Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 9971 - 9971
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Increasing
wastewater
treatment
efficiency
is
a
primary
aim
in
the
circular
economy.
Wastewater
physicochemical
and
biochemical
processes
are
quite
complex,
often
requiring
combination
of
statistical
machine
learning
tools
to
empirically
model
them.
Since
plants
large-scale
operations,
limited
opportunities
for
extensive
experimentation
may
be
offset
by
miniaturizing
experimental
schemes
through
use
fractional
factorial
designs
(FFDs).
A
recycling
quality
improvement
study
that
relies
on
non-linear
multi-objective
multi-parameter
FFD
(NMMFFD)
datasets
was
reanalyzed.
published
NMMFFD
ultrafiltration
screening/optimization
case
re-examined
regarding
how
four
controlling
factors
affected
three
paper
mill
characteristic
responses
using
methods.
Comparative
screening
predictions
were
provided
(1)
quadratic
support
vector
regression
(2)
optimizable
regression,
contrast
linear
regression.
optimization
performed
employing
Pareto
fronts.
Pseudo-screening
applied
decomposing
replicated
dataset
single
replicates
then
testing
their
replicate
repeatability
introducing
belief
functions
sought
maximize
credibility
plausibility
estimates.
Various
versions
considered,
since
novel
role
process
characteristics,
as
independent
sources,
created
high
level
conflict
during
information
fusion
phase,
due
inherent
divergent
structures.
Correlations
between
two
but
with
opposite
goals,
also
have
contributed
source
conflict.
The
active
effects
found
transmembrane
pressure
molecular
weight
cut-off.
modified
adjustment
pinpointed
cut-off
at
50
kDa,
while
optimal
setting
persisted
2.0
bar.
This
mixed-methods
approach
provide
additional
confidence
determining
improved
adjustments.
It
would
interesting
implement
this
polyfactorial
screenings
greater
number
characteristics.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 260 - 260
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Phosphorus
(P)
is
a
vital
element
for
optimal
crop
growth
and
agricultural
productivity.
Struvite,
P
precipitate
obtained
from
wastewater,
recognized
as
slow-release,
low-solubility
fertilizer.
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
impact
inoculation
with
yeast
Naganishia
albida
on
bioavailability
using
struvite
triple
superphosphate
(TSP)
in
lettuce
(Lactuca
sativa
L.)
plants.
Struvite
fertilization
improved
N
assimilation
by
14–28%
12–27%,
respectively,
compared
TSP
increased
soil
soluble
50%
more
than
186%
control.
Inoculation
reduced
oxidative
stress
40–44%,
plant
28%
7%
TSP,
acid
phosphatase
activity
52.7%
78.1%,
improving
nutrient
bioavailability.
showed
high
solubility
soil,
only
3%
difference
between
inoculated
non-inoculated
treatments.
In
addition,
combination
fertilizer
had
synergistic
effect,
increasing
enzyme
up
1.8
times
2.3
TSP.
results
highlight
potential
recycled
effectiveness
integrating
microorganisms
improve
efficiency,
reduce
environmental
promote
sustainable
management
framework
circular
economy.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 1478 - 1478
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Phosphorus’
availability
and
pricing
is
critical
for
the
entire
food
system.
Transformative
phosphorus
governance
required
to
reduce
European
Union’s
fertiliser
vulnerability.
At
same
time,
EU’s
approach
constrained
by
multiple
problem
definitions
missing
salient
framings
that
could
make
recovery
a
priority
of
decision-making
agenda.
The
article
addresses
this
policy
gap
gathering
discussing
different
institutional
stakeholder
inform
transition
transformed
governance.
We
combine
triangulated
methods
(framing
as
an
analytical
heuristic,
semi-structured
expert
interviews,
document
analysis,
conference
observations)
with
Kingdon’s
three
streams
agenda-setting
conceptual
framework
identify
alternative
intersectoral
sustainability.
Our
findings
suggest
window
opportunity
filled
Fertiliser
Affordability
Communication
supports
decarbonisation
pathway
fails
emphasise
potential
emergent
supporting
recovery.
analyse
these
new
their
elevation
on
agenda
opening
inauguration
Commission.
propose
five
alternatives
apply
powerful
spillover
implement
synchronous
commission’s
sectoral
priorities.
believe
extension
current
environmental
along
pathways
can
potentially
contribute
Macromolecular Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2025
The
current
use
of
fertilizers
is
inefficient
and
not
sustainable.
majority
the
fertilizer
applied
does
reach
targeted
crop
but
lost
in
water
bodies
into
atmosphere,
with
harmful
impact
on
environment.
To
enhance
efficiency
sustainability
agricultural
practices,
it
essential
to
address
two
complementary
challenges.
First,
nutrient
delivery
methods
must
be
refined
maximize
plant
uptake.
Second,
recovery
nutrients
from
wastewater
other
waste
streams
should
improved
recycling
nitrogen
phosphorous
reduce
environmental
pollution.
Biodegradable
polymers
hold
great
promise
for
development
technological
solutions
toward
more
sustainable
practices.
This
review
covers
application
biodegradable
both
aspects
cycle:
plants
through
slow-
controlled-release
fertilizers,
using
membrane
separation,
adsorbent
composites,
coagulants/flocculants.
most
promising
materials
are
highlighted
approaches,
identifying
research
gaps
discussing
potential
future
directions
this
highly
significant
field.
International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 128 - 136
Published: April 3, 2025
Abstract:
The
escalating
global
demand
for
water,
alongside
diminishing
freshwater
resources,
has
heightened
the
urgency
sustainable
wastewater
management
solutions.
Circular
Economy
seeks
to
transform
from
an
environmental
burden
into
a
valuable
resource
by
minimizing
waste
and
maximizing
recovery.
This
study
investigates
essential
strategies
implementing
circular
economy
practices,
focusing
on
water
reuse,
nutrient
recovery,
energy
generation
foster
both
sustainability
economic
viability.
It
also
examines
recovery
of
resources
like
biogas,
phosphorus,
nitrogen,
which
contribute
agricultural
productivity.
research
further
delves
policy
frameworks,
factors,
societal
influences
that
affect
adoption
practices.
Emphasis
is
placed
collaborative
roles
governments,
industries,
communities
in
advancing
solutions
addressing
implementation
challenges.
integration
smart
technologies,
including
IoT
data
analytics,
highlighted
as
means
optimize
improve
system
efficiency.
Findings
suggest
adopting
can
significantly
reduce
impacts,
lower
operational
costs,
create
new
opportunities
within
sector.
Nonetheless,
challenges
such
technological
limitations,
regulatory
barriers,
financial
constraints,
public
acceptance
must
be
addressed
fully
realize
these
benefits.
contributes
expanding
body
knowledge
management,
offering
roadmap
policymakers,
engineers,
stakeholders
develop
resilient
systems
support
objectives
security,
climate
resilience,
Future
should
focus
scaling
solutions,
conducting
life
cycle
assessments,
evaluating
long-term
socio-economic
impacts
strategies.
Bioresource Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
410, P. 131250 - 131250
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Mixotrophic
microalgal
solutions
are
efficient
nutrient
recovery
methods,
with
potential
to
prolong
the
cultivation
seasons
in
temperate
climates.
To
improve
operation
sustainability,
study
used
landfill
leachate
for
nitrogen
source
and
whey
permeate
phosphorus
organic
carbon.
A
non-axenic
polyculture,
dominated
by
green
algae,
was
cultivated
mixotrophic
mode
on
glucose
or
compared
a
photoautotrophic
control
outdoor
pilot-scaled
raceway
ponds
during
Nordic
spring
autumn.
The
treatment
had
highest
algal
growth
rate
productivity
(0.48
d
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 1133 - 1133
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Horticultural
plants
and
their
by-products
from
vegetable,
herb
fruit
cultivation,
as
well
food
industry
operations,
warehouses,
retail
trade,
are
abundant
in
biologically
active
compounds
such
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
carotenoids,
vitamins
minerals
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