ID: 65420
Title: Removal Of p,p’-DDT From Aqueous System Using Natural Adsorbents
Author: Praneesh M., Babu V. and Anu Gopinath
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 906-912 2021.
Subject: Removal Of p,p’-DDT From Aqueous System Using Natural Adsorbents
Keywords: p,p’-DDT, Powdered activated carbon, Chitosan, Granular activated carbon, Carbon coated chitosan film
Abstract: p,p’-DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethane is a colourless, odourless organochlorine insecticide. WHO recom-mends DDT as an indoor spray for controlling malaria as a part of integrated vector management. At present, in India, DDT is banned for agricultural purposes but is still used for controlling vector-borne diseases. Widespread and reckless use of DDT caused considerable harm to the wildlife population. In this study, removal of p,p’-DDT from an aqueous system was carried out with four different natural adsorbents. The natural adsorbents employed for the adsorption studies are granular activated carbon, powdered activated carbon, chitosan and carbon-coated chitosan film. The adsorption capacity for the natural adsorbents is in the order of powdered activated carbon (irrespective of pH) (99.63%) > chitosan at pH 7 (95.18%) > granular activated carbon at pH 7 (89.18) > carbon-coated chitosan film at pH 11 (88.3).
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Literature cited 1: Yihan, C., et al. 2018. Occurrence, distribution and risk assessments of pesticides in river and reservoir system. J. Ecotoxicol. Env. Saf., 166: 320-327.
Gabriel, P.L., et al. 2018. Environmental risk of groundwater pollution by pesticides leaching through the soil profile. Intech Open. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.82418.
Literature cited 2: Brooks, G.T. 1976. Chlorinated insecticides. In Technology and application (vol 1). CRC Press, Cleveland, Ohio.
USEPA. 2017. DDT – A brief history and status. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Available at https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/ddt-brief-history-and-status.
ID: 65419
Title: Exposure Assessment Of Respirable Dust For Opencast Limestone Mine In India
Author: Shivkumar Prajapati, Rahul Mishra and Balram Jhariya
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 900-905 2021.
Subject: Exposure Assessment Of Respirable Dust For Opencast Limestone Mine In India
Keywords: Respirable dust, Crystalline silica, Limestone, Mine regulation
Abstract: Respirable dust is harmful to human beings and can cause silicosis, bronchitis, respiratory problems especially miners all over the world depending upon their concentration, percentage of crystalline silica, nature of the respirable dust and exposure time. The objective of the paper is to assess the exposure of dust and crystalline silica generated during the opencast limestone mine as per the Director General Mining Safety (DGMS). Sidekick 51 MTX gravimetric dust sampler (GDS), UK, approved by Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), was utilised for personal dust exposure assessment of limestone miners. The presence of crystalline silica was determined by FTIR using Opus software and followed the NIOSH-7602 methodology. A total of 54 airborne respirable dust samples (29 personal dust and 25 area dust samples) were collected from May 2016 to May 2018. It was observed that 8 hr time weighted average (TWA) concentration of airborne respirable dust at all sampled locations of opencast limestone mines were within the permissible limit (that is 3 mg/m3) as prescribed under Regulation 124 of Metalliferous Mines Regulation 1961. 31 dust samples analyzed for crystalline silica (SiO2) content were below 5% except for one sample near the hopper area was below the permissible limit.
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Literature cited 1: Lewis, C.J. and B.B. Crocker. 1969. The lime industry’s problem of airborne dust. J. Air Poll. Cont. Assoc., 19(1): 31-39.
Anonymous. 2017. 7-8% contribution of mining sector in GDP can create 25 million jobs in India. 2017. The Asian Age. Retrieved on 27-02-2018. Available at http://www.asianage.com/business/economy/091117/7-8-per-cent-contribution-of-mining-sector-in-gdp-can-create-25-million-jobs-in-india.html.
Literature cited 2: Thamminidi, Manjunath. 2016. Mica, limestone and other non-metallic minerals in India. In Environment. PMF IAS team. Available at https://www.pmfias. com/non-metallic-mineral-distribution-in-india-mica-limestone-dolomite-asbestos-kyanite-gypsum/.
Gallagher, L.G., R.M. Park and H.
Checkoway. 2015. Extended follow-up of lung cancer and non-malignant respiratory disease mortality among California diatomaceous earth workers. Occup. Env. Med., 72: 360-365.
ID: 65418
Title: Investigation Of The Efficacy Of Water Hyacinth (Aquatic Plant) For The Treatment Of Dairy Effluent
Author: S. Packialakshmi, B. Anuradha, Deepjyoti Deb and Dipan Majumder
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 884-892 2021.
Subject: Investigation Of The Efficacy Of Water Hyacinth (Aquatic Plant) For The Treatment Of Dairy Effluent
Keywords: Water hyacinth, Aquatic plants, Adsorption, Industrial wastewater, Biological treatment
Abstract: The disposal of wastewater is one of the most serious problems in the industrial era of the urbanizing world. It affects the quality of land, water and also its surrounding environment significantly. The present study focused on the cost-effective biological treatment of dairy effluent by using aquatic plant (water hyacinth). The major objective of our study is to investigate the filtration potential of water hyacinth (an aquatic plant) in treating wastewater, that is discharged from the small-scale dairy industries. The water quality parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total hardness (TH), alkalinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulphate, potassium, sodium and chloride, were tested for the detention period of 15 days and 30 days with varying plant growth density. The results were analyzed and compared with the irrigation standards to evaluate the treatment efficiency. The analysis results show greater efficiency in removal of TH, Ca, Mg, EC and COD as 80, 85, 64, 63 and 73%, respectively and moderate efficiency in removal of Na, K and SO4 as 43, 57 and 59%, respectively. Thus, the present biological treatment system will provide outlet water of upgraded quality by considering the efficient removal of COD, TH, Na, K and SO4 that can be discharged directly into the public drains and watercourses without affecting the assimilating capacity of streams. The present study can be continued to analyze the various aquatic plants in order to construct artificial wetland based treatment facilities for uptaking the pollutants from wastewater that can be used for secondary uses, such as gardening and landscaping purposes.
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Literature cited 1: Kumar, D. and V.S.G. Thanga. 2011. Phytoreme-diation of dairy effluent by constructed wetland technology. Environmentalist. 31: 263-278.
El-Din, S.M.B., et al. 2018. Potential uses of aquatic plants for wastewater treatment potential uses of aquatic plants for wastewater treatment. J. Microbiol. Biotech. Rep., 2(2): 47-48.
Literature cited 2: Ravindra, S., et al. 2019. Hydrochemistry of groundwater in a North Indian city and its suitability assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes. J. Env. Biol., 40: 200-210.
Farzadkia, M., et al. 2016. Characterization and evaluation of treatability of wastewater generated in Khuzestan livestock slaughterhouses and assessing of their wastewater treatment systems. Glob. NEST J., 18(1): 108-118.
ID: 65417
Title: Assessment And Characterization Of Water Quality Of Imphal River Using Hydrogeochemical And Multivariate Methods, Manipur
Author: Wazir Alam, S. Keisham, R. J. Laishram, Y. Gyanendra and N. Nesa
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 884-892 2021.
Subject: Assessment And Characterization Of Water Quality Of Imphal River Using Hydrogeochemical And Multivariate Methods, Manipur
Keywords: Hydrochemistry, Multivariate analysis, Water quality index, Ecohydrology, Irrigational water, Urban runoff, Sewage disposal
Abstract: Water quality and hydrogeochemical assessment of Imphal river water within Imphal city were carried out for pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Significant downstream variations in water quality parameters were observed for pH, temperature, EC, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), turbidity, total hardness, DO, NO3–, PO43-, SO42- and more distinct changes were observed during the post-monsoon season. Geochemical evaluation indicates Na+-K+-Cl–-HCO3– and Na+-K+-Cl–-HCO3–-SO42- type of water during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon, respectively. Statistical investigation indicates the factors controlling the Imphal river water quality as well as identifies the source of variation among the samples. Factor analyses were carried out for 4 factors that account for around 82.34% and 77.79% of the variability of the data during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon, respectively. Irrigation water quality was evaluated using an irrigational water quality index that exhibits overall satisfactory to good quality water.
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Literature cited 1: United Nations. 2018. Sustainable development goal 6: Synthesis report 2018 on water and sanitation. United Nations Publications, New York, USA.
Chen, J., et al. 2002. Major element chemistry of the Changjiang (Yangtze river). Chem. Geol., 187: 231-255.
Literature cited 2: Fashae, O. A., et al. 2019. Land use and surface water quality in an emerging urban city. Appl. Water Sci., 9(25): 1-12.
Lake, P., N. Bond and P. Reich. 2017. Restoration ecology of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams. In Intermittent rivers ephemeral stream. pp 509-533.
ID: 65416
Title: Kinetic Study Of The Modified Gompertz Model On The Production Of Methane From Coffee Waste Through Anaerobic Digestion
Author: S. Ait Lhaj Lahcen, S. Ibn Ahmed, M. Aboulouafa, M. Bakraoui and H. El Bari
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 876-883 2021.
Subject: Kinetic Study Of The Modified Gompertz Model On The Production Of Methane From Coffee Waste Through Anaerobic Digestion
Keywords: Anaerobic digestion (AD), Coffee waste, Gompertz, Kinetic study, Semi continuous methanogenic potential
Abstract: The objective of this study was to carry out laboratory-scale experiments on the anaerobic digestion (AD) of coffee waste (CW) in semi-continuous mode, under mesophilic conditions (37°C) and using digesters infinitely mixed with a litre capacity. The AD of the CW gave a methanogenic potential of the order of 263.71 NmL CH4/g SV. Stability parameters affecting digestors, namely the pH and the alkalinity, which were controlled throughout the process, were within the optimal range. The experimental data were fitted by two kinetic models: first-order kinetic model and modified Gompertz model. The values of the correlation coefficient (R) obtained were of the order of 99.508% for the modified Gompertz model and 99.199% for the first order kinetic model. Thus, the modified Gompertz model gave the best fit with the experimental results. The kinetic study results show that CW substrate can be easily biodegraded by anaerobic digestion with a short lag time from 0.49-4.62 hr resulting in biogas production (volume – 13.57 mL CH4/g VS). The first-order kinetic and the modified Gompertz model results show that the difference between the predicted and measured methanogenic potentials is higher in the first-order kinetic model (1.79-26.62%) than in the modified Gompertz model (0.37-19.61%) following the applied load value. The modified Gompertz model showed the best fit for the substrate used.
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Literature cited 1: Enden, J.C. and K.C. Calvert. 2003. Review of coffee wastewater characteristics and approaches to treatment. Coffee research report no. 50. Coffee Research Institute, Kainantu, Papua New Guinea.
Joaneson, L. 2012. Valorization of the organic fraction of agricultural residues and other similar wastes using anaerobic biological treatments.
Literature cited 2: Echeverria, M.C. and N. Marco. 2017. Valorisation of the residues of coffee agroindustry: Perspectives and limitations. Open Waste Manage. J., 10(1): 13-22. DOI: 10.2174/18764002017100100 13.
Woldesenbet, A.G., B. Woldeyes and B.S. Chandravanshi. 2014. Characteristics of wet coffee processing waste and its environmental impact in Ethiopia. Int. J. Res. Eng. Sci., 2(5): 2320-9356. DOI: 10.1007/s10163-019-00894-6.
ID: 65415
Title: Standalone Hybrid System For A Micro-Grid
Author: Satabdi Chatterjee, Indranil Mukherjee, Barun Mandal and Provas Kumar Roy
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 865-875 2021.
Subject: Standalone Hybrid System For A Micro-Grid
Keywords: Biogas, IHOGA (2.4 EDU), Renewable energy source, Standalone hybrid system, Greenhouse gas
Abstract: The constant rise in energy demand due to continuous population rise and industrial growth is putting extreme pressure on conventional energy sources. To meet the demand there is no other option but to fall on renewable energy sources. In this context with the Indian Government promoting lots of schemes for encouragement of green power generation, the use of hybrid energy for micro-grids is also a highly viable and potent solution. The present paper reports on the designing of economic, optimal hybrid micro-grid standalone energy system models including PV and biodiesel generators. The optimization technique employed is based on the technical and economic analysis of renewable hybrid systems in IHOGA (2.4 EDU) software. The paper has also tried to present a comparative study based on the per-unit cost of electrical energy production, operating cost of conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources and a corresponding reduction in greenhouse gases.
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Literature cited 1: Husein, M. and I. Y. Chung. 2018. Optimal design and financial feasibility of a university campus microgrid considering renewable energy incentives. Appl. Energy.225: 273-289.
Husein, M., et al. 2017. Design and dynamic performance analysis of a stand-alone microgrid: A case study of Gasa Island, South Korea. J. Electrical Eng. Tech., 12(5): 1777-1788.
Literature cited 2: Fulzele, J. B. and M. B. Daigavane. 2018. Design and optimization of hybrid PV-wind renewable energy system. Mater. Today. 5(1): 810-818.
Ganguly, P., A. Kalam and A. Zayegh. 2017. Design an optimum standalone hybrid renewable energy system for a small town at Portland, Victoria using iHOGA. InAustralasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC). IEEE Proceedings, pp 1-6.
ID: 65414
Title: Monitoring And Assessment Of Landuse / Land Cover Change Analysis Using Geospatial Approach
Author: Vinod Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: None
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 860-864 2021.
Subject: Monitoring And Assessment Of Landuse / Land Cover Change Analysis Using Geospatial Approach
Keywords: NDVI, Inventory, Change detection
Abstract: Environmental managers are interested to know landuse/land cover types and their change detection in time series for sustainable land management. Remote sensing (RS) and geographic information system (GIS) are now providing new tools for advanced ecosystem management. This paper describes the use of remote sensing and GIS in mapping landuse/land cover (LU/LC) in the Gagas river basin between 2000 and 2015, to detect the changes that have taken place in this status between these periods. Subsequently, an attempt was made at projecting the observed landuse/land cover in the next 15 years. In achieving this, land utilization rate and land absorption coefficient were generated to aid in the quantitative assessment of the change. The result of the work shows rapid growth in built-up land between 2000 and 2015. LANDSAT satellite data of the Gagas river basin area is used to detect LU/LC changes between 2000 and 2015 during the period of 15 years the change in land resources utilization and absorption is detected. LU/LC changes occur due to either natural or anthropogenic reasons.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Kumar, P., et al. 2016. Estimation of accumulated soil organic carbon stock in tropical forest using geospatial strategy. Egypt J. Remote Sens. Space Sci., 19(1): 109-123.
Kumar, P., et al. 2018. Assessing suitability of allometric models for predicting stem volume of Anogeissus pendula Edgew in Sariska Tiger Reserve, India. Remote Sens. Appl. Soc. Env., 10: 47-55.
Literature cited 2: Kumar, P., et al. 2014. Efficient recognition of forest species biodiversity by inventory-based geospatial approach using LISS IV sensor. IEEE Sensors J., 15(3): 1884-1891.
Rani, M., et al. 2019. NIR-red algorithms-based model for chlorophyll-a retrieval in highly turbid inland Densu river basin in south-east Ghana, West Africa. IET Image Process., 13(8): 1328-1332.
ID: 65413
Title: Evaluating Water Supply Risk In The Middle Reaches Of Subarnarekha River Basin By Using WEAP Model
Author: Randhir Kumar, Pratibha Kumari, P.K. Parhi, V.K. Tripathi and Ajai Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 851-859 2021.
Subject: Evaluating Water Supply Risk In The Middle Reaches Of Subarnarekha River Basin By Using WEAP Model
Keywords: Water availability, Demand, Water supply, Water evaluation and planning system (WEAP) model, Subarnarekha
Abstract: The allocation of limited water resources poses a challenge when demand from different stakeholders are gradually increasing. Demand supply analysis for different scenarios can help the planners for better allocation of these precious natural resources. In the present study, the Water Evaluation and Planning System (WEAP) model was applied to analyse water demand and supply potential in the middle reach of the Subarnarekha river basin, Jharkhand. Demand sites used were classified as an industrial area, institutional water demands area, agricultural land and human and livestock settlement. Annual water use rate per person, per hectare and per head of livestock were determined and used as input alongwith other hydrological input parameters to the WEAP model. For WEAP modelling framework, the year 2010 was chosen as a current year. It has observed dry conditions with an annual rainfall of nearly 624.8 mm whereas, the years 2011 and 2013 experienced high rainfall (1836.4 and 1779.8 mm) resulting in wet conditions. The maximum flow to the groundwater storage was found in the monsoon months compared to the non-monsoon months as an obvious phenomenon. It was noticed that the year 2010 showed the lowest surface runoff because the year 2010 observed the minimum rainfall and the years 2011 and 2013 showed the highest surface runoff. It can be seen that rainwater is available to meet the crop water demand in monsoon months. The agriculture demand gradually increases from November end, highest in May (approximately 430000 m3) and decreases June onwards. Unmet demands were high in the very dry years, that is 2010, 2016 and 2017. The unmet water demand for agricultural use was found to be highest in the year 2010 because it receives minimum rainfall.
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Literature cited 1: Anonymous. 2012. National Water Policy. Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, New Delhi.
Shi, C., T. Jin and H. Ren. 2015. Review on studies about typical models of water resource management. J. Anhui Agric. Sci., 10: 249-250.
Literature cited 2: SEI. 2006. Water evaluation and planning system of user guide. Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
Metobwa, M. G. O., A. M. Khaldoon and R. Lars. 2018. Water demand simulation using WEAP 21: A case study of the Mara river basin, Kenya. Int. J. Natural Res. Ecol. Manage., 3(1): 9-18.
ID: 65412
Title: Time Series And Distribution Functions For The Concentration Of Elements In The Surface Layer Of The Atmosphere Of Cities In The Zeravshan Valley
Author: Madaminxuja Mamatxonovich Xoshimxujaev
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (8) August. 21 page 843-850 2021.
Subject: Time Series And Distribution Functions For The Concentration Of Elements In The Surface Layer Of The Atmosphere Of Cities In The Zeravshan Valley
Keywords: Atmospheric aerosols, time series, distribution functions, variation span, standard deviation, probabilistic and statistical processing, log-normal distribution, histogram of frequency distributions, risk of contamination
Abstract: Time series and distribution functions of element concentrations in atmospheric aerosols of large cities of the Zeravshan valley were studied. It is established that the time series and functions of dust and element distributions show peaks due to the influence of meteorological conditions, anthropogenic sources and their interactions. Time series and distribution functions of urban atmosphere aerosols of Samarkand, Bukhara and Navoi were investigated. The effect of meteorological conditions, industrial sources and their interactions was found as pikes on the time series and distribution functions of dust and elements.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Pushkin, S. G. and V.A. Mikhailov. 1989. neutron comparators-activation analysis. In Study of atmospheric aerosols. Nauka, Moscow. pp 125.
Activation analysis : Methodology and application. 1990. Sat. Scientific Tr. /Academy of Sciences of the Uzbek SSR, Institute of nuclear physics, FAN, Tashkent. pp 244.
Literature cited 2: Overview of the state of air pollution and emissions of harmful substances in cities on the territory of the Uzhydromet network. 1988. Uzugks, Tashkent. pp 26.
tillaev, T., M.V. Churov and M.V. Chuprinin. 1987. Software for automated gamma spectra based on multi-channel analyzers with a micro-computer. In U-Vsesoyuzn. Sov. on activation analysis and other radioanalytical methods (Vol. 1). Tashkent. pp 93.
ID: 65411
Title: River Water Quality Assessment By Bio-Monitoring Working Party Score Of Macro-inverterbate
Author: Janmoni Moran
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 854-890 2021.
Subject: River Water Quality Assessment By Bio-Monitoring Working Party Score Of Macro-inverterbate
Keywords: Assam, Community, Effluent, Macroinverterbate, Pollution, Refinery
Abstract: An assessment of river water affected by oil refinery effluent was carried out by biological water quality criteria (BWQC) of macroinvertebrate (organisms retained by mesh sizes of ~200-500 mm) community of 2 rivers Dhansiri and Kaliani of Golaghat distrist of Assam. A total of 35 families of macroinverterbate were recorded during the study period. The point of effluent discharge showed heavy pollution with the water quality class D and all the control stations of upstream showed water quality class B indicating slight pollution, whereas the downstream of contaminated area of the 2 rivers showed water quality class C indicating moderate pollution.
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Literature cited 1: Allan, J.D. and A.S. Flecker. 1993. Biodiversity conservation in running water. J. Biosci., 43:32-43.
Schleiger, S.L. 2000. Use of an index of biotic integrity to detect effects of landuses on stream fish communities in west-central Georgia. Transactions American Fisheries Soc., 129:1118-1133.
Literature cited 2: Stoddard, J.L., et al. 2006. A process for creating multimetric indices for large-scale aquatic surveys. J. North American Benthological Soc., 27:878-891.
Beg, M.U., et al. 2003. Distribution of petroleum hydrocarbon in sediment from coastal area receiving industrial effluent in Kuwait. Ecotoxicol. Env. Safety. 54:47-55.
ID: 65410
Title: E-Waste Recycling Activities In Global Production And Removal Of Precious And Toxic Metals From Contaminated Water And Soil For Environmental Safety: A Review
Author: Renu Nayar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 827-833 2021.
Subject: E-Waste Recycling Activities In Global Production And Removal Of Precious And Toxic Metals From Contaminated Water And Soil For Environmental Safety: A Review
Keywords: Electrical waste, Toxic metals and compounds, Environment, Recycling activities
Abstract: Electronic waste components contain acids, toxic metals and hazardous compounds that may cause health problems and pollute our atmosphere. it is created from anything which is electronic: computers, TV’s, monitors, cell phones, vcrs, cd players, fax machines, printers, household equipment’s, like vacuum cleaner, microwave/ovens, washing machines, air conditioners, etc., and some smart devices, such as iPhone, iPad, watches, kindles, chromium tablet, etc. most electronics that are improperly thrown away contain some form of harmful materials, such as lead, copper, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, lithium, barium, nickel, chromium and carcinogenic chemicals which affect the environment and human life. These heavy metals can leach through the soil to reach groundwater which eventually runs to the surface water causing harmful effects to the entire biota either directly or indirectly. Many of these e-waste products can be reused, refurnished, or recycled. Therefore, in the present work, a critical review on environmental effects and removal of toxic metals derived from e-waste recycling activities have been planned. In the present work, the release of these toxic chemicals have been studied and possible remediation processes are discussed.
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Literature cited 1: Tansel, B. 2017. From electronic consumer products to e-waste : Global outlook, waste quantities, recycling challenges. Env.Int., 98:35-45.
Chen, C., et al. 2017. Understanding compulsive smartphone use : An empirical test of a flow-based model. Int. J. Information manage., 37(5):438-454.
Literature cited 2: Dharini, K., et al. 2017. IOP Conf. Series. Earth Env. Sci., 80012057.
Schmidit, C.W. 2002. E-junk explosion. Env. Health Perspect., 110:A188-A194.
ID: 65409
Title: Statistical Study Of The Quality Of Water Intended For Irrigation, Case Study Of Region Of Fez, Morocco
Author: M. El Ouchy, K. Arouya, M. Machkor and F. Zerrouq
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 816-826 2021.
Subject: Statistical Study Of The Quality Of Water Intended For Irrigation, Case Study Of Region Of Fez, Morocco
Keywords: Statistical Study Of The Quality Of Water Intended For Irrigation, Case Study Of Region Of Fez, Morocco
Abstract: This work is part of the characterization of the chemistry of water for irrigation in the region of Fez in Morocco. To carry out this study, 22 samples were taken during two different periods of the year (high water period and rainy return period). Principal component analysis (PCA) applied to the data sets revealed that among the eighteen variables studied, fourteen participate in the constitution of the factor axes. The four remaining variables, namely pH, Ni, Co and As, therefore, do not play an important role in determining the typology of the biotope studied. Moreover, the results obtained indicate that the physico-chemical and toxic (heavy metals) quality of the water used for crop irrigation still does not meet the criteria for use in agriculture. The irrigation water used in the stations located downstream of the industrial discharges of the city of Fez is characterized by high percentages of heavy metals, such as chromium. The protection of water resources and the treatment of polluted water are necessary to ensure that this water can be used in agriculture.
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Literature cited 1: O.M.S. 1989. Use of wastewater in agriculture: Recommendations for sanitary purposes. WHO report 778, Geneva.
Bouaicha, R. and A. Benabdelfadel. 2010. Variability and management of surface water in Morocco. Drought. 21(1): 1-5.
Literature cited 2: Glaizal, M., et al. 2015. Post-urine assays of heavy metal chelation and pseudoscience: Action must be taken. Analy. Clinical. 27(2).
Alibou, J. 2002. Impacts of climate change on water resources and wetlands in Morocco. Regional Round Table in the Mediterranean Athens, Greece. pp 1-39.
ID: 65408
Title: Scope Of Recycling Of Municipal Wastewater
Author: Debyasnita Sarkar, Sushovan Sarkar and Debabrata Mazumder
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 810-815 2021.
Subject: Scope Of Recycling Of Municipal Wastewater
Keywords: Recycling, municipal wastewater, non-potable uses, characterization, performance study
Abstract: The present research work is done with a goal of achieving a successful way to recycle the municipal wastewater for non-potable daily uses, like toilet flushing, washing, watering in gardens, etc., with a minimum technical knowledge, cost and labour. Grab samples were collected for characterization and performance study on the municipal wastewater. In order to fulfill this objective a suitable channel is selected carrying municipal sewage water from nearby locality. The disposal of such wastewater without any treatment process is going on day by day and thereby creating the alarming situation in surface water quality. The purpose of the present study was to provide a viable treatment option for the sake of recycling. The research was mainly focused on minimum treatment option for municipal wastewater so that the treated effluent could be recycled for non-potable daily uses.
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Literature cited 1: Devi, M. G., et al. 2008. Wastewater reuse and recycling systems : A perspectives into India and Australia. International Water Management Institute. pp 1-44.
Jefterson, B., et al. 1999. Technologies for domestic wastewater recycling. In Urban water 1. Elsevier Science. pp 285-292.
Literature cited 2: Kamizoulis, G., et al. Wastewater recycling and reuse practices in meditterranean region. Recommended guidelines. pp 1-22.
Azarpanah, A. and A. Hajgozar. 2012.
Recycle and reuse of wastewater practices in middle east agriculture. The 1st International and the 4th National Congress on Recycling of organic waste in agriculture. Proceedings, pp 1-6.
ID: 65407
Title: Anticipated Performance Index Of Tree Species As An Indicator For Green Belt Development In Traffic Density Area
Author: Gopamma D., Jagadeeswara Rao K., Suresh Kumar K. and Srinivas N.
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 802-809 2021.
Subject: Anticipated Performance Index Of Tree Species As An Indicator For Green Belt Development In Traffic Density Area
Keywords: Urban plantation, Green belt, Anticipated performance index, Traffic density area
Abstract: Air pollution is one of the major environmental problems in the urban atmosphere and green plants act as living filters to absorb and accumulate pollutants from the atmosphere. To assess the plants’ tolerance, the parameters of air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anticipated performance index (API) in the traffic density area of Visakhapatnam were evaluated. Seventeen tree species were identified growing in the selected study area. The APTI was calculated based on the biochemical analysis of leaf cell sap pH, total chlorophyll content, relative water content (RWC) and ascorbic acid. The air quality in traffic density areas ranged from moderate to high for particulate matter and low to moderate for NOx. Out of 17 species studied, eight tree species (Ficus benghalensis, Eucalyptus citriodora, Mangifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Syzygium cumini, Azadirachta indica, Bauhinia purpurea and Pongamia pinnata) have shown API values above 81 and are categorized as excellent and can be grown in urban areas. Among them, Azadirachta indica and Pongamia pinnata are suitable for avenue plantation in traffic density areas because of their resistance to pollution and extreme winds during cyclones.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 65406
Title: Identification And Characterization Of Microplastics At Muara Gembong, Bekasi District, Indonesia
Author: Uswah Hasanah, Haeruddin and Pujiono Wahyu Purnomo
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (7) July. 21 page 796-801 2021.
Subject: Identification And Characterization Of Microplastics At Muara Gembong, Bekasi District, Indonesia
Keywords: Microplastic, FTIR, Muara Gembong
Abstract: One of the factors causing sea pollution is a large amount of plastic waste. Over the past 40 years, the world’s plastic production has increased by 25 times and the material recovered is no more than 5%. According to the World Bank in 2018, Indonesia is a contributor to 9 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Plastic waste in the sea will be cut into smaller sizes or called microplastics, over 100 years. Microplastics have an impact that can save the lives of marine life. Globally, the growth of plastics has increased significantly, in the 1950s the amount of plastic reached 1.7 million tonnes and in 2014 it had increased to 299 tonnes. Muara Gembong is part of the downstream of the Citarum river in Bekasi Regency which has a dense population and has the potential to contribute to plastic waste in the sea. Based on the results of research, there are four types of microplastics found, namely fibres fragments, films and pellets. Microplastic characterizations found were polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), nitrile, nylon, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This can happen because of the dense population which will increase the activities of the community around the coastal area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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