ID: 58593
Title: Studies on Natural Resources and their Significance Around Arpa River Basin in Chhattisgarh
Author: S, J, A. Bhat and S. Maqbool Geelani
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Natural resources Arpa river basin Chhattisgarh state
Abstract: Chhattisgarh State is mostly dominated by tribal and backward people. The state has rich endowment of natural resources in terms of minerals, forests and water bodies. The state has a forest cover of around 44%, which represents diverse tropical flora and fauna. Mahnadi,Shivnath, Son, Arpa, Kharoun, Hasdeo and Indrawati are the rivers. The main forest types that are classified on the basis of species composition include Sal forest, being the dominant species distributed throughout western and eastern Belghana. However, the teak forest are found throughout the Khondri range while the mixed forests are distributed in the southern Belghana where the species of bamboo, sal, muhua, bija, sissso etc, are prominent. The third important resource in aforementioned region is soil and the geology of watershed that determines the infiltration of water, percolation of water, and controls the runoff and soil erosion of the area. The most eidely distributed soil types of the area are loamy sand, loam, clay. The black cotton soil and lateritic or red soil are widely dominating in parts of study area. It was inferred from the study that Apra river basin is very rich in natural resources, which need systematic management without overexploiting them so that socioeconomic standards of this tribal area can be uplifted in a productive manned.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58592
Title: Identification and Characterization of the Effectively Arsenic Tolerant Bacterial Strains from the Potential Arsenic Contaminated site in 24-Parganas (North) District of West Bengal, India
Author: Debanjana Sengupta, Arup Kumar Mitra and Sudeshna Shyam Choudhury
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Arsenic tolerent bacteria Industrial sludge Arsenic contaminated site 24-Parganas
Abstract: Arsenic is a common menace in the state of West Bengal particularly in the district of 24-Parganas (North) and (South). The major source of arsenic in nature. Soil samples collected from one such particular location Baduria were tested for the presence of arsenic (As), and on an average the As content of the soil was 2.18mg/kg. Different bacteria were isolated by serial dilution and were also tested for As tolerance. On the basis of their tolerance, three organisms (viz. C-7,A-2,A-1) have shown remarkable percentahe uptake of As 43%,22.17% and 14% respectively, which was highest for C-7 strain.Azithromycin and Streptomycin were found to be more effective to control C-7 with an inhibition zone of 4.5 cm, but for A-2 and A-1 it wasAzithromycin with inhibition zone of 3.8cm and 3.5cm respectively. These organisms were characterized and identified by 16S rDNA technique, BLAST results and the cluster analysis by NTSYSpc ver. 2.02e program, and found to be Bacillus sp.strain CCBAU 51490(C-7) (GenBank Accession NumberEF377314.1), Bacillus suntills sub sp. subtills strain DSM 10(GenBank Accession Number NR_027552.1) (A-2) and Pseudomonas otidis strain MCC 10330 (GenBank Accession Number NR_043289.1) (A-1). They can be used in the tratment of As contaminated sludge generated industrially from As treatment plant. This can give a new insight in microbial arsenic trapping with minimum toxic implications in the nature.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58591
Title: Dynamic Mechanics of Soil Erosion by Runoff on Loess Slope
Author: Li Peng, Zhang Linhong, Li Zhanbin, Zheng Liangyong
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Loess slope Runoff energy Runoff power Shear stress Soil erosion
Abstract: In this reaserch, soil erosion and sediment yield were calculated by runoff shear stress, runoff energy consumption and runoff power theory. Results indicated that a linear relationship existed between the average runoff shear stress and sediment yield. Soil erodibility in the experiment was 178.5g/(Pa-min), and the critical shear stress value was 0.54 Pa. Results from energy consumption implied that there was also a linear relationship between sediment transportation and energy consumption of runoff unit width: Dr=14.61 (^-E-0.37), which indicated that the soil erodibility was 14.61g/J, with a critical energy consumption of 0.37J/(min-cm). Results from runoff power theory showed that sediment transportation increased with increase in runoff power, and the simple linear relationship was also regressed: Y=8942.2x, Generally, these three theories each showed ertain advantages in describing the soil erosion processes on the slope, among which the results from energy consumption theory were simpler, more accurate, and proved more convenient in describing soil erosion on the slope.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58590
Title: The Study of Particulate Matter Concentration in Schools of Lahore
Author: Anita Rose Yousaf and Nikhat Khan
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Air pollution Particulate of Lahore PM10, PM2.5 NAAQS of Pakistan
Abstract: Children spend a large part of their time in school. Air pollution due to high concentration of particulate matter in schools has a detrimental effect upon children and teachers health and achievement. This study was carried out to assess mass concentration of particulste matter (PM10, PM2.5) in schols of Lahore. Pkistan, by using portable Tactical Air Sampler (Minivol TM TAS) and questionnaire survey during working days of the schools, in 5 northen (downtown area), and 5 southern (suburan) schools of Lahore, from November 2010 to June 2011. Mean concentration of PM10 in samping schools of northern and southern Lahore was 1433.04 mg/m3 and 293.9mg/m3 respectively, while that of PM2.5 was 153.8 mg/m3 and 54.79ig/m3 respectively, in both the areas, concentration of PM2.5 was minimum at 6a.m and maximum at noon. Concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 was higher in winter than in summer, but was found to be lower on rainy days. In winter, Nortern and southern schools ' mean PM10 was 1507.15 mg/m3 and 314.5438 mg/m3, and PM2.5 was 169.1 mg/m3 and 59.5 mg/m3. In summer, PM10 was 1365.4 mg/m3 and 284.4 mg/m3, and PM2.5 was 137.8 mg/m3 and 445.5 mg/m3 respectively. PM10 and PM2.5 concentration in northern schools was significantly higher than in southern schools. It exceeded WHO and NAAQS of Pakistan. Questionnaire revealed that adverse impacts of high PM concentration are more rigorous at northern schools than at southern schools of Lahore. Suitable site selection and public cooperation are vital for reduction of particulate matter in schools of Lahore.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58589
Title: Application of Entropy Weight TOPSIS Method for Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Techonolgy of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Author: Fu Jinxiang, Xie Lingwei, Ma Xingguan, Tang Jing, Zhang Rongxin, Bai Yuping, Tang Yulan and Gao Yunan
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Entropy weight TOPSIS Municipal sewage Treatment process
Abstract: The paper aims to find out the best wastewater pollution control technology of high efficiency and low energy consumption in the Municipal wastewater treatment plants. The method of entropy weight TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) was used to build the estimate model for wastewater treatment technology of the plant. Choice of three municipal wastewater treatment palnt processes is A/O, BIOLAK and A2/O. The close degree calculated by the entropy weight TOPSIS respectively is 0.4530, 0.4987 and 0.5176 in the treatment process suited for the municipal sewage treatment. The A2/O treatment process is the best, then is the A/O treatment and the worst is the BIOLAK treatment process. Entropy weight TOPSIS method, used in the assessment of the wastewater treatment technology is flexible, convenient, scientific and suitable for the assessment of sewage disposal technology.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58588
Title: The Effects of Yarrow ' s (Achillea millefolium) Hydroalcoholic Extract on Blood Proteins in Mice
Author: Mehrdad Modaresi and Delaram Dadkhah
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Achillea millefolium Hydroalcoholic extract Immune factors Blood proteins of mice
Abstract: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) means thousands leaves plant and belongs to Asterance family. Yarrow is a perennial plant which grows in mountainius regions of Europe, North Africa (including North Iran and Alborz heights). This plant has many health benefits like treating problems of digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system (stimulating blood circulation and lowering blood pressure)., and genital-urinary system. In this study, the effecy of Yarrow extract was evaluated on immunity parameters of blood serum in little female laboratory rats (Balb/C race_. At first, samples were devided randomly, in five groups: three treatment groups, one control group and and placebo group. Each group had eight members and all groups were kept in similar conditions. Hydroaclcoholic extract was prepared in three doses including 50.100 and 200 mg/kg and was injected in peritoneum every two days for twenty days. Normal saline was injected to placebo group. All measurements were done using protein electrophoresis method. Measured parameters were albumin amount, -1 and -2 globulin, globulin, gamma globulin, albumin globulin ratio, and total protein. Results showed taht the amount of albumin, globulin and total protein were increased in all three doses, 2 were decreases in all treatment and -1 increased in all three doses but this increase was significant for doses 100 and 200 mg. Albumin globulin ratio was increased also in all treatments but it was significant only for 50 mg. Gamma globulin amount was increased in 50 and 100 mg but decreased a little in 200 mg. Results of this study showed that Yarrow extract caused significant changes in blood immune parameters and can affect immune system of body even in absence of antigenic factors.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58587
Title: Column Studies onRemoval of Ag(I) from Electroplating Wastewater by Macrofungus Pleurotus platypus: Use of Modelling and Responce Surface Methodology
Author: Devlina Das, Vimala R. and Nilanjana Das
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Ag(I) Biosorption Pleurotus platypus Electroplating wastewater Packed bed column
Abstract: This study described the removal of Ag(I) from wastewater using macrofungus Pleurotus platyus in a packed bed column. The effect of opreating parameters such as bed hight, flow rate initial metal concentration were investigated on removal of Ag(I) under optimized conditio. The breajthrough curve profile signifled that the breakthrough time and exhaustion time increased with an increase in bed height and a decrease in flow rate and initial metal concentration. The data were supported by 3D mesh diagrams and perturbation plots obtained from 2D factorial design. The column data were analysed using four models viz., BDST model, Empercal model, Thomas model and Yan model. The BDST model was found to be the best to fit the breakthrough curves at experimental conditions. The column was regenerated using 0.01 M HCI solution and sorption-desorption studies were out for three cycles. The obtained results implied that P. platypus may serve as suitable adsorbent material for the removal of Ag(I) from wastewater.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58586
Title: Water Environment Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Based on Improved Set Pair Analysis (SPA)
Author: Zhihong Zheng and Minghua Wei
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Improved SPA Relation degree Water envirnment Fuzzy comprehensive evalution
Abstract: Set pair analysis (SPA) is a method for the application on analysis of risks and project decision evaluation. This method combines qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The previous SPA study only focused on three ranks evaluation. This paper presents an improved SPA method utilizing original relation degree malleability of SPA, and extends it to five ranks evaluation. The improved method can depict identity, discrepility and contrary in more detail. In addition, this study combines fuzzy comprechensive evaluation method to avaluate four main factors of surface water environment, instead of the discussion of i, i,i,i+,i- conefficient.It not only obtains evaluation result but also obtains probability distribution disrtibution of each rank. In this paper, we apply the method to factual example and compare the results with synthesis index method, and gray associated analysis methos. We conclude that the improved method can represent the truth state of the object with eztensive engineering application value.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58585
Title: Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on the Phytoplankton Diversity of Rajaram Reservoir, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Author: Supriya Gaikwad, Sachin Patil and Meena Dongare
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Rajaram reservoir Anthropogenic activites Phytoplankton Pollution
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to study the impact of anthropogenic activities such as Ganesh idol immersion and mattressess washing during the Navaratra festival on the phytoplankton diversity of Rajaram reservoir. The total number of phytoplanktonrecorded this investigation is 120. Several of these algal species belong to the pollution tolerant genera. A few biological and diversity indices were also calculated, which indicate high level of pollution of the Rajaram reservoir. Therefore, it is an urgent need to conserve this reservoir for the future water resource.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58584
Title: A Novel Allication of Micro Electrolysis-Fenton Process on High-Strenth Acidic Dye Wastewater
Author: Zhanli Chen, Xiangrong Sun, Zhenzhong Liu,Xiaohua Huang1, Rui Jia
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Micro electrolysis-Fenton process High-strenth acidic dye wastewater Biodegradibility BOD5/COD
Abstract: A combined process, micro electrolysis-Fenton process was chosen as the pre-treatment performance of high-strength dyestuff wastewater. The software tool ANLYSIS CFX(R) was employed on simulation of the reactor. Meanwhile, comparative experiments were carried out and it was determined that the micro electrolysis-Fenton process was superior to the traditional one in terms of treatment effect. Optimal conditions were attainedby experimental conditions changing. The results shoe that under optiomal conditions, the BOD5/COD ratio could be increased from 0.008 to 0.46 and the COD removal rate could be more than 75%. This process was highly efficient in oraganic matter removal and biodegradability improving.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58583
Title: Application of Sample Entropy on Measuring Precipitation Series Complexity in Jiansanjiang Branch Bureau of China
Author: Liu Dong and Liu Meng
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Samples entropy Precipitation series ArcGIS technology Jianasnjiang Branch Bureau
Abstract: In order to describe the complexity characteristics of precioitation series in Jiansanjiang Branch Bureau of China, the complexities of monthly average precipitation series were measured by the sample entropy method and the regional differences of precipitation resources system complexity in the farms belonging to Jiansanjiang Branch Bureau were analyzed by utilizing the visualization function of ArcGIS technology. The measures and analysis results show that the complexities of each monthly average precipitation have obvious regional differences in Jiansanjing Branch Bureau. The monthly average precipitation series complexities in Farm Hongwel and Farm Bawujiu are the strongest: in Farm Dacing, Farm Chuangye, Farm Qianjin, Farm Qinglongshan, Farm Yalvhe, Farm Qianfeng and Farm Shengli are in the middle, and in Farm Qiandeli, Farm Qixing, Farm Honghe, Farm Qianshao and Farm Erdaohe arge the weakest. Sample entropy can reflect the dynamic change degree of precipitation series and has advantages like less data needing and is stable, which provide a new way to research hydrological series complexity. The research achievements reveal the complexity and its areal varitaion of local precipitation resources sys, and screen boundary parameters for structuring water resources optimization allocation models, and provide scientific basis for rationally utilizing and developing precipitation resources in Jiansanjiang Branch Bureau and even in he whole Sanjiang Plain of China.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58582
Title: Generation of Elecricity from A Low Cost Microbial Fuel Cell
Author: M. Ramalakshmi, S. Akila and S. D. Sharief
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Microbial fuel cell Microbial isolates Corn steep liquor Elecricity production
Abstract: Using available resources, a dual chambered low cost misrobial fuel cell was designed. Misrobial fuel cell was tested for elecricity production with microbial isolates like Escherichai coli. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes using corn steep liuor as substrate. From the values recorded using a multimeter, it was observed that Pseudomonas aerugionsa was able to produce maximum elecricity of 1:10.32 mA, V:0.94 V, R:91.88 AND P: 9.785 mW, AT 45 degrre C.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58581
Title: Heavy Metals in Sediments of Inland Water Bodies of india: A Review
Author: Neetu Malik and A. K. Biswas
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Heavy metals Inland water bodies Sediment Pollution
Abstract: In last few decades, due to the rapid increase in the population, Industrialization and never agricultural practices, the aquatic resources of india have been deteriorating. The pollution of aquatic ecosystems by heavy metals is of a great concern due to their peristance, toxicity and accumulative bahaviour. The heavy metals can change the trophic status of aquatic ecosystems and make them unsuitable for various purposes. they also pose a serious threat to human health. This paper reviews the heavy metal contamination of sediments of Indian inland water bodies. It also been discussed. It showedthat environmental degradation has become a major societal ossue in India due to uncontrolled anthropogenic activities, besides natural factors. There is an urgent need of creating awareness amongst the public of these problems and find preventive and remedial solutions for management. Expencive high-tech remedial measures are not suitable for the country, and hence emphasis has to be given on prevention. Indigenous research towards mitigation and remediation has to be encouraged, keeping in mind India ' s unique problems of poverty, crowding and malnutrition.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58580
Title: Morphological and Physiological Responses of Lemna minor to Aniline
Author: Guangun Wen, Weirong Bai, Zhongshi Hao, Wei Xu and Huyin Huai
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Lemna minor Aniline Ecotoxicological effects Physiological response
Abstract: The ecotoxicological effects of aniline on Lemna minor have evaluated based on both morphological and physiological responses in this paper. The results showed a significant inhibition to found number and area, growth index, and biomass of L. minor. The contents of both chlorophyll a and b went down significantly after exposure to aniline. Aniline shows an acute toxic effect on the vegetative growth of L.minor and the effect is correlated with its concentration. Aniline might impact the growth of L. minor through destroying its photosynthesis. The activities of CAT, POD and SOD shown different responcses to aniline at different times, but higher concentration of aniline and peristence would be more harmful to L. minor according to the changes of the activities of antioxidant enzymes. L. minor could be used as an indicator to monitor the existence of aniline in water bodies.
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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ID: 58579
Title: Assessment of Water Quality Around Surface Coal Mine In India
Author: V. Shinde, S. B. nANDGUDE AND m. Singh
Editor: Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2013
Publisher: Technoscience Publications Vol XII, No2, June 2013
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment & Pollution Technology
Keywords: Coal mine area Water quality Water quality index GIS Mine water
Abstract: The present study highlights techinques to indentity suitablity of water for different purposes such as domestic, irrigation and industrial uses. Water samples from Olidih watershed in Jharia coalfield were collected in premonsoon (PRM) and post-monsoon (POM) seasons and analysed for different physico-chemical properties. Water Quality Index (WQI). Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), percent sodium (%Na) and total hardness (TH) were determined on the besis of verious physico-chemical parameters in order to ascertain the suitability of water for domestic, irrigation and industrial uses. The WQI for the study area found to vary from 23.86 to 166.72 in PRM season and from 22.14 to 146.44 in POM season. In 16.3% and 11.4% of watershed area, water is found unfit for drinking during PRM and POM seasons respectively. The calculated values of SAR and %Na indicate excellent to permissible use of water for irrigation uses during boththe seasons. High salinity, %Na and Mg-hazard values at some sites limit use for irrigation purposes. Box plots were plotted to represent seasonal concentration of the major ions which shows increasing trend of Ca, Na, No3 and So4 during POM
Location: TE15, New Biological Sciences, IISc
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