Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 10318 - 10318
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Toxicity
identification
evaluation
(TIE)
is
used
to
support
sustainable
soil
management.
However,
TIE
studies
for
sediment
contamination
have
been
limited
and
no
previous
study
has
validated
its
applicability
a
species
native
South
Korea,
the
best
of
our
knowledge.
Therefore,
this
aims
validate
domestic
inhabiting
East
Asia
framework.
We
selected
Glyptotendipes
tokunagai,
common
benthic
invertebrate
in
urban
areas.
Contaminated
samples
were
generated
using
cadmium,
copper,
ammonia,
which
are
major
pollutants
sediment.
Three
different
adsorbents
chosen
as
pollutant
removal
agents
G.
tokunagai.
In
results,
tokunagai
exhibited
mortality
rate
that
was
dependent
on
concentration
each
pollutant.
The
dramatically
decreased
after
adding
contaminated
sediments.
Additionally,
observed
reduction
toxicant
concentrations
suggests
these
additives
efficient
removal.
contrast,
WCA10L
showed
higher
than
20%
seems
not
be
proper
additive
toxicity
assay.
Through
study,
demonstrated
sufficiently
sensitive
with
reproducible
measurements,
making
it
suitable
test
organism
Moreover,
suggested
by
measuring
efficiency
procedure.
Currently,
the
mainstream
ammonia
nitrogen
(NH4+-N)
removal
underwent
transformation
of
intermediate
nitrogen,
which
necessitated
an
intricate
assembly
multiple
biochemical
units
with
varying
dissolved
oxygen
(DO)
settings,
even
causing
greenhouse
effect.
Ammonia
assimilation
could
directly
convert
nutrient
into
cell
components
via
microbial
capture.
However,
induction
mechanism
remained
unclear.
Herein,
we
constructed
biological
system
induced
by
synergy
limited
aeration
and
external
carbon
source.
Total
(TN)
NH4+-N
in
both
batch
continuous
flow
reactors
improved
stepwise
influent
to
(C/N)
ratio.
Under
C/N
ratio
7.8-8.1
reactor,
efficiencies
TN,
total
phosphorus
achieved
88.63%,
92.28%
100%,
respectively.
Combined
kinetics,
simultaneous
trends
source
consumption
confirmed
occurrence
assimilation.
DO
gradient
formed
significantly
suppressed
nitrobacteria,
while
further
facilitated
The
production
α-ketoglutaric
acid,
extra-
intra-cellular
proteins
verified
conversion
towards
organic
nitrogen.
Nitrogen
balance
showcased
that
TN
efficiency
79.60%
under
7.8-8.1,
accompanied
80.82%
External
was
conducive
enriching
dominant
bacteria
related
during
aeration.
functional
genes
(gdhA,
glnA
gltB)
encoding
also
increased
abundance.
had
a
potential
for
non-redox
sludge
resource
utilization
through
harvest.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 508 - 508
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Recovered
ammonia,
extracted
from
waste
streams
such
as
industrial
leachates
and
organic
waste,
represents
a
unique
opportunity
to
harness
sustainable,
carbon-free
energy
resource.
This
paper
focuses
on
the
potential
of
ammonia
recovered
emphasizing
its
role
critical
element
in
transition
low-carbon
economy.
Integrating
into
systems
enables
industries
reduce
dependence
conventional
production,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
advance
circular
economy
practices.
The
study
reviews
advanced
technologies
for
recovering
well
application
combustion
processes
fuel
cells.
Particular
emphasis
is
placed
optimizing
minimize
nitrogen
oxide
(NOx)
emissions
utilizing
direct
cells
hydrogen
generation
Challenges
associated
with
scaling
recovery
integrating
existing
infrastructures
are
critically
examined.
By
providing
an
in-depth
assessment
environmental
economic
benefits
using
source,
this
highlights
decarbonize
sectors
transportation,
industry,
power
generation.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
In
contemporary
times,
the
treatment
and
disposal
of
industrial
waste
present
formidable
challenges
on
a
global
scale.
This
study
meticulously
investigates
complexities
surrounding
effluents,
addressing
diverse
range
compositions
their
far-reaching
consequences
ecosystems
across
various
industries.
Employing
an
exhaustive
analysis
existing
literature,
chapter
elucidates
intricate
mechanisms
through
which
activities
contribute
to
environmental
pollution,
encompassing
both
immediate
long-term
effects
within
all
industry
sectors.
Additionally,
review
scrutinizes
prevailing
regulatory
frameworks
cutting-edge
technological
advancements
designed
alleviate
adverse
impacts
effluents.
The
aims
synthesize
information
from
myriad
sources,
providing
invaluable
insights
into
multifaceted
posed
by
Beyond
identification,
lays
groundwork
for
development
sustainable
solutions,
emphasizing
detailed
technologies.
Furthermore,
offers
insightful
suggestions
stimulate
research
among
scholars,
contributing
collective
pursuit
effective
strategies
protection
practices.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 743 - 743
Published: March 12, 2025
In
recent
years,
increased
attention
has
been
paid
to
environmental
issues
and,
in
connection
with
this,
the
development
of
hydrogen
energy.
turn,
this
requires
large-scale
production
ultra
pure
hydrogen.
Currently,
most
is
obtained
by
converting
natural
gas
and
coal.
regard,
issue
deep
purification
for
use
fuel
cells
very
relevant.
The
also
necessary
some
other
areas,
including
microelectronics.
Only
palladium
membranes
can
provide
required
degree
purification.
addition,
membrane
catalysis
relevant
widely
demanded
processes
hydrogenation
dehydrogenation,
which
reactors
are
used.
This
process
successfully
used
single-stage
high-purity
Polymeric
palladium-containing
purify
remove
various
pollutants
from
water,
organochlorine
products,
nitrates,
a
number
substances.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2543 - 2543
Published: March 13, 2025
Waste
streams,
leachates,
and
wastewater
often
contain
high-strength
ammonia,
which
can
be
challenging
to
manage.
Microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs)
offer
a
promising
solution
for
treating
such
nuisance
of
ammonia.
However,
optimizing
MFC
operating
conditions,
at
lower
technology
readiness
levels,
is
crucial
achieve
sustainable
economically
viable
application.
This
study
investigates
the
factors
affecting
ammonia
nitrogen
removal
in
MFCs.
MFCs
with
cation
exchange
membrane
(CEM)
exhibit
higher
diffusion
rate
ammonium
ions
from
anode
cathode
compared
those
proton
(PEM).
In
close
circuit
mode
(CCM),
Pt-coated
electrode
achieved
an
efficiency
96%
chamber.
Moreover,
plain
carbon
yielded
87.1%
efficiency.
These
results
indicate
that
combination
catalyst
(Pt)
oxygen
chamber
effectively
remove
or
recover
wastewater.
Simultaneously,
microbial
electrolysis
cell
(MEC)
was
studied.
At
applied
potential
1.0
V,
87.5%
achieved.
It
concluded
losses
occur
through
electron
migration,
volatilization,
biological
processes
as
nitrification
denitrification.