ID: 64833
Title: The utility of multivariate statistical techniqes in Hydrogeochemical studies of Tiruchengode block, namakkal district
Author: A.Ravikumar and S.M. Mazhar Nazeeb Khan
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 945-956 (2017)
Subject: The utility of multivariate statistical techniqes in Hydrogeochemical studies of Tiruchengode block, namakkal district
Keywords: Temporal variations, cluster analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, refression analysis
Abstract: Appraisal of seasonal changes in groundwater quality is an important aspect of calculating temporal variations of groundwater contamination due to innate or anthropogenic inputs of various point and non-point sources. In this study, ground water quality data for 22 physical and chemical parameters collected from 75 monitoring locations in the groundwater of Tiruchengode block of Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu during the period of2012-13. The data set was done by using cluster analysis (CA), principal component analysis and multiple regression analysis of principal components. Principal component analysis of chemical lparameters reveals four factors (1,2,3 and 4) that account for about 72.81% of the total variance on premonsoon season and 78.87% of the total variance in post-monsoon season. The first factor reveals no strong correlation. The second factor indicates the high loading of HCO3- and weak loading of Na+.The third factor shows moderate loading of pH and SO4-2. The fourth factor implies intermediate loading of NO3- during post-monsoon season, respectively. This study presents the necessity and effectiveness of multivariate statistical techniques for evaluation and rendering a large, complex data sets with a view to generating fuller data about the water quality and intent of monitoring network for effective management of water resources.
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Literature cited 1: Andrade, J.M.D, Padra and S. Muniategui, 1992, Multivariate analysis of environmental data for two hydrographic basins. Anal Lett, 25(2): 379-399.
APHA.1995. Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (19th edn). American Public Health Association, Washington DC.
Literature cited 2: Appelo, C.A.J. and D. Postma.1999. Geochemistry, groundwater and pollution (4th edn). Balkema, Rotterdam 536 pp.
Bengraine,K. and T.F. Marhaba. 2003.Using principal component analysis to monitor spatial and temporal changes in water quality .J. Hazard , Mater., 100: 179-195.
ID: 64832
Title: Recycling currency notes wastage into usable products towards environment protection
Author: Ashok G. Matani
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 940-947 (2017)
Subject: Recycling currency notes wastage into usable products towards environment protection
Keywords: Curency verification and processing system (CVPS),Banknote shredding and briquetting system (BSBS), recovery of substantial energy, Pollution control standards
Abstract: Waste is inefficiency. As environmental concerns increase, here will be more opportunities to turn waste into wealth. With the size of the Indian market, there should not be any lack of raw materials, but the challenge will be in creating the infrastructure for reverse logistics. Theproect has been given to the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad by the Reserve Bak of India (RBI).For this purpose, Reserve Bank of India has sent over 200 kg briquettes consisting of blocks of compressed material of Rs 500 and rs 1,000 notes to the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Students can also earn prize money of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75, 000 and Rs 50, 000 if they can create a usable design. The Institute is planning to organize an all-India competition in end of May regarding waste utilization areas. The scrapped notes of Rs 500 and 1, 000 currency notes have been destroyed and they now become scrap. The government wants us to recycle them. The government is aware that we should not waste resources, as lot of man hours had gone into designing those notes as well as paper and printing material. This paper explores the potential of currency waste utilization towards environmental protection in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aupy,G., et al. 2013.Reclaiming the energy of a schedule: Modules and algorithms, Concurrency and Computation: Practice and experience.25 (3):1505-1523.
Baines,T. et al.2012.Examining green production and its role within the competitive strategy of manufacturers. J. Ind. Eng. and Manage, 5(1) :53-87.
Literature cited 2: IE.2016-2017.Various report. Indian Express, Mumbai edition.
Jeffries, Tom. 2007.Kraft pulping: Energy consumption and production. University of Wisconsin Biotech Center. pp 10-21.
ID: 64831
Title: Evaluation and study of hospital waste managemtn practices: healthcare facilities in East Delhi
Author: Aakansha Goel,J.Chandra Babu and Manju Rawat Ranjan
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 934-939 (2017)
Subject: Evaluation and study of hospital waste managemtn practices: healthcare facilities in East Delhi
Keywords: Bio-medical waste management, Heathcare facilities (HCFs), common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF), model healthcare facilities.
Abstract: A major concern in Delhi, the capital of India is segregation, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of bio-medical waste in an environmentally sound manner. According to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), many healthcare facilities (HCFs) are yet to obtain authorization under the Bio-medical waste management (BMWM) rules, 2016 notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by the Ministry of Environment , Forestland Climate Change (MoEF and CC).In this project , an attempt has been made to know the practices being followed for bio-medical waste management in healthcare facilities especially in East Delhi. Based on questionnaire survey conducted in East Delhi Hospitals, it was found that 16% of healthcare workers in hospitals are unaware of Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.Baased on assessment of few health care Facilites, through most of the hospitals are disposing of the generated bio-medical waste through a Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) , it was observed that bio-medical waste is not properly managed due to lack of requisite infrastructure .Apart from the development of requisite infrastructure, there is a need to cete awareness among the healthcare workers to make all the hospitals in Delhi as the health care facilities to ensure complete compliance with the Bio-medical waste Managment Rules, 2016 notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.An attempt has been made suggesting required infrastructure so that all the hospitals where the study conducted can act as a model healthcare facilities in East Delhi.
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Literature cited 1: Bio-medical Waste Management Rules.2016.www.enufor.nic.in.
Central Pollution Control Board.www.cpcb.nic.in
Literature cited 2: Delhi Pollution Control Committee.www.dpcc.nic.in
ENVIS Newsletter on Bio-medical Waste Management. An overview.www.envis.nic.in
ID: 64830
Title: Impact of pesticides on farmers health: A case study in nambur village, Guntur district
Author: K. Suneetha and B. Nagaraju
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 929-933 (2017)
Subject: Impact of pesticides on farmers health: A case study in nambur village, Guntur district
Keywords: Pesticides, Farmers,Guntur
Abstract: Agriculture in South India is primarly a subsistence production system that involves 127 million cultivators and 107 million agricultural labourers. Crop productivity in the rain-fed area, which includes more than 70% of the cultivated land, is low and unpredictable. The majority of the population (74.3%) is rural and 34.7% live below the international poverty level. Andhra Pradesh consumes about 22.5% of the total pesticides produced and marketed in India. Guntur district is topped in the state regarding consumption of pesticides with a worth of Rs 450 and 500 crores during cropping season 2015-2016, respectively. In developing countries Including India, agricultural workers who are engaged in the occupation of spraying pesticides in crops get the direct exposure of pesticides due to unsafe and non-preventive work practices. They do not use the personal protective equipment (PPE), like safety masks, glove, etc., during the aerial spraying of pesticides resulting in the entry of pesticides into the bloodstream via respiratory tract through inhalation which can adversely affect the respiratory system. Humans are exposed to pesticides found in environmental media (soil, water, air and food) by different routes of exposure, such as inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Al-Sarar A.S., et al.2009.Hematological and biochemical alterations in occupationally pesticides-exposed workers of Riyad municipaility , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Res. J. Env. Toxicol., 1: 1-7.
Araoud, M., et al. 2012.Adverse effects of pesticides on biochemical and haematological parameters in Tunisian agricultural workers. J. Expo Sci. Env. Epidemiol., 22(3): 243-247.
Literature cited 2: Atul, M. and G.K. Sharma. 2002.A comparative study of poisoning cases autopsied in LHMC, New Delhi and JIPMER, Pondicherry. J. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. XIX.
Azmi, M.A., S.H. Naqvi and M. slam, 2006.Effect of pesticides residues on health and different enzyme levels in the blood of farm workers from Gadap (rural area) Karachi. Pakistan.Chemospehere.64:1739-1744.
ID: 64829
Title: Opimization of proces parameters for Laccase production from Pleurotus ostreatus for the Decolourization of Malachite green
Author: Mohd Adnan, Shiv Shankar, Shikha and Naveen K. Arora
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 920-928 (2017)
Subject: Optimization of process parameters for Laccase production from Pleurotus ostreatus for the Decolorization of Malachite green
Keywords: Pleurotus ostreatus, accase, Tryarylmethane dye, Malachite green, Molasses, Coconut meal
Abstract: In the present study process parameters for improved production of laccase from the white rot fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus were optimized. The fungus was screened positive for laccase production. The laccase produced from the fungus was partially purified and employed for the decolorization of a triarylmethane dye, malachite green under in vitro conditions. Results revealed that the fungus produces 2.54 U/mL laccase in malt extract broth medium under submerged culture condition. The pH 4.6 and temperature 30°C were found as optimum parameters for laccase production, respectively. Molasses and coconut meal were found as optimum carbon and nitrogen sources favouring 3.9 and 4.7 U/mL production of laccase. In the finally optimized medium, fungus produced 8.9 U/mL laccase. Partially purified enzyme revealed 5.6-fold higher enzyme activity as compared to crude enzyme. Partially purified laccase resulted in 92% decolorization of tryarlmethane dye malachite green.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ayed, L., et al., 2011.Decolourization and degradation of azo dye methyl red by an isolated Sphingomonas paucimobilis: Biotoxicity and metabolites characterization. Desalination.274:272-277.
Baldrian, P. 2006.Fungal laccasses-Occurrrence and properties. FEMS Microbiol. Rev., 30: 215-242.
Literature cited 2: Bodke, P.M., S. Gunashekarn, S. Raghukumar. 2012.Screening diverse fungi for laccases of varying properties. Indian J. Microbiol., 52 (2): 247-250.
Couto, S.R. and J.L. Toca-Herrera. 2007.Laccase production at reactor scale by filamentous fungi. Biotech. Adv., 25 (6): 558-569.
ID: 64828
Title: Parametric evaluation of Urea manifestation in TOp Soil layers using GC-MS
Author: Jai Pal, Kusum and V.M. Murthy
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 910-919 (2017)
Subject: Parametric evaluation of Urea manifestation in TOp Soil layers using GC-MS
Keywords: Parametric evaluation, urea manifestation, top soil layers, GC-MS
Abstract: GC-MS can play a very important role in the microanalysis of the soil (involving agricultural practices for food crops, commercial crops, solid waste disposals, storage of soil waste and safety aspects of solid waste dumps). This analytical method can provide the information at higher accuracy even up to nano concentrations. In the present study urea penetration in soil from the top layer to depth of 20 cm deep into the soil is studied. In the present study as a function of the parameter's retention time, temperature, peak urea of chromatogram and vegetation layer/canopy are analyzed for the urea manifestation in soil layer. About 10 common constituents how applied urea is manifested in the given soil samples are identified as dimethylfluroamine, 13,5-cycloheptatriene, 1,5-hexadiyne, 1,3,5,7-cycloctaetraene, phosphoryl fluoride, (E)-1, 1-difluoro-2-ethylidenecycopropane, 1,6-heptadien-3-yne, 5-methyl, deltacyclene, boric acid, trimethyl ester and benzene, 1-ethyl-4-methyl-groups.Another major application of soil analysis through GC-MS comes out to be soil contamination in case of excessive usage of pesticides also. In all the probability the present study is a proto-type study which describes how to use GC-MS analytical technique in soil sample analysis.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adlard, E. R and Alan J. Handley. 2001.Gas chromatographic techniques and applications. Sheffield Academic, London.
Aleen, M.I.H.1970.Oxidation of inorganic nitrogen compounds. Annual review of Plant physiology.21:67-90.
Literature cited 2: Alon, T. and A. Amirav. 2006.Isotope abundance analysis method and software for improved sample identification with the supersonic GC-MS. Rapid Communications in Mass spectrometry.20 (17) :2579-2588.
Amirav, A., et al. 2008.Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with supersonic molecular beams. J. Mass Spectrometry. 43(2):141-163.
ID: 64827
Title: The awareness level and carbon footprint emission among university students in Klang valley, Malaysia
Author: Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Nurul Syafiqah Ahmad and Karmegam Karuppiah
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 898-909 (2017)
Subject: The awareness level and carbon footprint emission among university students in Klang valley, Malaysia
Keywords: Carbon footprint (CF) ,Higher education, global warming, transportation, electricity
Abstract: The awareness about carbon footprint (CF) and the level of carbon footprint produced among students in higher education institution is studied. Six universities in Klang valley with a total of 262 respondents involved in the online survey. Majority of the students has good knowledge about carbon footprint. (N= 204, 77.9%), positive attitude (N=209, 79.8%). However, they have poor practice to reduce carbon footprint (2295.91±955.21 kg CO2-e) compared to the public non-research universities 9RU) (1455.20±1316.62 kg CO2 -e) and public reserve universities students (1333.55 ±1121.11 kg CO-e) .The highest emission was for transportation (1231.09 kg CO2 -e) followed by electricity (651.10 kg CO2-e) and food (516.17 kg CO2-e). The emission for the paper was only for 62.26 kg CO2-e. Male students, aged between 24 to 35 years old with monthly allowances above EM400 produced the highest level of carbon footprint. A significant association between gender, monthly allowances, type of university and practices with the level of the carbon footprint was obtained (R2=0.206, p<0.05). Higher education student's aware bout carbon footprint concept. Lifestyle and where they studies contribute significantly to the carbon footprint level.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmed, N. and S.Taneepanichskul.2008.Knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever prevention among the people in male, Maldives. J. Health Res., 22 (Suppl):33-37.
Aminrad, Z., et al. 2013.Relationship between awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards environmental education among secondary school students in Malaysia. World Appl.Sci.,22(9) :1326-1333.https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.wasj.2013.22.09.275.
Literature cited 2: Carbon Footprint Ltd.2012.Climate change. http://ww.carbonfootprint.com
Chik, N.A. and K.A. Rahim. 2012.The impact of Malaysian industrial energy use on carbon dioxide emissions.3rd International Conference on Business and Economic Research. Indonesia.
ID: 64826
Title: Treatment of chrome bearing synthetic wastewater in moving bed hybrid bioreactor
Author: Supriyo Goswami and Debabrata Mazumder
Editor: Prof. D.S. Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (11) Dec 2017 page 885-897 (2017)
Subject: Treatment of chrome bearing synthetic wastewater in moving bed hybrid bioreactor
Keywords: Moving bed hybrid bioreactor (MBHBR) ,treatability study, chrome bearing waste-water, synthetic carbonaceous wastewater, COD removal
Abstract: A laboratory scale moving bed hybrid bioreactor (MBHBR) has been developed to evaluate its performance in terms of COD removal from a chrome bearing synthetic carbonaceous wastewater. The biocarrier particle was made of polypropyene having specific surface area 1340 m2/m3 and specific gravity about 0.9. The moving bed hybrid bioreactor system was run under a continuous mode of operation at two different biocarrier variations, that is 25 g/L and 50 g/L under 4 different hydraulic retention time (HRT) combinations, namely 6,8,10, and 12 hr. In this study, maximum 90% COD removal efficiency has been observed for bio-carrier concentration of 50 g/L , a hydraulic retention time of 10 hr an organic loading rate (OLR) of 3.6 kg/m3/day corresponding to initial COD concertation of 1500 mg/L.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: APHA, 1995.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (22nd edn), American Public Health, Association, Washington, D.C.
Banu, R.J. and S. Kaliappan. 2007.Treatment of tannery wastewater using hybrid upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor. J. Env. Eng. Sci., 6: 415-421.
Literature cited 2: Cox., H.J. and A. Deshusses. 1999.Chemical removal of biomass from waste air biotrickling filter: Screening of chemicals of potential interest. Water Res., 33: 2383-2391.
Hait, S. and D. Mazumdar. 2012.Performance evaluation of shaft-type hybid bioreactor for the removal of carbonaceous organic matter.Int.J.Env.Eng.4(3/4):337-351.
ID: 64825
Title: Pervious cncrete with ground granulated blast-furnace slag-an environment friendly approach
Author: Manoj Nallanathel, Ramesh Bhaskar and D.S. Kaushik
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (12) Dec 21 page 1033-1036 (2017)
Subject: Pervious cncrete with ground granulated blast-furnace slag-an environment friendly approach
Keywords: Ground granulated blast furnace slag, (GGBS), Permeability, porosity, Environment-friendly
Abstract: For the past many decades, usage of concrete has increased on large scale all over the world. Concrete ingredients practiced are becoming more costly day by day and demand for the same is increasing widely all over. These ingredients are also extinguishing with time and some of them are responsible for polluting the surrounding environment on large scale. Replacement of cement by a pozzolanic material named ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), which is a byproduct or waste product of steel manufacturing industries. Ground granulated blast furnace slag act as a cost-reducing ingredient and also increase many mechanical properties of concrete. This paper is the outcome of the research work carried out in pervious concrete incorporating partial replacement of cement with ground granulated blast furnace slag.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Al-Oraimi, S.K. and A.C. Seibi.1995. Mechanical characterization and impact behavior of concrete reinforced with natural fibres, composite structures.www.elsevier.com.32:165-171.
Al-Tayyib, A.H.J. and M.M, Al.Zahrami.1990.Use of polypropylene fibres to enhance deterioration resistance of concrete surface skin subjected to cyclic wet/dry sea water exposure. Am. Concrete Institute Materials J.,87 (4):363-370
Literature cited 2: Anbuvelan,K., et al. 2006.Impact studies on plypropylene fibre reinforced concrete. National Conference of Recent development in concrete technology. Coimbatore. Proceedings, pp 285-293.
Kevern, J.T.2006.Mix design development for Portland cement pervious concrete in cold weather climates.M.S. Thesis. Ames cold weather climates. M.S. Thesis. Ames IA lowa State University.
ID: 64824
Title: Reducing air pollution using waste fish fry oil asa fuel in a satellite-6 coated diesel engine
Author: R.Devraj,J.Hemanandh,M.Jayasimha reddy and Manjit Kumar Yadav
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (12) Dec 21 page 1026-1032 (2017)
Subject: Reducing air pollution using waste fish fry oil asa fuel in a satellite-6 coated diesel engine
Keywords: Waste fish fry oil, Satelite-6, performance, emission
Abstract: Waste fish fry oil (WFFO) affects the environment to a greater extent and in order to protect the environment, this oil can be used as a fuel in a diesel engine with some modifications in the engine cylinder and thereby making this oil environment friendly. Thermal efficiency of diesel engines can be augmented by thermal barrier coating which reduces the heat transfer to the engine cooling system and it also shields the engine components and improves the performance. In this experimental work, the waste fish fry oil is used as bio-fuel. The trans esterified waste fish fry oil is blended with petrol diesel in various proportions, such as WFFO10, WFFO20 and WFFO30.The cylinder head was coated with stellite-6 material. These blended samples are initiated into a 4S, single cylinder, vertical air-cooled diesel engine brake thermal efficiency (BTE) increases for WFFO CH30.Also brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) increase marginally. Engine coated with stellite-6 which is run with WFFO CH20 shows a reduction in engine emissions for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Basavarajappa, M.N. et al.2015.Comparative study on effect of blending, thermal barrier coating (LHR) on UOME biodiesel fueled engine. Int .J. Eng. Sci. and Tech., 7(2) :54-69.
Gehlot, N. Ravindra and Brajesh Tripathi. 2016.Thermal analysis of holes created on ceramic coating of diesel engine piston: Case studies in thermal engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, 8:291-299.
Literature cited 2: Grift, Tony E., Jinlinxuea and Alan C. Hansena. 2011.Effect of biodiesel on engine performances and emissions. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review.15:1098-1116.
Hazar, Hanbey .009.Effects of biodiesel on a low heat loss diesel engine. Renewable Energy, 34:1533-1537.
ID: 64823
Title: Biodegradation of rubber using ctinobacteria isolated from rubber contaminated soil
Author: T.V.Vidya and Lali Growther
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (12) Dec 21 page 1016-11025 (2017)
Subject: Biodegradation of rubber using ctinobacteria isolated from rubber contaminated soil
Keywords: Biodegradation, Natural rubber, recycling, biopolymers
Abstract: The growing problem of environmental pollution caused by synthetic plastics has led to the search for alternative materials, such as biodegradable plastics. Of the biopolymers presently under development, starch/natural rubber is one promising alternative. Several species of bacteria and fungi are capable of degrading natural rubber and many can degrade starch. This study indicated that this bacterium causes the biodegradation of the biopolymer an natural rubber confirms that this polymer can be degraded in the environment and would be suitable as a 'green plastic' derived from natural sources. The degradation of natura rubber (NR) and cross-linked natural rubber (latex gloves) by Actrinobacteria was analyzed be weight loss and determination of the protein content. Weight losses of 11-18% and increase in protein up to 850 µg/mL after incubation by the bacterial isolate with latex gloves as a carbon source indicated degradation of the polymer. Scanning electron microscope studies show that colonized surface strips of natural rubber biopolymer and rubber gloves caused degradation by forming holes and surface degradation. The biodegradation was further confirmed by UV analysis, FTIR and SEM analysis, sequencing and degradation studies. Thus, the isolated strain was highly efficient and provide environmentally compatible solutions for the disposal and recycling of rubber waste.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Braaz, R. et al. 2004.Novel type of heme-dependent oxygenase catalyzes oxidative cleavage of rubber (poly-cis-1, 4-isoprene), Appl. and Env.Microbiology.70(12) :7388-7395.
Jendrossek, D. e t al. 1997.Bacterial degradation of natural rubber: A privilege of actinobacteria? FEMS Microbiology Left. 150:179-188.
Literature cited 2: Linos, A., et al. 1998.Microbial degradation of natural and synthetic rubbers by novel bacteria belonging to the genus, Gordona. Kautsch. Gumni Kunstst.,51:496-499.
Linos ,A. et al.2000.A gram-negative bacterium, identified as Pseudomons Aeruginosa A 198.Is a potent degrader of natural rubber and synthertic Cis-1, 4-Polyisoprene, FEMS Microbiology Lett., 182 (1) : 155-161.
ID: 64822
Title: Efficinency assessment of campus sewage treatment plant
Author: Manishita Das Mukherji and Palak K. Lakhani
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2017
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (12) Dec 21 page 1010-1015 (2017)
Subject: Efficinency assessment of campus sewage treatment plant
Keywords: Amity University, Wastewater treatment, water efficiency, water shortage
Abstract: Across the globe, water is considered as a precious commodity. According to scientists, in just 15 years, our planet will suffer global water crisis. It would be the most devastating kind that human race has ever faced. After two consecutive dry years, 300 million people in India are facing subtle water shortages. Over 600 million people in India depend on agriculture for their living and nearly two-thirds of land under cultivation has no irrigation and so relies on rain. Most water sources are contaminated by sewage and agricultural runoff. The present study has been undertaken to evaluate the performance evaluation will help for the better understanding of design and operating difficulties in wastewater treatment plants. The performance assessment was done on the basis of removal efficiency of biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total solids (TS), sulphates, phosphates, nitrates, pH. The reuse of such treated waters can provide for sustainable solutions to the water crisis.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: APHA.2000.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater .American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.
Arar, A. 2013.Background to treatment and use of sewage effluent. FAO Regional Seminar on the treatment and use of sewage effluent for irrigation. Nicosia, Cyprus. Proceedings, pp.10.
Literature cited 2: Bansal, A.K.et al.2007.Biological treatment of domestic wastewater for aquaculture. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 2:6-12.
Bhawan. and E.A. Nagar. 2008.Guidelines for water quality monitoring. Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
ID: 64821
Title: Impacts of Random disposal of industrial wastes andeffluents on the properties of soils and their metal contamination near different industrial plants in nd around Dhaka, Bangladesh
Author: Md. Mahmudul islam, S.M. Ullah, Md. Kazim Khan Abul Ulei and A.S.M. Mohiuddin
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 37 (12) Dec 17 page.997-1009 (2021)
Subject: Impacts of Random disposal of industrial wastes andeffluents on the properties of soils and their metal contamination near different industrial plants in nd around Dhaka, Bangladesh
Keywords: Industrial wastes, effluents, heavy metals, contamination, pollution, textile dyeing, tannery wastes, battery, electroplating, steel and rerolling mills, toxic limit.
Abstract: Soils in and around Dhaka and Gazipur are being contaminated with heavy metals and other environment al toxins by industrial wastes and effluents from different industrial plants. So, the present study has been undertaken to evaluate the amount and extent of pollution of the soils of the industrially polluted areas. The reaction of the soils at Keranigonj-3 near of lead-stoarage better y industry and Demra-3 near IITube Mills Ltd., was found alkaline .Organic carbon, total N and total P contents are Hazaribagh area near tannery industries were found higher as compared to other industrial sites. Na and K concentrations in soils at Hazaribagh tanner areas was found high, while Ca and Mg concentrations near textile dyeing industries and metal industries were found susbstantially high as well. Likewise, Zn, Cu, Ni an Pb concentration in the soils near electroplating, galvanizing, storage and dry cell batteries, metal processing products, steel and rerolling, tannery and textile dyeing industries were found high. An exceptionally high Pb concentration was found in the soils at Keranigonj-3 near lead-storage battery industry. A remarkably high concentration of Cd was found in the soils at Hotapara near dying and at Hazaribagh near tannery industries.
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Literature cited 1: Adriano, D.C. 2001.Trace elements in terrestrial environments. In Biochemistry, bioavailability and risk of metals (2nd edn).Springeler-Verlag, New York.
Ahmed, M.K., et al.2011.Physico-chemical properties and surface water of river Buriganga and karnatoil, Bangladesh. World J. Appl. Sci., 12(2): 152-159.
Literature cited 2: Black, C.A. 1965.Methods of soil analysis. Part-II. American Soc. of Agron. Inc. Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Blum, W.E.H., H. Spegel and W.W. Wnzel. 1996. Bodenzustandsinventur ,Konzeption und Durchfuhrung. Bundesminsterium fur Land un Forstwirtschaft and Bundesministerium fur Wissenschaft, Verkehr und Kunst, Vienna, A.
ID: 64820
Title: High strength industrial waste water treatment sing upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor-A mini review
Author: R.Loganath and Debabrata Mazumdar
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (12) Dec 17 page.975-996 (2021)
Subject: High strength industrial waste water treatment sing upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor-A mini review
Keywords: Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB/HUASB) reactor, High-strength industrial wastewater, Granular sludge operational parameters, biotechnological aspects
Abstract: Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) is now widely used for treating industrial wastewater due to its numerous advantages. The chronological development, configurations and mode of operation of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket process in wastewater treatment have been reviewed in the present paper. The principle, role and key factors of granulation which is the most important feature of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket process have also been explored. The applicability of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket system for the treatment of high-strength wastewaters (for example food processing, pulp and paper, tannery, pharmaceutical, oil and petrochemical, slaughterhouse, distillery wastewaters) and its operational features are highighted on the premise of the current information. The biotechnological aspects, classical problems and economics of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket process have also been discussed in respect of industrial wastewater treatment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Akkaya, E., A. Demir and G.Varanak.2015.Estimation of biogas generation from a UASB reactor vi multiple regression model. Int. J. Green Energy,132:185-189.
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Literature cited 2: Angelidaki,I. and B. Ahring. 1993.Thermophilic anaerobic digestion of livestock waste: The effect of ammonia. Appl. Microbiology and Biotech., 38:560-564.
Atuanya, E.I. and M. Aigbirior. 2002.Mesophilic biomethanation and treatment of poultry wastewater using pilot scale UASB reactor. Env. Monitoring and Assess.,77: 139-147.
ID: 64819
Title: Wildlife in Masai Mara National Park
Author: Dr. Surjeet Singh Khaira
Editor: Rashmi kant Shukla
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Cheetal, Journal of the wildlife preservation society Vol. 59 (1) Pg No. 85-88 (2022)
Subject: Wildlife in Masai Mara National Park
Keywords: Wildlife, Masai Mara National Park
Abstract: Some years ago I had a golden opportunity to visit the world famous ‘Masai Mara National Park’ located in Kenya. It was a five-day organized trip. During our daily roaming in the park, it was an awesome experience to see the wild animals in their natural habitat. We were thrilled to capture this beautiful creation of the Mother Nature in our camera. However, pictures taken were close to sights from roof opening in our Matador arranged.
We could see wild animals hardly 10-15 feet from us and a they were undeterred from tourists. First, we were amazed why these animals are not scared or attacking. Being a geography master, soon I could discover an explain the reasons to others in the group. The Masai Mara National Park lies in the ‘Equatorial region’.
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