinking petroleum assets and the environmental consequence of exhaust gases from fossil fuelled engines. Fossil fuel use in transportation is the leading contributor to urban air pollution and to global warming. Renewable fuel sources such as biodiesel can play a modest role in reducing greenhouse gases and other potentially hazardous emission related to fossil fuels. Renewable fuels such as Vegetable oil and Waste cooking oil based biodiesel are impending contributors to solving the energy problem. This article is a literature review on waste cooking oil based biodiesel combustion, performance and emissions. The scientists and researchers conducted tests by using different oils and their blends with diesel. They conducted tests with waste cooking oil, either chemically altered or blended with diesel. They conducted tests with waste cooking oil, either chemically altered or blended with diesel to prevent the engine failure. It was reported that torque and brake power reduces due to lower calorific value of WCO biodiesel was about 13 % lower than standard diesel and BSFC for WCO biodiesel operation was on an average 11.6 % higher than standard diesel operation due to higher fuel density, higher fuel consumption and lower brake power due to lower calorific value. Also reported that the combustion characteristics of WCO biodiesel are similar as diesel and blends were found with shorter ignition delay, higher ignition temperature, higher ignition pressure and peak heat release. Researchers studied that emissions such as HC and CO decreases and NOx increases with WCO biodiesel compared to pure diesel and vast reduction in smoke intensity was observed with increase in percentage in blend especially at higher loads.
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Literature cited 1: Abuhabaya, A.A. Fieldhouse, J.D. and Brown, D.R. 2010. Evaluation of properties and use of waste vegetable oil (WVO), pure vegetable oils and standard diesel as used in Compression Ignition Engines, Computing and Engineering Researcher ' s Conference, University of Huddersfield. Abu-Jrai, Jehad A.Yamin, Ala ' aH.Al-Muhtaseb, Muhanned A. Hararah 2011. Combustion characteristics and engine emission of a diesel engine fueled with diesel and treated waste cooking oil blends. Chemical Engineering. 172: 129-136; doi: 10.1016 / j.cej. 2011.05.078.
Literature cited 2: Al-Widyan MI, Tashtoush G, Abu-Qudais M. 2002. Utilization of ethyl ester of waste vegetable oil as fuel in diesel engines. Fuel Proc Technol. 76 (2): 91-103. Canakci, M., Ozsezen, A.N., Arcaklioglu, E. and Erdil, A. 2009. Prediction of performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel produced from waste frying palm oil. Expert Sys Appl. 36: 9268-9280.

ID: 60304
Title: New dimensions of sustainable development and disaster reduction-an Indian perspective.
Author: Sukanchan Palit.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 89-95 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Sustainable, Energy, Environment, Mankind, Civilization
Abstract: The world of engineering and technology is surpassing one visionary change over another. The progress of our civilization is inherently dependent on the energy and environmental sustainability. The march of human mankind towards a visionary tomorrow is encountering immense sustainability issues. Decisions from civil society and governments in developed, developing and third world economies are plunged in the deep sea. The vision of successful sustainable development is not a mirage if caution and concern is practiced. Man ' s as well as scientist ' s vision is wide, varied and versatile. The subject of sustainable development remains as the most debatable topic in the present century. The question of environmental sustainability and energy sustainability is the targeted vision for the future. The survival of mankind in intricately linked with energy and environmental sustainability. The depletion of fossil fuel and other natural resources has brought the human civilization to a disastrous peril. Here comes the need for holistic approach to sustainable development. Sustainable development cannot be achieved if man does not target the grassroots level of energy scenario. The vision, aim and objective of the paper are to outline the concept of sustainability and sustainable development. An Indian example of the Uttarakhand disaster, 2013 is enumerated with the vision of future concern and future caution towards unsuccessful development. The vision of the paper is to touch upon the link between poverty, environmental sustainability and successful sustainable development. In this age of nuclear science and rapid industrialization, this treatise will chart a new course of action towards proper implementation of various governmental projects with regards towards sustainability in both developing and developed economies throughout the world.
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Literature cited 1: European Commission, Community Research, Renewable Energy Technologies, Long term in the 6th framework programme, 2002/2006, http//ec.europe.eu/research/rtdinfo/ Franklin, A. and Blyton, P. 2011. Researching Sustainability-A guide to Social Methods, Practice and Engagement. Earthscan Books. (First Edition).
Literature cited 2: Goodland.R.1995. The concept of environmental sustainability. Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics.26:1-24 Jenkins, D.2013.TRenewable Energy Technologies for Home and Business, Routledge-TTaylor and Francis Group.(First Edition)

ID: 60303
Title: Assessment and analysis of traffic noise in urban area-Tirupur city, Tamil Nadu, India.
Author: R.Gobinath, B. Ganeshkumar, Keerthana, Neelima Singhvi, V. Chitravel, S. Saranya and T.Kannan.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 79-88 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Traffic safety, Urbanization, Traffic volume, Population growth, Congestion Vehicular traffic.
Abstract: Noise is one of the most important pollution in the metropolitan and urban areas, the recognition of road traffic noise as one of the main sources of environmental pollution is the need of the hour. It is inferred that the noise levels were more than the permissible limit, i.e. 50 dB as prescribed in USA in all the investigated areas of Tirupur and the maximum noise levels were around double of the said permissible limit, which is a contradiction with that of developed countries. There are many factors which are thought to influence traffic growth, some are: Population Growth/ Migration, Land Use Changes, Vehicle Operating Costs, Induced Traffic due to new road facilities nearby, Vehicle ownership levels. Urbanization is taking place at a faster rate in India. In this work authors took an effort to analyze the present level of noise in the city of Tirupur, Tamilnadu, a city which is called as small as Japan in colloquial language. Tirupur became district head-quarters for newly formed Tirupur District from the end year of 2008 the ?knitwear capital? of India is located in the south Indian state Tamil Nadu. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. It is situated 58 kilometers east of Coimbatore and about 495 km southwest Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the fastest developing cities in Tamil Nadu. Tirupur is the sixth largest city in Tamil Nadu the studies were conducted in the various sensitive areas that are defined by the pollution control board and EPA norms. According to Environment Protection act, 1986 the recommended noise standards for Industrial area during day time is 75 dB and at night time its 70 dB, in commercial area during day time its 65 dB and during night time its 55 dB, in silent zones during day time its 50 dB and during night time its 40 dB. The levels of noise were found to be alarming in almost all areas surveyed. In all areas high noise levels were observed. The mean values of noise levels in different areas ranged from 70 to 95 dB during 6.30 a.m -9.30 a.m. It is imperative to mention here that such an attempt of assessing noise in Tirupur is first of its kind in Tamil Nadu which is quite a congested city, although public authorities are undertaking steps to upgrade all means of public transportation.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad Jamrah, Abbas Al-Omari and Remm Sharabi 2006. Evaluation of traffic noise pollution in Amman and Jordan. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 120: 499-525. Amrita Rai and Govind Singh Patel 2008. Multiple Traffic Control Using Wireless Sensor and Density Measuring Camera. Sensors and Transducers Journal 94 (7): 126-132.
Literature cited 2: Anita Gidlof-Gunnarsson, Evy Ohrstrom, 2010. Attractive ?quiet? courtyards: a potential modifier of urban residents ' responses to road traffic noise. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 7, 3359-3375; doi: 10.3390/ijerph7093359. Ayyub Zinvand Iorestani, Seyes Ali Mousavi, Raja Ebadaty 2012. Monitoring Rail Traffic Using WSN.Ijcset. 2 (6): 1280-1282.

ID: 60302
Title: Correlation and regression analysis for water quality assessment.
Author: Sunita Verma, Divya Tiwari and Ajay Verma.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 73-77 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Correlation and Regression analysis, Coefficient of determination, BOD, DO, COD, pH.
Abstract: Significant negative correlation values were observed between dissolved oxygen with water temperature while positive relationship with total hardness and phosphate. pH of water expressed positive significant correlation with total hardness, phosphate and chloride values estimated from studied stations. More over water temperature shows significant negative correlations with total hardness, phosphate and low correlated values with chloride and pH. Water temperature had maintained significant linear regression with BOD and DO which were supported by high values of R square i.e. 62 % and 71 % respectively. BOD had significant linear regression with total hardness and phosphate values. Similar picture portrayed by DO with total hardness and phosphate.
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Literature cited 1: Alfred J.R.B. and Thapa T.P.M. 1996. Limnological investigations on Ward ' s lake, a Wtland in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Rec.Zoological survey of India, Paper No. 169, Calcutta, India. APHA. 1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20 th edn. APHA, Washington, D.C.
Literature cited 2: Bhatnagar, A., Devi, P. 2012. Applications of correlation and regression analysis in assessing lentic water quality: a case study at Brahmsarovar Kurukshetra, India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences. 3 (2): 813-820. B.I.S. Bureau of Indian standards 1991. Drinking water specification, Ist revision, ISS 10500.

ID: 60301
Title: Bioremediation of zinc and cadmium from wastewater by the nonliving biomass of Pseudomonas oleovorans.
Author: Neha Singh and Ranu Gadi.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (1), 65-72 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Pretreatment, pH, Speciation, Isotherm, Binary, Affinity, Mechanism.
Abstract: The proposed method was applied for the removal of Zn and Cd metals present in the wastewater samples collected from the outlet of Upper lake of Bhopal (India). Concentrations of Zn and Cd were3.04 mg/L and 0.16 mg/L respectively. This method could remove 65.4 % Zn and 59.2 % Cd from the wastewater.
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